Consort Livy

Consort Livy, circa 421 AER

**Consort Livy** was a concubine of Lady Lenore. He held the rank of Pure Consort, he was the son of Gnaeus Livius Drusus Claudianus and the Lady Alubia. His father, Gnaeus was a Senior Officer who had major military respect by Lenore's troops.

He fathered Fortuna Aconia, Princess of the First Rank and Fortuna Arminia, Princess of the Second Rank, both of which were twins. Livy lived to raise and foster children as a Consort and was honoured until his death, he was at some point known as the most influential figures during the tenure of Lady Lenore. He also fostered: Fortuna Babria, Princess of the Third Rank, Fortuna Cervonia, Princess of the Fourth Rank and Fortuna Eggia, Princess of the Fifth Rank. They were the daughters of Antonian.

According to some sources, Consort Livy was "docile," "submissive" and "ladylike," he was however "deeply loved" by Lady Lenore and his death is what fueled her "mental exhaustion" according to some royal physicians.

## ***Arrival to the Harem***

### **Family Origins**

In his teenagehood, he arrived to the harem under his birth name Lucius Livius Drusus Claudianus. There are no debates on his origins whatsoever, except that he was most likely descended from the bloodline of Claudius Livius Claudinaus and his consort, the Lady Drusilla.

This is vividly known because Consort Livy was a member of the Livia clan through the branch of 'Livia-Drusii.' However this specific branch came to light when Lady Drusilla, an unspecified historical figure took over regency of the House of Livia and started her own branch which was succeeded by her sons which carried the cognomen 'Drusus Claudianus,' in respect for the maternal care of Lady Drusilla.

Not too much is known about how Consort Livy was selected other then the fact thaf Lady Lenore personally handpicked him. This was reprimanded by his sisters; Livia Drusilla and Livia Drusa (also known as Livilla and Livia), however the sisters were reassured of Livy's safety.

#### **Harem Titles & Ranks**

Upon his entry to the harem, he was called 'Livy,' which was short for 'of the Livia clan,' this is because upon joining the harem each and every male consort or concubine is provided the name of his family in its neutral form. This address is typically formalised to identify each and every harem member via their clan names and make further distinctions via titles such as 'Virtious.'

His specific ranks before becoming one of the four consorts were unknown, however he had the title of 'Royal Concubine Livius,' however when his father was promoted in the military to a role of Senior Officer; Livius was later promoted to 'Consort Livy.'

Because Livius fathered children with Lady Lenore after becoming one of the four consorts, it is thought that Livius fell out of favour or was forgotten for a time.

##### **Children**

* Fortuna Aconia, Princess of the First Rank
* Fortuna Arminia, Princess of the Second Rank
* Fortuna Babria, Princess of the Third Rank (Foster)
* Fortuna Cervonia, Princess of the Fourth Rank (Foster)
* Fortuna Eggia, Princess of the Fifth Rank (Foster)

There are multiple sources regarding the exact dates of when Livius' children were born, however according to what the physicians recorded; interestingly Aconia and Arminia were twin sisters, while it was well-believed for a period of time that Aconia was a year older than Arminia, the authentic distinction made here is that Aconia was regarded as the 'older twin,' as Lady Lenore pointed out that Aconia was the first of the twins to witness daylight.

Consort Livy lived in the harem with his two daughters, which brought some jealousy to the eyes of Patriarch Antonian, who although was regarded as the 'official husband' of Lady Lenore, he was upset that Consort Livy fathered the First Princess; who was considered the most suitable candidate as Crown Princess and the next matriarch, as a result Livy had the potential to completely dethrone Antonian once his daughter became sovereign.

#### Notable Harem Experiences

According to many sources, Consort Livy had a positive impact on the harem. He was described as a 'blue eyed beauty with brunette hair and a handsome look,' according to Royal Concubine Vivianan (who was regarded as one of his most loyal friend).

##### Harem Insecurities

Although Consort Livy disliked the confinement aspect of the harem, it is noted via his own memoirs that the harem is a space that you have to 'consider your own,' before adapting to the 'glided cage.' It is stated that once Consort Livy rivaled being part of the harem, he was striked by Lady Lenore which caused him to scream. In regret, Lady Lenore sent a physician to 'Virtious Palace,' the house originally designated to the Pure Consort (which was later the rank revealed of Livy). According to Consort Livy, the matriarchs of Fortuna felt that men were 'inferior and easily swayed by beauty,' as a result were subject to the harem.

##### The Royal Banquet

It's unsure as to why, however Consort Minius was also on good terms with Pure Consort Livy and the two visited each other, much to the jealousy of Royal Concubine Viviann however; who felt that Minius (Minian) was "stealing" his best friend.

When the royal family were at a banquet, its noted that Royal Concubine Viviann and Consort Minius (Minian) would constantly exchange insults with each other, some of which were overheard by Lady Alubia; in which she stated, "Be a filial son and punish those two concubines." Consort Livy had to follow through with his mother's edict to the emphasis of filial piety in the Fortuna culture, the two were punished via flogging.

##### **Paternal Care & Public Works**

Although widely pitied on, Consort Livy was well mistreated in the harem; especially due to the regime of Patriarch Antonian and consorts such as Noble Lord Nymphidian having backed up the patriarch consort. Unfortunately, Consort Lucian (father of Lady Lenore) had been killed in a palace coup alongside Lenore's uncle, as a result leaving Consort Livy to the mercy of Antonian. It's unstated what happened to Minian, he was most likely "set aside," in harem terms for 'left alone,' due to his youthful age in comparison to the main consorts and concubines. It is unsure what specific events occured, although Consort Livy places a great hatred towards Patriarch Antonian and the two often fought one another over petty and major issues, some of which did not come to public light.

Other sources view Consort Livy as a 'charitable worker and a caring father,' it is said that each weekend he would constantly fund charities using his own allowance and even hired men and women to work for the Fortuna royal household, much to the anger of Patriarch Antonian who felt as he was the 'official' husband he was supposed to be establishing his name. In addition to this, Claudius Livius Drusus Claudianus (Livy's brother) was later promoted to senior officer of the first prefecture, much to the honour to the House of Livia.

In addition to this, Consort Livy was regarded as a 'great father,' he accompanied his daughters on weekend public appearances and even spent time with them in the royal gardens of his palace within the harem. He had brought them all types of toys and tiaras and was said to have "spoilt" the two princesses; much to the disagreement of Patriarch Antonian who once again (for a second time) publicly criticised his paternal care.

Consort Livy is said to have funded a large amount of money to the foundations of Lady Lenore and stabalised the wealth gap in the occupied territories that Lenore conquered in her rebellions, he fed over 20,000 men, women and children and was the patron of many public institutions which promoted the prestiege and status of his noble clan.

#### Death of Patriarch Antonius

in the years that followed the first and second rebellions, Patriarch Antonius fell ill, he condemed the actions of Consort Livy calling it a "takeover" and continued to pursue his insults by stating that he was the "rightful father of the nation," while the royal harem was partying their victory against Marcia the Wonderful's regiments; Patriarch Antonius' illness became rampant and he died at the age of 27.

##### **Fostering the 'official' daughters**

Although it was in the will of Patriarch Antonius to promote Noble Lord Nymphidian as the successor patriarch, his will was widely ignored by Lady Lenore as she speculated that Antonian was a tyrant in the harem and even confronted her patriarch consort before he finally died.

Leaving Lenore's daughters with Antonius fatherless, she put the two princesses into the custody of Consort Livy and even made him the head of her harem during the first and second rebellions.

It is also said that an incident occured when Patriarch Antonius was drunk, he had begun fighting with Consort Livy before he had died, although sources on this incident have several different interpretations as Lady Lenore intended for a "harmonious" harem.

## During the First & Second Rebellions

### Death of princessss; Aconia & Arminia

in the years that followed the first rebellion, Fortuna Aconia had died during a regiment attack by the rebels dedicated to Lady Lenore; the First Princess according to many sources of reliability state that she was apparently "In a bliss of patriotism," as she personally led the troops on the front line.

The specifics are left untold but apparently Fortuna Aconia was a woman of great "anger," as she charged into battle with sword in hand. When her corpse was delivered is said that the First Princess 'inspired' the troops however Consort Livy took a heavy burden on the fact that he reprimanded the harem due to negligence.

Consort Livy was astonished and depressed for the remaining days, its said that he 'disliked' the idea of princesses dying in the battlefield and even begged Lady Lenore to prevent a direct involvement in Princess Fortuna Arminia's career as a princess; however his plea was ignored and he had recieved criticism for it.

Later, news was recieved that Fortuna Arminia also died and her corpse was also retrieved, Consort Livy shreaked so loudly that according to some sources; "the foundations of the harem shook beneath all."

After the deaths of the First Princess and Second Princess, Consort Livy lost most of his power and influence and lived the rest of his life as a foster father for the daughters of Antonian, ironically so.

### ***Death***

Around the spring of the year of 455 AER, Consort Livy died after living his remaining days as a consort in complete obscurity. He died at the age of 50 or 51.

In respect for his excessive service, he was mourned by both the harem and the public sphere for 3 days, it is said that his death was part of the chronic illness that would eventually cause Lady Lenore despairing self conflict, according to the reports of some royal physicians.

5 months after his death, Fortuna Eggia established the 'House of Cultivated Livian,' as a public institution for religious, political and military schooling. It was named after Livy who was deemed as the patron.

## Titles & Styles

- His Lordship, Dominus de Livii

- His Highness, Royal Concubine Livian

- His Serene Highness, Pure Consort Livy