Verica



Verica remembers only fragments of her life before Akashat, but occasionally a memory or bit of wisdom from her homeland will come to her unexpectedly. She spent some time in the Slave Market, primarily focused on domestic duties and occasionally being rented from the corral. A quiet, shy and observant girl, she watched much of the interactions between freepersons and slaves, both good and bad. Much of what she saw frightened her enough to become hesitant towards interaction, and fearful of breaking rules or displeasing the free persons with whom she did have interactions. She is especially distrustful of vampires, and there is some indication she may have had a traumatic experience in her past which lays a foundation of fear regarding that particular sect. Generally, she prefers human companionship and is uneasy with most non-humans to some degree.

Jalal purchased her soon after his own arrival in Akashat, and she became the first slave to become part of the harem. Eventually moving to the desert, she is actively involved in all matters of running the household which she shares with her master and sister slaves. Jalal's tradition began with Verica, to award each slave a title, an introductory phrase, and a color, which she is expected to wear as the primary color in all of her clothing, when she is dressed. And so, Verica is often seen in emerald green harem garb, and introduces herself with this phrase:

"This slave is known as Verica, Jalal's Delight. She exists to please him."