I really like the details in this. Feels like a well-realized, deeply planned world, which is even more difficult considering the world of the story is so unusual. Well done!
Surviving abuse leaves no soul unscathed, and this is especially true of Ptielieren, an elite elvish bodyguard involuntarily integrated into an aversive-heavy culture. Strength can exist absent a ringing victory and weakness does not signify defeat.
