video; both courts

[survivra]

Are the women in this world and your own given as much opportunity to defend themselves as the men?

[ she doesn't wait for any answers, giving a humorless snort of laughter at the locket before continuing. it's not a directly related addition to her question, but it's certainly on the same train of thought: ]

Ridiculous that those already holding power are given the privilege of training to the highest levels of their skills, but those most in need of it are left to rely on the protection of others.

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video;

[indomitably]

Some can go on to become enchanters, or healers - alchemists. There are mages that serve within the Order, and the Imperial Court... but mostly they're not allowed to leave the Cirle, no.

video;

[survivra]

That's—{ she struggles to find the right word, fails, and gives an angry snort of laughter instead ]

Finding someone's lives to control. Taking them away. Binding them physically, binding their thoughts.