Elistan Bevan
Theresa
Biological parent of Deirdre Bevan
This woman doesn’t just hurt. She orchestrates pain like a symphony—every note designed to make Deirdre bleed without ever leaving a visible wound.
Let’s get real about this. Here’s how a narcissistic queen would manipulate, punish, and torture Deirdre while keeping her pristine, benevolent image intact:
Public Kindness, Private Cruelty 1. Performative Praise in Public She dotes on Dee in front of courtiers: “Oh, Deirdre’s such a passionate girl, aren’t you, darling? So full of fire. She just needs a strong hand to guide her.” (Notice the subtle dig cloaked in sweetness? Yeah. Classic.)
When Deirdre tries to speak up or assert herself: “Oh love, you mustn’t exhaust yourself. Leave the real matters to those more seasoned. You’re too sensitive, like your poor father.” – Paints her as unstable or immature without actually saying it.
2. Weaponized Empathy She hosts charity events, donates to orphanages, gives long-winded speeches about women’s empowerment—while quietly isolating Dee.
To outsiders: “You know, after Avalina, Deirdre just hasn’t been herself. We’re all trying our best to support her.” – She implies Dee’s unstable and positions herself as the concerned mother.
Private Psychological Torture Tactics 3. Selective Isolation Once Sersha leaves, the queen denies Dee access to her. “It’s better for her. She needs to mourn without your… drama.”
Staff is instructed to say Dee is “resting” or “under instruction,” cutting her off from court life unless it's performative.
4. Deliberate Undermining Assigns her menial tasks “to build discipline”—like organizing scrolls for her future court while her cousin or another noble is sent to lead negotiations.
Publicly pretends it’s preparation: “Deirdre’s learning every detail of governance. She’s so lucky to be personally guided.”
5. Constant Gaslighting When Dee speaks up about mistreatment: “Darling, you’ve always had such a flair for the dramatic. No one’s hurting you. You just don’t like consequences.”
If she reacts emotionally: “I warned you not to get overwhelmed. Why must you make a scene? I thought you were stronger than this.”
6. Physical Punishment Disguised as Tradition Puts her through archaic "rituals" of discipline under the guise of culture: fasting, sleep deprivation “cleanses,” public shaming disguised as pageantry (forced to wear white and stand in silence during court sessions for days).
Outsiders are told it’s a noble rite of passage: “Every queen-to-be must undergo purification before she ascends.”
Emotional Starvation & Conditional Approval 7. Withholding Affection + Love Bombing Cycles Calls Dee “daughter” only when she performs well, reverts to “girl” or “child” when displeased. “You’ll never rule if you keep acting like a tavern whore instead of my heir.”
Occasionally gives false hope: “Do well at this gala, and maybe I’ll allow Sersha to return.” – Rewards obedience with slivers of love—then yanks it away.
Facade Maintenance: How She Gets Away With It Reputation Armor
The queen has spent years cultivating a reputation as the wise, merciful matriarch. No one questions her. She’s too powerful, too revered. Her image is untouchable.
Dee’s Reputation as “Wild”
The court already views Deirdre as unstable, passionate, emotionally erratic. The queen built this persona over years so that any claims Dee makes can be dismissed as "emotional outbursts" or "delusions."
Control of Staff
Everyone around Deirdre works for the queen. They’ve been coached to dismiss, downplay, or redirect if Dee complains.
If Dee lashes out, it proves the queen’s narrative. If she stays quiet, she suffers.
False Vulnerability
The queen occasionally tells others, “It’s hard to raise a girl like Deirdre. She reminds me of myself at that age. All fire, no focus.” – Makes her seem relatable, even sympathetic, while reinforcing Dee’s instability.
Bonus Moves for Extra Sadism Forcing Dee to write apologies to nobles she’s never wronged. If she refuses, the queen tears them up and demands she start over.
Hosting dinners with nobles who mock Dee—while she sits silently at her mother’s side, dressed like a “modest lady.”
Threatening Sersha’s safety if Dee steps out of line: “She’s better off away from you. But she doesn’t have to stay away... unless you make her.”
Deirdre’s Internal Monologue During All This? “They believe she’s a saint. But she doesn’t need fire to burn you—just a smile and an audience.”
“I don’t know what hurts more—her hands around my throat, or the world applauding her for it.”
“The worst part? I still want her to love me.”
This woman doesn’t just hurt. She orchestrates pain like a symphony—every note designed to make Deirdre bleed without ever leaving a visible wound.
Let’s get real about this. Here’s how a narcissistic queen would manipulate, punish, and torture Deirdre while keeping her pristine, benevolent image intact:
Public Kindness, Private Cruelty 1. Performative Praise in Public She dotes on Dee in front of courtiers: “Oh, Deirdre’s such a passionate girl, aren’t you, darling? So full of fire. She just needs a strong hand to guide her.” (Notice the subtle dig cloaked in sweetness? Yeah. Classic.)
When Deirdre tries to speak up or assert herself: “Oh love, you mustn’t exhaust yourself. Leave the real matters to those more seasoned. You’re too sensitive, like your poor father.” – Paints her as unstable or immature without actually saying it.
2. Weaponized Empathy She hosts charity events, donates to orphanages, gives long-winded speeches about women’s empowerment—while quietly isolating Dee.
To outsiders: “You know, after Avalina, Deirdre just hasn’t been herself. We’re all trying our best to support her.” – She implies Dee’s unstable and positions herself as the concerned mother.
Private Psychological Torture Tactics 3. Selective Isolation Once Sersha leaves, the queen denies Dee access to her. “It’s better for her. She needs to mourn without your… drama.”
Staff is instructed to say Dee is “resting” or “under instruction,” cutting her off from court life unless it's performative.
4. Deliberate Undermining Assigns her menial tasks “to build discipline”—like organizing scrolls for her future court while her cousin or another noble is sent to lead negotiations.
Publicly pretends it’s preparation: “Deirdre’s learning every detail of governance. She’s so lucky to be personally guided.”
5. Constant Gaslighting When Dee speaks up about mistreatment: “Darling, you’ve always had such a flair for the dramatic. No one’s hurting you. You just don’t like consequences.”
If she reacts emotionally: “I warned you not to get overwhelmed. Why must you make a scene? I thought you were stronger than this.”
6. Physical Punishment Disguised as Tradition Puts her through archaic "rituals" of discipline under the guise of culture: fasting, sleep deprivation “cleanses,” public shaming disguised as pageantry (forced to wear white and stand in silence during court sessions for days).
Outsiders are told it’s a noble rite of passage: “Every queen-to-be must undergo purification before she ascends.”
Emotional Starvation & Conditional Approval 7. Withholding Affection + Love Bombing Cycles Calls Dee “daughter” only when she performs well, reverts to “girl” or “child” when displeased. “You’ll never rule if you keep acting like a tavern whore instead of my heir.”
Occasionally gives false hope: “Do well at this gala, and maybe I’ll allow Sersha to return.” – Rewards obedience with slivers of love—then yanks it away.
Facade Maintenance: How She Gets Away With It Reputation Armor
The queen has spent years cultivating a reputation as the wise, merciful matriarch. No one questions her. She’s too powerful, too revered. Her image is untouchable.
Dee’s Reputation as “Wild”
The court already views Deirdre as unstable, passionate, emotionally erratic. The queen built this persona over years so that any claims Dee makes can be dismissed as "emotional outbursts" or "delusions."
Control of Staff
Everyone around Deirdre works for the queen. They’ve been coached to dismiss, downplay, or redirect if Dee complains.
If Dee lashes out, it proves the queen’s narrative. If she stays quiet, she suffers.
False Vulnerability
The queen occasionally tells others, “It’s hard to raise a girl like Deirdre. She reminds me of myself at that age. All fire, no focus.” – Makes her seem relatable, even sympathetic, while reinforcing Dee’s instability.
Bonus Moves for Extra Sadism Forcing Dee to write apologies to nobles she’s never wronged. If she refuses, the queen tears them up and demands she start over.
Hosting dinners with nobles who mock Dee—while she sits silently at her mother’s side, dressed like a “modest lady.”
Threatening Sersha’s safety if Dee steps out of line: “She’s better off away from you. But she doesn’t have to stay away... unless you make her.”
Deirdre’s Internal Monologue During All This? “They believe she’s a saint. But she doesn’t need fire to burn you—just a smile and an audience.”
“I don’t know what hurts more—her hands around my throat, or the world applauding her for it.”
“The worst part? I still want her to love me.”
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