The Streets of Alexandria (Patreon)

Princess Garnet the 17th proudly strode through the streets of the matriarchal Dwarven mountain kingdom of Alexandria. Flanked by her trusted bodyguards, she waved to her people as her people enthusiastically cheered, gawked and shouted as the naked princess cheerfully walked by.

Only the Alexandrian female royalty are naked. Garnet and her mother, Queen Garnet the 16th, are the epitome of Arshean blessed beauty in Alexandrian society. They possess powerful holy magic, exceptional beauty and are seen as sex symbols. Women want to be the royals, while the men want to be with the royals. Since the royals wear no clothes, nor carry any equipment, their nakedness and longer hair serves as their badge of office.

The Queens and Princesses of Alexandria worshipped Arshea and were uncharacteristically hedonistic for Dwarven women; they regularly had sex with brave champions in front of their subjects. These public sex acts emphasized their social status, power and confidence. This projected a lack of fear or shame and a way to show off a lack of visible weakness or imperfections. Unlike Dalmasca, not every commoner is welcome to freely mate with the Queen or Princess; the Alexandrian royalty ultimately decides who they sleep with and it’s typically not commoners, but exceptional heroes, soldiers or servants. Peasants, who lack the Arshea-blessed beauty, wear clothing and are expected to have their ordinary, average bodies covered up.

Exposure to surface culture and worship of the Empyreal lord of sex and beauty, Arshea, has influenced Alexandrians far more than the typically more conservative Dwarven culture. Alexandrian Dwarves tended to be more cheerful, than the gruff demeanor of normal Dwarves. Another difference is that marriage is left up to the individual couple, rather than clan elders.

Garnet finally arrived at her destination: her favorite tavern. This was her 40th birthday and she wished to treat herself to some flavored ale. As the princess opened the door, the tavern patrons cheered "Happy Birthday!"