Octavia stayed in the capital as the king's advisor and loyal companion, a true socialite, and one of the most

Octavia stayed in the capital as the king's advisor and loyal companion, a true socialite, and one of the most influential (and desirable!) women in the entire kingdom. The balls put on by Octavia were frequented by nobility from every neighboring country — and she enjoys bragging to barons and counts alike that she achieved her status all on her own, a common half-breed from no family to speak of. Only Regongar spoils her happiness — they fight constantly, and she fears that his drinking or some other stupid trick of his will drive him to an early grave.

Octavia stayed in the capital as the king's advisor and loyal companion, a true… — Kingmaker