Loved One

Loved One is the title given to a Shae who is part of another Shae's harem. Loved Ones are named according to their rank of favor with their mistress. For example, the most favored is called the First Loved, the second most favored is called the Second Loved, and so on.

A Shae harem never has more than twelve members, and they are always men owned by female heads-of-house, or Dearests (see Shae, Ruling Body).

A man cannot be forced into being a Loved One, nor can a Loved One be forced into the service of a particular Dearest. Instead, Dearests who are interested in finding a new Loved One make it known to the city (gossip is generally considered the most effective method), and Loved One "suitors" will approach the Dearest with offers.