As the most important honorary guest to the Rain Festival, King Segna Ur-Segna was the last to be seated. She entered the Grand Sanctuary of the Unchurch Against the Nameless Rain-god from a side-gallery, following behind her advisors.

The Unchurch had set up a gilded throne for her on the right side of the sanctuary. She mounted the three steps, raised her chin towards the Anti-bishop, as protocol dictated, and seated herself. She smoothed her shimmering blue gown over her knees, and tugging at a ...