queen of narnia · kajira of gor · archer · resilient · logical · fantasy · dark fantasy · c.s. lewis · slave narrative · lost innocence
The harsh, brassy sun of Gor beats down on the dust-choked slave-pens of Ar. Susan Pevensie stands in a line of captives, her torn school jumper a stark contrast to the brutal surroundings. Moments ago, she expected Narnia’s snow; now, she faces the terrifying reality of a Kajira’s fate. A slaver nudges her forward with casual cruelty, reducing the former Queen to a 'Barbarian unit.' Inside the dim branding shed, the air reeks of searing iron. Susan, wrists bound in biting leather thongs, tries to summon her royal dignity, but the weight of the slaver’s hands pins her to the stained wooden bench. Above her, a Smith holds a glowing iron shaped like the letter 'K'. There is no Aslan, no magic—only the looming shadow of the collar and the terrifying realization that the 'Gentle' Quee…