Later, when she was writing a coffee table book, she encountered Jewish folklore, which paralleled the story in greater detail.

Each of Elua's companions founded a province of Terre d'Ange, except Cassiel, who chose to remain loyal to the commandments of the One God and not 'commingle with mortals.

Although marriage exists in Terre d'Ange, it is viewed equally with other forms of love, including dalliance, taking a lover or consort, etc.

They are directly descended from Elua, and their signature physical attribute is a graceful neck, which parallels the fact that their emblem is the Swan.

The ultimate appellate authority rests with the monarch, who has the discretion to either review cases personally or uphold prior judgments by refusing further appeals.

In terms of criminal justice, D'Angelines adhere to standards that are generally comparable to modern European norms.

Phèdre is born with a distinctive mark in her eye, initially deemed unsuitable for service as a religious courtesan.