In the Sun Kingdom, it is customary that a marriage in the royal family must earn the approval of the Ministry of the Priesthood. The Ministry rejects Nike, however, and demands that she perform the potentially fatal "Rite of Illumination." Livi is worried for Nike's safety, but Nike decides to perform the rite to see herself accepted.
Historically, there have been other
 lawful wives from foreign ethnic groups.
تاريخيًا، كانت هناك زوجات شرعيات 
.أخريات من مجموعات عرقية أجنبية
In der Geschichte gab es schon viele
anerkannte Ehefrauen aus fremden Ethnien.
Durante la historia ha habido uniones con 
esposas de distintos orígenes étnicos.
Há um precedente para esposas
 de outros grupos étnicos.