The structure is simultaneously strong and portable. The stretched canvas is suppled and soft life calfs skin, but keeps the heat at bay and the chills of the night out. Circular in design, there are no corners, all inhabitants are equal. With a small flap for a door the entrance looks fit for a child, while the whole tent looks as though it could fit a family of ten.
Yurt, Desert
concubine
chief wife
I am the king's chief wife.  Of all the women that he has married, or who are his concubines, I am the principal one. I represent the kingdom of my father, who is the king's biggest ally. My sons are the ones who will most likely become the king after the death of my husband.
Thank you dear, how was the walk to find these herbs? I ran into your husband, he gave me this jewelled comb. How dare him! This was mine, my father gave it to me! I know, milady, I thought it best to return it to you. I hope your intentions are as pure as you say. I do what I must. One day, I hope to settle down with my man. He's a poet, you know? I did not, how long have you been with him? Almost a year now, milady. I says I'm his muse. Well i hope everything turns out well. Poets can be very dramatic. Oh I do hope so! I'd love nothing more than to have a yurt of my own one day! Having your own is wonderful. I expect great things from mine. It's very warm in here. I like it. Who is the captive?