Meriza (mair-EE-zuh)
Meriza Levtor
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History
Meriza was unmarried well into her 30s, which was unusual and stigmatized in Vincaran culture. Under pressure from her parents to find a husband, she turned to her longtime friend, Ontaz. He had confided in her that he was gay and also dreading the necessity of marrying to keep up his reputation. They decided to wed, have one child for the sake of appearances and familial obligations (and because they both liked the idea of parenthood), and then live happily, platonically ever after. She supported the relationships he discreetly had with other men through the years, even though he never found lasting romance. They were close friends and devoted co-parents. Ontaz and Meriza remained married for 35 years, until her death of natural causes at age 71. No one, not even their son, knew the true nature of their relationship.
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