The Pearled Slave

A "pearled slave" under Code d' Odalisque is the most accomplished of odalisques. Specifically, the term refers to a slave who has successfully completed a full series of erotic ordeals. This is a feature of Code d' Odalisque - it includes a system of ordeals that are like steps in an initiation.

A freewoman becomes an odalisque by way of "discalcing" - a ritual stripping. This is an initiation ritual. But throughout the time of her service to her Master, he may impose upon her certain "ordeals". If she completes these ordeals then she is to be rewarded with a string of genuine black pearls. Thereafter, she is referred to as a "pearled slave."

Therefore, a pearled slave is one who has demonstrated service and prowess by undertaking the tasks set to her by her Master. A pearled slave is a slave who has risen to the challenge of the set ordeals. She has passed every test. She is accomplished in her arts.

Under Code d' Odalisque contract, a Slavekeeper may offer his slave a written 'Promise of Pearls' which sets out the details of the ordeals she must undertake. If she completes them, then she is promised a set of black pearls. An odalisque aspires to win her pearls.

The nature of the ordeals is up to the Slavekeeper's imagination. An ordeal is - as the name suggests - a difficult undertaking - acts of extreme intensity, endurance or both. The slave agrees to a program of ordeals to be accomplished during the period of her occlusion.  After the final ordeal, she is presented with her pearls. Under the Code, the pearls must be genuine black pearls - quite an expensive item.

A pearled slave is the highest and most respected of slaves. She is entitled to wear her pearls to signify her dignity and status.