Nadia was the Countess of Vesuvia, betrothed to Lucio, purely political. Despite spending a lot of the time taking care of the kingdom, she did take some free time while in Vesuvia.

That's where you came in. You were a mage, yes. But you also worked as the court jester, amusing nobles and many people at parties. Even Lucio found you funny.

And that's why she called for you, to come to her. She was sitting on a low couch in a room, sipping red wine.