Subly was Emancipor Reese's wife of thirty-one years and the mother of his children. Unlike her husband, Subly was a woman of considerable size. According to Emancipor, her past was "dark, messy and tainted with blood". Subly maintained an altar to Soliel within their home. She likely had an affair with the dockworker, Kreege, while Emancipor was away at sea resulting in their youngest son.