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𝔓𝔬𝔯𝔱𝔬𝔯𝔢𝔤𝔫𝔢 𝔓𝔢𝔯𝔦𝔬𝔡𝔦𝔠𝔞𝔩 Ist of Sun’s Smile, 107B.A Price: Free (Donations welcome) 𝓤𝓹𝓬𝓸𝓶𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝓢𝓸𝓬𝓲𝓪𝓵 𝓢𝓮𝓪𝓼𝓸𝓷 | 𝓦𝓱𝓪𝓽 𝓽𝓸 𝓔𝔁𝓹𝓮𝓬𝓽 Debuts, events, flowers. Are you excited? It is no secret that the human nations are well overdue for a Social Season! I have certainly not seen mention of one in my twenty summers and, while I do not plan to debut, I certainly look forward to what is on offer. But what is a Social Season? Typically, these events are constructed to guide our generation into friendships and partnerships. An official debut is held first, to begin the festivities. Those who have signed up- who can be from anywhere within the realm- will dress in their finest and introduce themselves to the gathering. Following this, a year long of themed events. Hunts and picnics, tourneys- and to conclude the year, a formal ball. One particular note to make is the significance of flowers within this year. Bouquets and single flowers, all of which hold their own meaning, will be on sale throughout the year. This writer encourages attendants to make use of these flowers- and to properly research their meaning! As for attendees- who are they? Well, you will just have to wait, dear readers. Though I will say- we are expecting at least two royal debuts of our own this season. With the recent coming of age of the Prince Elianos and the Princess Ophelia, it is safe to say that the whole of Balian is excited to see their youngest royals debut to the world. 𝕱𝖑𝖔𝖜𝖊𝖗𝖘 𝖆𝖓𝖉 𝖄𝖔𝖚 𝚃𝚑𝚎 𝙿𝚞𝚛𝚙𝚕𝚎 𝙷𝚒𝚋𝚒𝚜𝚌𝚞𝚜 ------------------- Written and contributed by Viktoria vas Ruthern Grown in humid climates with a generous amount of sun, the vibrant petals of the Hibiscus are known to the Balianese for a multitude of reasons. From fruity, floral teas to acting as the centerpiece in courting bouquets, not many are aware of the flower’s medicinal properties and health benefits! For instance, did you know that hibiscus tea can reduce stress, fatigue, and help fight off common illnesses? Furthermore, clinics have noted that ointments containing hibiscus have diminished redness and sores on the skin. 𝐵𝒶𝓁𝒾𝒶𝓃𝑒𝓈𝑒 𝐹𝓁𝑜𝓇𝒶𝓁 𝐹𝒶𝒸𝓉𝓈 Purple Hibiscus is one of the most purchased flowers in Portoregne. Not only for its medicinal properties, but for courting! Within Balianese culture, flowers in general play a large role in specialized meanings and gifting etiquette. For example, the Purple Hibiscus is primarily known for its symbolized mystique, wisdom, knowledge, and is also associated with the upper class. By offering a revered person a singular Purple Hibiscus, adorned with a silken ribbon and token, you’re essentially saying ‘You’re mysterious and I want to know you more’! [Written by xxretro] Legate Promotions It seems the call to recruitment paid off for the Legate. The law sector of our dear nation welcomes August Benedict Temesch as its newest member. August, as part of the newest house to migrate to the Kingdom of Balian, seeks to find his place within the realm. Much like his father, he has a keen interest and understanding of the law, and drives to contribute to the nation to the best of his ability. We wish him well, and pray that he finds a smooth transition into the role. 𝕿𝖍𝖊 𝕿𝖗𝖎𝖆𝖑 𝕮𝖔𝖓𝖈𝖑𝖚𝖉𝖊𝖘 Sir Ephrem versus Balian Speaking of law- we must not forget the trial of which recently took place. Your author stumbled upon the incident prior to the trial. Sir Ephrem had been summoned to trial but, within a few Saints Hours, had arrived at Portoregne’s door. His trial was called that same eve and as such, the outcome concluded. Banishment Eternally Upon Pain of Death for Treason For both Sir Ephrem Kervallen and Ser Ailred of Druzstra. This writer could not begin to do the law sect of our nation any honor by paraphrasing from their official document. Those interested in the proceedings can find a public release within the Portoregne archives. 𝑅𝑒𝑔𝒾𝓂𝑒𝓃𝓉 𝑜𝒻 𝒮𝓉. 𝐿𝑜𝓉𝒽𝒶𝓇 Promotions Inbound Following a recent attack- the Regiment of St. Lothar welcomes two new promotions. Hilda Brawn is promoted to Man-At-Arms Sir Artemis Silver is promoted to Lieutenant Dame Viktoria vas Ruthern is promoted to Banneret & Officer Cadet God be with you all in your new ranks, and congratulations. 𝕊𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕐𝕖 𝕒 𝕊𝕠𝕟𝕘, ℙ𝕠𝕣𝕥𝕠𝕣𝕖𝕘𝕟𝕖 A New National Anthem [link] Our own Sir Artemis has graced us with a new national anthem for our nation. Drawing inspiration from god and from the peace found after the war had passed, he has composed us a new song of which we will sing for years to come. God Tis of Thee ------------------- God bless Balian And everything she stands for God tis of thee. God bless Balian And everything she's fought for God tis of thee. God bless Balian And everything she's cried for God tis of thee God bless Balian Her people ever prideful God tis of thee… From her meadows And azure shores... To her taverns And market stores! We provide her With glory o'er abroad Under the eye Of God! Should our foes shout And trash and roar... We will rise up And fight her wars! Never falter Or face uncertainty O' so Balian Shines free! God bless Balian And everything she stands for God tis of thee. God bless Balian And everything she's fought for God tis of thee. God bless Balian And everything she's cried for God tis of thee. God bless Balian Her people ever prideful God tis of thee...! ------------------- [Written by TheArtem1s] 𝓣𝓱𝓮 𝓞𝓯𝓯𝓲𝓬𝓮 𝓸𝓯 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓗𝓸𝓾𝓼𝓮𝓱𝓸𝓵𝓭 𝓲𝓼 𝓡𝓮𝓬𝓻𝓾𝓲𝓽𝓲𝓷𝓰 Courtiers, Maids and Butlers WANTED! As the royal courts begin to expand and welcome newcomers into the roles of leadership, it equally extends an opening for those who wish to work the more mundane and regular. The Office of the Household, known for providing serventry and support to the Royal Household, seeks those interested in becoming courtiers, maids, butlers and so on. They will be expected to support the Courts and Households during its day to day function, and throughout events such as feasts and balls. A truly honorable way to begin one's role within society. What better a way to meet folks of higher standing than to work alongside them? Imagine the gossip to be overheard! Those interested in such a role should reach out to the Lady Lavanya Aruna by bird. 𝔚𝔢𝔡𝔡𝔦𝔫𝔤 𝔅𝔢𝔩𝔩𝔰?! The First Big One of the Season No doubt the chatter has reached your ears by now, readers. His Royal Highness Alexandros is now wed! To none other than the Lady Lavanya. The two were joined together at the Basilica of Holy Supernals. Congratulations! The Portoregne Periodical now has its own office! Located within the second level of Ledicort’s Hall, just above the market place. Visitors who wish to write to the author may do so, either by sending a bird to Cosima Temesch or by leaving a note within the office mailbox.

Lenora worriedly read the missive, should she find anything. She'd let him know right away

THE TREATY OF ERILADAR’S BUTTE Orders from the Light Above As ratified on 3rd of The Grand Harvest in 178 S.A. Between the Paladins of Xan and the Silver State of Haelun’or Article One, the Paladins of Xan are hereby granted the Rite of Inquisition within the lands of the Silver State of Haelun’or. This entails the rights to question suspicious individuals, darkspawn test individuals, and to apprehend darkspawn dissidents. If an individual is found to be a darkspawn, anyone in the Inquisition can apprehend them and bring them before the Sohaer of a Councilor for a warrant of execution. This clause applies only to non-citizens. Article Two, if the Paladins of Xan have reason to believe that a Blessed Citizen is cooperating with the Dark elements of Aevos, they reserve the right to appear before the Sohaer to request a warrant to investigate further. Until then, Paladins of Xan cannot darkspawn test or apprehend Blessed Citizens. They are, however, permitted to question Blessed Citizens with their approval. Article Three, citizens maintain the right to a trial if found to be darkspawn by the Inquisition of the Purity of Soul. This right is inalienable, with the only way to waive it being that if they are an imminent threat to the Blessed Citizenry of the State as determined by the Sohaer. Article Four, the Inquisition will only be headed by the Paladin Cerrick of Kamees, giving him authority to exercise the weight of this treaty underneath the authority of the Sohaer. All actions taken by the Inquisition will be done with the weight of the Sohaer’s authority. Article Five, all Paladins have the inherent right to join and maintain the Inquisition against the Long Dark, though all have to have their warrant requested by Cerrick of Kamees and their warrant approved through a formal meeting before the Sohaer of Haelun’or. Until their warrants are fully approved, Paladins shall not be granted the permission to operate within the realm of Haelun’or. Article Six, despite acting under the authority of the Sohaer, no actions taken by the Inquisition reflect on the Sohaer’s will. All Inquisitors, despite working as an independent organization, bend to the will of the Blessed Law and work within its bounds. Any lawbreaking done on Haelun’or soil will be met with the Sohaer’s judgment. Article Seven, if any order members of the Paladin of Xan are found to be operating outside of the stipulations set forth in this treaty, their ability to operate within Haelun’or shall be revoked. Article Eight, this treaty will be set into motion and last for the duration of sixteen years unless a new Sohaer is declared. If the latter occurs, it will be under the discretion of Cerrick of Kamees to negotiate a new treaty. MAY LIGHT GUIDE, Cerrick of Kamees, Paladin of Xan, Bestower of Food Her Grace, Ashwýn Sythaèrin, Sohaer of the Silver State of Haelun’or, Supreme Commander of elSillumir, Member of the Sythaerin Talonnii

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Adalfriede smiled slightly upon hearing the news, a knowing glint in her eye.

Finnian Hawkins-Gylldene DARK RED hair, LIGHT BLUE eyes. SIGNIFICANT GREY-BLACK SCAR of a LEFT HAND covering his face. Last seen wearing LEATHER, BROWN FURS and BLUE HOOD leaving HAENSE. Would be about 18 YEARS OF AGE May have a BLUE FLUTE which emits BARDMANCY MANA Search with ARCANA FLOW ANY INFORMATION send to NORLAND, or CAPTAIN VICNAN HAWKINS-GYLLDENE Sinner Gylldene GREYING RED hair, ONE BLUE eye and ONE HAZY BLUE eye Last seen wearing RED MEDICS UNIFORM Around 78 YEARS OF AGE Might be YELLING at someone ANY INFORMATION send to NORLAND, or CAPTAIN VICNAN HAWKINS-GYLLDENE

"Left and right, forward or backward...Everyone we love dies.." she said with a bitter tone, clearly upset to hear of the news of ANOTHER known soul now gone. "May the stars and the moon welcome you, friend," whispered Llora, tears running down.

The Concord Of Azure & Scale -Aluria and Lurin- Agreed on the 14th of The Grand Harvest 178 of the Second Age - The Most Serene State Of Lurin and Principality of Aluria This document refers to The Principality of Aluria, and The Most Serene State of Lurin: ARTICLE I: SOVEREIGNTY I. The Most Serene State of Lurin and the Principality of Aluria hereby recognize each other's sovereignty/governance and the rights to their held lands. ARTICLE II: TRADE I. The Most Serene State of Lurin agrees to provide a location within its walls for the Principality of Aluria to sell its goods. II. The Principality of Aluria agrees to provide a location within its walls for The Most Serene State of Lurin to sell their goods when the time comes and should the treaty still be in effect. III. Disagreements regarding the goods sold can be cleared up amongst the signatories. ARTICLE III: NON-AGGRESSION I. Both the Serene State of Lurin and the Principality of Aluria agree to the clauses of non-aggression and agree to allow safe passage/travel for citizens from either of the respective settlements who are attempting to visit an allied land. If an individual from either of the respective settlements violates this article, then an emergency meeting between the two groups shall be held. ARTICLE IV: FRIENDSHIP & COOPERATION I. It’s the Serene State of Lurin and the Principality of Aluria’s desire to steadily form a friendly relationship with each other’s communities. Furthermore, it has been agreed upon that should either of the two signatories require assistance then they are to help each other. However, this agreement of assistance does not cover combat or warfare with other descendants and their domains. ARTICLE V: DURATION I. This pact lasts 12 years, till the end of the (year) year of the Second Age. The pact may be declared null and void if either signatory violates any of the articles and if the matter cannot be resolved between the two groups. Signed, His Royal Highness, High Prince of Aluria, Talonnii Head Of The Calavénon, Jakob Calavénon The Silver Lubba of the Most Serene State, Matron of House Uialben, Heiress of House Anarion, Protector of the Whispering Isles, Lumia Uialben Baron of Aevum and Minister of Exterior, Edvard Kervallen

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Although she never knew Lefkos personally Llora stood with a sorrowful sight shedding one tear down her cheek. "May the stars and the moon welcome his soul," she whispered, feeling utter pain inside.

Uriella Amethil did not expect another news of death to reach her whilst weeping, but admitely she has been waiting for one ever since Lefkos disappeared, the news werent very suprising to her but still quite shocking!

Young Swivvy don't trust you, so i'm gon shoot you.

Whens Gashadokuro gonna chime back with his own diss track? @femurlord

Uriella Amethil received the news after she returned from the siege of Caladras to home. She learnt of the news of Thelia's death. She said nothing, having recently been made her squire, she wept, more than family would expect her to weep. For her short life Thelia had been there for almost all of it for her and now she had left her a squire without a 'master' . . . She has some foolish hope that it isn't true, but it doesn't change reality. A week or so later, Regina finds out about the death of Thelia aswell. "It seems even the seemingly never withering elves can perish early. . . Vanaylayla my curious elven llir, I hope the heaven's gates welcome vy, despite what has been stated about heaven these past years." The woman in her 40's now says and a small prayer follows, as she gazes at the stream of water in Beznov. Edit: typo!

By pure chance, Illynora Sylvaeri came upon another elf from the era of the Dominion of Malin within the streets of Númendil. They had struck up a conversation and a blossoming friendship, the kind that came from reminiscing on centuries-old memories. She would never know what happened to Thelia, only that their paths had never crossed again. In the mind of that elder elfess, she held on to the hope that Thelia was out there somewhere, roaming the continent, and they would see one another again in another century, another lifetime.

DEVOTION HEAR ME AEVOS, And know my name, for I am Arpad of Styria, a son of Horen. When I was but a boy, a dream, a haunting vision came to me. It was both tragic and beautiful to behold. In this dream there was nothing, then a spark in the void and then an eye, an eye I have since become familiar with. Drawn by an irresistible pull I dared to venture to the frigid north unarmed and clothed in little, unprepared for what lay ahead. This journey would define my existence; there I found strength, guidance, beauty and archaic knowledge. But most important of all, I found purpose, true purpose. In those northern lands I passed the cold and entered the ashlands, where fire ruled and dragons of ancient times once ruled. There was no vision guiding me there, it was fate, it was divine will; preordination. My flesh now proudly bears marks of ordination, my blood has been spilled for the grand tapestry of existence. For a lifetime, I have been bound in service to the Black Titan, Azdromoth, his essence intertwined with mine as it is with all my brothers and sisters. Through this service we find solace, for our hearts beat in harmony with his divine essence. Azdromoth is our King. My brothers and the venerable Nephilim, we all pay homage to our King in various ways. Let this be my way. Around Aevos, the land bears witness to my devotion. Each brick laid, every drop of blood and sweat, every intricate carving fashioned by my hand, a testament to the Titan. A communion of mortal and divine. Three shrines I have built. Each made by myself. A place for descendant-kind to learn of Azdromoth and His ways. Each shrine is a place to meditate, to ponder over the past and future, to pay tribute. Find clarity in this place, seekers. Find the home of Dragons and walk the Golden Path with us. In Asioth’s embrace, you will find freedom. May your souls be ignited with purpose and destiny.

Princess Adalfriede of Hexenwald was not surprised upon receiving the invitation. Jadwiga, as she had then been known, and the young prince had seemed practically inseparable, all those years ago. Even if she could not attend the celebrations, she resolved to send a letter to the Lady Hedwig. Perhaps, even as she had grown into a young woman, she was still interested in the theatre...

A once child of the titan with his flame now sundered looked out upon the fields of ash - he did not know the herald well but he gives a moment of silence for the lost comrade with a fist to his chest.

Isabella Fa'alua Fahrazad held the proclamation to her chest. It's pages were kissed by the ruby pendant of the Wolf hung about the haggard farfolk's neck . Five Decades; I suppose that will have to do, hm? The Sorceress turned the Crimson jewelry about to inspect its face. It felt like nothing at all, but when we were younger I was aching for the day... a weak, wrinkled smile graced Isabella's face, if even briefly, before dropping the pendant back to rest We'll have to celebrate another time, the clock is still ticking.

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A woman, mentally marred by the abyss's corruption, mourned the mali she had once taken such pride in tormented. Though knowing well of his plights, she pondered if the elf that met his end that day and the 'aheral she'd once considered a friend, a confidante, an eternally patient foe, were one of the same. Perhaps the body of Lefkos had died that night, but in her eyes, his soul, the truest reflection of his self, had died when Xan had turned his back on him. Regardless, Valindra, survivor of the abyss, wept not like the lord immortal she hoped to one day be, but as the truly pathetic and insignificant mortal she was. This is not common knowledge- do not metagame this.