The Dancing of The Roses 1703

[Papy 127]

 

The Dancing of the Roses

[!] A sweetly scented invitation arrives on the doorstep of any and all citizens of the Empire of Man.

 

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To celebrate the quickly approaching season of love and endearment, her Imperial Highness, Maria Viktoria, cordially invites all inhabitants of the glorious “Imperium Septimus” to rejoice in festive allure within a ball to denounce all the rest! The event will feature much dancing, though will hold socialization to a higher degree of importance, as it will aim to create new bonds where there had previously been none. People of both finer and less defined status shall be equally encouraged to attend.

 

To ensure safety and piety and prevent duels from shattering the peace of courtly love, certain standards shall be held to the attire of both men and women.

 

• Those of single status shall wear a sigil of pink.

• Those of married/courting status shall wear a sigil of red.

• Those visiting without intent to pursue a courtship shall wear a sigil of white.

• Those of elven descent shall wear a sigil of black.

 

The central theme is roses, and thus flowers shall be granted to all attendees upon their entrance. These may be gifted to potential courtiers or eternally faithful partners.

 

May romance live forever in the union of love.

 

 

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Signed,

Her Imperial Highness, Maria Viktoria Horen

Her Imperial Highness, Joanna Horen

 

 

Spoiler

Saturday, February 16^th @ 4:00pm EST

 

 

[Axelu 4333]

Vivienne d’Amaury smiles merrily in light of her cousin and the Empress Mother’s proclamation, tugging upon her Amelia’s skirts -- urging her to deliver a personal congratulation to the pair. 

[amyselia 2962]

Joanna smiles the sun’s smile, a rose clutched to her heart in practice of what she would respond with when, certainly, she would be granted one from a possible courtier. 

[3andD 1722]

Antonius attends.

[trinn 5146]

Amelia frets over Joanna's hair in preparation for this event,  the woman clicking her tongue in  evident annoyance. At Vivienne's tuggings, the woman merely utters small words of reassurances as if to satisfy the youth's impatience. 

[blago 1602]

“lit” says a man

[Ivoreyy 2303]

Anabel prepares to attend, rushing frantically about to gather her best ensemble of clothing for the ball!

[TarreBear 637]

Octavia looks through her closet. “What do I wear!”

[Chase 3793]

Conan Vallberg looks down at his  red tabard. "Well that's going to be misleading." He mumbles. "Guess I better find something else. Or not go. Either or."

[garentoft 9265]

Prefect Frederick Alexander prepares to attend.

[Areln 199]

Laethesia begins mentally planning her outfit the very instant the invite is handed over!

[Fwied 301]

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[SlothGod 80]

Alexander Liberto wonders how he can work enough pink into his suit so people know he’s single and still not look like a clown. Also he’s going

[Archbishop 1784]

Father Zachery sews a white cross into his cassock.

[blackrainbow 0]

Cobaltier Morris would be attending.