THE DEBUTANTE OF 1799

[libertyybelle 6187]

 

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THE DEBUTANTE OF

ANNA HENRIETTA

c. 1798

The Most Honorable, Anna Henrietta in portrait

 alongside a hound owned by the Duchess of Helena.

 

 In the viscomital household of Provins the year, 1799, has been one of great anticipation. For this day is the day the eldest, as well as the only, daughter of house Pruvia-Provins turns of age. At this year, sixteen saint’s years would have passed since the birth of Anna Henrietta. A flurry of servants leave The Trissingham Palace carrying large stacks of paper. Within the confines of every aforementioned retainer’s inventory laid an ambrosial parchment bedecked with wax seal of the House Provins. Ostensibly, this piece of embellished vellum was a formal invitation of sorts:

 

A N N O   D O M I N I 1799

Penned by the hand of HIH Wilhelmina Beatrix

 

 

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To the stalwart Orenian populace,

In this year my ward, Anna Henrietta of Pruvia-Provins, becomes a lady. This day has been coming in anticipation since I had granted her a place within my abode, and a place within my heart. Therefore, I deem it only fit as a young lady within my household, that she be given a proper ball in order to seek suitors, and celebrate this momentous occasion. 

 

For honor of her favorite color, the theme of this joyous occasion will be the skies in decadent blues and whites. Guests at the debutante ball should be dressed in their finest formal attire. Women should select a formal gown for the occasion, and men should be dressed in the finest of suits. Black tie is the standard, and every guest must have at least a touch of blue on their formal ensemble.

 

The guest shall gather in the grand ballroom at the Augustinian Palace in anticipation for the debut of Lady Anna Henrietta. Upon arrival she will be accompanied by her ladies, of similar age, to help guide her, and walk with her, into womanhood. 

 

It is with great merriment that we invite you to the debut of Lady Anna Henrietta Pruvia of Provins on the 19th of Tobias’ Bounty . 

Thank you for allotting me your time and attention, 

HIH, Wilhelmina Beatrix

 

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TIMETABLE

I. DEBUT OF THE DEBUTANTE

Firstly, the guests will wait a brief amount of time before the entrance of the young Provins. She will enter accompanied by her ladies as well as her father who will be walking her into the ballroom.

 

II. A SPEECH OF PREDECESSORS

The event will  proceed with a speech from the Duchess of Helena, HIH Wilhelmina Beatrix, in which she shall dote upon the young ladies accomplishments as a ward. After such, the Viscount of Provins, John Micheal Pruvia-Provins, will also give a brief speech and declare his daughter fit for marriage and adulthood.

 

III. A CONTEST OF ATTIRE

After such speeches, the young lady will allow the guests to line up in order to show off their attire that fits the theme blue. The winner of this contest will be rewarded a hefty sum of fifty mina and be given the title  “Mistress or Master of the Skies”

 

IV. THE OPENING OF PRESENTS

After the contest of attire, all shall gather round to present a gift to the young debutante. This gift can be as small or as large as the gifter wishes and needn’t be lavish.

 

V. A DANCE OF KIN

Lastly, a quick father daughter dance will occur. After the dance is over, the rest of the participants are able to join in on the festivities. There on out, drinks will be flowing and the dancing will be jovial.

 

 

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IN NOMINE DEI,

HIH, Wilhelmina Beatrix Novellen

Duchess of Helena

 

TRH, Vespira Angelica d’Emyth

Majordomo of the Augustine

 

 

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OOC:

Theme is the Sky! Blue and White attire.

Date: Saturday, December 19th

Time: 6:30 pm EST, 10:30 pm GMT, 3:30 pm PST

 

 

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[ncarr 2806]

Vespira finishes signing the last of the letters with a smile, she motions the servants away, each of them carrying large stacks of carefully written parchment. She now sits alone in her office, her second event as majordomo is planned, and she can finally relax. As soon as she begins to alleviate her stress, thoughts of even more planning come to mind. As the debutantes best friend she has many duties. She beckons more servants into her office, and begins making dresses, writing menus, and putting flower bouquets together- "This is going to be the best event this palace will ever see!" she exclaims!

[MRCHENN 4741]

Simon Pruvia-Provins prepares to win mina.

[doja_kitty 32]

Charlotte Augusta Novellen prepares for yet another exciting court party, childish mind picturing what Anna's debut gown will look like. The little Princess would quickly run to her father's room, intent on discerning what present would be best!

[BkedBeans 12]

Wallace Reginald bites at the side of his pointer finger, a pensive look growing on his face as he rereads the invitation! "What shall I wear... What shall I wear..."  The question runs through Wallace's head as he goes over to look at his very minimal wardrobe. He lets out a rather excited sigh, knowing he has to get something new for the occasion!

[venclair 713]

Victoria Clementine, dwelling amidst a sea of tenacious blossoms of lilac and rose buds of the Augustine's gardens, broke away from a painting of her sire. A hand had reached to tap at her, a passing maidservant proffered the missive to the Rhenyari child. Though the prospect of an immense crowd briskly filled her with unease, she sought to find a particular friend to attend with. @Proddy

[___South___ 87]

Bullfog Phrogerous would be working on paperwork like usual in his room of the Augustinian Palace when a courier knocked on his door. The Wonk would look to the door, and went to open the door to be greeted by a young man.

 

"Hello sir! I've got for you here..." The young man would rummage through his loads of letters before finally pulling out the one meant for the Wonk. "Here you are, sir! A personal invitation!" The young man would bow before running off to continue his courier duties.

 

Bullfog would shut the door before opening the letter, reading its contents. A soft grin, and yet very sad one formed on his visage. "I wish I could say I was looking forward to this day. But unfortunately I am not. The little girl I've raised since she was a baby is finally coming of age... She'll no longer be my Young Anna." The Wonk would wipe away a forming tear with his sleeve. "Nope. She'll be Lady Anna from here on out... I cannot wait to be there for your debutante, Lady Anna!"

[MissToni 3565]

Katerina looked down at her blue gown, smiling up at her mother with a cheerful glee. "Mamej, this works right? It's blue!"

[Mannyy 982]

Casper Elmpool looks onto the paper, forming an arched brow as he exhales a sigh "Another debutante?" He lets out, proceeding to file the notice under the 'Debutante' section of his drawer alongside many other papers. Casper rushes out of his office to begin preparing the chefs and servants..

[louislxix 3198]

Alric var Ruthern runs his eyes over the missive, exerting no more than an intrigued breath.

[drowknows 696]

Frederick puts on his best outfit for the Debutante.

[Axelu 4333]

The spirit of the Princess of Alstion sheds a tear, her chest swelling with pride over her namesake and granddaughter's celebration.

[libertyybelle 6187]

6 minutes ago, Axelu said:

The spirit of the Princess of Alstion sheds a tear, her chest swelling with pride over her namesake and granddaughter's celebration.

Anna Henrietta polishes her grandmother's tiara that was passed down to her in occasion for the event!

[LithiumSedai 5750]

31 minutes ago, Axelu said:

The spirit of the Princess of Alstion sheds a tear, her chest swelling with pride over her namesake and granddaughter's celebration.

"Who are all these gremlins?" wondered her father, the Prince of Alstion, peering at the missive over his spectral daughter's spectral shoulder.

[Benjikhei 698]

Beryl Edmund Carrington, the merchant son, would receive a personal invitation by bird, flying into his office and landing, he'd stare at the bird as he'd gesture for one of his Carrington Couriers, to bring the letter over to him.

Upon reading the invitation, his gaze darting over it, he look happy for his dear friend Anna, but grumble slightly as he looked over to his closet. "What do I own that isn't green?" He'd sigh "Time to get creative..."