Château de Preussens

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The Main Residence of the House of Pruvia

Château de Preussens

 

C O M P L E T E D

1840

 

 

Preussens Palace (auvergnat: Château de Preussens) was completed in 1840 under the reign of Emperor Philip II as the principal residence of the House of Pruvia. It is located on the northern stretch of the Petra river in the region of Grenz, due just slightly northwest of the imperial capital of Providence. The name pays homage to the ancestral name of the House of Pruvia: Horen-Preussens. 

 

The palace was built to accommodate the household after the torching of the previous estate by the new Viscount and Viscountess, done to rid the lands of the heretic air accumulated by the previous lord, Simon Casimir, in his anti-canonical undertaking as a herald of the Azdrazi. It is, upon its completion, the third iteration of a Provins estate in Oren over a period of a century, and a prime area for stalking (both for sport and necessity) due to its location near an open hills and forest area. Such explains the stables in front, built at the whimsy of the Viscountess, Claude of Savoy, who enjoys blood sports and equestrianism. 

 

The palace is styled uniquely in the vision of the Provins children, focusing on a new mien and general aesthetic for the culture of Provins. The direction of the architecture has set in motion plans for the creation of new traditions and practices for the House of Pruvia and their feal palace subjects, under the name ‘Provinois’. Consequently, the palace hosts its own estate court, with a minor gallery of staff to tend to events and the household.

 

 

HOUSEHOLD

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Lord of the Palace

Philip Michael Pruvia

Philippe Michel

Viscount of Provins.

@Valecius

 

 

Lady of the Palace

Claude Élisabeth Pruvia

Nee Ashford de Savoie

Viscountess consort of Provins.

@amyselia

 

 

The Children

In Order of Birth.

Amadie Marléne Élisabeth, heir to Provins @clonky

Anastasie Thérèse Caroline @VeganWalmart

Sophie Cléméntine Isidore @ncarr
Guillaume Louis Michel  @kazoo

Valentin Eudes Théodor

 

 

Residents

Anne Caroline Novellen, Mother of Viscount @Fie

Maisie Adelheid d’Arkent, Auntie Mae @zuziee

Jean-Henrique de Provins, Illegitimate @sunflowerist

 

 

THE COURT OF PREUSSENS

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The Palace of Preussens' purpose is the renewal of lothringen and vandorian practices via the nouveau ‘Provinois’, which can not be done without a place of consistent cultural solidarity. Therefore, the Court of Preussens is established with the purpose of tending to the necessities of a bustling Provinois household attempting to reinstate the practices of their heritage without foreboding imperial influences. The court, like any other, adheres to a minor hierarchy meant to entreat its subjects to the laws of decorum the empire is hailed for.

 

The Housekeeper

(Le Majordome / La Majordome)

Incumbent: Vacant

Charged with management of cleanliness, event preparation and household. This position is a life tenureship unless abdicated. 

> Should be skilled in: organization to be able to effectively conduct events; writing to be able to answer letters on behalf of the household; caretaking to be able to tend to the children’s needs; written and spoken conversation to be able to communicate with guests and house members whenever asked and more. This position may be fulfilled by the consort but also otherwise if she so wishes.

 

The Stableboy

(Le valet d'écurie)

Incumbent: Jean-Henrique de Provins @sunflowerist

Charged with the management of the kennel and stables for the purpose of conducting the hunt. They also lead it beside the Viscountess, herself a huntmaster, and prepare unique animals for exhibit in the trophy room.

> Should be skilled in domestic animal care, stalking, trapping, expert taxidermy of both large and small animals for exhibit, and of course horse management.

 

The Chef

(Le cuisinier / La cuisinière)

Incumbent: Vacant

Charged with the management of the fish stock and winery, and the creation of unique savoyard dishes to be sold and recreated across the expanse of the empire.

> Should be skilled in a variety of recipes, winemaking, and dish preparation especially under pressure as many hunts will be conducted with a feast expected immediately afterwards.

 

 

Spoiler

 

Jean-Henrique de Provins, le valet d’écurie

 

 

 

ARTISTS USED:

John Michael Wright, Anthony Van Dyck (2), Unknown Artist (2), Jacob Ferdinand Voet, Unknown Artist (in Van Dyck Costume)

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"I am not a Viscountess Consort," stated Anne upon putting the missive down.