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THE HAESENI SEASON

Ve Lifstala

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This missive, distributed across the Kingdom, announces the return of a beloved Haeseni tradition - Ve Lifstala, in all its glory. Otherwise known as the Season, its aim is to bring together the eligible youth of the city in a whirlwind of festivities and pleasure-seeking, as well as providing ample time for those partaking to network and forge new alliances within the Haeseni courts. There, as always, is no minimum age to partake in the festivities - seeing as the Season is not wholly focused on the marriage market. 

Her Royal Majesty, Koenas Emma has ordered her council to begin work on a Lifstala of unprecedented length, stuffed full of galas, teas, balls, sporting events to show off prowess, and of course- plenty of time for friendships to form among courtiers and the like. 

Invitations shall be distributed among all citizens of the Dual-Monarchy of Hanseti and Ruska - commoners and nobility alike...


 

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A painting, depicting the last of the Haeseni Lifstala celebrations, circ. 361 E.S.


What follows is the itinerary for our third Lifstala of Haense.     

PRE-SEASON PREPARATION

Those hoping to participate in Ve Lifstala will be happy to hear of the etiquette lessons which will be open for anyone in the Kingdom to attend. This lesson will be put on by members of the Queens Council where a wide variety of topics will be discussed such as Ballroom and Dance Etiquette, Dining Etiquette, Greetings and Introductory Statements, etc. This lesson is highly recommended for those lacking in etiquette skills and knowledge and will be considered one of the first events of the season. 

(OOC: Tuesday, 19th October, 4pm EST)

 

 

THE PRESENTATION

The Lifstala will observe tradition, and officially commence with the presentation of those participating during court, as well as whomever accompanies them before the throne. The name of each youth, and their party will be called out - the debutante shall then be presented to the Royals, in an opportunity to display sought-after attributes and mannerisms before the Court, answering whatever questions are asked of them. 

It is asked that all debuting females don a shade of red, a vibrant colour symbolic in Ruskan fashion of their readiness and openness to potential courtship. For the less fashion-able men, a red touch will do. The ladies, however, are expected to embody the colour almost completely. 

The Koenas reserves the right to draw her favour onto a participant for the season. This is deemed to be high praise indeed. Onlooking single men and women, as well as different participants, may keep an eye on a lord or lady who could suit their fancy. All eyes will be on those lining up before the throne! Including the keen analysis from Matriarchs and Patriarchs, looking to seek alliances with other powerful families. 

    (OOC: Wednesday, 20th October, 5pm EST) 

 

ST JULIA’S COMPANIONS

An initial chance for all the participants to have some time getting to know one another in a more personal manner. In the palace gardens all those partaking in the Season will congregate at picnic blankets. It is encouraged that the youths speak privately or in small groups of threes, with the aim to chat and get to know one another on a more personal basis.      

Be sure to keep rotating to exchange words with everyone present. Pairs will be encouraged to go on short walks around the gardens, arm in arm, or to remain seated under the shade of the pavilion. Guardians, do not fear, for there will be chaperones to guide the event.      

This event is a chance to better know the other where it is acknowledged that most at the event are looking for potential matches to court. It is crucial, being at the beginning of the Season, to converse with as many as possible to broaden your choices for a most wonderfully suited match. There will be craft opportunities here, to fashion wreaths and corsages in the spirit of gifting them to others. 

    (OOC: Thursday, 21st October, 4pm EST)

 

A YOUNG LADY’S HAUCHMETVAS

To celebrate the coming-of-age of one of many of the eligible ladies in Haeseni society, a hauchmetvas (or debutante in Common) will be held in the Keep of Otistadt in Lady Marie Ludovar’s honour. It will be a fruitful evening consisting of dancing, drinking, feasting, and gift-giving if  any attendees wish! All are cordially invited to attend, even if not eligible for courtship. 

 

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(OOC: Friday, 22nd October, 3.30pm EST)

 

LOVER’S MASQUERADE BALL

Debutantes and their prospective suitors will be dressing up in their finest regalia, adorned with face obscuring masks to attend a most prestigious ball. Each single man and woman of the season will be allowed to peruse the ballroom, picking anonymous partners in order to have equal spread of socialising between bachelors and bachelorettes. This is the perfect opportunity to spread your family’s wealth, with the most expensive masks and gowns that can be procured.

It shall prove to be a night of intrigue as a large game will be played among the guests. Each man will be given a small pearl, strung on a coloured ribbon - to slip on their wrist. The ladies will be given the same, so that their colour matches a small pool of the mens’ bracelets. Given time to hide through the palace, the young couples will be released - to locate their coloured counterpart and return together! 

(OOC: Saturday, 23rd October, 4pm EST)

 

A ROYAL WEDDING

A model of the aims of our Haeseni Season, His Royal Highness Prinzen Andrik will be wed under the eye of Godani with the Lady Nikoleta of Ghaestenwald. The union will be incorporated into Lifstala’s celebrations, as it symbolises a success story of such capable maneuvering on part of the two families. This Royal Wedding will not hold back any splendour, and guests will be invited back to the Nikirala Prikaz to feast, drink, and have the opportunity to personally congratulate the young newlyweds.  

(OOC: Sunday, 24th October, 4pm EST)

 

A NIGHT OF PORTRAITS

Paint Night, a popular event hosted by the Queen’s Council, will be held during the season to bring a more casual and intimate atmosphere for participants. Each participant will be paired up and portraits will be drawn of one another while also being allowed to converse and get to know each other. Depending on the time and the number of participants, several rounds of Paint Night will be held in order to encourage mingling between more than just one pairing. 

(OOC: Monday, 25th October, 5pm EST)

 

A TOURNEY

Although not solely for men, it is encouraged that those who feel able to participate in this sporting event. This year, Karosgrad will hold a weaponless melee in its grand Hippodrome stadium - whereby the victor will have proven their strength and prowess to the crowd. Anyone can sign up for this event, it isn't exclusive to the Season! There will be a monetary prize of 100 mina. 

(OOC: Tuesday, 26th October, 4pm EST)

 

MEN’S SOCIETY

The eligible men of Haeseni society are encouraged to gather in the Nikirala Prikaz’s library to drink, socialize, and engage in a few friendly games of chess and cards as they please. This event will allow the men of the Season to properly socialize away from the eyes of their suitors so that they may form amiable companionships to last throughout the Season and beyond!

(OOC: Wednesday, 27th October, 4pm EST)

 

A LUNCHEON AT VALWYCK

In hopes that young couples may continue to get to know each other, a luncheon shall be held in the main hall at Lichtestadt where couples may partake in a variety of activities, such as Haeseni Chess in the gardens and wine tasting. Finger sandwiches and sweet meats shall be provided, and once all are fed, the party shall move onto the expansive grounds of Valwyck so that couples might enjoy the fresh air.

(OOC: Thursday, 28th October, 4:30pm EST)

 

THE CONCLUDING FESTIVAL OF THE SEASONS

The highlight of the Season and the event marking the end of Lifstala will be held in the Nikirala Palace. Invitations to the ball are extended to everyone to partake in a night of festivities with sweeping music to dance to, plentiful food and drink as well as conversation and chatter that will secure the night in memories forever. 

Men and women must don their most formal wear and attend the ending bash to a triumphant Season. The Koenas and her Council will arrange for the Palace to be decorated in a manner to exhibit various Seasons: Winter, Spring, Summer and Autumn. Entertainment will be provided for onlookers to marvel at on the main stage in the ballroom, including the famed Patrick the Wizard, and other magic displays. 

    (OOC: Friday, 29th October, 5pm EST)

 

FURTHER ACTIVITIES

Activities like Haeseni Chess are encouraged although not scheduled. It is a healthy way of competing with fellow participants and members of the court while showing intellect and skill. As mentioned before, activities between couples such as riding, promenading and picnicking are all dobry.

If an esteemed family should like to host their own luncheon, ball or hunt during the weeks of the Season it is very much encouraged. Private affairs, of course, are deeply approved by the Koenas and her Council. 

     

POST-SEASON CALLING

As the Season continues on, or after the final celebration, gentlemen may decide to call on the house of their favoured debutantes, and arrange for a courtship to begin, or propose marriage to her Patriarch. It is recommended to be swift in asking, as to allow the lady more time to think, and to get the leg up on any rival potential suitors. 


    Signed,

    Her Royal Majesty, Emma Karenina, Queen-Consort of Hanseti-Ruska 

    Her Ladyship, Adalia Ruthern, Grand Lady of Hanseti-Ruska

 

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Adrianna Darkwood reads the missive and smiles. "Ein wonderful job by the Queen's Council." She declares, wishing that it had been the Social season when she was herself was coming of age.

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As a messenger made its way to the Duchy of Valwyck, Margot met him at the door, receiving the itinerary for Liftstala. Wrinkling her nose, the girl would quickly toss the missive in the fire, praying her family would not bring the topic up at dinner, especially her older sister… @crazedpudding

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9 minutes ago, Mady said:

As a messenger made its way to the Duchy of Valwyck, Margot met him at the door, receiving the itinerary for Liftstala. Wrinkling her nose, the girl would quickly toss the missive in the fire, praying her family would not bring the topic up at dinner, especially her older sister… @crazedpudding

 

Unluckily for Margot, she was worrying about the wrong sibling. Eirik had set up an elaborate board in his room, drawing lines between various people that he could consider setting up his younger sister with in the future. The full thing spanned his entire bedroom wall, various doodles of Haeseni, Orenian, and Savoyard lords around her aged plastered against it. On a little note in the corner was written: "Institutionalize Annabel," accompanied by an architectural sketch of a mental institution. Nobody quite knew why the Baruch heir was doing this, but it certainly helped him keep his mind off of other things.

 

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Nikoleta smiles cheerfully, she was quite excited about her wedding!

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The recently widowed Tatiana Kortrevich considers participating in the Lifstala, but decides against it so she does not outshine her children. 

 

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Eleanora Amador beamed with delight as she read over the missive. "Perhaps Sofiya @APurrfectNobodywould like to debut." She tapped a finger against her chin, humming lightly. "Margot @Mady will be debuting, naturally..." She murmured, unaware of her sister's internal praying.

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Having been told he is no longer allowed to be depressed, Sigismund forces a weak smile for the affair.

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1 minute ago, Juli said:

The recently widowed Tatiana Kortrevich considers participating in the Lifstala, but decides against it so she does not outshine her children. 

 

To the likely dismay of the recently widowed Kortrevich, unbeknownst to her, her sister-in-law Adalia Ruthern had already begun furious preparations for Tatiana's third cycle through the lifstala . . .

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Filip Dmitry var Ruthern contemplates if the events in question are worth insomniac and disorienting mental health! 

Alas, mayhaps, he will show up for a thing or two.

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Marie sighs, wrinkling her nose at the red dress her father prepared for the upcoming Season. Despite being betrothed, it seemed she would still be debuting this Lifstala.

 

The young girl turned to the plethora of geckos in her chambers, placing one of them into a makeshift pocket of the dress she would don…

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1 hour ago, Juli said:

The recently widowed Tatiana Kortrevich considers participating in the Lifstala, but decides against it so she does not outshine her children. 

 

Emelya Eloise Kortrevich stowed her murder accoutrement for now, glaring down her mother for even the thought of participating.

 

As she begrudgingly prepares a dress for the occasion, she takes a dagger from her collection, deciding it would be best to stow at least a fancy one on her person in case a boy got too close for her liking.

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In the empire of Oren, Rosemary Gendik-Komnenos received the missive with delay due to the messengers travel. She was expecting it, as she had been asked to go by Sigismund III. “Mother, may I attend? It seems that the Orenian social season will not be held for awhile more. This could be my alternative.” She asks the newly wed Primrose Genrik-Komnenos ( @MapleSunflower). Despite her question, Rosemary felt apprehension about the event. Her mind keeps traveling back to what Princess Anastasya ( @shay ) had told her several months ago.

 

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Underdog time!

 

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     Abraham watches sadly as third gets underway, knowing there is no one he could ever be paired up with in the social season. He rubs the back of his neck in anxiety, and heads back home to bury his head in books for his Trial of Knowledge.

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Amelia tilted her head as she read the missive for the first time, purely thinking about what friends she could make and less of who she could date. "But am Ich allowed to participate in it now? Did Ich miss ein cut off date?" 

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