THE ASTER COURT

[The Aster Hall 229]

 

THE ASTER COURT

OF THE HOLY ORENIAN EMPIRE

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FRAMEWORK

 

The newly-formed Aster Court of the Holy Orenian Empire stands as the center of all noble affairs and ongoings and acts as a bridge between the nobility amongst each other and the imperial family. In this new era under Emperor Philip III, the court’s role is more vital than ever for peers and any who wish to rise within the realm. 

 

THE ASTER COUNCIL

Empress consort of the Holy Orenian Empire - HIH Anastasya Victoria of Kositz [Eryane]

As the head of the court, the Empress consort serves as an administrative position overseeing all court matters and the Aster Council. These responsibilities may shift and vary with the assistance of other managerial positions on the council. Imperial advisors, or advisors of the Empress, may be chosen upon request [Advisors: Lady Anna d’Arkent, lillyeveans].

 

Lady Chamberlain - Miss Odessa MacPherson [Tillicent]

The Lord Chamberlain, or Lady Chamberlain, is the second-in-command to the Empress and head of all imperial family matters. They also maintain responsibilities regarding the imperial family’s interactions with nobility and the Orenian populace. Responsibilities of the Lord Chamberlain extend from beyond events, including how one should conduct themselves before the imperial family and correcting mishaps of courtiers who do not go about such correctly. They are simultaneously entrusted with enacting the vision of the court. Regarding events, the Lord Chamberlain is entrusted to host imperial family dinners (private, public, or with specific noble families), imperial funerals, arranging imperial weddings, ceremonial events, and more. 

 

Positions within the Office of the Chamberlain

Note: These positions are not on the council, and instead under the jurisdiction of the officeholder. 

 

Imperial Governess - Miss Nesta Adrianna [Junoix]

Court Physician - Mister Najar Yar [Charlesdingus_]

Court Physician - Miss Margosha Ostrovich [Bonito_]

Keeper of the Crown Jewels - Miss Vespira of Komnenos [PrincessSnowie]

 

Imperial Intermediary - HH Princess Vivienne of Savoy [Spicii]

The Court Liaison is the head of all wide-scale and public events of the empire that pertain to the entire populace, as well as the head of communication between imperial and international organizations, institutions, and nations for the Aster Court. They hold responsibilities for the court’s city-wide events, pertaining to the entire populace, often working side by side with the Lord Chamberlain and Lord Revels. For events alongside foreign nations (allied or not), the Court Liaison is in charge of arranging these revelries between courts and maintaining relations with courtiers from other nations. 

 

Positions within the Office of the Imperial Intermediary

Note: These positions are not on the council, but instead under the jurisdiction of the officeholder. 

 

Lord Revels - Lord Richard of Azor [Cubicitas]

 

Lady Concierge - TH Lady Ioanna Elisheva of Basrid [sunflowerist]

The Lady Concierge, or Lord Concierge, manages the palace in and of itself and often works hand in hand with other council members when doing so. They are allotted responsibilities towards the keys of the palace, management of servantry, and the integration of new courtiers and nobility into the Aster Court. They are the most vital in informing courtiers of etiquette standards and may be in charge of court education. 

 

Positions within the Office of the Concierge 

Note: These positions are not on the council, but instead under the jurisdiction of the officeholder. 

 

Mistress of the Wardrobe - HE Lady Gracia Valentina [imMonaaaah]

Mistress of Etiquette - Lady Anastasie of Pruvia [veganwalmart]

Assistant of the Wardrobe - Lady Coraline of Arkent [melpomenne]

Assistant of Etiquette - Lady Cosette Eleanor of Falstaff [ncarr]

Assistant of Etiquette - HIH Princess Anna of Furnestock [amyselia]

Court Alchemist -  Mister Tylos [BobBox]

 

Additional Councilors: 

Princess Amelia of Novellen 

Princess Christina of Novellen

 

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COURT FASHION

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Women of the Court 

Women of the court have donned veils through many different ages of the Empire's past. In an attempt to return to the pious nature of the Empire, ladies will once again don veils or some form of hair covering at all times. Furthermore, a lady should adorn herself with some form of a cross, typically a Lorraine necklace. A lady of upper nobility may wear multiple heirlooms from her family or even custom jewelry within the court, but those of lower nobility and common birth would opt for more simplicity, typically limiting themselves to a select few heirlooms or commonly bought jewels. Additionally, dressing above one’s station would be highly frowned upon.

 

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Men of the Court

Unlike ages past, the men of court no longer don wigs, the wearing of such being unheard of within Aster Hall. Instead, the lords of court prefered to grow their hair out to a medium or long length, frequently accompanied by well kempt facial hair such as sideburns or a mustache. The attire of courtly men would differ greatly from the suits of the Augustine, with detailed articles of clothing growing in popularity. 

 

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A major fashion post is currently in the works and will go into far more detail on the intricacies of Imperial Fashion. The aforementioned notes simply act as simple guidelines and may be altered in the future.

 

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COURT ETIQUETTE

Etiquette in the Aster Court is pivotal; how a noble conducts oneself in the presence of other nobles and the Imperial family shall dictate the perception and representation of oneself in court. While the expectations of etiquette are to be taught and managed by the Lady Concierge, the 

 

While the expectations of etiquette are to be taught and managed by the Lady Concierge, we recommend that the courtiers of Aster Hall follow these basic rules to avoid embarrassment and ruin within the court.

 

General Etiquette

     ♔ Courtier must respect their superiors within court at all times and address them by their proper titles when conversing [See Titles & Addressment].

     ♔ Controversial topics are to be avoided, including politics or gossip of any kind. 

     ♔ A respectful demeanor, particularly how one carries themselves, must be maintained at court.

     ♔ Courtiers of the palace are prohibited from wearing any diadem, crown, circlet, or tiara if they are not members of the imperial family. The only exception to this is during wedding ceremonies or a debutante, where the daughters of dukes and counts may wear tiaras and sons of dukes and counts may wear circlets.

 

In the Imperial Presence 

     ♔ Courtiers must not touch the Emperor, Empress, or the immediate family of the Emperor    

(brothers, sisters, and children).

     ♔ Those of the court must avoid turning their backs on the imperial family, as it is seen as disrespectful. 

     ♔ Avoid the use of nicknames regarding or referring to the imperial family outside of private settings unless otherwise permitted. 

     ♔ Courtiers must curtsy or bow at the beginning and end of the conversation. 

 

Titles & Addressment

     ♔ Emperor: “Your Imperial Majesty” in introduction; followed by “Your Majesty”

     ♔ Empress: “Your Imperial Majesty” in introduction; followed by “Your Majesty”

 

     ♔ Imperial Prince: “Your Imperial Highness” in introduction; followed by “Your Highness” or "Prince [name]"

     ♔ Imperial Princess: “Your Imperial Highness” in introduction; followed by “Your Highness” or "Princess [name]

 

     ♔ Duke: “Your Grace” or “Duke [title or name]” in introduction, followed by "Lord [name]"

     ♔ Duchess: “Your Grace” or “Duchess [title or name]” in introduction, followed by "Lady [name]"

 

     ♔ Count: “Right Honorable [title or name]” or “Count [title or name]” in introduction, followed by “Lord [name]”

     ♔ Countess: “Right Honorable [title or name]” or “Countess [title or name]” in introduction, followed by “Lady [name]”

     ♔ Children of Dukes / Duchesses, Counts / Countesses are to be addressed as “Lady [name]” or “Lord [name]”

 

     ♔ Viscount: “Right Honorable [title or name]” or “Viscount [title or name]” in introduction, followed by “Lord [name]”

     ♔ Viscountess: “Right Honorable [title or name]” or “Viscountess [title or name]” in introduction, followed by “Lady [name]”

 

     ♔ Baron: “Honorable [title or name]” or “Baron [title or name]” in introduction, followed by “Lord [name]”

     ♔ Baroness: “Honorable [title or name]” or “Baroness [title or name]” in introduction, followed by or “Lady [name]”

     ♔ Children of Barons / Baronesses, Viscounts / Viscountesses are to be addressed as “Lady [name]” or “Lord [name]”

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HER IMPERIAL MAJESTY, Anastasya Victoria of Kositz, Empress consort of the Holy Orenian Empire, Duchess consort of Furnestock

 

HER EXCELLENCY, Odessa MacPherson, Lady Chamberlain of the Aster Court

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