A Blessed Union

[HeyitsNano 1582]

B L E S S E D  U N I O N
Lord Elijah Keen and Lady Valérie d’Azor

Union between the Baron of Ames and Lady Valérie from the Ducal House of Azor
1st of Sun’s Smile, 1856

 

Depiction of attendees for the splendid union.

Amidst the rage and chaos of war, fortune rarely shines with sufficient brightness to see prosperous growth. As a forest is rendered logs into the fires of great nations' war machines, the sprout of new life is a sight most foreign. Yet there exists, in such a case, a paucity of light. For through death invariably comes life, such as the ashes of once great trees serving to fertilize their offspring, the foliage overtaking once more the pasture upon which an ancient city rests in silence, and the mysteries of love and life growing amidst war and death. Indeed, as strife befell the Holy Orenian Empire in the most wicked of circumstances, as turbulent uncertainty reigned over the future with a fist of iron, still yet did two souls meet. Still yet did the vibrant flowers of spring bloom against the harsh, numbing snows of winter. The Baron Elijah Keen, previously of Kensford, living oceans away within the southern lands of Savoy, and the Lady Valerie of Azor, residing in the war-ravaged New Providence, would be so fated as to intertwine their paths. Irrespective of the weight such a distance and division carried, the pair was brought together. For within one another's eyes, they found not rage, but empathy. Within one another's words, they found not strife, but life. And within one another's hearts, they found not uncertainty, but love. 

As the age of war now passes, the time is upon us in which these two souls, guided to one another against all likelihood and all reason by the will of the Lord GOD alone, shall be unified in eternity.

The Baronial House of Keen and the Ducal House of Azor therefore wish to cordially invite family, friends, and esteemed peerage to a wondrous celebration of Holy Matrimony to witness as two souls become one.  

 

The union shall take place within the Basilica of Providence, followed by a reception within the Aster Palace. 

 

A list of special invitations would be sent to the following friends, families, and citizens of the Empire and abroad.

 

To the Imperial Family and the Imperial Peerage:

 

HIM Emperor Philip III and Empress Anastasia I @Nectorist @Eryane

HIH Peter Augustus of Furnestock, the Prince of Providence @Da_Emperors
HIH Catherine Anastasia of Furnestock, the Princess Imperial @AndrewTech

HIH Victoria Emma of Furnestock @Asutto

HIH James Maximillian of Furnestock @CharmingCavalier

HIH Anna Ulyssa of Furnestock @amyselia

HIH Fredrick Charles of Furnestock @Lionhz

HIH Lorena Theodosia of Furnestock @Azie

HIH the Count of Huntshill, and his esteemed pedigree @FredrickTeufel

HIH the Countess of Vanderfall and her esteemed pedigree @libbybelle

HIH Prince John Casimir of Renzfeld @Imperium

HIH Princess Christina Augusta of Renzfeld @Ivoreyy

To the Imperial Peerage of the Holy Orenian Empire

 

HG the Duke of Azor and his esteemed pedigree @Taketheshot

HG the Duke of Sunholdt and his esteemed pedigree @CharmingCavalier

HG the Duke of Cathalon and his esteemed pedigree @Fishy
HG the Duke of Reutov and his esteemed pedigree @Imperium

HIH Count of Temesch and his esteemed pedigree @Tiresiam

HIH Count of Aldersburg and his esteemed pedigree @Matheaww

TRH Count of Dobrov and his esteemed pedigree @Maclunkey

TRH Count of Valles and his esteemed pedigree @grnappa

TRH Countess of Halstaig and her esteemed pedigree @RaindropsKeepFalling

TRH Count of Mordskov and his esteemed pedigree @Mirtok

TRH Countess of Pruvia-Provins and her esteemed pedigree @clonky

TRH Viscount of Susa and his esteemed pedigree @KBR

TRH Viscount of Vuillermoz and his esteemed pedigree @Harald
TRH Viscount of Darkwood and his esteemed pedigree @DarkWrath94

TRH Viscount of Rivia and his esteemed pedigree @𝖂𝖆𝖌𝖜𝖆𝖓

TH Baron Carrington and his esteemed pedigree @Mannyy

TH Baroness Artois and her esteemed pedigree @sunflowerist

TH Baroness Pompourelia and her esteemed pedigree @annanicole__

TH Baron Draskovic and his esteemed pedigree @Chronics

TH Baron Arichsdorf and his esteemed pedigree @Narthok

TH Baron St. Lothar his esteemed pedigree @MailC3p

 

Additional Invitations are sent to...

 

TRH Viscountess-Consort of Vuillermoz @PrettyCuteAnna

His Excellency, the Vice-Chancellor of Oren, Henry Penton @CharmingCavalier

Her Excellency, the Lady Chancellor of Savoy, Lady Vasileia Basrid @Cepheid

The Chivalrous Sir Augustin @Legoclub22

The Chivalrous Sir Lukas @Chrothic

The Chivalrous Sir Jarad Vuillerian @JoshBright

 

Current Nobility and Privy members of Savoy

All Member of the Council of State

The Loyal Soldiers of the Imperial State Army

The Loyal Men of the Ministry of Justice 

All members of the Aster Courts

All members of the Foreign Office

All members of the directory of Civil Affairs

Citizens of the Empire

 

Penned by,

HIS LORDSHIP, Elijah Keen, Baron of Ames

HER LADYSHIP, Valérie Antoinette of Azor
 

 OOC INFORMATION

 

Location: Basilica of Providence

Date & Time: January 23rd, 3pm EST

 

[Azie 657]

Philippa Antoinette the mother of the bride overlooked the invitation with scrutiny yet allowing a soft smile casting over her lips. The woman began preparations of Valérie's gown, setting aside family heirlooms for the grandiose affair in some months. "Truly, they are growing too fast." The Duchess spoke with a huff as her sights set upon paintings of Valérie from yore. She sought out her sister-in-law, Viscountess of Vuillermoz spewing out her thoughts with the publications of such a grand union.

@PrettyCuteAnna

[Legoclub22 122]

"Ave Keen."

[Cepheid 4304]

"So this is how he informs us of his departure..."The Basridi woman commented as she noted the title 'Baron of Ames' and her gaze narrowed, not angered or overjoyed, simply neutral. She placed the invitation onto a small stack of papers, contemplating whether or not to attend. 

[clonky 1976]

“Oh! I knew he was on a date the day I saw him at the tavern with the Valerie girl. How lovely they are to be wed.” The Countess Provins mused, marking the date and sending prayers for the health of the couple.

[JoshBright 3016]

Sir Jarad would look over the invitation and smile "Wonder what gift i should get him, perhaps sone drinks will do" Jarad would smile and mark the date 

[Taketheshot 3834]

Joseph d'Azor read over the missive within his house with a bright smile curling across his lips at the unions missive being released. "My little gem!" the Duke of Azor looked over the missive as he quickly rushed home to embrace his daughter as he thought of the life she would have as a Baroness, he remembered the conversation he had with the Baron. "I am sure.... she will be quite successful In the establishment of her own household wont she?" He queried quickly arriving home to ask the question of his wife. @Azie

[annabanana1014 2084]

3 hours ago, Azie said:

Philippa Antoinette the mother of the bride overlooked the invitation with scrutiny yet allowing a soft smile casting over her lips. The woman began preparations of Valérie's gown, setting aside family heirlooms for the grandiose affair in some months. "Truly, they are growing too fast." The Duchess spoke with a huff as her sights set upon paintings of Valérie from yore. She sought out her sister-in-law, Viscountess of Vuillermoz spewing out her thoughts with the publications of such a grand union.

@PrettyCuteAnna

Diana Vuiller would be reading over her own copy of the letter as she sat with her sister-in-law, Duchess of Azor. A smile rested on her face as she let out a small laugh at the comment! “Well, let us hope it is a marriage of everlasting love for our darling Val. It is a shame to see the little ones grow up so fast indeed.” The Viscountess spoke with a sigh to her sister as she rested on the couch. She had a particular smile as she saw the invitation. 
 

@Azie 

[Eryane 3698]

“My, do I feel old,” commented Empress Anastasia I as she received an invitation to the wedding of her flower girl from all those years ago.
 

A relief seemed to wash over her as she recognized the name of the groom then, for no one but the best should be wed to such a sweet girl. “You’re quite lucky with this one!” she shouted to the Archchancellor, whose office was close by. @Taketheshot

[amyselia 2962]

"Already marrying?" Claude's eyes affixed unto the pamphlet, a feeling of unease enrapturing the body of that contemptuous Pruvian madame nearing her 40th year. "Amadie's wedding is so soon, as well." She followed in a mutter.

The madame's diaphanous fingers rose to prod the feathery weight of her cheekbones; below, a foul gut was damaged by the burden of fast and growing age. Her days nearing the event would be spent within her chamber, contemplating her achievements in solidarity.