Hearsay of Hanseti-Ruska - X

[HearsayofHansetiRuska 521]

“A REVISITATION - ROZIK I VE KORTZ”

And so it continues.

 

 

The Hearsay of Hanseti-Ruska

Edition X

Tov ag Yermey, 416 ES

 

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Dearest readers, this author owes you an apology, for I have left you in desperation, longing for my writings and the scandal of the Dual-Kingdom. But, an apology alone does not make up for lost time. My birdies have carried whispers to my ears, and my, do they have much to say. 

 

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THE SCHOLAR AND THE CRETIN

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As this author first put ink to parchment I had thought this ‘Penman’ the only halfwit worthy of my scorn, though it would seem I was mistaken. Of the aforementioned Penman, it is clear that this Imperial author shares in the common idiocy of their countrymen, with misspellings and poor punctuation abound. I suppose, then, that it is rather thankful the article is so lacking in the length department. Though, even if this Penman had wished to write a longer, more eloquent piece, I fear their efforts would be wasted on the ladies of Orenia. What a dull group they are!   

 

As for the “Juxtaposition of Power and Envy,” a certain Iulius asserts that my writings are nothing more than hearsay. While the title of this publication is rather unfortunate, I would caution against such a hasty appraisal. Of course, such backlash is to be expected. Though, this author should remind you; I am not the source of these rumours. No, no! That honour belongs to the people of our beloved Hanseti-Ruska, whose minds you claim so vehemently I am poisoning. But, I digress. I wonder which of the pieces in the ninth edition you claim to be falsehoods? When you say, “…a majority of these statements are declared to be false shortly after public conception,” of which do you speak? Could you be speaking of the article on Princess Klara Elizaveta? Though of course, that one was merely a recital of events, free of any speculation, for those unfortunate moments transpired before the eyes of many of the court. And, indeed, she was sent to Savoy after mutilating the child of a peer, alongside the strumpet-to-be that is Aloisa Barclay, just as was written. Perhaps, instead you were referring to the scandal surrounding Prince Andrik Nikolas? This is the most likely case, as you dedicated such a large portion of your writings to it. I would like to call attention to the fact it was Lady Nikoleta herself who stated she caught the two in tender embrace and it was she who made such a display of burning the Prince’s possessions. Mind you, she only changed her tune following the annulment of her marriage based on the grounds of endangerment, despite the letter penned by the Prince’s very own hand proclaiming his love to the Savoyard. So then, I ask once more; What is it I have lied about? To this author it would seem you are merely a bootlicker to the Barbanovs, seeking only to sweep their scandal beneath the proverbial rug.    

 

I suppose you could be referring to Lord Johann Ludovar, though still the corpse of his wife has yet to turn up, and he has entertained the affections of many a lady in the years since her passing. Among them was the disgraced Lady Vasilia! Courting Lord Johann seems to have driven her insane, as she once lied with an Orenian peasant much to the dismay of her House. One cannot blame her for her lunacy, for it was Lord Ludovar who so shattered her heart and mind, setting her aside mere days after the Cardinal exposed his lustful advances toward Lady Baruch. 

 

Perhaps, scholar, it is not I who seeks power, but you. You, who seeks to sterilise the image of our nobility, to put them above critique. But, unlike you, I shall not assume the motive behind your words. Instead, I shall leave you with a simple message;  

 

My truths are mine to tell.

 

CONTENDERS IN COURTSHIP

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It would seem this author was correct once more. The prelude to this Lifstala provided ample insight into the hearts and minds of our young Lords and Ladies! It took this author quite some time to piece together the tidbits my birdies whispered into my ears, but now, it is time I reveal my work to the people of the Dual-Kingdom. Of course, I shall start with our beloved Barbanovs. Princess Klara Elizaveta, who you may remember as the unhinged lunatic that maimed the poor Baron von Sigradz, has, unsurprisingly, failed to find herself a worthy match. Such is shocking for a girl of such prestigious blood. She has been seen spending quite a bit of time with one Sibylla Barclay, more than any boy, this author would add. Perhaps she finds herself drawn to the fairer sex? Though her brother, the future King, lacks a proper engagement as well. His only suitor thus far has been the Lady Angelika vas Ruthern, though this author doubts the seriousness of this pairing. One must wonder if perhaps Prince Karl Sigmar is keeping her in his back pocket, perhaps a second choice should he not find a more fitting Queen. Surely this must be the case, for her temper and spiteful nature is unbefitting of such a high station. Perhaps she knows this, and that is why she seems to have fled Karosgrad as of late. The other Barbanov, Prince Sergei Aleksandr, has found quite a bit of success when it comes to the ladies of this Kingdom. Kisses abound for this Prince, though he seems to have fallen for the temptress that is Lady Aloisa Barclay. How romantic, young love! This author hopes they express their undying devotion in Lifstala, lest it is not meant to be. And finally, one must not forget the rotund Princess Maya, who has become so large that she can hardly walk a few steps without doubling over. What an impeccable family they are!

 

Though, where would we be without our ducal houses and their impertinent spawn? The young Lord Maric boasts of his conquests, stealing kisses and virtue from many ladies throughout the Kingdom. So known are his exploits that a performance is to be dedicated to them! It is a wonder any lady tolerates his presence still, and this author prays our Lord Palatine will not allow his heir’s heart to be further trampled upon. As they say, the apple does not fall far from the tree, and it would seem Maric is no exception to this. His father was overheard beating the poor boy after his mentioning of a certain resident harlot, who surely performs more work in the palace than she would admit. Furthermore the future heir to Vidaus, Mikhail var Ruthern, seems to carry on his family’s legacy of madness. His own peers tell tales of his misdeeds in the quarters of the wards. It seems to this author that the troublesome boy wishes nothing more than to bring strife and harm upon others. Even now, the courts whisper that he has struck a young girl… Truly despicable. One wonders what his parents have done to produce such a child.

 

The so-called Princely Graces of House Barclay fare no better than their Ruthern counterparts. Their boyish daughter Sibylla, a favourite of the Grand Princess, has been disciplined publicly for her idiocy on numerous occasions, bringing much shame to her family. It was she who foolishly set out to the city of Phillip Jr. multiple times and was thus outed as the daughter of our Lord Marshal. This daughter of our most esteemed peerage consorts with titled Imperials, seeking to court them despite their crimes against our people, for only lowborns and ne’er-do-wells in her homeland would dare seek her hand. Though, this author cannot blame the young Lady. Perhaps it will do her well to wed into a nation who does not know of her childish outbursts and unladylike demeanour. 

 

DELUSIONS OF GRANDEUR

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How absurd is it that any one woman could assume to claim the concept of equal inheritance as her own? My birdies say that one Lady Erika Barclay has been spouting something of the sort, further attesting to the rumours of her being kicked in the head by a mule as a child. How else could one be as ridiculous as she, to think that she pioneered this movement, for when in fact it began in the Orenian city-state? One cannot claim to have dreamt up an idea that has existed for quite some time, Lady Barclay. 

 

This writer is dumbfounded at the vanity of this young Lady, who demanded that the bill be named in her honour, and accredited only in her name! Rather than being modest and allowing the proposition to be titled in the name of our most esteemed Queen, she threw a hissy-fit! And now, she goes so far as to beg for induction into the order of Queen Maya and the Lily! Simply outrageous.

 

This author presumes my readers would not be surprised to know the Lady Erika to be a boor as well. Supposedly at a sleepover between the wards, she proudly stated that “women f***, women p***, women s***, and women fight!” to a table of mere children! How does she expect to entertain suitors during Lifstala with the mouth of a sailor? And this is to be the future of our generation, serving as an Alderwoman? Pah! She shames the Duma with her presence. 

 

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My break may have been long, dear readers, but believe me when I say this is just a scratch upon the surface of the Nikirala Courts. With much anticipation comes a greater surprise and with your eyes and ears, the hearsay will blossom like the Haeseni rose; delicate and complex, yet riddled with thorns. For now, I will anticipate deliveries from my little birdies as scandal awaits us.

 

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Ink put onto parchment, where the hands shakily dismantle the deception in our court. As with previous editions, my address is afforded.

 

[OOC: Discord HearsayOfHaense#1132]

[crazedpudding 2124]

From a nook in the square, Klara Elizaveta can be heard laughing lightly as she holds a copy of Hearsay in her hands. "Well, they certainly are grasping at straws." Clapping her hands of dust, she wanders off to work on a mysterious project.

[garentoft 8353]

"Hrm," the Lord Palatine offered a single nod after he finished the missive, and immediately glanced at Maric, who was on the other side of the square. "Tsch."

[Capt_Chief26 1205]

Ser Reinhardt Barclay tears up the copy of hearsay he had been given, tossing the shreds to the cobblestones and spitting on their remains “******* rag, nothing more than cheap gossip that seeks to divide the good people of Haense…” he muttered to himself as he continued his patrol of the city

 

Edited March 6, 2022 by Capt_Chief26

[livrose 1594]

Emma crumpled up the page, upon reading the commentary of her own family. She tossed it to her hermit crabs to use as bedding in their latest home. "Rotund? Rotund? By Godani, how many times do ea have to say she's WELL LOVED!"

[sarahbarah 5021]

The Duchess of Vidaus scoffed upon reading the missive. “Our boy will grow out of such a … phase. This nonsense only serves to stir drama in the courts!” Marie frowned, tossing the missive into the nearby fireplace.

 

Meanwhile, one ginger heiress eyed the missive with furrowed brows.

“This shite ‘appened years ago. Ah think Maric and Ah make a bonnie pair,” declared Isabel.

[Ramon 3965]

Tylos II frowns as his Curia tells him that declaring an inquisition on some random writer out of nowhere was a retarded idea. 

[zuziee 3222]

Prinzenas Maya cried at the sight of the paper, using her tears to get another slice of cake from her mother. 

[satinkira 5921]

Little Birdies..?

Artos Calding smiles a little. I do hope that this individual means something different to my interpretation.

He places the missive into a stack, glancing over to another labelled 'Peralien.' Soon.

[CopOwl 1668]

Adele Emma Ludovar breathes a great sigh of relief upon scanning the missive and not seeing her name! "Thank Godan."

[marslol 672]

Theodosya Cecilya Mondblume reads the paper and bore a conflicted look upon her visage. "... Yam niet in it, but mea family is." After a moment of comtemplation, she tosses the missive into a fire!

[MikoMonster 1393]

Princess Renata peered wide-eyed at the foreign gossip column from her chambers within the Savoyard palace. As she read and re-read the mentions of her future Barclay in-laws, she made sure to keep a mental note of their scandals.

 

When she arrived in the Haeseni courts, she realized, she would have to keep a closely guarded profile.

[MapleSunflower 1049]

Madeline read over the missive with a utterly confused expression upon her features. She glanced over to Iulius reading behind her before throwing it in the fireplace. 

[MissToni 3487]

Erika Barclay read the hearsay before she merely let out a gentle scoff.

 

"Gut thing none of what the paper is trying to claim Ich said or did about the Karenina Accord is true then." She let out a loud chuckle

 

"And hey, if Ich did seem like Ich was arguing for such, then they should have remembered Ich was but a small child then. Nicht every child can talk well and formulate their sentences like an adult when they try and speak so things will be misunderstood." She then looked over to her father.

 

"Hey vater, was Ich kicked in the head by a mule when Ich was a child?" @Capt_Chief26

[_mady07 1105]

[!] Princess Carolina de Joaness read over the hearsay with a raised brow "Oh I met a few of these ones.. perhaps I could attend.. that life thing" the blonde Royalty nodded her head before bounding off into the distance to prepare a tea party.