Astercalia of 1866

[Eryane 3698]

A S T E R C A L I A

T H E   I M P E R I A L  T E M P O R E

 

 

1866 - 1868

 

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MONTH OF HARREN’S FOLLY

A Waltz in Time

In a night of revelry hosted at the behest of the Duke of Sunholdt, the House d’Arkent and all within their retinue present the historical ball known as ‘a waltz in time’, where attendees are requested to dress up in their most favored historical figure, or an ancestor of their family. 

 

In order to keep anonymity throughout the revelry, it is asked that attendees wear a mask and refrain from letting others know who they are going to the masquerade as. They are requested to only introduce themselves as the figure in which they are representing and to avoid revealing others they may be able to identify. 

Tuesday, 4th of April - 6PM EST

 

MONTH OF HOREN'S CALLING

Palatial Badminton Competition

Within the imperial palace of Aster Hall, Lady Anne Josephine of Sunholdt returns to her roots as the former Lady Revels of the Aster Court and invites all to participate in a badminton competition. This shall take place in the imperial gardens, and any and all are welcome to join.

Wednesday, 6th of April - 8PM EST

 

MONTH OF OWYN’S FLAME

Debutante/Debut Etiquette Lesson

As hosted by HIH The Countess Vanderfall, Governess of Aster Hall, and HE Lady Chamberlain, Odessa MacPherson, all debutantes and debuts are highly requested to come to the upper throne room to partake in lessons of etiquette. For presenting debutantes, this shall outline what each woman should do amidst her presentation before HIM The Empress. There will also be notable mentions of how to act at the “debut dinner” with Their Imperial Majesties and the imperial family. 

Thursday, 7th of April - 6PM EST

 

MONTH OF GODFREY’S TRIUMPH 

Vuillermoz Harvest Festival 

In the lands of Grenz, within the Viscounty of Vuillermoz, attendees may revel in a grand harvest festival and are encouraged to bring in their own harvests or traditional cuisines to share and exchange with others. Festivities will include pumpkin carving, nail the tail on the donkey, a treasure hunt, as well as dancing outdoors. At the end, one particular lady will be honored and crowned as the ‘Harvest Queen’ as according to the House of Vuiller. 

Friday, 8th of April - 6PM EST

 

MONTH OF TOBIAS’S BOUNTY

Archifest

It is to the honor of the House von Arichsdorf to invite the imperial subjects of the imperial realm to the first Arichsfest, where there shall be a flower dance and other traditional festivities. It is encouraged by Marchioness Laurentina for people to wear lederhosen.

Saturday, 9th of April - 4PM EST

 

MONTH OF TOBIAS’S BOUNTY

The Debut Dinner with Their Imperial Majesties

A private dinner, hosted only for the bachelors and debutantes participants of Astercalia. They shall be required to uphold the most strict form of etiquette, and are encouraged to speak to leaders of the Aster Court as well as the Mistress of Etiquette on how to properly behave at the dinner with Emperor Philip III and Empress Anastasia I.  

Saturday, 9th of April - 8PM EST

 

MONTH OF SUN’S SMILE

Ceremony of Nobles

All nobles are summoned to the imperial throne room by the Emperor and Empress for a private court known as the Ceremony of Nobles on the month of Sun’s Smile; wherein, nobles are asked to bring the full capacity of their household before the imperial crown. Nobles shall present their finest accomplishments of the past years as each noble household presents themselves before the dais in the most traditional clothing of their household– a representation of the family’s traditions, customs and formal attire. Displays of such traditions and customs are welcomed amidst the Ceremony of Nobles, although not required of the imperial peerage.  

PENDING, POSTPONED (FROM WARCLAIM)

 

MONTH OF SUN’S SMILE

Presentation of the Debutantes 

The Presentation of Debutantes is one of the most important moments within Astercalia. A decades long tradition entailing the showcase of the high standing ladies of the Empire. Each noble family presents their daughters before HIM The Empress and the Aster Council for commentary and approval of their behavior and etiquette. Please note that the age of debuting has now been adjusted to ages 18-26.

 

Commoners may partake in the debuting of Astercalia, and it is opened to them so long as they are sponsored by a noble house or member of the imperial family. If any non-nobility are unable to acquire such, they are recommended to reach out to HRM Empress Anastasia I, HIH Princess Amelia, or HE Miss Odessa.

Sunday, 10th of April - 6PM EST

 

MONTH OF HARREN’S FOLLEY

Amadistus; the Amadean Ball 

As per what is to be tradition of Astercalia, Amadistus is to be hosted amidst the month of Sun’s Smile - one saint’s day following the debutante’s presentation. Peers, consorts, debutantes and bachelors shall be announced upon entrance to the ball at its beginning. It is recommended that all families, including their respective debutantes and bachelors, enter the ball together. Following the commencement of the first ball of this imperial tempore, a brief period of mingling shall begin before the official waltzes. 

 

During this time, lady debutantes must have a slip of paper known as a ‘name card’ on hand with 5 open slots, and debuting bachelors may approach varying ladies to ask for a dance. Going down the list, the ladies must then - if accepting the bachelor’s dance - proceed to waltz with those as listed on their card. To identify debutantes, it is encouraged for them to wear a flower in their hair. Other attendees will be lined up with women and men on each side, and step forth into a formal waltz whilst the debutantes and bachelors go through their name card lists for dances. 

Monday, 11th of April - 6PM EST

 

MONTH OF SIGISMUND’S END

Debutante House Calls & Noble Feasts 

The noble families of the empire are thus given the entire month of Harren’s Folly to host house calls within their own respective lands or within the imperial palace itself (upon request to the Aster Council). It is asked that those who do host house calls do so with the entire family of the debutante present for when a bachelor is to attend, although such is at the behest and decision of each participating family. 

 

However, beyond the debuting portion that is Astercalia, it is furthermore encouraged for nobles to host feasts between one another upon invitation. This may be an additional part of house calls, where the debutante and bachelor meet together there, or a separate event. This day can also be for pairs wishing to receive imperial assent for their marriage. They must send letters in advance to Their Imperial Majesties to inform them of their intention to meet

Tuesday, 12th of April - ALL DAY

 

MONTH OF GODFREY’S TRIUMPH

The Aldersberg Scavenger Hunt 

In the County of Aldersberg, all are welcomed to partake in a scavenger hunt as hosted by the Count Edward Clement and his betrothed, Lady Anne of Sunholdt. There shall be some small afterparty and gathering after the main event is concluded. 

Friday, 15th of April - 6PM EST

 

 

MONTH OF GODFREY’S TRIUMPH

The Azorian Soirée 

The Duke and Duchess of Azor welcome the participants of Astercalia and all nobles to a large party within the Duchy of Azor. Only the finest of Azorian Merlot shall be served alongside various dishes of Outer Arentanian origin. Various tokens shall be distributed by the Duke and Duchess representing Outer Arentania as keepsakes for the night of revelry.
 

MONTH OF TOBIAS’S BOUNTY

The Oltrement Hunt & Traditional Cooking

At the behest of the Baronetcy of Munnel, both the Baronet and Baronetess shall host a dual-event; a hunt, for those who wish to partake, as well as traditional homemade cooking for any who wish to stay behind and not participate in the hunt. 

Saturday, 16th of April - 1PM EST

 

MONTH OF TOBIAS’S BOUNTY

The Pompourelian Masquerade

At the behest of the Barony of Pompourelia, within their lands, the Baron and Baroness Pompourelia invite all to their estate for a masquerade only in the colors of black, red, white, and gold. All must, as in accordance with a masquerade, wear a mask to be in attendance at the event. Carrion Black will be served, as noted particularly by Baron Joseph, and cuisines such as shashlik and medovik shall be available for those who are not dancing. 

Saturday, 16th of April - 4PM EST

 

MONTH OF TOBIAS’S BOUNTY

Reutov Remembrance Revelry

Within the County of Kositz, HG The Duke of Reutov requests all peers and their esteemed families, as well as any and all imperial subjects of the realm to join him and the House of Ruthern in their commencement party. This party shall showcase the Raev culture, with homemade cuisine and traditional drinks such as Carrion Black present. Furthermore, it is dually in honor of the late General Erik var Ruthern. Toasts shall be made in his honor, for any wishing to partake. 

Saturday, 16th of April - 6PM EST

 

MONTH OF SUN’S SMILE 

The Ebonwood Hunt

The Princeps of Ebonwood has deemed it most necessary to celebrate not only the House Melphaestaus but the growing population of imperial elves and residents within the Orenian lands of Ebonwood. This shall be done in the form of a hunt, led by HSH Princeps Minuvas Melphaestaus himself. 

Sunday, 17th of April - 3PM EST

 

MONTH OF SUN’S SMILE 

Performance of "Anabel"

Following the upcoming casting call for the new play "Anabel", there shall be a performance of the drama held in the New Providence Community Theater. This shall go over the events of Anabel of Curonia, a notable figure in the early 18th century as the Duchess of Cascadia and proclaimed Queen regnant of Curonia.

Sunday, 17th of April - TBA

 

MONTH OF SUN’S SMILE 

The Concluding Feast & Festivities

The concluding festivities shall be separated into two parts; the first being a feast for only the peers and their esteemed family, and the second being an event hosted by the Ruby of the debutantes. What this second event shall be is entirely at the choice of the chosen debutante, and will be announced at a later date.

Monday, 18th of April - 7PM EST

 

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SIGNED,

HER IMPERIAL MAJESTY, Anastasia I, Holy Orenian Empress, forever August, Queen of Renatus, Curon, Kaedrin, Salvus, and Seventis, Grand Duchess of Ves, Duchess of Helena, Novellen, Furnestock, Adria, and Lorraine, Baroness of Renzfeld, Protector of the Heartlanders, Orenian Highlanders, and Farfolk, etcetera

 

HER IMPERIAL HIGHNESS, Amelia Margaret of Renzfeld, Countess of Vanderfall, Mistress of Civil Affairs, Governess of Aster Hall

 

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

 

Spoiler

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Please refer back to this schedule and check it throughout the next couple of weeks before Astercalia occurs as it will be updated several times (I know a few other people need to figure out what works best for their work schedule before they confirm an event to the timetable).

 

[kuerbis 3802]

Laurentina smiled as a wave of nostalgia overcame her. If only she could debut again!

[Shmeepicus 4213]

The Duke of Reutov began to order tremendous amounts of liquor, and much less ingredients for meals in preparation for the opening party.

[Aehkaj 1244]

Viktor var Ruthern groans, having to set aside his pass times for the events.

[tadabug2000 4922]

Lady Johanne Vuiller is pleased her grandfather is allowing her to plan her first event, the Vuillermoz Harvest Festival.