THE UNION OF EAGLE AND BEAR

[Harald 2875]

THE UNION OF EAGLE AND BEAR

 

“With the eagles' foresight we reign victorious.” 

Cum Aquilis longe victores regnamus.

 

“One must live and die by his own sword.” 

Viendum est et suo gladio moriendum.

An early wedding gift by Nona of Elysium, depicting Lady Johanne Vuiller and Baron Drako Darkwood.

 

It is with great joy that after a certainly successful Syndesi Feriae, that Lady Johanne Alstromeria Vuiller, heiress to the County of Aquilae and her betrothed, Lord Drako Rickard Darkwood, Baron of Renduzzo can formally announce the date of their union to one another. The duo has known eachother since childhood, before the War of Brothers ever took place. They had found laughter and frustration in one another, allowing it to grow and foster until something more bloomed. Love. They are to be the first of many matches from the Syndesi Feriae to wed within the Le Sorella Basilica, bringing forth a new generation within Balians walls.

"We were all once young and naive, 

Perhaps children in every aspect,

Or perhaps trapped in our own minds. 

How things then transform into something new.

It is the morphing of the pure into things of true beauty.”

A verse within Sir Borris Iver Kortreviches poem, “A Blooming Path”, a poem commissioned for Lady Johanne vuiller.

 

Event Itinerary

The Battle of the Bears

Before the wedding is to begin, denizens will make their way down into the depths of the Grand Duchies arena, the fight being hosted with the permission from Viscount Victor Ruthern. All are welcome to join the fight, hosted as a King of the Hill style match, where the last one standing wins a hefty coin purse.

 

[Thursday, July 14th, 6pm EST, 10pm GMT]

 

The Eagles Count

After the King of the Hill challenge concludes, those will be led back to the square of the Grand Duchy for fun and games. For those wishing to test their luck, a single jar of Eagles feathers will be presented. Each individual will be given one chance to guess how many are in the jar, the winners prize being that of a custom commissioned outfit by Lady Johanne Vuillers tailory, the Silken Lily.

 

The Power of Two

 A challenge of strength will be taken, where those may swing a mallet down in an attempt at making the bells ring. The two individuals at the end, one man and one woman with the highest score prize is that of a drink made in their honor to be added to the Brown Bear Rests Tavern menu.

 

The Couples Scavenger Hunt

Those attending will be paired off, whether with a significant other or simply a friend. Riddles will be provided in order to find the particular items, each item a piece by the Silken Lily in their Balian Weddings Catalog. Everything found may be kept.

 

The Wedding and Reception

The awaited wedding will then take place within the Basilica, joining the two in matrimony. Upon the end, a reception will be held within the Brown Bear Rests tavern where varying tavern games will go underway and a special drink in honor of the couple is revealed to the masses.

 

[Thursday, July 14th, 9pm EST, 1am GMT]

 

Formal Invitations are Sent to:

His Holiness, Tylos III

 

Our Fair City, The Grand Duchy of Balian and its citizens

 

Our Esteemed Allies, The Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska and its citizens

 

Our Esteemed Allies, the Grand Kingdom of Urguan and its citizens

 

Our Esteemed Allies, the Rashidun Sheikhdom and its citizens

 

Our Esteemed Allies, the Viceroyalty of Hyspia and its citizens

 

Our Esteemed Allies, the Freeport of Akueli and its citizens

 

Our Esteemed Allies, the Kingdom of Norland and its citizens

 

Our Esteemed Allies, the Principality of Celia’nor and its citizens

 

Our Esteemed Allies, the Dual Duchy of Redclyf-Rozania and its citizens

 

His Imperial Highness, John I, Grand Duke of Balian and his protege

 

The Right Honorable, Count of Aquilae, Sir Rev Vuiller and his protege

 

The Most Honorable, Viscount of Marsana, Victor Ruthern and his protege

 

The Honorable, Baroness of Valens, Chloe De Rosius and her protege

 

The Honorable, Baroness of Anatis, Catherine Huntshill and her protege

 

The Honorable, the Baron of Brucca, Sir Erik Othaman and his protege

 

His Excellency, the Legate, Constantine Malenos and his protege

 

His Excellency, the Constable, Peter D’Arkent and his protege

 

Lord Aldrych Gendik and his protege

 

Lady Ember Munnel and her protege

 

Lady Hera Munnel and her protege

 

Lord Borris Kortrevich and his protege

 

Mister Iulius Vernhart-Vuiller and his protege

 

Mister Jack Teufel II and his protege

 

Mister Ariovistan Bishop and his protege

 

Mister Davli Goldhand and his protege

 

Miss Franziska Starling and her protege

 

Mister Hanamura Shohei and his protege

 

Mister Adalgrin Bunce and his protege

 

Mister Edvard Kervallen and his protege

 

Miss Agatha Amadeus and her protege

 

Mister Apollyon Marshall and his protege

 

Miss Nona and her protege

Sponsored By

The Silken Lily

 A tailory hosted within the Grand Duchy of Balian, supplying custom clothing, tapestries and the like. In honor of the owners wedding, a catalog of wedding themed wares has been released.

The Brown Bears Rest Tavern

The official tavern within the Grand Duchy of Balian, serving those wishing a good meal or drink. In honor of the owner's wedding, a special drink that will be introduced during the reception has been released.

Vuiller Industries

The family business of the bride, they own the Bazaar within the city and find themselves in many ventures. In honor of their heirs' wedding, a new cigar has been made to be sold within our shops.

The Aima Arena

The Aima Arena has grown to be a well-known enterprise within the Grand Duchy, hosting tournaments and matches alike. In honor of the wedding, the Viscount has given permission to use their arena for one the Battle of the Bears challenge.

 

Signed,

His Excellency, the Seneshcal of Balian,

Sir Rev Vuiller, Count of Aquilea

The Honorable, leftenant of the Brotherhood of Balian,

Draco Rickard Darkwood, Baron of Renduzzo

Her Excellency, Procurator of the Grand Duchy of Balian, Lady Chamberlain of the Palati Monterosa,
Lady Johanne Alstromeria Vuiller, heiress to the County of Aquilae,

 

[AnimeWolf0080 1509]

Luarelie smiled at the missive, happy for her cousin. Her childhood friend was to be married! Once setting it down she's move to their stores of fabric and start to make a set of matching bow ties for Jowls & Buckles. Old things as they where the dogs should be there too

[CopOwl 1707]

Reading the missive pinned to a billboard, the ghost of the Baron's long-deceased relative - by marriage - Adrianna Darkwood, chuckles to herself in amusement. Judging by the signatures penned to the bottom of the invitation, she knowingly nods to herself, her whispered words then catching on the wind. "Ich wonder if he knows how much he's marrying up?"

[GoodGuyMatt 7113]

26 minutes ago, Harald said:

Cum Aquilis longe victores regnamus

 

Leon Barclay blinks once and squints to see if he was looking properly...

 

26 minutes ago, Harald said:

Cum

 

He was.

[FredrickTeufel 356]

Theoden Akaln’riv raises a brow as he reads over the invite. “Wait, I though Akaln’riv was of bear, what is a Darkwood?” he asks himself.

[MeteorDragon 3441]

Kristian Vuiller grins as he heard of his daughter's marriage. "Shame she did nae tell me in some funny way."

[tadabug2000 4924]

Lady Johanne Vuiller didn't quite enjoy rushing her wedding plans but with Baron Drakos skygod going on vacation in the coming Saints Week, there was not much that could be done! Nonetheless, she worked diligently, tailoring tapestries and the like for her coming catalog and continued to speak with the jeweler to ensure the ring would be done in time for her wedding tomorrow.

[Frisket 4539]

Ember happily smiled, as she read the missive, a jolly old smirk came to her. However sadly she seemed steemed and checked out for all week and next week.

 

"Ahhh might as well send a gift with Hera."

 

Samuel on the other hand raised a cup of Rum in the air for her big sister.

"Ahhh...nothin like a goo' old wedding, Like I'll see that light of day" he said chugging it as he moved to stand from the bar leaving 3 coins of minae. "To Haense I go!"

[JudgedKitty 224]

Agatha reads the invitation after a long day of setting up furniture in her new house. She felt overjoyed by it but soon had a realization, frowning. She had so much to do but in so little time. Agatha took a long sigh, looking over at Vunlea. Agatha hands the invitation towards Vunlea "Vunlea, please go for me. I need to finish up here. You don't have to go if you don't want too"

 

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