THE ESROVA PRIKAZ COURT

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The Royal Court of HRM, Amaya Milena of Venzia

 

 

FOR THE HEARTH OF THE HOMELAND.

 

Issued by the

QUEEN OF HAENSE

On this 8th day of Vzmey ag Hyff of 483 E.S. 

 

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VA BIRODEO HERZENAV AG EDLERVIK,

 In the frigid North, where the biting winds whip across plains and snow blankets the rugged mountains, there exists a resolute spirit that burns bright and fierce within the hearts of the Haeseni people. Ve Esrova Kort, (Common: The Ember Court), established by the Queen-consort Amaya of Venzia, shall serve as the hearth in which this fiery spirit resides. It is here that the essence of the people will be reflected, wherein this Courtly setting shall resonate with the passion and unrelenting resolve that define the Haeseni character. Just as a hearth provides solace and warmth, so too should the Esrova Court be a sanctuary that nurtures the spirits of its occupants, invigorating them with a sense of purpose and unity alike.

 

Since Amaya of Venzia has assumed the mantle of Queen-Consort, she has been granted the capability to guide the Royal Courts into a new age heralding prosperity, cultural enrichment, and the reinstatement of northern tradition. It is by her hand that the Esrova Kort is finally instituted to kindle the hearth that is the Haeseni spirit and to ensure that it continues to burn bright forevermore. 

 

The tenets proposed by the Queen’s Grand Lord will serve as the foundation on which the newly founded Esrova Court is built, encompassing tradition, strength, and warmth alike. The duty of each courtier and advisor, in turn, will be reevaluated and reformed to conform to these core values. Additionally, the structure of the Court itself will adhere to these tenets, wherein a hierarchy of councilors and courtiers will be instated for the sake of organization and transparency between the Queen and the members of her Court. 

 

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ON THE QUEEN’S ADVISORS

The Queen’s Council of the esteemed Esrova Court will now comprise two definitive sects: the Advisory Council and the Inner Council, each bearing its own unique responsibilities and members of high standing. 

 

The Advisory Council consists of the Masters and Mistresses of their respective posts (Naumariav: Hauchkhazya) and the Khazyas, individuals of notable skill appointed to support the endeavors of an Office held by a Hauchkhazya. Titled Khazyas who serve on the Queen’s Advisory Council will hold the position of Court Alchemist, Court Astrologer, or Curator of the Crown Jewels and shall reside beneath the oversight of the Office pertaining to their skill set whilst receiving the liberty of structuring their own publications and proceedings:

 

❖  The Court Alchemist shall take residence in the Office of the Abstract.

❖  The Court Astrologer shall take residence in the Office of the Abstract.

❖  The Curator of the Crown Jewels shall take residence in the Office of the Wardrobe.

 

The Advisory Council will also host the Queen’s handpicked advisors. The privilege to sit on Her Majesty’s Advisory Council may be bestowed unto any individual within the Courts who have proven themselves to be dedicated to the Court’s core tenets, regardless of the courtier’s station or birth.  These individuals will directly advise the Queen and aid her in day-to-day Courtly affairs.

 

Furthermore, the Queen’s Inner Council;

 

❖  Shall be composed of the Queen, her Grand Lord, Custodian, Chamberlain, and Secretary. Their proximity to the Queen and the Kingdom’s core means these most trusted officials shall be loyal solely to the Crown, and hold positions solely in Haense.

❖  The Post of Mistress of Whispers shall no longer sit upon the Advisory nor Inner Council, nor as any recognized post in the Esrova Prikaz. Queen Isabel, during her own tenure, established the post with the best intent, and while the Mistresses have no doubt served the Court diligently in the eras since, the position no longer serves a purpose in the Dual Kingdoms save as a reminder of a different time. 

 

ON THE QUEEN’S COURTIERS

The Queen’s Courtiers shall include those beneath the Custodian and the Chamberlain; the Hauchkhazyas; the Khazyas; and the Lauzyas, the courtiers who assist with all manners of event hosting within the Prikaz.

 

Each Hauchkhazya of an Office is entitled to determine its structure and the expectations of the Khazyas who answer to them. The Office of the Abstract shall further have oversight of two branches; one, led by the Court Alchemist, the other, that of the Court Astrologer; those who may publish works and take students at their will. The Office of the Wardrobe, in addition, will oversee its branch led by the Curator of the Crown Jewels, granted the same aforementioned privileges that their fellow titled Khazyas are. It is the prime objective of these Offices to enrich the education of the Haeseni people; hence, it is consolidated thus.

 

The untitled Khazyas shall not sit upon the Advisory Council; this includes the Courtiers, Attendants, Scholars, and Assistants to each office, and the Royal Scribes. The former answer to their respective Hauchkhazyas; the latter, to the Queen’s Secretary.

 

ON THE SERVANTRY

The Palace Custodian sits on the Queen’s Inner Council at the behest of the Queen and her Grand Lord. Furthermore, the Custodian shall oversee the purview of the Servantry and each respective courtier that occupies this branch of the Court. The Servantry shall consist of;

 

❖  Court Governors and Governesses, who are tasked with the education of the noble and royal children that reside in the Esrova Court.

❖  Butlers and Maids, who are entrusted with the upkeep of the Prikaz and the general maintenance of the Royal Residences. Butlers and Maids may also tend to the Royal Gardens or cater to events upon the Esrova Council’s request. 

❖  Couriers, who are tasked with the delivery of letters and various Courtly missives at the decree of the Queen, her Councilors, or her Scribes.

❖  The Mistress or Master of the Pantry - who oversees the chefs and bakers of the Esrova Court and serves beneath the Custodian. The Mistress or Master of the Pantry bears the titleage of Hauchkhazya and is thus granted the same privileges as their counterparts. He or she will absorb the duties of the former Court Baker. 

❖  Handmaidens, who are appointed at the behest of the Consort, the Royals, or the Peers of the Realm, to act as personal attendants and companions to whomever they serve. 

 

ON THE WARDS

The Wards of each post shall be kept in the books of records by name; the age upon which they began their wardship; and with the signed consent of their legal custodian. The Wards of the Queen shall be of noble birth, save by written exception; the Wards of the Grand Lord and those under his purview may be of any birth. 

 

The Wardship may be marked as complete upon the following:

 

❖  the Ward’s eighteenth year of age, and

❖  the recorded completion of three trials, as delivered and supervised by the position under whom they have Warded, or

❖  the publication of a summary of all they have learned over the course of their wardship upon their eighteenth nameday. 

 

The exception to this shall be the Wards to the Office of the Abstract, which due to the taxing and sensitive nature of its studies, shall only accept Wards above the Age of Majority to study directly beneath the Master of the Abstract and its related posts. 

 

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The future of the Esrova Court is one filled with hope, revitalization, and a renewed sense of purpose. It is the Queen’s hope that her commitment to inclusivity and fair governance will facilitate warmth and kindness in the Royal Court, so that it may stand as a beacon of cultural exchange, creativity, and social harmony in accordance with the Court’s core tenets. Gone are the days of exclusivity and elitism, replaced by a socially accessible court that values the diversity, talents, and contributions of all its courtiers. 

 

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DLUM VE EDLERVIK AG VE BIRODAL,

 

Her Royal Majesty, Amaya of Venzia, Queen-Consort of Hanseti and Ruska, Princess-Consort of Bihar, Dules, Lahy, Muldav, Solvesborg, Slesvik and Ulgaard, Duchess-Consort of Carnatia and Vanaheim, Margravine-Consort of Korstadt, Rothswald, and Vasiland, Countess-Consort of Alban, Alimar, Baranya, Graiswald, Karikhov, Karovia, Kaunas, Kavat, Kovachgrad, Kvasz, Markev, Nenzing, Torun, Toruv, Valdev, and Werdenburg, Viscountess-Consort of Varna, Baroness-Consort of Esenstadt, Kraken’s Watch, Kralta, Krepost, Lorentz, Rytsburg, Thurant, Venzia and Astfield, Lady of the Westfolk, etcetera.

His Excellency, Fabian Otto d’Arkent-Kortrevich, Grand Lord of Hanseti-Ruska.

[critter 2490]

Fabian Kortrevich clinks a celebratory bottle of Carrion with the Koenas in a rare moment of reprieve after all their hard work. After years of debates; discussions; proposals; drafts and drafts again — the flame lit so long ago is at last catching. 

 

And even so. This moment will be his last rest before departing on an unexplained hunt for the next few Saints’ Days; he is, after all, never idle. 

[psychra_notte 125]

In a small room, Edmon Morozov looked upon the missive with a wide grin. "Ag so a new age begins. Yam glad to be working for the Esrova Prikaz Court."  The butler set down the paper, and went off to begin cleaning up the Palace.

[critter 2490]

11 minutes ago, critter said:

Fabian Kortrevich clinks a celebratory bottle of Carrion with the Koenas in a rare moment of reprieve after all their hard work. After years of debates; discussions; proposals; drafts and drafts again — the flame lit so long ago is at last catching. 

 

And even so. This moment will be his last rest before departing on an unexplained hunt for the next few Saints’ Days; he is, after all, never idle. 

Fabian promptly realizes the court jeweler is not in the chart just after getting beyond Valdev’s gates, and turns his horse around. 
 

@DahStalker

[PrimnyaQuorum 1054]

Sat at his desk, Haus Weiss-Vuiller picks up the missive and reads through it. A tired smile graces his features as he reads through it, proud of the work of his dearest friends Fabian and Amaya - a smile that promptly fading as he reaches the section concerning his office, and a particular alchemist.

 

In a near panic, he grabs the nearest scraps of parchment he can and pens letters to the Court Alchemist and Court Astrologer - quickly sending them off with birds as he sits back down at his desk. He runs his hands over his face, silently debating how he's going to handle this new organization, as a laugh  sounds from just over his shoulder. He hefts the nearest thing of weight - a paperweight - over his shoulder. It clatters to the floor - nothing was there. 

 

Nothing ever is.

[DahStalker 2860]

2 hours ago, critter said:

Fabian promptly realizes the court jeweler is not in the chart just after getting beyond Valdev’s gates, and turns his horse around. 
 

@DahStalker

Elia Eryka stands at the gates with a loaded crossbow, awaiting for the return of the Grand Lord just over yonder.

[critter 2490]

1 hour ago, PrimnyaQuorum said:

Sat at his desk, Haus Weiss-Vuiller picks up the missive and reads through it. A tired smile graces his features as he reads through it, proud of the work of his dearest friends Fabian and Amaya - a smile that promptly fading as he reaches the section concerning his office, and a particular alchemist.

 

In a near panic, he grabs the nearest scraps of parchment he can and pens letters to the Court Alchemist and Court Astrologer - quickly sending them off with birds as he sits back down at his desk. He runs his hands over his face, silently debating how he's going to handle this new organization, as a laugh  sounds from just over his shoulder. He hefts the nearest thing of weight - a paperweight - over his shoulder. It clatters to the floor - nothing was there. 

 

Nothing ever is.

Fabian, having snuck into the city of Valdev to avoid the loaded bolt of a woman scorned, wonders if he remembered to tell Haus the deal he brokered with a certain Lady Alchemist. 

 

He is less concerned about the astrologer, given he knows for a fact he didn’t tell either man. 

 

Fabian is a man of many ideas. He is also one who causes many problems: some of them, willfully.