THE ESROVA PRIKAZ COUNCIL

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The Queen's Council of HRM, Amaya Milena of Venzia

 

 

Issued by the

QUEEN OF HAENSE

On this 7th day of Wzuvar ag Byvca of 484 E.S. 

 

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VA BIRODEO HERZENAV AG EDLERVIK,

 

Following the ascension of Grand Prince Aleksandr Otto and Grand Princess Amaya Milena to their places upon the throne as King and Queen of Hanseti-Ruska, the Royal Courts of Hanseti-Ruska have undergone a comprehensive restructuring under the Queen's guidance that prioritizes transparency, accountability, and empowerment of its members. 

 

Ve Esrova Kort (Common: The Ember Court) is hereby established under the Queen-Consort, Amaya of Venzia, to symbolize the fiery spirit of the Dual-Kingdom's hearth that she now tends to. Therefore, the Queen shall need her most trusted and honoured councillors and advisors to aid her: such are the members of the Queen's Council. Should any man or woman, of Noble or Common birth, from Haense or abroad, seek to join Queen Amaya's Court, they are deeply encouraged to deliver a letter by bird to herself or her Grand Lord, Fabian Kortrevich.

 

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Her Royal Majesty, Amaya of Venzia

 

 

XXI KOENAS-ZWEIMDR

 

The reigning Queen-Consort is whom the Esrova Courts serve; She holds absolute authority over those serving within her Courts, and she is able to dictate the structure, functions, and holders of its positions. The reigning Consort also has substantial influence over the development of traditions and culture within the Court and the Kingdom as a whole.

 

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Her Excellency, Marian Weiss

 

 

XXV HAUCHERZENAS

 

The Grand Lord or Lady, holding the most prestigious position of the Esrova Courts, is given the honour of sitting upon the Aulic Council and wielding the Rose Bulava. The Grand Lord acts as the head of the Queen’s Council, and his role is to assist the Queen-Consort with the effective and prosperous functioning of her Courts by managing the Inner and Advisory Councils.

 

The Grand Lady, as a figurehead of impeccable etiquette and competency, must act as the Queen-Consort’s shepherd and is understood to have a profound grasp on courtly affairs; chiefly because one of their many responsibilities is to host etiquette lessons for the youth and aspiring courtiers of the Kingdom.

 

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Her Ladyship, Liridona Amador

 

 

XII KUSTOSZ I VE PRIKAZ

 

The Palace Custodian manages the upkeep and events of the Esrova Prikaz, including oversight of the Servantry, Kitchens, Governors/Governesses, and the habitation of any wards within its walls. The Palace Custodian is further charged with the successful facilitation and hosting of the various events held within the Palace and Royal quarters. This may include balls, dinners, feasts, paint nights, and any other affairs within and around the Palace.

 

The Palace Custodian is expected to operate parallel to the Court Chamberlain, with the pair often collaborating on events. Furthermore, as a member of the Inner Council, the Custodian reports to the Grand Lord, and they are expected to uphold the adherence to proper etiquette within the Palace walls; partly by hosting etiquette lessons for the youth, and ensuring the manners of the Servantry.

 

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Her Ladyship, Rosalind Valkonen

 

 

XXII KAMBELAN I VE KORT

 

The Court Chamberlain is the figurehead of the City of Valdev’s streets. They are the external counterpart to the Palace Custodian, and their duty is to facilitate the hosting of events and encourage revelry within the Royal Capital. The Chamberlain, like the Custodian, reports to the Grand Lord and they help him in the management of the Courts’ various Hauchkhazya. 

 

The Chamberlain is entitled to host any manner of events outside of the Palace - or in collaboration with the Palace Custodian - including but not limited to: festivals, tournaments, market fairs, and theatrical performances.

 

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The Right Honourable, Anabel Colborn

 

 

V SEKRATORZ I VE KORT

 

The Court Secretary is the penman of the Queen herself, meaning that they must be proficiently literate, and they assist in the writing of any documents that the Queen puts her name to; including those of the Grand Lord or Lady, Custodian, and Chamberlain. They are expected to assist in scribing letters, missives, and any other documents required of them.

 

 They are also charged with the management and assignment of tasks to the Royal Scribes and couriers; maintaining the Queen and her Council’s voice of poise and warmth. The Court Secretary is also expected to, during meetings of the Queen’s Council, keep a record of the minutes for later reference.

 

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Her Ladyship, Galina Godunov

 

 

V HAUCHKHAZYA I VE RZATIKY

 

The Mistress of the Wardrobe is the individual tasked with dictating the standards of dress within the Kingdom of Haense; they write publications detailing nationwide reports on what is in season in a particular Queen’s reign, educate the populace on the fashion codes of court, and uplift the symbols of fashionality among the Courts. They are expected to propagate original styles with regard to tradition and to consult the Queen on what she is looking for among her courtiers fashion-wise so that they may advise the Courts on her tastes. The Master of the Robes is also frequently the Queen’s personal tailor and advisor, as few looks are as scrutinized as hers.

 

Beneath the Master or Mistress are their assistants and wards who aid in matters of the maintenance of the wardrobe, the Master’s publications, and in issues of dress-etiquette.

 

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His Lordship, Leonid d'Arkent-Kortrevich

 

 

III HAUCHKHAZYA I VE ISTZULA

 

The Master of the Arts is tasked with enriching the Esrova Courts with creativity and wonder. While often a poet, artist, or musician themselves, the Master of Arts encourages revelry among the courtiers by creating communal paintings, theatrical ballads, epic poetry volumes, and many more artistic creations for the kingdom to enjoy; and ensures the endurance of traditional artforms of the Haeseni people.

 

The Master of the Arts may take personal wards under their wing to train them in the various fields that fall under the purview of the Arts, and many of their courtiers influence the creation of cultural artforms and foster creative spirits among the populace.

 

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Vacant

 

IV HAUCHKHAZYA I VE ASTRAKNY 

 

The Mistress of the Abstract, or the Court Mage, is expected to diligently remain aware of magical and abstract happenings within the Kingdom, and the world at large. They are expected to share the information they gather, aid in the protection of the Kingdom, and enrich the understandings of the Haeseni people through publication. 

 

Beneath the Mistress of the Abstract are their Wards and Scholars of the Abstract, who strive to study their respective fields of magic, and keep the Esrova Courts and Haeseni people informed and educated on arcane and abstract developments throughout the Realm.

 

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Ser Mikhail Valkonen

 

 

V HAUCHKHAZYA I VE OKJAINEZ

 

The Master of the Hunt is charged with the upkeep of the Royal hunting woods, Royal horses, and the Royal hunting dogs. They are also expected to host hunts for the nobility to enjoy, and to teach the youthful populace about the etiquette surrounding hunting and matters of natural husbandry whether through in-person lessons or in publications. 

 

The Master of the Hunt is also at liberty to collaborate with the Lord or Lady Chamberlain on other events such as hunts with feasts, jousts, nature walks, or mock battles.

 

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Firr Derek

 

 

III HAUCHKHAZYA I VE SPRIKVAYA

 

The Master of the Pantry is the chef of the highest seniority within the palace, and is accordingly granted a seat upon the Queen’s Advisory Council for their excellence. The Master of the Pantry manages the culinary offerings of the Esrova Palace each day, along with the splendid spreads at social events. The Master is also responsible for fostering and nurturing the culinary traditions of Hanseti-Ruska by instructing the youth in cooking, baking, and mixology, and their work is supplemented by their chefs, court bakers, and assistants.

 

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Vacant

 

IV ALKOVIK I VE KORT

 

Serving the Mistress of the Abstract, the Court Alchemist is expected to be gifted in the alchemical arts, and their talents are to be used to create potions that invite wonder and whimsy into the Esrova Courts. The Court Alchemist, in addition, is encouraged to take apprentices from among the gifted few of the population and is similarly encouraged to create new alchemical concoctions to serve the Crown. 

 

In some cases, the Court Alchemist’s talents have been used in a medicinal capacity by the Physicians of the Hospital of St. Amyas, as the alchemics are often a very useful tool when treating strange ailments that may afflict the Royal Family or the Queen’s courtiers. 

 

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Her Highness, Princess Veronica Isabella of Hyspia

 

 

III KURATOR I VE KRAWN JEWLZ

 

While only a titled Khazya position under the Master of the Robes, the Curator of the Crown Jewels is an important individual trusted with the maintenance and management of the Crown Jewels as the Royal family sees fit. Each piece in the Collection has a story, and the Curator is expected to be knowledgeable about each of them. They are also encouraged to design new additions to the collections, and their information on the meanings and sourcing of gemstones should be impeccable. 

 

In addition, as a member of the Office of the Wardrobe, the Curator co-ordinates with the Master of Robes as to the pairing and creation of certain pieces to be worn with certain Royal garments by members of the Royal lineage; often a custom wardrobe is created for each member of the Royal family.

 

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Her Royal Highness, Princess Mischa Florentina of Hanseti-Ruska

 

 

III ESRALIK I VE KORT

 

The Court Astronomer is an individual who is knowledgeable about the alignment of the celestial axes and the Haeseni Zodiac. They study the stars; a traditional art of the Haeseni, and they are expected to spread the news garnered from the stars to the Court by publishing regular Horoscopes for the Haeseni citizenry. The Court Astronomer is also often employed by members of the Royal Family to counsel them personally on their destiny as foretold by the night skies.

 

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VE SOVAGIKZ I VE KOENAS

 

The Queen's Advisors are wise individuals chosen for their experience and worldly wisdom. While holding no executive power among the Courts, the Advisors provide guidance, assistance, and perspective to the Queen as required. They are also expected to attend meetings of the Queen's Council to offer their highlyvalued insight, so that the Queen is able to receive varying perspectives on different issues that may arise.

 

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KHAZYA 

Khazya are the attendants and assistants of a particular Hauchkhazya. They aid their Hauchkhazya in their publications, the running of their events, and they give counsel and ideas as requested. Often, the Khazya seek to rise the ranks of the Esrova Court by gaining valuable experience under a widened Hauchkhazya. Khazya that excel may be chosen by the Queen and elevated to a Hauchkhazya position following a retirement, or they may even be chosen as a Queen's Advisor, Handmaiden, or a member of her Inner Council.

 

LAUZYA 

The Lauzya are the event coordinators and collaborators of the Esrova Courts. While not necessarily assigned to a particular Office, they are often members of the nobility with a propensity towards running events on their House's behalf. Groups of Lauzyas often will often collaborate on larger public projects and social events such as festivals. Moreover, they will frequently assist the Court Chamberlain in his or her duties, ensuring both the quality and quantity of Courtly events remain consistent.

 

ROYAL SCRIBES 

The Royal Scribes, under the purview of the Court Secretary, are individuals at liberty to assist high-ranking members of the Courts and Royal Family with any literary projects that they may have ongoing. Scribes must be highly literate individuals and their duty is to maintain the eloquent voice of the Courts.

 

THE SERVANTRY 

The Servantry of the Esrova Palace are the men and women who maintain its inner walls and the table at which the Royal Family and their guests dine. Composed of butlers, maids, cooks, bakers, handmaidens, governors, and governesses, the Servantry are a large group of working individuals. Those of the culinary arts serve the Mistress of the Pantry while the remainder answer to the Palace Custodian. 

 

Butlers and maids specialize in the performance of mundane yet vital tasks such as the catering of Courtly events and the general upkeep of the Esrova Prikaz. Additionally, the cooks and bakers of the Esrova Kitchens serve the Mistress of the Pantry by creating the culinary concoctions produced by her and her assistants. 

 

Lastly, the governors and governesses of the Esrova Palace are responsible for managing the education of the Royal and Noble children of the Kingdom. They serve the Palace Custodian and often inhabit the Palace so as to be a short distance from their young charges. Different tutors specialize in the instruction of various subjects such as etiquette, social graces, reading, writing, music, strategy, and a large host of other subjects.

 

WARDS

Wards are children under the age of majority who have taken apprenticeship under the guise of a member of the Esrova Court. Historically, wardships have served to provide experience and insight into the operations of the Courts, thus enriching the lives of the Haeseni youth. Wards are often assigned tasks by their mentor for them to complete and prove their abilities based on the skills they have attained. Wards that excel may be chosen by the Queen to serve her or her daughters personally as a Handmaiden, or they may be deemed fit to inherit another higher position within the Courts.

 

HANDMAIDENS

The Queen's Handmaidens are honourable ladies, often the most intelligent, and serenely polite of the Haeseni flock. They are selected from among the Queen's most trusted friends and her most elite Wards to care for her in a more personal capacity and to shield her from social indignity and persecution. The Queen may also choose trusted individuals from her social circles to serve the Princesses of the Royal Family. Peers and Consorts of the realm may also take a number of handmaidens, as outlined and specified by the Handmaidens’ Guideline.

 

Handmaidens are intended to serve, along with their Royal or Noble charges, as true examples of how a respectable lady in society should look and act. Handmaidens represent the lady that they serve, and thus the position of Handmaiden is highly sought after and coveted.

 

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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, Buck, and Astfield, Lady of the Westfolk, etcetera

 

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

 

The Right Honourable, Anabel Elia Colborn, Countess of Malkovya, Viscountess of Venzia, Baroness of Bethlenen, Lady of Vorenburg, the Protector of Scyflings, Keeper of the Book, and Secretary of the Esrova Courts

 

[critter 2473]

Fabian d'Arkent-Kortrevich dreams of distant retirement in his weekly two hours of sleep.

[CopOwl 1668]

The overworked Anabel Elia Colborn, newly appointed Court Secretary and recently-inherited Countess of Malkovya, wipes the sweat from her brow and takes the first good night's sleep she has enjoyed since her dearest cousin Amaya sent her the first draft of her Council scribblings all those months ago. "Skrali vor Gud," Whispers the Scyfling woman in thanks that this colossal project was finally complete for the eyes of the people to enjoy.

[PrimnyaQuorum 1045]

A Certain Hauchkhazya stares at the portrait that is supposed to be of himself, his brow twitching slightly. He places a hand over the offending image as he reads through the rest, a tired smile spreading over his expression.

 

The Queen - and the unsleeping Grand Lord - have outdone themselves once again. Haus is overjoyed to be aid in this court - satisfied, for once, with his place in life. 

 

Though - he resolves that he shall burn down the stand of the artist who draws his portrait a third time. They never seen to capture all the details.