THE LEGACY STRENGTHENED

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THE LEGACY STRENGTHENED

Penned by Marlene von Alstreim

On the 6th of Harren’s Folly, 1932

 

 

On the 5th of Harren’s Folly, 1932, a mere year after the nuptials of the Prince and Princess, the House of von Alstreim is titillated to announce the birth of not one but two children. After an especially healthy pregnancy, the Princess delivered the first boy with ease; but observing family, physicians, and nurses were just as surprised to find her still in labor. Mere minutes later, she delivered the second son. Both bore proudly the color of reddish Alstreim hair like their father and the curious gazes of their mother. 

 

Subsequently, while the order of birth is unspecified, one was named CORWIN ULRICH VON ALSTREIM (@Mannyy) after two great patriarchs of the Merryweather bloodline, and the other JOHANNES LOTHAR VON ALSTREIM (@Balthasar) after the first Queen of Sutica and his father, Heinrich Lothar. And after much deliberation over the unexpected nature of their bringings into the world, the Princely couple have decided to withhold the honor of naming an heir so the boys might have equal claim to the throne, free to choose a life of their will. 

 

As the boys grow, they shall be observed delicately until they reach the age of maturity, where a grand trial will be held. Whichever boy proves themselves more capable and adept then the other will get the honor of being named the COUNT OF WHISPERWOOD. This choice, although not taken lightly, is to ensure that the selected son has the best interests of Alstreim and Waldenia at heart and is able to grapple the vast world with the same greatness as their ancestors, rather than them growing slothful and expecting such a grueling role to be granted to them. 

 

But for now, far from the competitiveness of adulthood, the Princedom of Merryweather and the Rhine invites those close to gather with both sons of Waldenia and the House of von Alstreim in a lighthearted celebration to pay homage to the mother and infants. Beckoned as a “Postpartum Party”, the Princess of Merryweather requires all those who attend to bring a gift for the boys or herself as they gather in the Whitespire garden for drinks, card games, and handsome conversation.

 

 

Spoiler

WEDNESDAY, JULY 12TH ; 5PM EST

 

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SIGNED,

 

HIS HIGHNESS, Heinrich II von Alstreim, Prince of Merryweather and the Rhine,

Landgrave of Alstreim, Baron of Corwinsburg, Lord of Blackwater

 

HER HIGHNESS, Aleksandra of Vidaus, Princess-Consort of Merryweather and the Rhine,

Landgravine of Alstreim, Baroness of Corwinsburg, Lady of Blackwater

 

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Heinrich II Lothar is a proud father now...

[Balthasar 2497]

Little baby Johannes Lothar von Alstreim wailed as he was born!

[zuziee 4004]

Marlene discusses how mature she was now that she wasn’t the youngest - determined to begin drinking and smoking like all the other teens! 

[Optimus420 1926]

“This is what the youth call based.” Commented a now retired Duke!

[Cubicita 640]

Little Adelheid von Reuss grinned upon the news of the births.

[ncarr 2806]

"How wonderful!" hummed the Lady of Alba, her tone laced with envy as she commented idly to her dearest Illatian companion.