DUKESTIDE

[milkyi 1985]

Issued on the 8th day of  Horen's Calling of 1938
 

 

TO FELLOW PEERS, LOYAL SUBJECTS, AND ALLIES,

 

Amidst the tapestry of renewed amity unfurling across the Midlands and Lowlands, the Duchy of Adria thrives under the steady mantle of Duke Markus I.  His reign breathes vitality into the realm, fostering an era steeped in chivalry and loyalty to the wider Midlands. In homage to his and others' tireless endeavours, a yearlong ode of revelries and merriment has been arranged by the Duchess and Lady Suzana of Emalyne.

 

 

 

 

ITINERARY 

 

Duel of the Aves [THURSDAY AUGUST 17TH @ 4PM EST]

A feast dedicated to the threefold quest given to Markus and Oksana in their youthful years by the Specter of Velec. The feast shall begin with a short speech of the Duke of Adria surmising the history of Sarkozic-Karovic rooted in Anthos’ Aldersberg, then two bouts of fighting which shall both be open to all attendees. 

 

First shall be a joust in commemoration of the chivalry taught by the King of Númendil to the young Count of Aldersberg. Second shall be an open brawl in the style of the Old Crows, each brawler obligated to have drunk a full bottle of Carrion Black.

 

Trophies of Aldersberg [FRIDAY AUGUST 18TH @ 4PM EST]

King Balon Ruric's hospitality embraced the Adrian's petition for whaling rights within his realm, bearing a juvenile whale to the Midlands' saltwater lake. This marine treasure, once settled, will become the centerpiece of a grand spectacle. The Duke Markus beckons the masses to partake in an exhilarating hunt of the seabound beast. 

 

Tidewater’s Feast [SUNDAY AUGUST 20TH @ 5PM EST]

In the hunt's aftermath, Adrians convene for a grand feast upon the whale's bounty. Merriment and black ale fill the air as guests pay homage to the ocean's gift. Under the moon's radiance, the Duchess invites all to craft jewellery and keepsakes from its baleen and bones.
 

 

… Couriers had hand-delivered special invitations to all peers, citizens, and allies of Duke Markus Sarkozic

 

Specifically to the Karovic Houses of the realms;

✶ All house members of Sarkozic, Tuvyic, Vladovic, Basrid, Ivanovich, and Suzecht.

 

And to other friends within the League of Veletz;

✶ His Grace, Captain-General of the League of Veletz, Duke of Middelan, Germanicus van Aert and his retinue.

✶ His Grace, the Duke of Blackvale, Valentin van Aert and his retinue

✶ The Most Honourable, the Marcher Lord of Verbant, Fedor Vilac and his retinue

✶ His Eulership, the Euler of Eulersberg, Jan Euler and his “Eulers”.

✶ Mister Grant Halforde and his house.

 

To those friends beyond the Midlands;

✶ His Royal Majesty, the King of Númendil, Tar-Númenatâr Arthalionath and his retinue.

✶ Their Royal Majesties, the King of Aaun, Edmund I, the Queen-Mother Adela-Olympe, and their retinue. 

✶ Her Royal Majesty, the Queen of Petra, Renilde I  and her retinue.

✶ His Majesty, the King of Norland, Balon Ruric and his retinue.

✶ His Highness, the Prince of Merryweather, Heinrich von Alstreim and his retinue.

✶ His Grace, the Duke of Stran, Istvan Ivanovich and his retinue.

✶ His Grace, the Marquis of Clermont, Laurens Halcourt and his retinue.

✶ The Most Honourable, the Viscount of Pompourelia, Kasimir Sarkozic and his retinue.

✶ The Most Honourable, the Marquis of Aldersberg, George of Aldersberg and his retinue.

✶ Ulfar Starbreaker and his company, surpassing order of exile.

✶ Misters Boon & Bane.

 

PENNED BY,

His Grace, Markus Marie Sarkozic,

Duke of Adria, Count of Aldersberg

 

Her Grace, Oksana Marusya Sarkozic,

Duchess-consort of Adria, Countess-consort of Aldersberg

 

Her Ladyship, Suzana Otta Suzecht,

Matriarch of House Suzecht

 

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