Official Challenge to Ser Istvan, Duke of Stran

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𝒯𝑜 𝒴𝑜𝓊𝓇 𝒢𝓇𝒶𝒸𝑒, 𝒮𝑒𝓇 𝐼𝓈𝓉𝓋𝒶𝓃 𝐼𝓋𝒶𝓃𝑜𝓋𝒾𝒸𝒽, 𝒟𝓊𝓀𝑒 𝑜𝒻 𝒮𝓉𝓇𝒶𝓃

 

I pen this message with the deepest respect for the bonds of family and the honor of our respective houses. It is with great gravity and an unwavering commitment to the well-being and happiness of Lady Viktoria that I extend to you a formal challenge.

 

 

As you are undoubtedly aware, Lady Viktoria and I share a profound connection, one that transcends the boundaries of station and bloodline. My intentions toward your sister are guided by love, respect, and a sincere desire to provide her with a life filled with love, protection, and unwavering devotion.

 

 

In the spirit of chivalry and respect for the traditions of our noble houses, I propose a match of brawn, a test of physical prowess and valor, to determine my worthiness to court Lady Viktoria and seek her hand in marriage. This challenge is offered as a demonstration of my commitment to her and as a means to ensure her happiness and security.

 

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𝒯𝒽𝑒 𝓉𝑒𝓇𝓂𝓈 𝑜𝒻 𝓉𝒽𝑒 𝒸𝒽𝒶𝓁𝓁𝑒𝓃𝑔𝑒 𝒶𝓇𝑒 𝒶𝓈 𝒻𝑜𝓁𝓁𝑜𝓌𝓈:

 

Date and Location:

I propose that this match take place on the 15th of Sun’s Smile, 1942 at a location and time of your choosing, one that you deem fair and suitable for the contest.

[September 17th, 1942][Time TBD]

 

The Challenge:

The match shall consist of a test of brawn. A battle of fist or sword, to prove one’s skill in combat. These trials shall be conducted under the watchful eyes of impartial witnesses and judges, ensuring fairness and integrity.

 

The Outcome:

If George is the victor, he will move forward in his goal of courting Lady Viktoria, with the intention of seeking her hand in marriage. If George is to lose, he is at the will of Ser Istvan’s judgement, be it banishment or another challenge.

 

I wish to emphasize, dear Ser, that my intentions are rooted in love and respect for Lady Viktoria, and I hold the utmost regard for the traditions and values of our houses. I trust that you will consider this challenge with the seriousness it deserves and that you shall approach it with the same sense of duty and honor that guides us as nobles.

 

I eagerly await your response and look forward to a match that shall serve as a testament to our commitment and respect for Lady Viktoria's wishes.

 

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With the deepest respect and anticipation,

The Honourable, George Marc Halcourt af Brasca, Baron af Brasca

 

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The Lady Viktoria Ivanovich read over the public missive, the paper crumpling in part within hand as she read it over twice and then once more. She donned her black, a dress of mourning - and yet she found her heart beating rapidly against her chest, and her pulse fluttering against her throat. Will the Baron George af Brasca win or would her brother? And should her brother win, whatever will he demand of the man?

[Wavey 1449]

The Duke of Stran, upon reading the missive, smirked in amusement. "Dobry, dobry. W final test. He kept true to his word." He then penned a response that stated: 

Keeping to the traditions of Chivalry and to House Ivanovich, I accept. May we meet in the fields of Stran. @Pork
                                                                                                                                                                   -Istvan 

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Philip Laurent fetches some towels and a flagon of water so that he could properly be his cousin's cornerman.