The 1st Courtly Letters, 1941

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The Clementine Court

The Office of Enlightenment

Penned by The Court Herald,

His Lordship, Richard von Leopold

 

YEAR 1941    — FROM THE PRINTING PRESS OF THE HALL OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF SAINT GODWIN —      3 MARKS

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THE  COURT  HERALD’s  OPENING REMARKS

In celebration of His Majesty, King Edmund II’s upcoming coronation I have decided to pen these letters to the good people of Aaun. They may be purchased for the generous price of 3 Marks. It is the duty of The Court Herald to communicate the going ons of The Clementine Court, from latest news to ongoing initiatives, even council from the capital. All manner of subjects and events that have and are going to occur this Saint’s Year, shall be described here.

 

➢ The Kingly Coronation — Exclusive Look at The Order of Service of the upcoming coronation.

➢ Latest From The Court — The Described Events of the recent session of The Royal Court.

➢ The Whitespire City Council — Remarks from The Lord Mayor, on the current city council’s aims.

➢ University of Albrosa — Notes on The Bishop of Buron’s recent Lecture “Lessons on Kingship and Nobility”.

➢ Upcoming Noble Weddings in Whitespire — The Weddings to be held later this Saint’s Year.

 

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His Majesty, King Edmund II of Aaun.

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Whitespire and all of the United Kingdom have already initiated the necessary arrangements for His Majesty’s coronation. There is a celebratory atmosphere in “New Paradisus” as preparations are ongoing. It is the aim of The Office of Entertainment to begin King Edmund’s reign with grand celebrations. – Let all Aaunites, young and old, rejoice at the couronnement of The Young King!

 

It is with great joy that as Court Herald that we have been afforded the privilege of announcing the itinerary for the upcoming coronation. There shall be a series of events, We urge all that can, to attend as many of the ceremonies and festivities as they are able. Long Live King Edmund! –

 

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ORDER  OF  SERVICE :

➢ His Majesty, The King shall be Baptised in The Silver Sea. The ceremony is to be led by His Excellency, Bishop of Buron, Father Mikhael.

 

➢ His Majesty, shall then assemble with the members of his Royal Procession at The Hand of Horen. Once gathered His Majesty and The Royal Procession shall leave The Hand of Horen, entering Whitespire proper.

 

➢ They shall proceed through the city, to be observed by onlookers, until they reach The Hall of Saint Godwin, where they shall be greeted by The Lord Mayor of Whitespire and The Ward Representatives.

 

➢ The Royal Procession will then continue. But first, they shall take a well deserved pause to observe a play that is to be performed at The Plane, in The King’s honour. After which The Royal Procession shall continue out of the western gate and towards The Temple of The Four Exalted Prophets.

 

➢ All citizens of The United Kingdom of Aaun, nobles and peasants alike, and specially invited leaders of foreign, Canonist realms, shall all unite in the grand basilica to observe the official coronation of His Majesty, King Edmund II of Aaun. The rites shall be led by The High Pontiff and then followed by all the necessary statutory instruments that need to be fulfilled.

 

 

This Saint’s Year, His Majesty’s Regency Council, graced the good people of Aaun with a session of The Royal Court. Many initiatives were decreed and the many great achievements of The Regency Council were also announced. Her Majesty, The Queen-Mother, showed great initiative by leading the session and demonstrated, with the other members of the council, that The Young King’s realm has been led by the finest of Aaun. In solidarity for the excellent work that has been done by members of The Regency Council, several members were blessed with the distribution of honours & titles. 

 

➢ Sir Gawyn Tiber Knight Grandmaster of the Order of Paradisus, was promoted to Prince of Beaufort. A very touching honour as this was the title that was once held by his ancestors, a fine reward for all the work he has done for Aaun and her people.

 

➢ Sergeant Louis Haverlock, another greatly valued member of The Regency Council, was also presented with honours for his service. He has been named Count of Talentine. The Haverlock family has served the kingdom for many years now, and are more than deserving of this honour.

 

A special thanks should be also afforded to each member of The Regency Council, they have beckoned a new age for Aaun and her people. This despite the terrible passing of the late, great Lord of Alba, Prince Henry, may he Rest in Peace.

 

An honourable mention must also be made to His Majesty, King Edmund. The Young King made his first appearance before The Royal Court, during the session. He presented himself with the finest dignity, as he was led unto his throne by The Queen-Mother. He sat with kingly grace and decorum, it is clear His Majesty was born for the role of King. Long Live The King!

 

UPCOMING  COURT  EVENTS :

➢ The Directress of The Plane, Her Ladyship, Amelia de Lewes, is still accepting submission for The Aaun’s Playwright’s Competition. It is an exciting opportunity to show-off the talents of Whitespire and Greater Aaun. Please contact her Ladyship for more information or refer to her missive on the upcoming event. There are only a few Saint’s Months left to hand in submissions! [Closing Date: (13/09/23)]

Spoiler

https://www.lordofthecraft.net/forums/topic/229238-aaun‘s-playwrights-competition/

 

➢ The Second Gathering of The Inns of Court is to be held in this coming Saint’s Month. If interested in any judiciary subject, it is an excellent chance to gather and meet like minded individuals. The gathering is organised by His Excellency, Fernand de Lewes. Please contact him for more information or refer to his missive on “The Inns of Court”.  [(08/09/23), 5pm EST]

Spoiler

https://www.lordofthecraft.net/forums/topic/229165-the-inns-of-court/?tab=comments#comment-1998706

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The City of Whitespire, “New Paradisius”.

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A  MESSAGE  FROM  THE  LORD  MAYOR :

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HE  big thing that we are currently working on is reforming The Legion into the new City Watch, which will be able to provide more security for the city. The roads to Whitespire should also be safer because of this. This also demonstrates the more peaceful nature we hope to achieve. As of now there is no need for a standing army, but a professional police force for the city. We are also working on other projects that will build a greater sense of community and showcase the city's cultures.

 

THE 2ND LORD MAYOR OF WHITESPIRE, LORD ONAS, 1941

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We were glad to receive this requested message, on the progress of the 2nd City Council of Whitespire, from Lord Mayor Onas, and hope that he and all The Ward Representatives are successful with their ambitions and carry on to represent the interests of our beautiful capital.

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The Langkette Mountain Peaks, looking over The Crownlands.

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We were very pleased to attend the most recent lecture held at the University of Albarosa. Taught by our most pious Bishop of Buron. Described in His Excellency’s lecture were important lessons that should be understood by all nobles of the Canonist realms. His Excellency hoped to hold a discussion about the importance of nobles in the spiritual and worldly sense, which proved to be an very interesting topic He outlined how Kings are the overseers for Almighty God, more precisely: they are charged with ruling over the lands and waters as God’s worldly representatives. 

 

Nobles, however, are to act as their liege’s extension. They are gifted territories to manage in the name of their monarch. Their position as nobility is to simply act as the extending hands of their king, to aid in his councils, courts and other administrative institutions.

 

We shall offer a quote, that was said by His Excellency, that so nicely suits the theme of these Courtly Letters. The Bishop describes the role of kings, under God. Words that should be pondered upon during these upcoming coronation religious ceremonies.

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S The Priesthood reigns over the spiritual soul, The King reigns over the physical body.

 

THE BISHOP OF BURON, FATHER MIKHAEL, 1941 

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We urge all those able to seek out this most impressive institution, The Holy University of Albarosa. Begin your journey of learning today. All manner of subjects can be studied. All those of good faith and intelligence, once again, we urge you to enrol today!

Spoiler

https://www.lordofthecraft.net/forums/topic/228902-the-holy-university-of-albarosa/?tab=comments#comment-1996693

 

 

We are glad to share with all those reading these Courtly Letters that the following marriages are soon to be held in Whitespire. Marriage is a blessing, when lovers meet, and budding romance produces a proposal of marriage, it is difficult not to be happy. Please refer to the relevant wedding announcements, for further information about any of the matrimonies described below.

 

➢ His Princely Grace, Ferdinand Alexander Barclay and, Her Ladyship, Avalon Glennmaer [(08/09/23), 2pm EST] in The Temple of the Four Exalted Prophets, in Whitespire.

Spoiler

https://www.lordofthecraft.net/forums/topic/229533-a-reinmaren-vow/

 

➢ His Lordship, Ser Leopold Haverlock and, Her Ladyship, Emmeline Hargave [(10/09/23), 5pm EST] in The Temple of the Four Exalted Prophets, in Whitespire.

Spoiler

https://www.lordofthecraft.net/forums/topic/229515-a-union-to-the-grave-ser-leopold-haverlock-emmeline-hargrave/

 

CLOSING STATEMENTS

If you have read this far, I thank you greatly. Hopefully these 1st Courtly Letters have been insightful to all that have been able to read them, and my hope is to release similar Courtly Letters in the years to come.

 

As a last notice, I feel it right to advertise open positions in The Court of Clementine. All manner of people are asked for, His Majesty’s court should be filled with all of the greatest minds. So if you are a master of your craft, or simply curious to delve into a courtly role I urge you to contact Her Excellency, Princess Aleksandra, The Lady Chamberlain. 

 

‘STRENGTH THROUGH UNITY’

TANDEM TRIUMPHANS

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[TheosVult 392]

Konstantin von Augusten spat out the wine he had been drinking upon coming across the courtly missive "Und when are you teaching me to write like this?" he shouted a cross the room to his nephew, Richard von Leopold.