Of Mountains and Plains

[JustAngel69 478]

THE UNION OF HALCOURT AND ALSTREIM

1956 A.H.   

PRINCEPS IN OMNIBVS

First First in all Things

 

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The story of Philip and Adelheid began almost two decades ago when the two met as friends within a tourney at Stassion, linked together in common cause to find more friends to play with the pair set forth as best friends. A decade later the late Baron of Brasca, George Marc made a pact with Prince Heinrich Lothar of Merryweather to wed his cousin Philip to the eldest daughter of the Langkette Mountains, Adelheid.

 

 

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As the Heartlands braced themselves for the inevitable onset of war, many found themselves grieving and fearing for the safety of their cherished ones. Among them, Philip Laurent Halcourt and Adelheid Klara von Alstreim experienced the same sentiments. With not only the recent loss of the Prince of Merryweather, but also the sorrowful passing of the Baron, George af Brasca a few years prior, the duo discerned that there could be no more fitting moment than now to uphold the promise forged in their youth by their relatives - an arrangement that would bind their two noble houses futures together. 

 

With a sense of expediency and lack of pomp and circumstance due to the ongoing conflict, Philip Laurent Halcourt of Veletz and Adelheid Klara von Alstreim of Merryweather, were married within the Chapel of Our Lady Paradisus within Aaun on this holy day of Tuvmas, with only a modest attendance of witnesses hailing from both the League of Veletz and the Kingdom of Aaun. United, finally in holy matrimony the couple look forward to many years of happy Union.

 

Celebrations for the couple will be held following the conclusion of the war. 

 

 

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Signed,

 

His Lordship, Sir Philip Laurent Halcourt

Her Highness, Adelheid Klara Halcourt

[zuziee 3222]

Marlene von Reuss, Adelheid’s “aunt”, gawked as the missive greeted her door on tuvsmas morn. “Quickly Siegmund!” She’d cry “we all knew it was going to happen… but why! Why veletz!” 

[cherrybud 277]

Adelheid was overjoyed to finally marry her best friend and respect the wishes of their now deceased relatives. She had hoped her father would've been able to walk her down the aisle as anyone would, and that their quiet union would've been more lively and grand... yet she hardly found herself complaining as she rushed to find her relatives in the halls of Ulrichsburg and share the news.

[Olox_ 3408]

"Our legacy is secured, friend."

Heinrich II Lothar said proudly and patted George on the shoulder in the Seven Skies

@Pork

[sanriu 417]

Clementine Francisca briefly read over the missive, a smile appearing on her face and leaving just as quick as it had appeared. "It was practically fate, and undeniably obvious they would wed one day. I wonder why they elongated such an thing for no absolute cause. It was clear since we were children.." The Chamberlain mumbled as she moved to show her Husband ( @Cubicita ) such a missive before ordering her handmaiden to toss it into the fire. 

[exogens 934]

The Grandfather of the Groom was practically asleep during the whole private ceremony due to his declining health, he however woke up after the ceremony came to an end, cheerful to witness such an event that reminded him of his youth 60 years ago.

[Chorale__ 1693]

Sir Laurens 'the Unwavering' Halcourt d'Artois looked upon the missive as he sat at the tavern in La Dorada, Hyspia sipping on a cup of chamomile tea brewed by his attendant.

 

"Oui, BIEN. . I always knew that Philip and Adelheid got along almost too well. Nevertheless, I wish them both nonthing but happiness."

[EmiliainWonderland 1526]

Meanwhile, Laurens' daughter Phoibe sipped some tea with her significant other, Koios Teufel. She scoffed at the missive. "It always seems as if they're being rewarded for their treachery, doesn't it? Sure, he kept Halcourt, but I know damn well he was never around for pere..."