A Night Among the Clouds

[cherrybud 423]

A NIGHT AMONG THE CLOUDS

1971

A recent painting of Montresor following its completion, depicted by Ser Philip Halcourt

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PRINCEPS IN OMNIBVS

First in All Things

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FOREWORD & INTRODUCTION 

 

When my husband Philip was merely a boy, he lent his hands to his cousins, George and Viktoriya af Brasca, in constructing the Beaumont keep. A castle which holds the memories of our first dance shared together along with marking the day Philip pledged to fashion a castle of our own, a haven for our offspring. After meticulous planning and unwavering toil, the Castle of Montresor now stands proudly atop the mountain of Saint Godwin. In homage to our families and a remembrance of the journey we have taken to arrive at this point, we plan to throw open our doors to the public with a masquerade ball, akin to the one orchestrated by George af Brasca and his wife, Viktoriya decades prior.

 

To also celebrate the Relourian culture we work to preserve, a selection of fine wines will be offered to our guests, each made within our own wine cellar. Children may be invited to try one drink of their choosing so long as their accompanying adult permits it. 

 

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INVITATIONS

 

Invitations are extended firstly to close family members,

          His Highness, Johannes Lothar von Alstreim, Prince of Merryweather

                    Her Highness, Laurene von Alstreim, Princess-Consort of Merryweather

          Her Ladyship, Marlene von Reuss, Margravine-Consort of Velen

          His Lordship, Karl Franz von Alstreim

          Her Ladyship, Antonia Elisabeth von Alstreim

          Her Ladyship, Adolpha Ioanna von Alstreim

          Her Ladyship, Josephine Marguerite Halcourt

          His Lordship, Ser Cedric Laurent Halcourt

          His Lordship, Ser Laurens Henri Halcourt

 

To the Peerage of the Apostolic Kingdom of Aaun,

          His Royal Majesty, John I, King of Aaun and his noble pedigree

          Her Ladyship, Olympe-Regina Diexmont de Rosius, Marchioness of Haute-Epine and her noble pedigree

          His Lordship, Siegmund von Reuss, Margrave of Velen and his noble pedigree

          His Lordship, Krzysztof Jazlowiecki, Count of Warsovia and his noble pedigree

          His Lordship, Grzmichuj Jazlowiecki, Baron of Triglav and his noble pedigree

          His Lordship, Léon Henri Haverlock, Count of Talentine and his noble pedigree.

          His Lordship, Henri de Lewes, Baron of Virdain and his noble pedigree.

          His Lordship, Emilio Varoche, Baron of Napoliza and his noble pedigree.

 

Final invitations are sent to friends of the family,
          His Royal Highness, Alfred I, Prince of Reinmar and his noble pedigree
          His Royal Highness, Leon I, Prince in Reinmar and of Minitz and his noble pedigree

          Her Ladyship, Theodosya von Augusten, Viscountess-Consort of Azor

          Her Ladyship, Nikoletta Colborn

          Her Ladyship, Olenna Haverlock

          His Lordship, Lorand Korvacz

          Captain, Jan Nowak

          Boon and Bane

          Chono and Renault

 

 

Spoiler

The Masquerade ball will be on Friday the 5th at 5pm EST!! Located at the new Halcourt keep upon the mountains opposite whitespire :D

 

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His Lordship, Ser Philip Laurent Halcourt, Lord of Castle Montresor
Her Ladyship, Adelheid Klara Halcourt, Lady of Castle Montresor

[ibiou 2397]

By her mirror did HEDWIG OF WARSOVIA spin around in a dress option for the Ball of Castle Monstresor, only to be met with the chirps of applause by her birds. "Oh, settle down." She told them. "It cannot be something too lavish, or too plain... eugh-" With a heavy sigh and woeful swooning did she fall onto her bed, hair sprawling out atop of the covers. "I must make my presence know, but how?" And at that did the poor Lechian girl spend hours anxiously worrying about the coming night.

[ImDrippedJr 361]

George Halcourt started counting down the days untill the ball would happen, helping his mother with all the preparations! @cherrybud

[Chorale__ 2147]

Ser Laurens literally jumped out of his chair and made quick preparations to attend!

[Orphvius 482]

There, roosted atop the sill, besat a fille of Montresor. her lips left uncleft at the prospect of the gathering troupe that would gather in her hall in the nigh distant months ahead!

[tadabug2000 4918]

"Must I?" Clementine queried of her mother, gaze lifting upon the woman. Her fingers inched closer over the book she clasped upon, keeping it pinned upon her waist. "I much rather read my books," The young Halcourt was none too pleased.

 

@cherrybud

[Javert 9615]

Henry Arthur Haverlock, the Regent of Talentine, frowned as his seven year old Nephew was invited to the ball and not himself. He promptly put the missive in a drawer and forgot about it as he had numerous things to worry about - including his cows being slaughtered by bandits.

[ydegirl 2357]

It had been too many years since the dowager of Talentine had been in mourning, decided Margot of Virdain. Perhaps this was to be her first outing in the six years since her husband had been executed.

[cherrybud 423]

22 hours ago, tadabug2000 said:

"Must I?" Clementine queried of her mother, gaze lifting upon the woman. Her fingers inched closer over the book she clasped upon, keeping it pinned upon her waist. "I much rather read my books," The young Halcourt was none too pleased.

 

With a soft sigh, the mother approached. "Your books shall await your return," She began, her voice sought to reassure the girl. "-besides, it is an opportunity for you to meet some new friends, and I'm sure our relatives wish to see you make an appearance." - "Dare I say you might even enjoy yourself... and if you do not, you may return to your books after greeting the guests, does that sound fair?"