On Ashen Traditions II | Courting Traditions of House Amador

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TRADITIONS OF COURTSHIP AND MATRIMONY

From Ashes, We Rise

EST 143 E.S. - Present | 1590 A.H. - Present

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ISSUED BY THE

 

ON THIS 11TH DAY OF VZMEY AG HUFF OF 529 E.S. 

9TH OF THE FIRST SEED,  180 S.A.

 

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AS THE NEWEST GENERATION of Amadors grow to become of age to begin relationships, it has become of importance to formally share the traditions of the Amadors when it comes to courting a member of our beloved family, or to wed them in Holy Matrimony.

 

“The union of man and wife has always been important, especially in the eyes of the Canonist Church. Religion, being a core aspect of Haeseni life, must be highlighted as a priority, especially when a man and woman intend to join together in matrimony.”  

– ROSALIND AMADOR DE ASTREA & ANNIKA VYRONOV

‘MARRIAGE TRADITIONS IN THE HANSETI-RUSKA COURT’

 

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An Amador lady wearing a sapphire bracelet from her suitor

 

 

AT THE HAUCHMETVAS OF an Amador lady, suitors may present her with a gift containing sapphires to ask her for a courtship- with her parents’ blessing of course. Sapphires are precious gems that bear a brilliant blue hue that matches the colors of the lady’s House. To put such thought and money into a gift shows to the lady and her kin that the suitor treasures the lady. Should the lady accept the sapphires, the couple may begin a courtship.

 

 

WHEN ASKING FOR THE hand of an Amador lady from her House’s parriarch or parents, the House Heads may ask the suitor to craft an object with his own hands to present to the family. This tradition stems from the Amadors’ mercantile roots and the long line of craftsmen that came before them. The final creation may be presented to the family during the lok dinner, and the effort and dedication having gone into its craft may influence the patriarch's decision on granting the lady’s hand in marriage.

 

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An Amador bride being tended to by a family member on the day of her wedding

 

 

WHEN A MAN OR woman marries into House Amador, it’s become tradition for a kinsman to give the groom or bride a haircut to symbolize their joining of the family. The Amadors have long held pride in the appearances and dress of their House, and to offer to assist in the appearances of their new in-law is a way of welcoming them into the family.

 

 

IN A HOUSE THAT has long found magic and beauty within the evening sky, it is no surprise that House Amador has incorporated their love for it into a momentous occasion such as a wedding. Following the ceremony, the newly wedded couple will decorate their own star-shaped lantern before releasing it into the sky. The height the lantern soars to is said to predict the length of the marriage, with the higher it flies the longer lasting the union shall be.

 

 

AMADOR BRIDES AND GROOMS alike have taken upon the tradition of donning blue somewhere in their wedding ensemble, regardless of whether they’re marrying out of the house, or in. This may come in the form of azure fabrics, sapphire accessories, or other accents in the dress or suit. In addition, those marrying into the family are also encouraged to wear blue in tribute to their new family.

 

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Big thanks 2 lalo for coming up with these ideas <3

 

 

Her Ladyship, ESFIR ARTEMISIA AMADOR, 

12th Baroness of Mondstadt

 

The Honorable, THEODOSYA NATALIYA VON AUGUSTEN, 

Viscountess-Consort of Azor, Matriarch of House von Augusten

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Theodosya von Augusten mooned over the printed missive. "Dear Godan, mea family of birth is impeccable..."

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6 minutes ago, lalo said:

Theodosya von Augusten mooned over the printed missive. "Dear Godan, mea family of birth is impeccable..."

Esfir is covered in ink of various blue colors.