The Blood Raven's Debut

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A portrait of the Countess amongst Ladies of the Paradisian Court. C.1987

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FOREWORD & INTRODUCTION 

 

As the Countess of Whisperwood reaches the age of majority, the Principality of Merryweather extends invitations across the realm to celebrate the special occasion. At request of the Lady Alstreim, guests are encouraged to wear their most expensive garbs and knights to don their armour.

 

[Merryweather, 4pm EST Monday 5th August]

 

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I. SPEECH OF WHISPERWOOD
Lady Johanna will address Aaunic society publicly for the first time, as the heiress to the Principality of Merryweather.

II. THE KNIGHTING OF LADY JOHANNA
From lady to dame, the Countess of Whisperwood will make modern Aaunic history as being the first woman to be knighted in our prestige realm, with HRAAM King Charles II bestowing the accolade unto her for all to see. Once ascending to her title of Dame Johanna of Merryweather, she is to take her sword and cut off a lock of her hair; a symbol of transition, letting go of one's childhood.

III. CELEBRATORY JIVING

After debuting, the merriment of the evening can commence in Ulrichsberg. A Waldenic dance, performed by the Countess’ sister, Lady Reinhilde Ilse, will lead off the celebrations as guests will enjoy some light refreshments and conversation. All are encouraged to dance with a partner.

 

 

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INVITATIONS TO THE APOSTOLIC KINGDOM OF AAUN
His Apostolic Majesty, Charles II, King of Aaun,

And his royal pedigree

 

The Right Honorable, Siegmund von Reuss, Margrave of Velen,

And his noble pedigree

 

The Right Honourable, Jan Jazlowiecki, Margrave of Grodno,

And his noble pedigree

 

The Honourable, John Alstion-Enswerp, Count of Enswerp,

And his noble pedigree

 

The Honourable, Emilio Varoche, Count of Ves

And his noble pedigree

 

His Lordship, Philip Halcourt, Baron of Artois,

And his noble pedigree

 

His Lordship, Louis-Caspian d’Rosius Baron of Rosius,

And his noble pedigree

 

WALDENIC DIET ELECTORATES

Her Royal Highness, Adalfriede von Hexenwald, Lady Vandalore

His Royal Highness, Alfred I Barclay von Reinmar, Electorate of Reinmar-Sutica

 

His Royal Highness, Leon II Barclay von Minitz, Electorate of Minitz

 

His Grace, Aurel von Theonus, Electorate of Vohenheim

 

The Honourable, Friedrich von Augusten, Electorate of Hohengarten

 

PERSONAL INVITATIONS
Her Royal Highness, Alicja Alstion-Enswerp

Her Royal Highness, Josephine Alstion

The Right Honourable, Marlene von Reuss

Ser George Halcourt

Lord Johannes Colborn

Lady Isabeau d’Rosius

Lord Marsilius von Augusten

Lady Winifred Halcourt

Boon and Bane

Noma

 

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WRITTEN AND PROCLAIMED;
In the Principality of Merryweather,
On the 11th of Malin’s Welcome, 1988.

Her Excellency, JOHANNA VON ALSTREIM,
Lady Treasurer of the Apostolic Kingdom of Aaun, Countess of Whisperwood

Her Royal and Apostolic Majesty, HEDWIG OF WARSOVIA,
Queen-consort of Aaun, Princess-consort of Alstion, Duchess-consort of the Franklands, Vienne, the Lowlands, Balemena and Corazon, Margravine-consort of High Peak, Countess-consort of Whitespire, Florentine and Talentine, Baroness-consort of Blanchet, Gotfridcher and Virdain.

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Laurene Renault of Virdian smiled from her bedchambers as she got the news. "I am sorry I do not think I can make it my Blood Raven." The Princess coughed out. "You will shine my blood raven as you always do."

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The Lady Vandalore penned a response upon receiving her invitation.

 

Dear Lady Johanna,

 

I will unfortunately be unable to attend your celebrations. You are a dutiful daughter, already representing your princely father at the Waldenic Diet, and I have no doubt you will serve as a fine and gracious Countess of Whisperwood and Knight of Aaun.

 

I urge you to write to the Ritterkommandant of the Vander Knights, Siegmund von Reuss, with the view of becoming a Vander Knight. You have already shown commitment to the Vander Code and would be a noble addition to the ranks.

 

Yours faithfully,

Adalfriede von Hexenwald