THE KINDRED KNOTS | ARP 164

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“PETRA, FLOWING WATER! AVE! AVE!”

Penned by the Grand Chamberlain,

Princess Mattea Asadha of the Petra

 

 

Issued and averred by

Atstana de

Regne Petrère, 164

 

 

o the Esteemed Nobility and Loyal Subjects of the Commonwealth and Beyond,

With joyous hearts and spirits alight, the Commonwealth of the Petra bids you attend a most grand and momentous occasion — two royal weddings, heralding a new chapter in our storied realm. These sacred unions shall be honored and heralded with months of revelry, filled with feasts, tourneys, and celebrations of unmatched splendor, befitting of the Petrine spirit.

 

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The festivities shall commence with the union of Princess Mattea Asadha of the Petra and Bjorn Valkonen, their vows to be exchanged beneath the hallowed boughs of Petra’s vibrant and enduring Aldtree. With blessings bestowed, the newly wedded pair shall then lead the gathered throng to the Vallagne Dustpit, where a grand joust shall be held, offering a prize of worthy renown.

[Thursday, March 6th @ 6:30pm EST]

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Upon the next day, the call to the hunt shall sound! In time-honored tradition, the betrothed parties of King Therin and Princess Noruiel shall take to the Meadowlands, parting ways as bachelor and bachelorette entourages. The bachelor hunt shall ride under the guidance of Blademaster Matthew Smythe, whilst the bachelorette hunt shall be led by Lord Symon Stafyr, Huntsman of the River Court. Game shall be sought, skill shall be tested, and honor shall be claimed.

[Friday, March 7th @  7:00pm EST]

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As the sun sets upon the third eve, the spoils of the hunt shall be brought forth for a magnificent feast at the Citadel in Vallagne, where the bounty of the Meadowlands shall grace the tables. In tandem to this, a resplendent ball shall be held, where the Citadel itself — home of the Royal House of Temesch — shall be opened for merriment, conversation, and games within its grand halls and balconies.

[Saturday, March 8th @  6:00pm EST]

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At last, the final day shall see the crowning glory of these jubilations—the sacred union of King Therin of the Petra and Princess Noruiel of Numendil, binding their hearts as one. In the presence of GOD and gathered kin, the Commonwealth shall at long last welcome its first Queen-Consort within the revered Abbey of Saint Edmund. And just as these festivities began with a wedding and a joust, so too shall they end — a final contest of valor to be held in the Dustpit, the victor’s purse rich with minas and glory.

[Sunday, March 9th @ 3:00pm EST]

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Join us in these days of majesty and mirth, for the Commonwealth opens its arms to all who would celebrate these momentous unions!
 

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Formal Invitations

The Commonwealth of the Petra warmly invites the following realms to participate in this grand event:

• The Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska, their noble pedigree, and all citizens. @erictafoya
• The Kingdom of Balian, their noble pedigree, and all citizens. @Andustar
• The Kingdom of Numendil, their noble pedigree, and all citizens. @Nooblius
• The Kingdom of Norland, their noble pedigree, and all citizens. @_Elrith_
• The Principality of Celianor, their noble pedigree, and all citizens. @JoshBright@Sailor
• The Sovereignty of Hyspia, their noble pedigree, and all citizens. @tadabug2000
• The Silver State of Haelun’or, their noble pedigree, and all citizens. @Amuletic
• The Princedom of Cauróst, their noble pedigree, and all citizens. @Unwillingly
• The Shogunate of Koyo-Kuni, their noble pedigree, and all citizens. @Gaja
• The Duchy of Alba, their noble pedigree, and all citizens. @mojanghunter@annanicole__

 

Spoiler

Special Invitations to Princess Mattea's Wedding:

• Lord Symon Stafyr @MakeshiftFoxxo
• Lady Charlotte Auclair @Chamoi
• Lord Mayor Guillaume Auclair @_RoyalCrafter_
• Lord Lian of Astor @Fen
• Lord Jun of Astor @lillyeveans
• Mister Vilcor Entrati @sawn132
• Queen Nadya of Haense @sarahbarah
• Queen Kathryn of Balian @MapleSunflower
• Princess Ardirnien of Numenost @Maiyun
• Sir Clemens von Theonus @Aubade
• Lord Capric Reinhold @StingyParrot
• Mister Livius Flavius @Mena
• Isana the Bard @Rosey
• Lady Evelina Valkonen @Emmmm
• Lady Ragna Valkonen @SekaiAmber
• Bishop Alaric @Lortime
• Lord Robert Ludovar @Wavey
• Lady Lorelei Amelya of Enswerp @mothsthetic
• Mister Caz the Tavernkeep @Hom
• Lady Acelia Colborn @Smol
• Lady Auris Vourkehardt @Tainga
• Lady Johanna Vuiller @TaraJess
• Randuinn @Salium

 

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≋▐ TEMESCH OF THE PETRA ▌ ≋

 

≋▐ THEONUS | AUGUSTEN | REINHOLD | STAFYR | ASTOR | AUCLAIR ▌≋

 

S I G N E D , 

 

HER HIGHNESS, Mattea Asadha, Princess of the Petra, Countess of the Phoenixsphere, Grand Chamberlain of the River Court

HER LADYSHIP, Nicoleta Haverlock, Seneschal of the River Court

[Gaja 1311]

Shogun Eiji waves sits upon his throne. He is asleep. 

 

@Benleft@HugoAntero

[TaytoTot 1587]

Nicoleta Haverlock frantically began to prepare for the festivities! "This must be perfect." She murmured as she watched the servants hang banners in the palace atrium. "All must be according to plan!"

[beetle 3315]

"My dearest niece is to be queen and yet, this other princess, is getting all the attention?"
Eriantiel glanced over the invitation with disappointment. "This, I cannot allow."

[TaraJess 2848]

Johanna Vuiller frames her invitation from the princess, and begins shopping for a wedding gift promptly.

[Itz_Cookie 1974]

"You'd imagine the King and his future Queen would have their own celebrations..."
Tsk'ed the Lady Castillan of Vissengren from her office. Nevertheless, she planned to bring a suitable gift for the Petran Royals.

[mothsthetic 2250]

A young Heiress smiles at the invitation from her close friend, setting it aside carefully. “My deepest congratulations to both couples- May both of their unions be blessed and fruitful. What a wonderful way to celebrate.”

[Benleft 2578]

“Eiji,” said Monjaro to his nephew, the Shogun of Koyo-Kuni. In another mathic he was a proudly deceased Templar of Malchediael. In this one, he was a concerned elder statesman. 

 

“You must be careful. The Shogun’s rule is only as secure as his control over the Yobushidan,” he said. The Yobushidan were an elite host of Samurai. For many years they acted as the de-facto rulers of Koyo-Kuni before Eiji had seized control of the state.

He continued, “They are by nature prideful warriors. If you do not appeal to their sense of honor and manage their anger you will be unable to govern.” To Monjaro, it was important the Shogunate reflect the interests of the ruling Samurai class.  

 

They talked for a while and the old man was escorted out of the palace. As he was leaving, he finally addressed why he had been called to the Shogun’s palace in the first place. “Eiji… You need to wake up. You are not the Shogun. It is the Third Age. Atsuko of Clan Ugokoyama rules Koyo-Kuni, and carries with her Oijin’s will. Eiji, wake up. Wake up. Wake up. Wake up.”

 

He sat up. Sweat ran from his pours at a marathon pace. Eiji was awake. His cousin Ichiro was speaking to a day-laborer outside about additions to their clan compound. “What a terrible dream!” 

[Kaii 572]

A certain Balian Prince smiled upon reading the missive. He soon took it before his Father, John, waving it before his eyes. "Pater! Pater! Look! You were invited to the wedding! Can we go? Surely it'll be an amazing time, ai?" Elias exclaimed before handing the missive over to John.

@Andustar

[sarahbarah 7105]

Queen Nadya of Haense was so excited to attend the weddings of her dearest friends, and promptly prepared gifts for both couples.

[MapleSunflower 1889]

Upon receiving the missive, Queen Kathryn beamed bright upon reading it! "Finally!" She exclaimed, "I was wondering when they were to be wed. I shall have to reach out to my good friend Mattea soon!"

[ChainedDragons 1374]

Hart grinned with glee. "TWO parties? This is going to be great!"

[Emmmm 43]

Lady Evelina Irena Valkonen read the missive with a soft smile, her fingers tracing the edges of the letter as she finished. A quiet sigh escaped her lips as she murmured to herself, “This is the season of love.” She set the missive aside, then moved to her desk, quill in hand, and began writing a letter to her dear cousin Bjorn.

[Lortime 1153]

Patriarch Alaric was quietly scribbling some letters when the missive reached upon. Upon reading hit's contents, he quietly remarked "...Valkonen lives on..." he smiled a soft, comforting smile. Another of his life's fears, assuaged by this union.