A Golden Departure

[tadabug2000 4918]

 

THE KINGDOM OF HYSPIA

 

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THE ABDICATION OF XIOMARA I

 

Issued on the 4th of Sofia’s Beauty of the year of  146 D.R.

 

FOREWORD

 

Infancy is a time of its own, a time to be a child, to see new heights. The Kingdom of Hyspia, as it was raised to be only a short time ago, is youthful, spirited. The people are excitable, the roads unending and the new generation has come into full swing.

 

 It is of the penning of this missive that I have reigned for thirty-two years. I have reigned over the lands of Hyspia since I was eight years old, and throughout my life I had seen the changes of my homeland. The blood, sweat and tears poured into it by my people.

 

It is as new horizons come to be, and our next generation comes to a head, that I make my final announcement as Queen:

May my eldest, the Crown-Princess Amarantha Crisanta rise to be a fitting Queen for our beloved nation. 

May the people rally to her, as they did me in even the most trying times. 

And may DIOS bless her, her endeavors and the future of Hyspia and its people.

 

VIVA HYSPIA!

VIVA QUEEN AMARANTHA!

 

 

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The Forfeiture of Belongings

[!] This part is personal - and only delivered to those directly mentioned.

 

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Amarantha,

I know there have been times we have not always seen eye to eye, my flower, but know that all I have said and done is for you. You will make a wonderful Queen, and Hyspia will continue to prosper under your reign.

I love you, my sweet girl.

 

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Antonio,

You have always been the quietest of my children. Stalwart, serious. I can only hope that I have given you the childhood you would of wanted, for I would offer my still beating heart, if it allowed my children to be happy.

You, my darling, I love dearly.

 

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Cataleya,

My Cataleya, the duality of the girl I know and raised still baffles me to this day. My memories are fond of pigs being loosed in the palace, and pink streamers still being found weeks after your party in the oddest of places. To see you have grown from that little girl to the woman you are now, I could not be prouder.

How I love you, sugar.

 

 

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Isidoro,

My youngest, how I adore you. You once promised to never leave my side, as you hung onto my hip and it took everything in me not to do so now, my sweet, sweet boy. My chipmunk, you can do anything and everything you set your mind to, and I need you to remember that always.

With love,

Mama.

 

 

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Valencia,

We have had our ups and downs, of that is certain and at the end of it all, the one true thing to showcase itself: we are family. We may not have had much family growing up, but look at us now, the families we’ve built for ourselves.

There was three, then two, and now soon one.

I trust, though, that you will do well.

Love, Mara.

 

 

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Camila and Felipe,

While I am not as close to the both of you as I would like, you both make a wonderful niece and nephew. I’ve not much to offer, but a piece of advice, which may be discarded to the wind should you wish.

Reach for the skies, for DIOS light will illuminate the path forward. Always.

 

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Josefina,

I hope I have provided you with the upbringing of which you have come to love and enjoy. While I know it was difficult for your parents to have me raise you, I know they are proud of the woman you have become today. Shine bright, my Juliet, like the stars.

 

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Motalina,

My beautiful niece, how I adore you. The memories of your petitions at court, and of your oath upon becoming Viscountess will forever rest with me. I pray the Camel I’d gifted you sometime back is well, and that you may build a family of which you would be proud of.

With love, Xiomara.

 

 

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Ser Emil,

I should of dubbed you the silent Knight, for the amount of times you have seemingly appeared out of thin air but nonetheless - You have made a fine Knight and a fine friend. If you are to look under one of the orchard trees, I won’t tell you which as that is too easy, there is a box labeled ‘Hazard Pay’. Consider it a late reward for keeping an eye on the children.

 

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Vania,

My pyromaniac cousin, yes, I have kept your secret. I can admittedly not claim to understand the wish for such things, but I am not one to judge. We have had many good times as we’ve grown up, and with this letter, I leave you something: A box, different to your husbands, has been buried beneath one of the del Maravilla orchard trees. Inside are some items for you to burn, as once promised.

 

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Ser Leomonte,

One of my first memories of you is standing in my throne room, petitioning for a wife. If you had asked me then, if I thought you would become a Knight, Captain of the Guard and even later a Baron, I’d have thought you were insane. Seeing how you have grown, and how we’ve come to know each other these years, it has been an immense memory of which I would not change for the world.

 

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Anacleta,

Having seen you grow up overtime has been an honor and a privilege alike to witness. Your time spent as a cupbearer to myself, and Squire to Julian, is a time I will cherish. In many ways, I have come to consider you like a daughter, and with that, I know your future is bright.

 

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Dante,

From our time as children to now, you have been a steadfast presence in Hyspia. One who can always be counted on. I pray you continue your efforts in Hyspia, and I leave you with this,

May the wolf howl and the snake slither, my friend. Allow none to stop you as you find your way forward.

 

 

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A Golden Departure

It was later into the night after the missive had been published, and the abdication announced, that Xiomara was smacking down her suitcase. A stray cluck is heard, and she hurried to shush the pampered poultry she was hiding inside. “Princesa Featherington, you know Julian said no chicken, so it’s our little secret.” She went as far as to tuck away a feather that poked harmlessly out, after a scrutinous glance around.

 

Surely, he wouldn’t notice.

Surely.

 

Xiomara continued her packing then. She thought fondly of her years in Hyspia, but the Queen-Emeritus looked forward to a new path, to a new day-to-day life. While this started with something dire, a letter received of the passing of her youngest sister, she knew this was the final push she needed.

 

Her health had been awry for some time, and she knew Hyspia needed someone with fervor and energy as to this war that has broken out. Her Amarantha understood, was willing to take up the reigns, and she could not be more grateful for such.

 

She surveyed the bedroom, taking in its remnants. A small smile formed, as light cast over the floor, and Julian began knocking on the door - likely wondering what she insisted she return for.

This was home.

As she opened the door, greeting her husband with a kiss to the cheek, a cluck sounded - and she had no time to waste or think, attempting to hurry the man along.

“Madres' boat is waiting, mi Feroz!”

 

It was that night that the sails, of which had lain cut for many years, were seen to fly high. The workers had repaired them at their order, though unknowing as to what for. The ship Santana ‘the Red’ had left her, that her mother left her, would finally see its use.

 

Xiomara bid her good-byes and as her people and home faded into the distance - the only sound amidst the night was of a single

cluck.

 

Spoiler

FIRST, this is not a PK, but it is a shelving for the timebeing so I can enjoy sometime as not being the NL. It has been a wild eight months, yeah, eight.. These last few weeks, though, my health has been deteriorating quite a bit, and it’s time for me to focus on my health. After speaking with stickyhon, I decided to abdicate a bit earlier than originally intended. When I accepted heirship to Hyspia, I could have not foretold any of this. At all. And that is the fun of it all, how crazy RP can go, what stories are made by our friends and community as we come together. Hyspia would not be what it is today without every single one of you, and I look forward to what Hyspia, and yourselves, come to do in the future.

I have loved every moment of this, even if I have lost my sanity at times.

I love you all tons, and I have every belief that stickyhon will pick up where I left off very nicely.

There is way, way, way too many people to thank and getting sappy is ehh, so I leave you with this, friendos:

It’s just another day in Hyspia and if it’s funny, we do it. :>]

 

 

Z

 

DIOS LOS BENDIGA,

 

HER ROYAL MAJESTY, Xiomara, 

Queen-Emeritus of Hyspia, Knight of the Order of the Prophetic Hill of Lorina.

 

HIS ROYAL MAJESTY, Ser Julian, 

King-Emeritus of Hyspia, The Volatile, 

The Tiger, The Rage Knight

 

[teeylin 1688]

The now King-Emiritus Ser Julian de Pelear stood on the banks of the badlands, watching with a growing dread as the ship sailed away carrying his wife to far away lands. Water lapped at the shore, slowly rising and falling in gentle crests, and he felt his heart constrict in a rarely felt loneliness. Tomas was gone. Cirilla was gone. And now, his wife Xiomara, was gone.  
 

He hoped she would return from her travels soon. For now, he turned back towards the city with conviction flooding his being. 
 

War was upon them, and he would be there for anything his daughter, the new Queen, needed. 

[resurectionist 138]

“Long Live The Queen, and Long Live Xiomara the Golden.” Anacleta smiled sadly, before tucking away the missive and turning to the giant pile of papers on her desk. “Time to get to work…”

[MonteGiant 891]

Leomonte, would look at the missive with a sense of melancholic pride, for he came up with this generation of Hyspia. Though one thing is for certain, he would give a poke to his daughter and tell her the truth, "Xiomara 'the Golden'? No mija.... She should be known as Xiomara the GREAT!"

[Cheese 8881]

“Oh, sweet Xio…” Esfir recalled the youth of her goddaughter bittersweetly. She had done so much, so young, and though the d’Arkent knew much of Xiomara’s struggles, there was a surge of pride she felt for the Queen-Emeritus. “How proud vyr mamej would be. Godan knows vy have earned vyr retirement.” With a fond smile, she penned a letter to Xiomara.

[Andustar 4143]

"Find the peace that you deserve, Queen Xiomara. You always sought the best for your people, and for that I must offer unwavering respect," King John II declared upon reading the missive. But he did not dwell, for the world was to change and there was much still to do.

[Tomagas 83]

Viscount Fontesar sighed, his hands grasping the missive that had found its way to him that same morning. "Oh my friends, Hyspia will never forget what you have done for our people. You were always so focused, so intent on being good leaders - even when we were children." The Grand Chancellor wiped a tear from his face, "Trust that I will serve just as dutifully, that I will do everything in my power to keep this nation just as alive as you leave it now. If your daughter allows, I will do everything in my power to help." The man sighed, stepping back from his desk, "My only hope now is to see you again someday, especially with all that is coming."

[stickyhon 266]

This was a bittersweet moment for Amarantha, while the morning proceeding the missive- And by extension the abdication of her parents, was naturally a hectic one.. But of course she had her best friend Anacleta by her side, assisting her. The young Queen was filled with feelings of both pride, and nervousness as she took over the reigns of the Kingdom at only eighteen; She was finally free from everyone constantly telling her what to do and where to be, for she was now Queen.. While she was happy to perform her duty to her Kingdom, and to her madre after having seen her health deteriorate over the years, her heart did ache as she silently watched her mother's departure. "I love you mama, even given all the issues we had growing up.. I will make you proud." She spoke from an indistinct tower in the palace, reading the letter left for her several times over.

[RedeemedAidan 1125]

"VIVA HYSPIA!" roared a man. "You have served well, Xiomara."

[Aquarius 87]

"Rest well, Xio. You have earned that much." A tired Ker proclaimed, laying down the missive in his hands.  "The world was not the kindest to you, but you truly were a light upon it. Please do find your peace." Arvel stowed the missive away, "You worked so hard, from the day you took the throne, all those years ago.. I will do my best to watch over what you have built." 

[Skyhiromoshy 36]

Felipe would be holding the note crying. However, he didn't deepest connection. He still wished he had more time. "Safe travels Tia. Ill make you proud! VIVA HYSPIA"

[Based1Salmon 758]

"May peace favor the Golden Queen. She has not clung to power, but she has played her role and handed it off so she may rest and enjoy her life. Her hospitality and generosity to my people in our time of need shall NEVER be forgotten. Ave Hyspia, Ave Xiomara. The Salvians shall never forget your generosity, and our hearth be open to you and yours from now till time's end." States Lord Peter Rovare, of the Salvians, and the Oakenwald, to no-one in particular, though he does send a guarantee of safe passage and hospitality to the Queen-Emeritus. He then slumps back in his chair, looking to the seat where his heir would one day sit, wondering if he would do as the Queen had and relinquish his grasp when the time came. 

[Bethinwonderland 2213]

Valencia's world had shattered at the news of her little sister Julieta's passing. Words couldn't describe the heartache she felt at the news.. Only shortly after, her elder sister Xiomara to abdicated and go on a trip
 

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"Rara, are you sure this is the right call? We'll all need your wisdom in the coming years."
 

"Si, Nana," she moved to hug Valencia. "I trust my mija to handle herself and the kingdom. Especially with everyone that is with her."
 

The former Princess-Royal hugged her back tightly with tears filled in her eyes "Promise you'll write me?"
 

"Of course I'll write hermana" she kissed her left then right cheek "I'll see you down at the ship for a proper goodbye. I have to finish packing."

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Once that ship had set sail, the Hyspian Princess excused herself so she might have proper time to grieve the loss of Julieta.
During this time, she read the letter she was left "I'll try hermana.. I'll try" the note was held close to her chest as she took a deep breath, "Por favor.. Dios guide us. Bless my sobrina with wise choices.. and allow my hermana peace in your skies"