FEAST OF THE STAG

[ErosTea 1084]

Issued by the Duchy of Alba

On the 18th of Godfrey’s Triumph, 2023

 

 

Morvelyn Great Hall, c. 2010

In the fabled tales passed from father to son, the Godwinite descendants foretold of a Great Stag, whose fur was as white as fresh milk and whose brawn was as strong as ironwood. The grandeur of such a beast only outdone by the white antlers atop its head, branching like a thousand daggers of ivory. Some said its horns were wrapped in gold, and others passed off such a creature as mere myth. But such a legend bore true as whispers of sightings across the Franklands made their way to the Castle Morvelyn, perched upon Elizabeth’s high hill. Taking stock in the tale, Edward the Younger, Lordly-Son of the Princes of Alstion, took this cause to heart and set his sights upon claiming the stag for his own.
 

After some months of stalking and tracking the movements of the local deer population, as set out by the good Master Leopold, we grew rather certain of the familiar grazing spots in which such a Stag might be found. Lo’ and behold, the rumors were true, for a hunting party led by our son and heir to Alba set out to find and slay this creature. By the Grace of GOD the whole of the party returned mostly unharmed, mildly bruised, with a victorious white fleece upon their backs. 

We invite all of Alba and those who deign to entreat our victorious band of Albans to a feast to be held in the honor of the Great Stag, for such is the crest and sigil of our Duchy. Meats from the Stag have been salted, cured, and arranged into a variety of dishes for all to enjoy.
 

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I T I N E R A R Y

Opening Prayer

Attendees shall convene in Morvelyn’s Great Hall for a prayer over the meal.

Procession - Great Hall

The Hunting Party shall present themselves before the Ducal Coronet, offering up the head of the slain Stag.

Feast - Great Hall

Food shall be set out for people to take and choose as they please.

Drinking Competition - Great Hall

With bellies full and ale running over, guests are welcomed to partake in a drinking competition and drunken brawl.

 

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I N V I T A T I O N S

His Royal Majesty, Tiberias van Aert, King of Burgundy, and his Royal Household

His Royal Highness, Owyn Rostova, Crown-Prince of Ravenmire, and his Princely Household

His Royal Highness, Henrik Keen, Princeps of Ivoria, and his Princely Household

His Royal Highness, Erwin Barclay, Prince in Reinmar, and his Princely Household

His Grace, Sigmund Ludovar, Duke of Kvasz, and his Noble Household

His Grace, Duncan Baruch, Duke of Valwyck, and his Noble Household

His Lordship, Istvan Ivanovich, Baron of Basarab, and his Noble Household

His Lordship, Leonid Othaman, Baron of Valles, and his Noble Household

His Lordship, Arturas Whitewood, Baron of Silasia, and his Noble Household

And to all those under the Kingdom of Burgundy and her allies.

 

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S I G N E D,

• THEIR ROYAL HIGHNESSES, Cecily and Edward, Princes of Alstion, Dukes of Alba, Counts of Enswerp and Thesmer, Barons of Placentia, Lords of Elizabeth, Defenders of the Godwinites, Protectors of the Franklands, Patriarchs of the Johannian Dynasty, etcetera.

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Date: Friday, April 11th , 2025

Time: 6:00 pm EST, 11:00 pm GMT, 3:00 pm PST

 

Edited April 8, 2025 by ErosTea