LETTERS OF COVENANT, SIEGFRIED BARCLAY & CLEMENTINE ALDERSBERG

[DuhPuhWuh 1282]

e it familiar to all, proclaimed hither to Almighty Gᴏᴅ, before the Imperial domain of Man, realms of Reinmar and Alba, and to all those peoples who hold high esteem for the tradition of marital bond and noble duty; that Lady CLEMENTINE ALINA ALDERSBERG, lady-daughter of Lord GEORGE ARTHUR ALDERSBERG, hath been promised in marriage to Lord SIEGFRIED OTTO BARCLAY, noble son of Prince ERWIN LEOFRIC BARCLAY.

 

 

With resolute discernment, and understanding the advantages of strengthened kinship to increase amity between the liege-realm of Dover, Alba, and Princedom of Reinmar, it is deemed well, noble and advantageous that the said Lord SIEGFRIED and Lady CLEMENTINE be joined in lawful matrimony. With confirmation of the agreement and assurances of their holy promises, the union of marriage is guaranteed with, and blessed by, with the full consent of both the Earl of Dover and Prince in Reinmar.

OF THE CAUSE OF THE UNION

The said Lord SIEGFRIED, an heirling to inherit the grand fief and dignity of chief of the Reinmaren, bears in his person the long proven honour, courage and piety for which the Barclay clan is renowned for. He doth represent a worthy lord-husband for our dear Doverian sunflower.

The Lady CLEMENTINE, being of high noble descent, doth bring to this union the due grace and noble comportment of an ALDERSBERG. Though she is bound to soon lead a people different to her own, as consort, she shall offer the prudence and constancy needed to undertake such a duty.

Thus, by the merit of their well-born persons, this union is adjudged as proper, fruitful, and worthy of divine favour.

It is agreed by both Dover and Reinmar that the said Lord SIEGFRIED and Lady CLEMENTINE shall enter into immediate betrothal, as has already been agreed, which shall continue unbroken until they should be bound together in union under the rites of the True Holy Church. Once the union confirmed, both families pledge themselves to charity, goodwill, and promotion of amity betwixt their two realms. 

Let affection and respect grow between the promised, soon to be wed, so that their union might become the foundations for deeper amity between the Alban Archduchy and Reinmaren Princedom. And hence both Dover and Reinmar pledge to uphold these agreements.

OF SOLEMNISATION OF MATRIMONY

The Earldom of Dover shall bestow upon Lady CLEMENTINE a dowry worthy of her station, the specifications to be decided at the discretion of the Earl and his daughter.

The Princely Clan of Barclay, receiving her into their household, shall secure for her all the rights and honours due for a Lady of her placement, among them, providing for welfare and esteem. Furthermore, in recognition of the customs of the Reinmaren, and their Grand Kanun, let it be acknowledged…

1. Upon her marriage, Lady CLEMENTINE shall take the name BARCLAY, as is ordained for any who wed into the tribe. In return she shall ensure to undertake the ceremonies of joining the Reinmaren tribe, before the union, namely that of Blooding.
2. Once Lord SIEGFRIED, by providence, rises to princely rule Lady CLEMENTINE shall be held to the Consort’s Code, including the duties related to the Heather Court, the obligation to attend Moot, and the honour of presiding over certain rituals, as would be expected of a Princess-Consort of Reinmar.
3. Lady CLEMENTINE’s elevation to Princess-Consort shall not confer power to rule the Principality, but bring her the honour to stand beside its ruler as consort, a participant in Reinmaren custom, and a guardian of their culture.
4. Further, these responsibilities shall not diminish Lady CLEMENTINE’s rights as a daughter of ALDERSBERG, nor sever the bond between her and her relatives in the Earldom of Dover.

 

The children born of the marriage shall, by the laws of Reinmar, bear the name of BARCLAY, and by the traditions of Alba, shall remain counted among those of ALDERSBERG blood, cousins of the family, thereby linking both families in kinship.

OF AMITY & AGREEMENTS

Let it be known that this marriage, and these agreements, though not themselves a treaty of friendship, shall stand as a conduit of goodwill between the Principality of Reinmar and the liege realm of Dover, the Archduchy of Alba. Both Houses pledge to encourage peace, council, and honourable conduct between the two realms.

Disputes arising between their subjects,  retainers or representatives shall be settled by amicable means, with deference to the customs of both courts.

All goods, rights, or lands that might bear fruit through this union shall be given into shared possession for each of the descendants of the union. No child born of the pair shall be estranged without the mutual consent of the Earldom of Dover and the Principality of Reinmar, lest contention divide what this union purports to unify.

OF VOWS

Whence the day appointed for the marriage shall arrive, the vows of Lord SIEGFRIED and Lady CLEMENTINE shall be exchanged under the blessing of the Holy Church, all done in the presence of kinsmen, nobles, and witnesses of high esteem. And these agreements shall hence be solidified in their marital promise. Let their union be long and fruitful.

 

Thus do the Houses of BARCLAY and ALDERSBERG declare that this union, formed in peace and upheld by honour, to be confirmed and bound. Let no deceit or malice tear it asunder; rather let it stand as a bond of fellowship and may it strengthen not only their families but the peace of all the realms of Man.

 

[Lalosia 988]

 

Somewhere, a Lady of Dover was sewing garb for groom and bride, making steady use of her needle and thread...

 

 

 

 

 

[Morphine 823]

The Baron of Sigradz and of Hussen partook in several hunting trips, gathering pelts for the inevitable ceremony. 

[Sarven 2619]

Theodemar smiled softly as he read the missive, an idea proclaiming itself forth, the smith reached for his lead, quill and paper, and began drafting something.

[Ramon 5186]

"About DAMN TIME he gets married,"

Did Sir Rudolf Barclay muse upon hearing of his brother's engagement, the missive having been shown to him by his wife.

"We best figure out what gifts to bring on the day itself- ja. Tis sure to prove to be a day of great jubilation."

[tcs_tonsils_ 3666]

The Baron of Cascanova clapped his hands for his childhood friend. He is happy for her!

[WhimsicalOwl 268]

8 minutes ago, Ramon said:

"About DAMN TIME he gets married,"

Did Sir Rudolf Barclay muse upon hearing of his brother's engagement, the missive having been shown to him by his wife.

"We best figure out what gifts to bring on the day itself- ja. Tis sure to prove to be a day of great jubilation."

"I never was all that good at gift-giving. . ." did Edith mutter, "We'll figure it out."