OPENINGS IN THE IMPERIAL COURTS

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OPENINGS IN THE IMPERIAL COURTS

Issued and averred by the office of the Imperial Chamberlain,

Her Imperial Excellency, Valentiná of Asturias, Lady Chamberlain of the Imperial Courts

 

18th of Harren's Folly, 631

 

✠ HEED, ALL LEAL SONS OF HOREN ✠

The new era of our Empire, marked by the ascension of His Imperial Majesty, Hadrian I, precedes a greater rejuvenation of the nation. As the center of culture and courtly life within the Empire, the Imperial Court requires its offices to be well-maintained for the benefit of the people. As it is the duty of the Office of the Lady Chamberlain of the Empire to ensure that extant vacancies within the court are filled, the process of hiring is now declared began, with available positions permitted for all subjects of the Empire to apply for.

 

The following positions are thus declared as open and available for hiring…

 

Seneschal
The Seneschal is the second of the Imperial Chamberlain, expected to serve as their lieutenant in all matters of the Court. The purview of the Seneschal is broad, essentially operating at the behest of the Chamberlain and whatever they deem necessary, but typical duties involve recruiting new courtiers and hiring and managing the palace servantry.
 

Governor

The governors and governesses of the courts are charged with the education of the Imperial Household, including wards of the Courts. All Governors required certification from the Prince’s Institution or a similar accrediting body.

Master of Games
The Master of Games oversees all entertainments, tournaments, jousts and hunts arranged by the Imperial Courts. Tasked with arranging both leisurely and ceremonial sport, the Master of Games must also maintain the imperial kennels and stables and thus serves a second function as the Master of the Horse.

Master of Imperial Regalia
The Master of Imperial Regalia is appointed to preserve and record any courtly artifacts belonging to House Horen; old and new. He is furthermore tasked with procuring items that might be of interest to the Emperor.

High Almoner
The High Almoner, appointed by the Chamberlain in consultation with the Holy Mother Church, attends to the spiritual and moral needs of the Courts, acting as a confessor and guide for the Imperial Household and those attached to it.

Noble Attendants
The Lords and Ladies-in-Waiting of the Imperial Court are appointed by the Chamberlain at the leisure of The Imperial Crown, intended to be personal companions to members of the Imperial Household.

Scribes
The scribes of the Court are tasked with the careful recording of all Imperial events, decrees and other proceedings. They serve as scribes during ceremonies and councils, as well as during any public function of the Imperial Crown.

Wards
Young Lords and Ladies of the nobility may apply for tutelage under the Imperial Courts, as approved by the Office of the Chamberlain. They are to be provided for and educated as per Imperial Standards laid out by the Dean of the Crownlands. Tutelage may start as early as at the age of five and will end once the ward has reached the age of majority.

Servantry

To run a court, one needs servants and attendants as a strong backbone. If one has no servants, noble Lords would be forced to drink from used chalices and eat from dirty plates. The Imperial Servantry is tasked with the upkeep of the Imperial Courts and trusted to be discreet. Servants are paid a befitting salary. They are fed and housed in thanks for their service.


 

If you are interested in applying for one or more of these positions, please contact The Lady Chamberlain, Valentiná of Asturias per letter.

 

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AVE IMPERIUM

 

 

H V M A N I T A S    I N V I C T A

 

HER IMPERIAL EXCELLENCY, Valentiná of Asturias, Lady Chamberlain,

Princess of Asturias and Baroness of Montero.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[MunaZaldrizoti 8037]

Susanna Aldersberg thought it wise to pen a letter to the Empress, as this news of courtly appointments crossed her desk. A mention of a role within her inner circle had been touched upon the eve of that imperial coronation, but much still had been left to be discussed.

 

Her attention averted thereafter as Anne Margery waltzed in unannounced, speaking of further plans for her wedding tourney.

[juliaINC 592]

A candle flickered in the windowsill of a servant's lodging in the Burgundy manor. Two hands and one flushed nose plastered to the cold glass, Ysawynn onlooked toward the Imperial Palace. By the cloth she was cut from, she could not remain idly in just one place for too long a time, so at nights such as this one she'd dream of marble floors, heavy drapes, jewels and chambers taller than churches.

 

She sat to her desk, set pen to paper, and wrote. Though she knew it was not yet time to trouble her Lady, the letter, sealed and hidden safely in between the pages of a prayer book, awaited such a time.