The Court at Glasgon, 2060

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The Archducal Household of Alba comprises those persons bound by lawful and legitimate recognition to the person of the Archduke by virtue of birth or matrimony.  A private establishment and public instrument, the Archduke’s Household serves a primarily ceremonial role within the Court at Glasgon, attending to his person in matters of ceremony, representation, and the public expression of his dignity. 

 

Accounted within the Archducal Household are the Archduke himself, his spouse, and those descendants and kinsmen who remain under his lawful custody. Sons of the Archduke shall, at all times, retain their place within the Archducal Household, their issue to be accounted separately within an auxiliary household. Daughters of the Archduke, upon marriage, pass by custom into the Household of their husbands, thereafter not to be accounted for within the Archduke’s household. 

 

 

Enumerated herein are the agnatic descendants of the Princes Edward and Cecily, being those of the direct male line. Accordingly, they are accounted within the immediate household of His Highness, the Archduke of Alba. By both long standing custom and lawful recognition, such persons are granted rank and precedence within the Princely Court at Glasgon, attending to the person of the Archduke in matters of state and ceremony. 

 

EDWARD CECILIUS ALSTION, Archduke of Alba Born to Prince EDWARD OF ALSTION and Princess CECILY OF ALSTION in the year of Our Lord, 2007; wed to Lady JANE OF DOVER in the year of Our Lord, 2031.

 

JANE ELIZABETH ALSTION née ALDERSBERG, Archduchess of Alba Born to Earl GEORGE OF DOVER and Countess FLORENCE OF PLACENTIA in the year of Our Lord, 2010; wed to Prince EDWARD OF ALSTION in the year of Our Lord, 2031.

PHILIPPA LOUISA ALSTION Born to Prince EDWARD OF ALSTION and Lady JANE OF DOVER in the year of Our Lord, 2038.

 

WILLIAM ARTHUR ALSTION, Duke of Furnestock Born to Prince EDWARD OF ALSTION and Lady JANE OF DOVER in the year of Our Lord, 2051.

 

 

Enumerated herein are the agnatic descendants of the Princes Edward and Cecily, not of the direct male line but collateral thereto and, by nearness of blood, accounted for within the auxiliary household of His Highness, the Archduke of Alba. By both long standing custom and lawful recognition, such persons are granted rank and precedence within the Princely Court at Glasgon, attending to the person of the Archduke in matters of state and ceremony.

 

JOHN GODWIN ALSTION Born to Prince EDWARD OF ALSTION and Princess CECILY OF ALSTION in the year of Our Lord, 2011; wed to Lady MELISENDE OF BRUGES in the year of Our Lord, 2029.

MELISENDE ALSTION née BRUGES Born to GUISBERT DE BRUGES and ANASTASIA SUZECZ in the year of Our Lord, 2013; wed to Lord JOHN OF ALSTION in the year of Our Lord, 2029.

 

ANNE MARGERY ALSTION Born to Lord JOHN OF ALSTION and Lady MELISENDE OF BRUGES in the year of Our Lord, 2033.

MARY SOPHIA ALSTION Born to Lord JOHN OF ALSTION and Lady MELISENDE OF BRUGES in the year of Our Lord, 2038.

 

AMELIA ISABELLA ALSTION Born to Lord JOHN OF ALSTION and Lady MELISENDE OF BRUGES in the year of Our Lord, 2042.

 

 

Those courtiers of high and recognized rank, who oversee the manifold duties and functions of the Court, exist within the Privy Chamber. Under the oversight of the Lady Chamberlain, these select individuals are entrusted with the care and upkeep of all courtly matters, ensuring the smooth and orderly conduct of the Glasgon’s affairs. It is their charge to direct the flow of the Court, to uphold its customs and traditions, and to ensure that the needs of the Courtiers are met with due diligence and fidelity. They govern the activities of the courtiers, administer the workings of the Household, and preserve the dignity and harmony of the Court. These Officers, in their appointed roles, are as the very hand of the Sovereigns, ensuring that all within the Court abide by the traditions and customs laid forth.

 

 

 

LADY CHAMBERLAIN — Theodora Devereux 

The Lord Chamberlain is directly appointed by the Archducal Coronet and stands at the helm of the Privy Chamber. She acts as the administrator of the courts, overseeing all matters of court and ensuring harmony within the castle. Her responsibilities frequently shift as the Lady Chamberlain is responsible for overseeing the management of positions unfilled within the courts.

 

 

GROOM OF THE STOOL — George Aldersberg 

Selected by the Archduke of Alba, the Groom of the Stool is not only his caretaker, but closest confidant and holds the responsibility of managing the Archduke’s daily rota. Beyond his duty directly to the Archduke, the Groom of the Stool oversees the Gentlemen of the Privy Chamber and Pages of the Household. He also holds responsibility for overseeing the servantry of the Castle, ensuring all activities below stairs run smoothly.

 

 

 

 

LADY OF THE CHAMBER — Richilde Helvets 

The Lady of the Chamber is chief among the Archduchess’ Ladies in Waiting. Selected by the Archduchess herself, she oversees the other Ladies in Waiting and Maids of Honor. Given her responsibility for the entertainment of the Archduchess, the Lady of the Chamber supervises all artistic and scholarly pursuits within the courts so that they may align with the will of the Archducal Household.

 

 

 

 

THE GENTLEMEN OF THE CHAMBER

The Gentlemen of the Chamber are responsible for the care of the Archduke of Alba under the direction of the Groom of the Stool. They are responsible for the wellbeing and entertainment of the Archduke of Alba, assisting in his daily activities. Given the close proximity of the position, the Gentlemen of the Chamber are frequently the close friends and confidants of the Archduke. The title of Gentlemen of the Chamber affords a Lord many additional liberties in court, having access to nearly all rooms of the castle and the ability to instruct members of the grand chamber on behalf of the Duke.

 

LADIES IN WAIT

The Ladies in Waiting are ladies of marrying age within the nobility and gentry of the Kingdom who have been selected to care for the Archduchess of Alba. Under the direction of the Lady of the Chamber, the Ladies in Waiting assist the Archduchess in her daily needs as well as holding oversight over the revels of court.

 

 

PAGES OF THE HOUSEHOLD

As junior attendants to the Archduke and Lords of court Pages of the Household are taught the intricacies of Alban Court from a young age. The Pages are under the care of the Groom of the Stool on behalf of the Coronet, responsible for their education and upbringing. Upon reaching marrying age, pages have an array of possible positions in the Archduke’s Government.

 

MAIDS OF HONOUR

Maids of Honor are the young daughters of Nobles and Gentry Houses who have been warded beneath the Archduchess. These women are educated by the Lady of the Chamber and Ladies in Waiting on the proper etiquette and standards of the Morevelyn Court. Upon reaching marrying age, prized Maids of Honor may become Ladies in Waiting or take on positions in the Archduke’s Government.

 

 

Making up the bulk of the Court at Glasgon, the Grand Chamber is composed of those courtiers of proven merit who have been conferred positions of the household by the Dukes of Alba. These courtiers hold dominion over the minor aspects of court as determined by the Archdukes and Lady Chamberlain. Accordingly, they are charged and invested with those powers pertaining to their entrusted role. These courtiers hold great respect within the courts as such positions are only held by those whom the Princely coronet views with the most respect. The Grand Chamber serves as the chief body through which the routines, ceremonies, and daily functions of Glasgon are conducted.

Their authority is seconded by that of the Household and the Privy Chamber and yet, no less important in the maintenance of the Court at Glasgon, for their presence forms the stable foundation upon which those greater offices are supported and upheld.

MASTER OF THE HORSE — Tristan Spencer 

The Master of the Horse is responsible for the oversight of maintenance of the Ducal stables. Alongside his responsibilities at the Castle Morvelyn, the Master of the Horse is heeded as the Superintendent of the Crownlands, meaning he is charged with monitoring the wildlife of the Alban countryside and keeping track of the game there. It is expected that he host regular hunts and organize feasts alongside the Mistress of Revels.

 

 

LADY SENESCHAL — Casilde Belmyre 

The Lady Seneschal is tasked with overseeing the servants of the Castle Glasgon. Alongside the management of their compensation and oversight of the servantry’s general performance, the Lady Seneschal is tasked with recruitment of servantry. This includes the organization of servant’s placements in the Castle Glasgon from kitchen staff to scullery maids and butlers.

 

 

 

 

MASTER OF REVELS — Eugénie Helvets 

The Master of the Revels holds dominion over the frequent revels of the Morvelyn courts, assisting the Privy Chamber and Archdukes of Alba in the planning of any major event at court. Among the chief responsibilities of the Master of Revels is the upkeep of the Alban Calendar and employment of the Court Herald.

 

 

 

 

MASTER OF PEDIGREES — Rothwin Aldor 

The Master of the Pedigree manages the Alban Pedigrees, tracking the lineage of all recognized houses within the duchy to ensure the purity of noble blood. They also hold the responsibility of recording the proper styles of address and titles of the Alban citizenry, making them the superior authority in matters of blood and title.

 

 

 

 

MASTER OF THE ROBES — Lilia de Senna 

The Mistress of the Robes is responsible for the procurement, creation, and upkeep of the garbs worn by the Archducal Household. This includes ensuring the Archducal Household remains at the precipice of Alban fashion. Alongside her efforts in dressing the Archducal Household, the Mistress of the Robes is tasked with oversight of the publication of fashion documents to the subjects of the Coronet.

 

 

 

 

MASTER OF MAGICS — Bryden Baruch 

The Master of Magics, also known as the Court Savant, is charged with oversight of magic and arcanic proceedings in the Archduchy of Alba. He is responsible for drafting and presenting laws, missives, and orders before the House of Lords or Saint Godwinsburg City Council to ensure oddities are regulated and contained. They are also chiefly responsible for advising the Privy Chamber and Archdukes of Alba on otherworldy matters.

 

 

 

 

[mojanghunter 566]

Within the high towers of that castle from which he first took his name, William of Glasgon beheld that missive which bore his lady-mother's signature. This was the sole familiarity she afforded him, for the pleasures of idle silks and fine wine so often beckoned the Princess of Alstion elsewhere. Still, a small and private smile stole upon his lips, to behold her name so carefully and finely set down; to find some nearness to her through this COURT AT GLASGON, so carefully managed under her watch.

[Kholibrii 1211]

 

The upper floors of Castle Glasgon rang with the bustle of Ladies in Wait, governesses, and Grooms of the Stool, all intent upon the care of the Alstionite Princes and the young Duke of Furnestock. Yet only the faintest echoes of that industry reached the quiet, almost oppressive, chambers of Philippa of Alstion. There, the lady sat alone, poring over a missive marked with her house’s seal. No attendants lingered at the side of the aging daughter, no soft footfalls nor murmured counsel, naught but the sharp cry of a squawking parrot to keep her company.

 

[0mnip0tent 338]

In the halls of her new home sat Roswyn, as she looked over the missive. She leaned over to her rather busy Lord-Husband, and gave a slight tug at his sleeve. "See, Olivier, they always do this... Rothwin's paintings are ghastly... and yet always accurate." Though she did often joke of her oh-so-pale brother... she could not help but be overwhelmed with a sense of pride.

 

[Kabaffahp 566]

Theodora sat at the long table within the Château library, quill and parchment spread neatly before her. Off to the side, her husband had settled at the piano with their daughter, Aurélie perched happily on Armand's lap as he played a light, merry tune just for her. She could not help but smile at the sight before her gaze returned to the missive in her hands, warmth lighting up her expression. “Look, my dear,” she beamed, rising just enough to show him the portrait, her name set proudly beside it. “Doesn’t your wife look lovely?” A soft laugh followed, though it soon gave way to thoughtfulness. “Ah… there is much yet to be done,” she murmured. “I must arrange a meeting with the other attendants… and speak with Her Serene Highness…” Her voice faded into quiet murmur as she dipped her quill once more, setting herself the task of writing letters and compiling a list of all that must soon be completed.

 

[Amesti 247]

29 minutes ago, Kabaffahp said:

“Look, my dear,” she beamed, rising just enough to show him the portrait, her name set proudly beside it.

Armand's hands left the piano to take the page. In his place, Aurélie's little fingers took to the keys, creating a discordant sound. He beamed, ear to ear. "The loveliest, mon amour." He then set it down and reached for her hand. "But do not stress yourself too much... You are doing great already." He assured at hearing those worried murmurs.