FLIGHT OF THE HUMMINGBIRD

[RingAroundRosey 498]

 

BY OUR BLOOD, WE SHALL RISE

ISSUED BY THE

ON THE

16TH OF DRAGON’S ROAR, 

IN THE AGE OF ASCENSION, 639. 

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[Depicted above is Lady Konstanze and her childhood friend, Fräulein Pika]

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WITH GREAT PRIDE DO WE ANNOUNCE yet another noble coming of age. Lady KONSTANZE VALENTINA VON AUGUSTEN calls upon the realm to come together in our borough of Steinwal within the grand city of St. Godwinsburg, with a peculiar pair of competitions in celebration of her nameday.

 

THE FIRST COMPETITION will consist of a bracket-style brawl. Warriors from across the Imperial realm are welcomed and encouraged to bring their best combat skills in a showcase for all.  May the best in strategy and skill win. Any warrior who reveals anything of dishonorable conduct shall be promptly disqualified.

 

THE SECOND COMPETITION will consist of a bake-off! Bakers, aspiring bakers, or novices are called upon to create their best work of pie. Whether it contains that of fruits, chocolate, or other sweet treats within its filling and all kinds of golden crusts! Pies shall be submitted to the Lady KONSTANZE, as she and her kin shall judge on the winner.

 

THE WINNERS OF SHALL have a prize of 100 minae each, and all will be encouraged to stay for the announcement of winners, as an extra surprise shall occur.  

 

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1 pm EST, Saturday, 7  February

 

Location: Steinwal District, Alba

 

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THE MARGRAVATE OF SCHWYZ CORDIALLY INVITES,

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THE EMPEROR OF MAN,

HIS IMPERIAL MAJESTY, HADRIAN I, and his Imperial Household.

 

THE ARCHDUCHY OF ALBA,

HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS, EDWARD ALSTION, Archduke of Alba, and his royal household.

THE RIGHT HONORABLE, GEORGE ALDERSBERG, Earl of Dover, and his noble household.

THE RIGHT HONORABLE, CONSTANCE DEVERAUX, Countess of Trier, and her noble household.

HIS LORDSHIP, HENRI HALCOURT, Baron of Artois, and his noble household.

HIS LORDSHIP, ADRIAN HELVETS, Baron of Owynsburg, and his noble household.

 

THE WALDENIC DIET,

HIS PRINCELY HIGHNESS, SIEGFRIED BARCLAY, Prince of Reinmar, and his princely household.

HIS HIGHNESS, FRIEDRICH VON ALSTREIM, The Elector of Merryweather, and his noble household.

HER GRACE, KARLA VON THEONUS, Duchess of Vohenheim, and her noble household.

HERR, MANFRED VON BERKHOVEN, Ritterkommandant of the Vander Knights, and his pedigree.

 

PERSONAL INVITATIONS,

HIS IMPERIAL HIGHNESS, MARCUS TIBERIAS, Crown-Prince of Man, and his imperial household.

HIS IMPERIAL HIGHNESS, MAXIMILLIAN CAIUS, Duke of Avar, and his royal household.

HIS PRINCELY HIGHNESS, CASSIUS MARENO, Prince of Myrine, and his princely household.

HIS PRINCELY HIGHNESS, MARTIUS VAN AERT, Prince of Blackvale, and his princely household.

HIS GRACE, HEINRIK LUDOVAR, Duke of Kvasz, and his noble household.

HIS GRACE, EAROSLAV ROSTOVA, Duke of Krukiv, and his noble household.

HIS GRACE, DUNCAN BARUCH, Duke of Valwyck, and his noble household.

THE RIGHT HONORABLE, LOTHAR D’AMAURY, Count of Metz, and his noble household.

THE RIGHT HONORABLE, EZRA DE SENNA, Count of Edessa, and his noble household.

THE RIGHT HONORABLE, NUVILTA WHITEWOOD, Countess of Silasia, and her noble household.

THE HONOURABLE, LORELEI ENSWERP, Viscountess of Rethel, and her noble household.

HER LADYSHIP, VASILIA GALAHAR, Baroness of Ghaestenwald, and her noble household.

HIS LORDSHIP, ANTONIUS HELANE, Baron of Valmont, and his noble household.

HIS LORDSHIP, HENRI CARNELLE, and his noble household.

MEISTER, NICCOLÒ DI ROSAVENA, and his household.

MEISTER, RICHARD VON RHOLSWALD, and his household.

MEISTER, KRISTOFF AMADOR, and his household.

MEISTER, ROTHWIN ALDOR, and his household.

MEISTER, SEBASTIEN JEAN-CHASTEL, and his household.

MEISTER, KATO KOUKAI, and his household.

All friendly within the realm of Man.

 

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O’ ALMIGHTY AND ETERNAL GOTT, WE PRAY,

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Look with favor upon Your servant, Lady Konstanze von Augusten, 

Who on this day enters adulthood beneath Your eternal gaze. 

 

May she walk always in faith and honor, 

Holding fast to compassion, integrity, and truth. 

Grant her wisdom in judgment, courage in all endeavors, 

And the strength to persevere in every path she undertakes. 

 

Let her life reflect loyalty, dignity, and grace, 

And may her actions bring unity and pride to her House. 

 

Through Your mercy, now and forevermore.

 

AMEN.

 

✠ GOTT SEGNE ✠

 

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His Excellency, SIR KONSTANTIN LEON VON AUGUSTEN,

Margrave of Schwyz, Earl of Konstanz, Count of Hohengarten, Lord of Fritzbrook, Patriarch of the House of Augusten, Elector of Hohengarten, Ritter of the Reformed Vandorian Order and the Order of the Black Eagle, Lord Receiver-General of Man.

 

His Excellency, PARZIVAL EMMERICH VON AUGUSTEN,

Viscount of Azor, Lord-Exchequer of Alba, Sergeant of the Prince’s Army, 

Heir Apparent to House von Augusten

 

Her Ladyship, KONSTANZE VALENTINA VON AUGUSTEN.

 

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CREDITS

Formatting: Cheese1sgrater

COA: Mojanghunter

 

Edited February 4 by RingAroundRosey