A Writ of Annulment for the Duchy of Hollyhold, 645 A.A

[Nectorist 12869]

7th of Godfrey’s Triumph, 645 A.A

The Cause of Annulment

With sorrow do We announce the dissolution of a bond of sacred and Holy matrimony, a union of two souls that, though thought to be compatible, have been shown to lack the favor of the Lord. It is not a deed undertaken lightly, yet with the authority bestowed to Us by the Lord, He of the highest arbitration, We find no means of reconciliation to be possible or sufficient. Thus, in a decision made with prayerful contemplation, We find the marriage of Johannes Horen and Vera FitzWilliam to be made invalidly by means of deceit prior to the union that, had it been known at the time of the arrangements of their marriage, would have otherwise been sensible cause for withdrawal. 

 

Although this annulment has been permitted, We shall remind both parties that they are not to enter into wedlock again, under any circumstances, with any partners, without Our consultation. 

 

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A Requirement of Penance

In the process of the discovery of the deceit which Vera FitzWilliam had performed to the detriment of her husband, it was found that she engaged in illicit relations with a peer of the Empire. The identity of the sinning peer, while provided secondhand, is to await confirmation until penance may be issued.

 

Unwed at the time, Vera FitzWilliam’s sins theoretically avoid the qualification for adultery, but in continuing an affair with the aforementioned peer, she far exceeded the threshold necessary for it to be deemed fornication. For this most licentious of sins, We summon Vera FitzWilliam so that she may do penance beneath Our watchful eye

 

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THE HOLY MOTHER CHURCH OF THE TRUE FAITH

Under GOD maintained by His Holiness Caius II

[Songwitch 1832]

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First upvote… Can I become Pointiff next

 

[amyselia 2962]

A pensive lady-in-wait to the Empress Elizabeth was not bereft of her wits to hear of it. Indeed, the madam FitzWilliam had been a contentious character in the little time they had been at-odds. Still, the lady breathed dismay that it should come to this: that the endless virtues of the Dragon would be sullied in foreseeable un-truths. 

 

From broiling stove fires beneath slow-wilting candlelight, she prepared a tisane to ensure her great patroness would be calmed on waking. @brujera

[Mady 3771]

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ACROSS RUGGED SEAS AND GOLDEN PLAINS, the pontifical announcement found its way to the Collegium of Courtly Virtue for Noble Ladies. As such scandal does not often breach the pristine walls of the institute, the halls were abuzz with gossiping young ladies, though such news seemed to impact a young Princess specifically. “And after all that wedding planning!” CAERINE cried out, aghast that her name would now be tied to such shame. Quickly the Mareno would make her way from the salon she had been sitting in, past the intrigued glares of her peers and into her rooms. There she would begin to pen a letter. “To Her Imperial Highness. . .”
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[kuerbis 3802]

Reserved

[brujera 1152]

2 hours ago, amyselia said:

A pensive lady-in-wait to the Empress Elizabeth was not bereft of her wits to hear of it. Indeed, the madam FitzWilliam had been a contentious character in the little time they had been at-odds. Still, the lady breathed dismay that it should come to this: that the endless virtues of the Dragon would be sullied in foreseeable un-truths. 

 

From broiling stove fires beneath slow-wilting candlelight, she prepared a tisane to ensure her great patroness would be calmed on waking. @brujera

 

As the Empress awoke from her slumber to the familiar sweet smell of herbs, she found Wilfrieda at her bedside at the ready. After a few exchanged whispers, Elizabeth let out a sigh.

"It is unfortunate to see the breakdown of a marriage, however Johannes is young. Women from across Our Empire shall stop at nothing to win his affections. Our Prince shall be just fine."