Phersades

Mariya Karenina van Aert read the missive as it was delivered to her. She sat there in silence and utter disbelief that this was how she was warned of the union. She had just asked her first born whether or not she had been so lucky to find any suitors not the saint day prior and she was answered with a simple "No." Mariya was not pleased as despite the woman's age, Amelya was still her little girl, and the circumstances of the wedding was not so ideal. The once Princess of Haense could not be angry though as something about the marriage felt a bit ironic to her and in the end she could only hope her daughter would be as happy as she was the day she herself married that Adrian Duke. The bigger concern though was the worry she couldn't help but feel regarding the pressures of being a consort, let alone a queen. The crown had been the one thing (besides lung cancer) to kill the late Queen Esfir Amelya Rose of Jerovitz. At the very least, Mariya hoped she could be around a little while longer to offer any help to her eldest if she needed.

Mariya Karenina van Aert (Barbanov-Bihar adjacent) heard the bell to rally, gathering her gear to help defend the nation she chose! As she donned her armor, it would seem she was not quick enough as the playful giggles of the Veletzian soldiers cut through the air as they defeated her brothers horde of terrifying Haeseni in record time! As the great Sir Gaspard and his men marched their captured Hyspian into the palace, the old Barrow would throw her helmet down, angry that she missed yet another rally. 'The Cyclops' kicked that helmet aside as she cursed the men under her breath.

Mariya Karenina thought the letter was too much, but John insisted on it being sent and she did not wish to ruin his fun.

"Now this brings back memories." Mariya Karenina van Aert mused as she read the names of her son and husband. "Does this really even mean anything anymore?" She'd ask her husband later that night. @Nectorist

Mariya Karenina van Aert read through the missives that would begin to pile at her side. The crackle of the hearth fires echoed throughout the halls of that Middelan keep as she weighed her options in silence. The Golden Crow knew what this meant for her family, and she had decided she would not let them fight alone. ----- Aleksi Mikhail smiled brightly as the news broke. "Holy shit!" He exclaimed "Does this mean my dad will be around then!?" The Ruthern Bastard would ask his grandfather, excited to watch his father, Ser Vlad, fight should his age let him.

Aleksi Mikhail cheered his friend on for their hard work.

I think what they really mean by this is to try and avoid mixing languages if you're not aware of how to. Especially in Haense where New Marian is used as a language that mimics an irl accent, people use Spanish in the same way to try and convey a 'Spanish' accent, or make it seem like they're mixing words into their common roleplay by replacing only pronouns and simpler nouns like "Mother, Father" . Things like "How are tu today" might want to be avoided because it's not conveying any accent and just incorrectly using a real language, whereas I'm sure irply changing other nouns irp or using the language in small bursts might make playing a hyspian feel a little more authentic because it wouldn't feel like the language is just being chopped up and placed randomly in sentences.

"Romantically Harassing?" Alys Glennmaer asked as she read through the missive... "I suppose that makes sense, wasn't she the one that married her student? A bit odd to take on students and attempt to bed them, two for two.. Mochi treats and all. " - "What do they call that sort of relationship?" She'd ask her cat, reaching to scratch behind the creatures ear as she spelled it out "Inappropriate Power.... Dynamic..? I guess a Vampyre is on brand if it's true...."

A pale white elf read over the missive as he placed a kettle of tea on the stove to warm. (It was not his stove, or his kettle... he had also forgotten the bag of tea) He blinked once or twice as he finished the notice of banishment. "God Damn!" was all he managed to say through a laugh. A particular young woman of royal blood also read through the missive. As she finished reading the paper over, she'd hand it to her father as she murmured the words "God damn..." in a worried tone. Lastly, a certain dark elven woman read through the missive as it was delivered to her in Nor'asath. Her face scrunched as she read through the tail end of the paper "God ******* dammit..." She hissed, shoving the paper in her husband's direction.

Klara Miray clicked her tongue as she read through the admission. "I always remember hearing how the Duke and his late wife used to beat their children. I was not aware the violence was still so relevant now that his children were older." She'd glance to the stone dog at her side, the both of them sharing a knowing look "Do not look at me that way... It matters little now, he is dead! Someone had to do it. Viktor deserved much better than that....... He will find himself in the seven skies regardless."

Azra Thelin sat on the land with his wife, pointing at the plot of land mentioned. @Maiyun

The soul of Ser Nikolai Mikhail flickered somewhere in his vessel. Should the news grace him, the spark would turn to a roaring flame. Who knows what it would mean. Klara Miray however pressed her lips thin as she read through the missive. She thought of the Bulls she once cared so deeply for, her thumb pushing around the ring that bore the house's sigil, a ring once fit for a queen. --------------------

LETS ******* GOOOOOOO

Amiyah Lucia Carrion had waited a long time to have children, but she could have never imagined having a daughter as wonderful as Nesrin. Maybe she did not say it enough, but the pride she felt for her daughter was stronger than anything. Lucia knew this day would come some day, but Kazimir had shown great promise, and has proven himself to that Hyspian that he would take good care of her girl. Lucia cried often over the fact her children were growing older, but she was at peace with knowing they were alright. Klara Miray on the other hand sat on the first floor of Nesrin's tower within Veletz, she squealed and kicked her feet out in excitement for her best friend.

A Veletzian Tea Party [!] A depiction of a small gathering in the gardens. To celebrate the sixth birthday of Amelya Rose van Aert and the fifth birthday of Esmee Elize, The Duchess of Middelan invites all young parents of the realm and their children to a tea party. Pastries, teas and coffee will be served for all those in attendance, and it is requested and encouraged that everyone wear shades and accessories of Maroon, the favorite color of the young sisters. This is just a small gathering so that the girls may meet other children their age. Since it is a birthday celebration, there will be a few small activities set up around the garden. At the end of the night, there will be a contest for best dressed, judged by one either Amelya or Esmee. The winner will get a small mina prize as well as a special surprise. The party will be on the 16th of Tobias' Bounty, (year), within the palace gardens. Small gifts and trinkets are not necessary but will be appreciated. Though all vassals and allies of Veletz are invited, special invitations will be sent out as well. Her Grace, Klara Miray van Aert

[!] A painting of Klara Miray van Aert with her eldest daughter, Amelya. They say that one of the greatest joys in life is having children, that nothing will ever compare to watching one’s own grow into the world around them. I had doubted this in my youth, wondering how such a responsibility could be the pinnacle of joy - but when I was blessed with my first child, I understood. As soon as her cries broke though, I felt a sense of love that I had never experienced in my life. Alongside that love came so much more, including, overwhelmingly, fear. I worried with everything she ate that it would be poison to her. I worried that every fall she would take would be her last, with everything she touched how it might hurt her. I know I am not alone - they are the natural thoughts of any new mother leading to that overprotectiveness - though I do believe that nothing has made me a more protective mother than living through war. The world around us is evil, and oftentimes people will do the worst things to bring others pain. I had therefore wished to keep the knowledge of my children’s arrivals to a minimum, to allow me the opportunity to raise them privately amongst family and out of the public eye. Recently though, my eldest has reached an age that she was comfortable with making her presence known to the realm. Who am I to deny her that? I am therefore incredibly happy to announce that on the 25th of The Sun’s Smile, 1931, our eldest daughter Amelya Rose van Aert took her first breaths. Born with a clouded right eye, we had been advised by our personal physicians to keep a watch on her vision and allow for her to grow accustomed to this impairment. Otherwise, she was born strong and healthy. In the five years since our Amelya was born, we have been blessed with three more. On the 23rd of The Sun’s Smile, 1932, our second eldest, Esmee Elize van Aert, was born with a radiant complexion, named after her grandmother Esmee Gabrielle. Only a year later on the 15th of The Grant Harvest, 1934, did we welcome our first son and third child, Mikhail Yves van Aert. Named after Esmee Gabrielle’s other half, Nikolai Mikhail, My grandfather. And finally, just this last year did we deliver our fourth - and I feel, likely final - child on the 1st of Harren's Folley, 1936, Elias van Aert. Signed, Her Grace, Klara Miray van Aert

Edit: The deadline will now be 8/26/2023. Pm me on discord for details! Mina Art Raffle! (Example of a half body painting) Hello everyone! In the attempt to raise a bit of mina for some upcoming builds, I wanted to go ahead and set up an art raffle for everyone to participate in! For the raffle I am working with an artist that I love and respect very much that goes by the handle eclairsthepastry on Instagram. I told her I wanted to set this raffle up and she is 100% on board and was kind enough to help me out. The prizes that you can win is one of three headshot colored sketches or a grand prize of a half body painted style piece. Examples of the headshot sketches Examples of the half body painted pieces How to Enter The headshots and the half body will be drawn separately as two different raffles. For every twenty five mina donated you will get one entry towards the headshots raffle, and for every fifty mina donated you will get one entry towards the half body raffle. Ex: 25 mina donated = one headshot entry 50 mina donated = two headshot entries, one half body entry 150 mina donated = six headshot entries, three half body entries. ….and so on. You can split up your payments or give it in a singular payment all at once. Your name will be recorded along with how much you donated over the entry period before being added up and calculated out. If you wish to participate, please message me or Maiyun in the game if you see one of us online. My usernames are Phersades, Kortrevich, or Velulaei and Maiyuns usernames are Maiyun or Zetterstrand. Alternatively, if you wish to set up a time through discord to meet with me for a donation, I will also be around all day Saturday for that as well. How name drawing and claiming prizes will work. To make the drawings fair and randomized, I will be putting all the entries into a wheel spinner and will draw them in a voice call in the Veletz discord! If your name is chosen for either of the raffles, I will contact you on discord to discuss how we can go about it. If you have an instagram and wish to contact her directly for the art, then we will privately discuss how to go about working it out with her. I will be telling her the handles of the winners so that she is also aware of who will be going to her. If you do not have discord, you can send me all the information for your art and I can give it to her directly. I will send the updates back and forth as they’re given and relay any changes to her from the winner. Extra For every 750 mina donated not only will you get the headshot entries as well as the half body entries, but I will also put you down for a full body skin commission slot on my list! These can be stacked as well. These will not be part of the raffle and are a guarantee for those who donate that much. This might include armor, but we will work it out for those who reach that point! Ex: 750 mina donated = 30 headshot entries, 15 full body entries, and one skin 1500 mina donated = 60 headshot entries, 15 full body entries, and two skins …and so on!

Klara Miray prayed daily for her husband's quick recovery, offering her aid however she can in the attempt to bring him comfort. She was prone to paranoia and worry but even through her endless thoughts, she assured their children that he would be alright.

Klara Miray was given yet another update as she continued to nurse that VERY SAME CUP OF TEA. "Godan, they move quickly don't they?"

The pregnant Klara Miray van Aert sipped her tea and continued sewing the gifts for her friends in Nor'asath. "At least it is something interesting." She'd murmur when told the news of the 'tragedy and drama.'

The Duchess of Adria returned home after the signing of peace. Once in her shop, she sat down and dusted off her dress from having kneeled earlier in the day during the oathing. "What an eventful and productive day!"

Klara Miray was indeed there. Whether she had a good time was certainly up for debate. "I am just thankful it is over for now..." She murmured to her court hand, Aaren Colborn. The both of them would head home in silence.

Klara Miray read through the announcement from her office, a soft smile coming over her as she read the name of the children "Oh.. Anatoliy would be so proud.."