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"SHE HAS A SESTRA??" A certain man would cry out at the news from his home

Somewhere lost in the labyrinth of her own memories sat an aged mamej, newly re-titled as a hauchmamej. Olessya Amador's attention flickered towards her dotre's announcement. She struggled to focus her attention upon the parchment, her own fragmented thoughts making it difficult to grasp onto the present moment-- yet a glimmer of recognition shone through after a moment of focus. The memories of her own shortcomings as a mother and Baroness resurfaced at the short read, accompanied by the realization that her legacy was now perpetuating through her dotre. "Vy rear him well and he will make a fine Amador" she'd later tell Nataliya in person- praying in private for their family's and House's future prosperity.

Olessya Amador, sat outside in Swan Hamlet's fresh sun, squinting at the envelope denoting her dotre's marriage. She'd roll it into a large blunt, packing Cactus Green between it's pages with a trembling hand. "Amador lives on!" she'd cry cheerfully, sticking the crudely-made blunt between grinning lips. She'd light the blunt with the flint and steel that were lying at her feet- taking a large inhale. Upon exhale, she'd further ramble- "Mea Dotre knows her duties ag completes them well. Proud of such a lass. Ea reared her well!" The woman would gasp then, a frown dawning upon her face-- "goddan, there is going to be grandbabies running about soon like the pests children are..."

Former matriarch Olessya Amador sloshes about the contents of her cup- a hard earned trade during these times of damn near impoverished living! Some would spill upon herself as she tried to drink with a trembling elderly hand. Her borsa, Airomar Amador, would be at her side- reading through the bulky reading with haste, as his elderly sestra would not recall due to her mental state's loosing battle with dementia. "Ea like these fine historians." The bedridden woman would proclaim, "Goddan, do they know our history well! Will vy send them mea regards ag thanks Airomar?" She'd request of the man then, a joyous smile upon her face at such a dobry publishment!

UNFAMILIAR DYES AND FABRICS OF THE UNDERDARK On cave material gathering, curating, and farming UKEN VE KRAWN I ROZZ Issued by the OFFICE OF VE MORRIVI KORT On the 8th day of Jula ag Piov of 479 E.S. With the world’s move into the underground, resources have become scarce. What goods we have once known as easy stops to the market have become struggles to cleverly craft- whether with cave materials or with the more familiar ones from above-ground hamlets. One example of such a lacking resource has been fabric and dyes. However, recent experiments with our underground’s flora have reaped a new way of gaining the necessary materials for seamstressing- allowing for the creation of new clothes with new resources. A simple harvest is all that is required. THE HARVESTING AND IDENTIFICATION OF VINES Vines are seemingly the most populous of flora in our underground abode– littering nearly every pathway and being a general nuisance. There are two types, Crimson Stalks and Azure Vines, easily distinguishable by their color-based names. Crimson Stalks are easiest to harvest, snapping off easily just by hand after cutting off the thorns that adorn them. Trouble may be found by their seeming elasticity, as they bend and curve with the harvester’s grip– snapping rather violently when they eventually give. Azure Vines, on the other hand, are harder to harvest. If not for their notable thickness added to the elasticity that requires a knife to saw with, then the goo that layers them makes it all the more difficult. Once a grip with the knife is purchased, beware that the goo does not fly back into your face- as it is relatively hard to wash off. Gloves are encouraged as well if able to be found or crafted. [Attached to the pamphlet are two depictions of the more popular spots to harvest either vine] — CURATING CRIMSON STALKS INTO FABRIC Crimson Stalks produce a fabric with a minuscule knitted pattern. It is thick in texture due to the number of veins needed from the vine for the process, although contrasted with its coarse, smooth feel in contrast to usual wools or cotton. It is capable of providing a good amount of warmth, but only in moderate temperatures– perhaps like those of the cave. Its usefulness, however, shines most with the concept of humidity. Where humid temperatures within the cave and above are typically a threat to comfort, this fabric would be ideal to sport, as it provides coverage without fully trapping heat against the body. – STEPS: Select vines that stretch straight from dark red to brighter red. Avoid any with too many branching vines that cannot be separated on their own. Cut the leaves off from the root side to the top, segment them into smaller pieces, and then make wreaths using about 5-8 vine segments. This allows for an easier soaking process. Soak the vine wreath in a bowl of water for 2-3 hours depending on the thickness of the vines. They should emerge flimsy and more malleable without bounce. This fattens the veins of the vine. Place weights upon the pile to flatten- correcting any folds or creases within the vine that it has gained from the soaking process. Sit until corrected, but ensure the vines do not dry- as the desired veins within will shrink. Remove the outside skin of the vine and expose the meaty inside. Veins within the meat of the vine should now be exposed and fattened by the prior soak. Extract these veins and set aside the discarded skin and meat. Tie the edges of the veins into knots, gathering three or so in one knot. Weave each bundle of veins as though it were a pie crust- lacing each strand tightly but still loose enough to untie with ease. Continue to ensure the veins remain wet during this process! Once a large piece of weaved veins has been achieved, place over top a fire– distant enough to catch the heat and smoke rather than the fire. Given time, the veins will shrink again- locking the fabric into place. With this, it should be noted to make your swath of fabric larger than wanted in order to accommodate the shrinkage. A final wash, and any other washes should be light, should be done with care and limited water. This will prevent the piece falling apart again– but should your weaving skills and knots be tight, the piece will not be destroyed entirely. This final wash is recommended not required, as it serves only to remove the smell of smoke from the fabric. CURATING AZURE VINES INTO FABRIC Azure Vines produce a fabric with a straightened pattern. It is relatively thin due to its method of curation, yet provides coverage akin to it’s brother– the Crimson Stalks. It is suited for warmer, more humid temperatures rather than cool; however, it is able to be thickened up during curation of the fabric. This makes it easily adaptable to cooler temperatures and the necessity of providing warmth in such a climate. – STEPS: Select vines that stretch straight and long. Avoid any with too many branching vines that may disturb the desired inner strands. Maintain them as long as possible in equal lengths. Scrape off a good amount of goop from the vine with a gloved hand. One bowl for each yard of fabric is ideal. Run the vine segments under running water briefly to remove unneeded, excess goo– perhaps the nearby waterfall in the underground would be best for this process. Gloves are also recommended here, lest you find yourself washing your hands for an hour next. Remove the vines from the water and allow them to dry- cracking open the shell carefully once dried. This is best done with a knife, running it along the side of the husk deep enough to only cut the shell. Try to avoid cutting the inner fibers. Remove the inner fibers of the vine, laying them onto a flat and clean surface as long as desired. Ensure they are evenly spread out before laying the pre-harvested goo onto them. Coat them well and do not worry about using them too much! Taking a flat object, such as a wooden board or a bamboo scroll, flatten the fibers and goo with even, hard pressure. Once effectively pressed, remove the board. Carefully pick up the surface your pressed fibers lie on and set out in an area with excessive sunlight and ample air. This will dry the goo, acting as a cement and finalizing the fabric. If the fabric was wanting to be curated thicker, simply layer pressed pieces upon each other before laying it out. — DYE PRODUCTION Crimson Stalk Dye: To produce dyes from Crimson Stalks is a simple affair, one only needs to cut off the red mushroom buds that grow from the stalks while avoiding the thorns. These buds are then to be ground up and put to boil. While boiling, one must add half a bottle of vinegar, to allow for a chemical reaction to release the dying agent from the plant. Keep boiling until all the water is gone and a crimson red powder remains. This dye can be rubbed into a fabric to produce a vibrant red-orange color- nearly watercolor like due to its method of application. Azure Vine Dye: During the process of extracting the internal silky strands of the Azure Vines, one is left with the blue husk of the vine. This husk can be soaked in water, distilled water is recommended for a cleaner color. The length at which the dye is kept in the water will determine its hue. While the inner fibers produce a fabric already blue in color, dyes from this vine’s husk provide a wider array of color. For instance, two hours may result in a rich blue dye, but four will result in a near black dye with heavy blue undertones. [Two examples of outfits made from Vines] — FARMING VINES With the continued harvesting of wild vines by various gatherers, the total amount available in the wilderness is starting to diminish. Thus, the Master of Agriculture has developed techniques in order to cultivate the vines for various purposes such as the dye and food industries Cultivating Crimson Stalks: Crimson Stalks grow from a single but at the top. The bud must be planted into a bed of organic material, be it compost, coil or mushroom cap. Harder materials such as wood, while organic, would be too hard for the vines and roots of the Stalks to penetrate through. If wood is the only option, it is advised to let it rot in water for a week to soften it up. Ample space below the growing bed must be present, so that the vines may grow downward freely. However, they may be planted in close proximity to each other, only space downward must be free. Keep in mind that while Crimson Stalks can be planted close to each other, this will result in the vines overlapping and curling over themselves. This results in them being easier to harvest in bulk, but harder to process. Cultivating Azure Vines: The process of seeding and growing azure vines is much more complicated than that of Crimson Stalks. The bud of the Vine must be planted into a hole, about a forearm deep into the soil. Then one must take a hoe and plough a spiral trench starting from it. This is because the roots of an Azure Vine are highly twisted, and grow in spirals. This way of preparing the land allows for easier travel of the roots and more stability of the plant, allowing it to grow taller. Despite the complicated manner of tilling the soil, Azure Vines do not have as much quality organic matter to grow, as compared to the Crimson Stalks. But they do require more space from each other. FINAL THOUGHTS The world’s retreat into the underground has paved the way for the discovery of new materials– flora and fauna. Within this scope, humanity may come to find new means of cultivating necessary goods, especially during this period of basic survival. Dyes and fabrics happen to be among these new discoveries, rewarding us with new colors and textures– a minor success amidst the struggle of today. IV JOVEO MAAN Her Royal Majesty, Sofia Camila of Hyspia, Queen-Consort of Hanseti and Ruska, Princess of Hyspia, Princess-Consort of Bihar, Dules, Lahy, Muldav, Solvesborg, Slesvik and Ulgaard, Duchess-Consort of Carnatia and Vanaheim, Margravine-Consort of Korstadt, Rothswald and Vasiland, Countess-Consort of Alban, Siegrad, Werdenburg, Alimar, Baranya, Graiswald, Karikhov, Karovia, Kaunas, Kavat, Kovachgrad, Kvasz, Markev, Nenzing, Torun, and Toruv, Viscountess-Consort of Varna, Baroness-Consort of Esenstadt, Kraken’s Watch, Kralta, Krepost, Lorentz, Rytsburg, Buck, Thurant and Astfield, Lady of the Westfolk, Protector and Lady of the Highlanders, etcetera. Lord Sterling Percy Amador, Knight of the Marian Retinue, Vice Emissar, Court Astrologer, Master of Agriculture, Lord of Swan’s Keep, The Swan. Lord Murtagh Matyas Amador, Master of the Wardrobe of Hanseti-Ruska.

SETTING FIRE TO THE SAILS A public letter to a Dotre from House Amador TO MY ELDEST DOTRE, NATALIYA MARIYA AMADOR 474 EHR SIGMUNDA The topic of my health has been made aware to my relatives since the start of its decline, although vague and hidden under safeguard of privacy. What started out as a simple cold devolved into an unknown illness that kept me bedridden for months. Nameless, this creature was– yet stripped me of function over my legs. I can feel the very braces that maintain my position now under the very desk I reside at– also hidden under wraps and skirts on account of pride. Yet, recently a new monster has risen. Mentally debilitating rather than physical– Goddan numbers my days and awaits my end with earnestness it seems. Doctors have determined it to be a wilting of my mind. My days have become foggy, and I forget what happened just last saint's day. It has been determined by these doctors that the progression will continue– each paper containing crucial memories flying from my desk until only the wood beneath resides. My papej- your hauchpapej- Filip Amador lived for ships. He even created a whole game about the mere subject just for me. Regardless, . He told me a story as a child about a crew settling their ship ablaze to escape pirates. To them, it was fight or die. Perhaps that is what I am doing now–setting my ship ablaze? I am, by no means, fit to rule House Amador in the state I am. Yet I set the course of my ship forward regardless. May God guide your ship in a better light. May she never be faced by the torch, where you must touch it to her sails then! Goddan knows I tried to prevent such. You are to steer the ship now, Nataliya. I have tried to teach you the methods of coordinates and star-reading to steer the house appropriately. I can only pray that you abided and listened keenly, as I can no longer guide you any longer in accordance with my health and your age. To the public, they may address you as the new Matriarch of House Amador– rightful heir of Mondstadt and Phoenix of our ancient house. Any matters or concerns with the house are now yours. Attached to this letter is my will. In order to protect its legitimacy, it will be made known publicly so no temperament may occur. I will entrust to you, Nataliya, that its goods be dispersed accordingly in the event of my final end. But nevertheless, May the fleets sail on, AG FROM THE ASHES WE RISE, Firress, Olessya Irene Amador. THE WILL OF OLESSYA AMADOR ~ TO MY IMMEDIATE FAMILY I BESTOW: MAGNUS AMADOR. My husband– my friend. I wish to leave you with a sum of 2k Minae. Do what you will with it, our matters have always been private from one another despite the name that pairs us together. I ask that you do, however, keep watch over my dotres. You have cared for them so-- greater than I ever have. I owe you more than I can ever give monetarily for that. I ask that love does not cease simply because of my passing. MARINA AG LUTZIYA AMADOR. I lament that my health has taken me from participation in your lives. However, my keen eye will still be upon you no matter where I wind up– even if it is in God's kingdom. To each of you, I give you a dress that will suit you later in life, alongside a sum of minae for each of you– 1k each. With these, I want you to marry well– entice a man of high status and continue the bloodline. Such is your duty. Do not let mamej down. I additionally leave you with my old candy recipe. Use it, alter it, or throw it away altogether– do what you will with it. LIRIDONA AMADOR. Similar to your other sisters, I expect a good husband of good status for you. Unlike them, however, I have been enabled by your age to guide you towards such. The Colborn you seem to favor would be well suited for you– hence I pre-approve any marriages with him or anyone else from the House Colborn. Goddan knows Amador has been close with them upon our return to Haense. I leave you thus with my wedding dress and a standard dress. Alter them, wear them, or completely dispose of them– they are yours to do whatever with. I additionally leave you with my first Kokonishk. Hard effort went into its purchase, and I wish to leave it to someone who also took up a great deal of my efforts to raise. I ask that you maintain it well. TO MY SECONDARY FAMILY I BESTOW: ILARIA AMADOR. My sestra, I lament letting you marry your second husband and bear his children. Such a chaotic ordeal it was, so I leave you with one of my rings as enticement to not marry so poorly again. Focus on yourself and on your abundant children– God knows they need you with the absence of their estranged papej. AIROMAR AMADOR. My Borsa, you have long been my best friend in life. We have been through the roughs more than anyone else will ever know– and for that alone, I owe you greatly. I leave you thus with my wine collection and wine making materials. Within these materials you will find the various recipes– some which I put to use, others left to drafts. You were always my drinking partner, and perhaps my general sidekick in life’s long journey. I can only hope this will be adequate for my thanks, alongside attire I made for you that never fully left my closet. TO MY HEIR I BESTOW: NATALIYA AMADOR. For the 18 years and counting I have raised you the best I could to prepare you for the responsibilities you will carry after my death. Hence, I leave you with monetary preparement. The rest of the minae in my treasury– that which is not already allotted to go elsewhere– will go to you to utilize for the assured success of this House. I also leave you with one of my personal dresses and Kokonishks. You have always been twin to me in appearance, so I am certain they will look dobry on you. I can only lament I will not be present to see you in them, nor see you lead this house fully after my death. FINAL WORDS: I publish this now, 474 EHR SIGMUNDA, as to prevent alterations later. I fear that my condition– my failing mind– may lead me to make rash and harmful decisions. I seek to prevent such by this early publication. These belongings are not to be distributed until my passing, and as it stands now, this will is final and unalterable. The only exception to this is in the scenario where a person listed on my will dies before me, or if one of the goods assigned to someone perishes. In such a case, I leave it to my eldest dotre– Nataliya Amador– to redistribute my belongings accordingly. IV JOVEO MANN Firress, Olessya Irene Amador, Co-Head to the Mistress of the Robes, Matriarch of House Amador.

Olessya Amador has flashbacks to her dotres as little babies. She hates babies, and much rather perfers them at this age. What a joyous moment!

THE SALE OF HAENSE COUTURE A Public Auction to Promote Cultural Couture Amongst the Population of Haense Issued by the Firress, Olessya Amador On this 9th day of Tov ag Yermey of 472E.S. VA BIRODEO HERZENAV AG EDLERVIK, With the release of the court’s first volume of the Krotyav i ve Edlervik detailing the new era of fashion in the Koengzem of Haense, the sale of such couture detailed in the volume is deemed suitable for the occasion. In order to follow the publication's goal of maintaining people’s knowledge on the present state of dress, an auction of various up-to-date attires will be sold. Both men and women’s costumes will be sold in the tavern, where any and all are encouraged to spend their coins on comely couture and fine alcohols. THE RULES: All outfits will start at a minimum bid of 50 minae. Bidding will continue to infinitum to allow better competition among the bidders. Winners are allowed to do whatever they please with their new attire– give it to a loved one, put it in for safekeeping, et cetera. If fitting is needed, House Amador will gladly provide their tailors to assist. THE COUTURE FOR SALE: IV JOVEO MAAN Her Royal Majesty, Esfir of Jerovitz, Queen-Consort of Hanseti-Ruska Her Excellency, Viorica Kortrevich, Grand Lady of Hanseti-Ruska Countess-Consort of Jerovttz, Viscountess-Consort of Krusev, Baroness-Consort of Koravia Firress, Olessya Irene Amador, Matriarch of House Amador, Head Assistant to the Mistress of the Robes

A HAENSE BRAWL Issued by the GRAND LADY On this 9th day of Msitza ag Dargund of 468 E.S. VA BIRODEO HERZENAV AG EDLERVIK, Strength is commonly honoured and rewarded. A feat demonstrating physical strength is no different. To celebrate such, a contest containing a brawl of arms will be held where winning participants can reap various awards for their feat! INFORMATION Contestants who have signed up will brawl with fists alone in the pit located in the Tavern. Only two contestants will be in the pit at a time, both no younger than 16. Contestants will brawl until one clear winner remains. REWARDS WILL BE GIVEN OUT AS FOLLOWED: 1st place- 200 mina, as well as a covered commission of a new outfit 2nd place- 100 mina 3rd place- 50 mina IV JOVEO MAAN Her Royal Majesty, Esfir of Jerovitz, Queen-Consort of Hanseti-Ruska Her Excellency, Viorica Irena Kortrevich, Grand Lady of Hanseti-Ruska Countess-Consort of Jerovttz, Viscountess-Consort of Krusev, Baroness-Consort of Koravia Firress, Olessya Irene Amador, Matriarch of House Amador

THE UNION OF A BARUCH AND AN AMADOR c. 466 Firress Olessya Amador preparing for her wedding whilst surrounded by family. VA BIRODEO HERZENAV AG EDLERVIK, It is with great honour and pleasure that House Baruch and House Amador would like to announce the matrilineal union of Lord Magnus Sigmar Baruch and Firress Olessya Irene Amador, of which all are welcome to observe. In celebration of the union, the Houses of Baruch and Amador will host events succeeding the nuptials. I. THE CEREMONY The ceremony will be hosted in the Church of St. Otto the Bald. The bride’s daughters, heiress Nataliya and Liridona of Amador, will begin the ceremony by bestowing the isle with flowers while onlookers find their seats. II. CELEBRATORY FEAST Spectators will be entreated to an after-ceremony wine tasting in the manor of the newly wedded, Macrath Manor, located just beyond the Keep of Lichestadt in Valwyck. A feast will be prepared for the public during this time. Formal invitations are sent to the following; His Royal Majesty, Georg I Barbanov, King of Hanseti-Ruska and his noble pedigree His Grace, Wilheim Barclay, Duke of Reinmar and his noble pedigree His Grace, Aleksandr var Ruthern, Duke of Vidaus and his noble pedigree His Highness, Loran von Draco, Margrave of Eichenwalde and his noble pedigree The Right Honourable, Emma Ludovar, Countess of Otistadt and her noble pedigree The Right Honourable, Matviy Kortrevich, Count of Jerovitz and his noble pedigree The Honourable, Baldrum Colborn, Viscount of Venzia and his noble pedigree The Honourable, Felix Weiss, Viscount of Novkursain and his noble pedigree His Highness, Francisco de Pelear, Viceroy of Hyspia and his noble pedigree His Lordship, Aurik Bishop, Baron of Ostervik and his noble pedigree Her Ladyship, Alyona Godunov, Baroness of Verskaya and her noble pedigree His Royal Highness, Robert II de Joannes, Prince of Sedan and his noble pedigree The Right Honourable, Gregorious Roa, Viscount of Pavia and his noble pedigree IV JOVEO MAAN, Firress Olessya Irene Amador, Matriarch of House Amador His Lordship, Magnus Sigmar Baruch His Excellency, Otto Malcolm Gant, Deputy Palatine of Hanseti-Ruska, Lord Regent of Valwyck, Baron of Gant Her Grace, Roslin Annastas Baruch, Duchess of Valwyck, Countess of Ayr, Viscountess of Voron, Baroness of Laval and Riveryn, Lady of Jorenstadt, Guardian of the Hanseti Coast

A MISSING AMADOR [ A Portrait of Edlynne Amador ] [!] These posters would be pasted up about Haense, trickling outside it’s walls in hope of succeeding in the recovery of this missing girl! MISSING PERSON Firress Edlynne Amador has recently gone missing as of 14th of The First Seed. She answers to "Edlynne" and is currently eleven years old– light pale hair and blue eyes. She was last seen dawning a blue dress with a red scarf in Haense's square. If found, please return the girl to a member of her House. Please contact Olessya Amador– the girl’s Aunt– or her concerned mother, Ilaria Amador if any information on her whereabouts is found. OFFERED REWARD IF FOUND ALIVE : 200 Mina SIGNED, Olessya Amador.

Olessya Amador picked up a copy of her sestra's horoscope predictions that she had laid on her desk earlier that evening. Flipping through the pages, she'd land on her sign. "Be more bold.." she'd squint behind her frames, "Niet... financial investments! OH mea godan, niet mea newly replaced windows!"

A SALE OF COMELY COSTUMES A Live Auction of Attire A painting detailing a Sedanian Woman in a Boisterous Ballgown … INTRODUCTION: Fresh from Haeseni culture, House Amador has had to adjust to the new cultural differences. A given difference of any culture is the clothes they wear– a significator of what culture the wearer belongs to. We wish to give to the crown and celebrate their blossoming culture by sponsoring an auction of attire centered only on Sedan’s culture. Additionally, all the wealth made from this auction will be given to the Princesses' Court– where they will be able to use this mina to spurr events and maintain a bustling nation-state. In collaboration with Lady Henrietta II Nikola Morovar, the auction will be held in Sedan’s tavern, The Drunken Goat. Attendees are encouraged to buy drinks and food from the tavern, intending to further the enjoyment of this event. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. THE ATTIRE: All outfits will start at a minimum bid of 150 minae. Bidding will continue to infinitum to allow better competition among the bidders. Winners are allowed to do whatever they please with their new attire– give it to a loved one, put it in for safekeeping, et cetera. If fitting is needed, House Amador will gladly provide their tailors to assist. LADY'S LORD'S SIGNED, Olessya Irene Amador, Matriarch of House Amador. Henrietta II Nikola Morovar, Baroness of Henriu, Princess of Sedan, and Heir-consort of Ghastenwald.

BIRTH OF A SEDANIAN SUCCESSOR A Celebratory Sedan Festival ╰────────────────────────────────────────────╯ ˗ A Portrait of the Sedan Princess and her Children ˗ Issued by Sedan’s PRINCESS’ COURT c. 1889 INTRODUCTION The current heir of Sedan, Prince Joseph de Joannes, and his wife, Princess Augustina de Joannes, has recently announced the birth of another successor– Prince Robert II Therosius de Joannes. Sedan will host a festival in his name to celebrate this joyous announcement. All citizens within the principality are invited to celebrate with the crown and family– as well as allies and friends alike. Special invitations, however, are notably sent out to the following people: THE SPECIAL INVITATIONS The King of Haense and his royal pedigree. @GMRO The King of Balian and his royal pedigree. @Imperium The Countess of Otistadt and her noble pedigree. @CopOwl The Count of Tesmech and his noble pedigree. @bickando The Count of Minitz and his noble pedigree. @GoodGuyMatt The Prince of Alstion and his royal pedigree. @seannie The Virair of Paradine and his noble pedigree. @FredrickTeufel TIMETABLE - The Goat Brawl– a tournament of arms! participants will battle brother against brother to see who comes out on top First Place winner of the Brawl will earn a 1,000 Minae Prize - Big Beer Belly– a drinking contest for any to participate! Drinks for this event will be sponsored by the Sedan Tavern First Place winner will earn a free outfit of their choosing - Gathering – the rest of the night will be entertained in the palace throne room, where attendees may help themselves to their own drinks and gift presents and blessings to the new heir. SIGNED, Her Imperial Highness, Augustina Theorosia de Joannes, Princess of Balian and Sedan, Baroness of Ponce Olessya Irene Amador, Matriarch of House Amador.

Character Name: Olessya Amador Desired Property (Dowry I / Lorraine I): Lorraine I Bid (Minimum of 25 increments): 200 Discord: milk#5567 IGN: __milkk

IDEUS AS TO WHERE THE PALACE WENT AND A CALL TO ACTION [!] a portrait done by Airomar Amador of the Koeng having to sleep in alleyways due to his missing house! THEERIE ONE: invizibeelty The castle is gone, it is not able to be seen– just like something invizible! So what if the castle got splashed with a big big invizible potion? THEERIE TOE: Et ran awae Ever hear of the expression “it grew legs and wulked away?” That could be true in this sceenario! What if an evil witch with a vandeeta against our lovely Koeng cursed the palace? It es Karl’s Moving Castle! THEERIE THREE: The Koeng went on vacatuun and took it with him With all this war stuff, the Koeng needs some stress releef, so he probably went on a vacation! But because he is the Koeng and his house is so grand, he probably took it with him to a place where no one could get him and his family! We hope that he brings it back, and that if this theerie is right, his vacation was a nice one! THEERIE FOOR: The Koeng forget where he put et Sumtimes old adultz forget whear they put things. Papej looses his keys all the tyme… Mamej allwaez says tu look where he saw et last! But the castle isn’t where it usually is, so Koeng Karl should look where he put it last THEERIE FIVE: a dragon ate it Dragons are REEL! Maeby one took the palace! They cud play dollies with it! While playing dollies is fun.. Please bring the castle back mister Dragon. THEERIE SEEVEN: The Orcs blew it up! A talking duck told us that the Orcs blew it up! We are at war with the orcs, so this is very possible. He even retold the story to us– telling us of peepole dying and the city being raveaged. He also told us that the Koeng and Koenas were killed and toorturred! But we do niet believe that.. THEERIE ATE: The duckies took et! We tink the Duck cud hav also been lying to us to covear up his oen tracks! He took the castle to impress his duck-frends at the pond! He even told us about how important he was to the Koeng and how they cuddled at night, so the duck might have eloped with the Koeng! A drawing of the duck [!] attached is a map of Haense, pre-castle’s disappearance Reward fur 5 hole meena if vy can find the castle!!! Please bring it home for the Koeng and Haense!! Signed and concerned,

Freya Baruch hugs her invitation into her bosom, letting out a joyous giggle at the news. "Finally!" she'd shake her twin's arm, "ye are finally gettin' married to Borgita! We have to find ye tha' most bonnie dress-- and, ah will make tha' both of ye a pot o' Kombucha fer a weddin' gift."

Fenian Yinrel would set jars of water in his window to gather moonlight and Lunaire's blessings. "Lunaire guide us through these tense times" he'd mumble, going off to meditate and lessen his anxieties.

Fenian Yinrel stares down at the missive, a smile growing on his face at the premise of its contents. He would spring from his office chair and resume to ready Aveyron for the ball at a hastier pace.

Fenian Yinrel would pause in his evening meditations at the distant sound of echoing drums. He'd stoop swiftly to his feet, "what in Ciel's name?" he'd peek his head outside his door, gazing about the square of Averyon. His eyes would land on the wall out front: "maybe I should fortify things some more..."

Freya Baruch pounded a harsh fist against her desk, whereupon she had just finished the next chapter of her friend's book. "Damn ye 'Ris fer yer cliff'aner endin'!"

Her Highness Margarita de Joannes huffed a large plume of smoke as she read over the public letter. The princess would rub her face tiredly with the back of her palm, spilling ashes upon the floor of her bedroom as she did so. "I'm just getting tired of losing good people to the excommunicants." She'd sighed then, signing the Lorraine about herself-- cigar still in hand, "God rest papej, but his idiocy for going to that sinful kingdom-- could've saved us all the favor of mourning by giving us a boot to the ass"

┊ ┊ “ Passerine Birds Take Flight ” ┊ ┊ . . ╰──╮Sedani Royal Debutante of 1848╭──╯ . . .・゜゜・　　・゜゜・. ╰┈➤ The de Joannes Triplets, age 15, amidst Sedan’s land In the household of Joannes, the year of 1848 has been looked forward to with great anticipation. For this year, the eldest daughters of house de Joannes turn of age. This Saint’s year, the birth of Their Highnesses, Olivia, Cesarina, and Margarita de Joannes will elapse for the sixteenth Saint’s Year. A murder of Crows leaves the keep carrying large stacks of paper. Within each stack lay a parchment bedecked with the wax seal of the House Joannes, inviting each reader to join Sedan in celebration of the young Joannes’ coming of age. .・゜゜・　　・゜゜・． Penned by the hand of their Highnesses Olivia, Cesarina, and Margarita de Joannes ˗ˏˋ 1847 ´ˎ˗ To the subjects, allies, and friends of the Principality of Sedan, ༊⋆·˚ Quickly have the years passed, and it is time once again for a Royal Debutante. The Royal triplets: Olivia de Joannes, Cesarina de Joannes, and Margarita de Joannes have reached their sixteenth birthday, thus a celebration of their coming of age will commence. The Debutante Ball will start within Sedan, in Urguan- a schedule of the events can be found below. The trio look forward to finally being able to celebrate their coming-of-age. .・゜゜・　　・゜゜・． TIMELINE: Brawl of the Goats pvp : Anyone who wishes, may commence in a friendly brawl amongst brothers and sisters. This will be held in Sedan’s fight pit. Winner of the tournament will earn the title of “Mightiest Goat of Sedan'', as well as Winner’s Wreath and Her Highness Olivia’s hand in dance marriage to further signify their winnings. The Ball: All will gather within the confines of the Prince’s Castle for a period of dance and celebration. During this time, people may offer to dance with one of the sisters, or dance among their other peers. Additionally, Drinks will be offered to guests during this period of time. Lantern Release: After the closing song is played, all will be asked to join the Joannes family outside of the castle gates. There, each of the debuted princesses will cast off a lantern, signifying their journey into the world of young adulthood. Following the releasing of the princesses' lanterns, all are welcome to join in and set one off of their own. .・゜゜・　　・゜゜・． SIGNED, Her Highness, Olivia Isabel de Joannes Her Highness, Margarita Orion de Joannes Her Highness, Cesarina Franziska de Joannes OOC INFO: December 4th, 7pm EST Cords to Sedan: 1185 / 77 / 428

Margarita de Joannes would sit within her room practicing her baah's whilst laying on her bed. She'd turn her attention to her sister at her questioning, propping her cheek upon her elbow. "Ja! We can ask her at dinner!" The young de Joannes would beam, "We can collect tons of pretty flowers! And Olivia can help too- if we find her.."

Nenica Barclay offers her husband a curt smile, enveloping him into a short embrace. "Welcome home my dear," She'd hum, her emerald eyes meeting his facade once more with a proud smile.