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Royal Recognition of the P R I N C E O F B E A U F O R T Issued and Confirmed in the name of the King in the year 1940 Penned by HM the Queen Mother As confirmed by the Regency Council We have desired not to forget the service you did to Our father and master Henry and the honour which you bring to your House and this Our kingdom of Aaun as master of Our knights; and also through the loyalty and kindly nature you have represented Us abroad; and for all the services you have done and continue to do unto Our commonweal; and you have also been elevated by Our Estates General as Lord-Captain of Our Union Army; but We have desired to honour you and the legal heirs of your body by mark of Our Grace; Know ye that We, of Our Special Grace, and Royal Right by this the great seal of the Realm given to Us by special commission of King James, and with good counsel, We have recognized you Our trusty kin Gawyn Tiber the P R I N C E O F B E A U F O R T. And for Us, Our heirs and successors, do give and grant unto him the dignity and honour of the P R I N C E O F B E A U F O R T; investing him with the said Principality by girding him with a Sword, having his name and certain items of heraldry etched upon its forte, and putting a Coronet on his head, and giving into his hand a Black Rod, to have and to hold the said dignity of his Principality unto him and his heirs. And We further will by these Presents that for Us, Our heirs and successors, that for him and his heirs the said dignity shall hold no precedence for any and all further estates dignities and honours given to him and his heirs by Our pleasure. In Witness whereof We have caused these Our Letters to be made Patent Witness Ourself at the Hand of Horen the eleventh of Sun’s Smile in the third year of Our Reign. ✿ BY THE ORDER OF OUR REGENCY, Her Royal Majesty, Adela of High Peak Queen Mother of Aaun, Viscountess of Valence His Highness, Heinrich II von Alstreim Prince of Merryweather and the Rhine, Landgrave of Alstreim, Baron of Corwinsburg, Lord of Blackwater His Eminence, Arnaud of the Petra Cardinal Albarosa Her Excellency, Melina Dieuxmont de Rosius Lady Treasurer His Lordship, Louis Owyn Haverlock Count of Talentine ‘STRENGTH THROUGH UNITY’ TANDEM TRIUMPHANS

Adela, the Queen Mother, gazed down from the spire of Horen at the Ivory City's prepossessed skyline. Her countenance brandished a grin, one of pride, for the city that sprawled out below and the people who lived within it.

Wrought from the shores of Pronce, Caesonia Anaïs of Helane brings her craft to the ivory city of Whitespire. Following her union to Sir Gawyn Tiber, and given the Horenic house’s roots in the princedom of Beaufort, the atelier has been entitled The Beaufort Atelier befittingly. The atelier is set to have its grand opening the month of Tobias’ Bounty and will begin formally accepting clients thereafter. The grand opening event will be fit with drinks and music within the bazaar’s square as well as a display of the seamstress’ prior works. In anticipation for the grand opening, a few dresses shall be placed for sale at a set price. Make your wishes known, by letter, to the seamstress regarding the dresses for sale; Each of the aforementioned dresses boast a ticket price of five hundred mina. If interested please contact Caesonia Tiber by letter. The sale of the dresses will be by a first come, first serve nature so act with haste.

Adela of High Peak, the Queen Mother, looked upon her son. Her expression was placid as she inclined her head toward him. "Your Majesty." she fell into a curtsey before the boy, only age four. "I shall live to serve you, my King." a smile managed its way onto her lips, leaning forth then to press a kiss against the boy's forehead.

The Viscountess of Valence knelt, eyes level with her son's. She brushed his shoulders as a smile pressed on her lips.

To the subjects of the Aaunic Crown, As a part of His Majesty’s nameday celebrations, we jovially invite all subjects of Aaun and allies to our realm to partake in a grand tournament in honor of His Majesty, King James of Aaun. On this, the first day, of our august King’s sixty-seventh nameday celebrations, there shall be three events held in his honor. T I M E T A B L E THE JOHANNIAN JOUST The first of this three part tournament and festival shall be a traditional Johannian joust where participants will be put against one another in a bracket style where the victor will be entitled the Champion of Whitespire, and a prize of two hundred marks. HORSEBACK ARCHERY Following the Johannian Joust, on the very same jousting grounds, there shall be yet another tournament of horseback archery. Where the participants ride on horseback, with bows in hand, launching the arrow at an adjacent hay bale target. The victor of this game shall be given the same prize as the former, two hundred marks, alongside a gilded bow to display their proficiency in the sport of archery. A RACE IN THE SILVER SEA The third of the three games shall be a boat race, where a course shall be erected in the silver sea that rests on the beautiful coast of Aaun. Participants are charged with guiding a canoe around the stony base of the Hand of Horen. Similar to the prior two events the victor of the boat race shall be henceforth known, until another victor arises, as the Warden of the Silver Sea and shall be gifted the same prize of two hundred marks alongside such an entitlement. Her Royal Highness, Adela Alstion, The Viscountess of Valence and Dowager Lady of Alba

C A E L O D E L E N D A E S T Issued and confirmed by Ser Gawyn Tiber in the name of the Crown, 1936 A painting depicting an Aaunic Legionnaire battling a Caelian raider Written below is a recollection of the night’s events by a Whitespirian citizen; Amidst the golden hues of a setting sun, a rhythmic beat could be heard. The drumming sound of armorclad men stepping into the confines of the marble city was apparent to all. Under the cover of dusk they had hoped to be concealed by the shadows the towering city cast, however, were soon confronted following their recent royal ban. Within the streets, the men and women of Whitespire sought safety within the confines behind the iron bars that separate the Hand of Horen from the greater City of Whitespire. However, with the leadership of Ser Gawyn Tiber, the industrious citizens rallied alongside one another to defend their fair city from the band of Caelians. They were offered passage, and warned of the severity of their ban, but such attempts were not fruitful. After a fierce combat, where the Whitespire citizens outnumbered the Caelian rally six to three, the Caelians were defeated and brought to trial. Quickly, were the surviving Caelians brought to trial before The Grandmaster and the Viscountess of Valence. Where, despite the uproar from the people, the youngest of the three was spared and punished with the loss of his hand alongside confession held by the Bishop Buron and a life under the watchful eye of God. By the night’s end, two of their men were hanged, and the youngest of the three promised to the church with only a hand missing as penance for his crimes. A DECREE REGARDING THE CAELIANS Confirmed by the Viscountess of Valence In this, the year of our Lord, 1936, the Caelians have been brought to justice in a Court of Law. Following a failed attempt of a raid, in hopes to harm merchant brothers, Boon and Bane, they were captured and stood trial before the Grandmaster and dowager Crown Princess. Verdict was delivered sentencing the elder two to hang, and the youngest to lose a hand and be conscripted to the church as he confessed his guilt for his crimes. Despite this, the ban is still in effect and Caelians seen within our ivory city are to be brought to justice for their crimes. SIGNED, Her Royal Highness, Adela of High Peak Viscountess of Valence, Dowager Lady of Alba Sir Gawyn of House Tiber

On Margravine Philippa von Reuss Issued by the Margraviate of Velen, 1936 It is with a heavy heart that the Margravial Household of Reuss announces the death of our Margravine Philippa Ilena. After years of illness, and a regency led by her beloved husband Margrave consort Leufroy of Lewes, she has finally passed from this realm to the next. With beginnings in the humble County of Revedin, born to Margravine Guinivere von Reuss and her husband, Norland noble, Harald Ragnarsson, Philippa always held within her a deep love for the country from which she came. The Aschenwald, and the people they hosted, were close within our Margravine’s heart and kept at the forefront of her mind in all decisions she made. The Last Will of HL, the Margravine of Velen Philippa Ilena von Reuss On the matter of my titles and holdings, I bequeath these, the Margraviate of Velen, the Counties of Cantal and Revedin, the Baronies of Mons Cantal and the Aschenwald, and my electorate seat on the Waldenic diet unto my son S I E G M U N D O T T O. To my children, Alongside my titles and holdings, to my son, Siegmund, I leave the Crown of Revedin and Orksbane, relics of House von Reuss. To my eldest daughter, Adelheid, I leave my collection of jewels, with the exception of the Crown of Revedin that shall be retrofitted to better suit the new Margrave. These shall await you upon your return to Whitespire. To my daughter, Katharina, I leave my tomes. I advise you seek out the sage advice of Mother Anna should you come to a crossroads in your life. To my husband, Within my bedside table, there is a note. I leave you naught of this world. ISSUED AND CONFIRMED BY, Philippa Ilena von Reuss HIS LORDSHIP, Siegmund Otto von Reuss, Margrave of Velen, Count of Cantal and Revedin, Baron of Mons Velena and the Aschenwald, Lord Commander of the Velenic Guard

The Lady Alba's eyes trained on a lone rider entering through the gates of Whitespire, her lips curled upward as he neared her, unknowing. In a moment, her future was stripped away. Her children were fatherless, the husk of a woman that was left was in no place to be a shining example for the babes they had brought into this world together. 'We were supposed to do this together' she thought to herself as she silently followed, eyes trained on the corpse of her husband. For months after Adela awoke with nightmares of the Prince's corpse, she hoped to awake at his flank but the bed remained empty... the palatial suite had a certain coldness to it now, one that she could not shake.

The, now dowagered, Lady of Alba stood alongside the Prince of Merryweather as he delivered the news unto a group of unsuspecting courtiers. Within her, not only was her husband lost, but the future they prepared for together. Now all that was left of it were the two children they sired, the elder of the pair swaddled within her arms..

With overwhelming gratitude and an exuberant spirit, we bow in humble appreciation to the Almighty for granting us the opportunity to celebrate. Our hearts overflow with joy as we acknowledge the countless blessings bestowed upon us by the Lord above. In this moment of pure jubilation, we lift our voices high, offering thanks beyond measure for a world brimming with abundance. From fertile lands that yield bountiful harvests to oceans teeming with life. To the subjects of the Aaunic crown, The Lady Alba invites all Aaunic citizens to partake in a month-long festival in the city of Whitespire where the festival-goers may immerse themselves in revelry unlike any other on this continent. Music shall reverberate through the streets, enticing all who hear it to join in the jovial jollification. All shall be allowed, within the law, and all are free to be whomever they wish. While an event such as this holds no true requirements, the Lady of Alba suggests guests don bright and multicolored outfits to match the outrageous decor. TIMETABLE I. Phantasmagoric Ball | 2pm EST A ball unlike any other seen within Whitespire. Guests are encouraged to don extravagant costumes and even masks if they see it fit - what’s up is down and what’s down is up, and guests are encouraged to act as such. The rich can swap places with the poor. The ball shall be equipped with music and food for guests to enjoy as they like. II. The Day of Fools | 5pm EST Upon the conclusion of the grand ball, a jubilant procession will ensue, wherein all merrymakers are graciously invited to spill into the enchanting thoroughfares of Whitespire. A sumptuous array of culinary delights shall be made available for all to partake and enjoy. Also present shall be a delightful assemblage of diverse and varied vendors, each a purveyor of their own unique and coveted wares. HRH Adela of High Peak The Lady of Alba, Crown Princess of Aaun HE Aleksandra of Vidaus The Lady Chamberlain, Princess consort of Merryweather HL Isabella of Varoche

The Lady of Alba lays eyes upon her daughter c.1935 In the midst of a busy day, the Lady of Alba, alongside Reverend Mother Anna Lucilla, was ushered hastily to her residence within the Hand of Horen. For nearly eight months prior the Crown Princess had been burdened with pregnancy and now that could finally see an end. After what seemed like weeks, night had turned to day, and many of the King’s advisors and the princess’ own ladies-in-wait had been called to witness the birth of what was sure to be a second son to secure the line of succession, however, much to the disappointment of the High Aaunic Council, a girl was brought forth. Still, the Lord and Lady Alba seemed content with the babe, more so the latter of the two. By Her Royal Highness Adela of High Peak, Lady of Alba; To all to whom these declarations shall be conveyed, we extend our most esteemed greetings. The munificence of The Good Lord, in His boundless benevolence, has deigned to bless us with the advent of a Princess, to the immense delight of the Royal Household. With hearts aglow with hope and fervor, we embrace the auspicious unfolding of welcoming our second-born progeny into the realm of existence. By these letters, therefore, We advertise and proclaim that our daughter shall be given the name MARY CECILIA (@neii) and that we pray unto Almighty God for her safekeeping, good health, prosperity, and preservation of the Princess, who shall one day be the Princess Royal of Aaun. Given under our Seal at the Hand of Horen, Witnessed by Us and Holy Mother Anna of Alstion on the 14th day of Godfrey’s Triumph, 1935. WITH GREAT ELATION, Her Royal Highness, Adela of High Peak, the Lady of Alba; Crown Princess consort of Aaun Confirmed by; Mother Anna of Alstion, The Abbess of St. Jude

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The Lady of Alba following the birth of her son The Lady of Alba, much to her discomfort, waddled up the winding stairs of the Hand of Horen. Accompanied by trusted guard, Gawyn Tiber, and Father Mikhael, the Lady of Alba finally made her way to her chambers near the spire’s highest floor. Soon thereafter, upon the realization that the sickness that had plagued the Crown Princess for months prior was, in fact, a much awaited pregnancy. Upon such a realization many of the King’s advisors and the Lady Alba’s own ladies in waiting were swiftly called to the palace, namely Lady Isabella Varoche- the crown princess’ closest confidant. After what seemed to be days the babe was born, much to the excitement of those present, a boy was presented to them. By Her Royal Highness Adela of High Peak, Lady of Alba; To all whom these presents shall come, we greet you. It has pleased the goodness of Almighty God, of his infinite mercy and grace, to send unto Us at this time, the deliverance and bringing of a Prince to the world, to the great joy and comfort of my Lord Alba; to whom We give great thanks for his inestimable kindness unto Us at this time as our Rock and most undoubtedly beloved husband, who We most humbly show our heart to in this time of great pleasure and celebration. By these letters, therefore, We advertise and proclaim that our son shall be given the name EDMUND ALEXANDER and that we pray unto Almighty God for his safekeeping, good health, prosperity, and preservation of the Prince. Given under our Seal at the Hand of Horen, Witnessed by Us and Isabella Varoche on the 25th day of Horen’s Calling. WITH GREAT ELATION, Her Royal Highness, Adela of High Peak, the Lady of Alba; Crown Princess consort of Aaun Confirmed by; Lady Isabella Fiorel of Varoche

"How wonderful!" hummed the Lady of Alba, her tone laced with envy as she commented idly to her dearest Illatian companion.

From within the Hand of Horen, Adela marvels at the publishings of the Haeseni court.

Issued the 24th of Harren’s Folly, 1931 The Kingdom of United Aaun THE AAUNIC REIFENIA The rite of maturation of the Aaunic peoples. Ladies relaxing leisurely within a Florentine orchard. THE MONTH OF OWYN’S FLAME | JULY 6 A Ladies Fête 3PM EST The Clementine Court is elated to invite the ladies of Aaun to the Hand of Horen for a night of festivities hosted by the Chamberlain, Julietta Haverlock. Ladies of the Season Sew Handkerchiefs 6PM EST Prior to the Season itself the Lady of Alba shall host the ladies of Whitespire to sew and embroider handkerchiefs. This is also to be used as a time in which the young girls at the cusp of adulthood may seek advice from a senior member of Aaun’s Royal Household. THE MONTH OF GODFREY’S TRIUMPH | JULY 7 The Hunt of the Whitespirian Stag 3PM EST Following the Lady of Alba’s soiree the lords of Whitespire are invited to join the Master of Hunt in the Aaunic countryside in search of White Stag. Representative of the nation’s ivory crown city and rumored to have roamed the forests surrounding the city for years prior to our settlement of the lands. The Refenia 5PM EST On this, the second month of the maturation season, the lords and ladies are invited to the Hand of Horen so that they may formally ascend to the high society among their peers. The lords and ladies will be presented by House alongside any direct relatives they have and the Patriarch and Matriarch of the House. Due to the overarching relaxed structure of the Aaunic Reifenia the guests are encouraged to talk amongst themselves whilst the banquet is in progress, whilst each familial unit enters and presents themselves before Her Majesty, the Queen and the Lady of Alba. THE MONTH OF TOBIAS’ BOUNTY | JULY 8 A Joust of Whitespire 3PM EST Ladies bet items of varying values, as the men the items have been bet on are cut out of the tourney the items are pooled together. At the end the victor is given the most precious gift of the pooled bets and they are crowned the Lord and Lady of Reifenia. THE MONTH OF SUN’S SMILE | JULY 9 The Brawl of Minitz 4PM EST In a tournament style, the men of the Reifenia are to be selected at random to fight against one another. The Reifenia is invited to the Minitz tavern’s fight pit. All Aaunic citizens are invited to the city to not only witness the brawl but if they wish to they may put themselves forward to participate. THE MONTH OF HARREN’S FOLLY | JULY 10 The Waltz of St. Julia 4PM EST To conclude the season a ball in traditional Johannian lavishness is to be held in the Hand of Horen. Hosted by Her Majesty, the Queen and Her Royal Highness, the Lady of Alba, the ball is simply themed in a masquerade style. Guests are encouraged to interpret the theme however they wish so long as they don a mask to conceal their identity. Participant List Noble and Royal Participants Aaunic Nobility and Royalty THE ROYAL HOUSE OF ALSTION Her Royal Highness The Princess Augusta Charlotte of Aaun THE PRINCELY HOUSE OF BARCLAY His Highness, Prince Wilheim Friedrich Barclay, Baron of Hussen THE PRINCELY HOUSE OF ALSTREIM Her Ladyship, Gisele Franziska von Alstreim THE MARGRAVIAL HOUSE OF DIEUXMONT DE ROSIUS Her Ladyship, Melina-Isabeau Dieuxmont de Rosius His Lordship, Louis-Olivier Dieuxmont de Rosius, Baron of Rosius THE COMITAL HOUSE OF AUGUSTEN Her Ladyship, Camilla Monika von Augusten THE COMITAL HOUSE OF VAROCHE His Lordship, Emilio Sigismondo Varoche Her Ladyship, Isabella Fiorel Varoche THE BARONIAL HOUSE OF ARENTANIA His Lordship, Dietrich von Bardenwig His Lordship, Heidenrich von Bardenwig THE BARONIAL HOUSE OF ROSTOCK His Lordsip, Andre Diavolo Teufel THE BARONIAL HOUSE OF THEONUS Her Ladyship, Thérèse von Theonus THE BARONIAL HOUSE OF LEOPOLD His Lordship, Richard Alexander von Leopold His Lordship, Peter Charles von Leopold Her Ladyship, Anne Eleanor von Leopold THE BARONIAL HOUSE OF KORVACZ Her Ladyship, Xénia Korvacz THE HOUSE OF HAVERLOCK Her Ladyship, Julietta Laurelai Haverlock His Lordship, Leopold Alexander Haverlock His Lordship, Julius John Haverlock Foreign Nobility THE DUCAL HOUSE OF MÖSU His Lordship, Sigtyggr Kolsson THE BARONIAL HOUSE OF HALCOURT His Lordship, Sir Baldwin Halcourt af Brasca, Baron of Af Brasca His Lordship, Victor Oliver Halcourt His Lordship, Guillard Vernon Halcourt Her Ladyship, Ada Halcourt THE BARONIAL HOUSE OF REDLOGA Her Ladyship, Estrid Sigvardson THE HOUSE OF VAELARIS Her Ladyship, Daera Vaelaris, Lady of Crabcliff Bay THE BARONIAL HOUSE OF TEMESCH Her Ladyship, Victoria Helane Temesch Common Participants Mister Gawyn Alexander Tiber Miss Emmeline Saida Hargrave Mister Saelyx Aeramor Mister Daemion Aeramor Miss Miriam Aeramor Miss Frinna Glennmaer Miss Teresita Gonzalez Signed, Her Royal Highness, Princess Adela of High Peak, Lady of Alba Her Excellency, Julietta Laurelai Haverlock, Chamberlain of the Clementine Court, Head of the Order of Elixirs Her Royal Highness, Princess Adeline Johanna of Aaun, the Princess Royal The Council of Alba

Adela received the notice of festivities at her residence within the Hand of Horen, her pale visage brandishing a bright grin as she prepared her courtiers for upcoming months travels.

Issued the 24th of Harren’s Folly, 1930 The Kingdom of Aaun THE AAUNIC REIFENIA The rite of maturation of the Aaunic peoples. ‘Nobles Set Sail’ by Fenika of Vidaus Penned by HRH the Lady of Alba Published by the Clementine Court INTRODUCTORY NOTES For many years, on the various continents we, humanity, have inhabited, the act of maturation has been a milestone of great importance in the life of those royal and common alike. Traditionally styled as the ‘Social Season’ in heartlander culture, or the Haeseni ‘Lifstala’ and the Balianese ‘Symposia Pragma’, what’s to be known as the Aaunic Reifenia within the Aaunic realm shall replace its predecessors in the Heartlands as the nationwide rite of maturation. The Aaunic Reifenia is to be far shorter than those of the Heartland’s past; it shall only span over a few saint’s days, whereas those of imperial frivolity would span over an entire saint’s week. The festivities shall mostly remain within the capital, though vassals are encouraged to invite participants of the festival to their holdings throughout the realm for culturally specific events that showcase the various bustling cultures of Aaun. STRUCTURE & PURPOSE Purpose and Proper Formalities Purpose The season is to reflect the decentralized style of government practiced throughout the Kingdom, and the values of familial ties are to remain at the forefront of the Reifenia and all of the accompanying events. The Reifenia itself shall be configured in a somewhat less formal style than its predecessors (The Orenian Astercalia), though the previously established etiquette of the Kingdom, and stylings of the various nobles shall be continuously in place. The rich culture that’s present within Aaun is encouraged to be showcased in, both, the dress of the debutantes and in private events hosted by the vassals. While the Reifenia is sure to inspire couplings across the participants, it is important to note that this is not a main focus of the season as a whole. The Aaunic Reifenia is meant to act as a season in which the youth of Aaun will begin their transition into adulthood, and to celebrate such a momentous milestone in any Aaunic person’s life. Proper Formalities It is important to keep in mind the proper etiquette put in place, and respected, throughout the realm while navigating the Aaunic Reifenia. Events of the Reifenia are to be regarded as a similar level of importance as Royal Court, and thus proper etiquette is to be followed in regards to regalia and vestments worn by Aaunic nobility. Due to the lack of publications regarding the proper etiquette of Royal Court, the stylings of each tier of nobility and royalty is laid out simply below; Addressments of the Tiers of Nobility Grand Prince/Princess - His/Her Serene Highness Children of a Grand Prince are styled with the honorific His Highness alongside any subsidiary titles they hold. Non-Royal Prince/Princess - His/Her Highness Unlike the Grand Prince, children of a Non-Royal Prince are not styled with the honorific His/Her Highness, but instead are styled as His/Her Lord/Ladyship alongside any subsidiary titles they hold. Duke/Duchess - His/Her Grace Children of a Duke are styled as His/Her Lord/Ladyship alongside any subsidiary titles they hold. Margrave/Margravine - His/Her Lady/Lordship In writing a Margrave is afforded the ability to sign documents using the honorific The Most Honorable. Children of a Margrave are styled as His/Her Lord/Ladyship alongside any subsidiary titles they hold. Count/Countess - His/Her Lord/Ladyship In writing a Count may style himself as The Right Honorable. Children of a Count are styled as His/Her Lord/Ladyship. Viscount/Viscountess - His/Her Lord/Ladyship In writing a Viscount has the right to style himself as The Right Honorable. The Viscount’s children are styled as His/Her Lord/Ladyship. Baron/Baroness - His/Her Lord/Ladyship A Baron has only one honorific and signs documents with only His Lordship. The children of a Baron are styled as His/Her Lord/Ladyship. More detailed works regarding etiquette of the kingdom is to be published in the near future. THE REIFENIA The Rite and its Structure The Reifenia is managed by the Mistresses of Reifenia, a tribunal composed of Her Majesty the Queen, the Lady of Alba, and a third royal member of the House of Alstion. The rite itself is somewhat simple, lacking many formalities often seen in maturation ceremonies around the continent. The event is more akin to a banquet than presentations as noble houses are expected to arrive as familial assemblies composed of the Lord and Lady of the House, flanked by any children of the immediate or extended family (bearing the same last name) of the age of sixteen or greater. Upon the arrival of each house they are announced and present themselves before the Mistresses of Reifenia and join the others present at the banquet following their arrival. The congregation as a whole are welcomed to talk among themselves and intermingle at the start of the season. The inaugural event acts as both the opening ball and the presentations.

Adela returned from Numêndil, her shoulders lowered with a huff of air as her eyes cast up the ivory walls of Whitespire. Her lips pressed in a grin as she returned into her home, the city now bustling with news of the upcoming wedding.

"Excellent!" cooed Adela of High Peak, her lips pressed in a soft grin- remembering fondly the time she'd met the Haeseni king and his, at the time, bride-to-be.

THE BIRTH OF AN HEIR An announcement of nativity from the March of Velen ANNO DOMINI 1919 ADDRESSED TO THE CITIZENS OF THE ASCHENWALD, It is with profound exultation and immense delight that the Margravial Household of Reuss proudly proclaims the advent of a newborn member of the family. On this auspicious day, the 17th of Horen’s Calling, Margravine Philippa Ilena gives birth to a beautiful and healthy son, who shall bear the noble of Georg Stefan von Reuss and one day become the successor to the legacy of his ancestors. Upon his birth he shall be styled, as the Heir to the Aschenwald, the Count of Revedin. We are proud to announce, Georg Stefan von Reuss, the Count of Revedin and Heir to the Aschenwald (@neii)

A VELENIC COUPLING The Margravine and her Lord consort. ANNO DOMINI 1918 On this, the fourth day of Sun’s Smile of the year 1918, it pleases the Margravial household of Reuss to announce the union of its Matriarch and Margravine Philippa von Reuss to Lord Leufroy de Lewes. The two were joined in a private union at the Velenic chapel of St. Lucien officiated by Father Petyr. Witnessed by the Lord consort’s own brother, Fernand, Baron Virdain and a few members from both respective households. The ceremony of wedlock was concluded with a buss exchanged between the pair and subsequent applause from the few gathered. SIGNED, TRH, the Margravine of Velen, Philippa I von Reuss TRH, the Margrave consort of Velen, Leufroy of Virdain Officiated by, Father Petyr

"Peace, finally." beamed Philippa as she read over the missive.

"These 'Adrians' stoop to the levels of mere bandit groups. They don't even seem to be protecting their beloved Duchy anymore, instead marching to foreign lands to wreak havoc." scoffed the Velenic Margravine, Philippa von Reuss.