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“Ye' o' all show kno' how hard ah try,” Briana retorted, crossing her arms. “An' ef ye' think ahm nae- yer nae better than my last tutor.” “you are kind, and adventurous, and smart, and bring light to the lives you have touched. If a tutor I hired could not see that, then clearly I made a grave error in my oversight of your education.” Garen nodded to his mother “Ah said the same. Last she told meh ef eh... Bad lesson.” “..Has she been dismissed yet?” “No' yet.” “She has nae insulted me since ah told Garen, though.” Briana was quick to add. “Insulting you once is enough. You are the daughter of a Duke. Whether you marry a commoner, become a noble consort, or become the Empress herself - I do not care. That servant will be dismissed and replaced with someone more competent.” Constantina decided that just as quickly, with finality. Oh, Briana. From the moment she was born, and Constantina was met with golden curls and striking blue eyes that mimicked her own, that daughter of hers made something in her heart twist. Constantina had never wanted a daughter, and after the death of her first she thought perhaps she had been spared. But then Briana was born, and Constantina was afraid. Afraid of being a mother–though she already had three boys–and was afraid of having a daughter. And to have a daughter that looked just like her, oh, it terrified Constantina. But over time, Briana managed to wiggle her way into her mother’s frigid heart. It took years (and the sage counsel of Constantina’s friends). Every bright smile when Constantina entered the room, every clumsy dance, all of the messy letters and tight hugs. The girl was lovely, despite being Constantina’s daughter; despite her being Briana’s mother; despite Briana looking just like her mother. Constantina could see the effort Briana made; to impress her family, to make friends, to become the best at anything she wanted. She was almost envious of the child. But to hear of this–of some insolent, cruel tutor standing in between Briana and whatever ambitions or happiness may be striving for–it was unacceptable. Not even dismissal would be enough. So that night, when Constantina summoned the House’s coachman to her study, a plan had already been formulated. “Yer Grace, how may Ah–” “Do you know of this Ms. Reed, that’s been tutoring my eldest daughter?” “Teh Laidy Briana? Oh, aye, O’ course Ah do!” “Good. Tomorrow I am releasing her from her duties. I will need you to drive her back to wherever she came from.” “O-Oh..? Well, aye– Ah can do th–” “I wasn’t done speaking. Listen to me.” Over the next week or so, Constantina brought it upon herself to clear her schedule to drop into her daughter’s tutoring sessions. Only for a few minutes, just to make sure. All seemed somewhat better now. Constantina enjoyed seeing the improvement in Briana’s mood (and dancing, per her much more favored tutor). A thin smile even graced her features as she departed from the study, and made her way down the corridor. A group of passing maids quickly hushed their gossip and lowered their heads in a bow. But even their whispers were not lost on Constantina’s ears as she carried on. “Did ye hear ‘bout teh carriage accident? They lost control, n’ slid off teh cliff!” “Oh mah…– teh poor Reed family! They must jus’ be beside themselves wit’ grief!” Typically, Constantina kept a tight leash on her staff and the looseness of their tongues. Unfavorable rumors were a plague, and the Castle Barden was treated as a place of quarantine where no such sullying words could break free. Only this once, did she not stop to scold the maids. In fact, with her back turned to the group fussing over the accident, Constantina’s sly smile stretched into a satisfied grin.

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The Duchess Constantina was delivered her copy of the paper by a nervous paperboy - a reasonable reaction from the child. However, unexpectedly, a thin-lipped smile settled across the woman's face as her fingers traced over the article slandering her family - namely her husband. "My," she hummed, "seems the cat's come out of the bag... how terrible!" She went about her day after, accepting sympathies and feigning shame from friends and acquainted courtiers. A handkerchief wiping a few false tears here, cries of 'I don't know how he could have done this' there... But that evening, after a meeting with her sons, Constantina retired to her chambers, and looked out of the window overlooking the town of Tarnavon. Something lifted from her shoulders, almost freeing. On her hand sat a treasured bird the Duchess kept as a pet, to whom she cooed. "Soon, we shall have this all remedied." She sighed, catching sight of a small, unilluminated cottage at the edge of the Garenwald. "...Just a little more waiting."

Issued by the DUCHY OF VALWYCK On the 10th day of Harren’s Folly of 2083 TO THE PEOPLE OF THE MOUNTAINS AND THE LAKES, The Duchy of Valwyck announces joyous news: that the eldest son of the Ducal couple, GAREN BERNARD BARUCH, has reached his eighteenth year, and is ready to be welcomed into adulthood to serve his family and Empire. Additionally, many years away from home and his subsequent return has brought all of Valwyck and Tarnavon to celebration, and invites all to partake in the festivities. I. CONQUERER OF THE MOUNTAIN The activities shall begin with a game of Conqueror of the Mountain, or more commonly known as King of the Hill. Players shall make their way to the top of a hill and brawl other participants to maintain his standing atop the peak. The winner will be decided by whoever is closest to the center of the peak by the sound of the horn, and will receive a prize of 100 mina. II. THE BEAR’S TOURNEY Festivities will continue in the town of Tarnavon, where all are invited to participate in a jousting tournament. Ladies are encouraged to provide favors to their cherished, or predicted victor. The champion of the tournament will receive a prize of 200 mina, with the runner up receiving 100 mina. Fill out the form below: III. FEAST OF CELEBRATION To conclude the evening, friends and family are welcomed to the Castle Barden for an extravagant feast in honor of Lord Garen. Ayrikiv delicacies and drinks shall fill the tables, and merriment shall overflow the halls. At this time, gifts, well wishes, and other introductions may be made to the young Lord. IV. INVITATIONS The Duchy of Valwyck cordially invites… H&HIM, Marcus I & Valentina of Asturias, Emperor & Empress of Man, and their Imperial retinue HSH, Willem van Aert, Prince of Blackvale, and his pedigree HSH, Edward II Alstion, Archduke of Alba, and his pedigree HH, Caerine Mareno, Duchess of Myrine, and her pedigree HG, Lothar d’Amaury, Duke of Lorraine, and his pedigree HG, Marlon d’Asturia, Duke of Asturias, and his pedigree HG, Remus Helane, Duke of Valmont, and his pedigree TMH, Arya Altwegg, Margravine of Avistra, and her pedigree TMH, Parzival von Augusten, Margrave of Schwyz, and his pedigree TRH, Ezra de Senna, Count of Edessa, and his pedigree TRH, Robert Montalt-Rovin, Count of Aesterwald, and his pedigree TRH, Volker van Hurst, Count of Totenpfalz, and his pedigree TRH, Nuvilta Whitewood, Countess of Silasia, and her pedigree TRH, Constance Devereux, Countess of Trier, and her pedigree TH, Florian Enswerp, Viscount of Rethel, and his pedigree HL, Anastasia Basileus, Baroness of Cascanova, and her pedigree HL, Phoebe Malory, Baroness of Sternfell, and her pedigree HL, Franz Galahar, Baron of Ghaestenwald, and his pedigree HL, Henri Halcourt, Baron of Artois, and his pedigree And extends personal invitations to… THE GOOD FOLK OF TARNAVON Our cousins, HSH, Rodimar Barclay, Prince in Reinmar, and his pedigree Our cousins, TRH, George VI Aldersberg, Earl of Dover, and his pedigree Our cousins, HL, Dorothea Helvets, Baroness of Owynsburg, and her pedigree HIH, Caius Tiberias, Imperial Crown Prince HIH, Hannibal Valerian, Duke of Myrfield, and their pedigree HIH, Drusilla Isolde, Duchess of Rosemoor, and their pedigree HRH, Sîdhiel Arthalion, Princess of Idunia, and their pedigree HRH, Astarmë Arthalion, Princess of Idunia, and their pedigree HH, Napoleon Temesch of the Petra, Count of Valfleur HH, Circe Mareno HL, Eirene Mareno HL, Romhilda van Aert HL, Vesta Tiber H&HL, Ledicort & Cyrene de Senna HL, Cosette Carnelle HL, Pierre Halcourt HL, Elenydd Glennmaer H&HL, Altáriel & Nilûphêl Mithrenion The House von Rhoswald The House of Ruthern The House of Radovanic Laura of Ayr Lajka Weiss Ithmere Aldor Audemar & Matyas Amador Eira Penrhyn Naoise Faelsîr AN AMENDED NOTICE TO ALL ATTENDEES: The war between the Vassals of Valmont & Hartwell and Avistra is not welcomed in the Duchy of Valwyck and Castle Barden, and aggression of any kind outside of celebration games will not be tolerated. Should any raiding party attempt to disrupt the festivities, they shall be removed and face consequence at the purview of the Ducal House. ENDURE AND PREVAIL, HER GRACE, Constantina Regina of Dover, Duchess-Consort of Valwyck, Countess-Consort of Ayr, Viscountess-Consort of Voron, Baroness-Consort of Laval, Riveryn, and Gant, Lady of Barden and Tarnavon HIS LORDSHIP, Garen Bernard Baruch

Anastasia rushed through the small city of Cascanova, and burst excitedly through the d'Arkents' hall doors! "Where is my niece!" She squealed, taking to her cousin's side while they both recovered.

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