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Bust portrait of young woman in profile -- Albert Sterner Va Birodeo Herzenav ag Edlervik It is with great pleasure that the Comital Household of Isaakev announces the hosting of a Hauchmetvas in honor of The thirdborn child of His Excellency ,The Lord Speaker and his wife, Klara; the Hauchmetvas of Lady Reza Daphnya Ludovar. The theme of the event shall be “Watercolor Daydream.”, and as such guests are encouraged to don pastels, or at the least wear airy or “whimsical” attire. Potential suitors may also make themselves known and introduce themselves to Lady Reza and her immediate family. Dog races shall be held, for a mina prize; as it will highlight the debutante’s familial connection to dogs, her own house taking credit for the creation of the Saint Otto’s Spaniel. Furthermore, a poetry competition shall also be held. Mina compensation shall also be offered for the winner, as chosen by the debutante. The themes found in these poems should be along similar lines as the theme for dress-attire. [Members of House Ludovar shall not be permitted t0 participate in the above due to conflicts of interest with the latter’s method of judging.] INVITATIONS Invitations are sent to the following: His Royal Majesty, King Aleksandr II of Haense Her Grace, Roslin Baruch, Duchess of Valwyck His Grace, Viktor var Ruthern, Duke of Vidaus His Grace, Manfred Barclay, Duke of Reinmar The Right Honourable, Anabel Colborn, Countess of Malkovya The Honourable, Walter Weiss, Viscount of Novkursain Her Ladyship, Alyona Godunov, Baroness of Verskaya Her Ladyship, Katrin Stafyr, Baroness of Thurant His Lordship, Henrik Amador, Baron of Mondstadt Her Ladyship, Irena Kortrevich, Baroness of Koravia

A cousin to the newly-made Crown Princess, Teddy d'Arkent, wasted no time in securing yet another gift for Sibyl upon hearing the news.

Teddy d'Arkent, heir to the County of Salia yawned as he procured, wrapped, and dropped his gift off in the dead of night -- Though the wedding itself was a month away, he was away fishing for most of his days; and better to leave it early than late.

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MASSIVE agree. I'm tired of having to search the shops of multiple empty nations just to find 1(one) saddle/paper/etc/whatever I need at the time. +100

Laetitia Henrietta, Dearly-departed friend and former Mistress of the Robes to Renilde, beamed proudly from beyond the grave.

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Elara wept tears of joy from her family's new home within Hyspia.

Elara smiled weakly at the missive before ushering her children to church.

The Lord Speaker's daughter, Reza, grumbled idly at this news. "Will we have to cancel my Hauchmetvas?" she inquired of her mother, "Since... it looks like everyone will be busy with BSK training if war is on the horizon." "I was there when he presented his little gift," She recounted later, to those among her kinsfolk who were not present for the day's court. "He looked as if he was around my brother's age. Old enough to know better than to play pranks during such a serious event, certainly."

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A young Balianite lad of some relation to the von Augustens would send a box of chocolates to his mother's kin; a condolences of sort for the house's recent hardships.

A young Balianite noble -- and aspiring chocolatier himself -- weeps with joy, knowing that others share his love for chocolate.

Peter "Teddy" d'Arkent, newly-made heir to the County of Salia, dreaded the etiquette and so-called snobbery,-- at least in the lad's eyes, -- he would be expected to display whilst supporting his elder cousins, Mary and Clementine, in their matrimonial pursuits. The young noble sighed, before setting off to prepare a mug of orange-flavored hot chocolate. He was not looking forward to this.

Amico Aspertini - Female Saint Holding a Book THE ARTOIS ACCOUNT In the aftermath of the Brascan separation, many have come forth with questions about what occurred. Now, after an extended period of silence nearing a full year, I, the Baronne d’Artois, have come to inform the masses whom are clearly nothing short of ravenous for answers. I had intended to post this one the one year anniversary, but this silence has beencorroborated by all others involved, and recent developments involving Aaun and Veletz compelled me to speak sooner. As I’m sure many recall the dazed sort of mood I was in shortly after all this, I guarantee to the public that the events which transpired have been supported by the accounts of my husband, Lord Aldric Barbanov-Ludovar, who was in perfect health at the time and thus has nothing afflicting his memory of what transpired. – Or at least the parts he was present for. In month of the Sun’s Smile of Atstana de Regne Petrère 89, The Baron af Brasca issued a public letter in which he demanded a moot to try and force my father from his position as the head of House Halcourt, the reasoning for which being his advancing age and retirement from all other governmental posts. My father swiftly replied, asserting his ability to lead the family – and that the implication that he was too old for such was an insult not only to himself, but also to Her Majesty, as they are the same age. A copy of the letters exchanged can be viewed here: In the month following, the Baron and Her Majesty, Renilde of Petra met to discuss the fate of House Halcourt with no prior notice given towards the Branch of Artois, the result of which being the forfeiture of the Brascans’ identity as members of House Halcourt. Those of Artois were ordered to vacate Beaumont instantly, and the Margraviate of Clermont was dissolved. When the Baron-Consort heard this news, he flew into a blind rage – his Raevir values of honor and loyalty found this act unacceptable and of the worst sort of treachery. After confirming the safe return of myself and our children to Chambery, he and his cousin marched on Beaumont demanding satisfaction – a simple duel, to protect the honor of his sickly, bedridden wife and the honor of his children – to which he was denied. Was this such an abominable request? Should a peer of the realm not be supported by their consort? Was the quickness to anger on the part of Her Majesty and the Baron af Brasca culturally insensitive in regards to Aldric’s upbringing in Haense; and the Raevir standards for honor and familial duty? Especially considering Her Majesty’s own consort, also of Raevir descent not to mention a Prince of Haense, fought for her honor in a duel to the death against her prior consort following the Petran Civil War? The Crown of Petra ordered myself and my father to meet with Her Majesty to determine who the holder of Artois would be, and upon our arrival we were met with nothing short of an ambush. A copy of the message detailing the standards of the meeting (myself, my father, and Her Majesty) is included herein: Upon our arrival, swords were drawn against Aldric and myself. Aldric, too, drew his sword in an effort to protect me. Aldric was ordered to sheathe his weapon, to which he stated: “I sheathe my blade when this fiend sheathes his. It was not I that pulled blades first.” In response to the notion that harming an expectant mother was uncalled for, one of the men in question declared “Heard some funny things,” – “Risk it, friend.” It should be noted, too, that the onlookers were not only Petran – I saw many wearing attire commonly found in Aaun and Veletz. They watched on silently as this atrocity was carried out, despite being perfectly capable of intervention. Aldric challenged the Baron to a duel once more, this time publicly. And was denied once more. Furthermore, the Baron stated that he has no honor, stating: “I am no knight, nor bound by honor.” Is it so surprising that a man who publicly admits his lack of honor would usurp his family so? To quote my husband’s own words regarding the incident; “[That] Not accepting a duel laid before you is an act of cowardice, and thus it shall be known.” The queen spoke of meeting with Aldric about things privately, but that I should be returned home given my prior medical state – I refused to leave his side, for the same demands that shall be spoken of upon my reasons for his remaining. During this, the doors were blocked off and demands were made that Aldric should be returned to his home country of Haense, to which I objected as we were united in Holy Matrimony before the people of the Commonwealth and before GOD; and thus could not be separated. This basis was denied, however, and Aldric was torn away from my side. He has spoken of going to the church about the cruelty shown to myself - then an expectant mother - and I have no doubt he followed through with this promise. At this point, knowledge regarding a misspelling in public patent for the Margravate of Clermont became a point of contention, and the gathering was dismissed for a break while Her Majesty looked into it. Upon returning, the discussion devolved into an argument of if House Halcourt had the original copy of the document in their possession, or a mere copy, as the official one was the only copy Her Majesty deemed valid. The Letters Patent, official and publicized, deems this for the Margavate of Clermont: Willing and by these Bestows granting for Us Our heirs and successors that he and his heirs aforesaid and every of them successively may enjoy and use all the rights, privileges, pre-eminences, immunities and advantages to the degree of a Marquisate duly and of right belonging which Marquisates of our Archducal Commonwealth do at present use and enjoy. The full document may be seen here: Following this, mon pere was labeled a traitor, and the argument devolved yet again – to complete and utter chaos. I informed Her Majesty that if the meeting was not going to occur any time soon, I would return home with Lord Aldric. To this, Her Majesty stated: “Theonuses, bring Lady Ludovar to Haense with her most loyal husband.” A most painful remark from Sovreign to one of her most loyal peers, her own goddaughter. The woman entrusted with caring for the legal heir to the Commonwealth of the Petra, an orphan, on top of that. An orphan who was brought forth to witness these events, at least in part, at such a tender age where if she were not the heir, would only be concerned with matters such as schoolwork and making friends. Following this, someone attempted to set off a bomb in the palace, and everyone present was detained – even myself, after Queen Renilde’s prior decree. Things settled a bit after it was revealed to only be Cockatrice gas, but nevertheless, I was held in such a state whilst handicapped and heavily pregnant. But, why? In what world would this act be acceptable? Shortly after this, I was transported to Haense. An especially cruel measure, given that it is currently experiencing a blizzard and I was not given so much as a blanket to keep myself warm on the journey there. Non, it is a miracle I am alive at all. I shall end this summary with a mere line of questioning: Was this chain of events at all acceptable? Should a sovereign intervene in familial matters such as this without giving prior notice to all involved parties? If a peer is deemed too old and incapable of holding their position, should the sovereign demanding such not be obligated abdicate at the same age as the peer? On a separate note, I am overjoyed to announce that two months following the events, I safely delivered my secondborn child and firstborn daughter, Marceline Josefina d’Artois de Clermont. Signed, The Right Honorable, Elara Athénaïs Halcourt d’Artois de Clermont, Baronne d’Artois, Royal Governess to the Children of the Petra The Right Honorable, Lord Aldric Hektor Ludovar, Baron-Consort of Artois

Teddy orders several new outfits from his tailor -- befitting his new status as the future Count of Salia, of course -- to signify his newfound importance, and more importantly, that of his father.

"My, my. Seems all of the Heartlands are falling to chaos and infighting." A sickly Petrine Baroness idly commented to her husband and his kin, far away from the turbulence -- and sheltered by the towering walls of Isaakev, where she had been forcefully moved some months prior. @Pancho@Doggedwasupxxx@annabanana1014@RaijenStars

Gabriel's presumed heir, Teddy, was left in a silent state of awe upon hearing the news; a mug full of his beloved hot cocoa beginning to grow cold as he allowed the news to sink in. "Your Pater will be a Count, and you thereafter."

Elara held herself cooped up in the upper levels of her keep, resting easily for once.

Elara, confined to her rooms per her current pregnany, gawked at the missive -- and thereafter, as the family servantry readied her things as well as the Baronne herself to transport back to her own construction (and childhood home), Chambery.

The Baroness of Artois, -- confined to her chambers following the discovery of her most recent pregnancy, -- Sighed deeply at this news.

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Totally agree. When I brought this up in the past and recounted my own experiences with this, people told me I was being melodramatic and/or crazy, which I feel is quite telling as well.

Peter Theodoric, dubbed "Teddy" by his family, remained blissfully ignorant of what had occurred due to his youthfulness. "Why is Pater sad?" He inquired to his mother shortly after the news broke, having never met his Uncle John.

Grigoryi's wife welcomed him to the Seven Skies with open arms and a wide, carefree smile. Elara, the newly-married, newly-made-Baroness, wept for the grandfather she only had the chance to meet once.