PerfectlyPeachy

"If that damned Bishop hadn't bungled this mans trial so viciously, the Viceroy might still be alive today to witness his grandchildren growing up. What a shame, a damned shame." Analiesa grumbled. "Clearly, execution is the only way."

Analiesa smiles, unknowing of this thought... she was thankful that the Grand Lady, Viorica Kortrevich, had suggested such a sweet premise for an event.

The Princess Royal found herself stunned, she hadn't expected Felix to give up his titles so soon, and wondered how House Ruthern and House Weiss would move forward in the future with their new lord. Nevertheless, she came to the conclusion that Felix needed a well-deserved rest, and so she extended her congratulations to both the former viscount and the newly established one.

THE JUNIOR LEDI HAENSE PAGEANT The search for Hanseti-Ruska’s next revered beauty. UKEN VE KRAWN I ROZZ Issued by the PRINCESS ROYAL On the 7th day of Tov and Yermey of 466 E.S. VA BIRODEO HERZENAV AG EDLERVIK Long has the nation of Haense been known for the beauty of both its country and its women, with each generation born flowering brighter than the last. Tirelessly the court-appointed teachers of the Morrivi Prikaz educate the younger generation on forms of etiquette and addressment, grooming them into becoming upstanding peers when the time comes for them to accept their mantle of responsibility. Thus, with a selection of these young women coming of a suitable age to compete, the Princess Royal announces the upcoming Junior Ledi Haense Pageant. In order to compete, girls must be of the age of five to twelve years old. They will be separated into two divisions, the young teen and juniors. Girls aged five to eight will compete in the junior division, whereas girls aged nine to twelve will compete in the young teen division. Those who wish to participate in the pageant will be thoroughly enticed by the prizes. In each division, there will only be one overall winner crowned, and they will receive a crown, sash, bouquet, trophy, and a gold prize of one hundred mina. Should you wish to compete, please acquire parental permission and fill out the application below. Competitors will require a pageant dress, a talent to display for the judges, a short introductory speech detailing their name, age, and some facts, with a secondary dress prepared for the finals. There is no dress code, but the participants will be judged and graded on the construction of their gowns and their etiquette throughout the evening. Mothers are encouraged to practice and prepare their daughters before the event takes place. Judges will remain anonymous until the pageant proceedings are underway. JUNIOR LEDI HAENSE DIVISION - FRIDAY THIRD OF MARCH, 4 EST/ 9 GMT The youngest of the pageant will compete first, and their venue will be the Karosgrad theater. They will need to be accompanied by a parent on stage to assist them, whereas the teen division is expected to fend for themselves. YOUNG TEEN LEDI HAENSE DIVISION - SATURDAY FOURTH OF MARCH, 4 EST/ 9 GMT The young teen division will compete the following day, and will also gather in the Karosgrad theater for the proceedings. They are expected to stand on stage alone, and prepare their material themselves without parental assistance. SIGNED, Her Serene Highness, Analiesa of Karosgrad, Princess Royal of Hanseti-Ruska, Duchess of Karosgrad, Duchess-Consort of Vidaus, Countess-Consort of Metterden, Viscountess-Consort of Greyspine, Baroness-Consort of Rostig, Lady of Druzstva and Protector of the South Please fill out the following application.

Anna Aynal, descendant of the infamous warrior Anya Aynal (a hero of the Siege of Southbridge) fell to her knees and wept, her hands coming to a clasp as she heard of this divine display from the Exalted.

"This is a matter for the King to decide upon and the King to decide alone." Stated Analiesa with some dissapointment.

"They simply love to hate us." Analiesa uttered to her daughter and heiress, Elizaveta. "The weak shall always fear the strong." @Eryane

Analiesa knelt upon bended knee, her gilded Hussaryian cross clamped between her clasped palms. Dutifully did she bow her head in reverence to her lord, quietly murmuring beneath her breath a sombre prayer for the souls of her mother and father-in-law.

Analiesa placed a hand to the shoulder of her husband as the missive was released, nervously twirling her Hussariyan cross betwixt her slender fingers. Inwardly, she pleaded with god for a swift end to this business, one that favoured her and her house. "Let the light of god guide them to salvation." She murmured, turning to polish the longsword of the Duke as he donned his armour.

r

AN OFFICIAL STATEMENT REGARDING THE DISMISSAL AND EXECUTION OF THE COURT ALCHEMIST UKEN VE KRAWN I ROZZ Issued by the PRINCESS ROYAL On the 15th day of Gronna and Droba of 458 E.S VA BIRODEO HERZENAV AG EDLERVIK It is an unfortunate obligation to be releasing an official statement regarding the incident that occurred during a meeting this evening with myself, the former Court Alchemist Esther die Erikdottir, and Lady Allyssa Colborn. Such is not a notice I ever wished to have the displeasure to pen, but following the incident that led to the execution of Miss. die Erikdottir, I see it only proper to properly educate our courts on both the reasons for her prior announced dismissal, and death. I can officially confirm that during the meeting, which was called to address the proposed rumour of Miss. die Erikdottir having lied during her interview in regards to her training and experience with the alchemical arts, that her mood became increasingly bitter and irate - directed to both myself, and the present Lady Allyssa Colborn. Lady Colborn is who had written to me with these concerns, having on good authority that the former Court Alchemists teacher had died before Miss. die Eirkdottir was able to finish her studies, and that she had been functioning on a purely baseline of knowledge. She had claimed that Miss. die Erikdottir had employed her as her assistant, in order to mask Lady Colborn’s work as her own. She had no concrete proof for these claims, and could not present any to us. These accusations, however, were severe and warranted an investigation. Miss. die Erikdottir was in a position of authority where she had direct access to both the King and Queen, and had been preparing various remedies and tinctures to treat them both in regards to their failing health. I am fearful to think of her intentions with this, whether or not she had purposefully managed to make them ill in the first place, or if it was simply her incompetence. Her remedies never reached either of their lips. Esther was suspended for her duties until the rumour could be proven, and this is where she began to exhibit a strange and magical presence. Esther then attacked Lady Allyssa Colborn with her magic, rendering her stunned and terrified. Lady Colborn stated she experienced menacing hallucinations demanding she bring physical harm to others, and described it as experiencing the waking form of her darkest nightmares. In her fear, she curled into a ball in an attempt to protect herself from these delusions, and was left incapacitated for a short time. Miss. die Erikdottir then turned her attention to myself, threatening me, and appeared to lose her sense of reason during the altercation. She threatened those present with dire consequences and seemed to gain a nefarious power, with a black aura slithering along her arms. She inched toward me, and hissed through her clenched teeth that I had no idea who she was, or what she was capable of, all while this inky void pulsated along her figure, growing in size and intensity. The life was sucked out of the room, the plants wilted and shrivelled, the colour drained from them with dramatic expediency. I warned her of the consequences that would come from either killing me, or assaulting me, and that such a crime would be declared as treason. I attempted to reason with her, and said that if she were to pace toward the door of the aulic chambers, that I would release her and allow her to live. She believed me, and once there was a safe distance between her and myself and Lady Colborn, I drew the blade concealed beneath my cloak and lofted it toward her. It was then that I screamed for aid, and into the room rushed Ser Vladrik and the disowned Ailred Barrow. Miss. die Erikdottir threatened to kill not only myself and Lady Colborn, but the two brave guardsmen that had then rushed into the room. She stated that if they tried to subdue her, as I had commanded, that she would rob them of their livelihood unless they set her free. Once she noticed that the blade Ser Vladrik wielded was forged of Thanium, she changed her tactic to one of attempted diplomacy, claiming that punishing her would be an act of war toward Aaun (as she was allegedly a citizen) and demanding to contact the crown of the Aaunic throne if they intended to have her stand trial. The former Court Alchemist Esther die Erikdottir was eventually subdued and arrested. It was after this point that news of her immediate dismissal was released to the courts. Furthermore, when arrested and taken to the barracks of the Brotherhood of Saint Karl, Miss. die Erikdottir was subjected to various tests at the behest of the High Justicar, her Excellency Adele Ludovar. Her Excellency pierced her hand with the Aurum longsword of Dame Giovanna Barclay, but the former court alchemist had very little reaction to the infamous metal. It was only when Lady Adele reached for the salt for further investigation, that Miss. die Erikdottir revealed herself to be a vampire and lunged forth with the intent to rip out Lady Adele’s throat. Thankfully, both Dame Giovanna Barclay and Captain Felix Weiss were present to both shield Her Excellency from harm, and permanently subdue Miss. die Erikdottir. Once Dame Giovanna had safely pulled Lady Adele to safety (Her Excellency suffering only from a minor throat wound, one I hope she swiftly recovers from), she and Captain Weiss sprung to action. Captain Weiss launched a firm strike to the centre of the vampiric fiends visage, and tackled her to the ground before she could cause further distress. It is here, while he was holding her down, that Dame Giovanna Barclay crushed her skull with the use of her warhammer. Her body was then carried to the centre of the square, where she was burned on a pyre. SIGNED, HER SERENE HIGHNESS, Analiesa Josefina Barbanov-Bihar Princess Royal of Hanseti-Ruska, Duchess of Karosgrad, Duchess-Consort of Vidaus, Countess-Consort of Metterden, Baroness-consort of Rostig, Grand Lady of the Morrivi Court.

UKEN VE KRAWN I ROZZ Issued by the PRINCESS ROYAL On the 9th day of Tov and Yermey of 455 E.S. VA BIRODEO HERZENAV AG EDLERVIK With the reformations of the Royal Courts, a plethora of new positions were brought before the ambitious populace of the dual monarchy. Finally, applicants have been assigned to the roles available after a grueling interviewing process with the Grand Lady, and the most qualified individuals amongst the pool of candidates have been appointed to office. While we understand there may be disappointment brewing between those not selected for their preferred positions, we do hope that there will be a radiation of support toward those chosen, as it was done with fairness in mind. THE COURT CUSTODIAN - HER HIGHNESS, SOPHIA VON DRACO @Leyrin I am pleased to announce that Sophia von Draco has been appointed as the court custodian. She was extremely kind and driven in her interview, and her willingness to involve new people in the courts appealed to both myself and the queen. Sophia has prior experience in this position from the Kingdom of Aaun, and we believe that having a fresh foreign face in the courts will give us an outside perspective on what we need to do or change. She is highly qualified for the position and we are confident that she will serve the courts well. We encourage all members of the court to welcome Sophia to her new role and to support her as she begins her work. She is eager to get started and we are excited to see what she will accomplish in her new position. THE COURT ALCHEMIST - FIRRESS ESTHER DIE EIRIKSDOTTIR @alexmagus Esther is an experienced alchemist, with many years of experience in the field. She is highly skilled in both the theoretical and practical aspects of alchemy, and has a proven track record of success. In addition to her expertise, Esther is also committed to teaching and mentoring others in the field. She is passionate about sharing her knowledge and experience with students, and is dedicated to helping the next generation of alchemists grow and learn. Furthermore, Esther is incredibly ambitious when it comes to the court alchemist position. She has great plans for the future of the court, and is eager to use her skills and knowledge to help advance the field of alchemy in Haense. She is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of alchemical knowledge, and is always looking for ways to make new discoveries and innovations. We are confident that Esther will be an excellent court alchemist, and we are excited to see what she will accomplish in her new role. We encourage all citizens to support Esther in her endeavors, and to help her achieve her goals for the court and the field of alchemy. THE MASTER OF THE HUNT - LORD VLADRIK O’ROURKE @Cally As an experienced hunter, Vladrik is extremely ambitious with his goals for the courts. He intends to form a set of rules and etiquette for nobility to follow during hunting season, ensuring that the traditions of the hunt are upheld. Vladrik's extensive experience and dedication to the art of hunting make him the best possible choice for this important role. As the master of the hunt, he will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the hunt, from the selection of the quarry to the execution of the chase. I have every confidence that Vladrik will prove to be an excellent master of the hunt, and I urge all members of the nobility to lend him their full support as he takes on this important position. Let us all work together to ensure that the tradition of the hunt remains strong for generations to come. IV JOVEO MAAN HER ROYAL MAJESTY, AMADEA OF SUSA, Queen of Hanseti and Ruska, Princess of Bihar, Dules, Lahy, Muldav, Solvesborg, Slesvik and Ulgaard, Duchess of Carnatia and Vanaheim, Margravine of Korstadt, Rothswald and Vasiland, Countess of Alban, Alimar, Baranya, Graiswald, Karikhov, Karovia, Kaunas, Kavat, Kovachgrad, Kvasz, Markev, Nenzing, Torun, and Toruv, Viscountess of Varna, Baroness of Esenstadt, Kraken’s Watch, Kralta, Krepost, Lorentz, Rytsburg, Thurant, Venzia and Astfield, Lady of the Westfolk, Protector of the Highlanders, etcetera. HER SERENE HIGHNESS, Analiesa Josefina Barbanov-Bihar Princess Royal of Hanseti-Ruska, Duchess of Karosgrad, Duchess-Consort of Vidaus, Countess-Consort of Metterden, Baroness-Consort of Rostig, Grand Lady of the Morrivi Court.

UKEN VE KRAWN I ROZZ Issued by the PRINCESS ROYAL On the 5th day of Vzmey and Huff of 455 E.S. SANGKRUV I RUTHER, With a tide of death and dismay having usurped the festive joy of our great kingdom, House Ruthern invites the peerage and its allies to attend their annual Tuvmas Ball within the walls of Druzstva in hopes of restoring some seasonal spirit. This tradition began almost fifty years ago by my husband's great-aunts Stefaniya and Angelika vas Ruthern, who hosted this very same premise when they were only children themselves. We do hope that you will attend, and celebrate the upcoming visit of Father Tuvmas, who I hear will be making an early appearance the very same night we are hosting you all within our halls! EVENING ITINERARY FESTIVE FOOD AND REFRESHMENT Feast upon various delicacies prepared for the guests of House Ruthern, with tart mulled wine or rich and velvety hot chocolates, there will be a sweet treat for every sweet tooth. THE TUVMAS POINSETTIA The best dressed man, or woman, will be dubbed as the Tuvmas Poinsettia, and given a trophy alongside a small mina prize! Those who wish to participate are welcome to donning a theme of red and green garb, but there will be no penalty to those who are disinterested in the premise of the competition. A SURPRISE VISIT Rumour has it that a certain reindeer-pulled sleigh is to land upon the rooftops of Druzstva the very same night our ball commences. Children of Haense best beware, and be on their best behaviour this upcoming festive season! Father Tuvmas sees all, and will not hesitate to scribble your name down onto his list of badly behaved miscreants. *House Ruthern is not responsible for any children disappointed in gifts, or for a grumpy Father Tuvmas. You have been warned. DRUZ GJERNZ AG GRYVNZ, Her Serene Highness, Analiesa Josefina Ruthern Princess Royal of Hanseti-Ruska, Duchess of Karosgrad, Duchess-Consort of Vidaus, Countess-Consort of Metterden, Baroness-Consort of Rostig, Lady of Druzstra His Grace, Aleksandr var Ruthern, Duke of Vidaus, Count of Metterden, Baron of Rostig, Lord of Druzstra and Protector of the South

where else have u played and why is it worse than the great dual-monarchy of hanseti-ruska....