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  1. DEBUTANTES & BACHELORS OF THE ASTERCALIA TEMPORE

    PENNED 6 SIGISMUND’S END 1866

     

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    Itemized underneath are the recorded debutantes that are permitted to participate in the Astercalia Tempore of 1866 by Her Imperial Majesty, Anastasia I. The order of said debutantes inked upon this salient missive is to determine the intransigent sequence of how each courtier is to debut. This disposition is finalized, denoting that no change of order is feasible unless a letter is penned directly to HIM Empress Anastasia I or HE Lady Governess Odessa MacPherson. Any imprudent actions or defiance of Astercalia regulations will result in a substantial sanction. Furthermore, said courtier will be expelled from attending the rest of the festivities and face advanced consequences. It is to be noted that those under the age of majority, that being eighteen, cannot participate in courtship yet are allowed to debut if fourteen and above. 

     


     


     

    THE DEBUTANTES

     

    PRINCESS ANNA ULYSSA

    THE IMPERIAL HOUSE OF FURNESTOCK

    YEAR OF BIRTH; 1845

     

    PRINCESS LORENA THEODOSIA

    THE IMPERIAL HOUSE OF FURNESTOCK

    YEAR OF BIRTH; 1851

     

    PRINCESS VIVIENNE ANASTASIE

    THE ROYAL HOUSE OF ASHFORD DE SAVOIE

    YEAR OF BIRTH; 1847

     

    LADY LUCIA ANNUNZIATA

    THE DUCAL HOUSE OF AZOR

    YEAR OF BIRTH; 1846

     

    LADY LOUISE MARGUERITE

    THE ROYAL HOUSE OF ASHFORD DE SAVOIE

    YEAR OF BIRTH; 1848

     

    LADY KATERINA ANGELIKA

    THE BARONIAL HOUSE OF SARKOZY

    YEAR OF BIRTH; 1843

     

    LADY OCTAVIA ELEANOR

    THE BARONIAL HOUSE OF SARKOZY

    YEAR OF BIRTH; 1848

     

    LADY AMADEA ULYSSA

    THE BARONIAL HOUSE OF CARRINGTON

    YEAR OF BIRTH; 1846

     

    LADY HELOISE THERESE

    THE BARONIAL HOUSE OF HALCOURT

    YEAR OF BIRTH; 1844

     

    MISS FABLE

    AS SPONSORED BY THE ASTER COUNCIL

    YEAR OF BIRTH; 1860

     

    MISS CATRIN HOFMANN

    AS SPONSORED BY THE LATE COUNTESS VANDERFALL

    YEAR OF BIRTH; 1848

     

    MISS ROSE OBEDIA

    AS SPONSORED BY HIM EMPRESS ANASTASIA I

    YEAR OF BIRTH; 1850

     

    MISS KEISHARA DAYSTAR

    AS SPONSORED BY SIR SOLOMON OBEDIA

    YEAR OF BIRTH; 1843

     

    MISS ESME LUTHIER

    AS SPONSORED BY THE BARONY OF ROSIUS

    YEAR OF BIRTH; 1848

     

    MISS ISABELLA BENNETT

    AS SPONSORED BY THE VISCOUNTY OF VUILLERMOZ

    YEAR OF BIRTH; 1846

     

    MISS ADDISON BENNETT

    AS SPONSORED BY THE VISCOUNTY OF VUILLERMOZ

    YEAR OF BIRTH; 1844

     

    MISS LYNETTE BENNETT

    AS SPONSORED BY THE VISCOUNTY OF VUILLERMOZ

    YEAR OF BIRTH; 1846

     

    MISS EMBER MUNNEL

    AS SPONSORED BY SIR JARAD MUNNEL

    YEAR OF BIRTH; 1848

     

    THE BACHELORS 

     

    PRINCE PETER AUGUSTUS

    THE IMPERIAL HOUSE OF FURNESTOCK

    YEAR OF BIRTH; 1842

     

    PRINCE JAMES MAXIMILIAN

    THE IMPERIAL HOUSE OF FURNESTOCK

    YEAR OF BIRTH; 1844

     

     

    PRINCE FREDERICK CHARLES

    THE IMPERIAL HOUSE OF FURNESTOCK

    YEAR OF BIRTH; 1847

     

    LORD JOHN AURELIAN

    THE IMPERIAL HOUSE OF HUNTSHILL

    YEAR OF BIRTH; 1844

     

    LORD KASIMIRO ALEKSEY

    THE DUCAL HOUSE OF RUTHERN

    YEAR OF BIRTH; 1848

     

    LORD WILLIAM LUCIAN

    THE DUCAL HOUSE OF D’ARKENT

    YEAR OF BIRTH; 1844

     

    LORD VIKTOR ERIK

    THE DUCAL HOUSE OF RUTHERN

    YEAR OF BIRTH; 1847

     

    LORD HADRIAN

    THE MARCHER HOUSE OF VAN AERT

    YEAR OF BIRTH; 1849

     

    LORD YVES FYODOROVICH

    THE COMITAL HOUSE OF CARRION

    YEAR OF BIRTH; 1849

     

    LORD LEDICORT JOHAN

    THE VISCOMITAL HOUSE OF VUILLER

    YEAR OF BIRTH; 1849

     

    LORD DRASUS OLIVIER

    THE VISCOMITAL HOUSE OF VUILLER

    YEAR OF BIRTH; 1849

     

    LORD CAROLUS

    THE BARONIAL HOUSE OF DE VILAIN

    YEAR OF BIRTH; 1844

     

    LORD ANTON VARON

    THE BARONIAL HOUSE OF DRASKOVIC

    YEAR OF BIRTH; 1847

     

    LORD ABREM

    THE BARONIAL HOUSE OF DRASKOVIC

    YEAR OF BIRTH; 1845

     

    MISTER EVANDER

    AS SPONSORED BY HIM EMPRESS ANASTASIA I

    YEAR OF BIRTH; 1848

     

    MISTER ANTONIUS CAROLUS

    AS SPONSORED BY THE ASTER COUNCIL

    YEAR OF BIRTH; 1845

     

     


     

    SIGNED,  

    HER IMPERIAL MAJESTY, Anastasia I, Holy Orenian Empress, forever August, Queen of Renatus, Curon, Kaedrin, Salvus, and Seventis, Grand Duchess of Ves, Duchess of Helena, Novellen, Furnestock, Adria, and Lorraine, Baroness of Renzfeld, Protector of the Heartlanders, Orenian Highlanders, and Farfolk, etcetera

     

    HER IMPERIAL HIGHNESS, Catherine Anastasia of Oren, Princess Imperial, Duchess of Westmark, Baroness consort of Pompourelia

     

    HER EXCELLENCY, Odessa MacPherson, Lady Governess of the Aster Court

     

    HER IMPERIAL HIGHNESS, Princess Vivienne Anastasie Ashford de Savoie, Countess consort of Mardon, Imperial Intermediary of the Aster Court

     

    THE RIGHT HONOURABLE, Diana Valentina Vuiller, Viscountess consort of Vuillermoz, Lady Harmony of the Aster Court

     

    THE HONOURABLE, Valyris Wynasul, High Magus of the Arcanic Court of the Empress, Court Mage of the Aster Court


    THE HONOURABLE, Dame Helena Augusta Basrid, Lady Concierge of the Aster Court

     

     

    Spoiler

     

    If any of this information is incorrect, please DM Eryane#7445 or tilly#9101. Letters to the Lady Chamberlain or Empress should be sent in-game or through forum mail (preferably the latter).

     

     

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    ON THE IMPERIAL PRESENCE

    A GENERAL GUIDE TO THE REGAL RULES OF BEHAVIOR 

    BEFORE THE IMPERIAL CROWN AND IMPERIAL ROYALTY

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    FRAMEWORK

     

    As seen fit to re-establish norms and sanctions when in the presence of imperial royalty, the Aster Court has worked under the guidance of HIM Emperor Philip III and HIM Empress Anastasia I to present a guide on behavior before these royal individuals. This guide is to be used as reference and assistance for various circumstances and occasions in which one may need when interacting with the emperor, empress, imperial princes, and imperial princesses.


     

    THE IMPERIAL CROWN

    The Imperial Crown, furthermore the reigning sovereign(s) of the empire, must always be given the following respects; 

     

    1. All must rise, if seated, upon the entrance of the Emperor/Empress until otherwise told to be seated (by gesture or by word). 

    1a. It is commonplace for people to remove their caps upon the approach of the sovereign.

    1b. In the event of a dinner, or other seated event with the Imperial Crown, all must sit when the monarch sits (after rising upon their entrance). All must rise when the monarch rises before departure. 

    2. All must bow, or curtsy, when directly approaching the Emperor/Empress. A nod is unacceptable. Bows and curtsies are also required when the Emperor/Empress passes by.

    2a. One should never show their back to the Emperor/Empress. 

    3. Address the Emperor/Empress as “Your Imperial Majesty” at the beginning and end of a conversation. This may be followed by “my liege.” Addressments such as “sir” or “ma’am” may also be acceptable. 

    4. All must rise, if seated, upon the exit of the Emperor/Empress until otherwise told to be seated (by gesture or by word).

     

    The following general rules must always be kept in mind;

    1. It is strictly prohibited for any person, regardless of ranking, to touch the Emperor/Empress.

    2. No one may address the Emperor/Empress by a nickname, or anything beyond their formal addressments, without direct permission from the Imperial Crown to do so at the given time. 

    3. Modesty in fashion must be maintained particularly in the presence of the Emperor/Empress. This is a general rule, however, for the entirety of the imperial court. 

    4. Do not ‘speak back’ to the Emperor/Empress, especially without given permission to do so. To define, this means replying in a rude, often quick manner. 

     

    CONSORTS; IMPERIAL PRINCES AND PRINCESSES

    The Imperial Consort

    The Imperial Consort must always be given the following respects; 

    1. All must bow, or curtsy, when directly approaching the Imperial Consort. A nod is unacceptable. Bows and curtsies are required when the Imperial Consort passes by.

    2. Address the Imperial Consort as “Your Imperial Majesty” at the beginning and end of a conversation. This is to be followed by “sir” or “ma’am.”

     

    The following general rules must always be kept in mind;

    1. It is strictly prohibited for any person, regardless of ranking, to touch the Imperial Consort.

    2. No one may call the Imperial Consort by a nickname, or anything beyond their formal addressments, without direct permission from the Imperial Consort to do so at the given time. 

    3. Modesty in fashion must be maintained particularly in the presence of the Imperial Consort.

     

    Imperial Princes and Princesses 

    Imperial princes and princesses must always be given the following respects; 

    1. All must bow, or curtsy, when directly approaching an imperial prince and princess. A nod is acceptable in this situation in place of a bow or curtsy. 

    2. Address the imperial  princes and princesses as “Your Imperial Highness” at the beginning and end of a conversation. This is to be followed by “sir” or “ma’am.”

     

    The following general rules must always be kept in mind;

    1. It is strictly prohibited for any person, regardless of ranking, to touch imperial princes or princesses.

    2. No one may call imperial princes or princesses by a nickname, or anything beyond their formal addressments, without direct permission from imperial princes or princesses to do so at the given time. 

    3. Modesty in fashion must be maintained particularly in the presence of imperial princes and princesses.

     


    HER IMPERIAL MAJESTY, Anastasia I, Holy Orenian Empress, forever August, Queen of Renatus, Curon, Kaedrin, Salvus, and Seventis, Grand Duchess of Ves, Duchess of Helena, Novellen, Furnestock, Adria, and Lorraine, Baroness of Renzfeld, Protector of the Heartlanders, Orenian Highlanders, and Farfolk, etcetera 

     

    HER IMPERIAL HIGHNESS, Catherine Anastasia of Furnestock, Princess Imperial of the Holy Orenian Empire, Duchess of Westmark

     

    HER EXCELLENCY, Odessa MacPherson, Lady Chamberlain of the Aster Court

     

  3. DEBUTANTES & BACHELORS OF THE ASTERCALIA TEMPORE

    PENNED 7TH OF TOBIAS’ BOUNTY, 1855

     

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    Itemized underneath are the recorded debutantes that are permitted to participate in the Astercalia Tempore of 1856 by Her Imperial Majesty, Anastasia I. The order of said debutantes inked upon this salient missive is to determine the intransigent sequence of how each courtier is to debut. This disposition is finalized, denoting that no change of order is feasible. Any imprudent actions or defiance of Astercalia regulations will result in a substantial sanction. Furthermore, said courtier will be expelled from attending the rest of the festivities and face advanced consequences.

     

     


     

     

    THE DEBUTANTES

     

    PRINCESS CATHERINE ANASTASIA

    THE IMPERIAL HOUSE OF FURNESTOCK

    YEAR OF BIRTH; 1838

     

    LADY LAURENTINA MARIGOLD

    THE DUCAL HOUSE OF HELVETS

    YEAR OF BIRTH; 1842

     

    LADY ANNE JOSEPHINE

    THE DUCAL HOUSE OF D’ARKENT

    YEAR OF BIRTH; 1836

     

    LADY VALÉRIE ANTOINETTE

    THE DUCAL HOUSE OF AZOR

    YEAR OF BIRTH; 1830

     

    LADY ANALIESE JULIANA

    THE DUCAL HOUSE OF AZOR

    YEAR OF BIRTH; 1837

     

    LADY MADELINE ROSE

    THE DUCAL HOUSE OF AZOR

    YEAR OF BIRTH; 1832

     

    LADY CATHERINE MARIE

    THE COMITAL HOUSE OF NOVELLEN-HUNTSHILL

    YEAR OF BIRTH; 1842

     

    LADY ANNABELLE AUGUSTA

    THE COMITAL HOUSE OF NOVELLEN-HUNTSHILL

    YEAR OF BIRTH; 1840

     

    LADY GEORGIANA MARIA

    THE COMITAL HOUSE OF NOVELLEN-ALDERSBERG

    YEAR OF BIRTH; 1837

     

    LADY ELISABETH HELAINE

    THE COMITAL HOUSE OF NOVELLEN-ALDERSBERG

    YEAR OF BIRTH; 1837

     

    LADY ELOISE HELEN

    THE COMITAL HOUSE OF O’ROURKE

    YEAR OF BIRTH; 1831

     

    COUNTESS AMADIE MARLÉNE

    THE COMITAL HOUSE OF PRUVIA

    YEAR OF BIRTH; 1836

     

    LADY ANASTASIE THÉRÈSE

    THE COMITAL HOUSE OF PRUVIA

    YEAR OF BIRTH; 1839

     

    LADY SOPHIE CLÉMÉNTINE

    THE COMITAL HOUSE OF PRUVIA

    YEAR OF BIRTH; 1842

     

    LADY IOANNA ELISHEVA

    THE VISCOMITAL HOUSE OF BASRID

    YEAR OF BIRTH; 1842

     

    LADY THÉA HELAINE 

    THE BARONIAL HOUSE OF HALCOURT

    YEAR OF BIRTH; 1840

     

    LADY CORALINE ANTONIA

    THE BARONIAL HOUSE OF CARRINGTON-D’ARKENT

    YEAR OF BIRTH; 1840

     

    LADY BIANCA MARIYA

    THE BARONIAL HOUSE OF SARKOZY-POMPOURELIA

    YEAR OF BIRTH; 1838

     

    LADY PHILIPPA HENRIETTA

    THE BARONIAL HOUSE OF SARKOZY-POMPOURELIA

    YEAR OF BIRTH; 1836

     

    LADY ELSPAITH CAITRIN

    SPONSORED BY THE ROYAL HOUSE OF SAVOIE

    YEAR OF BIRTH; 1842

     

    MISS CLAIRESSA

    SPONSORED BY THE BARONIAL HOUSE OF HALCOURT

    YEAR OF BIRTH; 1839

     

    MISS GIUSEPPINA

    SPONSORED BY THE BARONIAL HOUSE OF CARRINGTON-D'ARKENT

    YEAR OF BIRTH; 1842

     

     

    LADY CHLOE GISELLE

    THE BARONIAL HOUSE OF ROSIUS

    YEAR OF BIRTH; 1838

     

    LADY ELARA SYLVIE 

    THE BARONIAL HOUSE OF ROSIUS

    YEAR OF BIRTH; 1840

     

    THE BACHELORS 

     

    PRINCE PETER AUGUSTUS

    THE IMPERIAL HOUSE OF FURNESTOCK

    YEAR OF BIRTH; 1842

     

    DUKE PETER AUGUSTUS

    THE DUCAL HOUSE OF SUNHOLDT

    YEAR OF BIRTH; 1835

     

    LORD EDMUND LEDICORT

    THE DUCAL HOUSE OF AZOR

    YEAR OF BIRTH; 1835

     

    LORD RICHARD LEOPOLD

    THE DUCAL HOUSE OF AZOR

    YEAR OF BIRTH; 1835

     

    LORD EDWARD CLEMENT

    THE COMITAL HOUSE OF NOVELLEN-ALDERSBERG

    YEAR OF BIRTH; 1829

     

    LORD KRISTOFER JOHAN

    THE VISCOMITAL HOUSE OF VUILLER

    YEAR OF BIRTH; 1838

     

    MISTER LUCIEN HARALD

    THE VISCOMITAL HOUSE OF VUILLER

    YEAR OF BIRTH; 1842

     

    MISTER JOHAN

    THE VISCOMITAL HOUSE OF VUILLER

    YEAR OF BIRTH; 1842

     

    MISTER JACQUES CLAUDE 

    THE BARONIAL HOUSE OF HALCOURT

    YEAR OF BIRTH; 1841

     

    LORD LEITSIEG LEOFRIC THOROMIR 

    THE BARONIAL HOUSE OF ARICHSDORF

    YEAR OF BIRTH; 1841

     

    LORD JOSEPH CLEMENT

    THE BARONIAL HOUSE OF SARKOZY-POMPOURELIA

    YEAR OF BIRTH; 1837

     

    LORD CONSTANZ AUGUSTE

    THE BARONIAL HOUSE OF SARKOZY-POMPOURELIA

    YEAR OF BIRTH; 1840

     

    LORD PETER VICTOR

    THE BARONIAL HOUSE OF SARKOZY-POMPOURELIA

    YEAR OF BIRTH; 1841

     

    MISTER CESAR ALEJANDRO

    THE HOUSE OF KOMNENOS

    YEAR OF BIRTH; 1837

     

    MISTER HENRI TOURAINE

    SPONSORED BY THE COMITAL HOUSE OF PRUVIA

    YEAR OF BIRTH; 1839

     

    MISTER TYLOS

    SPONSORED BY THE VISCOMITAL HOUSE OF BASRID

    YEAR OF BIRTH; 1838

     

    MISTER WILLIAM

    SPONSORED BY THE BARONIAL HOUSE OF CARRINGTON-D'ARKENT

    YEAR OF BIRTH; 1834

     

    MISTER GIULIANO VITELLI

    SPONSORED BY THE VISCOMITAL HOUSE OF GALBRAITH

    YEAR OF BIRTH; 1840

     


     

     

    SIGNED, 

     

    HER IMPERIAL MAJESTY, Anastasia I, Holy Orenian Empress, forever August, Queen of Renatus, Curon, Kaedrin, Salvus, and Seventis, Grand Duchess of Ves, Duchess of Helena, Novellen, Furnestock, Adria, and Lorraine, Baroness of Renzfeld, Protector of the Heartlanders, Orenian Highlanders, and Farfolk, etcetera

     

    HER EXCELLENCY, Odessa MacPherson, Lady Chamberlain of the Aster Court

     

    HER IMPERIAL HIGHNESS, Princess Amelia Margaret of Renzfeld, Countess of Vanderfall

     

    HER HIGHNESS, Adeline Lorena Helvets-Rochefort Ashford de Savoie, Princess of Savoy, Lady Liason of the Aster Court 

     

    THE HONOURABLE, Evangéline Marie Lucille Halcourt, Baroness of Artois, Lady Concierge of the Aster Court


    HER LADYSHIP, Anne Josephine d'Arkent, Lady Revels of the Aster Court

  4. On 7/30/2021 at 8:30 PM, zuziee said:

    CONVERSATION;

    The art of conversation consists of the exercise of two fine qualities. You must originate, and you must sympathize; you must possess at the same time the habit of communicating and listening attentively. The union is rare but irresistible. Some general rules to follow are,

     

    Ⅰ. Keep your attention on the person you are conversing with. 

    Ⅱ. Avoid topics that may have any direct reference to events or circumstances which may be painful for your companions to hear you discuss.

    Ⅲ. Remember a conversation is a two-way street, and simply you speaking is not a conversation.

    Ⅳ. If your companion relates or tells a story, be careful not to interrupt.

    Ⅴ. Be careful always to speak in a distinct, clear voice; at the same time avoid talking too loudly, there is a happy medium between mumbling and screaming. Strive to attain it.

    ⅤI. Never interrupt someone who is speaking.

    Ⅶ. Never pain another person by correcting, before others, a word or phrase mispronounced or ungrammatically constructed.

    Ⅷ. Never attempt to talk poorly of an absent friend.

    Ⅸ. When speaking to someone of higher status or age, you must never address them first. 

    Ⅹ. Never criticize a companion's dress, or indeed make any remark whatever upon it.

    Ⅺ. Avoid affectation; it is the sure test of a deceitful, vulgar mind.

     

     

    AMENDMENT;

    Greetings

    The senior members of the Imperial Family must be treated with the upmost respect, for they are a bridge between the Augustine's loyal courtiers and the Emperor himself. Prior to the beautiful art of conversation may commence with one of these family members they must be greeted properly, as seen in a missive released by the palace prior: 

    Spoiler

     

     

    Ⅰ. Should the Emperor, or a member of his direct family, enter the room after you, you must stand from your seat and remain standing until they have chosen to sit.

    Ⅱ. You must always curtsy before your Emperor or any member of the Imperial Family.

    Ⅲ. Should the Emperor, Empress, or a Prince or Princess of the Blood be in a room before you enter you're to curtsy and greet them simply by their honorific. 

    Ⅳ. When interacting with a member of the Imperial Family in a formal setting one must always remember to not initiate conversation, and only greet with their honorific and a curtsy. Simply await their initiation of conversation.

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    IMPERIAL COURT DIRECTORY

    As penned and maintained by HIH The Duchess of Furnstock, HE The Governess of the Augustine Palace, and the Courtiers of the Augustine Palace 


     

    ETIQUETTE DIRECTORY

    d’Arkent, Maisie. Augustine: Ladies in Waiting. Providence, 1834. [LINK]

    d’Arkent, Maisie. Augustine Court Etiquette. Providence, 1830. [LINK]

    d’Arkent, Maisie. Proper Tiara and Sash Etiquette. Providence, 1833. [LINK]

    d’Arkent, Mary and Milena Carrion-Tuvyic. Fashion Reforms in the Imperial Court. Providence, 1822. [LINK]


     

    ADMINISTRATIVE FIGURES OF THE IMPERIAL COURT

    Her Excellency, The Lady Governor of the Augustine Palace, Lady Mary Othaman neé d’Arkent [ncarrr]

    The Right Hon. The Majordomo of the Augustine, Lady Laurene Henriette Basrid neé Savoie [Alexievna]

    The Right Hon. The Governess-Secretary, Miss Anna d'Arkent [lillyeveans]


     

    IMPERIAL HOUSEHOLD

    The Imperial Throne

    His Imperial Majesty, The Holy Orenian Emperor, Philip II [TangoIsPointless]

                               HIH Prince Philip Aurelian, The Duke of Adria [Parodies_]

                              HIH Princess Josephine Augusta, The Duchess of Crestfall [VIROS]

                              HIH Princess Anne Caroline, The Duchess of Auvergne [Fieee]

                              HIH Prince Robert Francis, The Count of Temesch [Nectorist]

                                 HIH Princess Helena Augusta, The Countess-Consort of Temesch [Axeluu]

     

    The Adria Household

                 His Imperial Highness, The Duke of Adria, Prince Philip Aurelian [Parodies_]

                 Her Imperial Highness, The Duchess of Adria, Princess Charlotte of Aldersberg [MunaZaldrizoti]

                              HIH Prince Philip Amadeus of Adria, The Duke of Furnestock (d. 1844)

                              HIH Prince John Casimir of Adria

                              HIH Prince George Maximilian of Adria, Count of Huntshill [FredrickTeufel]

                                HIH Lady Isabella Maria, Countess-Consort of Huntshill [MapleSunflower]

                              HIH Princess Amelia Margaret of Adria (Missing)

                              HIH Princess Christina Augusta of Adria (d. 1834)

                                                        Lady Anna 'Molina' Elizaveta of Dobrov

                                                        Lady Josephine Aleksandra of Drobrov

     

    The Furnestock Household

    HIH Prince Philip Amadeus of Adria, The Duke of Furnestock (d. 1844)

    HIH Princess Anastasia of Kositz, The Duchess of Furnestock

                              HIH Princess Catherine Anastasia of Furnestock

                              HIH Princess Julia Amadea of Furnestock

                              HIH Prince Peter Augustus of Furnestock

                              HIH Princess Victoria Augusta of Furnestock

                              HIH Prince James Maximilian of Furnestock

                              HIH Princess Anna Ulyssa of Furnestock

     

    *NOTE: Highlighted is the immediate line of succession following HIM Philip II. The above list consists of the imperial lines, particularly the heads thereof, which have been seen in recent decades. Children of imperial princesses are excluded from the above list. Missing or deceased have been removed for ease of access for those browsing the Imperial Court Directory (however, this does not exclude these persons or lines from the imperial household).


     

    BASIC NOBLE ADDRESSMENT

    As written and drafted by HE The Governess of Augustine Palace Mary of Carrington and HIH Princess Amelia of Renzfeld

     

    Emperor: “Your Imperial Majesty” in introduction; followed by “my lord” or “sir”

    Empress: “Your Imperial Majesty” in introduction; followed by “my lady” or “ma’am”

    Imperial Prince: “Your Imperial Highness” in introduction; followed by “my lord” or “sir”

    Imperial Princess: “Your Imperial Highness” in introduction; followed by “my lady” or “ma’am”

     

    Duke: “Your Grace” or “Duke [title or name]” in introduction, followed by “sir”

    Duchess: “Your Grace” or “Duchess [title or name]” in introduction, followed by “ma’am”

     

    Count: “Right Honorable [title or name]” or “Count [title or name]” in introduction, followed by “sir” or “Lord [name]”

    Countess: “Right Honorable [title or name]” or “Countess [title or name]” in introduction, followed by “ma’am” or “Lady [name]”

     

    Viscount: “Right Honorable [title or name]” or “Viscount [title or name]” in introduction, followed by “sir” or “Lord [name]”

    Viscountess: “Right Honorable [title or name]” or “Viscountess [title or name]” in introduction, followed by “ma’am” or “Lady [name]”

     

    Baron: “Right Honorable [title or name]” or “Baron [title or name]” in introduction, followed by “sir” or “Lord [name]”

    Baroness: “Right Honorable [title or name]” or “Baroness [title or name]” in introduction, followed by “ma’am” or “Lady [name]”

     

    *Children of Dukes / Duchesses, Counts / Countesses are to be addressed as “Lady [name]” or “Lord [name]”

    *Children of Viscounts / Viscountesses, Barons / Baronesses are to be addressed as “Miss [name]” or “Mister [name]”

     

     

    THE HOLY SCROLLS

    As per request of the administration of the Augustine Palace, it is highly recommended that all lords and ladies of the imperial court read the Holy Scrolls. [LINK]

     

    Spoiler

     

    If you would like to get involved in the court, please do not hesitate and message one of the following people (or ask in Providence chat) to be added to the discord:

     

    ncarr#1882 - Governess Mary

    Alexi#0706 - Majordomo Laurene

    MunaZaldrizoti#6175 - Duchess Charlotte

     

    Feel free to ask the above any and all questions about court, etiquette, etcetera. We would love to talk to all who would like to be involved, or more involved, in court affairs!


     

  6. Augustine:

    Ladies in Waiting

     

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    A gather of Ladies in waiting preforming before a dinner, 1834

     

    A N N O   D O M I N I 1834

    Penned by: TH Maisie Adelheid d’Arkent


    Table of contents

    Introduction

    Who can be or have a lady-in-waiting

    Expected behavior of a lady-in-waiting

    The process of becoming one

    The Ladies


    Introduction

     

    The lady’s in waiting of the Augustine Court work as personal assistants to the Empress, Princess, or high ranking noblewoman who live within the walls of the palace. They are not quite servants, but more considered ‘noble companions’ who, by their status and nobility, could better advise a woman of high station. 

     

    Being one is a dignified job that comes with many perks. Not only will the lady be lifted through the courts based on which royal or titled lady she serves, but she will reside in the palace. If the woman is underaged, she shall be offered and help with procuring proper dresses and tutoring from Lady Maisie.

     

    Who can be or have a lady-in-waiting

     

    Many young ladies do not know they can put their education to work to serve under the princesses of the empire - and some princesses do not even know they can have ladies to attend and help them. This section is dedicated to sorting out who can be or have a lady in waiting. The rules are quite simple

     

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    Any lady of noble birth within the land of the Oreniean Empire can be a lady in waiting. 

     

    Empresses and Princesses by blood or marriage can all have ladies in waiting. 

                The recommended amount for each of these ladies changes among the age and what they require in their day to day routine. Although three tends to be a good amount. 

     

    Expected behavior of a lady-in-waiting

     

    All ladies in waiting are expected to strictly follow the Augustine Etiquette booklet as well as the manners assigned by the lady they serve. All ladies require different manners or skills from the ladies they surround themselves with. The best advice we can give you is to be fluid and well versed in many topics.

     

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    You are is expected to move to Providence, preferably the Augustine, to serve their lady. If the lady they are assigned to or chosen by does not live in Augustine, they are then expected to move to wherever their lady finds the most convenient.

     

    You are forevermore your princesses companion, and should act as if she were your top priority. 

     

    You will most likely manage the princesses social life, correspondences, and help her entertain guests that she may host.

     

    Lastly, you shall be asked to help your princess dress, bathe, and keep clean. Maids are usually about to help with the more down and dirty details, but you as a lady in waiting will help clasp jewelry, brush hair, etc. 

     

    Although, here is some extra skills, etiquette, etc. to keep in mind;

             Proper dresses.

                The ability to play a musical instrument, whether that be singing to piano is up to you.

                You should know a variety of dances performed by the Upper Class.

                You should be able to entertain a crowd or dinner upon being asked to do so.

                Reading is an important skill for this job and you must be proficient in it.

                Knowing how to sew. This is for if your lady needs a quick fix to a dress.

     

    The Process of becoming one

     

    Becoming a lady in waiting is a simple process, all you must do is letter Lady Maisie d’Arkent with whom you desire to be a lady for and your skills. 

     

    Once the letter is sent, Lady Maisie d’Arkent shall return with a letter of her own with the exact details of your job and if you were accepted to not. Then a meeting with be set up between you and the lady you desire to serve or the lady you were assigned under.

     

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    As an Empress or Princess of the Imperial Household, you have the ability to request whomever you desire to be your lady. If not requested, one will be assigned.

     

    If you are not a noble lady, but are still interested in becoming a Lady-In-Waiting, exceptions can be made if you are requested by one of the princesses.

     

    Ladies

     

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    HIH, Charlotte Augusta of Aldersberg, Duchess-consort of Adria, Countess-consort of Renzfield

                Laurène Henriette Ashford de Savoie

                Applications Open

     

    HIH, Josephine Augusta of Oren, Princess Imperial & Duchess of Crestfall, Duchess-consort of Sunholdt

                Applications Open

     

    HIH, Princess Anne Caroline of Oren, Duchess of Auvergne, Viscountess-consort of Provins

               Vespira Lilianne de Selm

               Navanya Novikov

              Safiya Oma Basrid

     

    HIH, Holy Dame Helena Augusta of Susa, Countess-Consort of Temesch

               Eirene Maria Elisheva Basrid

                Amaliya Anna Petra Ruthern

     

    HSH, Princess Alice of Temesch

              Gracia Valentina Falcone

     

    HIH Juliya of Susa, The Princess Geroge of Aldersberg

                Louisa Christina Galbraith

                Alexandra Helene d'Arkent

                Katherina Helene Marie Galbraith


    Signed by;

    The Honorable, Lady Maisie of Sunholdt

    Lead Lady-In-Waiting

     

    Her Excellency, Lady Mary Casimira of Carrington

    Governess of the Augustine

     

    Spoiler

    OOC:

    Hi! Shoot me, zuziee#4323, a pm if you have any:

    Questions, concerns, etc

    OR

    If you’d like to become a lady in waiting!

     

  7. Proper Tiara and Sash

    Etiquette

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    The Countess Renzfeld, donning the Alstion Tiara c. 1810

     

    A N N O   D O M I N I 1833

    Penned by: TH Maisie Adelheid d’Arkent

     


     

    Table of Contents

     

    Introduction

    Who Wears Tiaras?

    Imperial Family

    Brides

    Married Titled Ladies

    Debutantes

    The Golden Rules for Tiaras

    Who Wears Sashes?

    Imperial Family

    Heirlooms

    Military

    The Golden Rules

     


     

    Introduction

     

    We all wish we were princesses, but it doesn’t mean we can or should impersonate one. Tiaras and sashes are expensive touches of glamour for most and when worn, it is essential to wear them with proper etiquette.

     

    Without knowing who can wear them and the rules of wearing them, you risk yourself looking ill-mannered in society and shamed! This article will outline the exact rules to clear up any recent confusion upon these rules.

     

    A tiara is a more generic, overarching term for several different head-dresses, including diadems, circlets, bandeau, kokoshnik, aigrette, and coronet. While some of these headdresses are appropriate for ladies of all noble blood to wear, but diadems and circlets are not.

     

    Sashes are ribbon-type fabric draped across the wearer’s dress. They accompany a membership into the Imperial family of the Holy Orenian Empire and are worn by those within the family or given to them by the blood of the family. 


     

    Who Wears Tiaras?

     

    Imperial Family

    The Imperial family ladies have the right to wear tiaras from the family’s collection at any age unlike other ladies of noble birth.

    It is customary for these princesses to have a collection and have tiaras made for their fifth birthday, sixteenth, and wedding day. 

     

    Brides

    On a bride’s wedding day, if the family posses a tiara to pass down to the bride, a bride may don one.

    It isn’t traditional for brides to have a tiara made for their wedding day unless they are marrying into the Imperial family.

    After wearing the tiara, the bride should return it to her family and it should not be worn by the bride again.

     

    Married Titled Ladies

    Counts and Dukes whose family owns tiaras may bestow them to their wives for their wives to wear at formal events.

    It is ill-mannered for a married woman to wear a tiara from her own family once she is married. 

    It is also ill-bred for a woman who is not married to a Count or higher to wear a tiara and should a woman choose to do so, they should be shamed.

     

    Debutantes

    County and Duchys have the right to allow their young girls to wear tiaras on their debut. 

    This is only for the formal debut and should be taken off for the balls after.

    The tiara should be returned to the family after being worn for the next ladies from said family to wear such.

     

    The Golden Rules for Tiaras

     

    Tiaras should never be worn during the daytime unless you are from the royal family. This is because diamonds and jewels should not have to compete with the sun. A good time to start wearing them is around five in the afternoon or after dark

     

    After being gifted a tiara, you ought to get the velvet lining of it changed to your hair color before the formal event you must wear it at.

     

    The wearer should abide by the following procedure to get the correct position: place the thumb on the middle of the chin and the index finger in the gap between eyebrows, then simply move the fingers up until the thumb ends up where the index finger was, and that is where the base of the tiara must sit.

     

    The tiara should be worn during weddings, white-tie dinners, and balls if you are not a member of the royal family. 

     

    Who Wears Sashes?

     

    Imperial Family

    Much like Tiaras, the Imperial family reserves the right to wear sashes. It is customary for them to wear them during formal events.

    This includes imperials who have married in or by blood.

     

    Heirlooms

    If a lady is gifted a sash to wear from her noble family for a ball or debut, she shall be allowed to wear it.

    Although, it is ill-bred to not return the sash to the family after the lady has used it.

    It is also advised to not accept such an heirloom if you are a lady of lower nobility. 

     

    Military

    Some formal military uniforms come with sashes and are welcome to be worn and recognized by the Imperial Courts. This is because they earned their sashes through battle. 

     

    The Golden Rules for Sashes

     

    Sashes are worn at white tie dinners and balls if you are not a member of the royal family. If worn outside of such events, you will be asked to take it off if seen in the Augustine Court with it.

     

    Sashes are worn from the right shoulder to the left hip. Secure with a brooch on the right shoulder. Sometimes you may move the securing of said brooch to the left hip or even behind, but a brooch is necessary to keep a sash on.

     

    Wear a sash at events in your own country, it is improper to wear a sash to an event outside of our empire.

     


     

    Signed by;

    The Honorable, Lady Maisie of Sunholdt

    Tutor of the Arts in the Augustine

     

    Her Excellency, Lady Mary Casimira of Carrington

    Governess of the Augustine

     

    Spoiler

    OOC:

    Hey! This is just a cute post for the

    Augustine palace and general noble rp in Oren









     

  8. The Palace heads send out a small letter to the head maid- contents as following.

     

    To the esteemed Rosary,

     

    Our thanks and appreciation are outreached to you and your unwavering dedication and love for the job you do. Surely, without your light and constant diligence- our wonderful palace would not work as efficiently as it does!

     

    Keep up the good work,

    The Imperial Heads of Court

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