Marshi

The Princess Ottavia smiled to her husband, spreading her cards across the table before she pulled a card, smiling at the cards contents, Ottavia slid the card over to her husband "Time for the d'Atrus to prove if they can defend their city"

C. 1955 Issued by the ☩ THE PRINCESS OF STASSION ☩ The Aster Court council presents The Victor’s Ball, a festival held in Stassion to honor the victory of the League and its allies over the forces of the Grand Covenant. This celebration is purposefully held to emphasize the importance of protecting culture and standing together against the tyrannical forces of the Covenant. As we stand in this period of aggression due to the current standings of our roads in Aevos, we seek to remind those of the importance of unity in such times. There shall be stalls serving either foods or various religious items which represent various Saints, as a show of piety and faith in GOD, who delivered us victory. After the period of viewing stands a speech shall be given by The Prince of Stassion and the Victors ball shall begin. The Princess of Stassion encourages all to dress in the color red, as a display of the League's strength over the Covenant and in honor of the blood shed from those fallen who fought for their freedom from tyranny. THE NOBILITY OF THE MARCH His Lordship, The Count of Pompourelia, Kasimir Sarkozic His Lordship, The Baron Valcour, Tristand Dresnay de Valcour His Lordship, The Baron of Valognes, Rickard de Valognes THE NOBILITY OF THE LEAGUE His Grace, The Captain-General, Gaspard II van Aert His Grace, the Duke of Blackvale, Valentin van Aert His Grace, the Duke of Adria, Markus Sarkozic The Most Honourable, Margrave of Drusco, Edmond de Rouen The Rt. Honorable, Count of Sonlach and Rivigrenz, Johanes van Aert His Lordship, the Baron of Reyne, John Reyne His Lordship, the Baron of Harlingen, Manus de Ruyter His Lordship, the Baron of Eulersberg, Jan Euler Her Ladyship, the Baroness of Brasca, Viktoria af Brasca OUR ALLIES ABROAD The Denizens of the Iron Horde The Denizens of the Principality of Celia’nor SIGNED, Her Serene Highness Ottavia of Pompourelia, Princess-consort of Stassion, Duchess-consort of the Lowlands, Vienne, Helena, Lorraine, and Furnestock, Margravine-consort of the Westmarch, Baroness-consort of Renzfeld and Montfort, Lady of Fredericksburg

The Princess Ottavia smiled as she greeted her husband, her cards spread out across her table from where she had waited for him. The Consort too lifted her glass to the knights, beaming at her Husbands words "This is our peace" she mocked.

Adeline sat in her room, reading the letter. The Princess Royal sighed, scrunching it up and tossing it into the fireplace.

Agnieszka was very confused as to how he responded to her whilst being across aevos..

Natalya Rosario sighed, standing outside of her sisters room. Her presence lingered and so did her hatred for her family. Agnieszka Ivanovich smiled brightly "That Demetrius is a coward, he even lost a battle to my Aunt when she was quite a bit younger than him. Its a good Thing Grandpapej Jan kicked him out of his wardship. He is a balianite through and through, a disappointment to the raevir culture. Y Shall invite Princess Charlotte Stassion over for a while."

Agnieszka woke from the nightmare with a fright, she quickly gathered her rosary and rushed to the Chapel within whitespires. She dropped to her knees before the altar as she began muttering a prayer over her and those she loved.

MC Name: Marshimellow Discord: mqrshimellow Image: Description of Image: A portrait of the margrave of stassion and his wife Dimensions: 3 wide 5 high

THE DEATHS OF TWO DUKES Issued & confirmed by, HOUSE OF IVANOVICH On the 7th of the Sun’s Smile, 1951. TO THE PEOPLE OF AAUN, It is with great sorrow that The Ducal house of Ivanovich, announces the passing of Ser Istvan Ivanovich and The Presumed death of His Grace Andrezj Ivanovich. The Duke-Emeritus finally passed after originally succumbing to an infection he gained after his last duel, Whilst the Duke left on a trip and has not returned from his Adventures. With the Passing of the Duke of Stran, The Duchy will pass to His brother, János Mátyás. A Small Funeral service Will be held within the Duchy on the Month of Horens Calling. WILD IN BLOOD, WILD IN FURY His Grace, János Mátyás Ivanovich, Duke of Styria, Voivode of Vaška, Baron of Cherskavy, Patriarch of House Ivanovich,, Protector of Raev and the Vaškan Steppe. Her Grace, Izabela of Warsovia, Dowager-Duchess of Styria. Lady of The Willow Court. Her Ladyship, Agnieszka Ivanovich.

An Alstion Renaissance AN INVITATION TO THREE MONTHS OF FESTIVITIES TO BE HELD IN WHITESPIRE FROM THE 9th of Godfrey’s Triumph TO THE 11th of Sun’s Smile 1951 To the people of the heartlands, with the end of His Majesty's regency on his eighteenth name-day, we invite those of our realm and our allies abroad to join the house of Alstion in the Merriment celebration of King Edmund. The Festivities shall occur throughout three Saints Days, opening with the coronation of the new High Pontiff. On the second day of the celebration, a tourney will be held in the King's honour. On the final day of the celebration, a Ball will be held within the Hand of Horen, where the King's court will serve the finest food and drinks of Aaun. Gifts are most welcomed. DAY ONE - GODFREY’S TRIUMPH His Majesty, His Household and Government, will be attending the enthronement of the High Pontiff at the Temple of the Exalted Prophets, in Whitespire, for contemplation, celebration and coronation. THE KINGS TOURNEY - TOBIAS’S BOUNTY The commencement of the King's Name Day celebration will take place on the first day with a brief Blessing from the Church, followed by the Tourney of St. Edmund. Merchants The Tourney will be held within the festival grounds of Whitespire, which will provide an opportunity for merchants to establish their shops free of charge. Joust Contestants will participate in jousting to compete for the prestigious title of Champion of Whitespire, which is currently held by . Archery Shooters of particular skill from within the Realm and abroad are challenged to participate in a competition of peers for a prize of two-hundred fifty marks and a purpose-made crossbow by gift of His Majesty. Duel The most rewarding event of the day will be a duel hailing from all surrounding realms are invited to join in, with the victor receiving a personalised gift from His Majesty. THE BALL OF ST. EDMUND - SUN’S SMILE His Majesty the King - whose readings of scripture are extensively documented - desirous of emphasising the Royal Household’s piety, has declared that the theme for this year’s Autumn Ball shall be ‘Virtue and Vice’. Celebrants are invited to wear, or be prepared to speak, about their chosen virtue or vice, and are warmly recommended to come as a corresponding pair. His Majesty’s personal piety is well noted, and celebrants are advised to attend with a quotation from scripture to elaborate their choice. There will be a competition and prize for best prepared couple and for best prepared individual. The details of which will be announced during the ball. Personal invitations are sent out to… THE UNITED KINGDOM OF AAUN The People; His Serene Highness, Ferdinand Barclay, Grand Prince of Minitz and his noble pedigree; His Highness, Heinrich II von Alstreim, Prince of Merryweather his noble pedigree; His Grace, Andrezj Ivanovich, Duke of Stran and his noble pedigree; His Highness, Richard Leonus Stassion, Margrave of Stassion and his noble pedigree; His Lordship, Olivier Dieuxmont de Rosius, Margrave of Haute-Epine and his noble pedigree; His Lordship, Siegmund Otto von Reuss, Margrave of Velen and his noble pedigree; His Lordship, Leopold Haverlock, Baron of Gotfridcher and his noble pedigree; His Lordship, Fernand de Lewes, Baron of Virdain and his noble pedigree; His Lordship, Emilio Varoche, Baron of Napoliza and his noble pedigree; His Lordship, Fumetsu Renshin, Daimyo of Renshin and his noble pedigree. THE HEARTLAND ACCORD His Grace, Gaspard Van Aert, Captain General of the League of Veletz and his agents; Her Majesty, Catherine of the Petra, Queen of the Commonwealth of the Petra and her agents; Her Royal Majesty, Tar-Caraneth Aryantë of the House Arthalion, Queen of Númenedain and her agents. THOSE ABROAD Her Excellency, Illyria Ibarellan, the Honourable High Princess of Celia'nor; Her Excellency, Lumia Anarion, the Silver Lubba; His Majesty, The King of Hanseti-Ruska; His Majesty, The King of Balian. HIS ROYAL MAJESTY, Edmund II Alstion, by the Grace of God, King of Aaun, Prince of Alstion, Duke of Corazon, Balamena, Protector of the Realm, and etcetera HER ROYAL HIGHNESS, Adeline Johanna Alstion, Princess Royal of Aaun, Chamberlain of the Kings Court.

Issued and confirmed by, THE MARCH OF STASSION On the 7th of Sigismunds End, 1950 The grand halls of the margrave's castle echoed with the hushed whispers of anticipation as Ottavia, the margrave's wife, ascended the stairs to her chambers. Guided by her loyal ladies, Ottavia's steps were steady, her expression calm. She was no stranger to the pains and joys of childbirth, having done this four times before. However, fate had chosen this occasion to cast a shadow over the joyous event. As the baby took its first breaths, a subtle shift occurred, a dark omen that would soon reveal itself as a fever. In the aftermath of the birth, Ottavia and the newborn found themselves ensnared by the cruel grasp of illness. TO OUR FRIENDS OF THE REALM, On the 1st of Sigismunds End in the year of our lord 1950, The Margravine of Stassion went into labor. While the castle staff were accustomed to this routine, Complications arose, resulting in a fever to take hold of Her Highness and the baby. Despite the best efforts of the court Physicians, both the Margravine and the Babes' condition has continued to deteriorate over the past few days. In light of these developments, we humbly request the people of Stassion to offer their prayers for the Household. IN NOMINE LEONIS HIS HIGHNESS, Richard Leonus Stassion, Prince of Providentia, Margrave of Stassion, Baron of Renzfeld, Lord of Fredericksburg and Patriarch of the House of Stassion

"Oh how I pray young Sibyl takes over quickly so Balian may thrive as it once did...Not suffer in the hands of her father" The princess royal shook her head.

The Princess-Royal of Aaun smiled as she read the letter "She is so strong"

A certain Aeltarys princess smiled at her grandfathers letter, Though soon placed the letter down and went back into studying.

Adeline Johanna traced Vanharts name, her smile faded as she thought about the last time she saw her grandfather amidst the chaos of the Reinmar mori attack.

The Princess Royal sat inside her bedchambers, nodding to herself with a smile.

"Typical Rutherns...She acted on her own authority and betrayed her King, yet somehow Stassion is the problem? Strange..." The Princess Royal chuckled as she read the missive "This ought to be fun"

The Lady of Stassion held the missive in her hands and not long after a loud 'THWACK' echoed through the halls of Castle Aurelian as Ottavia fell asleep reading the letter. Servants began to mutter, could it have been her tired being from her twins? Or Simply because the King of Balian bored her so.

"Vivienne is getting married!" the Margravine smiled brightly, moving to prepare a gift for her sister-in-law

The Princess Royal sat within her bedroom atop the Hand of Horen, frowning as she read the missive "Romantically Harassing? If anyone was being Harrassed it was Juli...That Aaren would not leave her alone...so many unwanted gifts" she shook her head before going to pickup her daughter.

Adeline goes through her old tax books, Pointing to a underlined red name "Ah yes! I must still collect my mina from Adrian's unpaid taxes in Aaun"

"Its about time" A certain sarkozic spoke out loud as she read the missive

Ottavia of Pompourelia prays the balian pretenders continue to use their false name.

Ottavia of Pompourelia thought back on a time balian allowed bandits to tie up and harass a foreign noble "Interesting...."