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Vanessa never thought she would be begging to die. What went wrong? Walking through the house, so small it could barely accommodate all her children, she braided the branch of white flowers. - With each turn of it, the woman reconsidered one of her many mistakes. Fear. Upon seeing the bodies of her own parents, something has changed, she discovered the meaning of fear, the fear of losing someone. Most of her days became gray, but never a word was spoken about it. Anyone who dared to ask about her parents would receive an uneasy silence. Silence. When it came time to take a stand, Vanessa remained silent for so long she exploded onto the world stage. Many fights took place outdoors; and she never cared, Vanessa’s greatest fear was getting lost, to lose herself. No longer ashamed of anything, she met many people. One of her most fatal mistakes was to love. Love. Love kills faster than hate. Vanessa left everything behind for love, ever since the first person she admired. Whether they were relatives, children, spouses, or friends... She tried, and failed many times, to be seen as someone to be trusted. Saying things she knew she could not achieve, she lied to herself countless times. Or rather, Nessa never lied, she merely withheld the truth. Lies. I wonder how far lies can go. Trying to save her own skin from something she did not like, she lied. Promised a future she knew she did not deserve, longed for more than she had, but never found contentment. People did not find contentment in lies, imagine if she had been honest. Her last and greatest sin was resentment. Resentment. Many say that holding grudges is harmful, Vanessa is now sure of it. Every mistake, every step she took, every thought... Her resentment was directed at herself. Everything she did not do, not eat, not say, travelled, visited… She failed to do what could have given things a different direction, a one that would have kept her coffin further away. As she was leaving Petra, Nessa noticed something was wrong and knew she wouldn’t be returning. Leaving everything behind was one of the best decisions she had ever made. Or at least she hoped it would be. Antônio “I promised to continue our legacy. I have heirs, I am sure they will carry our culture everywhere. sorry about this… I miss you. Hope I don’t run into you in hell. Please, tell me, is heaven cold?” My Niece “I apologize for putting you through this… And everything you went through because of me during your life. The last thing I wanted to do was upset you.” Alma, Mattea and Finnean “Ah, my friends. I will miss the three of you when I leave… Alma, your eye is better, right? - The streets are not safe anymore… Thank you for making Petra more than just a city, but a home. I apologize for not having taken more advantage of it.” My children “The day my work in life is finished… I will take care of you in spirit. I hope to see all of you grow up, working, married… If anything happens, stay with Siegfried. Don’t leave. He will take good care of the family.” Siegfried “I love you more than anything, to the moon and back… Our problem has always been loving too much. I am sure many people envy us. I trust you to take everything forward. My culture, the family, the love we had… Fights are worth it, after all.” With Love, Vanessa Ah, meu Deus, eu sei, eu sei Que a vida devia ser bem melhor e será Mas isso não impede que eu repita [a vida] É bonita, é bonita e é bonita “O que É o que É?” - Gonzaguinha

"Huh, Petra?... i wonder what happened." A girl as pale as snow exclaims as she reads the missive.

- THE ALDTREE ART’S FEST - “A nation’s culture resides in the hearts and souls of its people” From the desk of Humanities. Issued and averred by various courtiers of the Humanities Group. Atstana de Regne Petrère, 212. FOREWORD Considering population growth, the Sphere of Humanities invites all citizens to a painting festival, taking place next to the Aldtree - The main objective being to faithfully represent the tree and its surroundings, canvases and paints will be provided to participants, along with appropriate drinks and snacks. Additionally, there will be a competition. The artwork that best represents nature and demonstrates creativity will be awarded first place, receiving a prize of 100 minas and public recognition, highlighting the value of art as a form of cultural expression. Furthermore as a form of recognition, the second and third place will be, respectively, awarded with: - 50 minas and a reward. - A prize from a stall in Petra. ✠════════════⊱⟡⊰════════════✠ ✠════════════⊱⟡⊰════════════✠ “Culture does not make people, people make culture.” ✠═════════════════════⊱⟡⊰═════════════════════✠ OOC: Tuesday, 02/10 5pm EST Aldtree, Petra. S I G N E D , HER HIGHNESS, Mattea Asadha, Princess of the Petra, Countess of the Phoenixsphere, Grand Chamberlain of the Pétrine Court of Autumn Madamme Vanessa Von Schwanstein, Royal Governess of Petra Lady Alma Reinhold, Master Ecologist of Petra

Alessandro wonders what will happen next, calmly preparing a cup of chamomile tea, with sugar. "Some choices are truly idiotic."

Vanessa reads the missive, as usual. A proud smile escaped her. "Education really is the key to everything, hrm..." She folds the paper, huffing. "But... Royal Governess? Will take me a while to get used to it. - Time to get to work."

Even though it'd be a complex system, with a few more simplifications... Could work pretty well. I wouldn't say it would please everyone, but until now, ships don't have much use other than aesthetics anyway.

“Zwei Seelen und ein Gedanke, zwei Herzen und ein Schlag.” Two souls and one thought, two hearts and one beat. Issued by; House Von Schwanstein Soon, we celebrate love, filling hearts with determination. - Amidst wars, disagreements, losses, longing and fear, love triumphs - and stands. Proof of this is the, now eternal, union of; Siegfried Aurelian Von Schwanstein & Vanessa Nascimento. Consequently, we invite everyone to a warm, comforting afternoon in Petra. Following the ceremony, a banquet will be held in honor of the newlyweds within the palace halls. Imported tea will be served with pastries, following the appointed customs of the court. Tables will be set, for free seating arrangements, where party-goers can engage in social pleasantries. Written by Vanessa Nascimento, Siegfried von Schwanstein, and Princess Mattea. It will be an honor to receive you.

THE COURT OF ROSES With the official formation of the Court of Roses, there is a perceived constant need to record our customs, traditions, arts and ways. Which arises from the moment several cultures aim to preserve history in a dignified way. Bearing that in mind, we took these pages to present fragments of our current creed. FASHION ATTIRES “Straight from the horse’s mouth” NOBILITY Nobles are expected to dress in a manner befitting their status. Floral, colourful fabrics are welcome, given the strong cultural presence already established. During formal events, neutral and reserved attire is traditionally worn, however, there is no set colour pattern as it depends on the families. COMMONERS Among commoners, clothing is a form of expression. - Influencing the nobility; flowers, layers and prints are well-regarded. Despite focusing on comfort, during formal events, commoners are expected to wear appropriate dresses and suits, maintaining the standards of the Federation. CUISINE “Best thing since sliced bread” Cooking is part of the cultural heritage of all once alive civilizations - Traditional Belethian dishes include vegetables, fruits, light seasonings and wheat, in addition to edible flowers, which are used mainly by the nobility, as decoration. We encourage families to document their culinary traditions to deepen our understanding of dishes prepared both inside and outside the court, thinking about future projects. ARTISTIC EXPRESSIONS “Long story short” Art represents the soul of a group, when viewed as a whole. - There is no standardization of art, however, aiming to bring greater appreciation to it, we write a bit about our artistic culture. PAINTINGS With great influence from various places, paintings tend to follow the pattern of depicting families,events and distinct groups - Not always faithfully. They are also a clear form of political expression, representing our leaders and history-makers in various situations. MUSIC Traditional music is characterized by drama. - Operas, waltzes and pieces are present in everyday life. Although poetry is not traditionally associated with the Federation, it is well regarded and appreciated by those interested. What matters is comforting hearts. CONCLUSION During this initial period, it is difficult to understand our identity as one. The goal is to provide a clear understanding of what truly represents us. Culture is the brain of the people, from the point we understand it, we understand what we are fighting for. SIGNED, HER ROYAL HIGHNESS, Angelika Morgause, Princess-Royal of Beleth and Eicharia, Duchess of Southspire and Countess of Gwendolen HIS LORDSHIP, Alessandro Roa, Lord Seneschal of the Rose Courts

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To what extent can grief go? Vanessa asks herself everyday. He's not the first one, won't be the last, and she's sure of it. - It's an unfair price to pay for something she never did. Carrying the news on her shoulders, upon arriving in Ipanema, agonizing screams were heard. "It's not the first time, and it won't be the last." Those who could hear her thoughts would call her insane, a thing she's already used to. Leaves, flowers, and anything else she could find were thrown onto her workbench. - For the last time, the traditional "Buquê De Lírios" was made. The same thing Nessa did to everyone she'd ever lost, but now with a different weight. - Weight of such great pain, caused her to trample the flowers and destroy them in the same day. "What did I do?... It was my fault, wasn't it? I saw him, I could have..." "It's not selfish to want to die in his place, is it?" - "He... He deserved to live. I think at this point, I'm the one who deserves to die, anyway." [ ! ] Pieces of a bouquet could be seen in front of the Ipanema palace. - Most of the flowers were white. - They seemed to be offerings to something or someone.

“As a scholar, things are usually lonely, that’s when you join in.” Tea Club - A Students Guild Good news must be shared; It is no news to those who have been accompanying us; we have had several problems. - Be about locality or politics. The reality is: During such turbulent times, it was impossible to maintain a peaceful place. However, this changes with the current situation. The guild is aware of the chaos echoing through Aevos. With that in mind, once again, everything was designed from the beginning as a shelter, a place you can share, listen, and understand. Now, finally, with a physical location. In “The Oasis of Ipanema”. - Current belonging of Casa Alencar. The original idea of visiting libraries will be put aside for now. - Not forgotten, but better structured. - Meetings taking place at headquarters, as a security measurement. Further, if you want to understand a little more about us or the new place embracing The Club, do not hesitate to send us letters. Just one per person. We don't want to waste paper. Signed; Vanessa de Alencar Founder of “The Aevosi Tea Club”

Aurelia Emilija slowly reads the missive, her fingers traced the paper like a dance. - She was sure this day would come, soon or later, is how people work. Lia knows, regardless of that, she made the right choice. "Useless... seeking unnecessary fights with those who are beyond understanding. People have a terrible habit of getting into trouble, willingly. When they could just... Nevermind." The woman sighs, nodding and letting the paper where it belongs. "It seems that not everyone is as brave as me."