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Nora Mirabel Aldersberg cannot help but stare at the ground as she hears the news, unable to grasp what happened… Many thoughts race through her mind. Dead? "Lady Charlotte wouldn't just... No… No… all because of a misunderstanding? Was she not just going to prove that the supposed kidnapping really wasn't one?" She shakes her head, trying to understand any of this "Are the nobles of Petra really so foolish as to believe a noble would so easily kidnap someone so unimportant?" She sighs as she walks to the house where she last saw Lady Charlotte "She was someone with such a strong mind and such grand goals... I am sorry... my friend... I will keep you in my heart. Goodbye..." She looks around Petra one last time before making her way back to Alba.

MC Name: zunea Discord: zunea Image: Description of Image: The matriach and her wife standing proudly Dimensions: 2x2

When Two Stars Unite A journey that started so many years ago, when two children, still so distant from the world of adults, saw each other for the first time and exchanged simple greetings. After many years of friendship, something began to bloom — a connection deeper than most friendships. Many saw them as best friends, and they would say the same. Yet as they grew older, and adulthood was only days away, both women slowly began to understand something: this was more than just friendship. The path of love was not an easy one, and yet it prevailed — no, it grew. Their love would even best the greatest of challenges. After all these years, the time has finally come to announce… We are excited to invite you to the wedding of Delphine Avalon and Dama Melisanda de Trastamara de la Casa Mendoza May this be one of the most joyful steps in the continuous journey of love. The wedding will be held in the church of Viru. After the Ceremony everyone attending is invited to a house party after the wedding in the Mendoza estate! There we will have a fighting pit and a quiz, 50 mina for the winner of each! We are excited to see you there! Personal invitations Lady Sloane Kunya Pachakutiq, Lord Paramount of Viru and all her family Dama Joelina de Trastamara de La Casa Mendoza Caballero Manuel de Trastamara de La Casa Mendoza and his wife Lady Lilac von Rhoswald Dama Catalina Brawn-Fontesar Dama Julieta de Trastamara Dama Estrella del Maravilla All of the members of the Mendoza House Lady Anna Marie Carnelle Viscount Jean-Baptiste Lady Delphine Carnelle Lady Agnes de Senna Lady Mediwyn Glannmaer Lord Alfonso Salazar and his family Lord Henri Carnelle Dona Latra Rocasolano Lady Circe Lady Isabela and her family Vivian Avalon and her family Solomon and Neia House Avalon Onon vershar Kervallen Darona Aeriolaneth Anyone else of Viru or Idunia is also welcome to attend. Vaya con DIOS, Matriarca Melisanda Cirilla Alba Trastamara de la Casa Mendoza Vaya con DIOS, Delphine Avalon

House Mendoza is a newly created house, formed from two families with a long and rich history. The two families that make up House Mendoza are de Trastamara and Fontesar, both with family members happy to care for and teach any new children or individuals who join the family. The culture of the house is based on Hyspian and Virúvian traditions that have been established over time within both families. Dedication – While some nobles may see work as beneath them, Mendoza does what must be done and works diligently in whatever field they pursue. Humility – Even as Mendoza rises through the ranks in Viru and Idunia, it remains important for every family member to stay humble toward those less fortunate, honoring our own upbringing and difficult history. Family – Family is the most crucial pillar of House Mendoza. As the world moves around us, there is always someone who has your back—and that is family. Cooperation between the families lies at the root of everything we do. The Trastamara family was formed through the marriage of Maravilla and Fontesar. Its history can best be summarized as that of a farming family achieving greatness through hard work. Even many years later, farming and husbandry remain important parts of life. The culture draws much inspiration from post-colonial Argentine traditions. We currently hold the positions of Treasurer and Director of Courts within the Court and Council of Viru, and we are also a recognized peerage family. At present, we are looking for children to join the Trastamara side of the family. If you are interested, feel free to DM me (zunea on Discord) or join the Mendoza Discord for more information! Also we are a very EU heavy house! https://discord.gg/2aRaXSRrPj Vaya con DIOS, Matriarca Melisanda Cirilla Alba Trastamara de la Casa Mendoza

[!] Within the early hours of a bright day, does a letter arrive within the Aviary for the royal Family. Fine folded parchment was sealed with a dark crimson and violet swirling wax stamp, that portrayed two heraldic wolves, around them a serpent curling. With most humble regards, to the Crown, the Royal Court and the Guard, We, De la Casa Mendoza, write this letter not only in hopes of aiding the war and ensuring victory, by an ever steady supply of armor and arms. But as a wish to further grow and foster the Kingdom, even past this tumultuous time, in the face of what else might stand to oppose. What will be supplied, surely is but often used for blades and plate, ferrum and deamonsteel, metals that still need to be shaped by smiths of skill, but with it the leather to trim and fashion their straps. No part of valuable resource is to be wasted, so along with leather, rations shall be delivered to feed any hungry soul. The creation of trebuchets and cannons are past us, our family may aid further, by partaking within the battles, we are no inventors of heavy machinery - but let it be said, that there is still material sent along to create the needed gears and ammunition. Many words have been spilled in ink over the aiding for the war, yet there was word on the future, on growth. Along we send material, mundane may one think, but often greatest need for festivals, such as wool, flowers and pottery of all kinds. Along do we hope to further host events such as balls and nights with varying kinds of games, to enrich the lands with whimsy that is so dearly lost within these times. @TomFunks Vaya con DIOS, Matriarca Melisanda Cirilla Alba Trastamara de la Casa Mendoza Vaya con DIOS, Dama Joelina Teresa de Trastámara de Casa Mendoza Vaya con DIOS, Dama Catalina Ramona Brawn-Fontesar de la Casa Mendoza

As the days pass and generations succeed one another, families often drift apart, and the ties that once bound them begin to loosen. This is true of most things—relationships, friendships, and love—for if those involved do not continually nurture them, they begin to fade. Over many years, this is how the two lines of de Trastamara and Fontesar grew distant. Once they had been one family, living together, cherishing and supporting one another. Yet with the passing of time, that closeness waned, and eventually those who had kept the bond alive began to part ways. Thus began an age of distance. Both families worked independently and stood proudly beneath Viru’s banner, and yet something was missing. That feeling grew quietly over time until, one day, it was answered. On that day, Melisanda de Trastamara walked across Viru’s square, glancing about, when she suddenly spotted her aunt Catalina Brawn-Fontesar with her children—a young boy, Thalanir, and his sister, Yarelis. She approached them, and in speaking together, a long-empty space was filled. It was the feeling of familiarity that only family can bring. The day was spent playing and reconnecting, and when Melisanda returned home, a new thought had taken root in her mind. The two lines should once more be united, working together to secure a bright and promising future for them both. And so the work began—the creation of a new house, one that would hold both families together. Thus marked the founding of La Casa Mendoza. With the house established and both families reunited, they stepped once more before the court of Viru, seeking recognition as a peerage family, committed to ensuring Viru’s future remains bright. May Mendoza strives always to do what is necessary to uphold and protect Viru in all its ways, even to the very end. And in return, may Viru grant House Mendoza a home and a future. Now, as this chapter draws to a close, it is only fitting that we celebrate what has come to pass. House Mendoza invites all peoples of Idunia, the Empire, and Viru to a grand ball in honor of its founding. Come forth, clad in the colors of your houses, in your finest attire and most splendid gowns. May they shine beneath the golden lights of the ballroom. Let us celebrate the future and the strength of family. what it means to have those you trust, those you may rely upon and laugh with. Vaya con DIOS, Matriarca Melisanda Cirilla Alba Trastamara de la Casa Mendoza Vaya con DIOS, Dama Catalina Ramona Brawn-Fontesar de la Casa Mendoza

The fateful day of soup-making would be a day burned into her mind, two dwarfs, a tight squeeze, and soon after she was on a table, awaiting to be made into soup. She pleaded and prayed, to no avail. It took an uruk, two kha, and a valah to get her out of that tavern, but she lived… even if with a terrible scar in her mind. So, a few days later, Evelyn would sit in the tavern together with her mother, talking about what had happened. Each word felt like a challenge. The memories burned like fire in her mind, ensuring she would not be able to find rest. So when suddenly a voice came from above… Not just any voice—the voice of the one who had brought all this upon her, Gruul. She flinched, her mind racing with thoughts. 'Has he finally come to get her, to drag her back and prepare the dish he so craved?' She was pulled out of those thoughts by the words “Under arrest,” spoken by someone above. 'Would there really be revenge for what he had done to her?' she thought, as she took her mother’s hand and moved to see what was happening. The sight was one of relief, seeing the uruk bound and about to be executed. She did not know him, nor did she want to know him at that moment. But she could only be glad of how it all ended. She survived. He had not. She would recover one day. He would not.

Navidad de Trastamara [10 of the Amber cold] Even with war surrounding us, it is important to take moments to breathe, to find calm, and to enjoy the good things in life. With Christmas drawing ever closer, I am delighted to announce a Christmas celebration hosted by the Trastámara family! All citizens of Idunia and of the Empire are warmly invited. The party will be held in the grand ballroom of Viru, featuring two competitions to make the evening even more exciting! First, we will have a cookie-eating competition to see who can consume the most cookies within the set time. The winner will receive 25 mina and an exclusive Christmas card! Second, there will be a Hide and Seek competition, played over all of Viru. The winner of this contest will also receive 25 mina and an exclusive Christmas card! I would be thrilled to see you there, and if all of that is not enough to convince you, there will also be free gingerbread and milk for everyone! Vaya con DIOS, Melisanda Cirilla Alba de Trastámara

After hearing what happened, Evelyn's sleep is everything but peaceful... her sleep is plagued by nightmares of those words from Elijah 'Illythia is dead' those words are repeated to her over and over again. Tears flow from her closed eyes into the dirt, and yet she sleeps, praying that this is all just a bad nightmare...