shay

nice.

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Flyers would be distributed to all subjects of Hanseti-Ruska

THE KINGDOM OF HOONSETI-ROOSKA

A childish depiction of Koenas Anastasya Isabel, with the flag of Hoonseti-Rooska in the background

384  E H R   S I G M U N D A

[!]

Although written by an adult, the following was very clearly dictated by a group of children

PREVJA POTENTIAL SUBJECTS.

IT IS I - Wait no scratch that, there’s more than just me here. 

IT IS WE

Your Koenas and Aulic Council speaking.

We are here to, well, firstly - let vy, the children of Hanseti-Ruska know that we exist, and secondly:

WE ARE HERE TO DECLARE INDEPENENCE FROM THE MAMEJ’S AND PAPEJ’S OF HAENSE.

Nie  longer will we bow to the tyranny of parents

Nie longer will we be forced to play where they want - NIE

WE WILL PLAY WHERE WE WANT, AND VY ARE INVITED

The Location of our Kongzem must stay secret from the TYRANT adults, or we risk war.

Although our Lady Marshall is the strongest kid in all the realm, WE SIMPLY CANNOT RISK IT

We want vy to join us

WE NEED VY TO JOIN US

If vy want to know the location of our SECRET SUPER SECRET, FREE FROM ADULTS KINGDOM seek out a member of our super-cool and super-pristine Aulic Council 

Signed,

Her Royal MAJESTY, Anastasya Isabel Barbanov, Koenas of Hoonseti-Rooska

His Royal Highness, Andrik Nikolas Barbanov, Grand Prince of Hoonseti-Rooska

His Excellency, Eirik Matyas Baruch, Lord Palatine of Hoonseti-Rooska

Her Excellency, Nikoleta Barbara Barrow, Lady Marshal of Hoonseti-Rooska

His Excellency, Rhys Mikhail var Ruthern, Lord Treasurer of Hoonseti-Rooska

Her Excellency, Margot Sofiya Baruch, Aulic Envoy of Hoonseti-Rooska

[ooc: If you’re interested in joining the kid-kingdom of Haense, join our discord for information on the kingdom location, door access, and events! https://discord.gg/Nbx8urFst7 ]

A depiction of the Lords and Ladies of the Haeseni court feasting

385  E H R  S I G M U N D A

A Courtly Feast

A Gathering of Nobles

To the subjects of Hanseti-Ruska, and the Lords and Ladies of the Augustine;

To repent for our previous .. unsavoury actions and words within the Orenian Courts, we, the Koenas’ Council of Hanseti-Ruska, would like to extend a formal invitation to all noble women and men of the Augustine for a feast within the Nikirala Prikaz.

It is time to make amends, and to foster new relationships which are satisfactory and advantageous to those members of both courts. This feast is sure to be one of many events following in future months with this aim in mind. There, of course, will be plentiful entertainment throughout the night - with drinks and mingling before a sit-down meal. Perhaps some might steal away to dance! 

The feast will be held on Jula ag Piov in the upper ballroom of the Nikirala Prikaz. Attendees are expected to dress in formal wear - further, guests are asked to dress in shades of red or white, as a representation of the national colours of Oren, as well as Haense.

Special Invitations would be extended to the following:

His Royal Majesty, Heinrik II Barbanov, King of Hanseti-Ruska and his pedigree @Rudi

His Royal Highness, Franz Morovar, Baron of Ghaestenwald and his pedigree @Gusano

His Grace, Ailred var Ruthern, Duke of Vidaus and his pedigree @biggestdon

His Grace, Ruslan Baruch, Duke of Valwyck and his pedigree @Sarmadonn

His Grace, Erich Barclay, Duke of Reinmar and his pedigree @DeadGuyMatt

The Honourable, Jan Kortrevich, Count of Jerovitz @Luminaire

The Honorable, Isaac Amador, Viscount of Aurveldt and his pedigree @Pureimp10

The Honorable, Kazimar Ludovar, Viscount of Seswesk and his pedigree @HogoBojo

His Lordship, Hildebrand Mondblume, Baron of Richtenburg and his pedigree @Limo_man

His Imperial Majesty, John VIII, Emperor of Oren and his pedigree @KosherZombie

His Imperial Highness, Philip Augustus, Duke of Crestfall and his pedigree

His Grace, The Duke of Sunholdt and his pedigree

His Grace, The Duke of Cathalon and his pedigree @Fishy

The Right Honourable, Count of Kositz and his pedigree @Imperium

The Right Honourable, Countess of Dobrov and her pedigree @Eryane

His Imperial Highness, The Count of Rentzfeld and his pedigree @ErikAzog

The Right Honourable, Count of Azor and his pedigree @Da_Emperors

The Right Honourable, Count of Susa and his pedigree @KBR

The Right Honourable, Viscount of Valles and his pedigree @grnappa

The Right Honourable, Viscount of Pruvia-Provins and his pedigree @MrChenn

The Right Honourable, Baron of Carrington and his pedigree @MannyMannyManny

The Right Honourable, Baron of Halcourt and his pedigree @DevoutChorale_

The Right Honourable, Baron of Darkwood and his pedigree @DarkWrath94

Additional invitations are sent to:

Her Imperial Highness, Princess Amelia Margaret @libbybelle

Her Excellency, Mary Casimira of Carrington, and the Ladies of the Augustine Court @ncarr

Signed,

Her Royal Majesty, Annika Anastasija Barbanov, Koenas-Consort of Hanseti-Ruska, Countess of Reza

Her Ladyship, Adalia Maria Ruthern, Grand Lady of Hanseti-Ruska

Her Ladyship, Emma Karenina Kortrevich, Event Collaborator of Hanseti-Ruska

[OOC: Feast will be held on the top floor of the Haense Palace on Thursday, August 12 @ 18:00 EST/ 23:00 GMT]

A depiction of the Princess’ allegedly deceased horse, Duchess Buttercup

345   E H R   S I G M U N D A

THE DEATH OF A DUCHESS

The Funeral of Lady Buttercup

[!]

The following, although written by an adult, was clearly dictated by a young child

To the subjects and allies of Hanseti-Ruska,

In a tragic turn of events, my horse - Duchess Buttercup, has perished. Well, I’m niet actually sure if she’s dead, she booted me off her in the forest so she’s probably somewhere near Oren now.

ANYWAYS

Even if she’s still alive in the wilderness, she’s dead to me. She’s a bad horse, but she should still have a funeral because she can’t neigh in Karosgrad anymore, and if something is niet in Karosgrad, it essentially does niet exist, right?

ANYWAYS

Well, since we do niet actually have the Duchess’ body, I can niet really have a proper funeral, so we will have a death tea party instead.

Black apparel is expected and required, vy will niet be allowed to enter the Duchess’ funeral if vy do niet mourn the loss of my favourite pet - well, nie, she was niet my favourite pet, that’s Bunny Bonita von Bunnyton, but she was still pretty cool and I’m sad now. Well, mostly just sad that I do niet have a horse anymore but Andrik does . .

ANYWAYS 

Vy must wear black, the tea will be provided by my servants, with my favourite snacks. Bringing gifts for me is encouraged, because my horse is dead and it is my party.

My death party will be held in the Karosgrad square on Joma ag Umund. My favourite tea and snacks will be served, and there will be fun events too, as the Duchess would have wanted.

Signed,

    Her Royal Highness, Anastasya Isabel Barbanov, Prinzenas of Hanseti-Ruska, Baroness of Antioch

[ OOC : Event will be held Tuesday, August 10 @ 18:00 EST /  23:00 GMT in the Karosgrad Square]

Hello fellow partakers of the minecraft rp server that is lotc.

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Natalia raised one of her many nightly glasses of wine in honour of her friend of her friend who subsequently ended up being her friend - before moving off to find her friend who was the uniter of the two friends of a friend, Maisie.

Anastasya, on the other hand, began working to become the prettiest pretty princess of all the realm, now that Helen was out of the way - whoever Helen was

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Invitations would be received by all subjects and allies of Hanseti-Ruska

A childish depiction of the twin royals with their animals of choice

383  E H R  S I G M U N D A

A ROYAL NAME DAY:

A celebration of the fifth birthday of Anastasya and Andrei

To the subjects and allies of Hanseti-Ruska

Her Royal Highness, Anastasya Isabel, Baroness of Antioch and her twin, His Royal Highness, Andrei Nikolaus, Duke of Akovia, would like to formally extend invitations to attend a celebration of their fifth year of life. Festivities surrounding the name day of the twins shall be held within the Nikirala Prikaz on Gronna and Droba, 384 E.S.

Celebrations shall include: a feast allowing for the presentation of gifts in the twin’s honour, a petting zoo complete with the prizenas’ favourite animal, the chicken, and the prizen’s - the bear, and a scavenger hunt throughout the confines of Karosgrad.

Guests are required to dress in shades of light blues or yellows, in support of the twin’s favourite colours.

Special Invitations would be extended to the following:

His Royal Majesty, Heinrik II Barbanov, King of Hanseti-Ruska and his pedigree @Rudi

His Royal Highness, Nikolas Barbanov, Duke of Galahar and his pedigree @GMRO

His Royal Highness, Franz Morovar, Baron of Ghaestenwald and his pedigree @Gusano

His Grace, Maric var Ruthern, Duke of Vidaus and his pedigree

His Grace, Ruslan Baruch, Duke of Valwyck and his pedigree @Sarmadonn

His Grace, Erich Barclay, Duke of Reinmar and his pedigree @DeadGuyMatt

The Honourable, Jan Kortrevich, Count of Jerovitz @Luminaire

The Honorable, Isaac Amador, Viscount of Aurveldt and his pedigree @Pureimp10

The Honorable, Kazimar Ludovar, Viscount of Seswesk and his pedigree @HogoBojo

His Lordship, Hildebrand Mondblume, Baron of Richtenburg and his pedigree @Limo_man

Additional Invitations, decorated with an assortment of colourful wax-drawn figures, would be extended to the following:

Nikoleta Barrow

Petra Emma, and Sigismund Karl

Ser Karl Amador

Henrietta Helvets

Eleanora, Kaustantin, and Eirik Baruch

The Subjects of Hoonseti-Rooska

Her Royal Majesty, Amelia Margaret and the Subjects of Kid Kingdom

Signed,

Her Royal Highness, Anastasya Isabel Barbanov, Prinzenas of Hanseti-Ruska, Baroness of Antioch

His Royal Highness, Andrik Nikolaus Barbanov, Prinzen of Hanseti-Ruska, Duke of Akovia

Her Royal Majesty, Annika Anastasija Barbanov, Queen-Consort of Hanseti-Ruska, Countess of Reza

[[ ooc: Event will be held Saturday, July 31st at 15:00 EST, 19:00 GMT]]

sashes and buttons - Bid: 350

gold dust - Bid: 200

Discord: Shay#1111

4 minutes ago, zuziee said:

Nikoleta smiled happily, showing such news to her mother. “Aren’t you so proud of me? I lead him all by myself! BAAHHH” crying out the for the Oracle. 
@shay

Natalia emitted an overdrawn sigh, frowning as she glanced in a nearby mirror where her reflection showed multiple new grey-hairs which seemingly appeared out of thin air, thanks to her daughter "Brilliant... Barbara."

Concern swept over Adalia Ruthern's visage as news of the challenged duel fuelled the whispered gossip within the walls of Karosgrad "Make sure vy look vyr best for the fight, if vy are caught slipping vy need to at least look good." she would comment to the Duke

Give this man what he DESERVES

Natalia read over the tabloid, a bemused grin stretching over her features as she met the paragraph about her son "well ****, I don't know if I should be angry or impressed.. HENRRRRRRRYY" she screamed out to the despair of all those gathered in her house as she set out to confront her first-born @Radzig

Ign: Shaydelicious

Category: Visual Art

Artwork:

i hate myself

1 hour ago, edelos said:

"The Kingdom of Banard is a relatively small nation-state just to the east of the Aeldinic Empire. Its closest comparison culturally to our own histories is the Auvergnat or Savoyard peoples; the Savoyards, however, famously live in Ulmsbottom, within the bounds of the empire therein. Can anyone name Banard's ruling house?" asked Pretty Princess Helen Antonia to her study group of court women (and her friend John Napier).

 

@VIROS @Hanrahan

@zuziee@shay@amyselia@libbybelle

Natalia emitted a simple snore in response. The old lady of the group obviously uninterested in the current study session

A depiction of the ladies of the court, gathered before the presentations

378  E H R  S I G M U N D A

The Lady of Hanseti-Ruska, an Author’s Appraisal

Nikirala Prikaz was overwhelmed with women wishing to rise to the title of the Lady of Hanseti-Ruska, whether or niet they’re worthy, only time will tell.

The Prospective Ladies

Lady Eleanora Baruch 

The young Lady Baruch, daughter to the Duke and his.. Previous spouse was the first to present, and she did niet disappoint this author. We definitely have a lady in the making on our hands. Although her presentation was short, it was sweet and well worded - some of the other ladies who made presentations can take a note from her book. It is hard to believe such a pleasant soul came from Ruslan.

Lady Evalina Amador

Lady Amador.. Lady Amador. Are we even sure she’s an Amador? True born and blonde.. Appearing in the courts after so many years away. Perhaps a concern for another day. If her presentation was any indication of the amount of time on the young Lady Amador’s hands, this author is of the opinion that there will be plenty of time to question her! She strutted up, with a demeanor of confidence, her kokoshnik gleaming in the light of the court (although, such an accessory was highly inappropriate with her outfit), then promptly began degrading herself in front of all those present. 

Now, she may niet be the most… interesting woman to look at, but where is the confidence! Lady Hanseti Ruska should be firm in her stance, confident of her presence, niet some self-deprecating, trying-to-replace-me-as-the-blonde-of-the-family, mess! Although, Frederik did niet waste any time to try and flirt with her - he’s really getting desperate with age. I suppose it’s quite apparent why he agreed to judge such a competition. 

When asked about her hobbies, she took the chance to spotlight her insecurities about herself once more. She definitely was niet lying when she said that language intrigues her - the girl could have talked the ears off of everyone in the room with her proclamations about her likes and dislikes. She has clearly niet heard the saying quality over quantity, but the worst was yet to come. She went so far as to suggest  that the women in Haense should strive for independence, niet rely on men! I hope she will improve by the next event, lest she embarrass her family more. 

Lady Rosalind Amador de Astrea

Now, Lady Rosalind Immediately reflected on the statement about independence as a proper lady should! Although rather… old for the competition, and shockingly underdressed for the theme, lady Amador de Astrea still shone above the competition, as should be expected from our Grandy Lady.

Lady Amador de Astrea proclaimed she should be named Ledi Haense because of her generous spirit - she’s a giver. She’s willing to watch other people get their hands dirty for the good of the nation, an admirable trait if you ask me. Although, that is where the good portion of her presentation ceased. She went about spewing nonsense about adopting children, going so far as to claim her daughter was adopted, to try and gain pity-points from the judges! 

As a disclaimer, Lady Adalia Ruthern nee de Astrea is, in fact, a true-born daughter of Rosalind Amador de Astrea and her husband Visant de Astrea. Such was confirmed following the events of the day.

Miss Tavisha Barrow

Miss Barrow….Miss Barrow. Miss Barrow at least carried enough wits to do her research for the event - ensuring to don her belt on the left-side, signifying her obvious single status, as if we needed another reminder that she has failed to find herself a husband thus far. But, as expected, her presentation was quite unladylike and went increasingly downhill from the moment she opened her chapped-lips. As pointed out by Lord Fredrik Baruch - her eyes present themselves as two separate colours. The writer can only assume this is due to some tragic, savage, event, despite the woman’s insistence… And boy did she insist, going so far as to compare her eyes to the finest of jewels. Definitely niet getting any extra points for that! 

Miss Barrow had the audacity to speak back to the judges when dismissed - evidently feeling slighted by missing the opportunity to spread to the court the reason she felt she should be Lady Haense. Despite her drolling on for minutes prior. She then opted to slight  everyone in the court with her proclamation of why she should be chosen - toting poverty, hunger, and battle scars over the accomplishments of the other ladies of the courts. I say this pants-donning woman should have points deducted for such claims!

Mathea vas Ruthern

The darling of the court, truly, and the front-runner in this author’s eyes. Despite her.. Fumbling attempt to, well, stand. She did a wonderful job. An Admirable young girl with admirable sentiments - who does niet enjoy cuddling.. Boars! 

She does, however, need to work on her formalities in court. She referred to the Koenas as auntie - and although this is her correct relation to the girl, it’s an inappropriate title to use in public. Hopefully her parents will address such before the next presentation. 

Her lack of formality was saved by her opinion of colour theory - the girl toting pink over all others. A wise choice - the young one will certainly be a formidable opponent going forth, the older women better watch their backs!

Miss Gwynevere Colborn

Miss Colborn immediately addressed the circumstances of her birth - most notably, her disgraced and traitorous parents. An.. Admirable sentiment, however a strange way to start your introduction. The woman quickly segmented into a sentimental? description of her time spent upon boats. Niet the most ladylike hobby if you ask me.

I believe Fredrik Baruch worded my opinion on the Colborn most accurately:

“Does the daughter of two traitors to the Kongzem deserve to be Lady Haense? I do niet think that properly represents her values. Nataliya and Petyr were in-laws too.” 

The daughter of such a pair should niet be representative of our blessed nation, as such she is definitely niet worthy of such a title, despite her avid fixation on..  Boats.

Miss Iris Prisgoth

Once again, this contestant was lacking confidence - such should be an immediate disqualification in my niet-so-humble opinion! Although the author appreciates her propensity to remain situated in Haense, ever a helping-hand in the courts, suggesting someone who is niet a true-born Haeseni should represent the woman of Haense? Why, such is an atrocity. To make matters worse - she is niet even a Canonist. Godan was surely frowning down upon the presentation, I know I was. Her Majesty, Koenas Annika, too frowned upon such a notion. The most useful comment she made during the entire event, really.

Front-runners of today’s event

It would be highly inappropriate of me to submit such a column and niet name the ladies I deem worthy of a title such as the Lady of Hanseti-Ruska, as such - in keeping with the spots up for grabs in such a competition, three women shall be named, in no particular order of course. I can niet give.. Too much away on my first edition. 

Lady Eleanora Baruch, Lady Evalina Amador, and Lady Mathea vas Ruthern

Until next time, 

A Lady of the court.

RP Name: Natalia Kovachev

MC Name: shaydelicious

Voted: yh

“Godan - my nose is NIET that large, but at least they acknowledged my great fashion sense.” Adalia proclaimed to Harren, still continuing to avoid his eye contact within the confines of greyspine @Gusano

"Godan save us all - it's actually happening" Adalia muttered to Tatiana from the confines of Greyspine, making sure to sign the Lorraine as she thought of the future queen. @Juli

Clanging, banging, and other various noises could be heard reverberating from the Kovachev home nestled on Selm Street. The manor was devoid of its usual buffer of background noises provided by gleeful children, bickering adults, and rampant hands running over piano keys - this notable lack making the noises from the third level of the house so much more apparent.

"It's not right - it's not right. No.. No. This is not how she would have kept it, absolutely not. This is ALL out of place"

Natalia, the sister of one - previously two, yelled out to the unfortunate servants standing watch as she tore the room of her late sister apart. Books scattered the floors, the vanity - ruined, the walls stained from the broken bottles that had recently been smashed against them. The room, quite like the current occupant of it, was in an obvious state of dishevelment.

"Get out."

She spoke briefly, the words providing a temporary sense of relief as the servants quickly scattered from the room. Breakdowns were not foreign in the house - many furnishings had been replaced over the years due to unfortunate events and drunken stupors, but this one... This one was different. The noises continued for hours, sometimes briefly ceasing before starting up again - like a periodic wave there were highs, and lows, continuing on in a sinusoidal motion until -

The letters.

It had been so long since they were written, they were just girls. Innocent, well, as innocent as Natalia ever was. Lonely.. Missing each other most ardently. The grieving woman was shocked that her sister kept them, so neatly assembled, aged from the years yet surprisingly well-kept. It was this bundle, neatly tucked away within the confines of Emerentia's domain that finally caused the destruction emanating from the eldest of the Kovachev siblings to cease.

"I failed you."

She muttered, running her battered hand over the parchment, a frown stretching over her increasingly-weathered features before she withdrew her hand, then withdrew herself from the room entirely

"But I will not fail them."

"She's going to bend-and-snap her way back into the Royal Duma!" Adalia Ruthern commented to whoever would listen to her in Karosgrad's square

"isn't that the guy who.... loves horses?" Adalia commented to Harren and Tatiana over an afternoon cup of tea in Greyspine @Gusano@Juli

"TITTIE RUTHERN IS INNOCENT - THE ONLY THING SHE IS GUILTY OF IS KILLING THESE POLLS" Adalia screeched on the streets of Karosgrad, handing out posters of herself and her exotic sister-in-law and co-alderwoman-campaigner, Tatiana vas Ruthern, posing with the endangered Greyspine hammer-head shark enclosure that they had recently opened, to all those who pass by

1 hour ago, DahStalker said:

A haense commoner swoons for the beloved Ruthern and tosses his hay hat toward the running Alderwoman in support.

Adalia, a woman of the people, flashes the sun's smile to the commoner, waving the hat after using her above-average athletic skills to catch it.

"Aleksandr slapped me once... it was awesome" Adalia commented to her sister-in-law, rumoured lover and cousin of the Alderman candidate, Tatiana vas Ruthern @Juli

IGN: shaydelicious

Character Name: Adalia Ruthern

Age: 18

Place of Residence / Street Address: Margraviate of Greyspine

Position: Alderwoman