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  1. The parliamentarian Beelzebub calls the roll and announces the votes of the House to the President.

     

    CONFIRMATION OF ARMANDE DE FALSTAFF TO THE CIRCUIT COURT

    12 SUN’S SMILE 1766

     

    AYE

    ADLER

    AMADOR

    BASRID

    D’ARKENT

    ELENDIL

    MAY

    NAPIER

    STAFYR

     

    NAY

    BARCLAY

    BARUCH

    D’ARYN

    GRAY

    KAROLY

    PRUVIA

     

    ABSENT

    RUTHERN

     

    NON-PARTISAN COURTS BILL

    12 SUN’S SMILE 1766

     

    AYE

    ADLER

    AMADOR

    BARCLAY

    BARUCH

    BASRID

    D’ARKENT

    D’ARYN

    ELENDIL

    GRAY

    KAROLY

    MAY

    NAPIER

    PRUVIA

    STAFYR

     

    ABSENT

    RUTHERN

     

    @Piov

  2. The Duke of Helena salutes the passing of a man he knew so little, yet one he had come to expect a great many things from. After token prayer, he dispatches with a summons to the Margrave of Vasiland’s heir apparent Brandon, hailing him to Novellen Palace.

  3. “Dear brother, it is right reason that separates men from animals. It is what separates us from the barbarians, the villains. In the absence of such, our habits must guide. Work to your habits. You must make a habit out of these things; this is what I’ve sought to instill in you all our lives.”

     

    The Duke of Helena scolds his youngest sibling when he had returned to Novellen Palace, his voice filled with disappointment but his eyes brimming with a piteous fraternal care.

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    MUSINGS ON THE POLICE POWER

     

    Published in the Daily Gazette, Helena. Vol II, Ed I. Spring 1765.

     

    @wealthypiano @Mirtok

     


     

    There exists at this moment in our constitution a novel framework, established through convention, of what I identify as a separation of police powers. Never before in the history of men has such a separation been so readily identified. By this separation I mean the tripartite institutions of our justice system, notably: the State Army which upholds the Emperor’s peace and makes arrests, the Constabulary that prosecute the offenders, and the courts which convict or acquit them. There are loosely codified rights and obligations for the two former, and strict codifications provided for the last of this framework. As such, the two former often share a spousal relationship, stormy at times but greatly fruitful.

     

    This was not always the case. In the Protectorate period the State Army beneath Colonel de Ruyter performed two of these police powers alone, namely arrest and prosecution. This created an awfully primitive justice system with officers themselves (mostly captains) directly prosecuting their accused before a magistrate, rather than playing the part of witnesses. It was not until the tenures of Secretaries Adler and DeNurem, of the Constabulary and State Army respectively, that the prosecution power and the role of the Constabulary evolved into its current status.

     

    Regardless of this conventional arrangement, in lacking codification it seems at occasion to produce confusion. Is it the Constabulary that orders arrests, or the State Army, or both? And in the cases of disagreement, which power must acquiesce to the other?

     

    This separation of police powers I identify as an integral bulwark of liberty and the constitution, upholding at its most fundamental the right to trial. I would therefore invite His Imperial Majesty’s Government and the House of Commons to explore further this principle as is our duty, and codify it more thoroughly in law.

     

    Novellen, Godfrey’s Triumph 1765

    HIH The Duke of Helena

  5. “Let the man’s integrity never be questioned, at the very least. We have had our diverse disagreements, countless arguments, but I could never once doubt that the man is a patriot of our country. Let us fulfill Old Joseph’s vision, and see it to its proper ends.”

     

    The Duke of Helena chats with his confrere Joseph Adler following the adjournment of the summit at Selm.

  6. THE LIVERY COMPANIES OF THE CITY OF HELENA CORPORATION

    Authorized by the City of Helena Corporation, 7th of Godfrey’s Triumph, 1762


     

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    FOREWORD

    The ten livery companies of Helena compromise the City of Helena’s ancient and modern guilds and trade associations. The livery companies are styled after their respective craft, trade, or profession and are granted certain rights and privileges including monopoly charters and the rights of governance over the City of Helena Corporation. The current livery companies claim ancestry from guilds and corporations of Imperial and Royal Capitals past and designate the order of precedence through a mix of seniority and importance.

     

    Livery companies are called as such due to the ancient tradition of guilds within Abresi wearing a special costume, or livery to designate their membership. The livery companies are institutions which govern a certain trade, or number of trades within the City of Helena. Registered corporations can claim association or constituency with an existing livery company to claim the rights and duties of the company, granted a singular shareholder of the corporation is a full fledged member of a livery company.


     

    THE LIVERY COMPANIES

    General merchants.

    • The Honorable Company of Mercers was nominally formed in 1424 when Tobias Goldman was granted an Imperial Charter for the right to represent the Holy Orenian Crown in general merchandise domestically and abroad. The Company of Mercers was historically granted crown dispensation in 1469 by Emperor Tobias freeing the Company from obligation to adhere to monopoly charters. 
    • In 1762, the Company of Mercers was declared extant by Imperial writ and the following entities were grandfathered in as constituent corporations.
      • Carrington & Company
    • As of 1763, the Master of the Company of Mercers is Lord Carrington. [chump#9532]

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    • The Honorable Company of Vintners, Brewers, and Innholders 

    Tavern keeps, winemakers, beermakers,  distillers, service workers, and hospitality.

    • The Honorable Company of Brewers was nominally formed in 1436 when Orlik Ironcrow was granted an Imperial Charter and monopoly rights to distill Carrion Black and formed the Company of Brewers. Later the Companies of Vintners (1432) and Innholders (1592) merged into one Livery Company to better facilitate business. 
    • In 1762, the Company of Vintners, Brewers, and Innholders was declared extant by Imperial writ and the following entities were grandfathered in as constituent corporations.
      • The Dragon’s Rest Tavern
      • Hampton Tea
      • Savin & Co. Winery
      • Gin & Tonic Bar and Agency
      • Perez Winery
      • The Tipsy Tankard Tavern
      • The Association of Palace Servantry
      • Falkenrath Distillery
    • As of 1764, the Master of the Company of Vintners, Brewers, and Innholders is Alexandra Carrington. [Merqurie#6192]

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    • The Honorable Company of Ironmongers, Blacksmiths, and Founders

    Blacksmiths, iron traders, gunsmiths, and foundries.

    • The Honorable Company of Ironmongers was nominally formed in 1528 when an Imperial charter was granted to a group of Felsen iron traders who were being driven to a loss by Dwarven merchants. Later the Companies of Blacksmiths (1535) and Founders (1692) merged into one Livery Company to better facilitate business. 
    • In 1762, the Company of Ironmongers, Blacksmiths, and Founders was declared extant by Imperial writ and the following entities were grandfathered in as constituent corporations.
      • The Society of Barraman
      • Auldmire Smith and General Goods
      • Sokolov’s
      • De Vesne Heavy Industries
      • Hampton Blacksmiths
    • As of 1764, the Master of the Company of Ironmongers, Blacksmiths, and Founders is Porphyre Nicephore. [carp#1818]

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    Foodstuffs merchants, bakers, restaurants, and chefs.

    • The Honorable Company of Grocers and Cooks was nominally formed in 1535 when an Imperial charter was granted to Sofetios Jayaman by Emperor John I. The Company of Grocers and Cooks was largely ignored throughout history and held little renown. 
    • In 1762, the Company of Grocers and Cooks was declared extant by Imperial writ and the following entities were grandfathered in as constituent corporations.
      • The Palvion
      • Nonna’s Illatian Dining
      • Abiah’s Foodstuffs
      • Helena Food Store
      • Mr. Sushi’s Sushi and Hibachi
      • Mary’s Buzzin’ Honey Shoppe
    • As of the 1764, the Master of the Company of Grocers and Cooks is Jason Woodward. [Magnijazz#1824]

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    Architects, builders, and city planners.

    • The Honorable Company of Tylers, Bricklayers, and Paviors was nominally formed in 1448 when members of the Messy Medieval Company were granted a Royal Charter by King Henry of Oren. Members of the Tylers, Bricklayers, and Paviors Company have served the Imperial State for years as the foremost guild of architects, responsible for the construction of the cities of Helena, Ves, Adelburg, Felsen, Brelus, Petrus, and Abresi.
    • In 1762, the Company of Tylers, Bricklayers, and Paviors was declared extant by Imperial writ and the following entities were grandfathered in as constituent corporations.
      • Denims Designs
      • Lloyd’s Premium Concrete Mixes
    • As of 1763, the Master of the Company of Tylers is Douglas Denims. [Grool#6871]

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    • The Honorable Company of Publicans

    Clerks, stewards, tax collectors, and coin minters.

    • The Honorable Company of Publicans was nominally formed in 1556 when city clerks under the employ of Lord Mayor Piero Gradic of Felsen declared themselves an association and received an Imperial Charter outlining their rights and responsibilities. They complained of insufficient pay and cruel working hours.
    • In 1762, the Company of Publicans was declared extant by Imperial writ and the following entities were grandfathered in as constituent corporations.
      • The Denims-Therving Bank
      • The Association of Helena Clerks
      • The Association of Reserve Printers
      • Durant Company
      • Mane and Associates
    • As of 1763, the Master of the Company of Publicans is Philip Louis Pruvia. [Finnick#7210]

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    • The Honorable Company of Barbers and Surgeons

    Haircutters, surgeons, medics, and general practitioners.

    • The Honorable Company of Barbers and Surgeons was nominally formed in 1593 when the Hospital of St. Amyas within Johannesburg was granted an Imperial Charter. The constituent doctors of the Hospital along with Barbers that held their practice within the Hospital claimed livery status.
    • In 1762, the Company of Barbers and Surgeons was declared extant by Imperial writ and the following entities were grandfathered in as constituent corporations.
      • Curantes Guild
      • Daniel Louis’s Barbershop
      • Uncle Matt’s Medical Emporium
      • Falstaff & Ryswal Psychiatric Clinic
    • As of 1763, the Master of the Company of Barbers and Surgeons is Dr. Mayan Avern. [TheRainbowRoyal#4216]

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    • The Honorable Company of Scriveners

    Scribes, writers, lawyers, historians, postmen, and notaries public.

    • The Honorable Company of Scriveners was nominally formed in 1625. Its place among the other livery companies is unique, in that at its founding it was issued both an Imperial and Pontifical charter. St. Pontiff Everard IV, mindful of the Mardonese rot which had beset the cultural and legal functions of the Empire at the time, sought to conserve what he could against those dark forces.
    • In 1762, the Company of Scriveners was declared extant by Imperial writ and the following entities were grandfathered in as constituent corporations.
      • The Diocese of Helena
      • Imperial Everardine College
      • The Imperial Bar Association
      • The Scholar Bard Bookstore
      • “Sir” Humphrey Attorney at Law
      • Sir Veikko Harjalainen Attorney at Law
      • Napier & Napier
      • Lauritz Christiansen Attorney at Law
    • As of 1764, the Master of the Company of Scriveners is His Eminence, Arthur Cardinal Helena. [Neon#8261]

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    • The Honorable Company of Drapers and Haberdashers

    Wool, cloth, silk, and velvet traders, clothiers, dyers, and jewelers.

    • The Honorable Company of Drapers and Haberdashers was declared extant by Imperial writ and the following entities were grandfathered in as constituent corporations.
      • Mary’s Wedding Emporium
      • Rosewood Boutique
      • Levian’Tol’s KnickKnacks and PaddyWacks
      • The A.M.C. Company
      • Lombardi Corner Store
    • As of 1764, the Master of the Company of Drapers and Haberdashers is Mary Philippa d’Arkent. [ivory#8860]

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    • The Honorable Company of Thespians and Revelers

    Actors, playwrights, athletes, bookkeepers, entertainers, and monster hunters.

    • The Honorable Company of Thespians and Revelers was nominally formed in 1760 when the Imperial Boxing Association of Vitaly Valic received an Imperial Charter. This company, being the youngest of its brethren, is ranked lowest in precedence, but highest in the hearts of fanfare.
    • In 1762, the Company of Thespians and Revelers was declared extant by Imperial writ and the following entities were granfathered in as costituent corporations.
      • The Imperial Boxing Association
      • Carrington Gambling House
      • The Imperial Thespian Guild
      • Farrador Company
      • Marked Men
      • Varendoz Adventurer’s Guild
    • As of 1764, the Master of the Company of Thespians and Revelers is Vitaly Valic. [noer#7868]

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    GOVERNANCE OF A LIVERY COMPANY

    While the official governance of a livery company is up to the constituent membership of the company, the companies have historically shared common bylaws of governance. The historic title of Master is granted to the head of a livery company. The Master is selected by the constituent full-fledged members of the livery company to represent them to the municipal government. The Master must also ensure that the company maintains its standing and privileges along with ensuring that the company upholds its dues.


     

    ADMISSION OF PERSONS TO A LIVERY COMPANY

    The admission of a member to a livery company is at the discretion of the Master of each individual company. The common forms of admission to the company are as follows.

    Apprenticeship

    • A person may bind himself in an apprenticeship for a number of years to a master of a trade.

    Patrimony

    • A person may inherit the rights to a trade from their father.

    Redemption

    • A person may purchase their entry into a company, generally via the payment of a fine.

    Invitation

    • As the name implies, a livery company may invite a person to join their trade.


     

    FORMATION OF A LIVERY COMPANY

    If there is a perceived absence of a trade within the list of livery companies, prospective persons may apply for official recognition of a guild as a livery company and associated Imperial Charter. This is done by payment of a fee, and ratification by the existing livery companies.


     

    THE RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF A LIVERY COMPANY

    The livery companies, being chartered by the Crown, hold a number of rights and duties.

     

    RIGHTS:

    • The right to apply for and hold a Crown monopoly on the production, manufacture, and sale of goods in particular territories.
    • The right to regulate the entry of persons into a particular trade.
    • The right to send a delegate to annual sessions of the Livery Board.
    • The right to present to the populace of Helena a candidate for Lord Mayor, who shall come exclusively from the membership of the livery companies, and who shall be elected by popular vote.
    • The right to hold and maintain a livery costume.

     

    DUTIES:

    • The duty to maintain a ledger of all membership of a company, and their rank of experience.
    • The duty to maintain a ledger of all constituent corporations of a company.
    • The duty to teach in their trade indiscriminately all Imperial subjects, turning away no man on any factor but his merits.
    • The duty to obey Crown contracts.
    • The duty to deal virtuously and honestly in their agreements with persons.
    • The duty to hold and maintain a livery costume.
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    Amadeus Ashford d’Aryn offers his paper. Sir Terrence May rises in opposition.

     

    THE SECOND CONVOCATION OF THE IMPERIAL EVERARDINE COLLEGE

    13 G.T. 1763

     

    IN ATTENDANCE:

    His Holiness, James II M.D. SSE

    HIH The Duke of Helena Chancellor SSE

    Amadeus Ashford d’Aryn Ph.D SSE

    Simon Basrid KCS M.D. SSE

    Lauritz H. Christiansen J.D. SSE

    Urrigon Drumm Ph.D SSE

    Sir Veikko Harjalainen KM J.D. SSE

    Sir Terrence May GCM Ph.D J.D. SSE

    Edward Napier Ph.D SSE

    Sir Konrad Stafyr KM J.D. SSE

    Vivaca Rutledge Ph.D SSE

    And many guests.

     

    The Imperial Association gathered this month to deliver papers on the topic of legislative reform.

     

    The Opening Remarks of HIH The Duke of Helena, Chancellor SSE

    “Now then!” He claps his hands together, looking over the fraternity and guests. “Ours is a topic this evening which may lack in the loftiness of our last. Something more practical, and especially current. Governor-General Sylvester Halcourt called upon His Imperial Majesty's Government to dissolve the government and province of Curon, our furthest northeastern province. Which, all of you may know by now, was obliged.”
     

    Now, there are diverse sentiments surrounding this action. I will spare no comment, given my place in the Basrid Ministry. What seems of equal or greater importance, however, is reform of the Senate, to which you all have been called to discuss. As you all know, the Edict of Establishment declares eight extant seats within that chamber, two constituted from each province. There is now one less, leaving us six. It is the belief of many, and I concur, that no national legislature should feature only six seats. To remedy this problem, we must form consensus. That is the motto of His Imperial Excellency the Archchancellor. Consensus driven government. I admire it enough. On the topic of legislative reform, we can find no greater mind that one of the Framers himself, Sir Terrence May.”
     

    In respect, let he hold the first speech. Come then sir,” he offers gentle applause for the old President.

     

    Opinion the First: Sir Terrence May GCM, J.D. SSE

    “Fellows of the Association, I bid thee good tidings.” He clears his throat once more. “Like many of my colleagues, I was taken aback by the dissolution of the Curonian province. It gives us the opportunity to reflect on the future of our state, as the Senate is vested with the Conscience of the Collective. Representation in our government is an important facet that obliges the governing to hold true on the sacred obligation to the governed. The Senate has become a model of great deliberative governance and I am grateful to my friends from Curon throughout the nearly thirty years I have served in the legislature.

     

    However, I must warn that reform is a volatile subject, taken with utmost scrutiny. I am delighted to take part in this discourse, aiming to revision political debate for the next generation. I know, and I do hold this with great conviction that the idea of the representatives as a collective body maintain a special core of the Tapestry. Within our constitution, we are the stitches, if you will, holding the fabric that makes us whole. I am eager to hear what you all have in mind for the future of this legislative body. I thank you.” He inclines his head, stepping off the platform.”

     

    Opinion the Second: Senator Vivaca Rutledge, Ph.D SSE

    “So… uh, thank you for the applause. I may not be as enthusiastic tonight because of recent events, but nonetheless I will deliver my opinion on the reform. My grandfather Antanios Opal Rutledge was murdered because of party politics, in the hostile environment of Pertinaxi politics. I do not want Oren to go down that route. Even with the state permitting two political parties, Conservative or Liberals… I feel that limits the freedom of the voter. Why can't they pick independent candidates on the ballot? Why must they be forced to pick between two parties? I conclude, Joseph.”

     

    Opinion the Third: President Pro Tempore Lauritz H. Christiansen, J.D. SSE

    “This is a crossroads for the Senate.” He said with a nod of his head, glancing around the gathered people. “With only six Senators now. Do we push for minor or major reform? It is a question that I myself have pondered deeply.

     

    “I have, at the permission of his Majesty, Sigismund the Second, been present for meetings of the Duma. A must curious institution, I must say. But in truth, I find it to be rather inefficient. It is divided, something that I pride myself in the Senate never having been. The two benches of Feudalist and Centralist create much more bad than they create good. It too, is overcrowded. Too many people sit in the Duma, with little care for what actually occurs. In truth, it takes them more than a Saint's hour to pass but a single bill, while the Senate under my presidency has managed to pass five bills in fourty-five Saint's minutes. I fear that that Senate, under major reform, may take a direction towards the Duma. Towards being overcrowded and inefficient, something that I do not wish to see happen to it. The Senate has been a staple of unity within our Empire, we mustn't let it fall to feuds, inefficiency and division. The Senate, under my Presidency, has been the most efficient the Senate has ever been. It appears to me that the current system is not inherently problematic, that it actually can work quite efficiently, like a well-oiled machine. 

     

    “So that leads me to the question, without major reform, how do we remedy the dissolution of Curon in the Senate? Do we simply add more Senators from the other Provinces? I know not, which is why we are all here. Minor and major reforms will have their flaws. We must simply figure out what flaws we wish to accept.

     

    “With that, I think I conclude my statement.” He offered a nod, before making his way down the stage.

     

    Opinion the Fourth: Amadeus Ashford d’Aryn, J.D. SSE

    “My countrymen, you may not know me well.” He began, dropping his respect in due course for the audience. “I am not as famed, nor as wise as many here. But I do most humbly offer my truest of opinions to you all. I have run once for the senate, it is true.” He moved slightly on the stand, “I believe that the Senate is the finest institution this Empire, and indeed this world, has ever produced. It is my opinion that the legislature's foremost purpose is to show what unites us, rather than that which divides us – as imperials. I therefore believe that we must strive for is this sense of imperial unity. It is by this logic that I do introduce this radical idea to you all today.”

    Amadeus d'Aryn paused, allowing his slightly shaking hand to retreat behind his back. With a quick glance to Joseph, he continued, “I believe that, going forward and with the dissolution of Curon in mind, the Senatorial elections should change drastically. Amadeus d'Aryn coughed, “Into national elections, where every man's vote is equal and none may pander to constituent boundaries. Where votes are tallied nationwide, directly resulting in senatorial seats given.” He said, after a long breath, “I believe that this nation has the full capacity and resources to achieve this.

     

    “Ah!” He suddenly perked up, a flush of red coming to his cheeks, “Well you see, sir, the votes of all men become equal and unlimited in this proposed system. The entirety of the nation, together, as one. A beacon of national unity. To which none can boast to triumph – anywhere!”
     

    This was reacted to with many rumblings among the crowd. A flurry of “hear hear,” and disgruntled grumblings.

     

    “Now, the finer details of this proposal can be worked out, I am sure.” He said, with a large grin. “We can put our finest minds - all of you included - into the task of these details. But the principle is thus: A united Empire in which all participate. In which all citizens, regardless of the borders in which they reside, may exercise their civic duty. This,” he glanced up at the sky, a smile dancing across his pale face, “This is my dream.”
     

    Amadeus d'Aryn gave a humble bow to the collected gathering of intellectuals, before doing the same for Joseph. “God bless.” He said, retreating from the stage and back to his seat.

     

    Conclusion

    Sir Terrence May rose to offer a rebuttal to d’Aryn’s proposal, but by that time many associates had retired for the evening. HIH The Duke of Helena gave concluding remarks, and officially dismissed the second annual convocation of the Imperial Everardine College.

  8. The Duke of Helena finishes his preparations of the draft document with a dash before laying his pen aside. Thereafter in the same hall, he converses with his brother the Count of Pompourelia.

     

    “A mediating part. Highly reasonable, and in concise terms, an appeal to the law which binds all of us.”

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     THE IMPERIAL HOUSEHOLD

     

    BACKGROUND

     

    A reference guide for the current members of the Imperial household and their correct titles, styles and forms of address, as well as the line of succession. 

     


     

     

    THE IMPERIAL FAMILY

     

    HIM The Emperor

    HIH The Princess Imperial

    HIH The Duke of Helena

    HIH Princess Elizabeth of Helena

    HIH Prince John of Helena

    HIH Prince Philip of Helena

    HIH Princess Juliette of Helena

    HIH Prince Peter of Helena

    HIH Prince Joseph of Helena

    HIH The Countess of Rochefort

    The Rt Hon. The Count of Rochefort

    Lady Lorena Helvets

    Lady Judith Helvets

    Lord Adrian Helvets

    The Hon. Victor Helvets

    Lady Theodora Helvets

    The Hon. Wolfram Helvets

     

    *The Pompourelian branch of the House of Sarkozy and the House of Roussard are members of the Imperial household (on account of marriage), though not the Imperial family, as they do not descend from HIM The Emperor.

     


     


    THE HOUSE OF HELANE

     

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    HIM The Emperor

    His Imperial Majesty Peter III, Holy Orenian Emperor 

    Peter Anthony Sigismund

     

    r. 1737 – present

     

    Born in 1709 to Anthony I, Emperor of Man & Karenina of Alban. 

     

     


     

     

    THE HOUSE OF NOVELLEN

     

    HIH The Princess Imperial

    Her Imperial Highness Anne, Princess Imperial

    Anne Augusta

     

    Born in 1734 to Peter III, Holy Orenian Emperor & Lorena of Cascadia. 

     

    HIH The Duke of Helena

    His Imperial Highness Prince Joseph, Duke of Helena

    Joseph Clement

     

    Born in 1730 to Adrian de Sarkozy, Duke of Adria & Maria of Haense.

     

    HIH Princess Elizabeth of Helena

    Her Imperial Highness Princess Elizabeth of Helena

    Elizabeth Anne

     

    Born in 1755 to Prince Joseph, Duke of Helena & Anne, Princess Imperial. 

     

    HIH Prince John of Helena 

    His Imperial Highness Prince John of Helena

    John Charles

     

    Born in 1757 to Prince Joseph, Duke of Helena & Anne, Princess Imperial. 

     

    HIH Prince Philip of Helena

    His Imperial Highness Prince Philip of Helena

    Philip Augustus

     

    Born in 1759 to Prince Joseph, Duke of Helena & Anne, Princess Imperial. 

     

    HIH Princess Juliette of Helena 

    Her Imperial Highness Princess Juliette of Helena

    Juliette Caroline

     

    Born in 1760 to Prince Joseph, Duke of Helena & Anne, Princess Imperial. 

     

    HIH Prince Peter of Helena

    His Imperial Highness Prince Peter of Helena

    Peter Maximilian

     

    Born in 1762 to Prince Joseph, Duke of Helena & Anne, Princess Imperial. 

     

    HIH Prince Joseph of Helena

    His Imperial Highness Prince Joseph of Helena

    Joseph Leopold

     

    Born in 1765 to Prince Joseph, Duke of Helena & Anne, Princess Imperial. 

     

     


     

     

    THE HOUSE OF HELVETS 

    Rochefortine branch

     

    HIH The Countess of Rochefort

    Her Imperial Highness Princess Lorena, Countess of Rochefort 

    Lorena Antonia

     

    Born in 1738 to Peter III, Holy Orenian Emperor & Lorena of Cascadia. 

     

    The Rt Hon. The Count of Rochefort

    The Right Honorable Richard Helvets, Count of Rochefort

    Richard Victor 

     

    Born in 1736 to Adrian I, King of Kaedrin & Annabelle of Castor.

     

    Lady Lorena Helvets

    Lady Lorena Helvets

    Lorena Annabelle

     

    Born in 1763 to Richard Helvets, Count of Rochefort & Princess Lorena, Countess of Rochefort.

     

    Lady Judith Helvets
    Lady Judith Helvets
    Judith Alice

     

    Born in 1764 to Richard Helvets, Count of Rochefort & Princess Lorena, Countess of Rochefort.
     

    Lord Adrian Helvets

    Lord Adrian Helvets

    Adrian Othodoric 

     

    Born in 1765 to Richard Helvets, Count of Rochefort & Princess Lorena, Countess of Rochefort.

     

    The Hon. Victor Helvets
    The Honorable Wolfram Helvets
    Victor Leopold

     

    Born in 1766 to Richard Helvets, Count of Rochefort & Princess Lorena, Countess of Rochefort.

     

    Lady Theodora Helvets
    Lady Theodora Helvets
    Theodora Angelica

     

    Born in 1769 to Richard Helvets, Count of Rochefort & Princess Lorena, Countess of Rochefort.

     

     

    The Hon. Wolfram Helvets
    The Honorable Wolfram Helvets
    Wolfram Linhardt 

     

    Born in 1771 to Richard Helvets, Count of Rochefort & Princess Lorena, Countess of Rochefort.

     

     

     


     

     

    THE HOUSE OF SARKOZY

    Pompourelian branch

     

    The Rt Hon. The Count of Pompourelia

    The Right Honorable George de Sarkozy, Count of Pompourelia

    George Casimir 

     

    Born in 1735 to Adrian de Sarkozy, Duke of Adria & Maria of Haense.

     

    Lord Peter de Sarkozy

    Lord Peter de Sarkozy

    Peter Amadeus

     

    Born in 1755 to George de Sarkozy, Count of Pompourelia & Henrietta of Alstion.


    The Hon. George de Sarkozy

    The Honorable George de Sarkozy

    George Ulysses

     

    Born in 1758 to George de Sarkozy, Count of Pompourelia & Henrietta of Alstion.

     

    Lady Casimira de Sarkozy

    Lady Casimira de Sarkozy

    Casimira Philippa

     

    Born in 1758 to George de Sarkozy, Count of Pompourelia & Henrietta of Alstion.

     

     


     

     

    THE HOUSE OF FITZPETER

     

    Lord Leopold FitzPeter

    Lord Leopold FitzPeter

    Leopold Peter 

     

    Born in 1766 to Peter III, Holy Orenian Emperor & Renee de Rothesay, in illegitimacy.

     

    Lady Blanche FitzPeter

    Lady Blanche FitzPeter

    Blanche Therese

     

    Born in 1767 to Peter III, Holy Orenian Emperor & Renee de Rothesay, in illegitimacy.

     

     


     

     

    THE LINE OF SUCCESSION

     

    HIM The Emperor 

     

    1. HIH The Princess Imperial
    2. HIH Prince John of Helena
    3. HIH Prince Philip of Helena
    4. HIH Prince Peter of Helena
    5. HIH Prince Joseph of Helena
    6. HIH Princess Elizabeth of Helena
    7. HIH Princess Juliette of Helena
    8. HIH The Countess of Rochefort
    9. Lord Adrian Helvets
    10. The Hon. Victor Helvets
    11. The Hon. Wolfram Helvets
    12. Lady Lorena Helvets
    13. Lady Judith Helvets
    14. Lady Theodora Helvets
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