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The Baron du Campagnon, Sir Laurens Henri ‘the Unwavering’ Halcourt d’Artois smiled the Hyspian smile as he celebrated the accomplishments of his daughter and heir.

Prince Paul of the Petra signed the Lorraine cross and made mention to the fallen goblin at morning vespers upon reading of his untimely demise.

Lord Charles smells future conflict between his two nieces. 😇 He quickly went to find his twin-brother Count Adrian to reminisce about their youth.

Lord Charles Edward Temesch et Martiel looked upon the missive as he embraced his to-be wife!

Prince Paul Alexander of the Petra could not believe what he saw unfolding! He spoke with intrigue towards his attendants, showing them the various missives posted across realm.

Prince Paul Alexander of the Petra smiled the Petran smile as he overlooked Republicanism in action with the announcement of another successful election. To his dear friend Rigoberto, he penned a letter of congratulations.

Prince Paul Alexander Temesch of the Petra-Valfleur smiles warmly as the missive was released, "Ave the House of the Petra, GOD save our Queen." the patriotic Duke sounded, with a Petran salute proffered towards the flag hanging in his Royal apartment.

Prince Paul of the Petra scanned over the missive and cocked a brow, pursing his lips and contemplating in silence. The Duke of Valfleur folded it away then, handing it off to an attendant for filing in the Rose Archives.

“These are good, and just.” Remarks the Baron du Campagnois, Señor Laurens Halcourt. “Vive Hyspia!”

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Prince Paul Alexander of the Petra looked upon the missive as a lonesome tear fell from his eye, “She is nol longer the little Catriona I once watched from the sidelines — children of her own?!” The Duke of Valfleur rolled his shoulders in his Royal apartment at the Palace as he onlooked blueprints of Courteis Hale and lifts a finger up towards a nearby attendant “Such wonderful names.” proffered the Prince, “Bring mo the oldest craft from the cellars, tonight; we celebrate the birth of mo great niece and nephew Prince Aurelius and Princess Rowena.”

Prince Paul Alexander of the Petra looked over his longtime friend’s treatise and noted towards his infant children, “There is much to know. Lord Ferdinand has hit the nail on the head with this treatise, mhm, av — certainly so.” The Valfleur sounded, and as he continued to read on he noticed the dedications at the bottom of the academic work, his neutral countenance turned. His lips craning upwards into a smile, “These are all flattering things that are said about mo, I can only pray to GOD that He sees me in this same humble light.”

Prince Paul Alexander of the Petra rhythmically echoes a prayer as he signs the Lorraine and lights a candle in his Royal apartment for the fallen soldier.

Issued and averred by His Royal Highness Prince PAUL ALEXANDER in the year of our Lord 1957 As Petra popped at the seams, the infamous town crier stepped up and announced to the masses as another pinned this missive throughout various holdings of the Commonwealth; but most notably the Free City of Vallagne’s noticeboard, PAUL ALEXANDER BY the GRACE of GOD PRINCE of the PETRA A little over sixteen years ago, I was sworn in as the Lord Chamberlain of the River Court of my Royal mother, then Queen Renilde I. Throughout her reign, we hosted many events to be proud of, with the very successful Golden Jubilee bringing her time on the Throne of Garmont to a close. After serving faithfully until the end of her rule, I was then allowed to continue my work on the Court of my Royal niece Queen Catherine I, long may she reign. As I continued leading the Court I met a very competent Lady whom I trust to guide and counsel Catriona, Marisol. Almost as instantaneously as her appointment to the department of the Mistress of the Robes, she was hand-picked by myself to become someone that I regard to be the most successful Court Deputy of her time. I have thoroughly enjoyed each moment spent offering my leadership and guidance on matters dire to our success such as matrimony, court workings, Royal protocol, event planning, social and cultural enrichment, and educational initiatives through the inclusion of Wards. Though, much like my mother's time on the Throne of Garmont — all good things must come to an end. With great joy and a hopeful demeanor, I announce my impending retirement as the Lord Chamberlain of the River Court. My darling wife has birthed two beautiful heirs who I should hope will take up a majority of my time; as well as a new project that I have taken up since the successful delivery of Lord Adrian of Valfleur that will be dubbed the Royal Academy. As soon as this war comes to a close, so, too, shall the Valfleurs concern themselves with matters of construction—I am trying to say, “My cup runneth over.” On the subject of a new Grand Chamberlain, my counsel towards the good Lady Chancellor Thèresé von Theonus and the Pious Queen Catherine would be to award this honor and ability to the ever-competent Lady Deputy of the River Court, Marisol Palamo Solís. Prince Paul Alexander of the Petra The Lord Chamberlain of the River Court 1941 - 1957 86 - 102 WITNESS Ourselves at the Royal Palace on the 5th day of the Sun’s Smile in the year of Our Lord 1957 / 102 Atstana de Regne Petrére Faithfully Signed, His Royal Highness, Paul Alexander of the Petra, Prince of the Petra, the Duke of Valfleur, Patriarch of the House of the Petra de Valfleur ((thank you @tillyand @Zaerie for all of the opportunities you guys have and will continue to grant me with!))

EL MINISTERIO DE LA PATRIA “THE MINISTRY OF THE HOMELAND” (Otherwise known as the Ministry of the Interior) Issued by His Excellency the Canciller de la Patria, Sir Laurens Halcourt On the 5th of Carlos’s Strength, 161 S.A. Section I: PURPOSE: The Ministerio del Patria of the Viceroyalty of Hyspia is responsible for ensuring that all Hyspians find their way to the Hyspian lands and promoting residency uptake in the Capital. They are also responsible for maintaining architectural standards in and outside of the Capital city, throughout the Crownlands. Through the use of immigration initiatives, they are to be the face of recruitment and act as secretaries of great prowess concerning growing our populous. The office shall also be responsible for conducting and maintaining the Hyspian census. Section II: RANKS: The Canciller de la Patria, also called the Ministro del Patria is the head of the Ministry. They sit on the Viceroy’s Consejo ultimately concerning themselves with matters of border security, infrastructural improvements, and recruitment as well as running the Hyspian Census. The Deputy Canciller is the second in command to the Canciller de la Patria and acts with their command when they are not present. They aid and advise on the administration of the Ministerio. Agentes de Immigracion are charged with the recruitment of citizens and the security of the Hyspian borders. Arquitectos are builders hired by the Ministerio to aid in infrastructure improvements and other building tasks. Signed, HIS EXCELLENCY, Sir Laurens ‘the Unwavering’ Halcourt d’Artois, Canciller de la Patria, the Barón du Campagnon, Patriarch of the House of Halcourt, Cabo del Regimiento de Hyspia, Chanzlé-Emeritus of the Commonwealth, Hero of the Petra, Knight of the Hawthorn, Protector of the Auvergnians

Issued and averred by His Royal Highness Prince PAUL ALEXANDER in the year of our Lord 1956 [!] As the sun set on Krugsmas day, a town crier stepped up and announced to the masses as another pinned this missive to the City of Vallagne’s noticeboard, PAUL ALEXANDER BY the GRACE of GOD PRINCE of the PETRA ‘Lo unto you Petrans, the House of the Petra de Valfleur wishes to announce the successful and healthy birth of the newest member of the Royal Family of the Petra to be of the name and degree, — Her Ladyship, Helene-Olympe Noëlle of the Petra de Valfleur @Hom— Shockingly born on Krugsmas, the Lady of Valfleur’s name comes in part from her Lady grandmother– my mother, Queen-Emeritus Renilde I Helena, and in part from Princess Melina’s sister, the once Queen-Mother of Aaun Adela-Olympe. Due to the significance of the eve of her delivery, We decided that Noëlle would be the most sentimental middle name that one could receive. While the little Lord Adrian Tobias grows each day, so too shall he have a younger sére to keep him plenty of company. WITNESS Ourselves at the Royal Palace on the 11th day of Sigismund’s End in the Year of our Lord 1956 / 101 Atstana de Regne Petrére Faithfully Signed, His Royal Highness, Paul Alexander of the Petra, Prince of the Petra, the Duke of Valfleur, Lord Chamberlaine of the River Court of the Commonwealth, Patriarch of the House of the Petra de Valfleur

HRH Prince Paul Alexander of the Petra, the Duke of Valfleur and Lord Chamberlaine of the River Court looked at the missive with nothing other than happiness as he remarked to his Royal Hostarius, "Lady Marisol is going to do excellent things as Court Deputy and Mistress of the Robes - look at what she's already done! I'm most content with the decision to promote her to the Greater Court Administration. She is certainly making us all proud, isn't she?"