— CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF THE COMMONWEALTH —
100 | Astana de Régne Petrére
PENNED BY
THE RIVER COURT COUNCIL
One hundred years have gone by since the fall of the Harvest Confederacy, thus resulting in the rebirth of the Heartlands. Paul Salvian I was the first sovereign of the Commonwealth of Petra settling on the title of ‘Archduke’. This title was passed prematurely to his eldest child, Renilde Helena, following Archduke Paul’s untimely death. Dame Catherine of Petra, ex-Princess Royal of the fallen Kingdom of Oren, till Renilde came of age. She worked tirelessly to set things in place for Renilde. One of these cornerstones being the arranged marriage to Prince Constanz-Anton. This marriage had but surface-level strength and eventually led to more pain than prosperity, the consort finding his only power in betrayal. The Petran Civil War broke loose and the Commonwealth stood in ruins. However, Renilde I and the loyalist forces took back their rightful spot as true leaders of the Commonwealth. Since then, Petra has looked adversity in the face day by day, year by year, and reinvented herself to be the metropolis of the Heartlands that she is today.
We have stood in the face of all ridicule from those who would wish to see us burnt, bloody, and broken. We have defeated those demons that wish to keep us from being a country that serves the people and not only the crown. We have done all these things and stood righteous in the eyes of GOD. We have done so for a hundred years. We shall do so for one hundred more. We shall continue doing so until the end of days.
GOD Bless the Commonwealth — Ave le Petrère!
✧ | ITINERARY OF FESTIVITIES | ✧
Charognard Cauchyrebut (c. Scavenger Hunt)
[Dec 17th - 4:00pm EST]
The people of the Petra have remained steadfast and persistent. Likewise, those who continue to relentlessly search for the truth shall always come out ahead. In honor of this, a Scavenger hunt shall be led by Lady Marisol Solis. May those who show their persistence, thrive.
Soirée Corteis Bracine (c. Royal Tavern Night)
[Dec 18th - 5:30pm EST]
The people are a hardy bunch, filled with tough souls. What better way to show overwhelming resilience than with a drinking contest? Prince Paul Alexander of Petra hosts all who believe they are worthy of this challenge at Fairweather Pub! Here is to 100 years of Petran resilience.
Ballary des Chevaliers (c. Knight’s Ball)
[Dec 21st - 8:00pm EST]
The Commonwealth is strengthened by those who seek to keep it safe. The Sovereign Order of the Petrine Laurel is the cornerstone and focal point of Petra. Let us celebrate all they have done and continue to do for their country. To 100 years of the Petran Knight!
Corteis Jostyr (c. Royal Joust)
[Dec 22nd - 5:30pm EST]
Jousting is a contest of skill common across the island of Aevos. This is a challenge that tests both strength and agility. For those who believe themselves to be the toughest around, saddle up and joust for some extra coinage and the title of Grand Champion of the Petra.
HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS, Paul Alexander of the Petra
Prince of the Petra, the Prince of Valfleur, Lord Chamberlaine of the River Court of the Commonwealth, Elector of the Garmont Assembly, Patriarch of the House of the Petra de Valfleur
HER LADYSHIP, Marisol Paloma Solís
Assistant Head Physician of the Vallagne Medical Society, Mistress of the Robes & Curator of Jewels
of the River Court of the Commonwealth, Founder of Rosa Dorada, and Protector of the Sun
HER LADYSHIP, Mrs Sorcha Elspeth MacPherson
Majordomo of the River Court, Matriarch of House Macpherson,
Protector of the Daelish Culture, Maker of Mead,
HIS LORDSHIP, Sir Marius Lovetts,
Appurtenant to the Chancellor, Poet Laureate of the Petra,
Knight of the Order of the Petrine Laurel Rapids,