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Aloisa cheered really loud for their win.

Aloisa winced at the page, disgust filling her features. “I’m tired of all these second chances. Oren should be destroyed for good.” she informs her husband after having one too many glasses of wine.

A BARBANOV IS BORN Portrait of a stork collecting children to be brought to their new, loving home. On this day, the 5th of Gronna ag Droba, 428 E.S, Wilfriche Sigismund was born to his parents, His and Her Royal Highness, Sergei and Aloisa Barbanov-Bihar. By the grace of Godan himself, the boy was born healthy and strong, his wail piercing the air around him. What a mighty boy he was already. Blessed with his father's black hair and mother's blue eyes, the boy looks like the splitting image of them both equally! His parents were notably overjoyed with the addition to their growing family! Let us pray for a good future for the boy, and the happiness and comfort of the young family! SIGNED, His Royal Highness, Sergei Aleksandr Barbanov, Prince of Hanseti-Ruska, Duke of Rothswald Her Royal Highness, Aloisa Liesel Barbanov Bihar, Palace Custodian of Hanseti-Ruska, Princess of Hanseti-Ruska, Duchess of Rothswald

Aloisa was in the process of giving birth when she was given the news. “Son of a *****!” she curses in pure fury, promptly bringing her son into the world then.

HIRING NANNIES Baby and Her Nanny circa. 367 E.S. The clock ticks closer and closer to the new Barbanov’s arrival, and soon a sweet bundle of joy shall join us! With the busy schedules of His and Her Royal Highness, they may not have enough time to devote to the tedious caring for the little one. The pair require a third-party member, someone to help them along their tiresome parental journey. Their Royal Highness' wish to inquire about hiring a Hanseti nanny for their sweet one. They shall hold interviews for whomever shows interest in such a position, and discuss their expectations, qualifications of the candidate, wages, and other important notes. For inquiries, questions, or comments, please contact Her Royal Highness, Aloisa Leisel Barbanov-Bihar. SIGNED, His Royal Highness, Sergei Aleksandr Barbanov-Bihar, Prince of Hanseti-Ruska, Duke of Rothswald Her Royal Highness, Aloisa Liesel Barbanov Bihar, Palace Custodian of Hanseti-Ruska, Princess of Hanseti-Ruska, Duchess of Rothswald

PRAEZC I VE KUELTUR PRESENTATION OF THE CULTURES UKEN VE KRAWN I ROZZ Issued by the QUEEN’S COUNCIL On the 10th day of Tov ag Yermey of 427 ES VA BIRODEO HERZENAV AG EDLERVIK In a new campaign by Her Royal Highness, Aloisa Barbanov-Bihar, the goal is clear: she wishes to promote cultural diversity within Haense and show the differences between each and every house. Too often, our cultures mold together and become unrecognizable within each other. This is something that Her Royal Highness wishes to work to change. The distinction between each house is an important goal, as it encourages standing families to work harder to showcase these differences. In her first act of this campaign, Aloisa requests that each standing noble house of Haense presents what it is that encompasses their culture. There are a variety of ways to showcase one’s heritage, such as; cuisine, folktales, ideologies, historical events, or even language. It is the house’s job, overseen by their consort, to create such a presentation, so that their surrounding peers may become more educated when it comes to their history. These presentations may be anything from simple lectures, booths, games, or activities. Anything that represents you is welcome. Her Royal Highness strives to promote cultural education just as much as diversity. A well-rounded society must know themselves, as well as those around them. Such events are to be held within the palace ballroom, and each house will have jurisdiction over what to do with their space. Of course, the space will be shared with their partner house for the evening, but if more space is required, the throne room will be free reign as well. ORDER OF THE PRESENTATIONS WEEK I House Barclay and House Amador WEEK II House Baruch and House Ruthern WEEK III House Ludovar and House Morovar WEEK IV House Kortrevich (Any questions can be directed to Her Royal Highness, Aloisa Barbanov-Bihar) IV JOVEO MAAN Her Royal Majesty, AMADEA OF SUSA, Queen-Consort of Hanseti and Ruska, Princess-Consort of Bihar, Dules, Lahy, Muldav, Solvesborg, Slesvik and Ulgaard, Duchess-Consort of Carnatia and Vanaheim, Margravine-Consort of Korstadt, Rothswald and Vasiland, Countess-Consort of Alban, Alimar, Baranya, Graiswald, Karikhov, Karovia, Kaunas, Kavat, Kovachgrad, Kvasz, Markev, Nenzing, Torun, and Toruv, Viscountess-Consort of Varna, Baroness-Consort of Esenstadt, Kraken’s Watch, Kralta, Krepost, Lorentz, Rytsburg, Thurant, Venzia and Astfield, Lady of the Westfolk, Protector of the Highlanders, etcetera. Her Royal Highness, Aloisa Leisel Barbanov-Bihar, Palace Custodian of Hanseti-Ruska, Princess of Hanseti-Ruska, Duchess of Rothswald

Aloisa frowns at her rating, tsking some. She had worn the dress her mother The Grand Lady had worn to her own! It was not just an insult to her! But to the Koenas’ own right hand! And besides, her husband would say otherwise… surely. @Coolcod77

THE GIRL IN THE TOWER A Thespian Club Production WITH A UNIQUE CASTING THAT STARS… ADELE LUDOVAR as NARRATOR SORINA LUCEAFARU as KLAUDIA MATYAS ALBAN as THE PRINCE CECELIYA LUDOVAR as THE WITCH ELIZAVETA ALBAN as KING DIJANA KUTZNETSOV as QUEEN JOHANNA BARCLAY, MATYAS BARUCH as MASKED MAN 1-2 KARL BARBANOV, MARIC BARUCH as MASKED MAN 3-4 SERGEI BARBANOV, ISANA as SOLDIERS 1-2 LHORIS, BARLEY WICK as ENSEMBLE ______________________________________________ Follow the story of a young girl, trapped in her tower who’s only wish was to escape. Watch as she single-handedly embarks on her freedom, and along the way saves a poor damsel from the fate of the sword. She may save the Prince, she may save herself, but it is clear there is something deeper going on as she finds herself in the nation’s capital… ______________________________________________ DIRECTED BY… HER ROYAL HIGHNESS, ALOISA LEISEL BARBANOV-BIHAR WRITTEN BY… HER ROYAL HIGHNESS, ALOISA LEISEL BARBANOV-BIHAR And Her Serene Highness, Amicia of House de Joannes

Aloisa was not at all fearful for her run-away brother. She knew that he was smart enough to survive, she knew that of he needed her, he would call for her. But this fact didn’t make his absence any easier. She missed him, terribly. Though she had been so keen on the happenings of the court, a small part of her wished for the adventure he was embarking on. He had seemed so eased when he came to her to tell him of her plans, and eased is a feeling Aloisa had not felt in a long while. Who was she to complain though? She had acquired the life she always dreamed, she married and handsome prince and has been afforded the perks of her new title. Perhaps her dream life was not as magical as she thought. Perhaps she had made a mistake somewhere.

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Aloisa Barclay hangs her personal invite on the wall of her palace bedroom, admiring the fine printing of her lovely name. She sighs in content, before moving to find her handsome husband and boast about such an honor.

Sanja Kutznetsov mourns for her little brother, the one she practically raised. She had seen him take his first step, speak his first words- she even saw him have his first love. She shuts herself into her mother’s home- not that’s anyone notice her missing- praying for his passage to the seven skies, and that her own misery in this world might end.

TOGETHER IN MATRIMONY NAVSEGDA YA TVOY Prince Sergei & Lady Aloisa reading together. The time has come for a chapter of a story to conclude. As many may have observed over the passing years, a love has bloomed; the stems have grown and sprouted colorful flowers all over its body, it has matured through many passing seasons only getting more and more radiant; its petals flourishing. How could something so grown, so cultivated not be celebrated? That is why, it has been decided, the two shall join together, their souls bound to one another in marriage. They shall become one. One heart, two hands. Forever and always. This event was sure to be expected. Over the passing years, many have commented on the bound-at-the-hip aspect of their relationship. There was rarely a time they were not seen together, it was as if, even in their youth, they could not live without the other. We so humbly invite all our friends and family to witness us binding our souls in matrimony. Please join us for the ceremony, and then a grand feast afterwards in the palace feast hall. Each guest shall receive a complimentary gift at the end of our festivities; something they can bring home and enjoy, to remember the beautiful event they had just become witness to. FORMAL INVITATIONS ARE SENT TO THE FOLLOWING: His Royal Majesty, Sigismund III Barbanov, King of Hanseti-Ruska and his noble pedigree His Princely Grace, Johann Barclay, Prince-Duke of Reinmar and his noble pedigree His Grace, Eirik Baruch, Duke of Valwyck and his noble pedigree His Grace, Rhys var Ruthern, Duke of Vidaus and his noble pedigree The Right Honorable, Johann Ludovar, Count of Otistadt and his noble pedigree The Right Honorable, Nikolai Kortrevich, Viscount of Krusev and his noble pedigree His Lordship, Filip Amador, Baron of Mondstat and his noble pedigree His Lordship, Viorel Luceafaru, Baron of Richtenburg and his noble pedigree His Royal Highness, Otto Morovar, Baron of Ghaestenwald and his noble pedigree His Royal Majesty, Frederick I Novellen, King of Oren and his noble pedigree Her Serene Highness, Renata Ashford de Savoie, Princess of Savoy and her noble pedigree The Right Honorable, Heinrich von Alstreim, Landgrave of Alstreim and his noble pedigree The Right Honorable, Karl Barclay, Count of Freimark and his noble pedigree Her Ladyship, Amadea D'Arkent SIGNED, His Royal Highness, Sergei Aleksandr Barbanov, Prince of Hanseti-Ruska, Duke of Rothswald Her Princely Ladyship, Aloisa Liesel Barclay

Aloisa Barclay frowns as she is not included in this issue.

KAROSGRADSZ ERHAEER TALANT KAROSGRAD’S GOT TALENT UKEN VE KRAWN I ROZZ Issued by the QUEEN’S COUNCIL On the 4th day of Jula ag Piov of 421 ES VA BIRODEO HERZENAV AG EDLERVIK As the kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska finds itself in respite from the aches of war and progresses into a golden age, there shall be an opportunity to reveal personal talent and glory; the spark that proves the strength of our nation. While there are few times that people can set themselves distinctly apart regardless of social status, a night to showcase these traits will. Contestants should attend in their finest attire, and are encouraged to prepare a grand entrance. The one that most impresses our council of judges will leave with a trophy of their accomplishment and a monetary prize of two-hundred minae. For inquiries to attend, contact one of the officials listed below: I. Her Royal Majesty, Emma Karenina, Queen-Consort of Hanseti-Ruska [livrose#0950] II. Her Princely Grace, Georgina Sofiya Barclay, Duchess-Consort of Reinmar [kayla#9479] III. Her Ladyship, Aloisa Liesel Barclay, Lady Chamberlain of Hanseti-Ruska [MotherLay#4785] IV JOVEO MAAN Her Royal Majesty, Emma Karenina Barbanov-Bihar, Queen-Consort of Hanseti-Ruska Her Excellency, Georgina Sofiya Barclay, Grand Lady of Hanseti-Ruska, Princess of Sutica, Duchess-Consort of Reinmar Her Ladyship, Aloisa Liesel Barclay, Lady Chamberlain of Hanseti-Ruska

Back to Her Roots A portrait of Sanja Kutznetsov, and her young daughter Dijana. -------------------------------------- Through the loud stormy night, Alexander Kutznetsov coughed and coughed, his fever rising within each passing minute. He laid there, tended by his dutiful wife, and looked upon by his concerned children in the small doorway of the bedroom. Sanja hushed her love softly, pressing a cold cloth to his forehead near frantically. His body had rejected the food she attempted to feed him, and she was at a loss for what she should do. Tears pierce in her eyes as she stares down upon him, but she does not cry. Medics had been called, but many were much too busy with a noble patient of theirs. The Kutznetsov family was placed second on the list. It was expected, for a peasant to not be as important as a noble, but in this case of life or death, who knew if the roles should have been reversed. The storm of the night raged on, as well as the coughs of Sanja’s beloved. She grew frantic as his breaths became short. She sputtered out nonsense, proclaiming her love for him, pleasing him to hang on, and an assortment of other things all at once. She felt her heart beating out of her chest. Through broken breaths, Alexander managed to express his own love for his wife, and his two beautiful children. “I’ll get to meet Nikolai,” he notes with a saddened smile, causing the reality to set in for his family. Sanja reached down, hugging onto him with all her might, and he reciprocated, weakly. It wouldn’t even be thirty seconds into their last embrace before his arms would go limp, and his breathing would pause. He was dead. The family mourned for his loss then, though keeping mostly to themselves in this time of strife. Though if anything was made clear during this whole situation, to the commoners and the few nobles who cared to hear the news, It was that the Haeseni Harlot was back on the prowl. Hide your husbands. --—————————- [OOC] Xoxoxoxoxo luv u stal

why am I crying in the club rn

Aloisa Barclay smiles as she reads about herself in the papers. In her own words, any attention is good attention!

Aloisa smiles at the missive, proud of her little little brother. “Assert dein dominance, Eugie!”

Aloisa prays that she is not one of the children to fight, unless of course, she was able to 1v1 Dorothea Vas Ruthern.

"At least mein bruder attempted- und nearly succeeded at answering his question." Aloisa replies in response, firm in her brotherly support.

“Baby when they look up at the sky, we’ll be burning up light neon lights “ Bemi Bobato

Aloisa smiles the most darling smile,

Aloisa notices her mistake, swiftly sending out a new flurry of invitations- this time, correct.

A Parental Homecoming Portrait depicting Johann and Georgina returning home after their multi-month pilgrimage. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ In these turbulent times of war, times of devotion for our Godan have declined in the face of other individual tasks, his acts of mercy and miracles have yet to cease even in such times, only further adding onto his glorious power,it was decided by both his Princely Lordship Johann Barclay and her Princely Ladyship Georgina Barclay that no longer could Godan be kept aside. Therefore it would be decided that the pair were to embark on the Pilgrimage of St. Tylos. We, the children of the Princely Duke and Duchess, so humbly invite our friends and family, allies and acquaintances to join us in the celebration of their completion of their act of devotion to our high Godan, the one who gifts us the luxuries we are afforded, the one who helps us through the times of strife and difficulty. With the raging wars and troubling tension, it is a miracle that the Duke and Duchess returned without injury, this is something to be celebrated. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ FORMAL INVITATIONS ARE SENT TO THE FOLLOWING: His Royal Majesty, Sigismund III Barbanov, King of Hanseti-Ruska and his noble pedigree His Grace, Eirik Baruch, Duke of Valwyck and his noble pedigree His Grace, Rhys var Ruthern, Duke of Vidaus and his noble pedigree The Right Honorable, Johann Ludovar, Count of Otistadt and his noble pedigree The Honorable, Nikolai Kortrevich, Count of Jerovitz and his noble pedigree His Lordship, Filip Amador, Baron of Mondstadt and his noble pedigree His Lordship, Elimar Mondblume, Baron of Richtenburg and his noble pedigree His Royal Highness, Otto Morovar, Baron of Ghaestenwald and his noble pedigree His Serene Highness, Lucien Ashford de Savoie, Prince of Savoy and his noble pedigree The Right Honorable, Ulrich von Alstreim, Landgrave of Alstreim and his noble pedigree The Right Honorable, Karl Barclay, Count of Freimark and his noble pedigree ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ SIGNED, Her Princely Ladyship, Aloisa Liesel Barclay His Princely Lordship, Eugen Heinrik Barclay His Princely Lordship, Konstanz Wilheim Barclay [OOC] Tuesday, March 15th, 5pm EST/ 10pm GMT