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THE UNION OF ALSTREIM AND DE LEWES FRIEDEN UND SEGEN, It is with utmost jubilation that the Prince of Merryweather announces his marriage to the Lady Laurene de Lewes. The relationship between the two truly blossomed and have been inseparable. After a period of courtship the two have decided to join one another in Holy Matrimony. CEREMONY The ceremony will be open to all Canonists of Aevos. It will occur in the Chapel of Our Lady Paradisus, located in Whitespire, Aaun. Under the watchful eye of God and his priest, the pair will be joined as husband in wife in holy matrimony. RECEPTION Following the ceremony, all shall be invited to the Principality of Merryweather for a grand feast. There shall be plenty of merriment and refreshments. This will also be an opportunity for those who wish to present their gifts to the newlyweds. PERSONAL INVITATIONS ARE GIVEN TO THE FOLLOWING: His Apostolic Majesty, King John of Aaun, and the Royal Household of Alstion Family of the Groom, the Princely House of Alstreim Family of the Bride, the Comital House of Lewes His Royal Highness, Charles Reman, Crown Prince of Aaun His Lordship, Siegmund von Reuss, Margrave of Velen Her Ladyship, Marlene von Reuss, Margravine of Velen His Lordship, Emilio Varoche, Count of Napoliza and his noble pedigree His Lordship, Krzysztof Pawel Jazlowiecki, Count of Warsovia and his noble pedigree His Lordship, Grzmichuj Jazlowiecki, Baron of Triglav Ser Philip Halcourt & Adelheid von Alstreim and their children Boon & Bane TO THE PEERAGE OF AAUN: Her Ladyship, Olympe-Regina de Rosius, Marchioness of Haute-Epine and her pedigree His Lordship, Leonard Rosius, Count of l'Arbre d'Or and his pedigree His Lordship, Léon Henri, Count of Talentine and his pedigree His Lordship, Henri de Lewes, Baron of Virdain and his pedigree EXTENDED INVITATIONS ARE GIVEN TO THE FOLLOWING: The Electors of the Waldenic Diet: Alfred Barclay, Electorate of Reinmar-Sutica Leon Barclay, Electorate of Minitz Aurel von Theonus, Electorate of Marignan Siegmund von Reuss, Electorate of Velen Friedrich von Augusten, Electorate of Hohengarten Delegates of the Salvian Syndicate The Citizens of Aaun GOTT MIT UNS HIS HIGHNESS, JOHANNES VON ASLTREIM, Prince of Merryweather and the Rhine, Elected Margrave of Vanderfell, Landgrave of Alstreim, Baron of Corwinsburg, Lord of Blackwater, Lord Vandalore HER LADYSHIP, LAURENE DE LEWES

The image would never leave Lady Laurene's mind, even though she arrived at the Pontiff's body first. "May God be with him." Laurene took hold of the blackened and damaged Book Virtue and Spirit and held it firmly.

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The Elder Queen Mother, Andromeda Ester of Ba'as, frowns as she learns of her son-in-law's death in Aaun. She understands what it is like to lose a parent at a young age, so she started writing to her grandchildren. Then her heart aches for her daughter, Queen. "Oh my ven.. i am so sorry." She later wrote to her daughter.

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Mathilde Augusta exhaled a breath of relief; she had lived her entire life either observing or participating in wars. "May the departed be blessed by God. "It's over," she said, glancing at her armor and securing her sword in its sheath, praying she wouldn't take it out again. "In our time, peace. To everyone who fought, peace."

[!] A traditional cossack wedding taking place upon the steppes of Aparthia “HEAR YE, HEAR YE! Gracious news for those who lend an ear!” shouted the town crier “The holy matrimony between Ivan of House Arpa and Princess Mathilde of House Stassion is to take place during this Saint’s day. Gather at the church of Stassion to witness this union before GOD” THE CEREMONY -Gathering -The priest & Groom stand at the altar -The bride is walked down the aisle with her father -The Priest begins the Invocation -Blessing the rings -Rite -Feast INVITATIONS Special invitations has been extended to: The House of Arpa, and their subjects The House of Stassion, and their subjects The Host of Arpech The Kingdom of Haenseti-Ruska, and their royal pedigree The Kingdom of Aaun, and their royal pedigree The Kingdom of Numendil, and their royal pedigree The Queendom of Petra, and their royal pedigree Signed, Ivan Arpa Mathilde Augusta of Stassion

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1863-1959 Her Highness, Princess Augustina Therosia, The “Snapdragon Princess” of Balian, Dowager-Princess of Sedan, Dowager-Countess of Salia "Papa," the young Princess exclaimed, her voice carrying a mixture of curiosity and concern as she searched for her father amidst the bustling streets of Reutov. "Augustina!" John's strong call rang out, and with a swift movement, he scooped up his little daughter. Knocking on the door where his wife and eldest son were, he urgently instructed, "Pack your belongings; we must leave now." John's voice resonated with a sense of urgency, leaving the three-year-old Princess bewildered and frightened. The family swiftly boarded a ship and set sail to the south. John, determined to find a place to call home, kept his gaze fixed on a particular star, the Star of St. Lothar. Its brilliance seemed to intensify, taking on the form of a cross, guiding them to their destined home. ___ As years passed, John and his wife ascended to the thrones as King John I and Queen Gwyneth of Balian. Augustina, now content with a place she could truly call home, frolicked through the Montersoa's expansive grounds with her sisters, while her parents observed from the balcony. Throughout her early years, Augustina frequently felt that her older brother and sister stole the show from her. Still, she was schooled thoroughly and elegantly, and she did well enough to be a queen. Even though some of her servants described her as attractive but a little materialistic, she became fond of pretty things and before she turned ten, she had eight tiaras in her collection. Augustina made a small but meaningful contribution to the founding of the Courts of Monterosa. She also went to political gatherings with her father in an effort to teach her the value of coalitions. ___ Augustina was presented by her father with a momentous proposal: to become engaged to Joseph de Joannes, the Crown Prince of Sedan. Many were surprised when Augustina voluntarily agreed to this arrangement, which meant saying a heartfelt goodbye to her younger sister Persephone. Not long after, Augustina was navigating the lavish courts of Sedan when she became the target of an attempted murder. She was inches from death when an arrow pierced her chest. She confided in her sisters, seeing this experience as a foreboding precursor to her upcoming marriage and seeing it as a curse hanging over her. Glistening in the same dress her mother had worn to her father's wedding, Princess Augustina accompanied her father down the aisle. As they departed from the newly erected city of Joannesport. Their firstborns, two remarkably healthy twin girls who the people of the principality dubbed the "Goat" twins, arrived within a year. Two boys and two girls made up the four additional children that Augustina and Joseph welcomed into their family over the ensuing years. When her husband became Joseph I, Prince of Sedan, Augustina assumed the role of Princess Consort. However, their reign was short, lasting less than four years, and there was never a formal coronation. In the four years that followed, Augustina planned a number of sophisticated occasions. She was called "The Snapdragon Princess" for her brash and demanding manner, and she vehemently defended her entitlement to such luxuries in the face of criticism about her extravagant spending. Joseph I abdicated the throne in favor of his sons in the crucial year of 1894, which required the appointment of regents. Regretfully, Augustina was passed over for this position and was forced to leave the palace when her husband vanished without explanation. She then went through a divorce in 1895, which signaled her exit from the turbulent royal scene and her return to her family's home. ___ In less than four years, the landscape had changed significantly when Augustina arrived. One well-known face stuck out among the unfamiliar ones: Viscount Peter d'Arkent. They reestablished their bond, and love blossomed between them amid the unsaid stories of the past. Less than a year following her divorce, Augustina and Peter d'Arkent made their marriage official, igniting scandal rumors that spread to the upper classes of society. Augustina's marriage to Peter d'Arkent was not only a momentous personal rebirth, but also an engrossing chapter in the kingdom's developing history. A year after their joyous union, Augustina and Viscount Peter d'Arkent welcomed the first of their offspring, an heir to the realm of Salia. The subsequent years saw the arrival of four more children, solidifying their familial bond. Augustina immersed herself in Monterosa's affairs between pregnancies once more. But when tragedy struck in the form of her father's death in 1900, the peace of her household was upended. A system of working etiquette and manners that brought Balian to the highest level of regality among the human kingdoms was established by Augustina, who was driven by a deep sense of duty to bring about significant reforms within the courts. ___ Following the passing of her brother, King Alexander, Augustina gracefully stepped away from the spotlight, allowing her daughter Serena to assume the role of governess for the Montersoa. As years unfolded, Augustina became a rare sight on the streets of Balian, growing old and harboring a quiet fear of societal judgment. Retreating to her residence in Portoregne, she found solace in seclusion. The disappearance of her son John plunged Augustina into a profound emotional turmoil. The elder Princess, once a prominent figure, now wandered the beach each morning, driven by a relentless determination to find her lost child. Tragically, her husband would soon follow in the footsteps of their eldest son. Surrounded by her children and grandchildren in the County of Salia, Augustina, in a reflective moment, contemplated the losses life had dealt her. Sitting in her bed, she mused, "I have lost much in this life... How much can I lose?" Despite the pain, she confronted the inevitable, ready to embrace the approaching end. In the days leading up to her demise, Augustina experienced a cascade of memories, witnessing unspeakable things from her past. Amidst this surreal journey through time, she spoke softly, addressing familiar names from her history. "Papa... mama! Alexander, you are here too," she chuckled, her mind immersed in the comforting embrace of cherished memories. "Joseph... The goat of Sedan, you are here too," she whispered, opening her eyes to be met not only by the ethereal figures from her past but also by the loving presence of her current family in the room. As she closed her eyes once more, Augustina transitioned into the final moments of her rich and storied life, surrounded by the echoes of the past and the warmth of her present. In her final moments, Augustina mustered the strength to sit up in her bed, her voice strained. "Gabriel, bring me some wine. I need to clear my throat." Her beloved orange cat, Mr. Sprinkles, joined her on the bed, providing a comforting presence in her last moments. Expressing her final wishes, she murmured, "I want to go home to Atrus... to my estate, to our home." With those words, Augustina closed her eyes, and the vibrant life of the Princess came to a peaceful end. As the room settled into a poignant silence, her son entered, witnessing the quiet departure of a remarkable woman.

Mathilde Augusta Stassion meticulously gathered her belongings from the formidable Castle Aurelian, the air thick with a solemn vow: "Blood for Blood." Whispering with determination, she furrowed her brows while descending the steps. "They did not scorch us. We are dragons, after all. May they find peace tonight, but rest assured, we shall pursue them once more." With a graceful mount onto her horse, Mathilde rode away with her family to an unknown destination. "Blood will be spilled, but it shall not be ours. Ave Stassion. Stassions never die." Glancing back at the home that cradled nineteen years of memories, Mathilde turned to her sister Cordelia. "We shall return, Delia, mark my words." @ErosTea

Mathilde Augusta, the recently anointed Countess of Veronia, adorned her face with a triumphant smile as she delicately traced her name on the missive with the tip of her finger. "I am determined to honor my family's legacy and elevate our standing even further. Our journey does not conclude here; there is yet more to accomplish. A formidable battle awaits us, and we cannot falter. It's a matter of blood for blood," she declared resolutely. Her gaze then shifted to the newly christened sword at her side, The Draconic Fang. With an air of conviction, she asserted, "This blade shall not remain idle. It is destined to taste the essence of battle, and blood will undeniably be spilled."

A misunderstanding exists between Mathilde Augusta Stassion and two different titles of Pompourelia. "Father could there be a third?" She wore a grin. "Wait who is who?"

Andromeda of Ba'as, The Queen Mother of Balian, draped herself in mourning attire with a regal grace, retreating to the sanctuary of her chamber. In echoes of a sorrowful past, akin to the departure of her first daughter, she reflected with a weighty heart. "May my daughter revel in a protracted and tranquil reign as the first Queen of Balian. My heart swells with pride for her remarkable achievements." Infused with a determined purpose, she retrieved parchment and quill, commencing the composition of a deeply heartfelt letter to her beloved daughter. "Queen Sybille..." The words escaped her lips in a whispered reverence, a subtle smile gracing her countenance as she spoke.

Andromeda Ester of Ba’as sat solemnly in her opulent chamber within the Whitespire Palace, when the heart-wrenching news of her ex-husband's demise finally reached the Kingdom of Aaun. A gentle tap on her chamber door startled Andromeda as her loyal maid stepped in. "Ma'am, there is news from Balian," the maid softly uttered. Intrigued and anxious, Andromeda swiftly moved away from the enchanting view of the balcony to meet with her maid. "Pray tell, what news do you bring? Is it about our children or perhaps concerning Adrian?" she inquired with a mix of concern and hope. With a heavy heart, the maid lowered her gaze and whispered, "I'm afraid it is both, ma'am. Your daughter now ascends the throne as the Queen, while Adrian has departed from this world." Andromeda's arched eyebrows shot up in astonishment as she absorbed the weight of the words spoken by her faithful maid. Despite her intense disdain for Adrian, a tear involuntarily escaped her eye. "My cherished one has finally joined our beloved Johanna," she murmured, shaking her head in a blend of sorrow and nostalgia. Sensing the need for solitude, she motioned for her maid to leave her chamber. As Andromeda stood in front of the regal portrait capturing the essence of her once harmonious family, composed of Adrian, Johanna, and herself during their coronation, a wave of melancholy washed over her. "Oh, if only we could turn back the hands of time," she whispered longingly, yearning for a chance to rewrite their shared destiny.

- C. 1955 ISSUED BY THE ☩ GRAND LADY ☩ Witness the glorious dawn of a new era within our revered walls, as we jubilantly embrace the arrival of Mathilde Augusta Stassion, our esteemed Grand Lady. The radiant aftermath of Stassion's appointment sparks a celebration of rejuvenation and blessings bestowed upon us by the Saints. In the aftermath of this monumental event, our once serene courts now pulse with renewed vigour, under the visionary grace of our newly appointed Grand Lady. The Aster Court teeters on the brink of a profound metamorphosis, as regal winds of change sweep through its corridors, promising a future adorned with refinement. It is both a profound honour and a delightful duty that, as the Grand Lady, I unveil the forthcoming provisions and alterations that will shape our courts into a realm suited to the exquisite tastes of the Marchlands and our esteemed Princess. As custodians of our noble traditions, we pledge to ensure that our court mirrors the evolving desires and preferences of those who grace it with their presence. Our meticulous endeavours transcend mere surface modifications; they herald a comprehensive reformation that harmonises the essence of tradition with the contemporary aspirations of our revered dignitaries. The Court of Elegance, a beacon of refinement, shall be meticulously tailored to elevate the sophistication and cultural richness woven into the very fabric of the Marchlands. Together, let us embark on this journey, uniting tradition with modernity, as we weave a tapestry of unparalleled elegance within the esteemed walls of our court. In the sombre shadow of the passing of the old Grand Lady, Marie Capucine of Valcour, we find ourselves immersed in a moment of reflection and gratitude for the grace and distinction she brought to our courts. Her stewardship was a beacon of elegance, leaving an indelible mark on the cherished traditions of our March. In this time of transition, we welcome a new chapter guided by the esteemed Grand Lady Mathilde Augusta Stassion. In the spirit of unity and continuity, let us come together to weave a seamless tapestry that pays homage to the legacy of the past and embraces the promise of a vibrant and refined future for our courts. May the path ahead be adorned with continued success and fulfilment as we embark on this journey under Grand Lady Mathilde Augusta Stassion's leadership. Signed, HER HIGHNESS, Mathilde Augusta, Countess of Veronia, The Grand Lady of the Aster Court HIS SERENE HIGHNESS, Richard I of the House of Stassion, Protector of the Marchlands, Prince of Stassion, Duke of the Lowlands, Vienne, Helena, Lorraine, and Furnestock, Margrave of the Westermarch, Baron of Renzfeld, Lord of Fredericksburg HER SERENE HIGHNESS, Ottavia of Pompourelia, Princess-consort of Stassion, Duchess-consort of the Lowlands, Vienne, Helena, Lorraine, and Furnestock, Margravine of the Westermarch, Baroness of Renzfeld, Lady of Fredericksburg

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In the quiet solitude of her room, Mathilde Augusta finds herself still reeling from the cacophony that had enveloped the castle grounds moments ago. Her ears still reverberating with the echoes of the commotion, she can't help but ask herself in disbelief, "Has my beloved grandfather truly departed?" The weight of the situation looms heavily upon her, leaving her grappling to comprehend the reality of it all. Yet, amidst the uncertainty, a resolute voice within her reminds her, "He shall return, he promised me he would train me." With unwavering determination, Mathilde dons her suit of armor and takes up her sword, marching forth to the training grounds to hone her skills.