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A young girl peered out into the blank darkness of the night. It was silent. Everyone had gone to bed for the night, and the prophecy awoke her with a start - until she was mindlessly finding her way outside for some semblance of calm. Bare feet curled into wet grass, a sensation that helped in clearing her mind. So many prophecies, and yet, how did she decipher them all? How even, does she decipher this one?

"That's so sad.." The young Hyspian signed the Lorraine for the fallen Baron, and donned black - even if she didn't really know the man. Everyone deserved someone to mourn them, afterall! She ties her hair up, and out of her face, and decides to pay a visit as soon as able to her friend, Fleur Halcourt.

KOENG ALEKSANDR I AND KOENAS AMAYA OF VENZIA ISSUED BY THE ON THIS 4TH DAY OF VZMEY AG HYFF OF 522 E.S. ✧──────────────⊱🜂⊰──────────────✧ During the final months of beloved monarchs, Karl III and Amadea of Susa, Elia Eryka sat down to discuss how to reward a few of the most impactful subjects of their reign. As a result the trio came up with a tradition they hoped to continue through the years following the rule of later successors. Now that our beloved monarchs have ended their tenure as our beloved Koeng and Koenas, we continue a tradition of loyal exchange, offering a small regalia of thanks to those who stood out in their loyalty and merit. By bestowing a trio regalia of three different classes; Ve Barbanov Estrejna, Ve Szlar Kareunar, and Ve Karosir Edlervik. The first reserved for only the most prestigious five who the monarchs felt stuck with them greatly at some point throughout their reign, the latter for the peers and their households that stuck by or rose during their reign, and lastly those who are worth honorable mention for their deeds. It is in continuing this time honored tradition in its third volume, that we present the Loyal Exchange of His Royal Majesty, Aleksandr II and Her Royal Majesty, Amaya of Venzia and showcase those who have impacted their reign. ✧──────────────⊱🜂⊰──────────────✧ Ve Barbanov Ezstrejna: A regalia of great renown in means both materialism and symbolism, brought to life during the end of Aleksandr II and Amaya of Venzia’s reign. This pendant holds onto a center pearl cradling a cluster of five pearls surrounding it, stretched outwards into delicate aureate prongs with the same ivory spheres in their grasp. To the flank of each stretched out six pointed tips each having four pearls on their facade, ranging in size the narrower it went. Granted to only the most prestigious subjects who served their monarchs loyally in their tenure. Ve Szlar Kareunar: A disc-shaped brooch forged from ferrum-alloy that was no bigger than 2-inches in its circumference. The facade found itself displaying that mighty insignia of House Barbanov with the side views of Aleksandr II and Amaya of Venzia facing it. Additionally, dangling from the piece was a smaller disc bound by silver chainlets cradling the sigil of the destined noble house it was bestowed unto. A piece to represent the loyalty during the royal tenure. Ve Karosir Edlervik: A simple band of silver sized accordingly for its specific owner, wrought into a sheer surface with slight divots in the contour of the Kingdom of Haense insignia. On the inside face of the ring was the etched name of who it was bestowed upon, while just on the outer-side was the simple phrase, “Krusae zwy Kongzem.” Gifted to those for their loyal service to Aleksandr II and Amaya of Venzia. ✧⊱🜂⊰✧ Ve Barbanov Ezstrejna: Aleksandr II: DUKE VIKTOR VAR RUTHERN: The first is dedicated to my last surviving childhood friend, one who has been there for everything and carried massively throughout the war. Krusae zwy Kongzem, my friend. @ContestedSnow CARDINAL JOSEF: The second is dedicated to a man not only blessed by his efforts in our beloved church of Canon, but his undeniable skill as Lord Palatine. He was aggressive when I needed to be passive and passive when I needed to be aggressive. Our efforts together shone, and it was reflective through all of my actions within Haense during my reign. @Pureimp10 MARGRAVE OTTO LUDOVAR: The third is dedicated to a mighty man who has been around for the entirety of my reign, with an honorable mention of his household Ludovar, whose efforts were seen by all throughout the tenure of my reign. His massive merits shall not go unnoticed. @Doggedwasupxxx LORD LEONID KORTREVICH: The fourth is dedicated to Lord Leonid, a loyal man who has served both Haense and the BSK with great valor. I must formally praise him for his effort within the BSK during my reign and the credit for its glory goes to him thanks to his honorable merit. @erictafoya A DEDICATION TO THOSE LOST: The fifth is dedicated to those lost along the way. I’ve been blessed with a long reign, and many passed who didn’t get to see the end. May GODani guide you, friends. Amaya of Venzia: LORD FABIAN KORTREVICH: The first is dedicated to my rock in navigating the intricacies of courtly life, and single handedly helped me create a flourishing court system that functioned efficiently for years. My best friend. @critter LADY MARIAN WEISS: The second is dedicated to someone who is like a daughter to me. I’ve always admired her hard work in the courts and the clinic. @CasChaos LADY IOANNA KORTREVICH: The third dedication is to a warm face to welcome those into Haense - an amazing woman who shall continue to warm Haense's hearth. @MunaZaldrizoti LADY LIRIDONA AMADOR: The fourth dedication is to my devoted Chamberlain and Custodian later on, who always supported me in my endeavors and was there to lend a helping hand. @Cheese FIRRESS DEIA: My fifth dedication goes to my most reliable confidant and my wonderful handmaiden who has served me for the remainder of my life. @ivery Ve Szlar Kareunar: House Baruch, Duchy of Valwyck House Ruthern, Duchy of Vidaus House Ludovar, Margraviate of Kvasz House Colborn, County of Malkovya House Weiss, Viscounty of Novkursain House Amador, Viscounty of Zvezlund House Godunov, Barony of Verskaya House Stafyr, Barony of Thurant House Kortrevich, Barony of Koravia House Valkonen, Barony of Szargrad House Kovachev, Barony of Kovgrad Ve Karosir Edlervik: Cardinal Villorik Princess Veronica Weiss Dame Rosalind Valkonen Lord Konrad Stafyr Firress Esmeray Luceran Firr Cedomir Morozov Firr Seraph Morozov-Tabbris Gifts for Those Parted: Although not done historically by the late Baroness Elia Eryka, I have found it befitting to provide regalia to those who have parted during the reign of His Majesty Aleksandr I and Her Majesty Amaya of Venzia. A gift of best wishes to the households: Barclay and de Pelear, on their newfound journey as separate domains. Having inherited the works of the aforementioned late Baroness, I have discovered designs of an unreleased and unfinished collection of headpieces inspired by the various households of Haense during the time of Elia Eryka. I had thought of no better gifts to finish and bestow to said houses. Zirkel des Adlerflugs: A crown made out of evident care and great luxury, forged from the finest Karosgrad mineral, made from pure gold. As such, it is not meant for daily wear, and intended to be used in greater events, symbolic of the Waldenian and Reinmaren might. The band itself is detailed with an intricate design of eight repeating panels, each hosting four smaller round-cut blue diamonds, and one giant zinnia-cut emerald: thirty-two and eight in total. Atop the band are protruding figurines of eagles with their wings splayed, hovering above each section where the emerald lay and within their torsos rest marquise-cut tanzanites. In between each of the birds was a decorative lorraine cross, each four points holding onto a small round-cut emerald. The center eagle was poised with its wings held out more largely, three relevant gemstones decorating its core: One ruby from Haense, one garnet from Savoy, and one red diamond from Aaun - all meant to represent where the Household Barclay swore alliance prior. As a bit of a treat, below the main eagle just above one of the larger emeralds was the two engravings of side-view stallions as an ode to the household founder, with a particularly striking black opal. One of the few gemstones left from the collection of Her Majesty, Eve of Aesterwald. The late Queen of the Westerlands. This crown was not only to be worn by any gender, but a piece made in the honor of Duchess Ravenna Barclay nee Stafyr, Baroness Elia Eryka’s first born daughter. Corona de las Edades: One of the many unfinished designs by Baroness Elia Eryka, refurbished and finished by the late Princess Veronica Weiss. It is a base of strong steel, repurposed from a helmet forged together alongside both the aforementioned Princess and Cesar I. It consists of five large polished sapphires in the emerald-cut as they line the different panels of the crown, having been harvested within Almaris on the shores of Hyspia’s beaches. In between each gemstone rests the side portrait of different Viceroyals, each carved from luxurious ivory. Cesar I, Francisco I, Cesar II, and Ramona I. The band of the crown itself gradually sinks down into a slimmer width, trimmed with lorraine-cross motifs, and other elaborate detailings. In the back behind the band is a thin slip, allowing for a veil to be applied for female wearers. Protruding from the top however in a peculiar fashion is the outline of various Hyspian castles and citadels, offering both insight and reminder of Hyspia’s past. It is a piece of regalia forged with great love and passion for the culture. ✧──────────────⊱🜂⊰──────────────✧ His Royal Majesty, ALEKSANDR II, by the Grace of Godan, King of Hanseti and Ruska, Grand Hetman of the Army, Hochmeister of the Order of the Crow, Prince of Bihar, Dules, Lahy, Muldav, Slesvik, Solvesborg, and Ulgaard, Duke of Carnatia, and Vanaheim, Margrave of Korstadt, Rothswald, and Vasiland, Count of Alban, Alimar, Baranya, Graiswald, Karikhov, Karovia, Kaunas, Kavat, Kovachgrad, Markev, Nenzing, Siegrad, Torun, Toruv, Valdev, and Werdenburg, Viscount of Varna, Baron of Astfield, Buck, Esenstadt, Kraken’s Watch, Kralta, Krepost, Lorentz, and Rytsburg, Lord of the Westfolk, Protector and Lord of the Highlanders, etcetera. Her Royal Majesty, AMAYA OF VENZIA, 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, Toruv, Valdev, and Werdenburg, Viscountess-Consort of Varna, Baroness-Consort of Esenstadt, Kraken’s Watch, Kralta, Krepost, Lorentz, Rytsburg, Thurant, Venzia and Astfield, Lady of the Westfolk, etcetera The Honorable, Ofeliya Fabienne Weiss, Viscountess of Novkursain, Baroness of Zvaervauld, Curator of the Crown Jewels

A terribly young girl is haunted with the terror of the prophecy. She stares blankly out from where she'd curled up in her bed, the imprinted images circling her mind.

Renata Alba began to immediately plan the scariest story possible. It included horrible villains, rocks and purple vomit?!

SUN’S SMILE 94 D.R Prepare your bait and memorize your routes! This coming Saints week, upon the sandy shores of Hyspia, a day by the waters will be hosted for the attendees enjoyment. Varying events have been planned for a day of fun, and it is recommended to come in something you don’t mind getting wet. CARRERA DE BOTES The events will begin with a boat race, in which boats will be provided for your convenience. The teams will go on to row through the waters, the first to arrive back winning the race and a prize of twenty-five [25] minas. CONCURSO DE PESCA Following the events of the boat race, a fishing contest will take place! A set amount of time will be allotted in which the goal is to catch as many fish as possible, and once the time is up, present what was caught to the judge. Your catch will be weighed, and the person with the most will win a prize of twenty-five [25] minas. [Friday the 22nd, 6pm EST, Hyspia] Signed, Her Highness, Renata Alba De Pelear, Infanta de Hyspia Senorita, Amelia Miramaris, Dama de Honor

Eilys van Leuven knees had buckled from beneath herself at the sight of the roaring flames. The first thing that came to her was the scent of smoke and of burning flesh. And the second? The sight of peeled back flesh, of her mother - a hermit, her spiritual form standing just outside the house. A ghost. Her father beside her. The deathly scene was too much, and she'd careened to the ground, the cursed van Leuven falling unconscious amidst her elder sisters screams and cries.

Sitting within the confines of her bedroom, Eilys pencil traced over a page. Crumpled paper lay about her, previous attempts gone wrong. That burned image kept within her minds eye, and the young girl of five tried to make sense of it. Her features were pale, sunken, for she has been plagued by prophecies with no true way to understand them.

[!] A missive would find itself in the mailboxes of all Lords, Ladies and Commoners in the realm. IN SUPPORT OF MALKOVYA AN ALLIANCE UPHELD Issued by The House of Weiss Naf zwy 16th hag i Joma ag Umund i 520 E.S. A depiction of pyres prepared to burn Darkspawn upon. Once upon a time, our ancestors Felix Weiss and Carolus Colborn spoke with one another. The union of Weiss and Colborn was to be had, the two Weiss sisters, Via and Sierra marrying to Brendell and Carolus Colborn alike. An alliance was made then, to aid each other in our times of need - and today an alliance shall be upheld. Grave injury has been threatened upon your household, by beings of a dark nature, of Spooks and Undead who would see those wiped out. It is with this, the house of Weiss pledges to take up and provide arms today to aid their Colborn allies in the defense of their livelihoods. GODspeed for the Lion’s Pride has been awoken. “Va Ve Maan.” Signed, The Honorable, Ofeliya Fabienne Weiss, Viscountess of Novkursain, Baroness of Zvaervauld The Honorable, Christopher Fabian Weiss, Viscount-Consort of Novkursain, Baron-Consort of Zvaervauld Lady Reza Talya Weiss, Captain of the Levkursain

The Weiss Matriarch had the daily influx of notices delivered to her office. She sat, a bottle of tequila held in hand - sans shotglass, and read through the varying missives. Ofeliya had paused, though, upon the one speaking of her families long-held allies and her son. Her drink had lowered, quill taken up, and she begun a reply in response.

"The butterfly will be mine'!" Renata stated with a great degree of conviction, staring at her closet in an attempt at figuring out the best butterfly catching outfit for the event.

Renata Alba read the recently published missive with an 'aha'! "That will teach the stinky Caelians!" The eight year old attempted to wildly flag down her poor brother, hopping to and fro. "Fae! Fae!" @_RoyalCrafter_

Eilys, upon reading the will of inheritance of her mother and father, felt a notion of nausea. It swept through her stomach, and images awashed the young van Leuven. Smoke and flames, twisting fingers . . . A prophecy but one she was too young to understand.

Mariposa Murietta reads the missive over, the recently widowed woman allowing a small smile to form on her features. This education will help her family immensely, she has four children to raise, afterall. She turned then, rifling through an old trunk, in which oversized clothing sat - altering them into something the children could wear for school.

Renata Alba had looked to her crying aunt, and upon receiving the news herself, her tears soon joined hers. She cried and cried and cried, as she lost her Abuela, now having lost one from both of her parents sides. Renata was so very young, and could find no peace in her grief.

"Hmm . ." The Infanta Renata Alba of Hyspia studied the missive of the proclaimed Cookie Empire. She did like cookies. Renata decided she would consider taking up a position within the Cookie Empire, but only if they give her cookies first. The young Hyspian nodded twice, satisfied with herself, before waving the missive wildly towards her poor and unsuspecting brother. "Faeeee!" @_RoyalCrafter_

A terribly small girl plagued often with visions receives another one. No tears came this time, hiccups being the only sound she'd made. The vision of the Aengul brought her some small amount of peace.

Renata Alba, unaware as to the meetings happenings, declared happily upon hearing of her homes independence. "Viva Hyspia!"

Renata Alba had echoed the words of the Canonist Princes within the Hyspian church, unknowing of what was signed. And yet, it would certainly come to effect her life in the future - for there was now a very high likelihood she may end up having a step-father! @teeylin

"But . . .!" Renata Alba peered over the invite, having thought it was something her cousin had penned. Santana was the Princess of Sunflowers, afterall! "I guess I'll go, but only to tell her that sunflowers are for Sanny!"

A child, no more than two, awoke with a keening cry. She could not understand what had happened, and little fingers pressed against her head, pressing into her temples as she'd curled up within her bed - images repeating of the prophecy seen, small body wracked with tremors. The young girl mumbles incoherently, repeating the words she'd heard and unable to be quite understood. She was terribly pale beneath the sliver of moonlight peeking in through her window, sickly looking - and once more, ignored, for she had awoken with cries for many nights now. She ignored the figure, unseen by others, on the opposite end of the room. Always, always looking. . .

A babe within Valdev, having finally found some semblance of rest after the previous prophecy only hours earlier, awoke once more with a wail. She peered out into the darkness, clutching at nothing as her small form shivered. The young girl, just under two didn't understand these dreams, these prophecies. She knew nothing, in truth, save for that feeling of fright as she cried and cried. Would her mother tend to her or sleep through her wails still? Woefully unaware of the perils of her cursed child who wailed into the night.

Within the confines of Valdev, of a house she has not seen the outside of since her birth, a baby - not quite two yet, awakes with piercing wails. Little fingers extend outwards, searching for someone or something there in the darkness. Her gaze fell upon something in the corner, empty to who all else would see it and yet, it seemingly calmed her. The childs gaze lingered, tears slowly calming. She stares, unblinkingly, into that corner for ages afterwards.

Ofeliya Weiss marks the date. She is terribly happy to go and support her Uncle on his wedding day!

Renata Alba avoided her twin like the plague after he so callously ruined his pair of pajamas for the sleepover! Hers had patches of white, after all, and she wasn't too sure they'd look good in orange . . .