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☼ THE FIFTH ANNUAL ☼ ISSUED BY THE ☼ THE COURTA COMETA ☼ ON THE 3RD OF PETER’S GLORY, 107 B.A. The Symposia Pragma of Balian has been a tradition upheld by the nations courts for many decades now, often seen as a celebration of the life of the youth of the Kingdom and all those who attend from foreign nations. The intent of the Symposia Pragma encompasses the idea of life and coming into adulthood with a sense of purpose and confidence that is highly encouraged for all the youths of the Kingdom. Decades have passed since the last Symposia Pragma held in the dawning days of Aevos. Under the revived Courta Cometa, the Court has decided on the theme of new beginnings otherwise known as The Saturnalia of Beginnings. ✧────────────⥼☼⥽────────────✧ Like most celebrations full of pomp and circumstance, the Symposia Pragma is often seen as a way for the participants to emphasize their manners and their learned etiquette from throughout their youth. Apart from the traditional manners of imposing kindness and respect to those around them, the etiquette of Symposia Pragma chooses to push the envelope with an encompassing theme of BEGINNINGS, specifically with colors and the overall feelings of the events. I ⥼ ETIQUETTE ⥽ Rambunctious Debutantes in the Palatio Gardens The Courts have elected that with the theme of the Symposia Pragma being New Beginnings, we ask that the debutantes wear vibrant colors that represent their individual heritage. There will be many opportunities to express these colors with the year long event schedule of the Symposia, though the best opportunity will be at the Opening Ball and Debut. The Court wishes that these guidelines on etiquette will help push the ideal of BEGINNINGS. A major importance of the Symporia Pragma is understanding one’s surroundings and the respect that is due to those around them, specifically in regards to titles and the addressment of Lord’s and Lady’s who have earned their positions in society. To ignore one’s official honorific is to spurn them and their position in Balianese society so a simple guide of addressment is provided below. Should someone be unsure of one’s official title or honorific, it takes but a simple request of introduction to clarify any confusion: REGNE/REGNA - KING / QUEEN DUQUE / DUQUESA - DUKE / DUCHESS CONDE / CONDES - COUNT / COUNTESS VISCONDE / VISCONDESA - VISCOUNT / VISCOUNTESS BARON / BARONESA - BARON / BARONESS MARQUES / MARQUESA - MARQUESS / MARCHIONESS DON / DONA - LORD / LADY CAVALIER - KNIGHT. ADDRESSED AS SIR OR DAME. ✧⥼☼⥽✧ Akin to the Symposia Pragma’s of decades past, a list of eligible debutantes and suitors will be provided below for the public's perusal. This same list will be a guide to the renowned Symposia Pragma Promenade of presentations, held on the first day of the season for all to bear witness. The ideals of NEW BEGINNINGS will be dutifully expressed in etiquette and in cultural preference of fashion. II ⥼ DEBUTANTES ⥽ A Debutante’s entrance to the Palatio during the previous Symposia The Symposia Pragma Promenade, famously held as the opening ceremony of the season, is where all men and women will present themselves before the Queen of Balian, the Princess Royal of Balian and the Palatiodora of the Courta Cometa. As stated previously, this event is meant to act as a promenade where participants are encouraged to flaunt the grandeur or simplicity of their personalities to their fullest extent. There are no explicit guidelines, save for the rule of wearing a tiara only when appropriate (one being an heirloom or the wearer being of Royal standing). Lined up in order of social class, debutantes and suitors will promenade through the Palatio Arancione hall to make their presence known and to act as a ceremony for coming of age into adulthood. Weapons are only allowed if they are of cultural significance to the owner or an heirloom of their family. All other weapons are discouraged from being brought to the Promenade. THE SYMPOSIA’S CHAPTER: THE ROYAL HOUSEHOLD OF NOVELLEN His Royal Highness, Prince Elianos Hadrian Her Royal Highness, Princess Ophelia Johanna THE SOVEREIGN HOUSE OF DE PELEAR Infante Rafael Arsenico de Pelear THE DUCHY OF AQUILAE The Honorable, Isaac Vuiller, Baron of San Haraldo Don Marcel Vuiller THE COUNTY OF SALIO The Right Honorable, Achillius Aurelian d’Arkent, Count of Salio Dona Tryphania Melitta d'Arkent VISCOUNTY OF SAN ADRIANO His Excellency, August Benedict Temesch Don Paul Sebastian Temesch Don William Godfrey Temesch BARONY OF CASCANOVA Don Esperanzo Adrian Galbraith NON-NOBLE PARTICIPANTS Segnora Rosaline Valerian Denodado Segnora Amari Morozov-Tabbris ✧⥼☼⥽✧ Not faltering from tradition and past Symposia Pragma’s, a calendar of events will be provided below for all participants to mark into their calendars. Events will be new and old to keep with tradition of the Symposia Pragma all while ensuring a new and exciting opportunity for the participants of the season, all while sticking with the theme of NEW BEGINNINGS which has been selected specifically for this season. III ⥼ EVENTS ⥽ Evening feasts during the Symposia Celebrations The schedule below is intended to make clear the allotted events which will be held during the Symposia Pragma, allowing participants to clear their schedules for the time being to be able to attend. Peers of the Kingdom of Balian have graciously offered up their time and home to host events that will cater to the enjoyment of the participants. All allies and friends to the Kingdom of Balian are invited to attend these events, although the main focus will be catered towards the participants of the Symposia Pragma. APRIL 29TH (MONDAY): THE SYMPOSIA PRAGMA PROMENADE | @5:30 PM EST/10:30 PM GMT APRIL 30TH (TUESDAY): A ROYAL HUNT AND PICNIC | @5:00 PM EST/10:00 PM GMT MAY 1ST (WEDNESDAY): COOKING COMPETITION | @5:00 PM EST/10:00 PM GMT MAY 2ND (THURSDAY): THE QUEEN’S FORTUNE | @4:00 PM EST/9:00 PM GMT MAY 3RD (FRIDAY): THE GRAND TOURNEY | @5:00 PM EST/10:00 PM GMT MAY 4TH (SATURDAY): BLOSSOMING BEGINNINGS | @2:00 PM EST/7:00 PM GMT MAY 5TH (SUNDAY): SUNSET BALL | 3:00 PM EST/8:00 PM GMT ✧────────────⥼☼⥽────────────✧ At its core, the Symposia Pragma is intended to bring individuals together to meet and form relationships that will surpass just initial meetings. Whether it be a friendship, marriage or familial alliance, one’s success during the Symposia will be up to themselves and the future path they have planned to follow. On behalf of the COURTA COMETA, we hope all in attendance enjoy themselves and we look forward to celebrating the lives of those around us. May GOD guide us. Her Royal Majesty, Sybille I, by the Grace of GOD, Queen of Balian, Princess of Providence, Duchess of Helena, Reutov, Sunholdt and Lorraine, Countess of Pompourelia and Barçevina, Viscountess of Eflen and Anatis, Baroness of Renzfeld, Brucca, Valens, Malenos, Montcoure and Ciavola, Lady of Portoregne, Atrus and Monterosa, Warden of La Costa Rubinissima, Protector of the Heartlanders and the South, etcetera. His Excellency, Ser Tristan de Lyons Heir to Enderoca, Palatiodora of the Courta Cometa, Knight of the Order of Saint Michael

_______________________________________________________ Issued by the Crown of Balian, 96 B.A. _______________________________________________________ With the death of Her Royal Highness, Elena Casimira, GOD rest her soul, the Crown sees it fit to immediately declare a new Amiratus to succeed her. We are pleased to announce that Lord Percival de Lyons ‘al Lionhearted’ will serve as Balian’s sixth Amiratus. The Princess Royal, Elena Casimira served the Crown since her birth with an unwavering determination to see Balian left better than she found it. We can say with the utmost surety that she accomplished her goal, and will observe a period of mourning over the next Saint’s days. We likewise believe Percival de Lyons shall follow diligently in his Mother’s footsteps, showing already promise in his assistance during the War for the Midlands. We believe he is the best candidate to succeed her and hope that he shares the same determination and knack for governance that she did. May the Princess Royal rest peacefully with her ancestors in the Seven Skies. The Kingdom of Balian shall march ever on, looking to the past fondly on the work that the Princess did- and the feats that she achieved. May we continue to prosper. GOD bless our Kingdom of Balian. _______________________________________________________ HER ROYAL MAJESTY, Sybille I, by the Grace of GOD, Queen of Balian, Princess of Providence, Duchess of Helena and Lorraine, Countess of Pompourelia, Viscountess of Eflen and Anatis, Baroness of Renzfield, Brucca, Valens, Malenos and Ciavola, Lady of Portoregne, Atrus and Monterosa, Warden of La Costa Rubinissima, Protector of the Heartlanders and the South, etcetera.