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HelpKingdom Congrats Round 3
It has only been a year since the last prince's birth, and the birth of the first princess has been a cause for celebration among the people. After all, a king needs daughters as well as sons, to help forge alliance through marriage if nothing else. This year things have been quiet, a relief for the scandel-weary royal family and nobility, though somewhat boring for the gossip-hungry. The biggest piece of news of the past year has was an avalanche in the mountains that seperate Switzerland from Bial. It nearly destroyed an entire village and killed many, but people are only thanking God that it was not worse, as some truly devastating avalanches have happened in the past.
How does your couple feel about the scandel-free year? Are they happy or just bored? Did the avalanche affect them? How did they react to the king's response to the tragedy?
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Royal House of Kaarmann, of the Kingdom of Bial
UN: E.Tracy
DH: King Walter Wolfgang Friedrich Klaus King Walter I (29)
DW: Queen Hedwig Anna Marie "Hedy" (25)
-DS: Walter Augustus Emil Heinrich Wolfgang, Crown Prince August (3)
-DS: Maximilian Ludwig Wilhelm Rupert Joseph, Prince Maximilian (1)
-DD:
Rank: Queen & King
UN: britto08
LN: Kaarmann-Gagliardi
DH: Prince Taddeo Silvestro Leonardo, Prince Taddeo of Venice (23)
DW: Princess Magdalena Teresa Alexandra Edith, Princess Magdalena (22)
-DD: Katarina Adelheid Lucia Elizabeth, Duchess Katarina of Bruk (3)
-DD: Juliana Hedwig Renata Gratia (1)
-DS:
Rank: Princess and Prince (sister and brother-and-law to the king)
UN: glassmidnight
LN: Kaarmann
DH: Joseph Anton Cornelius Isidor (21)
DW: Maria Elisabeth Theresa Hermine (20)
-DS: Arthur Elias Wilhelm Cornelius Erhard (3)
-DD: Elisabeth Therese Antonia Amalie Renata (1)
-DD:
Rank: Prince and Princess, brother and sister-in-law to the King
UN: RowenaRavenclaw
LN: Bonfils
DH: Louis François Philippe Henri Bonfils, Prince Louis, Dauphin of France (29)
DW: Adelheid Sophia Margarete Maria (née Kaarmann) Bonfils, Princess Adelaïde, Dauphine of France (19)
-DD: Catherine Louise Élisabeth Charlotte Bonfils, Princess Catherine (3)
-DS: Louis Gautier François Guillaume ‘Lutz’ Bonfils, Prince Louis, le Petit Dauphin of France (1)
-DD:
Rank: Princess and Prince (sister and brother-in-law to the King)
The Nobility
UN: lalalove
LN: Leonardsen
DH: Nikolaus Walter Anton (26)
DW: Alexandra Johanna Magdalene (23)
-DS: Christian Johan (3)
-DS: Jonathan Albert (1)
-DD:
Rank: Duke & Duchess
UN: AnnaMarie
LN: Bergfalk
DH: Duke Heinrich Johann Siegmund Jorg (31)
DW: Duchess Eleonore Josefine Liesel (23)
-DD: Lady Valeria Henriette Gretel Luise (3)
-DD: Lady Amelie Johanna Hedwig Wilhelmine (1)
-DS:
Rank: Duke/Duchess
Anthony
LN: von Saxewald
DH: Adelmar Emmerich Vulferam (38)
DW: Swanahilda Godeliva (18)
-DD: Rosmunda Godeliva (3)
-DD: Hadewig Lisbeth (1)
-DD:
Rank: Count & Countess (Nobility)
UN:christina*
LN: de Bourbon
DH: Claude Henri (27)
DW: Kora Liane Mariele "Kay" (nee Kaufmann) (22)
-DS: Henry Walter (3)
-DS: Alexander Ludwig (1)
-DD:
Rank: Lord and Lady de Bourbon
The Foreign Presence
UN: Gabriella Grace
LN: Zamir
DH: Daniel (24)
DW: Maya (22)
-DD: Ayelet (3)
-DS: Elad (1)
-DD:
Rank: Foreign Diplomats from Learsi
UN: Entrophy
LN: Fremont
DH: Joachim (31)
DW: Leliana (27)
-DS: Gilles (3)
-DD: Maelle (1)
-DS:
Rank: Diplomats from Orlais
UN: LittleMissNicki
LN: Howard
DH: William Henry (25)
DW: Marie-Elisabeth (nee Beauchamp) (19)
-DD: Lady Louisa Charlotte Adelaide (3)
-DD: Lady Caroline Madeleine Elise (1)
-DS:
Rank: Lord and Lady Howard
UN: Isabella
LN: Biancardi
DH: Federico Luigino Clemente (24)
DW: Celestina Bernadetta (22)
-DD: Sabina Ermelinda Cinzia (3)
-DD: (1)
-DS:
Rank: Immigrant/Wealthy Commoner
UN: K.B.
LN: Bogdanov
DH: Aleksander Dmitriy "Sasha" (24)
DW: Anastasiya Darya "Stasya" (22)
-DD: Arina Diana (3)
-DS: Adrian Demyan (1)
-DD:
Rank: Immigrant
UN: Wandering Moon
LN: Astrauckas
Dgf: Morta (26)
Dgf: Ilona Dalia Rozalija Kotryna, Queen Ilona VI of Hualou (23)
-DS: Lukas Steponas Henrikas (4)
-DS: Gabriel Andrius Jonas (3)
-DD:
Rank: Immigrant/The People
The Wealthy and Important
UN: JN316
LN: von Falkenrath
DH: Diederich Aloysius Konrad (27)
DW: Johanna Luise Kreszentia (22)
-DS: Josef Konstantin Wolfram (3)
-DS: Mattias Friederich Lorenz (1)
-DD:
Rank: Army Captain - Wealthy Commoner
UN: NamesAreAwesome
LN: Grünewald
DH: Isaak Clemens (27)
DW: Catherine Ophelia (22)
-DS: Bertram Joachim (3)
-DS: Jonas Albrecht (1)
-DD:
Rank: Wealthy/Influential Commoner; Isaak- composer/musician; Catherine- artist/quilt-maker/seamstress
The Populace
UN: La Reina
LN: Lehrer
DH: Severin Ingolf (31)
DW: Wilhelmina Antje "Elma" (28)
-DS: Theodor Ingolf (3)
-DD: Franziska Helmina (1)
-DD:
Rank: Scholar (Severin), Dressmaker (Elma)
UN: Flute
LN: Kaufer
DH: Heinrich Emil (34)
DW: Rosita Maria Inez (21)
-DD: Klara Adelheid (3)
-DD: Emilie Berta (1)
-DS:
Rank: Merchant (Heinrich), Housewife (Rosita)
How does your couple feel about the scandel-free year? Are they happy or just bored? Did the avalanche affect them? How did they react to the king's response to the tragedy?
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Royal House of Kaarmann, of the Kingdom of Bial
UN: E.Tracy
DH: King Walter Wolfgang Friedrich Klaus King Walter I (29)
DW: Queen Hedwig Anna Marie "Hedy" (25)
-DS: Walter Augustus Emil Heinrich Wolfgang, Crown Prince August (3)
-DS: Maximilian Ludwig Wilhelm Rupert Joseph, Prince Maximilian (1)
-DD:
Rank: Queen & King
UN: britto08
LN: Kaarmann-Gagliardi
DH: Prince Taddeo Silvestro Leonardo, Prince Taddeo of Venice (23)
DW: Princess Magdalena Teresa Alexandra Edith, Princess Magdalena (22)
-DD: Katarina Adelheid Lucia Elizabeth, Duchess Katarina of Bruk (3)
-DD: Juliana Hedwig Renata Gratia (1)
-DS:
Rank: Princess and Prince (sister and brother-and-law to the king)
UN: glassmidnight
LN: Kaarmann
DH: Joseph Anton Cornelius Isidor (21)
DW: Maria Elisabeth Theresa Hermine (20)
-DS: Arthur Elias Wilhelm Cornelius Erhard (3)
-DD: Elisabeth Therese Antonia Amalie Renata (1)
-DD:
Rank: Prince and Princess, brother and sister-in-law to the King
UN: RowenaRavenclaw
LN: Bonfils
DH: Louis François Philippe Henri Bonfils, Prince Louis, Dauphin of France (29)
DW: Adelheid Sophia Margarete Maria (née Kaarmann) Bonfils, Princess Adelaïde, Dauphine of France (19)
-DD: Catherine Louise Élisabeth Charlotte Bonfils, Princess Catherine (3)
-DS: Louis Gautier François Guillaume ‘Lutz’ Bonfils, Prince Louis, le Petit Dauphin of France (1)
-DD:
Rank: Princess and Prince (sister and brother-in-law to the King)
The Nobility
UN: lalalove
LN: Leonardsen
DH: Nikolaus Walter Anton (26)
DW: Alexandra Johanna Magdalene (23)
-DS: Christian Johan (3)
-DS: Jonathan Albert (1)
-DD:
Rank: Duke & Duchess
UN: AnnaMarie
LN: Bergfalk
DH: Duke Heinrich Johann Siegmund Jorg (31)
DW: Duchess Eleonore Josefine Liesel (23)
-DD: Lady Valeria Henriette Gretel Luise (3)
-DD: Lady Amelie Johanna Hedwig Wilhelmine (1)
-DS:
Rank: Duke/Duchess
Anthony
LN: von Saxewald
DH: Adelmar Emmerich Vulferam (38)
DW: Swanahilda Godeliva (18)
-DD: Rosmunda Godeliva (3)
-DD: Hadewig Lisbeth (1)
-DD:
Rank: Count & Countess (Nobility)
UN:christina*
LN: de Bourbon
DH: Claude Henri (27)
DW: Kora Liane Mariele "Kay" (nee Kaufmann) (22)
-DS: Henry Walter (3)
-DS: Alexander Ludwig (1)
-DD:
Rank: Lord and Lady de Bourbon
The Foreign Presence
UN: Gabriella Grace
LN: Zamir
DH: Daniel (24)
DW: Maya (22)
-DD: Ayelet (3)
-DS: Elad (1)
-DD:
Rank: Foreign Diplomats from Learsi
UN: Entrophy
LN: Fremont
DH: Joachim (31)
DW: Leliana (27)
-DS: Gilles (3)
-DD: Maelle (1)
-DS:
Rank: Diplomats from Orlais
UN: LittleMissNicki
LN: Howard
DH: William Henry (25)
DW: Marie-Elisabeth (nee Beauchamp) (19)
-DD: Lady Louisa Charlotte Adelaide (3)
-DD: Lady Caroline Madeleine Elise (1)
-DS:
Rank: Lord and Lady Howard
UN: Isabella
LN: Biancardi
DH: Federico Luigino Clemente (24)
DW: Celestina Bernadetta (22)
-DD: Sabina Ermelinda Cinzia (3)
-DD: (1)
-DS:
Rank: Immigrant/Wealthy Commoner
UN: K.B.
LN: Bogdanov
DH: Aleksander Dmitriy "Sasha" (24)
DW: Anastasiya Darya "Stasya" (22)
-DD: Arina Diana (3)
-DS: Adrian Demyan (1)
-DD:
Rank: Immigrant
UN: Wandering Moon
LN: Astrauckas
Dgf: Morta (26)
Dgf: Ilona Dalia Rozalija Kotryna, Queen Ilona VI of Hualou (23)
-DS: Lukas Steponas Henrikas (4)
-DS: Gabriel Andrius Jonas (3)
-DD:
Rank: Immigrant/The People
The Wealthy and Important
UN: JN316
LN: von Falkenrath
DH: Diederich Aloysius Konrad (27)
DW: Johanna Luise Kreszentia (22)
-DS: Josef Konstantin Wolfram (3)
-DS: Mattias Friederich Lorenz (1)
-DD:
Rank: Army Captain - Wealthy Commoner
UN: NamesAreAwesome
LN: Grünewald
DH: Isaak Clemens (27)
DW: Catherine Ophelia (22)
-DS: Bertram Joachim (3)
-DS: Jonas Albrecht (1)
-DD:
Rank: Wealthy/Influential Commoner; Isaak- composer/musician; Catherine- artist/quilt-maker/seamstress
The Populace
UN: La Reina
LN: Lehrer
DH: Severin Ingolf (31)
DW: Wilhelmina Antje "Elma" (28)
-DS: Theodor Ingolf (3)
-DD: Franziska Helmina (1)
-DD:
Rank: Scholar (Severin), Dressmaker (Elma)
UN: Flute
LN: Kaufer
DH: Heinrich Emil (34)
DW: Rosita Maria Inez (21)
-DD: Klara Adelheid (3)
-DD: Emilie Berta (1)
-DS:
Rank: Merchant (Heinrich), Housewife (Rosita)
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UN: Wandering Moon
LN: Astrauckas
Dgf: Morta (26)
Dgf: Ilona Dalia Rozalija Kotryna, Queen Ilona VI of Hualou (23)
-DD: Rebekka Emilija Laima (6)
-DS: Lukas Steponas Henrikas (4)
-DS: Gabriel Andrius Jonas (3)
Rank: Immigrant/The People
LN: Astrauckas
Dgf: Morta (26)
Dgf: Ilona Dalia Rozalija Kotryna, Queen Ilona VI of Hualou (23)
-DD: Rebekka Emilija Laima (6)
-DS: Lukas Steponas Henrikas (4)
-DS: Gabriel Andrius Jonas (3)
Rank: Immigrant/The People
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LN: von Saxewald
DH: Adelmar Emmerich Vulferam (38)
DW: Swanahilda Godeliva (18)
-DD: Rosmunda Godeliva (3)
-DD: Hadewig Lisbeth (1)
-DD: Odila Swanahilda
Rank: Count & Countess (Nobility)
For the von Saxewald family it was a tragic year, as the avalanche that occurred was within the bounds of Adelmar's county and in fact nearly destroyed the village of Urgsbruck, a centre for winemaking, on which Adelmar collected a handsome tax revenue.
Now Adelmar would have a heavily reduced income, and to make matters worst due to the scandal caused at court last year due to Adelmar's philandering, King Walter ordered the much of the charity required to help the villagers would have to come from Adelmar's pocket.
During this time Swanahilda found herself with child again. While she had prayed continually for a boy child to please her husband, she suspected she was carrying yet another girl. All the signs pointed to it, but all she had was hope that the much wanted male heir would be born.
And it was that another female was born to them...Odila Swanahilda. Swanahilda was over the moon with the birth of Odila, as the child looked stronger like herself and reminded her of her half-sister Odila who unfortunately passed in the avalanche.
This birth just was a further disappointment for Adelmar was and he began to slip into a mood of darkness, was if a black cloud hung over him. Adelmar decided to go on a retreat to a hunting lodge in the East, hoping that killing wild beast and the possibility for some womanizing would lift his spirit.
DH: Adelmar Emmerich Vulferam (38)
DW: Swanahilda Godeliva (18)
-DD: Rosmunda Godeliva (3)
-DD: Hadewig Lisbeth (1)
-DD: Odila Swanahilda
Rank: Count & Countess (Nobility)
For the von Saxewald family it was a tragic year, as the avalanche that occurred was within the bounds of Adelmar's county and in fact nearly destroyed the village of Urgsbruck, a centre for winemaking, on which Adelmar collected a handsome tax revenue.
Now Adelmar would have a heavily reduced income, and to make matters worst due to the scandal caused at court last year due to Adelmar's philandering, King Walter ordered the much of the charity required to help the villagers would have to come from Adelmar's pocket.
During this time Swanahilda found herself with child again. While she had prayed continually for a boy child to please her husband, she suspected she was carrying yet another girl. All the signs pointed to it, but all she had was hope that the much wanted male heir would be born.
And it was that another female was born to them...Odila Swanahilda. Swanahilda was over the moon with the birth of Odila, as the child looked stronger like herself and reminded her of her half-sister Odila who unfortunately passed in the avalanche.
This birth just was a further disappointment for Adelmar was and he began to slip into a mood of darkness, was if a black cloud hung over him. Adelmar decided to go on a retreat to a hunting lodge in the East, hoping that killing wild beast and the possibility for some womanizing would lift his spirit.
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The Wealthy and Important
UN: JN316
LN: von Falkenrath
DH: Diederich Aloysius Konrad (27)
DW: Johanna Luise Kreszentia (22)
-DS: Josef Konstantin Wolfram (3)
-DS: Mattias Friederich Lorenz (1)
-DD: Philippa Theresia Astrid (nb)
Rank: Army Major - Wealthy Commoner
Bial rang in the new year with something quite rare: no new scandal. Diederich thought this to be a good omen of things to come, and he stopped expecting the other shoe to drop and started wholly devoting himself to his family. He began to teach his oldest boy, Josef, how to ride a horse, and he was pleased to see that his younger son, Mattias, was flourishing under the watchful care of his mother. With no new threat brewing on Bial's borders, he and Johanna were able to spend a great deal more time together, and they shortly welcomed a daughter, Philippa.
Diederich's newfound charmed life was thrown for a loop, however, the night that Duchess Bergfalk showed up at the royal palace. Being one of the king's most trusted confidants, he quickly learned that the relationship between Walter and Eleonore had become intimate, with the duchess spending almost every night in the king's bedchamber. And this when Queen Hedwig had just announced that she was pregnant again! But who was Diederich to voice his objections? He knew that relationships within the royal circle were often fraught with extramarital affairs, and it was not his place to condemn his sovereign. For his silence, Walter promoted him to the rank of Major -- not that Diederich would have revealed the secret anyway, for despite his position and wealth, he was still no more than a commoner. He and his family had no noble titles upon which to depend, should the von Falkenraths fall from the king's favor.
Diederich scarcely had time to mull over these events when an avalanche struck in the mountains between Bial and Switzerland. A small farming village was nearly destroyed, and at least 98 people were killed in the catastrophe. Diederich's infantry company was ordered to spearhead rescue efforts. As he kissed his wife and children goodbye and departed for the frozen borderlands, Diederich wryly mused, So much for a quiet year.
UN: JN316
LN: von Falkenrath
DH: Diederich Aloysius Konrad (27)
DW: Johanna Luise Kreszentia (22)
-DS: Josef Konstantin Wolfram (3)
-DS: Mattias Friederich Lorenz (1)
-DD: Philippa Theresia Astrid (nb)
Rank: Army Major - Wealthy Commoner
Bial rang in the new year with something quite rare: no new scandal. Diederich thought this to be a good omen of things to come, and he stopped expecting the other shoe to drop and started wholly devoting himself to his family. He began to teach his oldest boy, Josef, how to ride a horse, and he was pleased to see that his younger son, Mattias, was flourishing under the watchful care of his mother. With no new threat brewing on Bial's borders, he and Johanna were able to spend a great deal more time together, and they shortly welcomed a daughter, Philippa.
Diederich's newfound charmed life was thrown for a loop, however, the night that Duchess Bergfalk showed up at the royal palace. Being one of the king's most trusted confidants, he quickly learned that the relationship between Walter and Eleonore had become intimate, with the duchess spending almost every night in the king's bedchamber. And this when Queen Hedwig had just announced that she was pregnant again! But who was Diederich to voice his objections? He knew that relationships within the royal circle were often fraught with extramarital affairs, and it was not his place to condemn his sovereign. For his silence, Walter promoted him to the rank of Major -- not that Diederich would have revealed the secret anyway, for despite his position and wealth, he was still no more than a commoner. He and his family had no noble titles upon which to depend, should the von Falkenraths fall from the king's favor.
Diederich scarcely had time to mull over these events when an avalanche struck in the mountains between Bial and Switzerland. A small farming village was nearly destroyed, and at least 98 people were killed in the catastrophe. Diederich's infantry company was ordered to spearhead rescue efforts. As he kissed his wife and children goodbye and departed for the frozen borderlands, Diederich wryly mused, So much for a quiet year.
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UN: RowenaRavenclaw
LN: Bonfils
DH: Louis François Philippe Henri Bonfils, Prince Louis, le Grand Dauphin of France (29)
DW: Adelheid Sophia Margarete Maria (née Kaarmann) Bonfils, Princess Adelaïde, Dauphine of France (19)
-DD: Catherine Louise Élisabeth Charlotte ’Käthelëin’ Bonfils, Princess Catherine (3)
-DS: Louis Gautier François Guillaume ‘Lutz’ Bonfils, Prince Louis, le Petit Dauphin of France (1)
-DD: Adélaïde Madeleine Joséphine Edwige ‘Alida’ Bonfils, Princess Adélaïde (nb)
Rank: Princess and Prince (sister and brother-in-law to the King)
Adelheid was well into her third pregnancy (how she prayed for a boy, so she might be left alone by her odious husband) when a letter from her sister arrived. The letter brought news of an avalanche – a minor one by Bial’s usual standards, but still devastating – and the news of their eldest brother and a certain Lady B. When Walter arrived a few weeks later, Adelheid was rather surprised.
“Have I grown so missed?” she joked when her brother joined her on one of her regular walks (Adelheid was once more restricted in her outdoor activities). They were without any of Adelheid’s usual company, so she felt free to speak candidly. “With Magdalena’s visit, and now yours, I feel I should be expecting Joseph and Mother anyday, now!”
When Walter didn’t respond, Adelheid decided to bring up Lady Bergfalk and little Friedrich. This got a response, but not the one Adelheid was expecting: Walter apologized! He told Adelheid how sorry he was for sending her away when she’d only been a child.
Adelheid interrupted him almost immediately. “I was not without a choice in the matter, Walter. I could have chosen to ask you and Mother to arrange a different marriage for me. Whilst I have no illusions that I am as close to you or Mother as our sister is, I know you would have felt it your brotherly duty to allow me to marry the man I wanted, if I had asked. I did not ask, and in not asking, I did the best thing for Bial. Am I happy in all things? No, but I have a beautiful daughter and a son who – God help him – will probably end up looking like his father, and they love me. Hopefully, this baby will be a boy – a more handsome boy – and someday, I will be Queen of France. I am…content.”
LN: Bonfils
DH: Louis François Philippe Henri Bonfils, Prince Louis, le Grand Dauphin of France (29)
DW: Adelheid Sophia Margarete Maria (née Kaarmann) Bonfils, Princess Adelaïde, Dauphine of France (19)
-DD: Catherine Louise Élisabeth Charlotte ’Käthelëin’ Bonfils, Princess Catherine (3)
-DS: Louis Gautier François Guillaume ‘Lutz’ Bonfils, Prince Louis, le Petit Dauphin of France (1)
-DD: Adélaïde Madeleine Joséphine Edwige ‘Alida’ Bonfils, Princess Adélaïde (nb)
Rank: Princess and Prince (sister and brother-in-law to the King)
Adelheid was well into her third pregnancy (how she prayed for a boy, so she might be left alone by her odious husband) when a letter from her sister arrived. The letter brought news of an avalanche – a minor one by Bial’s usual standards, but still devastating – and the news of their eldest brother and a certain Lady B. When Walter arrived a few weeks later, Adelheid was rather surprised.
“Have I grown so missed?” she joked when her brother joined her on one of her regular walks (Adelheid was once more restricted in her outdoor activities). They were without any of Adelheid’s usual company, so she felt free to speak candidly. “With Magdalena’s visit, and now yours, I feel I should be expecting Joseph and Mother anyday, now!”
When Walter didn’t respond, Adelheid decided to bring up Lady Bergfalk and little Friedrich. This got a response, but not the one Adelheid was expecting: Walter apologized! He told Adelheid how sorry he was for sending her away when she’d only been a child.
Adelheid interrupted him almost immediately. “I was not without a choice in the matter, Walter. I could have chosen to ask you and Mother to arrange a different marriage for me. Whilst I have no illusions that I am as close to you or Mother as our sister is, I know you would have felt it your brotherly duty to allow me to marry the man I wanted, if I had asked. I did not ask, and in not asking, I did the best thing for Bial. Am I happy in all things? No, but I have a beautiful daughter and a son who – God help him – will probably end up looking like his father, and they love me. Hopefully, this baby will be a boy – a more handsome boy – and someday, I will be Queen of France. I am…content.”
This message was edited 1/21/2011, 8:11 PM
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UN: E.Tracy
DH: King Walter Wolfgang Friedrich Klaus King Walter I (29)
DW: Queen Hedwig Anna Marie "Hedy" (25)
-DS: Walter Augustus Emil Heinrich Wolfgang, Crown Prince August (3)
-DS: Maximilian Ludwig Wilhelm Rupert Joseph, Prince Maximilian (1)
-DD: Hannelore Sophia Viktoria Alexandrine, Princess Hannelore
King Walter and Queen Hedy welcomed Princess Hannelore to the Kaarmann family. Prince Maxi does not care for the tiny little princess as she spends the most time with his mother. August is intrigued with the little girl, and likes to make her laugh. However August is most in love with his father. The little shadow still can be seen following his father around the palace.
Shortly after Max was born Walter was surprised when a guard announced the arrival of Eleonore late one night.
DH: King Walter Wolfgang Friedrich Klaus King Walter I (29)
DW: Queen Hedwig Anna Marie "Hedy" (25)
-DS: Walter Augustus Emil Heinrich Wolfgang, Crown Prince August (3)
-DS: Maximilian Ludwig Wilhelm Rupert Joseph, Prince Maximilian (1)
-DD: Hannelore Sophia Viktoria Alexandrine, Princess Hannelore
King Walter and Queen Hedy welcomed Princess Hannelore to the Kaarmann family. Prince Maxi does not care for the tiny little princess as she spends the most time with his mother. August is intrigued with the little girl, and likes to make her laugh. However August is most in love with his father. The little shadow still can be seen following his father around the palace.
Shortly after Max was born Walter was surprised when a guard announced the arrival of Eleonore late one night.
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LN: de Bourbon
DH: Claude Henri (27)
DW: Kora Liane Mariele "Kay" (nee Kaufmann) (22)
-DS: Henry Walter (3)
-DS: Alexander Ludwig (1)
-DD: Anne Mariele
Rank: Lord and Lady de Bourbon
After finally establishing some sort of regular relationship with Claude, Kay was finally settling into married life and her motherly role. She found that she truly loved being a mother and having her little toddlers underfoot while she did her work. She didn't find herself upset with them when they got in her way, but instead found herself happier. When she found out she was expecting her and Claude's third child, she was absolutely ecstatic. While barefoot and pregnant, Kay found herself bored. There was nothing going on in court worth mentioning, which was upsetting because Kay loved the scandal and fun that went on in court. Of course, it wasn't boring for long, as everyone heard news of the avalanche the nearly destroyed a whole town. Kay felt for those people, and thanked God that their family home wasn't closer to the mountain. When it was time for Kay to give birth, Kay wasn't ready for it. Her body was still weak from Alexander's birth, not long before the birth of this new baby. It was once again a hard labor, but the end result was her giving birth to a beautiful baby girl. They named her Anne, a beautiful and classic name, and gave her the middle name Mariele, after Kay's mother.
DH: Claude Henri (27)
DW: Kora Liane Mariele "Kay" (nee Kaufmann) (22)
-DS: Henry Walter (3)
-DS: Alexander Ludwig (1)
-DD: Anne Mariele
Rank: Lord and Lady de Bourbon
After finally establishing some sort of regular relationship with Claude, Kay was finally settling into married life and her motherly role. She found that she truly loved being a mother and having her little toddlers underfoot while she did her work. She didn't find herself upset with them when they got in her way, but instead found herself happier. When she found out she was expecting her and Claude's third child, she was absolutely ecstatic. While barefoot and pregnant, Kay found herself bored. There was nothing going on in court worth mentioning, which was upsetting because Kay loved the scandal and fun that went on in court. Of course, it wasn't boring for long, as everyone heard news of the avalanche the nearly destroyed a whole town. Kay felt for those people, and thanked God that their family home wasn't closer to the mountain. When it was time for Kay to give birth, Kay wasn't ready for it. Her body was still weak from Alexander's birth, not long before the birth of this new baby. It was once again a hard labor, but the end result was her giving birth to a beautiful baby girl. They named her Anne, a beautiful and classic name, and gave her the middle name Mariele, after Kay's mother.
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LN: Grünewald
DH: Isaak Clemens (27)
DW: Catherine Ophelia (22)
-DS: Bertram Joachim (3)
-DS: Jonas Albrecht (1)
-DD: Verena Swanhild (0)
Rank: Wealthy/Influential Commoner; Isaak- composer/musician; Catherine- artist/quilt-maker/seamstress
Little Verena was born this past year. Two months after her birth, the avalanche happened. Isaak and Catherine, along with their little brood, where quite safe, luckily, though they were trapped indoors for a while. It was fortunate that Isaak had stocked up on supplies.
DH: Isaak Clemens (27)
DW: Catherine Ophelia (22)
-DS: Bertram Joachim (3)
-DS: Jonas Albrecht (1)
-DD: Verena Swanhild (0)
Rank: Wealthy/Influential Commoner; Isaak- composer/musician; Catherine- artist/quilt-maker/seamstress
Little Verena was born this past year. Two months after her birth, the avalanche happened. Isaak and Catherine, along with their little brood, where quite safe, luckily, though they were trapped indoors for a while. It was fortunate that Isaak had stocked up on supplies.
This message was edited 1/20/2011, 3:58 PM
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UN: britto08
LN: Kaarmann-Gagliardi
DH: Prince Taddeo Silvestro Leonardo, Prince Taddeo of Venice (23)
DW: Princess Magdalena Teresa Alexandra Edith, Princess Magdalena (22)
-DD: Katarina Adelheid Lucia Elizabeth (3)
-DD: Juliana Hedwig Renata Gratia (1)
-DS: Edmund Alexander Taddeo Johann (nb)
Rank: Princess and Prince (sister and brother-and-law to the king)
Magdalena was shocked when she discovered she was pregnant again less than a year after Juliana's birth. Shocked, but of course pleased and excited. She and Taddeo never said they wanted a son, and Magdalena truly didn't care, but Taddeo was beginning to get pressure from his father to produce an heir. Taddeo was sure the son would come sometime--he and Magdalena hadn't even been married five years--but he secretly hoped this baby was a boy in order to get his father off his back.
The avalanche happened just past the halfway point in Magdalena's pregnancy, and she at once organized her friends and ladies to aid the victims. Completely ignoring Walter's relief plan, she and her friends joined her sister-in-law Maria Elisabeth in making clothes, and Magdalena saw to the procurement of medical supplies and even sent her own doctor to the site.
LN: Kaarmann-Gagliardi
DH: Prince Taddeo Silvestro Leonardo, Prince Taddeo of Venice (23)
DW: Princess Magdalena Teresa Alexandra Edith, Princess Magdalena (22)
-DD: Katarina Adelheid Lucia Elizabeth (3)
-DD: Juliana Hedwig Renata Gratia (1)
-DS: Edmund Alexander Taddeo Johann (nb)
Rank: Princess and Prince (sister and brother-and-law to the king)
Magdalena was shocked when she discovered she was pregnant again less than a year after Juliana's birth. Shocked, but of course pleased and excited. She and Taddeo never said they wanted a son, and Magdalena truly didn't care, but Taddeo was beginning to get pressure from his father to produce an heir. Taddeo was sure the son would come sometime--he and Magdalena hadn't even been married five years--but he secretly hoped this baby was a boy in order to get his father off his back.
The avalanche happened just past the halfway point in Magdalena's pregnancy, and she at once organized her friends and ladies to aid the victims. Completely ignoring Walter's relief plan, she and her friends joined her sister-in-law Maria Elisabeth in making clothes, and Magdalena saw to the procurement of medical supplies and even sent her own doctor to the site.
This message was edited 1/20/2011, 7:43 PM
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The Nobility
UN: lalalove
LN: Leonardsen
DH: Nikolaus Walter Anton (26)
DW: Alexandra Johanna Magdalene (23)
-DS: Christian Johan (3)
-DS: Jonathan Albert (1)
-DD: Anna Brigitta (nb)
Rank: Duke & Duchess
Nikolaus and Alexandra are thrilled to have their first daughter. They are happy that she is healthy and strong. They made her first name Anna (after Nikolaus' mother Anne) and her middle name Brigitta (after Alexandra's mother). Alexandra isn't really affected by the scandal-free year, however they had a scare when they thought that Nikolaus' brother Albert had been traveling in the area of the avalanche. They contacted the coroner at the small village, and were relieved to find out through the local inn that Albert had passed through two days before the avalanche hit.
UN: lalalove
LN: Leonardsen
DH: Nikolaus Walter Anton (26)
DW: Alexandra Johanna Magdalene (23)
-DS: Christian Johan (3)
-DS: Jonathan Albert (1)
-DD: Anna Brigitta (nb)
Rank: Duke & Duchess
Nikolaus and Alexandra are thrilled to have their first daughter. They are happy that she is healthy and strong. They made her first name Anna (after Nikolaus' mother Anne) and her middle name Brigitta (after Alexandra's mother). Alexandra isn't really affected by the scandal-free year, however they had a scare when they thought that Nikolaus' brother Albert had been traveling in the area of the avalanche. They contacted the coroner at the small village, and were relieved to find out through the local inn that Albert had passed through two days before the avalanche hit.
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UN: AnnaMarie
LN: Bergfalk
DH: Duke Heinrich Johann Siegmund Jorg (31)
DW: Duchess Eleonore Josefine Liesel (23)
-DD: Lady Valeria Henriette Gretel Luise (3)
-DD: Lady Amelie Johanna Hedwig Wilhelmine (1)
-DS: Lord Friedrich Gunther Heinrich Waldhar (nb)
Rank: Duke/Duchess
After Amelie's birth, things for Eleonore became worse. It was well known that Heinrich was a jealous, bitter, tempermental man, and appartently having two daughters and no son was enough to really make him angry. Heinrich began to drink heavily and everynight would arrive at Eleonore's bedchamber, drunk and abusive. Eleonore had run out of tears to cry, but had begun to wonder if she really was the worthless tramp that Heinrich called her... Perhaps not giving her a son was the gods way of punishing her for deeply loving a man who was not her husband... It all came to a head one night when Amelie was a few months old. As was usual, Heinrich had been drinking at the tavern and returned home very drunk and came to her chambers and tried to force himself on her. Up until then, Eleonore had been able to avoid his attentions, claiming to still be healing from Amelie's birth, but that was not going to happen tonight. Heinrich was slurring all sorts of derogatory, horrible things as she tried desperately to fight him off, but he just continued to mumble something about 'Bergfalk heirs'... She was spared however as before he could truly force himself on her, the alcohol in his system won out and Heinrich lapsed into unconsciousness. Terrified, Eleonore knew she had to get out and quickly packed her, Valeria & Amelie's belongings before waking the coachman and instructing him to take them to the palace. She looked over her shoulder constantly the whole trip there, just waiting for Heinrich to catch up to them on horseback, demanding she return home... Eleonore knew thought that if she could reach the safety of the palace, she would be safe as Walter would never let Heinrich hurt her.
Eleonore finally made it to the palace and breathed out a sigh of relief that they'd made it.
LN: Bergfalk
DH: Duke Heinrich Johann Siegmund Jorg (31)
DW: Duchess Eleonore Josefine Liesel (23)
-DD: Lady Valeria Henriette Gretel Luise (3)
-DD: Lady Amelie Johanna Hedwig Wilhelmine (1)
-DS: Lord Friedrich Gunther Heinrich Waldhar (nb)
Rank: Duke/Duchess
After Amelie's birth, things for Eleonore became worse. It was well known that Heinrich was a jealous, bitter, tempermental man, and appartently having two daughters and no son was enough to really make him angry. Heinrich began to drink heavily and everynight would arrive at Eleonore's bedchamber, drunk and abusive. Eleonore had run out of tears to cry, but had begun to wonder if she really was the worthless tramp that Heinrich called her... Perhaps not giving her a son was the gods way of punishing her for deeply loving a man who was not her husband... It all came to a head one night when Amelie was a few months old. As was usual, Heinrich had been drinking at the tavern and returned home very drunk and came to her chambers and tried to force himself on her. Up until then, Eleonore had been able to avoid his attentions, claiming to still be healing from Amelie's birth, but that was not going to happen tonight. Heinrich was slurring all sorts of derogatory, horrible things as she tried desperately to fight him off, but he just continued to mumble something about 'Bergfalk heirs'... She was spared however as before he could truly force himself on her, the alcohol in his system won out and Heinrich lapsed into unconsciousness. Terrified, Eleonore knew she had to get out and quickly packed her, Valeria & Amelie's belongings before waking the coachman and instructing him to take them to the palace. She looked over her shoulder constantly the whole trip there, just waiting for Heinrich to catch up to them on horseback, demanding she return home... Eleonore knew thought that if she could reach the safety of the palace, she would be safe as Walter would never let Heinrich hurt her.
Eleonore finally made it to the palace and breathed out a sigh of relief that they'd made it.
This message was edited 1/20/2011, 2:09 PM
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So much for 'nothing too scandalous'. ;)
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This scandel is probably the most fun one :P
nope, nothing here
nope, nothing here
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Happy to oblige! :)
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Scandal is your friend!
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We all love scandal!
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LN: Kaarmann
DH: Joseph Anton Cornelius Isidor (21)
DW: Maria Elisabeth Theresa Hermine (20)
-DS: Arthur Elias Wilhelm Cornelius Erhard (3)
-DD: Elisabeth Therese Antonia Amalie Renata (1)
-DD: Aloisia Margarete Magdalena Cornelia
Rank: Prince and Princess, brother and sister-in-law to the King
Prince Joseph and Maria Elisabeth welcomed another daughter to their little family this year. Princess Aloisia is a lovely baby, quiet and serene. She cries very little, which has lead her older brother Arthur to be rather more fond of her than her more energetic and fussy sister. Both Arthur and Elisabeth have been growing well, and Arthur has begun reading lessons with the same tutors as Crown Prince August. The two little boys seems to get along fairly well.
Joseph and Maria Elisabeth were very glad to have a nice quiet year. The lack of gossip and scandal at Court allowed Joseph to aid the avalanche victims quietly.
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The Populace
UN: La Reina
LN: Lehrer
DH: Severin Ingolf (31)
DW: Wilhelmina Antje "Elma" (28)
-DS: Theodor Ingolf (3)
-DD: Franziska Helmina (1)
-DD: Jutte Christiane
Rank: Scholar (Severin), Dressmaker (Elma)
Jutte Lehrer's birth was a bit more tumultous than that of her older siblings. Elma had gave birth the exact same day as Princess Magdalena, and most of the physicians were concentrated on the royal child. At the end, she had to give birth with the help of some of her fellow maids and her Severin. When the girl was finally born, Elma asked Severin that she be named after a saint, to follow her siblings' naming pattern (one which had, so far, been entirely coincidental). Severin was too relieved his wife was well to object, and thus the girl was named Jutte Christiane, after the Biblical Judith and after one of the handmaids, Elma's friend Christiane.
However, whispers of scandals erupt fast in the servants' quarters, and news reached Elma that King Walter and Duchess Elenore were having an affair! As much as Elma won't believe it, Severin had to admit that it was possible. He had seen, during his hours reading and contemplating, the King and the Duchess conversing. It was always that - conversations, laughter, and nothing more - but Severin knew that the deepest of lovers can seem to behave as anyone else.
NOTE: From next Monday to the following Friday, I will be out of town and will not be able to post. I can PM my answers, but my mobile phone can't open the new "Reply" box.
UN: La Reina
LN: Lehrer
DH: Severin Ingolf (31)
DW: Wilhelmina Antje "Elma" (28)
-DS: Theodor Ingolf (3)
-DD: Franziska Helmina (1)
-DD: Jutte Christiane
Rank: Scholar (Severin), Dressmaker (Elma)
Jutte Lehrer's birth was a bit more tumultous than that of her older siblings. Elma had gave birth the exact same day as Princess Magdalena, and most of the physicians were concentrated on the royal child. At the end, she had to give birth with the help of some of her fellow maids and her Severin. When the girl was finally born, Elma asked Severin that she be named after a saint, to follow her siblings' naming pattern (one which had, so far, been entirely coincidental). Severin was too relieved his wife was well to object, and thus the girl was named Jutte Christiane, after the Biblical Judith and after one of the handmaids, Elma's friend Christiane.
However, whispers of scandals erupt fast in the servants' quarters, and news reached Elma that King Walter and Duchess Elenore were having an affair! As much as Elma won't believe it, Severin had to admit that it was possible. He had seen, during his hours reading and contemplating, the King and the Duchess conversing. It was always that - conversations, laughter, and nothing more - but Severin knew that the deepest of lovers can seem to behave as anyone else.
NOTE: From next Monday to the following Friday, I will be out of town and will not be able to post. I can PM my answers, but my mobile phone can't open the new "Reply" box.
This message was edited 1/21/2011, 1:11 AM
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You can PM them
Or if you'd prefer you can catch up when you get back. You'll probably miss about two rounds, maybe three, so it's really up to you.
Or if you'd prefer you can catch up when you get back. You'll probably miss about two rounds, maybe three, so it's really up to you.
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Do you mind...
...if RowenaRavenclaw does my posts for me? Because otherwise, other people won't be able to read what I wrote. We've talked it over on the PMs (exhausting the new 10 PMs/day limit), and maybe I'll just PM her my answers and she posts it for me. What do you say?
...if RowenaRavenclaw does my posts for me? Because otherwise, other people won't be able to read what I wrote. We've talked it over on the PMs (exhausting the new 10 PMs/day limit), and maybe I'll just PM her my answers and she posts it for me. What do you say?
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Fine with me...(m)
As long as she labels them La Reina's Post or something similar so I'll know which is which, it sounds like a good plan to me!
As long as she labels them La Reina's Post or something similar so I'll know which is which, it sounds like a good plan to me!
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I will!
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UN: Isabella
LN: Biancardi
DH: Federico Luigino Clemente (24)
DW: Celestina Bernadetta (22)
-DD: Sabina Ermelinda Cinzia (3)
-DD: Marietta Renata Giustina (1)
-DS: Timoteo Gilberto Cirillo (nb)
Rank: Immigrant/Wealthy Commoner
Federico is glad his wife has finally had a son! Timoteo was named after St. Timothy, since he was born on the saint's day. A week after his birth, an avalanche destroyed a village near their house. They offered help to the victims, since the king's response hasn't helped much.
LN: Biancardi
DH: Federico Luigino Clemente (24)
DW: Celestina Bernadetta (22)
-DD: Sabina Ermelinda Cinzia (3)
-DD: Marietta Renata Giustina (1)
-DS: Timoteo Gilberto Cirillo (nb)
Rank: Immigrant/Wealthy Commoner
Federico is glad his wife has finally had a son! Timoteo was named after St. Timothy, since he was born on the saint's day. A week after his birth, an avalanche destroyed a village near their house. They offered help to the victims, since the king's response hasn't helped much.
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UN: LittleMissNicki
LN: Howard
DH: William Henry (25)
DW: Marie-Elisabeth (nee Beauchamp) (19)
-DD: Lady Louisa Charlotte Adelaide (3)
-DD: Lady Caroline Madeleine Elise (1)
-DS: Lord William Edmund Alexander (NB)
Rank: Lord and Lady Howard
Lady Marie-Elisabeth and Lord Henry welcomed their third child recently much to Lord William's delight and relief the baby was a boy. The whole family is delighted by the birth of the little boy and Marie-Elisabeth is relieved she has finally fulfilled her role of giving her husband a son to carry on the family name. This year has been strangely gossip free for Bial with the exception of a large avalanche thankfully the Howards were unaffected by this and although sympathetic to those who have lost family members and their homes they continue to live in peaceful bliss.
LN: Howard
DH: William Henry (25)
DW: Marie-Elisabeth (nee Beauchamp) (19)
-DD: Lady Louisa Charlotte Adelaide (3)
-DD: Lady Caroline Madeleine Elise (1)
-DS: Lord William Edmund Alexander (NB)
Rank: Lord and Lady Howard
Lady Marie-Elisabeth and Lord Henry welcomed their third child recently much to Lord William's delight and relief the baby was a boy. The whole family is delighted by the birth of the little boy and Marie-Elisabeth is relieved she has finally fulfilled her role of giving her husband a son to carry on the family name. This year has been strangely gossip free for Bial with the exception of a large avalanche thankfully the Howards were unaffected by this and although sympathetic to those who have lost family members and their homes they continue to live in peaceful bliss.
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UN: K.B.
LN: Bogdanov
DH: Aleksander Dmitriy "Sasha" (24)
DW: Anastasiya Darya "Stasya" (22)
-DD: Arina Diana (3)
-DS: Adrian Demyan (1)
-DD:
Rank: Immigrant
Sasha and Stasya were glad that their little family was unaffected by the avalanche. They were, however, shocked that the king responded only with happiness. He offered some money to the people who survived from that village, but other than that just decided to have a big celebration about the fact that it wasn't worse! Sasha and Stasya were disappointed in their ruler, and decided to protest. They thought they should have a day of sadness to commemorate the dead. One of the King's brothers paid them a large sum of money to remain silent, so they bought a larger house and were a bit soothed.
LN: Bogdanov
DH: Aleksander Dmitriy "Sasha" (24)
DW: Anastasiya Darya "Stasya" (22)
-DD: Arina Diana (3)
-DS: Adrian Demyan (1)
-DD:
Rank: Immigrant
Sasha and Stasya were glad that their little family was unaffected by the avalanche. They were, however, shocked that the king responded only with happiness. He offered some money to the people who survived from that village, but other than that just decided to have a big celebration about the fact that it wasn't worse! Sasha and Stasya were disappointed in their ruler, and decided to protest. They thought they should have a day of sadness to commemorate the dead. One of the King's brothers paid them a large sum of money to remain silent, so they bought a larger house and were a bit soothed.
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UN: K.B.
LN: Bogdanov
DH: Aleksander Dmitriy "Sasha" (24)
DW: Anastasiya Darya "Stasya" (22)
-DD: Arina Diana (3)
-DS: Adrian Demyan (1)
-DD: Agnessa Dominika (nb)
Rank: Immigrant
LN: Bogdanov
DH: Aleksander Dmitriy "Sasha" (24)
DW: Anastasiya Darya "Stasya" (22)
-DD: Arina Diana (3)
-DS: Adrian Demyan (1)
-DD: Agnessa Dominika (nb)
Rank: Immigrant
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