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HelpRe: Kingdom Congrats Round 5 - story added
in reply to a message by britto08
UN: JN316
LN: von Falkenrath
DH: Diederich Aloysius Konrad (33)
DW: Johanna Luise Kreszentia (28)
-DS: Josef Konstantin Wolfram (9)
-DS: Mattias Friederich Lorenz (7)
-DD: Philippa Theresia Astrid (6)
-DD/DD: Cecilia Ernestine Viktoria / Gisela Reinhilde Franziska (2)
-DS: Wilhelm Leopold Günther (nb)
Rank: Army Major - Wealthy Commoner
The death of the king's mother was a terrible blow to Bial. Though she was born and raised in England, the Bialans loved and respected her and had come to accept her as one of their own. The nation turned out in droves for her funeral, which was full of the pomp and vitality with which the Dowager Queen had lived her life. As Elizabeth was brought to the royal vault for burial, Diederich led his troops in a ceremonial salute to the deceased matriarch, an honor usually reserved only for the kings of Bial.
But as sad as it was to see the passing of a most beloved Dowager Queen, life had to go on. By this time, Diederich was fully healed from his wounds, but he put in a request to continue training recruits at the local military base. This request was, of course, approved; Diederich's years of loyal service had earned him a few favors. Being closer to home meant that he had more time to spend with his family, though not with Josef. When he had turned 8, the boy had been sent to Okala, Bial's most elite military training academy where the Bialan boys who showed the most promise were taught to be soldiers. Josef could hardly wait to go, he was so eager to follow in his father's footsteps. His younger brother Mattias missed him terribly, however, so to cheer him up Diederich began bringing his son with him to the royal court, where the boy could study the intricacies of political life in Bial.
His eldest daughter, Philippa, was quickly becoming a young lady. Though just six years old, she had the poise and demeanor to rival even the most sophisticated ladies at court. Being a commoner, Diederich knew that Philippa must one day marry well, but he did not wish for her to become a trophy wife. So he secured the services of a governess for her, so that she would have the intelligence to match her beauty.
His other daughters, the twins Cecilia and Gisela, were a lot to handle, more so after Johanna gave birth to another son, Wilhelm. There had been complications during the pregnancy and the boy was premature and thus quite sickly; the physicians doubted that he would survive to see his first birthday. Diederich and Johanna rushed to have him baptized as soon as possible, just in case the worst should happen.
LN: von Falkenrath
DH: Diederich Aloysius Konrad (33)
DW: Johanna Luise Kreszentia (28)
-DS: Josef Konstantin Wolfram (9)
-DS: Mattias Friederich Lorenz (7)
-DD: Philippa Theresia Astrid (6)
-DD/DD: Cecilia Ernestine Viktoria / Gisela Reinhilde Franziska (2)
-DS: Wilhelm Leopold Günther (nb)
Rank: Army Major - Wealthy Commoner
The death of the king's mother was a terrible blow to Bial. Though she was born and raised in England, the Bialans loved and respected her and had come to accept her as one of their own. The nation turned out in droves for her funeral, which was full of the pomp and vitality with which the Dowager Queen had lived her life. As Elizabeth was brought to the royal vault for burial, Diederich led his troops in a ceremonial salute to the deceased matriarch, an honor usually reserved only for the kings of Bial.
But as sad as it was to see the passing of a most beloved Dowager Queen, life had to go on. By this time, Diederich was fully healed from his wounds, but he put in a request to continue training recruits at the local military base. This request was, of course, approved; Diederich's years of loyal service had earned him a few favors. Being closer to home meant that he had more time to spend with his family, though not with Josef. When he had turned 8, the boy had been sent to Okala, Bial's most elite military training academy where the Bialan boys who showed the most promise were taught to be soldiers. Josef could hardly wait to go, he was so eager to follow in his father's footsteps. His younger brother Mattias missed him terribly, however, so to cheer him up Diederich began bringing his son with him to the royal court, where the boy could study the intricacies of political life in Bial.
His eldest daughter, Philippa, was quickly becoming a young lady. Though just six years old, she had the poise and demeanor to rival even the most sophisticated ladies at court. Being a commoner, Diederich knew that Philippa must one day marry well, but he did not wish for her to become a trophy wife. So he secured the services of a governess for her, so that she would have the intelligence to match her beauty.
His other daughters, the twins Cecilia and Gisela, were a lot to handle, more so after Johanna gave birth to another son, Wilhelm. There had been complications during the pregnancy and the boy was premature and thus quite sickly; the physicians doubted that he would survive to see his first birthday. Diederich and Johanna rushed to have him baptized as soon as possible, just in case the worst should happen.
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