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HelpThe White Wolf
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UN: La Reina
King: Rudolph Ailpein Lysander (30)
Queen: Ariadne Guinevere Zenaida (26)
-DPrincess1: Muirne Philemona Delphine (8)
-DPrince1: Remus Florian Valentius (6)
-DPrince2: Lycus Albin Saturninus (4)
-DPrincess2: Candida Seraphina Rosalind (nb)
Tale: The White Wolf
Four years after the war began, Rudolph and Ariadne have met even less and less. Rudolph was busied organising the cavalry, scrambling around to prevent any more from joining the separatists, while Ariadne was stuck dealing with the more diplomatic of things - not to mention keeping track of her children's progress! As a result, a rift has begun to form between the two of them, and Ariadne often found herself crying late at night, cursing the war and its ill effects. Still, at daytime she kept her queenly mask, keeping the facade of a perfect queen, wife, and mother while hiding her shattered heart.
When one day a messenger arrived with news that the separatists have either surrendered or fled, Ariadne felt her heart leap. She was certain that she will get her husband back now that the war is over, and immediately organised a welcoming party. The children were prepared for their father's return, all dressed up in their royal finery. Muirne, especially, made sure that she was decked only in the best to welcome her father, and Remus was willing to quietly restrain Lycus from prancing all around the throne room. When Rudolph and his party entered the castle, they were greeted with a unanimous cheer. But happier than the people were the royal family, glad to finally have their husband and father back.
In the next few weeks, it became apparent that Ariadne was expecting another baby. The family was overjoyed with the prospect of another child, and the people, too, were similarly excited. Remus had asked again and again if he could help in naming the child, and as worried as his parents are what names he would choose, they have agreed to let their elder children help. Immediately not only Remus, but also Muirne (and even Lycus, although he only said "John") started to give ideas. All sorts of strange names were given, and Ariadne laughed over where the children could have possible gotten the idea that Princess Happy would be a good idea. Nonetheless, Rudolph and Ariadne had to admit that sometimes a nice name or two would pop up.
It was during the end of Ariadne's pregnancy that disaster struck. The nurse had went on her usual rounds one night, checking on the children to make sure they were fast asleep. But when the nurse came to Remus' room, she made a loud scream that alerted the entire castle's inhabitants. The room was empty, the window was open, and the full moon's light was shining on the deserted bed. The witch has fulfilled her threat and took Remus away.
The event triggered a major breakdown. The populace were in chaos, some outraged that the separatists have struck again, some scoffing at their weak king for letting such a thing happen. On her part, the shock of her son's disappearance has brought Ariadne into an early labour, and she gave birth to a daughter. When the girl was born, her wails melted with those of her mother's. The girl was named Candida, a name Remus had strongly suggested, in memory of her vanished brother.
King: Rudolph Ailpein Lysander (30)
Queen: Ariadne Guinevere Zenaida (26)
-DPrincess1: Muirne Philemona Delphine (8)
-DPrince1: Remus Florian Valentius (6)
-DPrince2: Lycus Albin Saturninus (4)
-DPrincess2: Candida Seraphina Rosalind (nb)
Tale: The White Wolf
Four years after the war began, Rudolph and Ariadne have met even less and less. Rudolph was busied organising the cavalry, scrambling around to prevent any more from joining the separatists, while Ariadne was stuck dealing with the more diplomatic of things - not to mention keeping track of her children's progress! As a result, a rift has begun to form between the two of them, and Ariadne often found herself crying late at night, cursing the war and its ill effects. Still, at daytime she kept her queenly mask, keeping the facade of a perfect queen, wife, and mother while hiding her shattered heart.
When one day a messenger arrived with news that the separatists have either surrendered or fled, Ariadne felt her heart leap. She was certain that she will get her husband back now that the war is over, and immediately organised a welcoming party. The children were prepared for their father's return, all dressed up in their royal finery. Muirne, especially, made sure that she was decked only in the best to welcome her father, and Remus was willing to quietly restrain Lycus from prancing all around the throne room. When Rudolph and his party entered the castle, they were greeted with a unanimous cheer. But happier than the people were the royal family, glad to finally have their husband and father back.
In the next few weeks, it became apparent that Ariadne was expecting another baby. The family was overjoyed with the prospect of another child, and the people, too, were similarly excited. Remus had asked again and again if he could help in naming the child, and as worried as his parents are what names he would choose, they have agreed to let their elder children help. Immediately not only Remus, but also Muirne (and even Lycus, although he only said "John") started to give ideas. All sorts of strange names were given, and Ariadne laughed over where the children could have possible gotten the idea that Princess Happy would be a good idea. Nonetheless, Rudolph and Ariadne had to admit that sometimes a nice name or two would pop up.
It was during the end of Ariadne's pregnancy that disaster struck. The nurse had went on her usual rounds one night, checking on the children to make sure they were fast asleep. But when the nurse came to Remus' room, she made a loud scream that alerted the entire castle's inhabitants. The room was empty, the window was open, and the full moon's light was shining on the deserted bed. The witch has fulfilled her threat and took Remus away.
The event triggered a major breakdown. The populace were in chaos, some outraged that the separatists have struck again, some scoffing at their weak king for letting such a thing happen. On her part, the shock of her son's disappearance has brought Ariadne into an early labour, and she gave birth to a daughter. When the girl was born, her wails melted with those of her mother's. The girl was named Candida, a name Remus had strongly suggested, in memory of her vanished brother.
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