Grand Ball OOC Signup Thread (Closed, See OP)

[New Edom]

Accepted!

[New Edom]

IC is up.

[Vyrsar]

Nation Name: United Confederation of Vyrsar
Head of State: Kätarina Vandenberg
Head of Government: Kätarina Vandenberg
Persons attending:

Madaleine Vandenberg: 18 years old. Popularly speculated candidate for the next leader of her homeland, and is famous for both her humanitarian work and beauty. Blond Lithe, shapely, and tall at 5'10". Single.

Mathias Vandenberg: 36 years old. Another popular candidate for the next Kaiser. The older sister of Madaleine and Maximillian. Officer of the Vyrsarian Defence Forces. Strong athletic figure and stands at 6'5". Married to Emilie von Reichenau (Also attending)

Maximillian Vandenberg: 24 years old. Rumoured to be a member of the VDF's elite SEK unit. Lives largely out of the public eye. Muscular, stands at 6'1".

Rebekka Vandenberg: 18 years old. Daughter of Damien Vandenberg and Kerstin von Richthofen. Member of the Vyrsarian Defence Forces. Brunette, lithe, slim, stands at 5'8"

[Ossoria]

Nation Name: The High Kingdom of Ossoria
Head of State: High Queen Tara Silven
Head of Government: High Queen Tara Silven
Persons attending:
Her Royal Ossorian Majesty Tara Séarlait Ailís Silven, High Queen of Ossoria, Queen of Kenlis, Grand Princess of Inis, Lord of the Isles, and Chief of Her Name

Knight Champion Sir Cathar Reilly
Bloodsworn Dame Esteri Rinne

[New Edom]

Nation Name: United Confederation of Vyrsar
Head of State: Kätarina Vandenberg
Head of Government: Kätarina Vandenberg
Persons attending:

Madaleine Vandenberg: 18 years old. Popularly speculated candidate for the next leader of her homeland, and is famous for both her humanitarian work and beauty. Blond Lithe, shapely, and tall at 5'10". Single.

Mathias Vandenberg: 36 years old. Another popular candidate for the next Kaiser. The older sister of Madaleine and Maximillian. Officer of the Vyrsarian Defence Forces. Strong athletic figure and stands at 6'5". Married to Emilie von Reichenau (Also attending)

Maximillian Vandenberg: 24 years old. Rumoured to be a member of the VDF's elite SEK unit. Lives largely out of the public eye. Muscular, stands at 6'1".

Rebekka Vandenberg: 18 years old. Daughter of Damien Vandenberg and Kerstin von Richthofen. Member of the Vyrsarian Defence Forces. Brunette, lithe, slim, stands at 5'8"

Accepted.

[New Edom]

Nation Name: The High Kingdom of Ossoria
Head of State: High Queen Tara Silven
Head of Government: High Queen Tara Silven
Persons attending:
Her Royal Ossorian Majesty Tara Séarlait Ailís Silven, High Queen of Ossoria, Queen of Kenlis, Grand Princess of Inis, Lord of the Isles, and Chief of Her Name

Knight Champion Sir Cathar Reilly
Bloodsworn Dame Esteri Rinne

Accepted! OMG, our heads of states' names totally rhyme!

[Hutanjia]

Nation Name: Republic of Hutanjia
Head of State: President Roderique Hespatu
Head of Government: Chief Tangatar Marindo Yeglanka
Persons attending: Ambassador to New Edom, Andrelanu Eptando, 56, appointed by the Hespatu Government after the fall of the Hutanjian monarchy to represent Hutanjian affairs in Fineberg and continue to strengthen the bond between the two nations, economically, militarily and politically. Ambassador Eptando is representing President Hespatu, who would like to attend, but is administering the war against the Cardwithians and Falkasians back in the islands.
Mrs. Serala Eptando, the wife of the Ambassador, will also be attending.

(I have come to the shocking realization that I do not actually have an embassy in New Edom, which makes no sense because of their strong alliance, so hoping to correct that shortly by applying to thread in the next day or so, but also hoping that it will be taken as canon that this guy, Amb. Eptando, has been there in Fineberg all along.)

[New Edom]

Nation Name: Republic of Hutanjia
Head of State: President Roderique Hespatu
Head of Government: Chief Tangatar Marindo Yeglanka
Persons attending: Ambassador to New Edom, Andrelanu Eptando, 56, appointed by the Hespatu Government after the fall of the Hutanjian monarchy to represent Hutanjian affairs in Fineberg and continue to strengthen the bond between the two nations, economically, militarily and politically. Ambassador Eptando is representing President Hespatu, who would like to attend, but is administering the war against the Cardwithians and Falkasians back in the islands.
Mrs. Serala Eptando, the wife of the Ambassador, will also be attending.

(I have come to the shocking realization that I do not actually have an embassy in New Edom, which makes no sense because of their strong alliance, so hoping to correct that shortly by applying to thread in the next day or so, but also hoping that it will be taken as canon that this guy, Amb. Eptando, has been there in Fineberg all along.)

It's cool, I generally presume that there are embassies between trading partners and allies. And accepted, of course.

[Ganos Lao]

Nation Name: The Ganosian-Vecerian Empire
Head of State: Empress Quinn
Head of Government: Chancellor Princess Allison Amber
Persons attending: Her Imperial Majesty, Empress Quinn I Zurithalissaran, Chancellor Princess Allison Amber, Ksenya (Allison's secretary), Raymond FitzRaymond, Marquis of Garza (husband of Princess Rosa of Free Garza)

[New Edom]

Nation Name: The Ganosian-Vecerian Empire
Head of State: Empress Quinn
Head of Government: Chancellor Princess Allison Amber
Persons attending: Her Imperial Majesty, Empress Quinn I Zurithalissaran, Chancellor Princess Allison Amber, Ksenya (Allison's secretary), Raymond FitzRaymond, Marquis of Garza (husband of Princess Rosa of Free Garza)

Accepted.

[Ganos Lao]

Nation Name: The Ganosian-Vecerian Empire
Head of State: Empress Quinn
Head of Government: Chancellor Princess Allison Amber
Persons attending: Her Imperial Majesty, Empress Quinn I Zurithalissaran, Chancellor Princess Allison Amber, Ksenya (Allison's secretary), Raymond FitzRaymond, Marquis of Garza (husband of Princess Rosa of Free Garza)

Accepted.

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[The Vorindun]

Nation Name: The Vorindun; New Hydrenia (applying for both at once)
Head of State: Kaiser Martin I; King Alois I
Head of Government: Minister-President Vidiges Odoacer; Premier Colonel-General Philander Patakis
Persons attending: (please list names, titles, occupations, etc, with brief description if you have one, if not you can do it later_

Kaiser Martin I of the Vorindun
King Alois I of New Hydrenia
Her Imperial Highness, Princess Margret
Her Royal Majesty, Queen Kristen I of Vorindeum
Her Imperial Highness, Princess Lise
Lieutenant Commander Klaas de Vries, Vorindun Ambassador to New Edom
Colonel Theos Theodorakis, New Hydrenian Ambassador to New Edom
Septimus Lexus, King of Vorindeum

[New Edom]

Nation Name: The Vorindun; New Hydrenia (applying for both at once)
Head of State: Kaiser Martin I; King Alois I
Head of Government: Minister-President Vidiges Odoacer; Premier Colonel-General Philander Patakis
Persons attending: (please list names, titles, occupations, etc, with brief description if you have one, if not you can do it later_

Kaiser Martin I of the Vorindun
King Alois I of New Hydrenia
Her Imperial Highness, Princess Margret
Her Royal Majesty, Queen Kristen I of Vorindeum
Her Imperial Highness, Princess Lise
Lieutenant Commander Klaas de Vries, Vorindun Ambassador to New Edom
Colonel Theos Theodorakis, New Hydrenian Consul to New Edom
Septimus Lexus, new War Minister of the Vorindun

New Hydrenia is now a dependency of the Vorindun, as is Vorindeum.

Accepted.

[The Vorindun]

I retconned the dependency part because I realized that it doesn't fit either Lexus or Alois to agree to be vassals and their subjects would never consent.

[Allamunnic States]

Nation Name: The Federation of Allamunnic States
Head of State: Edmund Jaal
Head of Government: Edmund Jaal
Persons attending: (please list names, titles, occupations, etc, with brief description if you have one, if not you can do it later_

- Crown Prince Vitus Sproek (Age: 24)
The heir of the King of Staalmark, Vitus has managed to develop the personal charisma and attitude necessary in a ruler; if his personality isn't exactly magnetic, he is very personable and shows a great capacity for carefully-measured responses and eloquent communication, and a level of confidence that borders on cockiness. A tall, athletic man with black hair, blue eyes, and a chiseled jaw, he looks the part of a royal, as well. Like the rest of his family, Vitus is a fairly observant Honorian Catholic. Like many first-borns in Allamunnic noble families, Vitus has completed a Bachelor's Degree, in his case a B.S. in International Relations.

- Crown Princess Marie Izaaksunn (Age: 19)
The heir to the King of Onneria, Marie is in some ways an imperfect heir. Although nobody would accuse Marie of being stupid, precisely, her sheltered upbringing has left her with a few possibly problematic misconceptions, and a certain class prejudices. Combine that with a pronounced preference for the finer things and life and parties and all that they bring along with them, and she also makes for a less-than-perfect Catholic, and thus, in some ways, a questionable fit for the throne of Onneria. Physically-speaking, Marie is quite attractive, standing at about 175cm and with a toned figure of normal but well-defined proportions, with black hair and blue eyes. She is currently attending university.

- Andrik Filius (Age: 40)
The middle son of Lord Mikel Filius of Roan, Andrik has a blooming career in the Federal Diplomatic Corps, and as an informal counselor and adviser to King Rodrik of Staalmark. Andrik is cool, collected, judicious, and not prone to tipping his hand or showing much emotion one way or another when in public. He's allegedly different in private with his family, but since it's a short list of people that have seen him like that, it's hard to know for sure. On the upper end of average height, has short, dirty-blonde hair that is beginning to show a little grey, and brown eyed. Not especially handsome, but not unattractive, either. Athletic build, but with slight gut.

- Erika Filius (Age: 41)
Erika, in addition to being a prominent member of the Staalmark state legislature in her own right, is also the wife of Andrik Filius, and has been brought fully into the powerful Filius family. Erika is friendly and warm enough, in contrast to her husband, but still has a strong core of practicality and expediency. It would be a mistake to underestimate her because of the motherly vibe she possesses (particularly in the presence of her children). A little bit shorter than Andrik, plumper, with brown hair that falls to a little past her shoulders (with a little bit of gray starting to show) and green eyes. Not ugly, but not especially attractive, either.

- Tyrrus Grahlum (Age: 28)
Tyrrus Grahulm is the fourth child (and third son) of Lord Rikard Grahulm, the Lord of Dunnmaar and the second-most-powerful man in the state of Bluwaald. Tyrrus physically strikes a balanced between his wiry, bookish eldest brother Alarik and his virtual einherjar of a middle brother Baeryk, standing at 183 cm with the muscular but understated build of a soldier. He shares his rusty-brown hair and dark eyes with several of his siblings. Tyrrus has a wry demeanor, and he is widely considered to be a smartass. As one of the captains of the Grahulm's household forces, Tyrrus is providing security for his companions, and will likely be carrying his sword on him at most times. Like the rest of his family, Tyrrus is a reasonably pious adherent to the Cult of Tyrr, so he will be keeping a sword, pistol, or dagger in arm's reach at all times.

- Brunhild Grahulm (Age: 28)
Brunhild is technically the fifth child of Rikard Grahulm, but for all intents and purposes, the point is moot; Brunhild and Tyrrus are twins. She is a tall, athletic, almost lithe woman, with a slender build and standing at 180cm, with the rusty-brown hair and brown eyes shared by most of her siblings. Although she shares some of her twin's snide and sarcastic tendencies, Brunhild is largely a cheerful and fairly outgoing person, with plenty of confidence to spare without being cocky. Like Tyrrus, she is one of the captains of the Grahulm's household troops, and so she will be helping to provide security for her companions, carrying a sword on her most of the time. Like the rest of her family, Brunhild is a fairly pious adherent of the Cult of Tyrr, meaning she will be keeping either her sword, a pistol, or dagger in arm's reach at all times.

- Elana Grahulm (Age: 17)
The shortest of the Grahulm children (at 168 cm) and the youngest (by eleven years), Elana has only recently reached the age of majority in the Allamunnic culture. She is a cheerful young woman, usually smiling and having a friendly, if somewhat shy demeanor. Physically, she takes after her mother more than any of the other children, being shorter and curvier than the others (although still rather athletic), with her mother's deep blue eyes and red hair, with a lighter complexion and a fair number of freckles. Because she is fairly shy, she will likely stick close to her brother and sister. Like the rest of her family, Elana is an adherent to the Cult of Tyrr, which means she will be carrying a dagger in arm's reach at all times. She will be attending the University of Corvik in the fall.

- Epona Redmunn (Age: 24)
Bryndyn's younger sister, and the second of Walder Redmunn's five children, she is a study in contrasts to her serious, distant brother and father. Epona is very affable and kind-hearted, empathizing with people easily and deriving more than a little satisfaction from making other people happy. She is also rather cheerful, usually seen with a smile that she wears well. She has dark brown hair that falls to her shoulders, eyes the color of chocolate, and a curvy figure to go with charming "girl-next-door" looks. Epona recently completed her bachelor's degree in culinary sciences, and she is training to become a chef.

[New Edom]

Nation Name: The Federation of Allamunnic States
Head of State: Edmund Jaal
Head of Government: Edmund Jaal
Persons attending: (please list names, titles, occupations, etc, with brief description if you have one, if not you can do it later_

- Crown Prince Vitus Sproek (Age: 24)
The heir of the King of Staalmark, Vitus has managed to develop the personal charisma and attitude necessary in a ruler; if his personality isn't exactly magnetic, he is very personable and shows a great capacity for carefully-measured responses and eloquent communication, and a level of confidence that borders on cockiness. A tall, athletic man with black hair, blue eyes, and a chiseled jaw, he looks the part of a royal, as well. Like the rest of his family, Vitus is a fairly observant Honorian Catholic. Like many first-borns in Allamunnic noble families, Vitus has completed a Bachelor's Degree, in his case a B.S. in International Relations.

- Crown Princess Marie Izaaksunn (Age: 19)
The heir to the King of Onneria, Marie is in some ways an imperfect heir. Although nobody would accuse Marie of being stupid, precisely, her sheltered upbringing has left her with a few possibly problematic misconceptions, and a certain class prejudices. Combine that with a pronounced preference for the finer things and life and parties and all that they bring along with them, and she also makes for a less-than-perfect Catholic, and thus, in some ways, a questionable fit for the throne of Onneria. Physically-speaking, Marie is quite attractive, standing at about 175cm and with a toned figure of normal but well-defined proportions, with black hair and blue eyes. She is currently attending university.

- Andrik Filius (Age: 40)
The middle son of Lord Mikel Filius of Roan, Andrik has a blooming career in the Federal Diplomatic Corps, and as an informal counselor and adviser to King Rodrik of Staalmark. Andrik is cool, collected, judicious, and not prone to tipping his hand or showing much emotion one way or another when in public. He's allegedly different in private with his family, but since it's a short list of people that have seen him like that, it's hard to know for sure. On the upper end of average height, has short, dirty-blonde hair that is beginning to show a little grey, and brown eyed. Not especially handsome, but not unattractive, either. Athletic build, but with slight gut.

- Erika Filius (Age: 41)
Erika, in addition to being a prominent member of the Staalmark state legislature in her own right, is also the wife of Andrik Filius, and has been brought fully into the powerful Filius family. Erika is friendly and warm enough, in contrast to her husband, but still has a strong core of practicality and expediency. It would be a mistake to underestimate her because of the motherly vibe she possesses (particularly in the presence of her children). A little bit shorter than Andrik, plumper, with brown hair that falls to a little past her shoulders (with a little bit of gray starting to show) and green eyes. Not ugly, but not especially attractive, either.

- Tyrrus Grahlum (Age: 28)
Tyrrus Grahulm is the fourth child (and third son) of Lord Rikard Grahulm, the Lord of Dunnmaar and the second-most-powerful man in the state of Bluwaald. Tyrrus physically strikes a balanced between his wiry, bookish eldest brother Alarik and his virtual einherjar of a middle brother Baeryk, standing at 183 cm with the muscular but understated build of a soldier. He shares his rusty-brown hair and dark eyes with several of his siblings. Tyrrus has a wry demeanor, and he is widely considered to be a smartass. As one of the captains of the Grahulm's household forces, Tyrrus is providing security for his companions, and will likely be carrying his sword on him at most times. Like the rest of his family, Tyrrus is a reasonably pious adherent to the Cult of Tyrr, so he will be keeping a sword, pistol, or dagger in arm's reach at all times.

- Brunhild Grahulm (Age: 28)
Brunhild is technically the fifth child of Rikard Grahulm, but for all intents and purposes, the point is moot; Brunhild and Tyrrus are twins. She is a tall, athletic, almost lithe woman, with a slender build and standing at 180cm, with the rusty-brown hair and brown eyes shared by most of her siblings. Although she shares some of her twin's snide and sarcastic tendencies, Brunhild is largely a cheerful and fairly outgoing person, with plenty of confidence to spare without being cocky. Like Tyrrus, she is one of the captains of the Grahulm's household troops, and so she will be helping to provide security for her companions, carrying a sword on her most of the time. Like the rest of her family, Brunhild is a fairly pious adherent of the Cult of Tyrr, meaning she will be keeping either her sword, a pistol, or dagger in arm's reach at all times.

- Elana Grahulm (Age: 17)
The shortest of the Grahulm children (at 168 cm) and the youngest (by eleven years), Elana has only recently reached the age of majority in the Allamunnic culture. She is a cheerful young woman, usually smiling and having a friendly, if somewhat shy demeanor. Physically, she takes after her mother more than any of the other children, being shorter and curvier than the others (although still rather athletic), with her mother's deep blue eyes and red hair, with a lighter complexion and a fair number of freckles. Because she is fairly shy, she will likely stick close to her brother and sister. Like the rest of her family, Elana is an adherent to the Cult of Tyrr, which means she will be carrying a dagger in arm's reach at all times. She will be attending the University of Corvik in the fall.

- Epona Redmunn (Age: 24)
Bryndyn's younger sister, and the second of Walder Redmunn's five children, she is a study in contrasts to her serious, distant brother and father. Epona is very affable and kind-hearted, empathizing with people easily and deriving more than a little satisfaction from making other people happy. She is also rather cheerful, usually seen with a smile that she wears well. She has dark brown hair that falls to her shoulders, eyes the color of chocolate, and a curvy figure to go with charming "girl-next-door" looks. Epona recently completed her bachelor's degree in culinary sciences, and she is training to become a chef.

Accepted.

[Ryccia]

Nation Name:The Constitutional Monarchy of Ryccia
Head of State: King Jose I of Ryccia
Head of Government: Prime Minister Dave Isvou
Persons attending: (please list names, titles, occupations, etc, with brief description if you have one, if not you can do it later_
His Majesty, King Jose I of Ryccia:
The King of Ryccia. He is 13 years old. He is the leader of a colonial empire that boasts in riches. Once President, he declared himself King in May 27, 2013. This was because the people wanted him to be king. He also wields private companies that earn him his personal money, along with a $2 million salary. He has a diamond castle, the Diamond Shine Castle, his residence. The Royal House is Esonia. In military affairs he can be somewhat of a genius, but his emotions can influence a war a bit.

Prime Minister Dave Isvou:
Prime Minister of Ryccia and future Duke of Northa(after he retires from the political field). He has 40 years. Very agreeable but a little sensitive. His role as Prime Minister has been splendid. He has some dutch ancestry.

Royal Guard:
Trained to defend the King. The highest members have prizes like escorting the King to events like this and they can eat in the feast(if that's acceptable). Only 4 guard will be coming.

Edit: Sorry, didn't read the title well. Ignore this. Sorry!

[Talvo Merde]

So is it safe to assume that this ball/gala situation is for higher ups like nobles and important government people and not for the rabble to get mixed in with?

[New Edom]

So is it safe to assume that this ball/gala situation is for higher ups like nobles and important government people and not for the rabble to get mixed in with?

Yes, for higher ups.