Cousin of the Osthian Emperor Open for Marriage! (CLOSED)

[Osthia]

His Imperial Majesty, Emperor Arathor Dralien the First, declares that his cousin, the beautiful Lady Julianna Alstead, is open for marriage by any foreign man. Interested nations are to fill out this application:

Name of Nation:
Name of Suitor:
Age of Suitor:
Picture (or description):
Religion of Suitor:
Rank of Suitor:

Age: 24
Religion: Roman Catholic
Rank: Esteemed Lady and Ambassador to Frenequesta
Picture:

[North African Union II]

Name of Nation:North African Union II
Name of Suitor:David Shantier
Age of Suitor:23
Picture (or description):He is 6'5 he is white wears casual clothes and regalia upon an apecial even he loves reading,writing,and is always out in the city or outdoors meeting new people.
Religion of Suitor:Christianity
Rank of Suitor:Grand Duke of the NAU

[British Kuwait]

Name of Nation: The Socialist Republic of British Kuwait
Name of Suitor: Theodore Hamilton
Age of Suitor: 36
Picture (or description):

Religion of Suitor: N/A
Rank of Suitor: Assistant Manager, Nerosan Grocers, Store #: 156

[Latnya]

Name of Nation: The Grand Empire Of Latnya
Name of Suitor: James Frederich
Age of Suitor: 26
Picture (or description):

Religion of Suitor: Atheist
Rank of Suitor: Count of Antrim

[San Monteriano]

Name of Nation: Grand Duchy of San Monteriano
Name of Suitor: Domenico Raphael Torres, 4th Marquis Torres
Age of Suitor: 25
Picture (or description):

Religion of Suitor: Roman Catholic
Rank of Suitor: Marquis of Veneto (City), Member of the Council of Nobles, Former-Captain, San Monteriano

[St George of England]

Name of Nation: St George of England
Name of Suitor: His Royal Highness, the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Henry Naismith
Age of Suitor: 23
Picture (or description):

Religion of Suitor: English Catholic
Rank of Suitor: Prince, 5th in line to the throne

Prince Henry is the 3rd child of the late Duke of Clarence, Prince Malcolm Naismith, who was killed at the first SEC conference. Henry is the Grand Master of the Knights Templar. taking over from his late uncle, Prince David Harris. A graduate of the Oxford University and Head of the Lawyers Guild, Henry also attended the Dijon Military school, and is currently in France, overseeing the defences against the Ryouese there.

Prince Henry is also a talented writer and artist, with published works of both fiction and non-fiction, and several paintings hanging in Gallery's around the world. He also appeared alongside his family at the Christmas Concert, held in London, earlier this month, and performed a solo of Silent Night.

Henry has also shown a talent for Business, having reformed and replaced the business practices of the Holy Order of the Poor-Fellow Soldiers of Christ and the Temple of Solomon, increased it's coffers by an amazing 112%.

[Reformed Britannia]

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[Melcenea]

Name of Nation
The Empire of Melcenea

Name of Suitor
His Imperial Highness and Grace, Lucius Daisuke Cassius Cato, prince and lord of Melcenea

Age of Suitor
29

Picture (or description)

Religion of Suitor
Thrinian Catholic

Rank of Suitor
Titular prince of of Constantinople, Titular prince of Rome, archduke of New Nicaeapolis, lord commander of the imperial melcenean legions, General, Conquistador Lord of Perth, General-Governor of Australia, count of Chios, count of Daichapol, count of Yoroido, titular daimyo of Satsuma, titular prince of japan.

Biography
Prince Daisuke, as he is refered to among friends, is the lastborn son of he emperor of Melcenea and is second in line to the throne of the empire. He was born on the paradisic island of Chios where the melcenean court resided until two decades ago. He received an extensive education from the age of five to prepare him for the possibility of ascending to the imperial throne of Melcenea, or a high office in his mothers homeland of the Quendi.

After his older brother had sons Daisuke began preparing himself for not being emperor, a position he never desired, and has since become one of Imperator Gaius Shigeru Cassius Agrippa's most entrusted advisors serving as the right hand of the imperator in Australia, and before that Sri Lanka. While melcenean princes normally marry young the prince has delayed his own marriage to serve the empire as a soldier. After becoming Conquistador Lord of Perth and thus General-Governor of all of melcenean australia his mother has however persuaded him to get married. Empress Aleria Alcedina warmly welcomes a union between her grand nephew Arathor Alcedina of Osthia's house of Dralien and the houses of Cassius-Cervidae and Alcedina.

Hobbies and interests
In his personal life the Conquistador Lord is an avid pilot with license to fly several different planes and helicopters and even a space shuttle. He however also enjoys less active hobbies namely chess, photography, reading and, which he keeps a secret, taking care of stray cats in the streets of Perth. A more formal interest of the prince is the obligatory charity. Unlike most imperial charitable events which usually sends funds to the strengthening of the economies of east africa and India (partially to strengthen melcenean business in these regions) the prince regularly organize charitable events focusing on sustainable development in third world countries and human rights.

Personality
While at times the prince can seem somewhat rigid and strict, result of an alcedina upbringing, he is a a nice and warm person who reserves emotions and warmth for the people who really matters to him. Despite a harsh life, wars in India, Australia, Madagascar, Sri Lanka, Indochina, Indonesia, Arabia, Malascen and Somalia has taken their toll, the prince is rarely in a bad mood and tries his hardest to ensure that people around him are happy.

[Osthia]

She's too old, and seems to have rather "open" requirements to her hand.

Now tell me, what is the inheritance laws regarding titles and land of your nation, and the titles this cousin of yours posses, then I will find an appropriate suitor.

Lord Adoth vorn Schillsky

To Lord Adoth von Schillsky,
I do not think my 24 year old cousin is "too old," being that she is only 4 years older than me. She has actually taken some offense to this, and prefers that a candidate not from your nation signs an application. I have decided to grant her request, for the sake of her honor. And your inquiries into our inheritance laws have given my dear cousin the impression that you or any of your candidates would be insensible towards her. She is not just looking for a man that could do good for her country, but also a man that will love her as if she was not a piece of jewelry.
SIncerely,
Emperor Arathor I

[Of the Quendi]

She's too old, and seems to have rather "open" requirements to her hand.

Now tell me, what is the inheritance laws regarding titles and land of your nation, and the titles this cousin of yours posses, then I will find an appropriate suitor.

Lord Adoth vorn Schillsky

To Lord Adoth von Schillsky,
I do not think my 24 year old cousin is "too old," being that she is only 4 years older than me. She has actually taken some offense to this, and prefers that a candidate not from your nation signs an application. I have decided to grant her request, for the sake of her honor. And your inquiries into our inheritance laws have given my dear cousin the impression that you or any of your candidates would be insensible towards her. She is not just looking for a man that could do good for her country, but also a man that will love her as if she was not a piece of jewelry.
SIncerely,
Emperor Arathor I

While we are not terribly happy to admit it we, solely in this matter, actually agrees with the nicksylvanian lord Adoth vorn Schillsky. Before I elaborate I would like to make it very clear that this is without shadow of doubt a once in a lifetime thing and we will certainly never do it again.

Yet the lord is perfectly right. A woman should not wait to marry until she is in her mid twenties. A man can chose to do so a woman cannot. Our princesses would rebel if we insisted they remained virgins for that long.

On the matter of titles and inheritance laws the lord vorn Schillsky's questions are certainly valid. The rank of lady Julianne Alstead is left very unclear and as such finding a suitable suitor is difficult. Furthermore a noble house with an impecable reputation such as the Imperial House of Alcedina boast a wide range of differing ranks of princes and as such it would be nice to know lady Julianne's position within the House of Dralien.

Finaly I hereby support my most revered grand uncle Lucius Naruhito Cassius Lepidus, Sovereign, Emperor and Autocrat of all of Melcenea in his endavour to marry my equally revered grand cousin Lucius Daisuke Cassius Cato with lady Julianne, a marriage that would bring the House of Dralien and the houses of Cassius-Cervidae and Alcedina closer.

- Princess-Regent Aurelia Alcedina -

[Brasland]

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[Osthia]

To My Esteemed Quendi Relative, Princess-Regent Aurelia Alcedina,
I must apologize, as his questions were too...forward and blunt for the liking of my cousin. However, since you have made it clear that such things are necessary, I will inform you of the current situation, which will be open for all other potential suitors to see:
My dearest cousin, Lady Julianne Alstead, has been searching for a husband for five years now. Unfortunately, no man has ever been willing to commit (a scandal which has very much shamed my cousin's honor), and so, after years of searching, she has asked me to help her find a suitable husband, one who will care for her. I have obliged. When her father dies, she will become the new (honorary) Grand Duchess of Ostrega, with lands of her own, which she will share with whomever marries her. The suitor will then become (Honorary) Grand Duke of Ostrega, a very powerful position, despite their honorary function. Her dowry is set to 500,000 Osthian Florins, a great price for an important woman of noble blood. And now, Julianne is scolding me for not putting in her characterist traits, something I was too stressed to care about until she brought it up.

Lady Julianne Alstead is a kind woman, dedicated to charity, humble, and is also quite...diplomatic. She will listen to anyone, will not interrupt. Why, she is the perfect image of a perfect woman, with manners and all. So I ask that if anyone does not wish her for love, as well as politics, then they must not send in an application. She is looking for someone to love her, not adorn her with jewels and neglect her like some "pretty little thing."

Sincerely,
Emperor Arathor I

[Osthia]

The following gentlemen are hereby asked to visit Ostrega, where my cousin, Lady Julianne Alstead, will meet them personally, and from there, she will choose whomever she wishes to marry:

The Count of Antrim, James Frederich of Latnya
Marquis of Veneto (City), Member of the Council of Nobles, Former-Captain, Domenico Raphael Torres
His Imperial Highness and Grace, Lucius Daisuke Cassius Cato, prince and lord of Melcenea
George IV, King of Brasland

[Of the Quendi]

Revered grandson,

Love. A tricky business is it not? Treasured by common man as the very purpose of life and an emotion above and beyond any other I, as romantic at heart, cannot help but admire the notion of such a near divine emotion that purifies the people struck by it. However I am not at all convinced that love is something for people in our position.

While I have had the pleasure of living in a marriage filled with love it was never a criteria for my mother when she decided to marry me to your grandfather. It was neither love at first sight although I always had an amicable relationship with Aron. But with work and effort it eventually grow to become true love. Not like you see in movies I must admit but I have severe doubt that such love exist outside the minds of delusional teenage girls. But love none the less.

While I am sure you do not want to know this about your parents you must also accept the fact that the day they first meet was the day they was married. While I don't doubt that their marriage to developed in a positive direction it was once again irrelevant to me and your uncle when we, on your father's behalf, sought Tatiana's hand in marriage.

As such I must conclude that there is a price to be paid for being a prince. We must except that our love lives are to be adjusted to our political ones. As such while I hope you cousin will love her husband and he will love her she must accept the fact that it is by no means to be taken for granted.

Your grandmother
HMIH Aurelia Alcedina

[Cakistan]

Name of Nation: Kingdom of Cakistan
Name of Suitor: Raja Tahan
Age of Suitor: 30
Picture (or description):
Religion of Suitor: Islam
Rank of Suitor: King of Cakistan

[Syvorji]

Name of Nation: Osthian Autonomous Province of Syvorji
Name of Suitor: Shangra Marani Sepok Wangchuck
Age of Suitor: 27
Picture (or description): He has fair skin, shining blue eyes, black hair, and has a black beard. He has a high muscle tone, has a narrow body mass, and has tall legs.
Religion of Suitor: Huynism (similar to Buddhism)
Rank of Suitor: Monk at a Huynmist Temple in Thimphu

[Glenerados]

Name of Nation:The Principality of Glenerados
Name of Suitor:His Grace,Lord Charles Lucius Albert George Velarious,The Duke of Braftmark, Marquess of Darstin Town,fiftheenth in line to the throne,Prime Minister of The Parliament of Glenerados and The Prince
Age of Suitor:25
Picture (or description):

Religion of Suitor:Catholic
Rank of Suitor:Duke of Braftmark,Marquess of Darstin Town,fiftheeth in line to the throne,Prime Minister of The Parliament of Glenerados and The Prince

[Kylarnatia]

Name of Nation: The Ancient Empire of Kylarnatia

Name of Suitor: Lord Christian Daniels

Age of Suitor: 28

Picture (or description):
Christian in his Imperial Uniform
Religion of Suitor: Atheist - though shall be happy to share the intrests of Lady Julianna, as he respects all religions.

Rank of Suitor: General of the Kylarnatian Imperial Army

[Osthia]

The List of Candidates going to Ostrega to meet Lady Julianne Alstead has been expanded to the following:

1. The Count of Antrim, James Frederich of Latnya
2. Marquis of Veneto (City), Member of the Council of Nobles, Former-Captain, Domenico Raphael Torres
3. His Imperial Highness and Grace, Lucius Daisuke Cassius Cato, prince and lord of Melcenea
4. George IV, King of Brasland
5. His Grace,Lord Charles Lucius Albert George Velarious,The Duke of Braftmark, Marquess of Darstin Town,fiftheenth in line to the throne,Prime Minister of The Parliament of Glenerados and The Prince of Glenerados
6. Lord Christian Daniels of Kylarnatia

[Kylarnatia]

The List of Candidates going to Ostrega to meet Lady Julianne Alstead has been expanded to the following:

1. The Count of Antrim, James Frederich of Latnya
2. Marquis of Veneto (City), Member of the Council of Nobles, Former-Captain, Domenico Raphael Torres
3. His Imperial Highness and Grace, Lucius Daisuke Cassius Cato, prince and lord of Melcenea
4. George IV, King of Brasland
5. His Grace,Lord Charles Lucius Albert George Velarious,The Duke of Braftmark, Marquess of Darstin Town,fiftheenth in line to the throne,Prime Minister of The Parliament of Glenerados and The Prince of Glenerados
6. Lord Christian Daniels of Kylarnatia

Are we still RPing this on this thread? Like actually going there and such?

[Bokaya]

Name of Nation: The Grand Dutchy of Bokaya
Name of Suitor: His August Majesty Archduke Froley VanSaar IX
Age of Suitor: 12
Description: The "Little Duke" is a 12-year-old supergenius and child prodigy who, following his father's death in the peasent's revolt when Froley was six, single-handedly abolished the feudal system, emancipated the serfs, codified the constitution, reformed the military and established many of Bokaya's public services. The result is a modern, powerful country with a thriving economy and a vibrant cultural awareness. He "comes of age" in eight years, but untill then his fiancee would inhabit the castle as a "Royal Companion", a title of honour rarely granted, and enjoy all of the powers and privilages of a typical Arch-Duchess.
Religion of Suitor: Junaic Heterodoxy (Bokayan Christianity)
Rank of Suitor: Archduke! Undisputed, absolute ruler of Bokaya.

[Osthia]

Name of Nation: The Grand Dutchy of Bokaya
Name of Suitor: His August Majesty Archduke Froley VanSaar IX
Age of Suitor: 12
Description: The "Little Duke" is a 12-year-old supergenius and child prodigy who, following his father's death in the peasent's revolt when Froley was six, single-handedly abolished the feudal system, emancipated the serfs, codified the constitution, reformed the military and established many of Bokaya's public services. The result is a modern, powerful country with a thriving economy and a vibrant cultural awareness. He "comes of age" in eight years, but untill then his fiancee would inhabit the castle as a "Royal Companion", a title of honour rarely granted, and enjoy all of the powers and privilages of a typical Arch-Duchess.
Religion of Suitor: Junaic Heterodoxy (Bokayan Christianity)
Rank of Suitor: Archduke! Undisputed, absolute ruler of Bokaya.

Err...too young.

The List of Candidates going to Ostrega to meet Lady Julianne Alstead has been expanded to the following:

1. The Count of Antrim, James Frederich of Latnya
2. Marquis of Veneto (City), Member of the Council of Nobles, Former-Captain, Domenico Raphael Torres
3. His Imperial Highness and Grace, Lucius Daisuke Cassius Cato, prince and lord of Melcenea
4. George IV, King of Brasland
5. His Grace,Lord Charles Lucius Albert George Velarious,The Duke of Braftmark, Marquess of Darstin Town,fiftheenth in line to the throne,Prime Minister of The Parliament of Glenerados and The Prince of Glenerados
6. Lord Christian Daniels of Kylarnatia

Are we still RPing this on this thread? Like actually going there and such?

Yes, I will have you guys start doing that at about noon today (I'll make a post about it to start it off and close off any new candidates).

[Kylarnatia]

---- Cool I'll keep my eye on this.

[Bokaya]

Is this an IC dismissal? Cu, y'know, whe won't take very kindly to that, lol

[Osthia]

Is this an IC dismissal? Cu, y'know, whe won't take very kindly to that, lol

OOC: Yes