The Maple and the Lily: (OOC|MT|Open)

[Mediama]

You are cordially invited to
The Wedding of Her Royal Highness Princess Catherine Williams
and
Her Royal Highness Princess Zieda Ojeras
In St. James Cathedral on the 21st September, 2023

Recipiants of this invitation are considered VIP's and will be treated as such for this momentous occasion. Close friends and family to the couple are allowed to give small, reasonable gifts. Those who are not close friends and family are encouraged to instead to donate to a charity they see fit.

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In a stunning turn of events, the much followed courtship of Princess Zieda and her many suitors ended in shock as it was announced that Zieda did not intend to marry any of her suitors. Rather, instead she had decided to choose Princess Catherine to be her lifelong partner.

What came soon after was celebration in Mediama and some elements of Liegallan society, and rather abject outrage within the Liegallan nobility.

Despite what had followed, the contracts were made, treaties were agreed and ratified upon by Parliament, and the prenups had been established. All that was left was the ceremony itself. And what a ceremony it would be.

Given the reactions from the Liegallan nobility of the decision, it had been decided that the wedding would be officiated and held in Illustrantia, Mediama's capital. And in the days leading up to it, invitations were sent far and wide for people to witness the event. And companies such as Mediaman Airways had offered steep discounts for Liegallans to come and witness the event.

And now dear reader, all we need is you.

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Sadly we need...

1. No Godmodding, Metagaming or similar stuff. No exceptions.

1.1. If you find anyone guilty of breaking any of these rules, bring it to attention here in a calm and civilized manner. We'll then talk about it.
1.2. Be polite, at least on the OOC.
1.3. I reserve the right to change, amend and expand upon these rules.
1.4. OOC on the OOC-thread, IC on the IC-thread. It's not complicated.
1.5. Please keep in mind that there might be days when I don't respond to questions on the OOC or posts on the IC immediately. Please don't freak out, if that happens.
1.6. For the sake of simplicity, I will be playing Princess Catherine and the Mediaman characters Liegalla will be playing Princess Zieda and the Liegallan characters, the two major 'factions' within this event. As such, Liegalla's posts have the same validity and authority as my own.
1.7.By applying to this RP, you agree that I get to control your characters for the first two posts of this RP. None of your characters will be hurt, injured or killed. Rather, the plan is for me to write their arrival at St. James Cathedral (the venue of the wedding) with a horseman escort, their seating within the cathedral, their presence during the ceremony and then being whisked away to the venue of the reception. The question about whether your people will ride their own vehicles, borrow one or take a carriage factors into this. The latter option will be provided by the Royal Household. You will confirm your acceptance of this rule by answering the corresponding question by “Mediaman Control Override!” No exception.

2. All NPCs will be controlled by me and only by me. No exceptions.
3. No murders. This is a wedding reception, not a murder mystery. No exceptions.

3.1. Violence between player characters only after both involved players agreed to it here. However, be aware that the local security will be very quick to dissolve such occurrences. And I don't give a damn how much of Karate Kids your people are, they will get them apart. And you don't want to mess with MI-5, let alone the Handmaiden Corps. No exception.

4. Permitted Characters:

4.1. Generally speaking, this is a wedding reception of a Mediaman and Liegallan Royal Wedding. High-ranking politicians, celebrities of international renown, personal friends or the bride and/or the groom, CEOs, this is the place for them.
4.2. Your characters will not need to bring bodyguards along. In other words, your characters will not bring bodyguards along. No exceptions.
4.3. Maximum number of characters: As many as you can play as individual characters comfortably.
4.4. I would generally prefer adult characters, but I am willing to make reasonable exceptions.
4.5. Dress Code: As it is an afternoon wedding reception, Black Tie. Uniforms of the corresponding formality and traditional dresses are permitted as well.
4.6. Please hotlink to the images if they are wider than around 550 by 550 pixels and please do not spoiler. This is not a hard rule, but a request.
4.7. Weapons: A ceremonial side arm is permitted, as long as said side arm is a blunted sword or other bladed weapon. No guns. No exceptions.
4.8. Security: Will be provided by me, if necessary by angry badgers. No exceptions.
4.9. One Character, one filled out app. No exceptions.
4.10. Non-human humanoids are permitted, however within reason. Magic will be permitted on a case-by-case basis (no, I don't care, what you call it). Shipgirls and Strike Witches Magic are permitted, though. Generally though, this RP is Modern Tech (MT) with some leniency.
4.11. The question “Have you read and understood the Rules?” is to be answered with “A garden of red carnations.” No exceptions.
4.12. Characters must be original, so no characters nabbed from [Popular Anime 18945548945545] or [Sitcom 154151524851524]. You can use whatever images you want, though. No exceptions.

5. Close friends to the bride and groom. There is a certain prestige to be had from this position, which I will either confirm or deny. Close friends can (but do not have to) gift the couple with a small, personal gift, which they will be allowed to keep. Close friends will also be allowed to bring their own horseman escort/escort escort (within reason, please coordinate with me). They will also be seated in a prominent position both in the cathedral and at the reception itself. Please note that in the corresponding question.
6. No one-liners. I do not demand novel-length posts, but please put a bit of effort into your posts.
7. You will have to provide a RP-Sample with your app. This has to be a link to a RP from your account, which shows how you interact with other players. No exception.

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[u]RSVP for [i]The Maple and the Lily[/i][/u]
Name of Character:
Country of Origin:
Year of Birth:
Occupation:
Appearance:
Culinary Concerns:
Medical Concerns:
Will you ride your own car or carriage?
[list][ ] Car - [ ] Cars provided by the Special Protections Branch of MI-5 - [ ] Carriage[/list]
Close friend to the bride and/or the groom?
[list][ ] Yes - [ ] No[/list]
Notes:

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[u]OOC-Section[/u]
Have you read and understood the rules?
Do you agree with Rule 1.7. in particular?
RP-Sample:

[Mediama]

-Shahzadeh Adonijjah Chakravarti of the Holy Empire of the Daeva
-Princess Jassa Augusta Astrid d’Alencon of the Celestial Empire of Derita
-Prinzessin Maja, Herrin von Flecksche of Auwalt
-Áed Gadhair of the Tribe of Fermanagh, and Mhairi Uasal of the Tribe of Fermanagh of The Selkie Free Lands.
-Tsarina Ekaterina Vasilevna Romanova, and Elsa Von Blankendorf of the Tzardom of Russia.
-Neri Virtanen of the Astral Mandate.
-Princess Anastasia ‘Ana’ Volkov of Volkovograd.
-Junichi Shimura and Kaede Nagao of Shimono.
-Prince Valko Slavicek and Prince Nado Slavicek of Lanansia.
-Lady Hae Aera of Gualla.
-Queen Alexis II, and Queen Consort Katie of Krainin
This list is incomplete; you can help by expanding it!

[The Daeva]

So, ah, I am interested in this RP. But one thing kinda gave me pause. The ‘I will control your character’ bit. What does that entail? I know it said transport, but it won’t extend to thoughts and actions, will it?

[Mediama]

So, ah, I am interested in this RP. But one thing kinda gave me pause. The ‘I will control your character’ bit. What does that entail? I know it said transport, but it won’t extend to thoughts and actions, will it?

Nope, just placement during the wedding ceremony, before being plopped at the reception. If you want reference, see Selkie’s royal wedding RP, which is what I based this RP, rules, and App from.

After the first post regarding the ceremony, the character will be back in your control, no questions asked.

[The Daeva]

RSVP for The Maple and the Lily
Name of Character: Shahzadeh Adonijjah Chakravarti
Country of Origin: the Holy Empire of the Daeva
Year of Birth: 1994
Occupation: Heir to the Throne
Appearance: a handsome, thin man with dark curly hair and grey eyes.
Culinary Concerns:
Medical Concerns: none
Will you ride your own car or carriage?

[ x] Car - [ ] Cars provided by the Special Protections Branch of MI-5 - [ ] Carriage

Close friend to the bride and/or the groom?

[ ] Yes - [x ] No

No, first time meeting them. Although his father and younger brother met them. Neither really got along, but Adonijjah is the consummate diplomat and remains optimistic
Notes:

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OOC-Section
Have you read and understood the rules? A garden of red carnations
Do you agree with Rule 1.7. in particular? Mediaman Control Overide
RP-Sample: we have RPed together before, but here’s my opening post from The Peacocks Gala

Rakshasa was old money. This fact was not apparent by how the loud and personable Socialite presented himself. If anything, one would be forgiven for thinking he was Nouveau Riche. The thin golden crown that sat in his unruly hair was the only indication of his royal heritage. His family had ruled Daeva since the Achaemenid Empires days. He had no idea how those ancient warriors would view him, but he didn’t much care. He could buy and sell them. Unlike many other royals, Rakshasa had dived into the business world. His holding company owned many, many varied companies, many of which had monopoly over Daevan Economics. From Agriculture to Steel to Motorworks, his invisible hand held both Daevan and a good chunk of international economics under his handsomely gloved fist. He was a very good ally to have for a new, unestablished king to have.

Thats why Rakshasa was hoping that a few of his eccentricities would be overlooked. One of which was his choice of car. While most of the guests would presumably arrive in limousines and other ‘fancy cars’, Rakshasa preferred something with more speed. So it was that his dodge challenger rolled up to the event. It was, mercifully, the black one and not the bright red one. In fact, the young Shahzadeh had to be talked out of showing up in his F7 racer. When he wasn’t being a ruthless businessman, Rakshasa was a Media Darling and Race Car Driver for team Rasmo. Eccentricity number two, he drove it himself. He was a racer, no way he would be ferried around like Cargo.

His brother, Ifrit sat in the back, rather cramped as he was a 7 foot tall musclebound giant. It was a wonder they were twins, the slight and 5 10 Rakshasa to the Brutish and 7 foot Ifrit. He was Rakshasa’s bodyguard, and was trained in combat by the elite Fravashi Royal Guard. Luckily, he was also royalty and so was able to be included as a plus one rather than security.

As the car pulled up, Rakshasa stepped out and looked around at the palace, a wide smile on his face. Time to wheel and deal. He loved stuff like this, for both pragmatic reasons and because he was personable. He was resplendent in a his suit, his golden Circlet gleaming like a halo. His brother was dressed similarly, his muscles bulging through his suit. Although, unlike his brother, Ifrit didn’t wear a crown. Rakshasa began making his way up the stairs, airily. His eyes shone brightly with youth, scanning the ground for conversation and Hors d'oeuvres.

[Mediama]

RSVP for The Maple and the Lily
Name of Character: Shahzadeh Adonijjah Chakravarti
Country of Origin: the Holy Empire of the Daeva
Year of Birth: 1994
Occupation: Heir to the Throne
Appearance: a handsome, thin man with dark curly hair and grey eyes.
Culinary Concerns:
Medical Concerns: none
Will you ride your own car or carriage?

[ x] Car - [ ] Cars provided by the Special Protections Branch of MI-5 - [ ] Carriage

Close friend to the bride and/or the groom?

[ ] Yes - [x ] No

No, first time meeting them. Although his father and younger brother met them. Neither really got along, but Adonijjah is the consummate diplomat and remains optimistic
Notes:

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OOC-Section
Have you read and understood the rules? A garden of red carnations
Do you agree with Rule 1.7. in particular? Mediaman Control Overide
RP-Sample: we have RPed together before, but here’s my opening post from The Peacocks Gala

Rakshasa was old money. This fact was not apparent by how the loud and personable Socialite presented himself. If anything, one would be forgiven for thinking he was Nouveau Riche. The thin golden crown that sat in his unruly hair was the only indication of his royal heritage. His family had ruled Daeva since the Achaemenid Empires days. He had no idea how those ancient warriors would view him, but he didn’t much care. He could buy and sell them. Unlike many other royals, Rakshasa had dived into the business world. His holding company owned many, many varied companies, many of which had monopoly over Daevan Economics. From Agriculture to Steel to Motorworks, his invisible hand held both Daevan and a good chunk of international economics under his handsomely gloved fist. He was a very good ally to have for a new, unestablished king to have.

Thats why Rakshasa was hoping that a few of his eccentricities would be overlooked. One of which was his choice of car. While most of the guests would presumably arrive in limousines and other ‘fancy cars’, Rakshasa preferred something with more speed. So it was that his dodge challenger rolled up to the event. It was, mercifully, the black one and not the bright red one. In fact, the young Shahzadeh had to be talked out of showing up in his F7 racer. When he wasn’t being a ruthless businessman, Rakshasa was a Media Darling and Race Car Driver for team Rasmo. Eccentricity number two, he drove it himself. He was a racer, no way he would be ferried around like Cargo.

His brother, Ifrit sat in the back, rather cramped as he was a 7 foot tall musclebound giant. It was a wonder they were twins, the slight and 5 10 Rakshasa to the Brutish and 7 foot Ifrit. He was Rakshasa’s bodyguard, and was trained in combat by the elite Fravashi Royal Guard. Luckily, he was also royalty and so was able to be included as a plus one rather than security.

As the car pulled up, Rakshasa stepped out and looked around at the palace, a wide smile on his face. Time to wheel and deal. He loved stuff like this, for both pragmatic reasons and because he was personable. He was resplendent in a his suit, his golden Circlet gleaming like a halo. His brother was dressed similarly, his muscles bulging through his suit. Although, unlike his brother, Ifrit didn’t wear a crown. Rakshasa began making his way up the stairs, airily. His eyes shone brightly with youth, scanning the ground for conversation and Hors d'oeuvres.

A little OOC note here, the wedding is dated before the Royal Wedding between Prince Stannislavas and Lady Eleanor, and even now events may be in flux given the current state of Miellur at the moment. Keeping that in mind, yes Catherine and Zieda would still be strangers.

Aside from that, accepted! Welcome aboard!

[Ignis Ferreus]

Hello there! I find this interesting but lore wise my nation has not yet discovered NS Multiverse.

[Mediama]

Hello there! I find this interesting but lore wise my nation has not yet discovered NS Multiverse.

No worries, you're free to still apply, so long as you have a piror sample of an RP you were a part of.

[Ignis Ferreus]

Hello there! I find this interesting but lore wise my nation has not yet discovered NS Multiverse.

No worries, you're free to still apply, so long as you have a piror sample of an RP you were a part of.

Does my old nation count? I did some RP with Stella Nera.

[Mediama]

No worries, you're free to still apply, so long as you have a piror sample of an RP you were a part of.

Does my old nation count? I did some RP with Stella Nera.

Sure thing.

[Ignis Ferreus]

Does my old nation count? I did some RP with Stella Nera.

Sure thing.

I doubt I would be able to have my leader or a representative attend though, at least in official capacity. My nation is kind of conservative, so the citizenry wouldn't approve of this.

[Mediama]

Sure thing.

I doubt I would be able to have my leader or a representative attend though, at least in official capacity. My nation is kind of conservative, so the citizenry wouldn't approve of this.

Perfectly fine as well if you don't end up applying. Though perhaps this may be a more... covert visit. I can certainly work that in in the first one or two posts IC'ly, keep them away from the cameras.

[Kingdom of Derita]

RSVP for The Maple and the Lily
Name of Character: Princess Princess Jassa Augusta Astrid d’Alencon
Country of Origin: Derita (the Celestial Empire)
Year of Birth: 2002
Occupation: University Student
Appearance: A tall and thin dark skinned young woman with brown eyes, short curly black hair and brown eyes, though she will be wearing a traditional veil covering that hides her face.
Culinary Concerns: N/A
Medical Concerns: N/A
Will you ride your own car or carriage?

[ ] Car - [X ] Cars provided by the Special Protections Branch of MI-5 - [ ] Carriage

Close friend to the bride and/or the groom?

[ ] Yes - [X ] No

Notes: Princess Jassa is set as a neutral official representative of the Empire as she is high ranking in the Imperial Family, but a neutral political figure.

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OOC-Section
Have you read and understood the rules? A garden of red carnations.
Do you agree with Rule 1.7. in particular? Mediaman Control Override!
RP-Sample: Post from The Peacock’s Gala

Prince Anakele stayed close to his father’s side as the elderly Emperor of Derita made his way up the many steps of the Genoise palace. The Emperor hated being old. He, who had done so much and more in his youth, had fought wars, sparked scandal and revolution, was now finding climbing the steps a challenge. But he was no man to accept help, and thus forced his old bonds to work.

The Emperor was a tall man and had been even taller in his youth. Alias such great height, a common trait amongst his people,have consequences. As the Emperor grew older and older, he found himself suffering back pain and standing for long periods was an impossibility. There was a reason after all that he had retired when he had been just Duke of Alencon from public life. He was too old for politics.

Unfortunately, much like his host, the Emperor had had the throne thrust upon him following the death of his grandnephew, Andeja IV, the handsome young monarch expiring on the eve of his wedding. Instead of a wedding, they had gotten a funeral— and the throne had backtracked two generations and the old Iron Duke called out of retirement, to now be Emperor.

One can imagine what terrifying changes the Emperor might have made in his younger days. He had long bucked traditional, decorum and values of his countrymen. But now, perhaps to the relief of many, he was simply too tired. His youngest, and his favorite son, Anakele thus served to support him.

Prince Anakele wore a tuxedo, his white tie pristine, with a golden sash across his chest, much like that if his father, a smattering of military honors pinned to his lapels. The prince though in his early fifties, was the baby of his brothers, and had become the ever loyal companion of his father after the death of his other father, Prince Adrian of Atmora a quarter of a century earlier. The prince often held ambitions greater than that of his father— though they had been tempered by his father’s level headed ness.

Anakele saw his father rising to the throne not as a terrible tragedy, but instead as a cosmic righting of the wrongs that had been dealt to him and their family. And a part of him enjoyed it. He only wished that his father could do so as well. He watched over his father like a bird watching over a fledgling, hovering and worrying, eager to make sure that everything was okay. It annoyed him that his father was so proud as to refuse held or aid. Though he knew the reason.

Anakele recalled his uncle, Emperor Andeja II, who had been weak, crushed by old age and the stress of the crown, rarely ever leaving the throne till eventually he died in it. Anakele guessed his father much rather die on his feet than withering away in some chair.

So the prince put on a brave face, and tried not to think about that somber inevitability. This was not just simply a ball after all for the Deritain Imperials. Derita and Genes were sister nations, bound by blood and history, culture and language. And the two both suffered twin tragedies, in Derita the loss of their emperor, in Genes the lost of their Queen, and both had resulted in unexpected cadet branches sitting on their throne.

It would be beneficial for both of these new families in these old positions to be friends, allies to one another. And for the Emperor it was a move to right the various wrongs that his predecessor had been accused of. For the better part of a century the Volonte, the Imperial Family of Derita, had volleyed brides and grooms back and forth between one another— the mother of the Emperor’s sons had been a Genoise noble while his own younger brother had been consort to the late Queen Louise.

However Andeja III and Andeja IV had repeatedly snubbed the Genoise, which had lead to over a decade of tension and bad blood between their courts. Prince Anakele hoped that with the Emperor’s attendance it would be the first step in thawing out relations between the two nations by restablishing warm diplomatic relations with one another.

This in part was why two of the Emperor’s grandchildren were in attendance, Prince Kekoa and Princess Malana.

Prince Kekoa was second-in-line, after his father the unpopular Crown Prince Kaiko, and was easily the most popular member of the Imperial Family. Having never been expected to wear the crown and born during the time when his family had been in exile after his grandfather had been banished by his great-grandfather (long story) Kekoa had been raised in middle-class Hemakan fashion. Even after their exile had ended things had been largely carefree until he was a teenager and his older sisters involved themselves in politics, paths that sadly were cut short by their deaths.

Nonetheless Kekoa had resisted the royal mold, and his carefree attitude had flourished under the light hand of his grandfather who encouraged individuality and the personal pursuit of happiness. Thus, Kekoa had dropped out of university instead to become a professional surfer, becoming a minor celebrity and champion in the surfing community. A charm he brought with him as he smiled and waved for cameras as he escorted his little sister, Princess Malana dressed in a white and gold evening gown, a simple tiara atop her long loose curls, up the steps of them palace

[Avinis]

Will an original piece of writing suffice for the RP example? This is a new account, but I've used NS on-and-off for years and have over 10 years experience in roleplay in general.

[The Selkie]

Hello, Mediama, hi, Liegalla,
of course, I wouldn't miss this one for anything! : D

RSVP for The Maple and the Lily
Name of Character:

Prinzessin Maja, Herrin von Flecksche.

Country of Origin:

Auwalt.

Year of Birth:

1995.

Occupation:

Enterpreneur, Student, Businesswoman.

Appearance:

See Wikia.

Culinary Concerns:

None.

Medical Concerns:

None.

Will you ride your own car or carriage?

[X] Car, a HMW GT-123 - [ ] Cars provided by the Special Protections Branch of MI-5 - [ ] Carriage

Close friend to the bride and/or the groom?

[X] Yes, I'd hope so. - [ ] No

Notes:

As and if Maja is a close friend to both the bride and groom, would it be possible for her to bring her own escort?

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OOC-Section
Have you read and understood the rules?

A garden of red carnations.

Do you agree with Rule 1.7. in particular?

Mediaman Control Override!

RP-Sample:

Tying knots and knotting bonds, IC.

RSVP for The Maple and the Lily
Name of Character:

Áed Gadhair of the Tribe of Fermanagh.

Country of Origin:

The Free Lands.

Year of Birth:

1988.

Occupation:

Diplomat (Ambassador Group 1), part-time mechanic.

Appearance:

See Wikia.

Culinary Concerns:

None.

Medical Concerns:

None.

Will you ride your own car or carriage?

[ ] Car - [ ] Cars provided by the Special Protections Branch of MI-5 - [ ] Carriage

Close friend to the bride and/or the groom?

[ ] Yes - [X] No

Notes:

As Selkie are quite famed for their horsemanship, would it be possible for Aed and Mhairi to ride their own horses?

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OOC-Section
Have you read and understood the rules?

A garden of red carnations.

Do you agree with Rule 1.7. in particular?

Mediaman Control Override!

RP-Sample:

Tying knots and knotting bonds, IC.

RSVP for The Maple and the Lily
Name of Character:

Mhairi Uasal of the Tribe of Fermanagh.

Country of Origin:

The Free Lands.

Year of Birth:

1992.

Occupation:

Musician (formerly Dísréad, now solo), Ambassador of the Selkie.

Appearance:

See Wikia.

Culinary Concerns:

None.

Medical Concerns:

None.

Will you ride your own car or carriage?

[ ] Car - [ ] Cars provided by the Special Protections Branch of MI-5 - [ ] Carriage

Close friend to the bride and/or the groom?

[ ] Yes - [X] No

Notes:

As Selkie are quite famed for their horsemanship, would it be possible for Aed and Mhairi to ride their own horses?

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OOC-Section
Have you read and understood the rules?

A garden of red carnations.

Do you agree with Rule 1.7. in particular?

Mediaman Control Override!

RP-Sample:

Tying knots and knotting bonds, IC.

[The Daeva]

RSVP for The Maple and the Lily
Name of Character: Shahzadeh Adonijjah Chakravarti
Country of Origin: the Holy Empire of the Daeva
Year of Birth: 1994
Occupation: Heir to the Throne
Appearance: a handsome, thin man with dark curly hair and grey eyes.
Culinary Concerns:
Medical Concerns: none
Will you ride your own car or carriage?

[ x] Car - [ ] Cars provided by the Special Protections Branch of MI-5 - [ ] Carriage

Close friend to the bride and/or the groom?

[ ] Yes - [x ] No

No, first time meeting them. Although his father and younger brother met them. Neither really got along, but Adonijjah is the consummate diplomat and remains optimistic
Notes:

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OOC-Section
Have you read and understood the rules? A garden of red carnations
Do you agree with Rule 1.7. in particular? Mediaman Control Overide
RP-Sample: we have RPed together before, but here’s my opening post from The Peacocks Gala

Rakshasa was old money. This fact was not apparent by how the loud and personable Socialite presented himself. If anything, one would be forgiven for thinking he was Nouveau Riche. The thin golden crown that sat in his unruly hair was the only indication of his royal heritage. His family had ruled Daeva since the Achaemenid Empires days. He had no idea how those ancient warriors would view him, but he didn’t much care. He could buy and sell them. Unlike many other royals, Rakshasa had dived into the business world. His holding company owned many, many varied companies, many of which had monopoly over Daevan Economics. From Agriculture to Steel to Motorworks, his invisible hand held both Daevan and a good chunk of international economics under his handsomely gloved fist. He was a very good ally to have for a new, unestablished king to have.

Thats why Rakshasa was hoping that a few of his eccentricities would be overlooked. One of which was his choice of car. While most of the guests would presumably arrive in limousines and other ‘fancy cars’, Rakshasa preferred something with more speed. So it was that his dodge challenger rolled up to the event. It was, mercifully, the black one and not the bright red one. In fact, the young Shahzadeh had to be talked out of showing up in his F7 racer. When he wasn’t being a ruthless businessman, Rakshasa was a Media Darling and Race Car Driver for team Rasmo. Eccentricity number two, he drove it himself. He was a racer, no way he would be ferried around like Cargo.

His brother, Ifrit sat in the back, rather cramped as he was a 7 foot tall musclebound giant. It was a wonder they were twins, the slight and 5 10 Rakshasa to the Brutish and 7 foot Ifrit. He was Rakshasa’s bodyguard, and was trained in combat by the elite Fravashi Royal Guard. Luckily, he was also royalty and so was able to be included as a plus one rather than security.

As the car pulled up, Rakshasa stepped out and looked around at the palace, a wide smile on his face. Time to wheel and deal. He loved stuff like this, for both pragmatic reasons and because he was personable. He was resplendent in a his suit, his golden Circlet gleaming like a halo. His brother was dressed similarly, his muscles bulging through his suit. Although, unlike his brother, Ifrit didn’t wear a crown. Rakshasa began making his way up the stairs, airily. His eyes shone brightly with youth, scanning the ground for conversation and Hors d'oeuvres.

A little OOC note here, the wedding is dated before the Royal Wedding between Prince Stannislavas and Lady Eleanor, and even now events may be in flux given the current state of Miellur at the moment. Keeping that in mind, yes Catherine and Zieda would still be strangers.

Aside from that, accepted! Welcome aboard!

Understood. Glad to be aboard!

[Legatia]

Unfortunately I cannot immediately commit to joining the roleplay- if I find myself in a position to, I absolutely intend to. Unfortunately I hope this suffices in the meantime!

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Official Diplomatic Bulletin

The Office of the State Secretary
Phillipe V. Arcourte State Building, 3 Federal Roundel
Federal District, Cordelia, Cordelia Federal Territory (CD-0001)

On behalf of the Federal Republic of Meridon and at the behest of the President, Mrs. Yui Townley, Meridon issues its congratulations to Princesses Catherine Williams of Mediama and Zieda Ojeras of Liegalla at their upcoming wedding. Meridon offers its fondest wishes at the occasion of their matrimony and wishes the couple health and good fortune in their partnership and future together.

While Meridon does not share strong ties with Liegalla, it does with Mediama through mutual ambassadorial relations and partnership through the Strategic and Economic Alliance, and it is our hope that the marriage of the two princesses might allow for a stronger and more intertwined relation between all involved parties.

The Meridonian ambassador to Mediama, Mrs.Olivia Rothchar, will be present during the ceremonies to offer directly to the couple and their respective governments and family our fondest greetings and well-wishes.

Once more we offer our congratulations to the couple and every success in their futures together.

Cordially on behalf of the Federal Republic-

-Avery Reagan
State Secretary
Meridonian State Department

[Mediama]

Hello, Mediama, hi, Liegalla,
of course, I wouldn't miss this one for anything! : D

RSVP for The Maple and the Lily
Name of Character:

Prinzessin Maja, Herrin von Flecksche.

Country of Origin:

Auwalt.

Year of Birth:

1995.

Occupation:

Enterpreneur, Student, Businesswoman.

Appearance:

See Wikia.

Culinary Concerns:

None.

Medical Concerns:

None.

Will you ride your own car or carriage?

[X] Car, a HMW GT-123 - [ ] Cars provided by the Special Protections Branch of MI-5 - [ ] Carriage

Close friend to the bride and/or the groom?

[X] Yes, I'd hope so. - [ ] No

Notes:

As and if Maja is a close friend to both the bride and groom, would it be possible for her to bring her own escort?

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OOC-Section
Have you read and understood the rules?

A garden of red carnations.

Do you agree with Rule 1.7. in particular?

Mediaman Control Override!

RP-Sample:

Tying knots and knotting bonds, IC.

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Name of Character:

Áed Gadhair of the Tribe of Fermanagh.

Country of Origin:

The Free Lands.

Year of Birth:

1988.

Occupation:

Diplomat (Ambassador Group 1), part-time mechanic.

Appearance:

See Wikia.

Culinary Concerns:

None.

Medical Concerns:

None.

Will you ride your own car or carriage?

[ ] Car - [ ] Cars provided by the Special Protections Branch of MI-5 - [ ] Carriage

Close friend to the bride and/or the groom?

[ ] Yes - [X] No

Notes:

As Selkie are quite famed for their horsemanship, would it be possible for Aed and Mhairi to ride their own horses?

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OOC-Section
Have you read and understood the rules?

A garden of red carnations.

Do you agree with Rule 1.7. in particular?

Mediaman Control Override!

RP-Sample:

Tying knots and knotting bonds, IC.

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Name of Character:

Mhairi Uasal of the Tribe of Fermanagh.

Country of Origin:

The Free Lands.

Year of Birth:

1992.

Occupation:

Musician (formerly Dísréad, now solo), Ambassador of the Selkie.

Appearance:

See Wikia.

Culinary Concerns:

None.

Medical Concerns:

None.

Will you ride your own car or carriage?

[ ] Car - [ ] Cars provided by the Special Protections Branch of MI-5 - [ ] Carriage

Close friend to the bride and/or the groom?

[ ] Yes - [X] No

Notes:

As Selkie are quite famed for their horsemanship, would it be possible for Aed and Mhairi to ride their own horses?

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OOC-Section
Have you read and understood the rules?

A garden of red carnations.

Do you agree with Rule 1.7. in particular?

Mediaman Control Override!

RP-Sample:

Tying knots and knotting bonds, IC.

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Name of Character: Princess Princess Jassa Augusta Astrid d’Alencon
Country of Origin: Derita (the Celestial Empire)
Year of Birth: 2002
Occupation: University Student
Appearance: A tall and thin dark skinned young woman with brown eyes, short curly black hair and brown eyes, though she will be wearing a traditional veil covering that hides her face.
Culinary Concerns: N/A
Medical Concerns: N/A
Will you ride your own car or carriage?

[ ] Car - [X ] Cars provided by the Special Protections Branch of MI-5 - [ ] Carriage

Close friend to the bride and/or the groom?

[ ] Yes - [X ] No

Notes: Princess Jassa is set as a neutral official representative of the Empire as she is high ranking in the Imperial Family, but a neutral political figure.

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OOC-Section
Have you read and understood the rules? A garden of red carnations.
Do you agree with Rule 1.7. in particular? Mediaman Control Override!
RP-Sample: Post from The Peacock’s Gala
Prince Anakele stayed close to his father’s side as the elderly Emperor of Derita made his way up the many steps of the Genoise palace. The Emperor hated being old. He, who had done so much and more in his youth, had fought wars, sparked scandal and revolution, was now finding climbing the steps a challenge. But he was no man to accept help, and thus forced his old bonds to work.

The Emperor was a tall man and had been even taller in his youth. Alias such great height, a common trait amongst his people,have consequences. As the Emperor grew older and older, he found himself suffering back pain and standing for long periods was an impossibility. There was a reason after all that he had retired when he had been just Duke of Alencon from public life. He was too old for politics.

Unfortunately, much like his host, the Emperor had had the throne thrust upon him following the death of his grandnephew, Andeja IV, the handsome young monarch expiring on the eve of his wedding. Instead of a wedding, they had gotten a funeral— and the throne had backtracked two generations and the old Iron Duke called out of retirement, to now be Emperor.

One can imagine what terrifying changes the Emperor might have made in his younger days. He had long bucked traditional, decorum and values of his countrymen. But now, perhaps to the relief of many, he was simply too tired. His youngest, and his favorite son, Anakele thus served to support him.

Prince Anakele wore a tuxedo, his white tie pristine, with a golden sash across his chest, much like that if his father, a smattering of military honors pinned to his lapels. The prince though in his early fifties, was the baby of his brothers, and had become the ever loyal companion of his father after the death of his other father, Prince Adrian of Atmora a quarter of a century earlier. The prince often held ambitions greater than that of his father— though they had been tempered by his father’s level headed ness.

Anakele saw his father rising to the throne not as a terrible tragedy, but instead as a cosmic righting of the wrongs that had been dealt to him and their family. And a part of him enjoyed it. He only wished that his father could do so as well. He watched over his father like a bird watching over a fledgling, hovering and worrying, eager to make sure that everything was okay. It annoyed him that his father was so proud as to refuse held or aid. Though he knew the reason.

Anakele recalled his uncle, Emperor Andeja II, who had been weak, crushed by old age and the stress of the crown, rarely ever leaving the throne till eventually he died in it. Anakele guessed his father much rather die on his feet than withering away in some chair.

So the prince put on a brave face, and tried not to think about that somber inevitability. This was not just simply a ball after all for the Deritain Imperials. Derita and Genes were sister nations, bound by blood and history, culture and language. And the two both suffered twin tragedies, in Derita the loss of their emperor, in Genes the lost of their Queen, and both had resulted in unexpected cadet branches sitting on their throne.

It would be beneficial for both of these new families in these old positions to be friends, allies to one another. And for the Emperor it was a move to right the various wrongs that his predecessor had been accused of. For the better part of a century the Volonte, the Imperial Family of Derita, had volleyed brides and grooms back and forth between one another— the mother of the Emperor’s sons had been a Genoise noble while his own younger brother had been consort to the late Queen Louise.

However Andeja III and Andeja IV had repeatedly snubbed the Genoise, which had lead to over a decade of tension and bad blood between their courts. Prince Anakele hoped that with the Emperor’s attendance it would be the first step in thawing out relations between the two nations by restablishing warm diplomatic relations with one another.

This in part was why two of the Emperor’s grandchildren were in attendance, Prince Kekoa and Princess Malana.

Prince Kekoa was second-in-line, after his father the unpopular Crown Prince Kaiko, and was easily the most popular member of the Imperial Family. Having never been expected to wear the crown and born during the time when his family had been in exile after his grandfather had been banished by his great-grandfather (long story) Kekoa had been raised in middle-class Hemakan fashion. Even after their exile had ended things had been largely carefree until he was a teenager and his older sisters involved themselves in politics, paths that sadly were cut short by their deaths.

Nonetheless Kekoa had resisted the royal mold, and his carefree attitude had flourished under the light hand of his grandfather who encouraged individuality and the personal pursuit of happiness. Thus, Kekoa had dropped out of university instead to become a professional surfer, becoming a minor celebrity and champion in the surfing community. A charm he brought with him as he smiled and waved for cameras as he escorted his little sister, Princess Malana dressed in a white and gold evening gown, a simple tiara atop her long loose curls, up the steps of them palace

Glad to see you all apply, you're all accepted, welcome aboard.

As for you question Selkie, yes. As long as you don't bring 3,000 horses like the last time. I don't think Illustrantia can handle that many hooves on her pavements, plus, the royal household cavalry would already be there on top of that. XD

[spoiler=OOC]Unfortunately I cannot immediately commit to joining the roleplay- if I find myself in a position to, I absolutely intend to. Unfortunately I hope this suffices in the meantime!

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Official Diplomatic Bulletin

The Office of the State Secretary
Phillipe V. Arcourte State Building, 3 Federal Roundel
Federal District, Cordelia, Cordelia Federal Territory (CD-0001)

On behalf of the Federal Republic of Meridon and at the behest of the President, Mrs. Yui Townley, Meridon issues its congratulations to Princesses Catherine Williams of Mediama and Zieda Ojeras of Liegalla at their upcoming wedding. Meridon offers its fondest wishes at the occasion of their matrimony and wishes the couple health and good fortune in their partnership and future together.

While Meridon does not share strong ties with Liegalla, it does with Mediama through mutual ambassadorial relations and partnership through the Strategic and Economic Alliance, and it is our hope that the marriage of the two princesses might allow for a stronger and more intertwined relation between all involved parties.

The Meridonian ambassador to Mediama, Mrs.Olivia Rothchar, will be present during the ceremonies to offer directly to the couple and their respective governments and family our fondest greetings and well-wishes.

Once more we offer our congratulations to the couple and every success in their futures together.

Cordially on behalf of the Federal Republic-
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-Avery Reagan
State Secretary
Meridonian State Department

No worries, you can apply at any time.

Will an original piece of writing suffice for the RP example? This is a new account, but I've used NS on-and-off for years and have over 10 years experience in roleplay in general.

If you want, we can set up a closed RP on the forums so I can gauge how you Rp, then you can use that RP as the RP sample for the app, how does that sound?

[Avinis]

Will an original piece of writing suffice for the RP example? This is a new account, but I've used NS on-and-off for years and have over 10 years experience in roleplay in general.

If you want, we can set up a closed RP on the forums so I can gauge how you Rp, then you can use that RP as the RP sample for the app, how does that sound?

Sounds great! I've been looking for a decent place to get some RP writing down here anyway.

[The Selkie]

[...] Glad to see you all apply, you're all accepted, welcome aboard.

As for you question Selkie, yes. As long as you don't bring 3,000 horses like the last time. I don't think Illustrantia can handle that many hooves on her pavements, plus, the royal household cavalry would already be there on top of that. XD

[...]

Thanks.
As for the riders, my ideas was for Maja to be escorted by either a squad of six of her bunny girls on motorcycles (horses escorting a sports car would look ridiculous, if you ask me) or, if you insist on horses, have her switch to a carriage, with the bunny girls mounted in armour and horse-mounted.
As for Aed and Mhairi, if you want, I can provide them with a Selkie-Escort, but they are not close friends to the brides - thus, I'd prefer from the household cavalry and they'd just ride their own horses.

[Mediama]

[...] Glad to see you all apply, you're all accepted, welcome aboard.

As for you question Selkie, yes. As long as you don't bring 3,000 horses like the last time. I don't think Illustrantia can handle that many hooves on her pavements, plus, the royal household cavalry would already be there on top of that. XD

[...]

Thanks.
As for the riders, my ideas was for Maja to be escorted by either a squad of six of her bunny girls on motorcycles (horses escorting a sports car would look ridiculous, if you ask me) or, if you insist on horses, have her switch to a carriage, with the bunny girls mounted in armour and horse-mounted.
As for Aed and Mhairi, if you want, I can provide them with a Selkie-Escort, but they are not close friends to the brides - thus, I'd prefer from the household cavalry and they'd just ride their own horses.

Yeah... if you want referance, I'm working off of Kate Middleton's, Queen Elizabeth's, and Queen Victoria's marriages, so a lot of foot traffic and slow vehicular traffic for parades, that might be for the best.

As for the Selkie delegation, did you mean the ambassadors would use horses from the Household cavalry and their escourts would ride their own horses?

If you want, we can set up a closed RP on the forums so I can gauge how you Rp, then you can use that RP as the RP sample for the app, how does that sound?

Sounds great! I've been looking for a decent place to get some RP writing down here anyway.

Aaaand it's up. Good luck.

[The Selkie]

Thanks.
As for the riders, my ideas was for Maja to be escorted by either a squad of six of her bunny girls on motorcycles (horses escorting a sports car would look ridiculous, if you ask me) or, if you insist on horses, have her switch to a carriage, with the bunny girls mounted in armour and horse-mounted.
As for Aed and Mhairi, if you want, I can provide them with a Selkie-Escort, but they are not close friends to the brides - thus, I'd prefer from the household cavalry and they'd just ride their own horses.

Yeah... if you want referance, I'm working off of Kate Middleton's, Queen Elizabeth's, and Queen Victoria's marriages, so a lot of foot traffic and slow vehicular traffic for parades, that might be for the best.

As for the Selkie delegation, did you mean the ambassadors would use horses from the Household cavalry and their escourts would ride their own horses?

[...]

So, Maja in carriage with bunny girl cavalry?

As for the Selkie, they'd bring their own horses, if you don't mind.

[Mediama]

Yeah... if you want referance, I'm working off of Kate Middleton's, Queen Elizabeth's, and Queen Victoria's marriages, so a lot of foot traffic and slow vehicular traffic for parades, that might be for the best.

As for the Selkie delegation, did you mean the ambassadors would use horses from the Household cavalry and their escourts would ride their own horses?

[...]

So, Maja in carriage with bunny girl cavalry?

As for the Selkie, they'd bring their own horses, if you don't mind.

For Maja, if you want certainly. For the Selkie, yep, that's allowed as long as they get them through inspection from Her Majesty's Animal and Plant Health Agency.

[The Selkie]

So, Maja in carriage with bunny girl cavalry?

As for the Selkie, they'd bring their own horses, if you don't mind.

For Maja, if you want certainly. For the Selkie, yep, that's allowed as long as they get them through inspection from Her Majesty's Animal and Plant Health Agency.

Then we'll do it like that.
And yes, you can presume, that the horses all pass. ; )

[Rusexico]

RSVP for The Maple and the Lily
Name of Character: Ekaterina Vasilevna Romanova / Екатерина Васильевна Романова.
Country of Origin: Czardom of Russia.
Year of Birth: 2001.
Occupation: Reigning monarch and head of state.
Appearance: https://i.imgur.com/dRNCcXa.jpeg
Culinary Concerns: N/A.
Medical Concerns: N/A.
Will you ride your own car or carriage?

[X] Car - [ ] Cars provided by the Special Protections Branch of MI-5 - [ ] Carriage

Close friend to the bride and/or the groom?

[ ] Yes - [X] No

Notes:

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OOC-Section
Have you read and understood the rules? A garden of red carnations.
Do you agree with Rule 1.7. in particular? Mediaman Control Override!
RP-Sample: viewtopic.php?f=4&t=544584 ; viewtopic.php?f=5&t=544844
Hope these are good enough.

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RSVP for The Maple and the Lily
Name of Character: Elsa Von Blankendorf / Эльза Фон-Бланкендорф.
Country of Origin: Czardom of Russia.
Year of Birth: 1988.
Occupation: Chief of staff and personal aide of the Czarina.
Appearance: https://i.imgur.com/SogpbHb.jpeg
Culinary Concerns: N/A.
Medical Concerns: N/A.
Will you ride your own car or carriage?

[X] Car - [ ] Cars provided by the Special Protections Branch of MI-5 - [ ] Carriage

Close friend to the bride and/or the groom?

[ ] Yes - [X] No

Notes:

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OOC-Section
Have you read and understood the rules? A garden of red carnations.
Do you agree with Rule 1.7. in particular? Mediaman Control Override!
RP-Sample: viewtopic.php?f=4&t=544584 ; viewtopic.php?f=5&t=544844
Hope these are good enough.