Emperor Aurmont Anodheles was crowned in 5103, unmarried and with no heir. He spent some of his early life as a squire at the Demonwall, before realizing a martial life was not his calling. Before becoming Emperor, he spent a decade at the Chantry College in Nydds, in South Hendor.
During his time of study, which focused on imperial history, he met a young woman by the name of Samynthra Kestrel Wierlund. Their mutual embrace of education and history and good-hearted nature instantly provided a spark among the two, but she was too young at the time to be anything more to Aurmont than a politically arranged marriage, something he wouldn't have wanted at the time.
Years later, duty to the Turamzzyrian Empire called Aurmont away as he was appointed the new Emperor and took the seat of the Sun Throne following the assassination and scandal of Empress Mynal'lyanna. It would be nearly thirteen years later, when Emperor Aurmont and Samynthra would once again meet during her visit as a political dignitary from South Hendor to the capitol of Tamzzyr, seeking to gain further imperial aid for Hendor during the War of Shadows in 5114. Truth be told, while it was the first time they had seen each other in over a decade, there had been the occasional letters shared between them over the years. Having her once again close by, and now a woman of 30 years old, Emperor Aurmont has asked for her hand in marriage.
The Emperor's Small Ministry and other loyal supporters are strongly in favor of the wedding, as they fully recognize the danger of an unmarried and heirless ruler upon the Sun Throne, especially in the aftermath of a devastating war. Because her mother was a Kestrel, and her father a Wierlund, the political advantages and strength of the marriage are also appealing to the Emperor's advisers.
So it is with great pride that the Turamzzyrian Empire has announced the upcoming wedding of Emperor Aurmont Anodheles and Lady Samynthra Kestrel Wierlund! The ceremony will take place on Feastday, the 22nd of Phoenatos, 5115 at 8:00 pm Empire Time! (Sat, August 22nd, 8 pm Eastern)
Imperial heralds have already been dispatched, blanketing all areas of the Turamzzyrian Empire and even some crossing the DragonSpine Mountains to offer formal invitations to the people of the Elven Nations. With distance and war-torn regions a factor, the Hall of Mages will be providing magical portals in the towns of Wehnimer’s Landing and Solhaven to allow those outside of the Empire for safer and quicker travel to the festivities.
All Hail Emperor Aurmont Anodheles, Long May He Reign!
OOC NOTE:
The wedding of Emperor Aurmont will be on Sat, Aug 22nd at 8 pm Eastern. There will be a viewing area within the Temple of Steps that allows for all in attendance to observe the ceremony and vows. There will be a small area of the imperial plaza in Tamzzyr that becomes accessible on the Wednesday night (8/19) prior to the wedding date. This will allow the players a few days to roam about a little bit, pick up a souvenir item, and enjoy some imperial refreshments. There will be no shops or merchants, but some roleplaying opportunities for sure!
The portals will be setup inside Wehnimer’s North Gate, and in Solhaven’s Liabo Plaza late Wed night (8/19).
-GM Kenstrom-
Waylayer of Wehnimer's Landing
Human Guru
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