Announced by Duke Theobalt in the Cathedral of the Unicorn in Amber, and also by Archduke Bances in the Cathedral of the Dragon in Thelbane

Herewith is published the banns of marriage between Prince William Macey, Duke of Cabra, son of Prince Brand, of the lines of Oberon and Swayville, and Countess Aðalbjörg Hendrake, daughter of the late Duchess Lintra Hendrake, also of the lines of Oberon and Swayville. [In Thelbane it is announced as the lines of Swayville and Oberon]

If any of you know just cause or impediment why these two persons should not be wed by the laws of Oberon or Swayville, [Swayville or Oberon in Thelbane] ye are to declare it. This is for the first time of asking.

Let it be known that having duly completed all appropriate assessments and diligences, His Most Imperial Majesty of the First and Greatest of all Realms, King Mandor of the Dragon Throne makes the following declarations:

House Karm has satisfied us of its strengths and vitality, such that we are pleased to once again confer the status of Major House upon it. Further more, we hereby recognise the Archduchess Diana Karm as its Head;

 

 

 

 

 

Further more, we hereby recognise the Archduke Jurt Sawall, our beloved brother, as the Head of House Sawall;

 

 

 

 

 

Further more, we hereby recognise the Archduchess Lintra Hendrake, the Younger, as the Head of House Hendrake;

 

 

 

 

 

Further more, we hereby recognise the Archduchess Juno Chanicut as the Head of House Chanicut;

 

 

 

 

 

 

Further more, we hereby recognise the Archduke Victor Roberts as the Head of House Victarion;

 

 

 

 

 

 

Further more, in acknowledgment of the ably demonstration fortitude and courage of its membership, we are pleased to confer the status of Major House upon House Hogarth, and hereby recognise the Archduchess Aldreda Hogarth as its Head;

 

 

 

 

 

Further more, in acknowledgment of their long and dedicated service to the Church of the Dragon, that pillar of Thelbane society, we are pleased to confer the status of Major House upon House Amblerash, and hereby recognise the Archduke Bances Amblerash as its Head;

 

 

 

 

 

Further more, in recognition of their long service as the fiscal foundation on which the Great Realm of Thelbane has been built, we are pleased to confer the status of Major House upon House Suhuy, and hereby recognise the Archduchess Jasra Suhuy as its Head;

 

 

 

 

 

Further more, in recognition of many and varied services rendered quietly to both Realm and Monarch over many years, we are pleased to confer the status of Major House upon House Geib, and hereby recognise Archduchess Suzanna Geib as its Head;

 

 

 

 

 

Further more, in recognition of the significant work in rebuilding the House after the egregious harm done to it by former incumbents, we are pleased to once again confer the status of Major House upon House Jesby, and hereby recognise the Archduchess Serpahina Hendrake-Jesby as its Head;

 

 

 

 

 

Further more, we recognise the Archduke Graeme Helgram, as Head of House Helgram.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Signed and sealed this day, at His Majesty’s command, by Lord Harold Hendrake, Lord Privy Seal of Thelbane.

It is hereby announced that it is our intention to revive the use of the formal title of Archduke or Archduchess for the Head of a Major House of Thelbane. This revision will be formalised for all the Major Houses of Thelbane when we declare the results of the assessment of House Karm at the next Lamas festival.

The Consorts, if any, of the Head of a Major House will be accorded the title Duke or Duchess, at an equivalent aristocratic ranking to that of a Head of a Minor House. Consorts of the Head of a Minor House will continue to be accorded the title Duke Consort or Duchess Consort, and be at one level lower in aristocratic rank than their spouse.

The title Prince or Princess remains reserved for children of a ruling King of Thelbane, past or present, who hold no other superior Major House title, and is to be of equivalent rank to the Head of a Minor House.

The individual Houses of Chaos will continue to use the titles of Count and Countess, baron and Baroness, and Lord and Lady, for the family members of their Houses as has been their traditions.

Signed and sealed this day, at His Majesty’s command, by Lord Harold Hendrake, Lord Privy Seal of Thelbane.

From House Chanicut: Duchess Juno Chanicut formally confirms the expulsion of Duchess Callista and Lady Savannah from House Chanicut. With the newly returned Duchess Hera by her side, Juno stated that this was the beginning of a new age for House Chanicut, and there was no place for relics of past policy or past leadership within this vision.

From House Baines: Duke Edgar Baines announces the end of his marriage to Lady Savannah. By mutual agreement, Savannah will walk away from the marriage without compensation or obligation. As there are no issue from the marriage, there are no further matters to be considered.

From House Karm: Duchess Diana Karm extends a warm welcome to Countess Callista and Baroness Savannah as she invites them to join House Karm. Standing with them at the gates of the Karmways, Diana said “Their heritage within the House is without question, being as Callista is a grand daughter of Faella Karm, and their dedication to personal perfection has been admirably demonstrated in recent days, through their victory over those who had done them wrong.” She then led the two women within the gates, which slammed shut behind them.