It was strange to hear such joyful news so soon after the announcement of the grief of Mandrake House. The Court of Night Blooming Flowers mourned the untimely pruning of one of their best blossoms, and yet that did not stop the politics and the hustle of the City of Elua beyond the gates on Mont Nuit.
A messenger from the palace had brought the news, delivered in trusted hands to the Dowayne of Cereus House, that the Longest Night might be a time of joy for all to celebrate the young King’s happiness.
And soon enough, the notices were placed throughout the city, and riders carried the news throughout the countryside to all the provinces of Terre D’Ange.
From the Royal Palace of the City of Elua, the seat of House Courcel.
By the Grace of Blessed Elua and all of his Companions, His Majesty Gustav de la Courcel, King of Terre D’Ange announces his betrothal.
Upon the Longest Day of the year will His Majesty be wed to Lady Corrian de Borlean of Azzale!
Long live the King! And all blessings to his future Queen!