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Anna Maria Pruvia was born in the summer months of 1730 within the estate walls of [[Casa de Rafal]] in Khalestine, one of the many Aeldinic residences of the [[House of Marna]]. Her parents were [[John-Henry of Pruvia|John-Henry Pruvia]], the heir to the line of John Godfrey of Vandoria, and Margarita of Marna, daughter to [[Joseph I, Holy Orenian Emperor]]. This made the newborn child an heiress to two senior Johannian lineages, though the importance of this wouldn't be realized till much later in her life. Anna Maria was christened and baptized with the Chapel of Saint Julia the following fortnight. Allies of her mother's house celebrated the birth, with her own grandmother, the Dowager-Empress Annunziata regarding her as the bright future of both dwindling houses. | Anna Maria Pruvia was born in the summer months of 1730 within the estate walls of [[Casa de Rafal]] in Khalestine, one of the many Aeldinic residences of the [[House of Marna]]. Her parents were [[John-Henry of Pruvia|John-Henry Pruvia]], the heir to the line of John Godfrey of Vandoria, and Margarita of Marna, daughter to [[Joseph I, Holy Orenian Emperor]]. This made the newborn child an heiress to two senior Johannian lineages, though the importance of this wouldn't be realized till much later in her life. Anna Maria was christened and baptized with the Chapel of Saint Julia the following fortnight. Allies of her mother's house celebrated the birth, with her own grandmother, the Dowager-Empress Annunziata regarding her as the bright future of both dwindling houses. | ||
| − | Early on in her childhood, Anna Maria showed an abnormally-advanced intellect for her youth. She began her education beneath her tutors, chosen for her by her grandmother by way of debts owed to her late grandfather, Emperor Joseph. One, Matilda Ludovyk, was chosen in 1734 to remain as the young lady's permanent teacher. Her initial lessons included history, etiquette, language, dance, and singing. Her grandmother would also take it upon herself to teach her various courtly duties, like public speaking and holding assemblies within their estate manor. In 1736, a few weeks before her departure for the continent of Arcas, a feast was held in her honor which spanned an entire week's end. The estate gardens were lit with hundreds of candles and musicians hid around every corner. The food has been prepared and brought from all corners of the Aeldinic Empire, with all of their family and friends in attendance. At the end of the festivities, to the awe of many, the young Anna Maria gave a speech of farewell in High Imperial, one of the languages she had worked to refine early on. Many afterward were heard to say that she spoke it as if it were her first language, a sign of her good-breeding and intelligence. | + | Early on in her childhood, Anna Maria showed an abnormally-advanced intellect for her youth. She began her education beneath her tutors, chosen for her by her grandmother by way of debts owed to her late grandfather, Emperor Joseph. One, Matilda Ludovyk, was chosen in 1734 to remain as the young lady's permanent teacher. Her initial lessons included history, etiquette, language, dance, and singing. Her grandmother would also take it upon herself to teach her various courtly duties, like public speaking and holding assemblies within their estate manor. Many young girls were summoned to study alongside Anna Maria, including ladies from the Houses of Marna, Grimm, and Warlai. Her most notable childhood companion was Lady Myra Grimm, sister to the Prince of Venerra, who was always able to make the rather serious heiress laugh. |
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| + | In 1736, a few weeks before her departure for the continent of Arcas, a feast was held in her honor which spanned an entire week's end. The estate gardens were lit with hundreds of candles and musicians hid around every corner. The food has been prepared and brought from all corners of the Aeldinic Empire, with all of their family and friends in attendance. At the end of the festivities, to the awe of many, the young Anna Maria gave a speech of farewell in High Imperial, one of the languages she had worked to refine early on. Many afterward were heard to say that she spoke it as if it were her first language, a sign of her good-breeding and intelligence. | ||
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Anna Maria Pruvia (20th of Sun’s Smile, 1730 - present) is the eldest child and daughter of John-Henry, Prince of Pruvia and Margarita of Marna, an heiress to the Houses of Pruvia and Marna by way of her parentage. Raised in the both the lands of Marna and Khalestine in Aeldin during her youth, Anna was given an astounding education by private tutors indebted to her late grandfather, Joseph of Marna. This paved the way for her introduction to the Imperial court of Helena.
In 1741, following the tradition of election within the House of Pruvia, Anna Maria was made heir to her father officially. She was afforded the title Duchess of Ostland.
Birth and Childhood
Anna Maria Pruvia was born in the summer months of 1730 within the estate walls of Casa de Rafal in Khalestine, one of the many Aeldinic residences of the House of Marna. Her parents were John-Henry Pruvia, the heir to the line of John Godfrey of Vandoria, and Margarita of Marna, daughter to Joseph I, Holy Orenian Emperor. This made the newborn child an heiress to two senior Johannian lineages, though the importance of this wouldn't be realized till much later in her life. Anna Maria was christened and baptized with the Chapel of Saint Julia the following fortnight. Allies of her mother's house celebrated the birth, with her own grandmother, the Dowager-Empress Annunziata regarding her as the bright future of both dwindling houses.
Early on in her childhood, Anna Maria showed an abnormally-advanced intellect for her youth. She began her education beneath her tutors, chosen for her by her grandmother by way of debts owed to her late grandfather, Emperor Joseph. One, Matilda Ludovyk, was chosen in 1734 to remain as the young lady's permanent teacher. Her initial lessons included history, etiquette, language, dance, and singing. Her grandmother would also take it upon herself to teach her various courtly duties, like public speaking and holding assemblies within their estate manor. Many young girls were summoned to study alongside Anna Maria, including ladies from the Houses of Marna, Grimm, and Warlai. Her most notable childhood companion was Lady Myra Grimm, sister to the Prince of Venerra, who was always able to make the rather serious heiress laugh.
In 1736, a few weeks before her departure for the continent of Arcas, a feast was held in her honor which spanned an entire week's end. The estate gardens were lit with hundreds of candles and musicians hid around every corner. The food has been prepared and brought from all corners of the Aeldinic Empire, with all of their family and friends in attendance. At the end of the festivities, to the awe of many, the young Anna Maria gave a speech of farewell in High Imperial, one of the languages she had worked to refine early on. Many afterward were heard to say that she spoke it as if it were her first language, a sign of her good-breeding and intelligence.
Life in Helena
(WIP)
Titles, Styles, and Honors
Titles and Styles
- 1741-Present: Her Grace, the Duchess of Ostland
- 1745-Present: Her Excellency, the Undersecretary for Foreign Affairs
- 1747-Present: Her Excellency,, the Minister of Culture
