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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''. | 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 == | == 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 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 within 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 within the Chapel of Saint Julia the following fortnight, held by her aunt Josephine. 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. Her christening cloth, which was spun from gold and embroidered with the intertwined dragons of Pruvia and Marna, was sold at auction to fund the opening of a literary conservatory academy in the capital city of Shafei. |
| − | 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. | + | 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 family friend, 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. The pair are still said to correspond, due to the latter having been appointed as Princess Margarita's personal secretary following the conclusion of her own education. |
| − | 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. | + | In 1736, a few weeks before her departure for the continent of Arcas to join her father in the Orenian capital, 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. Upon the day of her departure, a crowd of united citizens and family turned out to bid the young lady farewell, chief among them the sickly Dowager-Empress. The wife of the disgraced Emperor is said to have kissed Anna Maria upon the forehead, whispering to her before rejoining the onlooking party. It is said by many that this is the only time Annunziata was seen to have shed public tears. Anna Maria departed Shafei aboard 'The Lady Francesca' on the 3rd of Bitter Harvest, 1736. |
== Life in Helena == | == Life in Helena == | ||
| − | + | Arriving in Oren during the first saint's week of spring, Anna Maria transferred from the Marnan galley to a small riverboat, being delivered to Helena just after sunrise the following day. She was met by her father, John-Henry, who had been recently remade as the [[Prince of Pruvia]]. This was a title previously held by the House of Pruvia, lost with the fall of the Johannian Imperial Family and the separation of Marna and Renatus. The reclamation of this moniker was a personal triumph for the family, and brought much sweetness to the arrival of the young lady. John-Henry quickly made use of his connections with the Imperial Court, introducing his eldest child to the Empress-Consort, Laurentina Julia. So impressive was the introduction, the Empress claimed Anna as her ward right away, providing her with room and board at the Novellen Palace. | |
== Titles, Styles, and Honors == | == Titles, Styles, and Honors == | ||
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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 within the Chapel of Saint Julia the following fortnight, held by her aunt Josephine. 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. Her christening cloth, which was spun from gold and embroidered with the intertwined dragons of Pruvia and Marna, was sold at auction to fund the opening of a literary conservatory academy in the capital city of Shafei.
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 family friend, 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. The pair are still said to correspond, due to the latter having been appointed as Princess Margarita's personal secretary following the conclusion of her own education.
In 1736, a few weeks before her departure for the continent of Arcas to join her father in the Orenian capital, 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. Upon the day of her departure, a crowd of united citizens and family turned out to bid the young lady farewell, chief among them the sickly Dowager-Empress. The wife of the disgraced Emperor is said to have kissed Anna Maria upon the forehead, whispering to her before rejoining the onlooking party. It is said by many that this is the only time Annunziata was seen to have shed public tears. Anna Maria departed Shafei aboard 'The Lady Francesca' on the 3rd of Bitter Harvest, 1736.
Life in Helena
Arriving in Oren during the first saint's week of spring, Anna Maria transferred from the Marnan galley to a small riverboat, being delivered to Helena just after sunrise the following day. She was met by her father, John-Henry, who had been recently remade as the Prince of Pruvia. This was a title previously held by the House of Pruvia, lost with the fall of the Johannian Imperial Family and the separation of Marna and Renatus. The reclamation of this moniker was a personal triumph for the family, and brought much sweetness to the arrival of the young lady. John-Henry quickly made use of his connections with the Imperial Court, introducing his eldest child to the Empress-Consort, Laurentina Julia. So impressive was the introduction, the Empress claimed Anna as her ward right away, providing her with room and board at the Novellen Palace.
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
