Edward Clement, Count of Aldersberg

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Edward of Aldersberg "A Boy in Yellow" A portrait by Claire-Marie Elmpool, c.1855 The 3rd Count of Aldersberg Tenure: 1862-1879 Predecessor: HIH George Alexander, 2nd Count of Aldersberg Successor: Austina Prudence Aldersberg Baron of Aldersberg Tenure: 1879-1880 Predecessor: Title Created Successor: Alexander Leopold Novellen-Aldersberg Lord Chamberlain of Aster Hall Tenure: 1866-1871 Predecessor: Odessa MacPhearson Successor: Rosina Helvets Born: 1834, Johannian Hall, Aldersberg, Oren Died: 1878, Unknown, Almaris Spouse: Anne of Sunholdt (m. 1865) House: Novellen-Aldersberg Father: HIH George Alexander, 2nd Count of Aldersberg Mother: Juliya of Susa

Edward Clement Novellen-Aldersberg (18th of Malins Welcome, 1831 – 1878) was the firstborn son of Prince George Alexander Novellen and his wife Juliya of Susa, being named the 3rd and Count of Aldersberg at the age of twenty-seven after his father's sudden demise. Edward grew up alongside 4 siblings appropriately named Georgiana Maria, Elisabeth Helaine, Joseph Maximillian, and Eleanor Christina. He is most known for his work in the Aster Court and his extensive collection of Orenian relics, as well as his participation and support of Frederick I during the Brother's War.

Childhood

A portrait of Edward as a boy, Circa 1836

As a child, Edward Clement would most be kept away from the main city of Providence for many years, being hidden at the estate of Aldersberg within the Arentania region by his mother Juliya who refused to display her children before the public at such young ages. For that reason Edward would learn to play by himself and develop rather unusual habits, most noted by the Augustine Courtiers was his tendency to watch the roses grow, and count them nightly, logging how many had sprouted overnight as well as his proclivity to watch snails race. For fun, he and his sister Georgiana Maria would put on miniature plays within the home theater of Johannian Hall for their stuffed toys, though with his sister's frequently sick nature, the young Edward found himself alone most of the time, warding with no one in his youth which would be seen as unusual for a boy of his status.

In his youth shared a close bond with his Aunt, Princess Charlotte Augusta who would oftentimes shower the lone boy with the affection he so needed, being a motherly figure for the boy and mentoring him as he joined the courts at the start of his teenage years while his mother Juliya would be busy with her diplomatic duties as an Orenan Ambassador. In the same regard, the young Edward took highly to his Grandfather, Prince Joseph Leopold Novellen who would often make a point to remind Edward of his higher status than others, most notably shoving Augustine courtiers out of the way when he and Edward would walk the halls together.

Edward was seldom spotted among the courts during the dethronement of his Great-Uncle, Philip Augustus, and the subsequent removal of his Aunt Charlotte from the court. The young boy would survive an assassination attempt by an Urguani extremist that had broken into Aster Hall, only managing to escape after the servant of the 14-year-old boy threw himself in front of oncoming attacks, losing his life in the process just before guards would appear and execute the assassin. After that, Edward would understand the shortness of life and the fragile position his family would end up in within the courts, with no longer a member of their family in line to be Empress, and Edward's father George doing little to nothing for the County during his short tenure. With that Edward would begin more so frequenting the courts, taking up acting as a hobby, and securing the lead in the play 'To The End', directed by the new Empress Anastasia.

Marriage

At the age of 29, after failing to find a wife during the Astercalia, Edward would announce his betrothal to Anne of Sunholdt, a prestigious marriage that would surprise the court as Anne would often be described as outgoing and confrontational while on the other hand, Edward would often be described as socially-inept and "unbearable to speak with", as well as being known for being overly-flamboyant, with rumors of deviant behaviors. Despite this, the two proved a decently happy marriage and would notably befriend Father Adrian de Sarkozy, the Canonist Priest writing about the County of Aldersberg and the devout canonist couple during his expedition to reassure Canonism would still be prevalent in the Kingdom of Oren. From this marriage, the duo would have three children, all born with an unusual sickness, each one being more ill than the last, as well as boasting porcelain skin and golden locks of blonde hair that both Edward and Anne displayed.

The Courts of Oren

Imperial Oren

In the year 1864, Edward would be appointed to the Aster Council by his good friend Princess Amelia of Renzfeld, assisting her in her brief tenure as Governess of the Aster Hall. Upon the death of Princess Amelia, Edward would take up the position of Lord Chamberlain of Aster Hall. Edward would work in the courts as well as progress on his collection of Orenian relics that would now include the tiara of Julia of Furnestock. It would be shortly into Edward's tenure with the then-governess Odessa Macphearson when a drastic shift in courts would occur as then-Prince Frederick would declare himself King of Oren following the death of the Emperor and Empress, posing a Civil War against the supposed heir to the Empire, Peter IV. Edward would find himself among the select few that were called to rally in the County of Mardon moments prior to the taking of Providence by Frederick I, with his small rally which would include his son and heir, Alexander Leopold.

A portrait of Edward and his strange friend, Eusebi. Circa 1870.

The Kingdom of Oren

After the victory of Frederick I, Edward having proven his loyalty to the king, would petition to be bestowed a plot of land during Royal court, which would be met with agreeance provided he worked alongside the Minister of Interior. It would be around then that Edward would also find a friend in the new queen, Vivienne of Savoy, working alongside her and her entourage in the courts before being released from his position as Lord Chamberlain and replaced with court artist, Rosina Helvets. After this disappointment, the man threw himself into working on the construction of his settlement until this too proved abysmal as the Minister of Interior would not approve further work on the County of Aldersberg without drastic changes being made to the already drawn-up plans. This along with being released from his position would cause Edward to lose hope and seclude himself within his estate, taking care of his oddly sick children. It would be during this period there would much extensive rumors and whispers of strange characters seen at the estate, notably those dressed in odd robes and masks that would cause the public to question the competency of Edward, causing a demotion from County to Barony to which Edward would be "morally outraged", wrote courtiers. Soon thereafter Edward would leave the Kingdom of Oren, forcing his son to take on the burden of Baron in his absence.

Edward as Lord Chamberlain. Circa 1866.

Death

After Edward's disappearance from Oren, his whereabouts would go mostly unknown, not even his family knowing where he could have gone. In the coming years, there would be claims of him being spotted in other kingdoms posing as an Orenian Diplomat and Prince to gain special accommodations and places to stay, as well as being seen traveling with unusual and darkly-dressed individuals, and in Haense visiting his daughter as well as dear friend Princess Dorothea of Haense. After many years it would be assumed the man had died, though some would still claim to see him even after this.

Titles and Styles

• 1834 - 1862 The Honourable, Lord Edward Clement Novellen-Aldersberg

• 1862 - 1874 The Right Honorable, The Count of Aldersberg

• 1867 - 1871 The Most Honorable, The Lord Chamberlain of Aster Hall

• 1874 - 1875 His Lordship, The Baron of Aldersberg

Issue

Name	Birth	Death	Marriage	Notes
Alexander Leopold Novellen-Aldersberg	7th of Horen’s Calling, 1867	18th of Malins Welcome, 1888	Unwed	Firstborn son of Edward and Anne of Sunholdt, Baron of Aldersberg until untimely death from bandits.
Arthur Marie Novellen-Aldersberg	12th of Malins Welcome, 1874	16th of Suns Smile, 1898	Nastasiya Reza vas Ruthern	Secondborn son of Edward and Anne of Sunholdt. Married Miss Nastasiya later in life and had two children, Cressida and George, one inheriting the title of Countess.
Austina Prudence Novellen-Aldersberg	13th of Tobias' Bounty, 1876	8th of Harren’s Folly, 1914	Heinrik, Duke of Adria	The only daughter of Edward and Anne of Sunholdt, Countess of Aldersberg and Duchess-consort of Adria.

Ancestry

Edward Clement Novellen-Aldersberg boasts a rather prestigious ancestry and bloodweb, the Aldersbergian line descending directly from that of Anne I, Holy Orenian Empress and Joseph II, Holy Orenian Emperor, along with the ancient houses of Pruvia and Basrid.

Ancestors of Edward Clement, Count of Aldersberg

16. Jahan, 1st Count of Susa               8. Iskander Alexios, 2nd Count of Susa                       17. Selene Sabari               4. Anthony Alexios, 3rd Count of Susa                             18. Joseph II, Holy Orenian Emperor               9. Elizabeth Anne, Countess of Rosemoor                       19. Anne I, Holy Orenian Empress               2. Juliya Rose Basrid                                   20. Sigmar Ruthern, Count of Metterden               10. Erik var Ruthern, Duke of Reutov                       21. Maria of Vasiland               5. Valeria Eleanor Ruthern                             22. Peter Baldwin d’Arkent, 2nd Duke of Sunholdt               11. Theresa Polyxena d'Arkent                       23. Tatiana of Alban               1. Edward Clement Novellen-Aldersberg                                         24. Adrian Leopold, Duke of Adria               12. Joseph II, Holy Orenian Emperor                       25. Mariya Angelika of Reza               6. Joseph Leopold, 1st Count of Aldersberg                             26. Peter III, Holy Orenian Emperor               13. Anne I, Holy Orenian Empress                       27. Lorena of Cascadia               3. George Alexander Novellen, 2nd Count of Aldersberg                                   28. John-Henry, Prince of Pruvia               14. Henry Louis Pruvia, Count of Osterland                       29. Margarita, Baroness of Rafal               7. Henrietta Maria Pruvia                             30. Petyr Karl Ludovar               15. Angelika Helena Ludovar                       31. Julie Ashford de Falstaff