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Lydia Antheia Novellen was born on the 3rd of Lothar's Gift, 1902 (''or 35 BA on the kingdom's own calendar''), the youngest child and second daughter of King Alexander I of Balian and his wife, Yelena vas Ruthern. To the citizens of Balian and royal household both, the princess' conception and birth came as a surprise. The King and his queen had birthed their elder daughter, [[Elena Casimira, Princess Royal of Balian|Elena Casimira]], the previous year and had made no plans of having any further children. Rumors from courtiers within the [[Court of Balian|Palatio Monterosa]], however, suggest that the birth of the Princess Royal only instilled in the Queen-consort the desire for a second. On the same day the Queen went into labor, it is said that a desert lily sprouted from the soil within the palace's own gardens. That preceding year, no desert lily had bloomed within the entirety of the kingdom, the flower being one of Balian's cultural symbols. King Alexander took this as an auspicious sign, dubbing his youngest child the "Lily of Balian". The bells of La Sorella Basilica were rung throughout the day and late into the evening following Lydia's birth. | Lydia Antheia Novellen was born on the 3rd of Lothar's Gift, 1902 (''or 35 BA on the kingdom's own calendar''), the youngest child and second daughter of King Alexander I of Balian and his wife, Yelena vas Ruthern. To the citizens of Balian and royal household both, the princess' conception and birth came as a surprise. The King and his queen had birthed their elder daughter, [[Elena Casimira, Princess Royal of Balian|Elena Casimira]], the previous year and had made no plans of having any further children. Rumors from courtiers within the [[Court of Balian|Palatio Monterosa]], however, suggest that the birth of the Princess Royal only instilled in the Queen-consort the desire for a second. On the same day the Queen went into labor, it is said that a desert lily sprouted from the soil within the palace's own gardens. That preceding year, no desert lily had bloomed within the entirety of the kingdom, the flower being one of Balian's cultural symbols. King Alexander took this as an auspicious sign, dubbing his youngest child the "Lily of Balian". The bells of La Sorella Basilica were rung throughout the day and late into the evening following Lydia's birth. | ||
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For the early years of her life, the Princess would be cared for and attended to by maids and a governess, taught to read and write at a tender age. Surrounded by both her three elder siblings and an abundance of cousins, Lydia's early life was filled with much happiness and cheer. However, in 1907 (''or 40 BA''), word came with news of her birth city of [[City of Atrus|Atrus]], threatened by the undead lich-dragon Cloudbreaker, who in turn was being controlled by necromancer maegi that sought to bury the kingdom beneath of the desert sands. Though only five years of age at the time, the Princess was said to have been the one who proudly suggested that her father host a summit of leaders, though it is noted that the idea itself was very much relayed to him in the vocabulary of a youth her age. Regardless, his daughter's notion of inviting the foreign dignitaries and monarchs to a meeting atop Mont Monterosa inadvertently led to the formation of [[The Atrus Covenant]], forged with the intent of standing united against Cloudbreaker and it's minions. | For the early years of her life, the Princess would be cared for and attended to by maids and a governess, taught to read and write at a tender age. Surrounded by both her three elder siblings and an abundance of cousins, Lydia's early life was filled with much happiness and cheer. However, in 1907 (''or 40 BA''), word came with news of her birth city of [[City of Atrus|Atrus]], threatened by the undead lich-dragon Cloudbreaker, who in turn was being controlled by necromancer maegi that sought to bury the kingdom beneath of the desert sands. Though only five years of age at the time, the Princess was said to have been the one who proudly suggested that her father host a summit of leaders, though it is noted that the idea itself was very much relayed to him in the vocabulary of a youth her age. Regardless, his daughter's notion of inviting the foreign dignitaries and monarchs to a meeting atop Mont Monterosa inadvertently led to the formation of [[The Atrus Covenant]], forged with the intent of standing united against Cloudbreaker and it's minions. | ||
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Princess Lydia Antheia of Balian (3rd of Lothar's Gift, 1902 - present), likewise nicknamed the Lily of Balian, is the youngest child and daughter of King Alexander I of Balian and his consort, Yelena of Marsana. A princess of the Kingdom of Balian, she is beloved of her people and has become a well-known member of their royal family.
Birth & Early Childhood
Lydia Antheia Novellen was born on the 3rd of Lothar's Gift, 1902 (or 35 BA on the kingdom's own calendar), the youngest child and second daughter of King Alexander I of Balian and his wife, Yelena vas Ruthern. To the citizens of Balian and royal household both, the princess' conception and birth came as a surprise. The King and his queen had birthed their elder daughter, Elena Casimira, the previous year and had made no plans of having any further children. Rumors from courtiers within the Palatio Monterosa, however, suggest that the birth of the Princess Royal only instilled in the Queen-consort the desire for a second. On the same day the Queen went into labor, it is said that a desert lily sprouted from the soil within the palace's own gardens. That preceding year, no desert lily had bloomed within the entirety of the kingdom, the flower being one of Balian's cultural symbols. King Alexander took this as an auspicious sign, dubbing his youngest child the "Lily of Balian". The bells of La Sorella Basilica were rung throughout the day and late into the evening following Lydia's birth.
For the early years of her life, the Princess would be cared for and attended to by maids and a governess, taught to read and write at a tender age. Surrounded by both her three elder siblings and an abundance of cousins, Lydia's early life was filled with much happiness and cheer. However, in 1907 (or 40 BA), word came with news of her birth city of Atrus, threatened by the undead lich-dragon Cloudbreaker, who in turn was being controlled by necromancer maegi that sought to bury the kingdom beneath of the desert sands. Though only five years of age at the time, the Princess was said to have been the one who proudly suggested that her father host a summit of leaders, though it is noted that the idea itself was very much relayed to him in the vocabulary of a youth her age. Regardless, his daughter's notion of inviting the foreign dignitaries and monarchs to a meeting atop Mont Monterosa inadvertently led to the formation of The Atrus Covenant, forged with the intent of standing united against Cloudbreaker and it's minions.
Titles, Styles, and Honors
Titles and Styles
- 1902 - Present: Her Royal Highness, Princess Lydia Antheia of Balian
