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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,[[City of Atrus|Atrus]], being 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. The following year, Lydia herself joined her aunt and elder sister upon the walls of Atrus, adorned in iron-wrought armor and wearing the colors of her kingdom. Thought many upon her father's Duana feared for their safety, the princesses were inspired by their aunt and remained ferociously adamant on defending their homeland. Together, they manned one of the several large ballistae that aided in the dragon's demise. Fleeing from the city following the siege, Lydia was observed by many to be in good spirits. She took refuge at the vassal castle of Renduzzo and attended to her aunts, [[Augustina Therosia Novellen|Princess Augustina]] and Princess Persephone, who were amongst those wounded following the Covenant's victory. | + | 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, [[City of Atrus|Atrus]], being 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. The following year, Lydia herself joined her aunt and elder sister upon the walls of Atrus, adorned in iron-wrought armor and wearing the colors of her kingdom. Thought many upon her father's Duana feared for their safety, the princesses were inspired by their aunt and remained ferociously adamant on defending their homeland. Together, they manned one of the several large ballistae that aided in the dragon's demise. Fleeing from the city following the siege, Lydia was observed by many to be in good spirits. She took refuge at the vassal castle of Renduzzo and attended to her aunts, [[Augustina Therosia Novellen|Princess Augustina]] and Princess Persephone, who were amongst those wounded following the Covenant's victory. |
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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, Atrus, being 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. The following year, Lydia herself joined her aunt and elder sister upon the walls of Atrus, adorned in iron-wrought armor and wearing the colors of her kingdom. Thought many upon her father's Duana feared for their safety, the princesses were inspired by their aunt and remained ferociously adamant on defending their homeland. Together, they manned one of the several large ballistae that aided in the dragon's demise. Fleeing from the city following the siege, Lydia was observed by many to be in good spirits. She took refuge at the vassal castle of Renduzzo and attended to her aunts, Princess Augustina and Princess Persephone, who were amongst those wounded following the Covenant's victory.
That same year, whilst on a tour of the Commonwealth of the Petra and the United Kingdom of Aaun with her aunt Augustina, Lydia would encounter the Queen-consort of Aaun, Eleanor of Provins, within the city of New Vienne. Accompanied by her elder sister Elena, the trio of princesses were invited within Castle Ardor to take luncheon with the aged Queen and her granddaughter, Princess Adeline of Alba. It is said that the Queen, herself the former & longtime-Governess of the Palatio Monterosa, was delighted by the bright-eyed and excitable youth and found her strong sense of self and pride charming. Following this impromptu meeting, an offer was made by Queen Eleanor to the girl's aunt, that the Princess Lydia would be a ward under the consort's own tutelage. Such an offer was relayed to her father, King Alexander, though initially the royal household feared sending the youth so far from her home and kin. However, the King formally assented to the offer of formal education after meeting with Queen Eleanor himself during the "Festival of Clear Skies", specifically the grand ball that marked the conclusion of what had been a year of celebrations associated with Cloudbreaker's defeat and Balian's survival.
Titles, Styles, and Honors
Titles and Styles
- 1902 - Present: Her Royal Highness, Princess Lydia Antheia of Balian
