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===Early Life===
 
===Early Life===
 
'''Lady Maisie Adelheid''' was born with her twin brother [[Caspian d'Arkent]] within the Duchy of Selm upon the 13th of The Snow Maiden, 1794 to Lord Alexander-Lucian d'Arkent and Lady Victoria Adelheid d'Arkent. She was the triennial born, and second born daughter to the pair. At that moment, the Duchy was under [[Peter Baldwin d’Arkent, 2nd Duke of Sunholdt|Peter Baldwin d'Arkent]], the 2nd Duke of Sunholdt. Many would note how constantly sick she was, most convinced she would not make it through the evacuation to [[Almaris]]. However, some sort of miracle occurred and she would soon recuperate. Her formal education would begin soon after under various Imperial tutors and nannies. Known for her large dictionary of manners and etiquette knowledge that she had memorized.
 
'''Lady Maisie Adelheid''' was born with her twin brother [[Caspian d'Arkent]] within the Duchy of Selm upon the 13th of The Snow Maiden, 1794 to Lord Alexander-Lucian d'Arkent and Lady Victoria Adelheid d'Arkent. She was the triennial born, and second born daughter to the pair. At that moment, the Duchy was under [[Peter Baldwin d’Arkent, 2nd Duke of Sunholdt|Peter Baldwin d'Arkent]], the 2nd Duke of Sunholdt. Many would note how constantly sick she was, most convinced she would not make it through the evacuation to [[Almaris]]. However, some sort of miracle occurred and she would soon recuperate. Her formal education would begin soon after under various Imperial tutors and nannies. Known for her large dictionary of manners and etiquette knowledge that she had memorized.
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[[File:caspianandmaisie.jpeg|thumb|left|200px|''[[Caspian d'Arkent|Caspian]] and Maisie painted by Mary Vespira c.1800'']]
  
 
Subsequently, after the disappearance of both her parents, the miss was sent to the Augustine court for the remainder of her childhood. There she learned more about court manners under Lady [[Anna Henrietta of Provins|Anna Henrietta Pruvia-Provins]] and participated in planning and hosting a few balls.
 
Subsequently, after the disappearance of both her parents, the miss was sent to the Augustine court for the remainder of her childhood. There she learned more about court manners under Lady [[Anna Henrietta of Provins|Anna Henrietta Pruvia-Provins]] and participated in planning and hosting a few balls.
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[[File:caspianandmaisie.jpeg|thumb|left|200px|''[[Caspian d'Arkent|Caspian]] and Maisie painted by Mary Vespira c.1800'']]
 
  
 
In 1807, Maisie was issued to [[Haense]] to start a wardship under [[Isabel of Valwyck|Queen-Consort of Hanseti-Ruska Isabel]]. There she continued her education, befriending [[Mariya of Aurveldt|Mariya Antoniya]] and Mariya Sofia. She also took a mentorship under the famous Seamster, Wilhelm O.R. She was most known for her four-time win streak in Hanseti Chess, the longest in history. During one of these games, she met her first betrothed, Cadieux d'Airelle.
 
In 1807, Maisie was issued to [[Haense]] to start a wardship under [[Isabel of Valwyck|Queen-Consort of Hanseti-Ruska Isabel]]. There she continued her education, befriending [[Mariya of Aurveldt|Mariya Antoniya]] and Mariya Sofia. She also took a mentorship under the famous Seamster, Wilhelm O.R. She was most known for her four-time win streak in Hanseti Chess, the longest in history. During one of these games, she met her first betrothed, Cadieux d'Airelle.
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When she returned to the Duchy of Sunholdt, she was quickly pushed into Augustine court life, serving her empire.
 
When she returned to the Duchy of Sunholdt, she was quickly pushed into Augustine court life, serving her empire.
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== Poetry ==
 
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Maisie d'Arkent published many poems throughout her life, being an accomplished author. Her first collection was released in 1818, called '''Lingering Petals'''. It was dedicated to her lost loves, Cadieux and Conrad. The most famous piece from this collection is called ''Grief''.
 
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<div class="center" style="width: auto; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;">The way I grieve for you is not loud.
 
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It is not a cry in the dark,
 
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a wail to those who love me,
 
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a breakdown made of tears and apologies
 
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and ‘why is this happening to me’s.
 
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Instead, my grief is a silent killer.
 
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It suffocates me in the night.
 
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I feel it poison my lungs
 
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every time I draw in breath.
 
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I feel it wrap its cold dark hands
 
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around my barely beating heart,
 
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squeeze until it needs to gasp to restart
 
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and yet it does not speak.
 
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My grief is silent,
 
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so others think it doesn’t exist.
 
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They look at the unbreakable mask I wear
 
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on my face without realizing my insides scream.
 
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They wonder if I ever loved you
 
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the way you needed.
 
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sometimes they think I am
 
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a heartless thing that never loved you at all.
 
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They think I never deserved you
 
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and refuse to understand the truth of the way I grieve.</div>
 
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Maisie would later publish another collection in 1820 named '''Lovelorn'''. The poems were dedicated to her three nieces, Alexandra Helene, Amara Elise, and Elaine Victoria. The most notable poem from this collection was for her dead niece Amara, titled ''Dear Amara''.
 
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<div class="center" style="width: auto; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;">Oh, listen, my Dear,
 
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to the fairy voices calling.
 
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For the moon is high in the misty sky
 
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and the honeydew is falling.
 
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To the midnight feast in the cover night,
 
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The bluebells are a-ringing,
 
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And to the beavers singing
 
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“Come away to the land of white.”
 
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Oh, slumber, my Dear,
 
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and hand in hand we’ll wander.
 
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Hand in hand to the beautiful land
 
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above, way off yonder.
 
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Or we’ll sail along in a lily leaf
 
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into the white moon’s halo,
 
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over a stream of mist and dream,
 
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into the land above.</div>
 
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== Titles and Styles ==
 
== Titles and Styles ==

Revision as of 10:09, 17 July 2021

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Maisie d'Arkent
Lady Maisie of Sunholdt
Maisiedarkent.jpg
Lady Maisie c.1815
Born: 13th of The Snow Maiden, 1794
Helena, Holy Orenian Empire
Spouse: Unwed
House: d'Arkent
Father: Alexander-Lucian d'Arkent
Mother: Victoria Adelheid d'Arkent née de Balain


Maisie Adelheid d'Arkent (High Imperial: Margarita Alice), otherwise known as Maisie of Sunholdt or Adelheid of Arthi'onn, was a member of the house d'Arkent. She was the second born daughter to Lord Alexander-Lucian d'Arkent, and his wife Lady Victoria Adelheid d'Arkent née de Balain. She is a well-established member of the Augustine court under the rule of Anne I, Holy Orenian Empress, Joseph II, Holy Orenian Emperor, and John VIII, Holy Orenian Emperor.

Biography

Early Life

Lady Maisie Adelheid was born with her twin brother Caspian d'Arkent within the Duchy of Selm upon the 13th of The Snow Maiden, 1794 to Lord Alexander-Lucian d'Arkent and Lady Victoria Adelheid d'Arkent. She was the triennial born, and second born daughter to the pair. At that moment, the Duchy was under Peter Baldwin d'Arkent, the 2nd Duke of Sunholdt. Many would note how constantly sick she was, most convinced she would not make it through the evacuation to Almaris. However, some sort of miracle occurred and she would soon recuperate. Her formal education would begin soon after under various Imperial tutors and nannies. Known for her large dictionary of manners and etiquette knowledge that she had memorized.

Caspian and Maisie painted by Mary Vespira c.1800

Subsequently, after the disappearance of both her parents, the miss was sent to the Augustine court for the remainder of her childhood. There she learned more about court manners under Lady Anna Henrietta Pruvia-Provins and participated in planning and hosting a few balls.

In 1807, Maisie was issued to Haense to start a wardship under Queen-Consort of Hanseti-Ruska Isabel. There she continued her education, befriending Mariya Antoniya and Mariya Sofia. She also took a mentorship under the famous Seamster, Wilhelm O.R. She was most known for her four-time win streak in Hanseti Chess, the longest in history. During one of these games, she met her first betrothed, Cadieux d'Airelle.

The couple seemed to get on well, seen together quite a lot. Almost as soon as the duo became a formal match, having had their marriage accepted by both families, Maisie was called back to Providence. Her older brother and sister had returned from boarding school and wished to have all family members back home. So she bid her adieus, ending her formal wardship with Queen Isabel.

When she returned to the Duchy of Sunholdt, she was quickly pushed into Augustine court life, serving her empire.

Titles and Styles

  • 1794-1812 Lady, d'Arkent
  • 1812-1822 The Honorable, Maisie Adelheid d'Arkent
  • 1822-present The Honorable, Maisie Adelheid d'Arkent, Lady of the Chamber, Court Liaison to Haense Court

Ancestors

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