Maisie of Sunholdt

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Maisie d'Arkent

Lady Maisie of Sunholdt

Lady Maisie c.1815

Born:

13th of The Snow Maiden, 1794
Sunholdt, 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.

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. Much like her father, she had the urge to travel and explore. This sense of curiosity got the bright girl into some sticky situations. One of those being a rather harsh argument between her and Elijah d'Emyth over the girliness of pink. That caused her to develop the ability to hold rather harsh grudges.

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 five-time win streak in Hanseti Chess, the longest in history. During one of these games, she met her first match, Cadieux d'Airelle.

The young girl later returned to Providence for the first-ever social season of 1810. This season quickly turned into turmoil for the Sedan Rebellion, plunging Maisie into a deep depression which she only recovered from when she was given the chance to travel Almaris.

The Social Season of 1810

Family Life

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Career

Magi

At the age of 16, Maisie contacted and started her education with voidal magic under Leona of Arthi'onn. Her first major evocation being air. She kept such information private from everyone in her family, choosing to travel frequently to Sutica for her lessons. During the Sedan Rebellion, her tutoring stopped. This was because Maisie rarely left the house, heartbroken over Conrad de Falstaff.

Once the Rebellion was over, she'd continue her lesson as normal. Also picking up fire evocation from Leona. Once more, another war came around. The 10th Nordling war. Instead of letting this stop the aspiring mage, she took refuge with her teacher Leona in Sutica. Living with Leona and her close friend, Fey. Fey and Leona eventually dubbed Maisie, Adelheid of Arthi'onn. Giving her elf-like ears so she could sneak out and spend more time with her adopted family. Along with that, Fey would start to teach Maisie Earth Evocation.

Once her mastery of Air and Fire was complete, Maisie herself would go on to start teaching a few ladies. Renae of Arth'onn was in this group, an adopted aunt.

After the 10th Nordling war, Maisie returned to Oren. Continuing her lessons in Haelun'or and Haense with Fey and Leona. Eventually, she'd locate a Water Evocation teacher by the name Lenniel.

In 1826, Maisie had completely collected all four major evocations. Destined to have mastered all by 1849.