Victoria Augusta of Oren

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Victoria Emma Augusta Lady Viceroy of Oren Tenure: 18th of Owyn's Flame, 1879 - 13th of Tobias’ Bounty, 1884 Predecessor: Athénaïs Olivienne de Savoie Successor: Position Dissolved Countess of Carolustadt Tenure: 7th of Tobias's Bounty, 1869 - Present Predecessor: Antonius I, Emperor of Man Successor: Currently Held Baroness-consort of Rivia Tenure: 10th of Owyn’s Flame, 1867 - 23rd of Tobias's Bounty, 1868 Predecessor: Augustina Elizabeth Othaman Successor: Rosina Helvets Baroness-consort of Ames Tenure: 11th of Godfrey's Triumph, 1875 - Present Predecessor: Valérie Antoinette d'Azor Successor: Currently Held Born: 17th of Sigismunds’ End, 1843, Free City of Ulyssa Spouse: George Octavius Galbraith (m. 1867; died. 1868) Vincent Atticus Keen (m. 1875) House: Novellen Father: Philip III, Holy Orenian Emperor Mother: Anastasia I, Holy Orenian Empress Issue: 3 Children Wars/Battles': Sinners' War Battle of Unity Bridge (1851) Battle of Cape Whitcombe (1852) Second Battle of the Iron Isles (1852) Siege of Southbridge (1854) Second Battle of Stone Tower (1856) Third Battle of Stone Tower (1856) Battle of Karosgrad (1857) Battle of Lower Petra (1858) Battle of Eastfleet (1866) Battle of Ferry's Folly (1867) Brothers' War Battle of Vuillermoz (1868) Standoff at Fort Linnord (1868) Battle for New Providence (1868) Almaris Coalition War Battle of Acre (1880)

Born on the 17th of Sigismunds’ End, 1843, Victoria Emma Augusta Novellen (High Imperial: Victoriae Emma Avgvsta) was the fourth-born child of Emperor Philip III and Empress Anastasia I. Since her birth, she was groomed in swordplay and archery, making her a formidable foe by the time she grew into her early teens. Throughout her teenage to early adult years, she partook in both the Sinners' War and the subsequent Brothers' War. Her martial prowess on the field gained her a reputation in which she upheld the entity of her life. Following the Peace of Eastfleet which ended the Sinners' War, Victoria wed the Baron of Rivia, George Octavius Galbraith and together they sired a single child. However, their marriage did not last for long as George was executed in the following year by Victoria’s brother, Frederick Charles after speaking out against the Royalist Regime during the Brothers’ War. Following the conclusion of the Brothers’ War, Victoria was granted the position of Prefect of Vienne which saw her ascend to the newly formed Privy Council. Shortly after her ascension to the Council, she was given the titular County of Carolustadt as per her birthright.

Biography

Adolescence Years and the Sinners’ War; (1843 - 1868)

Born off the coast of Almaris to the Duke and Duchess Furnestock, in the Free City of Ulyssa, Victoria was separated from her parents shortly after her birth by former Imperial Archchancellor, Sir Franz de Sarkozy who ferried her to Almaris to rejoin her grandparents in the Holy Orenian Empire. Victoria spent her early formative years in the Augustine Palace where she was raised primarily by her older sister, Catherine Anastasia. Having been practically raised by someone no less than five years her senior, her education was lackluster and many palace courtiers regarded her as the least intelligent of the Furnestock brood. Several months after landing on Almaris, Victoria’s grandparents finally began to take notice of her lack of intelligence and assigned her to ward under Lorina Othaman. Her wardship did not last long, however, as disputes grew rampant in House Othaman and Lorina drew away from the capital and retreat back to her ancestral home of Valles. Victoria’s next tutor came in the form of the revered Countess of Halstaig who installed the young Victoria with strong matriarchal beliefs which later shaped the Princess’s political career. It was during these years that Victoria’s great-grandfather, Philip II began an offensive campaign into the Grand Kingdom of Urguan. Despite several short border skirmishes ending in favor of the Empire, the Imperial populous at large remained skeptical about an Orenian Victory. Several Orenian elites began dispatching letters to the Ulyssan Furnestock couple, requesting that they return to Oren and lead the nation to victory in the war against the dwarven foes.

The Free City of Ulyssa as portrayed by Angreni Artist, Kennard Greene.

As letters kept pouring into the Furnestock address, the Duke and Duchess began preparations to return to Oren. With a small armada of Furnestockian naval vessels, the couple set sail to the Principality of Savoy where they reunited with their ancient ally, Olivier Renault. Their initial arrival on Almaris remained a secret for several months until Duke Furnestock publicly announced his return and his intention of raising a mercenary army to assist the Empire in their war against the Grand Kingdom whereby Philip II quickly rejected the offer in an official Imperial missive. As a result of the Emperor's quick dismissal, the Duke and Duchess began fearing for their children's safety, prompting the Duchess to return to Providence to liberate her children in what would become known as Operation Augustine. Despite several blunders, the Duchess was able to extract the Furnestock children from the Augustine Palace and relocate them to San Luciano where the Duke and Duchess were residing. Victoria spent the next several months, wandering the halls of the Palazzo Aggarde and partaking in educational lectures with several members of the Savoyardic youth.

It wasn't until a year later, that the Duke of Furnestock issued his famous speech and constitution entitled, The Mandate of Heaven in which he declared his intentions to seize the Imperial throne. Throughout that month, the Furnestock family spent much of their time amassing supporters for their cause and it wasn't long until the majority of the Orenian population stood behind the Duke and Duchess. As news began to circulate across the continent of Duke Furnestock's bid for Emperorship, which had become widely known as the Aster Revolution, several key members of the Imperial government began disappearing. Namely, the Archchancellor, Princess Josephine Augusta, the Heir to the throne, Prince Philip of Adria, and the Emperor himself. The Duke then seized this opportunity to rally his supporters and march on the capital city of New Providence and seize the Imperial throne. Victoria along with the rest of her siblings followed, riding alongside Imperial knights all the way to Unity Bridge where they were met by the final loyalists of Philip II in the form of an Imperial State Army detachment led by Sir Erik Othaman. The Duke of Furnestock and the Othaman entered into negotiations and they soon concluded by opening the gate to the Duke's entire retinue. With the city devoid of resistance, Victoria's father was easily able to seize the throne and proclaim himself Emperor Philip III to which he was quickly coronated by the High Pontiff mere minutes later. With the revolution essentially concluded, Victoria returned to enjoy many aspects of her previous life, however, with the onset of the Sinners' War, Victoria began tutoring under Sir Varon Draskovic, an Imperial Knight and a master-of-arms.

Marriage

George Octavius Galbraith; (1867 - 1868)

On the 10th of Owyn’s Flame, 1867, Victoria wed the Baron of Rivia, George Octavius Galbraith in the Basilica of Argentate Star. Their wedding had been long overdue as the pair had been betrothed since they were in their late teens. The ceremony and reception were held privately, with the bride and groom only allowing a few close friends and members of their respective houses to spectate the event. Those who were present described the wedding to be nothing of notable splendor and instead more modest in taste. It wasn't until the following year that their union was officially announced to the public in a missive entitled, Of Boar and Dragon. Furthermore, it was additionally announced that Victoria had given birth to a son, Charles Antonious Galbraith. Due to Charles's age by the time the missive was published, it left many to wonder if he was born out of wedlock. Unfortunately for the couple, their marriage didn’t last long as in the following year, Charles was executed by Royalist soldiers after speaking out against the Frederickist regime during the Brothers’ War.

The Brothers' War; (1868)

See also: Brothers' War

Following the Peace of Eastfeet and the subsequent death of both of Victoria’s parents, the Empire was fractured in half as a succession crisis emerged between two of Victoria’s brothers; Peter Augustus and Frederick Charles. Peter, as per his birthright, sought to claim the Imperial throne while Frederick, being the younger brother, sought to dissolve the once-mighty Orenian Empire and reform it into a feudal kingdom with him as its monarch. Despite several of the Princess’s close confidants reporting that the Princess was aware of the crisis before it materialized, she chose not to align herself with a side until official declarations of war were made. Upon her requests being answered and Frederick’s quick conquest of the capital city, Victoria swore herself to the Royalist regime. Many were skeptical of the reasons behind her actions as it was assumed she would have aligned herself with the Imperialist agenda due to her honorable nature. Thus, rumors began to circulate that she was a spy for the Imperials however, after partaking in the Battle of Vuillermoz and the capture of her uncle, a key Imperialist supporter, those rumors were dispelled.

The Battle for New Providence by Adunic Painter, Aislin O'Brien.

In the ensuing months of the war, Victoria partook in several border skirmishes near Fort Linnord with the bannermen of House Galbraith. Later she led her own campaign into the western territories of Oren which was dubbed The Arentanian Offensive. While the majority of the Imperialist forces were located in the Grenz region of Oren, Victoria still managed to disband several small Imperial foraging parties near the County of Huntshill and Duchy of Azor. Her victories secured the Arentanian region firmly in the hands of the Royalist faction. Towards the end of the war, Victoria along with the soldiers under her charge were recalled to Providence. They arrived in the nick of time to witness the capture of Peter Augustus and one of his generals, Erik Othaman. Their capture prompted the remainder of the Imperial forces to amass for one final assault on Providence which culminated in the Battle for New Providence. During the Battle, the Royalists quickly gained the upper hand and defeated the Imperial army. Afterwards, Peter was executed in the throneroom of Aster Hall and the war was officially considered to have ended.

Bibliography

• (1858) On Arentania: A Traveler’s Guide
• (1860) From Saltsone to Savoy; A Ballad
• (1860) On the Steps of Rubern; A Ballad
• (1860) To Haverlock We March; A Ballad
• (1860) On the Rank of Generalissimo; A History
• (1865) First Prefectural Ordinance of New Providence; Appointing a Head City Clerk
• (1866) Second Prefectural Ordinance of New Providence; To Reestablish Infrastructure
• (1879) The Viceroys Office

Titles, Styles, Honors & Arms

Titles and Styles

• 1843 - Present: Her Imperial Highness, Princess Victoria Augusta of Furnestock
• 1849 - Present: Her Imperial Highness, Princess Victoria Augusta of Oren
• 1865 - 1870: Her Imperial Highness, Princess Victoria Augusta of Oren, Prefect-Castellan of New Providence
• 1867 - 1868: Her Imperial Highness, Princess Victoria Augusta of Oren, Baroness-Consort of Rivia
• 1869 - Present: Her Imperial Highness, Princess Victoria Augusta of Oren, Countess of Carolustadt
• 1870 - 1879: Her Imperial Highness, Princess Victoria Augusta of Oren, Prefect-Castellan of Vienne
• 1875 - Present: Her Imperial Highness, Princess Victoria Augusta of Oren, Baroness-Consort of Ames
• 1879 - 1884: Her Excellency, Princess Victoria Augusta of Oren, Lady Viceroy

Full Title

Her Imperial Highness, The Princess Victoria Augusta of Oren, Lady Viceroy, Countess of Carolustadt, Baroness-consort of Ames, Baroness-Dowager of Rivia

Arms

The Countess of Carolustadt's arms were granted and confirmed in 1871 by the Orenian College of Arms. Originally, the Countess's arms were a combination of the House Novellen and House Galbraith standards however due to the untimely death of the Countess's husband she was no longer publicly recognized as a member of House Galbraith. Thus, after her entitlement as Countess of Carolustadt, the Orenian College of Arms granted the Countess her own personal owns which was a combination of the Novellen arms and the Imperial Renatian standard.

Victoria's personal coat of arms after being given the title of Countess of Carolustadt.

Issue

By George Octavius Galbraith
Name	Birth	Death	Marriage
Charles Antonius Galbraith, 4th Viscount of Rivia	3rd of Harren's Folley, 1867	22nd of the Sun’s Smile 1883	Rosina Helvets	Firstborn and only child of Victoria Augusta and George Octavius Galbraith. Became Viscount of Rivia at the age of two after the disappearance of the previous titleholder. Mercilessly slaughtered in the Acre Rebellion.
By Vincent Atticus Keen
Name	Birth	Death	Marriage	Notes
Cassius Amadeus Keen	3rd of Tobias’s Bounty, 1876	Alive	Unwed	Firstborn son of Victoria Augusta and Vincent Atticus Keen. Twin to Adelaide. Heir to the Barony of Ames.
Adelaide Victoria Keen	3rd of Tobias’s Bounty, 1876	Alive	Unwed	Firstborn daughter of Victoria Augusta and Vincent Atticus Keen. Twin to Cassius.

Ancestors

Ancestors of Victoria Augusta of Oren

16. Joseph II, Holy Orenian Emperor               8. Philip II, Holy Orenian Emperor                       17. Anne I, Holy Orenian Empress               4. Prince Philip, Duke of Adria                             18. Richard Helvets, Count of Rochefort               9. Judith Alice of Rochefort                       19. Lorena of Oren               2. Philip III, Holy Orenian Emperor                                   20. George Casimir, Count of Pompourelia               10. George Ulysses, Count of Pompourelia                       21. Henrietta, Princess of Alstion               5. Amadea of Pompourelia                             22. Godfric Alimar, Grand Prince of Muldav               11. Amalie of Muldav                       23. Margaret Antonia Helvets               1. Victoria Augusta Novellen                                         24. Sigmar var Ruthern, Count of Metterden               12. Erik var Ruthern, Duke of Reutov                       25. Maria of Vasiland               6. Viktor Siguine Ruthern                             26. Peter d'Arkent, Duke of Sunholdt               13. Theresa Polyxena d'Arkent                       27. Tatiana Lorina Bihar               3. Anastasia I, Holy Orenian Empress                                   28. Joseph II, Holy Orenian Emperor               14. Philip II, Holy Orenian Emperor                       29. Anne I, Holy Orenian Empress               7. Helen Antonia of Crestfall                             30. Richard Helvets, Count of Rochefort               15. Judith Alice of Rochefort                       31. Lorena of Oren