Wilhelm Lucius, Baron of Carrington

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Wilhelm Lucius "A Baron's Stroll" by Marie Claire Elmpool, c.1824 Baron of Carrington Reign: 1810-Present Predecessor: Charles Augustus Successor: Incumbent Born: 1803, Trissingham Court, Augustine Palace, Providence, Oren Spouse: Unwed House: Carrington Father: Charles Augustus, 3rd Baron Carrington Mother: Anna Henrietta of Provins

Wilhelm Lucius d'Arkent (5th of Malins Welcome, 1803 – Present) was the firstborn son to the Baron Charles Augustus d'Arkent and his wife Anna Henrietta of Provins.

Early Life

Wilhelm Lucius d’Arkent was born the 5th of Malin Welcome, 1803 in the Augustine Palace of Providence to the Dame Anna Henrietta of Provins and her husband, Charles Augustus d’Arkent, the 3rd Baron of Carrington. Named after his mother's mentor, Wilhelmina Helvets, the former Duchess of Helena, and his late grandmother Mary Lucille d’Arkent, Baroness of Carrington. Wilhelm was the fourth child and first son of the 6 children birthed by Anna Henrietta. Though this number is disputed among many, with rumours of bastard children floating amongst the Augustine Court.

As a boy, Wilhelm's father would venture from Almaris on a mission to Helena to fetch something from the ruins of the city, only to never return. Nothing but a few letters detailing his capture and assumed demise would make their way into the hands of the Carrington Family. At age seven, Wilhelm would be named the fourth Baron of Carrington, seemingly a tradition among the Carrington's as Wilhelm's father was in fact a bit younger than Wilhelm when he inherited. Upon first discovery Wilhelm refused to believe his father had gone for good, often telling others that he was in fact not the Baron, but that his father would soon be returning any day now.

"A starstruck Baron" By Marie Claire Elmpool. A depiciton of Wilhelm fawning over The Countess of Renzfeld. Circa 1825

The now Baron of Carrington would prove to be a rather troublesome young boy, and soon find himself thrust under the wardship of the Prince Philip Aurelian of Crestfall, Count of Renzfeld who would do well in straightening him out, and teaching him the ways of being a lord within the empire along with Wilhelm’s grandfather John Pruvia and Great-Grandfather Peter d'Arkent. At one point the young Baron and his Grandfather John Pruvia would venture out into the desert, where John would show the boy many tidbits that could be found among the sandy, titan skulls, shipwrecks, and more that would encourage Wilhelm to do his own exploring when he was older, aspiring to document it as his Grandfather had. The Baron would largely admire Prince Philip of Crestfall as a boy, seeking him for counsel as he played a large part in the fatherless Barons upbringing, and continuing to speak with the Count often throughout adulthood as well. Though of course Wilhelm was mainly disciplined by his mother, notoriously running off to Haense at one point to speak with his friend Josefina only for the Dame to track him down and give him a swift beating once they’d returned back to Providence, essentially putting Wilhelm in his place for the rest of his childhood, not stepping a toe out of line.

Career

In his youth, Wilhelm would operate many small business, aspiring to live up to his family name, Carrington, a family known for its business and mercantilism with Carrington & Co. having reached its peak under the former Baron, Green Carrington's reign, and soon falling off after the death of the Baroness, Mary Lucille d’Arkent. The Young Baron strived to bring a name to Carrington, opening "Wilhelm & Mary’s Carrington Lemonade" alongside his sister, with a handmade stand sat outside of his mothers cafe. The Lemonade would garner much attention, many recounting the time it won the Talons Port brewing festival, or when a small elven army journeyed to Providence for a taste of the Lemonade.. After this venture soon fell flat, with the Head Clerk evicting the small lemonade stand for not paying taxes, Wilhelm would open his second business inside of the Ivy Emporium, appropriately named ‘Carrington Candies’. This idea would flop as well, selling little to nothing during its short time open until relocating to Anna Henrietta's cafe, where it would continue to sit on the shelf until his mothers passing.

The Social Season of 1816

During The Social Season of 1816 would be the time when the young Baron would gain much of his popularity, finding himself a year or so too young to participate, though that would not stop the young Wilhelm from participating to as much extent as he could. This would show the beginning of Wilhelm's career in Journalism, publishing a few articles over the course of the season which garnered popularity among the debutantes for the kindness it displayed of each of them. During the opening ball, Wilhelm would take turns dancing with each of the debutantes, along with the Countess Renzfeld, Amadea of Pompourelia, whom many of the court knew the young Baron fawned over.

Afterwards, Wilhelm would publish his first article titled A Recount of the Debut of 1816 [1], as well as being seen to follow the Countess like a lost puppy around Augustine, enamoring her with enough attention to be named the Favorite in the coming years. Later within the season he would publish an article analyzing the arts of Lady Margaux Renee Helvets,[2] which would garner him more fans. At the Gallery Wilhelm would accidentally purchase a painting, merely trying to drive up the price but instead taking it home where it now sits in his Music Room. Soon after that he would release another article, recounting his exploring of The Oasis [3] alongside his companion Matthieu Halcourt, which would detail the wildlife and citizens of the rather untouched area, which would garner attention from fellow adventurers, and the people of the Oasis themselves.

After the season, the Baron would take on the endeavor of purchasing a Casino [4], appropriately naming it the Carrington Casino and throwing an extravagant party, seemingly the peek of Wilhelm's career so far, where later that same month The Carrington Cover-Up Scandal of 1821 would drive Wilhelm’s career and business into the ground, with him selling the Casino off mid-investigation. After the scandal the young Baron would seemingly drift with little to no more articles being released for the next few years, staying cooped up within his Estate. [5]

Carrington Cover-Up Scandal of 1821

Published on the 7th of Sun's Smile, 1821 otherwise referred to as the 25th year of the second age, Baron Carrington published a statement, dismissing his younger brother, Simon Bastille from the Carrington lineage after a letter is presented, said to be from the previous baron, Charles Augustus, claiming that Simon Bastille was not born from his union to Anna Henrietta of Provins but rather from another woman entirely [6].

For the next month, many lords and nobles of the realm openly criticized the dismissal of Simon Bastille which led to the eventually summoning of the Carrington family to the House of Lords by Erik Ruthern, Lord Speaker of the House of Lords [7]. Leading up to the trial, Simon had gathered significant support and ended up publicly posting a missive in response to Wilhelm, titled The Honourable Dame Anna [8]. Furthermore, an anonymous presumed citizen of Oren, published a letter to the Carrington family, insulting them which gathered further support for Simon's cause.

Three hours prior to the House of Lord's trial, Wilhelm released two more public statements, his first being a letter addressing the citizens of Oren and explaining his side [9] and the second being the letter which supposedly was written by his father [10]. The second letter received backlash from the public with claims that it was forged. Afterward, the Carrington family quietly made their way to the trial, and notably, Anna Henrietta of Provins, despite being one of the three summoned by name, was not present during the trial.

Upon both sides presenting their cases and witnesses, the House of Lords ruled that the letter was forged & all members of the House of Lords besides Elizabeth, Princess Imperial ruled in favor of removing Anna Henrietta's knighthood along with stripped Wilhelm of his title of Baron and instead, giving it to Simon [11]. Soon after, Wilhelm and his siblings were sent letters from their mother, bidding them farewell. Anna Henrietta was not seen since [12].

In the following saint month, Wilhelm received his title quietly back from John VIII, Holy Orenian Emperor who sought to not make further drama out of the scandal. However, regardless of Wilhelm once more being the legal Baron of Carrington, a small minority of Orenians continued to refer to his brother as the Rightful Baron of Carrington.

In 1824, three years after the incident, Wilhelm was summoned to criminal court by the Ministry of Justice on charges of perjury, defamation, and forgery in relation to the letter he published regarding Simon's ancestry [13].

In the years following that, there would be an assassination attempt upon Wilhelm's brother, Simon. Wilhelm and his sister, Mary Casimira were both brought in for questioning in regards to the attempt after the hitman told the Ministry of Justice he was sent by the sibling duo. Proper charges were never made against the two Carringtons but it is widely believed they were behind the failed attempt.

The Social Season of 1826

Wilhelm at a house call during the season. Circa. 1826

The Opening Debut and the Race for Baroness

The Social Season of 1826 would prove to be a whole other adventure for the Baron. Having done as much as he could to participate in the last season, he was certainly prepared for his own. During the first ball, the Ruby of the Season and close friend of Wilhelms, Juliya Basrid, would choose him as her first dance, leaving much to speculation between the two. Later that night the first of many controversial articles regarding the season would be released, appropriately named “Petite Potins”. The article would publicize the Barons relationship with Juliya and Maude Fitzpeter, [14] naming it “The Race for Baroness”.

The Season

During the season, many would spy Wilhelms prospect betrothed, Maude Fitzpeter, dancing with other men in the gardens [15], where after hearing such the Baron would seem to focus his attention on his long time friend, Juliya Basrid. Wilhelm would be seen at her house calls, and talking to her several times in public and private over the next few months, leading up to the Floral Ball that would take place in Redenford. At the ball Wilhelm would be spotted with Juliya in the vineyards, dancing privately amongst the two. [16] After the encounter many would spy a new pair of Ruby Earrings donned by the Basrid, assumingly a gift from the Baron. Despite the two having taken a liking to each other, after the Ball and assumed gifting Wilhelm would not be spotted at another Social Season event, with a letter being found a few months later detailing his departure to see in search for his parents. [17]

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