Post by FaerieDust on Jul 19, 2012 15:52:00 GMT -5
The seat of Alvernon is a dual one. It must have a King and Queen, both of equal power (or in theory equal). If one partner dies prematurely, an adjustment must be made. If the deceased was of the blood, the married partner may rule as regent until the oldest male child is old enough to marry. If the partner who died had married into the royal family, the partner left should remarry, unless advanced in age. Therefore, right now it is impertinent for Alexander to marry, even though he might be allowed to wait a few more years if his father had lived.
Girls marry anywhere from age 16-20. Betrothals can take place anywhere from birth-age 20 or beyond. It is not unheard of girls after 20 being married for the first time, though this is more likely in the nobility.
Boys usually marry between 20-28 for the first time.
Peasant women usually have many children to help with farming or the family craft. Noblewomen usually have 3-4 children and wish to stop because the top killer of women at this time is childbirth. It is not uncommon for a man to be married twice.
Males will inherit over a female.
Females may enter crafts such as Baking, Weaving, dressmaking/tailoring or illumination (books). Other, "manly" crafts such as blacksmithing, goldsmithing, or leather craft are another story. Most people will buy from a male crafter than female in these areas. Women are never dragon hunters (could change?) Women also do not Joust or enter fighting tournaments.
There are two large festivals in Alvernon with a weeklong feasting and balls held by various Noble Houses, the largest and last ball of the week held by the Farseekers.
--Mid-Winter - Warm revelries along the fireside held every evening, with small little trinkets and gifts given to family and friends. Sleigh rides are popular during the day, as is ice skating and cross country skiing on thin wooden boards. Traditional feast foods is a stuffed goose or turkey or boar. Roasted chestnuts, warm pies, and fresh breads with fruit jams will all share the table. The last night of the week is the Yule Ball
--Summer Solstice- Takes place the first week of summer, the first night there is a pageant where "The Queen of Summer" is chosen from among all the single young noblewomen of court. A similar pageant is held at peasant festivals. Throughout the week there are bonfires, hunts, and gambling parties held by different nobles. The final ball is held by the royal family, and is called "the Queen's Masquerade" where the Queen of Summer is the center of attention and chooses her champion, or "Consort" her dance partner for the entire night.
...more to come
Girls marry anywhere from age 16-20. Betrothals can take place anywhere from birth-age 20 or beyond. It is not unheard of girls after 20 being married for the first time, though this is more likely in the nobility.
Boys usually marry between 20-28 for the first time.
Peasant women usually have many children to help with farming or the family craft. Noblewomen usually have 3-4 children and wish to stop because the top killer of women at this time is childbirth. It is not uncommon for a man to be married twice.
Males will inherit over a female.
Females may enter crafts such as Baking, Weaving, dressmaking/tailoring or illumination (books). Other, "manly" crafts such as blacksmithing, goldsmithing, or leather craft are another story. Most people will buy from a male crafter than female in these areas. Women are never dragon hunters (could change?) Women also do not Joust or enter fighting tournaments.
There are two large festivals in Alvernon with a weeklong feasting and balls held by various Noble Houses, the largest and last ball of the week held by the Farseekers.
--Mid-Winter - Warm revelries along the fireside held every evening, with small little trinkets and gifts given to family and friends. Sleigh rides are popular during the day, as is ice skating and cross country skiing on thin wooden boards. Traditional feast foods is a stuffed goose or turkey or boar. Roasted chestnuts, warm pies, and fresh breads with fruit jams will all share the table. The last night of the week is the Yule Ball
--Summer Solstice- Takes place the first week of summer, the first night there is a pageant where "The Queen of Summer" is chosen from among all the single young noblewomen of court. A similar pageant is held at peasant festivals. Throughout the week there are bonfires, hunts, and gambling parties held by different nobles. The final ball is held by the royal family, and is called "the Queen's Masquerade" where the Queen of Summer is the center of attention and chooses her champion, or "Consort" her dance partner for the entire night.
...more to come
