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Erilynn

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Alexandra Lüceanu of Krezk
« on: February 05, 2009, 05:33:27 PM »
A babys cry filled the room. It was soft, and yet in the same instance strong and healthy. The physician came out, wiping his hands clean with a white kerchief. He informed the proud nobleman he was the father of a beautiful baby girl. Dimitru keep his smile firm, though he had hoped for his first child to be a son, to take over his business when he could no longer. It was only when the physician told him his wife could not bear him another child without endangering her own life that his smile faded. And it was that day, his daughter became the most priceless treasure in his heart and life.

She grew up to be a lovely lady, above average from most barovian women. She was poised and proper in her upbringing, though stubborn when her mind was set on certain decisions of life. It was her fifteenth birthday, and he dreaded the knowledge that she was of marital age. How could he let his treasure go to just anyone after all. And yet, she was already bearing the attentions of noblemen young and old alike. He had to choose correctly, and found a proper house whose son sought courtship of her. However Alexandra had other ideas, and intended to see them through with determination.


<Balok> "Papa. What do we know of this man hm? Sure he is of good lineage, but is he loyal to our beloved count, I mean truly loyal as our family has always been throughout the generations. And, can you be so sure he'd take proper care of my needs? Nu father, let me continue my studies and choose when I am ready please?"

He could not resist those soft almond eyes of hers, and declined suitors further. But to explain such declinations, he had to have a reason. And so, he sent her with her mother for a year to Dementilieu to learn of needlepoint and literature. In her time there, she took to learning the language of the nobles as well, exceeding her worth as a noblewoman among peers.

She returned, and her father had taught her the reponsibilities of finances and running a business in hopes that if she did not marry right away, she'd take interest in his affairs at the bank his cousin Ivan had so kindly bestowed upon him to run. Sadly however such was not the case with his daughter, and so another year, she was sent to Harmonia, Kartakass to learn such refinements as music and art. It was there she had discovered her true potential, in floral arrangement. With all the vibrant colors of plant life, and centerpieces decorating banquet halls, she decided that was the business she wanted for herself. Her mother had her noble clients that bought the finest silk and satin gowns, her father had his bank, and the trust of the locals, but she wanted something for herself. Something that would bring both her enjoyment and pleasure to the eyes of clients in need.

She returned home. She shared her newest talents with her family, and lived a contented life of a nobles daughter. It was only when she turned seventeen that she told them she did not wish to take over either of their businesses, but add on to them with her own endeavors. At first, her father was highly against it, but slowly he came around unable to resist his treasure. He financed her with a starting fund, though kept her dowry tightly locked away in his bank vault. A few months later, they travelled to the Barovian Village to visit a distant relative who had fallen ill. As they passed through Vallaki, Alexandra noticed the dreary appearance of the city and the lack of life in their establishments.

It was here she chose to make her place. Here she told her mother and father she would remain. Here, she could import her mothers gowns to the nobles, and offer her own services of the Luceanu Floral Boutique. Her father finding it difficult to leave her behind did so after several days of arguing, but in the end he could not win with such a daughter who had the very heart of a lioness. They bid her farewell, leaving her with their personal guard, then returned home to Krezk, with worry in their hearts and mind for their only treasure, their beloved Alexandra







Erilynn

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Re: Alexandra Lüceanu of Krezk
« Reply #1 on: February 05, 2009, 05:35:57 PM »
//per request. Her day and life in letters.


It had been some time since she had written her parents, she had finally settled in, and did so days later. She pressed her signet ring to the hot wax on the parchment, then sealed it and brought it downstairs to the courier boy for delivery


Erilynn

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Re: Alexandra Lüceanu of Krezk
« Reply #2 on: February 05, 2009, 10:22:52 PM »
The young noble florist sits in her room and scribes yet another letter to her family. Bringing it down to the courier boy the following morning.



Erilynn

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Re: Alexandra Lüceanu of Krezk
« Reply #3 on: February 06, 2009, 12:44:35 AM »
Another day passes, and the young woman excuses herself from her new friends to retire to her room. She pauses at her door, then enters only to sit herself at her writing desk to scribe yet another letter to her father. Throughout the night, she takes brief pauses in her writing to glance to her right with sincere concern before moving the quill once more over the parchment.


Erilynn

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Re: Alexandra Lüceanu of Krezk
« Reply #4 on: February 07, 2009, 12:32:45 AM »
Upon returning from her daily errands and a stop at the bank, young Alexandra returned to the Inn, dressed in her finest silks of gold, and a red rose in her hair. She retrieved her key along with a letter and package. The barovian blue-bloods eyes lit with excitement as she was seen hurrying upstairs to her room where she quickly entered and sat to read her most recent letter from her parents


With a rustling of the package, a soft excited squeal echoed from her private chambers, followed with a joyus laugh. The young girl twirled the dress around before hanging it in the armoire.

Erilynn

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Re: Alexandra Lüceanu of Krezk
« Reply #5 on: February 08, 2009, 01:02:45 PM »
As days passed, the young woman became more comfortable in her setting. With new friends who had become endearing to her, to a certain gentleman who had won her heart as no other nobleman could. It took all her will not to write her father of Domn Stravokov, knowing that he was not ready to settle down, much like herself with so much life yet to live and experience. Yet as the days passed, her affections him blossomed in her heart. Despite the sorrow on his face, he played the most wonderful music for her on the harp upstairs of the Blue Water Inn, and it was that night she decided to do something that would raise his spirits.

The following day she made her way through town. Nodding respectfully to the wealthy merchants and citizens in passing until she arrived at the Forfarians shop. She breathed deeply, reluctant to enter but reminded herself as to her reason for the visit and entered.



"<b> I am seeking a violin of the best quality. One that will enhance a musicians already wonderful talent, and impress those who witness it being played. It is for a mans hand, so please take that into consideration."

A thousand fang he charged her, for a violin lined with silver and extravagant carvings that would draw the eye of even the uneducated of the arts. She payed his price, and anxiously returned to the blue water inn awaiting delivery, in hopes it would arrive before the charity event. It arrived, and it was that night she presented him with the gift. She was pleased with his expression of joy, and even more pleased when he used his gift to play for her and Lady Ruxandra.

The night ended well, leading to an even better day as she too was privately bestowed a gift from him. The contents within the box exquisite and beautiful, it was the letter the box contained that made her heart soar.

Erilynn

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Re: Alexandra Lüceanu of Krezk
« Reply #6 on: February 09, 2009, 01:07:24 AM »
It was not long before Alexandra received a knock on her door, and upon answering a young courier held a sealed letter out to her. She smiled to him, tipping the boy though she knew full well what the letter detailed. Closing the door, she reluctantly moved to her chair and opened it, groaning at the completion of reading.



With a gentle sigh, she sets the parchment aside, and pulls a clean parchment from her desk. Dipping the quill, she takes a deep breath then leans forward and begins writing her letter

Erilynn

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Re: Alexandra Lüceanu of Krezk
« Reply #7 on: February 09, 2009, 01:26:13 AM »
The very same night, Alexandra left her room with a sealed letter in hand. She made her way downstairs with slow steps, and handed the scroll to the Innkeep, leaving a handful of coins in payment and tip

"<b> Domn, please see this is sent to Krezk with mult haste da? Multumesc"

Turning on a heel, she retreated once more to her room, dreading what future letters may read