The Celebration of Mourning

[Adrien Fontenot]

[Sent to all noble houses by way of the Imperial Pigeon of Forsilvra]

Penned and put into the air on April 2nd.

Arriving between April 3rd and April 7th.

To the Lords of the Realm,

His Grace, King Adrien Fontenot, first of his name, of House Fontenot, King of the Men of Arbrecht and Those of the Old Gods of The Vandermark, the Peoples of Lacharn, the Ancient Caelaish and the Southron Lords of the Ahesteri, Lord of the Isle of Forsilvra, Defender of the Realm and Protector of the King’s Peace has declared that on May first a Celebration of Mourning for the lives lost of the plague will commence on the shores of Lake Bellelac. The Lords of the realm are invited to attend this event, which will include the ceremony, a tourney of jousting, archery and melee, and two grand balls. The King would also request to meet with the Lords of the realm to discuss the business of the kingdom.

Make plans to attend this grand event. Space for all nobles will be made on Royal Grounds. His Grace expects at least one members of each family to attend at a minimum. Roses will be thrown into the lake for all lives lost: A red for spouses and betrotheds, a white for sisters and brothers, aunt, uncles and cousins, a pink for parents and children; a yellow for friends.

Response with estimated arrival is requested.

By the hand of Patrick Marsden, Steward of the King

Signed,

King Adrien Fontenot