To ______________ and the family of _______________:
Congratulations on your eligibility. Since you/your daughter is of age, she is eligible to participate in The Selection, a process where our beloved Prince Alexander will choose our future Queen from 35 Daughters of Illéa. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and as well as an honor to be chosen.
Please fill out the information on the enclosed application, and send this information to the Royal Palace within two weeks time.
Be sure to include a recent photograph of your daughter--one that would be appropriate to be shown on the Capitol Report, as that is how the contestants will be announced.
Sincerely,
Remus Shoenich
Head Adviser to His Majesty, King James Schreave
Welcome to Illéa.
A History of Our Great Nation
President Wallis led the United States during the disastrous Third World War, before the Chinese Assault, an event that instated Chinese officials as the leaders of the US. The Chinese army invaded, because the Americans owed them a lot of money and could not repay them due to the Americans' state of bankruptcy. The United States of America was renamed the American State of China (ASC). The American State of China was merely a facade, because the Chinese government pulled the strings, influencing all major political decisions and steering legislation in their favor. The Chinese invasion prompted several countries, particularly those in Europe, to align themselves with one another. Soon after, Russia launched its own invasion, thinking that they could force their own expansion, and failing miserably. The entire continent of North America took a stand against Russian influence, finding this option to be sensible since they, too, faced opposition from China. A courageous young man, Gregory Illéa, led the revolution. It is because of him that our nation has its current name. Since the United States' reputation was so damaged, no one thought it wise to readopt that name. The country is now ruled by an absolute monarchy, under the Schreave family, and is divided into thirty-five provinces. A caste system was implemented, ranging from the Royal status of "one," to the bottom feeders of the "eight." As the numbers get higher, the standard of living lessens. Only royalty is considered to be members of the One caste.
Specifications Regarding The Selection
Thirty-five women will be hand-picked, by His Majesty, out of a basket, one from each province. Caste is typically not taken into account, though the royal family has been known to weed out Selected in castes lower than Five. These ladies will be announced live on the Capitol Report, approximately one week after the due date of the applications. Once the women have been chosen, Palace Officials will travel to their home provinces in preparation for departure. After it begins, the prince may eliminate whomever he chooses, whenever he sees fit. At a point, it will be narrowed to ten ladies, known as The Elite.
Rules
- All standard roleplaying rules apply.
- Please, no god-modding or power playing.
- Romance is encouraged! However, please keep it to PG-13.
- Palace étiquette is required. So meaning, polite language. Restrain the vulgarity.
- Characters must be women aged 17-19, and keep those descriptions realistic please! We are looking for a princess, not a pauper. However, if you want to create someone of a lower caste who is a bit rough around the edges, feel free! Refinement will hopefully evolve into that persona as time goes on.
The Provinces of Illéa
Allens, Angeles, Atlin, Baffin, Bankston, Belcourt, Bonita, Calgary, Carolina, Dakota, Denbeigh, Dominica, Fennley, Hansport, Honduragua, Hundson, Kent, Labrador, Lakeston, Likely, Midston, Ottoro, Paloma, Panama, Sonage, Sota, St. George, Summer, Tammins, Waverly, Whites, Yukon, Zuni
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