HNN - New Prince receives his Crown
Category: HNN Broadcasted on 15. January 2010 - 22:59:27hrs Author HNN News Reporter Comments: 0
The emblem of the Hapan News Network appears on screen along with the familiar tune associated with the evening news before being replaced by the image of the lovely Anacia Chalcedon. She is elegantly dressed, sitting in front of the live image of the Castle of Per’Agthra bathed in light from the aquatic moons Megos and Tegos and an impressive display of fireworks above the Hapan capital of Chume’Dan. She smiles before she begins to speak.
“Good evening citizens of the Consortium! Celebration and festivities have reigned supreme on all the worlds of the Hapes Cluster today as we have celebrated the Royal decree by His Majesty King James making Alexander Tylger the new Crown Prince of the Hapes Consortium.
The coronation of the Crown Prince took place in the throne room of the Fountain Palace today at noon in the presence of the highest officials and nobility of the Consortium. Billions watched the ceremony live in holographic form and on enormous projector screens in plazas in all the Consortium’s major cities where free food and wine was served in honour of the Royal Family. We will now bring you a recap of the footage from the ceremony.”
The image of Chalcedon fades and is replaced by that of the Royal Hapan Palace’s enormous throne room within the central dome of the complex. Vast stained glass windows offer an obscure view of the capital city beyond the palace while the banners of all the Consortium’s worlds and noble houses hang from the bejewelled Ice Moon friezes detailing the past royal dynasties of Hapes. A blue and gold qashmel carpet stretches from the entrance to the chamber all the way to the throne itself, adorned with the petals from the unique blue roses of Hapes Prime.
Ministers and senior officials of the government are seated on the row of seats before the throne along with senior officers from the Royal Hapan Armed Forces. Behind them are members of the ancient noble houses of the Consortium that no longer hold representation in Lorell Hall as well as top representatives of all the Consortium’s worlds and member races. The Lords of the Consortium stand on either side of the King’s throne in white and shimmering silver royal court uniforms adorned with medals, epaulettes and purple sashes. Also present are Queen Victoria and Prince Orion, seated three steps before the King’s throne on their thrones, indicating the Hapan monarch’s unequalled authority and power.
King James is seated on the central throne beneath a large golden Phoenix emblem, dressed in a blue and gold ceremonial garb with a white ermine hood, inherited from his predecessor King Andrew. Resting on his head is the Royal Crown, a priceless piece of regalia used only on special occasions such as this. Surrounded by an air of serenity and authority, the youthful monarch smiles softly as he looks out over the crowd, before finally glancing at the captain of the royal guard and giving a brief approving nod.
Six members of the Phoenix guard dressed in Hapan ceremonial armour step forward and raise the majestic golden dugglehorns. As a royal fanfare sounds, Alexander Tylger can be seen entering the throne room at the far end, dressed in an elaborate costume last worn by Prince Vidall Serelii at the coronation of his wife, Queen-Mother Pal’durath VII, in 3906. The crimson cloak is adorned with shimmering gold lines and an ermine hood under an elaborate collar of Hapan web-silk, flowing behind the noble as he walks up the length of the chamber to the throne. As he stops before the sovereign, he kneels on the last step and raises his head.
King James stands, and Queen Victoria joins him at his side, holding an ornate gold chest in her hands. She opens the box and presents the contents to the monarch. The King reaches out and removes a piece of regalia named Chume Xil Hapesah from within. He holds up a diamond orb containing sixty-three round pieces of Ice Moon within, all positioned to represent a three-dimensional image of the Hapes Cluster’s populated worlds. Tylger extends his hands and receives the orb from the King and holds it in front of his chest. Meanwhile, the King receives two elaborately ornamented sceptres from the Queen, holding one in each hand. One is the Cal Nele’serin, an ancient piece of regalia that has survived the millennia, first used by Queen-Mother Nele’serin II at the coronation of her daughter, signifying the supreme authority of the Hapan sovereign. The second is Cal Fenixius, forged after the Hapan Civil War as a symbol of unity of all Hapan peoples, and their pledge of allegiance to the Throne. The King raises his voice, speaking out to the audience within the chamber.
“Më, Erenedi Chume a Rex’caah jua’h-tira planas e Hapes Enexilanthiusah, daxus Alexander Tarix Tylger Arxianah lin Chume’da n Hapes,” he announces before lowering his sceptres, placing one on each of the Crown Prince’s shoulders, “Të ka a execetores Chumeah, lin ultim tarixis endari qualis a coph, juri, naadili, ere eulys la zaqash for’ta dominatar, illiaru e Hapanii lin siv’aj! Sa te istario!”
Tylger bows his head towards the glowing orb and announces “Sa L istario!” The King raises the two sceptres and hands them back to his wife before receiving the orb from the Crown Prince, which he proceeds to put back in the chest. The Morthornii Royal Advisor Nilij Cal’taru presents an ornate pillow carrying the silver crown of Prince Vidall to the King who lifts it up above his head, letting the rays of sun projected off the royal emblem above the throne bathe it in light before placing it on Tylger’s head. “Alexander Chume’da Tylger Pal’durath Arxianah xe Hapesah!” he announces.
The Royal Fanfare sounds and the crowd within the chamber kneels before the Royal Family and the new Crown Prince. Outside the palace, the sound of bells chiming can be heard, spreading across the city and increasing steadily in volume. A clear female voice can be heard across the chamber “Your Excellencies, Your Honours, subjects of the Throne. His Majesty King James and Her Majesty Queen Victoria, His Highness Prince Orion and His Highness Prince Alexander! Guardians of the Hapan Throne, protectors of the Hapes Consortium and supreme rulers of all the Hapan peoples!” Again the fanfare sounds as the Royal Family begins its procession out of the throne room, accompanied by the melodic singing voices of the Royal Choir of Ut. As the royalty departs the throne room and enters the Hall of Masters beyond, the crowd rises and follows suit to proceed to the festivities.
The image fades and Chalcedon once again appears on screen, smiling brightly.
“Following the ceremony, the Royal Family and all guests retreated to the Royal Dining Hall where the palace staff served a light lunch consisting of the finest dishes available in the Cluster. It is then reported that members of the Tarii and Royal Council, along with His Majesty King James and His Highness Prince Alexander, proceeded to the Queen’s Drawing Room in the Royal Residence where they enjoyed cognac and cigars while having a private discussion on what direction to take the Hapes Consortium in the time ahead. Rumours circulate that this new appointment will involve reform and change across the Hapes Consortium.
The celebration is scheduled to continue over the weekend, with numerous more ceremonies planned. Tomorrow the King and Crown Prince are to meet with representatives of all the Consortium’s member races in Lorell Hall and receive gifts of blessing crafted by top artists of the individual races. We will continue to bring you news and exclusive footage as events unfold!”
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