The man and the empress

Palais du Chevalier Blanc, Noveaux
16th of Octide

The Empress Satine was rather interested to see what would come of the visit from the newly appointed CEO of Nonfreesonia, Griffin Venza. Their recent emergence from isolation presented some unique opportunities for other nations throughout the world. Satine had chosen to take the meeting at the main Palace in the capital city of Auvon. The choice to take it in the capital rather than in one of her estates was an interesting choice, though it fit with how she was already present here and didn’t need to make a journey to the capital. Her health was failing though at its current point it was virtually impossible for an outsider to know that, especially considering only three people at current knew other than the Empress herself. Only the day prior to the meeting she had announced to the nation and thus subsequently the world that she intended to step down as the Sovereign of Noveaux and as Queen of Auvatoria. A great amount of shock was still setting in for the nation, the elites and those who would be the strongest contenders when the Eliate met to choose a successor to the Empress. Auvatoria however would pass to her eldest son Maxus Remanti through normal succession and that much was comforting for most people in the Realm that a familiar face would rule. Noveaux itself however was far from certain who would be elected the next Sovereign. Prince Maxus had already stated he preferred to not take up that mantle and follow his mother stating his ambition was limited to Auvatoria and that he wouldn’t serve the nation as well as he could. 

This meant eyes were turned to the Empress’ grandson Prince Cassander. Eyes were also turned to the young King of Calpheon and the Queen of Mitan as solid choices who while rather young would reign long upon the gilded throne. The young CEO of du Veer International, the largest corporation in Noveaux was another choice that was being heavily floated by the Eliate. Naturally while they were all young and inexperienced they were seen as safe choices for the future of the nation, those who would embrace the culture of the nation, the people and take them into the future in stride, people who weren’t tied down by old ways or set in their own ways. Those able to adapt and change, choosing someone young also meant that capable advisors had to be chosen along with a Chancellor to head the Imperistarium’s chamber. The last of the major figures to be in the running was an Arch-Cleric from Calpheon, Sovia Malmere. She was late middle aged and quite set in the Clergy. Her choice among the Eliate was an interesting one, traditionally Clerics while eligible were passed over as they would customarily turn down the post of Sovereign. However Arch-Cleric Malmere had been an outspoken voice of change and that the nation needed a strong leader to face the coming storms of the world, and this had garnered her great attention and support among the Highland Realms. 

The itinerary for the day was simple. Chairman Venza would arrive by plane to Aurel International Airport which sat on manmade islands just outside the main harbor of a few kilometers north of Auvon. Strict environmental regulations meant that airplanes weren’t allowed in the capital. There really weren’t many airports in Noveaux anyways as most people traveled by the high speed rail that ran throughout the country or by the well-kept highways. The Chairman would be met at the airport by the Foreign Minister of Noveaux, Addara Sivari. From there with her as the primary escort they would proceed by high speed rail to Auvon and then finally by motorcade to the Palais du Chevalier Blanc at the heart of the city. They were to discuss a broad range of topics detailing their emergence from isolation and what kind of relationship Noveaux would like to have with Nofreesonia. Waiting on the steps for their arrival the Empress wore an elegant but simple white skirt suit with matching heels. Flanking her on the right was Sebastien du Veer of du Veer International. In addition to the Chancellor there was also Chiarra Gale, the Minister of the Treasury. All waited upon the Chairman’s arrival with interest and anticipation.