Written By Isabeau
May 7, 2018, 1:40 p.m.(9/13/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Mercedes
As my gracious High Lord has mentioned, some matches for House Valardin that he oversaw were handled with more heart than concern for the other ties made to bind. Subsequently, Prince Edain determined that I might have a clearer view of what was best for House Valardin when it came to marital matters. But, let me also attest... it can be very difficult to look beyond the superficial happiness of your family members when trying to determine if a marriage match should be made. No one wants their daughters or sons or siblings or cousins to be unhappy, after all. But, happiness does not always a good match make. There have been offers declined wherein the couple involved were happy, but their union would not have been in the best interest(s) of the House(s) involved. There have also been matches made wherein the couple involved were only acquainted in passing, but agreed to do their noble duty in order to strengthen ties between their Houses.
The work of matchmakers is not easy, but the work of nobles bound by marriage is much more difficult. Marriage is about more than love or happiness; it is about service. Service to your House(s), service to society, and service to the gods. It would be better that a noble forsake their name than break their vow.
Don't believe me? Ask Dame Mercedes.
The work of matchmakers is not easy, but the work of nobles bound by marriage is much more difficult. Marriage is about more than love or happiness; it is about service. Service to your House(s), service to society, and service to the gods. It would be better that a noble forsake their name than break their vow.
Don't believe me? Ask Dame Mercedes.
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