Jehanne L'Envers

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Jehanne L'Envers
Statistics Name Jehanne L'Envers Status Alive Age 25 Class Noble Rank Duchess Affiliation Namarre Themesong "The Rose" - Bette Midler Quote "My loyalty, with or without a coronet to carry it, is ever pledged to the Crown, and to Terre D'Ange." Portrayed by  Katherine Heigl App Status Inactive/NPC

Jehanne L'Envers arrived in the City of Elua on the 20th of Julliet, 1184.

Contents 1 Background 1.1 What the General Public Knows 1.2 What Only Those She Is Close to Know 1.2.1 Growing up in Namarre 1.2.2 Oh Annan Waters Wonderous Deep 1.2.3 I Am Stretched On Your Grave 1.2.4 To The City of Elua 1.2.5 From the Ashes of Her Life 2 The Story Continues 3 An Ending or a Beginning 4 Personality 5 Family, Friends, & Enemies 5.1 Family 5.2 Household 5.3 Allies 5.4 Others 6 Recent Events 6.1 October 2007 6.2 September 2007 6.3 August 2007 6.4 July 2007 6.5 June 2007 6.6 May 2007 6.7 April 2007 6.8 March 2007 7 Trivia 8 Links 9 Soundtrack

Background

What the General Public Knows

The Duchess Jehanne Elissena L'Envers is a musician and a diplomat of some skill. Her singing brought her favor amid the court, and the admiration of the King and Queen. She was installed as a lady-in-waiting to Her Majesty, Athenais, shortly after her arrival to the City of Elua. She is known to play the harp as well as sing, and compose songs.

She was also sent home to Namarre to handle the matter of a minor rebellion which brewed over possible misappropriation of tax monies. This led to an assassination attempt on her, and the deaths of her parents and elder brother. In the wake of the tragedy, she was elevated to the rank of Duchess of Namarre, in the stead of her deceased father.

Rumors abound that King Bastien has his eye set upon her, with an aim to claim the virginity that she has been whispered to still retain at the age of 24. They have been seen together often, in both business and leisure, but neither has given any real reason to lend truth to the rumors in public.

What Only Those She Is Close to Know

Growing up in Namarre

Jehanne Elissena L'Envers was born the eldest daughter to Renault and Marguerite L'Envers. Renault was second cousin to the ruling line of the House, whereas Marguerite was the daughter of a wealthy merchant. Having built a foundation of wealth through his marriage to Marguerite, Renault looked to his children to advance his stature in Terre D'Ange. His son, Alain, had been deeply involved with House L'Envers politicking in Namarre. Not willing to pull his heir out of the Duchy lest power begin returning to the line, he chose to send his eldest daughter, Jehanne, to the City of Elua and the court Terre D'Ange. Outwardly he claimed that there his middle child could curry favor with the court on behalf of the L'Envers line, resulting in favor for the family back in Namarre. However, secretly he hoped to position his daughter in a marriage with a family rising in power should the L'Envers star continue to decline. His youngest child, Collette, was 15 years of age and remained with her family in Namarre when Jehanne headed to L'Agnace.

Jehanne was fiercly loyal to her family, and committed to increasing their status. She grew up trained in etiquette and manners as all young nobles are, but her mother, of a merchant family, taught her much more. Marguerite schooled her daughter on how to read a room, how to read body language and seek out motives in the eyes and words of others. It was a method of bartering successfully in business, and easily twisted to apply to bartering influence.

As a young girl she was taught to sing and compose songs, a method of gaining the eyes and attention of others, and often of disarming those with romanticized notions of the court. She was well educated, and grew to view life as a business in and of itself. She was closer to her parents than to either of her siblings. Alain was always amid the duchy's important people trying to edge his way into their graces, while Collette, being 8 years her junior, was more of a novelty in passing as she was so deeply immersed in her studies when she was born.

Oh Annan Waters Wonderous Deep

Jehannes's mother's family are merchants. Textiles merchants, who do a good deal of business out of the country. Her advisor in overseas matters was a Caerdicci gentleman, who resided with her family, along with his wife who was Namarrese, and his son, who was Jehanne's age. They grew up together and he was her dearest friend. They were inseperable. And when they were seven years of age, he told her he loved her. Granted he was yanking on her braid and stomping on her foot at the time.

He told her again on her 13th birthday, when he gave her a gift. A silver locket. He'd commissioned their portraits in miniature, spent every centime he'd saved up doing chores and errands for his parents for a year to do so. And she wore it from that day forward. The third time he avowed his love they were 16 and with their parents in Eire handling some trades.

He asked her to marry him. He was Caerdicci, and raised under his father's beliefs. He wouldn't touch her until we were wed. They never even kissed. Not once. And they never would. Her father had other plans for her. He wanted her to marry above her station, not to some half D'Angeline servant's son. He forbade it. And Mathieu could not bring himself to accept that he could still be her lover, were she married to another. Love as Thou Wilt is not understood by many outsiders. But she loved him, so she agreed to run away with him the next night. Her father was smarter than that. He sent Mathieu and his family across to the other side of the Annan River with Jehanne's mother to mind him, while she was kept with Renault. There was a storm the morning they were to flee. The river was impassable, but he tried to cross it anyway. The river claimed him. And part of her withered that day.

I Am Stretched On Your Grave

Jehanne spent the next 6 years grieving in body and soul. She refused to marry, refused to allow anyone to even court her. She fashioned herself a cold and distant personality, and threw herself into learning of the workings of the estate and the duchy, proving to be a deft hand at diplomacy and negotiation, as her chill demeanor prevented anyone from not taking her seriously. But her family feared for her.

There were many nights she would walk from her bed to the cemetery in which Matheiu was buried, and sleep atop his grave, soaking the ground with her tears. The priests tried to counsel her, but she would not go to the temple. She could not bear to let go of her childhood love, and convinced herself to ever give herself to another man would be a betrayal of him. Her guilt for his death was all encompassing.

To The City of Elua

At his wits end, her father finally sent her away, to L'Agnace and the City of Elua, with orders to advance the family in the eyes of the Crown. She went, although her grief came with her, bound in the locket she never took off. Once in the City, she began to entertain for their Majesties at various events, and was quickly brought into the Palace as a lady-in-waiting to Queen Athenais.

Jehanne initially portrayed herself as a sweet-natured, romantic young woman of charm and grace when she arrived in the City of Elua. For the most part it was nothing more than a mask she wore to try to conceal her family's ambitions. She came there first with the intent of becoming the Royal Bard, to get close to the crown and be among the courtiers to root out gossip. Later her ambitions altered.

Once the cheerful facade dropped, it became apparent to any and all that she was as cold and unwelcoming to romantic advances as a Skaldi winter. Some find this a challenge. The smarter ones leave her be.

From the Ashes of Her Life

The lack of a Duke or Duchess of Namarre resulted in Jehanne doing some political work at the request of King Bastien, serving as a negotiator during a rebellion in the county of Forrenaille. She handled it with grace and aplomb, and returned back to Elua's Blessed City with matters in hand. The girlish facade quickly blossomed into one of keen sense and wisdom beyond her years. Once she took on greater responsibility in matters for the Duchy, she immediately gained the notice of the King.

A friendship and some flirtation followed. When a contract was placed on her family by the wife of a minor lordling she had imprisoned for embezzlement of tax monies, Bastien extended the Crown's protection to her family. He also confided in her that her father would be named Duke when the danger passed. It was shortly thereafter that there was an attempt on the Comtesse's life that left her in in a comatose state.

Once awaked, some weeks later, she found that some of the things she thought she had imagined in her endless sleep had happened. The King had come to her bedside often to read to her, and to keep watch over her. Their friendship deepened to one of real trust and mutual counsel, which was best exhibited when he delivered the news of the assassinations of her Father, Mother, and Brother, and the news she would be made Duchess in her father's stead. The had an unsteady moment when they argued over Jehanne returning to Namarre for the funeral of her family in her ill health and so soon after the threat, but in the end Bastien relented and allowed her to go. She returned mere days before her 24th birthday and was gifted with a Nightingale from the King.

Their relationship both broadened and deepened, and on the 29th of Mai, 1185, Jehanne was elevated to the position of Duchess of Namarre, at the same time Hermes de Trevalion became Duc of Azzalle. She and the other new Ducal leader would lock horns often, but strangely usually come out on the same side of issues.

The Story Continues

With war with the Hazaran looming, Jehanne had taken to studying leadership and tactics extensively while handling the day to day matters of her Duchy. She was aware that the need to marry and spawn heirs would be looming ever on the horizon, but she seemed to be pushing it off. Rumors of her relationship with the King continued to circulate, and neither has seemed to do much to refute them publically.

An Ending or a Beginning

During the autumn of 1186, Duchess Jehanne L'Envers left court, without much in the way of explination or goodbyes. It has been said that she asked to be released from her duties to retire to public life and the priesthood of Naamah. Whether that is truth or speculation, and the reasons for such a choice, are mostly left to rumor.

Personality

Jehanne is viewed as some as an Ice Queen, a woman of chill countenance who bristles at any romantic notions. Anyone trying to charm her is typically met with glares and snide comments. Or in some cases, horseshoes thrown at their shins. She is a shrewd businesswoman, and a fair and level headed diplomat, who has inner strength which comes out in times of crisis. She is not a frivolous woman, and it is rare to see her behaving in the youthful manner her age might indicate.

The only man she seems to warm to at all is King Bastien de Morhban, and rumors abound as to whether or not he has caused a thaw in the woman's otherwise frigid reactions towards men by virtue of his own bed. Other rumors suggest she has become his confidant and friend, and that is the reason she seems less chill towards him.

She does not make friends easily, but she seems to be loyal to Queen Athenais, whom she serves as a lady-in-waiting, and is often seen in the presence of Second Ariana of Valerian House, Comtesse Briar Renaud, or Evangeline no Balm.

Of late she has also taken to wearing less prudish garments, which have set off a bit of a stir in the circles of the court. Some say she is loosening up, some say she is trying to snare a husband, others say she is trying to draw the eye of the King.

Family, Friends, & Enemies

Family

Count Renault L'Envers (NPC, Deceased) - Father. Renault was a Count in the Duchy of Namarre, where he served as part of a council managing the land in the absence of a Duc. He was assinated shortly before he was to be made Duc.

Countess Marguerite L'Envers (NPC, Deceased) - Mother. From a family of textiles merchants, Marguerite was wed to Jehanne's father. She was murdered alongside Alain shortly before her husband was to be made Duc of Namarre.

Comte Alain L'Envers (NPC, Deceased) - Brother. Active politically in Namarrese politics, Alain had been looking to advance his family's agenda towards taking control of the Duchy before he died at the hands of a Menekhetan assasin with his mother.

Comtesse Collette L'Envers - Sister. Collette has come to the City of Elua to be educated once the Universite des Compagnons opens. She is young and free spirited, which makes Jehanne worry.

Household

Gillet (NPC, Deceased) - Seneschal. The elderly manager of the Duchess' estate in the City of Elua served both her father and his father before him. After turning a bit senile, he had a rampant sweet tooth and a penchant for calling people by names of his nieces and nephews. He passed away on the night of Janvier the 8th, 1186.

Agnes (NPC) - Ladies Maid. Jehanne's most frequently seen companion, Agnes is Gillet's youngest daughter, married to the Duchess' chamberlain, Colin. She handles most of the household duties and tends to Jehanne's needs as a lady-in-waiting.

Colin(NPC) - Chamberlain. Husband of Agnes and son-in-law of Gillet, Colin is the much put upon servant of the household, handling the heavier work and generally doting on his wife when he is able. He is the quietest of the household servants.

Brother Didier Poisson - Cassiline Brother. Jehanne has hired Didier to act as her personal bodyguard in the wake of the attempt on her life, and with her new standing as Duchess.

Allies

King Bastien de Morhban - King of Terre D'Ange. A confidant and someone Jehanne trusts implicitly. She is his humble servant and owes him deeply for offering to protect her family when it was threatened, and for elevating her to Duchess. She worries for him, and in spite of the status gap, she has ventured to offer him advice. Their closeness has led to rumors of a secret romance.

Queen Athenais de Morhban - Queen of Terre D'Ange. Jehanne serves as a ladies maid to the queen, and she is very fond of the monarch who has been incredibly kind to her. Jehanne would do most anything Athenais asked of her, even if some of her advice has quite shocked the Duchess.

Duchess Adelaide de Royan - Duchess of Siovale. Adelaide is the head of the Queen's ladies-in-waiting, and was witness to the assassination attempt on Jehanne. Her concern for the Duchess has not been taken lightly, and Jehanne enjoys her company.

Second Ariana no Valerian - Second of Valerian House. Ariana was the first person Jehanne met in the City of Elua, and showed her around, including introducing her to the King. She considers her a dear friend.

Evangeline no Balm - Courtesan of Balm House. Evangeline helped to save Jehanne's life when an assassin's poisoned crossbow bolt struck her. She feels indebted to the woman, and is financially backing her creation of her own salon.

Comtesse Briar D'Rosiers Renaud - Comtesse of Camlach. Jehanne has developed an interesting friendship with Briar. The fiery redhead often makes her blush with her bluntness, but she is fond of her spirit and strength.

Others

Mathieu Valori (NPC, Deceased) - First Love. Mathieu and Jehanne wished to marry when they were 16, but their families forbade it. Mathieu drowned while trying to cross a stream to reach her, that they might run away together.

Prince Balcime de Morhban- Prince of Terre D'Ange. Jehanne has only recently become acquainted with the King's brother more than in passing. He has shown an interest in her musical composition and performance. A patron of such stature would be a boon to the Duchess.

Duc Hermes de Trevalion - Duc of Azzalle. Jehanne is not sure where she stands where this man is concerned. At times he is infuriating and hurtful, at others he is a staunch ally or shows her concern. For now he is neutral in her esteem.

Duc Donatien Shahrizai - Duc of Kusheth. Jehanne is wary of Donatien, who has gone so far as to openly mock her in Council. However, his having the ear of the King on most matters has her behaving as neutrally as she can towards him.

Marquise Anne Shahrizai - Maitress en Titre to the King. The King's Mistress sometimes seems friendly towards the Duchess, but at other times Jehanne wonders if she is acting that way only to get to the truth of the rumors of her relationship with the King.

Recent Events

Logs marked with an * do not feature Jehanne, but they revolve around her storyline.

October 2007

28th.: Courting an Invitation - An open court is held, gifts are presented to Bastien by the new Dowaynes of Mandrake and Valerian. The courtiers retire to the Salon afterwards.
21st.: The Debut of Perrin no Orchis - Jehanne attends an Orchis debut.
18th.: Solicitous Behavior - Evangeline approaches Jehanne and Bastien for support with her Salon.
17th.: A Rotten Patient - Hermes barges in with a doctor to tend to Jehanne's injuries.
17th.: Assumptions - Hermes stumbles upon the Duchess in an unwell state, although she goes to great lengths to hide it.
14th.: Enter the Bastard - An evening of wine and opium in the tower lounge finds a new arrival in the King's old friend.
13th.: Checkmate - Bastien and Jehanne play a game of chess, which is more like a game of "Unsettle the Duchess".
11th.: Motherhood - Jehanne pays Briar and her new daughter a visit.
11th.: The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius - Andre and Jehanne discuss literature in the library.
11th.: How Very Fitting - Jehanne goes to Marcello's boutique for a fitting and there is much politcal bantering.
10th.: Confessions - Part II - A tense meeting in the wake of the War Council sees amends made between Bastien and Jehanne. And deeper confessions are made.
10th.: An Ill Luck Morning - A morning contemplation of artwork after a night of excess find both Jehanne and Ariana unwell.
9th.: Drowning Their Sorrows - After being humiliated and baited in the Council meeting, Jehanne seeks refuge in the Tower, and finds an unlikely source of comfort.
9th.: The War Council - Pt. II - The Council of War reconvenes. There is a great deal of tension in the chamber.
9th.: May the Companions Help You See Best - Jehanne relates to Hermes Bastien's dislike of her assassination plans. They try to mull over alternatives.
8th.: Everyone has the Blues - A night in the Opium Den. There is much talk of fashion.
8th.: The Weight of Woes - Ariana and Jehanne meet up and discuss, in vague terms, issues in their lives.
7th.: A Roll of the Dice - An evening in the Hall of Games.
1st.: All Well and Good (And Embarrassed) - Bastien and Jehanne have a small argument in the library, then comedy ensues when he realizes what she's reading.
6th.: Matters of the Heart - Jehanne accompanies the Queen to Eisheth's temple, then is confronted gently by Athenais in the Salon regarding matters of the heart.
5th.: A Visit From Valerian - Ariana comes to call on Jehanne and questions the nature of their friendship.
5th.: The Tower of Blues, Baby - Jehanne runs into Hermes and Eugene in the Tower of Blue and snark ensues.
5th.: A Morning Offering - The morning after the war council, Jehanne brings her concept of assassinating the Khan to the King in a tense discussion.
5th.: Consideration of Assassination - Immediately after the war council recesses, Jehanne invites the Duc of Azzalle and High Priestess of Naamah to discuss their thoughts on assassnating the Khan.
4th.: MEN! - Duchess and Comtesse bond over the frustrations that the men in their lives cause them.
2nd.: The Council of War - The War Council convenes in the wake of Duc Marius D'Aiglemort's capture by the Hazaran. Reports are given and plans form.
1st.: Down on Her Knees - A confused and troubled Jehanne seeks out a sign from Naamah to guide her. She gets a verbal swat upside the head by Fauve instead.

September 2007

30th.: An Overdue Dance - The King descends upon the Shortest Night Fete to claim a long overdue dance, after bribing Jehanne's ladies maid to get her costume description. It goes both better, and yet worse than anticipated.
30th.: The Shortest Night Fete - The Shortest Night Fete at Cereus House
29th.: Machiavellian Musings - The King and Duchess have a discussion on Il Principe, the Caerdicci text he gifted her with.
28th.: The Disheveled Duchess Dissembles - Immediately after the Dinner Party From Hell scene, Jehanne stumbles across Bastien still lurking in her Estate. They make up. Sort of. Kind of.
28th.: The Dinner Party from HELL! - Welcome, one and all, to the DINNER PARTY FROM HELL! Jehanne takes her dodderng seneschal's recommendation for a chef. Comedy ensues.
28th.: Excoriation - Jehanne's Cassiline is of a mind to protect her mind and spirit as well as her body. His quesitoning of her emotional state after her dinner with the King gets him a verbal decapitation for his troubles.
27th.: Dangerous Dinner Conversation - An invitation to dinner turns into a discussion of marriage prospects and eventually a very angry Duchess shows her temper.
26th.: A Balmy Debut - The debut of Pascal no Balm. Jehanne wins the auction with Hermes help, and gifts the courtesan to Mireal no Cereus.
25th.: The Heirs' First Birthday - The celebration for the first birthday of the Dauphine, Mirelle and His Highness, Danton.
25th.: A Literary Respite from the Heat - Some of the courtiers in the Palace seek out the Grand Library for a respite from the heat.
24th.: The Sorrow of the Hunt - Jehanne is found in the early morning hours in the gallery by Corierre. They discuss a painting, which turns out to have personal meaning for the Duchess.
23rd.: A Brother not of Blood - Jehanne hires a Cassiline bodyguard as her servants attempt to get her properly moved into the Namarrese Ducal Estate in the city.
23th.: What Circle of Hell Will You Go To? - Jehanne seeks the quiet of the library to read, and finds herself receiving congratulations, condolences, and some literary discussion.
21st.: Fresh Faces, Fresh Wagers - An evening in the hall of games is one of fresh meetings before worries of war interrupt.
20th.: Kith and Kin - A L'Envers cousin comes calling to seek the new Duchess' recommendation to the King
19th.: Penance - Jehanne returns to her chambers after the celebration of her Ducal elevation, and Bastien comes to claim her Penance at long last.
19th.: The Ducal Elevation - The Ducal Elevation of Jehanne L'Envers and Hermes Trevallion.
17th.: On the Eve of Ascension - Jehanne goes to the Temple of Naamah on the eve of being elevated to Duchess of Namarre. There she asks the angel for her blessing and her guidance. More portents abound.
15th.: Surprises - Jehanne returns early from Namarre and surprises Bastien, who returns the favor by presenting her with her birthday present early.
12th.: Tug of War - Jehanne requests leave to go to her family's funeral in Namarre. Bastien's initial refusal results in their first argument. She finds a spine, he finds an ability to relent.
9th.: Days of Wine and Opium - An evening of leisure in the Tower of Blue brings the King's old friend back to court.
7th.: Naamah Has a Sense of Humor - Bastien brings Jehanne another book, true to his word, and finds her up and about for the first time since her attack. Naamah reveals she has a sense of humor readily applied to the Comtesse.
7th.: Condolences - Anne comes to express her condolences for Jehanne's health
6th.: From the Ashes of Her Life - Bastien's brings word of the death of Jehanne's parents and brother. And he informs her she will be Duchess of Namarre.
6th.: The Inquisitor's Return * - The Inquisitor delivers knews of the death of the L'Envers patriarch and his wife and son to Bastien.
5th.: Burning it All Down* - The The Inquisitor tries to intercept one of the assassins and Alec seems to have had the same idea. The take down En Passant's Black Bishop, but not before the man slays Count Renault L'Envers. Soon after word reaches that the Countess and their son is also dead at the hands of a Menekhetan assassin.
4th.: A New Dawn - Bastien's repentance yields results as Jehanne awakes from her lengthy slumber.
3rd.: Making Amends to Naamah - The King goes to Naamah's Temple to make amends for his broken promise to Jehanne.

August 2007

30th.: A Not So Dreamless Sleep - Th King continues reading to Jehanne, and witnesses her night terrors.
30th.: Bedtime Stories - The King sits vigil at Jehanne's bedside, and reads aloud to her.
29th.: The Sign of the Dying Thief* - The Inquisitor goes to the tavern Etienne told him about, and he secures the contract for the L'Envers family, as well as information on Jehanne's assassin.
29th.: Dire Uncertainty* -The King learns of Jehanne's injury and goes to her bedside. He demands answers of Evangeline.
28th.: Interrogating Etienne * - Decimus and Alec travel to Namarre to try and find out who is behind the assassination attempt on Jehanne.
28th.: The Darkness Comes - A pleasant morning in the Palace Gardens turns horrific as an assassin makes an attempt on Jehanne's life.
27th.: Dread of the Coming Dark - The Université des Compagnons is opened with a ceremony and much mingling. Jehanne has a stressful time as the magnitude of the threat to her life and her family hits her in a crowd so large.
26th.: Confessions of a Comtesse and a King - Jehanne goes to the King to confess her secrets and seek absolution. The King has confessions of his own, and finds advice at the hands of the sinner.

25th.: Tailor Made - Jehanne orders some new gowns.
24th.: Why I Never! - An evening of wine and opium spawns a game which holds many revelations.
24th.: The Care and Feeding of Ladies Maids - The Duchess comes seeking Jehanne after word of her being guarded reaches her.
23rd.: Philosophers and Sinners - Jehanne encounters the King in the Library, and a philosopical discussion occurs, amid thinly veiled innuendo.
23rd.: A Gift of Power - The court takes to the meadow for a picnic and some games of skill. Bastien and Jehanne take a walk, and he reveals his plans for Namarre.
22nd.: Something Taken, Something Given - Jehanne comes out of her seclusion after her visit to the temple, and the King presents her with a gift, and learns the reasons for why she is so was so cold. She discovers what has him so unsettled of late.
21st.: Mended Wings, Broken Chains - Jehanne goes directly from her audience with Bastien and Decimus to the Temple of Naamah, seeking to heal the emotional wounds that have scarred her since childhood. Portents abound, as do the tears.
21st.: The Hand Dealt Thee Must Be Played - An audience with the Royal Inquisitor and the King put plans in motion to protect Jehanne and her family, and hunt down Martine du Bois and those she has contracted to kill Renault L'Envers and his kin.
21st.: The Flow of Words and Water - The morning after the fete finds Jehanne and her family in danger of assasination, and the Comtesse finding personal advice in the strangest quarters.
20th.: Flowers Bloom, Flowers Wither - The fete does not go as Jehanne expected. Even though she puts on a dress very out of her norm.
19th.: Whispers and Stares - Jehanne is subjected to the whispering of courtiers and gossips, and she and Ariana escape the palace for a meal.
19th.: The Most Dangerous Game - The rumors are only bound to get worse after a card game full of whispering in the Hall of Games.
18th.: The Ice Queen Reporteth - Jehanne makes her report to Bastien, who makes rumors start to fly about him and the Comtesse. Someone is going to get kicked if this keeps up. Really.
17th.: Return from Namarre - Jehanne returns from Namarre and looks in on the Queen.
14th.: Diplomatic Mission - Jehanne brings the situation in Forrenaille to the King's attention, and is tasked with resolving it.
14th.: Dramatis Personae - Jehanne visits the theater under construction and trades a performance for a performance.
13th.: Negotiations - Jehanne negotiates the rebellion in Namarre with Tybalt

July 2007

8th.: The Princess Makes Her Debut - Princess Marie has her dbut in Bastien's Court.
8th.: The Midwinter Masque - The palace hosts its annual Midwinter Masque

June 2007

26th.: Patience and Other Virtues - Jehanne performs in La Couronne d'Or and meets Mireal, Desiree, and the latter's fiance, Alexander.
20th.: On Pins and Needles - An embroidery lesson in the garden reveales that Jehanne's little sister has been behaving recklessly.

May 2007

27th.: The Truth Hurts - Rivka and Jehanne have a heart to heart talk, and the reason for Jehanne's lack of desire is revealed.
13th.: Ode to a Mistress - A fete in which Bastien bestows upon Anne the title of Maitress-in-titre. Jehanne performs a song in her honor which the King commissioned, and one for his contest as well.

April 2007

22nd.: A Quarter Century - The King celebrates his 25th birthday. Jehanne presents him with an scrostic poem.
16th.: Challenge Accepted - The Royals hold open court to hear their people. Jehanne and Tybalt get approval for their bardic challenge, and are called upon to prepare their first pieces to celebrate the King's birthday.
4th.: The Challenge - The Comtesse runsinto Tybalt once more, and the pair agree to challenge one another for the title of Royal Bard.
4th.: Playing Footsie - Ariana takes Jehanne for a stroll around the marketplace and introduces her to Rivka.
2nd.: Counts, Courtesans, and Canards - Jehanne and Ariana dine at La Couronne d'Or after a day of introductions, and engage in one more, with Count Tybalt Chatdelune de Forrenaille .

March 2007

31st.: Ducs, Ducats, and Debauchery - Jehanne attends a small gathering of courtiers smoking opium and drinking with the King and the Prince.
30th.: A Royal Song - Jehanne attends a gathering in the Galerie du Glaces and meets the King a second time, is introduced to the Duke of Kusheth and his daughter, and performs a song dedicated to the Queen. The Queen invites her to stay in the palace with her ladies.
29th.: A Royal Welcome - Jehanne arrives at the palace only to discover her arrival has not been expected, and is introduced to the Second of Valerian House and King Bastien.

Trivia

• Jehanne's predilection for Caerdicci fashion is due to her mother's affection for designers outside of Terre D'Ange, discovered while trading textiles overseas.

Links

• Jehanne's Livejournal - This is an IC journal which Jehanne keeps. You may read it OOC, but please note the journals are not public IC knowledge. Unless you've managed to sneak into her chambers, steal her amulet, and figure out that it opens a secret compartment in her storage trunk, you have no way of knowing the journal exists or how to get to it.

Soundtrack

01. The Rose by Bette Midler is the perfect representation of Jehanne, from her chilly outward demeanor, to the inner need to find love.    It's the heart afraid of breaking, that never learns to dance    It's the dream afraid of waking, that never takes the chance    It's the one who won't be taken, who cannot seem to give    and the soul afraid of dying, that never learns to live.

02. Starts With Goodbye by Carrie Underwood represents Jehanne's growth from mourning Mathieu to finally letting go, so she might live.    I guess it's gonna have to hurt,I guess I'm gonna have to cry,    And let go of some things I've loved,To get to the other side,    I guess it's gonna break me down, Like falling when you try to fly,    It's sad, but sometimes moving on with the rest of your life,    Starts with goodbye.