The Coronation of HM rpietila II of Crypto KingdomIt pleases Us to announce that the situations in the Realm enable the announcement of Coronation. This Coronation is the first of its kind, since the event when King rpietila I received his royal regalia in 1530 was not officially titled coronation (it was the Inauguration of the Hall of Magnificence). It was not deemed needed to announce a coronation then, since the late King had reigned for 130 years already.
Year: 1640
Venue: The Hall of Mirrors, Palace of Versailles, 7-CInvited: All the Heads of the Noble Houses in the peerages of Crypto Kingdom and the counties claimed, all the Barons, Baronets and Knights in the peerage of Crypto Kingdom (heads of clans only), foreign dignitaries near and far, small quota for distinguished commoners.
New feature: GemstonesNew item type: Gemstones will incorporate the shiny stones that will be able to be used alone or mounted in magnificent jewelry. They will come in different types and sizes, and are fungible before mounting. The jewelry may be broken into its constituent items at no cost nor risk of loss.
Royal Gemstones (diamond, ruby, sapphire, emerald, topaz) have a quantity limitation that is irrevocable. The maximum quantity of all these stones and in all their sizes
combined is:
80 per each Clan (whose head is) ranking Grand Duke or higher
40 per each Clan ranking Prince or higher
20 per each Clan ranking Marquess
10 per each Clan ranking Earl
2 per each Clan in levels L6-L13
(will be amended only if the levels system changes)
At present this translates to a maximum quota of 592 stones in total. The ownership by a clan is not limited by anything, the levels above are only used in assigning the total number that may exist. The stones come readily cut in shape.
Other gemstones are: Jade (per 1kg), Amber (per 1kg) and Pearl.
Amber and Jade may be cut in shape to be used as gemstones. At present the standard size of polished Amber plate is 100 g. The jeweler takes the small pieces as his commission, so 1*AMBNP yields 3*AMBP. Amber plates can be used eg in the rim of the coronet. 10 plates are enough. 1*JAD can be made Jade nuggets, 50 g each, so that 1*JAD yields 10*JADN. Do not spend all your unworked AMBNP/JAD on these entry level cuttings though.
Pearls are fungible and large enough to be used in coronets, as well as rings or other things.
Coronet(
See Wikipedia for inspiration.) A coronet is a crown worn by a non-sovereign noble. It is typically worn only once, in a Monarch's coronation - an event that has never before happened in CK, but in the future will happen more regularly, perhaps once every 30 years on average. It is possible to appeal to the King for the right to wear it in another occasion. Also purple suits have limitations for their order and wear: purple suits can only be ordered by the King, and the owners of purple suits may wear them with a case-by-case permission, or without special permission if they are invited to an event hosted by the King.
The rules regarding the proper appearance of a coronet are as follows:
- A coronet must be indicating the rank of the wearer, but this will happen automatically following the heraldic conventions.
- The rim of the coronet is to be made of gold or silver, and as we remember, gilding of silver is generally outlawed. In case of a coronet, gilded bronze is outlawed as well. Having 2 separate metals is allowed if they are clearly separated, no foil.
- If made of gold, a coronet may weigh maximum 999 CKG, which is our kind guidance since our Crown will weigh 1,000 CKG. In remembrance to the late King whose crown was 500 CKG gold, it is advisable that only Princes and Dukes exceed this weight in their coronets.
- Minimum weight for a solid gold rim coronet is about 200 CKG since gold is soft. In silver, only about 40% of the metal is needed to get the same structural integrity.
- Gold is a preferable material than the cheap silver.
- The most fashionable material for the top is Siberian Flying Squirrel pelt (SFS) of which 10 are needed to make the best appearance. Other materials are available against the IC cost of 10-50 IC
- Use of gemstones in coronets is restricted by the common sense, expressed in the following guidelines:
* Only Peers (Earl+) may wear rubies and diamonds, and the more, the higher they are.
* It is bad taste for peers to have jade or amber, which are for lesser nobles and them only if the finances so dictate
* Up to the level of Marquess, it is fine to use pearls since they are decent and cheap
* Diamonds and pearls do not fit together, emeralds and rubies fit together nicely
* With silver, out of the colored stones, only sapphires give a decent impression
* If a large stone is used, it should be only one of a kind and the same type should not be used in other size
How to get gemstonesRoyal Gemstones have a strict quantity limitation. They will be created in 2 larger batches, as follows:
1st batch, in 168 hours ("existing stock")All clans (characters known to be owned by one person) will be evaluated for their prominence. The formula gives great weight to player attributes, features and items that do not receive their reward in the usual course of the game, rather in this kind of special occasions:
- Wisdom
- Number and quality of horses and carriages
- Ownership of a number of suits, especially unique suits
- SCI and CUL points in possession
- CKS in possession
- Ming China etc similar things
Little if any weight is given to:
- CKG, CON, lots, buildings, current or historical level, counties
Every clan will receive the number of raffle tickets (RAF-2) equal to the evaluation. The allocation of stones happens in about a similar way as in RAF-1 in a multi-round spoiling raffle. There is only one Imperial Diamond.
2nd batch, upon the Coronation ("Gift from HM The King of France")The stones will be allocated according to His Majesty's pleasure to the guests. "Let the goodness roll!"
The total limit will not be completely used up, in the future gemstones will be coveted prizes eg in Dragonslachts. About 30% of the quota will be unused for now, and it is not intended ever to be reached (to allow for new creation when needed).
AMBNP is being created still from the counties, the total is expected to reach 5,000 kg (1,000 to go). The total quantity of
JAD in existence is created already.
Pearls can be converted from IC:
3 IC -> 1*PEAHow to prepare and behave in the CoronationAll Peers are required to wear a proper
coronet and a
blue or purple suit. Purple suit may be appealed and will be granted if the tailor capacity allows. We will ask the guests to foot the bill for the suit (knowing our illustrious father never allowed anyone except himself to pay for a purple suit - of which several are still in existence - our intention is not to follow suit). Peers are further required to have a fitting
carriage for the procession, and Princes and higher get a special privilege to bring 2 carriages (provided they look nice).
Lesser nobles are required to wear a coronet, which should be of a more modest style than those of the peers. Also a
blue suit and 2 people may share a carriage.
Hats are unique personal items (20-50 IC) that may be created for the occasion but it is allowed to wear the coronet instead during whole of the festivities.
Boots are not implemented as a mandatory item but if you wanted to have a pair, now is a good opportunity to create one. Same applies to cloaks etc. The Blue suit is usually thought of containing all the needed items. SFS-items are not needed since it is midsummer.
If suits contain metals, they count towards the jewelry. Rings, especially with gemstones, are much suitable not only for this, but further occasions as well. They can be created using the ordinary "The New Permanent IC Conversion Table" as it stands and mounting a gem to a new ring does not entail extra cost above what the creation of the ring would do.
Orders of knighthoods (AOK-chain, bracelet, baton) are to be worn as well as all medals.
Our pleasure in allocating the 2nd batch of gemstones is heavily upon the guests who prepare for the event with all their heart.
If commoners are admitted, they are to dress in festive orange only, with all the jewels and other goods they can carry, max 2 per carriage, and are required to wear a hat or a "commoner coronet" which must not be made of gold nor silver but may contain gemstones.
Oath of AllegianceAll nobles who wish to swear allegiance to the House of rpietila, may do so in their own words. Literature contains examples. As for the peers, who have fiefs from our House, it is quite expedient if they realise the necessity, even though our judicious father did not deem it a priority.
Coronation present wishlistOur Royal Majesty has everything, but due to the constraints of time and artistic talent (the latter of which our esteemed father had, the former even less) the treasuries of the Royal House are void of valuables. Jewelry and pieces of Art are most appreciated.
Sign and seal.