Emperor Choose Baronet Bride

FASTHELD - Emperor Talus Kahar XIV today issued a proclamation announcing his choice of Lady Ashlynn Birch, a newly anointed baronet, as his new Empress. In the proclamation, the Emperor wrote:

"The first Empress was of House Seamel. Freia could not so easily be replaced by someone from within that noble house, and I would not want to lessen House Seamel's stature by taking a bride from one of the other noble houses. So, I have selected a woman of the people, a freelander, to rule at my side." The wedding ceremony is expected to take place at Fastheld Keep within the next few months.