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Castle Servants

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Description

A group of workers within the Sethlend castle, including maids, pages, and specialized tradespeople like tailors. They are responsible for the daily maintenance of the royal household, from decorating ballrooms to transporting official correspondence and attending to the personal needs of the royal family.

Notable Assets

  • Access to royal apartments and private corridors
  • Knowledge of internal castle mechanisms and royal secrets

Internal Etiquette

Servants are expected to execute deep, practiced courtesies toward royalty and follow meticulous instructions from their superiors, such as the bride's family during wedding preparations.

Political Standing

Subordinate to the royal family and nobility, they operate within the cold stone walls of the castle and are often privy to the private behaviors and true natures of the elite.

Heraldry And Symbols

Footmen wear a crisp gold and red livery, reflecting the royal colors of Sethlend.

Allegiance And Motives

Their primary duty is to serve the Sethlend crown and the royal family, following instructions from the King, princes, and their spouses.

Reputation And Scandal

While they maintain a professional exterior, they are known to be aware of the 'terrifying truth' behind the public façades of certain royals, such as Esmeralde.

Timeline

Wedding Suite Preparation

Servants prepare the royal marriage suite under meticulous instructions from Esmeralde's mother.

Royal Arrival Procession

Footmen in gold and red livery open the carriage for Prince Adam and his bride, while ladies-in-waiting execute courtesies.

Ballroom Decoration

Servants meticulously decorate the grand ballroom, replacing morning flowers with night-blooming varieties for the congratulatory ball.

Delivery of the Tea Invitation

A sixteen-year-old maid delivers a note from Esmeralde to Penelope, summoning her to afternoon tea.

Intercepted Correspondence

A frazzled maid carrying a royal-sealed envelope is intercepted by Arden in the castle corridors.

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