Marriage?! | Roomies Royal – Minecraft Roleplay [Ep. 1]

You are cordially invited to attend the Haven Hearts Festival, hosted by the esteemed Royal family of Auroria. The week-long event shall be grandly catered for and all guests shall be provided with luxurious accommodations within the Diamond grounds.

His Majesty, King Alexander Diamond, has chosen a most intriguing theme for this year’s festival: a game, wherein the hand of his second daughter, Pink Diamond, shall be the prize. Therefore, kindly bring with you a suitable son or daughter of marrying age.

The family who emerges victorious in all the festival games shall be granted the first placement for the hand of the fair Princess. However, fear not, as there shall be other suitable matches to be had, even if your family does not win the festival games.

Therefore, keep your hearts open. We implore you to take note that during the games, the use of magic shall not be allowed in order to prevent any cheating. We trust you shall understand and comply with this rule. The festival commences in two days’ time. We eagerly await your presence,

As the royal family is most excited to have you in attendance. AURORIA Marriage?! What nonsense is this! Control yourself, my dear. Ha! Good luck finding anyone willing to wed you. Father, you cannot be in earnest.

I assure you, my dear, I am quite serious. We married off your sister Penny to Lord Edwin when she was but 20, and you are now 22. We have given you more time than is customary, yet you continue to repel any suitors that come near.

We have made it clear, either you find a match of your own accord or we must take matters into our own hands. I regret to say, it is now too late for that. You can no longer avoid your duty.

And have no fear, my dear. We have devised the perfect plan to find the ideal match for you! The family whose members emerge victorious at the Haven Hearts Festival shall have the right to ask for your hand in marriage. Wait… You’re treating me like some sort of prize?! Oh this keeps getting better~!

It was either that or we marry you off to Lord Thornbroke. Huh…? Oh, no. Ooo no. Ew, no, no no. Anything but that! Are these my only two options? Can I not become a spinster and devote myself to aiding Penny in raising her children? I could be quite the devoted aunt.

A spinster?! Do you truly wish to bring shame upon our family name? Please, Father, I implore you! I shall cease my indulgences, I shall do anything! Cease your pleading, Pink. You must learn to comport yourself with decorum. No member of royal society will have you if you continue to behave so coarsely.

Very well, I shall do as I please during the festival, and let no one have me! Hmpf! Pink, I am serious. This is your last opportunity to find a match of your own choosing.

You may deny the winner of the games, but you must have another suitor willing to take your hand or else you shall be wed to Lord Thornbroke within two weeks. Do you comprehend me? … Yes. Excellent, now onto the matters of the festival.

I have spoken with the coordinators and it shall be the grandest yet! Each day shall bring a new game for eligible bachelors and bachelorettes to compete in. The one with the most points at the end of the festival shall be declared the winner! And what if I refuse the winner?

If you have not secured another match, then the decision shall be yours. You shall wed the winner or Lord Thornbroke, as you see fit. RAGHH! I cannot handle this! I detest this situation! Should she ascend to the throne, she shall be a queen of grand drama! *chuckles* I can’t believe this…

Is Father really going to make me do this? He can’t! I- I have to get out of this somewhere! There’s got to be a way, I can’t be forced to marry someone I- MY FREEDOM! MY LIFE IS OVER! *loud and annoying crying* NYMIR *knocking* *sighs* Enter. What is this?

A royal invitation to Auroria, for the ‘Haven Hearts Festival’, Your Highness. Toss it in the fire, please. I implore you to reconsider, Your Majesty. Allow me to read the invitation to you. *sighs* Very well. You have already interrupted my work. You may proceed.

“You are cordially invited to attend the Haven Hearts Festival, hosted by the esteemed Royal family of Auroria.”- Proceed with the information you believe I should hear. Yes, Your Highness. “His Majesty, King Alexander Diamond, has chosen a most intriguing theme for this year’s festival: a game, wherein the

Hand of his second daughter, Pink Diamond, shall be the prize. The family who emerges victorious in all the festival games shall be granted the first placement for the hand of the fair Princess.” *chuckling*

Here I had believed that we had outgrown the practice of making women into prizes, yet it appears we are still entrenched in it. Pity the princess, let us hope she finds a worthy match. You may dispose of the invitation. I shall not attend. But, Your Highness!-

I shall not be going. The matter is closed. *sighs* Yes, Your Highness. Forgive me for speaking out of turn, Your Highness, but as a friend, I must advise you to find a queen before the government begins questioning your leadership. Every king must have a queen. …A queen, you say? VALORIA

So, how did it fare? Hush! Not here… Let us retire to my office. Be seated, my boy. We have much to discuss. Okay… “Much to discuss”? What do you mean by that, Father? This is it. Our future. …Our future is in this invitation?

Indeed, my boy. It is the key to everything we have been working for… Everything. Okay, just give me a moment to read this then. “His Majesty, King Alexander Diamond, has chosen a most intriguing theme for this year’s festival: a game, wherein the hand of his second daughter, Pink Diamond, shall be the prize.”

Does that mean..? Yes! The opportunity to secure our future has presented itself, and I shall not let it slip through our fingers. You would have me attend the festival in Auroria? Indeed! And win the hand of Princess Pink Diamond, whose family name and influence shall secure my ascension to the

Throne. No longer shall we suffer under the rule of a democratic government. We shall have a king, as it should be! And that king shall be ME! But how can you be so certain of my success in this endeavor? Because, my son, failure is not an option.

Listen to me. This is our chance, and we must seize it. We must protect ourselves and our future, and I have faith in your ability to succeed, even if you must bend the rules a bit. Do you understand? I understand, Father. I shall not disappoint you.

I shall bring you home a princess, by whatever means necessary. KALDOR *shattering* This is the FIFTH time I’ve had to tell the government to look past your indecent behaviors! Are you trying to make me look like a FOOL?! A father that doesn’t know how to control his OWN CHILDREN?! I’m sorry-

Oh save it. We both know you’re not and that you probably don’t feel an ounce of sympathy for that business owner’s business you RUINED. Now I have the merchants calling for a meeting to BAN YOU FROM THE TOWN. Banning MY OWN SON?! And you-

Where were you?! Your duty is to make sure your brother doesn’t cause any trouble so he can have a picture-perfect ascension to my throne! He’s not my responsibility. What did you say? Nothing. That’s what I thought.

Now, I have thought long and hard about how I would punish you for this screw-up and I was thinking of banishing you to the pit. But then I received a most intriguing letter from the royal family of Auroria. What did it say?

They are offering the hand of their princess in marriage to the highest bidder. Is that even possible? Indeed it is, and that is your punishment. Are we to become prizes as well? *sighs* Nay, Tony. The punishment is for you to acquire the hand of Princess Pink in marriage.

But father, Tiffany is still too young for marriage. She is not the one who shall wed, you fool! ‘Tis you who shall take the princess as your bride. Oh, I see. But I refuse.

There is no refusal, Tony. You have sullied our family’s name too many times, and the least you can do is redeem yourself by winning the hand of a princess. Our kingdom sees you as a fool, but I shall have them see you as a king. Do I make myself clear? Crystal.

Good, you may go. Tiffany, stay. Yes, Father? You are to accompany him. Why, Father?! We both know that Tony is not capable of winning this competition on his own. I require your assistance, my dear.

Whatever it takes to secure victory for our family, do it. And if you are successful, I shall revisit our previous conversation. *gasp* I shall do as you ask, Father. MYRRTHYR Oh shoot! I hope Mother doesn’t notice… ERIC!! *sighs* Yes, Mother is going to notice for sure… Uh oh… Yes, “Uh oh” is right.

So, what has you so excited Sister? So excited that you caused me to spill my paint… Oh, my apologies, brother, but I have come bearing good news! Did you sneak the mail again without Father’s knowledge? *chuckles* Yes, he still believes the postman to be stealing his business pamphlets.

I am certain Father would have granted you access if you had asked. I am aware, but if he were to learn of my ambition for business and the arts, he may very well send me to school. I do not wish for that. I wish for-

“Your happily ever after like in the books.” I understand, but perhaps you may find a suitor who shares your interests. Do not be absurd, brother. Every gentleman who comes calling flees as soon as they learn that I am more than a simpering miss. They see me as a rival, not a partner.

Thus, it is best that I conceal that aspect of myself and secure myself a match based on love! If you believe that to be the case… Pray tell, what is the importance of this invitation?

Well, if you would gaze upon it, you would see that it is an invitation to this year’s ‘Haven Hearts Festival’, and this year’s theme is love! Indeed, it appears the theme is more akin to the commodification of women.

Come now brother! We are aware of such societal ills but can you not see that this may prove advantageous for me? I am struggling to discern such a conclusion. There shall be a plethora of suitors present and not all of them shall be competing for the hand of Princess Pink!

Perchance I may find my heart’s desire at the festival, much like our parents did! And you plan to seek father’s permission to attend? Indeed, and I fear he may deny me should I request to go alone. Will you accompany me? Evelyn… PLEASEEE!! *sighs* *chuckling*

Very well, I shall accompany thee. Mayhap Princess Julia shall also be in attendance and I shall have the opportunity to renew our acquaintance This may prove to be an entertaining event. ILLYRIA Where are you Julia?! We have much to discuss! *stomach gurgle* Oh no… Found you. AHHH!

Using magic to trap me is most unfair! Well, you were not heeding my call and as your elder, I have authority over you, thus it matters not. If you do not wish for me to use it again, then do not stray from my side. Is that understood? …. Indeed.

Excellent. Now, accompany me as we walk and discuss. I have much business to attend to, as always. The maid brought me a letter from your chamber that you had sought to conceal- How-?! I have eyes and ears throughout this castle, sister. You cannot hide anything from me, even if you try.

I understand why you would wish to conceal the invitation, but I’m afraid it is not to be. You shall be attending as well. But, Mira! Sister. Oh, uh… Sister. The festival has nothing to do with me! It is all about Princess whatever-her-name-is!

Her Highness’s name is Princess Pink, and you had best remember it so as to avoid any unfortunate mishaps. Do I make myself clear? Fine, I’ll remember her name, but I’m not going. Thou has no say in the matter. You shall attend and find thyself a suitable match. What… What do you mean?

I mean, you are of age to wed and it is high time you did take a husband. No, I refuse! You cannot evade this forever! You will attend, whether you like it or not! *sighs* One day she shall learn that she cannot evade her responsibilities.

It is not within my ability to relieve her of this burden, nor is it within my blood. ELVANDAR *giggling* ABBY! Uh, yes Step-Mother? *slap* *gasp* Another rejection?! How many suitors are you going to turn away?! This is the 48th one!

What was the reason for rejecting Lord Bembros? It better be a good one! Um… He ate with his mouth open, my lady. Are you… SERIOUS?! You turned down a PERFECTLY suitable man just because he CHEWS WITH HIS MOUTH OPEN?!

Truly, I am at my wit’s end. The gossips of the court have been most unkind, casting aspersions upon our family due to your reluctance to take a husband. I attempted to purchase a new gown for you at the dressmaker’s today, but all I heard

Were the cruel whispers of the commoners. Some even dared to suggest that you are uninterested in men. *sighs* Truly, my child, I know not what to do with you. My options are quite exhausted. If only your father were here- You have no right to speak of him!

Are you daring to speak out of turn to me? Have you not the sense to understand that our family is in this predicament because of YOU? There has been no King for many a year, all due to YOUR actions. If our kingdom were to fall,

The fault would lie with you, and I pray you are aware of that. Perhaps the blame lies with the person who fed him- *knocking* You dare to finish that sentence, and you shall be confined to your chambers. Enter! What is it? An invitation has just arrived, your Highness, from the Aurorian royal family.

Hand it here. You may depart. Mmmmhmmmm…. Well, Abby… ‘Tis your last chance to secure a suitable match. If you fail to do so, do not expect a warm welcome upon your return. *mumbling letter* Wait… I… I’m going to the festival to find a match? No, no, no, no. This cannot be.

The invitations have been dispatched and the royal family of Auroria is exerting great effort to ensure that the festival preparations are completed in a timely manner before the guests arrive. Her Highness, Princess Pink, appears to be lacking enthusiasm regarding the plans for her nuptials,

Yet perchance one of the fortunate nobles who are making ready their vessels for the journey across the sea shall be the one to capture her hand in marriage, if indeed she chooses to wed at all. It is uncertain as to the inclinations of certain nobles in attendance,

But such shall be revealed upon their assembly in one place. The drama shall undoubtedly unfold.