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"A lady-in-waiting is a female personal attendant of a royal woman or a high ranking noblewoman at royal or feudal court. In history, these women were appointed from families who were from “good society”. They were considered more as a companion of the royal mistress than a servant."
Hello everyone! ♥ Peachcakes here to offer up my little island Contessa Illyana Desrosiers for said position above! Here's a little FAQ to try and answer any questions that might pop up.
I. What exactly does a lady-in-waiting do?
The simplest answer is: whatever the lady she's waiting on intends for her to do. The lady-in-waiting's intended role was that of confidant and the head of a lady's staff, so her duties varied across the board.
• Writing correspondence on behalf of the lady
• Helping the lady to dress either literally or metaphorically by arranging her attire (or even both!)
• Joins the lady to affairs of state
• Offers the lady counsel on matters foreign and domestic
• Help the lady organize social events whilst also guiding her through affairs arranged by other nations or groups
• Delegates duties to household staff
A lady-in-waiting is often a close friend (or the closest) to her mistress with secretarial tasks to ensure she is informed and cared for. Besides work, it is not uncommon for them to spend time together doing leisurely hobbies just as well.
II. What does this entail from a role-playing perspective?
Essentially, it means that Illyana is at your character's beck and call. While lady-in-waiting doesn't demand that she and the mistress become friends, Illyana as a character will certainly try. Depending on how Illyana is treated, she will either do her very best to ensure the safety and welfare of your character, attempt to escape her service, or work to undo her status if she was subjected to cruelty.
Simply put, they can end up very good friends or vicious enemies.
If you ask me (the writer) to do so, I will insert Illyana into any thread or group setting your character is currently involved in with this role where appropriate. She will fulfill her duties as lady-in-waiting in a larger capacity and make it her mission to ensure she is safe and advised in various situations.
I'm also open to simply plotting between the two of us and seeing what kind of "trouble" we could get our ladies into in a world of our own making. ♥
III. Can she be a lady-in-waiting to a man?
No, sorry! Historically (and preferably) this is entirely intended to be written between two female characters.
IIII. Is romance possible?
I'll be honest and say that I'd prefer if this was kept platonic. (Illyana is bisexual but if there's to be a positive relationship with the woman she ends up serving, I'd reaallyy like to keep it to friendship.)
Hello everyone! ♥ Peachcakes here to offer up my little island Contessa Illyana Desrosiers for said position above! Here's a little FAQ to try and answer any questions that might pop up.
Ladies-in-Waiting as portrayed in the historical drama, Reign.
(i know it wasnt the most historically accurate show but it was a guilty pleasure)
I. What exactly does a lady-in-waiting do?
The simplest answer is: whatever the lady she's waiting on intends for her to do. The lady-in-waiting's intended role was that of confidant and the head of a lady's staff, so her duties varied across the board.
• Writing correspondence on behalf of the lady
• Helping the lady to dress either literally or metaphorically by arranging her attire (or even both!)
• Joins the lady to affairs of state
• Offers the lady counsel on matters foreign and domestic
• Help the lady organize social events whilst also guiding her through affairs arranged by other nations or groups
• Delegates duties to household staff
A lady-in-waiting is often a close friend (or the closest) to her mistress with secretarial tasks to ensure she is informed and cared for. Besides work, it is not uncommon for them to spend time together doing leisurely hobbies just as well.
II. What does this entail from a role-playing perspective?
Essentially, it means that Illyana is at your character's beck and call. While lady-in-waiting doesn't demand that she and the mistress become friends, Illyana as a character will certainly try. Depending on how Illyana is treated, she will either do her very best to ensure the safety and welfare of your character, attempt to escape her service, or work to undo her status if she was subjected to cruelty.
Simply put, they can end up very good friends or vicious enemies.
If you ask me (the writer) to do so, I will insert Illyana into any thread or group setting your character is currently involved in with this role where appropriate. She will fulfill her duties as lady-in-waiting in a larger capacity and make it her mission to ensure she is safe and advised in various situations.
I'm also open to simply plotting between the two of us and seeing what kind of "trouble" we could get our ladies into in a world of our own making. ♥
Please be sure that you've read what Illyana's race is and what that means. I'm open to discussing it. I would rather not change it, hence the "fantasy" tag.
III. Can she be a lady-in-waiting to a man?
No, sorry! Historically (and preferably) this is entirely intended to be written between two female characters.
IIII. Is romance possible?
I'll be honest and say that I'd prefer if this was kept platonic. (Illyana is bisexual but if there's to be a positive relationship with the woman she ends up serving, I'd reaallyy like to keep it to friendship.)
I hope this answers all your questions! If this is something you're interested in, comment below or PM me! Excited to see where this goes!
It'd be weird for a royal woman to become a Lady-in-Waiting unless your asking for a royal woman in that case Semi is your queen.
Semiramis wrote:
It'd be weird for a royal woman to become a Lady-in-Waiting unless your asking for a royal woman in that case Semi is your queen.
Yes, the post is intended to find a royal or woman of higher station. Illyana herself is not trying to find a lady-in-waiting. I will give Semi a look and get back to you if the two will work!
This seems cool!
Peachcakes wrote:
Semiramis wrote:
It'd be weird for a royal woman to become a Lady-in-Waiting unless your asking for a royal woman in that case Semi is your queen.
Yes, the post is intended to find a royal or woman of higher station. Illyana herself is not trying to find a lady-in-waiting. I will give Semi a look and get back to you if the two will work!
Take your time. I also apologize if there isn't much info on Semiramis' profile(if you want more info I can give you bio on the RL Semiramis or the one I'm using which is from the Fate Type-Moon Series.)
this sounds super interesting! I'd love to toss some ideas around with you and see if we could find something interesting to do together!
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