Egelion

[Louis]

With the Prince of Amateria now busy and ready to take on the roles of a future emperor, his younger brother, the 20 year old Prince Fernando, has taken a new direction for himself and for the Royal Family. With many of the family's old privileges now under the power of the chambers of the Court, the royal family can now independently make changes across the country under the protection of the royal house. Such new endeavors include funding charities and community programs. yet, Prince Fernando is on track to become the country's greatest supporter of the arts, specifically the Royal Opera. 

Yesterday afternoon, Prince Fernando visited the Royal Opera Hall in Altea during a mid season rehearsal for a re-run of Swan River. At the Royal Opera Hall, Prince Fernando spoke to several young and upcoming performers who looked to the Prince for wisdom on matters of adulthood and the expectations of society. The Prince provided counsel and spoke about the importance of being one's self within the broad and often strict standards society places on individuals. As a second son, Prince Fernando always waits on the outskirts of the royal lineage in case his elder brother falls out of line, yet he desires to live his life with passion - not shackled by the expectations thrown on him. The performers held a photo-op later with the prince in the main lobby, where he announced a new donation for the Royal Opera.

At the end of his visit, Prince Fernando announced a 10 million Crown investments into the Royal Opera and its associated partners directly from House Montalivet's personal treasury. The investment will be used for salaries, wages, new products, creating new material, stage crew equipment and community events. Prince Fernando spoke to the press before leaving the royal hall, focusing on his reasoning for funding the arts and his own position within the royal family. Many already draw parallels between the eloquence of His Highness and the nationalistic, sophomoric commentary from abroad:

It is my steadfast conviction that the privilege we bear and inherit are not rights to be hoarded, but sacred trusts bestowed upon us for the flourishing of our people. What value are our shared heritage and ancient traditions if they remain hollow relics, rather than living virtues realized within the realm? To what end is the vast fortune of my house if it is not poured out to nourish the very citizens who give it meaning? We as royals are duty bound to wield our influence and our resources directly to elevate the lives entrusted into our hands.

I have little appetite for the political maneuvering in our region, nor do I believe the sanctity of my position grants me license to cast judgement from afar upon other nations and how they rule their domains. I will not partake in the realm of international coercion nor to indulge in bitter, vindictive nationalism designed merely to elevate one's own standing. 

Here within the border of Egelion, our true focus lies in the emotional, spiritual, and humanistic elevation of every soul. Our pursuit of genuine prosperity far outshines any fleeting desire to posture for global dominance or the illusion of regional superiority. That is simply not the spirit of Egelion, and I vow to you: we shall never surrender any of our dignity and submit to such privileged and hollow foreign endeavors.