Lady Grace Wilem

Lady Grace Olivarden Wilem was the wife of Prince Frederick Wilem and the mother of Queen Hestia Wilem of Flowers. She was born on the twenty-third of Netep in 69 A.E.

Early Life
Lady Grace was born in the early morning to Vikar and Justin Olivarden in 69 A.E. The little girl was small but healthy. She grew up in the Yellow House within the inner walls of Oligarden in Fleur. There she was groomed from a young age in the royal arts, something she did not understand the purpose of until her teenage years. Grace excelled in administrative exercises, even being allowed to help create certain laws within Oligarden as young as nine. As the only child of a lesser Olivarden branch, Grace never expected much of her future life.

Three months after her twelfth birthday, Grace was informed that she was betrothed to the Prince of Fleur, Frederick Wilem. The betrothal was officiated in 57 A.E. at Oligarden, as Grace had come down with a flu that disallowed her from traveling. The then nineteen year old prince was not present, but his trusted companion Ivan Redmane took the vows in his stead. For two years, the couple remained separated with Grace living in Oligarden and Frederick remaining in Everemere, Wilemberg. At this time, Grace's training increased, and she was subjected to a variety of remedies and methods as well to induce menarche.

It was important to Grace's family that she be able to produce an heir as quickly as possible. Her and Frederick shared the same great-great-great grandparent, Queen Taurinja Wilem of Flowers. This blood tie was why Grace was chosen, as it would strengthen the legitimacy of her child. Everything from herbal medicines, to magic, to exercises were attempted to begin her fertility, but all was in vane. In 59 A.E. Grace married Frederick in a ceremony in Fleur, where she remained upon her parents return.

As Consort of Frederick
Grace escaped consummating her marriage to Frederick for two years, as the man was quite timid. He had no interest in sex with his wife, instead allowing her to do as she pleased as long as it did not interfere with his routine. Confused by this, Grace began to make connections in court. Her playful attitude warmed the hearts of those so used to Frederick's aloofness. She quickly became a favorite.

Grace was surprised at the ease of which the High Council that was governing the country allowed her to begin influencing their decisions. She had been told that their would be push back but instead she found them open to her input. By 55 A.E. she was practically acting as queen. While Frederick occasionally tried to win over power of the kingdom, he was dissuaded over and over by his loving wife. In 45 A.E. Grace became pregnant and in 44 A.E. gave birth to two twin girls, Hestia and Helia Wilem on the fourth of Hathoria. The birth signaled the fulfillment of her duties in the providing of Fleur two heirs.

Hestia was legitimized in the following months as the Princess of Flowers of Fleur and presented to the kingdom in 43 A.E. Grace took great care in raising her and her sister as she was raised. In 28 A.E. Hestia was coronated Queen of Flowers, letting both her parents resign from court life. Two years later, at the age of forty-three Grace would die due to complications following a recurring bout of flu. She was buried in her families crypt in Oligarden.

Appearance
Grace had the Olivarden look. Her skin was more tanned than her peers, her hair long and wavy, a pleasant light brown. Her eyes were hazel. Grace had a sharp face with high cheekbones, spotted with several moles. She was tall for a woman, unusually skinny, with small breasts. She spoke very softly, with a somewhat off putting mild monotone.

Grace dressed in reds and greens, appreciating light dresses without great volume.