While it's true she's mostly here as an adventurer and Hero of Light, there is another role Corrin knows she has to play during her time in Vaikuntha; as the only member of the Nohrian royal family, she is also, in effect, an ambassador to this new world, even if there is little chance Nohr will ever have more permanent contact with other worlds, much less this one.
Still, it's a role she takes seriously, and this cultural festival was too good an opportunity to pass up. So for the last little while one of Corrin's many side-projects has been getting a Nohrian pavillion set up for the festival, with the scholars' help, which had been invaluable.
Inside the black and purple tent, visitors will find Corrin in her Nohr Noble regalia and a small exhibit that's been put together. Most of the "artifacts" are reproductions, though a large map of the country has been provided based on the one Corrin fished out of the Dream Width not too long ago; notable cities, such as the capital of Windmire, important military outposts like Fort Dragonfall, and other notable towns such as Dia, Nohr's primary port, and the town of Macarath, located in the most fertile region of the kingdom, and thus its agricultural center, have been marked out, with accompanying descriptions. Shadow Yato is prominently featured in a display case in the center of the room, along with recreations of Siegfried and Brynhildr, the two other Divine Weapons of Nohr, with descriptions of both. Other recreations include crown of iron laurels worn by her brother King Xander, a horned circlet favoured by the First Princess Camilla, the helmet of a Faceless and the mask of a Stoneborn golem, a pauldron favoured by Nohrian sellswords, as well as the heavy chestplate favoured by rank and file Nohrian knights, amongst others. Some of the display cards mention the two Divine Weapons of Hoshido, Raijinto and Fujin Yumi, but they are not represented physically. Some information about Hoshido is provided, but as Corrin still knows far too little about the culture and people of the kingdom of her birth, she does not feel confident in her ability to accurately represent it, and so mostly refrains from doing so.
There's a lot to read, too. All of it is based on conversations Corrin has had with the scholars of Min'To who have then...cleaned it up and made it more accessible to read. Many displays contain historical information about the country, as while Corrin may have grown up isolated, Xander ensured she was properly educated about the country she was to eventually have a hand in administering, its three main knightly orders (the rank and file infantry Knights of Nohr, the mounted Cavaliers, and the aerial Wyvern Knights), as well as biographies of the Royal Family; that is, King Xander, Princess Camilla, Prince Leo, Princess Elise, and Princess Azura (Corrin does her best to be impartial here, with varying degrees of success). Some information is also provided about King Garon; the real King Garon and not the creature that took his place and masqueraded as him, who was principally responsible for prosecuting the war with Hoshido.
On that note, there's also a lot of information about the Hoshidan War, and Corrin pulls no punches here; her descriptions of the war unambiguously paint Nohr as an unjust aggressor and Hoshido simply trying to defend itself. Corrin's own status as a member of both royal families is also discussed as well as a laying out of the reasons why she made the choice to remain with Nohr rather than her birth family in Hoshido. They do end on a hopeful note however, talking about how King Garon was discovered to be an imposter and his subsequent defeat on the last day of the war, and how Xander's taking of the crown has meant sweeping reforms for the kingdom, renouncing not only the Hoshidan conquests but all other vassal states formerly under Nohrian rule, and a true agreement of peace between Nohr and Hoshido, under its new ruler, Queen Hinoka. The mistakes of the past are acknowledged and that the road to build new relationships of trust and respect will be long, but the future promises to be one of peace and understanding, ending with a transcript of Xander's coronation speech (provided in full here):
Thank you, fellow Nohrians, for joining me in celebration today. The war is finally over, and we have formed a new alliance with Hoshido. Though once enemies, our kingdoms will now strive for peace together. Since the war began, and long before, both Nohr and Hoshido were in agony. Freedoms were oppressed, possessions were plundered, the land was ravaged. Rebellions and uprisings tore our great kingdom apart. Our world was in pain. I never wish to see that happen again…Not to anyone. I won’t allow it. As such, all tribes and other peoples of Nohr shall be granted autonomy. We will not seek to expand our borders by infringing upon Hoshidan land. Instead, we shall strive to build a foundation of trust. Both kingdoms will do all we can to plant a seed of mutual respect. In the years to come, I look forward to watching that seed grow. We have a long road ahead of us. It will not be easy, but it is worth treading. On this day, as I assume my father’s throne, I vow to steady our course. The night sky is dark, but that is what allows the stars to shine so brilliantly. As king, I hope to be the light that guides Nohr out of this long night. I swear I will not rest until our beloved home awakens to a brighter tomorrow. For the great people of Nohr…Here’s to a future of peace and prosperity!
Corrin will spend most of the day in the tent, happily answering any questions either native Vaikunthans or other Offworlders might have for her about her home. There's also, should anyone desire, free sheet music of a certain song Corrin is relatively fond of (and a slinky black dress with accompanying veil is displayed on a mannequin in a position of prominence next to where the sheet music can be collected).
The Nohrian Pavillion
Still, it's a role she takes seriously, and this cultural festival was too good an opportunity to pass up. So for the last little while one of Corrin's many side-projects has been getting a Nohrian pavillion set up for the festival, with the scholars' help, which had been invaluable.
Inside the black and purple tent, visitors will find Corrin in her Nohr Noble regalia and a small exhibit that's been put together. Most of the "artifacts" are reproductions, though a large map of the country has been provided based on the one Corrin fished out of the Dream Width not too long ago; notable cities, such as the capital of Windmire, important military outposts like Fort Dragonfall, and other notable towns such as Dia, Nohr's primary port, and the town of Macarath, located in the most fertile region of the kingdom, and thus its agricultural center, have been marked out, with accompanying descriptions. Shadow Yato is prominently featured in a display case in the center of the room, along with recreations of Siegfried and Brynhildr, the two other Divine Weapons of Nohr, with descriptions of both. Other recreations include crown of iron laurels worn by her brother King Xander, a horned circlet favoured by the First Princess Camilla, the helmet of a Faceless and the mask of a Stoneborn golem, a pauldron favoured by Nohrian sellswords, as well as the heavy chestplate favoured by rank and file Nohrian knights, amongst others. Some of the display cards mention the two Divine Weapons of Hoshido, Raijinto and Fujin Yumi, but they are not represented physically. Some information about Hoshido is provided, but as Corrin still knows far too little about the culture and people of the kingdom of her birth, she does not feel confident in her ability to accurately represent it, and so mostly refrains from doing so.
There's a lot to read, too. All of it is based on conversations Corrin has had with the scholars of Min'To who have then...cleaned it up and made it more accessible to read. Many displays contain historical information about the country, as while Corrin may have grown up isolated, Xander ensured she was properly educated about the country she was to eventually have a hand in administering, its three main knightly orders (the rank and file infantry Knights of Nohr, the mounted Cavaliers, and the aerial Wyvern Knights), as well as biographies of the Royal Family; that is, King Xander, Princess Camilla, Prince Leo, Princess Elise, and Princess Azura (Corrin does her best to be impartial here, with varying degrees of success). Some information is also provided about King Garon; the real King Garon and not the creature that took his place and masqueraded as him, who was principally responsible for prosecuting the war with Hoshido.
On that note, there's also a lot of information about the Hoshidan War, and Corrin pulls no punches here; her descriptions of the war unambiguously paint Nohr as an unjust aggressor and Hoshido simply trying to defend itself. Corrin's own status as a member of both royal families is also discussed as well as a laying out of the reasons why she made the choice to remain with Nohr rather than her birth family in Hoshido. They do end on a hopeful note however, talking about how King Garon was discovered to be an imposter and his subsequent defeat on the last day of the war, and how Xander's taking of the crown has meant sweeping reforms for the kingdom, renouncing not only the Hoshidan conquests but all other vassal states formerly under Nohrian rule, and a true agreement of peace between Nohr and Hoshido, under its new ruler, Queen Hinoka. The mistakes of the past are acknowledged and that the road to build new relationships of trust and respect will be long, but the future promises to be one of peace and understanding, ending with a transcript of Xander's coronation speech (provided in full here):
Thank you, fellow Nohrians, for joining me in celebration today. The war is finally over, and we have formed a new alliance with Hoshido. Though once enemies, our kingdoms will now strive for peace together. Since the war began, and long before, both Nohr and Hoshido were in agony. Freedoms were oppressed, possessions were plundered, the land was ravaged. Rebellions and uprisings tore our great kingdom apart. Our world was in pain. I never wish to see that happen again…Not to anyone. I won’t allow it. As such, all tribes and other peoples of Nohr shall be granted autonomy. We will not seek to expand our borders by infringing upon Hoshidan land. Instead, we shall strive to build a foundation of trust. Both kingdoms will do all we can to plant a seed of mutual respect. In the years to come, I look forward to watching that seed grow. We have a long road ahead of us. It will not be easy, but it is worth treading. On this day, as I assume my father’s throne, I vow to steady our course. The night sky is dark, but that is what allows the stars to shine so brilliantly. As king, I hope to be the light that guides Nohr out of this long night. I swear I will not rest until our beloved home awakens to a brighter tomorrow. For the great people of Nohr…Here’s to a future of peace and prosperity!
Corrin will spend most of the day in the tent, happily answering any questions either native Vaikunthans or other Offworlders might have for her about her home. There's also, should anyone desire, free sheet music of a certain song Corrin is relatively fond of (and a slinky black dress with accompanying veil is displayed on a mannequin in a position of prominence next to where the sheet music can be collected).