#the truly wild celebration that is finnish independence day

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Hello! Number 7 for the ask game, but more importantly:

Hyvää itsenäisyyspäivää! 🤝

Haha hi @plantbasedfish 💙🤍 thanks for the ask!

7. If you use song lyrics, which artist's songs did you pull from the most?

I don't use song lyrics. When I listen to music with lyrics, I usually either relate them to my own life, listen for a message, just enjoy them as part of the music, or consider the song a story of of its own. I can't remember a time when a song has reminded me of a fictional character or ship, and I don't want to use a title for my fic that is only a loosely related mood setter (which is a totally valid approach, it's just not me). I guess I could cite some lyrics in the notes but I've never felt like it.

Plus...most of the music I listen to isn't really the type that would work in a YR context haha.

Thanks again for the ask and most importantly:

Hyvää itsenäisyyspäivää! 🤝

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The Principality of Arendelle and it’s sovereign Monarchs

Fandom: Frozen Words: 627  Summary: Modern AU Frozen thoughts, I don’t know where to take them, so here you go! It’s a WIP! 

Nestled between Norway and Sweden lays the Principality of Arendelle. A microstate with a constitutional monarchy, not unlike Lichtenstein, Monaco or Andorra. Led by Queen Elsa I, with a population of approximately 45.000 people, it's neither the smallest nor the biggest European microstate.

After gaining independence in 1786, the sole national language remains Norwegian. It isn't surprising, taking into account that Arendelle entered a customs union with their larger neighbour Norway to secure their economic situation - a common practice among microstates. Yet, to this day, a vast amount of the residents remain Finnish, Russian, German and English. The mix of cultures shapes a more diverse future for Arendelle when compared with their Norweigian past. Tourism, banking, trade and shipping constitute the base of their economy. The skiing areas and luxurious lodges located in the northern mountains are one of Europe's most frequented holiday resorts amongst high society and modern royals alike. With the old castle - lovingly dubbed "frozen palace" located in the area, it's an absolute highlight for anyone visiting Scandinavia or even the European continent.

It's been five years since a tragic accident took Arendelle's King and Queen in a private jet crash, leaving their oldest daughter to take over the reign at only eighteen - the official coronation not taking place until three years later. Despite the tragedy fixed in its past, the coronation found way to become one of the decade's largest celebrations, as royals from all over Europe came to see young Elsa crowned. A true rarity among the courts of the 21st century, if taken into consideration how old, for example, King Charles III of England was at his coronation after the passing of her majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

All things considered, Arendelle recovered quickly, from the untimely death of its sovereigns and flourished under Queen Elsa I's reign. While young, her majesty hadn't been subject to any scandals or controversies, so though critical, the people took kindly to her reign and dedication. The population of Arendelle and Europe adore the (now twenty-three-year-old) reigning monarch who handles public life with effortless grace, just as much as they adored a three-year-old Princess Elsa of Arendelle who'd energetically wave at the crowd outside the palace. The popularity of the Arendellian monarch has risen since her taking of the throne - it signalled the beginning of a new era. Unsurprisingly, it didn't exactly put people off that she was a sight to behold too. Pale blonde hair twisted in polite updos, delicate features making up the young face. Cheeks flush with life on marble skin. Her slender elegance and simple yet appropriately aristocratic sense of fashion never really went out of style - if Europe's vouge was to be trusted. Last year's issue had her down as the world's second best dressed royal, runner up to the Crown Princess of Agraba - leaving the Duchess of Cambridge far below in their top ten. The overall picture painted was one of perfection, which in itself casts some criticism upon Queen Elsa I, but none of it more than a drop in the ocean.

Where the stoic and immaculate ways of Arendelle's Queen seem to fail and lose favour, second in line to the throne; Princess Anna, takes over. Known for her wild honesty and energetic personality, Anna is truly the people's princess. An air of modesty, caring and being grounded seems to surround her at all times. She isn't afraid of getting involved wherever her passions take her, preferring to be hands on when the protocol allowes her (and sometimes even when it doesn't). Unlike Queen Elsa I, if you went around Arendelle; nearly every citizen would confirm that they met the Princess personally before. It is, after all, a very small country.