August 13 is Balaban's birthday! So in honor of it, please write a scenario how Balaban spends his birthday! He's royal, so I imagine big parties, but I believes Balaban also had quieter celebrations with just his family too! Headcanon: After Balaban's death, Beyazit will spend a long time a Balaban's grave to reminisce & pay his respects on special days, like his birthday or holidays.
Happy Birthday Balaban!! I 100% accept that headcanon
After he became sultan, Balaban would always throw parties for his whole Stratocracy. It was kind of like a festival, people would dance, share food, make speeches about the man of the hour.
Balaban enjoyed them greatly, but as he sat upon his throne, gazing out at the hundreds of people currently in the royal hall, he couldn’t help but hope that his smaller party, the one he enjoys with his family, would come sooner.
You couldn’t tell by the way he acts, or how he rules with an iron fist, that he would prefer the quieter party, but he does. He gazed through the crowd, and caught sight of his brother Beyazit, chatting with a group who seemed enthralled with whatever he was saying.
Another gaze out and he saw his sister, chatting with the other sultans. His niece and nephew also seemed to be enjoying themselves, Aisha watching over her brother as he talked with some other children.
As the night began to wind down, most guests had exited, and Balaban had already returned to the family room, a glass of wine in his hand. Soon enough, Beyazit joined him, and they talked for a few minutes about the party before his other family members showed up as well.
They enjoyed talking and drinks before Beyazit slipped away for a moment, returning with a small box, marked with Balaban’s name.
“We all know you’ll love this.” Beyazit spoke before handing it over.
Balaban smiled before gently unwrapping it, to reveal a small felt box. He opened it, and saw a beautiful red ruby ring, it sparkled brilliantly, and reflected against Balaban’s own golden eyes.
