((I do demand that henceforth Dada writes all IC posts with a thick Scots accent.))
((I can, but I dinna wannae))
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((You're lucky you don't have a seat in the Commons, otherwise you'd have lost my vote...
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((k))((You're lucky you don't have a seat in the Commons, otherwise you'd have lost my vote...
damn i feel so small and im freaking mercenary-war hero colonel who is skilled in languages from his mercenary days.
PLEASE STOP MAKING ME FEEL LIKE WORM.
edit im dumb enought to forget smileys
PLEASE STOP MAKING ME FEEL LIKE WORM.
edit im dumb enought to forget smileys
Name: Sir David Arthur Edward Eyrie, Bt.
Birth: 15th July, 1667 (23)
Seat: The House of Commons
Religion: Anglicanism
Biography: Known in part for his dashing good looks, (and for his striking resemblance to the late Duke of Monmouth) Sir David Eyrie is a young, fashionable and up-and-coming member of the House of Commons. Descended from a long line of successful wig merchants favoured by high society and patronised by royalty, his grandfather was awarded a Baronetcy by the late King James I for his "services to the Royal noggin," thus making him the third Baronet Eyrie. Choosing to abandon a career in Wig-making on the grounds that it was "too boring, even for him," Sir David instead chose to embark on a marginally more exciting career in the world of politics, using much of his family's limited wealth and connections to help secure a seat in the House of Commons at the tender age of twenty-one. Despite his family's relatively close ties to the Stuarts as historical Wig-makers to the Crown, the young Baronet remains somewhat of an agnostic on the succession question, among on other issues of the day in general.
((oh, it seems a good idea. The role of James II seems to be interesting, yet challenging. If the main theme would be the parliamentary and governmental politics of the post-glorious Revolution Britain, what would be the role of the Jacobite Court, that is now not within the borders of the kingdom - acting through agents etc?))
Name: George Compton, 4th Earl of Northampton, Lord Lieutenant of Warwickshire [Historical]
Date of Birth: 18 October 1664
House: the Lords
Religion: Anglican
Biography: George Compton was born on the 18th of October, 1664, to James Compton, 3rd Earl of Northampton, and his wife Mary. He succeeded his father as the 4th Earl of Northampton at the young age of 17, following which he proved himself to be a capable ruler with a head for finance and administration. It was often said that of all the noble estates in England, Lord Compton’s was one of the best managed. He was also known as charismatic and particularly skilled at making friends - a valuable ability to have in the political landscape of England in the 1880s. Within three years of becoming the Earl of Northampton, the young Lord Compton succeeded in creating and maintaining a network of friends and confidants throughout southern England – particularly, in the capital. Lord Compton's talents were recognized when he was appointed to the position of served Lord Lieutenant of Warwickshire, in which he served from 1686 to 1687. He was also appointed to it again in 1689. In 1688, he quickly deserted James II and pledged himself to William III as the Glorious Revolution unfolded, making himself a close ally of the latter. At the coronation of William and Mary in 1869, he bore the King’s scepter and cross.
Lord Compton married Jane Fox, daughter of Sir Stephen Fox and half-sister of Henry Fox, 1st Baron Holland, in 1686. He has a younger brother, Spencer Compton, who was born in 1873.
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Name: Charles Talbot, 12th Earl of Shrewsbury, 12th Earl of Waterford, Lord High Steward of Ireland, Lord Lieutenant of Hertfordshire, Lord Lieutenant of Worcestershire, KG, PC, Secretary of State for the Southern Department
Date of Birth: 24 July 1660
House: Lords
Religion: Anglican
Biography: Born to Roman Catholic parents, he remained in that faith until 1679 when—during the time of the Popish Plot and following the advice of the divine John Tillotson—he converted to the Church of England. Shrewsbury took his seat in the House of Lords in 1680 and three years later was appointed Gentleman-Extraordinary of the Bedchamber, signifying he was in favour at the court of Charles II.
With the accession in 1685 of James II Shrewsbury was appointed a captain in order to defeat the Monmouth rebellion, although he resigned his commission in 1687 after refusing to bow to pressure from James to convert back to the Catholic faith. Making contact with William of Orange, Shrewsbury's home became a meeting place for the opposition to James II and Shrewsbury was one of seven English statesmen to sign the invitation to William to invade England in June 1688. In September he fled England for Holland and returned with William to England in November. Shrewsbury was influential in the making of the Revolution Settlement, arguing strongly in favour of recognising William and Mary as sovereigns.
For his support he has been appointed Secretary of State for the Southern Department by William and Mary.
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Yes, essentially. James' goal is parallel with that of our timeline: namely, get back on the throne. Whether he does this by intrigue, fighting proxy wars (as in Ireland) or simply trying to invade England is his choice, but the overall aim is constant.
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Welcome to everyone who's joined so far! An interesting selection of characters on display, for sure. The first update has been written for a few days, so that will be up at some point this evening in all likelihood.
Until then, if it's not too much trouble, could I point people in the direction of this short survey?
I had planned for everyone to make English characters, but seeing as there are how Scots amongst us (and also seeing as I don't think I actually clarified as much) I shan't force you to change. I'll just take it that there's someone in Westminster who has an uncannily similarly voting record.
As a general guide for those yet to join, however, people being in Westminster is more convenient for the purposes of the game.
((Gah! No way I have time for this, but yay for Jacobites.))
Edit: Damnit, I can't resist. I claim William O'Brien, Earl of Inichquin
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_O'Brien,_2nd_Earl_of_Inchiquin
Kind of a shame his father was dead by this point, he was a magnificent bastard.
Edit: Damnit, I can't resist. I claim William O'Brien, Earl of Inichquin
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_O'Brien,_2nd_Earl_of_Inchiquin
Kind of a shame his father was dead by this point, he was a magnificent bastard.
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Date of Birth: 14 October 1633
House: Stuart
Religion: Catholic
Biography: To Be Written
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Name: John Sheffield Earl of Mulgrave and Sheffield [Historical]
Date of Birth: 8 September 1647
House: Lords
Religion: Anglican
Biography: John Sheffield was the only son of Edmund Sheffield, 2nd Earl of Mulgrave, and succeeded his father as 3rd Earl and 5th Baron of Sheffield in 1658. At the age of eighteen he joined the fleet, to serve in the Second Anglo-Dutch War; on the renewal of hostilities in 1672 he was present at the Battle of Sole Bay, and in the next year received the command of a ship. He was also made a colonel of infantry, and served for some time under Turrene. He was made a Knight of the Garter in 1674. In 1680 he was put in charge of an expedition sent to relieve the town of Tangier. It was said that he was provided with a rotten ship in the hope that he would not return, but the reason of this abortive plot, if plot there was, is not exactly ascertained. At court he took the side of the Duke of York, and helped to bring about Monmouth's disgrace. In 1682 he was dismissed from the court, apparently for putting himself forward as a suitor for the Princess Anne, but on the accession of King James II, he received a seat in the Privy Council, and was made Lord Chamberlain. (He later married Catherine, the daughter of the king's mistress, Catherine Sedley). He supported James in his most unpopular measures, and stayed with him in London during the time of his flight. He also protected the Spanish ambassador from the dangerous anger of the mob.
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Sir Charles Home, 6th Earl of Home
(Historical... Kinda.)
Date of Birth:
June 23, 1654
House:
((Not sure?))
Religion:
Roman Catholic
Biography:
He was arrested in 1678 and held in Edinburgh Castle for a number of years due to being a suspected party in a clandestine marriage between the heiress of Ayton and the Laird of Kimmerghame. After his release, he was chosen Member of Parliament for Berwick, but the election was not sustained. He returned to Scotland after failing election and began to plan for his next move. One that would, hopefully, land himself in a position of power.
Just to clarify: Scottish and Irish characters, be they peers are commoners, cannot sit in Westminster. As I say, the simplest thing in this reached is to pick (or create) someone from England or Wales.
why ? im not that familiar with history of england of that period. BTW we will see about that if it cant be broken
((Really? Just assumed everyone was going to be English? Yeah huh))
why ? im not that familiar with history of england of that period. BTW we will see about that if it cant be broken
Because England, Ireland and Scotland are separate countries who just happen to be ruled by the same monarch. Each has their own parliament; Westminster is the English one.
Well, as I say, Westminster is solely the English Parliament at this point in time.
((There isn't anything other than bureaucracy preventing Scottish or Irish characters from contesting English/Welsh seats, right?))