The Chronicles of the Realm

[Mike Louis]

After many months of playing CK, I decided to write an AAR. Hopefully, this will last longer than my previous attempts.

Scenario: Hastings (1066)

Patch: 1.04a

Mods: Divine Shadow's Female Inheritance Mod

Tag: U000 (user-defined)

Country: Mig (an Anglo-Saxon ruled state in the Levant)

Tier: Kingdom


Episode 1: Ludovicus IV Rex (King Louis IV)

Louis IV, King of the Migite Realm

Royal Palace: Jerusalem - 1067

It is June 23, 1067; just one day after Louis Peresia was crowned as Louis the Fourth, King of the Migite Realm. on his desk before him was three important documents: two containing office appointments and the other one of a personal nature.

Steward: Your Majesty, your two brothers: Prince Robert, and Prince Otto are here to see you.

Louis IV: Send them in.

Princes Robert and Otto Peresia enter the Royal Office

Louis IV: The two documents are for you, in accordance to our late mother's will. Robert, you are now the Count of Petra. As for you Otto, you are now the Bishop of Madaba.

Robert and Otto: Thank you dear brother.

Prince Robert, Count of Petra

Prince Otto, Bishop of Madaba

Shortly after the King's two brothers have left his office, the Chancellor enters

Chancellor: You called for me, your Majesty

Louis IV: Yes, I did. I've been looking over my black book for some suitable prospects. Now go ahead and have the foreign office send this over to Tuscany. It seems that Beatrice von Bar, who rules Tuscany has a daughter by the name of Mathilda Canossa.

Chancellor: Why her, may I ask?

Louis IV: She's around mine age and more importantly, she's an only child, which means no brothers to worry about.

It took about a month before Beatrice von Bar of Tuscany agreed to let her daughter marry King Louis. The wedding took place in Jerusalem on August 1. It was a most splendid affair, it ought to have been with that cheap bastard Louis charging the guests admission, with his brother Bishop Otto taking a tenth of the proceeds as his cut for performing the ceremony.

Mathilda Canossa, Queen Consort of the Migite Realm

In 1068, a serious case of smallpox broke out in Jerusalem, the capital being moved to Tiberias, in Galilee as a temporary measure. One year later, Queen Mathilda gave birth to both Princesses Sybilla and Mary.

The Line of Succession as of 1070

1. HRH Princess Sybilla Peresia (b. 1069) - daughter of Louis IV
2. HRH Princess Mary Peresia (b. 1069) - daughter of Louis IV
3. HRH Prince Robert, Count of Petra (b. 1042) - brother of Louis IV
4. HRH Prince Ralph Peresia-Petra (b. 1068) - son of Robert, Count of Petra
5. HRH Prince Otto Peresia, Bishop of Madaba (b. 1043) - brother of Louis IV

 

[Mike Louis]

Episode 2: By the Shores of Acre

A few weeks after the year 1070 began, King Louis receives an update on the smallpox crisis in Jerusalem. With the crisis worsening, He decides to move the court further west to Acre, on the shores of the Mediterranean.

The Officers of the Royal Court

William Ali, Steward of the Migite Realm

Juliana Yaseen, Chancellor of the Migite Realm

Gerald Abdul, Marshal of the Migite Realm

Salma al-Mousa, Spymaster of the Migite Realm

Acre - 1070

William Ali: Your Majesty, I received a written request from members of the local clergy from Jerusalem.

King Louis: What's the request for?

William Ali: It's for alms for those suffering from the smallpox epidemic.

King Louis: Request approved, can't be seen as cruel and heartless now, can we?

William Ali: Of course not, sire.

Acre - September 1071

William Ali: Your Majesty, I received a written request from the governor of Al' Aqabah.

King Louis: What is it?

William Ali: It seems that the businessmen of Al' Aqabah want the town's charter amended so that the city's laws are considered binding over the church laws.

King Louis: Request Denied, tell them while I privately agree with them on the issue, my hands are officially tied. The Pope of late had got this nasty habit of sticking his nose into political affairs. Therefore, if I went went on record as trying to enchance civil power at the expense of the clergy's so-called power, They'll go crying to Rome for sure. They should be able to understand that.

Almost a year later, Queen Mathilda gave birth to the royal couple third child, a son whom the King named William. With the birth of a son and heir, King Louis considered the succession secured.

Acre - May 1073

William Ali: Your Majesty, the local clan chieftains from Maan have a request from you.

King Louis: What for?

William Ali: For hunting rights on the church's lands there.

King Louis: HELL NO!!! They must be crazy if they think I gonna start some shit with Rome over some "hunting rights"!!!

William Ali: I take it that the request is denied then, sire?

Acre - August 1073

William Ali: Your Majesty, I received a written request from members of the local clergy from Jerusalem.

King Louis: What's the request for?

William Ali: It's for alms for those suffering from the smallpox epidemic.

King Louis: Request approved, always good for public relations

William Ali: But of course, sire.

In September of 1073, Prince William Peresia, son of King Louis dies of ill health. Although doctors confirmed that William died of sickness, the King orders Salma al-Mousa to oversee the investigation of his son's death. For although he wouldn't say it publicly, King Louis suspected that more than a few people would try to seize the throne if he should die without a son to succeed him. Also while the King was mourning his son's death, a third daughter was born. She was named Juliana

Acre - June 1074

William Ali: Your Majesty, I got some good news from Jerusalem

King Louis: What is it?

William Ali: The smallpox epidemic has weaken itself out

King Louis: Good, make the necessary preparations to move the court back to Jerusalem.

William Ali: As you wish, sire

Acre - December 1074

Queen Mathilda: Louis, Princess Sybilla is almost five now. What kind of education is she going to receive?

King Louis: Sybilla is going to get a court education. Then depending on whether she gets any brothers or not, she's also going to learn about weapons and the art of warfare.

Map of Mig - 1075

 

[Veldmaarschalk]

Why the name Mig ? Where does it come from ?

Does it have anything to do with Fishbeds, Fulcrums, Firefoxes ?

 

[Mettermrck]

Oh, geez, I didn't even think of Mig the planes until that post. Female Inheritance Mod? Does it work well and do what I think it does?

 

[Alhazen]

The Kings of Mig seem to be fabulously rich!

 

[Mike Louis]

Episode 3: Return to Jerusalem

Shortly after the return of the royal court to Jerusalem from Acre, King Louis begin to spend more time with Queen Mathilda and their daughters. Some say this was due to the King's desire to take a more direct hand in the princesses upbringing. Others however thought it was because King Louis would do anything to keep his younger brother, the Count of Petra off the throne.

Royal Palace (Royal Chamber) - Jerusalem: April 1075

Queen Mathilda: Louis, Mary is almost five now. What kind of education is she going to receive?

King Louis: I decided to put Mary's education in the hands of the clergy.

Queen Mathilda: The clergy? But why Louis?

King Louis: It's bad enough that William's death left the succession wide open. Also the fact that Sybilla and Mary though not twins, were both born in the same year doesn't help matters. So it's either put Mary in a nunnery, or risk a succession war between her and Sybilla when I die.

Queen Mathilda: So be it, Louis

In July of that year, Queen Mathilda gave birth to the royal couple's fourth daughter, named Lidia.

Royal Palace (King Louis' Office) - Jerusalem: December 1075

Salma al-Mousa: Your Majesty, I have a report here from the tutors concerning Princess Sybilla.

King Louis: What does it say?

Salma al-Mousa: It says here that Princess Sybilla has been very cruel to her pets. Already two cats have been killed by her.

King Louis: You go and tell that daughter of mine that I'll deal with her in the royal chamber when her daily studies are done.

Salma al-Mousa: As you command sire

On October 9, 1076 William Ali, Steward of Mig died in his sleep at the age of 71. In his place, King Louis appointed Henry d'Ibelin as Steward.

Henry d'Ibelin, Steward of the Migite Realm

In January of 1077, King Louis prayers were answered as Queen Mathilda give birth to a son, whom she name Ugo.

Royal Palace (King Louis' Office) - Jerusalem: April 1077

Henry d'Ibelin: Your Majesty, the governor of Tabuk reports that fewer fish in the area have brought a recession to the province.

King Louis: Send some money from the emergency fund to aid those fishermen in distress.

Henry d'Ibelin: As you wish sire

Royal Palace (King Louis' Office) - Jerusalem: November 1078

Salma al-Mousa: Your Majesty, the palace tutors had told me that Princess Mary started a relief fund for the orphans in Jerusalem.

King Louis: Good for her, at least she know her duties to the people unlike her sister Sybilla. Now go and tell I'belin to add some of my own money to that relief fund.

Royal Palace (King Louis' Office) - Jerusalem: May 1079

Salma al-Mousa: Your Majesty, I have an urgent report form the palace tutors saying that Princess Sybilla was in a brawl with an older girl.

King Louis: What!!!

Salma al-Mousa: Sire, it seems that the brawl started over some boy.

King Louis: A boy!! Why she's only 10 years old!!!

Salma al-Mousa: The boy is the son of a respected merchant. Well anyway, Princess Sybilla and this 13 year old girl went to a field behind the palace with their seconds, where the rest of the children were waiting. From the reports of the witnesses, Princess Sybilla beat the other girl to a pulp. It also says here some money changed hands among some of the children attending the fight.

King Louis: And why I may ask, didn't any of tutors prevented the fight from breaking out?

Salma al-Mousa: The head tutor himself said it a "matter of honor", and thus he couldn't interfere.

King Louis: And who is this boy, if I may ask?

Salma al-Mousa: The report says the boy's name is a Donald King, who the kids called Don. He also won the most money from the brawl.

King Louis: I want to see this boy ASAP

Salma al-Mousa: should I prepare the whipping post then sire?

King Louis: Hell no! I just want to see him so he could pay me my cut from the action.

Salma al-Mousa: Your cut, sire?

King Louis: Since the fight took place on my field, I as the owner receive a cut of the gambling proceeds.

The Line of Succession as of 1080

1. HRH Prince Ugo Peresia (b. 1077) - Son of Louis IV
2. HRH Princess Sybilla Peresia (b. 1069) - Daughter of Louis IV
3. HRH Princess Mary Peresia (b. 1069) - Daughter of Louis IV
4. HRH Princess Juliana Peresia (b. 1073) - Daughter of Louis IV
5. HRH Princess Lidia Peresia (b. 1075) - Daughter of Louis IV
6. HRH Prince Robert, Count of Petra (b. 1042) - Brother of Louis IV
7. HRH Prince Ralph Peresia-Petra (b. 1068) - Son of Robert, Count of Petra
8. HRH Princess Magaret Peresia-Petra (b. 1072) - Daughter of Robert, Count of Petra
9. HRH Princess Adelaide Peresia-Petra (b. 1075) - Daughter of Robert, Count of Petra
10. HRH Princess Elizabeth Peresia-Petra (b. 1079) - Daughter of Robert, Count of Petra
11. HRH Prince Otto Peresia, Bishop of Madaba (b. 1043) - Brother of Louis IV

 

[Mettermrck]

So far, so good, the relative of calm of domestic tranquility.

 

[Mike Louis]

Episode 4: Slander and Prestige

In early January of 1080, King Louis appoints Robert Malik as Bishop of Jerusalem. A gaping hole in the royal court was finally filled.

Robert Malik, Bishop of Jerusalem


Royal Palace (King Louis' Office) - Jerusalem: May 13, 1080

Salma al-Mousa: Your Majesty, I received reports from couriers in the north.

King Louis: What does it say?

Salma al-Mousa: It says here that various northern chieftains are questioning your manhood.

King Louis: Damn northern cheiftains! I want you to find the bastard spreading these foul rumors, and once you find him...deal with him.

Salma al-Mousa: As you command sire.


Royal Palace (King Louis' Office) - Jerusalem: November 2, 1080

Salma al-Mousa: Your Majesty, the palace tutors had told me that Princess Juliana has put some of her money into Princess Mary's orphan relief fund.

King Louis: Good, now if I can only get Princess Sybilla into line.


Royal Palace (Royal Chamber) - Jerusalem: October 10, 1081

Queen Mathilda: Louis, Lidia is almost five now. What kind of education is she going to receive?

King Louis: I'll have the palace tutors educate her.

Queen Mathilda: With luck, Lidia will turn out fine, unlike Sybilla.


Royal Palace (King Louis' Office) - Jerusalem: March 19, 1082

Henry I'belin: Some representives from Parliament were wondering if there are any new tax bills for this year?

King Louis: Tell both the House of Peers and the House of Commons that there won't be any new taxes planned for this year.

Henry I'belin: I'm sure Parliament will be pleased to hear it.


Royal Palace (King Louis' Office) - Jerusalem: June 15, 1082

Salma al-Mousa: Your Majesty, the palace tutors had told me that Princess Lidia has put some money into Princess Mary's orphan relief fund.

King Louis: Good, that's one more child on the right path.


Royal Palace (Royal Chamber) - Jerusalem: March 7, 1083

Queen Mathilda: Louis, our son Ugo is five now. I want to know what sort of education you arranged for him?

King Louis: Since Ugo is our heir, I decided to give a military education with bit of general tutoring.

Queen Mathilda: Ugo shall in due course be King...if his sister Sybilla don't kill him first.


Royal Palace (King Louis' Office) - Jerusalem: November 18, 1083

Salma al-Mousa: Your Majesty, it seems that Prince Ugo is one of those that take no mess from anybody.

King Louis: I going to have to look into that boy's upbring more carefully then.


In June of 1084, Salma al-Mousa's chief deputy, Elizabeth was stricken with leperosy. I was said in some quarters that she become a leper as punishment for her constant schemes against her enemies.


Royal Palace (King Louis' Office) - Jerusalem: September 25, 1084

Bishop Malik: Your Majesty, there's a request from the local clergy asking for alms for the poor.

King Louis: But of course, I'll tell I'belin to transfer the needed funds to the church.

Bishop Malik: I'm sure God will look kindly upon you for this good work.

 

[Mettermrck]

Did they ever find the guy who was questioning his manhood? Maybe you could say it was someone in a neighboring county, and conquer them.

 

[Mike Louis]

Episode 5: Three Weddings and a Funeral

St. James Church - Jerusalem: April 14, 1085

Princess Sybilla, despite her cruelty and vengeful streak grew into a young lady with average diplomatic skills. King Louis quickly managed to find a husband for his troublesome daughter; Baron Henry Habib, son of the Count of Farama. As usual the King charged the guests admission, with Bishop Malik taking a tenth of the proceeds as his cut. At the wedding reception, few people noticed King Louis taking the Queen to the Royal Chambers. Afterwards, while a few people thought Queen Mathilda had simply fainted, others feared that the Queen's health was begining to fail.

HRH Princess Sybilla Peresia, daughter of Louis IV

Baron Henry Habib, son of the Count of Farama


Royal Palace (King Louis' Office) - Jerusalem: May 5, 1085

Henry I'belin: Your Majesty, I got here a leter from the Vatican concerning Bishop Malik.

King Louis: What does it say?

Henry I'belin: It says here that the Pope has hereby transfered Bishop Malik from the diocese of Jerusalem to the diocese of Kaliskie.

King Louis: What, couldn't the Pope find some other sap to fill the position?

Henry I'belin: I'm afraid not sire.


On March 23, 1086 the Pope appointed Henry I'belin as Bishop of Galloway. King Louis therefore appointed Mary de Brienne as the new Steward.

Mary de Brienne, Steward of the Migite Realm

Later on in 1086, Princess Mary married Edouard de Vogue, son of the Count of Dauphine Viennois

HRH Princess Mary Peresia, daughter of Louis IV

Edouard de Vogue, son of the Count of Dauphine Viennois

The wedding itself was a spendid affair. However it was noted by the absence of Queen Mathilda who with her declining health, was confined to bed most of the time. The Queen died the next year at age 41, with four of her five children at her deathbed, with Princess Sybilla refusing to come. Shortly before she died, Queen Mathilda warned both the King and Prince Ugo about Princess Sybilla. "Make sure Ugo gets married as soon as he's of age. If not, and something happens to him, the whole country will suffer under Sybilla's violent rule. Louis, with that daughter of ours known for her scheming, it would be most unwise to remarry. Therefore you must at all cost keep Ugo alive, and thus keep Sybilla off the throne. If you fail, both Mig and Tuscany will pay dearly for Sybilla's sins." Queen Mathilda was laid to rest three days later in the Royal Tombs at St. James' Church. All of Mig then mourned for her 30 days.

In the year 1089, Princess Juliana married Simon Moriddig, the Count of Gwent. At the wedding, King Louis thought "Good, the more daughters I can marry off, the better chance Ugo got of becoming King."

HRH Princess Juliana Peresia, daughter of Louis IV

Simon Moriddig, Count of Gwent


Also in that year, a new Steward as appointed by the name of Matthew al-Qasim.

Matthew al-Qasim, Steward of the Migite Realm


The Line of Succession as of 1090

1. HRH Prince Ugo Peresia (b. 1077) - Son of Louis IV
2. HRH Princess Sybilla Peresia (b. 1069) - Daughter of Louis IV
3. HRH Prince Willaim Habib (b. 1086) - Son of Princess Sybilla
4. HRH Prince Reginald Habib (b. 1087) - Son of Princess Sybilla
5. HRH Princess Mary Peresia (b. 1069) - Daughter of Louis IV
6. HRH Prince Aimery de Vogue (b. 1088) - Son of Princess Mary
7. HRH Princess Judith de Vogue (b. 1087) - Daughter of Princess Mary
8. HRH Princess Juliana Peresia (b. 1073) - Daughter of Louis IV
9. HRH Princess Lidia Peresia (b. 1075) - Daughter of Louis IV
10. HRH Prince Robert, Count of Petra (b. 1042) - Brother of Louis IV
11. HRH Prince Ralph Peresia-Petra (b. 1068) - Son of Prince Robert, Count of Petra
12. HRH Princess Margaret Peresia-Petra (b. 1072) - Daughter of Prince Robert, Count of Petra
13. HRH Princess Adelaide Peresia-Petra (b. 1075) - Daughter of Prince Robert, Count of Petra
14. HRH Prince Otto Peresia, Bishop of Madaba (b. 1043) - Brother of Louis IV

 

[Mike Louis]

Episode 6: The Petra Rebellion

Royal Palace (King Louis' Office) - Jerusalem: July 25, 1090

Juliana Yaseen: Your Majesty, I received a leter from Rome.

King Louis: What did it say?

Juliana Yaseen: It said here that the Pope have appointed Steward al-Qasim as the new Archbishop of Wielkopolska.

King Louis: Damn Pope! Go ahead and tell Brienne to report to me immediately.

Mary de Brienne, Steward of the Migite Realm


Royal Palace (King Louis' Office) - Jerusalem: October 10, 1090

Mary de Brienne: Your Majesty, I received a letter from Rome.

King Louis: Who does the Pope want now?

Mary de Brienne: Marshal Abdul, apparently he's been appointed Bishop of Forcalquier.

King Louis: I wonder who he gonna grab next?


In the year 1091, Ralph Abbas was appointed Bishop of Jerusalem by King Louis.

Ralph Abbas, Bishop of Jerusalem

The next year in 1092, Princess Lidia who was trained in the spymaster arts, was married to Aptoni de Bourbon, son of the Count of Bourbon. With Princess Lidia's wedding, all of King Louis' daughters were at last married and with the exception of Princess Sybilla, had taken foreign husbands.

HRH Princess Lidia Peresia, daughter of Louis IV

Aptoni de Bourbon, son of the Count of Bourbon


Royal Palace (King Louis' Office) - Jerusalem: January 22, 1092

Mary de Brienne: Your Majesty, I have a written request from the Governor of Hebron.

King Louis: What does it say?

Mary de Brienne: It looks like the local townsfolk asked the governor permission for a provincal assembly to be formed. The governor in turn asked for your approval for the assembly.

King Louis: Request approved, go ahead and tell the governor that the new assembly is formed as soon as possible.

Mary de Brienne: As you wish sire.


Royal Palace (King Louis' Office) - Jerusalem: March 19, 1092

Mary de Brienne: I have a letter from Rome concerning Bishop Abbas.

King Louis: What does it say?

Mary de Brienne: It says that Bishop Abbas has been transfered from the diocese of Jerusalem to the diocese of Csanad.

King Louis: There goes another bishop, Madame Brienne.


On June 1, 1092 Juliana Yaseen, Chancellor of the Migite Realm died in her sleep at the age of 50. In her place, King Louis appointed Amice Hussain as Chancellor.

Amice Hussain, Chancellor of the Migite Realm


Royal Palace (King Louis' Office) - Jerusalem: October 25, 1093

Mary de Brienne: Your Majesty, I have a letter from Rome.

King Louis: Who does the Pope want now?

Mary de Brienne: It looks like the Pope as appointed Prince Ugo as the new Bishop of Firenze.

King Louis: At least Prince Ugo will be under his grandmother, the Duchess of Tuscany. However tell Rome that because of the fact that Prince Ugo is the heir to both Mig and Tuscany, he must be allowed to marry.

Mary de Brienne: I'll have Chancellor Hussain and the foreign office write out your reply to Rome.


Royal Palace (King Louis' Office) - Jerusalem: November 3, 1093

Salma al-Mousa: Your Majesty, I have an urgent report from my agents out in the field.

King Louis: What does it say?

Salma al-Mousa: Your nephew Prince Ralph, the new Count of Petra has started a rebellion against you.

King Louis: Send riders out throughout the Royal Provinces to the governors there. Tell them to summon their provincal troops, and to meet with me here at once! Also go and tell the chief jailer that he's going to have some business very soon! When the army is up and gathered here, I'll personally go to Petra, and deal with that nephew of mine!

Salma al-Mousa: I'll have the riders sent out right away sire.


In February of 1094, King Louis and his nephew, the Count of Petra met in battle outside of Tabuk. Seeing the vast forces of his uncle, the Count fled for his life back to Petra. Like a hunter smelling the blood of his prey, King Louis followed his nephew to Petra, and there set a siege to the city. After a month, Petra was captured. As for the spoils, King Louis got 59 pieces of gold; and Blanche Peresia, a distant counsin of the King, was installed as Countess of Petra. As for Ralph Peresia-Petra, King Louis brought his nephew to Jerusalem in chains, where it was said that he was given to Spymaster Al-Mousa's female agents for their "pleasure". Thus the Petra Rebellion was ended.

 

[Mike Louis]

Episode 7: The Melitene and Damascus Rebellions

In January of 1095, King Louis appointed Eustance Salah as the new Chancellor.

Eustance Salah, Chancellor of the Migite Realm


Royal Palace (King Louis' Office) - Jerusalem: January 28, 1095

Salma al-Mousa: Your Majesty, I have a most urgent report from my field agents in the North.

King Louis: What does it say?

Salma al-Mousa: It says here that the Count of Melitene has rebelled against you.

King Louis: That northern dog that been questioning my honor! Summon your husband Marshal al-Mousa! And tell your girls that they'll have some rebels to take out their "frustrations" on!

Salma al-Mousa: With great pleasure, sire.


On July 9, 1095 while King Louis was marching north to deal with the Count of Melitene, the Count of Damascus rose up in revolt. The King merely decided to deal with the Count of Damascus after Melitene was dealt with. On July 30, 1095 any delusions the Count of Melitene had was dashed during the two week long battle of Melitene. The town itself held out for a month before it fell on September 13, 1095. That same day, Count Henry was brought before King Louis for judgment.

King Louis: You should be hanged for this high treason...but that's too good for you. Therefore, I shall give you to Madame al-Mousa's women. I hear they have grown tired of my nephew, and desire fresh meat! So it shall be said, so it shall be written, so it shall be done!

Thus Count Henry paid for his vicious slander against the King.

With Edith installed as Countess of Melitene, King Louis marched on Damascus, with the former Count Henry in chains. When the Count of Damascus saw his friend in chains, he lost heart and fled from the battlefield. The city then fell after a two month siege. As with the former Count of Melitene, King Louis pronounced judgment upon Count Laurence. He was to be given to Madame al-Mousa's women for their "pleasure", with Joanna being installed as Countess of Damascus.


On April 13 1097, a year after the twin rebellions had been crushed, King Louis died in his sleep at the age of 56. Crown Prince Ugo, Count of Firenze succeeded him as King Hugh.

King Louis IV: (1040-1097), reigned: 1066-1097

From the Chronicles of Mig:

And King Louis the Fourth, son of Queen Hawice the Fourth begin to reign. One score and six years old was he when he begin to reign, and he reigned one score and eleven years in Jerusalem. And he did what was right in the sight of God. He built up the cities in the land. Now the rest of his acts were written below here in the chronicles. And Louis the Fourth slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the royal tombs at St. James. And Ugo his son reigned in his stead.

 

[Mike Louis]

Episode 8: Hugo Rex (King Hugh)

Hugh, King of the Migite Realm


Royal Palace (Throne Room) - Jerusalem: May 13, 1097

Bishop Otto Peresia: Ugo Peresia, do you swear before God and all of Mig to uphold the laws of our kingdom, and protect our nation till the last of your blood?

King Hugh: I do swear it.

Bishop Otto Peresia: Then by the grace of God and will of the nation, I do proclaim you Hugh the First, King of the Migite Realm.

As Bishop Peresia lowered the Crown of Maria Magna upon the King's head, the chieftains of the kingdom went to one knee, and bowed their heads. After the crown was upon the King's head. Mary de Brienne, in her final act as Steward of Mig, proclaimed to the kneeling audience, "Long Live the King, Long Live King Hugh the First." The chieftains then stood up, and renewed their alliegence to the King.


The Royal Court of Mig - 1097

Osterhild von Wittelsbach, Queen Consort of the Migite Realm

Eustace Salah, Chancellor of the Migite Realm

Giyasaddin al-Mousa, Marshal of the Migite Realm

Salma al-Mousa, Spy Master of the Migite Realm


In January of 1098, King Hugh appointed Alberade di Santarosa as Chancellor.

Alberade di Santarosa, Chancellor of the Migite Realm

Also, later that year on July 5, Queen Osterhild gave birth to the royal couple's first child, a son; King Hugh named him Lazzaro.


On March 12, 1099, Beatrice the Duchess of Tuscana died. King Hugh, her grandson then over as Duke, with a viceroy ruling in his name.

The Tuscana Inheritance

The Duchy of Tuscana


Later that year on November 10, Queen Osterhild gave birth to the royal couple's second son. King Hugh named him Tommaso.


THE LINE OF SUCCESSION AS OF 1100

The House of Peresia

1. HRH Prince Lazzaro Peresia (b. 1098) - Son of Hugh
2. HRH Prince Tommaso Peresia (b. 1099) - Son of Hugh

The House of Habib

3. HRH Princess Sybilla Peresia (b. 1069) - Daughter of Louis IV
4. HRH Prince William Habib (b. 1086) - Son of Princess Sybilla
5. HRH Prince Reginald Habib (b. 1087) - Son of Princess Sybilla
6. HRH Prince Waleran Habib (b. 1092) - Son of Princess Sybilla

The House of Vogue

7. HRH Princess Mary Peresia (b. 1069) - Daughter of Louis IV
8. HRH Prince Aimery de Vogue (b. 1088) - Son of Princess Mary
9. HRH Prince Charles de Vogue (b. 1090) - Son of Princess Mary
10. HRH Princess Judith de Vogue (b. 1087) - Daughter of Princess Mary

The House of Moriddig

11. HRH Princess Juliana Peresia (b. 1073) - Daughter of Louis IV
12. HRH Prince Waleran ap Moriddig (b. 1093) - Son of Princess Juliana
13. HRH Prince Edward ap Moriddig (b. 1094) - Son of Princess Juliana
14. HRH Prince Stephen ap Moriddig (b. 1095) - Son of Princess Juliana
15. HRH Princess Anne ap Moriddig (b. 1096) - Daughter of Princess Juliana

The House of Bourbon

16. HRH Princess Lidia Peresia (b. 1075) - Daughter of Louis IV
17. HRH Princess Aurelia de Bourbon (b. 1093) - Daughter of Princess Lidia
18. HRH Princess Espera de Bourbon (b. 1094) - Daughter of Princess Lidia
19. HRH Princess Severa de Bourbon (b. 1095) - Daughter of Princess Lidia
20. HRH Princess Sofia de Bourbon (b. 1097) - Daughter of Princess Lidia

*The House of Peresia-Petra - The direct line of Peresia-Petra are banned from the succession as a result of the Petra Rebellion. However, they are listed here for reference.

* Ralph Peresia-Petra (b. 1068) - Son of Robert, Count of Petra
* Henry Peresia-Petra (b. 1092) - Son of Ralph Peresia-Petra
* Eustace Peresia-Petra (b. 1098) - Son of Ralph Peresia-Petra
* Joan Peresia-Petra (b. 1090) - Daughter of Ralph Peresia-Petra
* Isabella Peresia-Petra (b. 1091) - Daughter of Ralph Peresia-Petra

The House of Maurienne

21. HRH Princess Margaret Peresia-Petra (b. 1072) - Daughter of Robert, Count of Petra
22. Augusta de Maurienne (b. 1090) - Daughter of Princess Margaret
23. Jeanne de Maurienne (b. 1092) - Daughter of Princess Margaret
24. Mathilde de Maurienne (b. 1096) - Daughter of Princess Margaret

25. HRH Princess Adelaide Peresia-Petra (b. 1075) - Daughter of Robert, Count of Petra

26. HRH Prince Otto Peresia (b. 1043) - Brother of Louis IV, Bishop of Madaba

 

[Mike Louis]

Episode 9: The Byzantine Civil War

Royal Palace (King Hugh's Office) - Jerusalem: March 10, 1100

Alberade di Santarosa: Your Majesty, I have a urgent report from the foreign office.

King Hugh: What does it say?

Alberade di Santarosa: It looks like the Count of Dorylaion has declared independence from the Byzantine Empire.

King Hugh: It ain't nothing, just another count running his mouth. We'll mind our own business on this.


Royal Palace (King Hugh's Office) - Jerusalem: July 12, 1100

Alberade di Santarosa: Your Majesty, I have the update you wanted concerning the Byzantine situtation.

King Hugh: Anything in particular?

Alberade di Santarosa: Ah yes, apparently the Prince of Ikonion has decide to take advantage of the Dorylaion Rebellion, and also declare his independence.

King Hugh: Tell the foreign office to keep their eye on the Byzantine situtation. I got a bad feeling it might turn ugly before it all said and done.


Royal Palace (King Hugh's Office) - Jerusalem: November 26, 1101

Queen Osterhild: Ugo, I have a written request from the Grandmaster of the Templar Order.

King Hugh: Want do they want, Osterhild?

Queen Osterhild: The Templar Grandmaster wants to know if they could be granted some land for their headquarters?

King Hugh: Request granted, go ahead and give the Grandmaster the deed to the County of Beersheb.

Queen Osterhild: I'm sure the Templars will look kindly upon you for this.

King Hugh: Anything to keep Rome off my back.


Royal Palace (King Hugh's Office) - Jerusalem: Feburary 24, 1102

Alberade di Santarosa: Your Majesty, I got the lastest update on the Byzantine civil war.

King Hugh: Well, what you got for me?

Alberade di Santarosa: The Prince of Hellas has thrown in his lot with the rebels.

King Hugh:That's going to hurt the Byzantines big time.


Royal Palace (King Hugh's Office) - Jerusalem: March 16, 1102

Alberade di Santarosa: Your Majesty, I got some more news on the Byzantine crisis.

King Hugh: What now?

Alberade di Santarosa: The Prince of Trapezous has declared independence from Constantinople.

King Hugh: The way things are going, it won't be long before the surrounding countries in the area are dragged into this.


Royal Palace (King Hugh's Office) - Jerusalem: April 5, 1102

Alberade di Santarosa: Your Majesty, the Byzantine crisis keeps getting worse.

King Hugh: What's the latest?

Alberade di Santarosa: The Prince of Krete broke his ties to the Byzantines.

King Hugh: Have the foreign office keep an eye on Cyprus, if the civil war spreads to there, we may have send troops there to restore order.


Royal Palace (King Hugh's Office) - Jerusalem: May 18, 1102

Alberade di Santarosa: The a written report from the foreign office on the Byzantine civil war.

King Hugh: What does it say?

Alberade di Santarosa: Apparently, the Prince of Varna broke his ties with the Byzantines.

King Hugh: Like I said before, we don't intervene unless Cyprus is dragged into this.


Royal Palace (King Hugh's Office) - Jerusalem: May 18, 1102

Alberade di Santarosa: Your Majesty, our worst fears have come true!

King Hugh: What do you mean?

Alberade di Santarosa: The Count of Limisol who rules the southern part of Cyprus has revolted against the Byzantines.

King Hugh: Have Marshal al-Mousa send some troops to Limisol. Officially, to restore order...Unofficially, to establish a border county there.

Alberade di Santarosa: What about Parliament?

King Hugh: Tell them that the choice is either send troops to secure southern Cyprus, or have the Gulf of Cyprus be infested with pirates.

The Limisol War

On August 12, 1102 while the Royal Army was preparing to assault Limisol, Queen Osterhild gave birth to the royal couple's third child, a daughter. The Queen named her Letizia.

On September 19, 1102; the same day that the troops invaded Limisol, the Prince of Laodikeia revolted against the Byzantines. The Battle of Limisol itself was a one-sided affair with Count Michael driven back to the town. The town of Limisol itself fell after a one month siege. Eustace Salah, former Chancellor of Mig was installed as the new Count of Limisol.

Meanwhile the next three years were more of the same for the Byzantines. With contast revolts rocking both Asia Minor and the Balkans, one would begin to wonder how long will the Byzantine Empire last? And should it fall, who will pick up the pieces?

 

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