*The Affairs of the Heart*
Before we begin, I know next to nothing about this period of history, the people or the events, save the barest minimum. This is very much an experiment for me, a harmless adventure into the realms of Crusader Kings. So, just the basics of the experiment.
Goal: Survive as the Duchy of Toulouse.
Style: Not very accurate, since I know nothing of these people or this period.
"House" Rules: No F12 cheats, we must be sporting, even if we approach this experiment as innocents.
The Duchy of Toulouse, Liege of the King of France, Vassels to Foix, Narbonne, Carcassonne, Rourgue and Gevaudan.
Traits: Flamboyant Schemer.
26 December 1066 – 7 March 1067.
"My King is a mere child, my lieges are mere fools. I have no child nor wife." Was the situation that has presented itself to Guillaume, Duke of Toulouse. The Holy Land lies in the hands of heathens, but not all were servants of Mohammad. The Kingdom of Nubia was a mystery, but not for the Duke. Eager for a wife; and the King of Nubia eager for influence in Europe; an agreement was soon established between the two, in a series of letters that traversed the great sea.
The result was a marriage between a young noble women of high regard and the Duke, who found her beauty as compelling as any majestic view on the first day of Summer. Her name was Sidiqa, the daughter of a noble who dabbled in mercantile pursuits. It was hoped that the Duke and Sidiqa would soon produce a child. The reaction in the chapel was expected but ignored – it would no doubt come back to haunt the Duke.
Traits: Selfish, Just, Crafty Merchant.
Meanwhile, affairs were afoot by the Duke to revoke the titles of Count Berenger, for greater control. He loyally conceded and accepted his fate, with the threat of force by the Duke. This would result in more land that was directly under the influence of the Duke, and his new wife and now had direct access to the sea.
Having successfully dealt with the Count, the Duke sought to further his power over his Duchy by granting positions within his court to local nobles. The aging knight Hugues de Toulous was appointed Marshall, whilst Sidiqa assumed the role of the Stewerd, a vengeful and cunning young woman Cloutilda de Pvylavrens managed to persuade the Duke into appointing her Spy Master of the Court, whilst a chaste young noble Cloutilda de Crussol was appointed Chancellor.
Excellent News
Amongst the activity that had enveloped the court of Toulouse, it was announced that Sidiqa was carrying a child. The Duke was incredibly pleased with himself, and hoped, for a son.
Before we begin, I know next to nothing about this period of history, the people or the events, save the barest minimum. This is very much an experiment for me, a harmless adventure into the realms of Crusader Kings. So, just the basics of the experiment.
Goal: Survive as the Duchy of Toulouse.
Style: Not very accurate, since I know nothing of these people or this period.
"House" Rules: No F12 cheats, we must be sporting, even if we approach this experiment as innocents.
The Duchy of Toulouse, Liege of the King of France, Vassels to Foix, Narbonne, Carcassonne, Rourgue and Gevaudan.
Traits: Flamboyant Schemer.
26 December 1066 – 7 March 1067.
"My King is a mere child, my lieges are mere fools. I have no child nor wife." Was the situation that has presented itself to Guillaume, Duke of Toulouse. The Holy Land lies in the hands of heathens, but not all were servants of Mohammad. The Kingdom of Nubia was a mystery, but not for the Duke. Eager for a wife; and the King of Nubia eager for influence in Europe; an agreement was soon established between the two, in a series of letters that traversed the great sea.
The result was a marriage between a young noble women of high regard and the Duke, who found her beauty as compelling as any majestic view on the first day of Summer. Her name was Sidiqa, the daughter of a noble who dabbled in mercantile pursuits. It was hoped that the Duke and Sidiqa would soon produce a child. The reaction in the chapel was expected but ignored – it would no doubt come back to haunt the Duke.
Traits: Selfish, Just, Crafty Merchant.
Meanwhile, affairs were afoot by the Duke to revoke the titles of Count Berenger, for greater control. He loyally conceded and accepted his fate, with the threat of force by the Duke. This would result in more land that was directly under the influence of the Duke, and his new wife and now had direct access to the sea.
Having successfully dealt with the Count, the Duke sought to further his power over his Duchy by granting positions within his court to local nobles. The aging knight Hugues de Toulous was appointed Marshall, whilst Sidiqa assumed the role of the Stewerd, a vengeful and cunning young woman Cloutilda de Pvylavrens managed to persuade the Duke into appointing her Spy Master of the Court, whilst a chaste young noble Cloutilda de Crussol was appointed Chancellor.
Excellent News
Amongst the activity that had enveloped the court of Toulouse, it was announced that Sidiqa was carrying a child. The Duke was incredibly pleased with himself, and hoped, for a son.
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