- ARCHIVE - Royal Court of England

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The royal barge of King Henry VI rowed down the Thames river carrying most of the royal family. King Henry VI sat in his throne with his mother Queen Regent Elionor sitting to his right. To the left of the young King was Queen Elionor's new husband the King of Castile-Leon in a place of honor. Along the bank of the river all of London had turned out to cheer for their returning King and their beloved Queen Regent. To much Elionor's joy the banks were overflowing with joy to see her new husband King Juan of Castile-Leon. The people of London had taken him into their hearts, and Elionor knew once London did something the rest of the nation was to follow.

The royal entourage slowly passed along with the rowmen and the river's current and found itself at the tower of London. The King had returned and with him he has brought back with him the Queen Regent and the King of Castile-Leon. The new royal family were to stay in the Tower as is customary before a crowning ceremony, for tomorrow the King of Castile-Leon was to be crowned in a ceremony at Westminster. London was abuzz as to what the honor and title might be.

 

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An invitation

A herold bearing a red tunic decorated with the coat of Arms of the House of Durazzo enters the Tower and unfurls a long parchment from which he declares the following:

“He-eeee-aa-r Yee! He-eeee-aa-r Yee!!

I bring news from the Court of Naples! The House of Durazzo is pleased to announce that one of its most senior members, Duca Ferrante d’Apulia, is to wed the Infanta de Castilla, Duquesa Eleonore de Arión.

This momentous occasion will take place in Naples on June 3rd, year of Our Lord 1430 (ooc: Monday) and we hereby have the pleasure of inviting members of the English ruling family to Naples to join us in the celebration. We would be truly honoured to see you in our fair city on this grand day!

In Friendship,

Principe Sergio I, King of Naples

The herold bows deeply and exits.

 

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Henry of Mecklemburg received a letter concerning the verdict of the trial against him with stoic calm. He shaked his head wrote a letter back to Adolf von Plau. Hen then went to the newly arrived royal family in the Tower.

He presented himself before king Henry. Henry of Mecklemburgs normal face was burdened with a serious attitude, like that of a philosopher.

"My friend, it seems my stay here is about to end before it was intended. When the coronation is over, I must rush back to Mecklemburg to arrange certain security measures. It seems my "friend" Johann of Bremen did not posses the noble abilities I thought he did.
I have been found guilty in slander against Joachim the Greif, but I do not accept the verdict, a defiance which I doubt is not a surprise to any that know me. I would rather die than give Joachim the Greif an apology. I ask of you that duchess Jessica can stay here for some time, since I fear that things will heat up in Northern Germany. As I have explained to you before, this is only the first part of a plan against Mecklemburg.
I hope that you now more than ever will stand by me."

 

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In London

All of London was out too see the procession from the Tower of London to Westminster Abbey of the English Royal Family and the Queen Regents new huband King Juan II of Castile-Leon. As the Royal Family made its way the streets King Juan could see had the flags of both nations side by side as he sat next to his wife and his new son, King Henry VI of England. From all around the cheers of this race of people who were said to be so against outsiders made him smile as they were welcoming him not only as their Queen's new husband but into their hearts as well. Word had quickly spread of young King Juan's taking to King Henry and his as well. They welcomed King Juan as another soverign, as a husband, as a father, and as a new Englishman. The train made its way to Westminster Abbey where the rights of a crowning fit for a King were given to King Juan. After the ceremony still shrowded with a mysticism for the mass of people Queen Elionor alongside King Henry VI walk to the top of the stairs and King Henry speaks for the first time in public to his nation.

People of England I greet you as your King and I bring to you great news and joy for today Juan II de Trastamara, by the grace of God, King of Castilla and León, Toledo, Galicia, Asturias, Seville, Jaén, Cordoba, Algeciras, and the Algarves, Prince of Antioch, Lord of Biscay & Molina, King of Granada, Marquis of Morecambe in England has been created Prince of England with all the rights granted to those of the royal blood of England for he is now a husband to my mother and like a father to me and my young brother. As well he has been granted the title and lands of the Duke of Edinburgh to be his for the rest of his life. I present to you King Juan II, Prince of England, Duke of Edinburgh!!!!!



With that King Juan exits the Abbey to the cheers of the people, cheers that would last through the rest of the evening as they royal family leave for a great feast of joy with the entire court and nobles of England and Scotland at Windsor.

 

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Henry of Mecklemburg later met with his family. He greeted and congratulated the new prince of England, king Juan, and of course king Henry VI and queen Elionor.

"My kings and queen. I congratulate you on this splendid event, and I hope that this will also bring Castile-Leon closer to Mecklemburg. I suspect I will send an ambassador to the court in Madrid sometime soon.
For now I must retúrn to Mecklembug to defend my honour. I will leave duchess Jessica with her family for the time being, but I will send for her when things are safe again. I also leave a copy of the Declaration of Mecklemburg Independence Agaist Pommerian Aggression, and hope that your lords will change your minds about this written support to Mecklemburg.
May God bless your lords..."

Henry of Mecklemburg bows, leaves and heads for the awaiting ship, that is to take him back to Lübeck.

 

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Although the voyage by sea was uneventful, Penelope felt that it had taken ages for it to be completed. After all, this was her first return to England since her marriage to the King of the Danes. She did not expect fanfare, for her notification of the English Court and that of her relatives in the countryside were of very short notice indeed. With still some unsettling issues in the Baltic and Naples being such a long journey, she felt it best for the Royal Children to stay on some of her holdings near Ayrshire in Scotland. Prince Christian, Prince Valdemar, and little Princess Margarethe were left in care of her relatives on the rather secluded estate, in secrecy, with in addition to the household guards, several of the most loyal and most skilled knights in all of Denmark.

Penelope and Kristoffer then proceeded to London to visit with Elionor and the young heir and naturally of course take in the spectacle of the procession.

 

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King Richard has been sitting at Paris, contemplating yet another missive from his cousin, Prince Alexander of Lotharingia. There is a smile on his face, and as he rises to take his noonday meal, the older man has a jaunt in his step His son has been gone for some time now, fighting to bring peace back to the lands of Brittany, but his daughter-in-law Annabelle was still about the city. Apparently, she was so popular with the ladies of Paris that her time was at a premium.

A messenger approached him, carrying a scrap of paper. He snatched the paper up, and his eyes quickly scanned it. His face turned red, and he marched over to a nearby guard, whispering quietly in his ear. The guard rushes away, along with several others, and Richard grabs a half-loaf of bread and returns to his audience chamber.

A matter of minutes later, a most flustered Prince Georg of Saxony is brought in, several guards wearing the two lions of Normandie at his back.

"Richard!" the German spluttered, caught off guard. "What is the meaning of this?"

The King looked down at the Saxon Prince, a look of anger on his noble features. "You know full well what this is about, Georg. Your councelling of the Emperor to pursue a matter that he has no business in. You were allowed to come and investigate as a courtesy, since the Holy Roman Emperor has no power over the internal affairs of Gaul, thanks to the Treaty of Verdun. To have the Emperor intervene in an internal French succession would be in violation of this treaty, and I can only assume that you would know that. Thus, I must wonder about your motivation in counselling the Emperor to engage in war against the sovereign lands of the King of England? Since to make such an attack would invalidate the treaty of Verdun, and thus result in general war in Europe, one wonders what you would have to gain by this? After all, does the Emperor's claim to his lands not result from that treaty? And if such an act is committed, under the ancient rules of succession, any one of the Kings of the west would be well within their rights to claim the title of Holy Roman Emperor. Moreover, such a war, upon the lands of England, would result in every army in the West falling upon an Imperial army, and then extracting retribution from the Empire."

Stopping to calm himself, Richard continues. "In short Georg, I have decided that this matter is none of the Emperor's business. This is a matter for the French peoples alone. Thus, England, France, Lotharingia and myself will handle this matter, regardless of what the Holy Roman Emperor feels is right or wrong. The Treaty of Verdun has given us that right. I suggest that you return to your lands, for I fear that you are no longer welcome here."

 

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Georg looks at Richard, Duke of Normandie.

"Dear Duke Richard, there is no reason for you to be more impolite than you already have been. Your ignoration of me has deeply hurt the Empire, and that is what I now want you to pay for. I care just as much about some treaty in Verdun as I do about your oppinons. Our involvment would be your fall, we both know that, and that is why you go around talking about this treaty. We both know that, you pointless peasant. I will happily leave Paris, but I hope to be back.....soon....with Imperial forces behind my shoulders.

Welll, I better leave now, I believe I have some war plans to attend to in Nürnberg, if Our Lord the Emperor will give me that pleasure."

Georg turns around and walks towards the doors. but just before he is about to exit he torns around, and bows deeply before the Duke.

"Farwell, My Dear Duke of Normandie."

 

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King Christoffer used most of his time in London talking to king Henry and king Juan, mostly discussing the new trade union and other small stuff of various degree of importance. All of this of course was taking place during the acts of hunting.

"My friends, I really believe that the Genista should be agressive, conquering market shares, keeping the fortunes of trade within our own coffers. It would be a shame if the Genista ended up being only a passive trade partner to the Hansa. Not that we should oppose them head on, but we should not become too friendly with them. Johann of Bremen is slick as an eel, and he has massive control of the lucrative markets within the HRE. Markets that we all could benefit greatly from."

Christoffer missed several deers that day, but never lost his spirit.

"Well, I missed again. Strange, my aim must be off. Hmm... the sooner we begin to fight for trade power the better. Maybe we should instruct our negotiaters in Denmark to hurry up with the long awaited charter. If anything is missing later, then we just add it on a new meeting. Also I think we should follow the Hansa's example, and have some sort of permanent base for our operations and negotiations.
AHA!!! A nice big one, over there!!!"

King Christoffer whipped his horse and chased the poor deer over a long area. Luckily for the deer, Christoffer got tired very quickly.

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A week later, the royal Danish couple left for Naples.

 

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A messenger arrives, wearing a tunic quartered in the lions of Percy and Aquitaine.

My dearest Lady,

It pleases me that the Aquitaine was not forgotten in the Treaty of Rouen. As a military man, I greatly appreciate the strengthened strategic position the swapping of counties represent. It is however, an annoyance that the traditional English land of Guyenne must be given over to... the French. But, this is a passing complaint.

Your friend in faith,

Henry "Lionel" Percy, Duke of Aquitaine and Earl of Northumberland.

 

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In Westminster
The King and Queen of Castile-Leon, with the Queen’s son, the King of England, began their journey to Dover, where both English and Castilian ships waited for the journey to Bilbao. For the Queen, there were mixed emotions. On the one hand she was saddened to leave England again so soon, but on the other, she was returning to lands of her childhood and to her coronation as Queen of Castile and Leon and Queen of Granada. For King Juan and young King Henry, there was only excitement. The young boy-King thrilled at travel by sea, though wiser adults often dreaded and feared such travel, going by waters, especially those of Biscay, only when necessary. Juan himself was anxious to return to his kingdom and to his sister, Blanche.

In Dover, the Channel, and the Bay of Biscay
The laden ships sailed heavily into the Channel, though as the wind increased they lifted. Henry ran about the decks, like a boy rather than the King he was. The boy’s mother and stepfather, the King and Queen of Castile-Leon, watched and indulged him, as did the captain and crewmen.

By the time Bilbao was sighted, even young Henry was glad. The voyage had been one of constant discovery for him, but he was ready to feel solid land under his feet again.

In Bilbao, a great crowd greeted the King and Queen and the young King of England. The family spent some days there, the King holding a local court, while Queen Elionor observed the conduct of such affairs in Castile, preparing for the eventual presentation before the assembled Cortes.

 

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The Countess Ambassador leaves hastily as she is disguisted at England. She sails back to her homeland in Bretagne. She leaves one last letter.

Whore,

I am not known for my formalities. So I shall put it bluntly and firmly when I say unto you. Go to hell.

Duchess

 

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Edmund Holland, 4th Earl of Kent. Admiral of the West and North.
Oversees the defense and maintenance of the channel ports. Has been seen riding from his castle in Kent fast and hard with several other riders in his party towards the great shipyards of the grand navy of England.

 

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A messenger arrives from Bourbonnai.

"Your Majesty,

Many years our two lands have fought one another, and once more the sky is darkening over France. I wish for peace, and thank you for your attempts at making peace with my cousin, the King of France.

At current, I do not yet know what way the Bourbon path may lead, but I should like to speak with you on the matters of France.

I hope that our two peoples can live in peace, not war. I should hope that you do as well.

-signed

Geneviève de Bourbon,
Duchesse de Bourbon, comtesse de Clermont"

 

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In Scotland

In Edinburgh and all around Scotland the nobles and Princes of the nation come together with one clear voice. At the Parliament building for the nation of Scotland a resolution is passed and before a large crowed in Edinburg, Inverness, Glasgow and other cities and villages around the nation the resolution is read outloud to the cheering of the Scottish people.

The Scotch Edict

Upon this day in the year of our lord 1431 the nobles and ruling class come together to meet in the capital of Edinburgh to send out a strong clear voice of reason and sanity in a world that is slowly becomming unwound. By this Edict the nation of Scotland once again shows support for the generous nation of England which in its greatness has granted us a new life of freedom, and one of happiness under the rule of Queen Margaret of Scotland and that of Queen Regent Elionor of England and Scotland. Let this edict be a show of our happiness with our neighbors and brothers to the south, our friends.

1. The nation of Scotland fully supports the nation of England should and if war break out on the issue of Gaulia.

2. Scotland in the event that England fully embargos any nation thus supports this act and places an embargo upon that nation as well.

3. Scotland in the event of war will support her brothers in England with her full army and military strength.

4. Scotland in the event of war will support her brothers in England with her full navy and military support.

5. In the event of war the treasury of Scotland will be spent to the last ducat if that is what is needed to win this war.

6. The people of Scotland state for a fact that they are happy with the peoples of England and the Union of Great Britian, and forever wish it to remain.



Let this forever state the union of England and Scotland and thus Scotland's support for her partner England. Let what God has seen to join in Union let no man break apart.

[x] The seal of Queen Margaret of Scotland
[x] The nobles of Scotland
[x] The representatives of the people of Scotland
[x] The Clan chieftains of Scotland


When the Edict is read cheers are heard from the across the nation, for the Scots are truly happy in this Union of Great Britian and wish to help their brother in any way.

 

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A letter arrives bearing the seal of Bourbonnais.

 

[Longinus]

EVENT

BONNIE REBELLION ​

Once again has proud nation of Scots fell down on knees under heavy, English boot. The greed of invaders wasn't stop after vassalization and taking half of Scottish lands, even Warwick Agreement did not stop them. Agreements were broken again under the mild pretext of Lollard heresy.

"Was the blood spilled on the fields of Stirling and Bannockburn worth nothing? Was the Scottish pride and rights mean nothing to Angles?"

The answer for the majority of clansmen is "Nay!"

Dozen or so months after English and Norman troops leave highlands unrest is growing more and more, dissatisfaction and pride tells highlanders to join in parties and stab English invaders as hard as possible.

When the winter ends the situation is Scotland is more and more tense, whole region is changing into one big melting pot. Rumors from the continent saying that perhaps it is the time to strike Angles again?

What will happen now?

-4 to roll due to the Scots’ almost instinctive hatred of English rule.

+2 to roll due to England's good handling of her new territory.

Total modifier: -2

1. Full scale rebellion. Thousands of Scots gather and most importantly they have support of the high and low nobility, even Church and Major cities supported the rebellion. They cry "Freedom for Scotland" Rumors spread across the rest of the Isle. Strathclyde, Lothian, The Grampians, The Highlands are in rebel control. (- 1 tech, -1 to morale for 8 turns, rebel army of (6/4/4) is deployed in The Highlands, if the rebellion will be crushed there will be another sooner or later, rebels to be played by Doppelganger.)

2. Massive rebellion. Thousands of Scots gather and most importantly they have the support of most of the nobility. Even the Church and Major cities support the rebellion. They cry "Freedom for Scotland"
Rumors spread across the rest of the Isle. Lothian, The Grampians, The Highlands are in rebel control. (- 1 tech, -1 to morale to England for 8 turns, if the rebellion is crushed there may be another sooner or later. )

3. Rebellion. Highlanders find support between average Scots and minor nobility. Rumors spread across the rest of the Isle. Lothian, The Grampians, The Highlands are in rebel control. ( -1 Tech, -1 to moralem to England for 6 turns, there may be another rebellion if future if this one fails)

4. Small scale rebellion, mainly evoked by highlanders. The rest of Scotland remains indifferent in state of peace, looking at on coming events with growing anticipation.
( Highlands in rebel hands, -1 Tech, -1 to morale for the next 6 turns )

5. Unrest is high in the Highlands but in the end, the higher nobility manages to regain control over the situation. Still, the situation hits English stability ( -1Tech and -1 to morale to England for 4 turns. )

6. Populous indifferent to their new ruler. Life's been too hard for them to care. ( -1 to morale for 4 turns )

7. Scottish nobility and clergy satisfied with the status quo. They calm the eruption before the situation becomes impossible to handle.
No effect.

8. Scottish nobility and clergy, satisfied with the status quo, calm the eruption before the situation becomes impossible to handle. In order to satisfy their rulers in London they gather monies and send them
as a gift. + 1 current eco for England.

A 7 is rolled. 7 - 2 = 5

RESULT:
Unrest is high in the Highlands but in the end, the higher nobility manages to regain control over the situation. Still, the situation hits English stability ( -1Tech and -1 to morale to England for 4 turns. )

Written by Longinus
Edited and rolled by JG

 

[Lord E]

A letter arrives from France.

Most noble aunt.
as I understand my negosiator has come to a deal that will ensure peace., I am very glad for that!

But just have one think why this need for agreements?
I want's peace, but I will not need any agreements for it. I will let the duke of Normandy crown him self to king over King of Neustria and let it be with that. This way we make sure that no people becomes unhappy for there changes of rulers and we make sure that we have peace under good circumstances. The duke will become a king as he wants and no people will be angry with the change of rulers.

I am awaiting your replay

Written and signed in Grenoble

Louis XI

 

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A merchants walks up to the English Royal palace. Rather provoking, he is proudly displaying the colours and symbol of the Hanseatic Union.

When he arrives at the Royal palace, he delivers a letter to the guards, to be delivered to the English queen or the English trade minister.

It reads:
Elionor, Queen of Castile-Leon, Queen Regent of England and Scotland, or any representative or the Royal English goverment in her place dealing with trade matters.

In direct response to the English decision to blockade the English channel to Hanseatic merchants, the Hansa is, by her own charter, required to declare a full trade embargo upon all English merchants.
Let it be known that allthough the Hanseatic council recognises the right of the English goverment to forbid Hanseatic merchants to enter English territory, the council does not recognise any right to blockade the English Channel, which is not English territory, to Hanseatic vessels.
Any ships attacking Hanseatic merchantmen in any waters will be considered pirates, and will be dealt with accordingly.

Johann III of Bremen
Chairman of the Hanseatic council.

 

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In Castile-Leon Queen Elionor reads the letter and laughs to her husband:


"If these petty Germany states think that we are nothing but pirates then let them send their ships, we shall show them what pirates do."