Surcouf - I just send you an e-mail offering to be responsible for British Isles events.
Here are my first batch of events, on the aftermath of the War of the Roses. My primary source is "The Companion to British History," on this post and any other I make proposing events unless I specify otherwise. I apologize in advance for the length. All comments are welcome!
Proposals for a Richard III Victory at Bosworth Field
As it currently stands, if Richard III wins at Bosworth Field, he dies the exact same day as Henry VII does. This appears a bit too convenient and unlikely, so the following is proposed as a series of events if Richard III reigns past 1485 that accomplishes the same thing while making it appear more historically "likely."
The Bosworth Field events would remain as they are now, but the effects of each would be altered so that, instead of eliminating the related negative effects of the War of the Roses event, only reduces the negative effects by one half. For example, if one of the negative effects was +4 revolt risk, the related Bosworth Field event would only reduce it by +2. Bosworth Field would be followed by one of the next two events. Also, the Earl of Lincoln is real. He was appointed heir by Richard III in April 1484 after the death of his son:
Event Name:
Simnel's Rebellion
Country: England
Description: The appointed heir of Richard III was John de la Pole, Earl of Lincoln. In 1487,
he rose against the new king in Simnel's Rebellion, so named after Lambert Simnel, a
ten-year-old boy Lincoln attempted to pass off as the Earl of Warwick. The plan was
foiled and Lincoln was killed at the Battle of Stoke. The elimination of the most embittered
of Richard's supporters helps solidfy Henry VII's hold on England.
Trigger(s): 16 June 1487
"Henry VII Wins Bosworth Field" Event
Effect(s)
A: Execute Lincoln
Eliminates All Remaining Negative Effects from "War of the Roses" Event
Event Name:
Flight of Princess Elizabeth
Country: England
Description: Prior to Bosworth Field, Henry Tudor had planned to marry Elizbeth, daughter of
Edward IV, to reinforce his claims to the throne. However, his plan misfired with his defeat
at Bosworth Field. Elizabeth naturally came under suspicion from Richard III, and late in
1486 she flees abroad to avoid almost certain arrest and possible execution. With his
foes fleeing, Richard is able to solidify his control over England. Elizabeth still marries
Henry Tudor abroad however.
Trigger(s): November 1486
"Richard III Wins Bosworth Field" Event
Effect(s)
A: Elizabeth Flees
Eliminates All Remaining Negative Effects from "War of the Roses" Event
In this scenario, Richard III lives until his death (of natural causes) in 1504, at the age of 52. At this point, rivals again emerge for the throne:
Event Name:
Death of Richard III
Country: England
Description: Upon the death of Richard III, the nation is plunged into chaos. The official heir
is John de la Pole, Earl of Lincoln, but his support is not strong and his claim not
recognized by all. In exile there is the aging Henry Tudor, still bitter over his defeat
19 years earlier. Finally, there is Henry Tudor's eldest son Henry, now 14 years of age.
Some wish to place him on the throne, but establish a Regency for the time being so no
one faction dominates.
Trigger(s): 6 April 1504 (New Date of Richard III's Death)
"Victory of Richard III at Bosworth Field" Event
Effects(s):
A: Lincoln Takes the Throne
Revolt in Wales
Several Random Revolts
+2 Revolt Risk in All Provinces
Stability -2
B: Henry Tudor Returns Once More
Stability -4
Centralization +1
Several Random Revolts
+1 Revolt Risk in All Provinces
C: Establish a Regency Under the Young Henry
Stability -3
Centralization -2
Treasury -200
One Random Revolt
All Tax Values -1 (With a Weak Government, Local Gentry Feel Less Need to be
Prompt with Their Taxes)
Slight Decline in Relationship with France, Spain, Scotland (Lack of Respect for
English Monarchy Due to the Turmoil & Desire to take Advantage of the Untested
Young King)
Regardless of who is chosen, the result is Henry VIII (or VII, if [a] or [c] are chosen) becoming King. However, the process appears more likely than just having Richard III's death equal Henry VII's death date:
Event Name:
Deposition of John II
Country: England
Description: Despite his accession to the throne, John II's grip on power was never secure.
He proved a weak leader, and was incapable of stemming the tide of discontent and revolt.
In 1508, he is desposed by a group of noblemen, who then offer the throne to the son of
Henry Tudor, Henry.
Trigger(s): "Lincoln Takes the Throne"
"Death" of John II - 17 October 1508
Effects(s)
A: Crown Young Henry as Henry VII
-2 Revolt Risk in All Provinces
Event Name:
Death of Henry VII
Country: England
Description: Henry VII's reign was marked by his efforts to extract revenge on the supporters
of Richard III, and hence was prone to revolts and instability. His death marked the
beginning of a period of calm under his son Henry.
Trigger(s): "Henry Tudor Returns Once More" Choice
Death of Henry VII (same as historical death date)
Effect(s)
A: Crown Young Henry as Henry VIII
-1 Revolt Risk in All Provinces
Event Name:
End of Henry VII's Regency
Country: England
Description: By 1508, Henry VII is old enough to rule on his own, and the Regency comes to
an end.
Trigger(s): "Establish a Regency Under Young Henry" Choice
17 October 1508
Effect(s)
A: Henry VII Becomes Leader on His Own
All Tax Values +1
Note: The Henry VII for "Deposition of John II" & "End of Henry VII's Regency" would have the same stats as Henry VIII, but is just renamed due to the fact that his father never takes the throne. Both events would also trigger Henry XI of the Stuart line to be renamed Henry VIII.
