Royal Court of France

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Phillippe Alonz enters the Court

Greetings French Nobles and His Majasty King Louis XI .

With his highness permission I shall represent His majasty King Charles-Phillippe I of Naples here in France. Her majasty Queen Maria the regent of Naples also looks to you to accept the Suit of Princess Blanche Sforza cousin of the King of Naples as a propected wife for you King. France and Naples may have had a turbulent History but she wishes to point out to your graces that the family of Sforza is Pro French, Pro Spanish and Pro everything except maybe to Sausages but that is irrelevant to the conversation. She presents you with a marital treaty if only you will sign it.

1.Louis of France shall marry Blanche Sforza in Paris and in Naples as both states have differen services according to there cultures.

2. The eldest son of the marrage shall be King of france under the French family name and the second son shall bear the name Sforza and shall take presidance over the children of Louis Sforza Prince of Naples (Heir Apparent).

3. The Dowry of Blanche Sforza shall be the title of Duchess of Foggia and Countess of Leece. With estates according to both countys aggreement.

4. Maria Sforza shall be allowed to visit Blanche a frequently as she wishes as she would cry if she sees not her neice.

Phillippe show the court a picture of Blanche. The Court are astounded about her beauty which is undescribable.

I hope good sirs and Lady of France you accept our offer. I shall await you answer. There is no rush though for I wish to see the sights of Grenoble as I hear it is a very cultural and lively place.

 

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A man enters the court of the King of France, along with an honor guard of Norman knights. The man comes before the Regent Charles and bows his head politely.

"Greetings, your Grace. I am Lord Charles Amcathra, the Baron of Cherbourg, loyal vassal to Duke Richard of Normandie. I am here to negotiate the terms of a treaty to allow the construction of a road through the lands of the King of France. As an opening offer, in exchange for allowing men of Normandie, Bretagne and Aquitaine to pass through his lands, Duke Richard is prepared to offer very favorable trading concessions in the great port of Rouen, as well as to pay the cost of constructing a new merchant house in the Trade City of Nantes. Moreover, any road that would be constructed by Norman workmen would be protected by Norman constables, thus freeing the King of France from having to police those who would pass down the road."

 

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Miguel d´Molero, the ambassador from Aragon enters.

“Your Royal Majesty,

It is good to see that the recent signed trade treaty brings greater wealth to us all. The trade, and especially the wine trade between us, have increased considerable reasently. I am now here to discuss other issues that is of concern of my King, Alfonso V of Aragon. Would you mind if we spoke in private...”

 

[Lord E]

The king answears the man from Naples.

" My good man.
Your offer sounds very interesting and I must say that I find Blanche Sforza very beutiful, but what the painting do not show is the age of Blanche so could I be so rud to ask for this?
As for the rest of the deal I am very interested, but a painting can not show what a person is in real life and I would like for her to come her to Grenoble to stay for some time at the court so that we can get to know each other. I hope this is okay for your noble king and for Blanche."

 

[Lord E]

After consulting Duke Charles the king turns to the knight from Normandy.

" My good sir.
Your proposal sounds interesting, but why should France just give without getting any thing back?
As you might now I rule a kingdom split in three so maybe I would need some roads betwen my states as well. So if Normandie are to get the road it might maybe be possible for France to build a road in the land of Normandie as well? Because as you might know I rule over land on bothe sides of your land.

Beside rumors are telling me that you are not goving to use the road only for trade, I gave heared that you might use it for war, Imust then tell you that I will not sign any papers before we have a deal for what should happen if you should use the road to war."

He looks at the Norman and awaits an ansear.

 

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Lord Charles doesn't miss a beat, since he was of course ready for his first offer to be rejected.

"Normandie would of course allow the construction of a road through his territory. The brotherhood of all men of Gaul is sacred, and Duke Richard is always happy to help the King of France. As for the matter of war, it seems that matters have been resolved, and no aggressive action will be neccessary. Nevertheless, should Duke Richard use the road for military purposes, he pledges that that any army that were to use the road, ever, be kept under the strictest control, and that any damage to the lands of France will be recompensed personally by the Duke of Normandie."

 

[Lord E]

The king answears Lord Charles again.

"My lord.
I must say that you have a fast brain and that your duke must have given you good brifing before he send you here. I am happy for that. I am also very happy for that you are willing to also let me have a road for me innhabitants travling around the kingdom. It now looks like we can come more to a deal. I am also very happy for that your war looks like it has been canceled and that your country will take care of the road be them self and pay France if any thing should happened.
So I guess I have your word of honour as a knight for that the road will not be used for a war?"

The king smiles to the knight while he awaits an answear.

 

[Lord E]

Rmours...

Rumors say that it has been a lot of letters traveling the road from Grenoble to Zaragossa latly. There has also been a flow of diplomats between the two states of France and Aragon, and now it looks like the two parts has comed to an agreement.

The french king was seen going around in his palace smilimg as he read the last letter from the king of Aragon and now the hopes was that the Aragones king would just as happy

 

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In Aragon...

Originally posted by Lord E
The french ambassador enters, bows for the king and give him a treaty.

I. France will look in favour upon requests for loans from Aragon.

II Aragon will look in favour upon requests for loans from France.

III France promises to never grant Right of Passage to hostile states or states in war against the nation of Aragon. Unless the states of France and Aragon should be in war against each other, then the treaty for denying Right of Passage are not counting any more.

IV Aragon promises to never grant Right of Passage to hostile states or states in war against the nation of France. Unless the states of Aragon and France should be in war against each other, then the treaty for denying Right of Passage are not counting any more.

X Louis XI, King of France

The King gladly put his mark on it to...

X Alfonso V, King of Aragon

 

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Lord Charles thinks for a moment.

"Your Majesty, I cannot make a pledge that it will never be used to move troops during war. I can promise you that Duke Richard has no intention of warring in Gaul in the forseeable future. I can promise you that in the event of a war, the Duke of Normandie shall pledge the safety of the the lands near the road."

 

[Lord E]

The king wispers a little with duke Charles before he nswers the norman.

" Lord Chales.
This sounds resanoble enough. I understand that you can not promise that the road never will be used for war, but as long as it is not used for that in the nearest furture I am happy, so then we might come back on your proposals for a deal about the road?."

 

[Bagricula]

"The invitation was headed by an illustration."​

"Most gracious, Louis, King of France,

As Saint Joseph took the Blessed Virgin to wed, obeying the will of the Lord and ensuring the childhood of Christ our savior, so in a much humbler way, we, Erich of the House of Wittelsbach, joyously extend our warmest invitation to join us with all your family at the Church of Mater Dolorosa in Nuremburg to observe and celebrate the most holy union of the Imperial House of Wittelsbach and the Royal House of Plantagenet with the marriage of His Most Serene and Pacific Majesty, Erich I, and Her Royal Highness, Annabella of England.

Cordially,
His August Imperial Majesty, Emperor Erich I
Her Royal Highness, Princess Annabella"

 

[Lord E]

The king speaks to Lord Charles again.

" Noble lord.
So to sumarise Normandy will make sure that the persons using the road will not destroy any land or other things that belongs to France. Normandy will grant Right of Passage to France as well and France will get a good trafe agreement with Normandy for using the road. That sounds like pretty fair.
I have just one more question. Will Normandy be willing to pay France anything for the land that will be given over to the state of Normandy for construction of the road?"

He looks at the Lord and awaits a replay.

 

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Lord Charles raises an eyebrom, looking very interested.

"I believe I understand what your majesty is saying. The Duke of Normandie is prepared to purchase the land needed to build the road, but that road will then be considered the sovereign property of the Duke of Normandie."

 

[Lord E]

The king replies.

"Well, since you pay for it I guess it is just resanoble that the land should belong and be under charge of Normandy. But will it still be possible for french people to use the road?"

 

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Messenger from Eire

A man dressed in the green colours of Eire enters the magnificent french throne.

" I have been sent by H.R.H Hugh O`Neill and together with my soft words I bring you the very finest of Irish whisky. My glorious King hopes that our glorious nations can live in peace and harmony as long as they are ruled by the great sovereigns at present time.
Once again I assure you that my King wishes nothing but the best for your nation, and please do come and visit the green fields of Eire and you will be met by real Irish hospitality!"

The messenger bows, and rushes out of the Hall.

 

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Lord Charles nods.

"One the road is built, it is built for all the people of all lands. It will simply be under the jurisdiction of the Duke of Normandie."

 

[Lord E]

The king smiles and adresses the Irish man.

" Good sir.
I thank you and your king for the nice gift and I hope that we can live togheter in peace.

He turns to Lord Charles.

"Well this sounds great my lord. The road will be paid for and build by Nomandy, but open for any one. That pleases me a lot!"

The king smiles at both men and invites them both to tast the irish wishey.

 

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Lord Charles sips at his whisky, and finding it to be to his liking smiles. Better than the Scotch Whiskey back home, at any rate. He proffers a scroll from his belt, holding it for the King of France to sign.

The Agreement over the Vendee Road
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In this year of our Lord, 1430, the Duke of Normandie and His Royal Majesty the King of France have come to an agreement over the construction of a road from Normandie to Aquitaine.

I. The Duke of Normandie shall pay the full costs of construction for the road.

II. The road will be considered the sovereign lands of the Duke of Normandie. Therefore, it is his duty to see to the rule of law along the length of it.

III. The road shall be open to any people of France who wish to use it.

X - Lord Charles Amcathra, in the name of Richard, Duke of Normandie.

 

[Lord E]

The king looks at the treaty and nods. He thaks it and say:

"Ah Lorrrrrd Charrrrles, this looks gooood and I have just one more sthing to stake up before outting me sign on it. Your first ooffer was that France would get a very favorable trading concesssssssions in the great port of Rouen, as well as yoooooou woooooouuuld pay sthe cost of construuuucting a neeeew merchhhhaaaant hoooouse in the Traaaaade City of Naaaanteeees. Sooo I wooooonder is this still on orrrr have you tried to make a deeeeal that do nooot hoooold what you first told meeee?"

While saying this the king has obiusly got to much whiskey and Duke Charles calles for some servants to get him to his quarters. The duke then speaks:

"Lord Charles.
I am so sorry for what my nephew has done. He should obeviusly not have got that much whiskey and I hope that you understand that while saying this he was a little. Aaah.. umh..
Out of his sences. So I hope he diden'tr offend your lordship, but still I think he question had some things in it and I wonder if you would be so kind to answear them?"

The duke smile at lord Charles while drinking some more of the whiskey and awaiting a replay.