#francehq.intro

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( max irons , 31 , he/him , cismale , Romanov 5 - have you seen DMITRI ROMANOV II?  we’ve heard through the grapevine that they’re CHARMING but also HOT TEMPERED. when you think of them , you think of THUNDERSTORMS, CLASHING SWORDS AND CRUMPLED SHEETS. * barbara’s betrothed wc

parallels: anakin skywalker (star wars) , harvey specter (suits), damon salvatore (vampire diaries), flynn rider (disney - tangled), chuck bass (gossip girl)

BASIC  INFO

FULL  NAME:  dmitri romanov ii

PRONUNCIATION:  deh-mee-tree

NICKNAMES:  dem (only by his family)

AGE:  thirty one

GENDER & PRONOUNS:  cis man, he/him

ORIENTATION:  heterosexual, heteroromantic

LANGUAGE(S)  SPOKEN:  primary  —  russian, english ;  conversational  —  german, italian, spanish, french

ACCENT:  russian

ALIGNMENT:  phlegmatic

ZODIAC:  capricorn

LABEL:  the regicide/ rebel

alternatively: the dark horse

HEADCANONS

The youngest Romanov son, Dmitri never had as much pressure put on him as his older siblings and was given a lot of freedom which formed the base of his personality. He is definitely the black horse and rebels often for the hell of it.

He was trained with the Russian military from an early age and is an excellent swordsman/soldier, sometimes acting more like a soldier often forgetting diplomacy and court protecol much preferring to speak his mind. He is hot tempered and can be very reckless to the chagrin of his advisors and the Russian courtiers.

He's never really given much thought to marriage but now that his brother is the Tsar and it is expected for him to marry for the sake of beneficial alliances, he's not too pleased but as a soldier he does have a great understanding of following orders.

WANTED CONNECTIONS

BETROTHED: Barbara of Lorraine

CONFIDANTS/CHOSEN FAMILY ; those he's fought with and spent a lot of his time growing up with during his time in the military - he trusts them and trust is not easy to come by with

BROKEN BETROTHAL: Someone his father was in talks with to arrange a marriage before he died - when the previous Tsar died and Aleksander took over, the discussions and negotiations were halted and cancelled.

CURRENT + PREVIOUS FLINGS: Dmitri was never one to believe in marriage, and he thought he would never have to think about it so he's lived a life of a Grand Duke who cared little for propriety and has had several flings over the years.

CHILDHOOD SWEETHEART; Someone who grew up visiting/spending time with the Romanovs (could be from a close country/their parents could have had some kind of alliance) where they had the chance to meet and connect to the point where everyone who saw them thought they would become sweethearts (maybe they were? open to interpretation of character taking the wc)

PEN PAL; (female - royal or high ranking) Someone that Dmitri has written to honestly and openly from a young age after meeting at some kind of state visit/event. this person will know him well even if they haven't seen each other since.

#francehq.intro #dmitri romanov

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☼☾ ( elle fanning , 26 , she/her , cis woman , lorraine 3 ) - have you seen GIZELLA SCHELLENBERG (NEE LORRAINE)?  we’ve heard through the grapevine that they’re FORGIVING but also MOODY. when you think of them , you think of A PILE OF PINK PEARLS, A ROSE ON FIRE, AND RUFFLED SATIN SHEETS.

Basics:

NAME: Gizella Schellenberg TITLE: Queen of Liechtenstein AGE: 26 BIRTHDAY: June 23rd (Cancer) SEXUALITY: Heterosexual MARITAL STATUS: Married POSITIVE TRAITS: Forgiving, excitable, bubbly, fair. NEGATIVE TRAITS: Explosive, moody, tumultuous, provocative. HOBBIES: Playing violin, drawing, shopping, dancing FAMILY: Elias Schellenberg (husband), Ilyana Lorraine (sister), Barbra Lorraine (sister), Dorit Schellenberg (sister-in-law), Stefan Schellenberg (brother-in-law), Reuben Schellenberg (brother-in-law).

The Story:

As a child, Gizella was a beautiful baby, but oddly small and dainty looking. She hardly spoke a word, leaving her parents to fear she was to grow up mute or uncommunicative. It was easy to forget she was there as she played amongst her feather pillows and dolls in the shape of friendly animals. One day she'd learned to scribble on paper, drawing a beautiful pink flower that made her so happy she could scream. And so she did, she screamed at the top of her lungs and her family came rushing to her as though viewing her flower drawing was a matter of life or death. It was then she learned the power of her own cries. She cried for everything, but most of all, for attention. Once she'd grown, she'd finessed this habit to hers and used it as her key to happiness, to the point where she was entirely unconscious to it. Whenever she was unhappy, she would be the most unhappy person alive until she got what she wanted. A simple conversation with the princess would consist of an aggressively cheerful tone, followed by mentioning the person's name multiple times (as to help her remember it), immediately bursting into screams or tears when upset, only to lighten up again with the snap of her fingers. It was like being carried by the wind in a hurricane, talking to her. Often, she'd leave them speechless from not being entirely sure how to respond. Gizella arrived to French Court in the winter, covered in pink, her favorite color, wearing an engagement ring given to her by Elias (which she does not know is fake), her dreams all beginning to come true. It was only a short while before they were married at the French palace; a romantic setting. Before the late winter months, she was a mere duchess, but recently she has suddenly become a queen. It is a new power dynamic for her, but she is far too excited to discover what being a queen of an independent nation can do for her, especially the queen of a nation that is desperate need of money.

SIMILAR CHARACTERS: Barbie (Barbie), Catherine The Great (The Great), Eliza (Hamilton), London Tipton (Suite Life of Zack and Cody), Anna (Frozen), Anastasia (Cinderella).

ESTABLISHED PLOTS:

Elias Schellenberg. Husband. The Lorraine children were quite close to Schellenbergs of Liechtenstein, which is how Gizella met Elias. She was like a lost puppy chasing after a man who paid her little to no regard, one could even see the hearts pounding her eyes each time she came across him. As well known as she was for making a fuss when things didn't go her way, she refrained from making a fuss in front of him for fear of looking unattractive to him. It was torture, swallowing her cries down her throat, all the while growing more in love, for the man who made her laugh and enthralled her, and in hatred, for the man who refused to notice her. To impress him, she learned all that she could about royals so that she could look smart around him. Eventually, when the Schellenbergs needed a betrothal, Elias finally conceded and chose to marry Gizella.

Illyana Lorraine. Sister. A most beloved member of her family, one she gets into fights the least amount of times, though their contentious relationship does result in bouts of silence between them, there remains a forgiveness between them that can never be broken. Their relationship took quite a rocky turn when Elias's feelings for her became quite clear, and Gizella's heart broken into a thousand pieces. But now she is his wife, and the awkwardness remains between the sisters, scrambling to figure out how they can live with one another amidst all of these emotions.

Barbara Lorraine. Sister. Gizella has an interesting relationship with her sister. One minute they are happy as can be, shopping together and attending all the best soirées. The next, they are screaming at one another over something so silly. Though Barbara has a particular disdain for Gizella’s husband, she has held her tongue on how much it hurts to see them not get along. But it’s only a matter of time before the lid pops off from boiling too hot.

Reuben Schellenberg. Brother (in law). He affectionately calls himself her very own brother, which is exactly what she’s always wanted. Though he is possibly mocking her when he does so, he enjoys teasing her and mocking her, which she must take in stride. Now that she has won Elias’s heart, she can’t help but feel like an outsider in her own new family, and so she works tirelessly to make them happy, though they will never be happy with her. To Reuben, she is the very thing that stands in the way of freeing him the guilt of betraying his eldest sister, and the only person alive who can actually control him with money and politics. They have a contentious relationship, and Gizella thrives in getting him to do as she says.

Stefan Schellenberg. Brother (in law). Despite her other in-laws loathing her, Gizella has a sweet relationship with the middle child. They were dear friends as children, despite that he tried to flirt with her on different occasions until she'd confessed her love for his brother. She admires the way he works quietly, patiently lies in wait for his opportunities. It makes it easy for her to co. exist with him, therefore, she awards him with her favor.

Dorit Schellenberg. Adversary. She views Gizella as the only thing standing her way between her and her rightful crown, but she feels just as betrayed as Elias for her recklessness with her money. The last thing that can happen is the crown of Liechtenstein to fall upon her head, because then that would mean the end of her husband. Dorit must be stopped by any means necessary.

WC’S

LADIES. Friends!!! It doesn't have to be ladies in waiting, but it can also be other queens, princesses, etc. If anyone is brave enough to have fun with her and her insane personality, or at least brave enough to tolerate her, please let her be friends with them. It'll be easier if they don't upset her, that's for sure.

TO BE A QUEEN. She's overexcited about becoming a queen, but also has no idea where to start, so she needs HELP and is eager to learn and listen.

A FRIEND IN NEED. (see main) Gizella has been friends with these two people since she came of age. They are nobles from Hungary who absolutely adore her (because they’ve put up with her long enough that there’s no turning back now). They tried their hardest to prevent the marriage between Gizella and Elias, but once the contract was set, they gave up their efforts. Now they are friends with a queen, they may be excited by that, they may despair that this is too much power for her. Nevertheless, they want what’s best for her.

#muse ; 𝙂𝙞𝙯𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙖 𝙎𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙗𝙚𝙧𝙜 #francehq.intro

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     ☼    ☾      (      angelina    jolie  ,  fifty    -    five    ,  she    /    they  ,  demiwoman  ,  markov  2      )    -    have  you  seen  OKSANA  MARKOV  ?    we’ve  heard  through  the  grapevine  that  they’re  COGENT  but  also  RECALCITRANT.  when  you  think  of  them  ,  you  think  of  a  teardrop  falling  from  the  eyes  of   graveyard  angels    ;    unsure  if  tis  the  rain  or  if  they've  come  alive,  branches  creaking  and  scratching  against  palace  windows,  and  watching  a  lone  coyote  pass  by  on  the  road.

DOWAGER  DUCHESS  OF  MOSCOW  (  RUSSIA  )  .

mentions  cw:  witchcraft ,  domestic  violence  ,  child  abuse  ,  death  ,  dementia  .

*̲    ⋅   𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒔  :

FULL  NAME:  oksana  dimitria  markov  .

NICKNAME(S):  oksa   .

AGE:  fifty  -  five  .

GENDER  IDENTITY:  demiwoman  .

PRONOUNS:  she  /  her  &  they  /  them   .

ORIENTATION:  demi  -  bisexual  &  biromantic  —  strong  preference  for  women  .

LANGUAGE(S)  SPOKEN:  russian  (  primary  )  ,  english  (  secondary  )   .

ACCENT:  russian  ,  giving  v  much  yelena  belova  .  she’s  gotten  a  lot  better  at  not  slurring  her  words  but  it’s  still  extremely  present  .

PARALLEL(S):  maleficent  (  maleficent  )  ,   natasha  romanoff  (  marvel  )  ,   michonne   (  the  walking  dead  )  ,  polly  shelby  (  peaky  blinders  )  ,  sae  -  byok   (  squid  game  )  ,   &  fox  (  wanted  ) .

*̲    ⋅   𝒃𝒂𝒄𝒌𝒈𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒅    𝒄𝒉𝒆𝒄𝒌   :

BIRTH  PARENTS:   status   —   deceased  ,  fyodor  &   dimitria   pacheco  .

SIBLINGS:  none  (  can  be  changed ,  idk  ) .

DISTANT  RELATIVES:  unknown  ,  if  any  (  tba  )  .  

HUSBAND:  status   —   deceased  .  duke  ivan  markov  .

CHILDREN:  status  —  alive  ,  three  children  :  duke  nikolai,  lord  aleksei  &  lord  viktor  .

*̲    ⋅   𝒈𝒖𝒊𝒔𝒆  :

FACE  CLAIM:  angelina  jolie  .

HAIR  COLOUR:  impossibly  straight  with  smooth  bangs  ,  onyx  .

EYE  COLOUR:  a  striking  blue  accentuated  by  the  dark  of  her  hair  .

BODY  MODIFICATIONS:   a  deep  scar  across  her  throat  ,   swirls  of  red  ink  around  her  fingertips  &  along  her  shoulder  blades  .

REFINERY:  usually  seen  with  her  locks  tucked  up  into  an  ushkana,  a  fur  shawl  with  black  dressage  underneath  &  the  click  of  leather  heeled  boots  seen  here  .

*̲    ⋅   𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒆𝒓    𝒂𝒓𝒄𝒉𝒆𝒕𝒚𝒑𝒆  :

the  joan  of  arc  :    a  heroine  chosen  by  fate.  she  hears  a  higher  power  one  day,  out  of  the  blue,  calling  on  her.  she  never  doubts  this  voice  or  her  own  sanity,  she  leads  many  to  victory,  often  against  odds  and  did  not  fear  death  in  battle.  one  day,  she  might  be  the  death  of  her.

*̲    ⋅   𝒕𝒉𝒆   𝒃𝒓𝒖𝒏𝒕   𝒐𝒇    𝒊𝒕   :

oksana  was  born  to  fyodor  and  dimitria  pacheco,  a  soldier  for  the  royal  guard  and  a  woman  who’s  strength  rivaled  a  thousand  men.  her  mother,  bathed  in  moonlight  and  black  curls  hidden  from  view  by  the  pull  of  her  cloak,  would  often  taken  oksana  into  the  woods,  showing  her  the  “truth”  of  what  a  “higher  power”  could  gift  you.  fyodor  was  always  very  against  this,  but  loved  his  wife  with  a  passion  that  dismissed  the  idea  of  her  committing  any  wrongdoing.  elixirs  of  love,  brittle  rabbit  bones  in  a  bottle,  and  spellbound  books  were  the  catalyst  of  oksana’s  childhood. 

however,  it  became  apparent  that  she  was  not  inept  in  communicating  with  her  mothers  spirits. rather,  took  after  her  father.  gone  were  the  gauntlets  of  oozing  green  concoctions,  replaced  by  the  clasp  of  a  tiny  poison  tipped  blade.  by  day  and  by  night,  she’d  sneak  off  into  the  village  where  the  older  children  would  fight,  rolling  around  in  the  mud  and  scraping  knees  against  the  rough  cobblestone.  she’d  grin  and  pile  on,  quieting  the  murmur  of  brutely  boys  who   should’ve  overpowered  her  greatly  but  were  quickly  flipped  onto  their  backs  in  disbelief.  her  father  quickly  caught  on  to  her  whereabouts,  seeing  the  skills  she  possessed  and  set  her  up  to  become  the  family  keeper.  you  will  need  to  take  my  place  when  i’m  gone . . . .  for  her.

from  then  on,  oksana  was  trained  in  a  variety  of  fighting  forms.  from  judo  to  fencing,  archery  and  javelin  throwing.  adoring  her  mother  most  of  all,  her  dauntlessness  carried  weight  in  her  punches.  the  force  of  her  throws.  her  father  would  soon  pass  as  she  entered  in  her  twenties  and  left  her  to  step  into  his  shoes. despite  the  moments  dimitria  looked  at  her  with  forlorn  eyes  . . .  confused,  all  a  blur.  suddenly  forgetting  who  her  daughter  was.  did  she  really  have  one  ?  where  was  she  ?  who  was  she  ?  unsure  of  everything  one  moment  and  reaching  out  for  oksana’s  the  next,  memory  flooding  back  like  a  broken  damn.  oksana  knew  her  time  was  nearing,  and  had  to  settle  on  a  path.

and  so  it  occurred.  dimitria  pacheco,   bathed  in  admiration  and  clutched  in  oksana’s  arms  as  she  ventured  to  the  other  side,  was  buried  in  her  home  village.  oksana  moved  from  her  childhood  home,  and  would  soon  climb  up  ranks  to  become  a  royal  soldier,  skilled  in  grappling  against  the  biggest  of  men  with  ambidextrous  prowess;  slaying  many  and  loving  very  few.   by  the  time  she  hit  her  thirties,  she  had  become  a  personal  guard  to  the  duchess  of  years  past,  and  that  is  where  she  met  ivan;  a  match  of  cursed  breaths  and  firm  hands.  it  should've  been  a  marker,  a  telling  sign  of  what  was  to  come.

ivan  was  never  faithful,  solely  using  her  to  give  him  a  heir  or  two,  then  a  third,  scurrying  off  into  the  night  with  a  woman  who  could  not  produce  any.  time  and  time  again  he'd  tell  her  if  it  weren't  for  that  'simple  inconvenience'  she  would  never  see  to  becoming  duchess.  each  of  her  children  . . .  cubs  born  to  a  burly  bear  of  a  woman,  clawing  at  their  father  and  giving  as  good  as  she  got.  trying  her  best  to  inflict  the  damage  threatened  upon  her  children.  she's  suffered  many  injuries,  but  the  most  significant  has  left  her  voice  coarse  &  choked;  a  scar  living  across  her  throat  from  one  of  the  late  duke’s  unsheathed  daggers.  

she  loathes  the  idea  of  being  touched  by  any  man  and  only  allows  it  from  her  own  sons.  she  is  not  as  guarded  toward  feminine  presenting  individuals  and  is  actually  far  more  comfortable  in  their  presence.  most  who  know  of  the  markov's  are  aware  of  her  preference  and  keep  a  respectable  distance  from  her.  she  hates  with  every  fiber  of  her  being  . . .  that  she  still  thinks  about  her  late  husband.  she  does  not  grieve  him  so  much  as  she  grieves  the  idea  of  what  could've  been  and  what  will  never  become.   

she  is  the  very  makings  of  a  conjurer  in  witchcraft,  creating  herbs  that  take  days  worth  of  focus  &  believes  that  there  are  higher  powers  out  there  that  aid  in  her  healing  and  help  her  understand  why  such  such  a  life  was  allowed.  oksana  is  mostly  seen  within  the  confines  of  her  home  or  in  the  dark  of  night,  taking  solace  in  quiet  despite  what  has  happened  and  what  might  become  of  her  country.  she's  very  precise  in  her  verbiage,  a  would  -  be  advisor  to  her  children  &  lords  alike,  keeping  pawns  &  shadowing  any  rooks.  a  scorned  woman  ?  no.  a  phoenix  risen  from  the  ashes. 

*̲    ⋅   𝒘𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒅   𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒏𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔   :

to  be  announced  .  <3

#francehq.intro #domestic violence tw #death tw #dementia tw #she's coming .

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☼☾ ( douglas booth , 28 , he/him , cisgender man , schellenberg 4 ) - have you seen MATTEO SCHELLENBERG?  we’ve heard through the grapevine that they’re IMAGINATIVE but also DUPLICITOUS. when you think of them , you think of INK STAINED FINGERTIPS, WARMED FROM THE FLAME OF A NEARBY FIRE, DARK LASHES CONCEALING AN EVEN DARKER, MORE DISINGENUOUS GLINT, and FLOWERY PROMISES WHISPERED AGAINST THE COLUMN OF YOUR THROAT.

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b a s i c s

name: matteo schellenberg title: lord; second youngest of the schellenbergs birthdate: july 9; currently 28 pronouns: he/him gender: cisgender man nation: liechtenstein orientation: bisexual/biromantic

more information, particularly regarding interests and personality, available through the navigation link above.

b a c k g r o u n d

1800s 07 August My Dearest Brother,

I have sent yet another bundle of masala chai, you would do well to savor the leaves as my monthly shipments will soon cease. I’ve never considered myself to be in possession of much luck, and I’m aware of the irony of such a statement given the current circumstances that have befallen our family, but ha! I knew a rainy day would soon arrive, and oh how gloomy this year has been. I have just enough saved to purchase a ticket back home. Seeing as Silas has all but ruined our reputation… I suppose it’s best I spare you the distress of bearing this situation alone and say that…well, I intend to be back in Liechtenstein before Silas has the chance to bleed us dry of every krone in his sight.

We are both aware of the trouble our brother’s desires have got him in, and if we desire to have the bastard outested by the end of the year, you will be in need of all the help you can get. And before you choose to scold me - I can nearly see your quill poised over your reply, even from my accommodations here in Mumbai - I evoke the term bastard with all the adoration in the world for my dearest elder brother.

Even if his penchant for parties and whores have all but rendered the last six years of my life abroad useless …

Once you’re instated as Duke Schellenberg, I expect proper compensation for my efforts. My generosity, as you well know, is not given for free. I understand funds will remain short, so perhaps I will accept an alternative form of payment. 

Ah, and do you still see the publisher’s nephew on occasion? It is…of supreme importance that you give him the letter I posted from Spain. For a man that claims to have his hands full, he is quite adamant about a mere chapter….do give him the letter, yes? He says it is not potential I have, but a ‘natural genius for capturing the very essence of life in mere words’ – his words, not mine. You know I’m not one to brag. Well, not often, at least. But can you believe it? Your brother, the author. Perhaps I will end up like Rousseau or Austen?

 I must return back to bed before the flame burns through the last of the wick. Give my best to Silas and the others, or do not. I don’t particularly care. Yours Truly, MS

p u r p o s e + h c s

matteo's purpose for being in france can be summarized into one simple word: autonomy. being fourth in line for the dukedom meant his ambitions were his alone, not forced upon him in the name of familial duty. matteo dreams of becoming of famous author; this is what led him to spend his early twenties traversing the world in hopes of drawing inspiration for his debut novel.

unfortunately his plans came to a staggering halt when the news of his family's sudden financial misfortune forced him to return home.

but it's not revenge that brought him to france, it's riches. titled misses and misters wander the hallways and frolic in the gardens and it's just so easy. matteo is a master of words, and he intends to use them to his advantage, bewitching his way into the upper echelon. into wealth. with fortune comes the funds to achieve his dream, and he's prepared to swindle and use anyone it takes - even if it means subjugating himself to a loveless marriage.

those with humble origins become pawns; the hands that caress supple skin prompt shaking, pointed fingers of blame. blackmail. the lips that offer declarations of fondness elicit the slightest whisper of a name. a victim. handmaids and stable boys become his closest confidantes, but the ball is forever in his court.

to those who don't know him (which, admittedly, is most considering he's been traveling for years), he appears to be just another rake. easygoing and unserious. he prefers this; it allows him to move through society unbothered. late night rendezvous lead to diamonds and watches sitting heavily in the bottom of his pockets.

matteo craves glory. if he can't secure enough funds to support his past lifestyle, he is sure that all his hard work will be for nothing. writing has always been his outlet, but liechtenstein doesn't offer the same inspiration that the high seas and spice markets do.

and i have some wanted connections in the navigation! message me on discord or tumblr if you'd like to plot something !

#francehq.intro #matteo ⊱⋅•⋅ intro #he needs a reality check frfr #“ayo matteo what's in your pocket” #“oh yeah i'm listening to symphony no 41 by mozart”

[regxlty]

☼☾ ( tyler zakhar perez , 29 , he/him , cis male , leon adopted #4) - have you seen RAFAEL LEON? we’ve heard through the grapevine that they’re FLIRTATIOUS but also NON-COMMITTAL. when you think of them , you think of LOVE BITES ALL OVER ONE'S NECK, THE SMELL OF ANOTHER PERSON'S PERFUME, A GLASS OF WINE RAISED IN THE AIR.

He is the notorious playboy of spain, refusing to take his betrothal seriously he decided to spite his father's decision and become a don juan of some sorts.

He doesn't care about power or authority, he basically only here for fun and is the party that's always on the go. It doesn't matter who wants him, as long as they welcome him with open arms he's more than happy accompanying them - which has gotten him in trouble over the years

He has been betrothed to Joanne for as long as he remembers but, for the love of god, can't stand her. He finds her intolerable and tries to avoid her at any possible moment seeing as his blood pressure rises when he's around her.

I'm super tired so this is very short but I'll add to it later <3

#francehq.intro #intro ; rafael #rafael

[gcldforged]

(  sophie skelton , 30 , she/her , cis woman , stuart 4  ) - have you seen  kenna stuart ? we’ve heard through the grapevine that they’re  fierce  but also  unruly. when you think of them , you think of  the wilderness living within her bones ; absentmindedly twirling a dagger in her hand ; loving and hating with an equal ferocity ; and her hair dancing like flames in the wind.

basic information.

full name: kenna stuart. name meaning: fire born. age: thirty. date of birth: march 29th. astrological sign: aries. gender & pronouns: cis woman , she / her. orientation: biromantic , bisexual. spoken languages: english , gaelic , latin , spanish , bits and pieces of other languages. title: princess of scotland. martial status: unwed , unbetrothed.

personality.

positive: fierce ,  courageous ,  forthright , steadfast ,  devoted. negative: obstinate ,  unruly , demanding , prideful , impulsive. moral alignment: chaotic good. temperament: chloric. mbti: estp  -  the  entrepreneur.

history.

a middle child could easily be forgotten but from the moment kenna entered the world she demanded attention. her loud cries echoed through the palace near constantly. it was said that if she was ignored for even a moment that'd she burst into tears. the moment she learned to walk she refused to sit still, constantly following after either of her parents. only around them would kenna sit, even if it meant listening to them speak with their advisors for hours. if her parents were busy, she'd wander off on her own. the older she got, the worse it became. suffice to say there were more than a few incidents during her life where princess kenna was declared missing only to be found a few hours later somewhere on the palace grounds or wandering back home after exploring on her own.

some of her restlessness quieted when a sword was placed in her hand. her father had summoned the best commander in the scottish army to train his daughter, someone who would become the most important non-familial mentor in kenna's life. it was hardly a surprise that she took to sword fighting with ease, becoming a skilled and deadly fighter, rivaling the greatest swords of scotland despite being younger than them.

kenna left to serve in the military once she was old enough. she wanted to further her skills and defend the land she held so dear. being away from her family was difficult at first, but the purpose the army gave her quickly overshadowed that. her dedication, however, didn't silence her nature. kenna wasn't afraid to object to or simply not follow orders from her superior officers or jump to the defense of anyone she felt was being treated unjustly. her title kept her from being kicked out of the army but it did prevent any promotions, despite having the skill to be a high ranking officer.

she eventually stepped away from the military but rather than return home she embarked on a few years of travel. up until then, scotland was all she'd known and she wanted to see more of the world. kenna rotated between traveling as a princess and masking her identity, pretending to be a scottish noble or even a commoner. she loved how it let her see different versions of the world while remaining under the radar. plus she was able to meet more people. all information she garnered was dutifully sent back to scotland and on occasion she served as an ambassador while visiting other royal courts.

eventually kenna was summoned back to scotland. her homecoming was largely celebrated across scotland. kenna eagerly recounted her adventures abroad for all who'd listen, though some tales she kept to herself, but never again did she feel the pull to leave scotland again. the highlands were her home, and she never wanted to leave again.

when they were summoned to france, kenna had little desire to go. she knew the importance of securing alliances for scotland, and while she wasn't opposed to marrying, she worried that any marriage for herself would force her to leave scotland for good. she'd seen the world enough. all she desired was a quiet life, likely serving as her elder sister's protector, serving on her council, or defending their borders. however, as more secrets from within the stuart household emerge the more kenna began questioning what her eventual role would be.

headcanons.

an expert swordswoman. she's rarely seen without at least her sword or daggers, often both.

she doesn't mind dressing up, even enjoys it for certain events, but she's far more comfortable in casual clothes be it a dress or a shirt and pants. back home

kenna isn't someone who can stay inside or in one place for long. it's why she first felt the pull to travel the world. while that desire is gone, her restlessness remains. she needs to be outside, getting lost in the woods and exploring. it has made being in france difficult for her.

she has a very strong sense of justice and won't hesitate to speak up when she feels like someone is acting unjust. has led to her jumping to other's defense with little question. she doesn't have much tact when doing so, which has caused a fair share of fights.

so, so impulsive and reckless. some say she doesn't know what danger is. she's a big believer in acting first and thinking later along with asking for forgiveness over permission. much to the chagrin of many.

a true ride or die friend !! once she gives someone her trust and friendship, they have it unless they give her a reason to revoke it. kenna would do anything for her friends, no questions asked. that being said, if she is betrayed she doesn't forget or forgive. she will not put herself in the position to be hurt again by the same person.

there is no one more important to kenna than her family and nothing more important to her than scotland. she would also do anything for them without question and will jump to their defense without hesitation. she definitely views herself as their protector despite knowing they're all capable of defending themselves.

wanted connections.

people she met traveling ›› kenna traveled, mainly across europe but could've gone elsewhere too, for a few years. tons of possible dynamics and lots of potential for drama! it's also possible that some didn't know she was a princess and thought she was a noble/commoner since kenna did hide her identity occasionally. now that they're in france the truth would be revealed.

enemies ›› with her personality, it isn't difficult for kenna to get under people's skin and for people to get under hers.

suitor(s) ›› despite not being next in line for the throne, kenna is considered a valuable marriage candidate for those looking to ally with scotland.

#francehq.intro #i. kenna stuart ›› intro.

[bourgeoning-archive]

have  you  seen  PRISCILLA  RICCI?   we’ve  heard  through  the  grapevine  that  they’re  CARING  but  also  UNYIELDING.  when  you  think  of  them  ,  you  think  of A  JAW  CLENCHED  TIGHTLY  IN  AN  EFFORT  ( ULTIMATELY  UNSUCCESSFUL )  TO  HOLD  ONE'S  TONGUE ;  THE  SCENT  OF  RAIN ;  A  STEADY  HAND  ON  YOUR  SHOULDER,  EXUDING  STRENGTH  AND  COMFORT  IN  EQUAL  MEASURE . people say she looks a lot like jodie turner - smith .

FULL NAME priscilla leda ricci . ETYMOLOGY PRISCILLA : a diminutive of prisca , itself derived from the latin priscus , " ancient . " LEDA : a name of unknown meaning , though it was borne by a spartan queen and mother of several figures in greek mythology . NICKNAMES prisca , scilla , prissy . OCCUPATION / TITLE lady of bronte . BIRTHDAY & AGE april 14 ( 39 ) . GENDER cis woman . PRONOUNS she / her . ORIENTATION demisexual biromantic . STATUS unwed . TRAITS caring , unyielding , competitive , zealous , restive , blunt . INSPIRATION moiraine damodred ( the wheel of time ) .

HEADCANONS

priscilla  enjoys  actively  helping  out  on  the  family  farm ;  glad  to  till  fields ,  plant  seeds ,  and  water  crops  as  any  farmhand  would .  working  outdoors  is  where  she  feels  most  at  peace ,  and  at  her  most  productive .  but  she  still  has  an  appreciation  for  the  finer  things  in  life ,  easily  trading  out  plain  clothes  and  trousers  for  silks  and sparkling  jewelry .  the  only  way  to  tell  just  how  frequently  she  ventures  out  onto  the  farm  is  to  look  at  her  hands — the  skin  is  just  a  bit  too  dry ,  but  that's  easy  enough  to  hide  with  the  help  of  lotions  and  oils .

active , and likes to move about . in addition to farming and horseback riding , she's also a pretty good fencer .

can make a competition out of anything . she puts her whole heart into everything she does , so a slight against her work is a slight against herself .

a patron of the rich culture of sicily , especially its art . she's never been too artistically - inclined , as it so often requires sitting still , but she admires people who are .

WANTED CONNECTIONS

BROKEN BETROTHAL the de la rosa ( derogatory ) .

NEW INTENDED this character is at the top of priscilla's list of marriage candidates , in order to one - up her previous betrothed . they have some sort of attribute that makes them so desirable , like influence at court , money , power , etc . currently , scilla is not interested in them in any way except for what they can do for her status .

ENEMIES & ADVERSARIES  while  she  always  tries  to  be  cordial ,  priscilla has  a  strong  personality ,  and  very  high  standards .  basically ,  she  can  be  divisive ,  and  naturally  that  can  breed  animosity  on  her  end ,  someone  else's ,  or  both .

#francehq.intro #𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗖𝗜𝗟𝗟𝗔 : dialogue #𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗖𝗜𝗟𝗟𝗔 : countenance #𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗖𝗜𝗟𝗟𝗔 : musings #𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗖𝗜𝗟𝗟𝗔 : study #𝗣����𝗜𝗦𝗖𝗜𝗟𝗟𝗔 : task #𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗖𝗜𝗟𝗟𝗔 : answered #𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗖𝗜𝗟𝗟𝗔 : wanted

[ofroyalhelp]

( raquel cassidy , 49 , she/her, cis woman, barbara lorraine wc lady in waiting) - have you seen ELENORA 'NORA' VARGA?  we’ve heard through the grapevine that they’re PATIENT but also OVERLY SENSITIVE. when you think of them , you think of A WARM BLANKET WRAPPED AROUND YOUR SHOULDERS, STAYING UP LATE TO READ ONE MORE CHAPTER, A FEELING OF NOT BELONGING NO MATTER HOW HARD YOU TRY.

Hello! I'm Chloe very excited to bring this baby here

— DETAILS

Full Name: Elenora Varga Nickname: Nora Age: 49 Nationality: Hungarian Gender & Pronouns: Cis woman & she/her Sexuality: Bisexual Languages Spoken: English, Hungarian and Spanish Marital Status: Single Family: Nephews Cal (12) and Ethan (9), Sister Elisa (42 - recently deceased), Mother Eleanor (deceased) Father Calum (deceased), Son unnamed (adopted - 28)

— BIOGRAPHY

mentions of unwanted pregnancy, adoption and death (not the child but her sibling)

Nora was not always a noble (up to the individual player if they know this as she's open about it). She was born to a Hungarian teacher, her father, and a Spanish mother who stayed at home to look after the children.

The children were Nora and then when she was 7 her little sister Elisa came along. The family were very loving and she had a happy upbringing.

When she was sixteen Nora began work at the royal household as a maid, it wasn't easy work but the people were kind enough and she was able to help her family with money worries.

Things went well for a while until she she turned 20, at this point she met a Hungarian Lord who was staying at the castle. The two had a whirlwind affair and Nora was too smitten and naive to see the lies he was telling her. That'd he'd marry her should she fall with child, that he loved her more than anything in the world. However, when she did find herself pregnant he left court immediately.

Nora was devasted and didn't know what to do. Out of shame her parents stopped speaking to her and it became harder to hide her impending motherhood from other staff.

Somehow news spread to the Queen. When Nora was asked to have a private meeting with the rulers she was certain that this was it, that she would be told to pack her things. Instead the Queen took pity on her. The Quen was also expecting a child and agreed to help Nora on the condition that once the Princess was born Nora would be a wet nurse to the child.

She gave birth to a son and it broke her heart to give him up but she knew she would be unable to provide him a good life. To focus on something else she put all her energy into caring for the new Princess Barbara. Most believe that Nora was her nanny not her wet nurse as the pregnancy was hidden from most.

Nora adores Barbie like she was her own child and has helped raise her from birth. First as a wet nurse, then nanny, then governess/tutor and then lady's maid.

When Barbara came of age she chose her own ladys in waiting and shocked most by giving Nora a title. It has taken a lot for Nora to get used to and she still struggles to consider herself noble.

When the family travelled to France Nora did go with Barbie and her sisters. However a couple of months ago she had to leave very suddenly upon the news that her sister was sick. Whilst her parents had never forgiven her for getting pregnant she and her sister always remained close. Unfortunately her sister passed away leaving Nora as guardian for her two sons.

Being in a motherly role is an unexpected gift but is taking a lot of adjustment for the three of them not to mention now returning to France to once more take up her duties.

Nora is nervous to return especially as she knows that Princess Barbara's life has changed since she has been gone and she worries what her place may be.

She is bisexual but a very private person.

#francehq.intro

[m1dnxght]

( alisha boe , 24 , she/her , ciswoman, grey 5 ) - have you seen LOUISA GREY?  we’ve heard through the grapevine that they’re CHARISMATIC but also ENVIOUS. when you think of them , you think of MAKESHIFT FLOWER CROWNS RESTING ON UNRULY HAIR, FLIRTATIOUS GLANCES THAT OOZE CHARISMA, FINGERNAILS DUSTED WITH MUD.

basics

full name: louisa rose gray

origin: england

name meaning: louisa: famous warrior, rose: flower

current location: versailles, france

title(s): lady ( sister to the baron )

age: twenty-four

sexuality: bisexual / biromantic

gender: cisgender woman

family: father ( deceased ), mother ( deceased ), baron william ( older brother ), ___ grey ( older sibling ), lady ophelia ( older sister ), ___ grey ( older sibling )

language(s): english, some french

inspirations: tbd.

headcanons

louisa gray was born lucky. a daughter to a former lady-in-waiting, it was generally accepted that she too would advance into the career that her mother had so neatly prepared for her.

when an opening became available, louisa jumped at the opportunity. wanting nothing more than to live the life that her mother often bragged about.

of course, she knew that it wouldn't always be easy - especially if she didn't get along with the princess she was tending to.

but working with victoria windsor proved to be the easiest, most fulfilling job & commitment she could've possibly wished for. a best friend, confidant and employer wrapped up into one neat package.

going to france with the windsors was a no brainer. it would allow louisa to continue with her duties of aiding the young royal. as well as, allow her to explore a land she otherwise never would.

louisa plans to delve deep into the culture that france provides, and throw herself head first into any opportunities that come her way. she truly sees this as a once in a lifetime opportunity.

#francehq.intro #ღ ― louisa grey: introduction

[ailesdamour]

𝐈 𝐓𝐎𝐎𝐊 𝐀𝐍 𝐎𝐀𝐓𝐇 𝐁𝐘 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐁𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐃 𝐎𝐅 𝐌𝐘 𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐃, 𝐈 𝐖𝐎𝐍'𝐓 𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐊 𝐈𝐓

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( justice smith , twenty-seven , he/him , cis man , guard to rowan ricci ) - have you seen VINCENTIUS SICARI?  we’ve heard through the grapevine that they’re LEVEL-HEADED but also UNTRUSTING. when you think of them , you think of SUN-WARMED SKIN, JAGGED CLIFFS OVERLOOKING THE SEA, THE SHARP SCENT OF NEWLY OPENED WINE. 

PAST.

The year is 1773. You are born in a little house on the salt-soaked cliffs of Sicily as your parents' fifth child. There are four more after you, placing you firmly in the middle of a large family and yet you never truly feel like you belong. You are 14 when you set out by yourself, barely more than a boy. Your older sister cries as she hugs, and you promise to write her, but deep down you are happy to be away from her watchful eye, to find out who you are when you are not worried about how your family will perceive you. A lot of that time is a blur in your mind. Towns that all look the same, families with a laborious task or two that will trade work for a warm bed and hot meal. 

You take up with a blacksmith for a few months, you come away with an appreciation for the art of weaponry, for the way a sword can become an extension of your body. You keep the sword she gave you even to this day, your most prized possession. 

You are 17 when you come upon the Ricci estate, far away from the sea you grew up around. You aren’t even sure what possessed you to ask if they had any positions, but you are mere months into the job when you decide it is what you are born for. Everything else after that is just icing on a cake.

PRESENT.

If someone had told you as a child that not only would you get to travel to France, but you would stay in the great Versailles itself, you wouldn’t have believed them. To be here at all is a great privilege, to be here as an extension of a position you relish even more so. Your only goal is to see as much of France as you can, and keep your charge safe. It almost seems too easy.

#francehq.intro #✦❘༻༺❘✦━ 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨 | vincentius

[hcrexcellency]

☼☾ ( jeanine mason, 30 , she/her , cis woman , de la rosa 5 ) - have you seen MARIA DE LA ROSA? we’ve heard through the grapevine that they’re DAUNTLESS but also TEMPESTUOUS. when you think of them , you think of A SHIP SAILING IN A SEA OF FOG, SMEARED PAINT ON CANVAS, HANDS COVERED IN GOLD RINGS.

Basics:

Name: Maria De La Rosa Title: Princess of Sicily Age: 30 Birthday: January 25th (Aquarius) Sexuality: Heterosexual Marital Status: Unbetrothed Positive Traits: Brave, tactical, creative, loyal, decisive Negative Traits: Violent, short-tempered, bold, cunning, vengeful. Hobbies: Painting, sailing, fishing, swimming Family: Felix De La Rosa (brother), Mechai De Medici (sibling-in-law).

The Story: (tw; starvation, )

It began with two villagers from another land, so poor but rich in the love they had for one another and for their baby girl. Sadly, the life of a peasant is not a very long one, and a terrible government left them to starve to death, leaving their daughter utterly alone. The plan was to deliver the girl off to an orphanage in England, but the ship was overrun by pirates. The poor girl washed up on the shores of Sicily, found by their rulers, and taken into their family. She had no memory of her previous life, no recollection of the raid. They named her "Maria", for she came from the sea and was given to them as a miraculous gift. Though rebellious in nature and defiant by desire, she was a difficult, yet devoted child. Having younger siblings, as she grew older, only made it easier for her to sprinkle her bad influence all over them, taking them out to bars, going out with sailors, and learning their pirate heritage from the pirates themselves. The more time she spent with the pirates, the more she heard stories of how oppressive and terrible the other countries in Europe were to those who had no choice but to steal for themselves. It motivated her, studying politics and seeking justice for the serf class. However, the one thing she could not shake was how she could do nothing from her little castle with no crown of her own. So, at the age of 25, she packed everything up and disappeared aboard a pirate ship. For nearly five years, Maria was a pirate captain of her own crew, even recruiting another defiant royal just like herself as her first mate. They stole from those who were more fortunate, gave to those who were less fortunate, and kept a sum of the prophet for their own selves. She even met another pirate, like herself, and fell madly in love. It was a seemingly perfect life until a battle against another crew resulted in her ship going down. Her lover sacrificed himself in the name of the code: "Anyone who falls behind is left behind". The broken ship and sky of fire began to trigger memories of a similar experience, but she still does not understand what it means. Wishing to live between the world of royals and the world of thieves, she returned home to her parents, to her family. She did not beg on her knees, but simply asked for a chance to prove herself. Maria was permitted to come with them to France, so long as she set up a decent betrothal for herself; find the next King of Sicily. And so she shall. Maria has to come to grips with who she really is, a princess destined to be queen, and find a way to become the kind of queen who can make a real difference. She's eager to learn, but also eager to use this newfound information against anyone she needs to in the future. She will get her justice for the thieves and beggars if it is the last thing she does. But will she ever find out where she truly came from? Will that knowledge change her desire to sit on a throne?

TLDR: She is the child of peasants. They died b/c the government SUCKS. She was supposed to be shipped off to an orphanage, but a pirate raid changed things. She was washed up on shore with no memory of the raid and the Sicilian rulers adopted her. She loves her family but also has a fierce sense of justice, which is what took her away from home for 5 years. She met a bestie and a lover and lost the lover in another pirate raid, which started to trigger her memories. Maria came home, but she has to get engaged in France to make up for it.

Similar Characters: Imelda Rivera (Coco), Emma Swan (Once Upon a Time), Angelica (Pirates of the Carribbean), Anastasia (Anastasia), Esmeralda (The Hunchback of Notre Dame), Ember Lumen (Elemental).

Established Connections:

The De La Rosa Family. The Pirates-Turned-Royals are the toughest of the other royals families that reside in Versailles, though they tend to come off the most awkward at most royal functions. Maria loves her siblings very dearly, but wishes their lives amounted to more than a "the spare". She hopes to teach them to care enough about the rest of the world to want to do something about it.

WC'S

FIRST MATE. They met on one of Maria's voyages when she first disappeared from Sicily. She was a royal, just like her, and they both shared a heart for the working class... and for their own riches. They were excellent at scheming against the rich (think like Miguel and Tulio and Maria is more like Tulio LOL). Now that they're both here in France, her first mate intends to make a royal splash.

BETROTHED. Maria needs to find the next King of Sicily and that's pretty much how she sees it. She wants someone who will be fair to their people, but won't stand in her way when she has plans she wants to execute.

MENTORS. Maria is here to learn and to gain as much wisdom as she can from these other monarchs before she is to ascend to her own throne one day, but she has every intention of using their tactics against them to seek the justice and peace that she desires. She is not afraid of war if that's what it takes.

#francehq.intro #muse ; 𝕄𝕒𝕣𝕚𝕒 𝔻𝕖 𝕃𝕒 ℝ𝕠𝕤𝕒

[aresenics]

 have  you  seen  VERO  DE  LA  ROSA   ?   we’ve  heard  through  the  grapevine  that  they’re  ADROIT  but  also  DECEIVING.  when  you  think  of  them,  you  think  of  short  fingernails  and  bloodied  palms  from  taut  rope,  the  intricate  lines  of  old  weapons  you  see  mounted  on  museum  walls,  and  looking  up  from  deep  underwater  as  sunlight  shines  through.

THE  SECOND  KING  OF  SICILY  .

mentions  cw:  drowning  ,  homicide  ,  violence  .

*̲    ⋅   𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒔  :

FULL  NAME:  vero   rafael   de   la   rosa   .

PRONUNCIATION:  “  veh  -  rro  ,  ”  an  audio  example  can  be  found  here  (  the  italian  version  /  1st  example  )   !

NICKNAME(S):  ve  /  v  ,  rafa  (   by  youngest  sibling   )  .

AGE:  forty  -  five  .

GENDER  IDENTITY:  cisman  .

PRONOUNS: he  /   him   /   his   .

ORIENTATION:  biromantic  &  bisexual  .

LANGUAGE(S)  SPOKEN:  spanish  (   primary   )  ,  italian  (   secondary   )  ,  english  (  conversational   )  &  french  (   literary,  conversational   )  . 

ACCENT:  diego’s  irl   ! 

PARALLEL(S):  to  be  announced  .

*̲    ⋅   𝒃𝒂𝒄𝒌𝒈𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒅    𝒄𝒉𝒆𝒄𝒌   :

BIRTH  PARENTS:  status   —   deceased  (   killed  in  battle  against  vero   )  .

SIBLINGS:   status   —   alive  ,  two  older  &  one  younger  .  

MARITAL  RELATION:  status   —   married  to  the  king  of  sicily  .  

CHILDREN:  status   —   alive  ,  three  (   two  adoptive  &  one  biological   )  .

OTHER  RELATIVES:  father  in  law  (  deceased  )  &   two  sibling  in  -  laws  (  alive  )  .

*̲    ⋅   𝒈𝒖𝒊𝒔𝒆  :

FACE  CLAIM:  diego  luna  .

HAIR  COLOUR:  waves  of  black  that  reach  the  nape  of  his  neck,  usually  smooth  &  soft  but  unruly  .

EYE  COLOUR: dark  brown  .

HEIGHT:  five  feet  eleven  inches  .

BODY MARKINGS:  a  scar  across  his  left  eyebrow,  indentations  across  his  knuckles,  another  at  his  right  thigh  .  one  tattoo  behind  his  right  ear  in  honor  of  his  youngest  sibling  &  another  located  at  the  space  where  his  stomach  ends  and  thigh  begins  .  vero  has  a  couple  of  helix  piercings  +  cuffs  along  the  top  &  center  portion  of  his  left  ear  .  

*̲    ⋅   𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒆𝒓    𝒂𝒓𝒄𝒉𝒆𝒕𝒚𝒑𝒆  :

the  enigma  -  inexplicable to an observer, such as the means by which something is effected, the motive for a course of conduct, the cause of a phenomenon, etc.

*̲    ⋅   𝒕𝒉𝒆   𝒃𝒓𝒖𝒏𝒕   𝒐𝒇    𝒊𝒕   :

vero  was  only  seven  when  he  was  made  to  take  after  the  selachians  of  the  sea:  swashbuckling  thieves  that  cared  none  as  to  whether  they  sailed  north  or  east,  nor  south  or  west;  wherever  their  compass  carried  them,  there  were  surely  fortunes  to  be  found  and  if  there  weren’t,  the  people  they  had  captured  were  useful  enough.  he  had  been  thrown  into  deep,  creature  infested  waters  in  traditional  test  to  see  if  he  could  manage  on  his  own.  he’d  gasp  and  sputter  the  salts  of  the  sea,  thin  legs  flailing  and  unruly  hair  plastered  against  his  forehead  as  he  tried  his  best  to  appease  the  ones  who’d  done  it  without  mercy  -  his  parents.  his  eldest  siblings  would  turn  their  chin  down,  eyes  narrowed  with  half  expectancy  and  half  anticipating  failure.  the  littlest  would  cry  out  for  someone  to  help  him,  only  to  be  answered  with  a  shove  to  quiet  down.  no  one  will  be  there  to  help.  he  had  to  learn.  they’d  leave  him  to  his  devices  after  a  moment  of  panicked  splashing,  getting  absolutely  nowhere,  not  daring  to  move  in  fear  that  any  lingering  animal  would  grab  at  his  legs  like  wounded  prey.  the  piercing  cold  didn’t  help  stir  numbing  limbs  either.  they  would  turn  away  from  the  edge  of  the  ship  and  continue  on  with  their  duties,  worrying  none  for  the  son  that  stood  overboard.  vero  had  set  it  in  his  mind  then.  the  sea  was  his  and  his  alone. 

as  vero  grew  from  child  to  man,  he  vowed  to  use  what  had  been  gained  from  silent  observance  and  cunning  trickery  to  master  quick  hands,  as  clever  and  smooth  as  the  seafolk  that  forged  him.  it  would  all  lead  to  their  greatest  downfall.  the  frailest  of  their  children  had  become  the  very  rival  that  would  overturn  their  power,  seizing  their  ship  and  claiming  the  crew  that  once  spat  at  his  feet  (  sparing  the  youngest  and  gravely  injuring  the  two  eldest  ).  wielding  many  a  sharp  weapon  and  swiping   purses  from  the  belts  of  those  who  bragged  about  never  having  been  fooled.  a  siren  who  used  a  gentle,  pretty  face  to  best  the  burliest  of  men  and  most  brilliant  of  women.  the  peak  of  piracy,  taking  what  was  his  and  slaughtering  the  name  of  anyone  who  dared  to  avenge  stolen  riches.  his  greed  and  deception  led  him  be  known  among  the  reefs  and  eventually,  the  shore.  a  slip  of  paper  would  roll  upon  his  desk  on  a  stormy  night,  carved  in  red  ink  and  sealed  shut  with  the  thickest  of  wax.  therein  read  an  offer;  a  deal.  become  one  with  the  land,  labor  for  me  and  dig  into  the  secrets  of  the  elite.  find  your  way  into  the  royal  family  and  we  will  both  find  what  we  are  looking  for.  i,  the  throne.  and  you,  everything  you’ve  ever  wished.

and  so  it  was  agreed.  vero  would  band  with  two  other  men,  all  skilled  in  their  own  proclivities  and  creating  a  pact  that  they  would  do  anything,  spout  any  fable  and  fool  anyone  if  it  meant  worming  their  way  into  the  circle  of  the  french  nobility.  vero’s  chance  would  present  itself  at  the  stories  of  an  upcoming  rebellion,  watching  as  the  new  generation  tore  down  conquistadors  and  any  tyrannical  group  that  took  down  innocent  ships.  he  saw  an  opportunity  to  attack  one  night  when  they’d  been  recuperating  from  a  battle  fought  the  evening  of;  replenishing  what  was  left  of  their  stock  and  patching  up  any  flaws  to  their  ship.  he  used  the  cover  of  night  to  dismantle  their  crew,  nearly  taking  more  wins  than  losses  of  men.  however,  despite. their  exhaustion,  vero’s  crew  was  bested  and  at  once,  they  were  all  caught.  they’d  been  brought  to  their  knees  with  sweaty  locks  gripped  between  the  fingers  of  a  scowling  seafarer.  the  sharp  end  of  a  sword  met  at  vero’s  throat,  belonging  to  a  young  man  of  sunkissed  cheeks  and  windswept  curls.  the  conniving  siren  would  stare  up  at  him,  eyes  pools  of  black.  of  wonder.  there  was  his  way  in.

 with  the  intention  to  have  vero  properly  dealt  with  by  his  father,  diego  had   intended  to  set  sail  to  sicily.  home.  however,  being  that  there  were  a  sudden  lack  of  hands  to  aid  in  the  repair  and  journey  back,  vero  was  forced  to  serve  every  need  of  the  crew;  a  form  of  punishment  until  his  final  sentencing. 

 through  tsunamic  waves  that  threatened  to  set  the  ship  off  course  they’d  sail  as  one,  earning  an  array  of  permanent  scarring  and  grunts  of  brute  strength  to  hold  the  boat  in  place.  shallow  currents  provided  the  perfect  excuse  to  dock  and  venture  out  onto  unfamiliar  islands,  diego  stopping  to  show  vero  the  joy,  trust,  and  community  that  he  and  his  father  had  guided  and  fostered  among  the  sicilian  people.  by  the  time  they  returned  home,  vero  had  captured  his  heart.  the  most  perfect  plan.  a  success.  diego  declared  the  desire  to  commit  them  for  eternity  and  despite  his  father’s  suspicions  about  vero’s  intentions,  he  gave  them  his  blessing  and  they  married  not  long  after. 

a  domino  effect  of  life.  first   the  passing  of  his  father  in  law,  then  diego’s   coronation  as  sicily’s  new  monarch.  they’d  adopt  children  together,  even  having  their  biological  child  via  a  surrogate.  it  all  came   far  too  fast  for  him  to  catch  breath.  he’d  never  seen  himself  as  a  father.  as  a  husband.  never  even  saw  himself  getting  this  far  (  a  reoccuring  jest  among  his  crew  that  he  wouldn’t  live  past  40  ).  and  yet  here  he  stood.  and  he’s  … .  happy  ?

every  time  that  he  looks  at  his  husband  he  cannot  get  enough.  as  if  seeing  him  for  the  first  time  all  over  again.  everytime  his  children  pass  by  his  heart  swells  and  he’s  not  sure  if  it’s  healthy  for  it  to  grow  that  much  in  size.  the  men  who’d  made  the  pact  have  grown  weary  of  his  idleness,  hunting  him  down  and  finding  the  perfect  moment  to  ambush  him;  threatening  to  bring  harm  if  he  doesn’t  deliver  his  promise.  a  fool  -  proof  plan  foiled  by  the  surge  of  warmth  that  had  been  shown  to  a  once  savage  beast.  but,  he  is  in  love.  with  all  of  it.  a  sea  creature  with  claws  for  hands,  gripping  onto  life  with  a  wild  thirst. every  waking  moment  that  he  is  with  family  he  is  consumed  by  guilt,  knowing  that  he  is  far  too  gone.  the  choice  is  yet  to  be  made:  fight  alone  with  the  risk  of  death,  unable  to  tell  his  kin  as  to  why  … . . or  bear  the  truth  and  reap  the  consequences. 

*̲    ⋅   𝒘𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒅   𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒏𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔   :

to  be  announced  .  <3

#* ━━ v. de la rosa › intro. #francehq.intro #murder tw #drowning implication cw

[slashcrz]

( aishwarya rai bachchan , 59 , she/her , cis woman , sharma #1 ) - have you seen RESHIKA SHARMA?  we’ve heard through the grapevine that they’re REFLECTIVE but also MEDDLESOME. when you think of them , you think of GIRLHOOD FORFEITED IN LIEU OF GREATNESS, THE SWISHING OF SKIRTS AGAINST MUSIC && BODY IN HARMONY, BOWING AT THE GANESH TMEPLE WITH AN OFFERING HANDMADE, WATCHING THE DUSK OF A NEW ERA DAWN OVER THE HILLS .

name; reshika sharma {nee shivaji}

nicknames; none.

birth date; june 19th, a gemini

orientation; bisexual, probably closeted.

relationship; widowed, single.

politics; tba.

religion; hinduism

languages; tba.

headcanons && backstory.

she was born into nobility due to her father's rank in the maratha confederacy, and has always held her home close to her heart. spirituality was always important to her, being a hindu in a muslim court, as well as because she was raised by her mother, a kathak performer. reshika loved dance, all forms, studying under great artists, and spending hours she should be studying moving to music instead. it was this skill that got her noticed at all by the emperor, who loved to watch her dance, loved her hindu stories she told with her hands && her feet. it was a shock to her when he invited her back again, and again, to dance at agra fort. she was both a guest of nobility, and on some nights, the star of the show. those early days will always be regarded as the fondest of her time, reshika believes. when the dowager empress chose her, just as she would come to do herself in later years, reshika wept both tears of joy && of pain. to become empress was the most divine opportunity a woman could ever hope for, and she had only just turned 18... but it came with it such a high cost. to stop dancing, to end her free traveling, to say goodbye to her family, and to acclimate to a different religious culture than her own surrounding her. and, of course, a husband - they had fun, but they were still largely strangers to one another. life at court was not unhappy, but reshika missed her life before, and would regularly sneak out in full disguise to dance in delhi. it was a whole life she lived, unknown to anyone home in the palace, even her husband with whom she shared a complicated love for. her alter-ego would love, would experience loss, would make && break friendships, until slowly, it came to a stop after the birth of her second child. reshika finally had began to acclimate to court, after half a decade of it. she was a good empress, always smart, a little restless, and wished to have found herself a way to be happier, taking on the blame for this herself. she has high suspicion of the new empress... she knows a liar when she sees one. reshika is a liar herself. and oh, she still loves to dance. during her time as empress, she was a solid support, and never gave up her hindu roots while also opening schools of dance, and other artistic endeavors, and always trying to push for better for everyone. she cares deeply both about the sharma family, and about india, "her" empire. it will make it tragic when she learns the current empress wants to tear down what was built, and she will do whatever it takes to defend it.

resources -> x, x, x.

#francehq.intro #{{ muse ;; reshika s. }}

[regxlty]

☼☾ ( jack wolfe , 28 , he/him , cis male , bourbon #7  ) - have you seen ELIE BOURBON?  we’ve heard through the grapevine that they’re METHODICAL but also ELUSIVE. when you think of them , you think of A SHADOW SNEAKING FROM ONE ROOM TO THE OTHER, MUDDIED BOOTS TRACKING THROUGH THE GROUND, A MANDOLIN BEING STRUMMED

While Etienne is the sweetheart of the family, the dipshit stick hit Elie upside the head and then some.

Now don't get me wrong, he is a nice person, but his sarcasm is something that cannot be matched and he has no problem admitting when he doesn't and does like certain things

Born just a few minutes prior to Etienne, he has made it a point to tease Eti every chance he can by saying he's the older of the two. He enjoys seeing his twin squirm and get frustrated seeing as that's just the complete opposite of who they are.

Now with that being said, he is also fiercely protective of them, knowing their passive and kindhearted nature could get them trampled on and he'd be damned if that happens to the person he's closest to

My brain cannot think right now so that's all I have but I'll be adding more somewhere down the road if I don't forget

#francehq.intro #intro ; elie #elie

[bourgeoning-archive]

have you seen SEOK SEOJEONG ? we've heard through the grapevine that they're INNOVATIVE but also CAVALIER . when you think of them , you think of RUMBLING  THUNDER  IN  THE  DISTANCE  ON  A  SUNNY  DAY ;  ENDLESS  STACKS  OF  PAPER ,  EACH  PAGE  FILLED  WITH  IMMACULATE  CALLIGRAPHY  AND  INK  PAINTINGS ;  A  WAIL  IN  THE  MIDDLE  OF  THE  NIGHT . people say they look a lot like jung eunchae .

BIRTH  NAME  seok  yeon  .  COURTESY  NAME  seojeong  .  ART  NAME  baekho  .  ETYMOLOGY  YEON  :  from  the  sino - korean  蓮 / 연꽃  연  (  yeonkkot yeon  )  "  lotus  ;  enlightenment  ;  paradise  .  "  SEOJEONG  :  from  the  sino - korean  西 / 서녘  서  (  seonyeok  seo  )  ,  "  west  ,  "  and  霆 / 천둥소리  정  (  cheondungsori  jeong  )  ,  "  a  sudden  peal  of  thunder  .  "  BAEKHO  :  from  the  sino - korean  白 /  흰  백  (  huin  baek  )  "  white  "  and  虎 / 범  호  (  beom  ho  )  "  tiger  .  "  NICKNAMES yeon-ah / yeon-ie  (  closest  friends  and  family  only  )  ,  seoye  .  OCCUPATION / TITLE  lady - in - waiting  to  empress  jihye  ,  lady  of  the  wolseong  seok  clan  ,  scholar  ,  poet  .  BIRTHDAY  &  AGE  september  10  (  35  )  .  GENDER  demi  woman  .  PRONOUNS  she / her  and  they / them  .  ORIENTATION  bisexual  biromantic  .  STATUS widowed . TRAITS  innovative  ,  cavalier  ,  witty  ,  fervent  ,  nosy  , reticent  ,  fretful  ,  volatile  .  INSPIRATION  lee hwi / dami / yeonseon  (  the  king's  affection  )  ,  andy / andromache  of  scythia  (  the  old  guard  )  ,  "  fineshrine  "  by  purity  ring  , 선비 ( seonbi ) .

HEADCANONS

has been writing since they were young , honing their skills as they grew older . they have many essays , theses , and analyses lying around , but they keep their poetry under lock and key . only a handful of people have the privilege to read their poetry drafts without seojeong snatching them away as soon as possible .

a  notable  poet  throughout  asia .  because  they  write  under  an  alias ,  though ,  few  people  connect  the  scholar  and  lady - in - waiting  of  the  empress  seojeong  to  the  enigmatic  poet  baekho — unless  someone  were  to  notice  the  link  between  their  courtesy  name  and  the  white  tiger  their  pen  name  is  based  on ,  that  is  . tl;dr:  baekho  ( the  creature ) ,  among  many  other  things ,  represents  west  and  autumn .  " west "  is  incorporated  into  seojeong's  courtesy  name ,  and  they  were  born  in  the  middle  of  chuseok ,  the  autumn  harvest  festival .

while learning to wield a weapon was part of her education , most of seojeong's training was focused on that which is easily - concealable , or else long - range . which isn't to say she can't use more standard weapons at all , but she's quite clumsy with them , and relied on her late husband for protection more often than not . but she's always kept a bisu , or poniard , on her person too .

her husband was a royal guard and colonel of joseon's army by the name of haedam . they met as teenagers , and were in love with each other long before they ever married . but seojeong's betrothal was the reason they finally came together . ( death mention tw ) he unfortunately passed in a border skirmish he was called to about a year and a half ago .

they have two children , both by their late husband : bi , who is 10 , and yul , who is 6 .

fairly unserious a lot of the time , not at all the calm , stern image of a career scholar of joseon . they've been a bit more gloomy the past couple of years , but seem to have come alive again while at versailles .

can  be  seen  in  both  men's  and  women's  hanbok ,  though  for  the  sake  of  being  easily  recognized  as  one  of  jihye's  ladies ,  seojeong  wears  the  typical  garb  of  a  lady - in - waiting  while  formally  attending  the  empress .  in  their  downtime ,  though ,  it  depends  on  their  mood .

WANTED CONNECTIONS

FAMILY seojeong and their mother seem to have always been at odds . seojeong's mother has threatened to disinherit seojeong a few times over the years , most recently when she learned that seojeong had broken their betrothal and married their late husband instead . though she's never followed through on her threat , the possibility of being cut off and replaced by one of their younger siblings still looms . haedam's family could also be interesting !

BROKEN BETROTHAL most likely to be another noble from joseon , but the seoks are both influential and wealthy , so it's possible she was going to be married to foreign nobility . seojeong did not like this arrangement at all , but she appreciates that it inspired her to marry the man she loves . so , in a strange way , she has a soft spot for this person , though the feeling may not be mutual .

LITERATI seojeong loves to read , to learn , and surround themself with like - minded people . this could go a number of different ways . maybe there could be someone who's , like , a student to them ? or a contemporary - slash - rival ? or someone who likes / dislikes their poetry but has no idea they're the author ?

NEW FLING in an attempt to move on from her husband's passing ( as she knows he'd want her to do ) , seojeong has started casually seeing someone at sometime after arriving in france . could potentially blossom into something more .

#francehq.intro #𝗦𝗘𝗢𝗝𝗘𝗢𝗡𝗚 : dialogue #𝗦𝗘𝗢𝗝𝗘𝗢𝗡𝗚 : countenance #𝗦𝗘𝗢𝗝𝗘𝗢𝗡𝗚 : musings #𝗦𝗘𝗢𝗝𝗘𝗢𝗡𝗚 : study #𝗦𝗘𝗢𝗝𝗘𝗢𝗡𝗚 : task #𝗦𝗘𝗢𝗝𝗘𝗢𝗡𝗚 : answered #𝗦𝗘𝗢𝗝𝗘𝗢𝗡𝗚 : wanted

[dxncingxnmyown]

☼☾ ( diego boneta , 35, he/him , cisgender male , de la rosa 4 - half sibling to the ruling individual ) - have you seen PRINCE GABRIEL DE LA ROSA ?  we’ve heard through the grapevine that they’re RESOURCEFUL but also SELFISH. when you think of them , you think of NO HONOR AMONG THIEVES, MORNING SALT AIR AS ONE EMERGES FROM A LOVER'S BED, A RUSTING CROWN HIDDEN UNDER LOCK AND KEY .

Recently reinstated Prince of Sicily, half-brother to King Diego

35 Years of Age, Cisgender male, and looks like Diego Boneta

Positive Traits: Resourceful, Cunning, Slick, Action-Oriented, Charming

Negative Traits: Selfish, Greedy, Noncommittal, Disloyal

Languages: English, Spanish, Italian

Familiar Relations: King Diego (Older Brother), King Vero (Brother-In-Law), Princess Maria (Niece), Prince Felix (Nephew).

Introduction

Was it nature or nurture that made the third-born son of the late patriarch an emblem of old-age piracy? Born and raised on a pirate ship, shoulder-to-shoulder with his brothers, Gabriel has always been the most unhinged. A lust for power and wealth - Gabriel never understood why his brother surrendered their hard-earned gold to the people of Sicily. What is so wrong about keeping some of that wealth for themselves? It starts small - a percentage off the top, a few barrels of rum unaccounted for. However, when Gabriel's long-run of thievery and violence came to light, Diego banished him from Sicily. Stripped of his title and rights, Gabriel returned to the only place he knew - the sea.

Eight years have passed since Gabriel's exile from Sicily. The once-Prince has done well for himself, amassing a small fortune and embedding himself in several illicit trade agreements. However, Gabriel begins to feel the limitations of his enterprise - especially with the De La Rosa's command of the seas ever present. Resolving to do what it takes to advance his presence at sea - he returns to the island, bent on one knee, and allows his King to welcome him home. Finally, the prodigal son returns. This time - on a short leash, with a bevy of conditions. Time will tell how long he lasts, before taking off once more.

#francehq.intro #muse: gabriel