Popular Post Cal Posted February 11, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted February 11, 2022 A More Perfect Kingdom The royals of the Kingdom of England are full of themselves. Who, more than Count Benedict Arnold, deserved to be King if not for King George III? The names of the great houses were many. Duke Joseph of House Bloomfield loomed in the east, waiting for the opportunity to expand his realm and carve out a name for his house in the annuls of history. In the far west, the sickly Count George of House Clinton holds on to power by a thread in Cornwall, merely a husk of the family that once was. Duke Francis Lightfoot of House Lee stands as the strongest of the King's vassals, ruling over Mercia. Count George Washington of Bernica, Count Benjamin Franklin of Northamptonshire, countless names fight in a game of war and politics. However, this is the tale of Benedict Arnold, Count of Somerset. The tale of a rise to power from humble beginnings. A tale of court intrigue, cutthroat diplomacy, and, of course, bloody war. The House of Arnold would become one of Europe's greatest. Will you be here for the journey to form... A More Perfect Kingdom? 3 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Cal Posted February 11, 2022 Author Share Posted February 11, 2022 The King King of England, George III of House Hanover Background: Naive Appeaser Arrogant, Calm, Callous Red Royals Duke Artemis of House Ward -- Duchy of Gwynedd Brilliant Strategist Brave, Content, Shy Duke Charles Coatesworth of House Pinckney -- Duchy of Northumbria Charismatic Negotiator Gregarious, Ambitious, Fickle Duke Francis of House Dana -- Duchy of Strathclyde Naive Appeaser Content, Patient, Humble Count Benedict of House Arnold -- Count of Somerset (+1 other county) Intricate Webweaver Arrogant, Ambitious, Arbitrary, Brave Earl Pierce of House Butler -- Earl of Munster (Ireland) Midas Touched Greedy, Diligent, Cynical Count Benjamin of House Franklin - Count of Northamptonshire (+1 other county) Grey Eminence Lustful, Gregarious, Content Count William of House Franklin -- Heir to the County of Northamptonshire Adequate Bargainer Arbitrary, Cynical, Paranoid Count George of House Washington -- Count of Bernica (+1 other county) Misguided Warrior Compassionate, Stubborn, Impatient Count John of House Wythe -- Earl of Atholl (Scotland, +2 other counties) Mastermind Philosopher Just, Diligent, Humble Earl Thomas of House McKean -- Earl of Ulster (Ireland) Adequate Bargainer Fickle, Cynical, Patient Lord Robert Treat of House Paine -- County of Morgannwg Grey Eminence Diligent, Gregarious, Content Count Charles Wilson of Peale -- County of Dunholm Astute Intellectual Shy, Chaste, Compassionate Count Ralph of House Izard -- Count of Warwickshire Misguided Warrior Stubborn, Callous, Impatient Earl John of House Adams -- County of Desmond Naive Appeaser Shy, Cynical, Just Blue Royals Duke Joseph of House Bloomfield -- Duchy of East Anglia (4 counties overall) Brilliant Strategist Brave, Content, Just Duke Daniel of House Hiester -- Duke of Kent Intricate Webweaver Ambitious, Humble, Stubborn Duke Francis Lightfoot of House Lee -- Duchy of Mercia Fortune Builder Ambitious, Arrogant, Arbitrary Duke Wade of House Hampton -- Duchy of Brittany (Brittany) Tough Soldier Content, Brave, Vengeful Duke Elias of House Boudinot -- (France, Duke of Flanders) Thrify Clerk Patient, Diligent, Temperate Count Michael Jenifer of House Stone -- Count of Worcester (+2 other counties) Charismatic Negotiator Gregarious, Cynical, Arrogant Count Elbridge of House Gerry -- Count of Devon Thrifty Clerk Fickle, Deceitful, Just Count John of House Tyler -- County of Shropshire (+1 other) Amatuerish Plotter Vengeful, Ambitious, Sadistic Count William of House Paca -- County of Staffordshire Adequate Bargainer Diligent, Humble, Deceitful Count Carter of House Braxton -- County of the Isle of Man Naive Appeaser Content, Just, Compassionate Count Thomas of House Jefferson -- County of Norfolk Indulgent Wastrel Shy, Craven, Fickle Count George of House Clinton -- County of Cornwall Misguided Warrior Ambitious, Stubborn, Gluttonous 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal Posted February 11, 2022 Author Share Posted February 11, 2022 Prologue Pt. 1 1066 was a turning point in the history of England. The Kingdom held strong against foreign invaders, but Duke William "The Bastard" and King Harold of Norway have both staked a claim to the throne. While neither has pressed it in war as of yet, it seems a certainty that soon the kingdom will be embroiled in conflict. To the North, Scotland stands strong and holds on to their Gaelic roots. There are some true Scottsmen, but by and large the Gaelic culture continues to thrive. Of particular note, Earl George Wythe of Atoll stands as one of the first royals to openly adopt the new reigning culture of the land. Perhaps he shall see himself, or his ancestors, one day take the kingdom for him self. To the West, Ireland remains the divided mess it has been for centuries. Formally converting to Catholicism is great, but Arnold knows that there is little hope for the Irish to ever rival the English or the Scotts. There stands two men of note on the smaller island -- Earl Pierce Butler of Munster and Earl Thomas McKean of Ulster. Both are open in their ambition to one day unite the rivaling Irish tribes. Perhaps they will succeed, but by that time Arnold will ensure that they pose no threat whatsoever to his rule. On the Isle of Man, Lord Carter Braxton is all alone and powerless. Perhaps an invasion of his miniscule lands would not only bring the superior English culture to his people, but further Arnold's own ambitions... To the South, the nasty frogs exist. Of note, Duke Elias of House Boudinot, ruler of Flanders has made contact with King George III several times, warning of an impeding invasion from his fellow Duke William of Normandy. Of course, no one would think to take the English throne. He may stake claim, but who does not know that England is impenetrable? Preposterous. Finally, there are some rumors that Duke Wade of House Hampton, ruler of Brittany, will seek to join the Kingdom of France soon. Why would a petty king give up their independence as such? Surely, these are just rumors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal Posted February 11, 2022 Author Share Posted February 11, 2022 Prologue Pt. 2 The House of Arnold is the greatest of all of the English dynasties. It has marshals of whom the fate of the Kingdom lies in their hands, stewards who's mastery of the coin builds fortunes from mere coins, chancellors who secure alliances with even the most hostile of countries, and the greatest rulers in the history of Europe. Or, it would, anyway. Count Benedict is the first of House Arnold to enter the nobility at all. His father was a tailor and he took over the family business when his father passed. When the King's coin was running low, and then was nonexistent, followed by the Kingdom's bankruptcy, Arnold was able to sell his father's business and purchase a fiefdom of his own. And, being such a loyal servant of the crown, the king would award Baron Arnold with two counties of his own to rule within just a few years. The King saw the raw potential within House Arnold, or so Benedict would tell you. In reality, King George knew that Benedict was an excellent administrator and that his ability to play politics and court intrigue were worrisome. If he were not satisfied, there was the chance that he would come for the King's head through daggers and poison. He knew not of just how ambitious Count Benedict was that he would only see this as an assurance that he and his House were meant for bigger, better things than Somerset. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal Posted February 12, 2022 Author Share Posted February 12, 2022 Gonna continue this today. Let me know if there is anyone y’all are particularly interested in following in the next few updates or if there is anyone you might want to add. Im thinking that if a House dies out, I’ll replace it with a statesman from our current playthrough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal Posted February 12, 2022 Author Share Posted February 12, 2022 16 minutes ago, Patine said: @Cal So am I correct here, or is something else going on with this scenario? I ask in good faith here. My apologies. It’s just the 1066 start with all of the nobles of England replaced with statesmen from our AMPU play through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal Posted February 12, 2022 Author Share Posted February 12, 2022 1 minute ago, Patine said: Oh, understand I've never played the game, and was uncertain as to how this all worked. No worries my friend. It will be updated soon. If there’s anyone you want to see from the current play through represented just say the word 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vcczar Posted February 12, 2022 Share Posted February 12, 2022 @Cal it would be interesting to do this with forum users. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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