La Chanson de la Victoire (The Song of Victory): La Petite Arpenteuse (Non, SV, you are a General of France in the Napoleonic War!)

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We can descend into the hermithood and study any time, visit the family while we have the chance imo.
 
I don't think we will be divorced by Napoleon unless something really shitty happens.

and I mean, he practically abandons us, and shit.

Napoleon had plenty of flaws, but compared to most powerful men, he treated the women in his life pretty well.

If Therese manages to give birth to healthy children (which is by no means a given, her current pregnancy may well end unhappily) I think Napoleon's loyalty to her will be rock solid. Especially if she continues to be beloved by a significant portion of the French population.

fasquardon
 
Napoleon had plenty of flaws, but compared to most powerful men, he treated the women in his life pretty well.

If Therese manages to give birth to healthy children (which is by no means a given, her current pregnancy may well end unhappily) I think Napoleon's loyalty to her will be rock solid. Especially if she continues to be beloved by a significant portion of the French population.

fasquardon
I think that was just an error in Magoose's wording.
 
I applaud you @Magoose , realizing Napoleon and co. would have had plenty of time to fret and get their horror and shock out of their systems well before Therese arrived.
Two weeks is enough time to worry, gather yourself, and once news reaches you that she is alive, plan for the future.
We can descend into the hermithood and study any time, visit the family while we have the chance imo.
Well... I'm not saying that Paris won't burn to the ground while you study... but you might lose what little political power you have.
Napoleon had plenty of flaws, but compared to most powerful men, he treated the women in his life pretty well.
Well... I mean, I'm not saying he also didn't do some pretty shitty things to them to... look at the Divorce to Josephine... but he wasn't cruel.
If Therese manages to give birth to healthy children (which is by no means a given, her current pregnancy may well end unhappily) I think Napoleon's loyalty to her will be rock solid. Especially if she continues to be beloved by a significant portion of the French population.
Well Lets just say that if the kids are born, they may be... well I have an idea for a certain... set of ideas, for the kids if anything were wrong with them Things that might not even be very wrong with them.
I'm gonna write an Omake detailing their first reaction upon hearing the News of Therese getting shot. Should come out tomorrow.
I will love to see that.
 
The only thing I shall say about that is she will think we are at least abusing Louis and Charlotte Based on our actions.

remember she does not know about what happened in Sicily.

Elisabeth, is among other things, someone who genuinely wishes the best for her two family members.

problem is, she thinks they will be best with a crown on their head.
Yeah, she and the rest of the nobility. :V

But my point still stands, she is choice first pick on seeing how the nobility with deal with the reality that Louis just plain does not want to be king, since she has relatively little power and we can actually try and convince her. We know what the reactions will be but we can try to at least look for solutions.
 
[X]Plan Family and Adopted Family
-[X]Allow Napoleon to Choose a commander: You will allow the Emperor to choose the right man to lead your forces. (Gain 100 Influence)
-[X]Tour Paris: The City is Jubilant with your arrival, and you wonder how much the city has changed in your absence? But you know that the Ministers want the People to see their Empress, the Hero of Sicily. To make this Regime Change very… official and very… unlike the last three times it happened. Cost 1 Wealth. DC: 20 Reward: You Tour the City and see it's people.
-[X]Discredit Robespierre: What the former Consul of France has done was cause needless bloodshed on the French People. History will not be kind to him… and neither will you. Cost 2 Wealth. DC: ??? Reward: You spend a significant amount of time and money interviewing survivors, and collaborating their stories of horror for all of France to hear.
-[X]Hunt Robespierre: He will not escape justice, he will be found, and he will stand trial, and his crimes will be aired for the Public to see. Cost 10 Wealth. DC: ??? Reward: Robespierre will make his court date, and stand trial for his crimes.
-[X]Official Duties… What do I do again?: You have no idea what your official duties actually are? You need to find out. DC: 1 Reward: You find out what exactly an Empress does… hopefully besides siring heirs and looking pretty for the Emperor's Guests?
-[X]A Doctor's Appointment: Dr. Dominique Jean Larrey, your physician has been monitoring your health, and he wishes to check up on you once again, to check your wounds, to see if the baby is doing well, and to make sure you are properly… eating. DC: 5 Reward: You visit the doctor.
-[X]Nesting and Mothering for Dummy Military Leaders, a Guide for first-time parents: You are frightened, and you are going to Brian and Elissa to see how they managed to… Well, How to be a parent? Cost 1 Wealth. DC: 15 Reward: You learn at least a little bit from your Family.
-[X]Madam Elisabeth: The Former Princess of France, aunt to your Wards... Wishes to speak to you. You have a feeling she is... mad? Relived? You don't know how to read her letter. Cost 1 Wealth DC??? Reward: You meet the Madam, Elisabeth.
-[X]The Littlest Auclair: You wish to meet your Niece. There is no it's, and or buts. You will meet her now! DC 1 Reward: You meet your Niece.
-[X] Study & Read: There are books to read and things to learn. DC: Depends on chosen stat level
--[X] Charisma
-[X] Study & Read: There are books to read and things to learn. DC: Depends on chosen stat level
--[X] Stewardship
-[X] Study & Read: There are books to read and things to learn. DC: Depends on chosen stat level
--[X] Subterfuge
-[X] Study & Practice: Practice makes perfect. DC: Depends on chosen skill level
--[X] Law
-[X] Study & Practice: Practice makes perfect. DC: Depends on chosen skill level
--[X] Administration
-[X] Study & Practice: Practice makes perfect. DC: Depends on chosen skill level
--[X] Oratory

The moratorium's up. Right @Magoose?
Pretty sure you need to insert a new vote, not just edit your plan.
 
Yeah, she and the rest of the nobility. :V

But my point still stands, she is choice first pick on seeing how the nobility with deal with the reality that Louis just plain does not want to be king, since she has relatively little power and we can actually try and convince her. We know what the reactions will be but we can try to at least look for solutions.
While correct one must remember that she is not… powerless. Especially if we decide to do something drastic like adopt the two of them into our family.

that will cause an uproar the likes Europe has not seen in a long time.

So Cyber has allowed me to roll the dice again on various... small inconsequential things before he allows me to roll again for the update.

Under his close supervision.


Well now, I say we are off to a Great Start.
 
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So anyone have any questions regarding the Vote, the situation in Paris, or about Nappy B and co?
 
While correct one must remember that she is not… powerless. Especially if we decide to do something drastic like adopt the two of them into our family.

that will cause an uproar the likes Europe has not seen in a long time.
I was rather specific on my wording
Yeah, she and the rest of the nobility. :V

But my point still stands, she is choice first pick on seeing how the nobility with deal with the reality that Louis just plain does not want to be king, since she has relatively little power and we can actually try and convince her. We know what the reactions will be but we can try to at least look for solutions.
I never said she was powerless, but this is Empress Thérèse now in the very heart of the country after she and her husband managed to peacefully reunite France. Thérèse is hardly powerless either. And the point of meeting is that Madam Elisabeth has power, that we cannot afford to ignore the nobility anymore. (And maybe, just maybe winning her over and help us out.)
 
[X]Plan Family and Adopted Family
-[X]Allow Napoleon to Choose a commander: You will allow the Emperor to choose the right man to lead your forces. (Gain 100 Influence)
-[X]Tour Paris: The City is Jubilant with your arrival, and you wonder how much the city has changed in your absence? But you know that the Ministers want the People to see their Empress, the Hero of Sicily. To make this Regime Change very… official and very… unlike the last three times it happened. Cost 1 Wealth. DC: 20 Reward: You Tour the City and see it's people.
-[X]Discredit Robespierre: What the former Consul of France has done was cause needless bloodshed on the French People. History will not be kind to him… and neither will you. Cost 2 Wealth. DC: ??? Reward: You spend a significant amount of time and money interviewing survivors, and collaborating their stories of horror for all of France to hear.
-[X]Hunt Robespierre: He will not escape justice, he will be found, and he will stand trial, and his crimes will be aired for the Public to see. Cost 10 Wealth. DC: ??? Reward: Robespierre will make his court date, and stand trial for his crimes.
-[X]Official Duties… What do I do again?: You have no idea what your official duties actually are? You need to find out. DC: 1 Reward: You find out what exactly an Empress does… hopefully besides siring heirs and looking pretty for the Emperor's Guests?
-[X]A Doctor's Appointment: Dr. Dominique Jean Larrey, your physician has been monitoring your health, and he wishes to check up on you once again, to check your wounds, to see if the baby is doing well, and to make sure you are properly… eating. DC: 5 Reward: You visit the doctor.
-[X]Nesting and Mothering for Dummy Military Leaders, a Guide for first-time parents: You are frightened, and you are going to Brian and Elissa to see how they managed to… Well, How to be a parent? Cost 1 Wealth. DC: 15 Reward: You learn at least a little bit from your Family.
-[X]Madam Elisabeth: The Former Princess of France, aunt to your Wards... Wishes to speak to you. You have a feeling she is... mad? Relived? You don't know how to read her letter. Cost 1 Wealth DC??? Reward: You meet the Madam, Elisabeth.
-[X]The Littlest Auclair: You wish to meet your Niece. There is no it's, and or buts. You will meet her now! DC 1 Reward: You meet your Niece.
-[X] Study & Read: There are books to read and things to learn. DC: Depends on chosen stat level
--[X] Charisma
-[X] Study & Read: There are books to read and things to learn. DC: Depends on chosen stat level
--[X] Stewardship
-[X] Study & Read: There are books to read and things to learn. DC: Depends on chosen stat level
--[X] Subterfuge
-[X] Study & Practice: Practice makes perfect. DC: Depends on chosen skill level
--[X] Law
-[X] Study & Practice: Practice makes perfect. DC: Depends on chosen skill level
--[X] Administration
-[X] Study & Practice: Practice makes perfect. DC: Depends on chosen skill level
--[X] Oratory
 
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