Something tells me the HRE may soon find itself with a bad case of Non-Existence.He may or may not have said some things that the Austrian diplomatic corp took as a sign that he's eligable.
He's a teenager. he's allowed to make dumb mistakes that can define nations.
Oh wait...
They have come to you on bended knee asking for help... how the tables have turned.
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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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shoes* shouldn't be there I think.
Therese really thought Josephine was shocked at the blood instead of her taking it off in the first place.
The low politics and low subterfuge score really shows. Why did Napoleon leave us alone to fend ourselves in court? He knows Josephine couldn't contain us.
For revenge on heels, Therese must influence fashion so that men would have to wear them too. She's pretty loved by France. Hell, convince Napoleon to wear heels or normal shoes designed to look like heels and make him walk around the rich people sector, that would make heels die out real quick, or make heels the norm... shit.
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They are not there just yet.
There just might you know... accept that Italy is now under France, or they might be willing to... well do other things. Like give us a few warships.
Josephine isn't a soldier. or someone accustomed to grievous injury.
Two simple reasons.
One, he didn't expect for us to just straight up rebel against Josephine immediately.
Two: She was with Louis, he can help.
Or she can make wearing regular comfortable shoes and boots sexy.
She certainly can.
One Question though, how did we seemingly not lose any standing or respect despite Therese apparently making an utter fool out of herself at Court in this Interlude? Just because of our high roll?
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Not only that, we were clearly in pain from the shoes we were wearing.
Everyone wants the head of the guy who forced their empress wear that horrific footwear.
They did.
Once again everyone blamed the shoes that were making us bleed from our ankles for us being not that great in court.
Poor guy, could have lived if we got better decorum rolls. Also if we had decorum, but let's focus on the dice.
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Hey at least he can probably make good boots.
Well, that's...lucky? Though I'm pretty sure Therese does not feel the same.
In fact, I wouldn't be surprised if she just wants to fire the designer. Literally. From a Cannon.
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Fun fact: high heels originally gained popularity in France due to the king at the time wearing them to compensate for.. well, suffice to say he was of the vertically challenged variety.
Unfortunately for him, he started a fashion trend meaning he needed to stack the decks even further to stay ahead. Eventually, a system was introduced that limited a person's heel hight by their social standing. 1/2, 1, 1 1/2, 2, and 2 1/2 inches for commoners, bourgeois, knights, nobles, and princes respectively.
Turns out it's hard to stay one step ahead in the fashion world.
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Don't you mean one step above the fashion world?
I'l see myself out now.
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The revolution and Therese: I'm about to end centuries of high heel culture because of one tall girl.
High heels: Oh no!
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Napoleon: "Ah, you are sitting there? That's fine. I know just what to do. Pierre bring me the designer of these shoes and a loaded pistol."
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He won't kill him.
He will however make that man never work for him again.
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"Please sir, may I have some more?" /Oliver Twist
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I know, that's why we like it so much.
its randomness is part of its charm.
The Rumor Mill: The Great Powers of Europe (1797 Q2)
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The Rumor Mill: The Great Powers of Europe (1797 Q2)
Disaster Roll: 92+50=142
To describe the jubilation that France feels in its first six months of peace, and the new reforms that it has caused is to describe a growing calm that has embraced France.
Manufactories from Steel to coal, to other materials like clothing, fabrics have brought great wealth to regions of the country that would otherwise be stuck as agrarian or craftsmen based economy
Its people, seeing a growing wealth in the lower classes that had for centuries had remained stagnant, have begun to use their newfound wealth for other pursuits. Some wealthy townsfolk in those villages and towns have begun to found private education centers.
Many soldiers, many of them who learned how to read and write in the army that had forced them into junior or noncommissioned officer roles, went to their homes with stories and dreams.
Dreams of a France that may finally see a better tomorrow.
Reward: Gain National Spirit:
The Literacy Boom: Many officers and even non-commissioned officers have gone home and begun to teach their children and their neighbors how to read and write. This may have a great effect on the future of the Republic. (If there is not a 15 or less during the next 10 years, or if manpower reserves in France do not reach critical levels, the Literacy rate of France will increase from 35% to 70%. This can be modified by doing education actions that are now available.)
New Actions Available.
Prussia: 40
https://rolz.org/embed?jgyx2ov3nq:kw30tax7
Their reforms continue slowly.
But they have sent an envoy to the other German States. The Emperor is weak. Perhaps Crowns can be rightfully earned.
Or taken.
Reward: Plots to destabilize the Empire begins.
Austria: 5
Army Rebellion Roll:86
Austria has collapsed… it's Empire, Bosnias, Serbs, Croats, Bulgars.
All have Risen. All clamor for Freedom.
The Army is mobilized. Now it must fight for survival. And perhaps, break bread with the enemy that had scorned them the most.
There is still a need for an Austrian Bulwork Even Napoleon is not foolish enough to allow it to collapse.
Is he?
Reward: Austria Gains National Spirit:
The Austrian Crisis: The Austrian Empire is dealing with Ethnic rebellions in its territories, and has sent its army to crush them underfoot. But this may not be enough. (Austria is in Crisis. It will take miracles to save it from total collapse.)
But it has miracles to spare, and their greatest commander still lives.
The Army, and almost all their commanders and divisions, have remained loyal to the Emperor.
They have sent Emmisarys all over Europe searching for allies.
And may give many concessions for their own survival.
New Actions Available.
GB:82
The Irish Rebellions: 6
French Help Discovery Roll: 22
To describe the… The horror that occurred in Ireland, is to describe Olivar Cromwell's massacres of the Natives. The Cities were first, with the Royal Marines and Regular forces, along with Irish Militias loyal to the crown, began a brutal counter-insurgency campaign.
Thousands were rounded up. Thousands more fought back with little in the way of weapons, ships that were carrying supplies and weapons, confiscated, destroyed.
Or worse, used to arm the very people whom they were fighting.
Tens of thousands were executed or imprisoned, to be sent to Australia.
In less than a month, all the Irish Republicans who had proclaimed their freedom for their fellow countrymen were dead, Murdered, and executed.
The Dream of a Free Ireland was crushed.
For now.
But not forever.
Reward: The Irish Rebellion has been brutally subjected by the British Army and Loyalists.
Tens of thousands flee. To Canada, the United States, and more pressingly. To Spain and France.
Ireland is back under control. Confidence is restored in the British Crown, Army, Navy, and Economy.
Russia:98+28= 126
To Describe the Position of the Tsar is to describe a chessboard that he has full control over, planning and counter planning every move that his rivals may try to use against him.
Including the nominal allies, the British. He played them like fiddles in a sense. But using their agents that were chasing the wayward and Incredulous Former Princess Charlotte Auclair across Europe, into revealing their agents.
A great loss, as he purged, arrested, or deported them without another word.
He could have taken the princess prisoner. But he ran into a problem.
Her bodyguards were rather stubborn, and would not die.
And some Italian French Soldier rode across Europe in a matter of weeks… and rescued them. Some rifleman that took out twenty-five don cossacks, and escaped his grasp into Austria…
Quite concerning. If one soldier could do that, even with surprise and a rifle. He feared what this new Army that Napoleon had been reforming will do.
Reward: Russia has purged almost all foreign agents within its borders, the Tsar has absolute control over most matters of state that he wishes.
He is, however, greatly worried that Napoleon is planning to use his new Army in a way that may destabilize Europe and his new place in it.
And how some soldier saved the Princess and her guard he was hunting.
The Pope: 1
The Pope is dead.
Long Live the Holy Father.
Reward: The Pope is dead. The Conclave has been called to elect a new representative to be God's Emissary on Earth.
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Louis Auclair:48
For Louis, he is confused with his feelings with the people he cares about.
And he struggles to balance them all and make his choices.
Reward: Hello Hell that is a complicated relationship. Meet Louis.
Julian Minci:99+99+95+92=385
Charlotte Auclair: 99+21=120
Louis Marceau Severin: 4
Survival Roll: 66
Wound Roll: 84
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Louis Mashengo:1
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Louis Mashengo Survival Roll: 80
https://rolz.org/embed?jgyx2ov3nq:kw2yus1c
Louis Mashengo Wound Roll: 5
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Julian Minci had a dream his princess was in danger, so he stole a horse, grabbed a few rifles and ammo, and rode as hard as he could.
He rode to the Rhine, through Germany, and into Poland in less than a month, every time his horse died, or collapsed of exhaustion, he ran to another town, stole a horse, and rode it again.
When he crossed the Neiman river, he saw a sight that burned his soul.
His Princess, surrounded by Cossacks, the fearsome Russian warriors of the Steppe.
Took up cover behind a fallen tree. And fired.
He switched to another rifle.
He Fired.
Soon his three rifles needed to be reloaded, and he did so one at a time, calmly and methodically, as Marshal Severin had trained him.
They came towards him.
He Fired.
Each shot killed his enemy.
But he could not reload fast enough. So he fixed a bayonet and stabbed at the closest one, before dropping the discarded rifle onto the ground and removing his only pistol.
He kept fighting and firing, not even noticing the wounded men who were near death coming to his aid as he had the attention of the cossacks.
The three of them, and even his beloved Princess killed them.
One escaped, even after he reloaded his rifle and shot the man in the back.
But they could not stay there.
So he chose to put the wounded men on horseback, and head south. Hopefully, they could reach Italy if they were careful.
Reward: Julian Minci does miracles and rescues his princess and her bodyguard, and flees south into Austrian Poland.
The two bodyguards are wounded, but thanks to some timely medical aid and some rest from the young ensign, they will survive their wounds.
Louis Mashengo has lost an eye, and an arm along with having a broken leg, six broken ribs, a broken hand, and two slash wounds on his torso.
He is lucky to be alive.
Louis Marceau Severin on the other hand suffered from two slashes on his thigh, three slashes across the face, two broken ribs, a broken foot, and a swollen shut-eye.
The Princess is alive and unharmed and grateful for her savior, Julian.
AN: Enjoy.
Disaster Roll: 92+50=142
To describe the jubilation that France feels in its first six months of peace, and the new reforms that it has caused is to describe a growing calm that has embraced France.
Manufactories from Steel to coal, to other materials like clothing, fabrics have brought great wealth to regions of the country that would otherwise be stuck as agrarian or craftsmen based economy
Its people, seeing a growing wealth in the lower classes that had for centuries had remained stagnant, have begun to use their newfound wealth for other pursuits. Some wealthy townsfolk in those villages and towns have begun to found private education centers.
Many soldiers, many of them who learned how to read and write in the army that had forced them into junior or noncommissioned officer roles, went to their homes with stories and dreams.
Dreams of a France that may finally see a better tomorrow.
Reward: Gain National Spirit:
The Literacy Boom: Many officers and even non-commissioned officers have gone home and begun to teach their children and their neighbors how to read and write. This may have a great effect on the future of the Republic. (If there is not a 15 or less during the next 10 years, or if manpower reserves in France do not reach critical levels, the Literacy rate of France will increase from 35% to 70%. This can be modified by doing education actions that are now available.)
New Actions Available.
Prussia: 40
https://rolz.org/embed?jgyx2ov3nq:kw30tax7
Their reforms continue slowly.
But they have sent an envoy to the other German States. The Emperor is weak. Perhaps Crowns can be rightfully earned.
Or taken.
Reward: Plots to destabilize the Empire begins.
Austria: 5
Army Rebellion Roll:86
Austria has collapsed… it's Empire, Bosnias, Serbs, Croats, Bulgars.
All have Risen. All clamor for Freedom.
The Army is mobilized. Now it must fight for survival. And perhaps, break bread with the enemy that had scorned them the most.
There is still a need for an Austrian Bulwork Even Napoleon is not foolish enough to allow it to collapse.
Is he?
Reward: Austria Gains National Spirit:
The Austrian Crisis: The Austrian Empire is dealing with Ethnic rebellions in its territories, and has sent its army to crush them underfoot. But this may not be enough. (Austria is in Crisis. It will take miracles to save it from total collapse.)
But it has miracles to spare, and their greatest commander still lives.
The Army, and almost all their commanders and divisions, have remained loyal to the Emperor.
They have sent Emmisarys all over Europe searching for allies.
And may give many concessions for their own survival.
New Actions Available.
GB:82
The Irish Rebellions: 6
French Help Discovery Roll: 22
To describe the… The horror that occurred in Ireland, is to describe Olivar Cromwell's massacres of the Natives. The Cities were first, with the Royal Marines and Regular forces, along with Irish Militias loyal to the crown, began a brutal counter-insurgency campaign.
Thousands were rounded up. Thousands more fought back with little in the way of weapons, ships that were carrying supplies and weapons, confiscated, destroyed.
Or worse, used to arm the very people whom they were fighting.
Tens of thousands were executed or imprisoned, to be sent to Australia.
In less than a month, all the Irish Republicans who had proclaimed their freedom for their fellow countrymen were dead, Murdered, and executed.
The Dream of a Free Ireland was crushed.
For now.
But not forever.
Reward: The Irish Rebellion has been brutally subjected by the British Army and Loyalists.
Tens of thousands flee. To Canada, the United States, and more pressingly. To Spain and France.
Ireland is back under control. Confidence is restored in the British Crown, Army, Navy, and Economy.
Russia:98+28= 126
To Describe the Position of the Tsar is to describe a chessboard that he has full control over, planning and counter planning every move that his rivals may try to use against him.
Including the nominal allies, the British. He played them like fiddles in a sense. But using their agents that were chasing the wayward and Incredulous Former Princess Charlotte Auclair across Europe, into revealing their agents.
A great loss, as he purged, arrested, or deported them without another word.
He could have taken the princess prisoner. But he ran into a problem.
Her bodyguards were rather stubborn, and would not die.
And some Italian French Soldier rode across Europe in a matter of weeks… and rescued them. Some rifleman that took out twenty-five don cossacks, and escaped his grasp into Austria…
Quite concerning. If one soldier could do that, even with surprise and a rifle. He feared what this new Army that Napoleon had been reforming will do.
Reward: Russia has purged almost all foreign agents within its borders, the Tsar has absolute control over most matters of state that he wishes.
He is, however, greatly worried that Napoleon is planning to use his new Army in a way that may destabilize Europe and his new place in it.
And how some soldier saved the Princess and her guard he was hunting.
The Pope: 1
The Pope is dead.
Long Live the Holy Father.
Reward: The Pope is dead. The Conclave has been called to elect a new representative to be God's Emissary on Earth.
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Louis Auclair:48
For Louis, he is confused with his feelings with the people he cares about.
And he struggles to balance them all and make his choices.
Reward: Hello Hell that is a complicated relationship. Meet Louis.
Julian Minci:99+99+95+92=385
Charlotte Auclair: 99+21=120
Louis Marceau Severin: 4
Survival Roll: 66
Wound Roll: 84
https://rolz.org/embed?jgyx2ov3nq:kw2yskwz
Louis Mashengo:1
https://rolz.org/embed?jgyx2ov3nq:kw2ytwnt
Louis Mashengo Survival Roll: 80
https://rolz.org/embed?jgyx2ov3nq:kw2yus1c
Louis Mashengo Wound Roll: 5
https://rolz.org/embed?jgyx2ov3nq:kw2yvga5
Julian Minci had a dream his princess was in danger, so he stole a horse, grabbed a few rifles and ammo, and rode as hard as he could.
He rode to the Rhine, through Germany, and into Poland in less than a month, every time his horse died, or collapsed of exhaustion, he ran to another town, stole a horse, and rode it again.
When he crossed the Neiman river, he saw a sight that burned his soul.
His Princess, surrounded by Cossacks, the fearsome Russian warriors of the Steppe.
Took up cover behind a fallen tree. And fired.
He switched to another rifle.
He Fired.
Soon his three rifles needed to be reloaded, and he did so one at a time, calmly and methodically, as Marshal Severin had trained him.
They came towards him.
He Fired.
Each shot killed his enemy.
But he could not reload fast enough. So he fixed a bayonet and stabbed at the closest one, before dropping the discarded rifle onto the ground and removing his only pistol.
He kept fighting and firing, not even noticing the wounded men who were near death coming to his aid as he had the attention of the cossacks.
The three of them, and even his beloved Princess killed them.
One escaped, even after he reloaded his rifle and shot the man in the back.
But they could not stay there.
So he chose to put the wounded men on horseback, and head south. Hopefully, they could reach Italy if they were careful.
Reward: Julian Minci does miracles and rescues his princess and her bodyguard, and flees south into Austrian Poland.
The two bodyguards are wounded, but thanks to some timely medical aid and some rest from the young ensign, they will survive their wounds.
Louis Mashengo has lost an eye, and an arm along with having a broken leg, six broken ribs, a broken hand, and two slash wounds on his torso.
He is lucky to be alive.
Louis Marceau Severin on the other hand suffered from two slashes on his thigh, three slashes across the face, two broken ribs, a broken foot, and a swollen shut-eye.
The Princess is alive and unharmed and grateful for her savior, Julian.
AN: Enjoy.
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These Severins' be crazy!!!
My gawd this may be bad