Year 0
Treasury: 87 000
Popularity: 79%Charles Henri Pierre de Berthelot, Roi de France [29] (curly dark brown hair, hazel eyes)
Caroline Charlotta Therese Dahlberg, Reine de France [26] (curly red hair, brown eyes)
King Charles IV has died, after a magnificent reign of 35 years. His son has succeeded him to become Charles V. Charles IV left the country with an enriched treasury and extremely popular monarchy. The young Charles is a scholar rather than a warrior - in matters of war, he leaves something to be desired. His Swedish wife, Caroline, is a talented singer and dancer, and is said to be pushing her husband to spend more money on the arts in France.
Year 1
Treasury: 87 000
Popularity: 79%
Just a year after Charles inherits the throne, his childhood tutor and important advisor Jean Guillaume passes away. He’s deeply upset by the loss, but realises the importance of choosing a replacement - Marcel de Marechal is a renowned theologist, and sure to give good advice for the sake of the country and the Church.
Year 2
Treasury: 87 000
Popularity: 79%Charles Henri Pierre de Berthelot, Roi de France [31] (curly dark brown hair, hazel eyes)
Caroline Charlotta Therese Dahlberg, Reine de France [28] (curly red hair, brown eyes)
Catherine Victoria Tatienne de Berthelot, Princesse de France [0] (curly dark brown hair, hazel eyes)
Charles and Caroline welcomed a daughter, named Catherine after her maternal grandmother. The pregnancy was a difficult one, but both mother and baby survived, after many prayers and the attention of the best physicians in the land. Both Charles and Caroline dote on their new daughter, although she is unfortunately not an heir to the throne
Year 3
Treasury: 87 000
Popularity: 79%Charles Henri Pierre de Berthelot, Roi de France [32] (curly dark brown hair, hazel eyes)
Caroline Charlotta Therese Dahlberg, Reine de France [29] (curly red hair, brown eyes)
Catherine Victoria Tatienne de Berthelot, Princesse de France [1] (curly dark brown hair, hazel eyes)
Madeleine Hanna Rose de Berthelot, Princesse de France [0] (curly red hair, blue eyes)
Sébastienne Eléonore Agnes de Berthelot, Princesse de France [0] (curly dark brown hair, blue eyes)
Thomas Henri Marc de Berthelot, Dauphin de France [0] (curly dark brown hair, brown eyes)
Just a year after the birth of Catherine, Caroline finds she is expecting again. Everyone at court, and in the country, is shocked when she gives birth not to one child, not to two, but to three, two daughters and a son. Madeleine is the only one of them to have inherited Caroline’s red hair - Sébastienne and Thomas both resemble their father more. Everyone is very relieved to have an heir for the throne.
Year 4
Treasury: 87 000
Popularity: 79%
Charles and Caroline argue about whether or not Catherine (and by extension Madeleine and Sébastienne) should be given a full education, equal to that Thomas will receive. They barely talk for two weeks - eventually, however, several advisors convince Charles that the girls would benefit from a good education, and he agrees to have them tutored in languages, mathematics, science, and classics.
Year 5
Treasury: 83 000
Popularity: 69%
France is dragged into an ill-fated, if brief, war against England (story of their lives, right?). Unfortunately, this time France are not victorious - it costs Charles in both money and popularity.
Year 6
Treasury: 83 000
Popularity: 69%Charles Henri Pierre de Berthelot, Roi de France [35] (curly dark brown hair, hazel eyes)
Caroline Charlotta Therese Dahlberg, Reine de France [32] (curly red hair, brown eyes)
Catherine Victoria Tatienne de Berthelot, Princesse de France [4] (curly dark brown hair, hazel eyes)
Madeleine Hanna Rose de Berthelot, Princesse de France [3] (curly red hair, blue eyes)
Sébastienne Eléonore Agnes de Berthelot, Princesse de France [3] (curly dark brown hair, blue eyes)
Thomas Henri Marc de Berthelot, Dauphin de France [3] (curly dark brown hair, brown eyes)
Violette Cécile Olympe de Berthelot, Princesse de France [0] (curly dark brown hair, blue eyes)
Charles and Caroline welcome their fifth child in six years, and their fourth daughter. Everyone is distinctly aware of the risk of the Dauphin dying before he reaches adulthood - as such, they would have preferred a son. However, Charles and Caroline are still thrilled, and the triplets are very excited to become older siblings. Baby Violette looks just like Sébastienne.
Year 7
Treasury: 83 000
Popularity: 69%Charles Henri Pierre de Berthelot, Roi de France [36] (curly dark brown hair, hazel eyes)
Caroline Charlotta Therese Dahlberg, Reine de France [33] (curly red hair, brown eyes)
Catherine Victoria Tatienne de Berthelot, Princesse de France [5] (curly dark brown hair, hazel eyes)
Madeleine Hanna Rose de Berthelot, Princesse de France [4] (curly red hair, blue eyes)
Sébastienne Eléonore Agnes de Berthelot, Princesse de France [4] (curly dark brown hair, blue eyes)
Thomas Henri Marc de Berthelot, Dauphin de France [4] (curly dark brown hair, brown eyes)
Violette Cécile Olympe de Berthelot, Princesse de France [1] (curly dark brown hair, blue eyes)
Émilien Léopold René de Berthelot, Prince de France [0] (curly dark brown hair, brown eyes)
A second son is born to Charles and Caroline. Émilien just about secures their lineage, and the entire country breathes a sigh of relief. Catherine is somewhat tired of being an older sibling - the triplets, however, are still very excited.
Year 8
Treasury: 83 000
Popularity: 69%
One of the most important nobles in France has been assassinated, killed by a longstanding family rivalry taken too far. Laurent de Peyrol was a close friend and ally of Charles, and his death is both a political and a personal blow.
Year 9
Treasury: 83 000
Popularity: 84%
The French people are, all things considered, very well off these days. A new trade deal with Burgundy has led to a boom in sales of several key products, and as such Charles’ popularity has risen to the highest level he’s ever seen.
Year 10
Treasury: 83 000
Popularity: 84%
The royal family of Prussia come to visit - King Sebastian and Queen Wilhelmine are... somewhat condescending, considering Charles is no longer an inexperienced 29 year old, but the children enjoy playing with Sebastian and Wilhelmine’s own.
Year 11
Treasury: 83 000
Popularity: 84%Charles Henri Pierre de Berthelot, Roi de France [40] (curly dark brown hair, hazel eyes)
Caroline Charlotta Therese Dahlberg, Reine de [37] (curly red hair, brown eyes)
Catherine Victoria Tatienne de Berthelot, Princesse de France [9] (curly dark brown hair, hazel eyes)
Madeleine Hanna Rose de Berthelot, Princesse de France [8] (curly red hair, blue eyes)
Sébastienne Eléonore Agnes de Berthelot, Princesse de France [8] (curly dark brown hair, blue eyes)
Thomas Henri Marc de Berthelot, Dauphin de France [8] (curly dark brown hair, brown eyes)
Violette Cécile Olympe de Berthelot, Princesse de France [5] (curly dark brown hair, blue eyes)
Émilien Léopold René de Berthelot, Prince de France [4] (curly dark brown hair, brown eyes)
Françoise Christine Alexandra de Berthelot, Princesse de France [0] (curly red hair, brown eyes)
Charles and Caroline’s seventh child is only the second to have her mother’s red hair. By now, Catherine and the triplets barely care that they will have another sibling - Violette and Émilien, on the other hand, are very excited, and dote on the new baby.
Year 12
Treasury: 83 000
Popularity: 84%Charles Henri Pierre de Berthelot, Roi de France [41] (curly dark brown hair, hazel eyes)
Caroline Charlotta Therese Dahlberg, Reine de [38] (curly red hair, brown eyes)
Catherine Victoria Tatienne de Berthelot, Princesse de France [10] (curly dark brown hair, hazel eyes)
Madeleine Hanna Rose de Berthelot, Princesse de France [9] (curly red hair, blue eyes)
Sébastienne Eléonore Agnes de Berthelot, Princesse de France [9] (curly dark brown hair, blue eyes)
Thomas Henri Marc de Berthelot, Dauphin de France [9] (curly dark brown hair, brown eyes)
Violette Cécile Olympe de Berthelot, Princesse de France [6] (curly dark brown hair, blue eyes)
Émilien Léopold René de Berthelot, Prince de France [5] (curly dark brown hair, brown eyes)
Françoise Christine Alexandra de Berthelot, Princesse de France [1] (curly red hair, brown eyes)
Gabriel Eric Philippe de Berthelot, Prince de France [0] (curly red hair, hazel eyes)
Louis Mathieu Nicolas de Berthelot, Prince de France [0] (curly red hair, hazel eyes)
That the Queen of France could give birth to not only an eighth child, but twins, at the age of 38, was a surprise to many in the country. Gabriel and Louis ensure the throne will not be passed onto Charles’ younger brother, Marc, and everyone rejoices - Marc had never wanted to be king anyway.
Year 13
Treasury: 83 000
Popularity: 84%Charles Henri Pierre de Berthelot, Roi de France [43] (curly dark brown hair, hazel eyes)
Caroline Charlotta Therese Dahlberg, Reine de [39] (curly red hair, brown eyes)
Catherine Victoria Tatienne de Berthelot, Princesse de France [11] (curly dark brown hair, hazel eyes)
Madeleine Hanna Rose de Berthelot, Princesse de France [10] (curly red hair, blue eyes)
Sébastienne Eléonore Agnes de Berthelot, Princesse de France [10] (curly dark brown hair, blue eyes)
Thomas Henri Marc de Berthelot, Dauphin de France [10] (curly dark brown hair, brown eyes)
Violette Cécile Olympe de Berthelot, Princesse de France [7] (curly dark brown hair, blue eyes)
Émilien Léopold René de Berthelot, Prince de France [6] (curly dark brown hair, brown eyes)
Françoise Christine Alexandra de Berthelot, Princesse de France [2] (curly red hair, brown eyes)
Gabriel Eric Philippe de Berthelot, Prince de France [1] (curly red hair, hazel eyes)
Louis Mathieu Nicolas de Berthelot, Prince de [1] (curly red hair, hazel eyes)
Pia Juliette Valériane de Berthelot, Princesse de France [0] (curly brown hair, brown eyes)
Camille Marcelle Frédérique de Berthelot, Princesse de France [0] (curly brown hair, brown eyes)
In private, commoners and courtiers alike joke that the Queen will never stop bearing children. As the second set of royal twins in as many years are born, some say that she is blessed by God - others say she is cursed. Either way, the crown now has eight daughters who must be married off one day - a lot of political capital, yes, but also a lot of dowries to provide.
Year 14
Treasury: 83 000
Popularity: 84%
The baby Camille falls dangerously ill - for a few days, her life hangs in the balance. However, care from the best physicians in the country means that she recovers, although she remains frail.
Year 15
Treasury: 83 000
Popularity: 84%Charles Henri Pierre de Berthelot, Roi de France [45] (curly dark brown hair, hazel eyes)
Caroline Charlotta Therese Dahlberg, Reine de [41] (curly red hair, brown eyes)
Catherine Victoria Tatienne de Berthelot, Princesse de France [13] (curly dark brown hair, hazel eyes)
Madeleine Hanna Rose de Berthelot, Princesse de France [12] (curly red hair, blue eyes)
Sébastienne Eléonore Agnes de Berthelot, Princesse de France [12] (curly dark brown hair, blue eyes)
Thomas Henri Marc de Berthelot, Dauphin de France [12] (curly dark brown hair, brown eyes)
Violette Cécile Olympe de Berthelot, Princesse de France [9] (curly dark brown hair, blue eyes)
Émilien Léopold René de Berthelot, Prince de France [8] (curly dark brown hair, brown eyes)
Françoise Christine Alexandra de Berthelot, Princesse de France [4] (curly red hair, brown eyes)
Gabriel Eric Philippe de Berthelot, Prince de France [3] (curly red hair, hazel eyes)
Louis Mathieu Nicolas de Berthelot, Prince de France [3] (curly red hair, hazel eyes)
Pia Juliette Valériane de Berthelot, Princesse de France [2] (curly dark brown hair, brown eyes)
Camille Marcelle Frédérique de Berthelot, Princesse de France [2] (curly dark brown hair, brown eyes)
Jean Lucien Stefan de Berthelot, Prince de France [0] (curly dark brown hair, brown eyes)
By this point, the country is running out of things to say when the Queen has a child. If asked, Catherine would say that she’s not even sure how many younger siblings she has anymore. The answer is in fact twelve.
Year 16
Treasury: 83 000
Popularity: 84%Charles Henri Pierre de Berthelot, Roi de France [46] (curly dark brown hair, hazel eyes)
Caroline Charlotta Therese Dahlberg, Reine de [42] (curly red hair, brown eyes)
Catherine Victoria Tatienne de Berthelot, Princesse de France [14] (curly dark brown hair, hazel eyes)
Madeleine Hanna Rose de Berthelot, Princesse de France [13] (curly red hair, blue eyes)
Sébastienne Eléonore Agnes de Berthelot, Princesse de France [13] (curly dark brown hair, blue eyes)
Thomas Henri Marc de Berthelot, Dauphin de France [13] (curly dark brown hair, brown eyes)
Violette Cécile Olympe de Berthelot, Princesse de France [10] (curly dark brown hair, blue eyes)
Émilien Léopold René de Berthelot, Prince de France [9] (curly dark brown hair, brown eyes)
Françoise Christine Alexandra de Berthelot, Princesse de France [5] (curly red hair, brown eyes)
Gabriel Eric Philippe de Berthelot, Prince de France [4] (curly red hair, hazel eyes)
Louis Mathieu Nicolas de Berthelot, Prince de France [4] (curly red hair, hazel eyes)
Pia Juliette Valériane de Berthelot, Princesse de France [3] (curly dark brown hair, brown eyes)
Camille Marcelle Frédérique de Berthelot, Princesse de France [3] (curly dark brown hair, brown eyes)
Jean Lucien Stefan de Berthelot, Prince de France [1] (curly dark brown hair, brown eyes)
Gilbert Sébastien Valentin de Berthelot, Prince de France [0]
Wow. This is a... very secure bloodline.
Year 17
Treasury: 83 000
Popularity: 84%
The King of Castile has died, leaving behind only an infant daughter. Advisors suggested attempting to take over, but Charles decided against it.
Il nous faut de l'audace, et encore de l'audace, et toujours de l'audace !
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