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Year 0 - 1626
Treasury: 70 000
Popularity: 77%

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Johannes Philipp Andreas, König in Preußen [26 - red hair, green eyes]
Alexandra Amalia Sophia, Königin in Preußen [24 - blonde hair, brown eyes]

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The great King Philipp I died peacefully in 1625, leaving the Kingdom of Prussia in the capable hands of his eldest son, Johannes - at least, that's the story the people are told. However, the circumstances surrounding Philipp's death are murky, and Johannes is clearly unprepared for leadership; he had only been the eldest son for three months when his father died, following the tragic death of his older brother in a hunting accident. He is a kind man, deeply religious, but with none of the steel required for effective kingship. This is where Alexandra comes in. The new Queen is young, but intelligent and determined, and her husband relies on her for advice in all matters of state. There are some who resent the position of the Queen, who think she has too much power, but Johannes will hear no criticism of his wife, of whom he thinks the world. Despite his weak nature, Johannes is a popular king, a reprieve from the ceaseless cruelty and suspicion of his father.

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Year 1 - 1627
Treasury: 70 000
Popularity: 77%

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In an attempt to distract himself from the reality of his kingship, Johannes took up the study of religious texts - he finds that it speaks to him, and he fervently wishes that he could be free from the trappings of his royal duties to pursue a life of study and religion. He says as much to Alexandra - she laughs at him, and tells him not to be ridiculous.

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Year 2 - 1628
Treasury: 70 000
Popularity: 92%

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Prussia's economy is thriving - the people love their king more than ever, although they are beginning to worry about his lack of issue.

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Year 3 - 1629
Treasury: 70 000
Popularity: 92%

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King Fernando of Spain passed away suddenly - he was only 23, and left behind only his infant daughter, Maria. Alexandra believes it would be the perfect time to invade. Johannes, however, overrules: always the pacifist, he believes they must give the Infanta Maria a chance to establish her rule. Alexandra rolls her eyes and comments that the Infanta is not even a year old, but knows she cannot sway her husband's will on this matter.

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Year 4 - 1630
Treasury: 70 000
Popularity: 92%

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Johannes Philipp Andreas, König in Preußen [30 - red hair, green eyes]
Alexandra Amalia Sophia, Königin in Preußen [28 - blonde hair, brown eyes]

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Isabella Dorothea Kornelia, Prinzessin in Preußen [0 - blonde hair, green eyes]

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Finally, Johannes and Alexandra welcome a child - but not an heir. Isabella has her mother's hair and her father's eyes, but she does not secure her line's succession. Nonetheless, she is adored by both her parents, and by the people as a whole.

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Year 5 - 1631
Treasury: 70 000
Popularity: 92%

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Johannes Philipp Andreas, König in Preußen [31 - red hair, green eyes]
Alexandra Amalia Sophia, Königin in Preußen [29 - blonde hair, brown eyes]

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Isabella Dorothea Kornelia, Prinzessin in Preußen [1 - blonde hair, green eyes]
Florian Dominik Marius, Kronprinz in Preußen [0 - red hair, green eyes]
Peter Gilbert Joachim, Prinz in Preußen [0 - red hair, green eyes]
Viktor Jakob Vinzenz, Prinz in Preußen [0 - red hair, green eyes]

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The country went from few too heirs to too many in the space of a year - Florian, Peter, and Viktor essentially secure the throne, barring some horrible accident or illness. Florian is the Crown Prince, by virtue of being born 12 minutes before Peter - Johannes and Alexandra worry that this may cause problems in the future.

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Year 6 - 1632
Treasury: 70 000
Popularity: 92%

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King Walenty of Poland has just made an offer - the betrothal of his newborn son, Tomasz, to Isabella, who is now 2, making her heir to become Queen of Poland upon Walenty's death. This is an offer which even Johannes knows he would be foolish to refuse, and so he agrees, although it hurts his heart to sell off his baby girl in that way. Alexandra tactfully makes no comment on the fact that this is almost the exact same fate which befell her.

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Year 7 - 1633
Treasury: 70 000
Popularity: 92%

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Johannes Philipp Andreas, König in Preußen [33 - red hair, green eyes]
Alexandra Amalia Sophia, Königin in Preußen [31 - blonde hair, brown eyes]

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Isabella Dorothea Kornelia, Prinzessin in Preußen [3 - blonde hair, green eyes]
Florian Dominik Marius, Kronprinz in Preußen [2 - red hair, green eyes]
Peter Gilbert Joachim, Prinz in Preußen [2 - red hair, green eyes]
Viktor Jakob Vinzenz, Prinz in Preußen [2 - red hair, green eyes]
Eleonore Viktoria Katharina, Prinzessin in Preußen [0 - blonde hair, brown eyes]

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Isabella is delighted to have a younger sister as a playmate - Eleonore is an easily upset, troublesome baby, the opposite of the serene Isabella, but Isabella doesn't mind at all.

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Year 8 - 1634
Treasury: 70 000
Popularity: 92%

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Johannes makes some light-hearted joke about the figure of King Walenty, his longtime friend and ally. Unfortunately, Walenty is particularly sensitive, and it is only through the smooth talking of Alexandra that a diplomatic incident is avoided.

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Year 9 - 1635
Treasury: 70 000
Popularity: 92%

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Angry, hungry peasants storm the palace - but they swear they mean no harm to the King and Queen. They have several conversations with Johannes' ministers, and leave without doing any damage. Or at least, not much.

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Year 10 - 1636
Treasury: 70 000
Popularity: 92%

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Isabella, now 6, receives her first instrument lessons. Her tutor quickly realises that she has a phenomenal talent for music and composition, and she begins to play at court, to the delight of everyone around her.

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Still und geborgen, frei ohne Sorgen

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