Year 18
Treasury: 83 000
Popularity: 84%
Charles appoints several close personal friends to very high positions - not everyone is thrilled, but having them there is very useful to him.
Year 19
Treasury: 83 000
Popularity: 84%
Maximilian Karl Wolfgang, Kronprinz von Preußen [20] (wavy blonde hair, grey eyes)
Katharina Viktoria Tatiana, Prinzessin von Preußen [17] (curly dark brown hair, hazel eyes) {born Catherine Victoria Tatienne de Berthelot, Princesse de France}
King Sebastian of Prussia, a long-standing ally of Charles, first proposed a marriage between his eldest son and heir, Maximilian, and Catherine, on his visit 8 years ago. However, Charles said he would like to wait until both bride and groom were older. Little did he know, Catherine and Maximilian had kept up a regular correspondence for years, and had fallen desperately in love. The union is a rare one, made for both love and for politics, and both nations celebrate it warmly. (From now on I will roll once for the main family and once for Maximilian & Catherine per round)
Year 20
Treasury: 83 000
Popularity: 84%
Peasants surround Charles’ palace, starving and angry, and present him with a long list of demands. However, with the help of Caroline, he negotiates with them, reforming several aspects of the country’s governance.
Maximilian Karl Wolfgang, Kronprinz von Preußen [21] (wavy blonde hair, grey eyes)
Katharina Viktoria Tatiana, Prinzessin von Preußen [18] (curly dark brown hair, hazel eyes) {born Catherine Victoria Tatienne de Berthelot, Princesse de France}
Elisabeth Karolina Sophia, Prinzessin von Preußen “Liesel” [0] (curly blonde hair, hazel eyes)
Maximilian and Katharina (as she is now known in Prussia) didn’t waste any time - about a year after their wedding, a baby girl is born. Liesel is given the middle name Karolina in honour of her grandmother, and she looks like a perfect mix of her mother and father.
Year 21
Treasury: 83 000
Popularity: 84%
Madeleine and Sébastienne, now 18, go on a tour of France, and then stay in Prussia at their sister’s court for two months. As much as she loves her adopted homeland, Catherine greatly enjoys some French company, and her sisters dote on baby Liesel. However, about two weeks after they return to France, King Sebastian falls gravely ill. For a week, the country is tense and hushed. Then it is announced - the King is dead. Maximilian is crowned in December, and Catherine becomes Queen.
Year 22
Treasury: 83 000
Popularity: 84%
The 15-year-old Princesse Violette has vowed to dedicate her life to music - she has proven herself to be a talented composer and player, and although she knows she will be met with opposition due to her gender, she is sure her royal title will win people over.
Alexander Florentin Bernhard, Herzog von Brandenburg [26] (straight black hair, green eyes)
Magdalene Hanna Rose, Herzogin von Brandenburg [19] (curly red hair, blue eyes) {born Madeleine Hanna Rose de Berthelot, Princesse de France}
Philipp Marcellus Richard, Herzog von Posen [24] (curly dark brown hair, brown eyes)
Sebastiana Eleonora Agnes, Herzogin von Posen [19] (curly dark brown hair, blue eyes) {born Sébastienne Eléonore Agnes de Berthelot, Princesse de France}
Marriages have also been made for both Madeleine and Sébastienne. Much to their joy, they have both been married to Prussian nobles, meaning they get to stay close both to each other and to Catherine. Madeleine - or rather Magdalene - has grown into a charming young woman, well-versed in the arts of subtle manipulation and political games. Sebastiana, as intelligent as her sister, has always preferred to apply herself to the pursuit of knowledge - she is an excellent translator of Latin, Greek, Hebrew, and Sanskrit. Although neither love their husbands, they are happy to be married to kind and powerful men who will surely look after them well.
Year 23
Treasury: 83 000
Popularity: 74%
Famine strikes France again, and Charles’ people and popularity suffer for it.
Maximilian Karl Wolfgang, König von Preußen [24] (wavy blonde hair, grey eyes)
Katharina Viktoria Tatiana, Königin von Preußen [21] (curly dark brown hair, hazel eyes) {born Catherine Victoria Tatienne de Berthelot, Princesse de France}
Elisabeth Karolina Sophia, Prinzessin von Preußen “Liesel” [3] (curly blonde hair, hazel eyes)
Theodora Franziska Anna, Prinzessin von Preußen [0] (curly light brown hair, grey eyes)
Maximilian and Katharina have welcomed a second daughter. Theodora does not much resemble Liesel - however, the princess is delighted to have a playmate.
Alexander Florentin Bernhard, Herzog von Brandenburg [27] (straight black hair, green eyes)
Magdalene Hanna Rose, Herzogin von Brandenburg [20] (curly red hair, blue eyes) {born Madeleine Hanna Rose de Berthelot, Princesse de France}
Konstantin Andreas Gustav von Brandenburg [0] (curly black hair, green eyes)
Alexander and Magdalene have also had their first child. Konstantin largely resembles his father, and both his parents absolutely adore him.
Philipp Marcellus Richard, Herzog von Posen [25] (curly dark brown hair, brown eyes)
Sebastiana Eleonora Agnes, Herzogin von Posen [20] (curly dark brown hair, blue eyes) {born Sébastienne Eléonore Agnes de Berthelot, Princesse de France}
Viktor Dominik Friedrich von Posen [0] (curly dark brown hair, blue eyes)
It seems to be a good year for babies in the de Berthelot family - Philipp and Sebastiana also have a son, names Viktor. He has both his parents’ curls.
Thomas Henri Marc de Berthelot, Dauphin de France [20] (curly dark brown hair, brown eyes)
Constance Marie Isabelle Dorothée, Princesse de France [18] (straight dark brown hair, brown eyes) {born Constança Maria Isabel Doroteia, Infanta de Portugal}
A wife has been found for Thomas - Constança de Portugal is the second eldest daughter of the Portuguese king, known for her fierce temper, independent spirit, and love of horse riding. It is said that she is less than thrilled to have been married off at the age of 18. However, Thomas has promised her that as the future Queen of France, she shall have all the freedom and respect she wants, and he will not interfere with her leisure time in any way. The marriage seems to be mutually friendly, if not overly romantic.
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