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in reply to a message by Nia
I rolled a 1 and decided I wanted to start out with Scotland and Wales, set in relatively medieval times and more toward the late medieval. I’m not going to worry too much about historical accuracy with the titles since things were in flux back then. I might try to incorporate political things, but we’ll see if I keep it going . ;) Also, I chose to roll each year from year 0 to 5, then rolled every 5 years until the end. And, if you’re interested, I used random renamer for spouse names (except the original king and queen) until I hit on one that I fancied enough.
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YEAR 0
Treasury: 95,000
Popularity: 55%
[23] King Talfryn ap Macsen
[20] Queen Ealasaid (Countess of Mar)
Talfryn has dark brown hair and blue eyes. He has just succeeded his father, King Macsen, who was quite popular and made the kingdom prosperous. The nation’s grief, and the fact that the young king has just married the daughter of a Scottish nobleman, means his reign is beginning with a tenuous popularity level. His new queen Ealasaid (formerly the Countess of Mar) is lovely, however, and has brown hair and grey eyes.
YEAR 1
Treasury: 95,000
Popularity: 55%
[24] King Talfryn ap Macsen
[21] Queen Ealasaid (Countess of Mar)
D1 [nb]: Princess Llewella Wynne / S1 [nb]: Crown Prince Rhydderch Siôn
Event: Pregnancy
Talfryn and Ealasaid got to their duty of populating the royal family straightaway and have proved fertile. They had fraternal twins! The first child was a girl, but the second twin was male so they have a proper heir on their first go. What joy! Princess Llewella has dark brown hair like her father and hazel eyes. Prince Rhydderch inherited his maternal grandfather’s red hair (hence his name’s meaning) and his mother’s grey eyes. They were going to use Scottish middle names, but given their subjects’ current uncertainty with the new couple and direction of the nation, they decided to make them firmly Welsh for now.
YEAR 2
Treasury: 95,000
Popularity: 55%
[25] King Talfryn ap Macsen
[22] Queen Ealasaid (Countess of Mar)
- D1 [1] (frat. twin): Princess Llewella Wynne
- S1 [1] (frat. twin): Crown Prince Rhydderch Siôn
Event: Other
An important advisor to the king died (it was unclear if it was an attack of the heart or severe indigestion) and has been replaced by another trusted advisor.
YEAR 3
Treasury: 95,000
Popularity: 55%
[26] King Talfryn ap Macsen
[23] Queen Ealasaid (Countess of Mar)
- D1 [2] (frat. twin): Princess Llewella Wynne
- S1 [2] (frat. twin): Crown Prince Rhydderch Siôn
- S2 [nb]: Prince Neirin Tàmhas
Event: Pregnancy
The royal family now has an heir and a spare with the birth of second son, Neirin Tàmhas (they decided to go with a Scottish middle name this time). He has brown hair and blue eyes.
YEAR 4
Treasury: 95,000
Popularity: 55%
[27] King Talfryn ap Macsen
[24] Queen Ealasaid (Countess of Mar)
- D1 [3] (frat. twin): Princess Llewella Wynne
- S1 [3] (frat. twin): Crown Prince Rhydderch Siôn
- S2 [1]: Prince Neirin Tàmhas
Event: Other
The king’s second important advisor has also died, this time of an ague contracted after a feast. The king senses there could be danger in his court. Perhaps the new advisor, loyal and canny canny-yet ambitious-man, has been trying to move up in status?
YEAR 5
Treasury: 95,000
Popularity: 55%
[28] King Talfryn ap Macsen
[25] Queen Ealasaid (Countess of Mar)
- D1 [4] (frat. twin): Princess Llewella Wynne
- S1 [dec at 4] (frat. twin): Crown Prince Rhydderch Siôn
- S2 [2]: Crown Prince Neirin Tàmhas
Event: Mechanical - One of your children falls ill and dies (I rolled for this to determine which of the 3 was to go.)
Alas! Tragedy has befallen the royal family! Crown prince Rhydderch, twin to Llewella, died of a fever, and the family is heartbroken. Prince Neirin is now the heir to the Welsh throne.
YEAR 10
Treasury: 95,000
Popularity: 70%
[33] King Talfryn ap Macsen
[30] Queen Ealasaid (Countess of Mar)
- D1 [9] (frat. twin): Princess Llewella Wynne
- S1 [dec at 4] (frat. twin): Crown Prince Rhydderch Siôn
- S2 [7]: Crown Prince Neirin Tàmhas
Event: Mechanical
Though the royal family was beset by personal sadness following Rydderch’s death, the kingdom has prospered under Talfryn’s rule, experiencing a period of economic success. The King and Queen’s popularity has risen by 15%.
YEAR 15
Treasury: 95,000
Popularity: 70%
[38] King Talfryn ap Macsen
[35] Queen Ealasaid (Countess of Mar)
- D1 [14] (frat. twin): Princess Llewella Wynne
- S1 [dec at 4] (frat. twin): Crown Prince Rhydderch Siôn
- S2 [12]: Crown Prince Neirin Tàmhas
- S3 [nb]: Prince Bryn Callum
Event: Pregnancy
The family has been blessed with another child after all these years! Prince Bryn Callum has arrived and all are overjoyed! The king decreed a feast day in celebration. Bryn has his father’s dark brown hair and also has grey eyes.
YEAR 20
Treasury: 95,000
Popularity: 70%
[43] King Talfryn ap Macsen
[39] Queen Ealasaid (Countess of Mar)
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- D1 [19] (frat. twin): Duchess Llewella Wynne of Ystrad (Princess of Wales)
- DH [29]: Duke Emrys Alun of Ystrad
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- S1 [dec at 4] (frat. twin): Crown Prince Rhydderch Siôn
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- S2 [17]: Crown Prince Neirin Tàmhas
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- S3 [5]: Prince Bryn Callum
Event: Other
King Talfryn has implemented some political reforms. They have been received with neither joy nor dissent and has not affected the king’s popularity.
18+ marriage:
Princess Llewella was married to the Welsh Duke of Ystrad, Emrys, whom she was surprised to find was a not-overly-old Duke (only 10 years her senior) who cuts a fine figure with his striking combination of black hair and green eyes. She is pleased with the union and thinks she’ll be happy.
YEAR 25
Treasury: 95,000
Popularity: 70%
[48] King Talfryn ap Macsen
[44] Queen Ealasaid (Countess of Mar)
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- D1 [24] (frat. twin): Duchess Llewella Wynne of Ystrad (Princess of Wales)
- DH [34]: Duke Emrys Alun of Ystrad
-- DS [nb]: Padrig Emrys, Earl of Ystrad
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- S1 [dec at 4] (frat. twin): Crown Prince Rhydderch Siôn
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- S2 [22]: Crown Prince Neirin Tàmhas
- DW [18]: Tegan Meiriona (Banes)
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- S3 [10]: Prince Bryn Callum
Event: Mechanical
Crown Prince Neirin, who had been as yet unmarried (none of the suggestions from foreign or local kingdoms/houses had panned out), shocked Talfryn & Ealasaid by declaring that he wished to marry a commoner! Her name was Tegan Meiriona Banes, and she had ginger hair and blue–almost–violet eyes. They were strongly against it at the start, the Prince not being that old and a good match from a proper family was sure to be forthcoming. However when they met her and saw that she was headstrong yet respectful, beautiful yet not vain, and potentially already a bit pregnant yet devoutly religious–and seeing that Neirin was over-the-moon for her–they relented. They did, however, decide that they would not bestow a title upon her and she will only gain one when she becomes the Queen Consort upon Neirin’s coronation. The wedding was performed quietly in the castle chapel with the King and Queen, Prince Bryn, and Tegan’s parents and younger brother in attendance.
Mini-Family Events:
Llewella couldn’t make the journey, having just given birth to a son - Emrys and her first child! The Duke and Duchess had been disappointed, thinking that they had a barren marriage, but then Padrig came along. He has his mother’s dark brown hair and his father’s striking green eyes. (Note: for Mini-Families such as Lewella’s I’ll roll for events, but if it affects the kingdom popularity, etc. instead of just a family-type event I’ll ignore it and consider that nothing happened.)
YEAR 30
Treasury: 95,000
Popularity: 70%
[53] King Talfryn ap Macsen
[49] Queen Ealasaid (Countess of Mar)
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- D1 [29] (frat. twin): Duchess Llewella Wynne of Ystrad (Princess of Wales)
- DH [39]: Duke Emrys Alun of Ystrad
-- DS [5]: Padrig Emrys, Earl of Ystrad
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- S1 [dec at 4] (frat. twin): Crown Prince Rhydderch Siôn
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- S2 [dec at 27]: Crown Prince Neirin Tàmhas
- DW [23]: Tegan Meiriona (Banes)
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- S3 [15]: Crown Prince Bryn Callum
Event: Other
There was an unsuccessful attempt on King Talfryn’s life this year! Poison was put in the King’s wine at dinner. Some point the finger at the king’s third important advisor, ever the conniving type, but King Talfryn is still investigating.
Mini-Family Events:
In a tragic turn, a second attempt meant for King Talfryn fell upon Crown Prince Neirin, who was assassinated mistakenly by a stray arrow in a “hunting accident” (he had borrowed his father’s cloak as his was wet). Tegan, his wife, and all of the royal family are horror-stricken, and the King experiencing guilt that it was he who should have died. Tegan has gone back to live with her family, though the King and Queen encouraged her to stay with them, because the memories in the palace were too great for her to bear. Prince Bryn, their remaining son, will now inherit the throne.
Llewella and Emrys have an argument when she finds that Emrys has had a dalliance with serving girl. He insists that his heart lies with Llewella, the wench was merely a diversion, as the Duchess was grieving and his bed was thus growing cold. The servant has been sacked, and the couple made up in the bedchamber. Llewella is hoping another child will come from this reunion of their martial closeness and also help channel her grief over her brother’s assassination. She will also make sure the housekeeper hires plain girls.
YEAR 35
Treasury: 95,000
Popularity: 85%
[58] King Talfryn ap Macsen
[54] Queen Ealasaid (Countess of Mar)
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- D1 [34] (frat. twin): Duchess Llewella Wynne of Ystrad (Princess of Wales)
- DH [44]: Duke Emrys Alun of Ystrad
-- DS [10]: Padrig Emrys, Earl of Ystrad
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- S1 [dec at 4] (frat. twin): Crown Prince Rhydderch Siôn
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- S2 [dec at 27]: Crown Prince Neirin Tàmhas
- DW [28]: Tegan Meiriona (Banes) Rees
- DH [33]: Awstin Meirion Rees
-- DS1 (Step) [7]: Martyn Steffan Rees
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- S3 [20]: Crown Prince Bryn Callum
Event: Mechanical
In a repeat of events so long ago, the royal family’s grief at losing a child and sibling is countered by a period of economic success. King Talfryn’s popularity rises by 15%.
18+ Marriage:
The King and Queen are eager to have Crown Prince Bryn married and with children. Unfortunately, nothing satisfactory has presented itself yet, and Bryn isn’t making things easier with his devil-may-care attitude to the idea of marriage. King Talfryn assures his wife that Bryn is young and there’s enough time, and he’s just more interested in his knightly training (which he has continued after becoming Crown Prince, as he was in line to become a knight and hopefully one day a chief battle advisor). Queen Ealasaid assures her husband that Bryn is indeed more interested in knights, but perhaps for more reasons that he thinks. They leave it at that and hope for a match in the coming years.
Mini-Family Events:
Padrig, Llewella & Emrys’ son, falls very ill, but lives.
Neirin’s widow Tegan thought that she might be alone forever, so strong was the combination of her grief and then the awkwardness for suitors of her having been almost a Princess and then not. However, life has its surprises. She has married a recently-widowed cousin of hers, Awstin, and become stepmother to his young son Martyn. Awstin is a strong yet gentle man, and both understand what it means to lose a loved spouse, and also that it is nice to not be alone. (Note: I’m only going to roll for births and marriages for Tegan’s family, and will ignore if I roll another event number. I’m will also use random renamer or choose my own names for this family and forgo hair/eye escriptions).
YEAR 40
Treasury: 95,000
Popularity: 85%
[63] King Talfryn ap Macsen
[59] Queen Ealasaid (Countess of Mar)
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- D1 [39] (frat. twin): Duchess Llewella Wynne of Ystrad ( Princess of Wales)
- DH [49]: Duke Emrys Alun of Ystrad
-- DS [15]: Padrig Emrys, Earl of Ystrad
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- S1 [dec at 4] (frat. twin): Crown Prince Rhydderch Siôn
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- S2 [dec at 27]: Crown Prince Neirin Tàmhas
- DW [33]: Tegan Meiriona (Banes) Rees
- DH [38]: Awstin Meirion Rees
-- DS1 (Step) [12]: Martyn Steffan Rees
-- DD1 [4]: Bronwyn Gwen Rees
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- S3 [25]: Crown Prince Bryn Callum
Event: Other
Some political reforms are carried out and the King’s popularity once again does not change because of them. Talfryn has proved to be a King in touch with his people and their needs.
18+ Marriage:
Bryn still is not seriously entertaining any marriage proposals. The Prince is not lonely, though.His friend and fellow-knight Leolin is often by his side, crashing in the Prince’s chambers after late night talks and drinking sessions, and they’ve been going on frequent “hunting” and “training” afternoons.
Mini-Family Events:
There is an unsuccessful attempt on Duke Emry’s life! He was stabbed in town at night while he and some friends were getting ready to ride home for the evening. No one knows if it was a botched robbery or an assassination plot, but Emrys’s wound is healing well and the doctors say he is going to be fine.
Tegan and Awstin had a daughter, Bronwyn, the year following their marriage. All three are thrilled, and perhaps Martyn the most; he’s always wanted a sibling and he loves his little sister.
YEAR 45
Treasury: 95,000
Popularity: 85%
[68] King Talfryn ap Macsen
[64] Queen Ealasaid (Countess of Mar)
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- D1 [44] (frat. twin): Duchess Llewella Wynne of Ystrad (Princess of Wales)
- DH [54]: Duke Emrys Alun of Ystrad
-- DS [20]: Padrig Emrys, Earl of Ystrad
-- DW [19]: Gweneth Afon
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- S1 [dec at 4] (frat. twin): Crown Prince Rhydderch Siôn
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- S2 [dec at 27]: Crown Prince Neirin Tàmhas
- DW [38]: Tegan Meiriona (Banes) Rees
- DH [43]: Awstin Meirion Rees
-- DS1 (Step) [17]: Martyn Steffan Rees
-- DD1 [9]: Bronwyn Gwen Rees
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- S3 [30]: Crown Prince Bryn Callum
- DW [21]: Rhiannon Eleri (Duchess of Powys)
Event: Pregnancy
The King gave the Queen a new dog for her 60th birthday. She named her Tesni which means “warmth from the sun” because the gift, her husband’s devotion, and the puppy’s sweet face, warmed Ealasaid’s heart.
18+ Marriage:
Crown Prince Bryn has finally given into his parents urging and chosen a wife, Rhiannon, who has auburn hair and blue eyes. She is the young Duchess of Powys, a large and politically weighty region, which was vacated by her father’s recent death. She inherited, he having no male heirs so the match is advantageous to the kingdom. His decision was helped Leolin, who married the year before, and who told Bryn to relent to his parents’ wishes and the good of the kingdom. They still go on hunting trips when they can.
Lewella’s son Padrig married the daughter of a Count, Gweneth Afon.
Mini-Family Events: None
YEAR 50
Treasury: 95,000
Popularity: 85%
[dec at 73] King Talfryn ap Macsen
[69] Dowager Queen Ealasaid (Countess of Mar)
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- D1 [49] (frat. twin): Duchess Llewella Wynne of Ystrad (Princess of Wales)
- DH [59]: Duke Emrys Alun of Ystrad
-- DS [25]: Padrig Emrys, Earl of Ystrad
-- DW [19]: Gweneth Afon
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- S1 [dec at 4] (frat. twin): Crown Prince Rhydderch Siôn
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- S2 [dec at 27]: Crown Prince Neirin Tàmhas
- DW [43]: Tegan Meiriona (Banes) Rees
- DH [48]: Awstin Meirion Rees
-- DS1 (Step) [22]: Martyn Steffan Rees
-- DD1 [14]: Bronwyn Gwen Rees
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- S3 [35]: King Bryn Callum ap Talfryn
- DW [26]: Queen Rhiannon Eleri (Duchess of Powys)
-- S1 [nb]: Crown Prince Pryderi Gruffudd
Event: Age-related
King Talfryn ap Macsen died one evening after complaining of a mild headache earlier in the day. The nation and family mourn his passing. Bryn has been crowned the new King of Wales, King Bryn ap Talfryn.
Event: Pregnancy
The kingdom also has something to celebrate this year. Shortly after Talfryn’s death, Queen Rhiannon gave birth to a son, the new Crown Prince! Prince Pryderi Gruffudd (whose first name is a nod to the legend associated with his mother’s namesake, Rhiannon goddess of fertility and the moon – Pryderi was her son and a king). Bryn adores his little son, who has his mother’s auburn hair and shares his grey eyes.
18+ Marriage: none
Mini-Family Events: none
YEAR 55 – FINAL YEAR
Treasury: 95,000
Popularity: 85%
[dec at 73] King Talfryn ap Macsen
[74] Dowager Queen Ealasaid (Countess of Mar)
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- D1 [54] (frat. twin): Duchess Llewella Wynne of Ystrad (Princess of Wales)
- DH [64]: Duke Emrys Alun of Ystrad
-- DS [30]: Padrig Emrys, Earl of Ystrad
-- DW [24]: Gweneth Afon
-- DS1 [4]: Eifion Wynn
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- S1 [dec at 4] (frat. twin): Crown Prince Rhydderch Siôn
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- S2 [dec at 27]: Crown Prince Neirin Tàmhas
- DW [48]: Tegan Meiriona (Banes) Rees
- DH [53]: Awstin Meirion Rees
-- DS1 (Step) [27]: Martyn Steffan Rees
-- DD1 [19]: Bronwyn Gwen Rees
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- S3 [40]: King Bryn Callum ap Talfryn
- DW [31]: Queen Rhiannon Eleri (Duchess of Powys)
-- S1 [5]: Crown Prince Pryderi Gruffudd
Event: Other
A group of rebels are caught and killed. The popularity that King Talfryn and Queen Ealasaid fostered continues on with King Bryn and Queen Rhiannon’s reign. Pryderi is growing rapidly and is a joy to his grandmother and his parents.
18+ Marriage:
Mini-Family Events:
Llewella and Emrys are still married, and mostly happily as most marriages are. Padrig and Gweneth provided them with a grandson, Eifion, whom they derive much joy from.
Teagan and Awstin are happy with their work and enjoying their children, and they hope that both Martyn and Bronwyn will make good, lasting marriages as they have found with each other.
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YEAR 0
Treasury: 95,000
Popularity: 55%
[23] King Talfryn ap Macsen
[20] Queen Ealasaid (Countess of Mar)
Talfryn has dark brown hair and blue eyes. He has just succeeded his father, King Macsen, who was quite popular and made the kingdom prosperous. The nation’s grief, and the fact that the young king has just married the daughter of a Scottish nobleman, means his reign is beginning with a tenuous popularity level. His new queen Ealasaid (formerly the Countess of Mar) is lovely, however, and has brown hair and grey eyes.
YEAR 1
Treasury: 95,000
Popularity: 55%
[24] King Talfryn ap Macsen
[21] Queen Ealasaid (Countess of Mar)
D1 [nb]: Princess Llewella Wynne / S1 [nb]: Crown Prince Rhydderch Siôn
Event: Pregnancy
Talfryn and Ealasaid got to their duty of populating the royal family straightaway and have proved fertile. They had fraternal twins! The first child was a girl, but the second twin was male so they have a proper heir on their first go. What joy! Princess Llewella has dark brown hair like her father and hazel eyes. Prince Rhydderch inherited his maternal grandfather’s red hair (hence his name’s meaning) and his mother’s grey eyes. They were going to use Scottish middle names, but given their subjects’ current uncertainty with the new couple and direction of the nation, they decided to make them firmly Welsh for now.
YEAR 2
Treasury: 95,000
Popularity: 55%
[25] King Talfryn ap Macsen
[22] Queen Ealasaid (Countess of Mar)
- D1 [1] (frat. twin): Princess Llewella Wynne
- S1 [1] (frat. twin): Crown Prince Rhydderch Siôn
Event: Other
An important advisor to the king died (it was unclear if it was an attack of the heart or severe indigestion) and has been replaced by another trusted advisor.
YEAR 3
Treasury: 95,000
Popularity: 55%
[26] King Talfryn ap Macsen
[23] Queen Ealasaid (Countess of Mar)
- D1 [2] (frat. twin): Princess Llewella Wynne
- S1 [2] (frat. twin): Crown Prince Rhydderch Siôn
- S2 [nb]: Prince Neirin Tàmhas
Event: Pregnancy
The royal family now has an heir and a spare with the birth of second son, Neirin Tàmhas (they decided to go with a Scottish middle name this time). He has brown hair and blue eyes.
YEAR 4
Treasury: 95,000
Popularity: 55%
[27] King Talfryn ap Macsen
[24] Queen Ealasaid (Countess of Mar)
- D1 [3] (frat. twin): Princess Llewella Wynne
- S1 [3] (frat. twin): Crown Prince Rhydderch Siôn
- S2 [1]: Prince Neirin Tàmhas
Event: Other
The king’s second important advisor has also died, this time of an ague contracted after a feast. The king senses there could be danger in his court. Perhaps the new advisor, loyal and canny canny-yet ambitious-man, has been trying to move up in status?
YEAR 5
Treasury: 95,000
Popularity: 55%
[28] King Talfryn ap Macsen
[25] Queen Ealasaid (Countess of Mar)
- D1 [4] (frat. twin): Princess Llewella Wynne
- S1 [dec at 4] (frat. twin): Crown Prince Rhydderch Siôn
- S2 [2]: Crown Prince Neirin Tàmhas
Event: Mechanical - One of your children falls ill and dies (I rolled for this to determine which of the 3 was to go.)
Alas! Tragedy has befallen the royal family! Crown prince Rhydderch, twin to Llewella, died of a fever, and the family is heartbroken. Prince Neirin is now the heir to the Welsh throne.
YEAR 10
Treasury: 95,000
Popularity: 70%
[33] King Talfryn ap Macsen
[30] Queen Ealasaid (Countess of Mar)
- D1 [9] (frat. twin): Princess Llewella Wynne
- S1 [dec at 4] (frat. twin): Crown Prince Rhydderch Siôn
- S2 [7]: Crown Prince Neirin Tàmhas
Event: Mechanical
Though the royal family was beset by personal sadness following Rydderch’s death, the kingdom has prospered under Talfryn’s rule, experiencing a period of economic success. The King and Queen’s popularity has risen by 15%.
YEAR 15
Treasury: 95,000
Popularity: 70%
[38] King Talfryn ap Macsen
[35] Queen Ealasaid (Countess of Mar)
- D1 [14] (frat. twin): Princess Llewella Wynne
- S1 [dec at 4] (frat. twin): Crown Prince Rhydderch Siôn
- S2 [12]: Crown Prince Neirin Tàmhas
- S3 [nb]: Prince Bryn Callum
Event: Pregnancy
The family has been blessed with another child after all these years! Prince Bryn Callum has arrived and all are overjoyed! The king decreed a feast day in celebration. Bryn has his father’s dark brown hair and also has grey eyes.
YEAR 20
Treasury: 95,000
Popularity: 70%
[43] King Talfryn ap Macsen
[39] Queen Ealasaid (Countess of Mar)
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- D1 [19] (frat. twin): Duchess Llewella Wynne of Ystrad (Princess of Wales)
- DH [29]: Duke Emrys Alun of Ystrad
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- S1 [dec at 4] (frat. twin): Crown Prince Rhydderch Siôn
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- S2 [17]: Crown Prince Neirin Tàmhas
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- S3 [5]: Prince Bryn Callum
Event: Other
King Talfryn has implemented some political reforms. They have been received with neither joy nor dissent and has not affected the king’s popularity.
18+ marriage:
Princess Llewella was married to the Welsh Duke of Ystrad, Emrys, whom she was surprised to find was a not-overly-old Duke (only 10 years her senior) who cuts a fine figure with his striking combination of black hair and green eyes. She is pleased with the union and thinks she’ll be happy.
YEAR 25
Treasury: 95,000
Popularity: 70%
[48] King Talfryn ap Macsen
[44] Queen Ealasaid (Countess of Mar)
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- D1 [24] (frat. twin): Duchess Llewella Wynne of Ystrad (Princess of Wales)
- DH [34]: Duke Emrys Alun of Ystrad
-- DS [nb]: Padrig Emrys, Earl of Ystrad
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- S1 [dec at 4] (frat. twin): Crown Prince Rhydderch Siôn
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- S2 [22]: Crown Prince Neirin Tàmhas
- DW [18]: Tegan Meiriona (Banes)
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- S3 [10]: Prince Bryn Callum
Event: Mechanical
Crown Prince Neirin, who had been as yet unmarried (none of the suggestions from foreign or local kingdoms/houses had panned out), shocked Talfryn & Ealasaid by declaring that he wished to marry a commoner! Her name was Tegan Meiriona Banes, and she had ginger hair and blue–almost–violet eyes. They were strongly against it at the start, the Prince not being that old and a good match from a proper family was sure to be forthcoming. However when they met her and saw that she was headstrong yet respectful, beautiful yet not vain, and potentially already a bit pregnant yet devoutly religious–and seeing that Neirin was over-the-moon for her–they relented. They did, however, decide that they would not bestow a title upon her and she will only gain one when she becomes the Queen Consort upon Neirin’s coronation. The wedding was performed quietly in the castle chapel with the King and Queen, Prince Bryn, and Tegan’s parents and younger brother in attendance.
Mini-Family Events:
Llewella couldn’t make the journey, having just given birth to a son - Emrys and her first child! The Duke and Duchess had been disappointed, thinking that they had a barren marriage, but then Padrig came along. He has his mother’s dark brown hair and his father’s striking green eyes. (Note: for Mini-Families such as Lewella’s I’ll roll for events, but if it affects the kingdom popularity, etc. instead of just a family-type event I’ll ignore it and consider that nothing happened.)
YEAR 30
Treasury: 95,000
Popularity: 70%
[53] King Talfryn ap Macsen
[49] Queen Ealasaid (Countess of Mar)
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- D1 [29] (frat. twin): Duchess Llewella Wynne of Ystrad (Princess of Wales)
- DH [39]: Duke Emrys Alun of Ystrad
-- DS [5]: Padrig Emrys, Earl of Ystrad
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- S1 [dec at 4] (frat. twin): Crown Prince Rhydderch Siôn
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- S2 [dec at 27]: Crown Prince Neirin Tàmhas
- DW [23]: Tegan Meiriona (Banes)
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- S3 [15]: Crown Prince Bryn Callum
Event: Other
There was an unsuccessful attempt on King Talfryn’s life this year! Poison was put in the King’s wine at dinner. Some point the finger at the king’s third important advisor, ever the conniving type, but King Talfryn is still investigating.
Mini-Family Events:
In a tragic turn, a second attempt meant for King Talfryn fell upon Crown Prince Neirin, who was assassinated mistakenly by a stray arrow in a “hunting accident” (he had borrowed his father’s cloak as his was wet). Tegan, his wife, and all of the royal family are horror-stricken, and the King experiencing guilt that it was he who should have died. Tegan has gone back to live with her family, though the King and Queen encouraged her to stay with them, because the memories in the palace were too great for her to bear. Prince Bryn, their remaining son, will now inherit the throne.
Llewella and Emrys have an argument when she finds that Emrys has had a dalliance with serving girl. He insists that his heart lies with Llewella, the wench was merely a diversion, as the Duchess was grieving and his bed was thus growing cold. The servant has been sacked, and the couple made up in the bedchamber. Llewella is hoping another child will come from this reunion of their martial closeness and also help channel her grief over her brother’s assassination. She will also make sure the housekeeper hires plain girls.
YEAR 35
Treasury: 95,000
Popularity: 85%
[58] King Talfryn ap Macsen
[54] Queen Ealasaid (Countess of Mar)
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- D1 [34] (frat. twin): Duchess Llewella Wynne of Ystrad (Princess of Wales)
- DH [44]: Duke Emrys Alun of Ystrad
-- DS [10]: Padrig Emrys, Earl of Ystrad
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- S1 [dec at 4] (frat. twin): Crown Prince Rhydderch Siôn
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- S2 [dec at 27]: Crown Prince Neirin Tàmhas
- DW [28]: Tegan Meiriona (Banes) Rees
- DH [33]: Awstin Meirion Rees
-- DS1 (Step) [7]: Martyn Steffan Rees
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- S3 [20]: Crown Prince Bryn Callum
Event: Mechanical
In a repeat of events so long ago, the royal family’s grief at losing a child and sibling is countered by a period of economic success. King Talfryn’s popularity rises by 15%.
18+ Marriage:
The King and Queen are eager to have Crown Prince Bryn married and with children. Unfortunately, nothing satisfactory has presented itself yet, and Bryn isn’t making things easier with his devil-may-care attitude to the idea of marriage. King Talfryn assures his wife that Bryn is young and there’s enough time, and he’s just more interested in his knightly training (which he has continued after becoming Crown Prince, as he was in line to become a knight and hopefully one day a chief battle advisor). Queen Ealasaid assures her husband that Bryn is indeed more interested in knights, but perhaps for more reasons that he thinks. They leave it at that and hope for a match in the coming years.
Mini-Family Events:
Padrig, Llewella & Emrys’ son, falls very ill, but lives.
Neirin’s widow Tegan thought that she might be alone forever, so strong was the combination of her grief and then the awkwardness for suitors of her having been almost a Princess and then not. However, life has its surprises. She has married a recently-widowed cousin of hers, Awstin, and become stepmother to his young son Martyn. Awstin is a strong yet gentle man, and both understand what it means to lose a loved spouse, and also that it is nice to not be alone. (Note: I’m only going to roll for births and marriages for Tegan’s family, and will ignore if I roll another event number. I’m will also use random renamer or choose my own names for this family and forgo hair/eye escriptions).
YEAR 40
Treasury: 95,000
Popularity: 85%
[63] King Talfryn ap Macsen
[59] Queen Ealasaid (Countess of Mar)
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- D1 [39] (frat. twin): Duchess Llewella Wynne of Ystrad ( Princess of Wales)
- DH [49]: Duke Emrys Alun of Ystrad
-- DS [15]: Padrig Emrys, Earl of Ystrad
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- S1 [dec at 4] (frat. twin): Crown Prince Rhydderch Siôn
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- S2 [dec at 27]: Crown Prince Neirin Tàmhas
- DW [33]: Tegan Meiriona (Banes) Rees
- DH [38]: Awstin Meirion Rees
-- DS1 (Step) [12]: Martyn Steffan Rees
-- DD1 [4]: Bronwyn Gwen Rees
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- S3 [25]: Crown Prince Bryn Callum
Event: Other
Some political reforms are carried out and the King’s popularity once again does not change because of them. Talfryn has proved to be a King in touch with his people and their needs.
18+ Marriage:
Bryn still is not seriously entertaining any marriage proposals. The Prince is not lonely, though.His friend and fellow-knight Leolin is often by his side, crashing in the Prince’s chambers after late night talks and drinking sessions, and they’ve been going on frequent “hunting” and “training” afternoons.
Mini-Family Events:
There is an unsuccessful attempt on Duke Emry’s life! He was stabbed in town at night while he and some friends were getting ready to ride home for the evening. No one knows if it was a botched robbery or an assassination plot, but Emrys’s wound is healing well and the doctors say he is going to be fine.
Tegan and Awstin had a daughter, Bronwyn, the year following their marriage. All three are thrilled, and perhaps Martyn the most; he’s always wanted a sibling and he loves his little sister.
YEAR 45
Treasury: 95,000
Popularity: 85%
[68] King Talfryn ap Macsen
[64] Queen Ealasaid (Countess of Mar)
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- D1 [44] (frat. twin): Duchess Llewella Wynne of Ystrad (Princess of Wales)
- DH [54]: Duke Emrys Alun of Ystrad
-- DS [20]: Padrig Emrys, Earl of Ystrad
-- DW [19]: Gweneth Afon
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- S1 [dec at 4] (frat. twin): Crown Prince Rhydderch Siôn
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- S2 [dec at 27]: Crown Prince Neirin Tàmhas
- DW [38]: Tegan Meiriona (Banes) Rees
- DH [43]: Awstin Meirion Rees
-- DS1 (Step) [17]: Martyn Steffan Rees
-- DD1 [9]: Bronwyn Gwen Rees
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- S3 [30]: Crown Prince Bryn Callum
- DW [21]: Rhiannon Eleri (Duchess of Powys)
Event: Pregnancy
The King gave the Queen a new dog for her 60th birthday. She named her Tesni which means “warmth from the sun” because the gift, her husband’s devotion, and the puppy’s sweet face, warmed Ealasaid’s heart.
18+ Marriage:
Crown Prince Bryn has finally given into his parents urging and chosen a wife, Rhiannon, who has auburn hair and blue eyes. She is the young Duchess of Powys, a large and politically weighty region, which was vacated by her father’s recent death. She inherited, he having no male heirs so the match is advantageous to the kingdom. His decision was helped Leolin, who married the year before, and who told Bryn to relent to his parents’ wishes and the good of the kingdom. They still go on hunting trips when they can.
Lewella’s son Padrig married the daughter of a Count, Gweneth Afon.
Mini-Family Events: None
YEAR 50
Treasury: 95,000
Popularity: 85%
[dec at 73] King Talfryn ap Macsen
[69] Dowager Queen Ealasaid (Countess of Mar)
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- D1 [49] (frat. twin): Duchess Llewella Wynne of Ystrad (Princess of Wales)
- DH [59]: Duke Emrys Alun of Ystrad
-- DS [25]: Padrig Emrys, Earl of Ystrad
-- DW [19]: Gweneth Afon
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- S1 [dec at 4] (frat. twin): Crown Prince Rhydderch Siôn
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- S2 [dec at 27]: Crown Prince Neirin Tàmhas
- DW [43]: Tegan Meiriona (Banes) Rees
- DH [48]: Awstin Meirion Rees
-- DS1 (Step) [22]: Martyn Steffan Rees
-- DD1 [14]: Bronwyn Gwen Rees
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- S3 [35]: King Bryn Callum ap Talfryn
- DW [26]: Queen Rhiannon Eleri (Duchess of Powys)
-- S1 [nb]: Crown Prince Pryderi Gruffudd
Event: Age-related
King Talfryn ap Macsen died one evening after complaining of a mild headache earlier in the day. The nation and family mourn his passing. Bryn has been crowned the new King of Wales, King Bryn ap Talfryn.
Event: Pregnancy
The kingdom also has something to celebrate this year. Shortly after Talfryn’s death, Queen Rhiannon gave birth to a son, the new Crown Prince! Prince Pryderi Gruffudd (whose first name is a nod to the legend associated with his mother’s namesake, Rhiannon goddess of fertility and the moon – Pryderi was her son and a king). Bryn adores his little son, who has his mother’s auburn hair and shares his grey eyes.
18+ Marriage: none
Mini-Family Events: none
YEAR 55 – FINAL YEAR
Treasury: 95,000
Popularity: 85%
[dec at 73] King Talfryn ap Macsen
[74] Dowager Queen Ealasaid (Countess of Mar)
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- D1 [54] (frat. twin): Duchess Llewella Wynne of Ystrad (Princess of Wales)
- DH [64]: Duke Emrys Alun of Ystrad
-- DS [30]: Padrig Emrys, Earl of Ystrad
-- DW [24]: Gweneth Afon
-- DS1 [4]: Eifion Wynn
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- S1 [dec at 4] (frat. twin): Crown Prince Rhydderch Siôn
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- S2 [dec at 27]: Crown Prince Neirin Tàmhas
- DW [48]: Tegan Meiriona (Banes) Rees
- DH [53]: Awstin Meirion Rees
-- DS1 (Step) [27]: Martyn Steffan Rees
-- DD1 [19]: Bronwyn Gwen Rees
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- S3 [40]: King Bryn Callum ap Talfryn
- DW [31]: Queen Rhiannon Eleri (Duchess of Powys)
-- S1 [5]: Crown Prince Pryderi Gruffudd
Event: Other
A group of rebels are caught and killed. The popularity that King Talfryn and Queen Ealasaid fostered continues on with King Bryn and Queen Rhiannon’s reign. Pryderi is growing rapidly and is a joy to his grandmother and his parents.
18+ Marriage:
Mini-Family Events:
Llewella and Emrys are still married, and mostly happily as most marriages are. Padrig and Gweneth provided them with a grandson, Eifion, whom they derive much joy from.
Teagan and Awstin are happy with their work and enjoying their children, and they hope that both Martyn and Bronwyn will make good, lasting marriages as they have found with each other.
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