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King Henry VIII Tudor
FC: Johnathan Rhys Meyers
Age: 35
Relationships
Anne Boleyn, former lover, now wife, he believes her to be the love of his life; he recognizes his own ambition in her, he loves her ideas and most of all, he enjoys her company in bed and the throne room.
Katherine of Aragon, former spouse, strained relationship; he still has a love for her, but he is generally annoyed with her inability to let him go.
Princess Mary, daughter, he loves her dearly.
Sir Frances, one of the closest people to him, friend, confidant, someone he truly trusts with his life.
George Boleyn, brother-in-law, friend, kindred spirit; from time to time, Henry wishes he could have George's life and options.
Lady Colette, former paramour, although he has never offered her an official status; he enjoyed her company and her honest communication.
The beloved ruler, ambitious, proud – Henry has been the golden prince of England and later on the charismatic king of insatiable taste. He is charming, sharp on words and knows what he wants – he also won’t stop until he gets it. One of the most powerful people in the world is still lacking one thing: a male heir to the throne – the only thing missing in the picture-perfect life. Henry finally decided to act on the growing fears about the heir, deciding to push aside his marriage to Katherine, thus Spain, in favour of his most recent romance to Anne Boleyn. The king seems to be head-over-heels for his new, young wife and everything she does, says or touches is pure gold in his eyes. Henry's fickle nature and undeniable ego seem like the only potential issues that might arise, but this is a problem everyone around him worries about - everyone but him.
Queen Anne BoleynFC:
Natalie DormerAge:
27Relationships
Henry, her husband, her lover, her desire - she loves him dearly and loves his mind and body alike, feels he is her ambition personified.
Katherine of Aragon, whom Anne tries not to mention, ever; she holds no particular feelings for the former queen, but dislikes that the common people still love her.
Princess Mary, another part of the past Anne is neutral about, although she is not stupid and realizes Mary will stop being a threat the second she bears an heir.
George & Mary Boleyn, siblings, they share a tight bond, tighter than most, probably even more so since they have been separated in their later years.
Sir Francis Bryan, cousin and friend, she enjoys his company and the amount of information he has; Anne likes spending time with Francis.
Lord Louis, close friend, political ally and someone whose company she enjoys.
Lord Philippe & Avis, both considered allies from the French court.
Witty, educated and well-read, Anne has returned to the English court after years of living at the French court to become a Queen in possibly the shortest time ever, considering the king was married when she got there. Anne speaks several languages, takes pleasure in debates, riding and music. She is charismatic and magnetic while trying not to stand out too much. She is kind in her words and actions, always seems to be in a good mood and tries to keep the cheers up for the entire court around her. She is ambitious and intelligent, which has already proven to be a dangerous combination, and with her talent for diplomacy and state-related issues, she is pushing for a more equal place than the former queen used to enjoy in the last decade of her reign.
Lord Philippe Louis de Vassinhac d'Imécourt, 5th Lord of the Marquisate of Imécourt and Peer of FranceFC:
Colin O’Donoghue Age:
22Relationships
Anne Boleyn, friend, he believes and acts accordingly; he likes Anne's wit and finds her a proper fit for a queen.
Lord Louis, part of the extended family in a way; they don't always see eye to eye, but Philippe is not stupid to reject a powerful ally.
Lady Catalina (Chay), another potential affair which resulted in an unlikely ally - Spanish girl is (yet another) undesirable company, yet he finds her very amusing.
Lord Maximillian, a potential friend and a great company - they share interests and Philippe enjoys his company a great deal.
Philippe used to be the new member of the Privy Chamber, a young man chosen to serve the king, and is now one of the most favourite parts of the company - and how could he not be? He is a charming man, great with words and experienced when it comes to women. Godchild to King Francis I of France, Philippe has grown with the best tutors and the best the money can buy. He was sent to Belgium at the young age to spend his childhood there, before returning to Callais when his godfather decided to send him to Henry’s court, as a sign of friendship and good diplomacy between two kings - and he certainly used the time to find himself a good place there. In a year, he made the wise call to become friends with Anne Boleyn and gather various good marriage options, which he is still reluctant to make. Philippe has been at a court his entire life, he is savvy with all things related - that's why he's hesitant on letting the free living go. He is a talented jouster, loves to ride out to hunt and enjoys summer celebrations. Normally, politics mattered very little to him, but he realized his charms might as well get him far if he's willing to act on the things he possesses: charisma, information and savvy ways he handles politics.
Lady Isabella Anna Gascoyne, daughter of Duke of BedfordFC:
Alice IsaazAge:
19Relationships
Lady Cressida, younger sister, one of the best friends and only confidant she had growing up, Isabella is over the moon about Cressida's arrival to the court.
Prince Mathias, soon-to-be betrothed of hers despite not truly knowing him beyond the few conversations they've had.
Lady Eleanor (Schogo) and Lady Catalina (Chay) are the closest to Isabella in the court, she considers both to be confidants and friends.
Isabella is the oldest of three girls Duchess of Bedford gave birth to before she passed away. She delusions herself with nothing – romance nor riches – she is loyal, kind, calm and collected. Usually what people notice about her is her enchanting presence – she turns heads wherever she goes – and write her off as a pretty face. Isabella is the opposite: observing and silent nature has given her insight into many things, but she always loves to keep her knowledge to herself, saying that loose lips sink ships. Overprotected her whole life, coming to the court has been a dream come true to the girl: the lessons she learnt felt like a nightmare at times, tho. Her first love happened quickly and ended so abruptly when sweating sickness killed Fernando, leaving Isabella with this new-found pain she didn't expect. To top it all, there are rumours about her soon-to-be-announced marriage to the young Bohemian prince she doesn't really know, and the only light she might see heading forward is the arrival of her sister.
Doña Blanca Fernandez de Cordoba and Ayala, 4th Duchess of FeriaFC:
Alba GalochaAge:
21Relationships
Former queen, Katherine of Aragon, remains a close friend and confidant, secret ally and someone Blanca both admires and disapproves for giving up easily.
Lady Colette (Bambi), who is considered a friend of Blanca, and a person of trust.
Lady Lucrezia (Jadis), a friend she trusts completely in the court, one of the few.
Passionate is the word you might use to describe the Duchess of Feria. Widowed at the young age of 19, she stands to a great fortune and many lands, yet she decided to come to the English court to stand service to her cousin, Katherine of Aragon. The young woman is savvy with court matters, manages her household and makes sure she does not spend her riches without a good purpose. She is keen on travelling, wields a sword and rides a horse better than many men, enjoys hunting and nature in general. Her past year has proven to be far more eventful than she had hoped for and she found herself somewhat disappointed in the woman she once believed was a role model of hers. Still, Blanca remains a force of nature: she is not giving up without a fight - the attempts to marry her (and her lands) to England have failed so far, but she is aware she will have to marry soon should she decide to keep the lands and her independence from England.
Sir John MorganFC:
Ruairi O’ConnorAge:
19Relationships
Lord William, best friend for a long time, although John feels they are growing distant lately, with John's engagement and his personal restlessness not matching
Lady Vittoria (Hhgurl, would-be flirt, possible friend, John began to discover new layers to the girl he believed to be a spoilt child, he's curious to learn more.
Lady Colette (Bambi) surprising friendship in the making in his eyes, he enjoys her wit and company alike.
Lord Maximillian, another friend in the making, a sustainable friendship in John's opinion.
A young and talented poet, John gained his title from Henry himself as he enjoyed his poems immensely. He is flirtatious, can charm just about anyone and loves the amorous exchanges he usually has with women. He loves secrets, finding them out and keeping them, he has an ability to make people feel close to him to be able to open up and enjoys little manipulations he can do. He is friends with Will, growing up around the same places and the same people - a peculiar friendship based on a loyalty he is now realizing he can put to more people. A season at the court changed John, giving him a new perspective and letting him learn on his mistakes, figuring out which ones he would have done again if possible. He might want to deny it, but he grew ambitious lately and is starting to consider what future holds for him: marriage, a wealthy patron or something else entirely.
Lord William Fairfax, Baron of SteetonFC:
Mark RyderAge:
19Relationships
Sir John, best and loyal friend who seems to be growing a bit distant lately, which is not a burden on Will's mind at the time.
Lady Eleanor (Schogo), future wife, the girl he is in love with utterly.
Lord Robert, friend and a person of trust for William, someone he wishes he had known earlier in life.
A valiant knight Will grew up reading and listening to the stories of Camelot, so his wish has always been to live the life of chivalrous knight: brave, kind, proud, loyal and worthy of his title. Youngest of the four sons, he has hopes of making a good, wealthy marriage for himself and only believes his rough manners might stop him from making a good impression. He loves to keep moving, sitting still bores him immensely and he tends to get grumpy when he needs to sit still. He enjoys jousting and hunting but has no taste for the celebrations, usually showing up for a little while with John, before vanishing into solitude. His ranks grew in this past year, a title was given to the young man, but more importantly (to him), Will found a woman he wishes to leave the court with, and he found this new energy that drives him forward.
Crown Prince Otto of Andechs, Count of Burgundy and Duke of MeraniaFC:
Jacob Collins-LevyAge:
21Relationships
Lord Magnus, ally and possibly friend, someone Otto shares a lot with, and whose company he finds intellectually stimulating.
Lady Lucrezia (Jadis), started as a potential friendship, but he realized at a point his feelings might have been developing into something more.
Lady Catalina (Chay), a friend in his point of view, but he realized a bit too late the girl had other intentions in mind, which he feels a bit guilty about.
Lady Eleanor (Schogo), a friend, someone whose company he enjoys, the girl is calming to him.
Lord Leopold, an acquaintance from their days on his own court, and someone he looks forward to seeing.
Young Bavarian duke Otto serves as an ambassador of his country at the Tudor court. His brother, Johann, is bound to inherit the throne of the country, making his position at the court a very strong one. He is an educated, silent man with a strong presence and a cold personality. He’s not the one you would invite to a party, but should you need help in a matter of law, he is the man to call. Otto is not an unkind man, but his own upbringing and overly cautious personality prevent him from being a more social person and a more desirable husband in the eyes of any romantic soul. The year has brought him more of a personal gain than diplomatic results: he stood on the sidelines of the playground, watching things escalate between England, Spain and France due to Anne Boleyn. While chaos ruled there, his personal life seemed quite straightforward: he found and eventually surrounded himself with people he found interesting, challenging and the ones he likes spending time with.
Sir Francis Bryan, Earl of SurreyFC:
Joshua SosseAge:
32Relationships
King Henry, friend and confidant, with Francis seeing clearly that Henry has no real friends and what is happening can simply change if the king decides to do so.
Queen Anne, cousin, a close friend; he believes her to be far too openly ambitious and worries about how it might look for all of them.
Lord George, cousin, friend and Francis find him a silly, spoilt boy who needs to think a couple steps forwards, just like his sister.
Lady Collette (Bambi), the most entertaining woman he met in recent years, he enjoys her company a great deal.
Frances is a close friend of Henry and Anne, which might just be the only reason his behaviour is tolerated at court. He’s intelligent, has a keen sense of diplomacy and legal matters, he enjoys a great deal of trust with the king. He loves to enjoy life, as he calls it, which implies drinking, celebrations, gambling and many sexual amusements he has been enjoying at both courts. He has a great sense of humour, he’s very observant and charismatic, dangerous combination given he’s pleasant to look at and holds a strong position. He’s been widowed almost two years, childless and waiting for a good moment to marry above his rank and indulge in the fine life. He found himself, strangely, surrounded by big players and his natural ability to assume a grand role proved valuable as he became part of every important circle there is - not without a cost: he sacrificed his eye for the king, at a tournament.
Lord Maximillian von In der Maur auf Strelburg und zu Freifeld, Burgomeister of Berneck and Freiherr von In der MaurFC:
Max IronsAge:
21Relationships
Lord John, a friend in the making, he believes, but there is something trustworthy about John despite his usual reputation.
Lord Philippe, potential friend and someone with plenty of shared interests, and believes to be a worthy companion.
Lady Collette (Bambi), a more recent affair which might as well be a good potential match in his eyes, or friendship in the making, depending on how things develop from his point of view.
Descending from the powerful nobility of Bavaria and Holy Roman Empire, Maximillian has decided a season on the Tudor court would serve him well - and it really did, in his opinion. He’s arrogant and charming, aware of his power and not afraid to flaunt it, but deep down his intentions are not bad. He is, however, still very full of himself, smug and tends to crave the spotlight in the room. He is the third son of the family, able to pave his own way, but very much unburdened with the family titles and commitments which come with it. His year was somewhat blurred out between wine, women and indulgence, but he sees nothing wrong with simply enjoying things as they are while he's young. He believes he will make connections meaningful enough to strike a good match when the time comes.
Lord Robert Carr, Earl of DorsetFC:
Aaron CobhamAge:
21Relationships
Lord William, who seems like a friend-to-be, someone Robert believes shares his values in life.
Child of a wealthy foreign merchant and a noblewoman of one of the oldest English families who have eloped and got shunned by her family, Robert did not believe he was made for a life of nobility. Things changed once his uncle, previous Earl, was beheaded for treason and given how his mother Lady Mary has been a good friend of the king, the title was carried to him. Life has changed in an instance and Robert had to adjust to a whole new life. He is humble and modest, with a rational mind and clear goals in life, sometimes too honest and often too trusting. He loves nature and looks forward to marriage and an opportunity to bring his family home to the old fame his mother used to talk about. His year in the court has proved him he has a stomach for the ploys and games, after all, but he is still unlikely to partake in any. He wishes this is the last season of his and wishes to get out of it with a decent marriage to continue his family name and not let the wealth go to waste.
Lord Mathias of House of Habsburg, prince of BohemiaFC:
Alexander DreymonAge:
22Relationships
Lord Magnus, a natural ally and even potential mentor, at least from Mathias' perspective; he likes the man.
Lady Isabella, potentially future wife, which really isn't something he looks forward to; he likes the girl, but he feels the girl does not share his ideas nor ideals.
Lord Otto, another kindred spirit, he finds his company pleasant and doesn't mind it.
Despite coming from a powerful lineage of House of Habsburg, Holy Roman Church and being the prince of Bohemia, Mathias is not really a defender of the faith: a strong believer in the Reform and division from the Pope, he is one of the most outspoken nobles when it comes to matters of religion. Being the third in the line of succession to the throne, Mathias hopes to have a good match arranged for him, preferably in one of the Protestant countries - so far, he doesn't think he found such a match. He is somewhat cold and distant but can be a pleasant person once you break through the first layer. He loves nature, riding and normally prefers to spend his winters back home, but given the situation with the Reform and Henry, he knew he had to come and support the cause - he is happy to be here.
Lord Magnus Erickson Vasa, crown prince of SwedenFC:
Nikolaj Costeau WalduAge:
31Relationships
Lord Otto, potential friend and the pleasant company he truly enjoys at the court, which came as somewhat of a surprise.
Lord Mathias, a natural ally and still idealistic young man, Magnus believes Mathias is going to be a great man should he choose to do so.
Lady Lucrezia (Jadis), a surprise he did not see coming, a very intelligent young woman with the courage to speak her mind.
Lady Avis, they were both at the Swedish court in their youth, he has fond memories of Avis.
Crown Prince of Sweden, from the powerful house of Vasa, is the brother to the most celebrated king in history. Often overlooked, Magnus learned that life in the shadow can be somewhat cold, but it also allows you to escape the tedious things. A strong believer in the Reform of religion, Magnus has become known in his court as the Protestant Prince – negotiating the change in religion with the least amount of violence. He’s a beloved figure in Sweden, has a kind heart and diplomatic mind. He’s very good on social occasions but tends to avoid them. Magnus is not a violent man, but violence is something he grew up to be good with, with a reputation of being an excellent warrior and was one of the people who stood up with his brother after the excommunication by the Pope. He enjoys his time at the Tudor court and even though he is restless to move on, he doesn't mind staying there for a bit more.
Lord George Boleyn, 2nd Viscount RochfordFC:
Edward HolcroftAge:
28Relationships
Queen Anne, sister, queen, confidant, best friend - they share a close bond, and he always admired his sister and the way her mind works.
Lord Francis, cousin and friend, he never really thought greatly about Francis, but usually plays along with everyone when it comes to singing his praises.
King Henry, a new family, he enjoys his company and the influence that comes with being the brother of a queen.
Brother to Lady Anne Boleyn, George is all that a young man climbing ranks should be: handsome, charming, well-spoken, flirtatious, full of energy and very good with all things court. He’s the oldest child in the family, but he’s not worried about the titles, the procedures and such – he is set to live out his best life instead of worrying about the future. He’s entertaining and loves to attend all kinds of celebrations, speaks several languages and has served three kings as part of their Privy Chamber – Bavarian court, French court and right now, English one. He is very close to both his sisters, but he shares more traits with Anne and feels naturally closer to her. George enjoys art and poetry, nature and good amusement, but don’t let this fool you: he is always aware of things around him.
Lord Louis Charles de France, Duke of OrleansFC:
Alexander VlahosAge:
27Relationships
Queen Anne, a close friend from her time spent at the court of France, he likes Anne and admires her a great deal.
Lord Philippe, a logical ally he likes to keep close and part of his extended family in a way, even if they do not see eye to eye, Louis thinks Philippe is a good man.
Lady Avis, an acquaintance from her time at the French court.
Brother to King Francis I, King of France, and a personal friend of Lady Anne Boleyn, Louis is all you might expect from a man in his position: well-spoken, patron to art and all things beautiful, skilful warrior and strategist, educated in all matters of court and diplomacy, and of course, the uttermost hedonist. Louis is known for his somewhat wild and unpredictable nature – he might seem soft on the first glance, but don’t let the looks fool you: he can be very cruel, harsh and unapologetic as one gets. He enjoys his lavish life and reputation he has at home, successfully avoiding all things he does not like for himself at this moment, including getting a high-power match. Louis is currently enjoying his time at the court and wishes to stick around for a while longer.
Lady Avis Courtenay, Dowager Duchess of LoamshireFC:
Gemma ChanAge:
31Relationships
Queen Anne, an acquaintance from the French court, and possible friend, in Avis' opinion.
Possibly the most elusive beautiful woman that has ever walked any court, Avis has always amused herself by remaining a mystery. Intelligent and well-spoken, she will rarely speak out of term but will demand respect almost instantly and effortlessly. She's kind, once you get to know her, yet not many have had the pleasure. The list of her connections is a long one, but the list of her friends is everything but. She takes pride in her skills of maintaining the lands at her position and aims to remain a widow for the remains of her life, letting the lands go to the crown after she passes. Avis is looking forward to joining the court at Queen's request, and experiencing the life at Tudor court under the Reform and with Anne as a queen.
Lady Cressida Gascoyne, daughter of Duke of BedfordFC:
Suki WaterhouseAge:
18Relationships
Lady Isabella, older sister, friend, closest confidant she ever had, Cressida missed her dearly.
Middle daughter of Duke of Bedford, Cressida realized early on she will have to write her own path in life - no one will do it for her. Both her sisters - Isabella and Elizabeth - are closest to her, and while both might be a little bit more on the silent side, Cressida has always been the life of any gathering, normally in a great mood and horribly bored once there is no company around her. She's oftentimes loud, doesn't know how to hold her opinion back, usually stands up for herself and those she loves. Cressida is not afraid to get what she wants and usually has at least three ways of getting it mapped out in her mind before she even makes her move. This is her first season at court and she's looking forward to being there, hoping she will not strike a match right away and possibly stay there (and be free) a bit longer.
Lord Leopold Girault, Earl of DevonshireFC:
Jamie DornanAge:
24Relationships
Lady Lucrezia (Jadis), younger sister, together they make a formidable duo - Leo bringing his observations to Luca, and Luca piecing it together between the two of them.
Lord Otto, an acquaintance from their days on his own court, and someone he looks forward to seeing.
Renowned at court for being an excellent fighter and a charming man, Leo is a well-rounded person: jousting, music (plays both the lute and the harpsichord), speaks several languages and is quite sweet-talking when he wants to be. He's open to opinions, but once he’s made up his mind, it is difficult to change it. He's guarded, just like his sister, and often comes off as less sincere than Luca. He's an agile and physical aspect of things is important to him - he rarely forgets names and faces. Leo can be careless and impulsive, usually getting out of his little messes using his charm or influence. Normally, he's the desired company with both men and women - he can entertain, dance or discuss high diplomacy within a few moments easily.
Malkoçoğlu Emin Ali PashazadaFC:
Burak ÖzçivitAge:
25Relationships
Lord Louis, a friend from his time at the French court, someone who can annoy him from time to time, but whose intelligence he appreciates.
The third son of the famous Malkocoglu Pasha, Emin Ali is the surprise child. Emin is a proud man, cunning and resourceful, and just like the most of his family, he has a great talent for military and strategy. His reputation of a great warrior in the Ottoman Empire is surpassed only by his intelligence: he speaks several languages and makes for an exceptional diplomat. What you might not realize is that you'll seldom know how he feels, his opinion or intentions. Just like his favourite game, chess, Emin thinks moves ahead and never does anything without a reason, while oftentimes having to suppress his impulsive side to benefit his cause. He lets the pressure out through physical activity and usually holds nothing back while engaging in those. He's joining the court at the request of Lord Louis, for a season, to try to bring a better relationship between the Ottoman Empire and English Crown.
Note: Emin Ali is the first name, Malkoçoğlu is a family name, Pashazada is the title (his father is Pasha, and as the first son, his title is Pashazada). He's usually addressed as Malkocoglu Pasha or Lord Malkocoglu.
Nicholas van ArkelFC:
Tom BatemanAge:
22Relationships
none.
Until recently, the youngest son of a wealthy noble family, Nicholas has finally given into his dream of joining the clergy now the reform has begun. One might call him ambitious, but his only ambition in life is to be happy, so he would disagree. His faith is important to him, but he feels the worldly should go along with the spiritual. His approach might be a bit more aggressive in his opinions: Christian issue should be addressed more forcefully: not necessarily with violence, but with educating people and bringing them to the light. Nicholas is a good company, whether you'd like to have a discussion, pleasant chat or entertain yourself with a game - the fact remains he was raised as a nobleman in a good family. His family isn't the happiest about his recent decision, but Nicholas was unyielding on his decision.
Lady Mary Boleyn, widow of William Carey, of AldenhamFC:
Sarah GadonAge:
28Relationships
Queen Anne, sister, closest friend at the court right now.
King Henry, brother-in-law, former lover, it's complicated and usually, no one talks about it.
Lord George, brother, confidant, a partner in crime of her choice.
Lord Louis, a friend from the French court.
Lady Colette, newfound friendship in the making, possibly.
Well educated in basic principles of arithmetic, grammar, history, reading, spelling, and writing, and of course, the feminine accomplishments of dancing, embroidery, etiquette, household management, music, needlework, and singing, and games such as cards and chess, Mary was also taught archery, falconry, riding, and hunting. Versatile, fun-loving and utterly free-spirited, she is the talk of the court, but not for the good things. You might notice her beauty and you might learn about her personality - kind, entertaining and friendly - yet, you will most likely hear the most whispers about her chamber adventures (sadly). To this point, Mary has been dutiful daughter and wife, but since her husband passed in the wave of the sweating sickness recently, she turned back to enjoying the court life...for how long? No one can tell.
Edit: Philippe is single again
Last edited by Zaralee (12/12/2020 at 21:41)