But not everybody is accepting of this plan. Lavinia was born from Esther's first marriage - to a man who worshipped Hata, the old goddess. In the twenty two years intervening since Lavinia's birth, the Queen and nearly all of the country converted to the new faith, worshipping the god Paulus. But sweet-tempered Lavinia still keeps the old gods, unaware of the danger that her faith might bring her.
Not so her younger brother, Henry, who was born of the Queen's second marriage four years later. Henry is the new monarch of choice for the Paulans of the country, a charismatic eighteen year old who is passionate about his faith. But the line of succession holds strong, Henry cannot be king unless something should happen to stop his half-sister Lavinia taking the crown.
And then there is their uncle, Esther's own brother, Bernard. A man in his forties, never married, childless, has only ever wanted one thing: his sister's throne. Bernard has no claim to it - except if both Esther's children are out of the picture. Unlike Henry, Bernard has no movement or force behind him except his own ambition - and his money.
So in the two weeks leading up to Lavinia's coronation, as courtiers and nobles roll in from all over the country, and ambassadors and representatives come from beyond Fovria's borders, tensions are rising in the Palace. There are assassins around every corner, poison in every cup, and it isn't just those in line to the throne who are in danger. If you want to survive in this world, you're going to need your wits about you - and a few allies wouldn't hurt either.
How this is going to work
-I have no plans for plot of this SB, except that there's going to be lots of political intrigue.
-You may play a named character, or create a new one. But your character must be a player in the political game, they can't be a kitchen maid (unless said kitchen maid has a role to play).
-This is going to be plot driven, and thus everybody needs to contribute to the plot in the DT.
The World
Fovria is a small kingdom, bound by the sea to the north, east and south and to the west by mountains. It has a Mediterranean climate - hot in the summer and damp in the winter. It'll be September-time during the SB. Fovria has over the past two decades taken up the Paulan tradition. Those who still worship the goddess Hata do so quietly, and in fear. Around them, neighbouring countries generally worship one or the other, but there is fear that there will be war between the two faiths.
Rules
-Keep it 16+. Swearing is allowed in small amounts.
-Posts should be written in third person, past tense.
-Before you make a profile, please post in the DT about the plans you have for this character's role in the SB. I won't approve the profile until I am sure that the character will be important to the overall plot.
-No god-modding, no killing without permission etc etc. the same rules apply as any SB.
-Posts should be of a reasonable length, and make sense in the plot.
-Head all posts with your character's name and location.
-Use the DT, plot, and stick to plan.
-I get final say (woohoo!)
Characters
Feel free to claim any unclaimed named characters - or make a new one. Unclaimed characters will be NPCs.
Lavinia - 22 year old Crown Princess. Worships Hata, the old goddess.
Henry - 18 year old prince. Charismatic leader, worships Paulus. claimed by Stella Thomas.
Bernard - middle aged brother to deceased queen. Wants the throne to himself.
Amelia - 24 year old, trained as courtesan and posing as a lady. Will seduce anybody for anybody's money for information.
Cecil - prince from neighbouring kingdom, sent by family to woo Lavinia and convert her, or kill her and put Henry on the throne, whichever suits better. Worships Paulus.
Verity - Lavinia's savvy lady-in-waiting and advisor. Worships Hata.
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