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SavannahSmiles
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Hyacinth Brooks
# new arrival
# lily collins
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duvet.
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sollie
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josephine finch
the author
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Lizy
Lobsters will play no significant role in my life
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BlackOrchid02
7th Year Ravenclaw
Georgina Hucksmith
# the cornerstone
# gugu mbatha raw
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erzulie
cheers for spring; for life; for a growing soul
XIX.
aldophus beaumont
aldophus beaumont
the widower.
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lion.
an average nobody
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Julius
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aeneas.
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Nicholas ambrose.
the heir.
Ioan Gruffudd.
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BELIAL.
wanna bewitch you in the moonlight
marjolaine de lacy.
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Cpt. Arthur Darling
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# theo james
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jones573
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Prince of Nothing
#the exile
#anthony thornburg
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Full Name // Prince Francis of Westphalia, by birth. More recently, he goes by โLord Francisโ as his title technically no longer exists, though he still answers to it.
Nicknames // ----
Age // 26
Gender // cis man
Sexuality // Bisexual
Residence // Traditionally, the palace of Wilhelmshรถhe in the capital city of Westphalia. For the past few months he has been staying at the country estate of the Duke and Duchess of Somerset, but has recently relocated to London with them.
Social Status // The Former Prince of Westphalia
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Hair // Long, sleek and black.
Eyes // A deep brown
Height // 6โ2โ, or 188 cm
Scars // A few nicks here and there from the course of life, but nothing remarkable
Distinguishing Features // Francisโs long hair is unusual, even in his home country. His beard and mustache are much more in line with continental styles than those sported in England, but he may yet still change it.
Faceclaim // Anthony Thornburg
PERSONA
Francis lacks the bombastic, eloquent personality one might expect in a royal. He tends to be more reserved, and usually keeps his observations to himself unless asked. Those who are not familiar with him might think him terse and even rude, but in reality he simply prefers to listen to what others have to say- If he does have something to say, he will make sure it is heard.
He has been becoming more charismatic recently, though not naturally. He is aware that his new position does not come with his peerโs perception of him as โstoicโ rather than โstuffyโ, so he will force himself to make pleasant conversation when he would otherwise be comfortable with quiet, and might even be decent at it. But he will likely find it exhausting.
Francis is not โspoiledโ exactly, but he has been a prince until very recently, and he is a bit entitled and can be careless. He is actually wealthier now than he was as a prince (both in regards to his family fortune and his private finances) and his standard of living in England has improved from Westphalia- The capitolโs infrastructure had not been updated in half a decade, and the difficulty of trade hardly allowed for culinary delicacies. For instance, heโs not the sort to demand the finest, newest pair of boots, or one for every day of the week, but it would never occur to him that he could simply step to the side of a puddle and save the servant staff the trouble of having to clean his footwear
Francis is generally very measured in his actions. He is a proud man, and regards being in the right (or what he perceives to be right) as very important. It is not that he will not apologize or atone if he has acted wrong โ in fact, he would see it his duty to do so- but that he would prefer to be put in such a position in the first place. This tendency to contemplate his personal matters has its costs though, as delay often results in inaction. Fortunately, he tends to be much more decisive in professional matters. In his time in the military he was looked to for swift decisions, and he learned the importance of having comprehensive information and reliable people who are willing to report things one may not wish to hear.
He has been becoming more charismatic recently, though not naturally. He is aware that his new position does not come with his peerโs perception of him as โstoicโ rather than โstuffyโ, so he will force himself to make pleasant conversation when he would otherwise be comfortable with quiet, and might even be decent at it. But he will likely find it exhausting.
Francis is not โspoiledโ exactly, but he has been a prince until very recently, and he is a bit entitled and can be careless. He is actually wealthier now than he was as a prince (both in regards to his family fortune and his private finances) and his standard of living in England has improved from Westphalia- The capitolโs infrastructure had not been updated in half a decade, and the difficulty of trade hardly allowed for culinary delicacies. For instance, heโs not the sort to demand the finest, newest pair of boots, or one for every day of the week, but it would never occur to him that he could simply step to the side of a puddle and save the servant staff the trouble of having to clean his footwear
Francis is generally very measured in his actions. He is a proud man, and regards being in the right (or what he perceives to be right) as very important. It is not that he will not apologize or atone if he has acted wrong โ in fact, he would see it his duty to do so- but that he would prefer to be put in such a position in the first place. This tendency to contemplate his personal matters has its costs though, as delay often results in inaction. Fortunately, he tends to be much more decisive in professional matters. In his time in the military he was looked to for swift decisions, and he learned the importance of having comprehensive information and reliable people who are willing to report things one may not wish to hear.
Fears // dying slowly . never seeing his missing family members again . being belittled and mocked . his nightmares
Likes // fine tobacco . a strong storm . his nieces and nephew . the quiet . learning about new scientific research
Dislikes // being in England . the Prussians and the French . people who talk over others . people, at times . English food.
Hobbies // attending lectures & exhibits . nodding while other people talk . horse riding . losing at cards against his sister
Ambitions //
Francis would love to see an independent Westphalia someday. But he's not so naive to believe it might actually happen in his lifetime.
For now, his main goal is to locate and reunite his family, and set them up for a successful life in England. He would also like to advocate in the best interests of the Westphalian people and see they are taken care of by their new governments- But he is aware he has little power to do so.
Reputation //
Francis is very new to English society, and quite a novelty- The intrigue and glamor of a royal, but without the power of one. Admittedly, he is still wealthier than most and so has power in that regard, but accidentally โ or intentionally- offending him isnโt going to create international tensions. He has largely been avoiding socializing without it seeming rude because he was staying with his aunt and uncle at their faraway country estate, so most were excited to learn the Duke and Duchess of Somerset would be spending the season in London, and bringing their royal nieces and nephews with them. Now he will have to mingle with society- his aunt has already indicated he will be joining them at several functions regardless of his own wishes- and will have a chance to either make a favorable impressionโฆ. Or kneecap his familyโs future in the country before it even begins.
History //
(Please note: The actual history of Westphalia has been acknowledged but ignored, like a โTerms and Conditionsโ clause.)
The eldest child of the Westphalian monarchs, Francis was meant to one day inherit the throne. But tensions between Prussia and France found an outlet in the country, and for the last six years his home hosted skirmishes, battles, and all out war. The common people, already unhappy with their government, became even more resentful of their militaryโs failure to protect them, which the French and the Prussians were happy to take advantage of, promising that things would be better under their rule. Francis was on the frontlines himself on multiple locations in his role as a military officer, and each time he returned to the capitol after a futile campaign, he saw the city of Kassel crumbling further.
Westphalia tried to surrender to both powers nearly a year ago, but only recently did the two greater countries reach an accord, The land was parceled up according to who had managed to hold it, bureaucrats were installed to oversee the new territories, and the Westphalian monarchy was dissolved. Francis, who had been traveling at the time, was urged by his advisors to flee the country and join his youngest half-siblings in England, where they had traveled to stay with an aunt and uncle before the hostilities escalated.
Though he feels guilty for having done so, it was probably for the best. As far as he knows, his father has still not been able to leave the capitol, ostensibly for โhis own safetyโ. His stepmother the Queen and his brother who is next in line for the throne have both written to him from the custody of the Prussians and the French respectfully, informing him that they have been told they and the rest of the family will be able to join him in England โsoonโ- Until they are no longer useful collateral for keeping himself, his father, and the opposing country in line, he supposes.
Not that his own residency in England is free of political implications either. The British Empire may be powerful enough to offer his family a new home, but he doubts its an act of benevolence. Itโs a snub to their continental competitors, and an investment in the future. If the Prussians and French arenโt able to maintain control over the region- The British crown has a puppet king to install, already on hand.
But with the war so fresh in his mind, Francis is having trouble even thinking that far out. For now, he needs to prepare for his familyโs (hopeful) eventual arrival- His late mother's sister is an English duchess, and she and her husband are happy to host for the time being, but Francis intends to buy his own estate. Though Westphaliaโs treasury suffered greatly over the course of the war, the familyโs private fortune was supplemented by โgoodwillโ buy-offs from their adversaries, and Francisโs family should be able to live quite comfortably in England, provided he can find them a home and manage to make a good impression on Londonโs upper society.
The eldest child of the Westphalian monarchs, Francis was meant to one day inherit the throne. But tensions between Prussia and France found an outlet in the country, and for the last six years his home hosted skirmishes, battles, and all out war. The common people, already unhappy with their government, became even more resentful of their militaryโs failure to protect them, which the French and the Prussians were happy to take advantage of, promising that things would be better under their rule. Francis was on the frontlines himself on multiple locations in his role as a military officer, and each time he returned to the capitol after a futile campaign, he saw the city of Kassel crumbling further.
Westphalia tried to surrender to both powers nearly a year ago, but only recently did the two greater countries reach an accord, The land was parceled up according to who had managed to hold it, bureaucrats were installed to oversee the new territories, and the Westphalian monarchy was dissolved. Francis, who had been traveling at the time, was urged by his advisors to flee the country and join his youngest half-siblings in England, where they had traveled to stay with an aunt and uncle before the hostilities escalated.
Though he feels guilty for having done so, it was probably for the best. As far as he knows, his father has still not been able to leave the capitol, ostensibly for โhis own safetyโ. His stepmother the Queen and his brother who is next in line for the throne have both written to him from the custody of the Prussians and the French respectfully, informing him that they have been told they and the rest of the family will be able to join him in England โsoonโ- Until they are no longer useful collateral for keeping himself, his father, and the opposing country in line, he supposes.
Not that his own residency in England is free of political implications either. The British Empire may be powerful enough to offer his family a new home, but he doubts its an act of benevolence. Itโs a snub to their continental competitors, and an investment in the future. If the Prussians and French arenโt able to maintain control over the region- The British crown has a puppet king to install, already on hand.
But with the war so fresh in his mind, Francis is having trouble even thinking that far out. For now, he needs to prepare for his familyโs (hopeful) eventual arrival- His late mother's sister is an English duchess, and she and her husband are happy to host for the time being, but Francis intends to buy his own estate. Though Westphaliaโs treasury suffered greatly over the course of the war, the familyโs private fortune was supplemented by โgoodwillโ buy-offs from their adversaries, and Francisโs family should be able to live quite comfortably in England, provided he can find them a home and manage to make a good impression on Londonโs upper society.
Family //
Details here are subject to change if needed, but here's the general idea:
Duke Arthur & Duchess Henriette of Somerset // The Duchess is Francisโ maternal aunt, and he and several of his younger family members are currently living with them in England. Though they have only become a larger part of his life in recent years, he is very grateful to them for sheltering his nieces and nephew and for the help they have offered him in navigating his new surroundings. They have no children of their own. Arthur is in his early 60โs, and Henriette in her mid 50s.
(Former) King & Queen of Westphalia // Francis loves his father and stepmother, though being the crown prince meant his relationship with them has always looked different that the ones they have with his siblings- A bit more professional than familial. It became noticeably strained over the past few years, as he began to disagree with their handling of hostilities. Most recently he said some rather harsh things that he doesnโt necessarily regret, as he still feels he was right, but that he prays will not have been the last conversation with them. However, he knows that of all his family members, they are the ones he is least likely to see again. They are both in their 50s. His own mother died when he was 12 and his father remarried to the current (er... more recent) Queen a few years later.
Siblings // Francis is the second oldest of five surviving children. Their order, names, and approximate ages are: Sophie (29), Francis (26), Wilhem (25), Johanna (20), and Jerome (16). He has probably spent the most time with Wilhem as they are closest in age and shared duties as the eldest princes, but he will admit he has at time found his brotherโs more outgoing personality to be very tiring. His sister Johanna has a much more similar temperament to himself and is probably his favorite family member to spend time with, though he insists she must be cheating at cards based on the frequency with which she beats him quite soundly. It has been nearly half a year since he last saw Johanna, and he has not been able to confirm her location.
Nieces and Nephews // Francisโ older sister Sophia married a Westphalian nobleman when she was 20, with whom she had three children: Agnesia and Henri (9), and Charlotte (6). The family of five relocated to England to live with the Duke and Duchess of Somerset โtemporarilyโ more than three years ago, with Sophie and her husband visiting Westphalia often. Sophieโs husband was killed two months ago by Prussian forces when his home territory was overrun. Sophie is currently in Paris, and Francis has been able to secure in writing that she will be released to the England in about a month. He is relieved, but not surprised- Her late husband was French on his motherโs side, she has not seen her children in nearly a year, and if rumors are to be believed, she is currently four months pregnant. Itโs not good publicity for the French to be holding her against her will.
Duke Arthur & Duchess Henriette of Somerset // The Duchess is Francisโ maternal aunt, and he and several of his younger family members are currently living with them in England. Though they have only become a larger part of his life in recent years, he is very grateful to them for sheltering his nieces and nephew and for the help they have offered him in navigating his new surroundings. They have no children of their own. Arthur is in his early 60โs, and Henriette in her mid 50s.
(Former) King & Queen of Westphalia // Francis loves his father and stepmother, though being the crown prince meant his relationship with them has always looked different that the ones they have with his siblings- A bit more professional than familial. It became noticeably strained over the past few years, as he began to disagree with their handling of hostilities. Most recently he said some rather harsh things that he doesnโt necessarily regret, as he still feels he was right, but that he prays will not have been the last conversation with them. However, he knows that of all his family members, they are the ones he is least likely to see again. They are both in their 50s. His own mother died when he was 12 and his father remarried to the current (er... more recent) Queen a few years later.
Siblings // Francis is the second oldest of five surviving children. Their order, names, and approximate ages are: Sophie (29), Francis (26), Wilhem (25), Johanna (20), and Jerome (16). He has probably spent the most time with Wilhem as they are closest in age and shared duties as the eldest princes, but he will admit he has at time found his brotherโs more outgoing personality to be very tiring. His sister Johanna has a much more similar temperament to himself and is probably his favorite family member to spend time with, though he insists she must be cheating at cards based on the frequency with which she beats him quite soundly. It has been nearly half a year since he last saw Johanna, and he has not been able to confirm her location.
Nieces and Nephews // Francisโ older sister Sophia married a Westphalian nobleman when she was 20, with whom she had three children: Agnesia and Henri (9), and Charlotte (6). The family of five relocated to England to live with the Duke and Duchess of Somerset โtemporarilyโ more than three years ago, with Sophie and her husband visiting Westphalia often. Sophieโs husband was killed two months ago by Prussian forces when his home territory was overrun. Sophie is currently in Paris, and Francis has been able to secure in writing that she will be released to the England in about a month. He is relieved, but not surprised- Her late husband was French on his motherโs side, she has not seen her children in nearly a year, and if rumors are to be believed, she is currently four months pregnant. Itโs not good publicity for the French to be holding her against her will.
jones573
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Adelaide Yorke
#the socialite
#Medalion Rahimi
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Name: Adelaide York, Addie to her family and friends
Title: Miss York
Age: 22
Gender: cis female
Sexuality: Bisexual
Residence: She primarily lives in her familyโs townhome in London, though they also have an estate in the country.
social status: The York family is not nobility, but they are upper class due to their fortune in the textiles industries.
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Hair: Dark brown with a gentle wave, generally worn up in the most fashionable styles.
Eyes: Deep brown, with the corners almost always turned up in a smile
Height: 5โ6โ
Distinguishing features: Adelaide has a smattering of freckles across her long nose. She is typically dressed in the finest fabrics and latest fashions.
Face claim: Medalion Rahimi
PERSONA
Personality: Adelaide is a charming, self assured woman with a good head for social situations. She is able to read people well, and often knows the right thing to do or say to put someone at ease. Though she can come across as a bit bombastic and over enthusiastic, Adelaide knows when someone is uncomfortable with her and does her best to rein it in. Adelaide lives for the approval of others, especially those she admires, and is a people pleaser to a fault. She will often put herself in awkward situations so as to help others avoid embarrassing themselves- Luckily, she seems able to deftly handle such situations so that everyone has a good laugh and moves on. When she has embarrassed herself, she plays it off well in public and holds her head high - Though in private, she beats herself up over it.
Likes: dancing - puddings - mathematics - fashion - lavender (the flower and the scent) - small animals (she has a pet rabbit named Eleanor) - water colors - a good game of charades
Dislikes: being late - sitting still for extended periods of time - ratafia - riding horses - playing the piano
Ambitions: Be married quickly, before her father dies. Set her family up for success. Make friends. Host excellent parties. Be liked.
Reputation: Adelaide is generally well-liked by others- She is a good friend, a great host, and has excellent connections within the economic realm and even among the nobility. During her first season, some of the snottier members of the ton viewed her as nothing more than a social climber, the way she plyied people with compliments and because her money came from industry rather than a peerage. This perception has died down a bit- It became clear that Adelaide is just genuinely enthusiastic about most everything, and of course, there were other young ladies in society who came from much more recent money and were obviously after rich husbands while Adelaide seemed content as she was. There are also some who look down on her for maintaining close friendships with both men and women of all ages- Initially this was hurtful to the always-wanting-to-please Adelaide, but she eventually decided her friendships were more important than the opinions of a few. Since her familyโs return to London this season, there has been some speculation about her fatherโs absence- Only a few close family friends are in the know, and Adelaide and her mother trust them not to gossip.
HISTORY
Family History: Edward Yorke was the first son of a family of textile factory owners; Lucille Fairchild was the only child of a family of cotton importers. It was a serendipitous match. Both families had held comfortable wealth for several generations, but it was with the marriage of the two - of goods and manufacturing- that the Yorke family was propelled into the upper echelons of society.
Though originally nothing more than a business arrangement, Lucille and Edward did hold genuine affection for each other and perhaps even love. They had three children who lived past infancy, all girls - Adelaide (22), Beatrice (17) and Charlotte (14).
Character History: Adelaide had a pleasant, if unremarkable, childhood. She was a friendly and easy-going child, with an inquisitive nature and a kind heart. Her earliest memory, however, is not a happy one- Her mother sick in bed, her new baby brother stillborn, and her father drunk and lamenting that she ought to have been a boy. This stuck with Adelaide, and she has always been keenly aware that her father needs an appropriate heir. Each time her mother was with child, Adelaide prayed for a brother- But her wish was never granted. She adores her sisters of course, but she knows that without a male heir it falls to her to secure the familyโs future.
Despite this, Adelaide has not taken her mission to find a husband too seriously. She enjoys the social season too much- The parties and galas, the new friends to make, the old friends to catch up with, the fashions and foods. The fun of it all has distracted her time and time again. Though her dance card is typically full, and suitors arrive at her door in the morning- sheโs even seen some of them several times- but nothing has come of it.
But a few months ago, her father suffered a stroke. He lived, but his health is rapidly declining. So the pressure is on. She needs to find a husband, and fast- One that can either take over the family business, or ideally, be rich enough to pay someone else to do so. If she canโt, everything her parents have worked to build will likely go to her fatherโs younger half-brotherโฆ Who she doubts will lift a finger to help support her mother or her sisters.
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