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[Games] Britt's Rival Empires Congrats Round One (Sign-Ups still welcome!)
Forgot to say ages were required in the sign-up. If you didn't put ages with your sign-up, please add them now.This round one year has passed and your couple has had their first child/ren together. You may choose gender and multiples up to triplets are allowed. Please age your couple one year. If I left out people in your family (if you listed siblings/family living with you/etc) just include them in the round and I'll add them to my own list. Look for your family under the empire they live in.Prompt: The race is on! A Krianan explorer has discovered an archipeligo of islands rich in spices and valuable oils, and the race is on between Kriana and their traditional rival, Ardelus, to colonize and gain control of as many islands as possible. Both already have colonies all over the world, but both are hungry for more land and influence. How has this latest race for riches affected your family?______________________________________________________________________
Rival Empires CongratsI decided to try something a little different for my new congrats. There will be two empires, complete with enough far-flung colonies and foreign diplomats to satisfy the most diverse naming tastes. These two empires will be rivals, sometimes friendly and sometimes not (think France and England during). There will be two royal couples, and the first people to claim them will get them (I won’t claim one unless no one else does, as that is unfair). At the beginning of each round I will post a VERY brief prompt, something like a treaty is being talked of or war has broken out or a new colony has been gained, and in your story you can tell how this has affected your family. Thus stories are greatly encouraged, but not required. In your post make it clear which empire you are part of. The first person posting as a native of somewhere sets the general naming language for that place (though you can branch out a little; i.e. Katarina or Marius in a mainly-English empire). The first to be from a colony may name it, and others may choose to be from that colony as well. I STRONGLY SUGGEST you read all other signups before you choose your homeland or category. All but poor commoners, nobles, and royal families may be foreign-born. Any noble or commoner may be in the military. The categories you may choose from are:Noble family, Ardelusian or Krianan. Ladies-in-waiting, knights, family of the rulers, and such will be in this category.
Foreign diplomatic family, from anywhere, not only one of the two empires or colonies.
Influential common family, i.e. politician or philosopher.
Well-to-do common family, i.e. a merchant or prosperous farmer.
Poor common family, i.e. peasant or beggar or poor craftsman
Colonial family, anything from former nobility to the poorest commoner. Can use any language you want.
Palace staff family, anything from personal secretaries and stewards to kitchen maids and gardners.Think Tudor/Elizabethan era for the feel of this game. Not necessarily English, just a mid-1500s to early-1600s type of world. Use this to inspire the names you choose, wherever they are from. I would suggest starting European for at least one empire and then branching out to more exotic places for the colonies, though this is not at all necessary. Let’s see how this works. Any type of couple goes, even adulterous, same-sex, or polyamorous. These can be an open secret (i.e. everyone knows but no one openly confronts) or totally secret, but a spouse must be implemented at some point fairly early in the game, if only as a cover.Hope I’ve explained everything well enough that this works. Middle names and last names required, with royalty having at least two middle names. Any questions, feel free to ask. So, without further ado…
_____________________________________________________________________Ardelus:UN: AnnaMarie
Category: Royal Family of Ardelus, head of the Ardelusian Empire
LN: Delacroix
DH: King Thibault Benoît Louis Baptiste Delacroix (24)
DW: Queen Juliette Amandine Elodie Estelle [nee Labelle] Delacroix (19)UN: E.Tracy
Category: Noble family Duke and Duchess of Ardelusian Empire (possible relative to King Thibault by mistress to his grandfather)
LN: Beauxchamp
DH: Maximilien Pierre Renauld Beauxhamp
DW: Victoire Louise Blanche (nee Tousaint) BeauxchampUN: glassmidnight
Category: Duke and Duchess of Thealine, Ardelusian Empire
DH: Duke Prosper Rémy Augustin Cosme Delacroix, younger brother of the King
DW: Duchess Apolline Mélisande Madeleine [nee Gentille] Delacroix , Lady of Queen Juliette's ChamberUN: NamesAreAwesome
Category: Colonial Family (from the Empire of Handralius; Handralians)
LN: Schoenberg
DH: Dominik "Nick" Gilbert Schoenberg (25)
DW: Anneliese "Anna" Felicitas Schoenberg (22)UN: knitastick
Category: Foreign diplomatic family from Vaduz
LN: Dinley
DH: William Harrison Galen
DW: Susanna Elaine WillowUN: Gabby Grace
Category: Foreign diplomatic family of Learsi
LN: Shafir
DH: Daniel Isrod (19)
DW: Ayelet Carmel (18)
-Daniel's Sister: Maya Nahar (16)
-Daniel's Brother: Lev Amir (12)
-Daniel's Sister: Talia Yam (nb)UN: britto08
Category: Influential common family (Ardelusian)
LN: Durant
DH: Gabriel Henri Jacques (17)
DW: Rosalie Suzanne [nee Dupont) (17)RS: Adele Amelie (12)
RS: Therese Elisabeth (9)
RS: Sophie Elaine (7)
RS: Mathilde Jeanne (4)
______________________________________________________________________Kriana:UN: Stephanie
Category: Royal Family of Kriana, head of the Krianan Empire
LN: Sexton
DH: King Henry Walter Josiah Christian
DW: Queen Helena Evangeline Emma FrancesUN: blue_belle
Category: Knight of the Krianan Empire, and sister of the King
LN: Wolf
Df: Sir Arthur Bayard John
Df: Lady Emmeline Elizabeth AnneUN: SamJr
Category: Knight of Krianan Empire
LN: du luc
DH: Sir Nikola du luc
DW: Alice Wynne du lucUN: Julia Elisabeth
Category: Influential common family of Kriana (politician)
LN: Hamilton
DH: Victor James Tristan
DW: Magda Juliet Rosalie [Gordon]UN: Ninor
Category: Poor (polyamorous) common family, i.e. peasant or beggar or poor craftsman
LN: Craft
DH: Jonathan Rufus Craft
DW1: Emma Prudence (Tyler) Craft
--DS1: John Believer Craft
DW2: Elizabeth Sarah (Nelson) Craft
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My turn...UN: britto08
Category: Influential common family (Ardelusian)
LN: Durant
DH: Gabriel Henri Jacques (18)
DW: Rosalie Suzanne [nee Dupont) (18)
-DD: Violette Nicole Yvonne (nb)RS: Adele Amelie (13)
RS: Therese Elisabeth (10)
RS: Sophie Elaine (8)
RS: Mathilde Jeanne (5)Gabriel and Rosalie have been quite busy. The news of the discovery of the islands sent Gabriel into a frenzy of writings. His secodn pamphlet, entitled rather simply "Ruminations on the Discovery of the Spice Islands," was radical in its rejection of the idea of joining the race to conquer. Rather, he showed the benefits of waiting, avoiding conflict with Kriana, and then negotiating trade with them. He was against the idea of conquering them all together, as he is opposed to snatching inhabited land from the natives. He is opposed to cruelty of all sorts, and denounces the rush to conquer on priciple. Rosalie's pen has not been idle on the discovery of these islands either, and her collection "The Ship's Departure" is myriad of poems all centering around the departure of the first voyage to the islands. They range from the excited optimisim of a naieve young sailor who later dies at sea to a moving lament of a young woman bidding her lover farewell and her forboding that this will be their last parting. Both pamphlet and poems have offended King Thibault as they are agaisnt his plans to sieze the islands. He has decided that the best way to deal with it, however, is to ignore it as if it is unimportant, and hope that the young upstarts will publish no more.

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Signing up!UN: Icecruncher_1
Category: Blacksmith- Colonial Family from Kriana
LN: McKowen
DH: Finley Bairre (18)
DW: Eira Rhiannon (16)
DD/DD: Liadan Cerridwyn and Lowri Bronwyn (nb)Finley and Eira ran away to Kriana a year ago from their native country Caliadon, and after a few months married. When the king of Kriana was looking for volunteers to be the first to colonize the new islands, the McKowen family immediately signed up. They are very happy after starting their new life on the islands, just after their arrival Finley and Eira welcomed twin girls.
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•Re: Britt's Rival Empires Congrats Round One (Sign-Ups still welcome!)UN: knitastick
Category: Foreign diplomatic family from Vaduz
LN: Dinley
DH: William Harrison Galen (31)
DW: Susanna Elaine Willow (16)
DS: Henry Harmon York (nb)The Dinley family has been very busy lately. William has been frequenting trips to Ardelus, assuring them that the Vauzian empire wil remain their allies. Susanna has been keeping up with Henry Harmon and has only been able to make a few of the trips to Ardelus.
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Joining in!Been extremely bored so far, so I'm transplanting this family here. You might remember them...maybe.
UN: La ReinaCategory: Foreign diplomatic family from Renzife, staying at Kriana
LN: AuditoreDH: Ezio Alessandro Auditore (26)
DW: Rosa Maddalena Auditore (née de Magianis) (25)DS: Federico Antonio Auditore "Fede" (nb)
Ezio and Rosa Auditore were a couple from Renzife, a nobleman and his ex-commoner wife who had recently come to stay at Kriana. While most people would assume their plight to be diplomatical, especially since Ezio was in close to Lorenzo of Renzife, they had actually went to Kriana for more personal reasons. Mysterious circumstances in their homeland found the Auditore family nearly vanishing a few years ago, with Ezio as the only male survivor, and he had managed to survive those years by living under the protection of the de facto ruler, Lorenzo. Years later, he met Rosa by thoroughly unromantic events (she was a thief who had tried to pick his pocket), but time passed and they fell in love. Having just recently married, Lorenzo informed the young couple to escape Renzife, as he had sensed looming danger.Now, Ezio and Rosa had just arrived at Kriana, and just settled down in their Palazzo Auditore. Rosa was heavily pregnant, and a few weeks after arriving, gave birth to the couple's first son, Fede. Ezio was jubilant, and had no wish to further busy himself with the news of the recently-discovered settlements: he was there to rebuild his family, and that was all he wanted.
Auditore family line: (not essential, just here to straighten things out)Father: Giovanni Auditore, nobleman and banker - d
Mother: Maria Auditore (née de' Mozzi) - ?
Son: Federico Auditore- d
Son: Ezio Auditore - 25
--Mentor/Guardian: Lorenzo de' Medici - 36
Daughter: Claudia Auditore- ?
Son: Petruccio Auditore- dFather: Unnamed nobleman - ?
Mother: Giacinta, a courtesan - ?
Daughter: Rosa (self-styled de Magianis, later Auditore) - 25
--Mentor/Father figure: Antonio de Magianis - 40Father: Ezio Auditore - 26
Mother: Rosa Auditore (née de Magianis, debateable) - 25
Son: Fede Auditore - nb

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DP, please ignoreA really, really, really late double post.

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UN: blue_belle
Category: Knight of the Krianan Empire, and sister of the King
LN: Wolf
DH: Sir Arthur Bayard John (25)
DW: Lady Emmeline Elizabeth Anne (19)DD: Cecilia Beatrice Jane (nb)At the discovery of the archipeligo of islands, Arthur was offered the opportunity to migrate to the Islands and rule over them on behalf of the King. Arthur gladly accepted, but had to retract his pledge as his spoilt wife Emmeline was quite content living the high life in Kriana. The King instead granted influential politician Victor Hamilton the position of Duke of the Islands, a move Arthur highly endorsed. Arthur believed that if anyone could successfully colonise the islands and keep the Ardelus Empire at bay at the same time, it would be Victor. Yet Arthur was growing weary, as he had it on good authority that King Thibault had heard of Henry's successful mission, and had assembled his army - the Ardelusian's were on their way to the islands. Arthur had briefly discussed the recent developments with the King, but was unsure if Henry was listening to him, or if he was as concerned as he was, and if so, what his course of action would be. Meanwhile, Emmeline gave birth to a beautiful baby girl named Cecilia and, as usual, was her old spoilt self. In fact, Arthur believed Emmeline was growing more narcissistic by the day - the addition of Cecilia added to her gloating. Yet Arthur would have it no other way - he is blinded by love.

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The Schoenberg FamilyCategory: Colonial Family (from the Empire of Handralius; Handralians)
LN: Schoenberg
DH: Dominik "Nick" Gilbert Schoenberg (26)
DW: Anneliese "Anna" Felicitas Schoenberg (23)
-DD/DS/DD: Edith "Edie" Hanna Schoenberg / Isaak Jeremias Schoenberg / Judith "Jutte" Anna Schoenberg (nb)***Nick and Anna have, rather surprisingly, had triplets. Anna was rather small at nine months for triplets, and the three little ones, two girls and a boy, came out rather small, as well. Little Edie, Isaak, and Jutte are the apples of both Nick's and Anna's eyes. When the rush to colonize the new group of islands started, Nick's brothers immediately rushed off to join. Nick knew that with three new babies at once he wouldn't be able to go... not that he really wanted to, though. He was happy to stay in Ardelus with Anna and the children. Besides, he and Anna were in charge of their youngest siblings. He couldn't let them down. The only thing that disappoints him, is that he is now separated from his brothers.
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UN: glassmidnight
Category: Duke and Duchess of Thealine, Ardelusian Empire
DH: Prince Prosper Rémy Augustin Cosme Delacroix, younger brother of the King, Duke of Thealine (22)
DW: Duchess Apolline Mélisande Madeleine [nee Gentille] Delacroix, Lady of Queen Juliette's Chamber, Duchess of Thealine (20)
DD: Princess Adélaïde Clotilde Mélisande Augustine Delacroix of Thealine (nb) Apolline discovered she was pregnant shortly after the announcement of the queen's pregnancy. She and Queen Juliette spent many hours together during their pregnancies, sharing the highs and lows of being with child and preparing the nursery for the arrival of the royal infants.When the land rush began, Prince Prosper went with his brother to lead the expedition. He has become very fond of his wife in the past year, and with her pregnancy, Prosper believes he may even be falling in love with Apolline. But he knows his duty, and his brother is still more dear to him than his burgeoning family. He leaves Apolline in the care of court physicians and the company of her sister-in-law and excitedly sets out on expedition. When the king falls ill and must return home, Prosper acts in his stead and wins the respect of many military men who thought the prince was simply an academic. Apolline gave birth to a daughter about a month after the birth of the Crown Prince.

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UN: SamJr
Category: Knight of Krianan Empire
LN: du luc
DH: Sir Nikola du luc (25)
DW: Lady Alice Wynne du luc (23)
DS: Lord Cleone Nikola du luc (nb)Sir Nikola had a small fortune stashed away. He gave it to his brother-in-law to buy a ship. His brother-in-law, Lawrence Elia Rose, a trade, was looking to expand his business. Now with Nikola has his partner they look to make a fortune shipping the spices from the archipeligo of islands to Krianan.

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QuestionUN: Gabby Grace
Can I offer Maya up for marriage (have another player create a husband for her?)Category: Foreign diplomatic family of Learsi
LN: Shafir
DH: Daniel Isrod (20)
DW: Ayelet Carmel (19)
DD: Eden Avigal (nb)Dan's Sister: Maya Nahar (17)
Dan's Brother: Lev Amit (13)
Dan's Sister: Talia Yam (1)The discovery of the islands is good and bad for the Shafirs. This is good for their country because they already own three of the islands, and have no need or want for any more (Learsi is resource-filled country and the Learsians are a selfless greedless people).The discovery is bad for the diplomatic mission that Ayelet and Dan are on because it will cause the countries to fight.
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AnswerYou can offer her up to marry someone else's son or brother, or you can create a husband for her yourself. If you do find another player to marry her, then she'll follow the same rules as the others and you'll compromise for the name.
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Anyone want to marry Maya?She's up for almost anything but polygamy.

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If you would like an it is ok with Britt08.My Max has a cousin from his mothers side of the family
Gerard Phillip Yves Richard who I would be willing to compromise with
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UN: AnnaMarie
Category: Royal Family of Ardelus, head of the Ardelusian Empire
LN: Delacroix
DH: King Thibault Benoît Louis Baptiste Delacroix (25)
DW: Queen Juliette Amandine Elodie Estelle [nee Labelle] Delacroix (20)
DS: Crown Prince Dieudonne Thibault Philippe Louis Delacroix (nb)Not long ago, King Thibault received word that his rival, King Henry of Kriana, had an explorer whom had discovered an archipeligo rich with minerals and potential. King Thibault knew that making a colony of such a place would be beneficial for the Ardelusian people sent scouts to see how much of an advantage King Henry already had. Scouts reported back that their army had already mobilised, and that a politician named Victor Hamilton had already been choosen to be the new head of state of the archipeligo.King Thibault mobilised his men, of course leading them. He was devestated to have to leave Juliette as she was heavily pregnant, but as a King he did not have a choice but to go, and pray that she and their unborn child would be safe. He left Juliette with the support of his mother, Queen Mother Gisèle, his also heavily pregnant sister-in-law Apolline, and many physicians. With support from many influential families, particularly the Beauxchamp's, Thibault increased the size of their marine capabilities and set off. The trip was long and dangerous, and only a few weeks in, Thibault became gravely ill. He was disappointed in his own weakness, but his men loved him still. Reluctantly, he was returned home to recover leaving his men and their quest in the capable hands of his brother and best friend, Prosper.Upon his return, Thibault discovered that during his absence Juliette had birthed a son! Thibault was thrilled to have an heir, and they have named him Dieudonne. Juliette and Thibault are so proud of their son who is strong and healthy and looks just like Thibault with dark wavy hair and the trademark Delacroix crystal blue eyes. Thibault was also pleased to have returned home in time to be there in his brothers stead when his sister-in-law Apolline delivered his niece, little Princess Adélaïde. They are sad however that Adélaïde is a sickly child, and a bit disappointed that she was not a boy it must be said. Thibault is planning on rejoining his army once his strength returns and sending Prosper home to meet his child.

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ARDELUSION ROYAL FAMILY TREE (to make life easy!) - edited to add more extended family.This family tree is to keep the family entanglements straight. Feel free to make your family slot in somewhere, anywhere! It will start with the current King's grandfather. The current royal family is in bold.------------------------------------------------------------------King Benoît Henry Augustin Pierre Delacroix (deceased)
Queen Isabelle Constance Adélaïde Marguerite [nee Vermandois] Delacroix (deceased)DS: King Philippe Baptiste Robert Louis Delacroix (deceased)
----DW: Queen Mother Gisèle Marie Suzanne Adélaïde [nee Bourgogne] Delacroix (43)
----DS: King Thibault Benoît Louis Baptiste Delacroix (25)
--------DW: Queen Juliette Amandine Elodie Estelle [nee Labelle] Delacroix (20)
--------DS: Crown Prince Dieudonne Thibault Philippe Louis Delacroix (nb)

----DS: Prince Prosper Rémy Augustin Cosme Delacroix, Duke of Thealine (22)
--------DW: Duchess Apolline Mélisande Madeleine [nee Gentille] Delacroix, Lady of Queen Juliette's Chamber, Duchess of Thealine (20)
--------DD: Princess Adélaïde Clotilde Mélisande Augustine Delacroix of Thealine (nb) DS: Prince Henri Jean Louis Charlot Delacroix, Duke of Auvergne (44)
----DW: Lady Charlotte Marielle Georgette [nee Rousseau] Delacroix, Duchess of Auvergne (deaceased)
----DD: Princess Helene Gisèle Lucienne Isabelle Delacroix of Auvergne (16)
----DW2: Lady Rosette Joelle Manon [nee Favreau] Delacroix, Duchess of Auvergne (29)
----DD: Princess Vivienne Rosalie Jeanette Oriane Delacroix of Auvergne (10)
----DD: Princess Marceline Josette Annette Geraldine Delacroix of Auvergne (7)
----DS: Prince Laurent Henri Thomas Louis Delacroix of Auvergne (5)DS: Prince Jacques Louis Thomas Baptiste Delacroix (deaceased)DD: Princess Liliane Marguerite Claudette Benoite [nee Delacroix] Guillory, Countess of Burgundy (38)
----DH: Christophe Edouard Mathieu Guillory, 1st Earl of Burgundy (43)

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UN: E.Tracy
Category: Duke or Magnac and la Londe (cousin to the King through Grandfather's legititamte son)
LN: Beauxchamp
DH: Maximilien Pierre Renauld Beauxhamp Duke of Magnac and la Londe(25)
DW: Victoire Louise Blanche (nee Tousaint) Beauxchamp Duchess of Magnac and la Londe(18)
DD: Aurélie Magdalene Claude Beauxchamp Duchess of Magnac and la Londe (nb)
Max and Victoire are very happy with the addition of their daughter Aurélie. Aurélie is a beautiful and strong baby. She was born with some difficulty but is very healthy and mother is recovering.
However Max is very upset that he can not leave his family and persue the riches of new lands. Max is a take action kind of guy and hates that even though his money can help support expedition's to these new lands he himself can not go. He is very torn between his family and his sense of adventure.He is hoping that Victoire will produce him an a son quickly so that they can put of making of a family long enough for Max to oversee an expedition. Max even though his line of succession is growing farther remains ever faithful to Ardelus and the Delacroix family. His wish for riches are not for himself as much as it his for his country. Maximilian hopes that his latest ships he financed with the permition of King Thibault will produce greatness and make the Kirian Empire weak with want of the riches they find.
you do not need to include but I am posting for reference, I will keep track of the Beauxchamp line.

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AnswerSure, you can.
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UN: Julia Elisabeth
Category: Influential common family of Kriana (politician)
LN: Hamilton
DH: Victor James Tristan (28)
DW: Magda Juliet Rosalie [Gordon] (22)DS/DD: Maximilian George Hector "Max" Hamilton / Mary Aveline Hester Hamilton (nb)Through his political friends, Victor had gotten to know a Krianian explorer called Mark Percy. This was the explorer who discovered the new archipeligo. Victor contacted Mark as soon as he came home and managed it so, that he could be the duke of the islands. This would give him money and power. Mark agreed, and so did the king. Victor forced his wife to move with him, even though she wasn't very happy to leave her comfortable life. On the way there, she gave birth to twins, Max and Mary.
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UN: Ninor
Category: Poor (polyamorous) common family, i.e. peasant or beggar or poor craftsman
LN: Craft
DH: Jonathan Rufus Craft (25)
DW: Emma Prudence (Tyler) Craft (22)
--DS: John Believer Craft (2)
--DD/DS: Leah Thankful Craft / Joel Answer Craft (0)

DW: Elizabeth Sarah (Nelson) Craft (20)The Craft family hasn't been affected by the new archipelago. They are happy where they live and know that they will never be a part of a race about that archipelago. They know they are poor, but that is okay for them. All they need is each other, and that is what they got, and Emma just gave birth to the family's second and third children, twins Leah and Joel.
A part of Jonathan's family, this is nothing you have to add to the congrats. :)DH: Henry Thaddeus Craft
DW1: Polly Martha (Wade) Craft
--DS/DS: Tobias Wade Craft / Anthony Harrison Craft
--DD: Patience Olivia Craft
--DS: Philemon Adam Craft
--DD: Judith Serenity Craft
--DS: Elijah Abraham Craft
--DS: Seth Hezekiah Craft
DW2: Abigail Charity (Smith) Craft
--DD: Susannah Naomi Craft
--DD: Mary Beulah Craft
--DS: Jonathan Rufus Craft
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UN: Stephanie
Category: Royal Family of Kriana, head of the Krianan Empire
LN: Sexton
DH: King Henry Walter Josiah Christian
DW: Queen Helena Evangeline Emma Frances
DS/DD: Prince Jacob William Ezra August and Princess Joanna Elizabeth Virginia PaigeWe will, of course, lead the Krianian people to colonize the new lands and expand our empire. We do so not for ourselves, but for the pride of Kriana!
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