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=== Amelia Grace === | |||
Amelia Grace is a contentious, larger-than-life figure in the political landscape of Kendaria. She is the self-styled Queen of the Old Forest, ruling much as a fae might: laughter and kindness are her choice tools. She is adored by those who call her their queen, despite her overall inexperience: she is a [[halfling]] child who is only eight years of age. | Amelia Grace is a contentious, larger-than-life figure in the political landscape of Kendaria. She is the self-styled Queen of the Old Forest, ruling much as a fae might: laughter and kindness are her choice tools. She is adored by those who call her their queen, despite her overall inexperience: she is a [[halfling]] child who is only eight years of age. | ||
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Amelia’s legitimacy is in constant question. She is not the rightful queen of Kendaria or any territory in the nation, but the people in the Old Forest do see her as their leader. Folk who live in towns or villages dotted throughout the Old Forest have varying opinions on her, seeing her in turn as a political leader, a figurehead, or a mascot. While her straightforward, unnuanced approach to governance in her region of influence is an asset, it has also caused many problems and has enabled rampant white collar crime. | Amelia’s legitimacy is in constant question. She is not the rightful queen of Kendaria or any territory in the nation, but the people in the Old Forest do see her as their leader. Folk who live in towns or villages dotted throughout the Old Forest have varying opinions on her, seeing her in turn as a political leader, a figurehead, or a mascot. While her straightforward, unnuanced approach to governance in her region of influence is an asset, it has also caused many problems and has enabled rampant white collar crime. | ||
==== Amelia and Heroes ==== | ==== '''Amelia and Heroes''' ==== | ||
Amelia Grace treats any adventurers that come through her land with enthusiastic support, as they remind her of the stories that her parents once told her. She understands heroes as the forefront troops in an ever persisting fight between good and evil. | Amelia Grace treats any adventurers that come through her land with enthusiastic support, as they remind her of the stories that her parents once told her. She understands heroes as the forefront troops in an ever persisting fight between good and evil. | ||
A clever mercenary group has used her opinion of adventurers to win her good graces. Known as the Merry Foresters, this band of mercenaries serves at Amelia’s bidding. In return, she is completely enraptured with the gang’s leader, an eloquent [[trollkin]] named Tusken Sparrow, whom she sees as a genteel hero reminiscent of the brave knights from fairy tales. Her complete support enables the Merry Foresters to engage in thuggish shakedowns and other skullduggery as Amelia turns a completely blind eye to anything unsavory that they do. | A clever mercenary group has used her opinion of adventurers to win her good graces. Known as the Merry Foresters, this band of mercenaries serves at Amelia’s bidding. In return, she is completely enraptured with the gang’s leader, an eloquent [[trollkin]] named Tusken Sparrow, whom she sees as a genteel hero reminiscent of the brave knights from fairy tales. Her complete support enables the Merry Foresters to engage in thuggish shakedowns and other skullduggery as Amelia turns a completely [[blind]] eye to anything unsavory that they do. | ||
Tusken Sparrow behaves in completely obsequious fashion around Amelia, an act that she completely buys. Her advisors clearly see that Tusken is manipulating her and is more in charge of the region than she is. They dare not accuse him lest they meet Amelia’s wrath: a wrath that is backed by Tusken’s steel. | Tusken Sparrow behaves in completely obsequious fashion around Amelia, an act that she completely buys. Her advisors clearly see that Tusken is manipulating her and is more in charge of the region than she is. They dare not accuse him lest they meet Amelia’s wrath: a wrath that is backed by Tusken’s steel. | ||
==== Amelia’s Queendom ==== | ==== '''Amelia’s Queendom''' ==== | ||
Amelia Grace believes her queendom to encompass the entire Old Forest in Kendaria’s national borders. While the legitimate barons, baronesses, dukes, and duchesses of the region know that Queen Astaria is the true ruler of the territory, Tusken Sparrow’s Merry Foresters are a powerful enough military threat that many barons find themselves in the unenviable position of paying taxes to both Queen Astaria and Amelia Grace. | Amelia Grace believes her queendom to encompass the entire Old Forest in Kendaria’s national borders. While the legitimate barons, baronesses, dukes, and duchesses of the region know that Queen Astaria is the true ruler of the territory, Tusken Sparrow’s Merry Foresters are a powerful enough military threat that many barons find themselves in the unenviable position of paying taxes to both Queen Astaria and Amelia Grace. | ||
==== Amelia and Astaria ==== | ==== '''Amelia and Astaria''' ==== | ||
Amelia poses a difficult challenge for Astaria, the true Queen of Kendaria. Amelia has essentially legitimized a dangerous [[criminal]] group that now controls the Old Forest, a region that was already perilous to begin with. The legally prudent thing to do would be leveraging military and political force against Amelia and her supporters, deposing her and forcing the Old Forest into submission. However, such [[actions]] would have severe political repercussions for Astaria, whose popularity is already mixed. Amelia has the advantage of being a charming child and is generally beloved by the folk living in the Old Forest, regardless of whether they see Amelia as their true ruler or simply as a mascot. Regardless, punishing Amelia would do no favors for Astaria’s popularity. | Amelia poses a difficult challenge for Astaria, the true Queen of Kendaria. Amelia has essentially legitimized a dangerous [[criminal]] group that now controls the Old Forest, a region that was already perilous to begin with. The legally prudent thing to do would be leveraging military and political force against Amelia and her supporters, deposing her and forcing the Old Forest into submission. However, such [[actions]] would have severe political repercussions for Astaria, whose popularity is already mixed. Amelia has the advantage of being a charming child and is generally beloved by the folk living in the Old Forest, regardless of whether they see Amelia as their true ruler or simply as a mascot. Regardless, punishing Amelia would do no favors for Astaria’s popularity. | ||
Astaria is willing to make Amelia the legally legitimate High Duchess of the Old Forest, in charge of all dukes, duchesses, barons, and baronesses within the region, but subordinate to Queen Astaria herself. When presented with this offer, Amelia is offended because it would mean removing “Queen” from her name. In practice, Amelia has no problem with the position’s authority. It allows her to rule the Old Forest as she already is, and she simply must pay deference to the Queen of Kendaria when necessary. However, she is only willing to accept this offer if the word “Queen” is worked into Amelia’s official title, which Astaria is currently unwilling to do. | Astaria is willing to make Amelia the legally legitimate High Duchess of the Old Forest, in charge of all dukes, duchesses, barons, and baronesses within the region, but subordinate to Queen Astaria herself. When presented with this offer, Amelia is offended because it would mean removing “Queen” from her name. In practice, Amelia has no problem with the position’s authority. It allows her to rule the Old Forest as she already is, and she simply must pay deference to the Queen of Kendaria when necessary. However, she is only willing to accept this offer if the word “Queen” is worked into Amelia’s official title, which Astaria is currently unwilling to do. | ||
Revision as of 18:15, 4 March 2024
Amelia Grace
Amelia Grace is a contentious, larger-than-life figure in the political landscape of Kendaria. She is the self-styled Queen of the Old Forest, ruling much as a fae might: laughter and kindness are her choice tools. She is adored by those who call her their queen, despite her overall inexperience: she is a halfling child who is only eight years of age.
Her simple, direct viewpoint has, thus far, led Amelia to rule with startling efficacy. The adult advisors that she has appointed to her court take her proclamations and turn them into unnuanced yet effective legislation.
Amelia rules from a palace overlooking a large town in a clearing found in the heart of the Old Forest. The town, aptly named Foresthart, serves as a hub of trade and commerce for all the towns and villages in the region. Not far from Foresthart, a meadow is known to contain a portal to the Everwilds. Small, magical Benklis (see Appendix C) often come through this portal, and Amelia has adopted many of them as pets. These fae creatures enhance Amelia’s fairytale charm, sometimes magically enchanting Amelia’s subjects when they might otherwise be belligerent.
Amelia’s legitimacy is in constant question. She is not the rightful queen of Kendaria or any territory in the nation, but the people in the Old Forest do see her as their leader. Folk who live in towns or villages dotted throughout the Old Forest have varying opinions on her, seeing her in turn as a political leader, a figurehead, or a mascot. While her straightforward, unnuanced approach to governance in her region of influence is an asset, it has also caused many problems and has enabled rampant white collar crime.
Amelia and Heroes
Amelia Grace treats any adventurers that come through her land with enthusiastic support, as they remind her of the stories that her parents once told her. She understands heroes as the forefront troops in an ever persisting fight between good and evil.
A clever mercenary group has used her opinion of adventurers to win her good graces. Known as the Merry Foresters, this band of mercenaries serves at Amelia’s bidding. In return, she is completely enraptured with the gang’s leader, an eloquent trollkin named Tusken Sparrow, whom she sees as a genteel hero reminiscent of the brave knights from fairy tales. Her complete support enables the Merry Foresters to engage in thuggish shakedowns and other skullduggery as Amelia turns a completely blind eye to anything unsavory that they do.
Tusken Sparrow behaves in completely obsequious fashion around Amelia, an act that she completely buys. Her advisors clearly see that Tusken is manipulating her and is more in charge of the region than she is. They dare not accuse him lest they meet Amelia’s wrath: a wrath that is backed by Tusken’s steel.
Amelia’s Queendom
Amelia Grace believes her queendom to encompass the entire Old Forest in Kendaria’s national borders. While the legitimate barons, baronesses, dukes, and duchesses of the region know that Queen Astaria is the true ruler of the territory, Tusken Sparrow’s Merry Foresters are a powerful enough military threat that many barons find themselves in the unenviable position of paying taxes to both Queen Astaria and Amelia Grace.
Amelia and Astaria
Amelia poses a difficult challenge for Astaria, the true Queen of Kendaria. Amelia has essentially legitimized a dangerous criminal group that now controls the Old Forest, a region that was already perilous to begin with. The legally prudent thing to do would be leveraging military and political force against Amelia and her supporters, deposing her and forcing the Old Forest into submission. However, such actions would have severe political repercussions for Astaria, whose popularity is already mixed. Amelia has the advantage of being a charming child and is generally beloved by the folk living in the Old Forest, regardless of whether they see Amelia as their true ruler or simply as a mascot. Regardless, punishing Amelia would do no favors for Astaria’s popularity.
Astaria is willing to make Amelia the legally legitimate High Duchess of the Old Forest, in charge of all dukes, duchesses, barons, and baronesses within the region, but subordinate to Queen Astaria herself. When presented with this offer, Amelia is offended because it would mean removing “Queen” from her name. In practice, Amelia has no problem with the position’s authority. It allows her to rule the Old Forest as she already is, and she simply must pay deference to the Queen of Kendaria when necessary. However, she is only willing to accept this offer if the word “Queen” is worked into Amelia’s official title, which Astaria is currently unwilling to do.