conversations.from: system
conversations.value: The Kingdom of Versaillia is one of the great powers of the Old World, a realm of both wealth and military might. For decades, the Kingdom has been at war with the Avalon Empire, their neighbor and seemingly eternal rival. Battles were fought across both Versaillia and Avalon, and as far away as their distant colonies in the New World.
  
  Now, after a decisive Versaillian victory in the battle of Alais, a treaty has been signed to bring an end to the long conflict. People across both lands rejoice at an end to the bloodshed. King Larvane XI, the beloved and respected ruler of Versaillia, has decreed that a grand feast will be held to celebrate the war's end.
  
  Invitations to the feast have been sent out to noteworthy figures across the realm. The invitations request that the recipients make their way to the Palace of Mirrors in the capital of Luetia at their earliest convenience. When a royal missive requests something 'at your earliest convenience', that generally means one should drop whatever they are doing and get there as soon as possible.
  
  Peace is a wonderful thing indeed, but it also opens up new opportunities. Will the feast be the simple celebration it appears to be? Or is it a golden opportunity for schemers and plotters to grab at power in the heart of the Kingdom?
  
  Already, dark rumors swirl, threatening to sully the mood of good cheer. The people talk of disgruntled peasants threatening to revolt, protesting the high taxes brought by the war. Others claim that the victory was only secured by dark magical powers. Things often are not as they appear in the Palace of Mirrors.
  
  OOC Information:
  
  This game is a bit of an experiment. The player characters will all rarely be working towards the same goals. This is a game of Machiavellian intrigue and plotting. You are strongly encouraged to let your subplot drive your character's actions. Plotting with your fellow players is certainly encouraged, but plotting against them is also encouraged. There will likely be some PvP aspects to this story.
  
  Versaillia, while oppressive in many regards, practices absolute primogeniture. The sexes are essentially equal. Please feel free to play a character of any gender in any role.
  
  This is a low fantasy setting. Magic and fantastic creatures exist, but are exceedingly rare. Most people are uncertain about what is real and what is mere legend when it comes to the supernatural. Versaillia is loosely inspired by pre-revolutionary France, so assume a late 18th century level of technology.
  
  I will likely take 7-10 players depending on levels of interest and the sorts of applications I get. Feel free to create your own nature, strength, weakness, and subplot cards in addition to those provided. Please include an avatar image with your application.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Perhaps seeing the king firsthand will give some insight into his condition.
conversations.prefix: The King's Illness:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You've made a good impression on the Crown Princess. She may help you in the future.
conversations.prefix: Elaia's Favor:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You have made a positive impression on the Royal Cup-Bearer. He may assist you in the future, so long as the request is not too drastic.
conversations.prefix: Armande's Favor:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Feasts are for reveling, aren't they? Eat, drink, and be merry!
conversations.prefix: Enjoy Yourself:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The king's absence from the royal court might provide a variety of advantages for the opportunistic individual.
conversations.prefix: Conspire:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Snippets of information have been circulating about the king's condition. They can't all be true. Or can they?
conversations.prefix: Keep Digging:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: LaCroix now has a claim upon the throne of Versaillia. Can she convince the nobility to support it?
conversations.prefix: Support LaCroix's Claim:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: If Crown Princess Elaia becomes Queen Elaia, she will need a Regent to rule in her stead for the next four years.
conversations.prefix: Seek the Regency:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The Captain of the Royal Guard. A hero of the war against Avalon. Staunchly loyal to the crown.
conversations.prefix: Captain Evraude:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Though the Royal succession consumes most attention, some have other agendas they still seek to advance.
conversations.prefix: Other Plots:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You are a cousin, niece, nephew, or more distant relation of the king. Although technically in line for the throne, it is unlikely you will ever become the reigning monarch.
conversations.prefix: Lesser Royal:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You rule over a wealthy and expansive duchy, a sizable realm within Versaillia. Your power, influence, and wealth is second only to that of the royal family.
conversations.prefix: Duke/Duchess:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Ruler of a small county within Versaillia, you have great wealth and power within your fiefdom, but little compared to many at the Royal Court.
conversations.prefix: Count/Countess:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You rule over a small barony somewhere within the kingdom. The lowest order of nobility, often used as pawns in the schemes of those with greater power.
conversations.prefix: Baron/Baroness:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: A commoner employed by the royal family to aid in domestic tasks at the estate. You are likely a butler, a maid, a cook, or personal attendant. Often overlooked by the nobles, you are in a position to see and hear much.
conversations.prefix: Servant:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Though of common birth, you have been granted an honorary knighthood by the king for exceptional service to the crown. This usually means military service, though scientists and diplomats also receive knighthoods in some cases.
conversations.prefix: Knight:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You are an exceedingly wealthy commoner. Your business ventures have brought you money and influence rarely seen outside of the nobility. Some might see that as a threat.
conversations.prefix: Merchant:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You are known throughout the land, with an overwhelmingly positive reputation. When you speak, people listen.
conversations.prefix: Respected:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You have a way with words. Most would consider you to be quite attractive. You find it easy to persuade others to see things your way.
conversations.prefix: Charming:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You are a high ranking member of the Grand Church, the official state religion of Versaillia. The Church has a history of becoming heavily involved in the Kingdom's affairs.
conversations.prefix: Cardinal:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You have a few terrible skeletons in your closet. You must keep your secrets hidden at all costs, or pay a terrible price if they are discovered.
conversations.prefix: Dark Secrets:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You are agile and dexterous, exceptionally skilled in both dancing and fencing. Those are two skills which can become useful at Court.
conversations.prefix: Swift:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You tend to notice things others miss. It is easy for you to accurately guess the motives and intentions of others.
conversations.prefix: Perceptive:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Danger doesn't scare you, and the Royal Court can be a very dangerous place. Your confidence serves you well.
conversations.prefix: Brave:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You are clever, brilliant, cunning, and well educated. Your quick wit often comes in handy.
conversations.prefix: Intelligent:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You know a few useful, if disreputable skills. You are familiar with how to pick both locks and pockets, and may know a thing or two about poisons and other wicked ways to get what you want.
conversations.prefix: Devious:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You are easy to read, and have a tendency to say exactly what's on your mind. That can be dangerous.
conversations.prefix: Blunt:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You are a person of infamy. Your shocking reputation may dissuade others from trusting you or associating with you.
conversations.prefix: Scandalous:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You lack refinement, manners, and social graces. Couple that with your unfortunate appearance and you have a tough time making a positive impression.
conversations.prefix: Uncouth:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You are not a very intelligent individual. You either haven't had much formal education, or your lack of intellect has kept you from retaining most of it.
conversations.prefix: Dimwitted:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You are a commoner who seeks to acquire a landed title of nobility for yourself, by whatever means necessary.
conversations.prefix: Nobility:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Magic is a rare and feared thing in Versaillia. Many see it as heresy. You know something of magic, both how to detect it and how to wield it.
conversations.prefix: Magical Knowledge:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You are either terribly out of shape or have some sort of physical handicap. Physically demanding tasks of any sort are very difficult for you.
conversations.prefix: Weak:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You sometimes act without having fully thought things through, and court danger in the process.
conversations.prefix: Reckless:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Fearful and averse to risk, you may freeze with anxiety in a stressful situation. Your fears may hold you back from seizing upon opportunities.
conversations.prefix: Cowardly:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You want to become the reigning monarch of Versaillia. You'll stop at nothing to seize power.
conversations.prefix: Seize the Throne:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Your sympathies lie with the commoners who agitate against the crown. You want to see a rebellion replace the monarchy with a republic.
conversations.prefix: Revolution:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You are one of the rare courtiers who is truly loyal to the crown. You want to do everything you can to support the king and his heirs.
conversations.prefix: Loyalty:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Either you or your heir is unmarried. There are many eligible prospects at the Royal Court. You want to arrange an advantageous marriage.
conversations.prefix: Arrange a Marriage:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The fiefdom you reign over has long resented the harsh rule of the crown. You want to break away from Versaillia and establish yourself as an independent ruler.
conversations.prefix: Independence:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Feasting. Dancing. Drinking. The latest in fashions and entertainment. You want nothing more than to have a grand time at the Royal Court.
conversations.prefix: Enjoy the Court:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You have power now, but you want more. Perhaps you want to bring more land under your authority, or obtain a new title in addition to the ones you already possess.
conversations.prefix: Power:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You want to secure a position that will allow you to advance your agenda within Versaillia, whatever that may be.
conversations.prefix: Influence:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You feel in over your head. The intrigue of the Royal Court is baffling and frightening to you. You just want to avoid anything horrible happening to you or your family.
conversations.prefix: Survive:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: A lucky few are being granted audiences with the bedridden king. Can you secure one for yourself?
conversations.prefix: Royal Audience:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Rumors are flying like wild at the feast. Perhaps you can turn that to your advantage?
conversations.prefix: Spread Rumors:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The palace of the reigning monarch of Versaillia. A place of incredible wealth and opulence.
conversations.prefix: The Palace of Mirrors:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The young heir to the throne of Versaillia. Poised, dignified, and well educated, but still a child in many ways.
conversations.prefix: Crown Princess Elaia:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You are getting closer to figuring out exactly what is happening here. Time to dig a little deeper.
conversations.prefix: Find the Truth:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The Royal Cup-Bearer. A minor aristocrat without a landed title, mostly known for his honorary title at the royal court.
conversations.prefix: Armande:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Something is afoot here. Why isn't the King present at his own feast?
conversations.prefix: Investigate:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Many advocates speak out in favor of the usual solution to having such a young monarch: a single regent to rule over Versaillia until she is of age.
conversations.prefix: Support a Single Regent:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The feast is a great opportunity to meet other people of note. It's also a great excuse to simply have a good time.
conversations.prefix: Mingle:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You wish to make a positive impression upon someone else at court.
conversations.prefix: Impress Someone:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The beloved King of Versaillia. Once a great warrior, now ill and frail.
conversations.prefix: King Larvane XI:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Perhaps seeing the king firsthand will give some insight into his condition
conversations.prefix: The King's Illness:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: So many people at this court have terrible secrets. Maybe you can uncover a few?
conversations.prefix: Uncover Secrets:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: It's hard to conspire by one's self, right?
conversations.prefix: Find Allies:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Many of the nobles still support Crown Princess Elaia as the next Queen, but her reign is not as certain as it once seemed.
conversations.prefix: Support Elaia's Claim:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The largest cathedral in all of Versaillia, a short distance from the Palace of Mirrors.
conversations.prefix: Notre Nuit Cathedral:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Any of the guests in attendance who wish to give the king a eulogy may attempt to do so.
conversations.prefix: Eulogize:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: DuPont's idea of creating a council to rule until Elaia reaches sixteen has some popularity, but many remain wary.
conversations.prefix: Support a Council:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Whether a Regent or a Council rules over Versaillia, it remains to be seen who that person or persons will be.
conversations.prefix: Support Candidates:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Captain Evraude fears that rebellious peasants may threaten the nobles at the funeral. Could he be right?
conversations.prefix: Unseen Threats:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Most of your time has been spent writing books or reading them. A secular fellow, you don't have any real ambition yourself, save that science, and thus Versaillia, continues to leap ahead.
conversations.prefix: Academic:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You are clever, brilliant, cunning, and well educated. Your quick wit often comes in handy.
conversations.prefix: Intelligent:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You are easy to read, and have a tendency to say exactly what's on your mind. That can be dangerous.
conversations.prefix: Blunt:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You want to secure a position that will allow you to advance your agenda within Versaillia, whatever that may be.
conversations.prefix: Influence:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You are the envoy to the court of Versaillia from the empire of Lygos, a realm far to the east.
conversations.prefix: Envoy:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Age has worn down the bones and flesh, but has yet to dull the mind. Still, many will see you only as an old crone.
conversations.prefix: Old:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: People love me, and I love people.
conversations.prefix: Charming:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Attractive and pleasing, the Sofia knows the art of appearing alluring while still being just a hairs-breadth away of being attainable.
conversations.prefix: Fetching:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You know your ways and can think out of many situations.
conversations.prefix: Intelligent:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Dark Horse, dark errand. In your travels you have picked up the odd skill or habit others would consider underhanded to say the least. For you It's just a matter of practicality. 
conversations.prefix: Dark Horse:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Few have managed to play the game as long as the Duchess. Even fewer have managed to make more allies than enemies.
conversations.prefix: Influence :
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You have a web of spies and intrigue about you at all times... they whisper in your ear, give you information you will need, and carry out your orders... elsewhere.
conversations.prefix: Informed:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Smooth. Debonair. Suave. These are not on the list of words that describe you.
conversations.prefix: Socially Inept:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The shortest route to the point is not always a straight line! Oratory skills combined with intellect make for sharp insight, not to mention the ability to divulge it from others.
conversations.prefix: Rhetoric:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You are an expert at translating logic into discourse.
conversations.prefix: Rhetorician:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You don't think of the consequenses of your actions.
conversations.prefix: Reckless:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Sometimes people don't like prying little questions, no matter how subtle you are.
conversations.prefix: Inquisitive:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild: