Lutetia. A beautiful and prosperous kingdom currently in the middle of it's golden age. It is a very proud and nationalistic country, with large expanses of farmland and highly urbanized cities. The Alchemy Archives and University are directly above the castle, encompassing the many towers spiraling above the capital city, Luisitania. Lutetia's main exports are textiles, crops, and refined goods, and has a fair relationship with the Kou, it's asian ally. For the last two years, Lutetia was involved in a bloody war with the neighboring country of Circassia, which attempted to invade. However, Lutetia's new technology and the reforming of it's military repulsed the initial invasion, and eventually a ceasefire was signed, and the younger prince was able to negotiate a peace. However, trouble stirs to the north of Lutetia as tensions rise on its border. In order to soothe worries in the capital and ease the attitudes of the people on the border, it has been arranged that the younger prince will marry the elder of Brynmor's two princesses. But Brynmor's attitude towards the marriage, which had been positive, changed, and they began to stall. Irritated, the king of Lutetia sent for the princess to be brought to Luisitania immediately, or the marriage would be called off. Somewhat reluctantly, the nation of Brynmor complied. But what is it they are hiding?
King Mattheus zi Lutetia
Age: 68
Gender: Male
Bio: King Mattheus has ruled Lutetia for 50 years, and his reign has brought about a golden age. Mattheus is a very stern and serious individual, and takes political matters personally. He was married to the late Juliet vi Dunnaly, and had two children with her, Matthew zi Lutetia and Jules vi Lutetia, both sons. Juliet grew very ill in her pregnancy, and soon after Jules was born, was diagnosed with a terminal illness. She lived for three more years with her family, dying from her disease when Matthew was nine and Jules four. The death of his wife shook Mattheus, contributing to his own decline in health, but he continued to rule, raising both of his sons in her memory.
Matthew zi Lutetia
Age: 24
Gender: Male
Bio: Matthew zi Lutetia is the crown prince of Lutetia, and older brother to Jules vi Lutetia. A pretty boy all his life, Matthew is something of a ladykiller and a womanizer, though he has never been serious in his romantic pursuits. Despite his carefree and flirtatious attitude, Matthew is very skilled in politics, though he excels more in domestic affairs rather than foreign relations. A smooth talker, he prefers get out of fights through negotiation, but because of ignorance, sometimes ends up causing problems with foreigners. It is because of this that his father decided that Jules, the younger and more diligent child, should wed the princess of Brynmor, while he focuses on tutoring his more troublesome son and successor. However, despite his flaws, Matthew shows great promise as a king, so long as he can get his act together.
Jules vi Lutetia
Age: 19
Gender: Male
Bio: Jules is the youngest son of Mattheus zi Lutetia, and also Matthew's younger brother. A quiet, studious, responsible young man, he enjoys learning about the world, hence why his task is to carry out foreign relations between Lutetia and her neighbors. Though previously overlooked, he made his debut in the political world by successfully negotiating a peace treaty between Lutetia and Circassia, leading to ann unexpected boost in his popularity at home and abroad. Because of his work, he spent most of his time abroad since he was fourteen, giving him a better understanding of the world. However, he is unexpectedly shy around women, no doubt caused by his brother's sleeping tendencies, which have bothered him since a young age. To his dismay, his latest mission is to marry the older princess of Brynmor, a woman renowned for her extravagant beauty. Exceedingly nervous, he was brought home immediately to greet his fiancé, whose face he has never seen.