#HistoricalSims

[lamuguetterie]

TS4 Edwardian Combinations

Here, I premiere my first-ever fully completed piece of CC!

These are Edwardian-era combinations for your female Sims, which I was very much missing in my game! I based these on this beautiful combination from the MET and various French drawers from the time. Though they are intended as Edwardian, they could very well fit from the 1890s into the 1910s.

CAS Pose by Ratboy

BGC

15 Swatches

All LODs

All Maps

Teen to elder

Feminine frame

Short dress and lingerie section ♥ Download at my Patreon ♥

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MEDIEVAL CEILINGS BUILD SET

-1 MONTH EARLY ACCESS ON PATREON-

-PUBLIC ACCESS ON PATREON NOW-

First of ALL, we are terribly sorry for this long period of absence, we had study, work, complications, and thousands of things going on !!!

We have been working for the last week on these medieval ceiling ideas and medieval beams, and it came out as a mini amazing set which you can use to create a lovely wood cabin, or a great hall with these new medieval wood ceilings.

This Set Includes

5 Ceilings

3D Beams that you can place anywhere, as you like

4 Triangular Wall covers (For hiding exposed ceiling spaces)

 It's ALL BASE GAME Compatible, as usual !!

 Swatches in light, dark and colourful options !!!

 The ceilings are easier to place since they're wall sculptures and can be placed at your desired height. They are found in ceiling decor and wall sculptures in build/buy

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We Hope You Enjoy!

[theroyalhouseofwindenburg]

Jane

Even as a child, Princess Jane never asked, she expected. As the youngest daughter of King Wilhelm IV and Queen Margaery, she was the court’s darling, spoiled and worshipped, she was showered with treasures by nobles, all eager to win her favor. It was clear from the beginning that Jane would not be a mere ornament of courtly life.

Though Prince Alvin sat the throne as regent, it was Jane, and her son Richard who ruled. With the Privy Council at their back and the Church in their pocket, they shaped the realm as they pleased, using the prince as their pawn.

Entertainment was constant, opulence unrestrained. Jane and Richard held court from beside the throne, unmoved by the jester’s antics, their authority palpable. Feasts followed, often banquets lit by candlelight, the air thick with laughter and power.

It was a warm spring day at Windenburg Castle. Sunlight filtered through the heavy velvet curtains, casting a soft glow over Princess Jane’s chamber. Seated before her mirror, she sat perfectly still as her mistress adjusted the golden-trimmed escoffion upon her head.

“You know,” Jane said with a smirk, “Cordelia wore a similar shade once, but on her, it looked more like a sickness than silk.”

Before her mistress could respond, the chamber doors opened. Lady Philippa entered briskly, her expression tense, parchment clutched tightly in her hand.

“Your Grace,” she said, bowing her head slightly. “A letter from Tartosa. It bears your name.”

Jane took the parchment, the amusement still lingering in her expression. She broke the seal, eyes skimming the page, then froze.

The message was brief. Empress Mary of Tartosa, her elder sister, had passed.

The letter sank slightly in her hand. Jane’s breath hitched, and for a moment, the room seemed colder. She turned her face away, lifting a hand to her mouth as tears welled in her eyes.

“I’m the last,” she murmured. “The last of my siblings…”

In that moment, all vanity fell away, the light dimmer, as if grief had drawn the warmth from the air. Jane’s thoughts turned not to titles or courtly matters, but to blood. Those now buried.

And somewhere, behind the polished steel of her expression, was the shadow of another absence, her son. Locked away for nearly 7 years now. She had not spoken his name aloud in some time, but today, it echoed softly in her mind. one more piece of her family that might still be within her reach.

The following morning, The Princess visited The Tower of Windenburg. The guards had been discreetly paid off, and at her command, they led her through the winding stone corridors to a cell buried in shadow. The air was thick with damp and rot, the stench of death clung to the walls like mold.

Inside, the cell was cold and nearly silent. she heard the ragged breathing of a man curled in the far corner. He was gaunt, unwashed, his clothes little more than rags. For a moment, Jane did not recognize him.

But then he looked up.

A pair of hollow eyes met hers, and with a trembling voice he spoke “Mother?… is that you?”

Without hesitation, Jane stepped forward and knelt beside him, her voice firm but gentle as she reached for his hand.

“I never forgot you, Lorus,” she said quietly. “And I will not leave you here another day.”

With that, Jane rose, her expression unreadable but her grip steady as she helped Lorus to his feet. The warrant that once bound him to this place had already been reduced to ash the night before, burned in silence beneath the flicker of candlelight in her chamber. No trace of it remained.

With her son leaning against her, frail but alive, Jane led him out of the Tower of Windenburg. The guards looked away as they passed.

That same day, they returned him to Castle Landgraab, where his wife and children waited. No banners were raised, no horns were sounded, only the quiet joy of a family made whole again, and the steel resolve of a mother who had reclaimed what was hers.

That evening, Windenburg Castle’s great hall was filled with warmth and candlelight. The long banquet table overflowed with roasted pheasant, wheels of cheese, thick loaves of bread, spiced wine, and a grand boar’s head crowned with apples. Conversation buzzed low, spirits ran high, Princess Jane, draped in deep crimson, sat with the quiet authority of a queen without a crown, her gaze sweeping the hall as if it already belonged to her. Then, she cleared her throat gently.

“I do hope everyone’s enjoying themselves,” she said, her voice smooth as silk. “Before the evening continues, I have a small announcement to share.”

The table quieted.

“With Lord Lorus’s warrant and record officially destroyed,” she continued, not bothering to stand, “he is once again eligible to stand in the royal line of succession.”

She sipped her wine, letting the silence stretch.

“This, of course, places him second—just behind Prince Alvin. And moves Richard… to third.”

A hush swept over the hall. Across from her, Richard blinked, stunned.

“This is the first I’m hearing of this,” he said, his voice low, sharp with disbelief.

Jane rested her head on her palm, her expression mild but her eyes cool.

“Laws are laws,” she said with a faint smirk. “I didn’t write the line of succession, I’m merely educated enough to know how it works.”

She glanced toward Lorus, offering him a faint, pleased smile. But the mood had shifted. The air was tight with unease.

Trying to lighten it, Jane looked back at Richard with a breezy shrug. “Besides, you’re Duke of Britechester by birth. You sit atop one of the greatest castles in the realm. Surely that’s nothing to pout over.”

Richard didn’t respond. He looked away, clearly embarrassed, his jaw clenched.

Alvin abruptly blew up, slamming his hands on the table with such force that the silver shook.

“You’ve been making decisions behind my back!”

All conversation stopped. Heads turned. The hall fell silent as the prince’s voice echoed off the stone walls. His face was flushed, his hands trembling with rage.

“You and Richard have been running the court like it’s yours!” he spat, glaring at Jane. “You never told me about Lorus, you didn’t ask, you didn’t consult me, you just went and did it!”

Jane blinked, caught off guard by the volume, but quickly recovered. She remained seated, regal and calm, her voice cool.

“Your Grace…”

“I’m the prince, heir, and regent of this realm,” he snapped, his voice cracking with frustration. “You think just because the King is gone, you can make decisions like he would have? That you understand his will better than I do?”

Jane slowly turned to him, expression calm, voice smooth—but laced with venom.

“Your Grace,” she said, “if I waited for you to act, we'd still be sitting in silence. Someone had to lead.”

Alvin dragged his fingers through his hair, then pressed them hard against his temples.

“I never approved Lorus’s release!” he hissed. “And I remember what The King said. He wanted him locked away. He said it was final, Lorus was dangerous, reckless, a threat to the realm!”

Jane straightened ever so slightly, her expression hardening.

“I am your father’s sister,” she said, coldly now. “I advised him in council before you could even read a map. And I know when a decision was made from fear, not reason. Lorus was condemned for politics, not crimes.”

Alvin didn’t speak. He didn’t move. He stared blankly at the table before him, the flickering candlelight dancing against the gold trim of his sleeves.

In that moment, he no longer saw his aunt as a guiding hand, or even a rival. He saw her for what she truly was. An enemy at court.

[southernsimlish]

-Farrow House-

This sweet beauty is warm and oh so welcoming for your new historical family! With plenty of room to grow, this home is perfect for newlyweds looking to build their legacy!

[simuleehistories]

Meet the Founders of the Everrette Legacy

"Their names were humble. Soon, their legacy will be anything but."

Every story has a beginning, and for the Everrets, it starts with two souls: Maurice, the boy who survived pirates and found hope in the hardest of places, and Peronelle, the girl whose mind shone brighter than the stars she loved to question. Their journey will not be easy but hand in hand, they are ready to turn dreams into something real. 🌿✨

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Note: Playing with Plumbob and the Past's Ultimate Decades Rules

[georgiapeachsims]

Years 1135-1145 of my Medieval Shipwrecked Save

[thehaywardlegacy]

1300, Day One - A New Beginning

Yorkshire, England — Spring of the year 1300. The land is modest, the soil still cold from winter, but the first sprouts of green whisper promises of life. On a small patch of earth, where the wind carries the songs of larks and the smoke of hearths, begins the tale of the Hayward family.

"A new dawn rises over the Yorkshire fields, quiet but full of promise. It is the year 1300, and life begins modestly for the Hayward family..."

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The modest patch of land granted to William by the local lord—a blessing, and a burden.

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👨‍🌾 William Hayward, 17

He is young, but burdened by responsibility. Married at seventeen, a farmer's life is the only life he’s ever known.

"I'll make this land work, even if it breaks my back," William says, voice low with quiet determination.

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👩‍🌾 Isolde Hayward (née Barker), 16

Born in the city of York, Isolde's hands are still soft—but not for long. Country life waits for no one.

"This place is nothing like home. But it is ours now."

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🧒 Hugh Hayward, 14

William’s younger brother is still finding his place—not quite a child, not yet a man.

"You expect me to do what? I'm not even grown!"

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Three souls, bound by blood, hope, and hard work. The land will test them. But they will endure.

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🕯️ "So begins the tale of the Haywards. A legacy not written in gold or title, but in soil and sweat."

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[summerr-the-simmer]

Now that Mrs. Downing has passed, Cressida is in charge of managing the household. That, along with motherhood, takes up much of her time, but she manages to plan a tea for the young people. She hopes to match Cassandra with Mr. Kyleson, both because it is an advantageous match and because she'd like to keep him close to her. However, they do not seem to be hitting it off.

Shortly after the tea, she discovers that she is expecting again. She tries to avoid her matrimonial duties whenever possible, but there have been a few times that she did lay with her husband. The baby could be his, or Mr. Kyleson's. Perhaps she would never know.

[sims4utopia]

Meet Loretta Henning

Aspiration: Big Happy Family Traits: artistic, open-minded and elegant Career: Stay-at-home woman

[wereallyweretimeless]

[nonsensical-pixels]

i've been on a historical challenges binge recently, so have the fruits of that! starting off with: 3 new, long gowns for your stuck-in-the-past sims! they are each meant for different periods of history 🥰

i do plan to add on to this collection, as i've seen a lot of very cute hairs, accessories, etc. that ts2 doesn't have yet 👀 so keep an eye out! more info on all 3 dresses under the cut 👇

DOWNLOAD: SFS | MF ⌛

credits go to @my-historical-sims, @teanmoon, @clepysdra, and @zx-ta for the original ts4 creations! and to ea/maxis for the original mesh of the swan dress, which is technically a sims medieval to sims 4 to sims 2 conversion 🥰

ITEMS INCLUDED

4T2 MY-HISTORICALSIMS' MEDIEVAL BELTED DRESS (SFS | MF) - made as a late birthday present for @spell-bloom 😍 - mesh is yf-af only, but elder-enabled - everyday, formal, outerwear - 12 swatches - 5769 polys! 4T2 TEANMOON'S MINOAN MAIDEN DRESS (SFS | MF) - a redux of a dress i posted to the simscord literally a year ago and should never have posted tbh, the original was so bad - paired with 4t2 @clepysdra's gladiator sandals by me - meshes for tf-af, but again, elder enabled - everyday & formal - 6 swatches - 7190 polys! 4T2 ZXTA'S SIMS MEDIEVAL SWAN DRESS (SFS | MF) - expect some gaps between the cross-fabric at the back and the actual back, since they're painted on - mesh is yf-af only, but elder enabled - everyday & formal - 6 swatches - 3028 polys

SWATCHES

MEDIEVAL BELTED, MINOAN MAIDEN, AND LASTLY SWAN

if there are any issues that you find with this set, please don't be afraid to let me know! part 2 will come whenever i have the energy honestly, so don't get too excited. happy simming though, and when you download this, do keep in mind,

[jenplayssims]

Sims 4 “Oregon Trail” Challenge (BACC)

Inspired by playing Oregon Trail on the Switch recently with my family as well as the Homestead Challenge for Sims 2 by child_of_air, I wanted to create a historical build a community challenge (BACC) with references to the Oregon Trail game (ie, river crossings, death by illness, new pioneers arriving by wagon train, etc). The below are guidelines for play, many adapted from the Sims 2 challenge for use in Sims 4. Please consider these guidelines flexible and tweak them as you wish to fit your gameplay. This challenge was written with all packs in mind but can be played without them.

HUGE thanks to @antiquatedplumbobs for providing me valuable feedback and helping my idea really come to life! Also thanks to @cowplant-snacks​ for being a sounding board and providing feedback. This challenge wouldn’t be the same without either of their input and I am so grateful!

The Basic Rules 

1. There is no electricity, no running water, and no access to technology that wasn’t invented prior to the 1850s. You may wish to utilize the lot trait “off the grid” to aid with this, but this is not essential. As long as the home, decor, and most behaviors of the sims matches the time period, how restrictive you choose to be in your gameplay is up to you. “Close enough” is ok for this challenge.

2. Each member of your wagon party has a backstory to their lives, and many of them are trying to escape from the confines of the restrictive social order or begin a new life. However, the items they take with them will be restricted to what their social rank was when they left. Space on the wagon is limited, and only the most precious items would be taken along. (More on items below)

3. At the start you will play your aspiring pioneer household as they journey by wagon to their destination, facing obstacles along the way. Once your pioneers arrive at their destination, they will all move into a boarding house with a host sim. Only the host household (which includes your first set of pioneers) will be played at this point. Once sims move out and begin their own homesteads, the neighborhood will be played in rotation. Each house will be played for 1 week (length of rotation of your choosing. 1 week is my recommendation).

4. Only the host or hostess at your destination will be able to have a job at first, which will be in politics. Everyone else will have to focus on developing their skills, adding to their hope chests, and preparing for their own homesteads. Sims cannot marry or move out of the boarding house until they have produced enough goods to begin their own homesteads.

5. Please note that your end destination does not have to resemble Oregon. The Oregon Trail game was simply an inspiration for this challenge.

Time 

The concept of time passing is up to you. You may want to let the seasons dictate the years, or you may want to base your year around a biological marker, such as the sim age spans. Some may want to make their own metric for years (ie, 4 days = 1 year). You may choose to not bother with the passage of time at all. If you choose to advance the passage of time, you will need to keep track of advancing technology (I recommend Decades Challenge for inspiration). This challenge could be played as a prequel to the Decades Challenge.

Getting Started

1. Create your wagon train lot for your pioneers to live on as they travel to their new home. You can build this yourself or pull a lot from the gallery (my recommendation is Oregon Trail Camp by HistoricalSim). If building your own, this functional tent looks like a covered wagon - http://simfileshare.net/folder/183978/ kindly hosted by @cowplant-snacks, amazingly made functional by @superflare, original by inabadromance.

2. Host Sims and House - Before the pioneers’ journey is complete, you will need to create a host house and a host/hostess sim. (Note: This step can be done right at the start or can wait till their journey is almost over.) Create a host sim of your choosing. This will be the only sim in the initial household able to hold a job, which should be in politics. The host will be the one to hand out homestead deeds (though not literally). The wagon load of pioneers will begin their new life here as they gather supplies and build up their skills to qualify for a homestead of their own. Consider it a boarding house of sorts and build accordingly. You’ll want space for many sims as well as skilling/crafting items available for use. 

3. Townies - Your game should have as few townies as possible to begin with as your first pioneers should be part of the town’s founding. You may use mods to prevent the game from spawning townies or you may create your own and use mods to make them fill the roles the game would normally spawn new sims for (mailperson, bartender, etc). You can also allow the game to spawn as it needs to and either ignore those sims or make them over to fit the historical context. (Note: The Sims 2 Homestead Challenge mentions creating Native people to serve as existing townies. This is up to the player)

4. Create your first wagon of settlers

a. Roll a dice to see how many are on the wagon (1-7, unless you use mods to increase the household sim limit). They can be teens-adults. If you want to roll for gender, age, traits, etc you may. You can start with a married couple or single sim if you wish, but keep in mind that not all sims are guaranteed to survive the journey so more sims may be better for this challenge.

b. For each sim, roll their socioeconomic background: This determines the quality and quantity of items each sim may have brought with them to begin their new life/homestead. Note: Sims 4 furniture is stored in the shared household inventory, so may want to roll and make note of this somewhere but not actually choose the items until the sim has moved to their own homestead. 

1-2: Indentured Servant or Former Slave (2 Items, poor quality) 

3-4: Lower Class (5 Items, poor quality)  

5: Lower Middle Class (6 Items of poor quality and 3 items of medium quality)  

6: Middle Class (10 items medium quality)

c. Likewise with animals - it stands to reason that some would have brought livestock or perhaps a pet with them, but as these won’t really come into play until the sim moves to their own land, you can decide what they have now and then add them later.

5. Move them into your wagon train lot and begin their journey!

Optional: You can use my save file as a starting point for this challenge. It contains a wagon camp (Oregon Trail Camp by HistoricalSim) placed in Willow Creek. It also has the calendar already set up to include events on the journey and holidays (more on the journey and calendar below). Host house and sims are not included. http://www.simfileshare.net/download/4024989/

The Journey:

Your wagon of pioneer sims will begin their journey in spring. Their goal is to reach their end destination before winter begins. The length of this stage is up to the player - you may want to drag out the survival struggle or you may want to zip through it quickly. The average time of travel was 150 days. I’ve included a sample calendar below from my save file. The Oregon Trail begins in Missouri and ends in Oregon, and typically took months to complete with many hardships along the way. Any sim who becomes sick while on the journey will need to have a dice rolled for their survival odds (even - they live, odd - they succumb to their illness and die along the trail unless they are within a day of a Fort where they can purchase medicine). Also along the way are 4 river crossings (Kansas, Big Blue, Green, Snake) as well as passage through the Blue Mountains near the end. There are also 4 random events in the spirit of the original Oregon Trail game. For each of the 5 major events (spaced however the player chooses), roll a dice for their odds of success. 

1-3 unsuccessful attempt at crossing - roll to see which sim doesn’t make it

4-6 successful crossing - continue on

For the 4 random events on the calendar, roll a dice to determine which sim will be affected by the event. Roll the dice again for survival odds - if a 3 is rolled, your sim dies. 

Once the events are completed, the wagon arrives at the boarding house and moves in temporarily until their own homestead can be secured.

The sample calendar below from my save file includes all 5 events spaced out as well as a couple of stops at Forts where supplies can be purchased (medicine, food if you’re playing using the Simple Living lot challenge). I also included 4 random events and a few holiday celebrations.

Optional: If you’d like to further simulate pioneers journeying across the country, you can move your pioneer sim household to wagon camps in different worlds with each river/mountain crossing. If you’re using my save file, use the numbered wagon train lots as listed below.

Recommended worlds to use:

Kansas/Big Blue River Crossings - #1 stay on original lot in Willow Creek

Green River Crossing - #2 Henford

Snake River Crossing - #3 Oasis Springs

Blue Mountains Crossing - #4 Copperdale

Homesteads:

In order to qualify for a homestead, sims must gain 4 skill points in 3 different skills (Baking, Cooking, Cross Stitch, Fishing, Fitness, Flower Arranging, Gardening, Gourmet Cooking, Guitar, Handiness, Herbalism, Horse Riding, Juice Fizzing, Knitting, Nectar Making, Painting, Piano, Pipe Organ, Violin, Writing) as well as meet the qualifications for homesteads below:

Basic Homestead: all skills obtained, $100 starting fund, 10 household wares

2 Bedroom Homestead: all skills obtained, $200 starting fund, 12 household wares

3 Bedroom Homestead: all skills obtained, $300 starting fund, 20 household wares

Middle Class Homestead: all skills obtained, $400 starting fund, 30 household wares

If sims decide to marry, they must each obtain the skills individually but can pool household wares and money to qualify for a homestead. 

Since work is not allowed for the pioneers until they move out, they will need to grow and sell produce or create and sell crafted items to earn money. Items can be sold through their inventory for ease if desired. If using Chestnut Ridge as their town, items can also be sold at the General Store.

Household wares include what they rolled from earlier based on their socioeconomic backgrounds as well as anything they create while in the host house.

Note: if you choose to play with the Simple Living lot challenge turned on, you will also want your sims to bring some produce, canned goods, and possibly seeds with them to their homestead.

Once in their own homesteads, they can expand as they have funds and need or can move to a new lot.

Optional: When two homesteads have been established, you can build a Trading Post. This is where your sims can sell their wares through the sales tables available in Sims 4. A grocery stall from Cottage Living may also be placed. They can also sell items at the General Store in Chestnut Ridge.

If you prefer a lot from the Gallery, I highly recommend Old Western Township built by antiqueplumbobs (antiquated plumbobs : Western Township - Simblreen Gift #1 A CC-Free... (tumblr.com) It is perfect as a community lot for this challenge.

When all pioneer sims from the initial wagon have moved into their own homesteads, a second wagon of pioneers can be created and start their journey. As your initial sims have families of their own, you may choose to create families to journey to your town rather than individual sims. The second (and any future) wagon train households created will be played in rotation with the homestead households established by your original pioneers.

Careers:

Once on their own established homesteads, your sims can begin careers. 

At home careers: farmer, orchard owner, florist, woodworker, dairy farm, llama farm, chicken farm, horse breeder, goat herder, sheep farmer, nectar maker, juice fizzer, herbalist

Careers in game: fisherman, manual laborer, gardener, painter, politician, writer, lawyer, doctor, teacher, criminal, entertainer (Note: I would suggest creating a specific sim to be the doctor to unlock medicine, creating a teacher to be part of a wagon train once your town begins to have infants/toddlers, etc - add the careers as it makes sense for your town, as most making this journey initially would have been farmers).

Optional careers:

Create a clergyman to perform marriage ceremonies among the settlers. Can add a fee to their household funds for each marriage performed, etc.

Add in custom careers, such as Fur Trader ( Peebs : Fur Trade Career | Original Career This career... (tumblr.com) )

That’s it! See how far your town can grow and advance as new settlers arrive but most importantly, have fun!

PDF link to rules

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NOW AVAILABLE ON PATREON.

This set was inspired by the British House of Commons as it was during the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries before it was reduced to ashes in the fire of Westminster Palace in 1834.

This set contains 22 matching items with multiple swatches.

This set includes...

1 Speaker's Chair/Throne

2 Parliamentary Benches

1 Functional Debating Station (Needs Discover University Pack to work)

1 Very Large Fireplace

2 Friezes

2 Tall Wall Panels

1 Small panel

2 Window Panels

1 Railing

1 Banister

1 Banister/Railing Post

1 Triangular Panel For Stairs

1 Wall Column

1 Column With Candlestick Holder

2 Fake Balconies

1 Over Door Head Panel

1 Large Door

Each item is an original mesh. All items are in the base game except for the debating station ...

The debating station requires Sims 4: Discover University Expansion Pack.

We really hope you enjoy this little set. We have aimed to give the textures a touch of realism in their appearance. All of the pictures you see above have not been edited, and look exactly as they do in the game.

We STRONGLY recommend using the BB.Moveobjects cheat in order to make the placing of each item easier.

We hope you enjoy!!!

As usual, if you have any questions or problems feel free to message me.

EARLY ACCESS - UNTIL 12/10/2024

LINK:

[theroyalhouseofwindenburg]

The Shadows of Spring

By the spring of 1361, the frost had loosened its grip on the countryside, and life at the Brindleton farm had begun to stir with new warmth. Edward had been staying with the family for several weeks now, and in that time, he had grown genuinely close to them all, none more so than Elizabeth. She was a gentle soul, with eyes that listened and a heart that asked nothing in return. In her, Edward found a kindred spirit, someone who never pressed him for more than he was willing to give. Many days were spent in quiet conversation, sometimes late into the night, the fire crackling low as their words wove through the shadows.

But when the hour grew later and the house settled into silence, Jacquetta and Elizabeth would quietly make their way down into the cellar, moving with practiced steps. For it was there, beneath the modest home, that they kept a secret they had guarded for many years, the quiet, sacred practice of witchcraft.

Jacquetta had studied the old ways since her youth, not for power, but for healing. Her knowledge of herbs and roots, of teas and tinctures, was vast, and on occasion, she discreetly sold her remedies to those who knew and trusted her. When Elizabeth came of age, Jacquetta passed on all she had learned, and together they continued the practice, always hidden, always careful.

They both believed in the Watcher, but not in the harsh, rigid form the Jacoban faith demanded. Their worship was gentler, older-rooted in nature and balance. Yet such beliefs were considered heresy, even treason, by the Church and crown alike. And so, for the sake of their family, and their quiet lives, Jacquetta and Elizabeth had kept their truth buried deep—where only candlelight and whispers dared to find it.

One quiet night at Willowshire Castle, the halls echoed with silence. The Bagley family had dwelled there ever since Jane forced them from Windenburg Castle, and now the great hall felt more like a tomb than a home.

King Henry sat at the head of the long dining table, his face worn with grief. To his left sat Queen Philippa, eyes rimmed red with mourning, and to his right, his sister Cordelia, arms crossed, an untouched plate before her. They were all cloaked in black—not just for the memory of young Prince Harold, lost too soon, but for the cruel letter they had received that morning.

The seal of Windenburg had been broken at dawn. Its message was simple and brutal, if Edward did not return by the first day of summer, he would be declared legally dead. The crown would officially pass to Alvin.

Henry finally broke the silence, his voice low but steady. "Edward is not dead. He may be lost to us now, but he is not gone. That boy still draws breath, I feel it in my bones."

Cordelia’s eyes flashed, her jaw tightening as she hissed through her teeth. "They’re vultures, circling before the body’s cold. Jane never wanted him to return, this is her doing, he could still be out there, is she even looking?"

Philippa, her voice thin with sorrow, looked to Cordelia and spoke softly. "I pray your ending is not written as ours was. Losing a son… there is no crueler fate."

Cordelia’s anger ebbed as her gaze dropped to the table, her features softening into sorrow. She said nothing more, lost in quiet thought.

The golden sun bathed the white stone of Castillo Amarosa in warm light, but within its walls, sorrow hung heavy in the air. Inside the royal bedchamber, the grandeur of the Tartosan court was dimmed by the shadow of death.

Empress Mary lay in her bed, her breath shallow, surrounded by nobles, priests, and her grieving family. At her side stood her son, Emperor Fernando, his eyes fixed on her face. Beside him, his wife Empress Augusta tried to soothe their two young children, Infanta Isabella and Infante Alonzo, though Isabella’s soft weeping could still be heard.

Mary’s gaze found Fernando’s. Her voice was faint, yet filled with pride as she whispered, “You have ruled with strength and grace, my son. Your father would have been proud beyond words… as proud as I am now.”

It had been two years since the death of Emperor Alonzo. On the 3rd day of fall, 1359, Fernando had been crowned by the Jacoban Proxy himself, Augusta at his side. With Mary’s counsel, they had become beloved rulers, wise, just, and deeply respected by the Tartosan people.

That night, the soft knock at their chamber door was all it took to still their hearts. A servant entered, face pale, and quietly delivered the words they feared. Empress Mary had passed.

Draped already in mourning black, Fernando and Augusta stood in silence. The glow of candlelight flickered across their solemn faces as the truth settled upon them, Tartosa was now entirely in their hands.

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Hey

Just posting to say i'm not dead lol

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I just want to add that Veronica and Griselda are the same person. I named her Griselda before I had named her Veronica. I named her Griselda to make her sound more Villain like, but later on when I looked at the story from her point of view, her marriage and circumstances made her bitter and do mean things. Her husband, then fiancé, cheated on her and didn’t tell her until she married him and moved in only to see the product of his cheating. Can’t blame poor Veronica but I’m not excusing her actions though. Because of that, I decided to give her a better sounding name.

Thanks for Reading, Until Next Time….

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