Jennifer Miller
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---John McGahern Charles awoke early in the morning, still weary from the day before. He sighed heavily as he stretched his sore muscles. He took a moment to collect his thoughts, his mind still full of the preparation made the previous day. As he rose, Charles could hear the sounds of camp life beginning all around him. He knew he needed to get up and start his day, but his body still craved rest. He knew he had to move on, though, and with a deep breath, he stepped out of his tent into the morning…-
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--King Solomon Conradin entered his room after being escorted there and looked around, seeking to identify anything specific. Conradin saw that he was lodging in a lavishly furnished room with tasteful furniture and finely woven rugs. The bed was built with the finest materials, probably in opulent textiles like silk and satin, and the walls were embellished with precious artworks. The room would serve as a symbol of Genoa's prosperity and the value it put on visitors. It would have provided Conradin…
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― Tony Del Degan, The Plight of Steel Conradin left the court of Peter II of Savoy with his army in tow, having failed to persuade the Savoyard forces to support him. It was still March of the 1267 year of the lord. Conradin probably departed the country with a bad taste in his mouth, knowing he'd lost the chance to boost his forces. Conradin and his forces were then left to continue marching, no doubt searching for allies to help them further their cause against Charles, but hope was soon fading as…
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It's been two weeks since Charles robbed the monastery of its gold and silver, and the once-empty coffers are finally beginning to fill. Enough gold has been gathered from such avenues and taxes to support the expedition to retain French hegemony in Northern Italy, which requires the destruction of Conradin's army. The time for action has arrived, and both the Pope and Charles are determined to see their plans through to completion and finally vanquish Conradin. They've both made their preparations and are…
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Pope Clement IV was clearly a busy man, with endless meetings, conversations, and decisions to be made. It was no surprise that he treasured his little spare time and wanted to use it in the most relaxing and delightful way possible. With that in mind, the Pope was enjoying his brief holiday from his duties by relaxing in his own quarters. The Pope had clearly left all his troubles and anxieties behind him in those few moments of leisure, and he was able to enjoy the moment of serenity and pleasure. A…
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― Meister Eckhart, Sermons of Meister Eckhart Charles was going to commit the sin of sequestering monastery property. This would be a significant violation of church law, and it would undoubtedly enrage the Pope. However, he believed that doing so was important in order to bring in desperately needed gold for the treasury and safeguard the kingdom's finances. He was aware that it would be a terrible offense against the church, but hoped that the pope would understand his reasoning and be willing to…
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--Ulysses S Grant Charles has been in charge of Naples for several months.Naple's Citizens have learnt to deal with the new realities of life under Charles' rule, and they have carried on with their daily lives as best they can despite the new conditions. There was no friendliness between the two sides caused by the initial days of plundering and pillaging; rather, there was just a tacit accord, ready to be thrown aside at the slightest hint of weakness. This, however, was overlooked by both the monarch…
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"Getting lost is the only place worth going to." ― Tiziano Scarpa 02 March 1267 The final week of preparing for the invasion was a frenzy of meetings and coordination. The campaign's last elements were being worked out, and troops and supplies were being prepared for the voyage ahead. Everyone realized how important this campaign was and the serious ramifications of failure, so it was a moment of intense stress and nervous energy. They'd have trely on one another to keep disciplined and focused,…
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– Fred Bear The feast was followed by a period of celebration and memorial. The two friends were overjoyed and excited about their mutual success, and they felt a strong feeling of pride and solidarity in their friendship and cause. They were excited about the future and what they could accomplish together. They were also infused with a sense of urgency and purpose to continue their collaboration and achieve common goals. It was a true tribute to their alliance's potential and promise. Unlike in…
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