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+ | ======Introduction====== | ||
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+ | =====Blurb===== | ||
+ | The roleplaying game of intrigue and betrayal in the court of King Louis XV. As minor nobles of lesser families, players contend in witty repartee with the the residents of the Palace of Versailles in hopes of winning their confidences or swaying them to their causes. Tarot cards determine the success or failure of every verbal encounter. | ||
+ | =====Setting===== | ||
+ | Welcome to the Palace of Versailles, the seat of court intrigue and predominant fashion centre for all of Europe. | ||
+ | The King has taken a new mistress of extraordinary intelligence and skill, the great wooer of women, Giacomo Casanova wanders the lands causing joy for many and hatred for husbands. | ||
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+ | * **Sycophancy Will Get You Everywhere** --- There are many ways for you to insinuate yourself into the king's good graces. An impoverished widow, Madame de Maintenon, once agreed to take discreet charge of raising Louis XIV's illegitimate children; she ended up becoming the king's mistress and, eventually, his wife. Barring such luck, you can at least take advantage of every possible opportunity to fawn. For instance, when the king's dinner passes you on its way from the kitchen to his table, you are expected to sweep the floor with the plume of your hat and declaim, quietly but with reverence, La viande du Roi. | ||
+ | * **See and Be Seen** --- At Versailles, every royal event--births, | ||
+ | * **Niceties ** --- If you don't want to plunge precipitately from your exalted social perch, you'll have to master the intricate etiquette of the court. It's far from self-evident. For example, you'll commit a grave faux pas if you knock at a door--you' | ||
+ | From Adam Goodheart' | ||
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+ | How will you be remembered at court? | ||
+ | In these decadent times, nobility is beginning to take second place to currency. | ||
+ | =====What you need===== | ||
+ | Things you will need to play:- | ||
+ | 1 GM | ||
+ | 1+ Players | ||
+ | Two decks of Tarot cards, preferably the 18th century Marseilles deck. One deck for the players, and one deck for the GM. | ||
+ | * You can print out your own copy on this [[VersaillesTarot|page]] | ||
+ | A number of counters to represent Favours and Reputation. | ||
+ | Writing gear | ||
+ | Character sheets | ||
+ | ====Credits and Biography==== | ||
+ | Many thanks to these people for their online and printed resources that have been ruthlessly exploited:- | ||
+ | * K. Watson --- Research librarian, | ||
+ | * Economic and Social conditions in France during the Eighteenth Century by Hennri S+¬e translated by Edwin H. Zedel, 1927 --- available as online pdf here - http:// | ||
+ | * Wikipedia --- http:// | ||
+ | * Heraldica --- http:// | ||
+ | * The History of Costume by Braun & Schneider - c.1861-1880 --- available as online here - http:// | ||
+ | * The French Army: History, Organization --- http:// | ||
+ | * Travels in France and Italy During the years 1787 1788 and 1789 by Arthur Young | ||
+ | * An Introduction to Eighteenth Century France by John Lough, M.A., Ph.D. 1962 | ||
+ | * Calendrier des spectacles sous l' | ||
+ | * Transportation Cost by Iver P. Cooper | ||
+ | I have not been able to incorporate the complete history of the 18th century in France, and some simplifications and shortcuts of the social structure have been made to facilitate a roleplaying game (in other words, don't base any history homework on this game). | ||
+ | This game was written for the [[http:// | ||
+ | The text is printed in Baskerville, | ||
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