The Solomon Temple, the Royal Palace

[Lucius Malfoy]

The Solomon Temple, also known as the Al-Aqsa Mosque by the previous Muslim rulers, is the royal residence of the King of Jerusalem and his family. It was designated as the Solomon Temple to distinguish the building from the Dome of the Rock, which the Latin conquerors called the Temple of God. All previous Islamic trappings are removed from the palace and replaced with Christian icons and relics from neighbor churches. Frescoes of the Lord Jesus Christ, the Archangels and various Saints are painted over older decorations.

[Lord William]

Cardinal Leitch entered the royal palace with the intention of gaining an audience with the King

[Lucius Malfoy]

A guard shows the way into the royal residence where the King was watching his son begin to learn the fundamentals of Latin. His eyes glanced over at the Scottish clergyman before turning his gaze to his son and the appointed tutor. The tutor bows to the King who moves away from the pair, leaving the room with William.

What brings you to my attention, Your Eminence? I thought you would be inspecting your Archbishopric of Nablus by now or filling in vacant positions within the clergy of Jerusalem.

[Stildawn]

A young teenager in somewhat fine clothes arrives at the Temple, his sole job was to deliver a small message addressed to the King.

To: King Julien Of Jerusalem

Your Highness, firstly congratulations in the taking of the Holy City.

I am currently staying in the city, and humbly request an audience with yourself, my messenger will await your reply.

Signed
Count Tripoli

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[Lucius Malfoy]

A young teenager in somewhat fine clothes arrives at the Temple, his sole job was to deliver a small message addressed to the King.

To: King Julien Of Jerusalem

Your Highness, firstly congratulations in the taking of the Holy City.

I am currently staying in the city, and humbly request an audience with yourself, my messenger will await your reply.

Signed
Count Tripoli

​

Julien reads the message before turning to the young messenger.

Tell the Count of Tripoli that he is welcomed to the royal palace at any moment to speak with me personally.

William bows before the King

Greetings your Majesty, I hope my arrival is not a disturbance?

Not at all. I have been watching my son for some time now. When the realm and her noble persons call for my attention, I must give them my undivided attention. What can I do for you, Your Eminence?

[Lord William]

Julien reads the message before turning to the young messenger.

Tell the Count of Tripoli that he is welcomed to the royal palace at any moment to speak with me personally.



Not at all. I have been watching my son for some time now. When the realm and her noble persons call for my attention, I must give them my undivided attention. What can I do for you, Your Eminence?

Your Majesty I am grateful for the land you have bequeathed to the church. At the present the church lacks arms, arms which would maintain order and stability within the Christian states and ensure the Will of God is followed and protected

[Lord William]

William bows before the King

Greetings your Majesty, I hope my arrival is not a disturbance?

[Stildawn]

The messenger bows quickly and scuttles off...

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A day later, just after lunch the Count and his party arrives at the Royal Residence, making his present known to the guards.

[Lucius Malfoy]

The messenger bows quickly and scuttles off...

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A day later, just after lunch the Count and his party arrives at the Royal Residence, making his present known to the guards.

One of the guards escorts the Count of Tripoli to the King who overseeing the construction of a small chapel within the royal palace out of one of the larger rooms. His eyes notice the Count and decides to move away from the setup to speak with the Spaniard.

Count Santana, I have not seen you since Tripoli was secured. How goes your County? I hope the Muslims aren't planning to attack your small nation.

Your Majesty I am grateful for the land you have bequeathed to the church. At the present the church lacks arms, arms which would maintain order and stability within the Christian states and ensure the Will of God is followed and protected

I am guessing you are asking for either a knightly order, sworn to the Church, or for troops to be attached to your station, Your Eminence.

During her stay in Jeruzalem she decided the visit the temple of Solomon and asked if she could get a private audience with the king of Jeruzalem, trying to avoid the eye's and ears of others.

A guard on duty takes the Countess of Edessa to the King who is watching a new fresco be painted over a rather blank area of the wall. He doesn't seem to notice Annalisa till a guard cough's slightly to get his attention. Julien turns and bows to the Countess before dismissing the guard.

Forgive me for not noticing you. I have been rather deep in thought.

[Mary The Quene]

A guard on duty takes the Countess of Edessa to the King who is watching a new fresco be painted over a rather blank area of the wall. He doesn't seem to notice Annalisa till a guard cough's slightly to get his attention. Julien turns and bows to the Countess before dismissing the guard.

Forgive me for not noticing you. I have been rather deep in thought.

After observing the new fresco and touching it with a soft hand as respect for the arts, she turns her head back to Julien and approached him rather closely, looking concerned she wondered what made Julien think so deeply, maybe he got news from his wife?

What makes a man think so deeply that he has no eye for the ladies?

[Lucius Malfoy]

After observing the new fresco and touching it with a soft hand as respect for the arts, she turns her head back to Julien and approached him rather closely, looking concerned she wondered what made Julien think so deeply, maybe he got news from his wife?

What makes a man think so deeply that he has no eye for the ladies?

A realm can make any man think deeply and forget the world around him, mi'lady. The realm itself is a damsel, hoping that the King and his supporters can keep her protected and away from harm.

Julien dismissed the artisans for now with a gesture of his hand. They bowed to the King before moving to depart the room.

Your Majesty I am asking for men that would be sworn to the church and its lands, defending its interests and the will of God

Your request may have to wait till later, Your Eminence. I have to draw up the military might of Jerusalem to fulfill my promise to the Duc de Jaffa. Once those lands are secure, I will grant it and ensure men are transferred to serve the holy role you desire them to serve. In the mean time, I believe Nablus is wealthy enough to at least train some soldiers in a years time.

Santana tried to smile back at the man before him, he had always felt uncomfortable around the Crusade leader hence his decision to strike off on his own at first chance. But he thought now that he was King and thus the biggest fish in the Christian pond it would be wise to try and work with the man.

"I hope not, though I understand my and we'll our precarious situation... All of our state's are presently separated and well your Grace that's why I am here today"

Indeed. Though we are only a few cities apart, the lands between us and around us are not only held by strong dynasties but by petty Emirs who may set aside their differences to unite and defeat us. I was already planning to call for a war council shortly with my nobles to determine immediate military operations, one of which is to fulfill my promise to the Duc de Jaffa.

[Mary The Quene]

A realm can make any man think deeply and forget the world around him, mi'lady. The realm itself is a damsel, hoping that the King and his supporters can keep her protected and away from harm.

Julien dismissed the artisans for now with a gesture of his hand. They bowed to the King before moving to depart the room.

She came closer and closer to the king until she approached him almost face to face and made a small smile.
Yes, but sometimes a damsel needs to take the initiative to shape her future. The damsel can't be always protected, sometimes she should trust on the fate and rely on the mercy of god. We all die but only a few will be remembered, the question is, shall the damsel be remembered or shall she be forgotten after a safe life hiding behind others?

[Stildawn]

Indeed. Though we are only a few cities apart, the lands between us and around us are not only held by strong dynasties but by petty Emirs who may set aside their differences to unite and defeat us. I was already planning to call for a war council shortly with my nobles to determine immediate military operations, one of which is to fulfill my promise to the Duc de Jaffa.

"Yes we must strike out as many of the divided before they can together a threat... So your first military campaign will be to the south for Jaffa, tell me who presides over your northern boarders?" Santana spoke, asking the question that he came here for.

[Lord William]

One of the guards escorts the Count of Tripoli to the King who overseeing the construction of a small chapel within the royal palace out of one of the larger rooms. His eyes notice the Count and decides to move away from the setup to speak with the Spaniard.

Count Santana, I have not seen you since Tripoli was secured. How goes your County? I hope the Muslims aren't planning to attack your small nation.



I am guessing you are asking for either a knightly order, sworn to the Church, or for troops to be attached to your station, Your Eminence.



A guard on duty takes the Countess of Edessa to the King who is watching a new fresco be painted over a rather blank area of the wall. He doesn't seem to notice Annalisa till a guard cough's slightly to get his attention. Julien turns and bows to the Countess before dismissing the guard.

Forgive me for not noticing you. I have been rather deep in thought.

Your Majesty I am asking for men that would be sworn to the church and its lands, defending its interests and the will of God

[Stildawn]

One of the guards escorts the Count of Tripoli to the King who overseeing the construction of a small chapel within the royal palace out of one of the larger rooms. His eyes notice the Count and decides to move away from the setup to speak with the Spaniard.

Count Santana, I have not seen you since Tripoli was secured. How goes your County? I hope the Muslims aren't planning to attack your small nation.

Santana tried to smile back at the man before him, he had always felt uncomfortable around the Crusade leader hence his decision to strike off on his own at first chance. But he thought now that he was King and thus the biggest fish in the Christian pond it would be wise to try and work with the man.

"I hope not, though I understand my and we'll our precarious situation... All of our state's are presently separated and well your Grace that's why I am here today"

[Mary The Quene]

During her stay in Jeruzalem she decided the visit the temple of Solomon and asked if she could get a private audience with the king of Jeruzalem, trying to avoid the eye's and ears of others.

[The Mad Skylord]

Duke Malcolm arrives to see King Julien.

[The Mad Skylord]

[SOME TIME AFTER JULIEN HAS FINISHED WITH COUNTESS DE EDESSA]

Duke Malcolm arrives with his retinue in tow, he is here to speak with the King.

[Lucius Malfoy]

​Finally, the seduction succeeded at last. She would be queen of Jeruzalem in the distant future. Soon the crusader lords shall have Annalisa Borsa as their mistress, a pleasant thought. For a moment she thought about her father, did he ever expected his 'immoral' daughter to rise that high in life?, probably not she thought. God shall forgive her, like he forgave her past sins, God has brought the two together and strengthened the crusader's sate by this union. Undressed, she closed in upon Julien, seduction hit both to commit ''immoral acts'' but first she whispered words in Julien's ears.

Divorce that whore of a wife you have and i shall be your faithful wife and queen, you shall have me and my power added to your name and we shall rise to unlimited hights.

After looking for seconds in the eye's of Julien she talked yet again.

Let us share the pleasures of life now and embrace eachother as king and Queen.

Once more, Julien could not speak as his mind was ensnared by the charms of the Countess. The King would calmly and quietly lead the bare Annalisa to his own chambers. The guards present would close the door behind them, leaving the couple alone the perform the pleasures of life, as the Countess described it. Julien immediately knew that this was something he needed and desired; a youthful woman who wanted to be his. Constance, at first, dared not even look at Julien, believing his bastard smear would stain her own reputation. Yet here, Annalisa did not see him as a bastard, but a King who needed a Queen.

During the whole affair within his chambers, Julien thought of this step as the step towards something greater; a union between Jerusalem and Edessa, the two strongest Crusader States within the Levant. It would give the King a youthful bride and greater power, the armies and wealth of Edessa, and greater influence to exert Jerusalem's dominance over the Crusader States. And with due time, it would bring love and offspring, the hopes and fruition of such a union.

Time would pass as the affair and pleasures continued till the day became dusk. As King lingered in bed with the Countess, a guard walked in, indicating the presence of the Marshal of Jerusalem within the palace's lobby. Julien hastily dressed into a simple set of clothes before being forced to depart from the presence of Annalisa. Yet his departure was pronounced with a kiss upon her cheek before the King vanished down the hallway...

[SOME TIME AFTER JULIEN HAS FINISHED WITH COUNTESS DE EDESSA]

Duke Malcolm arrives with his retinue in tow, he is here to speak with the King.

Julien walked around a corner, having recently risen from bed. He notices Malcolm standing within the lobby and approaches the Scotsman.

Duc de Jaffa, what brings you here at this hour? I thought you would have returned to Ramla's comforts for a time.

[Mary The Quene]

Once more, Julien could not speak as his mind was ensnared by the charms of the Countess. The King would calmly and quietly lead the bare Annalisa to his own chambers. The guards present would close the door behind them, leaving the couple alone the perform the pleasures of life, as the Countess described it. Julien immediately knew that this was something he needed and desired; a youthful woman who wanted to be his. Constance, at first, dared not even look at Julien, believing his bastard smear would stain her own reputation. Yet here, Annalisa did not see him as a bastard, but a King who needed a Queen.

During the whole affair within his chambers, Julien thought of this step as the step towards something greater; a union between Jerusalem and Edessa, the two strongest Crusader States within the Levant. It would give the King a youthful bride and greater power, the armies and wealth of Edessa, and greater influence to exert Jerusalem's dominance over the Crusader States. And with due time, it would bring love and offspring, the hopes and fruition of such a union.

Time would pass as the affair and pleasures continued till the day became dusk. As King lingered in bed with the Countess, a guard walked in, indicating the presence of the Marshal of Jerusalem within the palace's lobby. Julien hastily dressed into a simple set of clothes before being forced to depart from the presence of Annalisa. Yet his departure was pronounced with a kiss upon her cheek before the King vanished down the hallway...

That night proved to be a very valuable night, she convinced the king to take her as queen. Finally, she found an ideally suitable husband with power and wealth to marry with. What would they think all about this at home she thought? She didn't knew the answer and didn't care too much about it. That night she and Julien celebrated their new found love, two great powers that shall be unified into one very soon. Soon they will marry and Lady Annalisa proclaimed queen of Jeruzalem. And later their children would rule a major realm that shall put others to shame. In the morning of her awakening she found the royal bed empty, she dressed herself again and searched for the king again. After searching for some time she found the king talking with the Scot, Malcolm of Dundee, and interrupted the conversation. The Scot didn't expected the countess to be here.

My king, i must leave now to Edessa. We shall meet soon enough again, shall you write me soon with..... , she whispered in the ear of the king so that the Scot didn't notice these words, with information of your divorce and our marriage? I can not wait to be with you again...

Before leaving, she kissed the king upon his cheek clearly visible to the Scot, and walked outside of the Temple with a big smile.