Finally the Bride and her Father have arrived. In a touching display of affection, her Father was seen on occasion, adjusting the veil of his daughters dress and veil.
Crowds went wild at the simple elegance of HIRH dress. The subtlety of the embroidery of her dress.Her sapphires glittered in the sun and HIRH sparkled.
The close relationship between HIRM Prince-Consort Ngata and his youngest daughter was clear to see. The two were seen laughing and joking on multiple occasions as they smiled and waved to the adoring crowds.
The procession to the Cathedral doors was slow but some how swift, proper but some how elegant and cheery. Now, as the pair climb the steps to the doors we finally draw close to the Ceremony, where Marasea’s most talked about and adored couple will finally make their vows.
King of the Franks and the Lombards, Emperor of the Romans
[2 versions, Alpha and Maxis Match]
*TRAY FILES & CC AFTER THE JUMP*
The most familiar portraits of Charlemagne depict him as an old man with a flowing mane of gray hair and a huge beard, but these all date from centuries after he lived and represent a later idealized version of him with little basis in reality. For my Sim-lemagne, I wanted to reflect the reality of his time, when most portraits of European rulers depicted them with neat bowl cuts, and while they sometimes had facial hair, it was usually short and neat.
I also wanted to use the fact that he’s one of the first rulers we have a contemporary physical description of. He was over 6 feet, hugely tall at a time when the average man was 5′7″ (get out your height sliders, ladies), and his biographers commented on his impressive size and slightly protruding belly, though examinations of his skeleton suggest he was fairly slender. We also know he was fair, typical for the Franks, the Germanic tribe he descended from.
As for his clothes, he preferred to dress in a way much simpler than his wealth and power might have allowed. He almost always wore a blue cloak and a sword, which I did my best with in his everyday outfit. His contemporary biographer, Einhard, said he always dressed in the traditional Frankish way and despised foreign clothes, though he allowed himself to dress in the Roman fashion twice when he was visiting there out of respect. He was also crowned Roman Emperor by the Pope in 800, so between those two things, for his formal outfit I decided to let the realism go a little bit and make him look like a kind of medieval take on a traditional Roman Emperor (which, hey, he pretty much was).
Dude had a huge family, complete with multiple wives and concubines and over a dozen children, so I’ll probably be working on those folks soon so you can give this poor guy a household.
And sorry for all the clipping issues. It was a flowy time.
TRAY FILES
Charlemagne Tray Files (Alpha Version)
Charlemagne Tray Files (Maxis Match Version)
LINKS TO THE CC YOU NEED
If a piece of CC is needed for only the Alpha or Maxis Match version of the Sim, I list that in bold italics after the link. No need to clutter your mods folder with stuff you don’t want or need.
SLIDERS:
Click on the SLIDERS link here or at the top of the page for a full list of sliders you will need for this and most of my Sims.
PLEASE NOTE: Charlemagne uses the height slider, which conflicts with the hat slider.
GENETICS, TATTOOS, etc.:
Hair (Alpha)
Body Hair
Skin Tone
Face Overlay (Alpha)
Eyebrows
No EA Eyelashes (skin detail)
Facial Hair
Moles (download all skin details merged)
Eyelids (Alpha)
Eyes
Eyebags (Alpha)
Scar (Alpha)
Scar (Maxis Match)
Contour (Maxis Match)
Nosemask (Alpha)
Lips (Alpha)
Freckles and Moles
Blush (Hay Fever)
Nipple Blush (NSFW-ish)
Upper Body (NSFW)
I use Magic Bot’s Default Teeth. You can download them if you want, but skipping it shouldn’t be a big deal.
OUTFITS:
Everyday Outfit
!! REQUIRES THIS MESH !!
Crown: Lion Crown (Large)
Hoodless Cloak
Shoes and Tights
Sword
Wreath Crown
Top and Skirt (Formal/Coronation)
Sash
Bicep and Wrist Cuffs
Sandals
Feet
Bottom
Nightcap
Shirt
Briefs
Wool Tights
Swimsuit
Hot Weather Shirt
Sandals
Hooded Cloak
Gloves
PERSONALITY (all these extra traits are optional -- see link in sidebar)
Monarch Trait from @llazyneiph‘s Royalty Mod (highly recommended mod for playing with royal Sims if you don’t already have it)
King Trait
Aries Trait (Charlemagne was born on April 2)
Nurturing Trait
Scholar Trait
Insomnia Trait
Charismatic Trait
Spiritual Trait
Chess Lover Trait
Apollo Trait
Baby Daddy Trait
Stoic Trait
Woohoo Lover Trait
Unfaithful Trait
Loves Children Trait
Curious Trait
Popular Trait
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**A note on the name: Charlie’s Sim name is Karl Arnulfing. Charlemagne is an honorific name given to him after his death that literally translates to “Charles the Great” in French. Charlie himself spoke an old dialect of German, and his personal name would have been Karl (or something close to it). While he wouldn’t have had a last name in the modern sense, I gave him the surname Arnulfing since that’s the name of the dynasty he came from (they all descended from a guy named Arnulf). His own descendants are known as Carolingians (Karolinger in German) after the Latin form of his name, Carolus, so that’s the last name I’ll give his children.
Although a huge milestone in Her Majesty Princess Molly’s life, her 20th birthday party was attended only by close friend’s of the royal family. Several of the Queen’s advisers were also in attendance.
Princess Molly, although known for her lavish celebrations and celebrity guest lists, wanted a smaller get together due to the fact that her sister’s wedding with Prince Roy of Kalua was less than two weeks away and preparations were still in full swing.
Throughout the festivities, the Princess was seen snapping photos with her friends and family to post on her new Simstagram page. One of the highlights of her posts was her new Ruby studded crown given to her by her mother, HRH Queen Reagan for her birthday.
Princess Molly was given her own personal cake adorned with chocolate, cream cheese and cookie crumbles (her favorite) but soon started feeling ill complaining of a headache and stomachache. Right before retiring to her room, she fainted in the kitchen and was rushed to Willow Creek General Hospital.
TIRH, The Grand Imperial Duchess and Duke of Marasea Attend Primus, Gretch Kulwich's Charty Benefit Soiree...
TIRH were the honoured guests at the Primus of San Myshuno', Gretch Kulwich's Charity Benefit Soiree. In the upper echelons of the Penthouse community of San Myshuno's Elite, A-list guests, representatives of neighbouring kingdoms, and members of the aristocracy gathered for the Charity Benefit, where all proceeds are shared equally between the major charities in each of the kingdoms.
TIRH, made a spectacular entrance, in their first formal attire of the tour. And TIRH made quite the dazzling pair.
HIRH, Crown Princess Imperial Nerina, exuded elegance, draped in diamonds. In a tiara, smaller than what we would have expected, HIRH more than made up for it by wearing the Provincial Necklace. HIRH, The Imperial Grand Duke of Marasea, also looked very sharp in an exquisitely tailored tuxedo. Fans were happy to see some coordination between TIRH's attire, HIRH deep navy blue to HIRH rich silky black.
Primus Gretch Kulwich, greeted the Imperial Royal couple alongside his wife, former District Secretary Mrs Terria-Dos Kulwich.
Primus Kulwich, did not spare an expense, and from the few images released from the private event, it was a very lavish event indeed. The expense paid off, as the Benefit reportedly raised over 4.5 million simoleons!!! TIRH even donated several paintings from the Imperial Crown's own private collection.
Overall, the night was said to be a great success, and a perfect way to end the first day of engagements. TIRH will travel now from San Myshuno to Brindleton, were they will kick start their second day of tours.
Many of the Senior members of the Imperial Royal Family also attended the Funeral. HIRM Empress Sheva, led her family into the Church on the arm of her Husband. In a very rare show of public affection TIRM, appeared to hold onto each other, perhaps reflecting on the time that is potentially left to them? They too are fast approaching 50 years of marriage. HIRM, Prince-Consort Ngata and August the Dowager Duke of Windsor, are fast friends; it is rumoured HIRM has invited the Dowager Duke to stay with him, for a season of fishing/hunting at his private country house on the Terra Estate after the mourning period is over.
The Senior Royal's cut quite solemn figures indeed...
Close behind them came TIRH, the Crown Princess and Prince Imperial of Demula; Imperial Grand Duchess and Duke of Marasea. Despite the circumstances, many Maraseans fancied they saw a baby bump, likely eager for some happy news in the wake of this sadness. Polls, despicably so, have already begun to predict, that if HIRH is truly pregnant, she is pregnant with a girl. It may be wishful thinking, but news of a baby would do much to raise the nations spirits.
Speaking of Babies TIRH, The Imperial Duke and Duchess of Kahn, arrived shortly after the arrival of the TIRH, the Imperial Duke and Duchess of Linacre. The Imperial Duchess of Kahn, perhaps admirably so, has broken a long held tradition and to a degree a superstition, of attending a funeral whilst pregnant. It is reported from a source within the Imperial Palace, where the TIRH are staying for the duration of the mourning period, that HIRH would not be swayed from attending. HIRH is very close to the Windsors, more so now that they are neighbours. The Late Duchess also assisted HIRH in learning court etiquette and formalities, in the days leading up to her wedding and for the vast majority of the days after. HIRH, insisted she would be present to pay her respects in person.
HIRH, Princess Imperial Erika, was not fair behind. It is rumoured that HIRH has reportedly moved out of the Imperial Palace, and is currently living with her brother(and sister-in-law) The Imperial Duke of Kahn. A source inside the Imperial Palace, reported it is due to a rather heated row between the Imperial Princess and HIRM, Empress Sheva. Details of the argument are unclear, but it is suspected it is to do with HIRH behaviour at University, which she as now been attending for several months.
There hasn't, however, been any confirmation that HIRH has indeed moved out or the exact reason why. There is likely to be much speculation in the coming months...
Behind them, and among the last to arrive, were the Imperial Duke and Duchess of Sulani and the Imperial Duke and Duchess of Glimmerbrook. As cousins to the Windsors, including HIRM, and members of the older generation of Imperial Royals, they would have grown up together during a time which they would have been at the forefront of the family, much like the Demula's, Linacre's and Kahn's are today. Unlike some of the remaining aristocratic families, the Sulani's, Glimmerbrooks, and HIRM would have been very close to their cousins, and likely brought up within the same nursery.
The church bells rang for 5 minutes at noon, where the sun would be at its highest point in the sky. It is believed that at this position, the doorway to spiritual tranquility will open at the ringing of the bells, and the souls of those who have passed away, can walk through the doorway and reach eternal peace...
Today, we say goodbye to two beloved and dedicated members of the Imperial Royal Family...
HIRM, Sheva, Imperial Empress of The Unified Kingdoms of Marasea, here, beside the Imperial Crowns signifying Her Imperial Right to Rule; on the 35th year of Her reign…
