A LITTLE CHAOS (2014)

dir. alan rickman

How Philippe looked talking about the man in the iron mask

Don't mind me, just anguishing over the fact that when they're together, Chevy calls Philippe 'mignonette' and 'my dear' and 'my love' and 'darling'...

... and when they're broken up, he calls him 'Your Highness'.

a eugene of savoy and the first philippe ever drawn i think

do not ask why eugene is 👉👈 i was probably high while drawing that

January 7, 2024: Welcome to 2024!

Okay, I have been writing (and there is a LOT). However, I've had to deal with bedbugs for the past six months (and going). I have no time to go into the logistics (and the blame sits squarely on the shoulders of my stepsister), but I'm here to have some fun and tell you about what is going on with the HOB.

Without too much detail of the private conflicts that plagued this project since its creation upon the heels of the success of @tkwrtrilogy2, @tkwrtrilogy, and @tkwrtrilogy3, there has been an overhaul. Also, the latest addition to the trilogy will make its debut on Wattpad (but will come here eventually).

First, the OVERHAUL: Welcome to the HOB Universe.

You're asking yourself: WTF is this? Well, the best explanation of it can be seen here. All that applies is that this takes place in 17th-century France rather than Middle Earth.

I will be overhauling the Tumblr for @lesecretdelamaisondubourbon. There is a reason, but to find that out, you'll have to read the memoir about all of this (TBA). Either way, it comes on the heels of family drama and the death of a friendship that was supposed to last forever (according to her). But, the book (known by the title XIV) is going up on Wattpad, so while it is being overhauled over here, you can read it in its proper order over there.

XIV: The life and times of Louis XIV as told by Louis XIV--if you haven't figured that out yet. It is part of Book III; his father's story (@thesecretofthehouseofbourbonbook) is Book II.

Now, about that other book: The original title of the book (that was going to be written by my former co-author) was Monsieur. If you guess that the book was going to be about Philippe I, Duc d'Orléans (younger brother of Louis XIV), you were right.

If you think this is a retelling of centuries of rumor and innuendo, you would be wrong. This will be his story--told by Philippe. Under the title of Son of France (Fils de France in French), this is the story you were never told. After 383 years, it is time.

His story officially began in January of 2024, and he will be following his brother Louis here once he debuts on Wattpad. Stay tuned for more. He's part of the universe now.

So who was going to tell me about the Chevalier de Lorraine's kids???

"Alexandre was one of several children fathered by the Chevalier de Lorraine... In 1674, Alexandre was formally acknowledged and legitimised by his father, which allowed him to inherit property. He thus became the Chevalier de Beauvernois, named after a small seigneurie in Burgundy and was able to carry the last name of his father. (He seemed to have preferred not to do so and went by Alexandre de Beauvernois most of the time, perhaps to ‘avoid’ the bâtard for bastard in front of the Lorraine.)"

So just like Philippe, he was bisexual and very promiscuous (I knew about the latter already, it was the former that surprised me since he never got married).

Sauce: https://partylike1660.com/alexandre-batard-de-lorraine-chevalier-de-beauvernois/

Louis-Philippe d'Orléans duc de Chartres (future King Louis-Philippe) in Reichenau. By Franz Xaver Winterhalter (Copy from an original by Couder, lost in 1848).

Without revealing his real identity for fear of being discovered during his exile in Switzerland in October 1793, Louis-Philippe got a job teaching geography, history, mathematics and modern languages at a boys' boarding school in Reichenau in Graubünden. His salary was 1400 francs and he worked under the name of Monsieur Chabos. There, he had a love affair with Marianne Banzori, the school cook, with whom he had a son...

François-Auguste Biard - Louis-Philippe au Cap Nord août 1795.

Louis-Philippe had many adventures after leaving France in the 1790s. Here, he’s in Lapland. He also traveled around the back country of the USA. Plus, he was very handsome at that time.

Thanks to @histoireettralala for posting another painting by this artist.

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I love your Haarlep and Raphael so much ^~^ why them?

Hello, anonymous. You mean why is this one of my interests? Or why does my soul have a passion for them? I'm guessing, it's both. :) In fact, this pairing has existed since I first met the incubus and enjoyed the scene with him in the aesthetic form, that is usually admired in a beautifully shot erotic short film. Their relationship is confirmed by the studio itself, given the secrets of the Devil's acquaintance in the House of Hope, which are revealed as soon as you get there. I fucking love these two. And I can't stand their romanticization. I like them, both individually and together.

Haarlep is underestimated by many. Its surface is that of a sex toy. Let's be honest - that's practically how it is. The tip of the iceberg that everyone recognizes. And don't want to go deep into a volcano. :) But he is an incubus (or succubus - depending on what the player prefers). Its essence suggests a sexual context. These creatures feed on lust, passion and desire. And yes, they devour their victims during intercourse. Fortunately, we have a choice. I prefer to leave Haarlep alone as he doesn't do anything bad to the player. The only thing is that he will not play to your tune. He prefers to get his own. Figuratively speaking. And during this cut-scene you can reveal Haarlep's personality as a very ambitious, smart demon. I like that it offers play. A game with a mouse, like Raphael. Tav is also a little mouse for him. And he's a cat that Raphael clearly respects, given some of the information that we receive during our communication with the personal incubus. From here the 'sex toy' moves into the background. In my humble theory, he's the favorite. He's a favorite, like the Duke of Buckingham for King James VI of Scotland or Philippe de Lorraine for Philippe, duc d'Orleans, brother of King Louis XIV. Accordingly, Raphael is the king (or Emperor) of his kingdom (Empire), and the incubus is his favorite. Favorites had privileges that queens and empresses sometimes never dreamed of. Naked facts. And  Raphael shares everything with him and doesn't hide anything except what's in the safe, right? Is it really just about sharing with a sex toy your thoughts? Not sure. This is logical, don't you think? That Raphael chose him from many other incubus (succubus) and demons. And I trust the Devil's choice, since he hid several of his secrets in the boudoir. In his personal space there is the only incubus. One of his secrets. Even if there is no love in their relationship (there is none, accordingly - I'm sure that it doesn't exist in their understanding), there is a certain trust and respect. Peculiar. Belongs to both of them. He trusts Haarlep with his dirty secrets. His desires and fantasies. He trusts him with his body. His face. His essence.

Haarlep has some power in these chambers. And he behaves relaxed, not tense, like a person to whom everything is permitted. He behaves like a favorite.

Let there be a treaty between them (I've read some theories about the possibility of an incubus being there as a personal pleasure, and I find this theory more realistic and entertaining), let there be a dozen fire-stinging stones in a theory where Haarlep is not particularly happy with his position. But I don't consider him a victim. He is in the Devil's chambers. On his pillows. In his bed. He is, I must say, in an excellent position. Whatever was behind his wings. Whatever stories this situation hides. He settled in perfectly in the space of the House of Hope. He laughs, he is amused, he knows Raphael almost completely. He is his perfect copy. Is this a loss of individuality or a choice that has already been forcibly ingrained? Or is it an imposed preference and approved by rebellious humility? I love the moment, when Haarlep mocks his Devil. This is the best thing about the scene. He plays pranks like a cat, knowing that his owner will not praise him, that this will anger Raphael. He adds fire to the flames already filling the House of Hope, because Tav has climbed where he shouldn't. And since he asks, it makes no sense to lie. Is this revenge for the agreement? Or is his own dissatisfaction that he is a hostage to his position, which he both likes and perhaps periodically gets bored with? Various options are possible. Without vanilla dreams of romantic feelings. No secrecy. But the point is that he knows the Devil. He knows, what he is like. He knows, he won't like it. And he gives away the keys to the most valuable things. He is their keeper. He is the keeper of the Devil's main secrets. He is a good cop towards Tav and a bad cop towards Raphael. He's a demon. And he has the right to do as he wants, since it is not that he isn't afraid of Raphael - he's neither a servant, nor a representative of the second or third class, and probably knows that nothing will happen to him for such. After all, the guilty thief will take full responsibility.

The devil is not so stupid as to put just anyone into his bed. We see that Raphael prefers order. As the owner of his house, he does not tolerate chaos in his possessions unless he wants it. Judging by his behavior, how courteous he is, how collected he is, a portrait of a meticulous to the point of neatness is clearly emerging. That is why he is so enraged when, despite his advantageous decency, if a player signs a contract, deciding to break it, comes to the House of Hope, or follows Orpheus' hammer, without his permission he visits something that is kept in strict order and according to the rules of Raphael himself. Therefore, I see no point in romanticizing his relationship with Tav, since he makes it clear that it is not the character that he craves, but what this little mouse can give as a result of his progress towards a single goal. He may admire him to some extent. But Tav will remain a mouse. And Raphael is the Cat. And he defines inequality by this. :) He distributes it clearly and politely. Nevertheless, the above describes Haarlep and Corilla as equals. To those close to him. They are his advisers, spies, guardians. Therefore, no matter what stones hang in the relationship with Haarlep, his relationship is realistically confirmed. And I like their uniqueness. Their honesty. Their non-standardity. There is no love there, no sweet feelings there. There is something that Raphael values ​​- honesty. It is unlikely that he would want Haarlep to cowardly tuck his tail between his legs and say in a trembling voice that all his poems and plays are written beautifully, magnificently, and are masterpieces, when this is far from the case in his creative process. Let's leave this to those behind the boudoir.

Rather, I see that Haarlep, on languid evenings in Raphael's company, shows one of his best qualities, expressing what's wrong with this poem, and that he doesn't like the way its ending sounds, and Raphael needs to think about it and redo it, even if it will cause disapproval on his part, he will appreciate honesty. They don't grovel before him, they're not afraid that he'll grind you into powder with his gaze, crush you, and rub your sole into the floor. So I appreciate Haarlep's characterization. That's why I see more fire here. That's why I like them both together. :) They're incredible.

And I wouldn't say that Haarlep has lost his personality. Rather, Raphael is precisely what values. He's a good actor, and at the same time quite honest in separating himself from the image of Devil. There are noticeable differences in it. His ambition does not allow him to hide himself in the obsession of a 'copy of the Devil'. Therefore, many often prefer Haarlep more than the true Devil. They see the difference, I guess. Haarlep is a kind of vicious 'side', not without intelligence and tenacious claws. He is more open to sophisticated games. And he doesn't hide the fact that he can eat you. In all senses.

And yes, I get aesthetic pleasure from their design. The characters themselves. The devil is in the details, as they say. :)

This is just my little analysis. Opinion. Everyone keeps their fantasies in a safe (in mine there is also a place for Raphael / Astarion, why not?). Thank you.

P. S. I apologize, if there are any errors. This isn't my native language. But I tried to check everything as much as possible. :)

{lee pace, 40, cismale, he/him} We are so glad to see you safe, DUKE AUGUST HATZFELD of GERMANY! It’s dangerous out in the world these days, but I hear that you are CHARMING and GREGARIOUS enough to handle it. Just don’t let your IRASCIBILITY bring you down! Stay on your guard, because with your secret being at risk for exposure, you wouldn’t want everyone to find out YOU HELP YOUR NEPHEW TO SCAM AND STEAL FROM OTHER NOBLES. 

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BASICS

full name: august johann hatzfeld age: 40 date of birth + zodiac sign: august 01 (yep) + leo birthplace: germany gender & pronouns: cis male + he/him orientation: bisexual + biromantic titles & occupation: duke, general (retired)

PHYSICAL TRAITS

hair color: a tawny brown with a bit of gray eye color: green height: 6'5 face claim: lee pace

PERSONALITY TRAITS

moral alignment: chaotic evil positive traits: outgoing, witty, intelligent, charming negative traits: manipulative, sarcastic, ill-tempered, selfish hobbies: gambling, drinking, the usual whore activities character inspo: philippe duc d'orleans (versailles), rhett butler (gone with the wind), sterling archer (archer), roger sterling (mad men), oberyn martell (game of thrones), like if jay gatsby was an even bigger asshole than he already is

FAMILY

parents: king leopold hatzfeld (deceased) + queen liesel hatzfeld (deceased)  siblings: former king of germany (deceased)  spouse: whore currently betrothed to rose rhiannon children: none, that he knows of extended: king elias, prince stefan, prince reuben (nephews), crown princess eleanor, queen gisela (nieces)  

BIOGRAPHY

the second son, the spare. perhaps other children would have resented this fact, but august saw its advantages early on. he was spoiled from day one; his mother always said that his brother was germany's son, but he was hers. most princes want for nothing, but it went past that with august. anything he wanted he had, any problem he caused was solved, there was never a scandal large enough to tarnish his reputation if his mother had anything to do with it and scandals he did cause.. his affinity for the hedonistic side of life started in his teen years; where there was gambling, overflowing cups, and beautiful people to take to bed - august was never far behind. (literally been in his whore era for 40 years)

despite being pampered, he still had the same expectations when it came to his education and service to his country. he excelled in his lessons and enlisted in the german army once he was of age. but he didn't find his true talent until he was 20 years old august was fine as a soldier, but showed his intelligence when it came to the tactical aspects of war and it didn't take long for him to establish himself as a successful military commander with a list of victories under his belt

after nearly 20 years of military service, august retired and he immersed himself once again into a life of pleasure unfortunately, pleasure costs money, and the german royal family seems to be running low. he has found two solutions to this problem; a scheme with his nephew to scam and steal from nobles, and a marriage to rose rihannon - a noble woman with a very rich father

wanted plots

lovers! past, present, and future. i dont imagine any of his affairs would have ended on bad terms, because as a mommas boy™  he has a high respect for women. even being a big fat whore, he's always been up front about his intentions and has never been the type to make crude comments - even in the company of other men, no matter the setting

enemies! i feel like you either love him or hate him.. but if you hate him, you really hate him. as it says above his ill and short tempered so this could be anything from an argument over a game of cards or maybe he slept with your wife idk 

more to come im sure idk

Hi, Duchess! I was wondering if you knew of any German royals who married French ones?

Marie Antoinette & Louis XVI, Philippe duc d'Orleans & Elizabeth Charlotte, Princess Palatine, Gerberga of Saxony & Louis IV, Matilda of Frisia & Henri I, Isabeau of Bavaria & Charles VI, Elizabeth of Austria and Charles IX, Marie Louise of of Austria and Napoleon

I just found out that ‘if you don’t love me, no one loves me’ was AD-LIBBED BY EVAN, WHY DID HE CHOOSE TO MURDER US IN THIS WAY

philippes first appearance on me blog woo

brought to you by church whiteboard :3

Princess Clementine is the youngest daughter of Louis Philippe, and a strong-minded, managing woman. She looks like a beardless old gentleman in a bonnet. Forty years ago, she was reckoned the best amateur harpist in Paris. Michelet was engaged to teach her French history. She had the merit to like and understand him, and was a promising pupil; but she did not long sit under him. He shocked the devout and virtuous Marie Amelie by attacking one day the Church in her presence, as he was descanting to her daughter on the heroism of Joan of Arc. This, with his crusade against the Jesuits, led to his dismissal. Princess Clementine paints really well. She designed the and executed the coloured glass windows in the memorial chapel of the Duc d'Orleans. Her husband was heir to the splendid Kohary estates, and is an officer in the Austrian service. Ferdinand, the King Dowager of Portugal, if I may so call him, is her brother-in-law.

Truth, 1877

Alexander Vlahos as Philippe, Duc d'Orleans, first in the set inspired by the Art Nouveau style of Alfons Mucha. Love how this one turned out!