Overview Gallery
Bourbon Regent. After becoming regent, Marie suspended the pace of French expansion and focused on domestic reconstruction, particularly the reconstruction of Paris and the Louvre. She brought famous artists and paintings to France, molding France into a powerhouse of art and civilization. This helped to improve the reputation of the royal family, and raised the status of France in Europe.
Marie de' Medici is a Golden Age Companion.
Profile[]
Interests[]
Preserving art and culture
Lantern Quotes[]
| When Interacting |
|---|
| "Drat! A mere salon becomes a reason for them to denounce us. If you ask me, there will be no peace at their banquets from now on!" |
| "Come, stand with me. As long as we are together, we need not fear attacks from the world outside." |
| "Thank you for being by my side during Louis' absence." |
| Upon Receiving a Preferred Gift* |
| "Thank you for the precious gift. I will treasure it." |
| "That's so kind of you. I've been collecting these so I appreciate it a lot!" |
| Upon Receiving a Non-Preferred Gift* |
| "I've never seen this before. Whatever it is, thank you." |
| "This looks valuable, but not of much use to me. Still, I appreciate the gesture." |
| After Using All Interactions Attempts |
| "It's getting late, and it's been a busy day. Go rest." |
*If you give gifts in batches and the total is 20 affection points or more, even if they are 1-star gifts and the traits do not match, the Companions will still show that they liked the gifts and say a quote of appreciation.
Gameplay[]
Gift Guide[]
Marie de' Medici likes gifts that have the traits 
and 
.
| Gift Name | Affection Points | Recipe |
|---|---|---|
Moscow Globe 
|
90 | Glass  +  Water
|
Golden Apple 
|
75 | Metal  +  Fruit
|
The Geography 
|
75 | Paper  +  Plant
|
Goodwill Gifts[]
| Level | Reward |
|---|---|
| 2 | Blueprint: Taste of Madeleine |
| 3 | Blueprint: Endless Wait |
| 4 | 30 
|
| 5 | Blueprint: Happy Horn Character Relic |
| 6 | 50 1 Character Relic Shard |
| 7 | 5 Parven's Mementos  1 Character Relic Shard |
| 8 | 5 Maud's Gratitude  1 Character Relic Shard |
| 9 | 300 1 Character Relic Shard |
| 10 | 1,000 1 Character Relic Shard |
Letters[]
First Letter
Dear Minette,
I have always believed in your wisdom, just as I've always believed in your ability to forge through the darkness. Richelieu cannot be trusted, and I'm sure you know that well. Despite all our precautions, we may still find ourselves in a prickly situation. I pray that the sly fellow won't do anything to you, and if he does, I swear upon my honor that I'll have my revenge!
Listen, Minette, as long as we're together, we won't let the world ruin us. Richelieu might take advantage of your kindness and use you as a scapegoat. He thinks he's clever, but he doesn't know we can turn that on him instead. The earlier he shows his cards and his conditions, the easier it will be for us to suss out his plans and intentions. He won't bring us down! But keep in mind, Minette, that we're not up against any ordinary foe. So please be careful, and be brave!
Marie de' Medici
Second Letter
Dear Minette,
I hope you don't find me bothersome. How are you getting along with Leopold? The last time we met, he kept mentioning you, and I told him you like sweet desserts and tea. He doesn't seem to know a thing about you, but he cares for you a lot. To be honest, I didn't feel like being frank with him, until he convinced me with his sincere requests to meet you... And his paintings are so wonderful, aren't they?
Speaking of paintings, a few Dutch artists have arrived at Fontainebleau. They have toured the world outside France, and are fairly famous. The minute they arrived in France, they received quite a number of commissions from the royal family as well as the nobles. If they take on all of them, I'm certain they won't have any time to travel around France and paint the beautiful landscapes here. I suggest-- If you have the time, we could go view their paintings! If you like them, we could ask the artists out on a stroll. Think about it. It's been such a long time since we've spent time on the plains enjoying the scenery with talented artists, drinking tea and painting. The creative atmosphere combined with the fresh scent of grass, accompanied by conversations about Holland's latest art directions and philosophies… Won't that be fun?
Marie
Third Letter
To My Minette,
I was so moved when I heard you were searching for skilled doctors. I thought I wasn't afraid of pain, but when the suffering truly hit me, I discovered I'm capable of fear. Your courage has encouraged me to be braver, and now I no longer fear conspiracies and gossip. I am resolute, and shall fight against all slander. However... Sometimes, when the moonlight shines into my room, I kneel on the floor in repentance, and cry... I don't know how Louis is doing. He doesn't come to see me, but I don't blame him. I was too cold towards him in the past, and I shouldn't have treated him that way. I won't beg him to care for me, but I pray that he won't be deceived or harmed by villains. Please help me guide him, Minette. And if he ever realizes how much I care…
Please forgive me for making so many requests of you, Minette, Minny, I do wish to continue treatment. I do not fear death, but I fear dying in an undignified manner. So far, I have not yet lost my senses. Please do not worry about me. Ask after Louis for me.
Your dear Marie
Character Relic[]
Marie de' Medici's Relic is the Bramble Crown. Starting at Goodwill Lv. 5, you will receive a copy of her relic/shard every time her Goodwill levels up.
Expand to see Relic info.
Bramble Crown
Rarity: 
Scene Tag: 
Style: 
- Level 1 Style Scores: 273
- Style Scores will increase by 22 points each time the level is raised
Skill: Crowning Moment
- Add 2.4% to the base score of Charming and Noble items.
- This percentage will rise when players "Enhance Skill"
- When wearing clothing items that have Charming or Noble attributes, the base score for the corresponding tags increases by 1.6%.
- This percentage will rise when players "Enhance Skill"
Awaken: Awakening will increase both Style Scores by 1,300 points
Description: Pearls, gems, and golden vines adorn your hair. Behold, the resplendent civilization will be set atop your crown.
Chapter Appearances[]
| Disclaimer: The following section contains spoilers for Golden Age. Please proceed with caution. |
The following lists show all the stages in which Marie de' Medici appears, but do not detail what happens. This section could be considered a minor spoiler, so proceed with caution.
Chapter 1 (TBA)
Chapter 2 (TBA)
Trivia[]
Historical Trivia[]
- Historically, Marie de' Medici continued ruling as regent despite her son, Louis XIII, having reached maturity, and her mandate as regent having legally expired in the year 1614. This continued until the year 1617, where Louis XIII asserted his authority and exiled her to Blois. However, she escaped in the year 1619 and staged a revolt against her son.
- Following her penultimate defeat in 1620, Marie de' Medici was eventually allowed to return to political power, largely with the help of Richelieu. However, they eventually became enemies due to the power struggle that persisted between them, and when Marie de' Medici's attempts to expel Richelieu were unsuccessful, she was ultimately banished from the country.
Game Trivia[]
- Although Marie de' Medici's interaction quotes mention a salon, her part of the story did not exactly involve a salon. This may indicate that one of her quotes may have been accidentally swapped with that of Madame Geoffrin.