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The Event Log keeps all the historical, cultural, and important facts that you find throughout the story. For Queen Marie there are 40 event logs to collect in total and five different categories:
- Characters - 14
- Event - 5
- Location - 9
- Item - 4
- Others - 8
Characters[]
Marenzi[]
Unlocked: 2-15 Eternal Protector
Requirement: None
Count Marenzi was the French ambassador to Austria, and helped establish the alliance between the two countries, as well as the marriage between Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette. After Marie became the Queen of France, Marenzi became fairly powerful in Versailles because of his influence over the Queen. This is why he is extremely unwelcome among French nobility.
Rohan[]
Unlocked: 1-6 Revisiting the Merchant
Requirement: None
Louis René Edouard de Rohan is a Cardinal. He was a member of the group against French-Austrian relations, and previously attempted to obstruct the political marriage. This, combined with his flamboyant lifestyle, has earned him the hatred of both Queen Maria Theresa and Queen Marie. Later on, he tried to gain the Queen's favor, and that is how he fell into Jeanne's trap.
Jeanne[]
Unlocked: 1-6 Revisiting the Merchant
Requirement: None
Jeanne de Valois-Saint-Rémy was born to a poor family in northern France,but because her father is descended from the House of Valois, she is recognized as a member of the nobility. To maintain a lavish lifestyle, she forged the Queen's writing to create a fake letter, which she used to trick Cardina Rohan into purchasing the "du Barry necklace". She is the mastermind behind the affair of the necklace.
Bohmer[]
Unlocked: 1-3 Fabled Treasure
Requirement: None
Charles Auguste Böhmer is a Parisian jeweler. During Louis XV's rule, the king commissioned Böhmer to craft a diamond necklace worth 2 million livres as a gift for his mistress - Madame du Barry. But when Louis XV died, Madame du Barry was banished and the necklace was left without an owner. When Louis XVI ascended the throne, Böhmer approached to Queen Marie twice to try to sell the necklace to her, but was rejected both times.
Adelaide[]
Unlocked: 1-2 A Queen's Life
Requirement: None
Marie Adéleïde de France is Louis XV's daughter, and a french princess. During Louis XV's rule, Adelaide and her sisters tried to put a stop to Louis XV's relationship with Madame du Barry, but failed. Ever since her nephew, Louis XVI, ascended the throne, Madame Adelaide has been unhappy with his wife, Queen Marie. For various reasons, Madame Adelaide has never married.
Leonard[]
Unlocked: 1-1 Unfolding Destiny
Requirement: Choose "Refuse to change"
Léonard-Alexis Autié is an incredibly talented and creative stylist. His creative brilliance has made him the most sought-after stylist in court. He even created a special hairstyle for Marie Antoinette called the Pouf, which became fashionable throughout France.
Deniau[]
Unlocked: 1-1 Unfolding Destiny
Requirement: None
Madame Deniau attended to Marie Antoinette after she married into French royalty. Madame Deniau is the Queen's head lady-in-waiting, and is in charge of the Queen's lessons in decorum, language, and court dances.
Leopold II[]
Unlocked: 2-15 Eternal Protector
Requirement: Choose "Try to think of another solution"
Queen Maria Theresa's third son, Marie Antoinette's brother. When Joseph II died, Leopold II inherited the throne and ruled over the Holy Royal Empire. He supported enlightened absolutism. After the French Revolution, he and Frederick William II of Prussia issued the <Declaration of Pillniz> to express their support for the French monarchy.
Roi Soleil[]
Unlocked: 2-14 Caged Canary
Requirement: None
Louis XIV, the Sun King (Roi Soleil), took over the throne at the tender age of 5, and ruled France for 72 years. During his rule, he achieved many great accomplishments. The French vassals circled him the way the planets circled the sun. He spent his life uniting France.
Sade[]
Unlocked: 2-7 Breaking the Resistance
Requirement: None
Marquis de Sade was the author of a series of sado-masochistic romance novels. His novels made him infamous, and he was thrown into jail and asylums multiple times. He escaped jail and execution quite a few times too. The word "sadism" was derived from his name.
Count of Provence[]
Unlocked: 2-4 Justice and Reform
Requirement: None
Louis XVI's younger brother, who was given the title of the Duke of Provence upon birth. During the revolution, when his elder brother Louis XVI was executed, the Duke of Provence proclaimed his nephew Louis the XVII, and declared himself Prince Regent. When Louis XVII died during captivity in the hands of the revolutionaries, the Duke of Provence proclaimed himself as Louis XVIII, and the King of France. When Napoleon's empire fell, he turned to Paris and reestablished the House of Bourbon.
Voltaire[]
Unlocked: 2-10 Right or Wrong
Requirement: None
François-Marie Arouet, also known as Voltaire, which is his pen name. He was an author, historian and philosopher during the Age of Enlightenment in France. He advocated freedom of thought, religious tolerance, and supported civil rights as well as constitutional monarchy. Because of this, he was thrown in jail multiple times during Louis XV's rule. After the French revolution, the National Assembly recognized Voltaire as a pioneer of the revolution, and his body was buried at the Panthéon in Paris.
Madame Beaumont[]
Unlocked: 1-13 The King's Secret
Requirement: Choose "Wait for someone else to appear"
Charles d'Éon de Beaumont, Louis XV's diplomat, spy and master swordsman. He joined Louis XV's secret intelligence force "Secret du Roi" in his early years. He also liked to crossdress. When carrying out missions, he often disguised himself as a woman. During his time in London, rumors about his gender ran wild, but stopped when he was officially recognized as a woman. From then on, she lived as Madame Beaumont. d'Eon spent 49 years of her life as a man, and 39 years as a woman.
Queen Theresa[]
Unlocked: 1-6 Revisiting the Merchant
Requirement: Choose "Reproach him and leave"
Queen Maria Theresa, the only Queen of the House of Habsburg. She inherited a "penniless, unknown, defenseless" country from her father, and carefully put many reforms in place. She put an end to the long war with France, pushed for an alliance, and married off her youngest daughter, Marie Antoinette, to the France.
Event[]
Liberalism[]
Unlocked: 2-11 Bastille Visit
Requirement: None
Liberalism centered around the idea that everything should be governed by freedom, and in the 18th century, it's main focus was to achieve freedom from rule and cultural freedom. This form of thinking spread throughout every European kingdom, and forced rulers to adopt a more enlightened form of government.
Assembly of Notables[]
Unlocked: 2-1 A Decision
Requirement: Choose "Tax the aristocrats" and then "Volunteer to persuade them myself"
The Assembly of Notables refers to the conference held by the King of France with high-ranking nobles, the clergy, and state functionaries. It may be held multiple times in a year, whenever there are important matters of state that require consultation and support.
Seven Years' War[]
Unlocked: 2-1 A Decision
Requirement: None
The Seven Year's War occurred between 1754 and 1763, and involved the great powers of Europe at the time. The war affected Europe, North America, Central America, Africa, and Asia. France lost India, Canada, New France and other colonies during the war, and was left with a huge debt.
American Revolution[]
Unlocked: 1-15 Bestowing Mercy
Requirement: None
After the Seven Year's War, Britain decided to shift their debt to the people of North America. The colonies opposed the compulsory taxes, and growing resentment eventually led to the American revolution 13 years after the Seven Year's War. France and Spain supported America by sending troops to aid in the war, and finally America achieved independence.
French Revolution[]
Unlocked: 1-1 Unfolding Destiny
Requirement: None
The French Revolution occurred on the 14th July 1789. The civilians formed forces and occupied the whole of Paris. The revolution put an end to centuries of Bourbon rule, as well as the French monarchy. It had a huge influence over the rest of the world, and some associated ideas became widely accepted, while others caused great debate.
Location[]
Prussia[]
Unlocked: 2-16 Letter from Far Away
Requirement: None
Prussia existed from the Middle Ages to the second World War. It was situated in north-central Europe. From 1701 to 1918, it existed as the Kingdom of Prussia.
Tuileries Palace[]
Unlocked: 2-14 Caged Canary
Requirement: None
The Tuileries Palace was situated in Paris, and was built in the style of the Italian Renaissance. When the French Revolution took place, Louis XVI and Queen Marie were placed in the Tuileries Palace by the revolutionaries. In 1804, Napoleon repurposed it as his imperial palace. Sadly, the Tuileries Palace was burned down by the Paris Commune, and the remaining ruins were demolished 11 years later.
Salon[]
Unlocked: 2-8 A New France
Requirement: None
A salon is a gathering held for the purpose of social networking, for education and pleasure, and for socialising. It was particularly trendy during the 17th and 18th centuries in France. Some historians regard salons as an important precursor to the rise of the public sphere, and may have even affected the Enlightenment movement in France. Salon hosts were mostly women, and in certain aspects, also encouraged the development of feminism.
The Bastille[]
Unlocked: 2-7 Breaking the Resistance
Requirement: None
The Bastille is a fort constructed during the 14th century. During Louis XIV's rule, it was repurposed as a prison. From the 18th century onwards, the Bastille was viewed as a symbol of despotism and criticized by many French authors. During the revolution, angry Parisians stormed the Bastille and discovered 7 prisoners, including the pioneer of sado-masochism, the Marquis de Sade. The Bastille was later destroyed by the revolutionaries.
Notre-Dame[]
Unlocked: 1-15 Bestowing Mercy
Requirement: None
Notre Dame is a Gothic church building along the Seine, and situated in the center of Paris. In 1160, Maurice de Sully started plans to construct the church, and it was finally completed in 1345, more than 180 years after. The Notre Dame, the carvings within, the murals and the priceless art pieces in the church are famous worldwide. The place is an iconic landmark in France.
River Seine[]
Unlocked: 1-7 Versailles' Rose
Requirement: Choose "Approach the cold and stern figure"
The Seine is an important river in northern France, and Paris is the result of the development of a city around an important part of the river. The two banks of the Seine are littered with famous landmarks, including the Louvre, the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, and the Arc de Triomphe. Strolling along the Seine is a popular tourist activity.
America[]
Unlocked: 1-3 Fabled Treasure
Requirement: None
The New World is the collective term coined by Europeans to refer to the yet "undiscovered" American continents and Caribbean islands. During the Bourbon era of France, this term was often used to refer to the North American colony. During the American Revolutionary War, it was used to refer to the newly independent country.
Schonbrunn Palace[]
Unlocked: 1-2 A Queen's Life
Requirement: None
A baroque building situated in southwest Vienna, Austria's capital, Schönbrunn Palace is the royal palace of the royal Habsburg family. During Queen Maria Theresa's rule, the palace wen through mayor renovation in order to accommodate all the royal court members. The palace occupies 95 hectares and has 1,441 rooms.
Palace of Versailles[]
Unlocked: 1-1 Unfolding Destiny
Requirement: Choose "Refuse to change"
The palace of Versailles was built by Louis XIV, upon the foundations of a villa built by his father, Louis XIII. It became the largest, grandest, and most luxurious palace in all Europe, and was the envy of many European rulers during the 17th and 18th centuries, who would visit the palace. It was the political center of France from 1682 to 1789. Louis XIV, Louis XV, and Louis XVI stayed here.
Item[]
Edelweiss[]
Unlocked: 1-9 Canceled Plans
Requirement: None
The Edelweiss is a mountain flower, and a national symbol of Austria, It symbolizes purity and courage. It is said that you can see it growing as high up as 4000 meters above the sea level on the Alps. Hence, it is also known as the symbol of the Alps.
Livre[]
Unlocked: 1-3 Fabled Treasure
Requirement: None
An ancient French currency. During Louis XV's rule, eight ounces gold was worth 740 livres. When the necklace affair was occurred, the yearly expenses of a typical family of three would be around 400 livres.
Dodder[]
Unlocked: 1-2 A Queen's Life
Requirement: Choose "Let Gabrielle decide"
Dodders are parasitic plants. They are practically leafless, with leaves that are literally minute scales. Hence, they are dependent upon their hosts nutrition. "Dodder" can be used to describe someone who is incapable of surviving independently.
Gugelhupf[]
Unlocked: 1-2 A Queen's Life
Gugelhupfe are known for their crown-like shape. It's made with soft yeast dough, an different regions have their own special additions to the cake. In the early days, it was common throughout all of central Europe, and served during Christmas, weddings, birthdays, and other celebrations. Gugelhupfe started becoming popular in the French court after Marie Antoinette married into French royalty.
Others[]
Republic[]
Unlocked: 2-15 Eternal Protector
Requirement: None
A Republic has different tiers of people that discuss public affairs and manage the country together. It is an opposing form of government to a monarchy, and the head of the country is elected via votes, instead of gaining power via hereditary succession.
Declaration of the Rights of the Man and of the Citizen[]
Unlocked: 2-14 Caged Canary
Requirement: None
The <Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen> was a human rights document drafted during the French Revolution. It listed freedom, property, safety, and freedom from oppression as inviolable rights; affirmed freedom of speech, religion, writing and publishing; stated the separation of legislature, executive, and judiciary; stated that all men are equal in front of the law. But only men were covered by this document. A female author named Olympe de Gouges challenged the unfairness of this distinction, and wrote the Declaration of Rights of Woman and of the Female Citizen.
Constitutional Monarchy[]
Unlocked: 2-11 Bastille Visit
Requirement: None
Constitutional monarchy is a monarchy that has to act according to a constitution, thus ensuring that the people hold a degree of power, and restricting the power of monarchy. The sovereign remains the head of the country, and hereditary succession is practiced.
Tax Exemption[]
Unlocked: 2-4 Justice and Reform
Requirement: None
The tax exemption privileges enjoyed by the higher classes was a main trigger of the French Revolution. The French nobles and the clergy were exempted from taxes, and the Parliament rejected the proposal to remove tax exemption privileges put forward by the reform committee. This made it very difficult for Louis XVI to put any finance reforms in place. This led to the Estates General being held again after 175 years.
Three Estates[]
Unlocked: 2-1 A Decision
Requirement: Choose "Don't tax the aristocrats"
The Estates General in France was a special conference held only when there are difficult problems in affairs of state that need to be solved. There were three categories or "estates" of participants - the clergy (First Estate), the nobles (Second Estate), and the commoners (Third Estate). Every Estate had the right to vote for the issues being discussed. During the 16th and 17th centuries, absolute monarchy was in power, and hence the Estates General was discontinued for 175 years. In 1789, Louis XVI held the final Estates General, which led to the French Revolution.
Madame Déficit[]
Unlocked: 1-9 Canceled Plans
Requirement: None
Marie Antoinette indulged in fashion, entertainment and a luxurious lifestyle after her marriage to Louis XVI. At the time, the French civilians were suffering in poverty, and the country's finances were in the red. Therefore, the people were angered when they heard about Queen Marie's lifestyle, and blamed her for the country's financial ruin. They called her "Madame Déficit" behind her back.
Du Barry Necklace[]
Unlocked: 1-6 Revisiting the Merchant
Requirement: None
The Du Barry necklace was fashioned out of more than 600 diamonds. A huge amount of money would have been required to craft such a necklace, not to mention the many years spent collecting suitable diamonds. This is why it was priced at 2 million livres. The necklace was commissioned by Louis XV as a gift for Madame du Barry, hence its name. After the necklace affair occurred, it was nicknamed the "Queen's necklace".
House of Bourbon[]
Unlocked: 1-1 Unfolding Destiny
Requirement: None
The Bourbons achieved royal status during the 13th century, when a Bourbon heiress married into the Capetian dynasty. The descendants inherited the title "Duke of Bourbon" and hence Bourbon was the family name. The House of Bourbon once ruled several countries in Europe. During the 16th century, the Bourbons ruled France and Navarre, and during the 18th century, they ruled over Spain, Naples, Sicily, and Luxembourg.