The lovers where castrated, drawn and quartered. During a visit to Paris, she had offered precious purses to her sisters-in-law, and had been very surprised when the same purses had reappeared in the hands of handsome courtiers. Shortly after, a huge scandal exploded with 'the Tour de Nesle Affair': the three daughters in law of Philip were accused of adultery by Isabela. RNG, the one true god of CK2, heard his prayers and obliged. The Templars were accused of heresy, their holdings and cash were confiscated, and the Grand Master of the order was burned at the stake, cursing the King in his last words.

On the morning of 13 October 1307, Philip took the 'Fuck the Templars Up' decision and had them all arrested, with his pet Pope silent consent. In the end, he *vassalized the Papacy ** (despite not being emperor tier) and moved the Pope to Avignon. In response, Philip sent his own retinue to 'negotiate'. That last point put him in direct conflict with the Pope, who threatened to excommunicate him. He changed realm laws on taxations on nobles and clergy. He borrowed from the Jews then expelled them. This is IMPORTANT.Īll this activity was really expensive and Philip was badly in need of cash, so he used every trick in the book: To end the hostilities with the King of England (also technically a Duke of France), he arranged a marriage between his daughter Isabella and the Prince Edward II, setting her up as the next Queen of England. Philip IV increased Crown Authority at every chance while expanding his own demesne and the kingdom through de jure wars on independent counties : Lyon, Bar, Lille and outright buying the county of Chartres. King Philip IV, who apparently really loved her, never remarried (he probably didn't need the stat boost). Queen Joan died relatively young and her son Louis inherited the Kingdom of Navarre. Three died as infants, leaving Louis, Philipp Jr, Isabella and Charles as potential heirs. King Philip IV married Queen Joan of Navarre, securing both the Kingdom of Navarre and the county of Champagne in the process. His younger brother, Charles, was granted the county of Valois and started the Valois Cadet Branch. He became known as Philip the Fair, but also alternatively as the 'Iron King' in reference to his 'emotional range'. In 1285, Philip IV of the Capet dynasty became king of France at 17.He was a Genius, Fair, Ambitious, Erudite Grey Eminence, but also Arbitrary and Cynical. Inspired by the brillant 'War of the roses : explained CK2 style post.

The accursed king