Arrival in Versielles

Straight from my prep notes for my Continuum Campaign, raw and unaltered: (though I added a classical portrait of Joan so it wouldn't be such a daunting wall of text)

1643 AD - September 8th at 12:00 noon - France - Piscean -
La Tour Jetee, Foxhorn Corner in a Castle. This the Hunting Lodge of Versielles. Playlist: 7th Sea Courtly

When you arrive: Kail has been here before, the small library in a European castle where Dale brought you when he was shot. The books on the shelves are less faded and aged now.

A variety of masks and odd accessories are hanging about the room, as though a pack of people had just undressed from a costume ball.

A young lady, perhaps 18 or 19 years old, is in the room. She is dressed as you would expect of a MALE servant.

Izzies courtsies to her, the girl bows as befits her odd attire.
“I am told we become close friends,” says the girl.
“Your older self is a mentor to my younger,” replies Izzy.

And that’s when Izzy introduces you all to the Maid of Orleans, Jeanne D’Arc.

Louis XIV is king, but he’s only 5 years old. His mother is Anne of Austria. 1st Minister is Cardinal Mazarin. We’ll be at the Hunting Lodge of Versielles, so it’s doubtful we’ll meet any of them.
Coffee drinking has recently become popular in Paris. Parcel post established in France. Things are just starting to feel modern in many ways.
However, nightgowns have not been introduced yet, and clothing in general is uncomfortable. We are at the transition between Cavalier and Baroque styles. Everything is layered, heavy satin and velvet with lace trim. Beautiful to behold, but a burden to wear. Louis XIV will be eventually known as the Sun King. In a matter of years this lodge will become the most impressive palace in Europe, and the center of Western Fashion.

“If you run into Dale, he probably hasn’t met you yet. We should be early enough to avoid him, but I know he spends a lot of time here in another decade or so. It is imperative he not meet me yet. He and I have a scandalous affair in the 1660’s here. We both thought the other to be levellers, and the Midwives have ordered us to have zero interaction. To be clear, if you mention me to him, it will frag us both. Your interactions in this matter will be considered when I vote on whether or not you ascend to Span 2.”

Jeanne D’Arc adds: “Galileo’s trial by Inquisition was just 10 years ago, so try not to appear as witches or sorcerors. Trust me, you don’t wish to battle the church. I know this from personal experience 200 down.”