#Maximilian - The Game of Power and Love

[hundredthousandtimes]

Christa Théret as Mary Of Burgundy Maximilian - Das Spiel von Macht und Liebe Episode 2

[xmrnothingx]

Kyoko Minazuki from Rival Schools and Project Justice

Wanted to draw Kyoko Minazuki from Rival Schools/Project Justice. Had no idea about her before seeing her art on the sidebar in the Nintendo Direct but got drawn to her immediately. She looks super cool, can't wait for the Capcom Fighting Collection sequel to come out.

[redwoodrecords]

— redwood. —

DEMO. ❀

MASTERLIST. PLAYLISTS. BUY ME A COFFEE.

━ introduction. ━

Congratulations! You have just received an acceptance letter from Redwood University.

A highly selective institution with alumni ranging from Nobel Peace Prize winners, Film Directors, Diplomats and other internationally renowned individuals. You are the first in your small town to make it to the 'big leagues'. With the weight of their expectations, your desire to make it somehow, your college fund suddenly emptied and the academic pressure placed on your shoulders, everything was already shaping up to be a stressful time. But now, there are letters, weird circumstances, a dead body, and suddenly, you're thrown into a game that you never knew was playing.

Everything powerful harbours secrets. Are you willing to uncover them?

redwood is rated 16+ for sexual content, violence, substance abuse, and more. everything will be tagged accordingly before the chapter containing it.

━ the game ━

You play as ‘the pledge’, a new recruit to the universities’ houses, of which there are five. You have to impress the house’s inhabitants and compete against the others who are fighting for the same spot that you are.

You can choose your approach to the game and how you treat your competitors. Every gameplay is unique, as most choices leave an impact.

While your character competes for their spot in a ‘House’, they will also be attempting to uncover the secrets that are buried within. Make sure to balance school, pledging and mystery hunting! It’s harder than you’d think.

━ genre(s) ━

mystery. coming of age. romance.

━ features. ━

a fully customisable MC, including choice of gender, name, sexual orientation, dietary requirements, house, pronouns, race, appearance and personality.

choose your relationship with your family members, friends, competitors and romantic interests!

a story that relies heavily on your choices, every playthrough is different.

GoC love interests that are optional, play with an option of romance or without!

build relationships with others and create enemies or allies.

get to the bottom of your family’s history, and how it intertwines with redwood.

━ romance options. ━

not only are there four main romance options, but you also have the ability to have romantic/sexual encounters with others.

⇢ max bennett

Max Bennett was born with a silver spoon in their mouth but never learnt how to use it, raised by their quirky auntie in upstate New York. With a tall stature and thick black hair, they are the epitome of a dream indie movie star. They applied to Redwood because of its prestige and their desire to follow in their parents footsteps. They never expected to meet you, especially considering their history with the Houses.

Maximilian Bennett is 6’4, with messy black hair, pale skin, green eyes and a beauty mark on his left cheek.

Maxine Bennett is 5’11, with her black hair cut into a bob, a beauty mark above her right eyebrow, and a slim build.

⇢ sam washington

Sam Washington is always looking for the next scoop and they think they’ll find it in you. Born to a family of media moguls, Sam is wishing to find their independence at Redwood. They’ve been given the scoop on the Houses and they could be a good ally to have due to their connections and charisma, although they would not blame you if you want to be something more.

Samson Washington is 6’2, with short curly brown hair, hazel eyes, a broad build, glasses (although he prefers contacts) and a beauty mark under his right eye.

Samantha Washington is 5’7, with long curly lighter brown hair, a single beauty mark under her left eye, a curvier build, glasses (because she hates contacts) and full lips.

⇢ frankie blake

Frankie Blake is the child of a major fashion designer and your also new roommate, although their family is known for being extravagant and ostentatious, they are the complete opposite. An art enthusiast who is looking for their next muse, and the quirk of your smile is enough to inspire a thousand drawings. They are a Redwood legacy and they’re willing to show you around, for a price of course. Nothing comes for free. Frankie has dark brown skin that is covered in freckles, with kinky hair and the prettiest smile you’ve ever seen.

Francis Blake is 5’10 with short twist outs, a toned build, freckles and a wardrobe filled with shorts.

Frances Blake is 5’4 with long, back length braids that are decorated with gold accessories, a slim build and freckles.

⇢ ali nakamura

Ali Nakamura is the only child of their politician mother and is already well-established at Redwood. They seem perfectly pleasant in public, however it is your first day at Redwood and you have already presented yourself as a rival. Through no fault of your own, that’s what you insist anyways. They have silky, dyed blond hair, well-groomed black eyebrows and an affinity for neutral tones. Although they insist on their aloof demeanour, you occasionally catch them looking at you with a look you can’t decipher.

Alistair Nakamura is 6’0, with an average build, tan skin, short honey blond hair with dark eyes.

Alison Nakamura is 5’5, with an average build, tan skin, shoulder-length sunflower blonde hair and dark eyes.

[rhaegarblackfire]

A game of Love and Power by Alex_Stark (me on Ao3)

#JonerysForeverYoursForeverMine2024

Day 5: Historical AU | Free Choice - It’s an AU inspired by the story of Maximilian of Austria and Mary of Burgundy.

Thanks to @iceandfirejonerysdiscord for hosting the magnificent event.

In the year 186 AC, Daemon Blackfyre rose in rebellion to win the love of his life and kill those who dared to step between him and the girl he loved, succeeding in winning the Iron Throne and putting an end to the rule of the Red Dragon, while the Black one rose. But for the love he bore to her, to the second Daenerys of House Targaryen, he spared the Red Dragon and granted to House Targaryen a new home, and new land upon which they could rule. A decision that brought nothing but war to Westeros, with House Targaryen not forgetting what they lost and trying to win the old glory and reputation. More than a hundred years of wars happened, with both of the Houses of the Dragon coming to an end with only two heirs to survive. A girl and a boy. Will they succeed in making their lineages survive and bring back the ancient glory of the dragon, or will their lineage perish with them, leaving wolves and lions to feed on their remnants?

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[vultures-and-scavengers]

Do you think your ocs would like each other if they met? Or what would you say was a moment that made them who they are (can apply to any of them that you want to talk about!)

oooh, some of my OCs would get along, others would not. and i'm gonna answer both, but focus on Annette, since DAI is my current fixation.

Annette Trevelyan and Katria Hawke. Annette is initially dismissive, Katria is downright hateful, but largely in part because she'd met Annette's older brother, who left a bad impression, and Annette is very... closed off, very formal, and so she falls under the sort of "Ice Queen" trope, which Katria loathes. Eventually they get along, but its a rough ride on the way.

Annette and Ashanaan Adaar? They need to meet. In a modern AU, Annette would be a chemical engineer, and Ashanaan would be an explosives expert or a rocket propellant engineer. In Thedas, Ashanaan is trying to reverse-engineer gaatlok, and Annette is playing with chemicals and making her artificer mines that way. Ashanaan is also a bit more cheerful/ebullient than Annette, which Annette likes, while Annette has a lot of Orlesian/Noble/historical knowledge that Ashanaan covets but doesn't know where to start. It'd be a meeting of the minds, they'd get along like crazy.

Annette and Harold or Sora Trevelyan? They're cousins. Annette is from the main branch, and Sora and Harold are twins from one of the poorer branches. Annette wouldn't look down on them, but she would be wary, for sure. They'd also be wary of her: Annette's father, Maximilian, has a ruthless and nasty reputation, and Annette's spent the last decade playing the Game in Orlais, which neither of the twins would be thrilled about.

Annette and Thalia Cousland-- friends, due to the simple fact that Ostwick and Highever are both port cities, so her father brought her along a few times when he was re-negotiating trade agreements and arguing over tariffs. They kept in touch, and through Thalia, Annette would meet Rilwyn Amell, who she's arguably closer with despite knowing each other for a far less shorter time period, but they just clicked.

Annette (DAI) and Darth Calumnia (SWTOR)? Throwing this one in for fun: Cal would respect Annette, as she's always a fan of the shrewd political types who can scheme all day, but Annette carries a strong distaste for violence, which Cal would be iffy about. For Annette, Cal is like... all her worst nightmares in one. Cal has no qualms about violence, and she has a lot of ambition and ruthlessness that exacerbate that tendency. In Cal, Annette sees the worst of what she could be if she grew accustomed to violence and she stopped taking death so seriously.

And then, moments that made them? Annette has a handful of big ones.

The first-- her mother died when she was 14, and with an asshole for a father, a two month old baby sister, and a six year old baby brother, Annette basically took on parenting both her younger siblings. She did it because she loved them, and she wanted to protect them, and while she would do it again, parentification at that age is still bad. But that's the first real moment she starts to shelve all the things that make her Annette and turn herself into whatever she needs to be.

The second-- she figures out that her father is a ruthless ass, but he's also intelligent enough not to kill the golden goose. If she plays the Game, buys House Trevelyan influence and power within Orlais, her father will leave her and her baby siblings alone. Annette thus dives into the Game and she does really well at it. As a result, she considers Orlais a refuge from her father's power, and she adopts the country as her own. Her mother was Orlesian, and Annette actually inherits her estate in Verchiel, so Verchiel will become a key part of Annette's identity.

The third-- Annette's closest friend within Orlais was Lorette Callier. Yes, that Callier. Annette did not have a happy growing up, and Lorette was her first friend. In addition, Lorette and Lord Callier's marriage was the first real instance of a happy relationship that Annette really spent any time around, and it began to help her sort out her thoughts around her parents' marriage. And then in 9:37 the Callier's are murdered, and it sends Annette into a tailspin. She gets a lot colder, a lot more guarded, and she swears off violence and war. She doesn't want them in her life, she wants nothing to do with it, and the Orlesian Civil War has now given her an up close look at how war and violence don't care who they hurt. She also puts herself squarely in Celene's camp of followers.

Fourth and finally, this isn't really one moment, but a collection of them: Annette's older sister, Clarissa, is a mage. The templars came and took her, and Annette got some letters, and because her House is rich, she was able to visit a handful of times. Ostwick isn't Kirkwall, but her sister still encountered templar abuses. Eventually Annette was cut off from contact, and her sister's status and location were denied to her. She also witnessed her father's politicking with Chantry officials from a young age, and so she's incredibly disillusioned with the Chantry, she's relatively agnostic, and she hates the templars.

Annette has been going through it, TBH. She's a lot of fun to write, though, and her distaste for war and fighting means I get to play around with alternate ways she plays the role of Inquisitor.

[nagalias-mindscape]

Does anyone remember the Neopets game for PS2? Was thunking up a hallway trap for a story and came up woth the infamous tower climb from that game, then spiraled into nostalgia over coming home from school and being able to play neopets with mom until dad came home.

I miss that game, and the memories. I think it’s mostly the memories, because I also miss the spyro games. and the jax ‘n daxer games. And Katamari. Legacy of Kain. Kingdom Hearts. Gauntless: Dark Legacy. Castlevania. Conker’s bad fur day. Goldeneye 007. Mega man. Star fox.

Even the one game whose name I can’t recall? You played as a dude named Max? Maximilian? You were, like. This warrior or something with a connection to death. Exploring through darkness and all that shit. When you died that avatar of death would bring you back ans mock you or something? Might be mixing two games, though. Any help figuring that one out would be nice.

I miss a lot of the games I used to play. The stuff just isn’t like they used to be anymore.

There was. Even this one game. Different set of memories, my uncle instead of parents. Out of state. He had this game. Don’t remember a lot about it, but I remember the beginning because it starts you literally in the middle of a war. You’re an immortal fighter, and you have an immortal wife (which may have been your enemy in the beginning?) and two (non-immortal?) children who are equally just as powerful, and you eventually get to fight enemies with all four people. I recall being so surprised that fire wasn’t effective against ice. The scene I remember most clearly about it, though, was the funeral scene where you have to burn the rope in a specific order according to the people who approached you.

Don’t even remember the game or anything else. Just that funeral scene being stuck in my head rent-free. I’d love relocating that game, too. Uncle has no clue what I’m even talking about.

My Google skills have failed me.

[primeblogs]

10 Unforgettable Things to Do in Dubrovnik, Croatia

Dubrovnik has something to offer everyone, from historical landmarks to relaxing on the beach or enjoying an outdoor adventure. Here are 10 things you can explore in Croatia that are sure to make your trip memorable. Explore the famous UNESCO-certified walls of Old Town and learn about the city's rich history on this guided walking tour. In the end, you can take some time to explore through the city's charming streets and marvel at its beautiful architecture. 1. Explore the Old Town The small and walkable Old Town is the heart of the city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site full of dazzling sights as well as sounds and flavors. The walls which surround the city were built over centuries to protect against war and disease. They're today a beautiful backdrop for terra-cotta roofs, Cypresses, and Stradun's main street. Walk along the walls to get the most stunning view of the medieval Dubrovnik's architecture and the stunning Adriatic Sea. The 15th century Rector's Palace is a must-see. Sponza Palace is also an absolute must-see. Go through the alleyways to discover hidden restaurants, shops and old homes. The fans of Game of Thrones will find the Old Town even more appealing in the sense that Dubrovnik was used to create King's Landing. You can take a guided tour of the Old Town to learn more about the city's past and its use as the fictional location. Go to St. Dominika Street for Cersei's walk in shame and Minceta Tower as the House of Undying. 2. Ride a cable car to Mount Srd Ascend Mount Srd, Dubrovnik's highest elevation, for stunning views. This ride of just four minutes will get you up to the top where you'll be able to observe the terracotta-roofed Old Town and the Adriatic Sea below you. Panorama Bar and restaurant with observation decks, as well as an enormous cross are situated at the top. The cable car station at the top is easily reached from the Old Town, as it's right outside the Buza Gate or Ploce Gate and clearly signposted. Another, more difficult trail is accessible at the trailhead in front of the Imperial Fort that takes around 10 to 15 minutes to climb to the top of the mountain and to see the views. Make sure you bring your camera or phone in both cases! Solar-powered charging stations can be found in the upper cable station. 3. Visit Lokrum Island, Montenegro or both in the course of a single day. The tiny town of Dubrovnik is filled with sights from the past which is why it's a smart idea to take a top-rated walking tour to ensure you've seen everything. The city's walled walls are compact but crowded, with a plethora of narrow roads and paths paved with seafood-themed restaurants, pubs and gelato shops. Just a quarter of a mile across the water is Lokrum an idyllic island that was home to Benedictine monks for nearly a millennium. The island is now a park that's car-free with a botanical park and a mansion from the 19th century that was planted by Archduke Maximilian. The most notable attraction on the island is the Temple of Blaise, a Romanesque church which houses relics including the leg, arm, and skull of a saint who is believed to have saved the city from the Venetian invasion. You can visit the close Ston Salt Pans and the Peljesac Peninsula known for its wine. 4. You can take a Boat Tour The blue waters of Dubrovnik are waiting for visitors to swim in them. It is possible to take a dip from the sandy beach or go on a cruise cruise. As the day heats up, a swim in the crystal clear sea is a perfect option to cool down. There are swimming pools within the city walls, equipped with iron ladders to assist you in jumping safely into. You can book a sunset cruise to experience an even more romantic evening. Sailing along the Adriatic on a replica 16th century karaka, drinking wine while admiring the city's historical walls, illuminated by the night sky is a fantastic opportunity to relax in the evening. Game of Thrones enthusiasts will love this option since they can visit Fort Lovrijenac where King's Landing scenes were shot. A full day boat cruise allows you to discover the islands just off the coasts of Dubrovnik. Island hop between Elafiti Islands, visit a cave on Lokrum and take in the famous Jesuit Staircase--another landmark that's sure be the focus of any GOT enthusiast. Video embeds anchors:

[shangyangjunzhu]

Mary, Duchess of Burgundy from Maximilian - the game of power and love (2016)

We will be different from our parents. How ? Full of Love.

[indisden]

Jannis Niewöhner as Maximilan I  of Austria (Maximilian: Das Spiel von Macht und Liebe)

[germanaustriannoblesandroyals]

Period Drama Fashion (26/?): Kunigunde of Austria in Maximilian - Das Spiel von Macht und Liebe

[germanperioddramatranslations]

[Series] Maximilian - Das Spiel von Macht und Liebe (Maximilian - The Game of Power and Love) | with English subtitles

After the death of Mary of Burgundy’s father, she is the only heir to rule Burgundy. But as she is backed into a corner by her enemies, she must find a powerful husband and supporter. At the same time Maximilian of Austria clashes with his father, the Holy Roman Emperor. The young Maximilian is a fighter and out to make his own fortune.

Episodes (3/3 uploaded)

Episode 01

Episode 02

Episode 03

Cast

Christa Théret as Mary of Burgundy

Jannis Niewöhner as Maximilian, Archduke of Austria

Alix Poisson as Margaret of York, Duchess Dowager of Burgundy

Jean-Hugues Anglade as King Louis XI. of France

Miriam Fussenegger as Johanna von Hallewyn

Stefan Pohl as Wolf von Polheim

Nicolas Wanczycki as Philippe de Commines

Sebastian Blomberg as Jan Coppenhole

Tobias Moretti as Emperor Frederick III

Martin Wuttke as Ulrich Fugger

Various Maximilian - Das Spiel von Macht und Liebe is a German-Austrian-French co-production. Parts of the series were filmed in French and later dubbed into German.

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Christa Théret as Mary Of Burgundy Maximilian - Das Spiel von Macht und Liebe Episode 2

[redrosecut]

Royal Women of Austria (2/?): Kunigunde of Austria

Kunigunde of Austria (16 March 1465 – 6 August 1520) was the only surviving daughter of Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II and his wife Eleanor of Portugal. Her older brother Maximilian of Austria, who would later marry Mary of Burgundy and become Emperor Maximilian. and her were the only two children to survive into adulthood,

Throughout her life, she maintained a close relationship with her brother who even mediated between her and her father to prevent an Imperial Ban. Kunigunde married Albert IV, Duke of Bavaria, and consumated the marriage without her father’s consent. He initally had given it but when Albert besieged Regensburg shortly before the planned wedding, The Emperor changed his mind. The marriage ultimately took place without Kunigunde knowing of her father’s change of mind. In the end, she bore her husband seven children, four girls and three boys.

Although Kunigunde had resigned from the Imperial court, she was political active by trying to influence politics in favor of the rights of her younger sons. Furthermore she stayed in close contact with her Emperor brother and other ruling relatives throughout Europe.

After the death of Albert in 1508 she later joined the Convent of Püttrich which she favoured and lived there until her death in 1520.

[gallusrostromegalus]

I heard a half-joking statement that Maximilian Pegasus's way of speaking in the original series would have been better translated as the stereotypical "weeb" who sprinkles their sentences with random japanese. Nothing to do with Power of Friendship (and I don't know enough about yu-gi-oh to know if it's right) but I thought you might enjoy the mental image.

I think this is referring to how Max sprinkles random english words throughout his sentences in the japanese version of the manga, and the idea of him being a gramatically incorrect weeb is funny as hell, but I decided the fudge the timelines a bit for the fic, arbitrarily made Max about 45 in 1997, and being from Las Vegas.

Afterwards, I realized this meant he grew up as a Mob Brat in PEAK Rat-Pack Era Vegas, dumped the family syndicate for a girl he fell in love with back in elementary school, probably got married by Elvis, got widowed in his 20's, got WAY too into Egyptian Occult Nonsense, lost an eyeball, got a much worse eyeball, and made a children's card game based on his favrite saturday morning cartoon about it.

If anything, the grandpa-kidnapping, shadow-game Maximillion Pegasus is somehow the LEAST weird and less-violent of all possible Maximillions Pegasuses.

Imagine if he was a Weeb on top of all that shit.

[rhaegarblackfire]

A game of Love and Power by Alex_Stark

Chapter 2: Sneak peek - the Maximilian of Austria!Jon x Mary of Burgundy!Dany AU

“Greetings, my wife.” “I greet you, my husband,” she smiled back. “We are happy you arrived safely here.” “We are too,” was his answer, which came with an unreadable look. “You are more beautiful than how we pictured you.” Her smile got even wider at his flatters, but she knew this was a well-known game between highborns, and she went along. “We hope your judgment is not influenced by our wealth and our history.” “One has to free one’s self from the prison of business and politics.”

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[redwoodrecords]

— Redwood. —

“Welcome to your home for the next few years, if only you can survive the next few months.”

description.

Congratulations! You have just received an acceptance letter from one of the most elite universities in the modern world.

Yet, due to sudden unforeseen circumstances, your college fund has been drained of all resources. However, you suddenly have a benefactor who is willing to pay for your college fund, but there is one catch.

You have to pledge for one of the universities’ controversial ‘Houses’. However, everything powerful harbours secrets, the question is, are you willing to uncover them?

the game.

You play as ‘the pledge’, a new recruit to the universities’ houses, of which there are five. You have to impress the house’s inhabitants and compete against the others who are fighting for the same spot that you are. You can choose your approach to the game and how you treat your competitors. Every gameplay is unique, as most choices leave an impact.

While your character competes for their spot in a ‘House’, they will also be attempting to uncover the secrets that are buried within.

genre(s).

romance, mystery, coming-of-age, comedy.

features.

a fully customisable MC, including choice of gender, name, sexual orientation, dietary requirements, pronouns, race, appearance and personality.

choose your relationship with your family members, friends, competitors and romantic interests!

a story that relies heavily on your choices, every playthrough is different.

GoC love interests that are optional, play with an option of romance or without!

build relationships with others and create enemies or allies.

get to the bottom of your family’s history, and how it intertwines with redwood.

love interests.

⇢ MAX BENNETT

Max Bennett was born with a silver spoon in their mouth but never learnt how to use it, raised by their quirky auntie in upstate New York. With a tall stature and thick black hair, they are the epitome of a dream indie movie star. They applied to Redwood because of its prestige and their desire to follow in their parents footsteps. They never expected to meet you, especially considering their history with the Houses.

Maximilian Bennett is 6’4, with messy black hair, pale skin, green eyes and a beauty mark on his left cheek. He enjoys dressing in darker tones and wearing casual wear.

Maxine Bennett is 5’11, with her black hair cut into a bob, a beauty mark above her right eyebrow, a slim build. She enjoys wearing mostly baggy clothes and black eyeliner.

⇢ SAM WASHINGTON

Sam Washington is always looking for the next scoop and they think they’ll find it in you. Born to a family of media moguls, Sam is wishing to find their independence at Redwood. They’ve been given the scoop on the Houses and they could be a good ally to have due to their connections and charisma, although they would not blame you if you want to be something more. They have light golden brown skin, dimples and curly dark brown hair.

Samson Washington is 6’2, with short curly darker brown hair, hazel eyes, a broad build, glasses (although he prefers contacts) and a beauty mark under his right eye.

Samantha Washington is 5’7, with long curly lighter brown hair, a single beauty mark under her left eye, a curvier build, glasses (because she hates contacts) and full lips.

⇢ FRANKIE BLAKE

Frankie Blake is the child of a major fashion designer and your also new roommate, although their family is known for being extravagant and ostentatious, they are the complete opposite. An art enthusiast who is looking for their next muse, and the quirk of your smile is enough to inspire a thousand drawings. They are a Redwood legacy and they’re willing to show you around, for a price of course. Nothing comes for free. Frankie has dark brown skin that is covered in freckles, with kinky hair and the prettiest smile you’ve ever seen.

Francis Blake is 5’10 with short twist outs, a toned build, freckles and a wardrobe filled with shorts. He enjoys loose fitting clothing.

Frances Blake is 5’4 with long, back length braids that are decorated with gold accessories, a slim build and freckles. She enjoys wearing breathable clothes.

⇢ ALI NAKAMURA

Ali Nakamura is the only child of their politician mother and is already well-established at Redwood. They seem perfectly pleasant in public, however it is your first day at Redwood and you have already presented yourself as a rival. Through no fault of your own, that’s what you insist anyways. They have silky, dyed blond hair, well-groomed black eyebrows and an affinity for neutral tones. Although they insist on their aloof demeanour, you occasionally catch them looking at you with a look you can’t decipher.

Alistair Nakamura is 6’0, with an average build, tan skin, short honey blond hair with black eyes. He is constantly found wearing formal wear.

Alison Nakamura is 5’5, with an average build, tan skin, shoulder-length sunflower blonde hair, black eyes and an obsession with pale pink lipstick.

PSA: The story explores the lives of young adults, and therefore, the story is recommended for ages 16+.

— DEMO TBA —