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Frankish Kingdom

Crusader Territorial Holdings in the Holy Land

Description

Crusader-held territory in the Holy Land, distinct from Richard's sovereign Kingdom of England. Offered as a concession to Saladin in the peace treaty, alongside Princess Joanna's hand in marriage to Saphadin.

Event Involvements

Events with structured involvement data

1 events
S2E23 · The Knight of Jaffa
Richard knights Ian for critical mission

The Frankish Kingdom is represented in this event through King Richard’s authority and the diplomatic proposals he dictates. The organization’s influence is felt in the peace treaty offer, which includes territorial concessions such as the Frankish kingdom itself, as well as the proposed marriage of Princess Joanna to Saphadin. The Frankish Kingdom’s role in the event is to serve as a bargaining chip in the high-stakes game of diplomacy, reflecting its strategic importance in the Crusade. The organization’s goals are tied to securing peace and stability, even at the cost of territorial losses or personal sacrifices by its royal family.

Active Representation

Through King Richard’s formal decrees and diplomatic proposals, which are dictated to a cleric and intended for delivery to Saladin.

Power Dynamics

Exercising authority over its territories and subjects, but also operating under the constraint of ongoing war and the need for diplomatic solutions. The Frankish Kingdom’s power is both asserted and negotiated in this event, as Richard seeks to leverage its resources to achieve peace.

Institutional Impact

The Frankish Kingdom’s involvement in this event reflects the broader institutional dynamics of the Crusade, where military power is balanced against the need for diplomatic solutions. The organization’s willingness to make concessions—both territorial and personal—highlights the desperation for peace and the high cost of prolonged conflict.

Internal Dynamics

Tensions between war-hungry advisors and those advocating for diplomacy, as well as the personal sacrifices demanded of the royal family, such as Joanna’s proposed marriage.

Organizational Goals
Secure the release of Sir William des Preaux and Barbara through diplomatic negotiations with Saladin. Advance the peace treaty proposal by offering territorial concessions and a marriage alliance, thereby ending the bloodshed of the Crusade.
Influence Mechanisms
Through the authority of King Richard, who dictates terms and tasks emissaries like Ian with critical missions. Via the offer of territorial concessions and personal alliances, such as the proposed marriage of Princess Joanna to Saphadin. By leveraging the symbolic power of knighthood, as seen in the elevation of Ian to 'Sir Ian, Knight of Jaffa,' which grants him legitimacy in negotiations.