ULTIMATE DECADES CHALLENGE -1309 - FRI - ISABELLE'S NEEDLEWORK - WEEK 6 - DAY 41 - UPDATED DEC 7
THE CHALLENGE: https://i.postimg.cc/m2kK8RBn/morbids-ultimate-decades-challenge.png This challenge is based on Morbid's Ultimate Decades Challenge. It is a very involved challenge, and there...
As Henford-on-Bagley's Matchmaker, Agatha Crumplebottom took her job seriously. Matching young sims together was her specialty, and so, when Parson De Baskerville had approached her with a request to enter a marriage contract for his nieces, Agatha had jotted down some notes on each niece and then consulted her extensive list of eligible men and had come up with the perfect family.
The Fletcher family had 3 eligible sons who were of marrying age, and together with Parson de Baskerville's 3 nieces, would be perfect. Yes, keep it all in the family, and keep them here in Henford-on-Bagley. That is how Agatha kept her business going. Now, as far as who would be matched with whom, that was a bit of a dilemma, as the Fletcher brothers seemed to have some quirks. Agatha proposed that a family meeting be held at the Fletcher Farm to introduce the two families. Perhaps, fate would lend a hand and there would be some instant attraction between the Fletchers and the De Baskervilles. And it wouldn't hurt if she had a chat with a gnome to get all the gnome gossip at the two farms.
Reginald Fletcher is the eldest son. His two younger brothers, Thaddeus and William are twins. With his blonde hair and good looks, you would think that Reginald would have every fair maiden in town clambering to be with him. But such was not the case. You see, from a young age, Reginald has been obsessed with becoming a Knight. He preferred to spend his time at The Knight's Stronghold, watching the Knights practice archery, jousting and riding horses. After his chores on the farm were done, he would rush over and help in the Royal Stables. A kindly Knight had seen Reginald's interest and appointed him as his Page. And therein started Reginald's training to become a Knight.
His parents had thought Reginald's obsession with being a Knight was just a passing fancy. But as the years passed, Reginald was steadfast in his desire to become a Knight, and his loyalty to the King was greater than his concern for the Fletcher Farm. After discussing it, his parents were in agreement that perhaps the Fletcher Farm should pass to one of the twins, and later decided that it should pass to William. His father knew that Reginald would make a fine Knight and a fine husband. He was loyal and athletic, although Reginald sometimes didn't pick up after himself. His mother figured that being a Knight had its advantages. Afterall, Reginald would then he part of the lower nobility. And what woman would not want to be called Lady Fletcher? Perhaps that would seal the deal with one of Parson De Baskerville's nieces.
Reginald had not been bitter when his parents decreed that his youngest brother would become heir. He was actually relieved. As much as he loved his family, farm life was just not for him. He knew his parents wanted him to marry, but marriage was not a priority for Reginald. He was much too busy with Knight training to be married. He would go through the motions of meeting Parson De Baskerville's nieces, but he would inform them all that his Knight training came first. He doubted that any woman would agree to marry him under those conditions.
(Traits are Horse Lover, Loyal and Slob. His Aspiration is Body Builder.)
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MEET THADDEUS FLETCHER
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Thaddeus Fletcher is the twin of William Fletcher, and was born a few minutes before William was. He is the middle child. Sporting dark hair and a foul mood, Thaddeus is known for his hot temper and his partying ways. In an incident at the Gnome's Arms Pub, Thaddeus had drunk too much mead and gotten into a skirmish over a game of cards with another peasant. Well, one thing led to another, and swords were drawn...which left Thaddeus with a scar on his face. He did win the fight; however, after the incident Thaddeus' disposition seemed even worse.
He has always been good with his hands, and had a knack for fixing broken items around the farm. His father feels that Thaddeus' handiness skill is a good way to combat his son's moodiness. However, his mother is worried that Thaddeus' hot temper will drive away any possible wife. It is the hope of both parents that one of Parson De Baskerville's nieces will be a "fit" for Thaddeus.
Thaddeus does not seem bothered by the fact that he may not marry. From the girls he knew, Thaddeus always felt that girls had frivolous discussions about such things as the latest fashions. This was not the type of woman for him. If he ever did marry, he would want an equal partner, a woman who valued his work, and had opinions on things other than fashion. He would meet Parson De Baskerville's nieces and be polite, but he knows it will end there. In the meantime, Thaddeus must look to his own future. He has secured a position as an Apprentice Blacksmith and plans to become successful and earn his own way in the world.
(Traits are Hot headed, Maker, and Party animal. His Aspiration is Fabulously Wealthy.)
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MEET WILLIAM FLETCHER
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William Fletcher is the twin of Thaddeus Fletcher and the youngest son. In most families, it was customary for the eldest son to inherit and continue the legacy; however, with Reginald having his sights set on becoming a Knight, and with Thaddeus' foul moods, Ian and Gwendolyn decided that if there was any hope for the Fletcher name to carry on, it would be with William. And, so, William is the heir. With red hair, like his parents, William was interested in farm life. He enjoyed tending the crops, looking after the animals and truly enjoyed being in the out of doors.
His parents had high hopes for William. Ian and Gwendolyn were getting on in years, and the pitter-patter of little feet were very much on their minds. It would indeed be fortunate if one of Parson De Baskerville's nieces liked children...and maybe one who could cook. His mother knew that William tended to have a bit of a voracious appetite, and that his table manners were not the best.
William feels fortunate to be doing what he likes. And he wants to be even better at it by bringing home some prize simoleons for his crops and animals at the Finchwick Fair. He is a good son and has no qualms about being heir or getting married under a marriage contract. He does hope, however, that he will have "feelings" for one of Parson De Baskerville's nieces. William wishes to have the same type of loving relationship that his parents have.
(Traits are Glutton, Loves outdoors and Animal enthusiast. His Aspiration is Freelance Botanist.)
Colette De Baskerville has blonde hair and is the eldest daughter. She has two younger sisters, Isabelle and Francesca. When her mother died, her uncle, Parson Bernard, came to have Colette and her sisters live with him. Having never had children of his own, Uncle Bernard was quite lost when it came to child rearing. In fact, he was quite lost in a few things, such as cooking, mending, or what constituted raising a family of 3 girls. And that is when Colette took charge of the household. Cooking, washing, sewing, and looking after Uncle Bernard and her sisters was a daily task. Cleaning, though, was not her strength, and sometimes dishes would pile in the sink. But she got to them eventually and everyone seemed content with her handling the household chores. To his credit, Uncle Bernard, being a learned sim and a member of the clergy, had a vast library of books, and was instrumental in educating Colette and her sisters in logic, art and literature.
When the discussion of marriage had come up, Colette said that her sisters should find husbands, but that her work was there with Uncle Bernard. She had a household to run, and a farm to look after. And who would look after Uncle Bernard if she left? No, she would stay with Uncle Bernard, and was not interested in getting married.
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But Uncle Bernard had gone ahead and went to see a matchmaker, and now they were supposed to meet 3 brothers from the Fletcher family. Colette had been quite upset about the whole situation. She had put her own dreams and desires on hold for so long caring for others, that she wasn't exactly sure how to talk to a man her age. But she would put up a good front, and go to the meeting for her sisters' sake. Afterall, they deserved a happy future.
(Traits are Slob, Foodie and Family-oriented. Her Aspiration is Successful Lineage).
Isabelle De Baskerville has dark hair and is the middle daughter. When their mother died, and Isabelle and her sisters went to live with their Uncle Bernard in Henford-on-Bagley, her sister Colette took over the household duties. This was fine by Isabelle as it gave her more time to discover the countryside. It's not that Colette didn't assign Isabelle chores, she did, but as soon as her chores were done, Isabelle would head outside to explore and collect things. A lot of times, Isabelle's collections yielded some mushrooms, which Colette would use in her cooking. As their simoleons were limited, this greatly helped their family's finances.
One day, as Isabelle came in from collecting, she saw her sister Colette slumped over asleep on a corner stool, some unfinished mending still in her hands. It was at that point that Isabelle realized how much her sister Colette had taken on, and from that day forward, volunteered to do the mending. In fact, Isabelle was quite good at it, and had discovered a small box of hoops in one of the farm sheds. Colette told her that their mother had been skilled in needlework and Isabelle was quick to take up the craft. She was even able to sell a few of her needlepoint crafts at the market In Finchwick.
When the conversation of marriage had come up, Isabelle wasn't quite sure how she felt. At one time, Isabelle had dreamt of having a family of her own, but so much had changed since then. She had changed. She was content with her life now, and her needlepoint crafts had drawn the attention of the local Weaving Guild and she had been invited to join. One of the local merchants had even asked Isabelle if she was a full-time weaver, as her work was exceptional and he was very interested in selling her wares in his shop. Suddenly, many opportunities were opening up for her, and she didn't want to give that up.
But before she even had time to think more about it, her Uncle Bernard had announced that they were meeting 3 brothers at the Fletcher Farm to enter into a marriage contract. All Isabelle could hope was that one of these brothers would understand the importance of her needlework craft and encourage her to continue. But the more she thought about it, the less likely she felt that this would happen.
(Traits are Creative, Clumsy and Family-Oriented. Her Aspiration is The Curator.)
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MEET FRANCESCA DE BASKERVILLE
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Francesca has red hair and is the youngest daughter. She is the most cheerful of the three and is often found wandering in The Bramblewood singing to all the birds, foxes and bunnies that she meets. Other times, she is exploring the castle ruins and pretending that she is a princess, waiting to be rescued by her...um...her...um....horse. Yes, her horse. Well, the horse that she wants but can't seem to convince her Uncle Bernard to get for her. And that's why she likes to visit The Bramblewood because that's where the Knight's Stronghold is located, and sometimes she will see one of the knights out riding his steed. Having a horse must be so wonderful.
Her sisters are always telling her that she is a dreamer and childish, and Francesca thinks they are both too serious. Work, work, work is all they do, instead of enjoying everything that is around them. What her sisters don't know, is that Francesca has been sneaking off to Finchwick (alone!) and singing in the streets for tips. It is work, sort of...and with the simoleons she has earned, she will be able to purchase her own horse soon enough. And then she will be able to enter those horse competitions that she has heard the townspeople mention. And then she will show Colette and Francesca that having fun and working can be done.
In the meantime, her Uncle Bernard has been talking about marriage. Francesca wasn't against getting married, it's just that she wanted a husband who was like her. In fact, when she had a family of her own, she would make sure that they devoted each and every day to have some fun and not work all the time. And while Francesca thought about her life with her future "fun" husband, Uncle Bernard announced that they were meeting 3 brothers at the Fletcher Farm for a marriage contract. The first question that came to Francesca's mind was whether any of these brothers owned a horse but Uncle Bernard didn't seem to know. And then Francesca asked if any of the brothers liked animals, and again, Uncle Bernard didn't know. The only thing that Uncle Bernard told her was that they were all hard-working young men who were looking for wives. Francesca just rolled her eyes and figured they were just like her sisters. Work, work, work and no fun. And with that she announced that if none of the brothers had a horse, and if none of them liked animals, and if none of them were any fun, then she was not going to marry any of them.
(Traits are Childish, Horse Lover and Family-Oriented. Her Aspiration is Musical Genius.)
After speaking with the gnome and getting the latest gnome gossip, Agatha Crumplebottom headed to the Gnome's Arms Pub and double-checked her notes. And then she smiled. Oh yes indeed, The Fletcher brothers and the De Baskerville sisters would find their perfect match. Agatha was so certain of this that she predicted that they would be betrothed in a day's time.
Now, I wonder who Agatha thinks will be matched with whom? I guess we'll find out.
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