~Marie Antoinette~

Days in Austria
Marie Antoinette was born on November 2, 1755 in the beautiful land of Austria. Her childhood was filled with happy days of horseback riding and picnics in the summer; sledding and ice skating in the winter. She had nearly 20 siblings to keep her company. Her father was the Emperor of Austria, granting the family much wealth and power. Sadly, as a young girl, Marie had to watch her father die on his death bed from a fever. Going through this experience enabled Marie to become stronger and independent. Her mother, the Empress, soon decided to arrange a marriage for Marie. The French Dauphin was decided on for he was the future King of France. Marie cried upon hearing the news for the poor Dauphin was overweight, not fair of face, and rather awkward. But, Marie was the Archduchess of Austria and she had a duty to her sovereign. She would marry and become the Dauphine of France.

Days in France
After traveling many days through forests, streams, and meadows, the royal coach carrying Marie Antoinette arrived on the border of Austrian and French lands. Marie was transfered to French hands and had to say farewell to every friend and family member she had ever known. The French royal carriage took Marie to the Palace of Versailles, the most beautiful place in the world. She met her betrothed at a dinner, and although he was not handsome, she was sure they would become good friends.

Over the years, Marie had four beautiful children with Louis XVI. She dressed in all the most beautiful fashions and became an icon of wealth and beauty for the world. Sadly, over generations, Louis's family had spent incredible amounts of money, putting the country into debt. The French people became angry and started riots. They began to threaten the lives of the King and Queen. Marie was frightened for her and the children's lives, but the King had a plan. He sent the children away to Switzerland in the night and replaced them with fairly similar looking children in their place. The King planned to do the same with Marie, but she was so beautiful that she was known throughout the world. He decided to send her to the Carribean, where she could live comfortably on the luxurious sugar plantations there. Sending her away on a boat that set off from Calais, he hoped she would get there safely. In Marie's place, a blonde haired, blue eyed beauty took her place and everyone hoped the French people would not be able to tell the difference. Unfortunately, before Marie Antoinette made it to the Carribean, the King's plan was found out and he was executed. Marie vowed revenge on the French people for destroying her family, home, and life.

Days at Sea
Sailing halfway across the world to the Caribbean, Marie became nervous, depressed, and homesick. She didn't want a life on a sugar plantation. She wanted to live a life of adventure and excitement. Now that her husband was dead and she was never able to see her children again, she was free to do as she wished. Gazing out to sea, Marie saw on the horizon a dark sailed ship. A cry went up from the crew and Marie was tucked under coils of rope and handed a dagger. Just in case, is what the captain told her. Peeking through the coils, Marie saw the ship draw closer. Then cannon smoke, gunpowder, swords clashing and daggers clashing filled the air. Blood seeped across the deck and the screams of the dead would haunt Marie till the day she died. When all was quiet, Marie stepped out from her hiding spot only to meet the pirates who had boarded the ship. Join us for a life never wasted, or end it now they told her. And so Marie's new life as a pirate began.

There shall be more to come.....

Sidenote~ This is the tale of Marie Antoinette pirate level 50