Lord Diplomat Matthew O'malley

This is the story of Matthew O'malley, exiled French prince, exiled Irish rebel, and Lord Diplomat of Great Britain.

Birth
Matthew O'malley was born in Ireland in 1689. His mother, the Duchess of Anemois, was French royalty, sister to Louis XV. His father, Thomas O'malley, was an Irish revolutionary, trying to revolt from England's tyranny. Because his mother Grace was not married to Thomas, she had to flee back to France, and pretend Matthew was never born.

Father's Influence
Matthew didn't go to school. He didn't have many friends. The only real time he left the house was when his father brought him to revolutionary meetings. In these meetings, Matthew was greatly influenced by the idea of being a revolutionary. By the time he was sixteen, he was a regular member. His father had taught him how to fire a musket, and that was enough. They named their band the Saoirse Trodaí.

A Silent War
Matthew had just turned seventeen, when he was sent by his father to do covert missions. Matthew served as an assassin. He killed many political figures, and when he couldn't kill them, he scared them out of the country. Saoirse Trodaí also waged silent war with the government, raiding British forts of supplies, killing a random worker, and sending threats.

The First Attack
Matthew slept in his house in Kilkenny (Irish: Cill Chainnigh). There was a sudden explosion from outside. He woke up, threw on his nightcoat, and leaned out the window. Before him, men with guns, torches, and other various weapons stood. His father led them. "Today is the day we begin revolution!" Thomas screamed. Matthew grinned. He quickly ran to his closet, got dressed in simple, yet protective clothing, grabbed his musket, and left.

Matthew ran with the crowd down the streets of Kilkenny, ravaging everything. The English guards were all killed, and the Irish Revolution had left it's first mark.

Seige of Athlone
The Saoirse Trodaí had been marching for countless hours. Finally, after several days, they reached Athlone. The crossfire started immediately. The rebels were advancing quickly, until they hit the castle. There, they were slaughtered. All, save twelve, survived. Matthew watched his own father fall before him. The remaining men were taken, and shipped to the Tower of London to be beheaded.

Tower of London
Matthew spent many months in the tower of London. Just seven weeks before his scheduled execution, a miracle occurred! Queen Anne had died, and George Louis had taken the throne! In the anarchy, Matthew was freed, but exiled from Ireland until 1730. He was shipped to the Caribbean.

Beginnings in the Caribbean
Matthew arrived at Port Royal in the summer of 1709. With his past knowledge of weapons, he was hired by the local blacksmith, and made an assistant. Not long after, he left and started his own business. Unfortunately, with the business, came taxes, and with taxes, came the East India Company.

Dealings With the East India Company
From day one, Matthew hated the East India Company. When they first came knocking on his door, demanding taxes, Matthew talked back. Unfortunately, a week later, his store was robbed, and the EIC "overlooked" the form. From then on, he knew not to argue.

His life continued for many months, until the East India Company sent him a letter:

Dear Mr. Matthew Louis O'malley

It has come to the attention of the East India Company that your weapon company happens to be some of the finest in the West Indies. On behalf of the East India Company, the Fort Charles sub-branch would like to meet with you on the date of August 12, 1710. If you choose not to attend, please send a reply stating so within the next week. Thank you.

 Sincerely, Samuel Harrington of the EIC

Matthew, though hating the EIC, viewed this as a brilliant offer. On August 12, 1710, Matthew showed up at Fort Charles' gates.