𝘼𝙨 𝙂𝙤𝙙-𝙨𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙖𝙨 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙖𝙧𝙚, 𝙄'𝙢 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙗𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙚𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙜...𝙔𝙤𝙪 𝙬𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙨𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙢𝙚." (っ◔◡◔)っ ♥ Context that no one reads♥ The five Arthurian Romances by Chrétien de Troyes is all about romance defying social construct. A chivalry, courageous and honourable type, conveying courtly love and national unity. I had only found out about this poetry book very late but coincidentally it complimented the story brilliantly, so I have featured it in this piece. I decided to name this book after all five novels, calling this the 6th Arthurian Romances, as it is also set in that time. Essentially, it is about love between two different classes. As you know they took King's bloodlines very seriously as well as the hierarchy in the 12th century. But what if this king, like the Knight of Lion and the Knight of Cart, followed their hearts rather than society? Never written a historical book before so please 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐭 :) Based on: -Movie: The Kingdom of Heaven (2005) -Historical figure: King Baldwin IV of Jerusalem (1161-1185) Includes: -The Arthurian Romances by Chrétien de Troyes (1130-1190) Started: 30th December 2023 Ended: 19th February 2024

Follow the adventures of the legendary king Baldwin IV and lady (Y/N) from the Byzantine Empire. *The story can be also found on my Tumblr account - missagna* ///Do not use or adapt in any way without my permission///

The story of the legendary and great leper king from the land of Jerusalem will always be a history that will never be forgotten. But what if in an alternate universe, the leper king actually lived a long life and even married the girl he loved? Would history have changed? In a reimagined Crusader Kingdom of Jerusalem, Hyacintha, a spirited Greek-Egyptian noblewoman, is taken into the royal court at the age of 12 by her father-and after her father's death, she growing up beneath the watchful eyes of King Baldwin IV. Behind his regal poise lies the burden of leprosy, a secret shared with few-yet Hyacintha, with her boundless heart and fierce loyalty, comes to learn the truth. As childhood companionship deepens into a forbidden love, she becomes Baldwin's sanctuary in a world of thrones, thorns, and hidden daggers. Defying court expectations, Hyacintha seeks to cure the king's affliction, delving into medicine and ancient healing. Against all odds, her devotion begins to restore what fate had taken, altering the course of the kingdom. But the palace is not kind to girls who dream too loudly. Viewed as unworthy of a crown, Hyacintha becomes the subject of scorn, political sabotage, and violent attempts to drive her away from Baldwin's side. Even the noble Balian, her closest friend, is drawn into the dark web of power plays and vendettas. 𝐀 𝐑𝐎𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐅𝐀𝐍𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐎𝐅 𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐁𝐀𝐋𝐃𝐖𝐈𝐍 𝐈𝐕 𝐅𝐑𝐎𝐌 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐌𝐎𝐕𝐈𝐄: 𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐃𝐎𝐌 𝐎𝐅 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐕𝐄𝐍 𝐀𝐫𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐛𝐲: 𝐄𝐮𝐧 𝐍𝐚 𝐎𝐧 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤.

Years after their marriage, King Baldwin IV of Jerusalem and his beloved queen, Hyacintha of Argos, rule a kingdom balanced precariously between peace and peril. Their love, once kindled in youth, now flourishes within the golden walls of the palace, strengthened by hardship and crowned by their spirited daughter, Princess Nuala. But when a violent raid led by the ruthless Egyptian outlaw Hakim tears Hyacintha from the safety of her home, Jerusalem descends into chaos. As the queen is held captive among other stolen women and children, forced to witness cruelty and injustice, Baldwin must navigate war, politics, and heartbreak. As blood is spilled and secrets rise, the strength of a king's heart is tested, and a queen's resolve shines through pain and fire. Through battles and betrayals, they fight not only for each other-but for the soul of their kingdom. 𝐀 𝐒𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐲𝐚𝐧𝐭 - 𝐅𝐚𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐝𝐰𝐢𝐧 𝐈𝐕 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐝𝐨𝐦 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐧.

"I've always believed fate brought us together, my dear. I am sorry that death will tear us apart." Y/N comes from Constantinople to Jerusalem to find refuge. She finds herself rising to be a queen instead.