Being the Crown

The year in question: 1607. The problem: Territory. What is James VI to do? His plan? Expansion overseas. Settlers in the West. Alas, he is hesitant and the plan is not so simple. Certain advisers cannot be trusted. Many have a thirst for power, a thirst which can only be quenched by overthrowing the monarchy. Unruly advisers and risky business are not the only problems plagued by the king. The King's youngest son, Casimir, proves to be rambunctious, unruly, and unsatisfactory. Remarkably lazy, Casimir never works. Having traveled the world since he was young, Casimir is smart, worldly. He has had a taste of all of the finer things in life- including women. As a result, he has turned down every lady his father has attempted to set him off with. His attitude does not only affect him, but by extension the entire country as he also refuses to accept his fate as a future king. To solve both problems, King James VI sends his son overseas. One, to report back as an advisor- a trustworthy one. And two, to mature and if lucky find a wife.