Generation One: Chapter 2 - Bitter Freedom

Chapter 2 - Bitter Freedom

Grief and guilt entered my life hand in hand. The grief was monumental for my mother, less so for Father, with none remaining for Priscilla. The guilt though, that was for her. Guilt because I was relived I no longer had a loveless forever ahead of me.

The fire that killed them began in kitchens.  Priscilla was there reviewing the menu for the large party we would be holding to formally announce our betrothal. The initial explosion of flame caught Priscilla in its fiery grasp and she had no chance. Servants ran for the Master, who led the effort to put it out while Mother got as many servants out before she succumbed to the smoke. The fire which Father had tried to extinguish trapped him, and he too left this life for the next.

Generation One: Chapter 1 - The Gilded Cage

Chapter One – The Gilded Cage

It is universally acknowledged that a man who is engaged to be married must be in high anticipation of his wedding. It is well known fact that the young man must be counting the days and hours until the agonizing wait will be ended and he will be joined to his sweet and beloved bride.

These truths are not correct for me. I, Charles Darcy, do not love my fiancée. I do not wish to marry her, but I have no choice. I live in a lovely, richly decorated, no expense spared, home with my family and bride to be. It may be beautiful, but it is a cage, trapping me in expectations with no way out.

Introduction: The Darcy Legacy

Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Grace, and I love books and in particular, Pride and Prejudice. With that in mind, I want to take on the legacy challenge. I am doing a modified novelcy, with the full 10 generations. The first generation will not be the handsome and beloved Fitzwilliam Darcy and the witty Elizabeth as I would if this were a true novelcy and continuing their story. Instead I will begin with what I imagine to be Darcy's ancestor, Charles Darcy. This legacy will follow the line of the House of Darcy from Charles to Fitzwilliam and beyond. It won't be a patriarchy, but I have the feeling most heirs will be male, though not required. It takes place roughly during the time period before and during what is known as the English Regency around the turn of the 19th century. All members will be dressed to reflect this, as will the writing style of the chapters.

The rules I will be using where they differ from the posted legacy rules:

1. The Darcys will live on the typical legacy lot and never move. However, they will not start out on a bare lot with nothing. I have built the appropriate home for an ancient and rich genteel family.
2. I will be using the family trait optional rule. The trait is Family Oriented.
3. Sometimes for the story other familes besides the heir, spouse and offspring will be in the family house. I will age those babies up sooner to toddlers if necessary.
4. Not all generations will marry townies. Most will, but a few such as Gen 10 Fitzwilliam have a set spouse (Elizabeth Bennet in this case) and so they will be CAS-made sims.

Other than that I plan to follow all the rules.

Without further ado, the legacy founder: Charles Darcy.

Enjoy!