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Description Alternate History Scenario where Francis II of France survives and marries Queen Mary of Scotland.

UNION OF FRANCE AND SCOTLAND
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The Union of France and Scotland was attributed to the marriage of Queen Mary of the Scots, to King Francis II of the France. Their heir King Henri III de Valois inherited the throne of France at age 24 in 1586, and subsequently the throne ย of Scotland when his mother died in 1602. Under Henri's leadership the Acte d'Union was enacted leading to the union of the two crowns into the United Kingdom of France and Scotland. Under Henri's rule the Viscounty of Bearn, and County of Foix were reconquered. He was known to yeild lands to nobles in Scotland and France in order to attempt to contain the protestant revolutionaries that had plagued his nation for two generations. At the end of his reign the Auld Union would become the de facto name for the United Kingdom; coined by Scottish poet Malcolm of Fyfe. France would fight two major wars with the Kingdom of England during Henri's reign over the sovreignty of Scotland, and the noble revolt of Scotland which was supported by the English crown. The Edicts of Evreux were passed by Henri who hoped to bring peace to his religious civil war between Protestants and Catholics. Although the Edits had success at first, ultimately they lead to the evication of protestants from France and Scotland by Royal Decree in 1623.

Notes:
I wanted to originally do this as a topographic map, but it would take forever.
Sorry for use of Wiki Elements in arms.
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JonasGraf [2019-04-15 10:53:06 +0000 UTC]

What's the Font of the text "The Auld Union"... it looks yummy :3

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zalezsky In reply to JonasGraf [2019-04-18 00:57:56 +0000 UTC]

I can't remember to be honest lol

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JonasGraf In reply to zalezsky [2019-04-18 09:45:56 +0000 UTC]

My heart is now broken

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zalezsky In reply to JonasGraf [2019-04-19 00:56:44 +0000 UTC]

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Steph-Le-Vehellaire [2018-08-08 11:09:24 +0000 UTC]

How different the World would be today if This Alliance had really taken off !!

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zalezsky In reply to Steph-Le-Vehellaire [2018-08-08 21:56:58 +0000 UTC]

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puentesr79 [2018-05-31 01:22:48 +0000 UTC]

Is Aussone the same as Auxonne in OTL?

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zalezsky In reply to puentesr79 [2018-05-31 05:37:00 +0000 UTC]

yep

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DGC2 [2018-04-16 05:12:03 +0000 UTC]

Mary of Guise would be ever SO pleased

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zalezsky In reply to DGC2 [2018-04-17 02:41:54 +0000 UTC]

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DGC2 In reply to zalezsky [2018-04-22 17:27:22 +0000 UTC]

...thought you'd appreciate THAT

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Rheinbund [2017-06-19 19:12:31 +0000 UTC]

The most beautiful and perfect union that i eve saw

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zalezsky In reply to Rheinbund [2017-06-19 22:15:04 +0000 UTC]

thanks!

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FrankCesco [2017-04-21 13:44:21 +0000 UTC]

How did you make this?

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zalezsky In reply to FrankCesco [2017-04-21 20:20:51 +0000 UTC]

This is how ย 

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CastilloVerde [2017-03-31 14:28:24 +0000 UTC]

Fantastic map! Those rivers must have been a pain! ย 

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zalezsky In reply to CastilloVerde [2017-03-31 14:48:44 +0000 UTC]

thanks! and yes it took a very long time

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tard15 [2017-03-18 07:22:18 +0000 UTC]

love the use of the Enclaves and Exclaves!

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zalezsky In reply to tard15 [2017-03-19 03:50:51 +0000 UTC]

thanks!

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ManlySnail [2017-02-17 05:34:43 +0000 UTC]

The amount of detail is amazing! Excellent work as always!

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zalezsky In reply to ManlySnail [2017-02-17 14:03:49 +0000 UTC]

thanks

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Marius34 [2017-02-17 01:52:19 +0000 UTC]

I have actually created a coat of arms for this

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zalezsky In reply to Marius34 [2017-02-17 03:47:15 +0000 UTC]

awesome!

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Marius34 In reply to zalezsky [2017-03-12 18:48:40 +0000 UTC]

marius34.deviantart.com/art/Scโ€ฆ

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ZekSora [2017-02-15 03:28:27 +0000 UTC]

Just beautiful. Absolutely incredible, really.

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zalezsky In reply to ZekSora [2017-02-15 13:27:17 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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BloodAndBones [2017-02-12 03:41:35 +0000 UTC]

Bloody beautiful dude!

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zalezsky In reply to BloodAndBones [2017-02-12 23:47:53 +0000 UTC]

thanks dude

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MoralisticCommunist [2017-02-04 18:45:33 +0000 UTC]

Now that's one amazing map!

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zalezsky In reply to MoralisticCommunist [2017-02-05 20:16:56 +0000 UTC]

thanks!

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matritum [2017-02-03 21:24:24 +0000 UTC]

Fantastic map!

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zalezsky In reply to matritum [2017-02-04 00:41:30 +0000 UTC]

thanks!

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Scipia [2017-02-03 12:55:10 +0000 UTC]

It's a magnificent map

A Franco-Scottish Union would've been a wonderful world, we could've troll England even better than now

What are the languages of Scotland ? I guess the nobility still speak French and the normal people speak Scott & Gaelic ?

I wonder, why did you chose to use Italian name of Saluzzo ? It was known as Saluces during the French era, and Salusses in the local Piemontese language

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zalezsky In reply to Scipia [2017-02-04 06:13:36 +0000 UTC]

Thanks and yes your analysis on the language aspect is correct. Perhaps I should have used the French name for it...

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Spiritswriter123 [2017-02-03 09:48:46 +0000 UTC]

Looks like this France is reverting back to proper Feudalism

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zalezsky In reply to Spiritswriter123 [2017-02-04 00:41:37 +0000 UTC]

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Gregxter [2017-02-03 05:58:40 +0000 UTC]

So cool scenario! I am really glad for the work you have done!ย 

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zalezsky In reply to Gregxter [2017-02-04 00:41:43 +0000 UTC]

thanks!

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BadgingBadger [2017-02-02 16:51:12 +0000 UTC]

I'd prefer a PoD as a scottish victory at the Battle Of Solway Moss. Cardinal David Beaton would not be blamed for the defeat, and thus, there would be no assassination plot against him. Beaton goes ahead with his efforts to curb protestantism in Scotland.ย 
This PoD is also early enough for Francis II's illness to be butterflied away.

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zalezsky In reply to BadgingBadger [2017-02-02 18:52:56 +0000 UTC]

I had a few PoDs in mind while creating this as well. Interesting scenario however!

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Jonathan-Bluestone [2017-02-02 09:47:47 +0000 UTC]

Flagged as Spam

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zalezsky In reply to Jonathan-Bluestone [2017-02-02 18:53:03 +0000 UTC]

thank you!

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Arminius1871 [2017-02-02 07:31:33 +0000 UTC]

Wtf how did u finish it so quickly XD

It looks damned cool Iยดm glad you choose this scenario^^ The borders of France are beautiful XD

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zalezsky In reply to Arminius1871 [2017-02-02 18:53:40 +0000 UTC]

oh arminius I thought your forefathers taught you that work makes you free

I do love the scenario however I wish I had done a different colour scheme

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Arminius1871 In reply to zalezsky [2017-02-03 07:45:36 +0000 UTC]

LOL, yes ik I still have to do sth. I continue today^^

No the colours are fine!

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zalezsky In reply to Arminius1871 [2017-02-04 06:13:45 +0000 UTC]

good GOOD!

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ZalringDA [2017-02-02 06:05:57 +0000 UTC]

Very good map. Henri didn't get England after the death of Elizabeth or by war ?

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zalezsky In reply to ZalringDA [2017-02-02 18:54:36 +0000 UTC]

There were multiple wars with England however not revolving the crown itself. England opted to keep english nobility in power instead of transfer it to their mortal enemy. Plus at this time the Union had difficulty even surviving due to religious wars and noble rebellions

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