The Glory of the Rosen Clan - part 2
The Decline of the Rosen Clan - Episode 11 | Henry had eight daughters, in addition to his sons, each of whom lived a life blessed with happiness. One daughter was promised in marriage to a middle counselor at the age of eight. Yet, with the rebellion among the nobles […]
The Glory of the Rosen Clan - part 1
The Decline of the Rosen Clan - Episode 10 | It was not Henry alone who attained the heights of success; the entire Rosen family flourished alongside him. Albert, the heir, was appointed Minister of the Interior and General; the second son, Edmund, held the titles of Middle Counselor and […]
Short-haired Boys
The Decline of the Rosen Clan - Episode 9 | No matter how wise a king may be or how skillfully a regent or chancellor governs, there are always those small-minded individuals who whisper insults and cast blame behind closed doors. Yet during the height of Lord Henry's reign, not […]
Baptism and Greater Prosperity
The Decline of the Rosen Clan - Episode 8 | In 1168, at the age of 51, Lord Henry fell gravely ill. Driven by a desire to escape death's grasp, he finally received baptism. Whether it was the grace of this act or not, his illness swiftly faded, and he […]
Sea Bass
The Decline of the Rosen Clan - Episode 7 | It is said that the prosperity of the Rosen family is due to the divine blessings of the Corvus Magnus Shrine. When Henry was still a provincial governor, he once sailed from the family's original estate to visit the shrine. […]
Henry’s Rise to Power
The Decline of the Rosen Clan - Episode 6 | William rose to the rank of Chief Justice and passed away at the age of 58, on January 15, 1153. His legitimate son, Henry, succeeded him. In July 1156, when the Prime Minister of the time rebelled, Henry, then the […]
William as a Poet
The Decline of the Rosen Clan - Episode 5 | In time, William's children were also appointed as military officers in charge of the palace's security, and were even granted permission to attend court. By then, the nobles could no longer shun their presence. On one occasion, William made the […]
The Ambush in the Imperial Court - part 3
The Decline of the Rosen Clan - Episode 4 | In the days following the feast celebrating the harvest, as feared, the nobles turned on William in unison."To attend an official banquet while wearing a sword and to enter the court accompanied by armed guards is a violation of the […]
The Ambush in the Imperial Court - part 2
The Decline of the Rosen Clan - Episode 3 | William, prompted by the Emperor, performed a dance. The courtiers, however, began to mock him by singing satirical songs, poking fun at his physical traits and the rural lifestyle of his family. Although the Rosen family were descendants of Emperor […]
The Ambush in the Imperial Court - part 1
The Decline of the Rosen Clan - Episode 2 | The one who succeeded was William Rosen. While serving as governor of an important coastal region, William, at the command of Emperor Emeritus Theodosius I, oversaw the construction of a grand cathedral, which he dedicated as an offering. It is […]