#kage rambles

There is a lot of compelling points for Hansry as the main ship for the games; the parallels with Istvan and Erik, Hans being into Henry regardless of pursuit, the shear amount of hours spent developing their friendship and Henrys dedication to Hans as friend and protector, the whole Lancelot/Galehaut comparison, etc, etc.

Something that Id like to discuss is the parallels of 'forbidden romances' and 'rebellion against reglious law'.

First, the forbidden romance runs in Henrys family so deep he keeps encountering new iterations of it! His mother and Radzig are the first example, forbidden by status. Radzig could not accept a peasant wife and bastard child into his house despite his own longing. So, they created a strange but happy enough family unit with the introduction of Martin and being in the protective shadow of the Kobyla house.

Next, Martin himself. He has a romance forbidden by religious divide. Sam and his mother were hidden away in a whole other city and still maintain the 'stain' of it to this day and Martin never got to know he had a biological son.

So, all of Henry's parents have been involved in forbidden romances for various reasons. Now, to me, it makes sense that Henry would also find himself in this position with Hans. A romance both forbidden by status AND religion. Him and Hans must now face the same challenges Henry's parents have done before if they wish to love and survive.

Except, things are changing in Bohemia and the Holy Roman Empire. Religious ideals are shifting, popes are splitting into different powerhouses and figures like Hus are starting to ask questions.

Henry has never been one to follow the rules or settle when there's a challenge. Hans is an idealist with enough recklessness to see them realised or die trying.