Emmeline of Capet

Emmeline of CapetGrand Dowager Queen of Mallardia	Emmeline of CapetGrand Dowager Queen of Mallardia
 	
Queen Consort of Mallardia 	Queen Consort of Mallardia
Tenure 	642-689
Monarch 	Swan XVIII
Appearances 	Appearances
First Appearance 	"The Lamps Are Going Out"
Last Appearance 	"Remnants of the People"
Information 	Information
Born 	August 4, 607
Died 	March 17, 713
Gender 	Female
Species 	Duck
Color 	Yellow
Residence 	Anatoidea, Mallardia
Status 	Deceased
Family 	Family
House 	MallardCapet (by birth)
Spouse 	Swan XVIII
Issue 	Swan XIXRichard Mallard
Grandchildren 	Swan XXBosworth MallardAlbion Mallard
Grand Dowager Queen Emmeline of Capet is a supporting character in War.
In terms of the series narrative, Emmeline is the grandmother of King Swan XX and the former Queen of Mallardia. At the time of the War's outbreak, she is one of the oldest people in Cartonia.
==Appearances==
===War===
Emmeline of Capet debuted in "The Lamps Are Going Out." At the time (October 709), she was 101 years old and one of the oldest living people in Cartonia. Infirm for six years, she was confined to the Grand Dowager House on the Beakfield Manor estate. She learned from her grandson, Bosworth Mallard, that her own son, Richard Mallard, was attempting to overthrow King Swan XX. Emmeline, fervidly loyal to her grandson Swan, made a personal visit to the royal court on the day of Richard's coup. She presented the defense for Swan XX, and the coup was unsuccessful. Richard was sent to lead the troops at the southern border, and Emmeline retired once again to the Grand Dowager House. Before doing so, she correctly predicted the War would last years, and that she would not live to see the end of it.
In "Remnants of the People," Emmeline of Capet succumbed to the War Plague in 713 at the age of 106. She was surrounded by her family.
==Character==
===Namesake===
Emmeline's name comes from Emmeline Pankhurst, a prominent British suffragette who fought for women's suffrage. The author wanted the name of a strong female historical figure to fit Emmeline's status as one of the wisest people in Cartonia.
Emmeline's married surname is derived from Mallard ducks. Her maiden name, Capet, is named after the royal House of Capet, which ruled France for hundreds of years. 
==Trivia==
*There were plans to elevate Emmeline to main status, but her brainstormed story arcs were cut. Despite this, she is one of the author's favorite characters from War. 
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