Antoinette du Rideau

Jeanne Antoinette du Rideau was a fictional roleplay character on Minedonia portrayed by Antoinette\_\_. Antoinette is an upper class citizen residing at her residences in Baywood at the Marble House and President's Park at Rideau Hall. Antoinette is a socialite who enjoys public perception and maintaining a highly regarded and revered reputation. Antoinette arrived in Minedonia in October of 2021.

Antoinette constantly develops and destroys her creations in Minedonia due to her insatiable personality. Nevertheless, her astounding amount of greed causes her reputation harm.

## Early Life

Antoinette was known to come from France, but this was never truly confirmed, as some say she spoke with an American accent. Although, when socially met, her accent is French. Her birth year is still shrouded in mystery. Antoinette claimed it is from 1902, although this is widely disputed based on several records such as the Minedonia Census. It is unknown as to how she maintains a youthful appearance of about 20 years old.

## Arrival in Minedonia

Antoinette du Rideau arrived by train to Minedonia in October of 2021, for unknown reasons. She claims she left France due to several uprisings although this has never been truly confirmed. Sources in France say she was evicted from her Chateau due to tax evasions and a disreputable name.

## Developmental Goals

Antoinette first created her home in downtown Minedonia. It was a pleasant chateau inspired by the Chateau de Bellevue in Meudon. Once Antoinette moved, this building served as the town Hall until it was replaced by the Governmental Palace. This building too, would be destroyed. Although, the original plot remains in downtown Minedonia.

She later pursued several projects which failed completion. These included several mansions and palaces that structurally were completed but interior wise never made it past a few rooms.

Annesburg, a historical development created by Antoinette in 2022, lasted only a mere few months before it was abandoned due to a lack of activity. The town was struck by lightning and burned. Antoinette resided in Rose Hall until its destruction.

Another development, known as 5th Avenue was another historic subdivision east of downtown Minedonia. It was created in June of 2022 and lasted before the buildings were dismantled and moved or demolished after the country's reorganization.

Antoinette finally established herself permanently in Baywood at Marble House.

## Political Ambitions

In late 2021, Antoinette decided to run for Mayor of Minedonia, but dropped due to unknown circumstances.

In August of 2022, Antoinette announced her campaign for the 1st Minedonian Election for the Capitalist Party. However, she failed miserably in her campaign and lost.

It was at this time that Antoinette declared war on Minedonia, destroying several streets. For this, Antoinette was exiled from Minedonia for a number of months before her subsequent return. In December of 2022, she was appointed judge and later addressed the concern for the need to create the Minedonian Constitution, in which the Minedonian Convention took place in January of 2023.

Antoinette ran again, this time for the 5th Minedonian Election, but once again did not succeed.

During the Presidency of Mr. Mills, she was awarded the Minedonian National Pennant for hosting the Inaugural Ball at her ballroom in Marble House.

## Fashion and Influence

   Antoinette was known for her grand and revealing gowns, typical of the 1900s, as well as her very tight-laced corseted form. Her ulterior form of dress set her apart from other Minedonians in a disunited manner.

## Death

On December 3rd, 2023, Antoinette was found dead in her home, Rideau Mansion. An autopsy confirmed that her age was a factor in her death, alongside her cigarette habits. A funeral for Antoinette was held on December 10th. Her body rests in the Central Minedonia Cemetery. Her last will and testament named her cousin, Alexandra Foxworth, as heir to her fortune and estate.

## Trivia

* Her home, Marble House, is based on a real estate in Newport, RI.

* Antoinette's hair color changes constantly, whether it is blonde or brunette.