Bloody Queen/Lore

—Anniversary Tales Collection Booklet

Minor:

* Manus de Capet
* Mary de Capet

**Mary** or **Mary de Capet** (née **Kreiburg**), also known as the **Bloody Queen**, is one of the **28** playable Hunters added to Identity V.

This page is a compilation of lore and story content for this character.

## Backstory

### Character Introduction

Who would mention something so unpleasant as "bread" to such a sweet and lovely person? She has been surrounded by flowers, jewels and fancy clothes since she was born, pursuing fashion and beauty, and being born in a relaxed royal family gave her an inappropriate innocence, so much so that she was guillotined and still distressed. Long hair cut by the executioner. Staring face down at the reflection in the basin, she watched her dress gradually turn red. This was the last scene in Bloody Queen's memory.

### Character Trailer

Identity V - Bloody Queen - Background StoryBloody Queen's Animated Backstory trailer
#### Trailer Transcript

*The shallow insights toward wealth and power generate the very famous dialogue.*

*"Famers[sic] have no bread to eat. They are starving."*

*"Let them eat cake."*

*"Famers' complains[sic] makes me confused..."*

*Even on the guillotine, the question is still echoing...*

*Why? Why!*

*Until the cheap white dress turns red.*

*I finally figure everything out.*

*Queen, is the most targeted piece in the game of chess.*

## Deduction Quests

*All completed Objectives reward the player with +335 Logic points for the Logic Path. After the character's deductions are completed, their Worn Clothes will be available.*

## Letters

This section contains the letters the player receives after completing Mary's Character Day Event on November 2nd each year. Each is removed from the player's mailbox in a week, but can still be accessed from the deduction quest menu.

* 2020
* 2021
* 2022
* 2023

## Lore Connections

### Mentioned NPC's

* Jeanne de Valois-Saint-Rémy
* Cardinal de Rohan
* Rétaux de Villette
* Nicole le Guay d'Oliva

### **Verdict (2020)**

Guilty

Jeanne de Valois-Saint-Rémy was found guilty.

In order to convince Cardinal de Rohan that she is a close friend of the Queen, Jeanne de Valois-Saint-Rémy has lured Cardinal de Rohan's confidant, the former dragoon Rétaux de Villette, as an inside contact, and tricked the prostitute Nicole le Guay d'Oliva into disguising herself as the Queen, Marie Antoinette.

During this period, Jeanne de Valois-Saint-Rémy used the identity of Queen Marie Antoinette to communicate with Cardinal de Rohan and defrauded money, as well as the purchase agreement of a ruby necklace worth 1.6 million francs.

The evidence of her criminal behavior is conclusive, and the impact is severe.

The final verdict is as follows:

This court believes that Jeanne de Valois-Saint-Rémy has repeatedly used Queen Marie Antoinette's identity as illegal means to defraud Cardinal de Rohan and unlawful possession of royal jewelry. The amount in involvement is calculated at approximately 2 million francs. Her behavior has constituted a crime of fraud.

Sentencing: Jeanne de Valois-Saint-Rémy was sentenced to be whipped, branded, and condemned to life imprisonment.

Not Guilty:

Cardinal de Rohan was accused of false accusations, but he was found not guilty and acquitted due to insufficient evidence. However, because of indirect damage to the reputation of Queen Marie Antoinette, he is dismissed from duty and exiled.

May 31st, 1786

#### 2020 Letter summary

Due to unfamiliar terms, long names, and legal language filling this letter, a short summary:
> *Queen Marie Antoinette had a friend named Jeanne. Using her close relationship, Jeanne built connections with a military official and a church Cardinal in order to boost her own reputation. She purchased items on the Queen's credit (including an expensive ruby necklace) by having a prostitute (Nicole) dress up as the Queen, and then Jeanne would sign the purchase agreement, then never pay them back. As the "Queen's" debt was getting ridiculous, her reputation was quickly ruined. Although an investigation occured, and Jeanne was discovered and sentenced with life imprisonment, Marie's reputation was still ruined from this fraud.*
>
>

## Lore Connections

### Mentioned NPC's

* Roy
* King Louis XIV

### **A Yellowed Letter (2021)**

My good sir,

Upon receiving your request, I traveled to the historian's home posthaste.

After explaining my intentions, the man told me that, regrettably and due to their scarcity, he could not provide a number of replicas for research on such short notice. As token of apology, however, he generously offered to show me the original versions of these replicas.

From among the originals, arguably the most precious was Mary's certificate of matrimony—a long, folded document that has long since turned yellow with age. Upon it, the vigorous if not clumsy signature of the fifteen-year-old girl can be seen: Marie Antoinette Josepha Johanna. The historian's account for that day is quite immersive, "On this day of May the 16th, in the royal chapel of King Louis XIV in Versailles, did Marie Antoinette have her second wedding (which was, in actuality, her true wedding ceremony). Through the chapel's stained glass windows, the sun shone brilliantly upon Mary's luxurious wedding gown, as though a new world was welcoming her with its light. The Archbishop of Reims presided over the sacred matrimonial ceremony. He handed the wedding ring, as well as thirteen coins of gold to the crown prince. In turn, the crown prince put the wedding ring on the bride's ring finger and offered the thirteen gold coins to her. Kneeling, the newly-wed couple received the blessings of all." He spoke in a hushed tone, and the most beautiful day which he described played across my eyes like a painting most vivid.

"A consummate ceremony... Except for this." He pointed to an ink splotch beside Mary's signature and explained, "Of all the signatures made that day, only Mary's was written with an unheeding quill. This stain became a source of callous whispering against the young lady... An ominous portent." I stared at the stain—it was like a particularly tenacious seed, buried deep underground and nourished by the passage of time. In fact, the time it laid dormant was longer than the time it took for it to sprout, for Mary's life in France was terribly short. From the age of fifteen to the age of thirty-eight, a mere twenty-three years, this budding sprout was felled by the drop of an axe. Inscribed upon the land in which she had laid roots is an ancient saying about the House of Habsburg: "Let others wage war; thou, happy Austria, marry."

She was neither the only princess, nor the only Mary.

The historian was gracious enough to lend me his notes, a portion of which I have sent to you with this letter. I pray that these materials will serve you well in your newly-conceived story.

Faithfully yours,

Roy

## Bloody Queen Letters

### **A Reply (2022)**

Dear Sir,

I'm your new editor (name redacted). It's an honor to have the opportunity to work with you.

Once we received your draft last month, we immediately held another small test reading with the invitees you listed, as requested. We managed to reach all but one lady currently working in Asia, and all the rest accepted the invitation.

Once the test reading was completed, everyone gave a rave review, saying it was a thrilling and magnificent story.

Especially the depiction of (name redacted)'s loneliness and dramatic fate was reminiscent of the famous, or rather infamous, queen. It will make a perfect entry point for our subsequent campaigns.

As for the lingering phantom, while terrifying at its core, it deeply moved a noble lady from France. She even shed tears as she closed the book. Instead of considering the phantom's resentment as being directed to the world, she thinks it is the ghost's unwillingness to submit to her cruel fate. It was as if she could see herself sinking into the void as she read the closing paragraph.

She would like you to meet her artistic advisor (name redacted) to discuss the possibility of adapting the book into an opera. She's a lady of great stature in Europe, and her artistic advisor is said to be from a family with an outstanding reputation in the world of art. I am of the opinion that this collaboration is a rare opportunity for you and our publisher.

Sincerely, (the second half is redacted)

## Lore Connections

### Mentioned NPC's

* Manus de Capet
* Mary de Capet

### **A Scribbled Letter (2023)**

Dear Sir,

I am aware that you've been under immense pressure recently, but I am not writing this letter to reproach you for dismissing the servants and maids. It is merely a letter of resignation and farewell. You have been too busy lately. I tried to inquire about your schedule from several people, yet I failed to obtain a clear answer. I intended to bid farewell to you in person, but seeing as the date of my departure is coming up, I have no choice but to write this letter. If you do find some time before the 27th, you can find me at the (single redacted word).

I deliberated about it for many days after my lady's passing. In the end, I decided to return to Austria. At the very least, I must personally convey the news of her passing to the Kreiburg family. I've been by my lady's side ever since the time she was still known as Lady Kreiburg. Now, it is my responsibility to disclose her fate.

In addition, you may hear negative rumors about me once you return-rumors that slander me as a thief of my lady's dowry. Those gentlemen may list out more crimes upon my departure, but I guarantee that I have never done anything that would go against her interests. They are making a big deal out of a jewelry box, but it was a gift from my lady and not stolen. You have witnessed my lady's generosity in the past, so please do not believe the rumors.

Those socialites were keen on spreading their worthless imagination even while my lady was still alive and often attached unnecessary significance to her every action. They gave her such a malicious nickname just because of her origins and name, and they even forcibly linked the cursed fate associated with her to you. I hope you will not be affected by those "stories." A tragedy has already occurred, and I do not wish to see another happen. I think that's what my lady would have wanted too.

I may not have another chance to serve you after this, and I do not know if we will have the chance to meet before my departure, but I wish you well.

Sincerely,

(the name is redacted)

### Rewards

Every letter comes with 30 Fragments, and depending on how many years the player has participated and completed the Character Day Event would determine which letter they receive and the extra reward.

* If this is the first time the player has completed the event, they would get a portrait for the character and the 2020 letter.
* If this is the second time the player has completed the event, they would get a portrait frame and the 2021 letter.
* If this is the third time the player has completed the event, they would get a dynamic graffiti and the 2022 letter.
* If this is the fourth time the player has completed the event, they would get an emote and the 2023 letter.

2020 Portrait2021 Portrait Frame2022 Dynamic Graffiti2023 Emote
## Character Resources

The additional in-game and external documents for this character include:

* Character Relations
* Quotes & Media
* Event Appearances
* Surprise Game
* Mentions

The Character Relations menu shows how certain characters are connected and how they feel about each other. It also contains other personal information on characters that cannot be found anywhere else. It can be found in the Notebook, under the "Clues" tab.

As the Bloody Queen's Character Relations menu has not yet been released, there is not enough information to create a table. If she is part of the Ashes of Memory game, it is likely she will be connected to other characters that appear in it.

### Character Day Questions

*Only the questions and answers relating to her backstory were included here. The other questions not listed relate to gameplay.*

* 2021 Character Day questions:
	+ Question 4: *"Which of the following items does Mary like?"* Answer: *"Harp"*
	+ Question 5: *"What is Mary's favorite type of cake?"* Answer: *"Red Velvet"*
* 2022 Character Day questions:
	+ Question 4: *"Who is Queen Marie Antoinette's most loyal friend?"* Answer: *"Princess Lamballe"*
	+ Question 5: *"Queen Marie Antoinette was sentenced to?"* Answer: *"Beheading"*

### Quotations

* Omikuji 2020 quote:
	+ *"Realize your own beauty. If you greet each other with a smile in the new year, many people will really like you."*
* 2nd Anniversary Congratulatory Video quote:
	+ *"On the second anniversary, will there be a party?
	......Well, afternoon tea would be a good choice.
	Desserts and black tea, do you have any recommendations?"*
* 2020 Mid-Autumn Festival interaction:
	+ *"Such an elegant fragrance! This osmanthus flower goes really well with my makeup tonight."*
* Deduction Star 2020 quotes:
	+ *"I hate vulgarity. I only wear grandiose clothing."*
	+ *"If you want to date me, you'd better prepare royal afternoon tea."*
	+ *"If you offer me jewelry, I'd gladly accept it."*
* Manor IQ Test quote:
	+ *"You cant be defined. Your extraordinary imagination grants you infinite possibilities"*
* Deduction Star 2021 quotes:
	+ *"Hm, it's time for afternoon tea."*
	+ *"Is this for me? I don't want it unless it's the best."*
	+ *"Someone has to come forward. I'd rather save my dignity than bowing down to others."*
* Nymph Awards 2022 Best Performance quotes:
	+ *"Thank you, I'll take it. What an exquisite little thing."*
	+ *"Afternoon tea is a must, no matter what."*
* Valentine's Day 2023 Cards:
	+ *"A sudden and unexpected letter to a woman may be a little rude, but I still didn't hesitate to send you this card in return. After all, besides beauty, tolerance and benevolence are necessary qualities for a lady."*
	+ *"It's a pretty good card, and for your sincerity, I may consider having dinner with you. But according to my schedule... you may have to wait until the year after next."*
* 5th Anniversary Congratulatory Video quote:
	+ *"Good Evening. Happy 5th anniversary. Well okay...it's not that bad hall, isn't it? Please have a great night."*

### Japanese Twitter Replies

Please press "Expand" to see in-character replies from the official Japanese Twitter.

### Manor's Stormy Night "Surprise" Game

As a renowned noble lady, it is of course an indisputable obligation that I must grant my people an audience with me. After all, were it not for my benevolent presence, who else could bring hope to their humble and mundane lives with a simple smile and a wave?

I had been preparing for months for this. To be in my peak physical condition, I had to cease all prior social engagements, as such events might cause noticeable damage to my skin. During this period, several meetings had been held to confirm the details. I attended only when the topics interested me, but most of the time, I would refuse their kind invitations.

On the day of the ceremony, they trimmed my hair and suggested that I take off my hat, for I exhibited a kind of wild beauty, slovenly in appearance. I was then complemented with a necklace and bracelet woven by a peasant woman. With the help of a servant, I passed through the Champ de Mars. The specially-made carriage stopped at the foot of the steps. Through the carefully polished wooden handrails, everyone could bear witness to my beauty. I can't tell you how many flowers, prayers, and tears I saw along the way. When the carriage finally stopped in the square, everyone was still fixated on this fleeting excursion.

I elegantly walked to the assigned position. The sun shone overhead, with the music and my posture having been rehearsed thousands of times in my mind, everything was simply perfect.

My people came to me with enthusiasm, like a tide rushing to the shore. I was deeply touched and slowly knelt down. For the first time in my life, I was so close to my people that I could see the filth hiding under their fingernails.

No, this was not the time to express disgust. With all eyes on me, I leaped into the crowd and they rushed to me, arms outstretched in an attempt to touch the sublime. Finally, I was lifted up by my servants. It was just past noon and the bright sunshine gilded my face. The angel's melodic voice announced the end of the ceremony.

My people will always remember this day. My last smile will remain in their dreams each night, forevermore.

**Bloody Queen** has been mentioned in the following documents for other characters:

## Canon Manor Game

We can gather who was in a canon Manor Game together by information in Letters and Diaries, and very occasionally from character quotes during events.

In Ashes of Memory Episode 1, direct mentions of Mary are made by "Orpheus", meaning she may be involved in that game somehow. However, there is currently not enough information to confirm or deny this.

## Compiled Overview

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The following section contains an overview based on canon information.Please note that some information may be missing as it may not have been provided from official sources. See the given references for further information.
#### Backstory from Deductions

Marie Antoinette used to be a Queen of France who was originally from Austria. However scandalous rumors began to spread concerning the queen and her good friend Princess Lamballe, including the incompetence of the king having no heir. Eventually, the rumors turned towards her specifically after she bore a child which solidified her husband's rule for a time, but the rebellion still occurred. To survive the attacks from the rebels, the king and queen accepted the constitution, causing the other nobles to turn against them except for Princess Lamballe. Unfortunately, the king and queen were overthrown, with the queen depicted as the worst kind of tyrant before being killed.

#### Alternate Theories and Conclusions

The below article or section(s) contains speculation, analysis, or theories which may include unconfirmed information.When adding content, use references to link or explain **legitimate/official** supportive evidence for specific theories, otherwise it may be removed.
From her background, and confirmed in her 2020 Letter, Mary is heavily based off of the French Queen Marie Antoinette who was originally from Austria.

* She, or perhaps just her abilities, are also based off of "Bloody Mary", a violent female ghost that can be summoned through a mirror according to occult lore.
* When she was beheaded at the guillotine, it cut her hair short (as it appears in-game)
	+ Some theories state that Mary's dress was originally white, but became red when her blood poured from her headless body. This seems to originate from her character trailer.
* The real-life Marie Antoinette was beheaded in 1793 during the French Revolution. This appears to hold true for her incarnation in the game as well. From the level of detail in her deductions and letters, it seems that you can assume that anything that was true about the real-life Marie Antoinette also applies to Mary in the game.
	+ The Photographer, Joseph, is also from France. His family fled the country around this time to avoid meeting the same fate as Mary (Due to the aristocracy are shown to be "threats" on the French Revolution at the time), and settled in England, where Joseph's brother Claude died of tuberculosis soon afterwards. Joseph and Claude would have been around the same age as Mary's older son, who also died of tuberculosis. Joseph is also partially based on Joseph-Nicéphore Niépce (1765-1833), who invented photography, though the camera that Joseph uses is most likely a later model, dating from no earlier than 1837.
* It is very likely the Mary we see in the game is actually Mary de Capet, with the drugs or something else making her appear as the French Queen.
	+ "Orpheus" brings up Marie Antoinette during the conversation about Mary de Capet seemingly out of nowhere, which could foreshadow this.
	+ It is also possible Mary de Capet is the woman mentioned in Mary's 2022 Letter, though the woman in that letter is mentioned to be French while Mary is Austrian.
	+ Bloody Queen also appears in the Chapter 2 poster for Ashes of Memory on the Kreiburg Racecourse, a map heavily connected to Mary de Capet.

## Gallery

Artwork for her Manor's Stormy Night "Surprise" Game story about her pastAnother artwork for her storyPicture taken of her profile page from the Japanese second volume Reference Book.
## References

1. ↑ Official JP Reference Book
2. ↑ November 2nd 1755 is the birthdate of Marie Antoinette.
3. ↑ See Ashes of Memory
4. ↑ Backstory from the official Identity V website - https://www.identityvgame.com/en/character/index.html
5. ↑ A famous line (translation of the French phrase "Qu'ils mangent de la brioche") usually attributed to Marie Antoinette and meant to show the speaker's either disregard or ignorance regarding the poor. However, the phrase originated from before the French Revolution, making it impossible for the quote to have originated from Marie, and she most likely never said it. - See also https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Let\_them\_eat\_cake
6. ↑ A dragoon is a type of soldier most notably found in French military. They were a "mounted infantry", meaning they rode horses but used guns instead of traditional cavalry weapons.
7. ↑ This was an event that actually happened, but with a diamond necklace. Although the Queen's innocence was later proven, it was one of the scandals that led to "French disillusionment with the monarchy" and later led to the French revolution - https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Affair\_of\_the\_Diamond\_Necklace
8. ↑ Translation by User:HellMarites136.
9. ↑ Translation by @IdentityV\_\_Sub.
10. ↑ Translations by @fc\_idv.
11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 11.3 11.4 11.5 11.6 11.7 11.8 11.9  Translations by @mayousailor.
12. ↑ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History\_of\_the\_camera