Marco Numerius

**Marco Numerius**

Marco Numerius is the son of Alexandros Numerius, and became King of Italy when Alexandros got murdered.

**Young years**

Marco was the son of Alexandros Numerius and the Baronness of Palermo. In order to keep the child safe, nobody knew that he was the son of Alexandros and grew up a normal life in his young years. As his mother and him moved to Rome, he went to school there. The schools he attended were the best that Rome had to offer, but Marco didn't find that abnormal since his mother was a baronness. Unlike his father, Marco hated school and often skipped lessons. He became a rogue student and wasn't liked by the teachers. He was however inspired by the Military, and wanted to join it.

When he was 16, Alexandros came to him saying that he was his son. Marco was overjoyed that he at one day would be the King of Italy. As he wanted before, he joined the Military on his 18th. He was very interested in all sorts of strategies and tactics, and clumb up the ladder to the rank of Lieutenant. Then, suddenly, his father was murdered and Marco was bing prepared to lead Italy.

**Beginning of his Reign**

At first, he wanted to change everything in Italy. He critisised a lot of Alexandros' actions and wanted to be different. However, the more he met and spoke with other leaders and got a view on politics and sorts, he realised his father was doing the right thing, staying out of conflicts. He soon began meeting with leaders from all over the world, and continued to rule in memory of his father.

**Fell in love**

Just like his father, Marco had a weak spot for women. His father wanted to meet Queen Mary Ann from the United Kingdom, but he wasn't able to exit his palace anymore. Alexandros wanted Marco to marry the British Queen, while Marco found it a stupid idea. A month after Alexandros' death, Marco thought about what his father wanted, and eventually he went to the UK. As Marco arrived in the Queen her Palace, he already was astonished by her beauty. While he tried to push away his feelings, they talked about relations between Italy and the UK. Marco then left the UK, not seeing her for 8 months. He then returned to the UK after 8 months, being impatient to see her. Marco went to her and explained he loved her so deeply, that he would do anything for her. She remained silent. She then said that the United Kingdom is only truced with Piedmont, while Suriname said that she had an secret alliance with Piedmont. Marco was doubtful about the situation, while he said he would have to go and return to Italy. Mary however stopped him, and pressed her body onto his, while she hugged him and they stood face to face. Marco his feeling got the upper hand, resulting in him stating that he would do anything for her love. She then awkwardly rejected him, saying that she had to meet someone.

**Broken heart**

While Marco still deeply hoped to meet and Mary Ann again, he had to meet with the Suriname's leader, who left NAPO days before. Marco believed that Suriname was under pressure of Piedmont, and that is why they left NAPO and joined the Turin Pact. Johan Kraag confirmed this and told him that the UK was involved with this. She would have seduced him in order to let him sign the Turin Pact. Marco couldn't believe it until he saw black on white proof of these matters. His world collapsed and he had an overload of different feelings. He returned back home in Italy, assured that the UK and Piedmont would pay their price for these unacceptable actions. He speeched about these matters, and, ironicly, he recieved comment from the countries who were in the Turin Pact itself that Mary Ann would not do such things since she was their wife/girlfriend.

**Cold war**

Tensions between Italy and Piedmont rose up, and so did with Greece. Piedmont began blockading and cutting of trade from Italy, while Italy mobilised there ships and fortified Greek outposts. War came and it was the USA, France and Italy vs Piedmont and Greece.

**End of rule**

At a certain point, Canada and France abandoned NAPO and became Neutral. No other nations really sent troops to Italy, resulting in enormous fascist riots. The Military was divided and riots quickly escalated to the Sicilian Palace's doorstep. Marco Numerius was then imprisoned by Ferdinando Alpacio, the same man who killed his father. Italy would then fall into the hands of Fascism, and would more than likely be to join the Turin Pact.

**Post-Civil war**

As Marco was imprisoned and brought to a Sicilian Prison, the new established fascist regime would not last long. An Italian Military General had allied himself to the Pope and he was declared official King of Italy. The unstable fascists regime was pushed out of mainland Italy, and the remaining followers went to Sicily. The already weakened Italian army fought against Greece, and lost.

The General had been killed and almost the entire Italian army was wiped out. The Pope, now in control, surrendered to the Greeks and Piedmontese. Only Mainland Italy remained in the Pope's hands. With the Piedmontese in control of Sicily, their armies quickly annihilated the Fascist supporters and attacked the Sicilian prison. Thanks to all the chaos, Marco escaped.

**Broken Empire**

The Italian Pope abandoned its leadership years later, and this again was a crippling blow to the yet established government. All faith had been lost. The Italians were beaten, and the economy shattered. While the Piedmontese were having problems themselves, the Italian economy slowly recovered. Marco and the few support he had traveled to Greece to gain more support and relocate.

There, Marco met a girl whom he fell in love with, and had a baby with her. The Italian government made more mistakes, and there was yet again disarray. Marco, feeling ready to embrace his return, secretly went to Italy together with some followers of him.

He publicly presented himself at the Roman Royal palace, which is a symbol for the monarchy. His return caused mass public astonishment, and many wanted Marco to rule Italy once more. He gained large amounts of public support and opinion, but the catholic government thought otherwise. Soldiers who were willing to comply were ordered to capture Marco, and imprison him. Entire legions rebelled against their Catholic superiors and refused to capture him. The government had lost its control, and had no choice than to cancel the given order.

They didn't intend to just give him leadership again, and declared that he was King of nothing. Marco could have called out his support to take up arms against the government, but he didn't. He requested a referendum to be placed in Italy. This was supported by almost the whole population, but the new Pope wasn't too keen on that idea. He requested Marco to come and meet him at Vatican city, and discuss terms.

Marco accepted, and went on to meet the Pope. Once arrived, a man suddenly jumped out of the bushes from the City's massive garden, and screamed "Death to the Monarchy!" the man shot Marco in his chest, killing him. The attacker was quickly killed in response by Vatican City guards. Italian morale dropped significantly, and there now was no one to support.

With Marco's death, there officially came an ending to the "King's question" in Italy. His son lived a normal life in Greece, without further pursuing his father's goals. Years after, the weak Italian state would descend into anarchy, eventually being invaded by the German Empire and taken over. This marks the end of the Italian Kingdom.

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Escape of Prison

https://persistent-history.enjin.com/forum/m/42731485/viewthread/30986252-marco-numerius-sudden-appearance/post/132472303#p132472303

After prison

https://persistent-history.enjin.com/forum/m/42731485/viewthread/30986925-marcos-fifth-chapter-his-autobiography/post/132473994#p132473994

Marco's Return

https://persistent-history.enjin.com/forum/m/42731485/viewthread/30987056-marco-numerius-return/post/132474344#p132474344