Louis XIV

Louis XIV is a love interest in the book Vying for Versailles.

## About Louis XIV

**Louis** is the King of France and the ruler of the court of Versailles. You can choose his appearance between four different possible looks. Choosing the King's appearance will automatically also select his brother's Philippe's and his mother Queen Anne's looks.

Many rumors surround the King Louis XIV - love affairs, duels, even illegitimate children. Louis is very confident, knows what he wants and how to get it. He sees himself as a representative of God on Earth.

He and his younger brother Philippe are just two years appart but their mother never wanted them to be friends, afraid that they would be competitors eventually. When Louis was still a child, his cousins led the other aristocrats against him to unseat him from his throne. During these events, known as the Fronde uprising, Louis was kept prisoner in the Palais-Royale, which is why he still hates the place as an adult. After a midnight escape with his mother and brother, Louis had nightmares that it would happen again. His hatred of betrayal comes from the fear that France, if misruled, will turn against him. Louis considers the uprising his fault, although he was still a child at the time. It seems to him that he must prove his case to other European rulers and live with the memory of his father, whom he hardly knew. Because Louis constantly fears that one of his ministers gains too much power and another uprising will occur, in 1665, his valet and right-hand man Alexandre blackmails Renée to spy for them after being introduced at court.

Louis is married to Maria Theresa and has a son with her, Louis de Bourbon, also called Grand Dauphin of France (heir apparent to the throne). Because their marriage is merely a political one, he started an affair with Henrietta of England, his brother's fiancée. After they were caught and the was wedding called off, his mother Anne introduced him to Louise de la Valliere who became his next mistress and mother of his second child.

Louis and his court spend their only their summers in Versailles, and stay in Paris for the rest of the year. A year after Renée got introducted to court, the King names Alexandre Governor of Versailles, asking him to expand it and oversee the building because he wants to spend more time there.

After starting to trust Renée more and more, he confesses to her that he wants someone who he can talk to about his work, someone who has opinions on politics and the best course of action to take. When his son the Dauphin gets kidnapped in 1666, he is furious and devastated, leaning on Renée for support. When his mother Queen Anne dies, he relies on Renée once more.

Upset that the Spanish court still hasn't paid his wife's dowry, Louis sents Maria Theresa's ladies away and declares war to Spain in 1667. He plans to invade the Spanish Netherlands, wanting to take what is owed to him in land. His wife is upset by this turn of events and gets more and more jealous of Renée, demanding that she must leave court. Louis assures Renée that he'd choose her over Maria Theresa and thinks about letting his wife live in the Palais-Royale while he and Renée stay together in Versailles. As a token of his love, he has been constructing a whole perfume bath for Renée. Later, he confesses to her that he knows about France's bankrupcy and is desperately trying to hold up appearances.

## Relationships

* Renée de Noailles: Possible copyist, friend or Love Interest
* Dowager Queen Anne: Mother
* Prince Philippe: Brother
* Maria Theresa: Wife by arranged political marriage and double first cousin
* Louis, Grand Dauphin of France: Son with Maria Theresa
* Louise de la Valliere: Ex-lover
* Louis: Son with Louise
* Henrietta: Ex-lover
* Bonne de Pons d'Heudicourt: Ex-lover
* Alexandre Bontemps: Valet and right-hand-man
* François de Villeroy: Best friend. François and Louis have been playing together since they were boys. Louis is older than him but never lost his patience with François. Recently, François feels like it’s not a reciprocal relationship anymore.
* Madame Scarron: Possible lover

## Quotes

* *"You are as wise and well-read as you are beautiful, Mademoiselle."* (S1, Ep9)
* *"Although we can have no formal relationship to each other, I value your presence. I’m beginning to… love you."* (S1, Ep10)
* *"I want to really spend time with you. To make you feel treasured, wanted, taken care of... So that you know how important you are for me." (S2, Ep9)*
* *"No one, however skilled, could capture your beauty."* (S2, Ep10)
* *"I don’t bet. I win."* (S3, Ep6)

## Trivia

* Louis and his mother Anne are Gallic Catholic.
* His father died when he was young and Luis still idolizes him.
* He likes theatre.
* Louis owns 600 horses and aims to have the finest herd in all of Europe.
* He was also the first to ever divide menagerie animals by species, to keep them all safe.
* Louis smells of nutmeg, cloves and roses.
* He loves the woodlands surrounding Versailles because his father used to take him hunting there when he was little. They also used to build forts together.
* The author stated that if the characters of the story would get transported into the modern world, Louis would still end up in a position of power or authority, possibly a CEO.
* Asked about the possibility of the MC becoming Louis' wife in the end, the author explained that he will remain married to Maria Theresa but also stated that relationships can deepen and formalize throughout the story.
* The author has stated that Louis' astrological sign would be Leo♌.
* The author has stated that if Louis was an animal, he would be a lion.

## Romance path

In this story, you get to choose if you want be faithful to Louis or be in an open relationship with him. If you want to pursue a fling while dating Louis, please make sure to read the walkthroughs carefully since this page will only cover his monogamous path. \*\*If you would like to become King Louis' Official Mistress please use the Official Mistress tab\*\*

Some options will only be available to you if you have chosen previous romantic scenes with Louis XIV or if your relationship with him is good enough. Relationship choices leading to an intimate scene are marked with a 💖 symbol.

* Season 1
* Season 2
* Season 3
* Official Mistress

**Season 1**

**Ep2**

* (I'll act like a nymph.) or (I'll introduce myself—with my real name.) [❗ The actor likes you.]
* (Accept the dance.) (💎23) [❗ Your relationship with the actor has strengthened.]
* King Louis XIV's retinue 💛
	+ (Flirt with him.)

**Ep3**

* (I want to steal him from Louise.) [❗ Your choice will change your relationship with Louis XIV.]
* (Stay close to the King and Louise.) (💎20)
* Louis 💛
	+ (Express your opinion.) (💎10) [❗ Your relationship with Louis XIV is stronger.]
	+ No, show me how? (💎20) [❗ Your relationship with Louis XIV grows stronger.]

**Ep4**

* Louis. (💎29)
	+ (No matter which choice you pick, you get the following banner: ❗ You're closer with Louis.)

**Ep5**

* "See if King Louis is awake." (💎52) [❗ King Louis is glad to see you.]
	+ 💖 "Encourage him to touch me." (CG unlocked) (Sex scene)
* Louis 💛
* Yes, please. (💎32) [❗ Luis is eager to ride in the float with you.]
	+ 💖 “Kiss him.” [❗ The court at Versailles thinks you're disreputable.]

**Ep6**

* Yes, we'll go together. (💎103) [❗ Your relationship is improving.] (CG unlocked)
	+ (The truth.)
	+ 💖 Kiss me?

**Ep7**

* I don't mind sharing. (💎34)
	+ 💖 (Touch him.) [Sex scene]
* Outfit choice: Casual (💎20) OR Exceptionally Royal (💎34)

**Ep8**

* 💛 (Speak to Louis.) [❗ Your relationship with Louis strengthens.]

**Ep9**

* (Go boating.) (💎156)
	+ (Louis.) [❗Your relationship with Louis improves.]
	+ Dance with the King [❗You've amused Louis XIV.]
	+ Sneak a kiss
		- (Louis.)

**Ep10**

* (Confess love.)
	+ (Say you'll be faithful.)
	+ (Be intimate, stay together.) (💎28)
* (Tell King Louis.)
	+ (I want to leave Alexandre's control.)/(I want to join his retinue and escape Alexandre's control.)/(I'm fine with Alexandre but want to speak to the King directly.) [❗Your relationship with the King strengthens.]

**Season 2**

**Ep1**

* Adjoining Room (💎45)
	+ King Louis
* (Louis.) [❗Your relationship with King Louis strengthens.]
* (Ride with someone.) (💎22)
	+ King Louis [❗Your relationship with Louis strengthens.]

**Ep2**

* (Knock.) (💎12) [❗Your relationship to Louis strengthens.]

**Ep3**

* Louis [❗Your relationship with Louis strengthens.]
* (Yes.) (💎70) (CG unlocked)
	+ (Encourage him to chase me.)
		- 💖 (Kiss him.) [Sex scene]

**Ep4**

* (Open the adjoining door and ask for help.) [❗Your relationship with Louis strengthens.] (💎19)

**Ep 7**

* (Enter adjoining room.) (💎20) [❗Your relationship with the King strengthens.]

**Ep 8**

* (Frame Montespan or Charles.) OR (See that Lou faces justice.)

**Ep 9**

* (Visit.) (💎22) [❗Louis is grateful.]
* (Intervene.) [❗You have defended your claim on the King's love.]
* 💖 (Take a walk with Louis.) [Intimate scene] [❗Your relationship with King Louis intensifies.]

**Ep 10**

* (Advocate for execution.)
* “Yes.” (💎17) [❗ Your relationship with King Louis strengthens. He likes your accountability for your own actions.]
* Yes. It was Queen Anne's wish. (💎11) [❗ This strengthens your relationship with King Louis.]
* Louis

**Season 3**

**Ep1**

* (Advise him to pursue war at any cost.) (💎11) [❗️Louis appreciates your stance.]
* You are due what you’re owed.
	+ 💖 If you take what’s yours… (💎64) [Sex scene] [CG unlocked]

**Ep4**

* Louis will give you a golden fan. [❗ This fan has been added to your 👗 wardrobe.]

**Ep5**

* (Cheer him.)

**Ep6**

* I'm intrigued. (💎23) [Louis takes you to his new perfume baths.]
	+ 💖 ...want you. (💎73) [Sex scene] [CG unlocked]

**Ep7**

* ❗ He defends you! You made decisions to support King Louis and your relationship.

**Ep8**

* ❗ You have supported your relationship with Louis throughout Season 3.
* I'd like that.

**Official Mistress**

To obtain the title of Louis' "Official Mistress" at the end of Season 1, it's required to take most romantic prompts with him and maintain a good reputation in court through the path of Bright Influence ☀️. Choices that lead to a positive court reputation can be found in the walkthroughs.

**Season 1**

**Ep2**

* (I'll act like a nymph.) OR (I'll introduce myself—with my real name.) [❗ The actor likes you.]
* (Accept the dance.) (💎23) [❗ Your relationship with the actor has strengthened.]
* If King Louis XIV's retinue 💛: (Flirt with him.)

**Ep3**

* (I want to steal him from Louise.) [❗ Your choice will change your relationship with Louis XIV.]
* (Stay close to the King and Louise.) (💎20)
* Louis 💛
	+ (Express your opinion.) (💎10) [❗ Your relationship with Louis XIV is stronger.]
	+ No, show me how? (💎20) [❗ Your relationship with Louis XIV grows stronger.]

**Ep4**

* Louis. (💎29)
	+ (No matter which choice you pick, you get the following banner: ❗ You're closer with Louis.)

**Ep5**

* "See if King Louis is awake." (💎52) [❗ King Louis is glad to see you.]
	+ 💖 "Encourage him to touch me." (CG unlocked) (Sex scene)
* Louis 💛
* No, thank you. [☀️ recommended if you are romancing Louis and want to achieve a good reputation in the court.]
* Yes, please. (💎32) [❗ Louis is eager to ride in the float with you.] [❗You've hurt Louise's feelings.]
	+ “Thank him.” [☀️]

**Ep6**

* (Look for a friend.) (💎23) (You will receive a banner about who you seek out, depending on whose retinue you’re in, and meet the following people: 💛💜 François, 🧡 Armand and Catherine, 💙 Louise or 💚 Dowager Queen Anne.) OR (Go to bed.)
* Yes, we'll go together. (💎103) [❗ Your relationship is improving.] (CG unlocked)
	+ (The truth.)
	+ 💖 Kiss me?

**Ep7**

* I don't mind sharing. (💎34)
	+ 💖 (Touch him.) [Sex scene]

**Ep8**

* 💛 (Speak to Louis.) [❗ Your relationship with Louis strengthens.]
* (Oust Louise.) (💎30)

**Ep9**

* 💛 King Louis XIV
* (Propose myself as his new mistress.)
* (Go boating.) (💎156)
	+ (Louis.) [❗Your relationship with Louis improves.]
	+ Dance with the King [❗You've amused Louis XIV.]
	+ Sneak a kiss
		- (Louis.)

**Ep10**

* (Confess love.)
	+ (Say you'll be faithful.)
	+ (Be intimate, stay together.) (💎28)
* (Tell King Louis.)
	+ (I want to leave Alexandre's control.)/(I want to join his retinue and escape Alexandre's control.)/(I'm fine with Alexandre but want to speak to the King directly.) [❗Your relationship with the King strengthens.]

**Season 2**

In order to maintain the position as 'Official Mistress' throughout Season 2, you must have a good reputation in court. Choices that lead to a positive court reputation can be found in the walkthroughs.
## Gallery

Click here to see the CGs which are too NSFW for Fandom TOS.

* Sprites and items
* CG images
* Additional content
**Sprites and items**

Louis in his full Apollo costume in S1 Ep2Louis - Golden Bright look, S1 Ep2Louis - Thoughtfully Handsome look, S1 Ep2Louis - Dramatically Attractive look, S1 Ep2Louis - Intriguing and Brooding look, S1 Ep2Louis - Golden Bright look, S1 Ep2Louis - Thoughtfully Handsome look, S1 Ep2Louis - Dramatically Attractive look, S1 Ep2Louis - Intriguing and Brooding look, S1 Ep2Louis - Golden Bright topless, S1 Ep5Louis - Thoughtfully Handsome topless, S1 Ep5Louis - Golden Bright in dirty clothes, S1 Ep5Louis - Golden Bright romantic sprite, S1 Ep7Louis - Dramatically Attractive romantic sprite, S1 Ep7Louis - Intriguing and Brooding romantic sprite, S1 Ep7Casual (💎20) (S1, Ep7) (S1, Ep7) - Intriguing and BroodingExceptionally Royal (💎34) (S1, Ep7) - Intriguing and BroodingSimple (Free) (S1, Ep7) - Intriguing and BroodingLouis - Golden Bright in a pirate costume, S1 Ep9Louis - Thoughtfully Handsome in a pirate costume, S1 Ep9Louis - Intriguing and Brooding in a pirate costume, S1 Ep9Louis - Golden Bright in S2, Ep1Louis - Thoughtfully Handsome in S2, Ep1Louis - Golden Bright in S2, Ep3Louis - Thoughtfully Handsome in S2, Ep3Louis - Dramatically Attractive in S2, Ep3Louis - Intriguing and Brooding in S2, Ep3Louis' horseLouis - Thoughtfully Handsome in S2, Ep8Louis - Golden Bright in S2, Ep9Louis - Thoughtfully Handsome in S2, Ep9Louis - Golden Bright in S2, Ep10Louis - Thoughtfully Handsome in S2, Ep10Louis - Intriguing and Brooding in S2, Ep10Louis - Intriguing and Brooding in S3, Ep1Louis - Golden Bright in S3, Ep5Louis - Thoughtfully Handsome in S3, Ep5Louis - Intriguing and Brooding in S3, Ep5**CG images**

CG unlocked in S1, Ep5 (💎52)CG unlocked in S1, Ep6 (💎103)CG unlocked in S1, Ep6 (💎103)CG unlocked in S1, Ep6 (💎103)CG unlocked in S1, Ep6 (💎103)CG unlocked in S1, Ep9 (💎156)CG unlocked in S1, Ep9 (💎156)CG unlocked in S1, Ep9 (💎156)CG unlocked in S1, Ep9 (💎156)CG unlocked in S2, Ep3 (💎70)CG unlocked in S2, Ep3 (💎70)CG unlocked in S2, Ep3 (💎70)CG unlocked in S2, Ep3 (💎70)CG unlocked in S2, Ep8 (💎95)CG unlocked in S2, Ep8 (💎95)CG unlocked in S2, Ep8 (💎95)CG unlocked in S2, Ep8 (💎95)CG unlocked in S3, Ep1 (💎64)CG unlocked in S3, Ep1 (💎64)CG unlocked in S3, Ep1 (💎64)CG unlocked in S3, Ep1 (💎64)CG unlocked in S3, Ep6 (💎23 + 💎73)**Additional content**

Pre-release promo image (RC Facebook, September 2022)Pre-release promo image (RC Instagram, September 2022)Pre-release promo image (RC Twitter, September 2022)Official RC Art (RC Instagram, October 2022)Louis' romance (RC Facebook, August 2023)Louis recommends (RC Facebook, August 2023)Louis' profile (RC Facebook, November 2023)
## References

1. ↑ https://www.reddit.com/r/RomanceClub/comments/10bur56/hi\_i\_am\_langley\_the\_writer\_for\_vying\_for/
2. ↑ https://vk.com/@versailles\_rc-intervu-s-lengli
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 https://www.reddit.com/r/RomanceClub/comments/18nrmel/hi\_i\_am\_langley\_the\_writer\_for\_vying\_for/