Duchess Alice Smithwood

Duchess Alice Smithwood resides in the capital city of Stravy and has domain over the Stravinsky territory in the Varian Kingdom.

She has a son named Lord Leo Smithwood and daughter named Lady Thea Smithwood. Alice is married to Duchess Valerie Smithwood.

## History

Alice Smithwood, the Duchess of Stravy, was always a little too headstrong and bossy for her husband Duke Feralt. Feralt was too similar and wanted to lead and the two bumped heads. The relationship was an unhappy one and despite having an easy life, Alice did not feel as if she had everything she wanted. Feralt went missing suddenly and Alice was thus left alone and unhappy. Until one day, she met a former lady-in-waiting to Queen Rosa named Valerie who was sweet and loved Alice’s ideas and loved her for who she was. She was able to pursue her feelings eventually, to which the Duchess returned. Now, two Duchesses preside over the Varian Kingdom.

## Personality Summary

Alice is a person of strong will and determination, driven by a desire to achieve her goals no matter the obstacles. Her stubbornness is often seen as a double-edged sword; while it can help her persevere through challenges, it can also cause her to become inflexible and resistant to change. She has a clear sense of what she believes in, and is not afraid to voice her opinions or defend her beliefs, even if they go against the popular consensus.

One of Alice's most admirable qualities is her courage and willingness to stand up for others. She is fiercely loyal to her loved ones and will not hesitate to defend them, even if it means putting herself in harm's way. However, this is also one of her worst qualities as it leads into her getting into arguments that seem to persist on and on.

Despite her rigid views on how things should be done, Alice can surprise people by going against the norm. For example, her decision to marry a lady-in-waiting to the queen may have been seen as unconventional.

Alice is intelligent and capable, but her tendency to be focused on her own perspective can make it challenging for her to understand the viewpoints of others. This can sometimes cause her to come across as abrasive or dismissive, particularly if she is disinterested in a topic or person. However, when she is engaged, she can be fairly nice and pleasant to be around.

## Opinions on Others

* King Alixandre Camilia - ♥ ♥ ♥ ♡ ♡- "A kind king, but not proactive enough."
* Queen Rosa Camilia - ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ - "Our Queen is very admirable."
* Princess Sadie Camilia - ♥ ♥ ♥ ♡ ♡ - "While she's undoubtedly a kind girl, I find that I often require a moment of reprieve after our conversations."
* Count Sebastian Blackwood - ♥ ♥ ♡ ♡ ♡ - "We rarely ever see the man."
* Lady Mina Blackwood - ♥ ♥ ♥ ♡ ♡ - "I suppose the both of us understand what it is like to quarrel with rumors."
* Duke Dimitri Kovalenko - ♥ ♥ ♥ ♡ ♡ - "A good man, but I do sometimes wonder why those Krasivaya men are so private."
* Count Gustav Hansen - ♥ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ - "No comment."
* Count Johannes Mäkinen - ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♡ - "A joy to speak with."
* Countess Ada Mäkinen - ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ - "She's an amazing woman. I enjoy our friendship."
* Count Fritz Hendrix - ♥ ♥ ♥ ♡ ♡ - " He's new... Not sure we've met yet."
* Count Sven Pawonska - ♥ ♥ ♥ ♡ ♡ - "He's... alright."
* Countess Kasia Pawonska - ♥ ♥ ♥ ♡ ♡ - "She is rather nice, but strange."
* Countess Diana Cristian - ♥ ♥ ♥ ♡ ♡ - "Unique to say the least."
* Lord Roman Ravenwood - ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♡ - "I do find Roman hard not to like."