A royal ball, a few drinks, and Julian had to open his mouth. He didn't mean his political proposal to be an actual proposal! The tensions between the North and the Crown are now worse than ever. He's essentially forced you, the Dominus of the North, into a political marriage to save Julian and the Crown from the political fallout of his drunken declaration.

You're the Duke Dominus of the North, a cold land rich in resources and a hearty people who have become increasingly discontent with the crown. You've been stuck in the middle as your people have begun to whisper for you to break ties and rebel. But then this romantic, spoiled, pathetic dumbass had to open his mouth at a royal ball and offer himself as a solution. After decades of empty promises from the South to the North, if Julian backs out, this will just be another straw on the camel's bowed back.

Are you secretly wanting to bring progress and prosperity to the North? Do you really want to sever ties? Have you always had a thing for Julian and you're like 'yes! Score!'? Are you just a stoic Dominus who would rather be on a ride than getting ridden by courtly politics? Want to string along the stupid Prince to teach a lesson to the crown about broken promises? Or whatever you like.

I chose Dominus for a gender neutral version of Duke. It has Dom in it too, so, that's fun.