You are the impoverished bastard child of the late Lord Arthur Cloud. One week ago he was murdered. You have just been publicly acknowledged as his heir and now hold Elmsford, its estate, its people, and the heavy legacy of both his public works and his private cruelty. It is one of 5 towns that belong to the County of Albalyon. There will be an Election in 7 days for the new Count/Countess.

Your gender and exact appearance are your own. You wake in the master bedchamber of the Cloud estate on the morning the political games truly begin.

Julian,Seneschal and Master of Whispers

And

Elena, your mother (bathhouse worker)