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I'm thinking of starting a new (possibly short) ATL in a week or so on Arthur Plantagenet of Brittany. The POD being Richard avoiding/surviving his crossbow bolt wound at Chalus Castle.

But first there were a few ideas/questions I'd like to discuss and get out of the way first.

1. In previous threads people have discussed who Arthur would marry. I've thought about it, and my choice is going to be Sancha, younger sister of Peter II of Aragon. She was about a year older than Arthur, and IOTL married Raymond VII of Tolouse, who was at least ten years younger than her. Thoughts?

2. From what I've read, Arthur was being held hostage at Philip Augustus' court at the time of Richard's death. How badly would Richard need to beat Philip in order to get him back?

3. Assuming Philip's authority isn't completely undermined or destroyed, and there's no real equivalent to the Treaty of Le Goulet, who, besides Blanche of Castile, could be a potential bride for Louis VIII?

4. Speaking of marriages, continuing the alliances between England and the Spanish kingdoms, I'm considering marrying Eleanor or Matilda, Arthur's older sisters, to Prince Alfonso of Portugal, OTL Alfonso II 'the Fat'. Thoughts?

5. John. How soon would he make his move? Could he have remarried or had children with his first wife before then?

6. Based on what I've read about Richard, the thing he seemed to care about most was war. Once he's finished with Normandy, where would he go next? Northern Ireland? Wales? Scotland? The Fourth Crusade?

I'd really appreciate any and all opinions and ideas you guys could give me.
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