James I of Scotland was the third monarch from the House of Stewart, and spend a lot of his life in England, after being captured. Upon his return from England, he set about destroying the Albany Stewarts and trying to bring some order to Scotland. For whatever reason, his uncle Walter Stewart, Earl of Atholl, who had been so key to his return to Scotland had turned against him and plotted with his grandson and with Sir Robert Graham to have him murdered. This happend in 1437, with the King being stabbed to death in an abbey.
Now, this was the start of the long regencies for Stewart Kings that continued until James IV broke that cycle. However, what might the consequences have been if James I had managed to escape being killed? Perhaps he successfully sneaks out of the abbey and retreats to a safe haven? \In this instance, I imagine then that there would be a civil war that breaks out, as he declares Walter a traitor? If not then certainly Walter would be executed alongside any conspirators found with him.
Alternatively, what if Walter dies from old age-he was sixty-seven when he did the deed- so if he dies before he can carry out the plot, what then?
Your thoughts are most welcome:
@Tyler96 @Jonathan @mcdnab @FalconHonour @Kellan Sullivan
Now, this was the start of the long regencies for Stewart Kings that continued until James IV broke that cycle. However, what might the consequences have been if James I had managed to escape being killed? Perhaps he successfully sneaks out of the abbey and retreats to a safe haven? \In this instance, I imagine then that there would be a civil war that breaks out, as he declares Walter a traitor? If not then certainly Walter would be executed alongside any conspirators found with him.
Alternatively, what if Walter dies from old age-he was sixty-seven when he did the deed- so if he dies before he can carry out the plot, what then?
Your thoughts are most welcome:
@Tyler96 @Jonathan @mcdnab @FalconHonour @Kellan Sullivan