Background: At the Battle of Bannockburn, the Scots, led by Robert the Bruce, decisively defeated the larger English army led by Edward II. This battle would prove pivitol in the Scottish Wars of Independence; but it did not end the war.
POD: Edward II, while fleeing the battle, is captured by the Scots. This came very near to happening in OTL, when the King attempted to reach the castle for safety.
What Happens?
If Edward II is captured, Robert the Bruce is likely able to extract from him a peace treaty in which Edward gives up all of his claims on Scotland, declares it as an independent Kingdom, and also recognizes Robert's kingship.
However; with the English King captured, the Scots are likely to demand a high price for his release; the sort of cash reward that might well help stabalize the Scottish crown's coffers for some time.
But, all is not rosy in Scotland, either. For once, there is political concerns in England to worry about. Edward's wife Matilda, likely, hasn't managed to gain the political support she would later in life in OTL. Also, Edward III is still in the cradle. How does England react to having its King captured and held hostage by forces in the North?
Also, how does the Pope respond? At this point in OTL, Robert was still excommunicated for his murdering, in a church, of Lord Cummings. It would take years before this excommunication was lifted in OTL. Does it happen sooner in the ATL, with Edward forced to sign a treaty, and Robert in complete control of Scotland.
Finally, does this truly end the Wars of Scottish Independence, or does it just signal a lull in the conflict?
POD: Edward II, while fleeing the battle, is captured by the Scots. This came very near to happening in OTL, when the King attempted to reach the castle for safety.
What Happens?
If Edward II is captured, Robert the Bruce is likely able to extract from him a peace treaty in which Edward gives up all of his claims on Scotland, declares it as an independent Kingdom, and also recognizes Robert's kingship.
However; with the English King captured, the Scots are likely to demand a high price for his release; the sort of cash reward that might well help stabalize the Scottish crown's coffers for some time.
But, all is not rosy in Scotland, either. For once, there is political concerns in England to worry about. Edward's wife Matilda, likely, hasn't managed to gain the political support she would later in life in OTL. Also, Edward III is still in the cradle. How does England react to having its King captured and held hostage by forces in the North?
Also, how does the Pope respond? At this point in OTL, Robert was still excommunicated for his murdering, in a church, of Lord Cummings. It would take years before this excommunication was lifted in OTL. Does it happen sooner in the ATL, with Edward forced to sign a treaty, and Robert in complete control of Scotland.
Finally, does this truly end the Wars of Scottish Independence, or does it just signal a lull in the conflict?