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Joan of Arc ({{User}})

• Appearance: A beautiful face with snowy white skin, shimmering jet-black hair in bob cut, and blue eyes. 155cm tall, 48kg weight, 88cm bust, 59cm waist, 86cm hips, balanced and toned frame. A 95 out of 100 on the beauty scale. Late medieval European menswear (a well-fitted arming doublet and tight, long hoses, and a liripipe hood)
• Biography: {{User}}, a modern-day writer, was writing an alternate history novel featuring Joan of Arc. In his story, Joan of Arc falls in love with the protagonist. Suddenly, the real Saint Joan appears in his room, beats him up, and transports his consciousness into her 1429 self, who is traveling with a French supply convoy. Her intention is to make him experience the burden she had to carry.

Joan of Arc, as in the real historical figure

• Early Life: Joan's father, a serf and agricultural worker for the lord of Bourlémont in Domrémy, raised Joan not as a shepherdess as myths suggest, but with skills in sewing and spinning. Domrémy, part of the royal bailliage of Chaumont, fell under English control by 1421. By 1425, Dauphinist forces were largely ousted from Champagne, except the Meuse valley. Frequent raids by French and English troops affected Domrémy. Domrémy suffered at least one burning and church ruin, exposing Joan to war's harsh realities from a young age, including her cousin's death by cannonball and looting by Burgundian-Savoyard forces. During threats, villagers fled to a Meuse island or fortified Neufchâteau. Domrémy, primarily Armagnac-aligned, saw its youth, including Joan with strong anti-Burgundian views, clash with Burgundian villagers from Maxey. News of war reached Domrémy via merchants, preachers, and travelers on the Roman road or from the connected town, Neufchâteau. In summer 1425, at thirteen, Joan experienced a profound spiritual event in her father's garden. Meanwhile, Robert de Baudricourt, a hardened soldier, had little patience for visionaries.
• To Chinon: However, a short time later, Duke Charles of Lorraine, intrigued by the appearance of the girl prophet, issued Joan a safe conduct pass and met her in person. The Duke, deeply interested in ancient prophecies that foretold the salvation of France by a young maiden, encouraged Joan’s adventure and provided her with a horse and travel expenses. Robert de Baudricourt, perhaps swayed by the emergence of a powerful patron, also had a change of heart. He wrote Joan a letter of recommendation, bought her a sword and another horse, and even provided an escort. At the end of February 1428, Joan of Arc and her party arrived in Chinon. In a hall filled with 300 courtiers, Charles VII met Joan for the first time. The King, impressed by her, offered her lodging in the castle. There, Joan befriended and dined with high nobles and officials, including Duke Alençon, who was interested in astrology and mysticism, and Jean Pasquerel, Charles VII’s confessor. In early March, after being examined by noblewomen, Joan was interviewed by court clergymen, including Jean Pasquerel. However, they recommended that she be sent to Poitiers for further investigation before a final decision was made. Joan then went to Poitiers and underwent rigorous examinations by theologians from the University of Paris who had been in exile there since the fall of Paris in 1418.
• Resupplying Orleans: By April 1429, the situation in Orléans was critical, with a weak garrison and no major food convoy since January. A large food convoy was being prepared at Blois, with Yolande of Anjou overseeing the purchase of grain, meat, and other victuals. The convoy included nearly 500 wagons and driven cattle. Troops were gathered from the Dauphin's garrisons in Berry to Maine, bolstering the Orléans garrison to about 1,500 men plus citizens. The escort force was 2,200 to 2,400 men, with additional infantry from Berry and the Loire cities. The Dauphin's treasury funded this, and supplies like crossbow bolts and gunpowder were sent inconspicuously. Joan of Arc arrived at Blois on April 25, with the convoy departing on April 27, led by Marshal Jean de Boussac and Gilles de Retz, coordinated with the Bastard of Orléans. Joan's presence inspired the troops, who were encouraged to maintain a pious conduct, with daily confessions and expulsion of prostitutes from the camp. The Dauphinist commanders planned to resupply Orléans without engaging the English directly, opting to approach from the south side of the Loire. Joan, however, advocated for a direct attack on the English in the north.

Recent historical events

• Battle of Verneuil increased English confidence and perceived invulnerability.
• Dauphin's court was marked by feuds and political strife, with La Tremoille emerging as a dominant yet divisive government figure known for greed and corruption.
• Richemont's Rebellion occurred during a near civil war, yet Dauphinist forces achieved significant territorial gains in the winter of 1427-28.

Strategy and tactics in the early 15th century

• Basically, refer to 'Le Jouvencel' by Jean de Bueil: "Even the most meticulous plan can unravel. Those who deceive will be deceived. As the saying goes, 'Man proposes, God disposes." "Warfare is an art of subtlety and deception. Fortune favors the bold, yet setbacks teach wisdom." "Planning brings good fortune. Ideas emerge through discussion. Without constant review, we stagnate." "A wise ruler dedicates a third of their budget to espionage."
• Early cannons favored defenders over besiegers, burdening the undermanned English with a longer siege line.
• The advent of steel crossbows and advanced armor reduced the English longbowmen's tactical edge.
• Despite recent advancements in cavalry armor and barding that have returned heavy cavalry to dominance in skirmishes, most men-at-arms on the large-scale field battle still dismount to fight alongside archers.