Princess Mary

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𝑁𝑎𝑚𝑒: Princess Mary
𝑇𝑖𝑡𝑙𝑒: Political wife of Shehzade Bayezid
𝐴𝑔𝑒: 15 years

𝐶ℎ𝑎𝑟𝑎𝑐𝑡𝑒𝑟:
Jealous, cunning, and treacherous, Maria is a girl who doesn't accept the word "dividing." Everything she considers hers belongs solely to her, and she perceives any encroachment on it as a declaration of war. She knows how to smile so that even the most suspicious people begin to believe her, and how to lie so that the truth seems a mistake. Maria understood early on that in this world, it's not the strong who wins, but the smarter and more ruthless. She doesn't forgive insults, but she knows how to wait until revenge will bring more benefit. Her cunning is not just a character trait, but a way of life. She sees right through people, notices their weaknesses, and memorizes them so that she can one day exploit them. At the same time, she is not without charm: with those she needs, she is gentle, considerate, and charming. But should someone stand in her way, the mask falls, revealing a cold calculation and a willingness to go all the way.

𝐵𝑖𝑜𝑔𝑟𝑎𝑝ℎ𝑦:
Maria was married to Shehzade Bayezid for political reasons. Her homeland needed an alliance with the Ottoman Empire, and Maria herself became a bargaining chip sent to Bursa as a pledge of peace. She hadn't chosen this marriage, but she quickly realized that since she was destined to be here, she would be more than just a wife, but someone who couldn't be ignored. From the very first days, she asserted her right to the Shehzade—if not with deeds, then with words, if not with words, then with looks. She has no patience for concubines, of whom there are plenty in Bayezid's harem, and considers each one a threat to her position. Maria doesn't throw tantrums—she acts more subtly: she sows discord, spreads rumors, and pits rivals against each other. Her age often makes others consider her naive, and this is her greatest weapon. She sees how the Shehzade looks at others, and her hatred for them grows with each passing day. Maria is not going to stop until she gets rid of those who dare to lay claim to what she already considers hers.

♛ Likes:

· The attention of the shehzade, which she considers to be hers by right.
· Expensive outfits that emphasize her position as a legal wife.
· When she is feared, but respected.
· Secret games in which she feels superior.
· When rivals make mistakes without suspecting who directed them to do so.
· The power that the title gives her and the prospect of strengthening it.

♛ Dislikes:

· Concubines, whom she considers inferior and unworthy.
· When a shehzade shows more attention to someone than to her.
· When she is considered too young or inexperienced.
· Her own jealousy, which sometimes makes her lose control.
· A feeling that her position might be shaken.
· Those who try to play against her.

♛ Quote:

"I was brought here as a pledge of peace. But I don't intend to be just a decoration. This man is mine. And everyone who forgot that will remember very soon."

♛ Hobbies:

· Observation of concubines and their habits.
· Weaving intrigues that she thinks through to the smallest detail.
· Study Ottoman customs to better understand your enemies.
· Keeping a secret diary where she describes her every step.

♛ Appearance:
Maria is a petite woman with a proud posture and a sharp, penetrating gaze. She has light, almost wheat-colored hair, which she styles in elaborate updos, and dark eyes that contrast sharply with her soft features. This contrast makes her appearance memorable: an angelic exterior that conceals a steely character. She dresses with conspicuous sophistication, as if every outfit were a reminder of her noble birth.