how did i never noticed he has that shit ONβββ
his little golden shoes
In all seriousness I do understand your pov in a sense of seeing a character (or, someone from the real world) being misinterpreted and moulded into a way to fit peoples desires, it is something every fandom experiences.
I will add on however, that theres a general conceious within the "King Baldwin IV Fandom" that any fanfics or romantic acts or whatnot is about the fictionalized version of him from Kingdom of Heaven (2005), and not the historical, *real*, King Baldwin IV.
To my understanding, everyone has great respect for him, and wouldnt write about someone like that as it is morally wrong to do so.
However, this isnt to say people cannot take inspiration from his life to add to these fics, which you may be getting confused with, I dont believe this to be morally wrong, as its still very much in the realm of fiction, and not actually wanting to fuck the real king, just the one from the movie, inspired by him.
Everything else, the fandom is made of alot of people who are interested in his real history as well, with plenty of resources scattered throughout, if you do wish to learn more about him and his legacy.
You can always block what you do not wish to see.
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To answer your question to the best of my knowledge, he didnt have any suitors in his time because he took a vow of celibacy, both because he was essentially banned from fucking (to not further spread the disease), and possibly also to his own benefit, as to be seen as not like his parents, who were massive whores.
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When something gains more fame, it inevitably brings low-quality public. It disgusts me how King Baldwin IV is disrespected by shipping him with an Oc who doesn't even behave like in the Middle Ages. I'm not against shipping as long as it makes sense, besides Baldwin IV is a real person, how the hell can you create in your disturbing fantasy having sexual relations with him like orgies (he is a Christian and sick with leprosy). At least respect his memory.
Can I please ask you a question? Why did king Baldwin IV of Jerusalem threatened to destroy mosque?
im not entirely sure but researching a bit it looks like he intended to do so because of a talk with his council on the next course of action, after saladin had abandoned an ongoing seige but provided no truce which was.. suspicious.
before the threat on the mosque baldwin was already making his way through Saladins territories, and eventually capturing (?) Cave de sueth.
after the capturing, he had made the threat.
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nevermind we are so back
i think im starting to lose my mind making this mask its so over for me
I thought it was Baldwin of ibelian @trobairitzdedia later on showed it on repost
mightve been, i tend to miss details and the baldwins tend to be confusing, i will check in the morning to fact check
i apologize for any mistakes i made in my explanation, i am quite tired
do you think king baldwin iv knew how joan of arc felt?
before anyone wonders why my artstyle seems to jump around, I'm trying out different styles to see which ones i like and can work with, all my art is my own art :)