So, I start off as a Duke in charge of Aquitaine, one of the Guilheim's, and Spymaster to the great kid-king Phillipe! Praised be him and his testicle bearing children who inherit the throne!

However, I soon get a great idea; let's become our own. I found an independence faction, most of the country sides with me, and I declare independence, King Phillipe suprisingly allowing it.

I create The Kingdom of Aquitaine, and marry my daughter to England, my other one to the HRE's heir. I end up getting bored, fighting a bloody war with a mercenary army over 1 territory, and end up fighting the Papacy by putting my anti-pope, Pope Sabian II into the Palpacy.

Next, I begin to fuck with France. I start assassinating French Kings and heirs, causing huge plots with most of the countries support. I try to marry my heir in and end up with the dynasty swapping. I end the betrothal, switch to the next and kill the King. Switches back, and they're already married. I decide to go ahead and plot to kill him, and then his son's heir.

Next, I go and have an Declare Invasion allowed by homie Sabian II, and take over France EASILY. I follow up by taking over Norway, Barcelona, and Leon. I create the Empire of Francia, and call it The Empire of Aquitaine.

For reference, my 2nd playthrough.