Adrian von Heschburg
Dedicated
Roleplay posts: 209
Age: 34
Physical Description: A well-built man, standing at 6'0 and weighing 175 lbs. Adrian was a Vessian knight, and his upbringing molded him into a man befitting of his status. Constant activity in service to the Brotherhood has only enhanced his physique.
He has short, dark brown hair, dark blue eyes, and an overall handsome appearance. One might see a hint of innocence buried beneath regret and heartbreak.
Clothes and Equipment: Adrian wears either mail or plate armor, along with a white surcoat depicting a black cross. He also wears a cloak that covers his body when necessary. At times he may choose to wear a helmet.
His choice weapon is usually a longsword, used in conjunction with a heater shield. On horseback he adds a lance to his arsenal. Adrian may carry a Vessian hand crossbow and bolts if he feels it is appropriate.
Like most Brothers, his horse is always white.
Registered: Sept 20, 2015 4:33:51 GMT -8
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Post by Adrian von Heschburg on Sept 24, 2016 18:28:58 GMT -8
Empress Naoki may have heard heavy panting from outside her office, as well as the sliding of boots scraping across the floor. Eventually, the Cuzar of the Crimson Thunder came into the room, perhaps supported by his compatriot, Hansel von Dietzhoff. "My lady," he tried to say before coughing onto his sleeve; it was a bloody cough, but no one would notice since his sleeve was red in color. He hobbled to the closest chair and fell into it, sighing a breath of relief. "Forgive me... My lady." He attempted to look Naoki in the eyes, but found it difficult to support his head. "I have been absent. Locked away in that unholy keep. I must apologize for never receiving you... I was... unable. " He nodded towards Hansel. "Fortunately, this Brother rescued me. I suppose I owe you an explanation." After readjusting himself, Adrian began again. "I wanted to help your people, really, I did. And I sought the power to do so in Crim. Konrad forbid us from ever entering that keep, but I did anyway. I found an ancient power there, tucked away. It... helped me. It tempted me. With it, my Brothers and I unlocked powers to help use serve Isra, and the Voice even pointed me in the direction of the True Scripture. But we stayed for to long, we became indoctrinated, and we were not ourselves. We became slaves to the Voice, toiling away at... at..." Adrian had a hard time remembering what exactly happened in Crim. "At something... It's a dangerous place, Crim is. Even with the keep gone, the danger is still there." He shook his head. "That is all I can tell you, Madame." He then glanced at Hansel, then looked back at Naoki. "On another note, my Brothers have requested my help. However, I have informed them that I am sworn to serve you and the Free Plains." Adrian thought for a few moments. "I can still serve Isra. And I can still serve the Order. If you would allow me, I will continue to serve as a commander here in Isra, and simultaneously maintain the activities of the Order here in the Free Plains. What do you say, Madame?"
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Hansel von Dietzhoff
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Roleplay posts: 400
Age: 17
Physical Description: Quite tall at 6'1, Hansel has a pale complexion coupled with nearly white blonde hair and a set of heterochromatic eyes. His boyish features are well defined but covered in many small scars. The young man's frame is best described as sinewy with significant muscle placed upon a relatively thin body. Across his body one would find many cosmetics scars, brands and a few tattoos be it of scripture or strange tribal symbolism. However most noticeable are the two large wings on either shoulder blade, and the cross on his chest and back crossing his breast from stomach to neck.
Clothes and Equipment: Typically Hans will wear a bodyglove of buunvar leather, over which is blessed chainmail and plate. His preferred weapon is a moderately sized Executioner's sword of Hagbane silver with the end rounded and sharpened to at least pierce flesh. However for sidearms he carries a powerful longbow and an ensemble of Holy falchion and dagger.
The lad also will usually possess a mount; either a blessed horse, pegasus or hyppogryph. The beast will always carry heavy barding and bears a lance and kite shield for its rider.
Registered: Aug 30, 2016 13:29:47 GMT -8
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Post by Hansel von Dietzhoff on Sept 24, 2016 18:39:16 GMT -8
The boy grunted with effort to hold up Adrian. The man - as he remarked before - was considerably heavier and larger than him. He was surprised at what Adrian swore to, especially to some politician. He looked at Naoki. He did not particularly like her, not the way he liked leaders elsewhere like Nishida. He simply glared at her with his one good eye, and used his free hand to pull out his false one, to stare at her with the empty socket.
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Empress Naoki
Famous
Roleplay posts: 2,238
Physical Description: =========================
Empress Naoki is a curvaceous woman of average height, indeterminate age, and catlike features. Her hair is a dark auburn, often pulled back into a long braid. Her ears are both soft and fluffy, and her tail is never less than perfectly groomed. Amber eyes glisten in the shadows cast by her hair.
Clothes and Equipment: =========================
Naoki's wardrobe is to her as a frame is to a painting. Sometimes embellished with detail to be attractive in its own right, but never the focus. Usually simple but elegant, tightly fitting and highly revealing, used only to frame the beauty within.
Additionally, Naoki is, when clothed, often adorned with a small collection of accessories. She wears an earring, a brilliant cut amethyst, in her right ear. The silver signet ring of Isra is worn on her left pinky, marking her as High Lady of Isra. Directly adjacent, she wears the golden signet ring of The Isran Empire as its Empress. On the inside of her left thigh, there is a tattoo depicting a rose entwined with tentacles.
Allegiances: The Isran Empire
Player's online availability : Excessively often. Timezone: ET (-5)
Registered: Sept 12, 2015 13:02:17 GMT -8
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Post by Empress Naoki on Sept 24, 2016 19:53:43 GMT -8
As Adrian and Hansel enter, they would find Madame Naoki sitting at her desk, elbows resting on the deskโs surface, fingers interweaved, chin sitting on fingers. She seems for all the world to be completely unimpressed with Adrian, his sob story, and whoever this child with the fake eye is. She eyes Adrian with a look that- while it isnโt overly hostile, is most definitely displeased. Hansel isn't given more than a glance's worth of acknowledgement. One would also note the robed figure of Grandma, standing to Naokiโs right. โSo. What of the fortress, and the legion I granted to you stationed within it?โ Tilting her head slightly, she prompts Adrian for a response.
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Grandma
Widely Known
Imperial Vizier of Isra
Roleplay posts: 1,017
Age: 90
Physical Description: ---------------------------------------------------------
An elderly and frail looking woman with white wispy hair. However, despite being old, her back is not bent by age nor are her eyes clouded by it.
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She wears a deep purple robe that has sleeves that extend far beyond her hands. Her hands are covered with fine gloves of black silk and she wears one ring on each, one having a purple stone set in it and the other a piece of onyx. Carrying an ornate cane of orellium, Grandma can use it to increase her magical channeling as well as assist in deflecting others spells with it. The cane itself is black and covered in numerous ornate, but tiny runes. The cap on the cane is a purplish colored gem. On her wrist is a silver bracelet with a ruby in it that Grandma uses for telepathic communication with others in its network.
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Registered: Sept 12, 2015 8:27:42 GMT -8
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Post by Grandma on Sept 24, 2016 20:05:17 GMT -8
While Naokiโs gaze might not have been particularly hostile, Grandmaโs on the other hand, held open disdain in it, directed almost entirely towards Adrian. She hadnโt heard of this commander before but whoever he was, he had a lotta nerve showing up in such a manner. Offering to still serve Isra after the fiasco he was just involved in and then asking to be allowed to serve in his Order still? Preposterous!
The last thing this man needed was more responsibilities. The fool had just tried to use ancient magic he clearly wasnโt even remotely capable of controlling. She wouldnโt trust him to operate a magic pipe lighter. If that was all he thought he would be able to tell them about the incidentโฆ Well, heโd having another thing coming to him.
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Hansel von Dietzhoff
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Roleplay posts: 400
Age: 17
Physical Description: Quite tall at 6'1, Hansel has a pale complexion coupled with nearly white blonde hair and a set of heterochromatic eyes. His boyish features are well defined but covered in many small scars. The young man's frame is best described as sinewy with significant muscle placed upon a relatively thin body. Across his body one would find many cosmetics scars, brands and a few tattoos be it of scripture or strange tribal symbolism. However most noticeable are the two large wings on either shoulder blade, and the cross on his chest and back crossing his breast from stomach to neck.
Clothes and Equipment: Typically Hans will wear a bodyglove of buunvar leather, over which is blessed chainmail and plate. His preferred weapon is a moderately sized Executioner's sword of Hagbane silver with the end rounded and sharpened to at least pierce flesh. However for sidearms he carries a powerful longbow and an ensemble of Holy falchion and dagger.
The lad also will usually possess a mount; either a blessed horse, pegasus or hyppogryph. The beast will always carry heavy barding and bears a lance and kite shield for its rider.
Registered: Aug 30, 2016 13:29:47 GMT -8
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Post by Hansel von Dietzhoff on Sept 24, 2016 20:19:16 GMT -8
While not having the same thought process, Hansel's result was the same as grandma's. He had no use serving a politician. The Angels, those were the ones to serve. Besides, why would he keep a promise to someone of those sorts? He just realized he had a broken rib and lost his footing fo a second. Turning to Naoki he managed to gasp "I'll promise you this, what daemonic power is there is not gone, yet - I - the Brotherhood will deal with it." He would suppress a laugh, his self-taught masochism going in through the pain.
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Adrian von Heschburg
Dedicated
Roleplay posts: 209
Age: 34
Physical Description: A well-built man, standing at 6'0 and weighing 175 lbs. Adrian was a Vessian knight, and his upbringing molded him into a man befitting of his status. Constant activity in service to the Brotherhood has only enhanced his physique.
He has short, dark brown hair, dark blue eyes, and an overall handsome appearance. One might see a hint of innocence buried beneath regret and heartbreak.
Clothes and Equipment: Adrian wears either mail or plate armor, along with a white surcoat depicting a black cross. He also wears a cloak that covers his body when necessary. At times he may choose to wear a helmet.
His choice weapon is usually a longsword, used in conjunction with a heater shield. On horseback he adds a lance to his arsenal. Adrian may carry a Vessian hand crossbow and bolts if he feels it is appropriate.
Like most Brothers, his horse is always white.
Registered: Sept 20, 2015 4:33:51 GMT -8
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Post by Adrian von Heschburg on Sept 25, 2016 3:49:25 GMT -8
Adrian nodded weakly at Empress Naoki 's questions. "The Voice harnessed her power in the red storm. It culminated there. Once her plans were being disrupted, she tried to pull us away. The storm sucked the fortress up, as well as any survivors. Then, apparently, the storm vanished, seemingly teleporting the fortress and survivors elsewhere." Adrian would let the words sink in. "The Knights of Crim are still alive. Somewhere. And I will do everything in power to find them and bring them back." "As for the Legion," he began, "I only entrusted my highest-ranking soldiers in Crim: the Knights, who only made up a fraction of the force, and even then they were mostly former Brothers. The rest of your Legion, the Israns, yet live and are garrisoned in the barracks around the city." This was good news, Adrian thought. Isra had not lost her military capabilities. He then looked over at Grandma . "You served with Komtur Gustav von Valland in Asgeir. Then you served Brother Volquin in Solisia. The Brothers are thankful for your services, and they would seek it again. Whatever power was present in Crim is still out there somewhere... and it needs to be contained. You're the only person I know capable of doing that." Now looking back at Naoki, "it was a catastrophe," Adrian admitted. "But in the end, no Israns were killed, and those former Knight-Brothers who may have survived the ordeal are just imprisoned elsewhere; and I will find them. Lastly, thanks to the heroics of Hansel von Dietzhoff , Isra is now rid of one of the most dangerous beings and places of all time; better that the Brothers and I suffered from it than you and the Israns. The only questions left to answer, is will you punish me, will you continue to let me serve Isra, and will you allow me to serve the Brothers?"
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Ryden Greyiron
Dedicated
Chancellor of Isra
Roleplay posts: 226
Age: 42
Physical Description: Taller than most at 6'4, with relatively short, steel-grey hair, and a well-groomed, dignified moustache and beard, Ryden Greyiron would have been considered handsome, once upon a time, and still might be by some, but stress and worry has gotten to him over the years, and more than anything, he looks weary. With well-defined, prominent cheekbones, a strong-set jaw, and a proud nose, he looks every part the stately nobleman he professes to be. His dark blue eyes are filled with a solemn and calculative consideration of everything around him. He has the lean and muscular body of a great swordsman not long out of their prime, and his movements show it - they are graceful, yet dignified, confident and determined.
Clothes and Equipment: Ryden is generally only seen in his engraved armor. His armour is an assembly of intricately engraved detail and runic symbols in equal measures. With his long and flowing grey cloak, he creates a distinctive impression of gravitas in all situations. His preferred weapon, a hand-and-a-half sword, is rather unusual. The hilt is worn and weathered with battle, and seems to be ancient, and yet the blade gleams and shimmers in the slightest of light as though it emerged from the flames of a forge only yesterday. The blade's edge is razor sharp, and appears to have never needed sharpening. His armour and sword both possess a degree of enchantment, but the extent of which is unknown, even to him.
Registered: Apr 30, 2016 16:46:48 GMT -8
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Post by Ryden Greyiron on Sept 25, 2016 4:51:46 GMT -8
Ryden stepped into the back of the room as Adrian began his explanation having pushed his way past the guards in front of Naoki's door. Before long, his furored expression calmed somewhat, thanks to the Knight's words. The chancellor was pleased- no, relieved to hear that no Israns were stationed in that damned fortress. Having intended to come forward and demand an explanation as to why an entire castle had quite literally just detonated, Ryden now felt sufficiently sated with the information provided to no longer deem intervention necessary at the moment.
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Hansel von Dietzhoff
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Roleplay posts: 400
Age: 17
Physical Description: Quite tall at 6'1, Hansel has a pale complexion coupled with nearly white blonde hair and a set of heterochromatic eyes. His boyish features are well defined but covered in many small scars. The young man's frame is best described as sinewy with significant muscle placed upon a relatively thin body. Across his body one would find many cosmetics scars, brands and a few tattoos be it of scripture or strange tribal symbolism. However most noticeable are the two large wings on either shoulder blade, and the cross on his chest and back crossing his breast from stomach to neck.
Clothes and Equipment: Typically Hans will wear a bodyglove of buunvar leather, over which is blessed chainmail and plate. His preferred weapon is a moderately sized Executioner's sword of Hagbane silver with the end rounded and sharpened to at least pierce flesh. However for sidearms he carries a powerful longbow and an ensemble of Holy falchion and dagger.
The lad also will usually possess a mount; either a blessed horse, pegasus or hyppogryph. The beast will always carry heavy barding and bears a lance and kite shield for its rider.
Registered: Aug 30, 2016 13:29:47 GMT -8
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Post by Hansel von Dietzhoff on Sept 25, 2016 5:31:32 GMT -8
Grunting with pain as more and more of his injuries from Crim became apparent, he turned his head to look at Adrian, a little surprised. "Moment mal!" he hissed to him. Sniffing, he addressed him in the tongue used by the order, incomprehensible in all but a few words similar with common to the room's other occupants. "You've already fulfilled any oath you may have had, and we need no filthy hag, nor bog mutant's aid in going against that voice, Sire!"
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Empress Naoki
Famous
Roleplay posts: 2,238
Physical Description: =========================
Empress Naoki is a curvaceous woman of average height, indeterminate age, and catlike features. Her hair is a dark auburn, often pulled back into a long braid. Her ears are both soft and fluffy, and her tail is never less than perfectly groomed. Amber eyes glisten in the shadows cast by her hair.
Clothes and Equipment: =========================
Naoki's wardrobe is to her as a frame is to a painting. Sometimes embellished with detail to be attractive in its own right, but never the focus. Usually simple but elegant, tightly fitting and highly revealing, used only to frame the beauty within.
Additionally, Naoki is, when clothed, often adorned with a small collection of accessories. She wears an earring, a brilliant cut amethyst, in her right ear. The silver signet ring of Isra is worn on her left pinky, marking her as High Lady of Isra. Directly adjacent, she wears the golden signet ring of The Isran Empire as its Empress. On the inside of her left thigh, there is a tattoo depicting a rose entwined with tentacles.
Allegiances: The Isran Empire
Player's online availability : Excessively often. Timezone: ET (-5)
Registered: Sept 12, 2015 13:02:17 GMT -8
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Post by Empress Naoki on Sept 25, 2016 8:28:26 GMT -8
Nodding slightly in acknowledgement, Naoki responds, โWell. It certainly is fortunate that youโve chosen to disregard the instructions I gave you. If the legion had been destroyed, your next stop would have been a cell.โ
โHowever, if I give you a legionโs worth of soldiers, a fortress, and permission to utilise Israโs funds and resources, Iโm not giving you those things so you and your friends can go play with dark magic you donโt understand, leaving the legion in Isra.โ
Here, the gesticulation begins. Each clause, each sentence she speaks is punctuated with an emphatic movement of her arms and hands as she continues, โIโm giving you those things so that you might lead the legion to be a functioning component of Israโs military defense, and keep our northwestern border locked down.โ
Rising from her seat, Lady Naoki doesnโt strike a terribly intimidating figure. Five feet, nine inches worth of plushy, sweater-covered curves. Even so, she manages to seem considerably more imposing figure than one might think her capable of as she continues, still gesticulating wildly, โAnd furthermore, if youโre going to be part of a group thatโs larger in scope than yourself and a handful of other religious fanatics, you need to communicate. Here I am, sitting here under the illusion that you were doing what I expected! I thought that our northwestern border was fine, but no! Itโs apparently been largely unguarded this entire time. With a little note that would have taken you five minutes to write and a silver piece to have delivered to me, I could have sent someone competent to do what I thought you were doing this entire time.โ
Reseating herself, Naoki takes a moment to visibly reestablish her decorum. After she does, she looks silently across the desk at the pair of them and considers for the space of a few moments what she ought to do with them.
After she seems to have reached a conclusion, Naokiโs earring glimmers for a moment more before she nods and speaks to Adrian, her tone not leaving much room to argue, โHereโs what youโre going to do: after weโre finished speaking, you are going to be escorted to The Citadelโs infirmary, and they are going to treat you. Afterward, Grandma here will accompany and assist you in further investigating the red magic, and in finding your lost comrades. After that has been concluded in some manner or another, you will return here.โ
With one finger, she points downward, intending to imply that Adrian should return to this very office once heโs finished. Assuming he doesnโt perish in the process- which seems to Naoki to be a fairly probable outcome.
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Grandma
Widely Known
Imperial Vizier of Isra
Roleplay posts: 1,017
Age: 90
Physical Description: ---------------------------------------------------------
An elderly and frail looking woman with white wispy hair. However, despite being old, her back is not bent by age nor are her eyes clouded by it.
Clothes and Equipment: ---------------------------------------------------------
She wears a deep purple robe that has sleeves that extend far beyond her hands. Her hands are covered with fine gloves of black silk and she wears one ring on each, one having a purple stone set in it and the other a piece of onyx. Carrying an ornate cane of orellium, Grandma can use it to increase her magical channeling as well as assist in deflecting others spells with it. The cane itself is black and covered in numerous ornate, but tiny runes. The cap on the cane is a purplish colored gem. On her wrist is a silver bracelet with a ruby in it that Grandma uses for telepathic communication with others in its network.
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Registered: Sept 12, 2015 8:27:42 GMT -8
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Post by Grandma on Sept 25, 2016 9:03:34 GMT -8
Grandmaโs expression would soften very slightly once Adrian confirmed the Legion hadnโt been wiped out. Still, the fact they hadnโt been stationed there was yet another blunder in and of itself, but at least this wasnโt going to be a national tragedy or at least one to the same degree as it could have been.
It seemed they wanted her assistance and Adrian knew of her through other Brotherโs he had spoken too. She wouldnโt say anything to his request for the moment, waiting for Naoki to respond. There was also that boy, who was in extremely bad condition. What had the Brothers done to the child, he was covered in all manner of wounds, some old and some fresh.
Listening to Naokiโs assessment, Grandma would nod in agreement. She brought up all the complaints Grandma had been thinking and more, it was a suitable verbal assault for Adrianโs incompetence. Naoki would then propose the plan of her accompanying them, a plan Grandma would agree to without complaint. After all, she was curious what had caused this destruction and someone needed to keep an eye on these two to ensure they returned to Naoki and didnโt just flee the countryโฆ
โIt is as the High Lady says, I shall accompany you and do what I can to assist you. What you said earlier is also correct, I have helped your brothers before on occasion, however, I have a hard time believing they would have approved of what you did here. The brothers I met were generally cautious of magic, not looking to harness its powerโฆโ
Once they left for the infirmary, Grandma would follow.
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Adrian von Heschburg
Dedicated
Roleplay posts: 209
Age: 34
Physical Description: A well-built man, standing at 6'0 and weighing 175 lbs. Adrian was a Vessian knight, and his upbringing molded him into a man befitting of his status. Constant activity in service to the Brotherhood has only enhanced his physique.
He has short, dark brown hair, dark blue eyes, and an overall handsome appearance. One might see a hint of innocence buried beneath regret and heartbreak.
Clothes and Equipment: Adrian wears either mail or plate armor, along with a white surcoat depicting a black cross. He also wears a cloak that covers his body when necessary. At times he may choose to wear a helmet.
His choice weapon is usually a longsword, used in conjunction with a heater shield. On horseback he adds a lance to his arsenal. Adrian may carry a Vessian hand crossbow and bolts if he feels it is appropriate.
Like most Brothers, his horse is always white.
Registered: Sept 20, 2015 4:33:51 GMT -8
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Post by Adrian von Heschburg on Sept 25, 2016 9:06:54 GMT -8
Adrian, being the respectable and courteous man he is, allows Naoki to finish her dialogue. She mostly restated everything Adrian said he was already going to do. After she is finished, he begins. "Your northwestern border was secure, Madame. The Voice would have commanded us to rid the region of any threat. I would have communicated with you, but as I said, me and my fellow soldiers were under a trance; there was, quite literally, nothing we could have done. The Adrian who walked into this room a few months ago was not the same Adrian who walked into that keep." "There are Brotherhood Clerics in the region who can give me the proper healing I need. As I've said, I will try to find my lost Brothers, and when I find out where this Red Magic comes from, I will contact Grandma," he reiterated. It would take some time before Adrian could piece together the shattered pieces of his mind, and he would keep his word: should he find the source of the Red Magic, and a way to get his people back, then he would consult Grandma. For Grandma to follow them around now would be fruitless. He motioned for Hansel von Dietzhoff to help him up - but he would remain seated until Empress Naoki gave him permission to leave. "If I may be excused, I will head to the Clerics this instant, and begin my search immediately."
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Hansel von Dietzhoff
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Roleplay posts: 400
Age: 17
Physical Description: Quite tall at 6'1, Hansel has a pale complexion coupled with nearly white blonde hair and a set of heterochromatic eyes. His boyish features are well defined but covered in many small scars. The young man's frame is best described as sinewy with significant muscle placed upon a relatively thin body. Across his body one would find many cosmetics scars, brands and a few tattoos be it of scripture or strange tribal symbolism. However most noticeable are the two large wings on either shoulder blade, and the cross on his chest and back crossing his breast from stomach to neck.
Clothes and Equipment: Typically Hans will wear a bodyglove of buunvar leather, over which is blessed chainmail and plate. His preferred weapon is a moderately sized Executioner's sword of Hagbane silver with the end rounded and sharpened to at least pierce flesh. However for sidearms he carries a powerful longbow and an ensemble of Holy falchion and dagger.
The lad also will usually possess a mount; either a blessed horse, pegasus or hyppogryph. The beast will always carry heavy barding and bears a lance and kite shield for its rider.
Registered: Aug 30, 2016 13:29:47 GMT -8
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Post by Hansel von Dietzhoff on Sept 25, 2016 9:26:09 GMT -8
He would go and aid the man, but quickly whispered to him, once again in the tongue used by the Brotherhood and Audria. "Sire, are you sure contacting this witch is a good idea? We can deal with the red magic without her, and the moment she is involved, so are politics." Looking at the Israns, he turned his head back to Adrian, and kept it there for a few moment, mouth open and thinking of what to say next. "Furthermore, we can both see they are not being particularly friendly, quite the reverse. Not only are they likely to double cross us, they will make our future efforts more difficult. Let us leave and get on with it." He ignored the babble of the politician and the hag, they irked him before this whole ordeal, now even more so.
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Empress Naoki
Famous
Roleplay posts: 2,238
Physical Description: =========================
Empress Naoki is a curvaceous woman of average height, indeterminate age, and catlike features. Her hair is a dark auburn, often pulled back into a long braid. Her ears are both soft and fluffy, and her tail is never less than perfectly groomed. Amber eyes glisten in the shadows cast by her hair.
Clothes and Equipment: =========================
Naoki's wardrobe is to her as a frame is to a painting. Sometimes embellished with detail to be attractive in its own right, but never the focus. Usually simple but elegant, tightly fitting and highly revealing, used only to frame the beauty within.
Additionally, Naoki is, when clothed, often adorned with a small collection of accessories. She wears an earring, a brilliant cut amethyst, in her right ear. The silver signet ring of Isra is worn on her left pinky, marking her as High Lady of Isra. Directly adjacent, she wears the golden signet ring of The Isran Empire as its Empress. On the inside of her left thigh, there is a tattoo depicting a rose entwined with tentacles.
Allegiances: The Isran Empire
Player's online availability : Excessively often. Timezone: ET (-5)
Registered: Sept 12, 2015 13:02:17 GMT -8
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Post by Empress Naoki on Sept 25, 2016 9:59:31 GMT -8
Sighing heavily, Naoki seems less than pleased with how Adrian listened to what she had to say and proceeded to state his intentions to ignore it and do his own thing instead. In response, she voices a simple question, โIf youโre going to continue to blatantly ignore my instructions, why do you maintain the pretense of wanting to serve Isra?โ
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Adrian von Heschburg
Dedicated
Roleplay posts: 209
Age: 34
Physical Description: A well-built man, standing at 6'0 and weighing 175 lbs. Adrian was a Vessian knight, and his upbringing molded him into a man befitting of his status. Constant activity in service to the Brotherhood has only enhanced his physique.
He has short, dark brown hair, dark blue eyes, and an overall handsome appearance. One might see a hint of innocence buried beneath regret and heartbreak.
Clothes and Equipment: Adrian wears either mail or plate armor, along with a white surcoat depicting a black cross. He also wears a cloak that covers his body when necessary. At times he may choose to wear a helmet.
His choice weapon is usually a longsword, used in conjunction with a heater shield. On horseback he adds a lance to his arsenal. Adrian may carry a Vessian hand crossbow and bolts if he feels it is appropriate.
Like most Brothers, his horse is always white.
Registered: Sept 20, 2015 4:33:51 GMT -8
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Post by Adrian von Heschburg on Sept 25, 2016 10:06:42 GMT -8
"I have already agreed to what you want," Adrian would reply curiously. "I will be healed by my Clerics, rather than your infirmary, but that's the only difference. If Grandma would like to come with us, I won't deny her, but she'd be better off here until I can find something she can work with."
By now Adrian's body decides to stand up involuntarily due to a sudden twinge of pain. "Come Grandma. We shall heal up and begin immediately."
If Naoki had no other questions, Adrian would lead himself out with Hansel and Grandma in tow.
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Hansel von Dietzhoff
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Roleplay posts: 400
Age: 17
Physical Description: Quite tall at 6'1, Hansel has a pale complexion coupled with nearly white blonde hair and a set of heterochromatic eyes. His boyish features are well defined but covered in many small scars. The young man's frame is best described as sinewy with significant muscle placed upon a relatively thin body. Across his body one would find many cosmetics scars, brands and a few tattoos be it of scripture or strange tribal symbolism. However most noticeable are the two large wings on either shoulder blade, and the cross on his chest and back crossing his breast from stomach to neck.
Clothes and Equipment: Typically Hans will wear a bodyglove of buunvar leather, over which is blessed chainmail and plate. His preferred weapon is a moderately sized Executioner's sword of Hagbane silver with the end rounded and sharpened to at least pierce flesh. However for sidearms he carries a powerful longbow and an ensemble of Holy falchion and dagger.
The lad also will usually possess a mount; either a blessed horse, pegasus or hyppogryph. The beast will always carry heavy barding and bears a lance and kite shield for its rider.
Registered: Aug 30, 2016 13:29:47 GMT -8
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Post by Hansel von Dietzhoff on Sept 25, 2016 10:18:54 GMT -8
Smiling at the words of Naoki he added to the words of Adrian when he finished. "Lady, the Hochmeister wishes to serve the people of Isra, not Isra. A very, very significant distinction." He let the unspoken insults be carried by his tone, experienced in it despite his years. After all, a spiteful tone was pretty much the only one he used in his life. Propping Adrian up, he would help the man out, and lead him to the clerics. He would have to speak to Adrian afterwards, since he had not bothered to heed his words here.
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Empress Naoki
Famous
Roleplay posts: 2,238
Physical Description: =========================
Empress Naoki is a curvaceous woman of average height, indeterminate age, and catlike features. Her hair is a dark auburn, often pulled back into a long braid. Her ears are both soft and fluffy, and her tail is never less than perfectly groomed. Amber eyes glisten in the shadows cast by her hair.
Clothes and Equipment: =========================
Naoki's wardrobe is to her as a frame is to a painting. Sometimes embellished with detail to be attractive in its own right, but never the focus. Usually simple but elegant, tightly fitting and highly revealing, used only to frame the beauty within.
Additionally, Naoki is, when clothed, often adorned with a small collection of accessories. She wears an earring, a brilliant cut amethyst, in her right ear. The silver signet ring of Isra is worn on her left pinky, marking her as High Lady of Isra. Directly adjacent, she wears the golden signet ring of The Isran Empire as its Empress. On the inside of her left thigh, there is a tattoo depicting a rose entwined with tentacles.
Allegiances: The Isran Empire
Player's online availability : Excessively often. Timezone: ET (-5)
Registered: Sept 12, 2015 13:02:17 GMT -8
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Post by Empress Naoki on Sept 26, 2016 13:58:24 GMT -8
Rolling her eyes as Adrian and Hansel depart, Naoki waits until the doors have closed firmly behind them before whipping out her best impersonation of Adrian, โThe Voiiiice would have commanded us to rid the region of any threat.โThough it is a fairly accurate impression, Naoki applies mocking emphasis to highlight what she sees as a highly irrational statement. Claiming to have had things fully under control and then continuing on in the next sentence to say that he was literally in a trance and completely beholden to the will of this silly โVoiceโ he kept going on about strikes Naoki as less than sensical and not at all reassuring. As such Naoki scoffs her mightiest scoff of disgust, before continuing in her own voice, โAnd what if it didnโt. What then, Adrian. Who would have had to deal with the consequences then?โ Grumbling to herself, Naokiโs earring glimmers as she reaches out to Takhana Veil, and requests to have special surveillance placed on Adrian and any of his Brother comrades, and asks to be informed of their activities periodically. With the matter more or less sorted for the being, Naoki returns to her work, taking up her quill and considering the heaps of paperwork she has yet to attend to.
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Alden Marshal
Widely Known
Roleplay posts: 1,420
Age: 30
Physical Description: Alden is 6 even, with shoulder length messy black hair, and several days worth of beard stubble. He is handsome, with a powerful jaw, mid set cheek bones, and a perpetual grin that makes him seem younger than he really is. His bright green eyes, constantly sparkle with barely contained mirth. He has the lithe well muscled body of a swordsmen, and he moves with considerable grace and dexterity.
If one where to take more thorough examination of Alden's eyes they may notice a further detail. Around the outside edge of his iris's there's an intricate series of minuscule grey runes.
Alden rarely removes his shirt, but should someone see him with it off, they would find his body to be covered in scar tissue. Starting from just below his neckline, there is very little space that does not sport some relic of a past injury. A particularly observant person may also note that among these scars, some are a bright scarlet. These scarlet scars form an intricate series of runes hiding among the others.
Those of a more magical bent may be able to decipher the runes in his eyes and on his skin. Identifying them as sigils more commonly found on magical items. The most obvious effect of the runes on his body, are increased speed, strength, and durability.
The runes on his eyes give him the ability to detect magical auras and residue, as well as allowing him to see through low level illusions and glamours. They also maintain his vision regardless of the current light level, and even if there is a sudden shift. His eyes are also capable of dropping into the infrared spectrum in complete darkness.
The rune work on his body enhances his natural strength, speed, endurance, durability, and reflexes to almost super human levels. The effects make him a formidable opponent for most magical creatures though only because they are supplemented by exceptional skill.
This means that all though he is almost super human in a straight contest of strength or speed he would most likely loose to most other magically enhanced humanoids such as vampires or were wolves.
Alden's runes also greatly increase his healing rate allowing him to recover from injuries that would normally take a few months for a person to recover from in a few short weeks. Not only do Alden's runes accelerate healing they also enhance it. A normal persons body will repair itself until it is functioning again then stop, thanks to the runes Alden's body will continues to fix itself until it is in near perfect condition. His healing abilities enhance his already prodigious stamina as it repairs muscle damage and lactic build up and it also increases longevity as he does not accumulate long term damage as most people do.
Finally his body runes provide protection from people attempts to find him magically. Detection spells will be obfuscated their readings on his location being off by about 20 meters. Long distance scrying and tracking spells are only able to narrow down his area to somewhere within a mile radius. It should be noted that these protections can be overcome by someone with sufficient power or ingenuity.
His runes cannot be removed unless they are cut off of his body using an appropriate ritual knife and magic. If the runes are disrupted in any other way they will simply grow back in a few weeks time.
The final thing that only someone versed in rune craft and enchanting would be able to tell is this: The process of these runes being carved into his bodies would have been unbelievably painful. A normal person would have been driven insane or to suicide if they had this happen to them. During the carving process un-directed magical energies would begin to take hold and tear apart your soul. The pain this would not cease until the rune pattern was completed. This means the pain caused would be on a spiritual and physical level of incredible magnitude.
Clothes and Equipment: Read this post for equipment update: http://thefantasysandbox.boards.net/post/27933
A re-paired and enchanted grey cloak, leather armor, twin short swords, bag of candy, full water skin, a few days worth of travel rations, enchanted leather boots, and a brace of throwing knives.
Player's online availability : On and off during the day, more active during evenings (EST)
Registered: Oct 30, 2015 14:59:43 GMT -8
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Post by Alden Marshal on Sept 26, 2016 15:59:57 GMT -8
It was a sunny afternoon when Lady Naoki's door opened for her scheduled appointment. Though she may not have expected what happened when the door opened. There was, of course, Alden her High Marshal on the other side. But it appears he brought a companion. This companion likely would escape Naoki's immediate notice since she is quite short. However, the squeal of glee and tiny pattering feet would alert her to the additional presence. A small girl with brown hair, cat-like ears, and a bright smile barrels around the high ladies desk throwing herself into Naoki's lap.
"Did you miss me?"
The little girl exclaims as she crawls into the high Ladies lap and wraps her arms about her waist. Alden raises an eyebrow but doesn't say anything about his child's antics. Admonishments wouldn't work well Naoki's namesake was this excited. Instead the High Marshal settles in the chair across from the High Lady. Waiting for his little girl to calm down.
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Empress Naoki
Famous
Roleplay posts: 2,238
Physical Description: =========================
Empress Naoki is a curvaceous woman of average height, indeterminate age, and catlike features. Her hair is a dark auburn, often pulled back into a long braid. Her ears are both soft and fluffy, and her tail is never less than perfectly groomed. Amber eyes glisten in the shadows cast by her hair.
Clothes and Equipment: =========================
Naoki's wardrobe is to her as a frame is to a painting. Sometimes embellished with detail to be attractive in its own right, but never the focus. Usually simple but elegant, tightly fitting and highly revealing, used only to frame the beauty within.
Additionally, Naoki is, when clothed, often adorned with a small collection of accessories. She wears an earring, a brilliant cut amethyst, in her right ear. The silver signet ring of Isra is worn on her left pinky, marking her as High Lady of Isra. Directly adjacent, she wears the golden signet ring of The Isran Empire as its Empress. On the inside of her left thigh, there is a tattoo depicting a rose entwined with tentacles.
Allegiances: The Isran Empire
Player's online availability : Excessively often. Timezone: ET (-5)
Registered: Sept 12, 2015 13:02:17 GMT -8
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Post by Empress Naoki on Sept 27, 2016 17:56:29 GMT -8
As the door opens, Naoki raises a hand in greeting, but not her head. At the squeal, however, and the pattering of small feet, Naoki not only raises her head, but places down her quill, and preemptively slides her chair back to accommodate the child that so rapidly scampers her way up into her lap.
Placing one hand on Little Naokiโs lower back and the other on the backside of her head, Naoki doesnโt seem particularly bothered, only pleased and perhaps mildly surprised.
Beginning to stroke the back of the girlโs head and in the process, scratch behind her ears, Naoki address her namesake- again in much the same tone she would use when addressing an adult, not choosing to increase her pitch for the childโs benefit, โI did; itโs good to see you. How are you, what have you been up to?โ
Simultaneously, Naoki acknowledges Alden with another small wave and a nod in his direction. Part of her is curious to see what all heโd like to talk about, he having scheduled the meeting but not elaborating much on the topic, and having brought his daughter. But that part of Naoki is considerably smaller than the part that desires to give small cat pets. So she waits.
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Alden Marshal
Widely Known
Roleplay posts: 1,420
Age: 30
Physical Description: Alden is 6 even, with shoulder length messy black hair, and several days worth of beard stubble. He is handsome, with a powerful jaw, mid set cheek bones, and a perpetual grin that makes him seem younger than he really is. His bright green eyes, constantly sparkle with barely contained mirth. He has the lithe well muscled body of a swordsmen, and he moves with considerable grace and dexterity.
If one where to take more thorough examination of Alden's eyes they may notice a further detail. Around the outside edge of his iris's there's an intricate series of minuscule grey runes.
Alden rarely removes his shirt, but should someone see him with it off, they would find his body to be covered in scar tissue. Starting from just below his neckline, there is very little space that does not sport some relic of a past injury. A particularly observant person may also note that among these scars, some are a bright scarlet. These scarlet scars form an intricate series of runes hiding among the others.
Those of a more magical bent may be able to decipher the runes in his eyes and on his skin. Identifying them as sigils more commonly found on magical items. The most obvious effect of the runes on his body, are increased speed, strength, and durability.
The runes on his eyes give him the ability to detect magical auras and residue, as well as allowing him to see through low level illusions and glamours. They also maintain his vision regardless of the current light level, and even if there is a sudden shift. His eyes are also capable of dropping into the infrared spectrum in complete darkness.
The rune work on his body enhances his natural strength, speed, endurance, durability, and reflexes to almost super human levels. The effects make him a formidable opponent for most magical creatures though only because they are supplemented by exceptional skill.
This means that all though he is almost super human in a straight contest of strength or speed he would most likely loose to most other magically enhanced humanoids such as vampires or were wolves.
Alden's runes also greatly increase his healing rate allowing him to recover from injuries that would normally take a few months for a person to recover from in a few short weeks. Not only do Alden's runes accelerate healing they also enhance it. A normal persons body will repair itself until it is functioning again then stop, thanks to the runes Alden's body will continues to fix itself until it is in near perfect condition. His healing abilities enhance his already prodigious stamina as it repairs muscle damage and lactic build up and it also increases longevity as he does not accumulate long term damage as most people do.
Finally his body runes provide protection from people attempts to find him magically. Detection spells will be obfuscated their readings on his location being off by about 20 meters. Long distance scrying and tracking spells are only able to narrow down his area to somewhere within a mile radius. It should be noted that these protections can be overcome by someone with sufficient power or ingenuity.
His runes cannot be removed unless they are cut off of his body using an appropriate ritual knife and magic. If the runes are disrupted in any other way they will simply grow back in a few weeks time.
The final thing that only someone versed in rune craft and enchanting would be able to tell is this: The process of these runes being carved into his bodies would have been unbelievably painful. A normal person would have been driven insane or to suicide if they had this happen to them. During the carving process un-directed magical energies would begin to take hold and tear apart your soul. The pain this would not cease until the rune pattern was completed. This means the pain caused would be on a spiritual and physical level of incredible magnitude.
Clothes and Equipment: Read this post for equipment update: http://thefantasysandbox.boards.net/post/27933
A re-paired and enchanted grey cloak, leather armor, twin short swords, bag of candy, full water skin, a few days worth of travel rations, enchanted leather boots, and a brace of throwing knives.
Player's online availability : On and off during the day, more active during evenings (EST)
Registered: Oct 30, 2015 14:59:43 GMT -8
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Post by Alden Marshal on Sept 27, 2016 18:21:37 GMT -8
Little Naoki purrs underneath her large counterparts ministrations. Nuzzling in tightly and getting comfortable. Completely at ease in the lap of the most powerful political figure in the world. When the little girl speaks her voice is slightly muffled by Naoki's sweater but she still shows no inclination to lift her head.
"I'm awesome! I've been playing, and learning, and reading. I've read fifty percent of the books you brought us! Even the really difficult ones that confused the others. There was a book about math, that's how I learned about percentages. It was really interesting, numbers are amazing!"
Alden inclined his head to indicate that the child wasn't exaggerating. It was as frightening as it was adorable how quickly Little Naoki could read, memorize, and understand the things she read. If she didn't still have the mannerisms of a child she'd be a bit eerie honestly. Yet her pursuit of knowledge was somehow endearing when coupled with her child-like wonder in each new piece of information. Everything was amazing, awesome, or astonishing to the little girl. Remembering something the little girl finally loosens her grip so she can look up.
"You got my letter! And then you wrote back! I'm going to write back soon!"
She's practically bouncing in excitement at the prospect. Clearly thrilled at the thought of exchanging letters with her larger counterpart. Alden watches this all with a chuckle. He did come here with a purpose but he is content to let his little girl have her fun first. Especially since the High Lady also seemed to be enjoying herself. So the High Marshal will keep his peace until she addresses him.
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Empress Naoki
Famous
Roleplay posts: 2,238
Physical Description: =========================
Empress Naoki is a curvaceous woman of average height, indeterminate age, and catlike features. Her hair is a dark auburn, often pulled back into a long braid. Her ears are both soft and fluffy, and her tail is never less than perfectly groomed. Amber eyes glisten in the shadows cast by her hair.
Clothes and Equipment: =========================
Naoki's wardrobe is to her as a frame is to a painting. Sometimes embellished with detail to be attractive in its own right, but never the focus. Usually simple but elegant, tightly fitting and highly revealing, used only to frame the beauty within.
Additionally, Naoki is, when clothed, often adorned with a small collection of accessories. She wears an earring, a brilliant cut amethyst, in her right ear. The silver signet ring of Isra is worn on her left pinky, marking her as High Lady of Isra. Directly adjacent, she wears the golden signet ring of The Isran Empire as its Empress. On the inside of her left thigh, there is a tattoo depicting a rose entwined with tentacles.
Allegiances: The Isran Empire
Player's online availability : Excessively often. Timezone: ET (-5)
Registered: Sept 12, 2015 13:02:17 GMT -8
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Post by Empress Naoki on Sept 28, 2016 9:34:46 GMT -8
โGood, goodโฆโ Naoki continues to absently stroke at the back of her namesakeโs head as she considers the stated figure for a moment. Fifty percent of the books is somewhere in the area of a hundred and fifty. The average number of pages is two hundred or so. Considering itโs not even been a month since the partyโฆ This child reads awfully quickly.
โIโm glad you like them. The numbers ones are particularly useful, really. They apply to all the rest.โ
For a moment, Naoki considers leaning forward to draw attention to one of the papers on her desk. Among them, there are plenty of fun examples of applied mathematics. Finance papers and such. But at the same time, Naoki is comfortable, and it seems like Little Naoki is as well, nestled there in her pillows. So Naoki remains as she is, leaning further back into the chair.
โIโll look forward to it,โ Naoki murmurs in response. โHave you come across anything you havenโt been able to understand yet?โ
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