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Post by The Kingdom of Audria on Jun 11, 2018 16:38:27 GMT -8
Salem  When the Knights of the Brotherhood began their perpetual crusade into the Eastern March they established the town of Salem on the region's westernmost border. The city is situated to the northeast of Isra, and north of the Land-Tiller's Expanse. The former Hochmeister of their order, Konrad IV von Marschburg, stepped down from his role and married Lady Audrey von Hepburn, receiving the burgeoning city of Salem as a gift. The Duke and Duchess preside over the people of Salem with a stern but fair hand. Ritterheim, the royal family's personal castle, towers above the structures below, and hosts a generous garrison of Knight-Brothers. To the east of Salem lies the Eastern March, a vast and uncharted frontier steeped in darkness and folklore. This wild and untamed expanse is home to pagan warrior-tribes, on whom the ambitious Knights of the Black Cross wage the unrelenting Eastern Crusade. The March is rich in natural resources and fertile farmland, which has been claimed by the ambitious Brotherhood. As the Knight-Brothers continue their conquest unfettered, more settlers are brought in to colonize the land. Raw resources including clay, timber, amber, and more can be extracted and traded abroad, while fertile farmland is used to support the growth of the population. Settlers, traders, artisans, mercenaries, and more pass through or live within the city of Salem, the gateway to lucrative opportunities in the Eastern March. For anyone entering the Duchy of Audria, or the Eastern March for that matter, Salem is the first settlement they will see and enter. For this reason the Brotherhood must ensure the quality of the city. Beautiful gardens, Brick Gothic architecture, paved roads, and decorative bridges are just a few edicts the Order enforces to ensure the integrity of the city. Although strict, these rules ensure only the talented and wealthy can afford to live within, while the rabble live on the outskirts or out in the frontier. |
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Post by The Kingdom of Audria on Jul 6, 2018 12:05:35 GMT -8
The First Audrian Banquet There is a new and obvious bustle within the streets of Salem. The First Audrian Banquet is to be held today, and the main feast will occur later tonight. The wealthy citizens of the city have adorned their neighborhoods with beautiful boughs of flowers, ornaments, and other decorations. Shop keepers, bakers, jewelers, craftsmen, and artisans prepare to sell their products to the arriving guests. Various inns and halls throughout Salem have been arranged to host great feasts throughout the city to celebrate the fruits of summer. The Knights of the Black Cross patrol the roads leading into and out of the city, stand guard at the gates, and watch over the inhabitants within Salem itself. Within Ritterheim, the grand castle overlooking the city, Duchess Audrey and Duke Konrad IV prepare to receive their most noble guests. |
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Warlord Shintaro Nishida
Dedicated
Marquis of Aozora
Roleplay posts: 312 
Age: 25
Clothes and Equipment: Eye Patch, Katana and Wakizashi, Odachi
Registered: Sept 3, 2015 22:12:26 GMT -8
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Post by Warlord Shintaro Nishida on Jul 7, 2018 14:55:32 GMT -8
The party from Aozora come from the south led by Shintaro on horseback and they request entry for the banquet! Following Shintaro were a couple carriages escorted by cavalry. In the carriages would be guests that Shintaro would have invited to come with him like Asthor "Sneak" or the noble Lady Genevieve St. James. |
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Regent Homura Hizashi
Established
Roleplay posts: 47
Age: 48
Physical Description: Tall and with inquisitive brown eyes. Sports a small chin beard and a moustache.
Clothes and Equipment: Usually wears whatever garment fits the given situation, but is always immaculately dressed.
Allegiances: Tawakoshi
Registered: Dec 19, 2017 5:42:49 GMT -8
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Post by Regent Homura Hizashi on Jul 8, 2018 3:01:35 GMT -8
[The following is taking place in the very near future after an event in Tawakoshi, where the old shogun has been ousted and a new regent and his wife has taken up the leadership of this ancient and proud nation]
"Please put it down!" Homura commanded his servants, promptly getting out of the palanquin prior to entering the city. Having rocked inside the palanquin for so long Homura Hizashi wanted to stretch his legs and get a good view of Salem. As he entered the city closely accompanied by his charming and beautiful wife, Kiri Hizashi and about twenty loyal samurai along with an almost equal number of servants a faint smile appeared and he took a deep breath as the smell of the flower gardens met his nose. After a stressful couple of years leading up to the change of leadership in Tawakoshi, Homura was happy to finally being able to travel again as he had been doing so much in his youth and Salem was definitely a spectacle worthy of the long journey.
"Look dear, they are quite skillful architects, and their gardens are beautiful too!" Homura said to Kiri, though he suspected that his wife would prefer the gardens of Xuandao's High District and the Castle, though perhaps she would find inspiration here she could bring back home.
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Lady Kiri Hizashi
Established
Roleplay posts: 41 
Age: 32
Physical Description: A minor princess of the royal line, now married to the Lord Regent of Tawakoshi, Kiri carries herself with immaculate deportment and manners. A flowing robe, grace and humility, an aikuchi dagger in the back of her obi.
Allegiances: Tawakoshi
Registered: Dec 19, 2017 6:13:17 GMT -8
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Post by Lady Kiri Hizashi on Jul 8, 2018 4:43:09 GMT -8
The Regent and his wife entered Salem with what Kiri would count as a “restrained” procession. Their guards were dressed in identical armour with jade green and dark red lacing, the bronze crests on their helmets picking up sparks of sunlight as they marched along ahead and behind the nobles. As well as what would seem exotic weaponry to the Audrians, each had a banner on his back with both the emblem of Tawakoshi's emperor and the cherry blossom crest of the Hizashi clan. Servants carried several large wooden boxes on carrying poles over their shoulders, containing carefully selected gifts for the Duke and Duchess. Due to the short notice, she was not able to be quite as pick as usual with her presents, but all were of the highest quality Tawakoshi had to offer, and she hoped they would please their hosts. Kiri was especially looking forward to meeting the Duchess, who seemed to wield more power than her husband, and openly so.
Kiri did not quite share her husband's and Lord Akagi's love of sea travel, and a couple of the maids still looked close to tears and on edge from their mistress's snappish behaviour on board the ship. Their arrival at port had been a relief for her, and travelling in the palanquin had suited her rather more. However, she also emerged from the small box to regard the city alongside Homura. Kiri looked completely calm and composed in this new nation. A large straw sunhat kept the rays from her pale skin, a gauzy veil draped over it was raised at the front so that she could look around and gaze upon the foreign nation. She was dressed in a pale jade green kimono with patterns of cherry blossom with a pink underrobe giving it both summery contrast and a subtle patriotic message. She looked about her at the unusual buildings, the peculiarly dressed people, and the perfectly symmetrical formal gardens. “How strange, the windows are so small...” she commented, “but they are skilful indeed.” The gardens intrigued her. It was so different to the way things were done in Jeoncho, where the gardens attempted to imitate nature as artfully as possible. “They tame the plants into such designs. It's almost a little cruel!” but the artful forging of wild things into the strict patterns of the gardeners' choice rather impressed her, and she smiled a little.
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The Isran Empire
Dedicated
Roleplay posts: 468
Allegiances: The Isran Empire
Registered: Apr 3, 2016 10:52:37 GMT -8
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Post by The Isran Empire on Jul 8, 2018 18:38:04 GMT -8
A great clattering of hooves and the shadows of griffins passing overhead precede the Isran party. A Centurion of The Imperial Sentinels rides at the head of the party, carrying a huge Isran flag that snaps in the wind. Behind him follow an indeterminate number of all but indistinguishable Imperial Sentinels, riding on horseback. In the middle of their formation there are ten carriages, following each other single file, nine of which are all but indistinguishable from the others. The last carriage in the formation is obviously the supply carriage, stacked with many crates of cargo. As the procession nears Salem it pulls off to one side of the road. The carriages form a half-circle, end-to-end, open side facing away from the city. From some of the carriages still more Sentinels disembark and set about the task of creating the Isran Camp, just outside the city limits. The majority of Isran personnel will be staying there for the duration of the feast. Tents are erected, fires are lit, and before nightfall, a cozy little camp has been set up. The atmosphere might seem homely, with its tents and campfires, but the underlying mood is terse. Huge shadows cast by griffin-riders above circle about, watchful. They fly in shifts. Several of the great creatures feed with their riders near the edge of the camp. The following morning, someone is sent to compensate the farmer who owns the field. There should be no objection to the use of the field after gold changes hands. |
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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 Jul 8, 2018 18:39:38 GMT -8
From one of the carriages, The Empress emerges. For this occasion, she is wearing what else but one of her signature sweaterdresses. This one is bright red, featuring a turtleneck and golden ornamentation.
Gesturing for those assembled to go about their business, she stretches, sore from the long ride.
Coming around to the end of the carriage, The Empress looks to the city. All the way out here, across The Expanse, beyond the Saskatoon Mountains, is Salem. It seems pleasant enough from this angle. Someone goes to great lengths to make it so—you can’t even see the slums.
Gesturing to her retinue, The Empress starts for the city, carefully, as not to dirty her shoes.
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Iulia Iotapa
Committed
Roleplay posts: 75
Age: 31
Physical Description: Iulia is a shorter woman of a trim and very fit build. She has medium-length brown hair, practically styled out of the way in a tight braid. Appearance-wise, Iulia is on the plain side of average.
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Clothes and Equipment: Iulia is never seen without a hat or other head covering of some sort. These tend towards practical and are extremely modest in style. Her usual headgear wardrobe rotates between a maroon beret with a small star insignia, or a black Breton cap. Iulia’s Isran Guard uniform consists of a standard tunic, jacket, crossbelt, and boots, but has a long skirt in place of the regular trousers. When not in uniform, Iulia tends towards long, dark-colored, and well fitted dresses.
As jewelry and other pieces of finery tend to get in the way of the more physical aspects of her work, Iulia tends to go without accessories of any sort when working. Her hands, well worn and scarred from boxing, are covered by gloves whenever appropriate. She possess a weighty and intricate pocket watch, a gift from her father.
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Allegiances: The Isran Empire
Player's online availability : as needed
Registered: Jun 28, 2018 8:07:17 GMT -8
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Post by Iulia Iotapa on Jul 8, 2018 18:39:44 GMT -8
It wasn’t often that Iulia got to call partying ‘work’, but large diplomatic feasts such as this were the perfect opportunities. This would be Iulia’s first time mingling with her foreign counterparts without a clear topic for negotiation or some matter of business to be done. Nice to take a break, but Iulia was ready to skip the canned introductions and get straight to the networking and mingling over a fine drink or two. Compared to Naoki’s extravagant wardrobe, Iulia looks borderline puritan. The grey jacket of her Foreign Service uniform flashes a bright maroon trim lining as she walks lockstep with Naoki. Brass buttons flash smartly. Iulia, as is her usual fashion, has foregone the traditional sash and sabre, claiming that the weapon got in her way as she walked. A grey skirt and immaculately shined black boots complete the lower half of her ensemble. A pair of tight black kid gloves grace either hand. Her hair, done up in a tight braid, is wound under a maroon beret displaying the seal of Isra on its front. Behind Naoki and Iulia march ten Imperial Sentinels, walking in two rows of five, done up in their ceremonial finery. Each one shoulders a massive spear as they march on. The heads of the spears occupy nearly a third the weapon’s length on their own. Upon reaching the thicker crowds, the guards split off, five going to the left of Naoki, and the other five marching to Iulia’s right. The assembly party cuts a tight wedge through the throngs. Iulia looks over at her Empress. “Is there anyone you are hoping we will see at this festival, my Empress? On the other hand, maybe you would like to avoid certain parties?” |
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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 Jul 8, 2018 18:41:12 GMT -8
“Mmmh,” The Empress considers for a moment. “I should hope that the invitation list isn’t terribly long. There are a great many ‘nobles’ scattered about who have little more than a title to their name and no influence to speak of. I have nothing against polite dining partners, but I do not wish to be petitioned by the likes of them.”
Her first visit to Gauldin as an ambassador comes to mind.
A few moments pass quietly before Naoki continues, “I have heard tell of a Velmerys Imperium; The Duchess said that she would be inviting their queen. I should wish to make their acquaintance in a setting such as this. … It’s been some time since I’ve seen Lord Crovan. That’s due only to my own inaction, but even so. Similarly, the Land Tiller elders.”
As they proceed down the avenue, The Empress pauses to admire the architecture. Isran architecture, while respectable in its way, is essentially a hodgepodge of the styles and cultures that make the city’s population. The opposite is true here, the theme, uniform as it is, is interesting.
“And,” she continues. “It will be interesting to see who comes from across the sea. The feast is but a single night; committing to weeks of travel…” She trails off. “I wouldn’t.”
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Iulia Iotapa
Committed
Roleplay posts: 75
Age: 31
Physical Description: Iulia is a shorter woman of a trim and very fit build. She has medium-length brown hair, practically styled out of the way in a tight braid. Appearance-wise, Iulia is on the plain side of average.
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Clothes and Equipment: Iulia is never seen without a hat or other head covering of some sort. These tend towards practical and are extremely modest in style. Her usual headgear wardrobe rotates between a maroon beret with a small star insignia, or a black Breton cap. Iulia’s Isran Guard uniform consists of a standard tunic, jacket, crossbelt, and boots, but has a long skirt in place of the regular trousers. When not in uniform, Iulia tends towards long, dark-colored, and well fitted dresses.
As jewelry and other pieces of finery tend to get in the way of the more physical aspects of her work, Iulia tends to go without accessories of any sort when working. Her hands, well worn and scarred from boxing, are covered by gloves whenever appropriate. She possess a weighty and intricate pocket watch, a gift from her father.
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Allegiances: The Isran Empire
Player's online availability : as needed
Registered: Jun 28, 2018 8:07:17 GMT -8
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Post by Iulia Iotapa on Jul 8, 2018 18:41:53 GMT -8
Iulia returns her gaze to the rest of the swirling crowds and colors and sounds around her. For just a single day, the city was absolutely teeming with life and purpose beyond anything it had seen prior. A great expense for a few hours of enjoyment. Life is the same way though, in its own way. You spend years growing up, only to have all too short of a time to enjoy it all.
Iulia keeps silent as to the last comment made by Naoki. At least externally, the Empress’ opinions were Iulia’s as well. A mental note is made to be on the watch for members of the Velmerys Imperium, Lord Crovan, or a representative of the Land Tillers.
“With business out of the way, I propose that we at least try to enjoy ourselves a bit. We have the entire night ahead of us, after all! You are young, I am young enough.”
The guards hollow out a small section of the street for Iulia and Naoki to stand out of the milling milieux.
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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 Jul 9, 2018 15:07:42 GMT -8
When Duke Konrad sent word to Adrian about a banquet he expected a simple invitation. What he didn’t expect was guard duty - but that’s exactly what Konrad wanted him for. He wasn’t obligated to take up the offer… but Adrian figured it might be good to get his wife Cerri and daughter Terra out of the house and in the city for a while. Besides, he couldn’t pass up a chance to see his old Hochmeister, Lady Audrey, and former Brothers. Adrian was stationed at the western gates of the city, prepared to receive the incoming guests with eagerness and open arms. Cerridwyn von Heschburg and Terra would have been given the finest quarters that Ritterheim had to offer, but it was left up to the Lady whether she ventured into the streets or not. In any case, the Knights of the Black Cross all across the city would be her personal guard. For this occasion Adrian was donning a splendid suit of ornamental armor and a flowing white cape. It was a bit much, in his opinion, and he was uncomfortable in it - but this was just a formality.
Warlord Shintaro Nishida Adrian spotted the Aozoran banner in the distance: the first royal guests of Salem. “Attention,” he would say, urging the two other Knight-Brothers to come by his side. “The Ao,” he would tell them, “led by Lord Marquis Shintaro Nishida.” When the Aozoran caravan arrived Adrian would wave at them. “Welcome Lord Shintaro Nishida! The Duchy of Audria is pleased you could make it. Please, proceed into the city when you’re ready. Enjoy the celebrations taking place in the streets, and do encourage your soldiers and guests to take part. But remember, no brandishing of weapons. When you hear the bells ringing, report to Castle Ritterheim for the main event.”
Regent Homura Hizashi Lady Kiri Hizashi Adrian and his Knights looked at the Tawakoshi samurai with profound interest. Their outlandish armor, swords, and apparel were quite the spectacle, and it fascinated them. “Welcome, Lord Homura and Lady Kiri!” Adrian would greet them as they arrived. “Please proceed into the city! Encourage your men to partake in the celebrations. You and your lady may attend the main event at Ritterheim when you hear the bells ringing.” Kiri would see many gardens of various designs. Some were random, others were organized. There were flowers of many colors, sizes, and shapes, and the mixed aroma was sweet and lovely. The Vessians were great horticulturalists and tended to their gardens with utmost care and patience.
Iulia Iotapa Empress Naoki Naoki and Iulia would see no slums on their approach, nor when they entered the city. This was thanks to the Poverty Law; only the middle and upper classes were allowed to live and run a business within the city, while the rabble were forced to stay outside the walls. This kept the general filth out of the city. Those farmers and herdsmen who lived a simple life beyond the confines of Salem were more than welcome to serve the Brotherhood however... “Lady Naoki,” Adrian would greet the Empress of Isra as she approached. “I am glad you were able to attend. Please proceed into the city, and at the ringing of the bells do attend the main event at Ritterheim.” Adrian looked at Naoki’s guest, Iulia. He had not made her acquaintance before, but would hopefully get to during the celebration. |
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Warlord Shintaro Nishida
Dedicated
Marquis of Aozora
Roleplay posts: 312
Age: 25
Clothes and Equipment: Eye Patch, Katana and Wakizashi, Odachi
Registered: Sept 3, 2015 22:12:26 GMT -8
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Post by Warlord Shintaro Nishida on Jul 9, 2018 15:58:55 GMT -8
"Thank you! You heard it, men, enjoy yourselves but remember we are guests in this fine city." Shintaro commands his people to enter the city and they ride leisurely through. One of the carriage doors open and a servant runs to catch up with Shintaro's horse.
"My lord! My lord! Is it really wise to leave the capital? What if something happens while we are here? It would take time for us to get back."
"Of course it is. Capable protectors still remain in our homeland, I trust Ram Jam and Reagan Fletcher to keep things in order. How is my wife?"
"Lady Hotaru seems irritated with all the travelling. I think she also misses you since you've been out here in front. Sir, why don't you come back to the carriage and comfort her? She is pregnant after all."
"I'm fine here in the front. She'll have to be patient just a little longer until we get to the castle. Now go! Attend to her." Shintaro thinks to himself maybe he shouldn't have brought her along, but Hotaru was going to be the mother of his first child so it didn't feel right to just leave her at home. He was kind of unsure on what was correct, but he would do his best with course he'd chosen.
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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 Jul 10, 2018 17:12:59 GMT -8
“Adrian. It’s good to see you,” so says The Empress. The tone of her voice leaves the sincerity of the statement in question.
“I trust you’re doing well following that business with the orb.” A pointed question.
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Lord Crovan of House Winter
Dedicated
Roleplay posts: 414
Age: 25
Physical Description: A lean man but tall man, his skin pale but still sun touched. His muscles are toned and well built. His hands calloused from years of training and swordplay. His chest His hair is straight but curls slightly at the ends and settles on his shoulders, a short trimmed beard graces his gaunt cheeks and angular jaw, framing his soft pink lips. His eyes are a sharp blue, bright and strong.
Clothes and Equipment: Clad in dark clothing, a soft cotton layer.
A hauberk of hard dark leather adorns his chest. Occasionally he will wear an additional layer of steel chain mail over this. Vambraces on his forearms are also of dark leather, a dagger sheathed within his left. Boots carefully made of soft and hard leather armor his feet and lower legs.
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Over all of this he wears a woolen cloak, fur sewn into the shoulders and leather straps cross his chest forming an X and holding the cloak firmly in place. It just barely drags the ground as he walks.
His belt holds a dagger and a bastard sword. A set made of steel only beaten in strength by mythril. Shining bright and pure. The hit is a slightly curved cross of this steel, thick and strong, helping to balance the blade. Its handle of carved wood and wrapped craftfully in leather. The pummel is also this steel shaped carefully into a wolf's head and painted black with green eyes.
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If expecting battle he will carry a shield with the mark of his house.
Player's online availability : 2:30AM-4:00AM (UTC-6:00) + Weekends 12:00-4:00
Registered: May 5, 2016 23:25:45 GMT -8
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Post by Lord Crovan of House Winter on Jul 11, 2018 15:10:55 GMT -8
Crovan was a bit late, troubles on the road leaving Winterhold. He arrived with four Knights of Winter each with a spear a Winterlands banner streaming from each shaft. A pair of servants, whose mounts were weighed down with extra saddle bags, were behind Crovan and his knights. Compared to the caravans the preceded Crovan, his party was humble, his guard few.
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Regent Homura Hizashi
Established
Roleplay posts: 47
Age: 48
Physical Description: Tall and with inquisitive brown eyes. Sports a small chin beard and a moustache.
Clothes and Equipment: Usually wears whatever garment fits the given situation, but is always immaculately dressed.
Allegiances: Tawakoshi
Registered: Dec 19, 2017 5:42:49 GMT -8
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Post by Regent Homura Hizashi on Jul 16, 2018 4:45:43 GMT -8
Homura looked at Adrian and gave him the slightest of nods in appreciation of his kind welcome and briefly cast his glance on the knights in their armor. Adrian's fascination with the 'outlandish' soldiers was definitely shared by Homura.
"Thank you, we will proceed into the city and hope to be even more impressed by your splendid architecture there. However my men are not here to enjoy the festival and all have their assigned duties." Homura said in a kind voice, though between the lines one may have gleaned that such a thing as partying when escorting the regent and his wife was among the very lowest and most dishonorable acts a samurai or their servant could perform. Terminal punishment would be swift - and most likely encouraged by the offender himself to uphold the honor and pride of his or her family.
Homura gave Adrian a warm smile.
"I will listen for the bell and I'm looking forward to participating in the banquet. I assume we will have ample time to settle into our quarters before it all starts?" he asked the knight and cast a concerned glance at Kiri. She would surely not let it pass if things were being rushed so they did not have time to change into her more formal dress.
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Erik Haldar
Established
Roleplay posts: 36
Age: 59
Physical Description: Scarred from battle and with long white hair and beard Erik is marked by life, and his old body is still still very much fit and ready for battle.
Clothes and Equipment: Gold and gems aren't his way of showing off power. Instead you will see him carrying his prized masterwork sword and runed iron ring, the latter which symbolizes the ultimate power in Taingaard. He often wears a fur cape that extends down to his heels, but also adorns himself in plate armor when travelling outside the city walls.
Registered: Jul 9, 2018 12:38:29 GMT -8
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Post by Erik Haldar on Jul 16, 2018 5:21:40 GMT -8
A large white horse partly clad in plate and chain mail armor strode into the city followed by a good twenty armored soldiers on horses along with a crew of ten servants and and a few additional shamans - the distinct runed flag of Taingaard wavering in the wind as the proud people of the northern nation unmounted their horses in an unceremonious fashion, the Tain starting to bark out orders to the men accompanied by the unruly noise of armor, swords and bags being handled.
"Gather the horses two by two and keep an eye on the luggage!" Erik shouted as he removed his dark steel helmet and tied it to his horse. The regent of Taingaard was very much a guy who didn't care for crowns and and thrones, though his runed iron ring and especially his finely ornamented masterwork silver long sword would tell you that he wasn't your common squad leader.
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Freya Haldar
Established
Roleplay posts: 15
Age: 23
Physical Description: Freya is a tall druid woman and Taingaardian woman standing 1.80 m tall with visible strength to her body. She has a fair complexion and wine red hair that curls down to her elbows and some of her locks have been braided. She has brown eyes, though they turn yellow whenever she channels her animalistic powers.
Clothes and Equipment: Freya wears a hybrid leather and chain mail armor along with her druid amulet around her neck. She has a rune inscribed sword at her left and often carries a bow and arrows on her back.
Registered: Jul 9, 2018 13:09:42 GMT -8
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Post by Freya Haldar on Jul 16, 2018 5:57:37 GMT -8
Right behind her father in a little to his right rode Freya Haldar, the Tain's only child and daugther, on her distinct red/brown horse with large white spots and flowing black mane and tail. As her father commanded them all to stop she gently tucked the leash of her horse and dismounted it along with the others. The Taingaardian was quite tall for a woman, however even in her leather armor her fetching features weren't hard to notice. Her curled wine red colored - and partially braided - hair flowed with ease and extended down to her shoulders and her light brown eyes would contrast with her rather pale complexion.
"Are you okay Tala? Been a rough trip?" she asked with a smile letting her hand brush it's mane gently. Freya had been determined not to burden her horse by cladding it in armor - and even to her father's great dissatisfaction she hadn't changed her mind about it. After having gathered the horses properly Freya took her first real glance at Salem and was immediately struck by the ornamented horses that left little doubt that they were now quite a way from home.
"Father, all the horses are tired from the journey we should let them rest here and proceed through the city on foot." Freya proposed though she wasn't too sure that it would be in line with her father's - often quite harsh - demands on everyone under his command.
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Lady Kiri Hizashi
Established
Roleplay posts: 41
Age: 32
Physical Description: A minor princess of the royal line, now married to the Lord Regent of Tawakoshi, Kiri carries herself with immaculate deportment and manners. A flowing robe, grace and humility, an aikuchi dagger in the back of her obi.
Allegiances: Tawakoshi
Registered: Dec 19, 2017 6:13:17 GMT -8
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Post by Lady Kiri Hizashi on Jul 17, 2018 11:47:52 GMT -8
The knight in his beautiful plate armour and cape appeared very elegant and noble, but Kiri thought it most odd that someone who seemed to be a paragon of discipline was instructing them to have their guards and servants join in the partying - they weren’t here for their own amusement. Her husband politely disabused him of such a silly notion and Kiri smiled, though her face was mainly hidden from Adrian behind the veils of her hat. Hopefully they did not have some reason for wishing to make sure all their guards were busy with drunkenness and debauchery… Meanwhile, if the samurai were as impressed by the foreign warriors as the knights were with them, they remained stoically focused on their duty and not a one made any indication of it.
The knight had ceased to interest her as her attention was caught by other arriving parties. Both ahead and behind, other lords and ladies processed, with all manner of unusual dress, carriages and banners. The city was also alive with revellers, and merchants of course. “Its rather small,” remarked Kiri to her husband as they passed through the city, but that seemed rather more an observation than a criticism as she looked around curiously from beneath her veil. Later she would have one of her maidservants go shopping on her behalf and pick her out the best of what Salem’s merchants had to offer.
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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 Jul 17, 2018 13:17:36 GMT -8
Empress NaokiAdrian subconsciously rubbed the back of his neck; he was glad to see an old face, but Naoki…. she had her ways., and the former Knight-Brother didn’t always know how to take her. “No, not well at all,” he said half-jokingly; but of course, he wasn’t joking. “I eventually returned to my homeland, Vessia. There I met Lady Cerridwyn… but…” Adrian recalled his debacle with the Witch-Hunter. When the latter demanded custody of Lady Cerri, Adrian protested, and that led to an armed confrontation, which saw the Witch-Hunter shot by the Knight-Brothers. He absconded with the Lady and was labeled a fugitive for a time. It was not until Duke Konrad IV spoke on his behalf that the charges were dropped by the Emperor. “I’m married now,” he would finally say. “To Lady Cerridwyn. And we have a daughter - Terra. They’re here in the city… but I don’t think Cerri is one for public events.”
Lord Crovan of House Winter“Lord Crovan,” Adrian greeted the ruler of the Winterlands. “A pleasure to see you. Please, proceed into the city and await the ringing of the bells, then report to Ritterheim for the main event. As for your men, they may enjoy the celebrations taking place in the street.” Adrian had never personally met Crovan, but his name had crossed him a few times in letters and reports. He was glad, then, that he finally got to meet the Lord of the Winterlands. The Brotherhood had considered establishing a chapter house in those lands in an attempt to recruit the capable inhabitants there.
Regent Homura Hizashi“The architecture is native to Vessia, my native country - and the native country of many Audrians. There are few differences, but most notably the use of red bricks - as stone is in short supply here and the Brothers must compensate with other materials.” Adrian respected the discipline of Homura and his personal guard, and simply nodded approvingly at the explanation. “Understood. As for your quarters, if Salem’s inns are not to your liking, you may request private chambers within Ritterheim. The Brothers would be obliged to grant you hospitality.”
Erik HaldarAdrian observed the arrival of Erik Haldar, but could not place a name nor origin. Varan perhaps? He had been cut off from most information for a little while, living in a remote cottage with his wife and daughter. But Duke Konrad had made a point to invite them, and so they were more than welcome. Adrian awaited their approach. “Well met, friends,” he would begin, “and welcome to Salem. Please, enjoy the celebrations - and report to the keep at the ringing of the bells. Oh, and you may use one of the nearby stables if your steeds require rest.” Adrian motioned at a stable located down the ways, built along the outside of the wall surrounding the city. It was where visiting nobles hitched their horses while visiting the city. It was well-kept, and the stable boys provided water and hay.
Lady Kiri HizashiKiri would certainly observe the otherwise moderate size of the city. It was still young, having only been founded a few years ago. Despite that, however, many of its inhabitants were wealthy craftsmen and artisans, and so her servants would return with luxurious items crafted with the finest materials the Audrians had to offer.
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Regent Homura Hizashi
Established
Roleplay posts: 47
Age: 48
Physical Description: Tall and with inquisitive brown eyes. Sports a small chin beard and a moustache.
Clothes and Equipment: Usually wears whatever garment fits the given situation, but is always immaculately dressed.
Allegiances: Tawakoshi
Registered: Dec 19, 2017 5:42:49 GMT -8
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Post by Regent Homura Hizashi on Jul 19, 2018 6:57:15 GMT -8
"Ahh I see, it looks very well built and I'll be looking forward to seeing the houses on the inside." Homura said and nodded with a smile.
However the next piece of information was not met with a smile - rather his face turned to a frown. Quickly one of they head servants noticed Homura being displeased and approached the knight with firm steps.
"I'm afraid this arrangement is utterly unacceptable, you surely hadn't thought that the lord and lady of Tawakoshi would stay at some meager inn?" he said indignant and stared at Adrian with his small piercing eyes. "I suggest that you make sure the lord and lady along with servants and soldiers receive fitting accommodation due to their status. They shouldn't be able to ask for accommodation and surely the duchess would not offer her guests anything but luxurious quarters and security to fit regents." the spokesman said with little to no diplomacy in his voice.
Homura nodded to his servant who quickly stepped back.
"Yes, I would agree with my personal servant here that it is better that everything has been taken care of prior to us arriving at Ritterheim." Homura said, and if everything was settled, Homura would proceed into the city along with the rest of his followers.
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