Reuna Laurént
Dedicated
Roleplay posts: 361 
Age: 51
Physical Description: Reuna is a striking study in contrasts. She is just slightly above female average, height-wise, standing at 5'8", and is slender, with a fragile bone structure that makes her look weak; this is, of course, balanced out by her strength and skill in magic. Her hair is long, descending to her waist, and is purely black, which is a sharp opposition to her pale-skinned features. Her eyes are the color of amethyst, dark and intense, and are usually the only method from which one can derive her mood, as she very rarely displays her emotions via facial expressions. She appears young, in her mid-thirties, although if one looks closely enough, they can see the beginnings of fine lines around her eyes and mouth. Although few have ever seen them, due to her tendency to keep herself fully covered from neck to toes, she has whip-mark scars covering most of her back, and scars from long periods spent in manacles around both of her wrists, remnants from her days as a slave.
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Clothes and Equipment: Generally, Reuna wears one of five sets of identical robes, with high collars and long slightly-loose sleeves, in black, dark grey, purple, dark green, and dark blue. Commonly-carried equipment consists of her personal grimoire, a traveling writing kit (with ink well, quills, and writing desk), and a belt with pouches that contain various items (both magical and non); though perhaps not considered equipment, her raven companion Karrik always accompanies her.
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Player's online availability : Evenings. (EST)
Registered: Jan 25, 2016 16:56:44 GMT -8
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Post by Reuna Laurént on Oct 26, 2016 9:47:04 GMT -8
"Some, yes. I'd be happy to help you, if you would..." Her words trailed off as she saw the king enter the library, and before she could delicately vacate the area, he was kneeling to the queen. Reuna's brows shot upward in surprise, and then she was slipping silently away, herding students away from the royal couple as she did so. They didn't need an audience in this moment. Once all the students had either left the library entirely or at least gone far enough away where they couldn't hear or see the king and queen's interactions, she posted up somewhat nearby - not to eavesdrop, but so she could assist, if need be. Emara fussed in her sling and Reuna took to soothing her, gently swaying and humming to the babe until she settled down.
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Queen Arianne
Dedicated
The Queen of Gauldin
Roleplay posts: 217
Age: Twenty
Physical Description: Arianne is plump in her bosom, with a little waist and a flare of hips. Because she is active, she is well toned with sleek musculature in her stomach and arms, and her long legs are finely made. She has flowing red hair and thick-lashed blue eyes. She has smooth strawberries-and-creme skin dappled with freckles. Her face is always active with some emotion or another. | JUST HAD A BABY!
Clothes and Equipment: Arianne wears finely made adventuring clothing. Although she has grown up considerably since her marriage, she still enjoys the finer things, so her leathers are always tailored to her gorgeous frame and feminine to boot. She has a sabre, a shortsword, and a dagger usually upon her.
Registered: Dec 6, 2015 14:59:45 GMT -8
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Post by Queen Arianne on Oct 26, 2016 15:32:11 GMT -8
She didn't want to hear it. She's been sad and then angry and then sad and then angry, and she was surprised to see Renaux here, and surprised to see him drop to his knees in front of students and professors and librarians alike, but as he reminded her what he'd done and how he'd done it and--
"No, I don't want to hear it," Arianne said in a hushed and rushed whisper. "You humiliated me and dismissed my concerns over my only sister who had just tried to brutally end her life. And now she's gone. With your permission." She was trying to keep her voice down, but her passion and her ire and how hurt she was was rising.
Shaking her head, Arianne turned away from Renaux, Voltaire still cradled against her and sleeping delicately against his mother's warm body. She used her other hand to start closing the books she had propped open at certain pages, and tried to gather the sheets of paper where she had been writing down notes.
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King Renaux of Travére
Dedicated
The King of Gauldin
Roleplay posts: 368 
Age: 29
Physical Description: Standing at 6'4 Renaux is an imposing figure. He is well muscled from years of training and he has collected his fair share of scars. His auburn hair is kept short in a military style, and his face is clean shaven. He has a powerful jaw, mid set cheek bones, and a smooth brow. His blue eyes are fierce and determined, though there are smile lines in the corners.
Renaux was never supposed to be king he is actually the second son of the now deceased King Voltair. The former king and the crown prince Vyun both died in an a tragic airship crash three years ago much to Renauxs sorrow and anger. Renaux never held any aspirations for the crown and hated the thought of having things given to him. He entered the Académie Royale de le Pégase by winning the yearly tournament while posing as a peasant. He kept up this charade over his years serving with the Royal Air Force reaching the rank of Captain on his own merits.
He may have spent another few years in this guise but with his father and brother dead he was forced to ascend to the throne. Relatively unknown among the nobility Renaux has faced many challenges in the last two years. These turned the young military commander into a king whether or not he will prove to be a good one is still unknown.
Clothes and Equipment: Pretty much whatever he wants he's a king.
The Crown of Wings, and his Bastard Sword.
Clothing changes between enchanted plate, military dress, and casual clothing.
Registered: Dec 3, 2015 18:03:01 GMT -8
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Post by King Renaux of Travére on Oct 26, 2016 15:53:36 GMT -8
Renaux visibly flinches in front of Arianne's fury. She was keeping it quiet but it was still obvious. He felt old anxiety welling up within him, anxiety and fear. Everyone had something they feared and this was it for Renaux. He hated conflict in his person life, but he knew he had to face his fear. He had to for her.
The king stops speaking not willing to defend his actions and invite further wrath. Except... if he didn't speak then why did he come? If he just followed her silently nothing would change. Finally, with great trepidation he speaks quietly. "What would you have me do Arianne? Send for your sister? Force her to return to the palace, force her to stay against her will like some sort of prisoner? I will do so if you ask." His voice is surprisingly calm, though he doesn't make eye contact with her. The king is not certain what to do in this situation.
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Queen Arianne
Dedicated
The Queen of Gauldin
Roleplay posts: 217
Age: Twenty
Physical Description: Arianne is plump in her bosom, with a little waist and a flare of hips. Because she is active, she is well toned with sleek musculature in her stomach and arms, and her long legs are finely made. She has flowing red hair and thick-lashed blue eyes. She has smooth strawberries-and-creme skin dappled with freckles. Her face is always active with some emotion or another. | JUST HAD A BABY!
Clothes and Equipment: Arianne wears finely made adventuring clothing. Although she has grown up considerably since her marriage, she still enjoys the finer things, so her leathers are always tailored to her gorgeous frame and feminine to boot. She has a sabre, a shortsword, and a dagger usually upon her.
Registered: Dec 6, 2015 14:59:45 GMT -8
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Post by Queen Arianne on Oct 26, 2016 16:06:32 GMT -8
He didn't have to worry about meeting her gaze, she wasn't even looking at him. As he spoke, however, he just made her burn a little hotter. "Yes!" she said loudly, and then lowered her tone as she turned to look at him, and this time did see that he was keeping his gaze elsewhere -- anywhere that wasn't his wife.
"Genevieve just made the decision to end her life, and then several hours after the fact, decides to up and move her life elsewhere. What in the WORLD made either of you think that was a good idea?! She isn't just moving to Nireal or Bayonne, she's moving out into the middle of no where that hasn't even been civilized yet, and I'm just supposed to be OKAY with that?" She was fighting with him in that sort of hushed-but-not-really whisper that married couples had.
"Oh, but that's right. I'm selfish in wanting to keep my sick and impaired sister where she'll be SAFE." With a disgusted sigh, she turned around and her maid helped her gather her papers together before she ripped them all. Voltaire wiggled in her arms, as if the fighting was too loud and Arianne closed her eyes and let out a breath to find her center.
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King Renaux of Travére
Dedicated
The King of Gauldin
Roleplay posts: 368
Age: 29
Physical Description: Standing at 6'4 Renaux is an imposing figure. He is well muscled from years of training and he has collected his fair share of scars. His auburn hair is kept short in a military style, and his face is clean shaven. He has a powerful jaw, mid set cheek bones, and a smooth brow. His blue eyes are fierce and determined, though there are smile lines in the corners.
Renaux was never supposed to be king he is actually the second son of the now deceased King Voltair. The former king and the crown prince Vyun both died in an a tragic airship crash three years ago much to Renauxs sorrow and anger. Renaux never held any aspirations for the crown and hated the thought of having things given to him. He entered the Académie Royale de le Pégase by winning the yearly tournament while posing as a peasant. He kept up this charade over his years serving with the Royal Air Force reaching the rank of Captain on his own merits.
He may have spent another few years in this guise but with his father and brother dead he was forced to ascend to the throne. Relatively unknown among the nobility Renaux has faced many challenges in the last two years. These turned the young military commander into a king whether or not he will prove to be a good one is still unknown.
Clothes and Equipment: Pretty much whatever he wants he's a king.
The Crown of Wings, and his Bastard Sword.
Clothing changes between enchanted plate, military dress, and casual clothing.
Registered: Dec 3, 2015 18:03:01 GMT -8
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Post by King Renaux of Travére on Oct 26, 2016 17:06:07 GMT -8
"Fine, I will send the word. Have the guard force her back to the palace, where she can be constantly reminded of what she lost."
Just that faintest spark of heat enters the king's tone as he says this. Mostly because Arianne had and did not have a point. He had been wrong to call her selfish for wanting to keep her sister close. He had not, however, been wrong in allowing Genevieve to make her own decisions. Yes, Genevieve was in a mentally unwell place, but if the woman wanted to end her life she'd find a way no matter where she was. Keeping Arianne's sister in the palace wouldn't have prevented her from eventually finding some way to cut her wrists again.
"I can send for Reuna's husband, he can teleport you to your sister right this instant. From there you can force her back to Gauldin."
He shrugs and waits for Echoes to appear as he always does when he's mentioned.
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Queen Arianne
Dedicated
The Queen of Gauldin
Roleplay posts: 217
Age: Twenty
Physical Description: Arianne is plump in her bosom, with a little waist and a flare of hips. Because she is active, she is well toned with sleek musculature in her stomach and arms, and her long legs are finely made. She has flowing red hair and thick-lashed blue eyes. She has smooth strawberries-and-creme skin dappled with freckles. Her face is always active with some emotion or another. | JUST HAD A BABY!
Clothes and Equipment: Arianne wears finely made adventuring clothing. Although she has grown up considerably since her marriage, she still enjoys the finer things, so her leathers are always tailored to her gorgeous frame and feminine to boot. She has a sabre, a shortsword, and a dagger usually upon her.
Registered: Dec 6, 2015 14:59:45 GMT -8
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Post by Queen Arianne on Oct 26, 2016 17:11:56 GMT -8
Arianne had closed her eyes and let out a breath to find her center....
... but then her center was gone.
"ExCUSE you?" she asked as she turned back to her husband, her voice a little louder now. "I am NOT the bad guy here. I didn't do ANYTHING wrong, and I will not let you SPEAK to me like I'M the one that has something to apologize for!"
She turned, their baby in her arms and moved to walk out of the library, but then she stopped and turned around and came right back to him. "I've decided that YOU will leave. I was here first, and I am trying to look for some solution to help Genevieve rather than let her galavant all around, and besides -- YOU like to run away from your problems as much as Genevieve does, so YOU leave."
She pointed toward the door, in case he had forgotten which way was the exit.
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King Renaux of Travére
Dedicated
The King of Gauldin
Roleplay posts: 368
Age: 29
Physical Description: Standing at 6'4 Renaux is an imposing figure. He is well muscled from years of training and he has collected his fair share of scars. His auburn hair is kept short in a military style, and his face is clean shaven. He has a powerful jaw, mid set cheek bones, and a smooth brow. His blue eyes are fierce and determined, though there are smile lines in the corners.
Renaux was never supposed to be king he is actually the second son of the now deceased King Voltair. The former king and the crown prince Vyun both died in an a tragic airship crash three years ago much to Renauxs sorrow and anger. Renaux never held any aspirations for the crown and hated the thought of having things given to him. He entered the Académie Royale de le Pégase by winning the yearly tournament while posing as a peasant. He kept up this charade over his years serving with the Royal Air Force reaching the rank of Captain on his own merits.
He may have spent another few years in this guise but with his father and brother dead he was forced to ascend to the throne. Relatively unknown among the nobility Renaux has faced many challenges in the last two years. These turned the young military commander into a king whether or not he will prove to be a good one is still unknown.
Clothes and Equipment: Pretty much whatever he wants he's a king.
The Crown of Wings, and his Bastard Sword.
Clothing changes between enchanted plate, military dress, and casual clothing.
Registered: Dec 3, 2015 18:03:01 GMT -8
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Post by King Renaux of Travére on Oct 26, 2016 17:24:26 GMT -8
"I am not going anywhere. I will not let my fear drive me away again."
Renaux crosses his arms and matches Arianne's glare with one of his own.
"And no, I don't think you have anything to apologize for. I do however think that you are too certain in your own view. Do you think that forcing Genevieve to stay here will help her? Do you think that she won't find another way to harm herself? Do you think we can stop her? I am trying to think of what is best for your sister, just as you are. The difference is I listened to what she said, I saw the look in her eyes."
If she tried to leave he'd follow her and continue to speak, if she tried to stop him he'd speak louder.
"By the sky Arianne I am sorry I called you selfish for wanting her to stay. That was wrong and I misjudged you. But you need to think about this from your sisters point of view. The palace is where she lost her daughter, where she will have to spend every day with you and Voltaire, being reminded of what she lost. It would slowly kill her at least out in the world she might find something or someone to give her life meaning again. She might find a new reason to live which is the only thing that will save her from what she's doing to herself. I don't think she can find that in the Palace, where she will be coddled and protected from everything."
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Queen Arianne
Dedicated
The Queen of Gauldin
Roleplay posts: 217
Age: Twenty
Physical Description: Arianne is plump in her bosom, with a little waist and a flare of hips. Because she is active, she is well toned with sleek musculature in her stomach and arms, and her long legs are finely made. She has flowing red hair and thick-lashed blue eyes. She has smooth strawberries-and-creme skin dappled with freckles. Her face is always active with some emotion or another. | JUST HAD A BABY!
Clothes and Equipment: Arianne wears finely made adventuring clothing. Although she has grown up considerably since her marriage, she still enjoys the finer things, so her leathers are always tailored to her gorgeous frame and feminine to boot. She has a sabre, a shortsword, and a dagger usually upon her.
Registered: Dec 6, 2015 14:59:45 GMT -8
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Post by Queen Arianne on Oct 26, 2016 18:16:05 GMT -8
She changed her mind. She decided that she didn't want to stay, and she didn't want to listen to him. How quickly his tune had changed -- now that she had put himself on his feet, he was quick once again to make her feel little and small and petty.
Arianne whirled away from him, careful of Voltaire and walked toward the exit of the library, Renaux breathing down her neck from the high horse he road, and her maid scurrying after.
"Oh, yes, you know her and her needs so well. You must have learned so much about her between the time she split open her wrists in three places and the two hours later when you officially introduced yourself." She shoved open the door and a few students fell out of the way where they had been listening at the door. It immediately made Arianne angry that she lost her temper in public, and that Renaux made her do it.
She turned to him. "Don't act as if I don't know what its like to be in a place where the memories hurt."
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King Renaux of Travére
Dedicated
The King of Gauldin
Roleplay posts: 368
Age: 29
Physical Description: Standing at 6'4 Renaux is an imposing figure. He is well muscled from years of training and he has collected his fair share of scars. His auburn hair is kept short in a military style, and his face is clean shaven. He has a powerful jaw, mid set cheek bones, and a smooth brow. His blue eyes are fierce and determined, though there are smile lines in the corners.
Renaux was never supposed to be king he is actually the second son of the now deceased King Voltair. The former king and the crown prince Vyun both died in an a tragic airship crash three years ago much to Renauxs sorrow and anger. Renaux never held any aspirations for the crown and hated the thought of having things given to him. He entered the Académie Royale de le Pégase by winning the yearly tournament while posing as a peasant. He kept up this charade over his years serving with the Royal Air Force reaching the rank of Captain on his own merits.
He may have spent another few years in this guise but with his father and brother dead he was forced to ascend to the throne. Relatively unknown among the nobility Renaux has faced many challenges in the last two years. These turned the young military commander into a king whether or not he will prove to be a good one is still unknown.
Clothes and Equipment: Pretty much whatever he wants he's a king.
The Crown of Wings, and his Bastard Sword.
Clothing changes between enchanted plate, military dress, and casual clothing.
Registered: Dec 3, 2015 18:03:01 GMT -8
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Post by King Renaux of Travére on Oct 26, 2016 18:49:18 GMT -8
Renaux grits his teeth in frustration, his anxiety having faded. He didn't like that Arianne was angry with him, but he also wasn't about to back down. He continues to walk with her struggling to keep his voice calm and level.
"No I don't know your sister, I never got the chance. I was too wrapped up in my own happiness to bother investigating why she looked the way she did the first time I saw her. Now I am just trying to do right by her."
He absently opens and closes his clenched fist. Sky he didn't know what to do or say, he'd like for her to see his point of view. But then again he wasn't sure he was seeing hers. He lets out a deep exasperated breath trying to release all his frustration. He takes calming breaths trying to find his center, trying to let go of the frustration he felt and find the contrition he had earlier.
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Queen Arianne
Dedicated
The Queen of Gauldin
Roleplay posts: 217
Age: Twenty
Physical Description: Arianne is plump in her bosom, with a little waist and a flare of hips. Because she is active, she is well toned with sleek musculature in her stomach and arms, and her long legs are finely made. She has flowing red hair and thick-lashed blue eyes. She has smooth strawberries-and-creme skin dappled with freckles. Her face is always active with some emotion or another. | JUST HAD A BABY!
Clothes and Equipment: Arianne wears finely made adventuring clothing. Although she has grown up considerably since her marriage, she still enjoys the finer things, so her leathers are always tailored to her gorgeous frame and feminine to boot. She has a sabre, a shortsword, and a dagger usually upon her.
Registered: Dec 6, 2015 14:59:45 GMT -8
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Post by Queen Arianne on Oct 26, 2016 19:07:36 GMT -8
She was so angry she almost couldn't speak. She didn't even know the words to articulate how she felt about this entire argument. She had cried all night in despair for Genevieve, and Odette, and her marriage, and herself. She felt abandoned by her sister and her husband, and she felt like she was drowning in her own ineptitude to save her sister from herself. What good was there in being Queen if she couldn't even help her sister feel whole again?
And, not to mention, 33 days ago she was screaming and straining and giving birth to the tiny babe she held to her right now, so hormones were raging through a body that was going through physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion all at once.
"Fine," she finally choked out, tears burning her eyes and falling over her cheeks, although she didn't look sad. She just looked pissed off. "Fine. I am doing naught but torturing her with my selfish ways and my ignorance and my-- and my-- my inability to-- to do anything," she stopped speaking as a sobbing breath swept from her lips.
"I'll just let her-- go, and if she does, well, I-- I can say that I did my best, I--" she felt her control breaking, or what remained of it so she whirled away, and Voltaire woke with a small wail and Arianne tried to rush away, back for her carriage.
Her maid glared hotly at Renaux as she rushed after the queen, and the guards near them remained appropriately stone faced.
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King Renaux of Travére
Dedicated
The King of Gauldin
Roleplay posts: 368
Age: 29
Physical Description: Standing at 6'4 Renaux is an imposing figure. He is well muscled from years of training and he has collected his fair share of scars. His auburn hair is kept short in a military style, and his face is clean shaven. He has a powerful jaw, mid set cheek bones, and a smooth brow. His blue eyes are fierce and determined, though there are smile lines in the corners.
Renaux was never supposed to be king he is actually the second son of the now deceased King Voltair. The former king and the crown prince Vyun both died in an a tragic airship crash three years ago much to Renauxs sorrow and anger. Renaux never held any aspirations for the crown and hated the thought of having things given to him. He entered the Académie Royale de le Pégase by winning the yearly tournament while posing as a peasant. He kept up this charade over his years serving with the Royal Air Force reaching the rank of Captain on his own merits.
He may have spent another few years in this guise but with his father and brother dead he was forced to ascend to the throne. Relatively unknown among the nobility Renaux has faced many challenges in the last two years. These turned the young military commander into a king whether or not he will prove to be a good one is still unknown.
Clothes and Equipment: Pretty much whatever he wants he's a king.
The Crown of Wings, and his Bastard Sword.
Clothing changes between enchanted plate, military dress, and casual clothing.
Registered: Dec 3, 2015 18:03:01 GMT -8
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Post by King Renaux of Travére on Oct 26, 2016 19:17:37 GMT -8
Arianne breaks down and Renaux's heart shatters like glass. Sky, he'd hurt her and he didn't know what to say. But after a moment he knows what to do. He'd be damned before he abandoned her again, left her to wallow in misery to save himself pain. So he takes off after her and when he catches her, which shouldn't be hard given his longer legs, he scoops her up into his arms and pulls her tight to his chest. He'd whether anything she threw at him in stoic silence, just holding her in his arms until she calms down.
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Queen Arianne
Dedicated
The Queen of Gauldin
Roleplay posts: 217
Age: Twenty
Physical Description: Arianne is plump in her bosom, with a little waist and a flare of hips. Because she is active, she is well toned with sleek musculature in her stomach and arms, and her long legs are finely made. She has flowing red hair and thick-lashed blue eyes. She has smooth strawberries-and-creme skin dappled with freckles. Her face is always active with some emotion or another. | JUST HAD A BABY!
Clothes and Equipment: Arianne wears finely made adventuring clothing. Although she has grown up considerably since her marriage, she still enjoys the finer things, so her leathers are always tailored to her gorgeous frame and feminine to boot. She has a sabre, a shortsword, and a dagger usually upon her.
Registered: Dec 6, 2015 14:59:45 GMT -8
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Post by Queen Arianne on Oct 26, 2016 19:24:29 GMT -8
She could feel Renaux striding swiftly closer, but Voltaire was crying in her arms, and they were making a scene in the middle of the Arcane Academy. It was not well done of them.
Renaux moved to take her in her arms, but she shook her head and tried to take a step back and she held out one hand while the other held their son to her. "No, don't," she told him, so obviously hurt, so obviously broken hearted as well.
"Leave me alone," she said to him with a little sob and tried to make for her carriage again.
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King Renaux of Travére
Dedicated
The King of Gauldin
Roleplay posts: 368
Age: 29
Physical Description: Standing at 6'4 Renaux is an imposing figure. He is well muscled from years of training and he has collected his fair share of scars. His auburn hair is kept short in a military style, and his face is clean shaven. He has a powerful jaw, mid set cheek bones, and a smooth brow. His blue eyes are fierce and determined, though there are smile lines in the corners.
Renaux was never supposed to be king he is actually the second son of the now deceased King Voltair. The former king and the crown prince Vyun both died in an a tragic airship crash three years ago much to Renauxs sorrow and anger. Renaux never held any aspirations for the crown and hated the thought of having things given to him. He entered the Académie Royale de le Pégase by winning the yearly tournament while posing as a peasant. He kept up this charade over his years serving with the Royal Air Force reaching the rank of Captain on his own merits.
He may have spent another few years in this guise but with his father and brother dead he was forced to ascend to the throne. Relatively unknown among the nobility Renaux has faced many challenges in the last two years. These turned the young military commander into a king whether or not he will prove to be a good one is still unknown.
Clothes and Equipment: Pretty much whatever he wants he's a king.
The Crown of Wings, and his Bastard Sword.
Clothing changes between enchanted plate, military dress, and casual clothing.
Registered: Dec 3, 2015 18:03:01 GMT -8
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Post by King Renaux of Travére on Oct 26, 2016 19:39:00 GMT -8
"No."
Renaux stats this simply, though since she was insisting he stops trying to scoop her into his arms.
"I left you alone yesterday and that is among my greatest regrets."
The king would not be deterred in this it was clear, he'd resolved to stay with her. He is silent for a long time but eventually, he speaks again taking a deep breath he does so.
"One of the hardest things I've had to do in this life was accepting there was nothing I could do when I lost you. For all my power, for all my resources, you were simply gone and there was nothing I could do. Then when I had lost all hope, when I resolved myself to a life alone... you came back to me. And I remember how happy I was, but I also remember the shame. I had given up hope on you when you were out there alone working to come back. I should have had faith, because you were stronger than I'd ever dreamed and I should have known that."
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Queen Arianne
Dedicated
The Queen of Gauldin
Roleplay posts: 217
Age: Twenty
Physical Description: Arianne is plump in her bosom, with a little waist and a flare of hips. Because she is active, she is well toned with sleek musculature in her stomach and arms, and her long legs are finely made. She has flowing red hair and thick-lashed blue eyes. She has smooth strawberries-and-creme skin dappled with freckles. Her face is always active with some emotion or another. | JUST HAD A BABY!
Clothes and Equipment: Arianne wears finely made adventuring clothing. Although she has grown up considerably since her marriage, she still enjoys the finer things, so her leathers are always tailored to her gorgeous frame and feminine to boot. She has a sabre, a shortsword, and a dagger usually upon her.
Registered: Dec 6, 2015 14:59:45 GMT -8
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Post by Queen Arianne on Oct 26, 2016 19:53:49 GMT -8
She didn't want to be having this conversation in front of people. And she was hardly listening to him, his voice muted over the sound of her own emotions, and Voltaire's cries, and the staring people...
She shook her head, and gasped for a breath as it was getting harder and harder not to start sobbing. It seemed as if her hormones had taken over her self control, so what little she had was a snap away from leaving.
"No, no, Renaux, please-- not here. Not now. I can't. I just can't." She turned and she had to rush away, a wailing baby in her arms as she swiftly made for her carriage.
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King Renaux of Travére
Dedicated
The King of Gauldin
Roleplay posts: 368
Age: 29
Physical Description: Standing at 6'4 Renaux is an imposing figure. He is well muscled from years of training and he has collected his fair share of scars. His auburn hair is kept short in a military style, and his face is clean shaven. He has a powerful jaw, mid set cheek bones, and a smooth brow. His blue eyes are fierce and determined, though there are smile lines in the corners.
Renaux was never supposed to be king he is actually the second son of the now deceased King Voltair. The former king and the crown prince Vyun both died in an a tragic airship crash three years ago much to Renauxs sorrow and anger. Renaux never held any aspirations for the crown and hated the thought of having things given to him. He entered the Académie Royale de le Pégase by winning the yearly tournament while posing as a peasant. He kept up this charade over his years serving with the Royal Air Force reaching the rank of Captain on his own merits.
He may have spent another few years in this guise but with his father and brother dead he was forced to ascend to the throne. Relatively unknown among the nobility Renaux has faced many challenges in the last two years. These turned the young military commander into a king whether or not he will prove to be a good one is still unknown.
Clothes and Equipment: Pretty much whatever he wants he's a king.
The Crown of Wings, and his Bastard Sword.
Clothing changes between enchanted plate, military dress, and casual clothing.
Registered: Dec 3, 2015 18:03:01 GMT -8
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Post by King Renaux of Travére on Oct 26, 2016 19:59:31 GMT -8
Sighing in defeat Renaux followed her to the carriage. He decides that he will ride up front. Not straying far from his wife, but not overwhelming her with his presence. He just wasn't sure what to do. Avoiding her had been the wrong move, now it seemed like staying with her was the wrong move. It felt like no matter what he did he hurt her and his heart was breaking more and more with every passing second. The carriage driver looks at him clearly concerned about the king sitting next to him, but Renaux orders them back to the Palace and he is obeyed.
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Daedalus
Committed
Roleplay posts: 86
Age: Unknown - Appears to be in his 20's
Physical Description: The golden haired man is tall, standing at about 6 feet 2 inches. He appears to be built quite normally for a healthy and active adult human male. The only thing off about the man is his eyes, which are golden in color and glow faintly.
Clothes and Equipment: He wears clothes, usually. He doesn't really carry anything interesting with him, though.
Player's online availability : Fairly often
Registered: Oct 25, 2016 16:35:39 GMT -8
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Post by Daedalus on Nov 9, 2016 12:57:59 GMT -8
Blank would now find himself in The Grand Library of the magic academy of Gauldin. He had been in Gauldin for about a week at this point he figured, and had made some good progress since his first day. He had saved up enough money from performing on the streets to start renting a small apartment in the city, which was nice, as well as purchase some nicer clothes - also nice. He also found that he was quickly making a name for himself as a busker, as word of mouth had quickly traveled and in the last few days he had begun to make more money in an hour than he had in a whole day previously. People had even sought him out on the streets specifically to watch him play his violin in most cases.
Blank was not content with his current life however, and ambition drove him to do more, and to do more he had to know more. His ultimate goal as of now was to save up enough money to eventually enroll into the academy, but until then he preoccupied himself with other things.
He had discovered books only a couple of days past, yet had already grown very fond of them. Their pages could be filled with an amount of information that astounded Blank. He had purchased about a dozen or so books, ranging from a romantic novel titled "The Harlequin and the Harpy" by Harley Duvonté to a Gauldish dictionary, all of which he had finished already.
Naturally, when he heard of the endless repository of books that was The Grand Library, he just had to go visit. He found he had to pay a fee to enter, which was not too bad, and once he walked into the library and saw how many books there were he knew his coin was well spent. It was perhaps the best purchase he had ever made.
Blank would stand in the entrance gaping at the number of books in the library for a bit, unsure of where to start.
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Reuna Laurént
Dedicated
Roleplay posts: 361
Age: 51
Physical Description: Reuna is a striking study in contrasts. She is just slightly above female average, height-wise, standing at 5'8", and is slender, with a fragile bone structure that makes her look weak; this is, of course, balanced out by her strength and skill in magic. Her hair is long, descending to her waist, and is purely black, which is a sharp opposition to her pale-skinned features. Her eyes are the color of amethyst, dark and intense, and are usually the only method from which one can derive her mood, as she very rarely displays her emotions via facial expressions. She appears young, in her mid-thirties, although if one looks closely enough, they can see the beginnings of fine lines around her eyes and mouth. Although few have ever seen them, due to her tendency to keep herself fully covered from neck to toes, she has whip-mark scars covering most of her back, and scars from long periods spent in manacles around both of her wrists, remnants from her days as a slave.
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Clothes and Equipment: Generally, Reuna wears one of five sets of identical robes, with high collars and long slightly-loose sleeves, in black, dark grey, purple, dark green, and dark blue. Commonly-carried equipment consists of her personal grimoire, a traveling writing kit (with ink well, quills, and writing desk), and a belt with pouches that contain various items (both magical and non); though perhaps not considered equipment, her raven companion Karrik always accompanies her.
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Player's online availability : Evenings. (EST)
Registered: Jan 25, 2016 16:56:44 GMT -8
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Post by Reuna Laurént on Nov 9, 2016 17:07:15 GMT -8
Reuna had been investigating. There had been an odd substance she noted on the floor and on some of the bookcases. She'd been trying to find the source of it when she realized that someone had entered the library. Abandoning her search, she moved to the entrance, spotting the man standing there with a somewhat awed look on his face. The sorceress smiled, approaching the man. Situated against her chest in a cloth sling was her daughter Emara, who was babbling quietly as she chewed on a ring of a soft, squishy substance kept perpetually cold by magic.
"Hello there. Can I help you with something?"
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Daedalus
Committed
Roleplay posts: 86
Age: Unknown - Appears to be in his 20's
Physical Description: The golden haired man is tall, standing at about 6 feet 2 inches. He appears to be built quite normally for a healthy and active adult human male. The only thing off about the man is his eyes, which are golden in color and glow faintly.
Clothes and Equipment: He wears clothes, usually. He doesn't really carry anything interesting with him, though.
Player's online availability : Fairly often
Registered: Oct 25, 2016 16:35:39 GMT -8
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Post by Daedalus on Nov 10, 2016 11:10:59 GMT -8
Blank would not notice the librarian walking up to him until she was only a few steps away from him, as his head craned upwards to see the huge repository of books extend upwards several floors. His golden and slightly aglow (literally) gaze would fall back down to ground level to Reuna when he noticed her though. He would also notice the small child in the sling.
Small children were something that interested Blank quite a bit. He had seen many since he first entered Travere. Still, they intrigued him - he felt he was much like them in some ways, at least some of the slightly older ones who seemed to display a sense of wonder for almost every new thing they discovered. He was much like them in this way, as he was just beginning to learn about many things as well.
"Hello," Blank would offer a friendly smile, "This is my first time in a library of any sort, yet I am astounded by the sheer magnitude of it. I assume this library is much more impressive than your average library. Either way, yes I do need some help..."
Blank would seem to become thoughtful as he looked around, "I just don't know where to start, there are so many books..."
Blank would then come up with an idea, "Oh yes, magic! This is the library of the magic academy after all. I want to learn about that, and perhaps how to do it if it can be learned from a book. Is there any books that would help someone with absolutely no experience in magic achieve that? I would take courses here, it is just that I don't have enough money for it. Perhaps if I study here I will gain enough skills to be allowed to attend based on my own merit alone."
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Reuna Laurént
Dedicated
Roleplay posts: 361
Age: 51
Physical Description: Reuna is a striking study in contrasts. She is just slightly above female average, height-wise, standing at 5'8", and is slender, with a fragile bone structure that makes her look weak; this is, of course, balanced out by her strength and skill in magic. Her hair is long, descending to her waist, and is purely black, which is a sharp opposition to her pale-skinned features. Her eyes are the color of amethyst, dark and intense, and are usually the only method from which one can derive her mood, as she very rarely displays her emotions via facial expressions. She appears young, in her mid-thirties, although if one looks closely enough, they can see the beginnings of fine lines around her eyes and mouth. Although few have ever seen them, due to her tendency to keep herself fully covered from neck to toes, she has whip-mark scars covering most of her back, and scars from long periods spent in manacles around both of her wrists, remnants from her days as a slave.
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Clothes and Equipment: Generally, Reuna wears one of five sets of identical robes, with high collars and long slightly-loose sleeves, in black, dark grey, purple, dark green, and dark blue. Commonly-carried equipment consists of her personal grimoire, a traveling writing kit (with ink well, quills, and writing desk), and a belt with pouches that contain various items (both magical and non); though perhaps not considered equipment, her raven companion Karrik always accompanies her.
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Player's online availability : Evenings. (EST)
Registered: Jan 25, 2016 16:56:44 GMT -8
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Post by Reuna Laurént on Nov 10, 2016 23:14:20 GMT -8
His wonder amused her to no end, but it was the glow of his eyes that drew the attention of the baby against her chest. Her babbling ceased as Emara gazed up at him, wide-eyed and fascinated, causing Reuna to chuckle quietly. Then she was listening to his request with a thoughtful expression, slowly nodding.
"I can point you in the right direction, of course, though not everyone can learn to do magic, and not everyone who can learn can do so from a book. Come, let's get you started, at least." She gestured for him to follow her and began to walk off between the stacks, talking as she went.
"I have to ask you to be careful. This library has many.. unique features, and the last thing we need is for you to go tumbling through a portal into another dimension. So I'll request that you don't go wandering around if at all possible." She came to a stop in an area of the library, gesturing to the shelves around her as she turned to face him.
"These books all deal with magical theory and application, and similar subjects. You can take whatever books grab your fancy to one of the tables over there. If you feel the need to move on to another topic, please call for me - I'm Reuna Laurént, the head librarian. Any questions?" She smiled kindly at him and gently stroked the feather-soft hair atop her daughter's little head.
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Daedalus
Committed
Roleplay posts: 86
Age: Unknown - Appears to be in his 20's
Physical Description: The golden haired man is tall, standing at about 6 feet 2 inches. He appears to be built quite normally for a healthy and active adult human male. The only thing off about the man is his eyes, which are golden in color and glow faintly.
Clothes and Equipment: He wears clothes, usually. He doesn't really carry anything interesting with him, though.
Player's online availability : Fairly often
Registered: Oct 25, 2016 16:35:39 GMT -8
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Post by Daedalus on Nov 14, 2016 10:08:14 GMT -8
Blank himself would offer a warm smile at the baby's wide-eyed gaze, before moving to follow Reuna. He would listen to her wordlessly as they walked, as he was busy taking in his surroundings and the sheer amount of books that surrounded him. There were so many titles inscribed upon the spines of the books on the shelves that intrigued him that it took a lot of willpower not to stop and take them all. His eyebrows would raise slightly in surprise as the possibility of him flying off into another dimension if he were to wander off was mentioned by Reuna, and he decided then that he should perhaps be a bit more cautious.
They would soon reach the section of the library that Blank sought after most of all, however, as the titles of the books he scanned along the shelves seemed to describe the subject matter he wanted to study. In fact, the sheer amount of books there for him would amaze him once again.
What books would he take though? Almost all of them grabbed his fancy, as it were. He would have to start with only some of the ones that grabbed his fancy, however, as he could not physically carry that many books.
"I do not have any questions right now, as it turns out. Thank you Reuna," he said. Blank would waste no time as moments later he had already selected four books, each of them quite far away from each other in where they were situated on the shelves, and then taking the small stack to a table nearby. He would begin with a rather thick leather bound book that was dyed blue with somewhat faded gold lettering, it was titled, "What is Magic? - An Exhaustive Analysis," by Archmage Declan Smalltree.
Blank had read some books before, and was quite a fast reader, often being able to read a full page after just a few moments of looking it over. This book, however, was very heavy in advanced terminology that he had to process, and he would be a bit slower in the beginning. Towards the latter half of the book, however, he was flipping through the pages much quicker. All in all, he would only have to pour over this book for about a half hour before he reached the final page, and by that point, he already had a much greater understanding of magic and how it worked as he was able to perfectly memorize the contents of that last book. He would waste no time in moving on to the next book, and then the next one after that until he finished all four of them within the hour. The next three books dealt more so in the application of magic instead of the theory, which made them relatively light reads and much easier to understand for Blank after having read Archmage Declan's piece.
He would call over Reuna at this point, "I am finished with these, should I place them back on the shelf for you? I remember where each of them was placed. Though I would understand if you would rather replace them yourself in case I miss place them. This whole library seems to have quite an intricate system in place that determines the location of every single book from what I've seen."
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