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Post by The Kingdom of Alban on Jul 20, 2016 17:03:26 GMT -8
Bhean'Sjö Park
In the west end of Avelius sits Bhean'Sjö Park. A man made lake that acts as a reservoir for the city surrounded by verdant forest. It was for a long time a dangerous place. When The Wyld was a constant threat the people of Avelius began to harbor a resentment for natural places. The park became a dumping ground and a den for thieves. Only the lake was kept clear for security reasons. Since King Averin's ascension to the throne the park has been cleaned up and regularly patrolled. It has become a place popular with families and young couples looking to acclimate with nature after so long fearing it.
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Moonflower Làidir
Main Character
Roleplay posts: 537 
Age: 25
Physical Description: Moonflower is tall and willowy, standing at 5'11"; for all her slimness, she definitely has a woman's figure, with subtle curves that she does her best to hide beneath clothing slightly too large for her. Her hair is white, and falls to her waist, framing a face with a delicate bone structure and fair skin, set with a pair of silver-blue eyes that have a tendency to change intensity of hue to reflect her emotions. She has a few scars scattered all over her body, but the only real visible marks are the scars and callouses on her hands, a product of her work. For all her slight build, she is somewhat strong, likely due to her lupine-shifter nature, and she is flexible, swift, and dexterous.. when she's not dropping things due to being clumsy and awkward.
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Clothes and Equipment: Her usual clothing consists of any mixture of one of her white linen shirts, a vest with two small pockets (one dark blue, one light blue, one light grey); a pair of breeches (one black, one dark grey, one dark blue), and her black knee-high boots. Always around her left wrist is a pewter Dwarven bracelet, and around her right a bear-claw bracelet; on the fourth finger of her left hand, she wears a silver engagement ring with a single oval-shaped moonstone framed by a pair of triquetra. Tools of her trade include whittling knives, and glass- and metal-etching tools.
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Player's online availability : Evenings. (EST)
Registered: Jan 20, 2016 23:36:00 GMT -8
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Post by Moonflower Làidir on Jul 20, 2016 17:11:20 GMT -8
Moon walked into the park hand-in-hand with her husband, Mihael Làidir. It was so nice to be in such a beautiful place, it soothed the beast within her. She inhaled a deep breath of the fresh air, then sighed happily, leading Mihael over to a large tree near the lake's edge. Sitting down, she leaned back against the tree and stretched out, looking at the calm waters of the lake. Her hands came to rest on her lower belly, an unconscious gesture, as though she were trying to protect the life within. She still almost couldn't believe that it was really happening. Her gaze drifted over to Mihael, those silvery eyes filled with love for him. What a journey it had been, their love story...
"Is this really happening?" The words were spoken softly, almost a whisper, as though speaking them any louder would break the spell. She'd return to reality, alone and broken and empty.
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Mihael Làidir
Dedicated
Roleplay posts: 206 
Age: 24
Physical Description: Mihael stands at a little less than average five foot ten. He has a narrow jaw, piercing blue eyes, straight nose, midset cheekbones, and powerful brow. His hair white hair is kept short and tends to stick up. He has the lean cord like muscle of a trained swordsmen.
Mihael is of mixed Katashiman and Albish blood. His father was a wondering Ronin who fell in love with a Albish noble woman.
Clothes and Equipment: As his base lair Mihael wears a white silk top, Over top of this he wears a chain link vest, and over that he wears a long blue coat. The coat is a modified version of the blue cloaks worn by the Avelius city guard.
His only weapon is the Yoru'Gin a silver steel Katana. It is the ancestral blade of his family on his fathers side. The folded steel weapon is enchanted for additional durability. The enchantments allow the normally brittle blade of a katana to trade blows with the more heavy weapons of the Alban knights without shattering. The silver used in it's creation also makes it effective against supernatural threats.
Registered: May 2, 2016 18:57:42 GMT -8
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Post by Mihael Làidir on Jul 20, 2016 17:13:24 GMT -8
Mihael hand in hand with Moon enters the park. He smiles brightly as he takes in how changed the park is. Once a place were someone couldn't walk without getting attack was now once again a place for law abiding citizens. He feels no small amount of pride in the change, since he had helped bring it to fruition. He follows her to a tree and as she sits down he lays out a blanket. At her words and gesture he comes over to lay next to her. He gently lays a hand over top of hers, resting his head against her chest.
"It most certainly is."
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Moonflower Làidir
Main Character
Roleplay posts: 537
Age: 25
Physical Description: Moonflower is tall and willowy, standing at 5'11"; for all her slimness, she definitely has a woman's figure, with subtle curves that she does her best to hide beneath clothing slightly too large for her. Her hair is white, and falls to her waist, framing a face with a delicate bone structure and fair skin, set with a pair of silver-blue eyes that have a tendency to change intensity of hue to reflect her emotions. She has a few scars scattered all over her body, but the only real visible marks are the scars and callouses on her hands, a product of her work. For all her slight build, she is somewhat strong, likely due to her lupine-shifter nature, and she is flexible, swift, and dexterous.. when she's not dropping things due to being clumsy and awkward.
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Clothes and Equipment: Her usual clothing consists of any mixture of one of her white linen shirts, a vest with two small pockets (one dark blue, one light blue, one light grey); a pair of breeches (one black, one dark grey, one dark blue), and her black knee-high boots. Always around her left wrist is a pewter Dwarven bracelet, and around her right a bear-claw bracelet; on the fourth finger of her left hand, she wears a silver engagement ring with a single oval-shaped moonstone framed by a pair of triquetra. Tools of her trade include whittling knives, and glass- and metal-etching tools.
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Player's online availability : Evenings. (EST)
Registered: Jan 20, 2016 23:36:00 GMT -8
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Post by Moonflower Làidir on Jul 20, 2016 17:18:18 GMT -8
His response made her smile, and tears welled in her eyes. Baffled by her own emotional response, Moon breathed a watery laugh as she blinked them away, reaching up to dash away the single tear that escaped and went rolling down her cheek.
"I have no idea why I'm crying. This is going to be an interesting experience if I'm going to start crying for absolutely no reason." Sniffling with a chuckle, she leaned down a bit and pressed a loving kiss to his brow. Then she reached over and grabbed the basket, dragging it closer. Locating an egg salad sandwich, she took a bite and sighed contentedly. Ah yes, that was the stuff. She was ravenous, now that she wasn't nauseated.
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Mihael Làidir
Dedicated
Roleplay posts: 206
Age: 24
Physical Description: Mihael stands at a little less than average five foot ten. He has a narrow jaw, piercing blue eyes, straight nose, midset cheekbones, and powerful brow. His hair white hair is kept short and tends to stick up. He has the lean cord like muscle of a trained swordsmen.
Mihael is of mixed Katashiman and Albish blood. His father was a wondering Ronin who fell in love with a Albish noble woman.
Clothes and Equipment: As his base lair Mihael wears a white silk top, Over top of this he wears a chain link vest, and over that he wears a long blue coat. The coat is a modified version of the blue cloaks worn by the Avelius city guard.
His only weapon is the Yoru'Gin a silver steel Katana. It is the ancestral blade of his family on his fathers side. The folded steel weapon is enchanted for additional durability. The enchantments allow the normally brittle blade of a katana to trade blows with the more heavy weapons of the Alban knights without shattering. The silver used in it's creation also makes it effective against supernatural threats.
Registered: May 2, 2016 18:57:42 GMT -8
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Post by Mihael Làidir on Jul 20, 2016 17:35:52 GMT -8
Mihael thought about getting up, but decided better of it. Instead he moved down so her head was nestled in her lap. Then he looked up at her lovely face. Even with her eyes a bit red, she was the most beautiful woman he'd ever seen. He watches her eat with an amused look on his face. He closes his eyes and sorts through his dilemma. He was hungry, but he was also very comfortable. Did he move so he could eat or did he stay where he was? He decided to stay still and do something silly.
"Take pity on a poor man and feed me?"
He says with with a laugh in his voice, opening his mouth wide. He is trusting her to put food in it rather than whatever else she might thing of.
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Moonflower Làidir
Main Character
Roleplay posts: 537
Age: 25
Physical Description: Moonflower is tall and willowy, standing at 5'11"; for all her slimness, she definitely has a woman's figure, with subtle curves that she does her best to hide beneath clothing slightly too large for her. Her hair is white, and falls to her waist, framing a face with a delicate bone structure and fair skin, set with a pair of silver-blue eyes that have a tendency to change intensity of hue to reflect her emotions. She has a few scars scattered all over her body, but the only real visible marks are the scars and callouses on her hands, a product of her work. For all her slight build, she is somewhat strong, likely due to her lupine-shifter nature, and she is flexible, swift, and dexterous.. when she's not dropping things due to being clumsy and awkward.
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Clothes and Equipment: Her usual clothing consists of any mixture of one of her white linen shirts, a vest with two small pockets (one dark blue, one light blue, one light grey); a pair of breeches (one black, one dark grey, one dark blue), and her black knee-high boots. Always around her left wrist is a pewter Dwarven bracelet, and around her right a bear-claw bracelet; on the fourth finger of her left hand, she wears a silver engagement ring with a single oval-shaped moonstone framed by a pair of triquetra. Tools of her trade include whittling knives, and glass- and metal-etching tools.
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Player's online availability : Evenings. (EST)
Registered: Jan 20, 2016 23:36:00 GMT -8
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Post by Moonflower Làidir on Jul 20, 2016 17:58:37 GMT -8
Moon chuckled as he laid his head in her lap, and moved her free hand to slide her fingers through his hair while she continued devouring the sandwich. She was almost done with it when he spoke, and she looked down at him with a quirked brow. Then she laughed and shook her head. Silly husband. Eyeing the last bite of her sandwich, she then decided to be nice and instead stuck it in his mouth.
"You're lucky I love you." Then she pulled the basket yet closer, pulling out one of the apples within. Withdrawing the knife from the top of her left boot, she quickly and carefully sliced the apple into bite-size pieces and tossed the core into the lake for some fish to enjoy. Then she began feeding both Mihael and herself, starting with pieces of cut up apple and moving on to sandwiches and potato salad. She avoided the wine, however. She'd never been fond of wine, and she was pretty sure the smell of it would turn her stomach, now.
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Mihael Làidir
Dedicated
Roleplay posts: 206
Age: 24
Physical Description: Mihael stands at a little less than average five foot ten. He has a narrow jaw, piercing blue eyes, straight nose, midset cheekbones, and powerful brow. His hair white hair is kept short and tends to stick up. He has the lean cord like muscle of a trained swordsmen.
Mihael is of mixed Katashiman and Albish blood. His father was a wondering Ronin who fell in love with a Albish noble woman.
Clothes and Equipment: As his base lair Mihael wears a white silk top, Over top of this he wears a chain link vest, and over that he wears a long blue coat. The coat is a modified version of the blue cloaks worn by the Avelius city guard.
His only weapon is the Yoru'Gin a silver steel Katana. It is the ancestral blade of his family on his fathers side. The folded steel weapon is enchanted for additional durability. The enchantments allow the normally brittle blade of a katana to trade blows with the more heavy weapons of the Alban knights without shattering. The silver used in it's creation also makes it effective against supernatural threats.
Registered: May 2, 2016 18:57:42 GMT -8
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Post by Mihael Làidir on Jul 20, 2016 18:13:24 GMT -8
"The luckiest man alive."
Mihael says with a mouthful of sandwich. It was a wonderful thing to just lie there and have Moon feed him things. Although he didn't always play nice. Taking playing nips and licks at her fingers when they strayed to near his mouth. After a while his hunger is sated and he is beginning to drift off. The sun filtering through the branches provide enough warmth to be comfortable and her lap is the perfect pillow.
"I love you Moon. Now and always, I want to grow old with you. I want to raise our child with all the love and warmth we can. You are the best thing to happen to me, never doubt that."
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Moonflower Làidir
Main Character
Roleplay posts: 537
Age: 25
Physical Description: Moonflower is tall and willowy, standing at 5'11"; for all her slimness, she definitely has a woman's figure, with subtle curves that she does her best to hide beneath clothing slightly too large for her. Her hair is white, and falls to her waist, framing a face with a delicate bone structure and fair skin, set with a pair of silver-blue eyes that have a tendency to change intensity of hue to reflect her emotions. She has a few scars scattered all over her body, but the only real visible marks are the scars and callouses on her hands, a product of her work. For all her slight build, she is somewhat strong, likely due to her lupine-shifter nature, and she is flexible, swift, and dexterous.. when she's not dropping things due to being clumsy and awkward.
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Clothes and Equipment: Her usual clothing consists of any mixture of one of her white linen shirts, a vest with two small pockets (one dark blue, one light blue, one light grey); a pair of breeches (one black, one dark grey, one dark blue), and her black knee-high boots. Always around her left wrist is a pewter Dwarven bracelet, and around her right a bear-claw bracelet; on the fourth finger of her left hand, she wears a silver engagement ring with a single oval-shaped moonstone framed by a pair of triquetra. Tools of her trade include whittling knives, and glass- and metal-etching tools.
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Player's online availability : Evenings. (EST)
Registered: Jan 20, 2016 23:36:00 GMT -8
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Post by Moonflower Làidir on Jul 20, 2016 18:34:58 GMT -8
Even after Mihael indicated he was full, Moon continued to munch on what was left of their picnic lunch. She was quite hungry. She supposed it made sense. She was eating for at least one more now, and apparently this pup liked apples, because she finished all of them before even glancing at the other food. She paused with a mouthful of the last apple and looked down at him as he spoke, and her eyes filled with love. After chewing and swallowing her food, she leaned down and kissed him softly, then stroked his hair as she straightened and spoke quietly.
"You know I feel the same, Mihael. My life would be empty without you. I love you, so much.. and this pup will know the kind of love and family that I never got to. That's all I want in this world." Blinking away yet another flood of tears, she returned to her apple in happy silence.
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Mihael Làidir
Dedicated
Roleplay posts: 206
Age: 24
Physical Description: Mihael stands at a little less than average five foot ten. He has a narrow jaw, piercing blue eyes, straight nose, midset cheekbones, and powerful brow. His hair white hair is kept short and tends to stick up. He has the lean cord like muscle of a trained swordsmen.
Mihael is of mixed Katashiman and Albish blood. His father was a wondering Ronin who fell in love with a Albish noble woman.
Clothes and Equipment: As his base lair Mihael wears a white silk top, Over top of this he wears a chain link vest, and over that he wears a long blue coat. The coat is a modified version of the blue cloaks worn by the Avelius city guard.
His only weapon is the Yoru'Gin a silver steel Katana. It is the ancestral blade of his family on his fathers side. The folded steel weapon is enchanted for additional durability. The enchantments allow the normally brittle blade of a katana to trade blows with the more heavy weapons of the Alban knights without shattering. The silver used in it's creation also makes it effective against supernatural threats.
Registered: May 2, 2016 18:57:42 GMT -8
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Post by Mihael Làidir on Jul 20, 2016 18:54:08 GMT -8
If Mihael heard what she said he gave no response. His breathing had slowly evened out and a peaceful happy look is on his face. Everything was right in Mihael's world and he was exactly where he wanted to be.
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Moonflower Làidir
Main Character
Roleplay posts: 537
Age: 25
Physical Description: Moonflower is tall and willowy, standing at 5'11"; for all her slimness, she definitely has a woman's figure, with subtle curves that she does her best to hide beneath clothing slightly too large for her. Her hair is white, and falls to her waist, framing a face with a delicate bone structure and fair skin, set with a pair of silver-blue eyes that have a tendency to change intensity of hue to reflect her emotions. She has a few scars scattered all over her body, but the only real visible marks are the scars and callouses on her hands, a product of her work. For all her slight build, she is somewhat strong, likely due to her lupine-shifter nature, and she is flexible, swift, and dexterous.. when she's not dropping things due to being clumsy and awkward.
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Clothes and Equipment: Her usual clothing consists of any mixture of one of her white linen shirts, a vest with two small pockets (one dark blue, one light blue, one light grey); a pair of breeches (one black, one dark grey, one dark blue), and her black knee-high boots. Always around her left wrist is a pewter Dwarven bracelet, and around her right a bear-claw bracelet; on the fourth finger of her left hand, she wears a silver engagement ring with a single oval-shaped moonstone framed by a pair of triquetra. Tools of her trade include whittling knives, and glass- and metal-etching tools.
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Player's online availability : Evenings. (EST)
Registered: Jan 20, 2016 23:36:00 GMT -8
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Post by Moonflower Làidir on Jul 20, 2016 18:59:07 GMT -8
Moon let him sleep as she gradually finished eating, but as the sun began to set, she gently shook him awake, her voice soft.
"Mihael, wake up. We need to head home." Even though she knew his parents were going to be ecstatic about the news, especially his mother, she was still anxious, and it was easily heard in her voice.
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Mihael Làidir
Dedicated
Roleplay posts: 206
Age: 24
Physical Description: Mihael stands at a little less than average five foot ten. He has a narrow jaw, piercing blue eyes, straight nose, midset cheekbones, and powerful brow. His hair white hair is kept short and tends to stick up. He has the lean cord like muscle of a trained swordsmen.
Mihael is of mixed Katashiman and Albish blood. His father was a wondering Ronin who fell in love with a Albish noble woman.
Clothes and Equipment: As his base lair Mihael wears a white silk top, Over top of this he wears a chain link vest, and over that he wears a long blue coat. The coat is a modified version of the blue cloaks worn by the Avelius city guard.
His only weapon is the Yoru'Gin a silver steel Katana. It is the ancestral blade of his family on his fathers side. The folded steel weapon is enchanted for additional durability. The enchantments allow the normally brittle blade of a katana to trade blows with the more heavy weapons of the Alban knights without shattering. The silver used in it's creation also makes it effective against supernatural threats.
Registered: May 2, 2016 18:57:42 GMT -8
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Post by Mihael Làidir on Jul 21, 2016 7:55:16 GMT -8
Mihael stirs awake at Moon's words he blinks up at her and looks around. He curses light before sitting up.
"I'm sorry love. I meant for this to be a romantic lunch in the park. Not a prolonged nap for me regardless of how wonderful my pillow was."
He kisses her lightly then packs the remnants of their lunch. Offering her his arm he then walks toward their home.
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Moonflower Làidir
Main Character
Roleplay posts: 537
Age: 25
Physical Description: Moonflower is tall and willowy, standing at 5'11"; for all her slimness, she definitely has a woman's figure, with subtle curves that she does her best to hide beneath clothing slightly too large for her. Her hair is white, and falls to her waist, framing a face with a delicate bone structure and fair skin, set with a pair of silver-blue eyes that have a tendency to change intensity of hue to reflect her emotions. She has a few scars scattered all over her body, but the only real visible marks are the scars and callouses on her hands, a product of her work. For all her slight build, she is somewhat strong, likely due to her lupine-shifter nature, and she is flexible, swift, and dexterous.. when she's not dropping things due to being clumsy and awkward.
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Clothes and Equipment: Her usual clothing consists of any mixture of one of her white linen shirts, a vest with two small pockets (one dark blue, one light blue, one light grey); a pair of breeches (one black, one dark grey, one dark blue), and her black knee-high boots. Always around her left wrist is a pewter Dwarven bracelet, and around her right a bear-claw bracelet; on the fourth finger of her left hand, she wears a silver engagement ring with a single oval-shaped moonstone framed by a pair of triquetra. Tools of her trade include whittling knives, and glass- and metal-etching tools.
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Player's online availability : Evenings. (EST)
Registered: Jan 20, 2016 23:36:00 GMT -8
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Post by Moonflower Làidir on Jul 21, 2016 10:43:57 GMT -8
"It's alright. I'm happy just to spend time with you, whether you're awake or not." She smiled at him, and helped him pack up the basket, then stood and stretched with a sigh. Taking his arm, she followed him back toward home, wrangling with her anxiety as they went.
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Duchess Caridwyn An Sí
Committed
Roleplay posts: 94
Age: 19
Physical Description: A tall and slender woman, Caridwyn is 5'8" and shapely, with a woman's curves. Her skin is fair and her facial features are finely formed, nearly aristocratic, with high cheekbones, a smooth brow, and a delicate nose above full lips that rarely smile. Her hair is long, falling to her lower back, and a pale shade of blonde that verges on silvery. Her eyes are wide, luminous, and expressive, and are a pale blue color that often appears violet in certain lights.
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Clothes and Equipment: Most often, Caridwyn is seen wearing simple robes composed of soft, silky white fabric that lay draped across her body in an elegant fashion. Always found upon her person are two intricate silvers rings that cover the entirety of her index fingers, formed into intricate whorls and heavily enchanted with magics that allow her to disguise herself and move around unnoticed. Around her right wrist is a hammered iron cuff bracelet that is enchanted with protective magics. And around her neck is a necklace which bears a shining white moonstone that enables her to more easily use her divine magics. On ceremonial occasions, she wears an elaborate silver circlet set in the front with a large moonstone.
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Player's online availability : Variable; usually afternoons and evenings. (PST)
Registered: Jun 19, 2016 14:52:41 GMT -8
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Post by Duchess Caridwyn An Sí on Sept 22, 2016 12:55:27 GMT -8
It had been three weeks since she'd seen Averin, and while the first week had been absolutely agonizing, the past two had, blessedly, been such a whirlwind of activity that she hadn't been able to think about the king that broke her heart. Her petition had been successful, and she was now the Duchess Caridwyn An Sí. The announcement of her heritage and her receipt of all the wealth, title, and holdings which had once been House Banach's had gone out the same day, and the whispers - and angry cries - had begun. Caridwyn had been quick to use her hated father's wealth to good purpose in an attempt to assure people that she wasn't like Hevrin the Usurper. She'd donated a great deal to the orphanage in Avelius, as well as to the guilds who forged ties via trade with the other races of Alban, and purchased an abandoned building, which was turned into a hall for those who were poor and hungry to get a hot meal for no cost. She'd also set about a large project in the park, which was being unveiled today.
Caridwyn stood nearby and watched with pride as this ambitious project was revealed: A large wooden structure, comprised of steps, swings, slides, and other things. A playground for the children of the city, especially the orphans. And right nearby, a garden full of both flowering plants and fruits and vegetables. Many people stood before her as the priestess - no, the duchess - explained her reasoning.
"Hevrin Banach, the Usurper, nearly ruined Alban. He robbed many of their futures. It is my hope that I, the illegitimate daughter he wished dead, can help to make amends for his crimes by giving the children of Avelius, especially those who have no parents, just as I did not, a place to play and learn. Here, they can enjoy the freedom and happiness of being outside in nature, and also learn skills that will help them succeed as adults - responsibility, how to grow their own food, when to harvest. A new generation of self-sufficient youths who have known hardship and suffering, and have learned how to overcome it. None of us are bound by the failures of those who came before us - we all have the capacity to overcome, to thrive, to build. Don't judge another for what their predecessors did." She inclined her head to those present, then turned away to look as the orphans in question swarmed over the playground and the garden, inspecting everything and playing - in their new clothes and sturdy shoes, bought with her donation. Her heart swelled with pride at seeing what she'd accomplished.. and at hearing that not all the murmurs from the crowd were negative.
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King Averin Arach
Dedicated
Working on the whole king thing
Roleplay posts: 284
Age: 21
Physical Description: Averin is a tall man, standing at six foot two. He has a build equal parts lithe and powerful. Broad shouldered, well muscled, but possessed of an undeniable grace. He reminds many of a tiger. He moves with a slow, languid, precision, that gives him undeniable aura of deadly skill.
Averin is a handsome man. With a square cut jaw, straight nose, and prominent cheek bones. His brown eyes are dark and alluring. Sometimes they sparkle with kindness, other times gleaming with baleful intent. His habitual expression is a half smile.
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Clothes and Equipment: Averin prefers to wear his silver steel half plate. One pauldron stylize to look like a hawks head. Combined with his large red cloak, he has a very distinctive look. His preferred weapon is a bastard sword. His blade is an oddity. The hilt is worn and weathered, and seems to be ancient. The blade though looks freshly forged. The shining metal gleams brightly in light, and it's edge razor sharp. Both his armor and sword posses some degree of magic, though exactly how much is known only to him.
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Registered: Mar 21, 2016 6:59:05 GMT -8
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Post by King Averin Arach on Sept 22, 2016 13:06:02 GMT -8
There is suddenly a new murmur in the crowd as a ruckus can be heard from the gates of the park. It wouldn't be long before the source of the disturbance is clear. Averin and his retinue enter on foot. The king's carriage visible just beyond the gate. The king strides purposefully towards Caridwyn. Stopping next to her and surveying her works. Then he addresses the crowd.
"I have found the Duchess An Si to be a kind, caring, and above all compassionate woman. It is this that has driven her to create such a wonderful place from what remains of her father's fortune. She has my whole hearted support in this endeavour. I also wish all to know that I do not hold in any way accountable for her father's misdeeds. She can not be held responsible for the actions of a man she never met."
The people look at their king stunned. His sudden and very unexpected appearance leaving them speechless. Then he turns to Caridwyn and says in a low voice. Eyes intent as they bore into her.
"Could I have a word in private your grace?"
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Duchess Caridwyn An Sí
Committed
Roleplay posts: 94
Age: 19
Physical Description: A tall and slender woman, Caridwyn is 5'8" and shapely, with a woman's curves. Her skin is fair and her facial features are finely formed, nearly aristocratic, with high cheekbones, a smooth brow, and a delicate nose above full lips that rarely smile. Her hair is long, falling to her lower back, and a pale shade of blonde that verges on silvery. Her eyes are wide, luminous, and expressive, and are a pale blue color that often appears violet in certain lights.
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Clothes and Equipment: Most often, Caridwyn is seen wearing simple robes composed of soft, silky white fabric that lay draped across her body in an elegant fashion. Always found upon her person are two intricate silvers rings that cover the entirety of her index fingers, formed into intricate whorls and heavily enchanted with magics that allow her to disguise herself and move around unnoticed. Around her right wrist is a hammered iron cuff bracelet that is enchanted with protective magics. And around her neck is a necklace which bears a shining white moonstone that enables her to more easily use her divine magics. On ceremonial occasions, she wears an elaborate silver circlet set in the front with a large moonstone.
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Player's online availability : Variable; usually afternoons and evenings. (PST)
Registered: Jun 19, 2016 14:52:41 GMT -8
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Post by Duchess Caridwyn An Sí on Sept 22, 2016 13:13:47 GMT -8
Caridwyn shifted from watching the children swarm over her gift to them when she heard the crowd begin to react to.. something. The sea of people parted, and she was greeted with a sight that made the fragmented pieces of her heart ache: Averin. The newly-named duchess stiffened as she sucked in a quick breath, folding her hands at her waist. It was only long years of practice that kept her from fidgeting, and kept her face expressionless, as she listened to the king. Surprised that he would come here and say such a thing. Although more astonished that he was there at all. She'd seen his official signature and seal upon the writ which granted her the rights to the Banach holdings, but she certainly hadn't expected to see him here. She hadn't expected to ever see him again, in truth, except perhaps in passing at functions. And never would she have anticipated he'd want to speak with her alone. Giving away none of these thoughts, the priestess-cum-duchess inclined her head in a slight nod to the king as he spoke to her.
"Of course, Your Majesty." Turning away from Averin, she crossed the grass toward a large oak tree that stood a fair distance away. Just far enough that it would be exceptionally difficult for anyone to eavesdrop, and they'd easily be able to see anyone attempting to sneak up on them intending to do so. Coming to a stop, Caridwyn squared her shoulders and raised her chin, her face impassive as ever, though her eyes were dull, the usual vigor sapped from their depths. She was infinitely pleased that her voice didn't quaver as she spoke.
"What can I do for you, Your Majesty?"
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King Averin Arach
Dedicated
Working on the whole king thing
Roleplay posts: 284
Age: 21
Physical Description: Averin is a tall man, standing at six foot two. He has a build equal parts lithe and powerful. Broad shouldered, well muscled, but possessed of an undeniable grace. He reminds many of a tiger. He moves with a slow, languid, precision, that gives him undeniable aura of deadly skill.
Averin is a handsome man. With a square cut jaw, straight nose, and prominent cheek bones. His brown eyes are dark and alluring. Sometimes they sparkle with kindness, other times gleaming with baleful intent. His habitual expression is a half smile.
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Clothes and Equipment: Averin prefers to wear his silver steel half plate. One pauldron stylize to look like a hawks head. Combined with his large red cloak, he has a very distinctive look. His preferred weapon is a bastard sword. His blade is an oddity. The hilt is worn and weathered, and seems to be ancient. The blade though looks freshly forged. The shining metal gleams brightly in light, and it's edge razor sharp. Both his armor and sword posses some degree of magic, though exactly how much is known only to him.
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Registered: Mar 21, 2016 6:59:05 GMT -8
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Post by King Averin Arach on Sept 22, 2016 13:39:36 GMT -8
Averin looks into Caridwyn's eyes. He remembers their last meeting. How hurt they'd both been at the end of it. He'd spent weeks agonizing over this choice and it had started to affect his work. Finally he'd seen only one answer that might make them both happy. He was just hoping he was ready for it. Taking a deep breath he says with conviction in his eyes and voice.
"I just had a question for you. I was wondering if you'd like to get married."
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Duchess Caridwyn An Sí
Committed
Roleplay posts: 94
Age: 19
Physical Description: A tall and slender woman, Caridwyn is 5'8" and shapely, with a woman's curves. Her skin is fair and her facial features are finely formed, nearly aristocratic, with high cheekbones, a smooth brow, and a delicate nose above full lips that rarely smile. Her hair is long, falling to her lower back, and a pale shade of blonde that verges on silvery. Her eyes are wide, luminous, and expressive, and are a pale blue color that often appears violet in certain lights.
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Clothes and Equipment: Most often, Caridwyn is seen wearing simple robes composed of soft, silky white fabric that lay draped across her body in an elegant fashion. Always found upon her person are two intricate silvers rings that cover the entirety of her index fingers, formed into intricate whorls and heavily enchanted with magics that allow her to disguise herself and move around unnoticed. Around her right wrist is a hammered iron cuff bracelet that is enchanted with protective magics. And around her neck is a necklace which bears a shining white moonstone that enables her to more easily use her divine magics. On ceremonial occasions, she wears an elaborate silver circlet set in the front with a large moonstone.
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Player's online availability : Variable; usually afternoons and evenings. (PST)
Registered: Jun 19, 2016 14:52:41 GMT -8
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Post by Duchess Caridwyn An Sí on Sept 22, 2016 13:50:22 GMT -8
Caridwyn blinked. And then she stared at him. And then she opened her mouth as if to speak.. and closed it again after a moment. Surely she hadn't heard him correctly. There was no way Averin was asking her to marry him. Right? The very idea was preposterous. No, he must be asking if she'd considered the idea at all. Perhaps there was a member of the court he'd like her to marry for political reasons? Her brow crinkled a bit as she tried to think of how to answer this question.
"I.. I'm sorry.. what? I'm.. afraid I don't understand, Your Majesty. Are you asking me if I've.. considered the idea of marriage in general?" There was a slight unsteadiness to her voice as her heart began beating faster, and she tried very hard to keep from being hopeful. Despite her best efforts, a timid gleam of fearful hope sprang to life in her gaze. She refused to believe that Averin was asking if she would like to marry him. It just wasn't possible. He was enjoying sowing his wild oats and she wouldn't begrudge him that.
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King Averin Arach
Dedicated
Working on the whole king thing
Roleplay posts: 284
Age: 21
Physical Description: Averin is a tall man, standing at six foot two. He has a build equal parts lithe and powerful. Broad shouldered, well muscled, but possessed of an undeniable grace. He reminds many of a tiger. He moves with a slow, languid, precision, that gives him undeniable aura of deadly skill.
Averin is a handsome man. With a square cut jaw, straight nose, and prominent cheek bones. His brown eyes are dark and alluring. Sometimes they sparkle with kindness, other times gleaming with baleful intent. His habitual expression is a half smile.
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Clothes and Equipment: Averin prefers to wear his silver steel half plate. One pauldron stylize to look like a hawks head. Combined with his large red cloak, he has a very distinctive look. His preferred weapon is a bastard sword. His blade is an oddity. The hilt is worn and weathered, and seems to be ancient. The blade though looks freshly forged. The shining metal gleams brightly in light, and it's edge razor sharp. Both his armor and sword posses some degree of magic, though exactly how much is known only to him.
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Registered: Mar 21, 2016 6:59:05 GMT -8
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Post by King Averin Arach on Sept 22, 2016 14:03:13 GMT -8
That had not been the reaction he'd expected or the one he'd hoped for. He'd expected her to get very angry with him and demand to know if he was joking. He'd hoped she'd throw herself into his arms and say yes. Instead she just seemed confused which didn't help him much. His confidence slightly shaken by this his grin turns sheepish.
"Err, no. I was asking if you'd like to marry me. You know be the queen? Live happily ever after all that stuff you here about."
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Duchess Caridwyn An Sí
Committed
Roleplay posts: 94
Age: 19
Physical Description: A tall and slender woman, Caridwyn is 5'8" and shapely, with a woman's curves. Her skin is fair and her facial features are finely formed, nearly aristocratic, with high cheekbones, a smooth brow, and a delicate nose above full lips that rarely smile. Her hair is long, falling to her lower back, and a pale shade of blonde that verges on silvery. Her eyes are wide, luminous, and expressive, and are a pale blue color that often appears violet in certain lights.
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Clothes and Equipment: Most often, Caridwyn is seen wearing simple robes composed of soft, silky white fabric that lay draped across her body in an elegant fashion. Always found upon her person are two intricate silvers rings that cover the entirety of her index fingers, formed into intricate whorls and heavily enchanted with magics that allow her to disguise herself and move around unnoticed. Around her right wrist is a hammered iron cuff bracelet that is enchanted with protective magics. And around her neck is a necklace which bears a shining white moonstone that enables her to more easily use her divine magics. On ceremonial occasions, she wears an elaborate silver circlet set in the front with a large moonstone.
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Player's online availability : Variable; usually afternoons and evenings. (PST)
Registered: Jun 19, 2016 14:52:41 GMT -8
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Post by Duchess Caridwyn An Sí on Sept 22, 2016 14:10:32 GMT -8
..By the goddess. He was asking her to marry him. Caridwyn couldn't help herself; she took a half-step backward as her hands shifted, rising upward to curl anxiously against her chest. Surely this was some sort of joke, wasn't it? But no. She could see he was being serious. Which just confused her more.
"I.. Your Majesty, I'm very confused. You made it clear that you've no desire to be wed anytime soon. And after our last.. encounter... It was very apparent that you don't return my.. feelings. I don't understand why you're asking me this. If you're trying to.. alleviate some feeling of guilt, I promise you, there's no reason for you to feel guilty. I was foolish and got in over my head and I have to live with my decisions, none of what happened was your fault." She thought he was proposing to apologize for hurting her. Or something equally ridiculous. Because this whole situation was ridiculous. And she was trying very hard not to cry. If he was just trying to do the right thing, it was serving to break her heart even more.
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King Averin Arach
Dedicated
Working on the whole king thing
Roleplay posts: 284
Age: 21
Physical Description: Averin is a tall man, standing at six foot two. He has a build equal parts lithe and powerful. Broad shouldered, well muscled, but possessed of an undeniable grace. He reminds many of a tiger. He moves with a slow, languid, precision, that gives him undeniable aura of deadly skill.
Averin is a handsome man. With a square cut jaw, straight nose, and prominent cheek bones. His brown eyes are dark and alluring. Sometimes they sparkle with kindness, other times gleaming with baleful intent. His habitual expression is a half smile.
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Clothes and Equipment: Averin prefers to wear his silver steel half plate. One pauldron stylize to look like a hawks head. Combined with his large red cloak, he has a very distinctive look. His preferred weapon is a bastard sword. His blade is an oddity. The hilt is worn and weathered, and seems to be ancient. The blade though looks freshly forged. The shining metal gleams brightly in light, and it's edge razor sharp. Both his armor and sword posses some degree of magic, though exactly how much is known only to him.
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Registered: Mar 21, 2016 6:59:05 GMT -8
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Post by King Averin Arach on Sept 22, 2016 14:29:37 GMT -8
This encounter had not gone even a little bit how Averin had thought it would. Indeed he only seemed to be making things worse. Caridwyn seemed to be on the verge of tears and under the assumption he was doin this to apologize which was sort of ridiculous. I'm sorry I don't love you let's spend the rest of our lives together. That really didn't make a lot of sense. Letting out an explosive breath he tries to channel the broken stream of thought he had into something coherent.
"I'm not asking you to marry me to apologize. I'm asking you to marry me because... well I. I don't love you at least not yet. I've been stopping myself from falling in love. Just going around bedding whoever was willing. But I've been thinking about who I am and what I want. And I realized more than anything I want a family. Then I thought about you and how I hurt you and how things may never be right between us. I thought of you going off and marrying another man and it didn't sit right with me. I realized that I didn't love you, but that I would if I let myself. So here I am. I want people in my life who love me and who I love back and you are at the top.of that list."
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