The Isran Empire
Dedicated
Roleplay posts: 468
Allegiances: The Isran Empire
Registered: Apr 3, 2016 10:52:37 GMT -8
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Post by The Isran Empire on Feb 25, 2017 16:38:51 GMT -8
Sitting on the coast as it is, the city of New Brimiarde has a port, a collection of piers and docks used to allow ships to safely dock at the city. The port itself is not particularly exceptional in any way, but it is functional and kept in reasonable repair. From here, a ship could travel north up the coast to reach Port Silverion, south down the coast to go to Sakand, west for Gauldin, or northwest to Alban. |
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The Isran Empire
Dedicated
Roleplay posts: 468
Allegiances: The Isran Empire
Registered: Apr 3, 2016 10:52:37 GMT -8
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Post by The Isran Empire on Feb 25, 2017 16:46:20 GMT -8
As the reds and oranges of the sunset are beginning to transition into the lavenders and pinks of twilight, several Isran ships dock at the port. Chiefly among them is The Depravity, flagship of High Lady Naoki and the Isran fleet. Though the port was not designed to accommodate such a large ship, there seems to be a pier long enough to allow for a gangplank to be deployed.
As the docking procedures are being completed, a pair of Senior Sun Marshals leaps from the deck of the ship to the dock. They are clad similarly, in shining ornamental armor prominently featuring Isra’s sun insignia, with their white scarves worn around their necks. One moves to the base of the pier, while their partner remains more or less in the center of it. They are very obviously on guard, hands on their weapons, looking every which way to scan for threats.Those standing on the deck of The Depravity remain vigilant as well, effectively all eyes turned outward.
Within The Depravity, there is movement, but it cannot be discerned of what sort from outside.
Alongside the Depravity, two ships of the line dock, as well as three transport ships. There is little movement from these ships, they simply dock and maintain an active guard, probably awaiting orders.
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Empress Naoki
Famous
Roleplay posts: 2,238 
Physical Description: =========================
Empress Naoki is a curvaceous woman of average height, indeterminate age, and catlike features. Her hair is a dark auburn, often pulled back into a long braid. Her ears are both soft and fluffy, and her tail is never less than perfectly groomed. Amber eyes glisten in the shadows cast by her hair.
Clothes and Equipment: =========================
Naoki's wardrobe is to her as a frame is to a painting. Sometimes embellished with detail to be attractive in its own right, but never the focus. Usually simple but elegant, tightly fitting and highly revealing, used only to frame the beauty within.
Additionally, Naoki is, when clothed, often adorned with a small collection of accessories. She wears an earring, a brilliant cut amethyst, in her right ear. The silver signet ring of Isra is worn on her left pinky, marking her as High Lady of Isra. Directly adjacent, she wears the golden signet ring of The Isran Empire as its Empress. On the inside of her left thigh, there is a tattoo depicting a rose entwined with tentacles.
Allegiances: The Isran Empire
Player's online availability : Excessively often. Timezone: ET (-5)
Registered: Sept 12, 2015 13:02:17 GMT -8
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Post by Empress Naoki on Feb 26, 2017 3:53:26 GMT -8
From within The Depravity, Lady Naoki gazes outward through one of the windows toward the city. The view, she notes, isn’t nearly as commanding as it was from the deck, from a fair distance away from the city. From here, all she can see is the underside of a pier, the surface of the water, and the lower portions of some buildings built along the waterfront. Furrowing her eyebrows slightly, Naoki turns away, back into the ship. The compartment in which she currently stands is one of the well furnished ones toward the rear of the vessel, complete with carpet on the floor, a small chandelier, and other trappings of luxury. A large, circular table dominates the room’s floor space, ringed around the perimeter with chairs, while some triangular cabinets serve to round out the corners of the otherwise square room. Just next to the door, across the table from Naoki, an utterly unremarkable aide stands quietly at attention, having been sent for earlier. Raising one hand in his direction, Lady Naoki addresses him. “Send for Countess Camilla Blake , bring her to me here. If her family or entourage would like to come, so be it, but I only ask that Camilla herself be here at midday tomorrow, as that is when I will hold a meeting to discuss the fate of Medan. See to it that she is able to attend.” After offering a single nod of affirmation in response, the aide turns and leaves the room, presumably to attend to his task. For a few minutes longer, Naoki remains in the room, utilizing her earring to dispatch more orders and inform the relevant individuals of her intentions to hold a meeting. She requests specifically that Emahra Untyrid , Elizabeth Finch and Jun of the Celadine be present, but informs all relevant parties and leaves the door open if Lamina Manira and/or Arya Shieldheart would like to attend. With all of this done, Naoki retreats to her quarters aboard The Depravity, with the intention of spending a bit of time ‘relaxing’ with Forni before taking a nap. [Characters may begin arriving for the aforementioned meeting immediately.] |
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Empress Naoki
Famous
Roleplay posts: 2,238
Physical Description: =========================
Empress Naoki is a curvaceous woman of average height, indeterminate age, and catlike features. Her hair is a dark auburn, often pulled back into a long braid. Her ears are both soft and fluffy, and her tail is never less than perfectly groomed. Amber eyes glisten in the shadows cast by her hair.
Clothes and Equipment: =========================
Naoki's wardrobe is to her as a frame is to a painting. Sometimes embellished with detail to be attractive in its own right, but never the focus. Usually simple but elegant, tightly fitting and highly revealing, used only to frame the beauty within.
Additionally, Naoki is, when clothed, often adorned with a small collection of accessories. She wears an earring, a brilliant cut amethyst, in her right ear. The silver signet ring of Isra is worn on her left pinky, marking her as High Lady of Isra. Directly adjacent, she wears the golden signet ring of The Isran Empire as its Empress. On the inside of her left thigh, there is a tattoo depicting a rose entwined with tentacles.
Allegiances: The Isran Empire
Player's online availability : Excessively often. Timezone: ET (-5)
Registered: Sept 12, 2015 13:02:17 GMT -8
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Post by Empress Naoki on Mar 1, 2017 6:47:16 GMT -8
In the dead of night, the aide tasked with bringing Camilla to New Brimiarde finds Lady Naoki in her cabin, hunched over her desk, penning some manner of a document. As he enters, she looks up and turns, prepared for some manner of status update. Instead, she notices the letter in his hand and furrows her brow slightly in response. Wordlessly, she extends her palm. He places the letter into her hand and takes a large step back. Turning back to the desk, Naoki produces a perhaps-suspiciously large knife from somewhere and utilizes it to open the envelope. Pulling the letter from within, Naoki unfolds it and begins to read. Exhaling, Naoki places her chin into her palm and continues to stare at the letter even after she’s finished reading it. She had intended to return home this upcoming evening. Plans had been made… Naoki continues to sit for a few moments longer, considering the letter with mixed feelings of irritation and disappointment before she reaches a conclusion and announcing it aloud, “I’ll go now, damn it.” Slamming her palm down onto the desktop, Naoki leaves her document and Camilla’s letter there on the desk as she rises, and starts toward the door. “The meeting will proceed as planned, see to it that the maps and such are prepared,” she instructs the aide as she moves past him. On her way through the door, Naoki selects a cloak from the rack, and without any further preparation, exits her cabin, heading for the upper decks. With mages on-duty, it won’t take long to ready a portal in one of the magic circles. On her way past Alliandre Saleia 's door, Naoki raps twice in quick succession without pausing, trusting that Alli would ready herself and follow along in short order. [Lady Naoki and Alliandre would depart within the hour to Gauldin.] |
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Jun of the Celadine
Widely Known
Roleplay posts: 1,410
Age: 28
Physical Description: Jun is a human adult, standing 5’4”. She is wiry and fit at approximately 120 lbs. She has olive skin, dark brown hair ending just above her shoulders, and slight epicanthic folds over her dark almond eyes. Her face is squarish with a small chin. Her skin is dotted with battle scars, and her left arm is heavily bandaged due to an unknown affliction.
Clothes and Equipment: Jun possesses a vast collection of seeds, herbs, insects, and scrolls hidden in various pouches in her armor. These serve as reagents for her multitude of spells. Her armor consists of a customized, long-coat style gambeson that is stuffed with a matrix of seeds and plant fibers. Fitted on top is a set of brass-like, enchanted half armor (chest piece, pauldrons, and tassets) which gives off a warm aura. She has an open-faced, burgonet style helmet and coif of the same materials.
Her most notable "weapons" are Blackbean and Resonance. Blackbean is an elephant-sized demon crow which has served with Jun for many years as a mount and as a bodyguard. A minor enchantment allows him to disguise himself as a regular crow. Resonance is an azure blue longsword with a mind of his own. He can intercept minor attacks and can teleport to his owner. He can also use a personal reserve of magic to aid in the casting of a single spell.
Allegiances: Isra
Player's online availability : Frequently
Registered: Mar 27, 2015 22:57:52 GMT -8
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Post by Jun of the Celadine on Mar 1, 2017 10:07:16 GMT -8
Jun was still marveling at the surrender procedures from the ship's deck railing. Her eyes flickered back and forth from the troop movements to the weapons collections and to the treatment of wounded. It was a surreal sort of paradise. She wasn't emotionally prepared to see Medan finally free, and so quickly and efficiently.
As soon as she saw Lady Naoki heading towards the teleportation circle, she pulled herself away from the view of New Brimiarde and ran after her. "High lady!" She called out. "Uhh, if you're on your way to see Lady Camilla, I'd like to come to." She bowed slightly and her eyes demonstrated a genuine humility.
It was no secret that Jun had mixed feelings about the war, regardless of her desire to see Medan free. Jun also typically didn't demonstrate subervience in her posture towards Lady Naoki. Therefore Lady Naoki could interpret Jun's shift in demeanor as a sort of apology for doubting the war declaration. In the back of her mind Jun hoped she wouldn't have to say anything else.
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Alliandre Saleia
Committed
Roleplay posts: 99
Age: 25
Physical Description: She is a tall (5'11") and fair-skinned young woman. Long black hair falls down the entirety of her backside, terminating in a slight ponytail for the last foot of hair. Her lithe and muscular form is heavily complimented by her choice in clothing, and she maintains a strict regime of cleanliness that makes herself constantly clean and nearly germ-free. Her blue eyes glow dimly in all but the brightest of lights.
Clothes and Equipment: Silken robes cover most of her body, with her shoulders and chest protected by leather armor. Long black boots stretch up to meet matching black greaves at her knees. A glaive is usually slung across her back, its long haft inscribed with a flowing pattern of runes that enhance magical healing abilities. The glaive's blade is a dull green color, but incredibly sharp. A first aid kit is secured to her belt just beneath the end of her hair.
Registered: Jun 5, 2016 0:41:42 GMT -8
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Post by Alliandre Saleia on Mar 1, 2017 11:57:56 GMT -8
Alli had been up late as well, washing her robes after helping the doctors with the few wounded that they did have afyer the short battle. She threw it on and sprinted out the door, weapon and pack in hand and narrowly avoiding the patrols in the hallway.
"Where are we headed now milady?" She said, only a tad out of breath from her sprint and long day. She was only just starting to get used to Naoki going places at all hours.
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Empress Naoki
Famous
Roleplay posts: 2,238
Physical Description: =========================
Empress Naoki is a curvaceous woman of average height, indeterminate age, and catlike features. Her hair is a dark auburn, often pulled back into a long braid. Her ears are both soft and fluffy, and her tail is never less than perfectly groomed. Amber eyes glisten in the shadows cast by her hair.
Clothes and Equipment: =========================
Naoki's wardrobe is to her as a frame is to a painting. Sometimes embellished with detail to be attractive in its own right, but never the focus. Usually simple but elegant, tightly fitting and highly revealing, used only to frame the beauty within.
Additionally, Naoki is, when clothed, often adorned with a small collection of accessories. She wears an earring, a brilliant cut amethyst, in her right ear. The silver signet ring of Isra is worn on her left pinky, marking her as High Lady of Isra. Directly adjacent, she wears the golden signet ring of The Isran Empire as its Empress. On the inside of her left thigh, there is a tattoo depicting a rose entwined with tentacles.
Allegiances: The Isran Empire
Player's online availability : Excessively often. Timezone: ET (-5)
Registered: Sept 12, 2015 13:02:17 GMT -8
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Post by Empress Naoki on Mar 2, 2017 0:59:49 GMT -8
Naoki is standing idly near the forward mast, observing the preparations for the portal as Jun and Alliandre approach. While Alli was expected, Naoki is mildly surprised to see that Jun is awake, given how magically taxing the day must have been. Still, only mildly; Jun has done stranger things.
The shift in tone, however, is more surprising. Though she hasn’t been consciously thinking about it, Naoki realizes that this certainly is an, “I told you so” moment for her. Though Naoki had been expecting the Goraians to put up significantly more of a fight than this, it is true that she was expecting the ‘war’ to go more or less to this extent, as in a short bout of fighting followed by unconditional surrender. In the relatively long time between when the coup happened and Isra declared war, Isra dramatically grew its military, and the political instability inherent to coups ran its course, making today an excellent day for all Goraian officials with half a mind to abandon their posts and run for their lives, consequentially making the ‘war’ little more than a glorified peaceful annexation.While Naoki did declare war with strategies and preparations in place to fight a ‘real’ war, they have proven to be unnecessary as she had hoped.
Which, on a very pleasing note, means that no one else will die and that Jun doesn’t have a leg to stand on when it comes to criticizing Naoki’s policy decisions. A fact that Naoki hopes Jun will keep in mind for the next few hours.
“I am indeed going to visit Lady Camilla, and you may come, by all means,” says Naoki. She seems more than a little bit smug but doesn’t push the matter any further at present.
“The things I’d like to talk to you about are some of the same things I’m going to speak with Camilla about anyway,” Naoki continues, already having answered Alli's question, “Many of these events I’m planning, you’ll be playing a role in.”
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Alliandre Saleia
Committed
Roleplay posts: 99
Age: 25
Physical Description: She is a tall (5'11") and fair-skinned young woman. Long black hair falls down the entirety of her backside, terminating in a slight ponytail for the last foot of hair. Her lithe and muscular form is heavily complimented by her choice in clothing, and she maintains a strict regime of cleanliness that makes herself constantly clean and nearly germ-free. Her blue eyes glow dimly in all but the brightest of lights.
Clothes and Equipment: Silken robes cover most of her body, with her shoulders and chest protected by leather armor. Long black boots stretch up to meet matching black greaves at her knees. A glaive is usually slung across her back, its long haft inscribed with a flowing pattern of runes that enhance magical healing abilities. The glaive's blade is a dull green color, but incredibly sharp. A first aid kit is secured to her belt just beneath the end of her hair.
Registered: Jun 5, 2016 0:41:42 GMT -8
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Post by Alliandre Saleia on Mar 2, 2017 3:45:09 GMT -8
"Yes of course ma'am. I am ready to leave when you are. Lady Jun, I have had the pleasure of meeting your mother before, a remarkable woman, and very proud of you, it is a pleasure to finally meet you."
She accompanied her statement with a bow, curious as to how this woman, a hero amongst what remained of her people, conducted herself.
"It is also an honor, what remains of my people owe you a major debt in saving their lives."
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Emahra Untyrid
Dedicated
Roleplay posts: 276
Age: 158
Physical Description: Like all of the Kehl-Nari Elves, Emahra is tall and of a slender build, standing at 5'10" and covered in the toned muscles that come from a lifetime of training in the way of the sword. Her skin is fair, and she bears the elegant bone structure and pointed ears of the Elvenkind, that lend her a nearly breathtaking beauty. Her hair is long, falling to mid-thigh when unbound, and is a bright, vivid shade of blue, although she habitually wears it bound back into an intricate plait. Her eyes are a rich, liquid amber-gold that that are, much like her expressive facial features, usually filled with whatever she may be thinking or feeling at that moment. While not amply endowed, like many women, she has a respectably-sized bosom, a trim waist, and shapely hips, accentuated by long, graceful legs.
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Clothes and Equipment: Typically, Emahra wears one of two ensembles. The one most commonly seen consists of tight-fitting dark blue breeches that are tucked into a pair of knee-high black leather boots, paired with a black brocade corset, and detached black lace sleeves that cover her arms from just below the shoulder to the base of her fingers, leaving them and her thumbs exposed. All of these items are painstakingly inlaid with runes of protection sewn in magical thread, that make them as strong as armor and spell-resistant. The other outfit is far more casual and lacking in protective enchantments, comprised of a pair of low-slung pants that are tight around the hips and upper thighs, but start to billow out at mid-thigh, to then gather again at the ankle; a sleeveless, midriff-baring top; and a set of comfortable slippers, all made of silky white material that never stains, tears, or wrinkles. These are paired with a sash the same color blue as her hair that she wears wound around her hips. Regardless of her attire, at all times, she wears a slim golden band around her brow that bears a single smooth, teardrop-shaped gem of darkest sapphire; this circlet bears an enchantment similar to the ones inscribed into her normal attire. Whichever set of clothing she isn't wearing at the time makes its home in a plain black pack which she carries, that also houses basic supplies such as a healer's kit and travel rations. She also carries with her at all times the Heirloom Blade of her House, the Blade of Ankiri. Its blade is five feet long, and it bears a hilt of blue leather above a golden crossguard, its pommel inlaid with a deep sapphire blue gem that seems infused with an inner light; at its crossguard is a blue flame, the sigil of House Untyrid. This Blade can be wielded only by one of the blood of House Untyrid, and will burn the hands of anyone else who attempts to wield it, before seeking to return to its owner by whatever means possible. It also has the capability to manipulate the wind and, in trained hands, can create storms of cataclysmic proportions; at the great expense of the one who wields it, it can, under extreme conditions, play with the rules of time.
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Allegiances: Isran Empire
Player's online availability : Evenings. (EST)
Registered: Apr 28, 2016 0:02:46 GMT -8
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Post by Emahra Untyrid on Mar 11, 2017 17:15:01 GMT -8
Once Stonevale was secured, Emahra made all due haste from the city for the coast. By the time she arrived, the Elf was exhausted, as were her horse and the large white wolf that accompanied her. Nonetheless, she held her head high and her shoulders squared as she boarded The Depravity and made her way to Naoki's cabin, leaving her mare to be cared for by troops on the shore. Kalas flopped down in front of the cabin door, panting heavily, to guard the room while Emahra knocked in a brisk manner. Once granted entrance, she would proceed into the cabin and bow to those present - specifically Naoki. But nothing was said, for the time being - she simply moved off to one side of the room and stood there with her hand draped over the hilt of her sword, waiting to be addressed and find out what their next move was.
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