The peace that formerly reigned in Terra Nova has eroded, now little more than a memory. War ravages the continent. Disputes divide kingdoms; ideals divide families. The quest for power consumes absolutely and indiscriminately. None are immune to its allure.
Who will rise and who will fall? Only time—and ambition—will tell.
UPDATES
05.26.2023
2 month character creation hold for all existing members begins 6/5/2023. Ended 8/5/2023.
10.29.2023
Change in how times flows. Was 4 IC seasons, now only 2 IC seasons per 1 OOC year.
5 whole years of Heir Apparent goodness! When I started the site, I knew I was hunkering down for the long haul, but I never could have predicted the numerous twists and turns this roleplay site has seen. Hundreds of plots, characters, and members have come and gone, all leaving marks on the site. I am so very thankful for those who have invested. Because you keep coming back, keep getting on, and keep writing, Heir Apparent has the legacy it does today. Three cheers to us!
Ring of Charisma - This ring will give the wearer when twisted around three times a boost of confidence and listeners to be compelled to believe and trust her.
The Mirror of Sight- will be able to locate and see where a person is doing, by say their full name.
if anybody scarier then the royals it Helena. Even though the first time she was interacted with her it was really plesent she even gave her a puppy Rose who she raised and is now 6 years old and had a few pups of her own. So when she was summoned to Birkhall, she was nervous she knows that she didn't have to go like in a way she doesn't answer to Helena. She know for a fact this isn't just two people having tea.
However, she know that Helena is a woman on a mission and that if she summons you then she has to go to her. She answered the call when she can. Carrying Trixie in her arms there was no sight of the girl Helena first mat, no sight of the girl at Astor and Scout wedding. even though she spent a month away, she was still the shell of the girl who would walk the castle with a smile on her face, no light behind her eyes.
It was just the look of pure I know i fucked up, there nothing you can say or do to make her think otherwise. She just wish she guarded her heart more. As she walked towards the estate wearing no sight of colour, nothing bright. It was all dark, including her clock in a way she moaning the girl who she once was. As she knocked on the door. When the door opened "Marchioness Kane is expecting me." blank expression. glazed over. all emotion drained from her.
Post by Helena Kane on May 26, 2023 4:44:35 GMT -5
News travelled quickly throughout Lorendale and Helena Kane had her sources. Much of it she didn't care for, perceiving them as little more than tattletale. That position however, changed quickly when the Kane family name got dragged into it. She'd heard a few rumors here and there and had gone to the trouble of ensuring that there was at least some truth behind the accusations. When she'd heard enough, there had been no more questions, only a demand: Annabeth Porter was to come to Birkhall now.
The guards would escort her in. They stood by allowing her in but remain outside.
When Annabeth entered the living room, she would find the matriarch of the old household on her two feet, her cane held between her two hands. She was resting on it but in such a way that it wouldn't be apparent just how much the elder depended on it now to stay upright. Helena Kane would stand before someone she held in contempt even if she had spent the past twenty years rotting in the ground and all that remained of her were bones. Annabeth, despite the more innocent first impression she had given, had managed to cross over the line and find herself on the wrong end of the elder's wrath.
Her expression was stern, unyielding. There was no tea, no biscuits and certainly no smiles. "I won't insult whatever limited intelligence you have by niceties. I suspect you know full well why I called you here today."
Ring of Charisma - This ring will give the wearer when twisted around three times a boost of confidence and listeners to be compelled to believe and trust her.
The Mirror of Sight- will be able to locate and see where a person is doing, by say their full name.
Post by Annabeth Porter on May 26, 2023 5:27:51 GMT -5
When the words limited intelligence left Helena lips, even though it reminds her of her parents she stood still as a rock. She knew she was stupid to let her judgement slip, to have slept with the Allemead was a foolish mistake.
"Yes ma'am I do." Her expression was soft, a hunt look in her eye. "I know what I did was stupid. There nothing that can be said that make me feel worse then I already do. I trusted that man and he played me, broke me down. Now I am in a position where if I talk I am putting everyone I care about in danger. So throw everything at me. It what I deserve."
Post by Helena Kane on May 26, 2023 14:26:24 GMT -5
Helena considered the younger woman in a cold and calculated silence. No doubt she'd already been dragged through the mud, much of which had been through her own doing. That however wasn't something which would move the matriarch of the Kane household. Perhaps it would have if she had been born of another family or if Astor Porter hadn't recently changed his name, dragging with him his family. "Trusted a man?" Helena's grip on her own cane tightened.
The woman would turn her back on the newcomer, making her way over to the fireplace. "Since you're associated with this family now - much to your benefit I might add - have you ever heard the tale of Juliana Kane's children?"
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The Mirror of Sight- will be able to locate and see where a person is doing, by say their full name.
Post by Annabeth Porter on May 26, 2023 14:40:42 GMT -5
Keeping herself composed was hard, her daughter being their is a good support anchor. "I know it was stupid of me to trust him." Her voice didn't budge.
However, when she mentioned that she apart of the land family. Her face let her down slightly, no she can't be week. She let everyone down. "I have not ma'am." It was sort. Like her lessons were that men was always right. So learning about other families history wasn't something she was allowed to learn.
Post by Helena Kane on May 27, 2023 2:50:09 GMT -5
It was a good thing that Annabeth didn't possess the ability to read the minds or emotions of others, otherwise she would no doubt have caught on to the unbridled rage that her excuse generated within Helena. Like a true Kane however, the woman's face only hardened momentarily, she bit back any other responses that might have come as she chose not to react immediately.
"It's a story that we tell our children as soon as they're old enough to understand it." The elder informed Annabeth. "Some 500 years ago, Lorendale was at war with Arynn Frey. The war had bled our Kane lands dry, both of men and money. The head of our household at the time, Lady Juliana Kane was determined to fight to the last however, like every true Kane should be. Two of her children though, sought another way out. They intended to go to the Arynnites with some of the other lords and bargain for our lands to be spared. They mentioned this plan to their younger brother Herod. As soon as he got wind of it, he went to their mother. When she heard, the marchioness did the only thing that she could when faced with treachery. She sent the heads of both of her children to the king with only a single note: Kanes will always be loyal." It was a terrible story, Helena wasn't aware of that much. In the Kane lands, it was hailed as an example of bravery, selflessness and loyalty.
"Since that day, loyalty has been an absolute in this family. Whether it be to the kingdom, our ideals or each other." Helena's eyes narrowed as she turned round to face Annabeth. "I believe that much was made very clear to you and your brother when we accepted him and you by some extension into our family."
Ring of Charisma - This ring will give the wearer when twisted around three times a boost of confidence and listeners to be compelled to believe and trust her.
The Mirror of Sight- will be able to locate and see where a person is doing, by say their full name.
Post by Annabeth Porter on May 27, 2023 3:10:05 GMT -5
Annabeth stood and listened to Helena as she explained the story. "This won't happen again. my loyalty is to the crown, Astor and the Kane family." She looked forward before her expression soften. She has been away for the past month. "I am truly grateful that you allowed Astor to marry your Granddaughter. If there anyway to regain your trust, i will do anything."
Post by Helena Kane on May 29, 2023 3:05:43 GMT -5
Helena turned back around, narrowing her eyes as Annabeth spoke. "You're quite right about that. So that there are no misunderstandings: had you been born a Kane or married to one, you would have been exiled from our household." She might have been hammering that point in a little but she wanted to make it painfully clear just how close the young woman had come to being excluded from their household. "If you want to regain anything even resembling our trust, you can start by recognizing that you are responsible for what happened. I don't know this man you dillydallied with but unless he was a gifted able to control your mind, you alone made that particular choice. So stop blaming him." There was a harsh cutting tone behind her voice as she spoke.
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The Mirror of Sight- will be able to locate and see where a person is doing, by say their full name.
Post by Annabeth Porter on May 29, 2023 3:13:26 GMT -5
Annabeth stood there taking it all in. "I know I am responsible for what happened ma'am." She has been blaming herself for weeks she know she was a fault, she knows that she was a failure in life because of it. Even though Helena voice was harsh she was taking the words. Trixie however was getting a bit startled by the tone of her voice.
Annabeth turned her head slightly as Trixie was resting her head on her shoulder rubbing her back softly "It okay dear."
Post by Helena Kane on May 29, 2023 14:26:50 GMT -5
The sight of a whimpering dog was enough to cause Helena to pause but only momentarily. "Very well." Accepting responsibility was a good place to start off. Had she argued or refused to do so, then the elder would no doubt have reconsidered her earlier stance regarding chuckling out the younger woman. As it was, there seemed to be some room for progress. "From this day forwards, you are to be the very picture of virtue and restraint. There isn't to be so much as one toe out of place because believe me, I will most certainly hear about it."
Ring of Charisma - This ring will give the wearer when twisted around three times a boost of confidence and listeners to be compelled to believe and trust her.
The Mirror of Sight- will be able to locate and see where a person is doing, by say their full name.
Post by Annabeth Porter on May 29, 2023 14:56:01 GMT -5
Trixie was thankful calming down in her arms as Helena spoke. "Yes ma'am." Annabeth knows it will be a long way to get back to where she once was. However, she knows that she is blocking anybody from getting emotionally close to her again. She takes whatever steps needed to get back. "There won't even be a hair out of place ma'am."
Post by Helena Kane on May 30, 2023 0:27:31 GMT -5
Helena considered the other woman in silence for a few moments. She didn't know Annabeth to be certain of whether or not she actually intended to do as she said or whether or not it was all just to be given some peace. Time would tell. All that the elder knew was that there would be terrible consequences for the girl if she did anything which stood even a remote chance of bringing shame to their family once more. "Very well. You can start this new life of yours by lending me your assistance at the school. We're short-staffed currently and we need someone to help keep an eye on the children."
Ring of Charisma - This ring will give the wearer when twisted around three times a boost of confidence and listeners to be compelled to believe and trust her.
The Mirror of Sight- will be able to locate and see where a person is doing, by say their full name.
Post by Annabeth Porter on May 30, 2023 2:29:36 GMT -5
Helping out at a school would mean she needs to stop being a governess. However, she know Helena possible saying this to keep a closer eye on her. She knows nothing about working in a school however if that what the Kane family need of her then she cannot say no. Virtue and restraint even though she doubted her skills however her face shows no emotion, it was still as empty as the second she walked in. "If that's what you need ma'am."
Post by Helena Kane on May 30, 2023 3:05:57 GMT -5
Helena took a couple of steps towards Annabeth. The elder missed her youth. She wished that she hadn't needed this darned cane. She ignored it as best as she could, her eyes narrowed as she faced with the woman. "It should be what you need, young lady." Her tone was dry, clipped. "You need to make amends for your actions, both for yourself and as far as the rest of Lorendale is concerned. Your reputation is in tatters. I don't need to tell you that. People will know what you're trying to do and why you're doing it of course, but that doesn't excuse you from trying to make it up by doing some real good for once."
Ring of Charisma - This ring will give the wearer when twisted around three times a boost of confidence and listeners to be compelled to believe and trust her.
The Mirror of Sight- will be able to locate and see where a person is doing, by say their full name.
Post by Annabeth Porter on May 30, 2023 3:29:03 GMT -5
Annabeth only wanted to do good. She only wanted to do the right thing and yet she failed. She doesn't care about what she wanted cause clearly what she wanted will lead to cause heartache. "Yes ma'am." She normally a lot more talkative then this. However since she failed everyone she doesn't want to talk. Scared she says something wrong.