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.
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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!
Spider Physiology - the power to possess the abilities of a spider. For Acacia, this consists of five elements (venomous bite, webs, enchanted strength, enhanced eyesight/darkvision, the ability to crawl up walls).
For more information on these elements, see character application.
A week had passed since Acacia and Tallis had discovered that they were both Scorzas. It still felt like a dream and she had pinched herself a few times over the last week to make sure she wasn't, in fact, dreaming. The mess they had left behind in her shop, AKA the deceased and rotten man, hadn't been easy to clean, but what was left of him had been a great fertilizer for her plants. The young woman had closed her shop and had left some parchment on the door for those who could read that she was taking a little break, a vacation of some sorts.
Then she travelled to the Scorza ranch by carriage. It had been a while since she had been outside of the city, so she enjoyed the view from the carriage on her way over to her family. She wondered if Tallis had been able to keep her discovery about their family relationship a secret for Cezar. She had been excited about seeing his reaction to the news when Acacia told him, but she also could imagine she could have been too excited to keep it hidden for a week.
Eventually the florist arrived at the ranch. Acacia stepped out of the carriage and approached the main house. If Cezar and Tallis were waiting for her there, she would smile and wave while approaching them. If they were still inside, she would knock and wait for them to open the door.
Post by Tallis Scorza on Jan 4, 2024 19:57:02 GMT -5
With Gianna in the house and Acacia soon to arrive, Tallis’s manic joy had reached new heights. Cezar, who could read her like the pages of a book, no doubt knew something was afoot, but Tallis hadn’t yet said just what it might be. She held him in suspense, the secret of Acacia sitting deliciously on her tongue. As she labored, Tallis kept casting glances at the horizon, waiting for a carriage to appear on it.
When she heard the wheels of the carriage, Tallis was in the office with Cezar—him doing correspondence, her looking over the ledgers and triple-checking the numbers. She’d launch out of her seat, dashing toward the door like a shot and running out to meet the buggy.
With Acacia approaching, Tallis ran to meet her and wrapped her up in her arms without so much as a word. After planting a firm kiss on her cheek, Tallis parted, head in her hands.
“You came.”
It was then that Tallis turned around to see if Cezar followed.
Post by Cezar Scorza on Jan 12, 2024 16:09:23 GMT -5
Cezar had certainly noticed Tallis' behavior and had, of course, asked her about it several times but she never gave him much. It wasn't a norm for them to keep secrets but he could tell by how she was acting that this was something she was extremely excited about. If there was going to be a secret then at least it was a good one. He stopped prodding eventually, settling in to wait for the time in which it would naturally come to light.
The scratching of ink on parchment was the most prominent in his ears as he worked, his lips pursed in thought as he was careful with each word started, ensuring it had the exact meaning it was meant to have and in the right tone. A splotch in the middle of a word appeared as Tallis suddenly jumped out of nowhere, causing Cezar to startle. He sighed at first. Now he'd have to start over. He certainly wasn't going to send a letter with such a blatant mistake right in the middle of the page, but his attention was too quickly turned to what Tallis had dashed out for for the thought to linger more than a moment.
He furrowed his brow curiously as he looked after her before he stood to follow her out, though at a much slower pace. When he stepped out of the door it was to find Tallis with her arms wrapped around a stranger. Well, a stranger to him but clearly not a stranger to her. It was as Tallis looked back to him that he moved forward, recognizing the look as one of welcome. She wanted him to be there. He smiled politely to the stranger as he made his approach. "Who is this we have the honor of greeting, my dear?" he asked, always playing the part of doting husband. It was an easy one to play because it was actually true, in spite of who they really were to one another.
Post by Tallis Scorza on Jan 17, 2024 12:32:58 GMT -5
Bright-eyed, Tallis took another moment to consider Acacia in all of her splendor. And what a splendid creature she was. Wrapping her arm around her, Tallis pulled her close, beaming at Cezar all the while
Spider Physiology - the power to possess the abilities of a spider. For Acacia, this consists of five elements (venomous bite, webs, enchanted strength, enhanced eyesight/darkvision, the ability to crawl up walls).
For more information on these elements, see character application.
Post by Acacia Scorza on Jan 18, 2024 4:57:17 GMT -5
Acacia laughed and embraced Tallis back when she flew into her arms. The laugh turned into a big smile when Tallis kissed her cheek. "Of course I came!" She smiled.
Then Cezar appeared. He seemed a bit more confused about what was going on, which amused her. The man had no idea what he was about to discover.
She put her arm around Tallis, just like she did, and looked at her cousin's husband. She still wasn't sure whether they were an actual couple or not, but it wouldn't bother her.
"Cezar, allow me to strip a little for you", she said, bouncing her eyebrows before reaching down and lifting up her skirt on one side of the leg. She moved it up until the Scorza mark on her hip was showing.
Post by Cezar Scorza on Jan 18, 2024 14:16:10 GMT -5
To say he was curious was an understatement and Tallis' excitement was like the source of energy around them, filling the air with a buzz that kept him on his toes. Though as the woman, Acacia apparently was her name, spoke he furrowed his brow in further confusion. What was this? He knew their sexual drives were...different, but surely Tallis hadn't just hired someone to help satiate him had she? He even took a half step back, glancing uncertainly between his wife and the stranger...
Until her skirt was lifted high enough to expose the Scorza mark. His eyes widened as he took it all in. They had been searching for so long. Could this really be true. His lips parted in surprise as he blinked, looking again at Tallis before he looked back to Acacia. Was it true?
Before he could think he was moving towards her and crouched down by her side, pushing the fabric of her dress even higher to get a full view of the mark, scrutinizing it as if it might be a fake somehow. His fingers lightly brushed over the mark in awe as he looked up from his lowered position up at the two women. "I- How-" he let out a forced exhale. "I can't believe it," he muttered in shock.
Post by Tallis Scorza on Jan 24, 2024 21:19:18 GMT -5
Tallis’s arms stayed around Acacia as Cezar approached to inspect the brand. Her grin was nearly bursting from her features it was so wide, so spectacularly happy at what she had to offer him. Her eyes followed her husband—her brother—as his fingers dragged across the mark.
“Ours, Cezar,” Tallis giggled with joy, “One of us.” She placed a hard kiss on Acaica’s cheek, holding her close as if she might slip away like a phantom dream.
Post by Cezar Scorza on Feb 19, 2024 18:16:15 GMT -5
Cezar couldn't believe it. Tallis had actually done it! She'd actually found another Scorza. His lips parted in pure shock before an ear splitting grin brightened his face. "You did it!" He said to Tallis, grabbing her face and kissing her lips in a hard but brief action before he wrapped his arms around both woman and squeezed them both tightly together. "I can't believe it! This is WONDERFUL news!!" It was really happening!
Spider Physiology - the power to possess the abilities of a spider. For Acacia, this consists of five elements (venomous bite, webs, enchanted strength, enhanced eyesight/darkvision, the ability to crawl up walls).
For more information on these elements, see character application.
Post by Acacia Scorza on Feb 29, 2024 8:05:06 GMT -5
A grin broke through on Acacia's face. Cezar didn't seem to be able to believe it. He even had to touch the brand to believe it. Tallis shared her excitement, and it didn't take long before Cezar realised this was the real deal. She giggled a bit when she was caught in a group hug.
Post by Tallis Scorza on Mar 2, 2024 13:22:58 GMT -5
Cezar’s reaction was what made it all worth it. That she could give him this—the gift they’d both yearned for, made real. She returned his kiss, for the taboo of it all had become their norm. Their separation had twisted their connection into something unnatural…or perhaps all Scorza were a little twisted to begin with.
“Come on…” Tallis took Acacia by the hand, “Let me show you your new home…” They’d go inside, the three of them, into the new future that they’d share together.