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.
Our dearest and lovely admin welcomed her new baby boy, Jet, on Sept 7th! We're so happy for her and her family! Congratulations Mama!! Your boys are all so lucky to have such an incredible mom to love them! God bless!
Keion was searching through the palace for a specific Llewellyn today. One of the princes was on his mind, the one currently betrothed to a Rainecourt. He had not had a direct conversation with Akagi for some time and he knew it was time he caught up with the Prince. With the looming wedding and the idea of a Rainecourt residing in Arynn Frey, Keion felt it important to get to know what Akagi hoped to accomplish with the pairing.
He had concerns about a Rainecourt coming into Arynn Frey when the family already ruled both Nevermere and Lorendale. He wanted to think the pairing was an innocent one, perhaps of real love. But his suspicious side was concerned the Rainecourt's had other plans for Arynn Frey. Keion hoped this conversation would help him understand the motives behind the pairing better.
Shrine Magic
Akagi wields a saga enchanted naginata, that when touched allows the wielder to cast bright red orbs that explode on contact. Akagi can cast single orbs or produce up to four orbs in a powerup to cast at once for a bigger explosion.
Post by Akagi Llewellyn on Dec 21, 2021 20:44:50 GMT -5
Akagi would be found amongst a collection of very curious children and their even more curious teachers just outside of his personal palace office. He was telling them about his satchel, actually he was showing them it's carrying capabilities by pulling out multiple items from chairs, candle stick holders, candles, one chicken, his personal enchanted weapon and then he climbed inside...
Keion slowed to a stop when he came across the crowd of people, quickly zeroing in on Akagi standing in the middle of it. He watched as Akagi pulled various objects out of a satchel that certainly should not have been able to fit any of it inside. Keion leaned against the wall and crossed his arms, an amused smile on his face as the children in particular seemed enthralled by the show.
Even when Akagi climbed inside the satchel, Keion remained in place. He wanted to speak with the prince, sure, but he was not about to interrupt what everyone else was clearly enthralled with.
Shrine Magic
Akagi wields a saga enchanted naginata, that when touched allows the wielder to cast bright red orbs that explode on contact. Akagi can cast single orbs or produce up to four orbs in a powerup to cast at once for a bigger explosion.
Post by Akagi Llewellyn on Jan 5, 2022 20:26:13 GMT -5
The kids were very amazed they erupted into laughter when just his hand popped out from the inside waving them over, curiosity and a little bit of fear over the unknown gripped them. None moved for a few moments until a girl decided to creep over towards the bag where she peered over the opening...
...that was when Akagi started handing out bags of enchanted chocolate frogs, the girl laughed as a few lept from her hand and down the hall. She handed them to the other children as Akagi finally climbed back out of his bag, "Now be good and mindful children, you are the future of this fine kingdom don't let my chocolate ruin your dinners!"
The children thanked the prince as they walked away with their tutor's, he smiled and started to collect his things (minus the 1 chicken it didn't wait around to be a prop) before he noticed @keion leaning against a wall. The Prince put the strap of his satchel around his shoulder and smiled knowing the man well through Cyrus, "Sir Keion Blackwood! How are you friend?"
Keion had been chuckling at the antics of the prince as the children and adults and dispersed, so when Akagi finally noticed him there was a light and happy smile on Keion's face. He pushed off the wall and moved a bit closer to Akagi, his hands clasped behind his back. "I am quite well, Prince Akagi, thank you! How are you doing?"
He glanced down the hallway where a stray chocolate frog still hopped around, another smile catching his face as he shook his head slightly. "And how is your betrothed? Congratulations, by the way, I'm sure you're very excited." He turned his gaze back to Akagi, offering a warm and friendly smile.
Shrine Magic
Akagi wields a saga enchanted naginata, that when touched allows the wielder to cast bright red orbs that explode on contact. Akagi can cast single orbs or produce up to four orbs in a powerup to cast at once for a bigger explosion.
Post by Akagi Llewellyn on Jan 14, 2022 14:31:16 GMT -5
"I am well sir, busy on some," he kinda chuckled and the familiar nervous tick of his kicked in where he rubbed the back of his neck, "Entertaining children but I swear I was on my way to grab a few things for a project of mine. But Alth...Princess Althea is also well, I believe we are both agitated with Cassian's continued delays and the Lorendale situation certainly hasn't helped but...we have a date! Hiems 822."
Akagi turned a concerned face to face Keion, "I truly have no worries about her physical safety, but perhaps her mental safety. Emotional safety. She seemed rather distracted, but either forgot or ignored bringing it up....but," he waved a hand, "Not your concern sir. People here go a lifetime almost before finding their person, but we spend so much of that time studying our kinship with another person on the logic to love. And Nevermere dictates images of immense perfection so weddings and courting are quaint and rigid...I believe she'd thrive better here."
Keion chuckled at Akagi, his eyes shining with interest. "What project are you currently working on, if I may ask? And that is quite exciting! Will the wedding be here in Arynn Frey according to our customs or in Nevermere by theirs?"
His face grew a bit somber when Akagi took on a more concerned tone. He nodded at Akagi, I can see what you mean. I'm sure she is just very stressed about the upcoming wedding and the idea of living in an entirely new kingdom. She will have to learn all of our customs and traditions and, as you have pointed out, they are quite different from most other kingdoms."
Shrine Magic
Akagi wields a saga enchanted naginata, that when touched allows the wielder to cast bright red orbs that explode on contact. Akagi can cast single orbs or produce up to four orbs in a powerup to cast at once for a bigger explosion.
Post by Akagi Llewellyn on Jan 26, 2022 19:21:18 GMT -5
"I would like to do both customs, I think however for now we will do the one of Nevermere tradition and when she is here I plan to have one of Arynnite tradition," Akagi replied to his question about the wedding ceremony first, the Prince had every intention of doing one in Arynn Frey. Akagi also knew first-hand of the differences, he had more time to think about his conversation with King Cassian before his departure and had felt perhaps there was an underlying issue to that talk. But what would have ruined his princesses reputation in Nevermere would have been seen as normal here and he was of course thinking about their few...nights...alone...his face blushed a little as he changed the subject.
"Want to really see what I'm working on? I mean it's just in the earliest of stages! Nothing quite up there with a Blackwood patented enchantment," the prince stammered on being very honest and modest, they had a reputation of making some fine still standing enchantments while all Akagi made were silly items, "Care to follow me to the workshop?"
If Keion followed Akagi would save them the time of walking to his workshop by using his portal maker but first he handed Keion a ring, "No need to wear it, just need it to get past the defenses." He was of course talking about his home security enchantment that paired with the ring, only those with a ring would get past it or suffer being frozen in place.
As he made the portal he kept on with conversation, "Will you come to the wedding Keion? You and the Blackwoods are certainly invited!"
Keion kept his face carefully schooled in a friendly manner, even as the disapproval at Akagi's answer grew within him. A Nevermere wedding well before the Arynn Frey wedding? Their crowned prince was already falling to Rainecourt influence, it seemed. He smiled and nodded at Akagi when he asked Keion to follow him, taking the ring offered to him.
"I will certainly be in attendance! As I'm sure the rest of my family will be. How could we ever miss it?" His smile was an easy one as he waited for Akagi to finish the portal. "How long will you be in Nevermere before returning to Arynn Frey?" He asked in a conversational tone.