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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Post by Conall Morrigan on Feb 4, 2022 14:09:05 GMT -5
{For Liono Morrigan and Quenya Morrigan} Conall was free and released into the loving arms of Ellison and he’d hugged her back tightly, resting his chin on her head as he hugged her. ”It will be okay” he said quickly as he exited the cell, still holding Ellison under one arm gently. His steel grey eyes had looked to his father, taking him in cautiously before they headed home, where he would remain on house arrest until his trial. Once home their father went to bed and Ellison headed home and Conall went to his study where he remained in silence. He paid no mind to the time, not checking the window to seek out daylight, just there, sitting and thinking, alone.
What had come over him? Why had he done it? Though she had threatened him and was an obvious threat he had never really entertained the idea of hurting that woman, until… he did. He clenched his jaw slightly as he leaned forward and grabbed a quill and a piece of parchment and wrote a note quickly to his little brother, requesting him meet him in his study. He stood and went to the door of his study and handed the letter to one of the servants, requesting it be given to Liono. The servant nodded and headed off and Conall shut the door once more.
He changed his clothes and poured himself a drink, taking a drink before refilling it, bringing the bottle and another glass to his desk for Liono as he moved to sit and wait. He knew Liono would come and he had no doubt he would be pissed, but angry or not, Liono would listen, of that he was sure. His stomach twisted as he took another drink and he wondered when he ate last but he did not dwell on it and instead, just waited.
Post by Liono Morrigan on Feb 4, 2022 15:58:14 GMT -5
Lio had heard what had happened with Conall and this Magda woman, and couldnt belive what he had heard, being told not ordered to stay away the first chance he had he was with her again, if he was telling us how dangerous she was why talk to her, he just couldnt get his head round it, he was in his room with Quen when he got word that he was home, he needed to go see what the hell had gone on, Quen was in bath as they hadnt been long home after work,
he went into the bathroom and sat on the edge of the bath looking at Quen with a smile, "im going to go see Conall, find out what the hell has happened, when your sorted here and dressed come get me ok"
he leaned forward and give her a kiss before heading of the see Conall, he got to his room and knocked the door with a single thump before opening it and walking in, not really caring what he was doing or even if he was dressed, as he walked in he seen him sitting at desk, he walked over and sat himself in the chair facing him just looking at him,
"i see you followed your own advise, well done im glad you listened" he shock his head "just one question, why go that far and not just kill her? why let go?, seems a bit pointless now, doesnt it"
Post by Conall Morrigan on Feb 4, 2022 17:01:11 GMT -5
There was a knock at his study door before it opened. Conall looked at the door though he knew who it was. Even if he had not called for his baby brother, it was only Liono who would come in without being told to. Well, there was one other but from what he'd heard, she wouldn't be knocking on his door anytime soon, if ever again. And to be fair, he was quiet fine with that. Conall moved to pour Liono a drink and took a sip of his own, folding his arms on his desk as he watched Lio sit.
What came next he wasn't surprised by, he and Liono had always been brutally honest and blunt with each other. Conall sighed at the second part and shook his head, tossing back the rest of his drink before setting the glass down. "I was at the castle to speak with a contact, suddenly Magda was there and she hugged me and I snapped. I do not know what came over me, I just wanted to hurt her at that moment and after the attack I was confused and dazed, I still am as to what happened and I can not explain it."
He frowned again, grabbing the bottle and filling his glass with a sigh. "So, baby brother, I had been following my own advice and stayed away from her. I was cornered and we were supposed to keep things appearing normal. I couldn't just go running away down the hall from her when she cornered me. As for why not kill her, I wish I had but that was not what was on my mind. I just wanted to hurt her. Again, I can not explain it." He took another drink.
"I requested your presence here tonight because I needed to speak with you about the future, not the past. With, everything that has happened I need to have you getting more involved. Our father will not be around forever… and… now obviously I am going to have eyes on me at all times and though I have never hurt a woman before in that manner, there will be those that believe me to be a woman abuser. I need you to know how to be heir, in the event father and I are not able. I would request you and at times your wife join in more of the social events, and you specifically meet my contacts with me. I will keep you out of some of the dirtier deeds, to protect you and your future, but the household running things, I need you to be a part of."
He leaned back in his chair and waited for Liono's response.
Post by Liono Morrigan on Feb 4, 2022 17:58:28 GMT -5
as he took the drink from him he sat there there letting him explain his action about what had happened, the idea of him blacking out while he hurt her wasnt an unusual thing to here people doing, so maybe he was telling the truth, maybe he was just there doing work and she she did come up to him, he didnt know, for now he was going to have to take his word on it, he took a drink setting the glass on the table looking at him when he said he wanted him to be more involved with the family stuff, up untill now Lio had no interest in what went on with the family stuff, but after what Conall got up to behind the familys back knowen just how much shit he brung to there door he felt it might have been the time to get involved,
he thought about it for a little while just sitting there in silence, thinking of what had to be done for this to work with them,
"right ok, il get more involved with the family stuff but there is a few things i need you to do first" he reached forward and lifted the glass knocking it back before he spoke again, "firstly, her name is Quen, not wifey, not your witch, its Quen, and from today thats what you will call her when you talk about her to me or anyone else, there has been a few times you have called her your witch and i dont like it, she is my wife and a part of this family now regardless if she is a Delaney by blood, so im asking you show her the respect she is entitled to, i will ask her to attend more things but i wont force the issue onto her, this family means everything to me but my wife means more and i wont make her do something she doesnt want to, secondly, i want no more secerts being keep by you regrading any moves you may by making that you think is for the good of this family, the last moves you made slapped everyone in the face, so i want no more surprises, you keep your shady side all you want, but there needs to be some sort of a heads up before and after you pull any stunt that can come back onto us, im not getting caught of guard again, and the last thing and this is the most important one, its time you stopped thinking with your dick and found yourself a wife, you cant keep playing these games, with everything that has gone on its time you grew up in yourself a little more, if you want me to step up, its time you did the same"
he watched him not really sure if he would like being called out and told what he had to do
Post by Conall Morrigan on Feb 4, 2022 19:39:38 GMT -5
Conall and Liono sat in silence for a long few minutes, Conalls eyes remaining on his little brother while he considered what Conall had requested. Then Liono leaned towards his drink, tossing it back before making his requirements known. Conall listened in silence, not interested in interrupting his requests. His little brother's request that he call his wife by her name was easy enough and he nodded. "Quen it is." He said simply as he listened to Liono as he continued, making it clear he would not force Quen to go to anything she was uncomfortable with and Conall nodded.
Then Lio continued. He wanted no more secrets… but Conall had just said he was going to leave him out of the darker, dirtier things…. Did this mean Liono did not want to be left out of those things? "You know our father has a disdain for some of the… Royalty. You know our ultimate desire, are you saying you want to know what I am doing and what I know in regards to this, or do you wish to remain out of those going ons. You know it is dangerous for you and yours if anything is found out… " he let Lio figure that out. His brother knew what could happen to those found guilty of treason.
When Liono laid out the last requirement Conall chuckled and took a drink, shaking his head slightly. "And what lucky lady do you have in your pocket that would want to marry someone with my reputation, especially right now?" He laughed softly and took another drink. He was exhausted and was starting to feel it, as well as the lack of food mixed with the drink. "On that note… I am going to assign one of my trusted friends Calix to guard Rosamere. Magda may come after her, they were acquaintances and I do not want Magda getting near her, nor Fabian for that matter, the prick. He will take good care of her. You and Ellison have partners so I feel you're both well enough protected, Rosamere not as much."
Post by Liono Morrigan on Feb 4, 2022 20:29:44 GMT -5
Lio knew fine well that he had stuff on the go that he shouldnt know about some he didnt want to know about, but Lio didnt want to be caught with his trousers round his ankles,
"no im not saying i need to know all that you have going on, but if anything is going to come back on me or are sisters i want to know so at least one off us has a back up plan in place just incase its needed, and i dont want to hear you have entered into more blood packs with the next whore who drops to her knees to stroke your ego, whatever you have started and with whoever it is in regards to the Royalty line, i dont need to know the in and outs, but i do need to know before you do any big moves, a heads up would be appreciated"
he agreed with having someone watch over Rosa and if Conall trusted this guy enough to watch over her he would trust his judgement, he tried to laugh it of about him settling down but Lio wasnt joking it was time for him to grow up, he nearly cost this family everything, and he wasnt going to let him do it again, "its time Conall you you to grow up a bit, an heir to the family with no wife or children isnt really the best looking at it, i dont care where you meet her or how, but it needs to be done"
Quenya is a witch whose magic seems to lean towards summoning. She learned some potions but excels in and loves summoning as generally it has more to do with creatures, though, those creatures are not cute and cuddly as she would prefer. Before being sent to the military she became efficient in summoning and began working on incantations, never really spending much time on potions or curses as she doesn't find them as interesting.
Post by Quenya Morrigan on Feb 4, 2022 21:51:36 GMT -5
Quen had finished her bath not long after Lio had left, but she took her time to give Liono a few moments with his brother before she joined. This would be the first time she’d seen Lio’s older brother since they’d gotten married and she was unsure how this would go. But Conall had gotten himself in quite the bind and as such, she hoped he would be a little less hard ass-y than usual. She braided her long dark hair to the left side, letting it fall down in front of her as she slid into a pair of black comfortable pants and a tank top as per her usual. Since they would be talking to Lio’s brother she pulled a jacket over her bare shoulders to make herself more proper before heading out of their room to Conall’s study.
She was about to knock lightly when she heard Liono’s words to his brother. "its time Conall you you to grow up a bit, an heir to the family with no wife or children isnt really the best looking at it, i dont care where you meet her or how, but it needs to be done" Quen blinked slightly, avoiding a chuckle as she knocked and entered when she heard Lio give her the go ahead. She smiled softly, nodding to her brother in law quietly as she walked up besides Lio and gently hugged him from behind in his chair. ’Hello my love. Hello brother” she said softly with a smile. She thought for a moment to give Conall a hug, but decided against it, just in case it made either of the men uncomfortable.
Post by Conall Morrigan on Feb 4, 2022 22:11:39 GMT -5
Conall listened to Liono closely and nodded. So he did not want to know what was going on behind the scenes on their road to possibly get someone else on the throne…but he wanted to know before any big moves were made. ”Well, I had a meeting with a few contacts a few nights ago and there are quite a few who are not happy with the current person on the throne. I am sure where the discussion is leading, if anywhere. But anything done or even spoken of can be construed as heresy and can be dangerous to all of us. I will give you a short synopsis’ of things discussed and done and you can decide how involved or not involved you wish to be.”
Seconds after Liono had advised him that he needed to marry the newest Lady Morrigan knocked and Liono advised her to come in. Conall stood and nodded to her, smiling as she called him brother. ”Welcome to the family Quen.” he said softly though he made no move towards her. She hugged Liono and Conall moved to grab a glass for her, filling it with the bottle on his desk, refilling his own and Liono’s as well before sitting down and taking a drink. ”How is married life treating you?” He asked with a soft smile as he settled back into his seat quietly and awaited an answer.
He had no doubt Quen had overheard what her husband had advised him and he chuckled ”Got any single friends, your brother has quite blatantly told me I need to grow the fuck up.” he laughed softly as he took another drink.
Quenya is a witch whose magic seems to lean towards summoning. She learned some potions but excels in and loves summoning as generally it has more to do with creatures, though, those creatures are not cute and cuddly as she would prefer. Before being sent to the military she became efficient in summoning and began working on incantations, never really spending much time on potions or curses as she doesn't find them as interesting.
Post by Quenya Morrigan on Feb 4, 2022 23:24:03 GMT -5
Quen nodded softly to Conall as he welcomed her, smiling lightly and taking the drink as he offered it. She brought it to her lips as she stood besides Lio quietly, resting her hand on his shoulder gently as she sipped the drink. When Conall asked about married life she smiled softly. ”Married life is amazing. Everything I could have asked for, thank you. I am looking forward to spending the rest of my life with your brother.” Then Conall asked if she had any single friends and she laughed, shaking her head slightly as she took another drink.
”I actually do not, though… Lio and I met a lovely woman in Lorendale” she laughed softly, eying Lio with a grin. ”To be serious though, no, I can not think of anyone currently though I will keep my eyes open for you. Rosamere is much more sociable than I, you should ask her too.” she smiled softly as she gently rubbed Lio’s shoulder, leaning her hip against his shoulder lightly. She said nothing else, it was really not her place to give her opinion in regards to Conall’s current perdicuments, she was new to the family and tensions between their two families had always been a bit strained, last thing she needed to do was come here spouting what she thought he should be doing so she simply smiled gently.
Post by Liono Morrigan on Feb 5, 2022 14:47:32 GMT -5
he listend to what Conall was saying but couldnt answer him as Quen showed up, they could talk about this later, Lio greeted Quen as she entered and walked towards him to give him a hug before taking the drink from Conall, he listened to the pair talking seeming to get along with each other,
he smiled when he asked her did she have any single friends, he was glad he said friend at happy she didnt have a sister, thats all they needed another brother and sister being married to each other, it really would start to look like a southern style family get together, he looked at Quen and didnt understand what she was talking about, about them known i woman from Lorendale that would be a good match, he went to ask her who she was talking about and then he remembered, it must have been the bitch who broke his nose she was talking about,
he smiled and let out a little laugh before he looked back at Conall, "yes she is a lovely woman, you should look at sending her a letter, but she wont take any shit from you thats for sure" he thought for a second trying to remember her name, "shea, or something like that i think her name was" he looked at Quen for her to comfirm if he was right or wrong,
Post by Conall Morrigan on Feb 6, 2022 1:05:40 GMT -5
Conall rose a brow as they discussed a woman from Lorendale and he shook his head slightly with a laugh. ”I am going to guess from your combined tones that this woman was probably more than we want as an additive to our family… thank you though. I have enough pain in the ass women in my life.” He winked playfully at his baby brother as he tossed his drink back, pondering things before smiling.
”Speaking of, would either or both of you be willing to refresh my fighting skills and perhaps be willing to do some other exercise and the likes with me. It has been awhile since I have been in the military and I suppose It would be smart to refresh myself and hone my skills some. Better to be safe than sorry.” He said with a light smile as he looked between the two quietly, exhaust wearing on his face.
”I do not wish to be rude, but it has been a very long few days and I am quite worn out. Sleeping behind bars is not suggested by me, in the slightest.” he laughed slightly. He had been sleeping in his study since he ended up with Magda but now that he’d apparently really worked one over on her, he guessed he could actually possibly sleep in his bed without worrying too much about her finding her way into his room. He’d still double lock the door of course, but at least he could possibly rest.
Quenya is a witch whose magic seems to lean towards summoning. She learned some potions but excels in and loves summoning as generally it has more to do with creatures, though, those creatures are not cute and cuddly as she would prefer. Before being sent to the military she became efficient in summoning and began working on incantations, never really spending much time on potions or curses as she doesn't find them as interesting.
Post by Quenya Morrigan on Feb 6, 2022 1:21:38 GMT -5
Quen smiled to Liono and nodded softly as he mentioned the woman she’d been alluding to. ”Yes, that horrid woman, don’t worry Conall I wouldn’t wish her on my enemies. Frigid wench she was. She definitely would need a submissive man I think, or woman even maybe.” she laughed softly as she ran her thumb over Lio’s neck gently as Conall asked if they would be willing to work with him. She was, but she did not answer, letting Liono answer, just in case he was not overly comfortable with her being alone with Conall.
She knew Conall was a womanizer, the whispers spread far but she had never heard of him to be aggressive, but still, he had this time, allegedly. He’d been jailed for it so it had to have been at least somewhat true or he would not have been held until his sister and father got him released. Lio may not want her being put at risk, just in case. She simply smiled and let Lio answer as she took another drink from her glass.
Then Conall made note that he was tired and to stay out of a cell and she laughed softly. ”I think I can definitely stay out of a cell, not my type of place to hang out.” she said with a smile as she tossed back the rest of her drink and waited for Lio to finish his and discuss anything further he wished to discuss with his brother.
Post by Liono Morrigan on Feb 6, 2022 21:58:41 GMT -5
he laughed when Conall spoke about shea being to much for the family, he shock his head with smile, "no, she has a massive chip on her shoulder, the bitch broke my nose cause i split her and Quen up, she is one of those im better than you are kind of woman" he looked at Quen raising a brow, "am i wrong"
when Conall asked if they would help train him a little he thought this would be a great time to inflect a little pain, he looked at Quen making sure she was ok with it before he spoke but she didnt say anything, so he took that as she was ok with it, "im sure you can come with us when we go training at work, im sure people seeing you out and about and not hiding away could be a good thing"
he was ready to pour himself a drink but Conall said he was beat so insted he set his glass on the table and stood up from the chair looking at Conall "il give you a call when we are back to work, we are off for the next few days" he turned and extended his hand to her before they headed for the door
Post by Conall Morrigan on Feb 7, 2022 23:33:42 GMT -5
Conall laughed softly as Liono and Quenya explained their opinions on the woman from Lorendale and then he shook his head. He liked a decently strong woman, Magda had fit that bill but ultimately he had to do what was right for his family whether she hated him for it or not. His blood was thicker than anything Magda and him had shared and he was willing to die for his siblings.
When Lio mentioned him training with them he nodded. "Thank you, let's wait until my trial is over, see what the outcome of all this is, I am unsure if I am allowed to leave the house." He laughed slightly. Conall stood as they got ready to leave. He offered a handshake to Liono and Quenya lightly as they headed to leave
"Let's meet up before you go back to work Lio, talk about a few more things if you have time. I am sorry to cut tonight short, I hope you understand. Again, congratulations to you both." He said with a smile before moving back to his chair. As he looked to the chair he grumbled. "Fuck it" and headed to his room. He'd be damned if he didn't get at least one good night's sleep for a change.
Quenya is a witch whose magic seems to lean towards summoning. She learned some potions but excels in and loves summoning as generally it has more to do with creatures, though, those creatures are not cute and cuddly as she would prefer. Before being sent to the military she became efficient in summoning and began working on incantations, never really spending much time on potions or curses as she doesn't find them as interesting.
Post by Quenya Morrigan on Feb 7, 2022 23:38:30 GMT -5
Quen laughed and shook her head "You are absolutely not wrong my love." She chuckled. She nodded at Lio's suggestion of Conall coming to training with them. As Conall stood she shook his hand lightly then headed for the door as Lio reached out, resting his hand on her back. She kissed his cheek gently as she headed into the hall and to Lio's room.