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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05.12.2023
Established the "Tag Staff" discord channel for helping update the site.
05.26.2023
2 month character creation hold for all existing members begins 6/5/2023.
This fall and winter was a period of low activity for the site, but even so, the Dresmond board has continued to simmer with excitement. This kingdom has moved from distant side dish to a dramatic main course in the world of Terra Nova. A big shout out to members Heather, Nix, and Darkest whose high activity has helped lead it through a renaissance into a new era!
Post by Baldovino Paccoretti on Mar 19, 2022 10:47:11 GMT -5
It was a nice day in Baldovino and being cooped up as much as he have well he have been driving him crazy. He has this headache that he can't shift due for some reason he had to go and get help from Honora. Like he doesn't blame her like she did warn him that it could be dangerous, there was dangers involved in her powers. He still went in there willingly, he took the chance even though he knew that there was going to be some risk to what was going to happened.
He made his way to the market to try and get some fresh air it might help his headache. He feel like it need a massive clear out at the moment. Like his brain feels like a mess at the moment, like it been jumbled out, bit taken out and thrown back in, in no random order, and not always in the right place. Staff at home still saying the kids are his and he feels like they are in his heart like a protectiveness in him that want to protract them. However the memories are not there from the early days, so it was like building up those memories all over again.
He was currently standing looking at some suits that was currently on display in the window. Thinking that they are all of good quality,
gift of osteokinesis
the ability to manipulate bone to her will. breaking, mending, growing the osseous structure bends as she commands it. the smaller the bone the easier it is, the denser it is the more effort it requires.
Post by Oriana Dumont on Apr 13, 2022 18:31:41 GMT -5
Standing at the door of the store, Oriana was hopeful that she'd sell something today. It wasn't like she hadn't been selling well all week, but it just wasn't good enough for her standards. She needed to be the best if she had any chance of making a name for herself. The first step in her plan for making the anti-gifted pay for what they did to her family. And she had plenty of time to plan it considering how slow that was going.
Looking up she noticed a man staring at the suits. He looked slightly... off, which meant a great vulnerability to buying things he didn't need. Perfect. Detaching from the doorway and making her way over she smiled, touching him lightly on the arm. "You have good taste if you are looking at that store, they do a fantastic job."
Post by Baldovino Paccoretti on Apr 13, 2022 18:43:43 GMT -5
Baldo was lost in another world trying to think of what he could do. A lot of things to think about like where are the parts of his life that he can't remember. His children, he knew that Honora was involved not like he could blame her for what he did remember he asked her. He can't remember much apart from that. the day itself was a blur like a jumbled mess. He apparently was knocked out for two days before coming round.
It wasn't until he felt a hand touching his arm slightly and a face came into view. She seems young yet confident. "Yeah they do, do you think I will look good in that suit?" He asked putting to the one that was in the window.
gift of osteokinesis
the ability to manipulate bone to her will. breaking, mending, growing the osseous structure bends as she commands it. the smaller the bone the easier it is, the denser it is the more effort it requires.
Post by Oriana Dumont on Apr 13, 2022 19:09:24 GMT -5
Oriana smiled, looking at the display window. He could probably do well with a great many suits, but she was a stylist for a reason. Of course usually she was making dresses, wrapping women in fabric, but a lot of the concepts were the same. Making sure the fit worked, the colors popped, and generally make the wearer more confident. Clothes had an amazing effect, something she wouldn't soon forget.
"That would be fine, but one with gray and blue would fit with your eyes better. Plus a closer fit, show off the athletic form. Closer to that one." Pointing at the suit that closest fit the description she looked back over at the man. Smiling she let a look of realization wash over her face, carefully planned and curated. "I could help fit you, only if you have the time though."
Post by Baldovino Paccoretti on Apr 13, 2022 20:28:52 GMT -5
Baldo looked at the suits as the woman explained. She seems to know what she on about, seems to know the subject at least of a basic conversation. So when she offered to fit him for a suit he couldn't help but look at her softly unsure why she offered to fit him. He possible should know that she work in the dress shop across the street. "You seem to know about suits." He said softly thinking about his options. "I do have time to get fitted, it been a while since i have." He explained.
gift of osteokinesis
the ability to manipulate bone to her will. breaking, mending, growing the osseous structure bends as she commands it. the smaller the bone the easier it is, the denser it is the more effort it requires.
Post by Oriana Dumont on Apr 15, 2022 19:49:16 GMT -5
Oriana was of the opinion that you shouldn't wait for good things to happen. Clearly that hadn't worked in the past, and so she was going to have to go and get things. In this case a client, and although not in her main expertise, generally easy to figure out. It was just a suit for goodness sakes, how hard could it be? "Fashion, an expert in fashion." She found it an important distinction, especially since she would be leading him into a dress shop.
Tugging the hem of his jacket towards the dress shop she pulled a measuring tape from the pocket of her dress. "You'll be very happy with the result." Leading him to a spot, Oriana motioned for him to stand on the pedestal, easier to get all the right angles that way.
Last Edit: Apr 15, 2022 19:49:35 GMT -5 by Oriana Dumont
Post by Baldovino Paccoretti on Apr 15, 2022 19:59:51 GMT -5
Baldo looked at this woman for a moment "sorry my apologies, fashion expert." He said softly as he started tugging on the hem of the suit he was wearing. He couldn't help but laugh. "You know you could have just asked for my arm I would have happily offered." He announced. Like typically women don't go around tugging on suits. It was more formal to work send by send or arm linked. However, he didn't mind the voice was still joyvoul.
He slowly got on the pedestal that the woman motioned too and he looked around at the dresses that was around him. "I am sure from the qualities of the dresses around me you are very talented." He said truthful. "My I know your name?" Baldovino asked.
gift of osteokinesis
the ability to manipulate bone to her will. breaking, mending, growing the osseous structure bends as she commands it. the smaller the bone the easier it is, the denser it is the more effort it requires.
Post by Oriana Dumont on Apr 23, 2022 17:32:37 GMT -5
Oriana was trying to adjust to her new role in life. Gone were the fancy parties and giggling about the cute gentlemen, dancing and anything else her heart desired. So pulling on his jacket as she’d often seen in the streets seemed the move. She laughed melodically though at his comment. ”That would be far too formal, I just wanted to make sure you stayed.” He seemed a bit lost, and while some might think it would be wrong to take advantage of such a situation, Oriana didn’t have the time for such morals.
”Well of course, I’ve made dresses for many ladies of the court.” Some had special gifts sewn inside, but she didn’t think that was necessary for this man. He was kind, poor thing, that much trust wasn’t always good in the streets of Loren. It worked out great for her though. ”As long as I can have yours.” Winking she started her measurements. ”I’m Oriana.” She didn’t like to use her last name much anymore. It didn’t mean anything anyways, and her being assumed dead was better than more anti-gifted coming after her.
Post by Baldovino Paccoretti on Apr 27, 2022 15:33:31 GMT -5
Baldo smiled softly when the lady winked at him when he listened to what she got to say. "My name is Baldovino." He didn't give his title because it feels to formal when she is getting up close and personal to him. "I am wondering I got two girls they are only young the oldest is three years old, young eighteen months. Do you do dresses for girls of that age?" He asked.
He thought seeing the quality of dresses here they might enough having new dresses from a nice shop instead of hand me downs from his sisters from when they was their ages. Like he can afford to treat them to nice clothes so why not.
gift of osteokinesis
the ability to manipulate bone to her will. breaking, mending, growing the osseous structure bends as she commands it. the smaller the bone the easier it is, the denser it is the more effort it requires.
Post by Oriana Dumont on Apr 27, 2022 20:20:01 GMT -5
Oriana nodded her head, wrapping the tape around the man's ankle. Looking up she smiled softly. "Of course we do. Dresses of all shapes and sizes." Certainly she would pass of that task to someone else. Measuring children wasn't something she did. It would mean losing some money but that was fine with her. It wasn't worth it.
Holding one end of the tape at his ankle and then running her hand up his leg she continued to chat, silence was boring. "Dresses for your girls, and what about your wife then?" It was an easy and quick assumption, not much though behind the words.
Post by Baldovino Paccoretti on May 4, 2022 11:27:24 GMT -5
Baldo smiled when the dress maker said they do dresses for everyone. The girls will need dresses to go out cause Contazana is at the age where he will need to start thinking about her furure a bit more and get the ball rolling with her. So she need the dresses for that. As he was thinking about that. His forcus was brought back to Oriana when he asked him about his wife. His wife? His maid Larah who has helped him out a lot have explained well to a point. She didn't say how, which possible for the best (not that he knew it was for the best)
"She sadly no longer with us." Was all that Baldovino managed to say.
gift of osteokinesis
the ability to manipulate bone to her will. breaking, mending, growing the osseous structure bends as she commands it. the smaller the bone the easier it is, the denser it is the more effort it requires.
Post by Oriana Dumont on May 4, 2022 15:05:16 GMT -5
Before the man even spoke Oriana could tell that she had said the wrong thing. She was out of practice of course, signs she had missed that the woman was no longer there. Feeling slightly guilty, knowing it could be hard to talk about the deceased, she smiled sadly at him. "I'm sorry to hear that."
Quickly changing the subject she moved her tape measure up, measuring the top of his inseam, knee to groin. "And what does a handsome man like yourself to pass the time these days? Are you a soldier, courtier..." Trailing off she figured he could fill in the blank as she continued to work, wrapping the tape around the top of his thigh.
Post by Baldovino Paccoretti on May 4, 2022 15:40:41 GMT -5
Baldo looked at the woman when she said she was sorry to hear that. Giving her a soft smile, "It is okay." He voice was soft. The question was something men of his age with children get oftern asked. Nobody really thinks a man of twenty-seven would be widowed with two young children. It is hard to explain that, it will be even harder to explain what she was like to people. How will he ever going to explain who she is to the girls?
He looked at the mirror that was in front of him as Oriana measured his thigh. "I am a trainer. Spent four years as a soldier before becoming a trainer."
gift of osteokinesis
the ability to manipulate bone to her will. breaking, mending, growing the osseous structure bends as she commands it. the smaller the bone the easier it is, the denser it is the more effort it requires.
Post by Oriana Dumont on May 4, 2022 16:02:23 GMT -5
It was evident whoever this guy was, he was a gentle man. Oriana almost felt bad about dragging him along, but not quite enough. She needed money and clearly he had plenty so there wouldn't be any harm. And he would have the most fashionable suit ever if he agreed to buy one.
"So that's where you got all these muscles from." Laughing lightly she made a couple of notes in her notebook before continuing. Wrapping the measure around his waste she got slightly closer than needed to read the numbers. "Who do you train? I've always wanted to learn some self-defense."
Post by Baldovino Paccoretti on May 4, 2022 16:14:35 GMT -5
Baldo was brought up tp be a gentleman, to be polite and kind. Even though he comes from a well of family, he was brought up being taught that not everybody is as lucky to always have a roof over their head or food in their bellies. He was taught that people can sometimes go days without food. He even knows soldiers send their wages to their families because they have brothers and sisters who at the age where they couldn't work.
"Well I train the soldiers of the Haas Leigon but before I was approached I would train anybody. I will always try and push them pass what they believe is their best." Baldovino smiled.