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.
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Earlier in the day Zahra had made her way to a bakery to got some baked goods. She thought they she might as well get some goods and as she did that she might by Zevran on. As she found him really interesting, on top he might be missing Dresmondi, she can't bring Dresmondi here sadly, she can't find the mandla that help kids get the dyr she thought that a small snack a little peace offering as sort. However as most of the morning was spent training she thought she would pop ti the garden for a change of scenery.
However as she noticed Zev was walking around and Rune who she adore to bits. So she climb a tree hoping that he didn't see her and hid a bit, when he got close enough she would use her legs as support and tips upside down and smiled at him. "You know we should stop meeting like this Zevran." thankfully she was in her millitary uniform otherwise she wouldn't of done this, not like she wear dresses most days as she believe they are stupid. She used her stregth to reach the brench she handing from and grabbed on dropping down.
Once her feet is on the ground she reached into her little bag that she has. "on my way to the castle I stopped in a bakery and thought you might like a sweet treat. I know it not like food you get served here or Dresmondi food, but it really good stuff."
True to his word, Zevran had been spending his days training since his sparring session with Ber, and he was certainly feeling it. He was just returning back to his room from a particularly grueling session. With every step he contemplated simply falling to the ground and passing out right there, but the idea of one of the many important figures in Nevermere finding him taking a dirt nap propelled him forward.
His mind was solely focused on tracking down some hot food so when Zahra popped out of the tree in front of him, he was so startled that he nearly fell back on his ass, multiple curse words flying out of his mouth. Rune also spooked, hopping a few feet away and crouching low to the ground, a small growl coming from her throat.
The pair were still trying to recover as Zahra dropped from the tree and offered the treat. Zevran looked between her and the dessert she offered him, blinking rapidly. "A sweet tr- Zahra, you just almost gave me a heart attack, all to bring me dessert?" He shook his head back and forth, running a hand over his face.
Post by Zarha Sliva on Dec 13, 2022 13:16:06 GMT -5
Zahra laughed softly hearing the swear words flying from the man lips. "Oh Rune I am so sorry." She smiled. "Well, your reaction was sure priceless Zev. Plus you're a tough man I wouldn't have done it if I didn't think you would handle it." She give him a wink. "Plus I wanted to see you again. I enjoy being in your presence." He seem like a great guy who she could easily talk to without worring about being a soldier, without worring about what her rank in sociaty was. She was Zahra. She wasn't Ms Sliva round him. Like Zahra know one day he might have to go back to Dresmond but she hoping that they can at least stike up a friendship that can last.
Rubbing his hands over his face again, he shook his head and released a shaky chuckle. "Of course, I know you didn't mean it. Just maybe next time, try just walking up to us instead of falling out of a tree, okay?"
The adrenaline rush from the scare subsiding, he finally took the dessert from Zahra and took a small bite, making a sound of enjoyment as he chewed. "It is pretty good. I was on my way to find food, but I suppose this will do." Smiling at the soldier, he listened to her speak while taking another bite.
Raising an eyebrow at her, he swallowed the bite before answering her, "Surely you have some Nevermeran friends that are much better company? I won't be here forever, ya know." But he couldn't help the grin that split his face, pleased at the idea that someone here was specifically seeking out his presence.
Post by Zarha Sliva on Dec 14, 2022 17:55:16 GMT -5
"Can i still try and scare you even if it just a little bit?" there was a joking tone in the young woman's voice and hearing Zev chuckle made her smile even more. Of course she wanted o try and get make friends and take in everything that she have learned over the weeks/months and tries to put into action and there is a part of her that does enjoy having this equality that see feels with Zev.
"Well if you want when you up for it one day I will show you the bakery that sells these if you want to try more." She made the offer. However when he mentioned friends here in nevermere who better company then him. Her smile weaken and her heart drops a bit when was reconsidering her life choices that past two years of pushing people away. "i know you won't be here forever, but you are here now and well as you know I love Rune. In all fairness this is a win win for the both of us. I get to spend time with you and Rune and you get baked goods." She laughed softly.
A heartier chuckle escaped Zevran's mouth before he popped the remains of the dessert into his mouth, chewing and shaking his head in amusement. "Oh, I see. So you don't want to see me, you want to see Rune. I understand."
He glanced down at Rune, rolling his eyes as he felt the smugness rolling off the fox. She had plopped down at his feet and curled her tail around her as she peered up at Zahra.
Shaking his head some more, he brushed crumbs off of the front of his shirt, "I suppose as long as I get such good desserts out of this, I can permit these play dates." He crossed his arms across his chest and smirked at her, his eyebrow raised in amusement.
Post by Zarha Sliva on Dec 31, 2022 10:28:56 GMT -5
Zarha laughed. "like can you blame me for like such a stunning Dyr like Rune." She smiled. She looked down at Rune giving her a wink. She does think she is beautiful. Zarha still thinks that Zevran is hot though. "But I always want to see you. You are like a hot dessert." Giving a warm smile.
Zarha crossed her arms and thought for s bit. like she is down for such a deal, but she can't seem like she is too eager. "That seems like a fair deal Zevran." She smiled. "how have you been since I last saw you?"
"Ehh, I've known better dyrs that her." He smiled, mischief twinkling in his eyes as he felt Rune's desire to take a chunk out of his ankle. Her grumbles were soon forgotten as Zarha's compliments switched from Rune to himself though, and he drew himself to his full height.
Still smiling, he offered her his arm and motioned down one of the garden paths. "Walk with me?" If she took his arm, he'd begin leading them aimlessly down the pathway. "I've been okay. I started training with some of the soldiers so I'm better prepared to fight when we go back to Dresmond. It's kept me mostly occupied. What about yourself?"
Post by Zarha Sliva on Jan 2, 2023 15:46:38 GMT -5
"Well she the only one i know and I love her." She smiled softly. She keeps her eyes softly on Zevran though. He is an attractive man, he seems to be strong and also he seemed to know things about weapons which is a plus in her opinion. Plus he the first person who don't treat her like a soldier. Everybody else seemed to only treat her like a soldier, she know she can act like military was the only thing that is importantent to her. It is importantent to her because nobody given her a chance to find who she is outside the military. Everybody aside for Zev just see Zahra the soldier. So that maybe why she enjoy his company.
Zarha looked at him when he offered her his arm nobody offered their arm before so she took it as they started walking together. "i've been okay, been busy with training myself. I've busy trying to learn politics. How the training coming along? How are you feeling about it all?" She asked. She looked at Zev, like the tension have been high with everything that going on.
His nose wrinkled slightly at the mention of politics. "Why are you trying to learn politics? Are you not happy being a soldier?"
Politics was exactly what had stopped Dresmond from getting the help it desperately needed up until this point. Arynn Frey had not seen the political gain in helping them and the King was undoubtedly maneuvering through his multiple political avenues to get them the help they needed.
"I've been enjoying training. I definitely need it if I'm going to be any use in fighting the Eldouir and this is the perfect place to get it."
Post by Zarha Sliva on Jan 3, 2023 15:45:48 GMT -5
Zahra laughed softly. "I love being a soldier. Possibly a bit too much, however, sadly if I was to progress I have to understand politics, One of my Lietanents suggestions. It's just the politics here. They annoy me soo much, like most of the time they say one thing but mean another. They keep saying don't let my status of being a commoner stop me from wanting to progress but this kingdom won't bat an eyelid if you are a commoner." Zarha ranted. "I'm sorry I ranted to much."
"We have unique ways of training. I am sure you can join in mine or another groups training session one day if you are really up for it? Or do some one-to-one training. I will even brings baked goods." She smiled
Zevran listened quietly, walking slowly the entire time. He frowned at her words. He found so much of Nevermere's society to be flawed and redundant. He wondered why no one else had questioned the way it worked.
"The idea of royalty, nobles, and commoners will never make sense to me. Having more wealth than someone else shouldn't automatically make you better than anyone else." He held his tongue on the matter of royalty. After all, he still needed the King's help and speaking down on his ruling of the kingdom would not do well for him.
He patted her arm lightly, smiling at her offer. "I will keep it in mind. I'm already training with another soldier I met and I think trying to squeeze more exercise into my day might actually kill me. But if he can't help me, I'll come looking for you."
Post by Zarha Sliva on Jan 10, 2023 11:46:10 GMT -5
Zarha looked at Zev as they walked as he shared his opinion on nobility, a soft grin was on her face as they talked. "I wish more people had your mind frame Zevran. there is a lot of nobility that let's just say, the less time I have to spend with them the better." for example Lady Johnson is the example that comes to mind right away. There are nice nobles like her tutor and Warren. Yeah he is stern and have a look that suggested that he had his face like that and the wind changed making it stuck in that position.
She looked at his hand patting her arm and in the past she would of moved her arm quickly away when somebody did that, however it did take a lot from her not to do it. She looked up to him as he explained that he was training with another soldier and truthfully it did sting a little bit but she tries her best not to show it on her face. "Now we don't want you dying on us, then I won't get to see you and Rune, well mostly Rune." She give a cheeky smile in his direction.
"Just if you feel he pushing you too hard, don't be afraid to say." She smiled softly.
"Oh trust me, money or not there will always be insufferable people." He grinned, shaking his head, "Sometimes you just have to learn to live with them."
He remained oblivious to her discontent over his hand patting her arm, though he did let his hand fall away when he was done, the grin still plastered on his face. "I'll be fine. I need to be pushed hard so that I make progress fast. We still don't know how long I'll actually be here."
He looked ahead of them, taking in the surrounding garden before his eyes lit with an idea. "You wanna see something cool? Come on."
Zevran had spent a lot of time in this garden since he arrived and in his exploration, had found that one of the gardener's shacks sat a bit up on a hill, and if you climbed on top of it you had a great view of this whole side of the garden. He guided Zahra to the building and pulled himself up onto it, leaning down to offer her a hand if she needed it.
Once they were settled on the roof, he grinned at her. "Since you like heights so much, I figured you enjoy this little spot I found." He motioned at the garden sprawling away from them.
Post by Zarha Sliva on Jan 12, 2023 12:05:52 GMT -5
"true, if I ever become insufferable you will tell me?" Zarha would hate if she was insufferable. She know that she can be a lot, that her social skills isn't the best but she was indeed working on getting better. She knows that it won't be something she would get better with over night. So having somebody who was nice as Zev was refreshing to her.
Her brown eyes look at Zev she placed a hand on his arm "Don't push yourself too hard though, that can be just as dangerous." She was happy that he wanted to push himself but she knows all too well that pushing too hard is really risky. She looks down thinking that he one day be leaving. She know that one day he would be have to go. "There is a lot of talk about Dresmond. I will miss you though." She slowly moved her hand away.
However, her face lit up with intrigued with what he going to show her. "Of course." Her eyes was bright with curiosity as he lead her to a hill with a gardeners shed and was a bit confused. Until he started climbing up and offering her his hand to help her up. A cheeky grin appeared on her face as she accepted his help up.
When she got up and took a look at the view. "This is.... beautiful. I never knew this way here." Unaware that her hand was still in his as she takes in the view that was around them. She been training since she was 12. Yet she never knew about this view. "how did you find this place?" she asked.