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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Post by Zarha Sliva on Jan 28, 2023 14:29:53 GMT -5
When he said he ruined it for her, she felt guilty, if he let her she took both of his hands in hers running her thumb against his knuckles giving him a reassuring smile. "You didn't spoil it for me, I thought that was amazing. No need to feel stupid about it. I am sorry if I made you feel that way, I didn't mean to. I was trying to impress you." She felt like she wanted to impress him she never been on a date before so this was all new to her.
When her little hands reached out for him, Tor knew his heart was melting. He looked into Zarha's beautiful dark eyes and he really didn't mean to make her feel bad. He'd never actually been on a date before so he had zero game, and it was showing. But he needed to set things straight right now.
"Listen up you!" he teased her gently, rubbing a thumb over her hand as he spoke, "You already impress me just by being yourself Zarha. A smart, kind, beautiful, honest, hard working woman like you, impresses me like nothing else ever could."
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Post by Zarha Sliva on Jan 28, 2023 14:48:17 GMT -5
When Tor was saying all this stuff Zarha melted even more, if she melt even more she will be on the floor. She is basically using the chair she is sitting on as support. Feeling his thumb rub against her knuckle, she doesn't want to let go. Her eyes look at his eyes all soft, happy. Her heart singing for joy being here with him.
"I never though that a guy like you, so dedicated, hard-working, attractive, Loyal, funny would even glance my way. So being here with you makes me so happy." Being honest, she doesn't want to let go of his hands she want to stare into his eyes all day if she could.
Martha reappeared, clearing her throat and looked embarrassed to interrupt them. She put their bowls and utenstils on the tray and asked what they'd like next and what they'd like for the sweets.
"Three of those beef meals that the guy over there is having. And cake. I don't really care what kind, thank you." He answered quickly. "Did you mean two meals sir? There's just you and the Lady." The waitress tried to correct his seeming mistake. "No miss. That's three of those for me and of course whatever Miss Zarha wants." Tor stated firmly, making his food demands clear. He drank down his wine glass like it was water and coughed a little, forgetting what it was.
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Post by Zarha Sliva on Jan 28, 2023 15:12:25 GMT -5
Zarha kept holding his hands as he explained to Martha want he wanted. Clearly a man who knows what he wants. When he knocked back his wine she smiled as she thought for a bit. "Can I have your Bacon-wrapped Pork Tenderloin please and surprise me for dessert please." She smiled at Martha.
Martha clearly unsure but for her it was her job so she nodded her head. "Will be with you lovebirds soon." Giving Zarha a wink as she walked away, making Zarha blush even more.
Torsten tried to pull himself together and focus but it wasn't an easy thing to do! The distracting waitress calling them lovebirds, the impending idea of food and Zarha's little hands holding on to one of his. He used his right hand to pour some more wine, treating it as he would any other drink--for thirst, and looked at her to see if she wanted any more.
"I uh.. I've never done this before so if I make a lot of mistakes, welll .. I guess. um.. I'm still learning." It was hard to admit but Tor did, his honest nature shining through the awkward words and actions.
Post by Zarha Sliva on Jan 29, 2023 11:56:59 GMT -5
When Tor offered her some more wine she nodded. "Thank you." She smiled softly, she was enjoying her hand in his, but between his eyes and his eyes it was hard to find words. "I kind of found that hard to believe, you never been on a date before? I am sure you have a line of attractive women lining up just to date you." She blushing as she attempted at a joke.
"I've.. never been on a date before either." It was honest.
"You're welcome." he responded, smiling at her. Zarha's joke had him almost laughing as he shook his head.
"No, I've never been on a date before." Tor answered, being truthful. He'd had a few encounters that didn't really involve any talking at all, but nope, no actual dates until tonight. And Zarha was so sweet and beautiful, it was hard to believe she was single.
"So you're telling me no one has ever asked you on a date before? Never ever?" His eyebrows went up in surprise. Zarha was so pretty and honest and kind, how could anyone have not seen that in her?!
Post by Zarha Sliva on Jan 29, 2023 12:35:39 GMT -5
Laughing softly tracing her thumb across his knuckles a true smile on her face. It was hard to believe that somebody like Tor was free, he was sweet, honest, a breath of fresh air from the other man in the military she has mat at least. "Well, I most be the luckiest girl alive to be on a date with you, to spend time with such a amazing person like you." Maybe the wine was kicking in for her.
Laughing softly at his question. "Maybe I am waiting for a certain, tall, dedicated, hard-working man to sweep me off me of my feet?" She looked at him to indicate that she meant him.
For a long moment Torsten got caught up in her smile, unable to look away.
"I think I'm the luckiest guy ever, to be chosen for a date with you Zarha." He assured her. The lovely woman's statement rang of truth with every word.
He knew almost nothing of other places, but in Nevermere, she and the other women held all the power, unequivocably. As a woman, Zarha had the female privliege of using magic, controling men with her magic, and picking and choosing who she wanted to date and who she wanted to reject. Tor and the other men could only try and hope to attract a woman, and if they were lucky, one would allow them near her. But the men's Curse made for a solidly empirical gender bias that allowed men no choice or control in the matter.
Tor held out his glass to Zarha and toasted to her, "To the kindest, prettiest woman in Nevermere!"
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Post by Zarha Sliva on Jan 29, 2023 13:53:10 GMT -5
When he was unable to look away the blushing starts again. She have feelings for Tors a lot. She raised her glass to Tor "To the most handsome man in all of Nevermere!" Feeling slightly confident from the wine she leaned forward and if he allowed her, she kissed him softly on his cheek. A smile on her face as she looked into his brown eyes.
He didn't know if it was the wine or Zarha, but he was entranced by her. Tor flushed red at her return toast and drank down the wine like water. It warmed him up and the combination of wine and her toast had his face feeling hot. Her gentle kiss on the cheek made him smile and he held her hands in his. Moving in, the waitress suddenly interrupted with a heavy tray of food that she set on the table.
Martha grinned an apology, laid out the food before them and left with a smile. Looked like the date was going well.
Post by Zarha Sliva on Jan 29, 2023 14:10:43 GMT -5
When he was about to go in for a kiss she put her glass of wine down and place that hand on his cheek, however Martha. A soft laugh escaped her lips only loud enough for Tors to hear. "Maybe we can try the kiss later?" She offered Tors before she lean back in her chair a blush on her cheek. She couldn't help but bite her lower lip as she looked at Tors. Her hands still in his as Martha lay the food out. Her eyes focus on Tors. His beautiful face.
Even when Martha left she couldn't stop looking at him.
Tor immediately nodded yes to her question but unfortunately for her, food was always a top priority for him. His head instantly swivelled to the food and he grabbed one of the large plates to set in front of him. Torsten bowed his head, tucked in his chin and immediately started shovelling in the food with astonishing speed. It tasted much better than the stuff he was used to which only made him eat even faster. There wasn't a single other brain cell working in his head right now and the only thought on his mind was eating. He had warned her..
Post by Zarha Sliva on Jan 29, 2023 14:35:33 GMT -5
Zarha smiled softly when Tor started to tuck into his food at speed. tucking into her food, the food was beyond compare. Military food is boring, you would of thought that if they wanted their soldiers to be in the best condition they can be you would of thought they would have better food. However, it clearly not the case.
She didn't try and keep up with Tors, thinking that this was super cute. plus she not a fast eater, using her knife and folk she cut of the food to bite size food. "Do you want to try some of the roast potatoes? They are really good." She looked up at him with a soft smile of her face trying to show that she going to embrace it.