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.
5 whole years of Heir Apparent goodness! When I started the site, I knew I was hunkering down for the long haul, but I never could have predicted the numerous twists and turns this roleplay site has seen. Hundreds of plots, characters, and members have come and gone, all leaving marks on the site. I am so very thankful for those who have invested. Because you keep coming back, keep getting on, and keep writing, Heir Apparent has the legacy it does today. Three cheers to us!
Kat listened as Odina worked, glad to be spoiled a little. It wasn't something that happened often, so she relaxed while the princess did her hair. A nice reversal of roles, but it wasn't like either of them had ever fit into the molds offered to them.
Turning after her hair was up, she was excited for the armor. It was a beautiful piece of work, and with the upcoming war, surely it would be useful. What she didn't expect was a shiver to run up her leg as Odina ran her hand along it. For a long time, Kat had been the type to flirt with whoever she wanted, especially if it helped her get ahead. But she had committed to a marriage even if her partner didn't.
Now though, things were different, and Fabian was going to be a part of her past, maybe Odina could be an interesting part of her future. "Maybe the princess needs her own royal guard." Raising an eyebrow, Kat's smile titled upwards.
Post by Odina Ellis on Mar 28, 2023 10:37:01 GMT -5
"Mm, yeah? Not just any," Odina was standing as she spoke body rubbing against Kat's as she did, hands again tracing tenderly up the woman's legs and across her knuckles and fingers, "Royal Guard either huh? Just you," from Kat's hands Odina moved to grab the bottom of her training uniform shirt, "I'd only want you personally...this might need to come off to properly fit some of this armor on," Odina smirked totally trying to remain on the subject of fitting this armor on Kat, "I won't peak," and she closed her eyes.
"Just me? You certainly know how to make a girl feel important." Well it was more than just the woman's words. Odina's body moving against hers, her hand finding the edge of her shirt. She knew that the Cambrian woman was no wallflower, but she didn't expect her to be quite as bold. Of course she had kissed her before so Kat probably should have expected more of the boundary pushing.
Holding Odina's hand at the hem of her shirt, Kat raised her eyebrow. "Am I going to have to wear this armor naked? Don't know if the army will let that fly."
Post by Odina Ellis on Mar 31, 2023 22:54:04 GMT -5
Odina opened one eye to begin with a very playful smirk on her face, "No I reckon they wouldn't," she opened the other eye and turned away from Kat still smirking as she took the chest plate of the armor revealing a beautiful chainmail, "I thought of that, I was just being bold...but I like it better when I have to work for sneak peaks," she started to remove each piece, "It all comes separate for you to assemble around the chainmail, you can add and remove whatever pieces you want for however you feel," she didn't look back as she took everything a part but returned to Kat's first comment about feeling important, "Aren't you important? You should be, and to me you are...and when I first met you I knew you were. So yes, I want just you...for anything."
There was a time when Kat would have practically whipped off her shirt and thrown herself at Odina. But she had done a lot of changing over the past few years, and intimacy was, on occasion, a trap. Of course there was at least the plus that she wouldn't get pregnant in this case if she delved into her desires.
But instead she just laughed and rolled her eyes as Odina continued on as if she had asked about the weather. Listening to the instructions, and peering around the woman's arm to see what she was doing.
"When I first met you, I thought you were a standoffish bitch. But that's certainly changed." Laughing she looked up from the armor at Odina, realizing she had laughed more today then she had in a long time.
Post by Odina Ellis on Apr 6, 2023 23:27:01 GMT -5
Odina made the face that said, 'eh not wrong' before adding, "I've heard that one before, but I digress to the title of bad bitch if you will," removing the chainmail Odina turned to face Kat, silently offering to help get the chainmail on, "But, what do you think of me now? What am I to you now?" helping put the chainmail on put Odina right where she wanted, as close to Katerina as she could be...could be closer.
"Bad bitch, it adds up." Laughing, Kat certainly didn't see Odina as the standoffish woman she had first met. But neither of them were the same person that they used to be. And thank goodness for that, the old Van Zant would not have taken help or a gift from anyone. Here she was accepting a whole suit of armor, and a lot of help from Odina.
Sliding the chain mail on with her help, her question gave Kat some pause. "Your still badass, but it's nice to have someone who really gets me around."
Odina was all smiles as she heard Kat answer her question about what she thought of her, "...and I think you are the strongest and most independent woman and witch I've met in my entire life Katerina Van Zant," she was now putting the pieces of armor, "You deserve the world and all it has to offer. If I had the power I'd give you anything you'd ask for..."
Kat smiled and shook her head. "Well get the king to let women divorce shit husbands." Laughing she immediatly wanted to reel back in how real she was being with Odina. She was just easy to be herself around, and the Nevermere soldier felt comfortable, like she could say anything and the Cambrian, well Nevermere princess, would understand. "Kidding of course. Just this is all I need right now Odina." She wasn't sure what she had done to deserve the kindness Odina showed her, but it was a welcome surprise.
"me too," Odina easily agreed, a real true happy smile on her face, because it was the truth she felt the most grounded, realist, and just plain happy in the moment with Kat. With the final piece of armor strapped tightly enough to Kat she took a step back, "now that's a bad bitch, look," and Odina moved aside so Kat could look in the mirror.
Kat was used to the clunky Nevermere armor, but this set that Odina had made, it was entirely different. All good of course, easier to move in, lighter, and she was sure better lasting. At least hopefully the woman wasn’t trying to kill her by giving her shite armor. And that didn’t seem like something she planned to do, especially if they were meant to spend more time together. So as she walked towards the mirror it felt a lot easier, and a lot more battle ready than she usually did in armor.
”This is amazing Odina, I feel like I can actually move.” Squatting and then standing again she found it easy to do so, and her smile only spread. The armor would definitely be helpful in whatever crazy war the king decided to wage next. Another kingdom to add to his collection, and she was going to get to fight for it. Or maybe Odina could convince him she’d be a great guard for the princess. ”Maybe it’ll keep me alive long enough to become your personal guard.”
Post by Odina Ellis on Jun 9, 2023 23:01:05 GMT -5
Odina listened only partly, once Kat had the armor on the lost Princess felt that warmth grow between her legs and she describe how her heart raced watching the other woman. Words. Words. She felt hot but not with a sickness or a cold but a strong desire to take Kat right there...she had always wondered what those hands could do. She yearned to taste Kat...her lips...her tongue...body...everywhere. gooseflesh rippled out over Odinas body.
Biting her bottom lip she knew she had to distract herself Odina had to quench the fire between her legs that radiated throughout her every movement.
Grabbing the last piece, the helmet, "okay this now," she said with a little whimper, it was hard not wanting to just do what she had desired to do with Kat since they met but the Princess took what liberties she could so she stood a few inches away from Kat placing the helmet on Kat, "Cambrian women have a tradition when an armorer smith's and gives a warrior their first Cambrian made armor," she was staring right into Kats eyes, the helmet fit perfectly and there was just enough space, "a kiss," be it a lie or tradition (Odina had used it before on the girl's back in Cambria) she went for it....
If Odina was feeling... well a certain way, it didn't show on her face. Just in the way she didn't show the confusion of a whole different sex being appealing. Sure, Kat had never been one for rules. Nevermere had a lot of rules though, and some of them she had never thought to cross.
She did however catch the quiver in the woman's voice, and looked up with concern only to hear Odina mentioning something about a kiss. Probably was trying not to laugh. And Kat smiled as well, rolling her eyes before looking at the brunette who had fit the helmet on her.
It would have been easy to step back, but they had already kissed once before. This was no different. So she let woman plant one of her, it was tradition after all.
Post by Odina Ellis on Jun 14, 2023 6:19:51 GMT -5
Odina kissed Kat with a raw firey passion that was far from the "traditional first armor" kind of simple kiss. She found her hands grabbing the woman's hips pulling her closer as a small moan escaped between their lips and she spoke against the woman's lips, "i want...you Kat..."
The armor was more flexible then she was used to, but it was clunkier then if she was just wearing clothes. Or nothing at all like it seemed Odina wanted. And Kat found herself... Well certainly kissing back and wishing she wasn't wearing so much. But it was also a good thing.
Coming back to her senses she pulled away looking at Odina, want in her eyes. "Soon. I will not be like my husband, and he's promised to sort it out so we won't be together." Looking at Odina, she wasn't sure if the woman could wait, but knew she had to. She was willing to break others rules but not her own.