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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Magic Detection: The ability to detect magic. The user can judge magical aptitude, pinpoint magic being used within a mile vicinity, and even detect when potent magic has formerly been used in a space. The magic may originate from a living thing or from an object, it does not matter. There is no restriction to the kind of magic that the user can detect. The weakness is the spatial awareness limitation, and while the user can detect the presence of magic, they cannot detect the specific kind of magic being used.
Post by Florina Bellerose on Apr 14, 2023 15:08:57 GMT -5
“Well, perhaps we ought to try to arrange such a thing with our mutual acquaintances one of these days,” she smiled, “It will surely be a welcome distraction to all the darkness of late, do you not agree?”
“Oh yes, it’s quite lovely in the warmer months,” Florina took another delicate sip, “I daresay it’s like a fairy garden at times…although I suppose a fairy garden would have more flowers than grapes,” she paused, “Have you been to many Vineyards, my lady?”
Florina let out a demure laugh at Scout’s quip before turning her attention to the map and considered the other woman’s question, “Are there any other places like this?” She thought a moment, “Or places that celebrate the arts in some way? I am familiar with the music hall, but I’m afraid my knowledge in others like it is lacking.”
Ring of enchanted combat: ring that, when twisted around the finger three times, enhances one's combat abilities (the equivalent of ten additional combat points).
"Oh yes, I most certainly agree", she said. She wondered who their mutual acquaintances were. She hadn't really met Florina's aunt yet, and didn't know who else the woman had met yet. She hadn't been in Loren for long.
Scout smiled. "Perhaps there are fairies that prefer grapes. And the people that enjoy drinking wine so much, could have been wine-fairies in another life." She then shook her head. "I can't say I have, but I would love to visit more vineyards. I barely ever seem to be able to leave Loren and visit the outskirts."
The old woman had brought a quill and ink when she had handed over the map to Scout, which came in handy now that she would be marking some places on the map. Scout thought about Florina's question and marked a few places. "These taverns are quite cosy, but are more like tour traditional tavern with alcoholic beverages. Some of them hist dancing evenings, which are quite enjoyable." The music hall was a good start for art and culture. "Mister Alaric Melbourne has a studio here, but I'm not sure if there are other artsy places." Museums weren't really a thing yet. "Here's the library, though." She marked the library that Ikisina Navarro worked at. "And..." She stuck her tongue between her lips a little bit and let her eyes wander over the map. "Here is a store that sells paintings and sculptures." She out the quill back in the ink and leaned back. "People ought to open up more art related venues."
Magic Detection: The ability to detect magic. The user can judge magical aptitude, pinpoint magic being used within a mile vicinity, and even detect when potent magic has formerly been used in a space. The magic may originate from a living thing or from an object, it does not matter. There is no restriction to the kind of magic that the user can detect. The weakness is the spatial awareness limitation, and while the user can detect the presence of magic, they cannot detect the specific kind of magic being used.
Post by Florina Bellerose on Apr 16, 2023 12:50:54 GMT -5
“What a lovely visual. Perhaps I ought to hire this Mister Melbourne to paint my vineyard with fairies in it,” Vincent would have birthed field mice, and it was almost reason enough to do it, “But I hear Mister Melbourne is quite forward and very free with his flattery. Have you the opportunity to speak to him?”
She watched the other woman mark up the map. She wasn’t sure if she wanted to frequent those other taverns, but one never knew when one needed to use such a place for anything. The library would be interesting, although she suspected her aunt probably had a decent library of her own. However, Florina thought that she would have to try and make a point to go if only to see what the place looked like.
“I most heartily agree,” Florina said after taking a bite of the cake, “It is said that a city is thriving went the arts start making a home for themselves. Although I am surprised that a place like Loren does not have more as civilized and cultured as we Lorendalers are.”
Ring of enchanted combat: ring that, when twisted around the finger three times, enhances one's combat abilities (the equivalent of ten additional combat points).
"I have, yes", she said with a soft smile. "He's indeed rather free with his flattery, but also very polite. I can't speak for other women, of course, but I quite liked the compliments." She laughed. "They're kind and flattering, not vulgar in any way." She had really liked meeting with him, but of course she didn't know his little Moneybags nickname for her.
"Oh yes, indeed. There are a few booths at the market that sell beautiful vases, rugs, paintings and statues, both most of these are imported from other kingdoms. I prefer handmade and local." And she nodded. "Perhaps we should stimulate the creation of art." She wasn't sure who she meant with 'we', but if Florina and Scout would meet up more frequently here at this tea house, they could talk about art with other women, and perhaps even go painting af Florina's vineyard.
Last Edit: Apr 27, 2023 7:54:35 GMT -5 by Scout Kane
Magic Detection: The ability to detect magic. The user can judge magical aptitude, pinpoint magic being used within a mile vicinity, and even detect when potent magic has formerly been used in a space. The magic may originate from a living thing or from an object, it does not matter. There is no restriction to the kind of magic that the user can detect. The weakness is the spatial awareness limitation, and while the user can detect the presence of magic, they cannot detect the specific kind of magic being used.
Post by Florina Bellerose on Apr 27, 2023 21:02:28 GMT -5
“Indeed?” she let out a musical laugh, “I confess, I might enjoy a compliment or two, too, no matter how extravagant,” she paused long enough to take a bite of another piece of cake, “It is very good to know that he isn’t impertinent in his flattery at least.”
“I most whoeheartily agree, Lady Kane,” Florina was getting attached to the idea. It would be such a lovely thing to take people’s mind off of the doom and gloom of recent events, “I do not know we would go about it…perhaps it would be a combined sponsorship of local artists or…” she stared at the table a moment, thinking, “Perhaps a festival? One full of music and art. Heims will be over soon, it would be just the thing to lift spirits, would it not?”
Ring of enchanted combat: ring that, when twisted around the finger three times, enhances one's combat abilities (the equivalent of ten additional combat points).
She smiled in response to Florina's words about Alaric, and took a bite of her own cake as well. She had almost forgotten that she had ordered it. "Exactly. Nothing worse than a man who thinks his catcalling is flattering, but luckily this man is not like that at all. He's going to be painting a portrait of my husband and I."
She rubbed her chin and thought. "A festival would be absolutely lovely, yes! Especially with the fresh Ver flowers and sun. What a great idea, lady Bellerose." She smiled widely at the woman. "I'm sold on it. Would you like to discuss it some more, so we have planned it out by the time Ver starts?"
Last Edit: Apr 28, 2023 5:56:55 GMT -5 by Scout Kane
Magic Detection: The ability to detect magic. The user can judge magical aptitude, pinpoint magic being used within a mile vicinity, and even detect when potent magic has formerly been used in a space. The magic may originate from a living thing or from an object, it does not matter. There is no restriction to the kind of magic that the user can detect. The weakness is the spatial awareness limitation, and while the user can detect the presence of magic, they cannot detect the specific kind of magic being used.
Post by Florina Bellerose on May 3, 2023 17:31:08 GMT -5
“Oh a wedding portrait, how delightful!” Florina’s smile was genuine, “Will you be sitting for it in your wedding dress? I wore mine when my husband and I had our portrait done and it was wonderful to have the excuse to wear it again, pretty frock as it was.”
Florina was very pleased that the lady steward seemed amiable toward a festival, “I should love to sit here and discuss it with you!” She returned the other woman’s smile in full, “In addition to the art, there should be music and dancing, too! I do love to watch those little folk dances the commoners do. It looks like such fun. We should hold it when the flowers are in full bloom.”
Ring of enchanted combat: ring that, when twisted around the finger three times, enhances one's combat abilities (the equivalent of ten additional combat points).
She smiled some more. "Yes, I'll be wearing my dress", she said excitedly. "Another chance to wear it before it inevitably disappears in a closet forever." The woman chuckled and took another bite of her cake.
Scout was glad to hear that Florina wanted to discuss the festival some more. "Music and dancing, duly noted", she responded, nodding and smiling. The mention of folk dancing commoners reminded her of her dance with Dresden, and she tried hard to not let it show on her face that she remembered a time that had led to so many problems. "We could also hold a contest for the prettiest bouquet, a lot of women pride themselves on their flowers." She had noticed that when she walked around in Loren during spring, lots of housemothers grew flowers in little flowerpots by their door or on their windowsill.
Magic Detection: The ability to detect magic. The user can judge magical aptitude, pinpoint magic being used within a mile vicinity, and even detect when potent magic has formerly been used in a space. The magic may originate from a living thing or from an object, it does not matter. There is no restriction to the kind of magic that the user can detect. The weakness is the spatial awareness limitation, and while the user can detect the presence of magic, they cannot detect the specific kind of magic being used.
Post by Florina Bellerose on May 8, 2023 19:54:02 GMT -5
“I daresay your portrait will look beautiful!” Wedding portraits were always so lovely, especially with the higher ranking nobles. The dresses were much finer the richer one was and Florina always liked to study wedding portraits if only to see what the bride was wearing.
Talking of the festival was so delightful! Florina was pleased that Scout seemed keen on making it happen, “My! I contest,” she said with interest, “I love it. In addition to bouquets, perhaps we should also include embroidery? Very fine work such as that should be on display,” she thought about something that may appeal to men more, “Perhaps wood carving too?” She sipped her tea, “At first it seems a dull thing that men do to pass the time, but I’ve seen some intricate pieces before.”
Ring of enchanted combat: ring that, when twisted around the finger three times, enhances one's combat abilities (the equivalent of ten additional combat points).
The woman smiled at Florina. "Thank you, lady Bellerose."
They went on to talk about the festival. "Embroidery! That's a wonderful idea, my lady. Yes, it will be quite a wonderful festival with these kind of contests, and the opportunity for the people to show off their creativity." When Florina suggested woodcutting, she chuckled softly. "Do we want to cater to the men as well?" It was a joke, but not completely. So far she had only thought of this festival as something for women to enjoy. Of course there would be men present, but still. Weren't women the more creative of the two?
Magic Detection: The ability to detect magic. The user can judge magical aptitude, pinpoint magic being used within a mile vicinity, and even detect when potent magic has formerly been used in a space. The magic may originate from a living thing or from an object, it does not matter. There is no restriction to the kind of magic that the user can detect. The weakness is the spatial awareness limitation, and while the user can detect the presence of magic, they cannot detect the specific kind of magic being used.
Post by Florina Bellerose on May 13, 2023 19:48:05 GMT -5
Florina let out a musical laugh, “Although I agree that it would be lovely to celebrate art done mainly by women, it would’t do to not give the men something to do,” she sipped her tea and allowed a small smile, “After all, most of the men attending may not be there of their own will. I imagine that many will be brought against their will by the women in their lives, whether it is a wife, a sister, or someone he wishes to woo,” she smiled, “I do believe that the arts should be enjoyed thoroughly by all. Isn’t art just different ways in which we communicate with one another?”
Ring of enchanted combat: ring that, when twisted around the finger three times, enhances one's combat abilities (the equivalent of ten additional combat points).
Scout joined in the laughter. "You're absolutely right, of course." She had been joking, but it was nice that Florina had contributed to the joke while also stating the facts: there would be men, and they would have to entertain them as well. "I am already looking forward to see what kind of art will be brought to the festival. It's indeed a way to communicate. On my end, I will make sure that there are guards around, too. While a festival is a joyous celebration, you never know if someone plans on ruining the fun."
Magic Detection: The ability to detect magic. The user can judge magical aptitude, pinpoint magic being used within a mile vicinity, and even detect when potent magic has formerly been used in a space. The magic may originate from a living thing or from an object, it does not matter. There is no restriction to the kind of magic that the user can detect. The weakness is the spatial awareness limitation, and while the user can detect the presence of magic, they cannot detect the specific kind of magic being used.
Post by Florina Bellerose on May 22, 2023 15:12:13 GMT -5
“As am I,” said Florina, “It will surely be the best sort of spectacle,” she could already see the colors and hear the music. It would be lovely, she was sure of it.
Guards. Yes, guards would be good with a gathering of so many people…especially with all the mixed feelings about the gifted, “An excellent idea. We wouldn’t want anybody ruining the fun.”
And the two women would continue planning the art festival until well toward evening. All in all, a very productive meeting of new friends.