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!
Shrine Magic
Akagi wields a saga enchanted naginata, that when touched allows the wielder to cast bright red orbs that explode on contact. Akagi can cast single orbs or produce up to four orbs in a powerup to cast at once for a bigger explosion.
Post by Akagi Llewellyn on Mar 3, 2023 19:13:00 GMT -5
(this thread is for @keion )
Akagi waited with baited breath within his workshop, he was sitting half on and half off his ornate stool (it was enchanted to never tip). His mind was occupied with so many thoughts: the central subject was speaking to his Mother about stepping down from the throne and the outcomes that played never ended as he weighed the options. A repeated thought lingered just behind that, could be lead and how if he couldn't muster the courage to even speak with his Mother?
He needed Cyrus yet... Cyrus wasn't around anymore, the Prince had came to peace that Cyrus was dead. His lifelong mentor was never coming back. So he had sent with a slave a message and ring for Keion Blackwood, he was to come to the workshop at his earliest convenience.
The Prince's room was slowly becoming a familiar sight to Keion. It seemed that when Cyrus left them, he had not only assumed his familial responsibilities, but had somehow also inherited his responsibilities to the Crown. Perhaps it was time he asked Prince Akagi about securing him a position on the Cabinet. There needed to be a Blackwood somewhere on it, and he was the one best positioned to slip into a role.
He slipped the ring on his finger before knocking at the door and stepping inside. He bowed slightly to the Prince, his gaze already sweeping the room for any indication of why he had been summoned this time. "Prince Akagi, to what do I owe the pleasure?"
Shrine Magic
Akagi wields a saga enchanted naginata, that when touched allows the wielder to cast bright red orbs that explode on contact. Akagi can cast single orbs or produce up to four orbs in a powerup to cast at once for a bigger explosion.
Post by Akagi Llewellyn on Mar 9, 2023 8:45:16 GMT -5
As prompt as ever was Mr. Blackwood and Akagi appreciated that about the man, "Mister Blackwood welcome, thank you for so promptly answering my request I arrived just yesterday morning back from Nevermere," the Prince offered Keion a seat beside him before lacing his fingers together and placing them back on the work table, "How are things here?"
What he truly wanted to talk to Keion about was just on the tip of his tongue, Keion would see the Prince slightly more jittery maybe on the cusp of some anxiety.
Keion approached the seat that was offered to him slowly, studying Akagi as he drew closer. There was tension written all over the Prince's body language. Even as his face betrayed nothing, Keion's mind was running through endless possibilities of what the Prince wanted with him, and very few of them were good things.
He perched lightly on the seat, mimicking Akagi by folding his hands and also placing them on the table. "As far as I am aware, everything is fine here." Indeed, he had very much fallen out of the loop on the kingdom's current affairs. "What of you and your travels to Nevermere?" he asked in turn.
Shrine Magic
Akagi wields a saga enchanted naginata, that when touched allows the wielder to cast bright red orbs that explode on contact. Akagi can cast single orbs or produce up to four orbs in a powerup to cast at once for a bigger explosion.
Post by Akagi Llewellyn on Mar 14, 2023 7:42:02 GMT -5
"I apologize for my long departure, my trip went better than I expected," mending the distance between him and his Felita was great and that was his sole reason for going in the first place but the Lorelle marriage talk and the conversation with his brother in law just before coming back had put a damper on Akagi's self. However that wasn't his dilemma.
His workshop was the safest place for just the pair to talk, he couldn't record the hours Cyrus and Akagi spent here sparring with each other or debating various things, "What is your position on things going on in Dresmond? When does sitting out become a danger?"
Akagi was approaching the core of what he wanted to truly ask with logic, he had to strip it down like a true Arynnite. Cyrus would understand and even entertain the Prince, Akagi had the feeling Keion would do the same.
Keion's brows raised at the question and he settled back further in his chair, crossing his arms and one ankle over his knee. He was quiet for a moment, contemplating, trying to dredge up any and all information the Blackwoods had gathered on the situation.
"Well," he began slowly, leveling his gaze on Akagi. He had to tread lightly here and be mindful of all the ways their kingdoms were intertwined. "The Eldouirs were able to destroy much of the city in Lorendale with only a few all those years ago. Then they were allowed to conquer an entire kingdom and its people. If they were so dangerous before with only a few, I fear what they could do now with a proper army."
It wasn't a direct answer, but he let the information hang in the air, waiting for the Prince to take it and perhaps explain more behind his question.
Shrine Magic
Akagi wields a saga enchanted naginata, that when touched allows the wielder to cast bright red orbs that explode on contact. Akagi can cast single orbs or produce up to four orbs in a powerup to cast at once for a bigger explosion.
Post by Akagi Llewellyn on Mar 21, 2023 14:05:19 GMT -5
"That I fear is truly worrisome Keion," the burden of it he was sure weighed heavily on most Arynnite minds, even his Mother but Akagi felt she truly felt safe behind this wall project. Akagi did not so his next words as heavy as they may sound were meant to sound just the same, "I respect the wall Mother wishes to build but I don't think it will be enough if that family comes knocking, we have our enchantments but not the skill nor wherewithal to fend a potential attack if they all come....when do we say it's enough hiding? Enough ignoring aid when aid can be offered? I surely do not wish to be sitting on my tied hands when it's to late....change must come."
Keion stilled as the Prince spoke, though schooled his features into a neutral, if not perhaps contemplative look. He couldn't allow himself to seem too interested in this conversation.
"Would we not receive aid from Nevermere if the Eldouirs would, for some reason, decide to attack us here?" he asked, tipping his head to the side slightly. The Prince himself was their connection to Nevermere, after all.
Keion did not like to admit that their kingdom would need help from a foreign entity, however the Prince was correct in his assessment. Even though they maintained a military and they trained every day, none of the soldiers had seen actual war. Even though he had been Head of the Cavalry at one point, he had also never seen war. Neither had his predecessor, and probably not the one before them either. "Are you proposing changes to the Peacekeepers?"
Shrine Magic
Akagi wields a saga enchanted naginata, that when touched allows the wielder to cast bright red orbs that explode on contact. Akagi can cast single orbs or produce up to four orbs in a powerup to cast at once for a bigger explosion.
Post by Akagi Llewellyn on Mar 29, 2023 19:49:58 GMT -5
"Yes I do believe wholeheartedly that King Cassian would come to our aid, he honors the agreement made between our kingdoms," Akagi replied confidently, "I just think we should be able to defend ourselves too, I trust our enchantments but not so much the ability of our Peacekeepers."
Akagi sat back in his chair looking directly at Keion, "I think it's time we change more than just our Peacekeepers Keion..."
Keion wasn't sure he echoed the Prince's sentiment about their enchantments. Enchantments were a specific, controlled type of magic and if it was pitted against the Eldouir's wild, destructive magic, he didn't think it would hold up. Not unless they had exactly what they needed before hand. He kept that bit of knowledge to himself though, for there was something much more interesting in this conversatin.
He blinked quietly at the Prince, "Whatever you believe we need to do, Your Highness, know that you have my support." His tone was that of someone playing court, someone who would have to throw his family name behind a Royal's propositions. But Keion knew by the Prince's tone that he was not simply speaking about the kingdom's defense. But he would certainly not put the Prince's thoughts to words on his own.
Shrine Magic
Akagi wields a saga enchanted naginata, that when touched allows the wielder to cast bright red orbs that explode on contact. Akagi can cast single orbs or produce up to four orbs in a powerup to cast at once for a bigger explosion.
Post by Akagi Llewellyn on Mar 30, 2023 10:06:14 GMT -5
"I think it's time my Mother, the Queen, steps aside," the words were heavily spoken but they were out there and they were words of treason but Akagi felt comfortable with Keion, "I think the threat to the south is just to big for a wall, just to sit on our hands as every talented and important enchanter in Arynn Frey on this one project stops production of more important objects...is asinine. I have to inherit this kingdom sooner or later, I think sooner has come."
A thread of satisfaction worked its way through Keion and it was all he could do to not let the corners of his mouth curl into a smile. Instead, he let his features drop a bit and leaned forward, resting his elbows on his knees and clasping his hands. He was quiet for a beat, as if contemplating, before he raised his eyes back to the Prince's face.
"You know Cyrus held you high regard, and I feel the same. I meant when I said I would support whatever it was you wanted to change." His eyes dropped again, another contemplative move. "Do you think your mother will step aside, though?" He asked before once again lifting his gaze, uncertainty in his eyes.
Shrine Magic
Akagi wields a saga enchanted naginata, that when touched allows the wielder to cast bright red orbs that explode on contact. Akagi can cast single orbs or produce up to four orbs in a powerup to cast at once for a bigger explosion.
Post by Akagi Llewellyn on Mar 31, 2023 20:39:13 GMT -5
Knowing he had Kieon for support Akagi truly felt satisfied, he felt comfortable in continuing, "I do not, unfortunately, and she keeps me out of the loop on so much or just at arms reach. She never talked to me about the wall, nothing discussed about how we handle anything....if I'm to lead one day, why would she deny my council or guidance of some sort," he didn't keep many walls the Prince but the relationship with his Mother had always been distant except when Akagi did something of his own accord, "Cyrus though...he believed in me. He listened to my thoughts, ideas, grievances. I believe the only we could achieve removing her would be to have her seen as incompetent of her job anymore....a vote of no confidence?"
Sitting back again, Keion sucked in a long breath and considered the Prince's word, steepling his fingers and drumming them together. "The Queen has never shown any signs of deteriorating health, physical or otherwise."
Looking to Akagi, he dared to ask, "Unless you have a plan to make her seem incompetent, regardless of that?"
Shrine Magic
Akagi wields a saga enchanted naginata, that when touched allows the wielder to cast bright red orbs that explode on contact. Akagi can cast single orbs or produce up to four orbs in a powerup to cast at once for a bigger explosion.
Post by Akagi Llewellyn on Apr 6, 2023 13:33:13 GMT -5
Akagi agreed, his Mother was in fine health and still years away from the age in which one of Arynn Frey would pass. He couldn't surely make a move that way in removing her but, "She's as fit as any, yes but incompetence is a slow strangulation for our people. We have not progressed as a society I feel, we failed the Dresmondi in my opinion and when they came seeking aide from their closest neighbors we denied ripping the root of the Eldouir problem. It's festered down south I'm afraid and what does an infection do? It spreads when left untreated," Akagi sighed, "This will no doubt be a much trickier problem...I do not wish to seek an alternative to the political way but," he paused to let the grim reply set in to Keion.