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
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Tavariss was granted the meeting he'd been plotting for. Ever since his chance meeting with Scout, he'd been waiting for a play from the palace on making an offer to Tybalt. The current Commander of the Royal Legion. It was an opportunity that could not be missed. He was working on gathering some of the best Blacksmiths in the city. Trying to build a conglomerate of artisans under his guild. This would be a step towards that goal. Dropping Scouts name and her suggestion to meet with her uncle was a great help in this endeavor, He'd have to find a way to tha k her.
Tavariss arrived early, setting up the weapons and Armour crafted and repaired by the smiths he had gathered so far. A range of broad, long, short swords. To the more exotic curved blades. Different sorts of arrowheads, and crossbows with an array of bolts. The Armour was a fashion of many types from light to heavy, and of the other Kingdoms. They were recreated designs of course, to add variety and functionality to those who wore them. There were also items that had been repaired, show they were not just good at making items but helping to upkeep with the armies needs. They also had a table filled with military rations, so as to see the quality of supplies they could offer the military as well. It was a display to show off what he could offer the Royal Legion.
Standing among the many tables showing off the wares. Tavariss watched, dressed in a cream and sky blue colored doublet. No family crest or insignia. His step-father had no need for sure things. His people scurried about making final adjustments in the arrangements. A squad of 5 mercenaries also attended him, so as to provide bodies for demonstration of the wares. Not to be killed but should one need to test the strength of the Armour or the effectiveness of a blade. They would be ready to give such demonstrations.
Arynnite armor: The armor have two states: active and inactive. When inactive, they look like little more than ornate metal bracers, easily ignored. When triggered, the armor covers Tybalt and serves as an exoskeleton. It will protect its wearer from physical damage and is practically indestructible.
The armor has a certain "preprogrammed" purpose which is to protect its host. To do so, it reacts to heightened emotional states such as fear and anger, at which point the armor will trigger regardless of whether or not Tybalt wants it to or even if he's immediately aware of the threat. It has some degree of awareness and sentience although very basic and one which struggles to differentiate between enemies and friends. Whilst not actually in possession of a will, the armor can guide or direct its host in a specific action, much like a reflex.
The armor needs to be "fed" as Tybalt has discovered meaning that he must hold and absorb through touch certain metals such as steel, copper, iron and tin, a process which takes a few minutes. Without which, the armor will begin to weaken and become less effective until no longer able to manifest.
Perhaps its greatest weakness is that if being consistently bashed or beaten, it would begin to repair itself by using parts of the armor from elsewhere. For instance, if the wearer is being consistently hit in the chest, the armor will begin to pool away from other parts of their body such as the feet and hands, leaving them vulnerable.
Post by Tybalt Zane on May 23, 2023 12:02:53 GMT -5
As a general rule, when Tybalt was summoned, he would come. This was something that he'd had to schedule into his diary however. In light of current events, the commander was inclined to look favorably upon potentially updating their arsenal. The soldiers of Lorendale needed any help that they could get when it came to potentially trying to match a gifted. The palace had always had its own suppliers, many of the lords though did not or at the very least, they didn't provide decent quality weapons or armor. Soldiers picked up on that sort of thing and it didn't do much to fill their hearts with courage or inspire them to fight and obey the commands of their lord.
Tybalt was keen to ensure that the men and women they relief upon to protect their borders were, at the very least equipped and ready to fight. He had planned a number of reforms to try and bring Lorendale's military back up to shape. It wasn't just a matter of equipment of course, there was training. The commander was already planning ahead in that regard. Weapons and armor would take a while to prepare however, and so, the man was keen to get started as soon as possible. They had enemies on the border and they were not the kind to wait around patiently whilst their enemies readied themselves.
The commander would enter the courtyard where Tavariss had been preparing without any pomp or ceremony. The man's sole companion was his aging cream colored husky Sky. The dog trotted by her owner's heels, loyal as ever. The man would approach Tavariss. "Baron Anwir, I presume?" Assuming that he did indeed have the right man and that he accepted the hand that was offered to him. "My niece seemed to think that I would be interested in some of your wares." It was, after all, Scout who had mentioned the man's name. He trusted his niece to be of sound judgement and knew that she knew her stuff when it came to armor and weaponry - after all, he had been the one to train her.
No pompous show of grandeur, just the heavy sound of boots against stone. The steps of a man with a sure demeanor. Turning to face the man known for his stern look and no nonsense attitude. It was clear a warrior stood before him. The rumors rang true. Tavariss took the man's hand and gave it a firm squeeze, his hand was almost as rough and callused as the commanders. Tavariss had the look of a pampered nobleman's son. His roots were nothing of the sort, the son of a blacksmith. It was also why he knew so much of weapons and Armor.
"Indeed, Marquis Zane or is it Commander this day?" he asked partly in jest. He figured the Commander did not care for titles. "Wares a plenty, but it is my services that sweeten the pot. The lady Kane has a keen eye for opportunities." He said with a slight bow. Taking a step back, and offering a hand to show the commander to the repaired armor. He even gave the husky space before following the commander. "I understand the crown is in need of being refitted." He had heard the military had become "lax" overtime, this would lead to holes in the upkeep of the army. It was this that Tavariss was counting on.
"With the wolves approaching the border, there is a need for new requisitions. Which would take time of course. I can offer to repair and reinforce existing weaponry and Armor. A small boost to the armory while the new items are being made." He added at the end. Picking up a piece of plate armor, it was a dated piece by its style but it looked well maintained. There were scuff marks where the rust had been expertly removed and oiled again. With small hammer marks where dents had been beaten out. It was old, but it was repaired thoroughly. He would allow the commander time to look over the craftsmanship of the repaired items awaiting to answer any questions he had before moving on to the new items.
Arynnite armor: The armor have two states: active and inactive. When inactive, they look like little more than ornate metal bracers, easily ignored. When triggered, the armor covers Tybalt and serves as an exoskeleton. It will protect its wearer from physical damage and is practically indestructible.
The armor has a certain "preprogrammed" purpose which is to protect its host. To do so, it reacts to heightened emotional states such as fear and anger, at which point the armor will trigger regardless of whether or not Tybalt wants it to or even if he's immediately aware of the threat. It has some degree of awareness and sentience although very basic and one which struggles to differentiate between enemies and friends. Whilst not actually in possession of a will, the armor can guide or direct its host in a specific action, much like a reflex.
The armor needs to be "fed" as Tybalt has discovered meaning that he must hold and absorb through touch certain metals such as steel, copper, iron and tin, a process which takes a few minutes. Without which, the armor will begin to weaken and become less effective until no longer able to manifest.
Perhaps its greatest weakness is that if being consistently bashed or beaten, it would begin to repair itself by using parts of the armor from elsewhere. For instance, if the wearer is being consistently hit in the chest, the armor will begin to pool away from other parts of their body such as the feet and hands, leaving them vulnerable.
Post by Tybalt Zane on May 29, 2023 2:02:52 GMT -5
Tybalt had done a little bit of digging into Tavariss' history, just to ensure that the man hadn't been involved with any previous ill-dealings. He didn't much care for the man's background beyond that. The Kanes were famed for putting more importance on the individual's accomplishments than the blood that flowed through their veins. An unusual trait among Lorendalers. It left the commander very much open-minded about today's meeting.
"Either or both." Tybalt wasn't a man who particularly needed to hear his various titles on a daily basis to remind himself that he indeed possessed them. All that mattered to him was that he was given the appropriate respect and that, if it was required in the chain of command, his rank was acknowledged. right now, he was relatively relaxed. The man must have had quite a chat with Scout, either that or he was aware of the closeness that bonded the Kane clan together. "I know that she does. That's why I'm here" Tybalt answered. If he answered every wayward merchant who came to the castle looking to sell them something, he wouldn't have been able to find the time to sleep, much less do his job.
"Some of our forces need to be refitted, yes. We have a room full of equipment used in some of our previous conflicts which I wouldn't dream of giving our men to use. I'm also looking to supply some of our less well equipped marshal's forces with some decent weaponry. If you're here, I suppose it's because you imagine your wares to be up to the challenge." The commander would move to take the piece of armor that Tavariss had been examining a few moments ago. Assuming that the man didn't object, he would take it in his hands. The commander's own enchanted armor would spread over his hands, readying itself for the exertion that it was about to be subjected to, acting essentially as gauntlets for its owner. The commander would try to find one of the places which seemed to have been restored. He would apply all the pressure that he could, with his enhanced Coheedsman's strength, it was a fair about. Should the armor even show the faintest hint of caving in or bending, then the meeting would be at an end. He wouldn't risk dressing up his men in anything he knew might not protect them.