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!
Post by Benedict Delaney on Oct 16, 2023 20:53:20 GMT -5
[For @noah]
Dinner, as promised. Benedict showed up at Noah’s door at the agreed upon time, feeling mostly excited but also a little nervous. It had been a while since he’d actually done this, perhaps to the surprise of those who knew him best. The feelings he had held for Ravin had not been easy to let go of. He still often wondered where he was and what he was doing now, hoping that he and Norah were living their best lives together as much as he missed him.
But tonight he wouldn’t think of that. Tonight he would remain in the present as he enjoyed getting to know someone new. He had no idea where this would lead, if anywhere, but he was looking forward to finding out.
Dinner was done and all Noah had to do was wait on Ben, IF the man had took his invitation seriously that was but a shadow passing by drew the man's attention from setting down empty plates and headed to the door to hopefully greet his very wanted guest.
Swinging the door open and the sight of Ben's face made Noah grin and he leaned lightly against the door frame playing with a charm on his necklace, "Glad you took my invitation serious lord Delaney," his eyes drew down the entirety of the man absent-minded as he was in the moment Noah bit his lip, "hope you brought an appetite, please," and Noah would swing into his small home allowing Ben to pass. It was a very clean and organized modest cottage style home and sat at he end of its lane alone.
"Wine?" and Noah pulled out a chair for Ben if the man wished to sit, Noah had other ideas of course.
Post by Benedict Delaney on Oct 17, 2023 15:15:27 GMT -5
It had not been long since they'd last seen each other yet Ben's stomach still fluttered as Noah opened the door, remembering all the subtleties and small touching in their last interaction. How lucky that Ben had sustained his injury when he did. He'd never have thought he would have been glad to be hurt.
His eyes followed Noah's hand to the necklace he wore, curious about the charm but too distracted to ask about it at the moment. "Oh don't worry, I certainly did," he said with a grin. A large appetite indeed. He stepped inside at the man's invitation, his fingers brushing against Noah's elbow as he passed by him and looked around the charmingly modest home. "This certainly seems like a nice place to come home to at the end of a long day," he stated.
He sat down in the offered chair, smiling at the action. "Such a gentleman," he said with a sparkle in his blue eyes. "Wine sounds wonderful."
Noah smiled, "I enjoy the quietness of my little place," he poured them both a glass of wine and as he passed Ben's glass to him he'd intentionally let his fingers brush against Ben's, "Thank you for accepting the invitation lord Delaney, how is the arm by the way? Care if I..," Noah sat his glass down and squatted down beside Ben, "take a quick look? Dinner shouldn't be much longer either," he reached out to take the arm Ben had injured softly, "I do hope the misses won't be jealous of you having dinner away from home tonight?"
Post by Benedict Delaney on Oct 23, 2023 9:49:58 GMT -5
Now that they were alone Ben felt the sexual tension growing even more palpable. How long would it be until he simply couldn't control himself any longer and pounced on the young, attractive nobleman?
He offered his arm as Noah crouched down beside his chair. "Please do, I don't mind at all." It still ached a bit but was feeling far better than it had yesterday but he was far more interested in any excuse to let Noah touch him or vice versa. Ben was unsure how to reply to the question about his wife. People didn't exactly understand what Ellison and Ben had going for them and he didn't necessarily want to be seen as a cheater either. He couldn't simply deny that he was married. That was unfair to Ellison and could easily be disproved.
His blue eyes looked down at Noah thoughtfully before he found a reply. "As a matter of fact, she's on her own little escapade tonight as well," he told him with a flirty mischievous grin.
Noah believed Ben's arm was perfectly fine but the excuse to touch the man was needed, it felt less warm and tight than yesterday so it was merely a sprain at best but Goddess praise was this man strong and muscular. Also the flirty grin that followed Ben's answer about his wife was far more of a pleasing response than Noah had wished for, her own escapades huh?
Noah boldly and softly traced a finger down the man's forearm and down to his fingers, "You seem to be on the mend soldier, and I think you should be clear for your own escapade tonight if you so choose..." and yet again boldly in the presence of this beefcake man Noah leaned into the man kissing him...
Post by Benedict Delaney on Nov 26, 2023 21:32:38 GMT -5
Ben melted at Noah's touch but it wasn't enough. Far from enough. Lucky for him, the man was soon pressing his lips to his own and Ben responded with instant eagerness. One hand moved behind Noah's neck, pulling him deeper into the kiss as Ben hummed pleasurably against the man's lips. His teeth grazed and nipped against Noah's lower lip and he pushed back his chair in order to pull Noah fully into his lap. His free hand squeezed the man's thighs as his lips and teeth abused his soft, luscious lips.
Annnnd it was on, Noah fell into a passionate ecstasy as he was pulled into Ben's lap his legs entwinging around Ben's and the chair. Arms wrapped around his neck as his hands spread through Ben's hair like wild fire, down his neck and his chest, reaching for the bottom of Ben's shirt and tearing it off...
"holy shit soldier," Noah had to admire Ben's body, a hungry smirk spreading across his face, "Take me away...my room...now?"
Post by Benedict Delaney on Dec 5, 2023 12:11:06 GMT -5
Ben smirked as Noah admired his body. He was quite proud of it honestly and was more than happy to show it off. He stood from the chair without hesitation, bringing Noah with him, carrying him with the man's legs wrapped around his waist. Luckily it didn't take a lot of guess work to actually figure out which room was the bedroom because Ben had no intention of letting the man go.
He soon found the bedroom and within moments was on top of Noah on the bed. It was going to be a spectacular evening.
[FADE]
The men fell back together on the bed, bodies trembling and sweating as they moved to lay down together, still tangled up in each other's limbs. "You're- amazing-" Ben said between heavy, panting breaths, savoring the feel of Noah's fingers against his skin.
Noah kissed Ben passionately smiling against his warm soft lips, "mmm yeah? hopefully not the last amazing moment I primose," his hands tangled in Ben's hair as he laid a leg over Bens legs, "Not bad for a proud Prowze man is it?"
Post by Benedict Delaney on Dec 19, 2023 9:54:52 GMT -5
“Certainly not the last, you’re too good to let go of so quickly,” he said with a seductive wink. No, he fully intended to see Noah again. And again and again and again until the man tired of him. He wrapped his arm around Noah’s back, fingers lightly playing with the ends of his hair and the man draped himself over him comfortably.
His movement froze though when Noah spoke again. Did he just say…Prowze?? Oh fuck, Norah was gonna kill him. He forced a little chuckle. “Not bad at all… so, uh, does anyone in your family know about your…tastes in bed?” He asked, trying to seem casual.
Noah had to chuckle, "Ooh you kinda know the story: no. It's a very private taste my lord, not even my sister knows," and Noah shrugged, "I like the tastes of both worlds so its easier, but only you and a few other low profiling noblemen know...we'd have to be a secret, if you can understand that...," it was what it was, it would only bring them both hard times despite how silly Noah had always thought the taboo subject of love came with limitations. Of acceptance.
Post by Benedict Delaney on Jan 13, 2024 21:20:49 GMT -5
Ben couldn't help but chuckle a little at the final words from the Prowze. "Yes, I can understand that very well." Not only was this sort of thing quite taboo in Nevermere but as noblemen it could certainly cause them more harm than good in their standings in society.
"It's definitely not common knowledge for the people that know me either, though my wife is well aware. In fact, our idea to wed in the first place came from our mutual desire to have relations with people of the same sex and wanting the freedom to explore that without having to hide it from our spouse."
He smiled wistfully. It was one of the best decisions he'd ever made. He loved Ellison dearly and to be able to see her flourish with others as well as with him, and sometimes to share in the experience together, had been very rewarding.
Ben didn't reveal his connection to Norah, not yet anyway. It would be something he'd likely have to navigate one day but today wouldn't be that day. They spent the rest of the evening in the bliss of their union and looking forward to seeing where this might go from here.