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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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.
Akagi had accepted the request from his brother in law, to imprison an Eldouir. The King of Arynn Frey had also not taken such a job lightly nor did he entrust this responsibility on any other but himself: taking a enchanted naval ship and a crew of 75 of their best of the best Peacekeepers he could vet with almost a full armada of enchanted items to deal with the Eldouir should she prove to be a problem. The King had two steel cages installed one above deck and one below, they were to watch her twenty four hours a day, and Akagi had failsafes in place should her family come looking.
The King had Elena brought above deck from her cage below, he stood stoic and proud beside the cage waiting for her above deck. They had traveled two days outside of the coast of Arynn Frey north of the kingdom as far away from Dresmond as possible. During the trip Akagi had used his wand of sleeping to put her asleep and change her into a different collar one that when it's sister ring was used caused great pain a more barbaric collar than either kingdom used. Four Peacekeepers would lead the freshly woken Elena from below, the deck of the ship was heavily guarded as well as personal guards to Akagi who also carried his enchanted nigata.
As he waited the wind from the sea carried a cold chill across the deck and its mists settled against one face.
Post by Elena Eldouir on Dec 18, 2023 15:08:08 GMT -5
Moving her to Arynn Frey. She had to admit that it wasn't a move that she had expected. They were finally getting smart it seemed. She wondered what kind of havoc her family would cause when they found out she wasn't where they thought she was. All she was sure of was that there was going to be bloodshed one way or the other. She was brought aboard a ship and put into a cage, still collared of course so she couldn't use her gift.
Elena by all accounts was a model citizen. She didn't fight back against the people guarding her, nor the ones who physically moved her from space to space. In fact she was nothing but flirty to them. Though most ignored her antics, she did spot a few with little hints of a smile or a lingering look of her chest or backside. She let them look, encouraged it even.
She had a rather restful sleep and when she awoke she felt the difference in the collars pretty quickly though she didn't know what made them different from each other. She didn't overthink it as she was brought up onto the deck. She'd never been on a ship before and as she stepped outside to the chill air and the smell of the salt of the sea she was mostly in awe of how expansive the ocean was. Nothing but water as far as the eye could see. It was...exhilarating if she was being honest.
It took her a moment to drag her gaze from the sea to the Arynnite King but when she did she smiled. Why was all royalty so hot? Except for Cassian. He looked a cross between a donkey and a gorilla, and maybe a little wolf in there if she looked at him just right. She supposed that was great for anyone into bestiality but he didn't really do it for her. To each their own. Akagi though...Akagi was very sexy.
"Good morning," she said with a grin. "Or whatever time of day it is."
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 Dec 18, 2023 15:59:10 GMT -5
"Good morning lady Elena Eldouir," Akagi replied with his own light smile only it wasn't really filled with happiness or the usual joy that made up the core of the Arynnite King, "I have never seen red hair in my life," he added quite randomly as he observed the young woman's hair, then shrugged, "Anyways, I am King Akagi Llewellyn, but you may call me Akagi if you wish."
Looking from his prisoner Akagi looked toward the Captain giving a simple nod, "This will be your home until the Queen and King of Lorendale decide how to deal with you," as Akagi explained a few things would happen around them; the first was the raising of the mast and the drawing in of their sails, "You will remain in a guarded cell for twenty three hours of the day with one hour a day above deck in that larger cell for exercise," he didn't need to point the cage on the deck it was clearly seen and much larger than the one below, but like the one below it had a cot and not much else. From the raised mast a clear bubble began to form around the ship like a sphere rotating slowly before the ship began to sink...yes sink below the waves of the ocean water, "You will have three meals a day as well," the ship was now well below the surface of the ocean and diving deeper, a single moment of darkness seemed to engulf them before bright enchanted lights lit up. They were completely dry and able to breath just fine. It was a whole new world perhaps for Elena and even Akagi, he'd never been this far below: schools of fish curious about the Bubble and its bright lights within swam by, sharks, large whales, and even a rare giant squid.
Post by Elena Eldouir on Dec 18, 2023 16:09:27 GMT -5
Elena smiled as if his comment about her hair color had been the world's sweetest compliment and she ran her fingers through her hair flirtatiously as she grinned seductively at him. Her tongue teased her lower lip before biting it softly and her hips swayed alluringly.
Nothing he said was particularly complicated. She followed along well until she noticed the bubble from above her and how it started to wrap around the ship. It was when the ship started to lower itself below the water that her stomach twisted into a knot. Her eyes widened as they moved deeper and deeper into the water yet the bubble kept all the water from collapsing in on them. As they were engulfed in darkness she placed her hands over her mouth to keep herself from letting out a scared whimper. She'd never felt so claustrophobic in her whole and her breathing was becoming more desperate and panting.
It was only a split moment before they were surrounded by light again but it wasn't the same as actual daylight. She was going to be trapped in this dark, underwater hellscape for who knew how long. There was no way to get out. Certainly not without her powers. She could hardly hear Akagi's words any longer as she stared wide eyed at the creatures of the deep she spotted.
She swallowed and pulled her eyes back to the king. "I'm assuming you won't be staying here." She didn't know for sure how he'd get back but with Arynn Frey enchantments she knew there must be a way. "But are you going to come visit me sometimes?" she asked, letting her flirtatious mask slip back on though it was a bit less convincing than earlier.
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 Dec 18, 2023 16:27:45 GMT -5
Akagi wasn't a bad person he didn't truly own an inherent evil bone in his body, so it was mildly uncomfronting to see the Eldouir react as she did. Yet he didn't stop the process instead as his nature dictated he reached into his front pocket and produced a smooth stone, ordinary in every way possible by the look of it, "Open your hand and take this," he'd drop it into her hand if she offered it, "It's a calming stone, it should help with any anxiety you feel. It will last for a few days," he explained kindly, sympathy, a bitter twist he felt as he didn't know if she was one of the family who had attacked his kingdom, "I will return before it's affects wane with a new one," he answered her questions with the one sentence, "I have a few things I'd like to discuss with you during your stay here; things of a sensitive nature that I will allow you to think about...so yes to sum up your question I will be visiting you over the course of your stay."
Post by Elena Eldouir on Jan 9, 2024 10:19:38 GMT -5
Elena looked curiously at the stone that Akagi offered, her brow raised in hesitant suspicion. Could she actually trust this man, or anyone who wasn't her family, to give her something that would help her rather than harm her? It would be all too easy to lie and to find out that this stone was actually meant to keep her unconscious or cause her pain or any number of horrible things. Still...what did she have to lose at this point? For once it seemed these people were actually being clever. What were the chances that her family would find her here and if they did, how would they even get to her...well, besides Hiram and his blood teleportation. Perhaps she could use that to her advantage one of these days.
So, with nothing else to lose, she took the risk and opened her hand to accept the stone. To her hesitant relief, she did feel it's effects quite quickly and already knew she wouldn't be able to keep it on her all the time. She didn't want to risk being so calm that she let her guard down, but it might help with the claustrophobic panic of being so far under water. "Thank you," she said so quietly it was barely more than a whisper.
She nodded and offered the King a sweet, mildly seductive smile. "Of course, you're welcome any time your majesty," she purred. She wondered if he was any good in the sack.
Last Edit: Jan 12, 2024 22:34:06 GMT -5 by Elena Eldouir
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 Jan 9, 2024 22:18:15 GMT -5
Akagi would start with a pretty easy straight forward question, ignoring the cute smiles and hushed whispers, "What was the point of your families attack upon the kingdom of Arynn Frey?"
Post by Elena Eldouir on Jan 12, 2024 22:40:43 GMT -5
Well that was direct. How boring. She gave a noncommittal shrug and looked down at her fingernails, picking out dirt from beneath them absently. While she was technically the Queen of Dresmond, making them both royalty, she also knew that everyone knew that Hiram was the real head of the family. "Unfortunately, I'm not privy to such information. I just do as I'm told...," her gaze flicked back up to his, "sometimes."
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 Jan 13, 2024 18:38:19 GMT -5
Akagi watched as she picked at the dirt under her nails and how she shrugged, listened to her answer. Akagi sighed, "Seems the sometimes has turned and bit you lady Elena Eldouir," Akagi turned his head slightly toward a Peacekeeper, "We will make sure the lady here has a proper bath, clothes, and quarters," the Peacekeeper looked hesitant but accepted the King's request, but Akagi saw the small moment of doubt, "She may be a criminal and prisoner but she'll be given the respect she gives," his eyes cut back to Elena, "And the extension of my hospitality will go as far as the respect you give."
Post by Elena Eldouir on Jan 13, 2024 22:01:39 GMT -5
Elena shrugged, accepting his words. "Unfortunately, it's not the first time. You'd think I'd learn," she said noncommittedly. She thought about her life and all the choices she'd made. Not all were bad. Her heart ached for the people she'd cared about that she'd lost. So many missed opportunities that were taken from her because of who her family was. There were times when she'd fought back against her family's ideals and times when she'd decided it wasn't worth it. Having been given the title of Queen had been something that certainly kept her around these days. She liked being the top dog. But her reckless nature had got her here. Maybe Akagi would finally put her out of her misery and she could join Victor beyond the grave. Not that he'd want her even there.
She felt a little jolt of panic when it was clear that Akagi was moving towards making his exit and she squeezed her hand around the calming stone again. She would have liked to be pleasant and nod politely in agreement to his conditions. Instead he merely got a shrug. She didn't trust him. Maybe she never would. She was his prisoner after all and for all she assumed, likely her executioner. But he was also the only one she had to talk to right now and she afraid of being left alone, even if she'd never admit it.
So she made no moves to try to get him to stay.
Last Edit: Jan 18, 2024 14:55:07 GMT -5 by Elena Eldouir
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 Jan 17, 2024 8:43:22 GMT -5
The King nodded, "Thank you for your cooperation lady Elena, it will make this process less painful for everyone, I'll return in a few days and assess your situation...is there anything you'd request I bring? Books? Food?"
Post by Elena Eldouir on Jan 18, 2024 14:56:44 GMT -5
Requests? He was an awfully kind jailer wasn't he? But who was to say that anything he brought her wouldn't be poisoned or enchanted or otherwise meant to cause her harm or some other affect that would benefit him. So she considered it for a moment before she gave a little shrug and a charming smile, or as much of one as she could muster right now. "Surprise me."
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.