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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Animal Lordship allows the user to communicate with and command animals through speech, which to the outsider gifted or non-gifted sounds like gibberish.
His first solo occupation of the Drunken Dyr had arrived following the information his bird had brought him of a sighting of a strange creature departing from his lands. So he needed the escape to think and thos escape was here, away from his needy demented family. He had been here for hours already drinking, thinking, and playing music. Ish sat behind the piano playing a lighter melody than before but he wasn't alone, no his horde of rats were with him and they played freely here while some sat on the piano listening to his playing. While most of his family would have been angry with the revelation of a possible intruder Ishmael was the calm level headed one and the gears of his mind was turning.
The music stopped, "Ona...," he called softly for the bar owner, Gus his most loyal rat sat on his shoulder in a tiny jacket, rose to sniff the air around them, "Ona," he called again.
Obri — tiger quoll — element: ELECTRIC
The ability to manipulate electric charges. Uses include: controlling the lightning in a storm, electrocuting people or objects, manipulating static, and more.
Post by Ona & Obri on Feb 13, 2024 10:55:26 GMT -5
Ona had let Ishmael into the tavern before disappearing more to the back, to the 'kitchen' area which was divided from the main room by a wall and door. She wasn't sure whether Ishmael wanted to be alone with his animals or not, but she hadn't been eager to find out either. She had told him she'd be nearby in case he needed her. They hadn't gone over any specifics, like if he could get drinks himself or if he would ask her to get them, but she figured it would become clear on its own. After Tribute and what had happened to Weylin and Demelza, Ona had realised that Ish wasn't as innocent and harmless and she had led herself to believe. She didn't want to annoy him with too many questions because she didn't want to feel an Eldouirs wrath released upon her.
When she heard her name being called, she looked up. She had been staring at the table she was sitting at, lost in thought, but now duty called. The woman got up and held the door open so Obri could follow. She walked over to the piano and leaned against it while looking at Ishmael.
Animal Lordship allows the user to communicate with and command animals through speech, which to the outsider gifted or non-gifted sounds like gibberish.
Post by Ishmael Eldouir on Feb 18, 2024 15:02:54 GMT -5
Ishmael poked at a few keys as Ona entered and addressed him whispering something to his rats that made them scurry away, and before Ishmael replied to his summoning it was just him, Gus, and the Dresmondi.
Bright green acidic eyes turned up to meet hers, they were glazed over from a light buzz from the alcohol, "Let's say you had a coop full of chickens, a few chickens eventually start to look stressed out and they stop giving eggs," he hits a heavy deep keep, "Do you blame the frantic hens or do you figure out the source of their scare?"
Obri — tiger quoll — element: ELECTRIC
The ability to manipulate electric charges. Uses include: controlling the lightning in a storm, electrocuting people or objects, manipulating static, and more.
A riddle. Or a hypothetical situation in which your answers mattered. Great. She hated those, because she wouldn't know what she was agreeing with or saying until the situation was materialised afterwards in a non-hypothetical situation.
"I would figure out the source of their scare." In a way, the example was applicable to her duty of keeping her girls safe. If something bothered them, she would find out what, and not replace her girls.
Animal Lordship allows the user to communicate with and command animals through speech, which to the outsider gifted or non-gifted sounds like gibberish.
Post by Ishmael Eldouir on Feb 20, 2024 8:45:06 GMT -5
"Precisely, very good," Ishmael stood and grabbed his mug, "drink," it wasn't an ask and he wasn't letting her pour, Ish did it himself as he continued getting to the point of his situation, "I have intel that a very odd creature was spotted leaving within our walls and that's very alarming...you wouldn't happen to have seen anything odd? People out of place?"
Obri — tiger quoll — element: ELECTRIC
The ability to manipulate electric charges. Uses include: controlling the lightning in a storm, electrocuting people or objects, manipulating static, and more.
At least she got that right. She watched as the tall man went to pour himself another drink, still leaning against the piano. "A creature?" she repeated, posed as a question, her brow furrowed. She genuinely didn't know about that, because Regan hadn't shown herself to her in that form. "Like, an animal or a dyr-shape people are unfamiliar with?" Most dyr were accounted for because it had been a while since new dyr had spawned in the cave of names, so it would be surprising to see a dyr leave the territory.
"I can't say that I've seen anything out of the ordinary, no."
Animal Lordship allows the user to communicate with and command animals through speech, which to the outsider gifted or non-gifted sounds like gibberish.
Post by Ishmael Eldouir on Feb 21, 2024 8:29:33 GMT -5
Ishmael made a simple 'hmm' as he played with the rim of his whiskey cup staring off in thought, he was already formulating a new plans and ones he was not going to share...yet.
However he downed the whiskey is a single shot, "It were no animal nor one your peoples dyrs, it was a horrifying creature by description and no Eldouir has a Gift to do as so. I'm concerned there are enemies amongst us," those green eyes stared out across the Drunken Dyr, "I am beefing up the Dresmondi soldiers patrols."
Obri — tiger quoll — element: ELECTRIC
The ability to manipulate electric charges. Uses include: controlling the lightning in a storm, electrocuting people or objects, manipulating static, and more.
She frowned. She had met Regan, but it hadn't been in her wolf-ish form, so she genuinely didn't know who Ishmael was talking about. She suspected it was something that would help the people of Dresmond, but wouldn't share this suspicion with the red man.
"Understandably so", she said. "Maybe Lorendale has gathered other Gifted to check out Dresmond. I've heard they tend to do things like that. My mother used to tell me a a story that she heard from a Coheedsman, when they invaded Dresmond. He had seen it when they invaded Lorendale. Gifteds that turned into animals, and Lorendale used them to spy on their enemies. Maybe that's what they're doing now." A made up story, but a believable one.
She wanted to redirect his attention from Nevermere to Lorendale. "I mean, if I was Lorendale's queen, I would also be scared of your family. You're obviously far more capable than she is."
Animal Lordship allows the user to communicate with and command animals through speech, which to the outsider gifted or non-gifted sounds like gibberish.
Post by Ishmael Eldouir on Jun 8, 2024 12:23:52 GMT -5
Ishmael grunted in agreement before he began twisting and combing fingers through his red beard, Ona was smart and observant yet Ish had a gnawing suspicion Lorendale wasn't that smart.
"You may be right, but I feel Lorendale is to dumb for such a tactic," Ish turned his acid green eyes upon Ona, "They aren't a bright people, even their other Gifted...scared submissive servants, but either way I'll make everyone ready. We need your people's Medallion."
Obri — tiger quoll — element: ELECTRIC
The ability to manipulate electric charges. Uses include: controlling the lightning in a storm, electrocuting people or objects, manipulating static, and more.
Ona continued to lean against the piano, her arms crossed in front of her chest, one foot out a little. "Hmm", she said. "I've never met Gifteds apart from your family, so I can't judge what they're capable of, but I take your word for it." The mention of the Medaillon made her tense, although she could have suspected they were after it. The woman chuckled. "I wish I knew where it was. Ever since I underwent the Naming Ceremony, I've dreamt of becoming the One. You know what that is?" She cocked her head to the side and looked at him. It couldn't hurt to tell him, since there was no One anymore. Not since the Medaillon had been lost.
Animal Lordship allows the user to communicate with and command animals through speech, which to the outsider gifted or non-gifted sounds like gibberish.
Post by Ishmael Eldouir on Jun 12, 2024 10:02:50 GMT -5
Eirwen had shared quite a bit with Ishmael, she was a talker if you showed just spot of care so yes he did know what the Naming Ceremony was. Yet he was curious to know how truthful Eirwen had been, "I know a little, Eir-," his thoughts were interrupted when three small red headed children burst into the bar. Ishmaels children in fact and he stood up from the piano as a teenager with red hair came running in shortly after huffing, "Sorry cousin Ish the children..they got away from me," Ishmael glared at the teen before turning his eyes down at his three children each of them holding what looked like a small vulture, "Papa! Look what we caught for you!"
The bird fought to be free but the children held tight. Ish looked at the teen Eldouir, "Go away. Run for your failure to contain small children Luciano, run until you drop, and run some more."
There was no back talk or arguing, the teen turned and ran.
Turning his attention back to his children he squatted down, "And what would you like Papa to do with this bird?"
His oldest (a child he shared with Myla) grinned, "We want to see him dance while you play music!"
Ishmael leaned toward the vulture and began to whisper to it, and it became docile. Obeying. Ishmael rose and returned to the piano taking a seat, "These are my children," as if he had to explain because of the hair. He began to play something light and happy, before long the bird began to "dance".
Obri — tiger quoll — element: ELECTRIC
The ability to manipulate electric charges. Uses include: controlling the lightning in a storm, electrocuting people or objects, manipulating static, and more.
Post by Ona & Obri on Jun 12, 2024 13:29:33 GMT -5
It was odd, seeing three small little redheads. For some reason, it had seemed that the Eldouir were just born as adults. She had never seen their children before. Ona assumed they were normally contained in their home, but this teenager had failed to look after the little devils. Ona grinned at Ishmael talking to the teen. Although she did not feel any positive feelings towards the Eldouir, she liked witnessing a good talking-to. The teenager ran, and the bearded man talked to the children.
She watched as they held on to the bird. Poor thing, Obri said, and Ona gave him a quick little pet. He was seated on top of the piano.
And then she witnessed a demonstration of his Gift. She watched as the bird began to dance to the beat.
For a second, a thought crossed her. Killing Eldouir children would take care of the next generation. But wouldn't it be wrong? She ignored the thought and lifted the corner of her mouth in a kind of smile.
"Nice to meet you", she told the children. "You've been busy", Ona said, grinning at Ishmael. "I had one, once." She didn't know why she told him. She felt a bit sad for a moment but tried to shake it off by listening to the music.
Animal Lordship allows the user to communicate with and command animals through speech, which to the outsider gifted or non-gifted sounds like gibberish.
Post by Ishmael Eldouir on Jun 15, 2024 21:13:38 GMT -5
Ishmael played and watched the bird dance, he heard what Ona had said. He reflected on her sharings inside his own head thinking how he would be should he ever lose a child, and he couldn't fathom it.
Eldouir were unbeatable. His children would be immortal.
Yet...Eldouir could die. He thought about Raine. He didn't have the proof but he figured Samuel was long gone. His Father. And grandfather.
"What happened to the one that once was?" he asked over the music.
Obri — tiger quoll — element: ELECTRIC
The ability to manipulate electric charges. Uses include: controlling the lightning in a storm, electrocuting people or objects, manipulating static, and more.
Post by Ona & Obri on Jun 16, 2024 13:01:59 GMT -5
His question was one she had expected. "Uma", she said, a faint smile on her lips. She had gotten pregnant soon after the Eldouir had first arrived. The father was unknown, since she slept around a lot. It had been a difficult pregnancy, and an even harder delivery. "She was too weak to survive out here", Ona then said. "She died after a few days. I miss her, but with all due respect, I'm glad she isn't alive anymore. She wouldn't have gotten a dyr, and I would have been considered useless as well. Before you lot came, it took a village to raise a kid. The caravan worked together. The mothers to those dyrless children now... Then don't stand a chance."
Her tone wasn't accusatory, but matter-of-fact. The Eldouir got rid of useless Dresmondi. "But enough nostalgia, don't you think? You've got strong little ones."
Animal Lordship allows the user to communicate with and command animals through speech, which to the outsider gifted or non-gifted sounds like gibberish.
Post by Ishmael Eldouir on Jun 18, 2024 19:03:44 GMT -5
Ish played on as she spoke and for a moment he felt pity but then understanding, because for all intents and purposes she was right. Uma would have been doomed.
Before moving on Ish let his idea of taming Dresmond with finding the Medallion boil in his brain, he thought perhaps obtaining it and returning the ability to pair these people with their creatures could make him...a God...he could hear them chanting his name!
Then his green eyes snap back to his children, "They will be the strongest. Though their powers haven't truly developed yet...I know."