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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10.29.2023
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Ring of enchanted combat: ring that, when twisted around the finger three times, enhances one's combat abilities (the equivalent of ten additional combat points).
Scout had gone to the palace that day with new vigour. The times had been dark and sad lately but this promotion was exactly what she had needed to blossom again. She was excited to work closer together with Iliana, and most of all, with Florina. The woman wasted no time and headed over to the office that would have been given to Florina.
So far, word wouldn't have traveled far yet about her promotion. She hoped she could tell Florina about it, without her knowing already. She hoped it would be a nice surprise for her friend to hear that Scout would be working together with her, although she would have to keep it secret that she also kind of had to keep an eye on Florina. In a way, Florina would probably know that already. She was new to the job and hadn't been any kind of palace secretary before, so who she was and what her agenda was, was something the queen wanted to know.
The blonde knocked on the door and would wait for a response before going in.
Magic Detection: The ability to detect magic. The user can judge magical aptitude, pinpoint magic being used within a mile vicinity, and even detect when potent magic has formerly been used in a space. The magic may originate from a living thing or from an object, it does not matter. There is no restriction to the kind of magic that the user can detect. The weakness is the spatial awareness limitation, and while the user can detect the presence of magic, they cannot detect the specific kind of magic being used.
Post by Florina Bellerose on Mar 4, 2024 21:45:34 GMT -5
Adjusting to her new role was…well…difficult wasn’t the word. Different wasn’t correct either. It was…strange? Florina had never held any sort of position at court, and had been very content to simply be a countess that only oversaw her late husband’s vineyard. But here she was. Adjusting.
She was sitting behind her desk, looking over some paper that needed reviewing when a knock came at the door. Grateful for the distraction, she called out, “Come in!” And would smile when she saw Scout enter.
She rose from her desk, “Scout! It is very good to see you.”
Ring of enchanted combat: ring that, when twisted around the finger three times, enhances one's combat abilities (the equivalent of ten additional combat points).
It filled her with joy to see her friend behind a desk in an office. Perhaps it was a bit selfish, but she was happy to have a friend to work with. Florina had accepted the job offer, which must mean she wanted to do this, right?
"It's even better to see you", she responded with a big smile. Scout would walk over to the desk and take a seat, assuming she was welcome to do so. "I wanted to stop by and see how you are adjusting to being a member of the royal cabinet." She bounced her eyebrows and laughed. It sounded very formal and important, which it was, but still, it amused her too. Big steps up the ladder could be fun too. Not everything needed to be serious all the time.
"I also have some news I'm dying to tell you." She bit her lower lip and looked at Florina, pausing to give her statement some suspense. "I have been promoted to Advisor of Law, which means that aside from aiding the queen with trials and advising her on sentencing, I will also work with you!"
Last Edit: Mar 5, 2024 5:53:42 GMT -5 by Scout Kane
Magic Detection: The ability to detect magic. The user can judge magical aptitude, pinpoint magic being used within a mile vicinity, and even detect when potent magic has formerly been used in a space. The magic may originate from a living thing or from an object, it does not matter. There is no restriction to the kind of magic that the user can detect. The weakness is the spatial awareness limitation, and while the user can detect the presence of magic, they cannot detect the specific kind of magic being used.
Post by Florina Bellerose on Mar 14, 2024 8:40:36 GMT -5
Scout was certainly welcome to take a seat. Florina would gesture to a chair for Scout to sit in before she took a seat herself, “Being a member of the royal cabinet is very different than I am used to,” indeed, she’d spent most of her time on her music, and more recently managing her late husband’s vineyard, “I am used to remaining in the background than being in the forefront of things,” and as a representative of a people no less.
“Oh!” She grinned, not bothering to mute the emotions on her face with her friend, “What happy news!” And it was, especially since she’d work closely with a friend, “We should celebrate.”
Ring of enchanted combat: ring that, when twisted around the finger three times, enhances one's combat abilities (the equivalent of ten additional combat points).
The two of them took a seat, and they quickly dove into chit-chat. She listened to her friend and nodded. "Well, if I may ask, then, what motivated you to accept the position?" she asked, wondering what had made her want to be the advisor, which was very much not a background position.
Shortly after, Scout broke the news that they would be working together. It was indeed good news, and the blonde thought it was going to be a lot of fun, although it would also put pressure on them, and she hoped their friendship wouldn't suffer under it. "A little celebration sounds good to me", she said with a grin.
Magic Detection: The ability to detect magic. The user can judge magical aptitude, pinpoint magic being used within a mile vicinity, and even detect when potent magic has formerly been used in a space. The magic may originate from a living thing or from an object, it does not matter. There is no restriction to the kind of magic that the user can detect. The weakness is the spatial awareness limitation, and while the user can detect the presence of magic, they cannot detect the specific kind of magic being used.
Post by Florina Bellerose on Mar 22, 2024 12:19:49 GMT -5
Florina was silent at the question, unsure of how to answer. Her aunt had advised her to be neutral and pleasant when it came to her new position. But Scout was her friend, and she wanted to be truthful, “My uncle was very persuasive,” she gave a light laugh, “And given my gift, I do believe I may be of use.”
“Then celebrate we shall!” She smiled, “I was getting ready to take a midday break, is here any place you’d like to go?"
Ring of enchanted combat: ring that, when twisted around the finger three times, enhances one's combat abilities (the equivalent of ten additional combat points).
Post by Scout Kane on Mar 22, 2024 16:20:28 GMT -5
An odd response, in a way. It made Scout wonder how voluntarily she had accepted the position. She also wondered about the kind of Augustus Rainecourt she knew. Persuasive, yes, but Scout couldn't imagine him sweet-talking someone into accepting a position they weren't sure about. She knew a different side of Augustus, one she didn't want to think about too much as to avoid blushing. "I do agree that your Gift can be very useful." She smiled politely. There were a lot of opportunities. Florina would be able to detect ones Gift, and they would he able to check whether the person had registered their Gift or not.
She thought for a moment, making a humming, thinking sound. "There's a winery on the way to the city. Perhaps we could have a celebratory drink there?"
Magic Detection: The ability to detect magic. The user can judge magical aptitude, pinpoint magic being used within a mile vicinity, and even detect when potent magic has formerly been used in a space. The magic may originate from a living thing or from an object, it does not matter. There is no restriction to the kind of magic that the user can detect. The weakness is the spatial awareness limitation, and while the user can detect the presence of magic, they cannot detect the specific kind of magic being used.
Post by Florina Bellerose on Mar 22, 2024 17:51:29 GMT -5
“The winery sounds delightful,” with the growing chill in the air, a glass of wine sounded very refreshing, “Shall we go then?”If Scout agreed, Florina would grab her cloak before leading Scout to the door of her office and would lock it behind them.
If Scout needed to fetch her own cloak or outerwear, Florina would follow her to wherever she went, but whenever they started on their way to the winery, Florina would ask, “Your new position is very exciting,” there was a smile on her face, “Your family must be very happy for you.”
Ring of enchanted combat: ring that, when twisted around the finger three times, enhances one's combat abilities (the equivalent of ten additional combat points).
Post by Scout Kane on Mar 24, 2024 11:07:46 GMT -5
"Yes! Let us go." She would pop by her own office on the way out to grab her jacket. Them they were off, to the winery.
"They are, yes", she responded with a smile. "Us Kanes are either soldiers or advisors, so they're very happy that I'm doing the family proud." They were supporting and encouraging. "What did yours say?"
Magic Detection: The ability to detect magic. The user can judge magical aptitude, pinpoint magic being used within a mile vicinity, and even detect when potent magic has formerly been used in a space. The magic may originate from a living thing or from an object, it does not matter. There is no restriction to the kind of magic that the user can detect. The weakness is the spatial awareness limitation, and while the user can detect the presence of magic, they cannot detect the specific kind of magic being used.
Post by Florina Bellerose on Mar 29, 2024 16:39:57 GMT -5
“My parents are happy for me,” Florina thought of her mother’s letter, responding to the news of her new role, “Although they are quite worried for me, too. Mother was the one that urged me to keep my gift a secret,” she laughed, but there was little humor in it, “She was worried that I would be used, and her worries have not changed.”
Ring of enchanted combat: ring that, when twisted around the finger three times, enhances one's combat abilities (the equivalent of ten additional combat points).
Post by Scout Kane on Mar 30, 2024 15:07:50 GMT -5
Scout always knew what to say and was good at making awkward situations less awkward, but for the first time since meeting Florina, she didn't really know what to say. Everything she was saying... It rubbed Scout the wrong way, and not in the sense that it angered her, but in the sense that she felt like her friend didn't want this position, but felt obligated to accept it.
The blonde would link her arm through Florina's, and once they were walking on the street, far enough from the palace, she would lean her head in Florina's direction and softly say: "I get the feeling that you're not really happy about it yourself. I'm not judging, I'm your friend, so if I'm correct, I'm more than open to talk about it once we have some more privacy." She would smile at Florina, so it would appear that they were just gossiping in case someone on the street looked in their direction and knew who they were.
She had said that Augustus was persuasive, and combined with the knowledge that her mother was afraid of her Gift being exploited, and had urged Florina to keep it a secret... Was she forced to accept this position, to avoid consequences for not having been registered?
Magic Detection: The ability to detect magic. The user can judge magical aptitude, pinpoint magic being used within a mile vicinity, and even detect when potent magic has formerly been used in a space. The magic may originate from a living thing or from an object, it does not matter. There is no restriction to the kind of magic that the user can detect. The weakness is the spatial awareness limitation, and while the user can detect the presence of magic, they cannot detect the specific kind of magic being used.
Post by Florina Bellerose on Apr 1, 2024 18:13:18 GMT -5
Scout wasn’t wrong, and Florina wondered if she should have been more careful about expressing herself. Her aunt had advised her to remain neutral and pleasant and to not take sides if she could. But it was difficult to do so when was was so unsure if it truly was the right thing for her.
Florina smiled and let Scout take her arm, and would bend her elbow so their arms linked together better, “It would be good to talk about it,” she said, thankful that Scout seemed to get that Florina would not want her fears aired for perfect strangers to eavesdrop in on, “Although, I find myself very trepidatious of most things recently, so I confess I may be making myself nervous.”
Ring of enchanted combat: ring that, when twisted around the finger three times, enhances one's combat abilities (the equivalent of ten additional combat points).
The blonde smiled knowingly at her friend. They would continue their walk, the winery almost in sight. "Any reason as to why?" she asked when Florina mentioned she had been feeling trepidatious. There were loads of answers Scout could come up with herself. Lorendale never seemed to be at peace. There was always something going on that made people uncomfortable and trepidatious.
A few minutes later, they would arrive at the winery. It was relatively calm. Only a few other nobles were present, and all of them were minding their own business. "Would you like to sit inside or outside?" she asked Florina. The winery had a nice garden with tables and a small pond. The weather was warm enough to sit outside, but not as warm as it would be in summer of course.
Magic Detection: The ability to detect magic. The user can judge magical aptitude, pinpoint magic being used within a mile vicinity, and even detect when potent magic has formerly been used in a space. The magic may originate from a living thing or from an object, it does not matter. There is no restriction to the kind of magic that the user can detect. The weakness is the spatial awareness limitation, and while the user can detect the presence of magic, they cannot detect the specific kind of magic being used.
Post by Florina Bellerose on Apr 23, 2024 19:40:44 GMT -5
“I just…” she paused, trying to find the right words, “I spent my whole life pretending to not have a gift. I would have continued to do so if I hadn’t been turned into a sheep,” and that was a sentence she never thought would leave her mouth. What a year! “And now it seems everybody knows what I can do, and I’m…” scared, frightened, “worried that I will get used for something horrible, but I don’t know what.”
To the question on where the two women would sit, Florina considered the weather, “How about outdoors? We won’t have many warm days left.”
Ring of enchanted combat: ring that, when twisted around the finger three times, enhances one's combat abilities (the equivalent of ten additional combat points).
They arrived just when Florina had responded to her question. She nodded when Florina suggested sitting outside. They would go outside and find a seat. Then Scout would respond.
"I get that. As Advisor of Law, and even before, of course I have to say and believe that being registered is the correct thing to do. It brings order to the kingdom. I do, however, understand that it's not a nice thought to know everyone knows of your Gift. Others can get registered and never tell a soul, but you have a very public function now." She would take Florina's hands in hers and squeeze softly. "I'm not Gifted. I'm just a regular human with a combat training. I will do whatever I can to keep you safe."