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!
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 Jun 5, 2024 14:12:12 GMT -5
Even though it was now her job to keep the records of all the gifted population, Florina was unsure if it truly was a good idea to have people register themselves like one might a well-bred animal. Not that she would ever voice such a thing to anybody, even her friend. Not yet, anyways.
When Scout took her hands, Florina would allow a small smile, accepting the comforting gesture for what it was. At least, she told herself, she wasn’t alone now that he gift was out to the very public eye.
“Thank you, Scout,” she squeezed back, “it’s good to have a friend like you, especially in times such as these.”
“But enough of me. Other than being excited for your new position, how are you doing these days?”
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 Jun 16, 2024 15:25:50 GMT -5
Their friendship meant a lot to Scout. It was still a friendship that was more on the formal side, but ever since agreeing on a first name basis, she felt like Florina and her had grown closer. She let go of the woman's hand after she had squeezed back and smiled at the brunette.
A waiter arrived and took their order, and while he was away to fetch glasses and a bottle of wine, Scout would respond to Florina's question. She sighed, then laughed. "I wish I could give you proper good news, but everything has its little dark backstory these days, it seems", she responded. "I visited lady Whistlebottom, the matchmaker, to hear which bachelors she considered potential matches for me." She hesitated a moment, and then continued. "I am sad about Astor's passing, of course, but our marriage was... Mostly friendship. I want to really settle down. So that's mostly what I've been up to. How I am doing? I truly don't know. I'm surviving, mostly."
The waiter returned with the wine and left the ladies alone after pouring them a glass and leaving the bottle.
Last Edit: Jun 16, 2024 15:26:38 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 Jun 18, 2024 13:58:09 GMT -5
Although she’d not known of the type of relationship Scout had with her late husband, Florina was not very surprised that the two of them had not been in love. Marriages outside of love was not an uncommon thing, after all. She would wait until the waiter was gone before speaking, “Even though there was no romantic love between the two of you,” she started, “it must have been nice to be married to somebody that you were fond of and got along with. My own marriage…was not that way,” she thought of how brutal her marriage had been, but tried to push those memories away, “How did your meeting with Lady Whistlebottom go? I confess, she’s reached out to me more than a few times since I have been in town. She seems to be a lovely woman.”
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 made her sad to hear Florina's marriage hadn't been like that. They hadn't discussed her marriage much, but Scout could sense it hadn't been ideal. "It was, yes. He really saved me, more than anyone could ever imagine." She smiled, wishing she could tell Florina about the fact that the baby hasn't been his, but she simply couldn't. "I'm sorry to hear your marriage wasn't like that. Perhaps it's not much of a consolation, but at least you're free from it now", she said, attempting to cheer up Florina.
She chuckled at the mention of Winnifred having reached out to Florina multiple times. "It was very good, she suggested interesting men. I'm not sure how actively ill pursue them, but it's nice to have an opinion from a matchmaker. She is very lovely. I would definitely recommend her services." Scout took a sip of wine. "She recommended October Montgomery, Remiel Allemeade and Quinton Featherton. I kindly declined discussing the latter."
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 Jun 25, 2024 9:35:04 GMT -5
Florina was glad that Scout’s late husband had been a savior of sorts, “He sounds like a good man,” she said to her, “I wish that I had an opportunity to have known him,” had she only seen him at the wedding? It was a wonder that she hadn’t visited them both after the wedding day. Perhaps it was a social blunder on her part, but so much had happened that past year, it was a wonder that Florina had socialized as much as she had, “but yes, I am free of my husband now. I admit, I ended my mourning period for him early,” but she’d worn black right up until the time she’d arrived in Loren. Not to mourn her husband, but the child she had lost, “He was not a good man.”
“Oh my, those are very interesting choices!” Lady Whistlebottom had contacted her about Lord Montgomery as well. He seemed a good sort of man, “I did not realize that Lord Allemeade was seeking a wife at this time, but I have not actually spoken to the man. What do you think of the matches?” The only one she was truly familiar with was the first man. The other two she only knew through rumor or socially.
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 Jun 26, 2024 15:02:04 GMT -5
The woman listened sympathetically to what her friend said. "You don't talk about him often, which is more than okay, but I'll always lend you a listening ear", she said to conclude the topic of their deceased husbands. One must not linger on the past, after all. Except for the babies. They would always hurt to think about.
"I do not know if he is looking for a wife either. My family is very fond of him, though. I think I might try feeling him out. He is quite handsome, after all", she said, even blushing slightly. She tried to hide it by taking a sip of wine. "Lord Montgomery is a very fine man as well, but I've known him for so long. I think it would feel weird. And Lord Featherton... He's not my type. Physically and politically." She smiled at Florina. "But I don't want to rush anything, with anyone."
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 Jun 28, 2024 9:29:08 GMT -5
Florina was glad that Scout didn’t press for more information. She would have shared if she asked, but to be honest…Florina did not like talking about her late husband. He was the sort of person better left forgotten in the past.
“Oh he is a handsome sort of man,” Florina smiled conspiratorially. Her friend’s blush was adorable and a bit unexpected. She hadn’t known that Scout may have those sorts of thoughts toward Remiel. For Lord Montgomery, Florina could not imagine why anybody wouldn’t like him. He was a fine man, she thought. Maybe Scout being ambivalent in her feelings toward him is better though. She’d not spent as much time with the man, but she found herself quite fond of him, “Lord Montgomery…I must admit,” she lowered her voice to a whisper, “I find myself contemplating his eyes. He has a fine set of them.” She didn’t have much to say about Lord Featherton. She quite agreed with Scout, “Lord Featherton is a very handsome man. However, I believe there is something a little off about the man. I cannot quite place my finger on it though.”