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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Witch magic — Amelia mostly focuses on cursus and summons. Her second best ability is incantations, and thirdly potions. Potions are something she isn't well versed in. She doesn't want to spend time on finding ingredients and mixing them up into potions. She much more prefers powers that come from within, like curses, summons and incantations
While it was a bit unusual, Amelia was hosting a private training with one witch-paired duo. The witch was having a hard controlling her partner in werewolf form and Amelia had pulled them from the regular training schedule, because the lack of concentration and control was a problem that needed to be dealt with before she would allow them to train in group again. If the werewolf managed to overpower his witch's will, there could be serious consequences, both in battle and in training. She wouldn't put the other duo's lives at risk like that.
"Focus!" she shouted at the witch as the wolf started growling at her and creeping in her direction. She could sense the woman's insecurity and mumbled some curse words under her breath. "Turn him back, then." Her voice was stern, loud, and a bit annoyed. She couldn't understand what was going on with this witch. Luckily, that she managed to do, and the soldier turned back into his human form.
The lieutenant walked over to the pair and looked at the witch. "I know you lost control once, last week, but if that's what's keeping you from being confident, you need to work on that. Either by doing small summons, or by practicing more." She studied the woman's face. It was then that over the witch's shoulder, she saw the Captain Commander walking in the background. "Excuse me a moment, and think about your options while I'm away."
Amelia removed herself from the duo and walked over to Hadrian. "Captain Commander", she greeted him, a serious but not unkind expression on her face. "I've been meaning to talk to you about the duo I am training." She nodded slightly at the witch and the man in the distance.
Post by Hadrian Usher on Jun 25, 2024 13:52:35 GMT -5
Hadrian did not like to advertise his appearances at training. His presence was ubiquitous enough within the military wing that it wasn’t odd for him to drop in unannounced, and he found that practice provided him with a clearer picture of what was actually going on within the walls.
Such was the case today.
Hadrian lingered in the background, watching the scene unfold, focused primarily on the witch who commanded the scene — Amelia Irving. She was known to Hadrian, as most notable members of the forces were, and her reputation was a good one. Committed, skilled, but beyond that…admittedly he knew very little. This was a good opportunity to learn more.
When he was approached he raised an eyebrow in interest, smiling a little. He liked a bossy woman. A confident woman. Hadrian inclined his head in an invitation for her to continue.
Witch magic — Amelia mostly focuses on cursus and summons. Her second best ability is incantations, and thirdly potions. Potions are something she isn't well versed in. She doesn't want to spend time on finding ingredients and mixing them up into potions. She much more prefers powers that come from within, like curses, summons and incantations
Post by Amelia Irving on Jun 25, 2024 14:09:32 GMT -5
The man's eyebrow indicated a listening ear, and the smile made his willingness to listen look more genuine. A raised eyebrow with a stern face often meant someone just wanted to get the conversation over with. So Amelia smiled back, her smile a size that matched his, and spoke again. "The witch over there, Holbrook, lost control over her partner last week. Ever since then, she has been unable to focus and I sense a fear in her. I've met with them two times since, but it hasn't gotten better. I wanted to ask you what I should do with them, or her, more specifically. I can't allow her to join regular training sessions if she can't control her partner."
She glanced at the duo again before returning her attention to Hadrian. "We all know what an out of control werewolf can do, and I'm not about to let history repeat itself. I would like to get it sorted before the Tour eventually returns. With even more soldiers around, it would be even more undesirable for her to lose control over him. I have turned him myself, and he's easy to control, so I think it's her fear that's standing in the way."
Last Edit: Jun 25, 2024 14:10:39 GMT -5 by Amelia Irving
Post by Hadrian Usher on Jul 6, 2024 14:24:54 GMT -5
Hadrian listened intently, following the woman's reasoning. He sensed her annoyance—an emotion he understood well. As a former trainer, though not of witchcraft, he had guided many soldiers and sailors. The frustration of seeing a soldier unable to reach their potential was all too familiar to him. The mention of letting history repeat itself made him grimace, but the expression passed and he became his relaxed self once more. Hadrian was not entirely sure what the question was in all of this, but he decided to take the opportunity.
“I see,” The commander considered, looking over to the witch and her partner for a quiet moment. “I think fear is an underappreciated resource. Fear requires one to recognize something’s power and appreciate what damage it might do. It would be more concerning to me, I think, if she were too confident. Saw wolves as something to be easily wielded instead of what they are: beasts. Chaotic, unpredictable. While witches can bend them, they have no absolute master other than their own hunger.”
He looked back at Amelia. “Do not seek to rid her of fear. Teach her to harness it. Perhaps it’s not something standing in the way, but the very thing that will allow her to succeed—so long as it can be channeled.”
This was Hadrian’s training philosophy in practice. Every weakness was an opportunity in disguise.
Witch magic — Amelia mostly focuses on cursus and summons. Her second best ability is incantations, and thirdly potions. Potions are something she isn't well versed in. She doesn't want to spend time on finding ingredients and mixing them up into potions. She much more prefers powers that come from within, like curses, summons and incantations
Post by Amelia Irving on Jul 8, 2024 12:25:47 GMT -5
The question was indeed not very clear, but it was one of advice. She found herself uncertain what to do about the situation, and some insight from the Captain Commander would maybe help her conjure an idea, or a plan. She watched as he looked over the duo, patiently waiting for his input.
Amelia had never thought of fear as an underappreciated resource. She had considered it a weakness, because it could paralyse someone. If that was the case with the witch, she would lose control over her werewolf. But what Hadrian said eas interesting, and it would be clear that Amelia was taking in what he said and considering it, applying it to her own knowledge, ideas and even memories of similar moments.
"A very refreshing take", she said kindly, looking back at the duo herself now. "I had never looked at fear like that, but you're definitely right. Too much confidence could be just as disastrous." There had been witches before that had caused great chaos by being too confident. "We will work on it. I hope to bring good news about this situation soon." The woman smiled slightly.
"I must admit I'm a bit surprised you haven't gone on the Tour, Captain." She wasn't someone who particularly liked small talk, but in this case, it was a combination of small talk and curiosity. "I wonder how the nobles are liking the territories. And how my sister is holding up, of course." It had been a while since she had talked to Vesper. Maybe the Captain knew how she was doing.
Post by Hadrian Usher on Jul 13, 2024 16:37:00 GMT -5
Hadrian Usher was many things, but at the end of the day, he was just a man—and he was not above reveling in a little flattery from a beautiful woman. He smiled, gray eyes sparkling in the pale sun as he sighed and scratched his beard.
“Your sister could freeze Coheed with a stern look. It is them I worry about more than her,” he chuckled, shaking his head, “As for the tour, someone has to man the fort. What kind of soldiers would we be if we left our gates unguarded, hm?” He winked at her a little, a roguish grin tugging at his lip.
Witch magic — Amelia mostly focuses on cursus and summons. Her second best ability is incantations, and thirdly potions. Potions are something she isn't well versed in. She doesn't want to spend time on finding ingredients and mixing them up into potions. She much more prefers powers that come from within, like curses, summons and incantations
Post by Amelia Irving on Aug 18, 2024 10:10:34 GMT -5
So far, she had mostly seen Hadrian under serious circumstances, so it was nice to see his smile. He was quite handsome when he smiled. In a way, he reminded her of her husband. Maybe it was the graying hair, or the stubble/beard.
Amelia chuckled at the remark about her sister. "That sounds about right, yes", she said. His wink got another chuckle out of her. "Yes, sir. We need to keep the place in tact and standing for when the tour returns." She looked back at the pair she had been training, and then back at Hadrian. "Well, thank you very much for your advice, Commander. I won't keep you any longer." With a smile and a polite nod of the head, she would turn to walk towards the pair again.
Post by Hadrian Usher on Sept 1, 2024 11:30:01 GMT -5
Hadrian appreciated Amelia’s efficiency. It wasn’t a point of pride by which Hadrian made his time not terribly accessible. He wished he could get to know all of his soldiers as personally as he used to. It was that his time was short, there was much to do, but he was glad there were people like Amelia to do it.
He’d walk away from the smile on his face, and Amelia bookmarked as a hopeful in his mind.