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.
Our dearest and lovely admin welcomed her new baby boy, Jet, on Sept 7th! We're so happy for her and her family! Congratulations Mama!! Your boys are all so lucky to have such an incredible mom to love them! God bless!
Arynnite armor: The armor have two states: active and inactive. When inactive, they look like little more than ornate metal bracers, easily ignored. When triggered, the armor covers Tybalt and serves as an exoskeleton. It will protect its wearer from physical damage and is practically indestructible.
The armor has a certain "preprogrammed" purpose which is to protect its host. To do so, it reacts to heightened emotional states such as fear and anger, at which point the armor will trigger regardless of whether or not Tybalt wants it to or even if he's immediately aware of the threat. It has some degree of awareness and sentience although very basic and one which struggles to differentiate between enemies and friends. Whilst not actually in possession of a will, the armor can guide or direct its host in a specific action, much like a reflex.
The armor needs to be "fed" as Tybalt has discovered meaning that he must hold and absorb through touch certain metals such as steel, copper, iron and tin, a process which takes a few minutes. Without which, the armor will begin to weaken and become less effective until no longer able to manifest.
Perhaps its greatest weakness is that if being consistently bashed or beaten, it would begin to repair itself by using parts of the armor from elsewhere. For instance, if the wearer is being consistently hit in the chest, the armor will begin to pool away from other parts of their body such as the feet and hands, leaving them vulnerable.
Post by Tybalt Zane on Jun 27, 2024 1:29:35 GMT -5
Scout Kane would have received her message from her uncle. It would have been a relatively simple, and brief letter, as was customary from the man. It would have asked the woman how she was, hoping she was well, and informed her that the Zanes were fine, but that their eagerly awaited latest arrival, had taken them by surprise and decided to greet them a couple weeks early. She was welcome to come and meet their newest family member.
A couple of weeks ago, the man had taken his family to Nevermere. It had been official, state planned business and a bit of a vacation. They had returned a few days ago, but hadn't been seen much. Tybalt had made a couple of trips to the capital, but always made a point of returning to Birkhall, no matter how impractical it might have been. Now, at least, Scout would know why.
When she arrived at Birkhall, she would be waved on in. She would find Tybalt in the grounds, practicing a few simple sword moves with his two eldest children, both wielding (as best as they could) wooden training sticks, and they listened to, and watched their very proud father.
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 news of a new cousin had made Scout very happy. The baby had arrived sooner than expected, but Tybalt's letter had given no indication that things weren't well with Felicity and the baby, which was of course very good news.
The young woman had made her way from the palace to Birkhall. She had been the queen's assistant for a few years now and had started a promising political career after her injury that had led her to leave the military. The travel took some time, but eventually the blonde arrived and was welcomed by a servant, who brought her to the grounds. With her typical happy smile on her face, Scout walked over to her uncle and the children. She would be arriving from behind, so Tybalt didn't see her, but the kids did. She pulled some funny faces and pointed at her uncle before pinching her nostrils closed as if he was stinky. The kids giggled, which would likely inform Tybalt that the family's jester had arrived.
She dropped the bag that she had brought on the ground and would seek to give her uncle a hug. "Congratulations on the new addition to the family, uncle", she said kindly. "It's good to see you."
Last Edit: Jun 27, 2024 6:22:08 GMT -5 by Scout Kane
Arynnite armor: The armor have two states: active and inactive. When inactive, they look like little more than ornate metal bracers, easily ignored. When triggered, the armor covers Tybalt and serves as an exoskeleton. It will protect its wearer from physical damage and is practically indestructible.
The armor has a certain "preprogrammed" purpose which is to protect its host. To do so, it reacts to heightened emotional states such as fear and anger, at which point the armor will trigger regardless of whether or not Tybalt wants it to or even if he's immediately aware of the threat. It has some degree of awareness and sentience although very basic and one which struggles to differentiate between enemies and friends. Whilst not actually in possession of a will, the armor can guide or direct its host in a specific action, much like a reflex.
The armor needs to be "fed" as Tybalt has discovered meaning that he must hold and absorb through touch certain metals such as steel, copper, iron and tin, a process which takes a few minutes. Without which, the armor will begin to weaken and become less effective until no longer able to manifest.
Perhaps its greatest weakness is that if being consistently bashed or beaten, it would begin to repair itself by using parts of the armor from elsewhere. For instance, if the wearer is being consistently hit in the chest, the armor will begin to pool away from other parts of their body such as the feet and hands, leaving them vulnerable.
Post by Tybalt Zane on Jun 28, 2024 1:13:26 GMT -5
Tybalt would ordinarily have heard Scout coming up behind him, his hearing was incredibly sensitive after all. As it was, his attention was focused so intently on his two children, and ensuring that they didn't get themselves up to any mischief, that he failed to notice what might, or might not have been going on behind him. As soon as he saw the grins on the faces of his children, he realized that their visitor must finally have arrived. Tybalt was already smiling, by the time that he turned around to face his niece.
"I see we have a-" The commander was cut short by both of his children as they charged on past him as if he didn't exist, and rushed towards their cousin. "Scout!" Came their delighted cries. They would rush to give her a hug, assuming that she didn't resist, or push them away. The Kane family had always been close, enough to not bother with the same formalities as some of the other noble households among the country adopted. Once the children had greeted their cousin, Tybalt would step forwards. She could get a hug from her uncle if she wished.
"I'm glad you came." The man would tell her one way, or another. When the subject switched to the new arrival, Tybalt would become all the brighter. "He certainly took us by surprise, again..." Trinity had also decided to pop into the world early, making her entrance in Arynn Frey whilst the couple were on vacation. "But he's so beautiful." Little Tobey of the surprisingly big mouth which never seemed to cease its chattering would inevitably step up: "And small, he's really tiny."
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).
She would never refuse a hug from her cousins, and wrapped her arms around them while laughing. They were always so excited to see her, which brought her much joy. "Energetic as always, I see", she said, poking little Tobey softly in his belly, making him giggle. She would then greet her uncle and congratulate him.
"Us Kanes and Zanes just can't wait to see the world", she joked. Tobey's remark made her laugh. "You were just as tiny once! But look at you now. You're almost a whole man already!" The blonde continued to smile and looked back at her uncle. "I'm excited to see him. I've brought some gifts."
Scout would grab her bag again and open it. Apart from things for Felicity and the baby, she had also brought things for Tobey and Trinity. For Tobey she had brought a wooden play/practice sword that wasn't as plain as a regular wooden sword. It looked like the real deal and had a leather grip. For Trinity she had brought a wooden toy, shaped like a horse and painted like her favourite family horse. She would hand them the gifts and keep the rest in the bag for when she saw the baby.
Last Edit: Jun 28, 2024 3:08:40 GMT -5 by Scout Kane
Arynnite armor: The armor have two states: active and inactive. When inactive, they look like little more than ornate metal bracers, easily ignored. When triggered, the armor covers Tybalt and serves as an exoskeleton. It will protect its wearer from physical damage and is practically indestructible.
The armor has a certain "preprogrammed" purpose which is to protect its host. To do so, it reacts to heightened emotional states such as fear and anger, at which point the armor will trigger regardless of whether or not Tybalt wants it to or even if he's immediately aware of the threat. It has some degree of awareness and sentience although very basic and one which struggles to differentiate between enemies and friends. Whilst not actually in possession of a will, the armor can guide or direct its host in a specific action, much like a reflex.
The armor needs to be "fed" as Tybalt has discovered meaning that he must hold and absorb through touch certain metals such as steel, copper, iron and tin, a process which takes a few minutes. Without which, the armor will begin to weaken and become less effective until no longer able to manifest.
Perhaps its greatest weakness is that if being consistently bashed or beaten, it would begin to repair itself by using parts of the armor from elsewhere. For instance, if the wearer is being consistently hit in the chest, the armor will begin to pool away from other parts of their body such as the feet and hands, leaving them vulnerable.
Post by Tybalt Zane on Jun 29, 2024 1:36:17 GMT -5
Tobey would puff out his chest with pride at Scout's statement. "I'm going to be really tall when I grow up! Taller than dad!" The boy declared with absolute, and undisputable confidence.
It didn't usually take much to convince young children to accept gifts, and despite their proud heritage, the two Zanes weren't exceptions. They would take both from Scout with beaming smiles. Their joy at the presents was enough to distract them for a short while, and make them forget some of their manners. Their father allowed them a few seconds, before clearing his throat. "What do we say?" Tybalt questioned expectantly. "Thank you." Chimed both of them in unison. The captain smiled softly at the pair. "Why don't you two go play for a while?" Their faces fell slightly. "There will be plenty of time later on to catch up, and continue our training session." The children exchanged a look. "Promise?" Their father nodded in response.
As the children ran off to play, under the watchful gaze of a few of the members of staff, Tybalt would gesture for Scout to follow him towards the main house itself. "I trust that life has been treating you well?" As always, he would inevitably worry about how his young niece was doing. She was in the palace now, and he was very proud of her. "Felicity is resting right now, but she wishes you well." Who would have thought that giving birth to a third child was a tiring experience?
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 30, 2024 11:03:22 GMT -5
His confidence was admirable, especially since it was about something he really couldn't change anything about himself, but his cousin chuckled and nodded as if he was definitely right. While they were technically cousins, Scout felt more like she was the kid's aunt. Her mother had just been young when she had her daughter.
She then gave Trinity and Tobey a gift and watched them with a full heart when they started to beam. They were so overjoyed that Tybalt had to remind them to thank her. Scout smiled at them. "You're very welcome", she responded, watching them afterwards while Tybalt told them to go play for a while. After he had promised them there would be time to catch up and train, they ran off, leaving Tybalt and Scout behind.
The young woman followed her uncle, as he gestured and walked towards the main house. "Please thank her for me", she said kindly. She didn't have a very strong connection with Felicity, but she appreciated the kindness. "I am happy to say life has indeed been treating me well. It's exciting to work in the palace." She smiled and looked at Tybalt. "I assume you've been losing some sleep since the arrival of the baby. I hope you and Felicity are not too tired, and most of all, I hope you're both very happy."
Arynnite armor: The armor have two states: active and inactive. When inactive, they look like little more than ornate metal bracers, easily ignored. When triggered, the armor covers Tybalt and serves as an exoskeleton. It will protect its wearer from physical damage and is practically indestructible.
The armor has a certain "preprogrammed" purpose which is to protect its host. To do so, it reacts to heightened emotional states such as fear and anger, at which point the armor will trigger regardless of whether or not Tybalt wants it to or even if he's immediately aware of the threat. It has some degree of awareness and sentience although very basic and one which struggles to differentiate between enemies and friends. Whilst not actually in possession of a will, the armor can guide or direct its host in a specific action, much like a reflex.
The armor needs to be "fed" as Tybalt has discovered meaning that he must hold and absorb through touch certain metals such as steel, copper, iron and tin, a process which takes a few minutes. Without which, the armor will begin to weaken and become less effective until no longer able to manifest.
Perhaps its greatest weakness is that if being consistently bashed or beaten, it would begin to repair itself by using parts of the armor from elsewhere. For instance, if the wearer is being consistently hit in the chest, the armor will begin to pool away from other parts of their body such as the feet and hands, leaving them vulnerable.
The captain smiled at the sight of his two eldest running off. He knew he would have to make it up to them later. Maybe Scout would join in on a little ride, if she felt that way inclined. Something to be thought about later.
"It's certainly not good for the sleep cycle." The commander couldn't help but note with a fond smile. His sensitive ears never failed to hear the youngest member of the family's cries when he decided in the middle of the night that he wanted something to eat, or that he needed the toilet, or that nobody had paid him enough attention, or that... Yes, it was a good thing that they had some long suffering, and dedicated servants to help out. Felicity loved her children, but she wasn't quite as hands on with them as would have been common in the Kane household. "-But we're very happy." His wife was settling into her role of motherhood after a slightly more difficult start.
"I hope that one day you'll know what it's like for yourself." Yes, whilst he might not have been quite as insistent as Helena, Tybalt would very much have liked to see his niece settled down with someone. He wouldn't leave things on that note, however. As they made their way through the grand estate, he would ask: "How are you settling into palace life?" Tybalt rather liked the idea of Scout's new position, not only because of her new status, but also because it would allow him to see a good deal more of his little niece, rather than have her being down in the Kane lands for much of the year.
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 chuckled softly. She had no idea what it was like to be kept up all night, or sporadically throughout the night, but she could imagine it wasn't very pleasant. It was good to know they were happy though.
He hoped that she would be able to experience it for herself. At this point in time, the pressure wasn't as heavy on Scout yet to get married. It was starting, though. She was 26, and now people were expecting her to get married. "So do I", Scout responded, although she didn't truly feel like that. That would only happen a few years later.
"It's different from the barracks, that's for sure, but I like it. It's just a bit of running around for the queen, but it's good." She smiled again. Assistant wasn't nearly as glamorous as lady steward or advisor, but it was where Scout had started.
Last Edit: Jul 3, 2024 11:11:52 GMT -5 by Scout Kane
Arynnite armor: The armor have two states: active and inactive. When inactive, they look like little more than ornate metal bracers, easily ignored. When triggered, the armor covers Tybalt and serves as an exoskeleton. It will protect its wearer from physical damage and is practically indestructible.
The armor has a certain "preprogrammed" purpose which is to protect its host. To do so, it reacts to heightened emotional states such as fear and anger, at which point the armor will trigger regardless of whether or not Tybalt wants it to or even if he's immediately aware of the threat. It has some degree of awareness and sentience although very basic and one which struggles to differentiate between enemies and friends. Whilst not actually in possession of a will, the armor can guide or direct its host in a specific action, much like a reflex.
The armor needs to be "fed" as Tybalt has discovered meaning that he must hold and absorb through touch certain metals such as steel, copper, iron and tin, a process which takes a few minutes. Without which, the armor will begin to weaken and become less effective until no longer able to manifest.
Perhaps its greatest weakness is that if being consistently bashed or beaten, it would begin to repair itself by using parts of the armor from elsewhere. For instance, if the wearer is being consistently hit in the chest, the armor will begin to pool away from other parts of their body such as the feet and hands, leaving them vulnerable.
Tybalt couldn't help, but smile proudly at his nice. "I'm sure you'll settle into it. There's rarely a dull moment in the palace, well... If you can ignore all of the paperwork that is." Even as captain of the Royal Guard, he found himself spending far too long behind a desk for any true Kane's liking. If he was honest, he also quite liked the idea of Scout being away from open combat. She'd given them quite the scare a few years ago, and her uncle was still trying to get over some of the fright.
"I'm sure you'll find someone in your own time, but there's certainly no rush. We all just want you to be happy." It had taken Tybalt a long time indeed by Lorendale standards to settle down, but now that he had, he had no regrets.
They would reach a door, one which lead to little Thaddius' bedroom. A servant was waiting outside, upon seeing Tybalt arrive she would raise her head to look at them. "He's just had his meal, and should be about ready for some sleep, but he should still be awake if you want to see him." The captain would thank her, before pushing the door in and gesturing for Scout to step on inside.
There, in a crib, she would find the newest member of the Zane family.
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 paperwork would certainly be new. Well, everything would be new. The palace was a very different place than the military wing. Still, she was excited to serve her kingdom, in a way she hadn't imaged herself do before. Maybe politics would be better for her. Her uncle would have to worry less about losing her. Generally speaking, a desk was a far safer place than the combat field. SO the blonde chuckled and nodded.
The young woman followed behind Tybalt, putting less pressure in her steps to not walk too loudly, now they had reached the baby's room. She nodded at the servant and walked inside, slowly approaching the crib. She placed her hands on the rim (?) and bent over to look at the baby. A smile formed on her face, making her cheeks hurt. She looked up at her uncle. "He's beautiful", she said. She gently reached down and tickled Thaddius' little hand. She chuckled. "You know, in a way, babies and seniors look alike. The wrinkles, the moodswings... Dare I say Thaddius looks a bit like my dear grandmother Helena?" She winked at Tybalt, making it clear it was just a silly joke, but she did make herself laugh.
Arynnite armor: The armor have two states: active and inactive. When inactive, they look like little more than ornate metal bracers, easily ignored. When triggered, the armor covers Tybalt and serves as an exoskeleton. It will protect its wearer from physical damage and is practically indestructible.
The armor has a certain "preprogrammed" purpose which is to protect its host. To do so, it reacts to heightened emotional states such as fear and anger, at which point the armor will trigger regardless of whether or not Tybalt wants it to or even if he's immediately aware of the threat. It has some degree of awareness and sentience although very basic and one which struggles to differentiate between enemies and friends. Whilst not actually in possession of a will, the armor can guide or direct its host in a specific action, much like a reflex.
The armor needs to be "fed" as Tybalt has discovered meaning that he must hold and absorb through touch certain metals such as steel, copper, iron and tin, a process which takes a few minutes. Without which, the armor will begin to weaken and become less effective until no longer able to manifest.
Perhaps its greatest weakness is that if being consistently bashed or beaten, it would begin to repair itself by using parts of the armor from elsewhere. For instance, if the wearer is being consistently hit in the chest, the armor will begin to pool away from other parts of their body such as the feet and hands, leaving them vulnerable.
Post by Tybalt Zane on Aug 10, 2024 13:43:51 GMT -5
Tybalt was an extremely proud father. It wasn't that he congratulated himself so much for having helped bring the terrible trio into the world, as he did admire their every single action - even, to a degree the embarrassing ones. No. Tobey's habit of opening his mouth with no regard to the potential consequences hadn't quite hit home yet, give it another couple of years, and even the loving captain would have grown a little weary.
He would stand back a little whilst Scout peered at the child. He was perhaps a little smaller than he should have been, but certainly not as tiny as Trinity had been when she'd decided to grace the world with her presence. One day, a Zane would be born when, and where they were supposed to be. "Uh..." Tybalt had no idea how to respond to Scout's comparison between babies, and old people.It would take the captain a moment to gather his thoughts. "Well, I suppose we all end up eating mush in the end." The comparison to Helena earned a sincere hearty chuckle though. "You'd better hope that Felicity doesn't hear that."
He would take a few steps towards the crib, looking down at the child inside. He couldn't keep a proud smile off of his face as he watched the babe. "You know, I remember when you were that tiny."
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).
Her comparison of babies and old people had merely been a build-up to her joke about Thaddius and Helena looking alike, so it was understandable that Tybalt didn't know how to respond to it. Scout was glad that her joke made her uncle laugh, though. "I won't repeat it when she's around", she said, laughing as well. Although Tybalt and Felicity had been married for quite a while now, Scout had never really had the chance to bond with Felicity. Perhaps in the future.
The blonde looked to the side, at Tybalt, when he said he remembered when she was that small. She smiled slightly. "And how helpless I would have been if you hadn't taken me under your wing", she said. "It goes without saying, but I'm eternally grateful for your good care, uncle."
Arynnite armor: The armor have two states: active and inactive. When inactive, they look like little more than ornate metal bracers, easily ignored. When triggered, the armor covers Tybalt and serves as an exoskeleton. It will protect its wearer from physical damage and is practically indestructible.
The armor has a certain "preprogrammed" purpose which is to protect its host. To do so, it reacts to heightened emotional states such as fear and anger, at which point the armor will trigger regardless of whether or not Tybalt wants it to or even if he's immediately aware of the threat. It has some degree of awareness and sentience although very basic and one which struggles to differentiate between enemies and friends. Whilst not actually in possession of a will, the armor can guide or direct its host in a specific action, much like a reflex.
The armor needs to be "fed" as Tybalt has discovered meaning that he must hold and absorb through touch certain metals such as steel, copper, iron and tin, a process which takes a few minutes. Without which, the armor will begin to weaken and become less effective until no longer able to manifest.
Perhaps its greatest weakness is that if being consistently bashed or beaten, it would begin to repair itself by using parts of the armor from elsewhere. For instance, if the wearer is being consistently hit in the chest, the armor will begin to pool away from other parts of their body such as the feet and hands, leaving them vulnerable.
Post by Tybalt Zane on Aug 11, 2024 11:19:53 GMT -5
Tybalt leaned against the side of the cot, taking care to ensure that he didn't do so too heavily, and risk overturning it. The commander looked at the child. It was Scout that he thought of. "Your mother was so very proud of you. She was certain that you were going to be great." He remembered going in to see his elder sister. It had been an anxious wait until little Scout had come to join them. Children were always single the most precious of things within House Kane, and their birth was something to be celebrated.
The birth of a third child had made Tybalt more sentimental, or at least more openly so than he usually was. As such, a slight smile would creep onto his face as he thought back to those days. "You know... It's one of my greatest honours to have been there to watch you grow into the young woman you are now."
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 Aug 17, 2024 14:10:17 GMT -5
Talking about her mother always made her nostalgic. Although she had passed away a long time ago now, she was still sad when she thought about her. They had only had a few years together. "I wish I could've known her longer", she said with a soft voice. "I hope she's proud." And she also wished Tybalt was proud of her, which was why his next words made her smile. Although they were rather close, Scout thought, she and Tybalt didn't have a very physical relationship. Yet she couldn't help but hug him from the side, resting her head on his shoulder. "Thank you." The smallest of tears made its way down her cheek. Partly a sad tear, because she missed her mother, and partly a happy tear, because she appreciated and loved Tybalt.
Arynnite armor: The armor have two states: active and inactive. When inactive, they look like little more than ornate metal bracers, easily ignored. When triggered, the armor covers Tybalt and serves as an exoskeleton. It will protect its wearer from physical damage and is practically indestructible.
The armor has a certain "preprogrammed" purpose which is to protect its host. To do so, it reacts to heightened emotional states such as fear and anger, at which point the armor will trigger regardless of whether or not Tybalt wants it to or even if he's immediately aware of the threat. It has some degree of awareness and sentience although very basic and one which struggles to differentiate between enemies and friends. Whilst not actually in possession of a will, the armor can guide or direct its host in a specific action, much like a reflex.
The armor needs to be "fed" as Tybalt has discovered meaning that he must hold and absorb through touch certain metals such as steel, copper, iron and tin, a process which takes a few minutes. Without which, the armor will begin to weaken and become less effective until no longer able to manifest.
Perhaps its greatest weakness is that if being consistently bashed or beaten, it would begin to repair itself by using parts of the armor from elsewhere. For instance, if the wearer is being consistently hit in the chest, the armor will begin to pool away from other parts of their body such as the feet and hands, leaving them vulnerable.
Post by Tybalt Zane on Aug 18, 2024 1:51:10 GMT -5
The subject of his brothers, and sisters was always a touchy one for Tybalt. It was painful for him, as they were no longer there. Equally, they were a part of his life he didn't want to forget. "None of us had enough time with her..." The man let out in a sigh. "She would have been so proud." The captain assured his niece. "-And that's saying something. Your mother was not an easy person to impress. Rather like your loving grandmother in that respect, I'm afraid." He smiled, as memories came back to him. "-but you. You were always the apple of her eye, right from the very beginning."
Tybalt was somewhat taken by surprise by his niece's coming closer to him. The Kanes were close, yes, but they were also a generally stoic family. That meant that physical shows of emotion, or even, just outwardly expressing excessive amounts of affection were a rarity to say the least. Today though, was one such exception, the captain would slip an arm around her shoulders, allowing her to stay there for a little while if she wanted. "You are very welcome."