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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Post by Honora Allemeade on Aug 16, 2024 17:11:26 GMT -5
Honora huffed with a single laugh. Unique. That was one way of putting it—though for an Eldouir to deem one of their own ‘unique’ was quite the statement indeed. The frankness of Avalon’s response was refreshing, as was her willingness to lean into the manufactured familiarity. Honora eagerly sank into the safety of it.
“We still have time,” Honora said, though her tone was one willing itself to be certain, “They will not move in haste, but yes—they will move, unless given a reason to do otherwise. But the royals know what they have to lose, and I think if the royals are given a way to coexist with their pride intact, they will take it.”
Blast Generation - Avalon is able to generate blasts of powerful, pressurized air at whatever she targets.
A pressure-force generates in her core that creates a blast. She can direct this blast at people or objects. This means that if someone stands in the way of the blast force, it will not go through the person but hit them instead. If someone knows about her Gift and is feeling heroic, they would be able to throw themselves between her and her target to intercept her attack. This would result in them taking the blow.
The force of power behind Avalon’s blast is determined by how much she “charges” the attack. Charging looks like her focusing contained magical power into her core that she then releases at will. An attack with lesser pressure will be generated and released in a single post. An attack with moderate power will be charged for one post and released in the next post. Her most powerful blasts need to be charged for two posts and released in the third. For context, the most powerful blast from Avalon can tear apart stone, earth, and sometimes even metals.
Apart from power, Avalon can also manipulate the size and precision of her attacks. Sometimes they are large and all-encompassing, like a hurricane, and sometimes they are small and specific, like the loosing of an arrow. She can release any size in a single post, and the wreckage it causes is then determined by how much power she charged into it.
Post by Avalon Eldouir on Aug 20, 2024 12:11:04 GMT -5
Perhaps the royals would be willing to coexist, although Avalon did have her doubts about that, she wasn't so sure that Hiram would be willing to coexist. He was full of surprises, though, so she wouldn't rule out the possibility. "With what little pride they have", she responded, huffing in disdain. "It doesn't seem like Iliana is coming back anytime soon. And still the people think we're out to get them, while their own queen abandons them in a blink of the eye." She didn't speak for all Eldouirs, but she didn't have a problem with the Lorendalers that just went about their day without trying to get in the way of her family. She only intended the hurt the ones who did.
Post by Honora Allemeade on Aug 20, 2024 17:34:57 GMT -5
It was a fair assessment, in many ways. However as of late, Honora had developed the inconvenient habit of benign able to empathize with every perspective. No matter how right or wrong, so long as it was sincerely expressed. Honora had ot admit, it was surprising how little it took from the Eldouir to occupy the palace and turn Lorendale upside down. There’d been no fight, no preparation. If the common people ever needed evidence that the gifted, and uninhibited, were a threat—they had it now.
“I used to always believe that there was an absolute right and wrong in all of this,” Honora mused, “And whatever it took to pursue righteousness was justified. But now…” She shook her head, gaze distant, “There is so much strife in the world. It seems suffering is the only thing that all humankind has in common. I simply want less of it.”
Blast Generation - Avalon is able to generate blasts of powerful, pressurized air at whatever she targets.
A pressure-force generates in her core that creates a blast. She can direct this blast at people or objects. This means that if someone stands in the way of the blast force, it will not go through the person but hit them instead. If someone knows about her Gift and is feeling heroic, they would be able to throw themselves between her and her target to intercept her attack. This would result in them taking the blow.
The force of power behind Avalon’s blast is determined by how much she “charges” the attack. Charging looks like her focusing contained magical power into her core that she then releases at will. An attack with lesser pressure will be generated and released in a single post. An attack with moderate power will be charged for one post and released in the next post. Her most powerful blasts need to be charged for two posts and released in the third. For context, the most powerful blast from Avalon can tear apart stone, earth, and sometimes even metals.
Apart from power, Avalon can also manipulate the size and precision of her attacks. Sometimes they are large and all-encompassing, like a hurricane, and sometimes they are small and specific, like the loosing of an arrow. She can release any size in a single post, and the wreckage it causes is then determined by how much power she charged into it.
Post by Avalon Eldouir on Aug 21, 2024 10:49:53 GMT -5
It was a bit surprising to hear Honora say that, while being on the 'wrong' side. "There will always be suffering, no matter who's in charge or what one does", she said. "The only thing a person can do is decide whether they will allow themselves to suffer or not." Avalon wasn't known for motivational speeches or wisdom, but perhaps there was some wisdom to what she said. "We suffered with those collars, and the people were happy. Now we have liberated ourselves, and the people are suffering." She shrugged. "There will always be a group of people who aren't happy."
Post by Honora Allemeade on Aug 29, 2024 15:12:18 GMT -5
Honora smiled, one broader than she had mustered since landing at the palace. She hadn’t found the Eldouir to be particularly compelling conversationalists, but Avalon, it seemed had potential. She considered what she’d said before sighing and shaking her head.
“I suppose that’s as true as anything,” Honora said, exhaustion present in the weight of her tone, “Though whatever this is, it does not feel much like liberation to me.” However, she supposed that was because Hiram was her jailer.
“It must be strange to be back after so long in Dresmond,” Honora offered, genuinely curious.