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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Keelan had asked Nicholas to ride in his carriage for the next leg of their journey, Keelan wanted to properly congratulate the man on his new title. Did it sting? Just a tad bit. But Keelan was still rich. He'd only get richer and soon he'd be married, another reason for the invitation to ride to introduce Rhedara to Nicholas.
Keelan and Rhedara shared a comfortable seat bench across from Nicholas, the Morrigan looked from the window of the carriage bright shining eyes on Nicholas, "I do believe a proper congratulations is in order my Lord, Minister of Trade," Keelan reached for a dusty bottle of a very dark liquor and three glasses, "Rarest whiskey in the world, perhaps the oldest, barreled underground for a hundred years, a gift from the old Ellis royals that my grandfather inherited from his grandfather and my father left it to me," pulling the dark cork stopper Keelan Gabe each glass a small splash, "Lord Beaumont, I'd also like to introduce you to my personal assistant and other business partner, she handles a few new assests of mine and runs the old Vitlock Brothers business," Keelan was actually beaming as he introduced Rhedara, "She's also soon to be my wife, we're like minded individuals and she's just full of surprises..., Lady Rhedara this is Lord Nicholas Beaumont , Lord Beaumont this is Rhedara my fiancé."
Post by Rhedara Shannon on Jul 4, 2024 20:24:20 GMT -5
It hadn’t been the first time Rhedara had met with someone of interest with Keelan, but it was the first time she’d attended such a meeting as his fiancée. It was heady and exciting. She wouldn’t have to blend into the background like she would have as just an assistant. She was moving up in the world. Between that and not being nauseous during this meeting was a huge huzzah in her book.
She sat on the bench with Keelan, feeling rather cozy in her warm cloak, and studied the older man that sat across from them. So that was what he looked like. She’d known of his name for years and had pictured him as being seven feet tall with very sharp teeth, but the man before her seemed perfectly ordinary. She reminded herself that looking ordinary didn’t mean to expect the man to be ordinary. He was a business man, and from what she was learning from working with Keelan, a business man would be willing to break some legs if it meant getting on top. After all, wasn’t that what the two of them planned to do to Lord Beaumont? She smiled, but tried to cover it by looking demurely into her lap when Keelan introduced her. Nothing to see here, just a commoner feeling overwhelmed with her upcoming new station in life.
She took the whiskey, although she would not drink it. She couldn’t deny anymore that she was pregnant, and she didn’t want to risk the baby by indulging in liquor no matter how fancy it was. Instead she would simply sample the aroma of the liquor and give a pleased smile. She would preen at Keelan referring to her as “Lady Rhedara,” and when he finished the introductions, she would bow her head since a curtsy was out of the question in the carriage, “Pleased to meet you, My Lord.”
Post by Nicholas Beaumont on Jul 5, 2024 6:17:03 GMT -5
This Success had made Nicholas even more manic than he was. He felt as if he could conquer the whole world if he wanted to. Maybe he could become king of a kingdom! Marry a queen, capitalize on the trade and the relationship with Nevermere. He would make Keelan his most tested advisor. But he was married already. He would need another way then.
He had accepted the invite to ride with Keelan and Rhedara. He looked at the two people sitting across from him. He was excited to meet his lady.
"Thank you very much!" he said with a wide smile. "I couldn't have done it without you, lord Morrigan. I humbly thank you for being such a good sport and not having any ill feelings towards me for being granted the title." The whiskey looked great. Expensive and rare bottles were always the best.
He took the glass that was offered to him and held it while Keelan introduced his other business partner. He dipped his head politely to greet Rhedara. "It's a pleasure to meet you, Lady Rhedara." He wasn't used to greeting someone with their first name instead of their last, but it's he had introduced her. "Congratulations on your engagement, that's very exciting! Marriage is a truly beautiful thing." Which was rich coming from him. He abandoned his wife every few months, although nobody knew about it. They just thought they didn't see each other a lot because they were both busy people. "Engaged and business partners, that's a wonderful combination! Very exciting."
He held up his glass. "A toast! To business, and to love!"
Post by Keelan Morrigan on Jul 6, 2024 10:59:06 GMT -5
He took Rhedara's hand giving her a gentle squeeze then Keelan took his shot of whiskey after a quick raising of his glass, "Here, here," the Morrigan sat for a moment in silent stewing victory, "I noticed a few other things Minister that I saw as ventures, those mountains in Cambria," Keelan sat his glass down and withdrew a map that was clearly a quic sketch, "Mining operations? We'll just need to request a survey team, find out what gems or coal or metals those mountains hold. It will create jobs, it will fill new cities with people," Keelan had so many ideas to stimulate the economy with the territory expansions, "I'd like to be your advisor Nicholas...."
Post by Rhedara Shannon on Jul 6, 2024 22:21:44 GMT -5
At Keelan’s squeeze, Rhedara would squeeze back and smile at him, “It’s very exciting,” she agreed, “I can’t wait,” at the toast, she would also raise her glass, but abstain from drinking. After that, Rhedara would remain silent, having nothing to add to Keelan’s business proposal. Instead, she’d watch Beaumont’s reactions, a slight smile on her face the whole time. It was a jovial time, after all.
Post by Nicholas Beaumont on Jul 16, 2024 14:23:08 GMT -5
Nicholas leaned forward, peering at the map Keelan had produced. He raised an eyebrow in awe of the man's quick thinking and ability to find new business opportunities everywhere. He then looked up when Keelan mentioned wanting to be his advisor.
The man leaned back again and laughed. "But of course! I thought that was self-evident. I wouldn't have gotten this amazing opportunity if it weren't for you, so yes, you'll be my advisor. And do feel free to let me know if your lovely fiancée and partner had ideas as well." He smiled at the both of them. "Mining is a wonderful idea. We might even be able to set up a deal with Arynn Frey. Don't they always needs gems for... Whatever it is they do?"