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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It was soon after Kimora, Ophelia, Cordelia and Sylas had parted ways that she came across her nephew again, and asked to speak to him in private. She wanted to ask how he was doing and hear his thoughts about what was next, because she agreed that Lorelle was too young to be on the throne, and while she liked Ophelia, she wasn't keen on having a Nevermerean queen in Arynn Frey.
The woman closed the door behind her and turned around to look at Sylas. "As emotional as I am, I feel like we need to talk, Sylas", she said, settling into a chair, but on edge. "The Eldouir are staring to become even more of a problem and I need to discuss the plans Akagi and I had before, well... They took him from us."
Her nephew had always been the more stoic one, and she felt that if anyone would be able to talk about current issues not involving Akagi's death, it would be him.
Saga and Shrine
Enchanted armor thin enough to be worn beneath the clothing and can be worn at all times.
Items he has:
Conversation stones (Kennet has the other)
Horseless carriage (a car)
1 augmented collar
Invisible pin
Neuro Void
Paired Portal Necklace (Kezia has the other)
Post by Sylas Llewellyn on Jul 5, 2024 10:55:06 GMT -5
Sylas had spent much of the rest of the conversation in silence, listening and observing like he normally did. He'd never been much of an extensive speaker anyway and he needed to figure out what the smartest move to make was. He had never been someone to act particularly rashly so he wasn't about to make a move without thinking through the details first. Still, a move needed to be made.
He hadn't even had time fully yet to do that as his meetings apparently weren't quite finished. Cordelia asked to speak with him in private and though he probably ought to do the same with his mother as well, he wasn't in a hurry. It was hard to be in a hurry when you lived so long, there was always more than enough time. Usually anyway.
Sylas did not sit as they were closed into the room together, instead he stood near the window, looking out but not really seeing anything, his focus inside his head and in the room. He turned towards Cordelia though when she mentioned plans with his late brother. "Go on," he encouraged. "What plans?"
Post by Cordelia Olivarius on Jul 5, 2024 11:21:07 GMT -5
She started to talk while his back was turned to her, wondering what he was looking at outside of the window. Perhaps just pondering. Eventually he turned to face her, inquiring about the plans she mentioned.
"Gifted. Akagi wanted to experiment with making them harmless. I'm a pacifist, you know this, but we currently find ourselves in a crucial pivoting point in history. With the next ruler, we have to take a clear stance. If we remain allies to Lorendale, there need to be expectations of how they handle the Gifted."
She paused, looking at her nephew. "I want to continue with you what Akagi and I started. Elena's soul was just the beginning, but I don't know how you feel. You know that you're hard to read, and I need to know who is willing to help me in forcing Lorendale to take responsibility."
Saga and Shrine
Enchanted armor thin enough to be worn beneath the clothing and can be worn at all times.
Items he has:
Conversation stones (Kennet has the other)
Horseless carriage (a car)
1 augmented collar
Invisible pin
Neuro Void
Paired Portal Necklace (Kezia has the other)
Post by Sylas Llewellyn on Jul 5, 2024 11:36:18 GMT -5
It was interesting information and one that truly made Sylas realize more than ever how disconnected he was from people. He doubted that Akagi had known that Sylas had been researching gifteds at one point, though that project had taken a back seat as of late. And now he found out that his brother had similar ideas yet hadn't mentioned them to him either. Perhaps it was time that Sylas came out of the shadows and moved to the forefront to that others might known him. Honestly it was a terrifying thought for the man but also somehow...thrilling.
He didn't answer immediately, he remained quiet and thoughtful before moving towards her and taking the seat opposite her. He too sat on the edge of the seat, his elbows on his knees as he leaned towards her. "I know I haven't been the easiest to decipher," as per his intentions, "but I agree with you. I know perfectly well that not all gifteds are alike just as not all enchanters are alike, but there is something that must be done about those who cause a threat. Especially those who have been terrorizing all of Terra Nova for so long. How is it that you think we ought to force them to take that responsibility? We've provided them collars once before, though they are certainly not in the use the same way they once were..."
Post by Cordelia Olivarius on Jul 6, 2024 13:03:38 GMT -5
Akagi had truly been interested in Gifted, but Cordelia was exaggerating a bit as well. They had talked about experiments, but they had never agreed to it. She had taken it upon herself. Her Lawful Good self had turned into a Chaotic Good as of late.
Sylas remained quiet for a moment, before eventually responding. "I don't know how, but I don't think it's a wild take to think that Iliana hasn't been doing what she ought to do. The collars were removed, the Gifted roam free. Has our help been asked since the collars?" She paused. "Our enchantments are the only things capable of containing them."
Saga and Shrine
Enchanted armor thin enough to be worn beneath the clothing and can be worn at all times.
Items he has:
Conversation stones (Kennet has the other)
Horseless carriage (a car)
1 augmented collar
Invisible pin
Neuro Void
Paired Portal Necklace (Kezia has the other)
Post by Sylas Llewellyn on Jul 9, 2024 10:35:24 GMT -5
It was a fair point. They had once asked for their help and Arynn Frey had provided collars only for them to removed. This was the result of that but they were still trying to live life uncollared, to the detriment of everyone else not only in their own Kingdom but all of Terra Nova.
"You're not wrong," he admitted with a small nod of his head. "And I'm here to help. I believe it's time our Kingdom become less passive..."
Post by Cordelia Olivarius on Jul 9, 2024 12:03:52 GMT -5
Cordelia listened to her nephew, showing her rare serious side. She was barely ever seen without a smile on her face, but now the corners of her mouth were resting.
She let Sylas' words linger in the air for a moment. "... But?" she then asked, not trying to get anywhere specific with the question. She just sensed some hesitation, or something that was on the young man's mind. Maybe there was no 'but', maybe what he said was all there was to it, but not for Cordelia. She would pause for now, until she was sure the 'but' wouldn't come around to bite her on the butt. Because she had thoughts and opinions that she wouldn't just share with anyone.
Saga and Shrine
Enchanted armor thin enough to be worn beneath the clothing and can be worn at all times.
Items he has:
Conversation stones (Kennet has the other)
Horseless carriage (a car)
1 augmented collar
Invisible pin
Neuro Void
Paired Portal Necklace (Kezia has the other)
Post by Sylas Llewellyn on Jul 12, 2024 17:16:27 GMT -5
Sylas considered the question. Yes, he was holding back a bit but partly because he was still thinking. This was all still so fresh after all. He finally relented in expressing just a bit more. "But we have a Nevermeren Queen in the way. Without Akagi I see Ophelia as being more of a hinderance to Arynn Frey than a help. Maybe that will change if proven otherwise but it does not sit well with me that she, someone with no Arynnite blood, has more control than anyone else at the moment."
Post by Cordelia Olivarius on Jul 16, 2024 17:35:03 GMT -5
She considered what he said in silence, nodding only one to indicate that she had heard him. She understood where he was coming from, and she would be lying if she were to claim she didn't share the sentiment.
"I don't like the sound of the words that will be coming out of my mouth next, because it makes me sound manipulative, but Ophelia trusts me. If I play the cards that I've been dealt right, I think I might be able to have some influence on her." She paused, looking at her nephew to gauge his reaction. "In the meantime, her lack of Arynnite blood might be an advantage to us. Leave her in the unknown about enchantments. That should give us time to think about what we can do about the Eldouir, and other harmful Gifted." It sounded like a solid plan to her, but she had entered unfamiliar territory. She had always been very true to the law, but Cordelia had realised that it would get her nowhere. "If Iliana doesn't want to take responsibility for the threat she has allowed to form under her nose, then perhaps it is our time to deal with it."
Saga and Shrine
Enchanted armor thin enough to be worn beneath the clothing and can be worn at all times.
Items he has:
Conversation stones (Kennet has the other)
Horseless carriage (a car)
1 augmented collar
Invisible pin
Neuro Void
Paired Portal Necklace (Kezia has the other)
Post by Sylas Llewellyn on Jul 18, 2024 11:11:46 GMT -5
Admittedly, Sylas had not put himself in political situations often before but today he was seeing now exactly how beneficial people like Cordelia and his mother were. He was no longer going to sit by and stay uninvolved. Things in Arynn Frey weren't going and he was determined to change that.
"All good points, I am grateful to have you," he said, a rare moment of sentiment for the prince. "Stay close with her and yes, we will keep our knowledge to ourselves. We must start formulating a plan."
Whether they had one right this second or not he wasn't sure but he knew that Cordelia would work with him to make the change that Arynn Frey so desperately needed at this point.
Post by Cordelia Olivarius on Jul 24, 2024 4:26:33 GMT -5
Cordelia smiled at Sylas when be told her he was grateful to have her. The man rarely was sentimental, and this could hardly be considered that, bit was a genuine feeling, which she appreciated. "Good", she said, nodding briefly. "I suggest we both think of a plan, then. For now, let us focus on Akagi's funeral. We will find each other again to talk about this more." There was a lot to be done, both for their plan and the funeral.