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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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).
Remiel and Scout had ridden all night, except for the one stop they had taken. This stop had set the soldiers that she had sent out before them about an hour ahead of them. A little after noon, Scout (who was riding shotgun) and Remiel (who was steering the carriage) saw the soldiers return. The blonde had raised an eyebrow and asked them what was going on.
They informed lady Kane and lord Allemeade that the Eldouir had taken over the palace, and that it was strongly advised against to go to the palace as long as they were there. It had felt like the air was forced out of her lungs, and she had to take a moment. "Is my uncle alright? How is the queen? And the prince?" The soldier didn't answer everything very clearly, but from what she could gather, Tybalt and Augustus were fine. The queen had been taken and then it was a little unclear to her whether she had gotten back to Lorendale yet or not. The Eldouir had left her behind, apparently.
Scout turned to Remiel. "We can't go to the palace, and Birkhall doesn't seem like the best option either." Scout and Felicity didn't get along well, and she had her suspicions about Felicity disliking Gifted, which was based on what she knew about her audience with the queen. "I suggest we head to my estate, and settle down there before deciding on what to do next."
Post by Remiel Allemeade on Jul 11, 2024 4:43:30 GMT -5
Remiel had been stunned into a silent panic, his internal monolog was going through a thousand bad case scenarios; The Eldouir had returned and there was nothing anyone could do that wasn't going to end in a slaughter. Remiel had sat silent all the way back to Scout's residence.
Upon their arrival Remi sent the well rested Victor back to the Keep and his instructions were clear: send everyone south to the Kane estate for safety.
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 watches as the men said their goodbyes before she opened the door and walked inside, immediately greeted by one of her servants. "Lady Kane", she said with a smile, unaware of anything that was happening inside the city. She looked at Remiel with a slightly confused look, but Scout quickly picked up on it.
"Please prepare a room for Lord Allemeade in the guest section of the house. He will be staying here for at least one night. The Eldouir are in the palace and we don't know what is about to happen", she said, which would make the servant leave.
She turned towards Remiel and gestured with her head to follow her. She went into the living room, where a big painting of her and Astor was hung above the fireplace. She briefly glanced at it before getting a bottle of whiskey from the small globe shaped liquor bar. She filled two glasses and handed one to him. Scout barely drank anything else than wine, but she was stressed and needed it.
"I don't like this one bit", she told him. "How on Earth could they allow the Eldouir to stay in the palace?"
Post by Remiel Allemeade on Jul 12, 2024 16:10:19 GMT -5
Remiel expected the reactions from the servant, he had a reputation as far as that went but he hadn't even thought or looked at this like that. He still didn't comment as Scout handled it and then followed her.
When he took the whiskey Remiel looked at it for the longest time, "This isn't good, this is an occupation and this kingdom are prisoners, nothing good will come of it Scout," Remiel was at a loss for words and once again he felt powerless to do anything about it, "Things are going to get bad."
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 had been thinking the same thing. Scout allowed herself to fall back into the sofa and sighed. "I can't see this ending well. Allowing them to stay in the palace is the beginning of the end. I will still try to get you back in the Legion, but I don't have any other ideas apart from that. I'm-" She paused. "I'm losing hope."
Post by Remiel Allemeade on Aug 10, 2024 8:00:28 GMT -5
Remiel heard the defeat in her voice and for a moment his own shoulders slacked but then he turned and would slowly approach her where she sank into the sofa, kneeling in front of her, "Scout," he sat his drink down and if she let him he'd take her hand and with his eye he'd try to lock onto her eyes, "If there was ever anyone in this entire kingdom that I trusted more than even my own family...it's the Kane's...you...The Commander...if I have a shred of hope left its because you, your family, don't give up yet..and if you don't I won't."
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 didn't resist his attempt to take hold of her hand, and looked at the blonde man kneeled in front of her. She smiled, although it still carried a hint of defeat. "Thank you, Remiel. I appreciate you", she said, completely sincere. The two of them had come a long way. From passive-agressiveness to a first name basis. From cold conversation to trusting each other and believing they could make a difference. "We need to at least try. You're right. Whatever hope is left, we need to cling to it."
Post by Remiel Allemeade on Aug 11, 2024 18:17:34 GMT -5
With a groan and a little pop in the hip Remiel sat semi-close beside Scout, "I am going to those at the Keep South, to the Kane lands, but I've got to return to there because it will be a matter of time before Hiram or someone from the family comes looking for me," he sighed, "It's not going to be safe for you here, or anyone if I'm to close to the palace or Loren right now," he hadn't let go of her hand until he realized he was still holding it so as smoothly as he could let go to "adjust" his eye patch, "And I know you are putting a lot on the line to speak on my behalf, don't over do it, I know how your passion can turn...passively...but it's me. I have tarnished my name with my past actions..but I'm willing to do whatever," he knew those words were heavily loaded. Scout was smart and persuasive in her own ways.
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 12, 2024 10:11:47 GMT -5
She nodded, understanding that he needed to go, but also sad about it. She had enjoyed her time with Remiel, and his company. He let go of her hand, and she straightened her fingers, feeling the warmth of his hand leave hers. She was suddenly reminded of lady Whistlebottom's suggestion of Remiel as a potential suitor, and Scout had to quickly think of something else to keep herself from blushing. She had Remiel had grown close. She didn't really like being touched, but always liked it when he held her hands.
She cleared her throat and nodded. "I'm sorry you've come all this way, only to have to leave again." His words about her passion made her laugh. Little did she know that it would happen anyway. She would go too hard while defending Remiel at the meeting she didn't know about yet at this point in time. "I'll behave, and try my best. Tybalt's and my opinions are respected, so if I can just make one person cchange their mind, I'll be happy." She smiled at him again, more genuine and with less defeat now.
Post by Remiel Allemeade on Aug 16, 2024 9:12:09 GMT -5
"Nothing to apologize about Scout, I wanted to come and I wanted you to know I was in your corner still," Remiel said and couldn't help but feel a smile lift the corners of his mouth, "And if it puts smiles on our faces during times like this..maybe we need each other now more than ever."
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 14:14:50 GMT -5
Tybalt's request for someone to fetch Remiel had definitely given Remiel and Scout the opportunity to grow closer. She smiled at him and nodded. They'd then spent a little longer sitting and talking, trying to come up with plans. Eventually, they would go to bed, though. Scout in her own room, and Remiel in one of the guest rooms.