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.
5 whole years of Heir Apparent goodness! When I started the site, I knew I was hunkering down for the long haul, but I never could have predicted the numerous twists and turns this roleplay site has seen. Hundreds of plots, characters, and members have come and gone, all leaving marks on the site. I am so very thankful for those who have invested. Because you keep coming back, keep getting on, and keep writing, Heir Apparent has the legacy it does today. Three cheers to us!
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 Jul 16, 2024 13:37:13 GMT -5
The commander didn't care about the complaints leveled at him about his office. "I don't often entertain guests." Was the only response that he would give. Thankfully Sky was no longer in the palace. He'd had his faithful companion sent back to his home in Birkhall. No doubt she would be playing with his children as they spoke. The thought was almost enough to make him smile.
As it so happened, Tybalt did have something which vaguely resembled a plan. Whether it would work or not, he didn't know, but he already considered himself to have been at least somewhat successful given that Avalon was now out of his niece's office, and somewhere isolated where she could do somewhat less damage.
Initially, it would seem as if he was ignoring Avalon - as risky as that might have been - as he made his way over towards a nearby cabinet, and opened it. "Right now. I intend to get a drink. Gods know I need one with your lot running round the palace..." He wasn't entirely sure if she was still trying to flirt with him, but got himself a glass, and poured himself out a healthy glass of whiskey.
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 Jul 16, 2024 14:17:53 GMT -5
Fair enough, she thought. She continued to look around, picturing what she would put in this room when they had claimed the palace once and for all. It could be Helga's room, for all she cared. Ishmael could store all the bones he wanted in here so their little devil-daughter could gnaw on them. She didn't understand why he liked that kid so much. She was a pain in the ass. She constantly wanted Avalon's attention, and to be bothered by her. Ishmael had put that baby in her, so now she was his responsibility. She truly didn't like kids. So, having Helga here instead of in the living quarters would be perfect, she decided.
Tybalt didn't respond right away, but walked to the other side of the room. Her eyes followed his movement, seeing him pour himself a generous amount of whiskey. "I've gotten a little thirsty after having to deal with you, Commander. Why don't you be a great host and offer me some of that whiskey." She kept calling him Commander, not because she respected him, but to mock his title. She would wait for a response, but no matter the answer, she would continue. "I don't understand why you folk hate having us around so much. We're quite the party, if I say so myself. Look at you, drinking during working hours. I doubt Iliana would let you do that, but us? We'll drink all day when the Gifted are free."
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 Jul 16, 2024 14:47:52 GMT -5
Tybalt paid no real attention to Avalon, or at least not externally. His sensitive ears remained acutely tuned in to everything she might say, or do. The slightest movement of her muscle, or shift, he registered, ready least she try something.
He wasn't terribly surprised when she wanted whiskey. Indeed, he had been banking on it. Tybalt would play the part of the obliging host. He reached in to his cabinet, and got another glass out, and set about pouring her an equal portion to himself. He knew what he could handle, especially if he paced himself. He was hoping that Avalon was rather less capable of judging her own limits. Once it was poured, he would hold it out for her to take.
"Well... It must be something to do with the amount of bodies you leave in your wake." The commander replied to her statement. She questioned his drinking, Tybalt only shook his head. "What the queen doesn't know, can't hurt her." In truth, he doubted that Iliana cared, not so long as he still carried out his duties well-enough, and was on call. It wasn't as if he was frequently to be found lying around the palace paralytic on account of the drink. He raised his glass to his lips, and took a small swig. The hot burning that came alcohol did something to soothe his long suffering nerves. "You must be missing a real drink if you've been holed up in Dresmond all these years."
Her next statement caused him to raise an eyebrow. "Is that your plan? To liberate those who have already had their collars removed?"
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 Jul 16, 2024 15:09:22 GMT -5
She took the glass from him, holding it up for a moment as if she was toasting, then took a sip. The alcohol burned in her throat, a feeling she had missed. He was right, the stuff in Dresmond was no match for a real whiskey.
"Collateral damage", she said with a shrug. "When you go to war, you don't return with all men either." To her it was simple: those who stood in her way, would face the consequences. People had been given the opportunity to move aside and let the stronger take over, but they had refused to. They owed their deaths to themselves, and nobody else.
His response to her mentioning Iliana made her raise an eyebrow and grin. She knew he hadn't meant it the way she interpreted it, but it was fun to think he didn't care what Iliana thought. She certainly didn't care what that little girl thought. The conversation shifted to the subject of a real drink, and Avalon looked at the liquid in the glass. "You're not wrong", she responded, taking another sip. This was plenty stronger than the best thing they had in Dresmond. "What they serve you is sewer water compared to this."
His question made her look up from the glass. She shrugged again. "I do what Hiram asks of me. His plan is mine. But I don't care about other Gifted as much as I care about myself and my family." It was a bit of a non-answer. She didn't really know what Hiram wanted. She just wanted to cause chaos and do as she pleased.
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 Jul 17, 2024 11:30:35 GMT -5
He was mad to be here like this, but at least Avalon was in his sights, and wasn't troubling anyone else in the palace.
The commander didn't react as she might have perhaps have expected when she spoke of "collateral". Instead, the man would seem to be deep in thought for a few moments. "You wouldn't just roll over, if you were the one whose home was under attack. Neither would I." It was all that Tybalt had to say about that particular matter. He'd killed more men in his life than he cared to count, some had probably deserved it, as much as anyone ever could, others... He comforted himself by saying that it was just orders, and that he had been doing his duty for his home land.
"I'm familiar enough with their liquor. I'm sure they must enjoy it." Tybalt answered. He'd grown up on the border after all, naturally from time to time the odd merchant would come across, and he and his siblings had been curious in their youth. The commander watched carefully, keen to ensure that she was indeed drinking. "Everyone wants something out of life." Tybalt spoke as he took another tentative sip of his drink. "Money, power, wealth, family... Even your family must want something for yourselves other than chaos." Was he prying? Yes, he certainly was, but the man was curious. He'd never understood Hiram, and had always credited himself with that much. As if not comprehending their logic (such as it was) somehow reassured him of his own sanity, and moral fibre. Perhaps Avalon could change his mind, although he doubted it. "You must want more than just following their whims, surely."
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 Jul 20, 2024 8:28:53 GMT -5
Avalon cocked her head to the side, wondering how it was possible that someone was so right, yet couldn't hear how it applied to the Eldouir as well. She didn't respond to him yet, but would allow herself some time to taste the whiskey and think about what he said.
The redhead didn't care much that Tybalt was familiar with the taste of Dresmond's drink. There was little she could say in response to it anyway.
She looked up from her glass and listened to Tybalt some more. If you didn't know better, you'd think she was a polite listener. Then she spoke.
"I wouldn't. You're correct. But this is our home. We were chased away, punished for having a gift. Now we're reclaiming our place in Lorendale." She smiled at him. "Don't forget we were used by the royal family to do their dirty work and keep other Gifted under control. A little freedom and a little sympathy is the least we should get in return." Avalon took another sip of her whiskey. "And you must want more than to sit in a palace with us because it's what you're forced to do." She chuckled dryly. "You wanted to fight me but knew you wouldn't be allowed to, so aren't we all just listening and obeying?" It was a rhetorical question of course, but she thought it was a valid one.
Last Edit: Jul 20, 2024 8:29:04 GMT -5 by Avalon Eldouir
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 Jul 20, 2024 15:08:51 GMT -5
Tybalt opted to sit in the seat behind his desk. It wouldn't make any difference where he was. If Avalon wanted to blow him up, it wouldn't really matter a great deal just where he was. That, and he felt tired. Blame it on the number of red heads who were running around the palace at the moment.
"No..." Tybalt's response was firm, but not aggressive. "You weren't chased away from Lorendale, and punished for having a gift. Your collars were removed, and you made a deal with Coheed to wipe out the nation who just freed you. All the while, Hiram was raping, and murdering on the daily." It was only with those last few words that the commander's voice would turn into something of a growl. He took another sip of whiskey. "Respect isn't something that you can just demand when you feel like it. It has to be earned, the same as trust. You threw both of it back in the faces of those who were willing to offer it to you."
The commander let out a sigh, and shook his head.
"You, and your family could have paved the way for the gifted. You didn't have to be soldiers, or even servants for the crown. All you needed to do was prove that you could be trusted. Be a model for others to follow... And what did you go and do? Throw it all out of the window for your own impulsive desires, and leave the mess in your wake for the rest of us, gifted and non-gifted alike to try and clear up."
To her next comment, the commander would become quiet for a moment thinking things through before replying. "I followed that order because it's what's best for others. Not for myself."
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 9, 2024 9:58:52 GMT -5
His words didn't hurt her, nor did they cause her to have a sense of justice or change her morals. She just stared at him with a blank expression, getting rather bored of his accusations and trip down memory lane.
"Let's agree to disagree", she said with a sly smile. "After all, the Crown didn't have to collar us in the first place. So respect and trust has to be earned, on our part as well." She inspected her nails, leaning back, pretending to be all lady like. "Non-Gifted do what we do, no one bats an eye. But when we do it, all hell breaks loose." She shrugged. "We don't have to be enemies, Tybalt. You choose to be."
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 9, 2024 14:42:28 GMT -5
Tybalt took a slightly larger sip of his whiskey. He found himself almost wishing that he could have allowed himself the luxury of losing himself within the spirit. He needed both a holiday, and if he was being honest his retirement.
For the time being, entertaining Avalon Eldouir was the most important element.
This was a conversation which he'd had a few times. "This debate is a snake eating its own tail. There's no beginning, nor end to it." The commander muttered, keen to move onto something else. The crown had failed in some of their duties, but the Eldouir most certainly hadn't helped things.
"This might surprise you, but I don't want to be your enemy. I don't want to be anyone's enemy." At heart, Tybalt fancied himself to be something of a pacifist. If left to his own devices, he would have been either in Birkhall, or the Kane lands, settled down with his children, and wife. Unfortunately, fate, and a family of redheaded gifteds hadn't given him any choice in the matter. "You haven't given me any choice in the matter."
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 10, 2024 6:41:51 GMT -5
The redhead sighed. The crown's shortcomings weren't something Tybalt wished to discuss, apparently. It didn't surprise her. It also didn't surprise her that he didn't want to be her enemy. She knew he was going to say she didn't give him a choice. She took a seat in the chair opposite of his, across his desk. "Darling, you do have a choice. You could've sided with us. Lorendale will lose this battle. You know we're more powerful. We've been made to look like devils for taking what is rightfully ours." Avalon had a twisted definition of 'rightful'. But I'm not capable of changing your mind, and you're not capable of changing mine. So why don't we just enjoy this drink and pretend like we're old friends, catching up after a long time?" She took a sip of her drink. "Have you thought about who will replace you when you retire? You're getting quite old, no?"
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 8:01:43 GMT -5
For a moment, Tybalt considered the notion. "Me? Siding with the Eldouir?" It was a thought so absurd that it almost made him laugh. There was little that he could think of which would strike him as more unnatural than forming a friendship, or even just an alliance with the family. What would the world be if he had taken their side? Majorlaine might still be queen. Would Raine have come to him with the truth? Would she still be alive? Would the trial have ever happened? Would the world have been a better place, even with traitors in their midst? "Lets just keep to drinking."
The drink must have been working a little bit better than Tybalt would have thought possible, as he didn't throw anything at Avalon for the "old" comment. Instead, he would simply mutter: "That's a bit beneath the belt. I'm not that old." He would shake his head in response to her comment. "Well, I suspect they'll have red hair. You looking for a job?"
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 10, 2024 9:10:34 GMT -5
A grin formed on her lips again when he repeated what she had said, thoroughly enjoyed by the fact he decided they should just stick do drinking. She wondered if he was considering it, or if he was mocking her, but didn't care. Instead she inquired about who would follow in his footsteps.
Avalon chuckled and made a waving gesture next to her head, as if she waved away what he said. "Oh darling, I didn't mean it like that. The military is just so young. Most of these soldiers look like they've just left the womb." She took another sip and looked at him over the rim of the glass. "It would be an honour to follow in your footsteps", she said with a wink. "I would keep you around, though. You look like you give good advice."
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 10:02:26 GMT -5
She commented about how young the other soldiers looked. Sadly, Tybalt could only agree. They looked younger to him every passing day. The commander let out a sigh. "Well, that's the thing about soldiers, a lot aren't fortunate enough to live long lives." Tybalt himself was a testamony to that much. Out of five children, Thaddius and Helena only had one child who had lived to see thirty-years-old.
Tybalt wasn't terribly worried about being replaced, least of all by an Eldouir. Avalon could claim herself the grand vizir of the mystic east, none of the soldiers under the commander's current command would pay her any heed. "You flatter me." Tybalt answered her statement, but didn't believe a word of it. She hadn't made many secrets about the contempt that she held for his people. He would be no different. "You would grow tired of the responsibility I fear."
Last Edit: Aug 10, 2024 10:03:24 GMT -5 by Tybalt Zane
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 11, 2024 9:28:54 GMT -5
The Eldouir were an exception. Most of them had lived past thirty already. But then again, they were like a weed. No matter how hard you tried, new ones would emerge somewhere. Her and Ishmael's daughter Helga was just one of them. Gods, she was glad that little monster was still in Dresmond.
"You think I'm that easily bored?" she asked him, cocking her head to the side. "Hmm, I don't think I would get tired of the responsibility, but the lack of action. Not a lot of good wars these days. Although Arynn Frey was fun." Avalon grinned, thinking about the day at the wall.
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 10:20:59 GMT -5
Tybalt frowned as Avalon claimed that she wasn't easily bored."Isn't that why you were snooping round my niece's office?" He counted himself lucky that he'd managed to catch her. "Or were you just looking for someone to butt heads with for a while?" That being said, one didn't automatically refute the other.
His expression would turn a little bit colder when she mentioned Arynn Frey. "That might be a sleeping giant that was best not awoken..." Tybalt replied. He knew Arynn Frey well enough for having spent a fair amount of time there, on and off. His daughter had been born within their borders. "Aren't you worried about them?"