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Post by Bloodrose on Jan 21, 2017 21:10:44 GMT -5
((Heehee :'3))
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Post by Nighteyes on Jan 21, 2017 21:10:59 GMT -5
Aiden focussed on her, then swallowed his pride and began to speak. "We are in need of aid. My people are facing a shortage of food." He paused, then glaced at Katherine. "A supply has been found to keep us going for a while longer, but I'm not entirely sure how long it will last for."
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Post by πΌπ²π΅πΏ on Jan 21, 2017 21:11:44 GMT -5
(I'm gonna pop out here for about a half hour to do a quick workout!)
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Post by πΌπ²π΅πΏ on Jan 21, 2017 21:55:11 GMT -5
(I am back....but I may be heading to bed soon, I'm achy after that, I apologize)
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Post by Bloodrose on Jan 21, 2017 21:56:43 GMT -5
((ITs alright; we can pause here I'm going soonish anyways and Lily has already gone, so we might as well just continue tomorrow ;3 ))
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Post by Nighteyes on Jan 21, 2017 21:58:51 GMT -5
((Tbf, I am wondering what the heck I'm doing still awake at 3am... XD ))
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Post by πΌπ²π΅πΏ on Jan 21, 2017 22:01:02 GMT -5
(Yeah you two go the heck to bed and get some sleep! I'm tired and it's only 9PM here!)
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Post by Nighteyes on Jan 21, 2017 22:02:24 GMT -5
((Yeah, I'm gonna do that xD night y'all))
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Post by Lilystar88 on Jan 21, 2017 22:07:40 GMT -5
[[Okay...okay, I'm done...I'm so exhausted (basically, I've been doing this since my last response. Lily likes to clean things and make them all look static cause she's a wee freak)
go check it out guys]]
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Post by πΌπ²π΅πΏ on Jan 21, 2017 22:15:02 GMT -5
(It looks fantastic Lily!! I love the family trees!!)
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Post by Bloodrose on Jan 21, 2017 22:21:40 GMT -5
((It's wonderful Lily, Thankyou for all of the effort you put into it!!))
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Post by Lilystar88 on Jan 21, 2017 22:21:49 GMT -5
(It looks fantastic Lily!! I love the family trees!!) [[ thank you silver β€β€ I put lots of work into it. Also, everyone, I'm gonna make Caristonias age 15 rather than 12 so she can do what all 15 year olds do: get hammered off of 2 koperberg and try to tongue everyone in the room.]]
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Post by Lilystar88 on Jan 21, 2017 22:22:49 GMT -5
((It's wonderful Lily, Thankyou for all of the effort you put into it!!)) [[ouo no problem Bloodeh. I hope the tree can help keep track of everyones families at a glance]]
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Post by Bloodrose on Jan 21, 2017 22:29:24 GMT -5
((That sounds GREAT TO ME. XD She can hit on Alain if she wants x'D
ALSO GUYS MORE LORE!!!! Before I go to bed bc WHY NOT
CHOOSING CEREMONY
the choosing ceremony is not something that is planned; it is spontaneous. Potentia will judge if a person is ready and worthy to be chosen by an ancient, and then the ceremony begins. First, the one to be chosen will be surrounded by all of the Ancients, standing in a large circle; it is very rare for Potentia to actually attend. The Ancients will then examine what they see and what they feel; they may want to test how the chosen reacts to certain stimulants. Then, one by one, they will step backwards out of the circle, and disappear; those left will give the person the choice to choose their ancient, in a role reversal of the ancient choosing them. Then, the ancient will provide the chosen with an item, or their claim- such as a bite- and then return to the spirit realm. The chosen must then dedicate a small portion of their lives to giving offerings to this ancient and studying their ways, whilst receiving health/strength/etc benefits, granted wishes, and help in different situations- especially dangerous ones- in return for the offerings. Ancients take good care of their students.))
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Post by Lilystar88 on Jan 21, 2017 22:44:21 GMT -5
((That sounds GREAT TO ME. XD She can hit on Alain if she wants x'D ALSO GUYS MORE LORE!!!! Before I go to bed bc WHY NOT CHOOSING CEREMONYthe choosing ceremony is not something that is planned; it is spontaneous. Potentia will judge if a person is ready and worthy to be chosen by an ancient, and then the ceremony begins. First, the one to be chosen will be surrounded by all of the Ancients, standing in a large circle; it is very rare for Potentia to actually attend. The Ancients will then examine what they see and what they feel; they may want to test how the chosen reacts to certain stimulants. Then, one by one, they will step backwards out of the circle, and disappear; those left will give the person the choice to choose their ancient, in a role reversal of the ancient choosing them. Then, the ancient will provide the chosen with an item, or their claim- such as a bite- and then return to the spirit realm. The chosen must then dedicate a small portion of their lives to giving offerings to this ancient and studying their ways, whilst receiving health/strength/etc benefits, granted wishes, and help in different situations- especially dangerous ones- in return for the offerings. Ancients take good care of their students.)) [[lol that's totally happening. While Valare just freaks out at that. Also do choosing ceremonies happen totally at random? Like, you could be talking a walk/trying to go to sleep/eating breakfast and suddenly all these ancients are around you]]
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Post by Bloodrose on Jan 22, 2017 6:23:45 GMT -5
((Completely at random. It's a nuisance XD))
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Post by Lilystar88 on Jan 22, 2017 6:48:52 GMT -5
((Completely at random. It's a nuisance XD)) [[that could get SO interesting...>8) ]]
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Post by Bloodrose on Jan 22, 2017 7:19:43 GMT -5
((If you have an unchosen character and wish for their choosing ceremony to happen, please just inform us and me and night will just drop the Ancients down on them XD ))
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Post by Bloodrose on Jan 22, 2017 7:31:43 GMT -5
Aiden focussed on her, then swallowed his pride and began to speak. "We are in need of aid. My people are facing a shortage of food." He paused, then glaced at Katherine. "A supply has been found to keep us going for a while longer, but I'm not entirely sure how long it will last for." ((*realised I need to get up Katherine's sisters form...... and the Queen of Frissa.... I'll get onto that, guys* x'D)) Inai nodded and chewed her thumbnail in thought, before pulling it away to speak. 'We actually are having a shortage of fish.' She said awkwardly, noticing the incredulous looks she received. 'Yes.... Oceana is having a shortage... of fish. It's our main food source, and we can't work out why they're leaving the bays.' 'It's a nuisance.' Said Alesana, who glanced towards Katherine to carefully examine her twin, evidently ensuring she was coping okay with Varezi and her new husband. 'In Aquadell, too?' Katherine questioned, meeting her twins stare. 'Yes.' Alesana nodded. 'Me and tide have been out to see multiple times; all the shores of fish are just... gone. It's like they've swam away.' Katherine frowned and looked away. Kaiser coughed nervously and said; 'locusts are eating our crops.' Katherine's eyes widened, then she said, 'are any other countries facing widespread food problems?' The hands of Varezi, Frissa, Roewen, Zale'mas, Oceana, Bra'ghan and Aquadell were raised, and Katherine felt a horror run through her. This could not possibly be a mortal problem. 'Have we upset the Ancients, somehow?' Inai murmured, frowning. 'We are still enacting the proper rituals- offerings and taking care of their temples...' 'What... exactly.. are the problems?' Katherine asked. 'Roewen is currently facing illness and locusts eating our crops.' Kaiser said, 'along with violent storms.' The ice princess spoke up next; 'We too are facing illness, but also... something else... the wights are becoming far more active- they're even venturing outside during the day. We can't go hunting or fishing safely anymore.' 'Plague and destruction.' Katherine murmured. 'Shortage of fish- Tides.' She looked towards the Zale'masians. Alain straightened and spoke for his mother- 'we too are facing illness. It seems lycanthropy is spreading like wildfire, and some other unmarked disease which is killing off mages.' 'Only mages?' 'Only mages.' 'Chaos.' Katherine said, then looked towards Daniel, who said, 'earthquakes. Even I'm struggling to hold them off.' Katherine finally noticed the dark circles under his eyes; the veins standing out on his hands. 'Earth.' She fearfully said. Morcan's eyes widened. 'No.' 'It's the only explanation.' Katherine replied. 'They were sealed over 300 years ago, Katherine, those ancients can't possibly be causing all of this destruction, their crystals would have awoken if they were unsealed.' Katherine frowned at this and realised he was right, chewing her bottom lip. 'That's- that's a good point.' She mumbled.
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Post by Lilystar88 on Jan 22, 2017 10:29:36 GMT -5
((I haven't been officially diagnosed yet but I've been perfectly certain I have it for about 4 years now- seems to be getting worse as I get older but I'm just too scared to go to the doctors because the past two times I've been the first time they brushed me off bc it was near exam time and the second time they told me it was just anxiety (but that only explains my social situations. Not anything else at home, nor concentration, nor hyperness or inatentiveness or basically my life constantly a mess) it's frustrating >:| most my friends are sure I have it too and every other test I've done online has urged me to go get it seen to but yknow Being brushed off makes one feel rather insignificant *dumps my life on you as well as the rp forms* If you're alright with handling the forms, then of course you can just move it all over :') once you've done it I'll empty out the post a bit to put some other stuff in)) [[ The doctors might be...unwanting to diagnose because of the pills that it'll put you on. But honestly, you're intitled to ask for a second opinion or switch surgery's (that's a pain though). Ask them if you can get put through for an assessment. It'll take like a year, but if you bring it up again, they will probably refer you. And doctor's have a way of making people feel small and unworthy...I should know, my mother is one ]] Kaiser tensed as he was dragged into the conversation, and silently examined Iona, extending his hand politely towards her. 'It's a pleasure to meet you, Iona. I am very sorry for your huge loss; it doesn't get easier.' He said bluntly. He wasn't one to milk things. 'If ever you need help, you may rely on Roewen to provide it.' Katherine smiled and stepped towards the young girl. 'Hello Iona; I'm Katherine. I'm sure you're doing a fine job of running things in the Crystal Isles.' Morcan examined her, then looked over at Valare. 'I was only 15 when I had to take over when my father and uncle disappeared.' He calmly told her. 'And I believe Emperor Daniel was ten when he first took the crown; he ruled beautifully, as far as history tells us, for about 240 years.' 'Before something turned bad.' Katherine mumbled, knowing Zale'mas had a standing alliance with Bra'ghan. Alain listened to everything, not so angry as curious now, head tilted. Iona dipped her head towards Kaiser. "Thank you your majesty," she murmured, being polite and eloquent as ever. She was sided by two armed guards -- Thomas and Nathaniel, that had been charged with guarding her since she was a girl. After what happened to her family, neither of them dared leave her side. And while the humans in the group wouldn't have been able to see, since they wore big metal helmets that covered their eyes, the lycan's could probably smell that they too were werewolves. It wasn't the custom to keep non-royal werewolves around, especially at a Kingsmeet. But the news of her families death hopefully overshadowed their appearance at the meet. As soon as Katherine spoke, she dipped slightly, pulling out her silky chiffon green skirt into a curtsy. "Thank you your highness. And, congratulations on your wedding -- before her passing, my mother expressed a deep desire to attend. Unfortunately, she did not live to see it, but I'm sure somewhere she is pleased," she said, glancing up towards the sky with fond memories of her mother -- hoping that she, and the rest of her family, were looking down. But for all Iona's grace and diplomacy, she had been hardened by pain -- which meant currently, she had no patience for Valare's propriety. "As for you, your majesty," she snapped, turning to the Zale'sih queen. "I'm sorry you think I'm too young to rule, but every single member of my family just died and I'll be damned if I let my Kingdom slip into the hands of some half-witted regent, or, gods-forbid, you. So while you may object to my age there's really very little you can do about it so I suggest you co-operate with the Queen of the Crystal Isle or your husband will find himself without any ground crystal cosmetic powder for his pretty little face!" every word was said fearlessly, laced with just a hint of anger. Valare was a ferocious women -- and even Mila, the women Caristonia had thought the most powerful in the world, was scared of her. So if Caristonia was going to do anything in her rule, it would be to stand up to the tyrant that was Valare Wulfblood. She left the queen static in her astonishment, before heading towards the building, slipping past the Prince of Zale'mas as she did. "Alain," she said, acknowledging him, taking half a second to glance him up and down. Once she had faced away from him she smiled. Same eyes as his mother, same figure as his father...she'd had such a crush on him as a kid, and it hadn't totally faded away, if she was being honest. But no matter that now -- she had business to attend to. She was the Queen of the Crystal Isle damnit, and now she would act like it. [[Oh my godddd itβs so good. Iβm really tempted to draw Caristonia now, since sheβs the only one who doesnβt have pictures up.]] Alain watched the five people from Varezi walk into the building, then examined Iona, and then finally looked back at his own mother. 'We should go in too, mother.' He briskly said, once more leading the way. Alain's confidence did not come from a cocky attitude, but anger and an annoyance to get things over and done with. Valare was still recovering from Caristoniaβs outburst. The audacity! Sheβd given so much to the islesβ¦and to be embarrassed so publiclyβ¦she wouldnβt seek revenge, but she would be much more wary of that girl now, and would perhaps spend the meet improving other relations. A thought was cast to the Emperor. Sheβd need to get Alain out of the way β not because of his disagreements, but even though sheβd allied herself with Daniel, she didnβt trust the men. Who could? He was a madmen. But he was a madmen she needed. Because if you canβt take respect by love, you take it by fear. And she wanted all the respect β she wanted to be the High Queen. Inai was a century younger than her, at least. And too soft, pampered in her high towers with her silky scarves and pretty daughters. No, Valare was the most powerful one and she wanted to be the alpha of this pack of kings. But she didnβt need to trouble Alain with such desires β he was just here to enjoy himself. βDo we have to,β Valare muttered as she caught up with Alain. βItβs basically one big bloody family reunion for Inai now,β she added, but smiled as she thought about watching Caristonia trip over her own words. Deserved the little s*it right, being so rude to her elders. [[is it ok to use the jealous b*tch queen motivation with Valare Bloodeh?]] Next, Alain with his Mother, sitting beside her; his gaze was keen and focused as he scoured the room with interest. Ahh, there he was -- making every Oceanic girl in the room piss themselves. Valare didnβt know what was so nerve racking about madness. It was unpredictable, and sometimes violent. But that just meant you were prepared for everything β your reflexes got faster, because you were prepared for them to pull out a knife at any time. βYour majesty,β Valare said, peering round towards Daniel and dipping her head. βGlad to have pleasant company for a change,β she said, sliding a glance behind her and chuckling slightly. She neglected to mention Alain to him. Of course, heβd see him, but maybe heβd just brush over it. No one really thought much of Tabir when he was here, and while she wanted everyone else to see how perfect her son was maybeβ¦perhaps not the Emperor. Lest his madness causes problems. Inai nodded and chewed her thumbnail in thought, before pulling it away to speak. 'We actually are having a shortage of fish.' She said awkwardly, noticing the incredulous looks she received. 'Yes.... Oceana is having a shortage... of fish. It's our main food source, and we can't work out why they're leaving the bays.' 'It's a nuisance.' Said Alesana, who glanced towards Katherine to carefully examine her twin, evidently ensuring she was coping okay with Varezi and her new husband. 'In Aquadell, too?' Katherine questioned, meeting her twins stare. 'Yes.' Alesana nodded. 'Me and tide have been out to see multiple times; all the shores of fish are just... gone. It's like they've swam away.' Katherine frowned and looked away. Kaiser coughed nervously and said; 'locusts are eating our crops.' Katherine's eyes widened, then she said, 'are any other countries facing widespread food problems?' The hands of Varezi, Frissa, Roewen, Zale'mas, Oceana, Bra'ghan and Aquadell were raised, and Katherine felt a horror run through her. This could not possibly be a mortal problem. 'Have we upset the Ancients, somehow?' Inai murmured, frowning. 'We are still enacting the proper rituals- offerings and taking care of their temples...' 'What... exactly.. are the problems?' Katherine asked. 'Roewen is currently facing illness and locusts eating our crops.' Kaiser said, 'along with violent storms.' The ice princess spoke up next; 'We too are facing illness, but also... something else... the wights are becoming far more active- they're even venturing outside during the day. We can't go hunting or fishing safely anymore.' 'Plague and destruction.' Katherine murmured. 'Shortage of fish- Tides.' She looked towards the Zale'masians. Alain straightened and spoke for his mother- 'we too are facing illness. It seems lycanthropy is spreading like wildfire, and some other unmarked disease which is killing off mages.' 'Only mages?' 'Only mages.' 'Chaos.' Katherine said, then looked towards Daniel, who said, 'earthquakes. Even I'm struggling to hold them off.' Katherine finally noticed the dark circles under his eyes; the veins standing out on his hands. 'Earth.' She fearfully said. Morcan's eyes widened. 'No.' 'It's the only explanation.' Katherine replied. 'They were sealed over 300 years ago, Katherine, those ancients can't possibly be causing all of this destruction, their crystals would have awoken if they were unsealed.' Katherine frowned at this and realised he was right, chewing her bottom lip. 'That's- that's a good point.' She mumbled. Valare would have laughed. Oceana out of fish. Served the little sh*tβs right. But she was having the same problem herself. Sheβd started to ration, and even her own weight was diminishing as she gave to the people. She tried to restrict the amount of babeβs being born, so that there would need to be less foodβ¦But that never worked. But the Queen stayed silent as she saw everyone else mentioning the same. The cogs started working in her mind β different possibilities, bleeding through. By the ancientsβ¦ she murmured. No, no. She realised none of what she thought could be right. Instead, she waited for the rest of them to come up with their solutions. As soon as it was Zaleβmasβ turn to speak, Valare turned to her son, nodding slightly to tell him he could take the lead. As he spoke eloquently, but still honestly about their problem she smiled with pride. At least in a world that was being ravaged, there was still one good thing she had. But she was brought out of her admiration when Katherine spoke up. Surprisingly, the girl had said something good. Noβ¦remarkable. And if both of them had thought of itβ¦ βIs there any way they could have gotten round that particular problem,β Valare voiced, making it quite clear by the grave look in her eyes she thought Katherineβs theory had merit. [[By the way is the Crystal Isles having the same problem, or are they just like floating around in the sea totally fine?]]
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Post by Lilystar88 on Jan 22, 2017 10:32:43 GMT -5
[[Bwa ha ha ha! look at me reply to everything. Everything. ]]
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Post by Bloodrose on Jan 22, 2017 10:43:56 GMT -5
((Holy cr*p!!!!!!!! Omg Lily!!!! You'll have to let me get settled in a pub before I can reply omfg holy sh*t!!!! I'm so happy to have you in this rp you make my day
Also
Let's play a game called 'How much did the artist just spend on art supplies' ))
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Post by Lilystar88 on Jan 22, 2017 10:52:10 GMT -5
((Holy cr*p!!!!!!!! Omg Lily!!!! You'll have to let me get settled in a pub before I can reply omfg holy sh*t!!!! I'm so happy to have you in this rp you make my day Also Let's play a game called 'How much did the artist just spend on art supplies' )) [[hehe I felt so bad for leaving last night but I wanted to make sure I got the characters up last night <3 take your time, I'm here all evening. And I love that game. It usually ends with me explaining to my mother why I have no money for food, clothes or petrol, but can give her 400 ml of white paint and a 1mx1m canvas covered in glitter and blue tinted molding paste.]]
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Post by Bloodrose on Jan 22, 2017 10:54:25 GMT -5
((Right ok. I LOVE the jealous queen thing, definitely stick to that and use it As for the Crystal Isles, they will be suffering from rampant lycanthropy, crystals 'dying' (as in no longer holding magic, nor the spirits being in them) and a few small earthquakes. They're good with food though))
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Post by Lilystar88 on Jan 22, 2017 10:58:04 GMT -5
((Right ok. I LOVE the jealous queen thing, definitely stick to that and use it As for the Crystal Isles, they will be suffering from rampant lycanthropy, crystals 'dying' (as in no longer holding magic, nor the spirits being in them) and a few small earthquakes. They're good with food though)) [[Ahh fabulous! It seems very accurate. I'm thinking...Mavan Black-Briar as well a little bit. And that's good Iona has something to do she's gonna give everyone bread like jesus did]]
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Post by Nighteyes on Jan 22, 2017 11:02:24 GMT -5
((Christ on a bike Lily! So much reading to do!! XD))
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Post by Lilystar88 on Jan 22, 2017 11:13:43 GMT -5
((Christ on a bike Lily! So much reading to do!! XD)) [[Lol that's true, soz guys just take your time. ]]
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Post by Nighteyes on Jan 22, 2017 11:28:51 GMT -5
((I've read it now lil's, also....you're a lucky leprechaun xD ))
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Post by Lilystar88 on Jan 22, 2017 11:34:00 GMT -5
((I've read it now lil's, also....you're a lucky leprechaun xD )) [[Is that a reference to my (comparatively) short stature or the fact I'm about 1/64th Irish. ]]
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Post by Nighteyes on Jan 22, 2017 11:37:04 GMT -5
((The senior warrior label changed to 'Lucky Leprechaun' xD))
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