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Duke Leif Arrant bit into the end of his cigar, smoke welling inside his mouth in thick, rich rolls. He exhaled smoothly, leaning against the balcony of the most secluded section of the Veranda he could afford. He hated being here, the stiff dresses, the snot nosed aristocrats, who- not a one of them were unlike his late father, in which he despised wholly.

It was times like these he missed his wife the most. He never thought he could have fallen in love, and as hard in love as he fell as he had with Valentina. But she had been in the grave how many years now? He had plenty of time to mourn, but the hole in his heart would not go away.

Love was a rare thing for a man as he, one reserved and bitter against the rest. Though he knew many sought him out, greedily knowing of his availability to wed now, and with no heir and still being quite young....
It made him scowl all the more into his cigar.

He already had avoided not one, not two, but at least four hopeful fathers of daughters who they were far too easy to try to throw his way. He, of course, rejected each, and not in the least bit polite. He was a god damn duke, and it was his god damn father's fault. And he'd be bitter about it all until he was long rotting into his own grave (and who knew, if life existed after death, he'd remain bitter even after death).

But if he were to suffer, so would the rest of the world. Knowing the ruthless men out there, all being of common blood and mind as his father, he unfortunately realized he was, if anything, the best fit man for his job. He was at least, mostly, level headed, and not completely eyes deep into the idea that all mages must suffer. His father had, after all, sold off his very own sister of all people, ot the church itself where- he couldn't even imagine the horrors she'd suffer- all the while everyone believed she was dead! (and at least, the whole world still presumed she was dead- he just hoped, wherever she was, it was far, far away from the church at last.)

He was blowing smoke through his nose now, looking very much like steaming bull. Perhaps it was that image that kept most away from him, except one brave servant that refilled his drink. Yes, best to get at least a little drunk. But he still had to keep his head.

Even still, he knocked back and finished his second drink.
He could definitely use a third.
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It seemed a lot of men had gone to the veranda. There were, after all, so many men in attendance. It was perhaps strange he found himself in the company of one of the strongest females there. The only other might have been Alanna Mercer, the guest of honor for the evening, but who knew where she had gone.

Sweet wine seemed best at a time like this, and he preferred it, were he to be honest. Most men claimed a stiffer, stronger tasting drink was best. But living in the castle refined his tastes and he only took to the best of things. Naturally, he ought to indulge. It was one of the perks of working for the Grand Duke in his castle.

He got himself a sweet wine wine and turned to General Kilandre, whom he had guided up onto the veranda from the wide, spiraling stairs that came up from the northern lawn in which the pair had come. Any sweat they may have collected at least cooled off byt he time they had gotten their drinks,but his throat was still parched, and he drank nearly the entire goblet in one go.

"You should try to Allarrian White Wine named Dusk. It's by far the most superb wine in all of Connlaoth." Maybe even the world. He nodded to a servant to poor him more, and a second goblet for Hakon. "Some like their wines more better. But this one is tapered with a refined sweetness, making it taste as if the angels of Ansgar's army fermented it themselves."
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I ran the Connlaothian civil war. For more info, check out it's page here. The war has now turned into a 'Cold War' with it's plotting page found here. It's no longer a huge site wide event but the scars are there.

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With the ceremony itself finally over, Alanna had fled to avoid being dragged into the ballroom. While she had been informed of the military contests to take place on the northern lawn, she found she had no interest in showing off for sport. Instead she wound her out onto the veranda where she could hopefully find some peace even if it was only in the bottom of a wineglass.

Alanna accepted the glass offered to her by a servant before moving to lean against the railing, observing the figures out on the lawn. She was glad she had not joined them out there when she caught sight of Zannrick's familiar head of hair. That was a nightmare she just did not need tonight.

But, as luck would have it he began to make his way up the steps with General Kilandre. It was times like these when she missed her husband the most. Roland had always known how to read her moods and keep her company. Alanna drained her glass before placing it on a passing tray and grabbing another one. Thinking of her dead Mordecai husband would not heal her heart regardless of all the years that had passed.

She moved to join the cloud of puffing smoke that somewhere in there housed a man. "Duke Arrant," the woman greeted quietly, raising her glass in solidarity to him. Once more she leaned against the railing, sipping her wine. Alanna never was one for small talk but at least if she stood near the duke then perhaps people would leave her well enough alone if only to avoid the cloying smell of his cigar.
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Of all the people to approach the brooding duke, Leif never could have bet his life on it being the new Grand Master Mordecai. Inwardly he swore as he exhaled the rest of his smoke through his nose as he took her in- all plated up, armor reflecting off the stars that were peeping over the palace shadows.

No doubt she'd have a long tail of followers waiting to squawk at her for attention and praise. And if she were looking for it here, she had chosen the wrong corner to fall into. But he wasn't without etiquette, he'd at least bow to her as rigidly and shortly as possible, even as his dark green eyes kept a bitter simmer.

"Grand Master, or would it be, Grand Mistress?" He gestured forward with a nod of his glass. "If you're out here for a drink, I'd suggest something stronger than Allarrian wine." He knocked back his own stiff drink, finishing it off and let his gaze fade past her, wondering if that brave servant might come back again. He wasn't drunk enough to handle this woman just yet-
or any conversations, for that matter. And he wasn't about to oblige her, even with propriety, in starting one. She had, after all, intruded on his smoky little corner.
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General Kilandre gratefully grasped the cup that Sir Austengarde had offered, murmuring her thanks as she tilts her head idly toward him," I had no idea you were also a great critic of wines," she mused, thoughtfully taking a sip of this proclaimed 'Best Wine In Connlaoth', she was not too keen upon downing another almost horrifyingly sweet beverage, but he was correct. The taste of the wine was sweet yet in a balanced way, perhaps it had been allowed to age less then its red counterpart. As she mulled over this possibility her ees wondered, briefly focusing on the Grand Master- tilting her head slightly as she observed the woman sidle up to a man whom she had vaguely recognized as a Duke. A sinking filling filled her chest as she watched, perhaps the Duchess upon the lawn's cynical attitude had been correct, and Hakon's worst fear was realized? That this woman had not - in fact, worked for such a position?

She grimaced slightly, pushing these thoughts aside, what would that due to the young girls of this nation? The young Mordecai and Adharas? No- no- she was growing paranoid for nothing. Someday she would have to speak to the Grand master to truly make her judgement. Ah- perhaps politics and constant warfare were wearing upon her ability to calm. Shaking her head, she took another sip of the balanced wine, glancing back to Sir Austengarde with relatively bright eyes," Though I've never been one to particularly like wine, I must say, sir, you have quite the refined taste-" flashing small smirk and adding a teasingg," Bravo, sir."

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"It comes with the territory," Zannrick assured her with a stiff nod. "When you remain at the Grand Duke's side for as long as I have, you find yourself at the disposal of a much refined life style."

It was only then did he noticed Alanna Mercer herself from the corner of his eyes. He wasn't sure he wished to approach her or not. History aside, what was to be said to the woman that night that already hadn't been said? But it was propriety that he probably should seek her out for at least a brief chat or dance.

For now, he remained immersed with the General. He knew her not quite as intimately as he had Alanna, and he sought to remedy that as much as she probably did with him.

"You're a busy woman and I have no doubt you've seen much of Connlaoth. I hope, for all of our sakes, this evening only aids in your endeavors. It seems.. though our Grand Duke holds many prejudices, this era seems a lot more... open to blessed women and a rise of power. It's... refreshing." Though perhaps refreshing wasn't the honest word. It was peppered to make it sound better than he felt about it. In truth, he did feel a woman's place was in such a seat of power- be it a General or Grand Master.

But he'd hold his tongue. If anything, he was probably the best match at the position in which Alanna held. Part of him was a bit angered fate would never allow him such a seat. But he sold himself to the crown long ago.

"I hope the men you're commanding are treating you with respect. I know some of the men that were once commanded beneath General Mordeth behave little more than dog like. It is a shame what happened to him. He was a powerful asset to the war, even if his methods were questionable- they were at least favorable."
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I ran the Connlaothian civil war. For more info, check out it's page here. The war has now turned into a 'Cold War' with it's plotting page found here. It's no longer a huge site wide event but the scars are there.

My currently active characters:
Grand Duke Calent Allarrick // Aella Coleridge // Blaith Harmond // Kella Harmond  // Hope Allarrick // Krah Mordeth // Mehtwald Allaen // Zannrick Austengarde // Katahnia Harmond // Jinai Rinstgate  // Leif Arrant // Dekka Blade  // Kentamin Dhelsbar  // Dahnny Quills  // Victoria Armani  // Ohna Waitsmith  // Jarrett L'isson  // Trest Arristaire  // Clayton "Jack-in-the-Box" Wilson // Cullen  //  Vels // Shay // Killian  // Fluke  // Mellesta // Danning // Petrin // Gavriella // Dornsley // Miersck // Aelith // Iyla // Angel // Ellarrah // Persea Ah'nikh // Phone // Jace // Ne'friss // Opus Dey // Lord Amalin // Ehvren // Narophne // Edward // Dehzrehn // Chase Vander // Valeska // Jayo //Layana // Rezvek // Red Sun // Harmanaija // Mirajah // Liana // Oska //Hay-gee // Beatrice // Ninn // Dao'bachpa //Pao'orha // Mae'leena // Davishire // Davina// Gemla // Hyathia //Thethysis // Urd // Missendria // Ina-herit // Feni'tat // Phen // Evelyn // Kell // Striker // Ithica // Connor // Vlint // The Gambler // Lord Aegis // Thomas // Quince // Althea // Vaeyna // Ihlsepar Asawa'eht // Krazxick // Djchastese // Katoma // Na'o // Moonlight // Bluesong //Caollette // Artemis // Arrick // Evetta //Jackal // Winston //Lenny // Anphis // Hebara //Ibra // Dre'hn // Veride // Arthund // Kao

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Flashing a vague smile, she nods faintly," Of course, of course- I am unsure if you could survie otherwise," she reasons softly, taking another small drink. She was hesitant to delve into personal details, as she felt somewhat clubky in such endeavours especially within a high society setting. Nonetheless, she tried," If I may, sir Austengarde, where did you grow up?" She inquires idly, off-handedly, attempting to convey without saying it that he could dodge the question if he so chose.

She moved slightly away, to the railing of the Veranda, resting a hip slightly against the ornate stone as she turned to gaze at him, the slightly damaged next gracing her neck seeming to glitter eerily against her dark skin.

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Zannrick followed after her, a refreshed drink in hand. She might have looked stunning in the evening light, but so many women that came here did. Even himself, was as beautiful as a man could be, refined, clean cut, handsome.

At her question, he took a drink and let the wine roll around his tongue.
"I grew up near the capital of Allar. In fact, I've known the Grand Duke himself personally, when we were at a younger age."
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I ran the Connlaothian civil war. For more info, check out it's page here. The war has now turned into a 'Cold War' with it's plotting page found here. It's no longer a huge site wide event but the scars are there.

My currently active characters:
Grand Duke Calent Allarrick // Aella Coleridge // Blaith Harmond // Kella Harmond  // Hope Allarrick // Krah Mordeth // Mehtwald Allaen // Zannrick Austengarde // Katahnia Harmond // Jinai Rinstgate  // Leif Arrant // Dekka Blade  // Kentamin Dhelsbar  // Dahnny Quills  // Victoria Armani  // Ohna Waitsmith  // Jarrett L'isson  // Trest Arristaire  // Clayton "Jack-in-the-Box" Wilson // Cullen  //  Vels // Shay // Killian  // Fluke  // Mellesta // Danning // Petrin // Gavriella // Dornsley // Miersck // Aelith // Iyla // Angel // Ellarrah // Persea Ah'nikh // Phone // Jace // Ne'friss // Opus Dey // Lord Amalin // Ehvren // Narophne // Edward // Dehzrehn // Chase Vander // Valeska // Jayo //Layana // Rezvek // Red Sun // Harmanaija // Mirajah // Liana // Oska //Hay-gee // Beatrice // Ninn // Dao'bachpa //Pao'orha // Mae'leena // Davishire // Davina// Gemla // Hyathia //Thethysis // Urd // Missendria // Ina-herit // Feni'tat // Phen // Evelyn // Kell // Striker // Ithica // Connor // Vlint // The Gambler // Lord Aegis // Thomas // Quince // Althea // Vaeyna // Ihlsepar Asawa'eht // Krazxick // Djchastese // Katoma // Na'o // Moonlight // Bluesong //Caollette // Artemis // Arrick // Evetta //Jackal // Winston //Lenny // Anphis // Hebara //Ibra // Dre'hn // Veride // Arthund // Kao

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Tilting her head, her eyes brightening curiously," Really? How long?" She presses carefully, takig another sip, resting the fine wine upon her tongue for a moment to allow the flavor to be truly appreciated before swallowing. As she stood across from him, she took a moment to search his face, his eyes, take note of his armor- attempting to figure this man out and yet... She found herself somewhat confused, as if a wall kept her from truly 'seeing' him as she did so many other. It was vaguely infuriating but even more so intriguing.

Shifting her weight slightly, she tilted her head back gently, eyes flickering to the moon and back.

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Perhaps it was the alcohol,but his tongue fell lose, information coming easily.
"You could say I knew him since birth, as our families had been close. I suppose the same could be said for today. Old habits die hard." Or something of that nature.

He cleared his throat, and moved to drink more wine. There was never enough in these situations. His cup was nearly empty.

"But I came to know him better when he trained where I had with the mordecai stationed in Allar."
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I ran the Connlaothian civil war. For more info, check out it's page here. The war has now turned into a 'Cold War' with it's plotting page found here. It's no longer a huge site wide event but the scars are there.

My currently active characters:
Grand Duke Calent Allarrick // Aella Coleridge // Blaith Harmond // Kella Harmond  // Hope Allarrick // Krah Mordeth // Mehtwald Allaen // Zannrick Austengarde // Katahnia Harmond // Jinai Rinstgate  // Leif Arrant // Dekka Blade  // Kentamin Dhelsbar  // Dahnny Quills  // Victoria Armani  // Ohna Waitsmith  // Jarrett L'isson  // Trest Arristaire  // Clayton "Jack-in-the-Box" Wilson // Cullen  //  Vels // Shay // Killian  // Fluke  // Mellesta // Danning // Petrin // Gavriella // Dornsley // Miersck // Aelith // Iyla // Angel // Ellarrah // Persea Ah'nikh // Phone // Jace // Ne'friss // Opus Dey // Lord Amalin // Ehvren // Narophne // Edward // Dehzrehn // Chase Vander // Valeska // Jayo //Layana // Rezvek // Red Sun // Harmanaija // Mirajah // Liana // Oska //Hay-gee // Beatrice // Ninn // Dao'bachpa //Pao'orha // Mae'leena // Davishire // Davina// Gemla // Hyathia //Thethysis // Urd // Missendria // Ina-herit // Feni'tat // Phen // Evelyn // Kell // Striker // Ithica // Connor // Vlint // The Gambler // Lord Aegis // Thomas // Quince // Althea // Vaeyna // Ihlsepar Asawa'eht // Krazxick // Djchastese // Katoma // Na'o // Moonlight // Bluesong //Caollette // Artemis // Arrick // Evetta //Jackal // Winston //Lenny // Anphis // Hebara //Ibra // Dre'hn // Veride // Arthund // Kao

AevumEternity

Something about that name 'Allar' immediately piqued her interest. But why? She couldn't put her finger on it. Nonetheless, she noted his empty chalice, waving over a servant before focusing back on Xannerick," That long? Thats incredible I must say- was the Grand Duke trained with the Mordecai? I haven't heard of such instances where non-Mordecai were trained within our ranks..." she trailed off. Yes, occasionally normal soldiers trained alongside the Mordecai but she had yet to have heard of one whom trained as a Mordecai without being such.

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"His training there had been brief. But his father, The Duke of Allar, wanted only the best for his son." He swished the remains of his drink in his cup. "Wouldn't we all? This whole war, after all, is to preserve and protect the world in which our father's have shaped for us, won for us, and have made great."
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I ran the Connlaothian civil war. For more info, check out it's page here. The war has now turned into a 'Cold War' with it's plotting page found here. It's no longer a huge site wide event but the scars are there.

My currently active characters:
Grand Duke Calent Allarrick // Aella Coleridge // Blaith Harmond // Kella Harmond  // Hope Allarrick // Krah Mordeth // Mehtwald Allaen // Zannrick Austengarde // Katahnia Harmond // Jinai Rinstgate  // Leif Arrant // Dekka Blade  // Kentamin Dhelsbar  // Dahnny Quills  // Victoria Armani  // Ohna Waitsmith  // Jarrett L'isson  // Trest Arristaire  // Clayton "Jack-in-the-Box" Wilson // Cullen  //  Vels // Shay // Killian  // Fluke  // Mellesta // Danning // Petrin // Gavriella // Dornsley // Miersck // Aelith // Iyla // Angel // Ellarrah // Persea Ah'nikh // Phone // Jace // Ne'friss // Opus Dey // Lord Amalin // Ehvren // Narophne // Edward // Dehzrehn // Chase Vander // Valeska // Jayo //Layana // Rezvek // Red Sun // Harmanaija // Mirajah // Liana // Oska //Hay-gee // Beatrice // Ninn // Dao'bachpa //Pao'orha // Mae'leena // Davishire // Davina// Gemla // Hyathia //Thethysis // Urd // Missendria // Ina-herit // Feni'tat // Phen // Evelyn // Kell // Striker // Ithica // Connor // Vlint // The Gambler // Lord Aegis // Thomas // Quince // Althea // Vaeyna // Ihlsepar Asawa'eht // Krazxick // Djchastese // Katoma // Na'o // Moonlight // Bluesong //Caollette // Artemis // Arrick // Evetta //Jackal // Winston //Lenny // Anphis // Hebara //Ibra // Dre'hn // Veride // Arthund // Kao

AevumEternity

Tilting her head back, she nodded and closed her eyes," You are correct, we must fight to protect our traditions, and keep the land free of unholy..." she trails off, searchingbfor the correct word," influences." She finishes her own wine, already feeling a warmth encircling her cranium, causing her to relax further.

" Tell me, Sir Austengarde, what of you? What do you fight for when it truly comes down to it," she muses gently

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"I prefer Grand Master if it's all the same," she replied with a grateful nod. Swirling the wine in her glass, she eyed it in contemplation. "I'm not sure as to whether or not it is wise to get drunk at your own ceremony. But then I've never been one for these fancy gatherings." Glancing towards the duke she bowed her head in apology. "Not that I mean any offense Duke Arrant. Country, farm girls just really aren't meant for galas and balls."

With a sigh she nodded her head to her glass. "What would you recommend instead then?"
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"No Pride For Some of Us Without Liberation For All of Us"
~ Micah Bazant ~

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Leaderships
Tirial Province (Serendipity)

Talu Territory (Adela)

Ninja Flamingos

Guilds - Under Construction and Revamping
Blood of Ash || Cleara Verdad || The Creoptera || The Reaper's Chalice || The Runner's Society || Vigilant Shadows

Characters
Agapito Perlaceo Calogero-Marcello da Lume || Ainsley Muir || Alanna Mercer "The Lioness" || Amleah Dvorak || Ariel "Owlet" Sowa || Artorius Winterbottom || Aurora "Makani'kai" Wiater || Autumn Laurel || The Bad Barkers || Benjamin Hase || Cally Foster || Cornelia Grey || Dagrun Baarda || Derrick Elthif || Donovan Cabello || Eireann Lehr || Elmira Sassafrass || Emma Fiore || Emyr Kasabian || Ferra Bestley || Fintan Kfir || Gilroy Bleddyn || Hanalei Keets || Hilarius Winterbottom || Imogene Khale || Incana Winged Blaze || Inteus Wapapow || Iorwerth/Ylli || Ithel Conlaoch || Justina Allons || Jypsei Danzer || Kailee Glint || Kaliko || Keegan Phillips || Kendall Wendle || Kenneth Kent || Kesrel Torv || Kharn Segal || Kirsikka Solvi || Ladybird "Petal" Hornwort || Lassassasya Ashaugh Seocss || Logan "Kotori" || Lorcan Dempsey || Malakai || Margot Lemaire || Maverick Alinari || Morgan Loone || Naomi Kita || Navarre Esken || Ocarern Farwind || Oddmund Greatdrool || Oliver Cabello || Pannoowau || Peregrine Liebling || Primrose Dragoslav || Pyske Daas || Qaletaqa || Quilla Anobe || Rene Zephra || Riley "Minnow" Bellerose || Ro'or Dvorak || Rosie || Rowan Alvar || Rylan Silvanus || Segari "Errum" Ggorf || Shamira Kashi || Solanacae || Sor Avi || Squeaker || Starbright Skye ||  Tiraris Silverd'art || Tighearnán High Eoforwine || Theodore Archer || Tyler Brice || Una Ornell || Vanora Partholon || Waman Pertinacity Sewati || Weilen Brunbek || Wilbur "Wilby" Smalls || Yalwa al-Kahinah || Yasmine Fairchild || Yura Elek || Zhirai Ver || Zurna Nali
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She was how many years into this bloody war and she was groaning about her simple ancestry? Then again, he supposed he grew up around all of this frilly nonsense. Were he an outsider, he supposed he'd never want to keep indulging in this taste. Even still, he wasn't being critical. Leif Arrant already presumed he hated everyone here. Her, by default, unfortunately, fell under that category, and he wasn't about to make any exceptions. She was, more or less, an enemy as far as he was concerned, political or other wise.

"Vodka or rum are by far stronger, and actually taste like their poison," he told her coldly, and sucked in another drag from his cigar. "Or if you want to look even more out of place, you could always share one of my cigars."



And it was probably for the best that Duke Arrant and the guest of honor were seen far off in a corner, away from prying eyes (for the moment) because a frantic  house maid came rushing out onto the veranda, eyes desperately seeking for something.. or someone.

That someone was a young baby, just barely learning to walk. Had anyone known of his true lineage he might have been carried about on a pearl trimmed pillowf or all to gawk out. But the Grand Duke wanted none of that for the child named Hope. Even if it was his son, a bastard, he kept the child tucked away, along with her mother- fighting, for the moment, the prying hands of the church. He was trying all cards, and even contemplating marriage of this commoner to keep the church from claiming the child. So were he to see him unattended..
The servant could very well hang.

The baby had strangely found it's way to his most favorite person of all within this place, and before Zannrick could even indulge General Kilandre with an answer, there was a coo and tug at his leg and Zannrick looked down- staring right into the bright green eyes of baby Hope.

His chest fell and his eyes went steely and cleaved through the crowds trying to seek out her- the whore who was the mother of this most important child. But he didn't even see the servant desperately seeking for the child, and he wasted no time scooping Hope up into his arms as the little baby dribbled a coo at the sight of Zannrick, fat baby fingers smacking against the shiny armor he seemed to love so very much before trying to reach out for Zannrick's curly white hair.

"Forgive me, General. It seems one of the maids here has either died, or failed miserably at her job." The baby cooed more as Zannrick was forced to cradled the baby close. "Perhaps we can finish this conversation later."
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The General observed the child with vaguely wide eyes. Only one toddler currently ruled these coordiors," Hope?" She murmurs and furrows her brow, looking about," How in Ansgar's name did she get here?" Her eyes flickered about before fixing upon the fluttering figure of the desperate maid. That woman- would be put on the chopping block for this... It was a shame but to loose the child at a time such as this was utterly unforgiveable. Pursing her lips, she turned to Zannrick, tilting an eyebrow, he seemed neither particularly enthused nor caring to be holding the child.

" Sir Austengarde, perhaps you would like some assistance in locating the one responsible for the child?" She suggests, she had little to no maternal instinct of her own - so the prospect of being abandoned with the care of a child as such a gilded charade even caused the General to inwardly cringe.


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Zannrick scowled.
"No, I know exactly where this child belongs." With his damned mother who also ought to be on that chopping block! But he had heard her mention the child's name and that made his scowl grow worse.

"And as you've guessed, yes, it's the child, Hope."
Little Hope gurgled and laughed happily as his fat little fingers finally grabbed onto Zannrick's hair and gave a pull- the white haired man making a face, but not screaming, even if the damn bastard was pulling his hair nearly out of his head.

He managed to pull his hair free, glaring down at the baby who was still trying to reach for those locks again.
"I'll handle him. I don't think neither me, nor the child, need another escort. Please, enjoy yourself here at the ball." And he bowed deeply towards General Kilandre- another action that left him open as Hope reached and grabbed onto more hair.
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I ran the Connlaothian civil war. For more info, check out it's page here. The war has now turned into a 'Cold War' with it's plotting page found here. It's no longer a huge site wide event but the scars are there.

My currently active characters:
Grand Duke Calent Allarrick // Aella Coleridge // Blaith Harmond // Kella Harmond  // Hope Allarrick // Krah Mordeth // Mehtwald Allaen // Zannrick Austengarde // Katahnia Harmond // Jinai Rinstgate  // Leif Arrant // Dekka Blade  // Kentamin Dhelsbar  // Dahnny Quills  // Victoria Armani  // Ohna Waitsmith  // Jarrett L'isson  // Trest Arristaire  // Clayton "Jack-in-the-Box" Wilson // Cullen  //  Vels // Shay // Killian  // Fluke  // Mellesta // Danning // Petrin // Gavriella // Dornsley // Miersck // Aelith // Iyla // Angel // Ellarrah // Persea Ah'nikh // Phone // Jace // Ne'friss // Opus Dey // Lord Amalin // Ehvren // Narophne // Edward // Dehzrehn // Chase Vander // Valeska // Jayo //Layana // Rezvek // Red Sun // Harmanaija // Mirajah // Liana // Oska //Hay-gee // Beatrice // Ninn // Dao'bachpa //Pao'orha // Mae'leena // Davishire // Davina// Gemla // Hyathia //Thethysis // Urd // Missendria // Ina-herit // Feni'tat // Phen // Evelyn // Kell // Striker // Ithica // Connor // Vlint // The Gambler // Lord Aegis // Thomas // Quince // Althea // Vaeyna // Ihlsepar Asawa'eht // Krazxick // Djchastese // Katoma // Na'o // Moonlight // Bluesong //Caollette // Artemis // Arrick // Evetta //Jackal // Winston //Lenny // Anphis // Hebara //Ibra // Dre'hn // Veride // Arthund // Kao

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Hakon Kilandre immediately noted the foul expressions, her gut instantly warning her to take the child from him. She wasn't safe in his arms. Not in the slightest. Perhaps... No- she couldn't let her suspicions get out of hand once more. Alas, the General murmurs," I will return shortly, Sir Austengarde," as she turns upon her heel, she pauses; reaching out to squeeze his shoulder in the manner one soldier would another," Patience." Was the last word she left him with before rushing after where she had observed the fluttering, panicking maid.

It did not take long to locate the woman looking beneath one of the long tables of food. Immediately the General grasps the woman's and hauls her to her feet, causing the maid to gasp and sputter," G-General Kilandre I'm so sorry I-!"

" The Child is with Sir Austengarde, follow me closely, do not lose sight of me." Her voice was simply a low growl, short, barking but low enough not to draw too much attention as she releases the maid once more," You are in a world of trouble already."
Her heels snapped against the floor as she strode away, back to the Veranda with her hands folded behind her back and statue that of an unamused drill sergeant.


Mere minutes after she disappeared, the General makes her appearance, striding over to Zannrick once more," Sir Austengarde," she calls shortly, knowing he would likely do the tongue or literal lashing from here.


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Alanna chuckled, the corner of her mouth lifting in a light smirk. She took absolutely no offense to the duke's brusque nature, finding it instead much more true to what she was accustomed to. "Careful with the offers you make Duke or I just may take you up on them. However, I feel that I have disturbed your small corner of peace quite long enough now. Thank you for the minor sanctuary. I'll leave you to your cigar and drink," she bid with a small nod of her head as she took her drink and attempted to retreat.
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"No Pride For Some of Us Without Liberation For All of Us"
~ Micah Bazant ~

Spoiler
Leaderships
Tirial Province (Serendipity)

Talu Territory (Adela)

Ninja Flamingos

Guilds - Under Construction and Revamping
Blood of Ash || Cleara Verdad || The Creoptera || The Reaper's Chalice || The Runner's Society || Vigilant Shadows

Characters
Agapito Perlaceo Calogero-Marcello da Lume || Ainsley Muir || Alanna Mercer "The Lioness" || Amleah Dvorak || Ariel "Owlet" Sowa || Artorius Winterbottom || Aurora "Makani'kai" Wiater || Autumn Laurel || The Bad Barkers || Benjamin Hase || Cally Foster || Cornelia Grey || Dagrun Baarda || Derrick Elthif || Donovan Cabello || Eireann Lehr || Elmira Sassafrass || Emma Fiore || Emyr Kasabian || Ferra Bestley || Fintan Kfir || Gilroy Bleddyn || Hanalei Keets || Hilarius Winterbottom || Imogene Khale || Incana Winged Blaze || Inteus Wapapow || Iorwerth/Ylli || Ithel Conlaoch || Justina Allons || Jypsei Danzer || Kailee Glint || Kaliko || Keegan Phillips || Kendall Wendle || Kenneth Kent || Kesrel Torv || Kharn Segal || Kirsikka Solvi || Ladybird "Petal" Hornwort || Lassassasya Ashaugh Seocss || Logan "Kotori" || Lorcan Dempsey || Malakai || Margot Lemaire || Maverick Alinari || Morgan Loone || Naomi Kita || Navarre Esken || Ocarern Farwind || Oddmund Greatdrool || Oliver Cabello || Pannoowau || Peregrine Liebling || Primrose Dragoslav || Pyske Daas || Qaletaqa || Quilla Anobe || Rene Zephra || Riley "Minnow" Bellerose || Ro'or Dvorak || Rosie || Rowan Alvar || Rylan Silvanus || Segari "Errum" Ggorf || Shamira Kashi || Solanacae || Sor Avi || Squeaker || Starbright Skye ||  Tiraris Silverd'art || Tighearnán High Eoforwine || Theodore Archer || Tyler Brice || Una Ornell || Vanora Partholon || Waman Pertinacity Sewati || Weilen Brunbek || Wilbur "Wilby" Smalls || Yalwa al-Kahinah || Yasmine Fairchild || Yura Elek || Zhirai Ver || Zurna Nali
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"The corner was a nice place for sanctuary," he replied simply, and nodded to her retreating form. He wasn't about to ask her to stay. He rather liked being alone, even if he couldn't have realized how so much alike he and the new Grand Master really were.


And it was only as she left did Duke Arrant notice there was some sort of child in the arms of Sir Austengarde. He didn't want to have to deal with whatever drama that entailed. A child at an event was like a slap to all of the nobles faces. He smashed out the end of his cigar on the balcony before tossing it over the side. He could easily afford another one. Then he made his exit from the veranda and into the ballroom..... just as Sir Austengarde turned to address General Kilandre, and his eyes fell upon the cowering woman at her back. And if looks could kill, that woman was already dead.

He grabbed the maid and dragged her forward, giving her a rough shake.
"You've made a mockery of the crown. Follow me. The child must get to his mother."

He turned to Hakon and gave her a nod.
"Thank you for your help."

Turning on his heels, child in hand and a cowering maid behind him, he nearly walked clean into the guest of the evening...

"Alanna.." Her name, informal as it was, spilled from his mouth long before he could correct himself. And Hope turned around, a fist full of Zannrick's hair, and cooed happily at the sight of Alanna in her shiny armor too, as his fact little baby hands reached out for her in the moment, eyes glittering and completely unaware of all the chaos he had just caused.
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The Never King- a king erased from history because of his dabblings in dark magic (among other things...) suddenly because a present day problem when an unlikely group of adventurers 'awakens' him from the grave. You can read more about the event on the plotting page here and information page here!

I ran the Connlaothian civil war. For more info, check out it's page here. The war has now turned into a 'Cold War' with it's plotting page found here. It's no longer a huge site wide event but the scars are there.

My currently active characters:
Grand Duke Calent Allarrick // Aella Coleridge // Blaith Harmond // Kella Harmond  // Hope Allarrick // Krah Mordeth // Mehtwald Allaen // Zannrick Austengarde // Katahnia Harmond // Jinai Rinstgate  // Leif Arrant // Dekka Blade  // Kentamin Dhelsbar  // Dahnny Quills  // Victoria Armani  // Ohna Waitsmith  // Jarrett L'isson  // Trest Arristaire  // Clayton "Jack-in-the-Box" Wilson // Cullen  //  Vels // Shay // Killian  // Fluke  // Mellesta // Danning // Petrin // Gavriella // Dornsley // Miersck // Aelith // Iyla // Angel // Ellarrah // Persea Ah'nikh // Phone // Jace // Ne'friss // Opus Dey // Lord Amalin // Ehvren // Narophne // Edward // Dehzrehn // Chase Vander // Valeska // Jayo //Layana // Rezvek // Red Sun // Harmanaija // Mirajah // Liana // Oska //Hay-gee // Beatrice // Ninn // Dao'bachpa //Pao'orha // Mae'leena // Davishire // Davina// Gemla // Hyathia //Thethysis // Urd // Missendria // Ina-herit // Feni'tat // Phen // Evelyn // Kell // Striker // Ithica // Connor // Vlint // The Gambler // Lord Aegis // Thomas // Quince // Althea // Vaeyna // Ihlsepar Asawa'eht // Krazxick // Djchastese // Katoma // Na'o // Moonlight // Bluesong //Caollette // Artemis // Arrick // Evetta //Jackal // Winston //Lenny // Anphis // Hebara //Ibra // Dre'hn // Veride // Arthund // Kao

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