New post is up! :D

@Theyra I did some extrapolating with this one, let me know if it's on par or needs editing. :)

LMAO. Poor Earl. Hopefully no one here has the same name...

Also, did a bit of googling, and apparently earl = count!

An earl is the nobility ranking that lies between a marquis and a viscount. It is the English equivalent of the European title "count" and has rich associations with British royalty.

Reading the most recent posts, it's looking like Mirie is firmly in the duke's court. The fact she knew Nyx was impersonating the duke also lends some credence to that. Are the both of them cooking up some plan behind the scenes? Dut, dut, dun.

I initially planned on having Altina side with the duke as well, but hm... now, I dunno... The Wizard Queen might end up getting dog-piled if this keeps up, so I'm reconsidering... I left her allegiances up in the air in my initial post to give myself some leeway. Decisions, decisions...

“Did you know, dear duchess…” Her tone was soft, almost melodic, “That dwarves are more susceptible to magic and darkness?”

More susceptible to me.

The Wizard Queen pretended to shrug this off, her own smile matching the duchess’ exactly. “Alas, their physical strength leaves their defenses leaving something to be desired.”

Ooh, spicy. Altina would probably be good friends with the Wizard Queen if it weren't for the circumstances. She has an affinity for fiery people. That said, maybe it's not too late? Maybe that potential friendship is still in the books? Who knows?

Meanwhile, Vulluin is off in his corner, sulking, "This disrespectful bitch..."

Vulluin, his face a stony mask, held his hands out for the art piece in the duchess’ hands, “I would be happy to accept this wondrous gift. Her Grace the Duchess has surpassed herself.”

I totally just didn't forget to have Altina bow in my post, nope, no sirree.

Unrelated but the bit with Safina was hilarious. Her pulling out a frickin' ledger, all ready and prepared, only to have the "duke" finesse his way out of her grasp — major "oof." I guess power dynamics would prevent her from forcibly keeping him there anyways.

I initially planned on having Altina side with the duke as well, but hm... now, I dunno... The Wizard Queen might end up getting dog-piled if this keeps up, so I'm reconsidering... I left her allegiances up in the air in my initial post to give myself some leeway. Decisions, decisions...

The real power play is just forming a new faction after the Duke beats the Queen or during that battle

The ‘duke’ said “peace out, Girl Scout”

Reading the most recent posts, it's looking like Mirie is firmly in the duke's court. The fact she knew Nyx was impersonating the duke also lends some credence to that. Are the both of them cooking up some plan behind the scenes? Dut, dut, dun.

I sure hope so. Cooking behind the scenes I highly recommend and is where a lot of the motive and drive of our rp will come from.

I initially planned on having Altina side with the duke as well, but hm... now, I dunno... The Wizard Queen might end up getting dog-piled if this keeps up, so I'm reconsidering... I left her allegiances up in the air in my initial post to give myself some leeway. Decisions, decisions...

You don't have to worry about dogpiling, the Wizard Queen can handle it. Having said that, do whatever you think your character would do. :)

Ooh, spicy. Altina would probably be good friends with the Wizard Queen if it weren't for the circumstances. She has an affinity for fiery people. That said, maybe it's not too late? Maybe that potential friendship is still in the books? Who knows?

The Wizard Queen would love a new friend. ;>

I totally just didn't forget to have Altina bow in my post, nope, no sirree.

All good, I'm shaking off the rust with nobility etiquette too. Just trying to make it as immersing as possible. :>

Unrelated but the bit with Safina was hilarious. Her pulling out a frickin' ledger, all ready and prepared, only to have the "duke" finesse his way out of her grasp — major "oof." I guess power dynamics would prevent her from forcibly keeping him there anyways.

The 'Duke' could have done anything, literally anything in that instance. Now Safina will use her super intelligent mind to psycho-analyse it.

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The real power play is just forming a new faction after the Duke beats the Queen or during that battle

I am waiting for the power plays. Those are so worth it.

The ‘duke’ said “peace out, Girl Scout”

I enjoyed reading that bit. xD

By the way, I'm gonna be gone for a good few days playing the Elden Ring DLC, don't expect shit from me for a while

Reading the most recent posts, it's looking like Mirie is firmly in the duke's court. The fact she knew Nyx was impersonating the duke also lends some credence to that. Are the both of them cooking up some plan behind the scenes? Dut, dut, dun.

Maybe. Maybe not. Mirie gains the most by sitting on the sidelines as long as possible as she prospers from business from both sides, after all.

But Mirie is definitely the friendliest to Rhinecliff.

I will get a post out sometime later today.

New post is up! :D

@Theyra I did some extrapolating with this one, let me know if it's on par or needs editing. :)

It is fine, though maybe Nathan's has been not attending or paying taxes recently rather then for a while if that works with you and I need to think what Roland's reply will be.

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It is fine, though maybe Nathan's has been not attending or paying taxes recently rather then for a while if that works with you and I need to think what Roland's reply will be.

Sure! I'll make that edit.

Actually, make that Friday I will get a post out.

Keepin em short to get some progress going.

On another note are there any plans to create a discord server or something?

Actually, make that Friday I will get a post out.

Awesome, I'll try to get a response out today.

Keepin em short to get some progress going.

On another note are there any plans to create a discord server or something?

Sweet! Regarding a discord server, I don't use discord myself so I have no plans, but we have the OOC and PMs to plan and collaborate.

Gonna try to get a post to move things on either tonight or tomorrow.

I like when things move. 🙂

A few more NPCs!







Edit: And one more

@Click This Feel free to have Emilie pop up whenever in your scene with the boyo.

@Estylwen I'll let you transport the pair to the inner courtyard of the estate. The general vibes would be a relatively open courtyard adorned with waterworks and flowering shrubs like forsythia and summersweet. There's more bushes for berries and other such pickable fruits than there are flowers, and the gazebo is an eloquent but simple thing that rests below a large plum tree. The tableware has already been set, and there are three chairs present.

Oh hey! If we're using fictional languages in-universe, then I'll be using Sylvan since y'know, Fey-people. From a meta perspective, it'll use Gaelic words and phrases, preferably Old Gaelic, but I'll not be able to tell the difference anyway.