Fantasy RPG Forum - Standing Trials

Posted: **Sat Apr 02, 2016 8:13 pm**

Full Name: Zvezdana Lilliana Venora
Race: Human
Sex: Female
Height: 5'6"
Weight: 135 lbs
Birthdate: 23rd of Vhalar, 691
Deathdate: 40th of Ashan, 716
Age: 25 Arcs
Birthplace: Venora, Rynmere

Mother: Baroness Willow Venora
Father: Baron Kaleb Venora
Siblings: Alistair (27), Andráska (21)

Profession: Thunder Priestess
Previous Jobs: Etiquette Tutor, Rebel

Partners:

Veljorn (Deceased)

Marks:

Syroa - Sessfiend Curse

Likes: Loyalty, Wine
Dislikes: Syroa, Cassander, Rynmere
Merits: Passionate, Focused
Flaws: Cursed, Emotional

Fluent: Common
Broken: Xanthea

Appearance. At one point in her life, Zvezdana was considered the fairest rose of all Venora. Her dark hair fell in loose curls, her skin was as white as snow, and her personality was sharp. She was youthful and ambitious, as were most noblewomen at that age. Over time, that youthfulness crawled away from eyes, leaving only darkness and dismay. Their bright blue color could not offset the bags beneath the eyes. Her shoulder, formerly pulled back, were heavy and sagged most of the time. Her brightly colored dresses were replaced with black, furred garments of mourning. Despite her physical change, which could be excused as a outcome of the war and loss of title, her personality is far more damaged.

Rage. Many probably speculate that Zvezdana is biding her time to release her wrath on those that had done her wrong. That is far from the truth. As a Cursed being, Zvezdana is slowly realizing that ambition and rage are more traumatizing to her being. There is a burning pit within her stomach that makes her fear herself for she is truly a monster. When she loses control, those that she cares about can be harmed in ways only the imagination can fathom. This had led her down the path of introspection. She questions her actions just enough to be cautious with those around her. If she does something, will it entice the beast within her to come out and wreak havoc upon the world? Would it be more beneficial to remain locked up for the rest of her life to to spare the world of misery? There is a hint of her old self there, constantly reminding herself that the world deserves to burn for taking everything from her.

Love. Veljorn will forever be the man that she gave her heart too. His death stimulated many of the events that built the person Zvezdana is today. Deep down, all she really wants to to love and be loved in return. Andráska, Vivian, Seira, and Seriel have a special place within her heart that very few are allowed to see. Despite this, the beast has decidedly placed them on a pedestal of desire. It hungers for them. For those that have done her wrong in the past - Elyna, Alistair, Cassander, etc. - the beast simply leaves, to induce the rage within. It is love that has forced Zvezdana away, in search of redemption so that she might return to her normal life some day.

Posted: **Sat Apr 02, 2016 9:06 pm**

History

Life as a lady was never easy for her. Zvezdana was born to Willow and Kaleb Venora as their first daughter and second child. Her life when she was younger was bright and full of smiles. Her tutors were amazing, her parents loved her equally, and her older brother was kind. It was everything a young girl could want and more.

Her happy childhood gave way to a teenage life filled with hate and despair. Her father and older brother started to abuse her at about 10 arcs old. Zvezdana was their living doll. They felt entitled to use her body as they saw fit and abused her emotionally and mentally. Suddenly, she hated her family and threw herself into her studies. The only way she was going to get out is if she was smart enough to live on her own. No one knew about the disarray that her family was in. Her mother turned her back on what was happening while her father taught his son how to be the best Baron and get what he wanted. He had always been told that his sister was there for his use. Zvezdana hated all of them - her mother for not protecting her and her father and brother for doing this to her. Her hate became the seed for her political agenda.

The Story

Zvezdana was full of ambition when she left Saibaissant for Andaris City. She made her living by teaching aristocratic girls and noblewomen etiquette. She lived to teach her pupils about the finery of the court and how to manipulate men into providing information and gifts. This life seemed suitable for Zvezdana for a time. Initially she met Lazuli Warrick, the rising Baroness of Warrick. Their relationship was almost sisterly, but events would take its toll on their relationship. Elyna Burhan was her pupil for a time as well, a diamond in the rough. Elyna's parents had hired Zvezdana in attempts of convincing Elyna away from the life of a Skyrider and into the arms of a suitable husband.

During an event in early Ymiden, Zvezdana met Veljorn Burhan. She was attending the Warrick tournament, in honor of Lazuli's betrothal to Veljorn. It was this event that made Zvezdana realize that she desired more than a basic life as a tutor. She desired to be loved. The interaction with Veljorn sparked jealousy within her, and she sought to take Veljorn away from Lazuli. In her mind, she was doing Lazuli a favor by permitting her an escape to love whomever she wished. During a visit to Burhan, Veljorn had her over to dinner. Things escalated quickly and the two had a quiet marriage shortly a few days later.

With her marriage to Veljorn, Zvezdana found herself involved with the Qe'Dreki rebels. They feverishly opposed the boy king as his blood was considered diluted. Cassander, despite his royal heritage, was believed unfit to rule Rynmere. Veljorn saw himself as the future King of Rynmere. This illusion passed over to Zvezdana. She dreamed of elevating the two of them to the throne by any means possible. Her relationship with Lazuli, unbeknownst to her, had crumbled. Vivian Warrick, in efforts to repair the frayed relationship by taking letters to Lazuli for Zvezdana, vowed fealty to the rebel queen. This relationship has stood against many trials. Vivian is quite possibly the only friend Zvezdana has left.

During negotiations with Cassander, Alistair reared his head again to further ruin her plans. As he had always done, her older brother was more focused on ruining her life than being supportive as a brother should be. Elyna Burhan also revealed herself to be a snake in the grass during these negotiations. She killed Veljorn and set in motion life-altering events for Zvezdana. Chaos ensued and the camp was set aflame by dragon fire. Zvezdana, blinded by grief, was put in a dangerous situation. Had it not been for her mage brother, she would have been engulfed in dragon fire and left to die. Of course, she still hates him to this day, unaware of what he did. Shortly after Veljorn's death, Zvezdana pleaded to to the Immortals for aid. Syroa answered her call, cursing her for attempting to use an Immortal's power for personal gain. The Sessfiend was given life from the rage fires within Zvezdana in the form of a two-headed hellbeast that hungered eternally. War that had raged for several trials ended quickly with the Qe'Dreki forces scattering. Losses were heavy for the rebels, but the Iron Hand had suffered some losses themselves, encountering the Sessfiend as far into Andaris as Midtown.

By good fortune, Zvezdana was found after the initial transformation by Vivian. She was escorted out of Andaris, unconscious and unaware of the events that had occurred. When she awoke, she was inside Saibaissant once more. Prior to leaving her home, possibly for the last time, she found herself confiding everything to her younger brother, Andráska. Come morning, she and Vivian left for Jorick's Keep to regroup with the other rebels. Yoreth Blackwood was now considered the Dreki Riki and she was seen as nothing more than the woman that carried the heir. In her mind, it would only be a matter of time before her welcome was outlived. All Yoreth needed was a wife and an heir to seal his hold on the Qe'Dreki.

The demon resurfaced late Vhalar to wreak havoc upon Jorick's Keep. Zvezdana found herself naked and alone in the forest of the Burning Mountains. Her loyal friend and right-hand, Vivian Warrick, recovered her. In a rapid flurry of decisions, Zvezdana ran away to Rharne. She passed through the Burning Mountains and the wilds, buying her way onto a ship destined to Rharne. On her arrival she was left penniless and alone, having been robbed the moment she arrived.

A kind stranger helped her elevate herself to the Sky Quarter. Vincent D'Ordyn was a kind mercenary that helped her get on her feet. He introduced her to the Thunder Priestess. With hard work and few friends, she managed to change her outlook on life. She slowly became a good woman. Through her time in Rharne she reconciled with her older brother, turned an old enemy into a friend, and welcomed Alzorn into the world. Her life was filled with joy at her son's birth and soon she was celebrating with Andráska. Vivian, Seira, and Seriel had joined them. It was all preparing for a happy ending.

A happy ending that would never come.

The Demise

All good stories must come to an end. Not all stories end happily. Tragedies occur leaving many heartbroken in their wake. Zvezdana's tale is a tragedy. Having come from so much and ending with so little, she had come to believe she owed the world little. She cared only for her son, Andráska, and Vivian. Those closest to her could tell she was struggling with her change. With every passing trial, she fought the beast within her. She craved human flesh and developed an increasing fear that her child was in danger. She withdrew into herself, occupying her time preparing for the inevitable. One day, Cassander would come for her. If it wasn't the boy king, the beast would have its way with her.

She received a letter from Andráska stating that he would arrive on the 40th of Ashan. Excited to see her family - and heart's desire - she ran to the docks. She never made it. In a sudden burst of rage, the Sessfiend revealed itself in the Dust Quarter. Her initial destruction was minimal, but the damage that she did to Andráska would be lifelong. Zvezdana, portrayed as a two-headed demon dog, fought tooth and claw against her brother. Just as it was about to take his life, he managed to spear its heart with a mirror shard. Although he killed the beast, Zvezdana was forced to suffer an agonizing death in his arms.

With a broken body, struggling lungs, and failing heart, she confessed as much as she could in the short amount of time she had in this world. At last, she could be at peace knowing that her son was safe and that Andráska had kept his promise to her. Zvezdana cursed herself deep down, believing that her last crime on earth was killing her brother in the process of death. As death claimed her, she knew he would not be able to follow her where her soul was destined to go. She passed away with a smile on her face and love in her heart.

Some may not mourn the wicked, but in the end, Zvezdana had effected many people. Through blood and tears or hugs and kisses, she will be forever remembered by a select few. Long live the Fallen False Queen of Rynmere, in stories and myths.

Posted: **Sat Apr 02, 2016 9:07 pm**

Relationships

Family

Willow Venora - Mother (NPC)

Zvezdana perceives Willow in a way that an orphaned child might perceive a mother walking along the street. Zvezdana wishes she has a better relationship with her mother, one that actually resembled a mother/daughter bond. Instead, Zvezdana is at odds with her mother and only humors her because she was brought into this world by the woman. She hates Willow for her crimes of silence. Willow knew of Kaleb's visits to a young Zvezdana and did nothing. Zvezdana holds her mother in as much blame for her crippled childhood as her father. One day, Zvezdana anticipates she will make her parents pay. The only attempt at respecting their bond as mother and daughter would be a quick, painless death.

Kaleb Venora - Father (NPC)

Of her entire family, Zvezdana hates Kaleb the most. They do not speak to one another, and Zvezdana has very few memories of their relationship that are not clouded in violence and rape. Kaleb abused Zvezdana at a very young age and placed her on a similar level as the household servants. She was meant to serve him and her brothers, for she was less just by being female. They never shared happy moments, although she vaguely recalls story of his pride when she was born. His crimes against her have caused her to harbor hate for her brother, Alistair, as he convinced him to take part in the events of her youth. When Zvezdana has the opportunity to repay him for his 'kindness', she will ensure that he suffers just as much as she did as a child, if not more.

Alistair Venora - Older Brother

For most of her life, Zvezdana and Alistair had been at odds with one another. Alistair had been given everything Zvezdana could possibly want in life: a future as duke, parental love and adoration, and power beyond belief. All her life she had lived in Alistair's shadow, and no matter what she did, she could not seem to shine the light on herself. His transgressions against her only seemed to worsen when he sided with King Cassander against the Qe'Dreki. The line had been drawn all their life and he had finally crossed it. No matter how thick blood was, Zvezdana hated her brother. After she ran to Rharne and began a progressive change in herself did she feel confident in facing Alistair. Fate brought them together. She yelled and screamed until they were both brought to tears. Together, they came to the conclusion they were far too similar. Reconciliation occurred and they plan to more forward together. This was their last encounter and Zvezdana swore to help her brother in any way possible.

Andráska Venora - Younger Brother

Andráska is the person she wishes she could be. He is carefree, loyal, and kind with a hint of rebel spirit deep within him. As a young girl, Zvezdana idolized her brother. He called her 'Blue' as his special nickname for her, fascinated and focused on her eyes whenever they spoke. The innocence of their relationship ended when she was violently pulled into the world of womanhood by her sadistic father. She proceeded to keep him at arms length, desperately hoping that if he did not know what was going on behind closed doors, he would be spared from the rage that Kaleb showered upon his older siblings. As it turns out, many arcs down the road, Zvezdana ended up telling Andráska everything. This encounter also surfaced some complicated feelings she had never felt before. She is currently distancing herself once more from him in hopes to protect him from the demons within.

Veljorn Burhan - Husband (NPC) - Deceased

Zvezdana married Veljorn on 48th of Ymiden, 716 with several high ranking Qe'Dreki members. Elyna, a supposed friend at the time, was present as a witness to the event. Although many would assume that Zvezdana married Veljorn for power, Zvezdana claims to this day that she loved her husband as much as the day she met him. If someone would have told her the day she married him that he would die barely a season later, Zvezdana would have laughed. Veljorn was murdered by Elyna on the 26th of Saun during negotiations with the king. He leaves behind a son, Alzorn Venora Burhan.

Alzorn Venora Burhan - Son (NPC)

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Friends

Vivian Shiryu (Formerly Vivian Warrick)

There is no one else that Zvezdana owes more in Idalos than Vivian Warrick. Vivian elected to give up everything - title, land, family - to serve the Rebel Queen. Vivian attempted to reconcile with Lazuli on Zvezdana's behalf through letters. Both friend and cousin were inevitably betrayed and forced into hiding. Zvezdana, if ever placed upon a soapbox to speak of Vivian's great deeds, would claim her as one of the noblest of women. She champions loyalty and courage, going up against what is expected for what is desired. As her right hand woman and best friend, Vivian has earned a place in Zvezdana's heart for eternity.

Seira and Serial Shiryu

With Vivian's loyalty came a pair of identical girls with enough eagerness for the entire Qe'Dreki army. Despite their size, the girls were always interested in helping out. Zvezdana found the trait to be desired. Over time she developed a fondness for the girls. Much of the protective nature she would keep hidden from them was due to the fact they had been adopted by her best friend, Vivian. She wished them a long life where they would have the opportunity to enjoy their youth where she had not.

Faith

Zvezdana and Faith had not always considered one another friends. Their first meeting had been amicable. Faith, at the time, had been a slave to House Venora. She was owned by Zvezdana's cousin, Tristan. Zvezdana believed her to be incredibly talented, polite, and secretly intelligent. They did not meet again until she followed Elyna into the tent during war negotiations. For a long time after her husband's death, Zvezdana blamed Faith as much as she blamed Elyna for Veljorn's demise. Their relationship has come a long way, growing into a delicate friendship. Faith was the first to attempt reconciliation with a gift. Zvezdana found herself requiring more and more of Faith's help when she was caught in a compromising position giving birth to her son in the middle of Rharne's busy streets. Faith is kind to a fault, and Zvezdana has since come to terms that she was simply obeying a command when Elyna drove the knife into her husband's neck.

Enemies

Elyna Burhan

At one point in their relationship, Zvezdana considered Elyna Burhan to be her friend and pupil. They met originally when Zvezdana was hired by Elyna's parents as an etiquette tutor. They hoped that she might steer Elyna away from her passions to serve as an Airman in the army. Over the course of time, Elyna became closer to Zvezdana to the point that the woman represented the bride's side of the family in a secret wedding. Zvezdana was very happy to have Elyna by her side when she married Veljorn. It was that trust that was his undoing. Zvezdana pressed Veljorn to have Elyna at the negotiations with Cassander. She took that opportunity to drive a knife into his neck, shattering their relationship. Zvezdana will forever hate Elyna for taking away her love and future. The only feelings that Elyna stirs within Zvezdana is hate and rage, a key trigger to the Sessfiend curse.

Posted: **Sun Apr 03, 2016 12:37 am**

Skills

Skill	Rank	Total	Rank
Leadership (Fast Track)	25 [RB], 5, 4	34/100	Competent
Politics	5 [KG], 1, 1, 17, 1	30/100 (35/251)	Competent
Teaching	10 [SP], 2, 4, 11	26/100 (27/251)	Competent
Bladed Combat (Short Sword)	10 [RB], 5 [SP], 5, 5, 14	32/100 (39/251)	Competent
Etiquette	25 [SP], 5 [KG], 1, 1, 1	33/100 (41/251)	Competent
Unarmed Combat	15	15/251	Novice
Dancing	5 [SP]	5/100 (5/251)	Novice
Persuasion	5 [SP], 1	6/100 (6/251)	Novice
Rhetoric	1, 1	2/100 (2/251)	Novice
Performance	1	1/100 (1/251)	Novice
Intelligence	1	1/100 (1/251)	Novice
Interrogation	1	1/100 (1/251)	Novice
Psychology	1	1/100 (1/251)	Novice
Intimidation	1	1/100 (1/251)	Novice
Detection	1	1/100 (1/251)	Novice
Strength	5	5/100 (5/251)	Novice
Tactics	8, 5	13/100 (13/251)	Novice
Deception	7	7/100 (7/251)	Novice
Intimidation	15	15/100 (15/251)	Novice
Investigation	6	6/100 (6/251)	Novice
Seduction	10	10/100 (10/251)	Novice

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Skill Point Ledger

Thread	Award	Spent In
Sword Play	15/15	Strength (5), Leadership (5), Bladed Combat (5)
Negotiations Between Parties	17/15	Politics (17)
Behind Their Backs	14/15	Politics (1), Bladed Combat (5), Tactics (8)
Nothing Left to Lose	15/15	Intimidation (15)
March of Dramatic Ponces	7/15	Deception (7)
No Tomb so Proud as His	20/15	Bladed Combat (14), Investigation (6)
Serving the House	15/15	Teaching (11), Leadership (4)
To Steal a Groom	10/15	Seduction (10)
Eternal Vows	15/ 15	Politics (10), Tactics (5)
Release the Beast	15/15	Unarmed Combat (15)
Lost Girl	15/15	Pending
Too High, Too Fast	15/15	Pending
The End of a Venora	10/15	Pending
My Shattered Heart	15/15	Pending
How to Begin	15/15	Pending
Unwelcome Reunions?	15/15	Pending
For Andaris	11/15	Pending
Beginning Anew	10/15	Pending
The Holy Sister & The Hellion	15/15	Pending
Go the Distance	15/15	Pending
The Reticent Midwife	15/15	Pending
The Memory of Zvezdana	15/15	Pending
Innocence Dismissed	15/15	Pending
Wishful Thinking	15/15	Pending
The Life of a Rebel	15/15	Pending
Happy Birthday to Us	15/15	Pending
Tea for Three	14/15	Pending
Five Days Ago	15/15	Pending

Unspent Skill Points:

255

Posted: **Sun Apr 03, 2016 12:41 am**

*Knowledges*

Caution: Scrollable Code

Locations

Rynmere
- Andaris: Layout
- Location: Lazuli’s home in Warrick
- Location: Fort Warrick
- Location: Fort Warrick Guard's Training Area
- Location: Warrick East
- Location: Venora West
- Location: Fort Warrick
- Location: Rynmere: Fort Burhan
- Location: Rynmere: Fort Burhan: Docks
- Location: Rynmere: Venora
- Location: Rynmere: Venora: Sabaissant
Rharne
- Location: Rharne
- Location: Rharne: Docks
- Location: Lightning Cathedral
- Location: Glass Quarter
- Location: Market in the Glass Quarter
- Location: Glass Quarter lift

Rynmere

Cyrene Venora: One of the Sacred Seven
Rynmere: Geography
Rynmere Wedding: The ceremony
Rynmere Wedding: Three witnesses
Rynmere Wedding: A marriage in Ymiden is an ill omen
Rynmere Wedding: The unity candle to be relit
Saun 716 Event: An aukari burned down a house in Venora
Saun 716 Event: The aukari population is increasing in Rynmere

Noble Families

Venora: History
Venora: Letter seal
Venora: The Color Pink
Banner: House Krome
Banner: House Burhan
Banner: House Endor
Burhan: The Color Blue

Rharne

Rharne: is split into Quarters
Rharne: To carry a weapon you must have a peacebone
Rharne: ruled by a council
Rharne: Said that Ilaren is the true ruler
Rharne: order kept by Lightening Knights
Rharne: Lightning Priestesses
Rharne: The people of Rharne must have stronger legs and hearts
Rharne: Worship of Ilaren favors vice and polygamy

Factions

Qe'Dreki
- Qe’dreki: Fleeing to Jorrick’s Keep
Lightning Priestesses
- Priestess Ki'oriq: Is angry with you
- Priestess Ki'oriq: Slapped you across the face
- Lightning Priestesses: Generally don't like you
- Lightning Priestesses: Can protect you
- Lightning Priestesses: Can protect your son

Idalos Information

Athart: Famous for architecture

Aelig

Aelig: Responsible for Faith's rapidly expanding middle

Syroa

Immortal: Syroa
Syroa: Shape shifting Creature of Fury
Syroa: A Chance For Revenge
Syroa: Merciless, Manipulative, and Destructive
Syroa: Sessfiend Curse

Curse: Sessfiend

Sessfiend: Hellhound
Sessfiend: Uncontrollable Destruction
Sessfiend: The Animal Within
Sessfiend: Nightmare Before, Headache After
Sessfiend: Heat Aura Starts Forest Fires
Sessfiend: Scared of Its Own Reflection
Sessfiend: Scared of Water
Sessfiend: What's Eaten Doesn't Truly Reach the Stomach

Xiur

Xiur: Immmortal of Stars, clouds, home, and dusk
Xiur: Important to sailors

U'frek

U’frek: Important to sailors

Races

Aukari: Appear human

Titles

Title: Fallen False Queen of Rynmere

Animal Husbandry

Animal Training: Caring for Boas [KG]

Observation

Observation: Paying attention to the details

Detection

Detection: Recognizing love in a person's eyes
Detection: Physical signs of change
Detection: Recognizing abrupt, unexplained changes in appearance

Etiquette

Etiquette: The importance of telling someone when they’ve done something particularly well or poorly
Etiquette: Thank you gifts are thoughtful
Etiquette: Battlefields are different to ballrooms, even practice grounds
Etiquette: The Fork, Spoon, and Knife
Etiquette: The Curtsy
Etiquette: Judging the curtsy depth according to rank
Etiquette: The perfect introduction
Etiquette: Hostess
Etiquette: Slurping is Unladylike
Etiquette: Invite your family to a wedding
Etiquette: Attending to your wedding guests
Etiquette: Waking Up Naked
Etiquette: Receiving guests
Etiquette: How to avoid answering the question, politely
Etiquette: Presentation of self is key
Etiquette: Dinner invitations

Seduction/Flirting

Flirting: Watching beneath your lashes
Flirting: Playing coy
Flirting: A token
Seduction: A new dress will do the trick
Seduction: Honesty is attractive
Seduction: What it is to be a Woman
Seduction: Teasing someone who is in a compromising position
Seduction: Using a sultry tone

Endurance

Endurance: Sparring is tiring
Endurance: Long horse rides
Endurance: Stopping to rest can make it harder
Endurance: Walking up stairs
Endurance: Pain of Childbirth
Endurance: Breathing Patterns through Pain

Appraisal

Appraisal: Acknowledging another's beauty

Discipline

Discipline: Holding back passion
Discipline: Making yourself continue
Discipline: Pushing away bad thoughts
Discipline: Holding your tongue
Discipline: Holding in your emotions
Discipline: Acting for the good of your unborn child
Discipline: Facing an unwanted future with grace
Discipline: Not giving in to your emotions

Cosmetology

Cosmetology: Curls
Cosmetology: Dressing for a wedding
Cosmetology: A towel bath

Tactics

Tactics: Exercise caution when sharing important or private information
Tactics: Juice instead of wine
Tactics: Never trust a man in a mask
Tactics: Making the most of your Assests
Tactics: Giving enough information, but never too much.
Tactics: The risk vs reward of having a friend or ally
Tactics: Drums to communicate in battle
Tactics: It is hard for one man to control a whole army

Negotiation

Negotiation: Taking a small loss for a larger gain

Logistics

Logistics: Managing money to buy nice things

Deception

Deception: Pretending to care
Deception: Rynmere Will Believe You've Died
Deception: Act meek and stupid
Deception: Concealing your name
Deception: Lie when you can't tell the truth

Persuasion

Persuasion: Find their weakness

Field Craft

Field Craft: A Wet Cloak Will Eventually Dry

Psychology

Psychology: Standing tall to demonstrate one's importance
Psychology: Symbols of home are a comfort
Psychology: Accepting That You're Innocent
Psychology: Fearing For Your Loved Ones' Safety
Psychology: Having to be a "Dog" to Get Help Stings
Psychology: Knowing That You've Killed When Cursed
Psychology: Dealing with Untrusted Woman Between your Legs
Psychology: Sometimes, the smallest flicker of hope is enough
Psychology: Clothing can act as armour
Psychology: Trust in others is sometimes difficult
Psychology: Jealousy

Philosophy

Philosophy: Does your blood make you a noble?

Bladed Combat

Bladed Combat: Short Sword: Basic Stance
Bladed Combat: Short Sword: Repetition builds muscle memory.
Bladed Combat: Clothing matters for comfort and flexibility
Bladed Combat: Short Sword: The importance of wearing protection when sparring
Bladed Combat: Short Sword: Even practice hits hurt
Bladed Combat: Short Sword: Using your weight to knock an opponent off their balance

Unarmed Combat

Unarmed Combat: Backhand
Unarmed Combat: Raising your hand to slap someone

Ranged Combat

Combat: fighting Fair
Combat (Snowball): Teamwork
Combat (Snowball): Two Against Two
Ranged Combat (Longbow): Holding a drawn bow is draining
Ranged Combat (Longbow): Use cloves to stop blisters
Ranged Combat (Longbow): Practise makes perfect, you will only get better through hard work
Ranged Combat (Longbow): The best choice of weapon for a pregnant woman

Armour

Leather armour: helps speed

Mount

Mount: Horse
Mount: Horse: Riding naked

Teaching

Teaching: Clear Explanation Gets Results
Teaching: Discipline is important

Politics

Politics: The History of King Cassander [KG]
Politics: War Negotiations
Politics: Personal letters
Politics: Council members don't have as much power as nobles
Politics: Marriage equalizes a man and wife
Politics: Only Zvez Can Make First Contact

Leadership

Leadership: Looking the part
Leadership: Confidence is half the battle
Leadership: Driving Your Friend Away For her Own Sake
Leadership: The Decision to Leave
Leadership: Maintaining your role in all circumstances
Leadership: Speaking to those you command

Intimidation

Intimidation: Reminding the peasants of your status
Intimidation: Do as I say not as I do tactics
Intimidation: Pick on those who can't fight back
Intimidation: Looks that can kill

Investigation

Investigation: Insist until you get your questions answered
Investigation: Questioning details

Detection

Detection: Understanding harmonised music

Seafaring

Seafaring: Mopping the deck
Seafaring: General directions

Cooking

Cooking: Making breakfast

Sewing

Sewing: Mending holes

Intelligence

Intelligence: Listening to conversations for information
Intelligence: Servants make excellent spies

Linguistics

Linguistics: Silent communication is not always the most effective

Stealth

Stealth: Getting up quietly
Stealth: Use holes and cracks to peer through without being seen

Cryptography

Cryptography: A drum code

Motherhood/Caretaking

Motherhood: Not a natural
Motherhood: Harder than expected
Motherhood: Exhausting
Motherhood: Family helps
Motherhood: Full of worry
Motherhood: Lots of responsibility
Motherhood: Rewarding
Caregiving: Talking to children puts them at their ease
Caregiving: Even the best parent needs a break
Caregiving: Hungry and sleepy babies tend to be cranky
Caregiving: Avoid alcohol previous to breastfeeding
Caregiving: Routine is important

Rupturing

Rupturing: Makes strange portals
Rupturing: The appearance of a rend
A portal to Rynmere: Found in Patrick Barnell's house in the earth quarter

Religion

Religion: The Importance of Letting Prayer Candles Burn Out on Their Own
Religion: Followers Can Help Act Out Their Immortal's Wishes

Zvezdana Venora (Personal Knowledges)

Zvezdana: Married
Zvezdana: In love with Veljorn
Zvezdana: Pledged loyalty to the Qe'Dreki
Self: Strong
Self: Deserves some fun
Self: Very poor

Andráska Venora

Andráska: Missed you
Andráska: Soldier
Andráska: Creative
Andráska: Promises you justice
Andráska: Promises you peace of mind
Andráska: Can protect your future
Andráska: Promises you will always have a place with him
Andráska: Loves you
Andráska: Sees you
Andráska: Wants to kill your father
Andráska: Was a rebel before you
Andráska: Says father has wanted him gone
Andráska: Physically attracted to you?
Andráska: Makes you feel human
Andráska: The best gift
Andráska: Always there to Protect Me
Andráska: Keeps a messy room but would know where everything is
Andráska: Gives strong and musky kisses
Andráska: Claimed you as more than property, claimed you as a lover
Forbidden Love: Why does that which is wrong feel so right
Andraska: Mistaken for baby's father

Alistair Venora

Alistair: Is attracted to men
Alistair: You thought he loved being the heir of Venora
Alistair: Has lived his life in an act
Alistair: Is sorry for the past
Alistair: Wants to be King of Rynmere
Alistair: Always seems to get what you want/achieve your dreams
Alistair: Wants to give you a royal pardon
Alistair: Is a mage
Alistair: Is what Rynmere needs
Alistair: Wants you to rule with him
Alistair: Betrayed you
Alistair: Uses Magic
Alistair Venora: Engaged to Celeste Andaris in Saun 716

Teddy Venora

Teddy Venora: Cousin
Teddy Venora: The source of many crushes
Teddy Venora: “Baby Bear”
Teddy Venora: In love with Lazuli Warrick

Tristan Venora

Tristan Venora: Cousin
Aelius: Tristan Venora’s friend

Vivian Warrick

Vivian Warrick: Uses a rapier
Vivan Warrick: A Skyrider
Vivian Warrick: refuses to be told off by you
Vivian Warrick: a self-proclaimed classist
Vivian Warrick: obviously fond of Lazuli
Vivian: Sargeant of Skyriders
Vivian: Formidable Ally of Lazuli
Vivian: Close to Lazuli
Vivian: Easily manipulated
Vivivan: Cares for Lazuli
Vivian: Would like to see you become Queen
Vivian: Can be trusted
Vivian: Closest thing to a friend
Vivian: Says There is an Immortal That Can Possibly Help
Vivian: Strength and Loyalty in One
Vivian: Has two children as wards
Vivian: Your true friend
Vivian: Protected your honour
Vivian: Suggested that while clearing up the evil boy king you also take on Syroa
Vivian: Skilled with a rapier

Vincent

Vincent: Sword for hire
Vincent: Kind and chivalrous
Vincent: Has good and strong Morals
Vincent: Met immortals
Vincent: Suffering from unrequited love

Lazuli Warrick

Lazuli: Baroness Warrick
Lazuli: Kind
Lazuli: Farmer
Lazuli: Lacks confidence
Lazuli: Possible powerful ally
Lazuli: Betrothed to Veljorn Burhan
Lazuli: F in Etiquette
Lazuli: Naïve
Lazuli: Nervous to meet Veljorn
Lazuli: Competent Archer
Lazuli: Loved by many
Lazuli: Tortured
Lazuli Warrick: Not very seductive
Lazuli Warrick: Meek
Lazuli Warrick: Is a better match for a king than you
Lazuli: Closest thing to a Friend
Lazuli: Previously Betrothed to Veljorn

Rafael Warrick

Rafael: Defeated quickly
Rafael: ‘Baby’ Warrick
Rafael: Immature
Rafael: Attracted to you

Quentin Alvina (Qaerris)

Quentin Alvina: Accompanying Evelyn Andaris
Quentin Alvina: Good Teeth
Quentin Alvina: From Outside of Rynmere?
Quentin Alvina: Kind of a Jerk

Elyna

Elyna: Skyrider with Jacadon
Elyna: Good Basics, but Unpolished
Elyna: Pregnant
Elyna: Killed your husband
Elyna: Meek and quiet
Elyna: Friend No More
Elyna: A Target of Revenge
Elyna: Your etiquette student
Elyna: Betrothed to Marcus Krome
Elyna: Your in-law
Elyna: Your friend

Faith

Faith: Has seen you naked
Faith: Slave
Faith: Attentive
Faith: Quiet
Faith: Meticulous
Faith: Tristan’s Slave
Faith: Slave from birth
Faith: Born and raised in Athart
Faith: A common name, appropriate for a slave
Faith: Former undertaker
Faith: Spooky eyes
Faith: Is now a free woman
Faith: Caused the death of your husband
Faith: Made you angry and nervous
Faith: Is in Rharne
Faith: Recognised you
Faith: Is in love with Padraig
Faith and Padraig: Are a couple
Faith: Forgiving, Kind and Dutiful
Faith: A free woman apart from her past
Faith: Seems to court trouble
Faith: You question who the father of her child is
Slaves: usually reactive, not pro-active

Padraig

Padraig: Is in love with Faith
Padraig: Does not know who you are
Faith and Padraig: Are a couple

Tristan Venora

Tristan: A kind master

Veljorn Burhan

Veljorn: Engaged to Lazuli Warrick
Veljorn: Handsome
Veljorn: Victor
Veljorn: Wore your favour
Veljorn: Attractive
Veljorn: A powerful man
Veljorn: Power lust at first sight!
Veljorn Burhan: The Dragon King
Veljorn Burhan: Wrote you a letter
Veljorn Burhan: Thought you were a spy
Veljorn Burhan: Wants to take the throne for himself
Veljorn Burhan: Finds you attractive
Veljorn: Husband
Veljorn: Leader of the Qe'Dreki rebellion
Veljorn Burhan: Killed by Elyna Burhan
Veljorn Burhan: Threw a goblet at the king
Veljorn: Elyna's uncle
Veljorn: Wants Elyna to marry Marcus
Veljorn: Slain By Elyna
Veljorn: Death Drove Zvez Insane
Veljorn: Will Never Live Again

NPCs

Willow Venora
- Mother: Treated you like a doll
Captain McIverson
- Captain McIverson: Suspicious of you
- Captain McIverson: Captain of ship to Rharne
- Captain McIverson: Put you to work
Hector Avern
- Hector Avern: A skyrider
- Hector Avern: Trainer to Vivian Warrick
Cassander Renault
- Cassander: The Boy King
- Cassander: Posed as a slave
- Cassander: Courageous
- Cassander: Well-spoken for a boy
- Cassander: Sixteen arcs old
- Cassander: Killed Queen Freya
- Cassander: Cares about the people of Rynmere
- Cassander: The Rightful King of Rynmere
- Cassander: Won't stoop to insults
- Cassander: Knows his heritage well
- Cassander: Held Faith's hand
- Cassander: Wears a black crown
- Cassander: A tactical man
- Cassander: Had Lazuli tortured
- Cassander: Believes you to be starry-eyed and unreasonable
- Cassander: Fooled you
- Cassander: Had a noble tortured
Emerson Sands
- Emerson Sands: Empress of Rynmere
- Emerson Sands: The most loved woman in Rynmere
- Emerson Sands: Keeps snakes
- Emerson Snads: Men aren't allowed to look at her
- Emerson Snads: Men aren't allowed to touch her
- Emerson Sands: Wears a black veil over her face
Yoreth Blackwood
- Yoreth Blackwood: One of Veljorn's commanders
- Yoreth Blackwood: Believes Cassander to be a coward
- Yoreth Blackwood: Escaped with Marcus Krome
Marcus Krome
- Marcus Krome: One of Veljorn's commanders
David Krome
- David Krome: Emperor of Rynmere
- David Krome: Loyal to the King
Victor Warrick
- Victor Warrick: Second son of House Warrick
Other NPCs
- Evelyn Andaris: Even Better at Verbal Sparring than Me
- Komodo Enthor: War Lord
- Fredrick Gawyne: Baron of Gawyne
- Cara: Prayed for Her Mother's Health
- Cara: Mom Calls Her Bird

Fauna of Rynmere

Jacadon
- Jacadon: Massive wingspan
- Jacadon: Breath hot steamed known as White Fire
- Jacadon: Can carry two people
- Jacadon: Dangerous and unpredictable
- Dragon: Jadacons

Miscellaneous

Travelling: The kindness of strangers
Noblewomen Seem to like Dirty Jobs
Buried Memories aren't Lost
Wine Pairings: Southern Fish and Northern Wines
Revenge Is Life, Revenge Is Everything
Despair Breeds Insanity
Clothes: Expensive
Alcohol: Careful consumption
Alcohol: Perfecting the ‘glow’
Travel: Makes you feel tired and dirty
Loyalty: Torn Between Father and Brother

Posted: **Sun Apr 03, 2016 4:59 am**

Threads

Ashan, 717

C: Complete; G: Graded; P: Pending Grade

Trial of Fire - 40th - Zvezdana and Andráska - C/P

Cylus, 717

C: Complete; G: Graded; P: Pending Grade

Reunion - 16th - Zvezdana and Vivian - C/P
House Rental - 17th - Zvezdana and Vivian - C/P

Zi'da, 716

C: Complete; G: Graded; P: Pending Grade

How to Begin - 1st - Zvezdana and Vincent - C/G
Beginning Anew - 31st - Solo (Job Thread) - C/G
Unwelcome Reunions? - 81st - Faith, Padraig, and Zvezdana - C/G
Go the Distance - 45th - Zvezdana and Alistair - C/G
The Reticent Midwife - 88th - Zvezdana, Faith, and Padraig - C/G
The Holy Sister & The Hellion - 93rd - Zvezdana and Andráska - C/G
Five Days Ago - 93rd - Zvezdana, Faith, and Andráska - C/G
Shop in the Dark - 38th - Zvezdana and Vincent

Vhalar, 716

C: Complete; G: Graded; P: Pending Grade

My Shattered Heart - 1st - Zvezdana and Andraska - C/G
Happy Birthday to Us - 25th - Zvezdana, Vivian, Seira - C/G
The Memory of Zvezdana - 30th - Zvezdana and Yrmellyn - C/G
The Life of a Rebel - 45th - Zvezdana, Vivian, and Seira - C/G
Release the Beast - 80th - Demon Zvezdana, Vivian, and Seira - C/G
Lost Girl - 81st - Zvezdana and Vivian - C/G
The End of a Venora - 91st - Zvezdana - C/G

Saun, 716

C: Complete; G: Graded; P: Pending Grade;

Behind Their Backs - 12th - Zvezdana and Vivian - C/G
Serving the House - 15th - Zvezdana and Faith - C/G
Tea for Three - 15th - Zvezdana, Tristan, Teddy - C/G
Sibling Showdown - 15th - Zvezdana and Alistair - Abandoned
Negotiations Between Parties - 26th - Moderated - Zvezdana, Elyna, Faith, Veljorn/Cassander (Kingdom) - C/G
Nothing Left to Lose - 26th - Moderated - Zvezdana and Syroa (Jade) - C/G
For Andaris - 27th - Moderated - Rynmere PCs, Demon Zvezdana - C/G
Too High, Too Fast - 27th - Aeon, Demon Zvezdana - C/G
Wyrd vs. Byrd - 27th - Peake Andaris, Demon Zvezdana - C/G

Ymiden, 716

C: Complete; G: Graded; P: Pending Grade

No Tomb so Proud as His - 21st - Event - C/G
To Steal a Groom - 43rd - Solo/Job Thread - C/G
Eternal Vows - 48th - Elyna and Zvezdana - C/G

Ashan, 716

C: Complete; G: Graded; P: Pending Grade; O: Old Skill System

Condolensces - 1st - Zvezdana and Lazuli - C/G/O
Sword Play - 3rd - Zvezdana and Vivian - C/G
Spinning Color - 47th - Zvezdana and Qaerris - C/G/O
Re-Learning the Rules - 60th - Zvezdana and Elyna - C/G/O
The March of Dramatic Ponces - 12th - Zvezdana, Alistair, Andraska, Tristan - Abandoned/G

Memory Threads

C: Complete; G: Graded; P: Pending Grade; O: Old Skill System

Of Baby Dragons and Blooming Roses - Ashan 704 - Zvezdana and Peake - Abandoned
Innocence Dismissed - Zi'da 705 - Zvezdana, Kaleb (NPC/Father), Willow (NPC/Mother), Andraska - C/G
My Pleasure - Ymiden 715 - Zvezdana, Xander Krome

Dream Threads

C: Complete; G: Graded; P: Pending Grade; O: Old Skill System

Wishful Thinking - 44th of Zi'da, 716 - Zvezdana, Andraska - C/G

Posted: **Sun Apr 03, 2016 5:14 am**

Calendars

Zi'da 716