The pirate had not intended to join a herd. His plan had been to come into Helovia, find his missing possessions and leave, making no friends along the way and leaving nothing but fading hoofprints in the sand to denote his presence here. Alas, fate has conspired against him. Not only has he made friends but he's located family too, and now he can't picture himself leaving in the near future even if by some miracle he does manage to track down his missing equipment. |
Open for anyone! Barty wants to join :D @Tilney @Maude @Aelfwine maybe?
World's Edge Queen atk: 7 | def: 11 | dam: 4.0 |
Mare :: Pegasus :: 15.2 :: 5 years HP: 64 | Buff: NOVICE |
Kyra |
let the winds erase me,
like the memory of a kiss
She had always planned to stay, but she didn’t know what else she had expected. Nothing, probably. She’d never know what life could be like outside of Morham, never dreamed or thought of some other life at all. Her life had been far from perfect, but it had been good. It had been a life she had not wanted to leave, and coming to Helovia was something that happened out of requirement, not choice. She had planned to stay, had planned to make a home for herself. And she’d done that, in some ways. The Edge was home. She had friends.
Still, sometimes it didn’t feel like home. Not in the way Morham had. Though she was beginning to wonder if that was because everyone around her seemed to have family here, while she was alone. Perhaps that fact would have hurt less if her sister wasn’t supposed to be here with her. But Adelene had come to Helovia with her, and then disappeared from the Threshold. Perhaps they would not have chosen the same paths in Helovia, but still, they could have visited. Still, Adelene would have been somewhere nearby. As it stood, Lyanna had no idea what had become of her sister.
If she was being very truthful, she felt like it was her fault. Adelene was younger, was Lyanna’s responsibility. And Lyanna had left the girl to find her own path, thinking that would be best, letting her sister choose her own life. And in those moments when Lyanna turned her back, Adelene disappeared. She had failed her whole family then. She had not heard rumors of the plots against her brother and parents. She had not seen that Adelene was not ready to be on her own.
She could not fix the past. She could only learn from her mistakes and try not to repeat them in the Edge. She could make sure she did not fail her herd.
Today, she is coming back to the Edge, flying in because it’s the easiest way around those spikes and really, because she always flies in anyway. A form outside the glass spikes catches her eye, and soon a loud call to the herd. Already nearby, she lands outside the spikes to see who’s lingering on the outside of them. It doesn’t take her long to figure out the stallion is a familiar one, and her face breaks into a friendly smile when she realizes who it is.
“Bartholomeo” she says warmly, coming to a stop in front of the larger stallion. “How are you?” she asks, and then quickly adding, “and what brings you to the Edge?” Realizing that of course, he’s probably not here for small talk with her. He’s probably here for an actual reason, so she might as well be of use.
lyanna
let these waters takes me
@Bartholomeo - I hope it's okay if she crashes the party!
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Chan |
I know I'd take a million bullets, babe
She was not far away when the man's voice carried to her ears on a languid springtime breeze. Though not exactly void of anything to do, she had always enjoyed the chance to meet with visitors to the Edge, and curiosity was a bad habit of hers. Pushing away what had been on her mind at the time of the interruption, the blue-toned young mare made her way towards the borders, not hurrying but arriving in good time nevertheless. As she came upon the edge of the woods and saw the gleaming spikes she raised a brow, curious as to why they would be raised on a normal, quiet day. Was Tembovu testing their new defenses perhaps?
Stuck on the other side of the foreboding barrier stood a stallion, a stranger she had never seen before. Pausing a moment, she regarded him with head cocked; tall, dark, admittedly handsome with roguish locks and an impressive rack of antlers on his head, he looked the part of an outcast, sufficiently scarred to make her both wary and impressed.
"Yes? Can I help you?" she asked, not so much cool as calmly thoughtful as she appraised the man.
She had to admit, in hindsight, that it was comforting to have this barrier to separate them. When she next had a chance, perhaps she ought to say some words to Tembovu about it, let him know that she appreciated it more than expected. Perhaps it ought to be a standard to keep the spikes raised, rather than hidden beneath the ground, to give the gateway in the south more purpose, perhaps to ease the task of patrols and reception of new arrivals for the warriors. If this person had not been given pause by the daunting contraption Erthë wasn't sure she would have been able to keep up with him long enough to hear his business with the herd, and stopping him from potentially intruding would have been... well, impossible, to be frank.
Before she received a reply however, Lyanna was there alongside them, and she seemed to recognize the man, enough so to grant him both smiles and say his name. Raising a brow Erthë looked between the two, and curiously she sidled closer to her friend and reached out over the barrier to touch her smooth, black neck, should she be within distance to do so.
"Who is this guy?" she asked in a quiet murmur, meant for Lyanna's ears only. "He a... friend of yours?" Her grinned was lopsided and slightly mischievous, eyes glittering and full of teasing implications as she looked between the two.
Hey, it was rare to see Lyanna talk to stallions; who was she to refrain from teasing the mare about it now that she had a chance? It's what friends are for.
@Bartholomeo @Lyanna
Dragon's Throat Warrior atk: 4 | def: 8.5 | dam: 6 |
Mare :: Unicorn :: 16.1 :: 6 years HP: 60 | Buff: NOVICE |
Vanya :: Common Cerndyr :: Lamplight Skylark |
“Where in the hell has he been?” Aelfwine grumbled to herself as she walked toward the gate to the Edge, having spent the last several days out searching for her brother. Tilney was content in the Edge with Maude and Arah, and so she didn’t feel the need to have to worry if he was out siring more children. This time, her attention was located on her pirate brother Bartholomeo who she had spent much of her upbringing with when she was old enough to have slipped from her mother and dearest brother’s sides. She had experienced much with the chimeric stallion, so much that she felt an extra closeness to Barty that she didn’t quite feel with anyone else. However, as her cloven feet danced across the Birdsong’s earth, she heard a call that was unmistakable to her. “Oh!” She admitted with a slight giggle, changing her course and happily cantering toward the location she imagined her brother to be. However, unlike before, she didn’t feel the need to try and stab him for leaving her behind. This time, she didn’t feel the need to confront him about anything. It was simply just a happy reunion. Though as the dappled doe approached, she spotted a pegasus mare speaking to him and another pegasus with horns on the other side of the spikes speaking to him as well. Her ears perked, but she didn’t recall meeting either of these mares. So she slowed to dip her head to both of them with a cheery grin, situating herself alongside Bartholomeo, stretching out her pink snipped muzzle to gently greet her brother on the side of his neck should he allow it. “I was just out looking for you.” She cheered to him with a grin before turning her emerald gaze to Lyanna and Erthe with the same cheerful bright smile. “I don’t think we’ve all met before.” She announced with a tilt of her heavy horned head (which were strikingly similar to Bartholomeo’s own rack that sat along his head). “I’m Aelfwine, training to be a sleuth here. Bartholomeo is mine and Tilney’s brother!” She announced, hoping it was alright that she introduced the pirate stag, though glancing sideways at him to see how he reacted to all of the attention. "Talk." i don't chase. i conquer — you will crumble like rome for me. |
@Bartholomeo @Lyanna @Erthe hope you don't mind that Aelf introduced him, Snow! (I couldn't find a way around it xD)
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Filly :: Unicorn :: 15.3 :: Yearling |
Bunnie |
how to be brave |
World's Edge Protector atk: 5 | def: 9.5 | dam: 7.0 |
Stallion :: Unicorn :: 16'2hh :: 7 HP: 70 | Buff: NOVICE |
Snow |
The first to arrive and distract him from his throbbing nose is a familiar pegasus mare, and the sight of her makes the stallion's face split into a broad, genuine smile. "Lyanna!" he booms happily, his embarrassment at walking into the glass forgotten as he places his gaze upon her. "It's good to see you again. I am well, and also devoid of bones, as you can see." He chuckles deeply and wiggles his head to display the fact that his antlers are, indeed, bone-free. |
@Lyanna
World's Edge Queen atk: 7 | def: 11 | dam: 4.0 |
Mare :: Pegasus :: 15.2 :: 5 years HP: 64 | Buff: NOVICE |
Kyra |
let the winds erase me,
like the memory of a kiss
His grin is warming and a bit infectious as he greets her. She chuckles at the comment about bones, adding, “I see that, though I think the bones added a nice bit of flair.” Her teal eyes twinkle a bit, clearly teasing. Though bones were far from the worst thing she’s seen in this world, they were hardly the most appealing either. But before they have a chance to speak more, there’s another voice.
There seems to be a welcoming committee for every new Edge member lately. Erthe cool voice cuts in, though softening after a moment. The pale girl grins at Lyanna in a sly way as she asks if Barty is a friend. Lyanna flicks her tail at Erthe, though she’s grinning slightly at her friend as she whispers back, “I met him cleaning for Kisamoa. I was covered in dead stuff.” she says, her eyes playful. He is handsome, after all, and she can’t blame Erthe for teasing. But there was nothing more there, just acquaintances at best. Perhaps with him in the Edge they would be friends, but she held no other hopes or plans beside that.
Not that she’d complain if it was more, but the though brings to mind Apollo, and she can’t help but feel a pang of sadness at that. She has no idea what’s become of him, but hopes he’s okay, wherever he’s gone.
Soon there’s another mare with them, who clearly knows Barty as well. But soon she turns to Lyanna and Erthe, introducing herself as Aelfwine and introducing Bartholomeo as her and Tilney’s smile. Lyanna’s smile brightens as she replies, “I’m Lyanna. It’s a pleasure to meet you Aelfwine.” But before she can say any more, Maude is there as well, and greeting her Uncle.
She gives them all a moment to connect before turning her attention to Barty. “Lucky for you, your family is rather well liked here. Hopefully you won’t be the one to start any of that chaos,” she says it with a wink and a light laugh. “But the Edge would love to have you.” She walks forward, heading through the gate and stepping out of the way, glancing back to invite Barty to join his rather large welcoming group.
“Is there a job you were interested in? I can try to point you in the right direction, if so. But you are welcome to settle in and decide later.” Because perhaps he simply wants to spend some time with his family. She wouldn’t blame him. It’s something she wishes she could do every day. Watching their reunion hurts, but she finds it hurts less than she might have expected. She’s also simply glad to see them all so happy.
lyanna
let these waters takes me
@Erthe @Bartholomeo
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Stallion :: Unicorn :: 16'2hh :: 7 HP: 70 | Buff: NOVICE |
Snow |
He offers Lyanna a broad grin, approving of her sense of banter. His gaze is focused fully on her, now; it appears she may hold a rank higher than what he'd first assumed upon meeting her. She reveals that his family is well-liked here and he beams around at Aelfwine and Maude, pleased that his kin are known and respected here. It makes his decision to join even easier, and his earthy green gaze travels approvingly around. |
Sorry for skipping but want to keep this moving so he can get his rank changed :D @Lyanna
World's Edge Queen atk: 7 | def: 11 | dam: 4.0 |
Mare :: Pegasus :: 15.2 :: 5 years HP: 64 | Buff: NOVICE |
Kyra |
let the winds erase me,
like the memory of a kiss
Admittedly, she likes the broad grin that he gives her at the banter. Her time here was spent largely with mares and children, and she’s spent less time around stallions than she did in her own life. Though both the other Moon Doctors were male, she didn’t spend much time with them outside of meeting and herd business. Which didn’t seem like it should count, really. Maybe Erthe’s girlish, teasing grin hadn’t been entirely wrong. Not that she’s falling in love with a stallion that she hardly knows, but rather that it’s nice to be around them again, nice to feel a little more like herself.
It had once been her job to flirt and charm, to provide witty banter and intelligent conversation. Here, she often felt like she was moping around or just keeping busy to keep her mind off things. But if she really thought about that, perhaps it was growing less true. Many conversations were simply time passed between friends. A few of those conversations had been with Apollo, and she still wonders what became of him and Zola. Hope they are happy and healthy wherever they are now.
But now is not the time to dwell on what if’s. She keeps her attention on the group, leading them through the forest slowly, but heading in the most direct route to the cliff. It seems like a place he might like, and so she wants to show him. Barty speaks, and her ears flick in his direction as he tells her he’s a jack of all trades. “Only pretty things?” she asks, the jest in her words clear, but he does seem like he may have stolen pretty heart’s in his life as well.
Then she turns herself to look at Maude, looking conspiratorial and pretending to whisper, though obviously speaking loud enough for Barty to hear, “Maybe we can convince your Unlce to help us weed the garden.” She winks at the young healer, before turning her attention back to Bartholomeo, letting the conversation drift back toward serious. “The Sparklight is your general then, and I’m sure she’d be happy to have another solider in their ranks.”
lyanna
let these waters takes me
@Bartholomeo I'm not sure when Lyanna decided to be a flirt...
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