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Helovia Info
Helovia opened in February 2012! We are an active fantasy equine RPG
Where once the world narrowed into naught but gray dust and desolation, the gods called for life. Wielding the elements of fire and light, dark and wind, earth and water, spark and time, they have created Helovia. The realm is set within the mythical globe of Loorien, a planet rich with all variety of creatures and blessed with all manner of magic. Originally populated by nomadic, tribal characters, they've since grown into massive empires saturated with culture and history. Separated into four distinct segments of Helovia, called "The Regions," each band of horse strong enough and capable enough, took up the power and responsibility of leadership. Unicorns, old, wise and mysterious, took to the north, hidden in forests of mists and shadows and rarely making themselves known beyond their cliffs of the World's Edge. Equines, vast, organized and militaristic, split into two, one group went north to the Windtossed Foothills and the other group went south to the Dragon's Throat. Pegasus remained nomadic, making their homes in various parts of The Wilds in a migratory manner. For many generations, the land was peaceful and calm, but peace was never the way of the gods. With a clash of argument, war and bloodshed massacred Helovia, and in the aftermath, the realm was eerily quiet. Now, as newcomers sweep into this land, they are met with the lingering bitterness of the gods and the struggle to reclaim what was lost. Nothing remains safe or certain while sorcerers and soldiers alike brood and bide their time for revenge, honor and glory.
Site Wide Plots
Kaos :: The Beginning of the End ☼ - 6/2017 - Kaos placed Helovia in a time-bubble for a short period of time, but the Helovian gods are fighting back. But Kaos is powerful- far more powerful than anyone thought. This may be the beginning of the end of Helovia as we know it.
Kisamoa :: A New Kind of Kaos ☼ - 3/2017 - Kisamoa asks Helovians to help him restore the Spectral Marsh. Which side will you choose?
Invasions :: All Out War ☼ - 5/2/16 - New layout and the brand new invasion rules are up! Thank you for your patience and we look forward to getting started with this new adventure.
The Rift :: Gods Do Die ☼ - 8/2015 - Helovia Gods are saving the Rift from corrupt gods! Can Helovians band together against these foreign deities?
The Literal Ship ☼ - 2/8/15 - Oh no! You have to pair up for Valentine's day!
Sky Island :: Murder ☼ - 10/25/14 - Vesta has been found dead on the island, and the gods have called to you to solve the murder!
Sky Island :: Peace ☼ - 7/7/14 - An island has appeared in the sky! Clouds carry Helovians from the Veins to the sky.
Restoration :: We Welcome the Dawn ☼ - 9/21/13 - The sun has finally risen on this day, giving the land new light, but the Time God and the Sun God have yet to be seen.
Endless Night :: Broken Magic Plot ☼ - 8/30/13 - The earth god has returned and is walking across Helovia to heal the land. Every area can now be considered lush and prosperous, but the sun has still not risen.
☼ - 7/19/13 - The moon has risen in the sky, heralding the return of the Goddess of the moon. Lamp trees which light the paths have grown brighter, moon flowers which grow in dark places have begun to grow and prosper and the world is brighter, filled with a new hope.
Endless Night :: Dead Magic Plot ☼ - 6/22/13 - The gods of Helovia, in order to protect the world, have disappeared into the rift, leaving the world sunless, moonless and magic-less in their absence. Only the herdlands have a source of light, but lamp-trees with glowing leaves and branches sporadically line the popular roads and paths from place to place.
Doppleganger Plot ☼ - 6/20/13 - The God of Time is still struggling to close the rift though which the dopplegangers have come. He has requested that his brothers and sister assist in closing this hole, but without knowing why it opened, the task is proving difficult. Magic still remains faulty and hard to control, but the herdlands continue to be places of refuge for those who are fortunate enough to call these lands home.
ORANGEMOON cools off the lands with a a viscious force. Colder than normal, a sign of things to come during Frostfall, Helovia is bathed in a rich tropical lushness - albiet a cold one. The coastlines of the Dragon's Throat are pelted constantly by tidal waves, and the desert climate is humid but chilly. Ice begins to form early in the Aurora Basin leaving the winding trails slick and dangerous. The mists of the World's Edge coat everything in a glistening crystalline shine which encourages mould to grow everywhere. The Spectral Marsh is the only area which remains fertile, blissfully temperature and lush.
Cotm
Character of the Month for
June, 2017
WEAVER, Corporal of the Aurora Basin, is a relatively recent addition to Helovia and has taken it by storm. Branded with the seal of Death on her chest, intrigue and interest follow both her past and present. Though she is assuredly beautiful, her sometimes sharp personality reveals that there is more to this uni-peg hybrid than meets the eye. Proving herself able on the battlefield in the Basin’s warrior ranks, we can’t wait to see her test her mettle against the looming Kaos happenings! Congratulations!
Helovia RPG was created by Tamme and Blu and coded by Tamme also known as Schwartze. All coding, palettes and imagery are copyrighted to the website and are not for use outside of Helovia. Thank you to our ServerMaster for hosting Helovia. A special thanks goes to Neo for all of her coding help and fixing Tamme's errors, Boom, for her loyal service and creation of the Time God, and to Ali for her consistent contributions and dedication.
02-03-2017, 03:30 AM (This post was last modified: 02-06-2017, 11:22 PM by Parelia.)
PARELIA
Honest hearts are undercover. We are shadows on our own
The teal tinged mare made her way to the World's Edge. She was ready to finally be back in a herd, where she wouldn't be alone. 'You're never alone.' She smiled up at the sky as Penna sent her the thoughts. 'I know sweetheart, but it would be nice to have some other horses around sometimes.' He understood and it didn't bother him at all. Of course she enjoyed being around her own kind. They carried on racing towards the familiar ground.
She smiled her ears quivering excitedly as the trees changed to evergreens, and the air became thick with fog. White eyebrows rose as she took in the new wall. She could remember when it was nothing but completely shattered glass; now it was spikes and a black gate. Her head tilted slightly as she looked at the improvements. It made her heart sore as she thought of how safe the herd was now. At least from the Basin, not winged horses of course. She closed her honey eyes and took a few deep breaths letting her memories take hold.
A warm pleasant smile spread over her dainty features as she relaxed her body. With one more deep breath she cried out hoping one of her friends would appear and let her in. As she waited she wondered what else had changed. She figured the leads or at least one leader had changed. That happened a lot in herds, so it seemed valid. 'I wonder how many new foals are in there.' She pondered to Penna as he landed upon her shoulder to wait as well.
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Tags/OOC;; @Elsa @Alysanne anyone else is welcome too! She wants to join
The voice that called out from the gate in the ice spikes was familiar but Alysanne didn’t recognize it right away, and that bothered her greatly. She was normally excellent at recalling faces and those that she met. She had a feeling that it had been a long time since she had heard this particular voice… but she felt confident that she would recognize the face it belonged to as soon as she spotted them.
And sure enough, her heart absolutely leapt when she realized who it was. “Parelia! Penna!” Alysanne shouted both of their names as soon as she spotted the teal-accented mare and the falcon that was perched on her shoulder. Hemlock hooted from his perch on Alysanne’s head, effectively diminishing any regal appearance she might possess, curious about the pair they were approaching. He vaguely remembered them, but would have been quite young the last time they had met and likely spent the conversation snoozing nestled among his bonded’s soft wing feathers.
Now, though, he was both fully awake and fully grown and he wondered if this fellow bird companion wouldn’t be a disappointment like so many of the others.
So the pair approached with a hurried pace - Alysanne practically bursting through the gate with a bright smile illuminating her green eyes as she came to stop before Parelia. “My dear friends, it is so good to see you! How have you been?”
PARELIA
Honest hearts are undercover. We are shadows on our own
It didn't take long for someone to show up and greet them. Her heart swelled with joy as a familiar black and white Pegasus burst through the massive gate. Her voice was as warm as her smile, "Alysanne! Hemlock!" She pranced forward excited as a filly to see her old friend again. It had much to long since she had been around anyone she could honestly call a friend. Penna screeched a greeting to the owl perched on the mare's head. His wings opened the same time his bonded's did.
She grinned brightly as her friend stopped before her. Her voice was warm and bright, "It's great to see you both! You look very well!" She grinned and dipped her head before speaking answering her question. "We all have our ups and downs, but as of lately, I've been very well. How about yourself?" She smiled and looked over the mare taking in her healthy coat.
Her honey eyes flicked to the new security measures before she turned back to Aly. "I like the upgrades!" She chuckled warmly and folded her wings back to her side, Penna doing the same. "I'll cut to the chase my friend, I've come back home." She remembered the way some spoke like it was dirty to call a place they had abandoned home, but the Edge truly was her home. She had raised Ilios here, and given birth to Areli in the mists and evergreens.
Hopefully eyes watched the taller before she spoke again, "I'd love to come back as a Glazier or a Healer, if you have any open positions?" She smiled and stepped forward trying to gently bump noses with the mare. "Either way Aly, it's great to see you again!" She smiled warmly her heart fuller than it had been in a very long time.
In an instant, seeing Parelia dance with an excitement that Alysanne felt coursing through her own body, she felt whole again. As though the last few years simply had not happened - Kahlua and Kaj were still ruling, she was still a Moon Doctor, and things were simple. Everything about Parelia’s greeting was perfect - so vibrant and filled with joy that Alysanne’s heart felt light and free. She laughed a quick, bright laugh at the grinning statement that Alysanne looked well, and was thrilled to hear that Parelia was, at least lately, been doing well. When the question was returned, there was just the smallest moments of hesitation before the ease of conversation took over and answered for her. “I’ve been well, thank you.” She didn’t think it was fair to answer with complete honesty - not right at their reunion. Once Parelia had settled, once they had become reacquainted, perhaps Alysanne would explain that being well was a very new development and even then, it was mostly just ‘better’ than she had been for the last few years.
Her green gaze followed Parelia’s eyes to the glass spikes and she had to shake her head with a small laugh at the comment about the upgrades. They weren’t better than the wall but they had their own advantages… like Alysanne’s ability to lower them with a thought.
For now they remained, though, because Parelia’s next words captured her entire attention - Hemlock hooting with delight as Alysanne managed a whisper. “Oh I’m so glad. Welcome home, my dear friend.”
The teal accented mare went on to express her interest in joining the ranks and Alysanne thought just for a moment about which needed the experience of the mare before her. It seemed like everyone lately had wanted to join as a nurse, so perhaps crafting would be the best choice. “You are most welcome to join either the crafting or healing positions! Whichever you prefer. We have very few crafters at the moment, just the two new Glaziers have been around lately I believe, and I know they’d appreciate some help.”
When Parelia stepped forward, Aly stuck out her dark muzzle so it could bump gently with her friends - breathing in that familiar scent and feeling it sooth tension out of her body as she inhaled. “It’s so good to see you too.” When she pulled back, Alysanne’s green eyes started to shine with the promise of tears but she fought them back with another bright smile. With a gesture of her dark head she beckoned Parelia to follow her through the gate and into the Edge properly. “It’s been far too long. Please, come inside - let’s get you settled and up to date.”
AARON
A SHEPHERD I SHALL BE, FOR THEE, MY LORD, FOR THEE, POWER HATH DESCENDED FORTH FROM THY HAND, THAT MY FEET MAY SWIFTLY CARRY OUT THY COMMAND, SO I SHALL FLOW A RIVER FORTH TO THEE AND TEEMING WITH SOULS SHALL IT EVER BE
We had not headed straight to the Edge from the Threshold. Honestly, I had to know if my son was alright. It was only when we arrived at the Falls, and found the land... Well it was clear that the Falls was no longer home to anyone, let alone a herd. What had happened that the Falls, the former Foothills... I can't even finish the thoughts that race in my mind. "I am sure Brendan is fine. After all, he's a grown boy. Well, probably closer to a man by now..." I shoved that thought away. I would make up for that somehow. But first, I think it's time we returned home.
It's with all of that in mind, we reach the glass spikes. "An upgrade" Alanna says smoothly in my mind. I nod silently, my ears pricking as I hear two very familiar voices. Sounds like Parelia beat us here. But the second voice, well I don't think it's a voice i've heard in a very long time. "Care to welcome home another old face?" My voice rumbles smoothly calling over to the pair.
It's only then, as I walk over to the pair that it hits me. I think the last time I actually saw Alysanne, was the day we invaded the Falls... The herd had been torn by that choice. Not all agreed with leaving. I had been a voice to leave, to make the move to protect our family. The Goddess of the Moon was still by no means my chosen God to live under.... But this had been home for years. I had fully grown up, here. My first important roles had been here as a warrior and a Glazier.
"Talk"
"Alanna speaks"
@Parelia - yep, im joining wayyyy late @Alysanne - Aaron's coming home too
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In Nomine Patris Et Filii
Et Spiritus Sancti
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Permission granted to use magic or physical force with Aaron at any time for any reason to any degree, with the exception of killing him.
PARELIA
Honest hearts are undercover. We are shadows on our own
She beamed at one of her oldest friends happy to be home. She smiled brightly up at the monochrome lady. "I'm glad you're doing well." Something about the way she said it made Parelia think it wasn't completely true,but she let it go. For all Alysanne knew, she could be a completely different horse than she once knew. The cream and white mare understood and respected that. it wasn't smart to spill your feelings to everyone that was willing to listen. That's how you ended up blackmailed or worse.
She grinned brighter as Alysanne and Hemlock welcomed them home. Penna cooed his pleasure while Parelia dipped her head. Clearly much had changed in the Edge, and she was eager to see what else was new. Of course she was sure the people had changed since her time here. People moved on, people died, or simple mental changes.
Her ears pricked as her friend spoke. She nodded thoughtfully, "I think I would be best suited with the crafters, since I have prior experience, and you have a shortage." She chuckled softly to herself. When their muzzles touched she lingered enjoying her sweet scent mixed with mist and evergreen. To her delight the mare moved to follow her, only to stop when the sound of another's voice drew her attention back.
"Beat you here huh?" She grinned up a the familiar stallion. Her eyes shifted to his hell-hound and she smiled at her warmly. Penna screeched his own greeting before the pair fell silent. She wondered if Aly would welcome them back as well. If they were truly in need of crafters he was a great person to welcome in. But she had no idea what their past encounters had been like. her honey eyes shifted between the pair curiously.
Parelia agreed to join the crafters and Alysanne’s already bright smile shone even more. “Wonderful! Your experience will definitely be welcome in that rank.” Their two new glazier seemed to be doing a good job, of course, but they had been pushed into the rank without anyone around who could teach them about the new magic that they wielded. Parelia would be able to help with that, would certainly have tips and tricks she could give them and a few ideas as well.
Before they could discuss anything else, movement nearby alerted Alysanne that someone else was coming - a familiar voice calling out and asking if she cared to welcome home another old face. Her green eyes flashed to the figure and she instantly recognized the pair coming over. It had been a long time, but Alysanne didn’t forget a face. “Aaron!!”
Alysanne couldn’t believe her luck - that she would not only be welcoming Parelia back but also Aaron? She had not been as close to the stallion as she had with her fellow pegasus, but he was still someone that brought a smile to her face when she saw him. They had been herd mates for a long time, after all, and it had been Aaron that confirmed with her that it was safe to return to the surface after their stay in the caves. Her old grudges against those who had stayed in the Falls after the invasion had faded away - replaced by other, fresher wounds. And really, Alysanne wasn’t about to let that get in the way of the joy that she truly felt in this moment.
“Oh it’s so wonderful to see you again. You are most welcome.” Hemlock quietly chided Alysanne for an over-use of the word ‘wonderful’ in these last few moments but she couldn’t help it - it was wonderful. “Have you been well?”