Author: Kaiser Ray, Posted: Sat Feb 24, 2018 4:46 PM, Post Subject: Tour De Sularia [P/R]

Kaiser had to listen for days about his newlywed bride complain about her brother’s resistance to put up with her attitude for long periods. Although this had been a thing for years, the climax hit once they got married and moved out of the manor, which Lucian putting upwards to keep her out. Well, he wasn’t the one that had to put up with Nerezza’s constant whining- he did. The only thing that got her to temporarily cease it was…well, their marital bed. While he didn’t complain much about it, he had quickly remembered that her libido as a rosenite was especially strong.

Gods, it was another day of him trying to calm her down meanwhile plotting against her brother for doing this rather brash thing as he rubbed his temples furiously. He loved her to death, but she would have to refrain from such temper tantrums at some point. It was not becoming of a Red Rose lady. There was knocking at the door and immediately his love took off while he was left with a few moments of silence before the inevitable. “Give me strength”, he spoke as if praying to some invisible god as he made his way downstairs and to the door where Nerezza was making a fool out of herself.

“Rezza. Please, we have company. We’ll figure this thing out with Lucian later.”

As he reached down and helped her off the ground and back to her feet, he looked onto the company waiting on them. “Lady Angela, a pleasure as always.” He then looked at the gentleman and bowed his head. “Greetings Serci. I am Kaiser. Please don’t mind her. Her behavior as of late is inexcusable.” Still, he brought her into a half hug to help ease her worries. “Please, come on right in.” He leads them into the lounging room and sat beside his wife while still quietly trying to nurse her mood. “I’d imagine that Lady Angela is taking you around to see her children and such? They are…quite a treat to observe surely.” What he meant to say was that they were a rowdy bunch, but with the vast majority of her children not in Sularia, he was sure that the coast was clear.

Author: Serci, Posted: Sat Feb 24, 2018 8:43 AM, Post Subject: Tour De Sularia [P/R]

Serci was in his quarters, a series of candles and incense were lit around the room where Serci sat in the middle. He focused on the sounds around him in the room as his hearing slowly expanded outwards, trying to pick up conversations in the halls outside, outside around the outskirts of the palace, expanding further to the glass ocean and beyond. It was a new meditation technique he was working on, understanding where he fit in such an ever-changing world. His focus was instantly snapped back to his room as Angela interrupted his training. The sudden backlash from the cancel of the meditation causing him a small headache as he listened to his patron goddess. 

"If you feel well enough to travel." He mentioned, gesturing towards the small bump in her belly with a warming smile. He proped his self off the floor, standing up beside Angela, offering his arm out to her. "It would be an honor to visit Sularia with you, my lady." When they crossed through the gate they stepped out into the bright Herana Desert. As his eyes slowly adjusted to the radiant light glaring against the sands, he noticed the sweltering heat. He was familiar with the desert. At one point, he saw the desert as a waste land of death, nearly void of life, but with his experiences and a talk with Angela, the desert was inspiring to him. The life that lives in such extreme conditions thrives with strength and beauty. Angela her self was an example.

As they walked along the gold and silver bricks that made up the roads in the red district they passed many of the famous public bath houses that Serci had heard about. It wouldn't be a bad idea to spend some time there in mediation, he thought if he would have the down time, that is. As they walked along the path, many women congratulated Angela on her pregnancy, much to Serci's annoyance. His hand was on the hilt of Natia ede Nova when ever someone approached. He was guest in Sularia, Angela's even, he didn't want to put a bad impression on the city, but Serci's champion duty came first.

Soon enough, they found them selves nearing a large manor that bore resemblance to Eylisa's temple, however, much smaller in size. They made their way up the steps, neared by rose gardens on both sides of steps as they walked to the front of the manor. A loud noise, a scream, alarmed Serci, his hand fell to his sword, grabbing the hilt and unshesthing half way, until Angela addressed the situation. She calmly talked to the white haired woman like only a mother would. He quietly sheathed the sword, smiling as he watched scene. 

He chuckled to his self, watching the scene unfold. It was ironic, that Serci would find his self in servitude to such a large family. Although the woman was almost in tears at her brothers prank, he smiled at the act. Family was something he hadn't experienced in a long time, the feeling of closeness was foreign to him almost. He turned to whisper into Angela's ear as she gave him an apologetic look. "This is all fine, Angela. It's almost funny." He smiled, a soft chortle escaping from his mouth. "As for Kaiser, I'm sure he is a respectful man. I have no worries about getting along with your family. You know me, my lady, I like everybody that I meet." He paused, as his grin slowly fell from his face. "How ever, I feel I will be put on severe scrutiny when your children find out I am courting Ms. Rosemary-Raine." 

He stood up, straiting his posture, giving a shake of his head to part the long blond hair that had fell in his face. He made a move to introduce his self to Nezzera, as bowed his head in respect. "Hello, Nezzera. It is a pleasure to meet you. I am your mother's Divine Artificer. I have been told pleasnt things about you and your husband. I will be honored if you and Kaiser will simply call me Serci, though." He said, a pleasnt smile on his face. He conievntly left out his relationship with Rosemary for a better time.

Author: Angela Rose, Posted: Mon Feb 19, 2018 3:36 PM, Post Subject: Tour De Sularia [P/R]

“Serci I want to show you the city where I am from,” Angela smirked up at Serci and patted her belly playfully. It was starting to show that Angela and Adraejen were expecting their next child. “I decided that since you are my champion that I would want you to know about how my youngest child will be raised. You weren’t here for Poppy and Lark to be born but you have been around for their rapid growth. As you know Rosenite age fast but in my realm, they age a bit faster.”

Angela took his arm and brought him through a portal. The sun was bright and the weather was hot like a desert should be. They were walking on bricks of gold and silver as people stopped to wish Angela well and congratulations. “The people here… Well… Look around you Serci. Sularia is a city by women… and for women. We do have men here but their population is low due to the curse on our blood. Many women here go their whole lives without having a son.”

She took him past many rose gardens and took a sharp corner. There was a Tudor manor in vivid colors coming up. “I’ll take you to meet one of my daughters and her husband. Nerezza is her name. She is the twin sister to my son Lucian who I will have you meet later…” The manor was a nice size for newlyweds. “They’ve been married for a short while now… but if I know Nerezza she is attempting to jump on Kaiser. She is a very affectionate child.”

Looking up at Serci she smirked a bit. “You might like Kaiser. He is an honorable man. He taught my daughter how to use magic. Nerezza is a beautiful proper young woman that I am proud of. She is for the most part very precise on what she does. Very thoughtful and dotes on Kaiser.” Knocking on the door to the manor she could hear racing footsteps as the door opened. A girl with long white hair and gold eyes slammed the door open and looked at them. “I hope we weren’t interrupting anything.”

Nerezza made a face. “MAKE LUCIAN TAKE IT OFF!” She shrieked in anger.

“Oh my…” Angela put a hand to her lips. “Take what off?”

“HE MADE IT SO I CAN’T GET IN THE MANOR!” Nerezza was about in tears. “I just wanna be with him.”

“Torment him… you mean? Perhaps if you minded your own business… Never mind Nerezza… You are being awful right now. I made you out to be a proper young woman.”

“Why does my twin hate me so much,” Nerezza whined and Angela gave an apologetic look to Serci.

“Kaiser… Maybe you can pick my daughter off the ground… I want to introduce you to someone important.” The goddess called out for her son-in-law to join them.