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@Zarkun I doubt I'll manage 3. I've got a big weekend ahead of me. I can write one extensive battle post maybe tomorrow and then wrap it up with your final post. I hope that's fine.

Darkness and Light

I finished the Queen. The backstory is a little lazy but I'm just not in the mood for a lot of writing right now.

Queen Lucinda

Lucinda Giséle

♚ Queen of Celakor ♚

"The night ends, and dawn always comes"

House Giséle Motto

Character Theme | Scholar of the First Sin

Above is a painting of Lucinda that is hung within her chambers as well as the throne room of the castle. The portrait captures her likeness quite well, revealing her to be a woman with the reserved, proper posture expected from a Queen. She is of average height with quite a lithe figure. She has a very pale complexion, with soft, supple skin and delicate features. She has a very smooth, heart shaped face. Her thin lips are a light hue of, almost salmon like, pink; matching the rosiness of her cheeks. Her eyes are a deep hazel in color, curtained by long, prominent lashes that batter against her skin with every blink. Her beautiful, golden hair is braided neatly and tied into a bun all except for her fringe which perfectly frames her face. The pinnacle of beauty, Lucinda sports an appearance that causes even the strongest of men to quiver before her royal excellence, and is the topic of envy among her female subjects. Lucinda has never been one for extravagance, often turning her nose up at lavish, frilly gowns and uncomfortable corsets. She much prefers to wear a simple, white silk dress with an expertly embroidered lace collar and matching wrist cuffs. The sleeves of her elegant, yet simple attire stop at her forearm and drape down to her knees. She wears a silver necklace depicting the sun, and can usually be seen wearing the Crown of Dawn in place of the Celakor crown at court. These are mementos of House Giséle; a testament that despite where she stands, Lucinda will never forget where she hails from.

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Family Name | Oakenshield
Maiden Name | Giséle
Given Name(s) | Lucinda Belle
Title/Alias | Queen of Celakor, Mother of Dawn, Lady of Sunlight
Gender | Female
Age | 25
Sexuality | Heterosexual

House of Origin | House Giséle
House Motto | "The night ends, and dawn always comes."
Coat of Arms | House Giséle Crest
Description | House Giséle is renowned as one of the largest, most influential families in the Kingdom of Celakor. Or at least, it was. Jealousy has always been the downfall of great Kings, leading them to commit atrocious acts in order to obtain what they do not have. In the case of the late King Oakenshield, what he desired was knowledge. Knowledge and power. What better place to obtain it, then House Giséle; home to some of the most brilliant, innovative minds in the kingdom? King Oakenshield, believing he was entitled to everything, demanded the secrets of the famed Giséle Sorcery. You see, members of House Giséle are taught to wield the unique power of the sun. By harnessing sunlight, they were able to achieve great feats of magic and healing that were not commonly available to humans. King Oakenshield desired this power, deciding that he was also entitled to claim the sun above his land itself.

When the head of House Giséle refused to share the sacred secrets of his house, he sealed the fate of his kin. In one night - one blood soaked night, the King laid siege upon one of his most loyal houses and wiped them completely off the map. All save one girl. Lady Lucinda Giséle, the only daughter of the noble Head. Her beauty and kindness was well known, but not as renowned as her masterful power over sunlight even at such a young age. With the sole survivor of House Giséle, the King had obtained a servant with the remarkable power of sunlight coursing through her veins. This tragic event marked the removal of House Giséle as a Noble House. They lost their title, their land and most importantly; their legacy. It is believed that this horrific display of cruelty against his own people was a major trigger in the peoples desire to revolt against the corrupt King.

Alignment | Light
Race | Human Mage
Likes | Gardening, Reading and Ballroom Dancing
Dislikes | Knights, Cramped Spaces, Extravagance

Personality | Lucinda, as her appearance suggests, is a very proud and reserved woman. She's not afraid to speak her mind or offer her opinion on a subject. Her quick wits and silver tongue are her most fearsome tools against members of court who try to belittle her voice, and she is known to be quite defensive over her king. When dealing with the knights in her employ, Lucinda is understandably harsh towards them. After all, many of them were involved in her families massacre. To the rest of her subjects, Lucinda is a very pleasant and kind individual who enjoys spending her time listening to the pleas of the needy and doing whatever she can to assist them. She spent years watching the late King ignore his people, and she refuses to let the current King make that same mistake.

She's an honorable person with a lot of love in her heart, especially for the Princes and Princesses. Even though she isn't their birth mother, she does her best to empathise with them and offer caring advice just like a real mother would. She despises the lavish parties and gathering that are often held. She smiles and appears invested for the sake of her King, but she'd much rather be reading in her chambers. Lucinda is often criticised by the other members of court for her insistence on bringing tradition from House Giséle into the Celakor Court. Lucinda does not wear the royal crown upon her head, instead choosing to wear her families Crown of Dawn; a reminder to the people of the cruelty the late King and his court inflicted upon their own loyal followers. Lucinda has quite a large following behind her within the common folk, and she intends to use the influence she has to further increase the peoples adoration for King Furlong; the only King she has known to be worthy of the people's love.

Primary Weapon | Scepter of the Sun, a powerful catalyst for sunlight sorcery.
Secondary Weapon | Eclipse, A sword empowered by the Giséle sunlight sorcery. Can be used as a catalyst for sorcery. The creatures of dark are fearful of the sun's light, and as such this sword has been known to inflict burning wounds against creatures of dark. Lucinda does not use Eclipse as a weapon often, but she hopes to one day bestow it to her own child and hopefully rebuild the Giséle legacy.
Notable Armor

• Crown of Dawn | The famed crown of House Giséle. It's existence has always been seen as an insult by the late King, who thought it to be treason for another to wear a crown upon their head in his kingdom. The Crown of Dawn, when worn in sunlight, increases the potency of Lucinda's sunlight magic.

Abilities

• Sunlight Sorcery | Magic that calls upon both Lucinda's Magic, and the plentiful power of the sun to cast a beautiful, warm light. Can be used to illuminate even the darkest of chasms. The Sun can also be harnessed to create powerful rays of scorching light for offensive purposes. Lucinda can even bless the weapons of her allies with sunlight, adding a burning property to them. Lucinda's magic is more powerful during the day, and is particularly effective against creatures of darkness.
• Blessings of the Sun | Lucinda can use sunlight to heal others, as well as create magical wards to heavily impair creatures of dark while empowering those who walk within the light. The Giséle were wildly renowned for their healing ability, which is said to be on par with the Elven healing magics.

Talents

• Diplomacy | Lucinda is very well versed in royal affairs and politics. She knows how to stand tall during a debate in court, and is a formidable opponent in the battle of wits.
• Empathy | Lucinda is able to understand the needs of the people, which allows her to make decisions influenced not just by the desires of those in power, but to better the whole kingdom.
• Tactical Thinking | Lucinda, possessing a rather sharp mind, is a great adviser to the King regarding his troops. She's able to plan rather far ahead and efficiently. She's not afraid to make tough calls, even despite her compassionate heart.
• Healer | Lucinda is an adept healer, even without magic.

Biography | Born the only daughter of the Giséle family head, Lucinda had always lived a very noble, privileged life. As a child, Lucinda was given an education that very few children in Celakor were lucky to receive. Taught by prestigious professors and scholars, Lucinda came to understand many topics such as English, Mathematics, Politics and even Magic. The Sunlight Sorcery of House Giséle was famous across Celakor, and Lucinda quickly became known as a magical prodigy. Her skill at channeling the power of sunlight was remarkable for her age and she was learning advanced forms of Sunlight Sorcery by the young age of sixteen.

By this point in her life, not only was she smart and skilled; but she was also beautiful and kind. A treasure of House Giséle, Lucinda met many suitors in her lifetime. However her father had big plans for Lucinda. He had no doubts that the late King would set his sights on his daughter, and it was his intention for Prince Oliver Oakenshield to be the one who may have Lucinda's hand in marriage. House Giséle and House Oakenshield became quite good comrades, but the more time the late King spent with Lucinda's father; the greedier he got.

Obsessed by the miraculous powers the house possessed, the late King demanded that Lucinda's father share his secrets of sorcery with him and his Court. When he refused, the King wiped out his family. He spared Lucinda, thanks to the protests from young Prince Oliver. Lucinda had grown quite fond of Oliver in the time they spent together, and Oliver felt the same way. Lucinda lived, and then was taken by the late King to be his new bride. The King intended to marry Lucinda, even with Oliver's mother still as Queen, and bare many children blessed with the power of sunlight. Then the Oakenshield's would possess the great power that the Giséle once did

That was until it became discovered that Lucinda was unable to give birth. Even though she was saddened by this news, she was relieved that she wouldn't have to have a child with someone she didn't love. The King sent her to work in the infirmary, no longer having a use for her in his chambers. Oliver continued to visit her, and his smiling face and warm heart was the only happiness Lucinda was able to find during her stay at the castle. When the King passed away, Oliver inherited the throne. He asked for Lucinda's hand in marriage and made her Queen of Celakor. He promised her that he would find a way to repay the cruelty his father inflicted upon her and her family.

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@AdamantiumWolf Lol "Marnie and Me". That's a great joke, I'm stealing that one.

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@AdamantiumWolf You may want to put dem spoilers in a hider :P

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@AdamantiumWolf I was rooting for it. Like Yaasssss ghost lesbianss.

But then the ending happened and I felt awful for thinking that.

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@AdamantiumWolf You know that's actually a fair interpretation because that movie is so god damn gay for it's first half.

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I bought "When Marnie Was There" yesterday and just watched it with my mum. Needless to say we're both emotional wrecks right now.

Dreamscape | A World Forgotten (1 Spot Open)

Chapter 1 | A New Horizon

Amazing artwork by vennom07 on DeviantArt

"After the Silence, we were lost, alone and afraid. Yet from the darkness, the voice of Kedalup granted us guidance. Through Kedalup we are brought together." Chief Uotan, 289 Cycles after The Silence

The Ansharin Oasis | Dawn

The first rays of sunlight cascaded the earth with a brilliant radiance, the glorious morning peaking over the endless horizon of the Moodja Plains. The light reflected off of the dust covered soil, revealing the scattering dust particles through the air as the light touched them. They danced gracefully along the ground with the fresh, morning breeze. The flowers of the Moodja Bush bloomed beautifully, dotting the landscape with flecks of white and orange petals. In the distance, the Ansharin Oasis shimmered magnificently with a mirage of lights. The tribe's herd of Ngarlak graze by the water. The large beasts, resembling that of a strange hybrid between camel and a lizard, are a main source of transportation for carrying supplies back from the Moodja. The beasts live for many years and bare many children, before they are made use of for meat, bones and pelts at a ripe old age. Many other animals visit the Ansharin Oasis for a drink. Even though some are known to be dangerous predators, they are quite docile when near the Oasis. The elders attribute this strange shift in nature to be the will of Kedalup protecting their tribe.

In the large fire pit before the elders hut, smoke still rises from last nights fire. Even at dawn, members of the Ansharin are hard at work preparing the fire pit for a grand celebration. Today is the last sunrise of the dry season, which marks the end of another cycle. The Ansharin celebrate this turnover to a new cycle with great food, dance and music through the night. And this years celebration is of extra importance, as it marks the end of another century. A new horizon lies just ahead for the Ansharin people, and this new cycle marks the beginning of a great adventure.

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Kwelek Djilyaro, "Kwenda"

Early Morning | The Moodja Plains

The sudden warmth that came with the first rays of dawn was a welcomed feeling by Kwenda. The young Ansharin scout had been picking the petals of a Moodja bush, hoping to please his friend Abigale back at the village. When crushed with some clay, red dust and a little bit of water the petals formed quite a lovely scented paint that the women of the tribe were quite fond of when they went out for the hunt. Staring up at the sun, Kwenda noticed that it would soon be time for the daily hunts to begin. Picking up his spear off of the floor, he tied the little makeshift basket of petals to the tip of the spear. Resting the shaft over his shoulder, Kwenda began his brisk walk back to the Ansharin Oasis. In the distance he saw a herd of Kwenda, the creature he was named by the Dream for, scurry like lightning across the plains. It was hard for most members of the tribe to make out the details of the Kwenda; they were just too fast. Kwenda would always remember their tiny, button like noses, sharp teeth and strangely large eyes. They had thing, wisp like whiskers and soft, pointed ears. They were curious little critters, and Kwenda often enjoyed playing with them these days. Ever since he had caught one, he'd had a strange affinity for them. It was as if they thought he was one of them.

The huts of the Ansharin tribe grew closer with every step, and seeing the preparations for the great feast of the new cycle excited Kwenda. Good food, dancing with friends and recalling tales of the last cycle. This was also the time where young Ansharin who have spent their childhoods training become recognised as hunters of the tribe. Kwenda remembers the last cycle when he stood and was lifted into manhood. He remembered all those eyes on him. It was an exhilarating feeling. His train of thought was cut off by a strange feeling on his toes. Looking down, he felt an odd, leathery substance below him. His first thought was that someone had dropped a piece of hide. But then he saw an odd little rectangle of leather. He picked it up, opening it into a large shape with many dirty pieces of thin, sheets of white. There were black markings that Kwenda could not read scrawled throughout the entire thing. Excited by his find, Kwenda dashed back to the Oasis to show the others.

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@Zarkun Ezio is such a cute name!

You also just reminded me that I bought the first two assassins creed and haven't played them. Welp, chuck them on the pile of games I'll probably never get around to.

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@Zarkun We've only ever had small dogs because my mum is scared of the bigger ones. We have a little Maltese crossed with A Shih Tzu named Mia.

Also a cat. We have a cat named Princess Fiona because my parents let my baby sister name her when we first got her, and at the time she just happened to be watching Shrek.