The Valkyrie

(High Casual) An Age Old Feud

@Pundii I also edited the end of my post. I forgot you were standing behind Julianna as well. Obviously I need a few more hours of sleep before I can get my brain together. But anywho, I've added your tag to my post.

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@Fabricant451 I'm just looking forward to her giving as good as she gets!

Didn't mean for that to sound like a double entendre but I will claim it nonetheless!

Also gonna edit my post and actually add some character description--which I left out in my hurry to make a post.

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Sorry for my delay! Happy to finally post! Talk about an entrance... @_@

How anyone could dislike King Jack, I have no idea! ;<.<

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Location: The Kingdom of Abhainn
Interacting With: King Maddox Auclair {@Scarlet Loup}, Future Queen Julianna Hardin {@HushedWhispers}, King Jack Numenor {@Bishop}, Lord Aedan Merryn {@Pundii} & Lady Amaryllis Ward {@Filthy Mudblood}

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The Future Queen of Abhainn's Lady-in-Waiting was late in extricating herself from the carriage. Not being a true Lady yet, her carriage was nearer the end of of the procession and therefore one of the last few to come to a stop. By the time she took her first step into this new land, citizens and nobles alike were already pushing forward towards whom she could only imagine was the King of Abhainn himself. It looked as if her ladyship was already in attendance with her future husband and Keir was determined to be by her side as soon as possible. She knew how nervous Lady Julia had been before the trip started; she could only imagine her nerves now.

She gave her velvet, emerald gown a gentle lift to aid in the speedy pace she set for herself and began moving forward along the line of carriages; she had to brush the hair back from her face on occasion as she had let it more down than usual for the occasion. Thankfully, it was easy enough to move this way as the crowd was not inclined to stifle the surroundings of the horses. As she moved, her deep blue eyes drank up the sights of this new land. It was startling and yet comforting to see that many things in Abhainn were the same as in Sliabh. Much of the architecture appeared different in style but not in form. Not that she expected Abhainn to be full of wizard towers or other outlandish structures she'd read about in fantasies, but she spent way too much of the ride over wondering how different everything was going to be here.

Almost lost in her fantasies and daydreamings, Keir noticed a familiar face as she passed through the crowd. It was Lady Amaryllis looking lovely as usual and standing with another woman that she did not recognize. She looked to be having a conversation, but both of their eyes were fixed towards King Maddox and Lady Julianna. Had she not set her mind to returning to her Ladyship's side, Keir would have been inclined to slow down and listen in to the conversation, but her Lady needed her more than some gossip at the moment.

Just as Keir thought she was about to break from the carriages and be close enough to provide emotional support to Lady Julia, King Jack stepped from the carriage in front of her, knocking the driver down standing near his carriage door who was in the midst of introducing his highness. Keir took several steps back after the first punch to the face, clenching her fists at the first sound of bones breaking. She couldn't turn her eyes from the spectacle as it happened and it took nearly all of her constitution to keep her stomach from turning over at the sight of the poor man at the finish of it all. She'd been hunting with her father and even seen men slain in melee combat, but she had never seen such brutality as this.

Keir took a few deep breaths to steady her nerves, but with hands still shaking she hurried on to Lady Julia, giving her a reassuring touch on her left hand before standing back a yard or so; she took up her silent position next to Lord Merryn whom she would be hard-pressed to miss in his leathers and fur. It was her duty and great pleasure to stand with her Ladyship, but this was a meeting of royalty upon which not even she had the right to impose. Besides, Keir needed some time to completely regain her composure after that horrid scene. She hoped this wouldn't jeopardize all the progress for which the late Kings warred and worked. Needless to say, this was not the reception that most of those in attendance probably expected.

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Just got home from work and about to sleep, so I can't post yet, but it wanted to make it clear in case it wasn't that Keir is from Sliabh with the future Queen and that she was at least allowed to keep her lady in waiting. Unless you want me to change it, which is easily done. Lemme know @HushedWhispers

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Hold my beer

@Fabricant451

(High Casual) An Age Old Feud

Sorry, quick question: I keep seeing it spelled Slibah and Sliabh. Which one is correct?

Also, I'm off tonight--right now--but will be working tonight and tomorrow night. I sleep during the day, so do not be alarmed if I am slightly late to the party! But I have Thurs, Fri, and Sat off. (8 If I can't get a post in today or tomorrow, expect one on Thursday. Sorry for any troubles this causes. I'll be thinking about my first post in the mean time. *thumbs up*

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I've heard it is, too. I haven't made it to the newer seasons yet, though. Work, work, work. @_@

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Honestly, loved him since I read the books. Loved him more when I started watching the show.

Glad we can all come together in this "We Love Jon Snow" RP. xP

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Lady in Waiting Keir Farren

_{{ "What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals." }}

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| Name |

Keir Farren

| Nickname |

None yet

| Age |

28

| Gender |

Female

| Sexuality |

Heterosexual

| Kingdom |

Sliabh

| Alliance |

With her Lady, of course.

| In Depth Appearance |

When one is constantly standing next to a future Queen, she can never truly be judged on her own merits. Nevertheless, Keir is far from homely and considered remarkably prepossessing--when she's not being obstinate for some reason or other. She stands at a taller than average 5'8" with a slim but toned build. Her long, dark brown tresses are often secured in some manner as to keep the curls away from her face while her dark blue eyes scrutinize her surroundings. Her skin is a few shades up from alabaster with sparse freckling due to some time spent in the sun.

| Habits |

Keir has a bad habit of snooping, especially where her Lady's welfare is concerned. If it can be sussed out, she intends to know it. She also cannot help but to tidy and/or rearrange anything that she perceives to be messy, crooked, or otherwise out of place. Both have won her praise and reprimanding at various times. She may also be seen twisting the single ring she wears, gifted to her by her father on her sixteenth birthday; it serves as a source of strength in times of need and is a constant reminder of the most cherished relationship she had with him. She never goes anywhere without it.

| Hobbies |

When she's not snooping or being a neat freak, Keir enjoys a myriad of hobbies. Sketching is by far her most favorite hobby followed shortly by enjoying the outdoors and practicing her archery/swordplay; nature-walks may be for pure enjoyment or research for a sketch she has in mind. The occasional people-watching helps in her studies of the human figure. She also enjoys sneaking off with a good book whenever she finds the chance, especially those about adventure and far off lands; a story about adventure, fights, and mystery never go amiss. Of course, whenever her Lady is near, Keir enjoys playing to her strengths and drawing attention to her for maximum benefit.

| Likes |

Art, Music, Dancing, Books, Being outdoors, Useful gossip, Archery, Honesty

| Dislikes |

Liars, Feeling trapped, Being ordered/commanded (by people of equal or lesser rank), Anything that wastes her time (i.e. gossip that serves no purpose), Feeling useless/helpless

| Fears |

Being stuck/imprisoned/trapped somewhere--especially small, enclosed spaces. Not having any control over her present situation. Being alone without friends or family

| Personality |

Keir is a headstrong young woman who doesn't always color inside the lines that society has provided for her. Nevertheless, she does it subtly in ways that are not likely to get her--or her ladyship--more than a scolding. She's especially willing to push the boundaries when it comes to Lady Julia, to whom she is eternally indebted. She is always willing to give her opinion on matters--with permission when in lofty society--and cannot abide dishonesty even to spare someone's feelings. She is slow to trust and sometimes quick to anger depending on the circumstances.

While many chastise her for the habits and hobbies she keeps, the only opinion she holds in high regard so far in life has been that of Lady Julia and her Royal Family. While others do not see the usefulness in a young woman who practices archery/swordplay, sketches, observes closely the environment and people around her, or reads books of various subjects not always considered lady-like, Keir sees how it might benefit her ladyship. It helps that she thinks they are pretty fun and exciting, too. While she has had some interests purely of her own outside of serving the royal family, Keir does wonder at her fate after the betrothal and marriage of Lady Julia to the King of Abhainn; will she return home to her family or remain in Abhainn by Lady Julia's side?

| Background |

Keir Farren is the eldest daughter of the Farrens of Sliabh. With two younger sisters and two older brothers, the Farren line has always been fairly secure even after the death of her father during the war. Her family had overseen the production of some of the kingdoms finest weapons and were well known in their aptitude for using them, so no one was surprised when her father and eldest brother were enlisted to provide weapons and training. They were surprised when one of their training camps was caught unaware by enemy soldiers; it is said that her Lord Farren along with the trainers and trainees were able to defend the camp for long enough to receive reinforcements. Thankfully her older brother was one of those spared, but her father and quite a few of the others were lost in the defense. It was seen as a key tactical defense point which helped hold the line for Slibah in a dire time.

In addition to a boon granted the new young Lord Farren for his service, Keir was offered the esteemed position of Lady in Waiting to the soon to be Queen of Abhainn. She was never sure whose idea it was--because even for her, she felt it would be rude to ask--but she always suspected it may have been her Ladyship's idea. They had met at court previously a few times for various functions and while they had spoken very little, Keir felt they had gotten along quite well. She had never thought she would be more than a Lord's eldest daughter to be married off to gain some favor or other amongst the nobility. Suddenly she found herself elevated far beyond even what she could imagine for herself--and her imagination was fairly active despite the fact she knew none of it would ever be reality. Now, she works to the maximum benefit of her Lady, hoping to be worthy of the position granted her and make good on her father's sacrifice. She's both nervous and excited about traveling to the new kingdom with her Lady Julia. Afterall, if she is to be separated from the rest of the Royal Family after marriage, she should at least be able to keep her Lady in Waiting from Sliabh if she has no one else she knows in Abhainn. Not that Keir is biased or anything...

| Extra |

Keir is especially interested in the Ancient civilizations' art, mythology, culture, et cetera.