A Queen to Rule Them All [Unseelie Court]
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				Title: <strong>A Queen to Rule Them All [Unseelie Court]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Josietta</strong> on <strong>07-01-2010, 01:41:40</strong>
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				The Unseelie part of the Sithen was just as those would expect. Dark, cold, and mysterious. Its hallways were mirrored in cold ebony and silver marbling, with streaks of white marring the smooth shine in vines and bolts throughout. The flooring and ceilings were made of much the same, though now and again vines of deep green could be seen in corners and down the sides where deep blood red roses would bloom sporadically. There was little lighting, only a few small wall scones to give some semblance of direction. One unique feature within the dark courts living space was the shifting hallways. The halls of the Unseelie would move and shift of their own accord, as though they were alive themselves, and oft times many denizens of outside courts or worlds would find themselves lost for days within the maze before another would hopefully find them to give them direction out. Much like all of Faerie, the Sithen was alive. An entity of its own. Sometimes the doorways move or lead you to places you weren't intending. It would read your mind, your thoughts and react accordingly. So within the Sithen you must be careful what you think, what you want, and where you go.<br><br>Each area of the Unseelie was very much the same way. Each room had its own design, depending upon the wishes of its occupant. The main banquet room was made of the same flooring and walls as the hallways but held high thrones at the head, one setting a little higher than the others. Throughout the rest of the room was a scattering of other tables in different forms, shapes and sizes. Each table was placed according to whoever designated that area as their own, whether it was Goblin, Sluagh, Demi-fey, Sidhe, or any other such denizen of Faerie that wished to be present.&nbsp; <br><br>There were other rooms, darker places, places of torture and pleasure. Some places never spoken of, and others were made of gossip and rumor. There was a garden, alive with roses that would grow and flourish by the blood and magics of Faerie. There were kitchens and other necessary rooms for the maintenance of the Sithen as a whole, and of course, there were the living quarters of the royal family and those who served.
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				Title: <strong>Re: A Queen to Rule Them All [Unseelie Court]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Josietta</strong> on <strong>07-01-2010, 08:23:34</strong>
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				Having stepped through the doorways of the grand Beltane Ballroom, she entered the darker hallways of the Unseelie Court. Each step was graceful and well measured, taking her down the long marbled hall with a click clack of her heels along its hard polished floor.&nbsp; The shimmer of the lights increased in intensity as she passed by them. A stranger would think it was the magic within Aria that caused such a reaction, but those who roamed these hallways knew the lighting did that for all who passed them by. Aria's steps picked up a little more quickly the further away from the ballroom she got. Her lips pursed a little and her brow furrowed some. Her arms moved to settle across her chest tightly and she took in a deep breath slowing her breathing. <br><br>She stopped in front of a pair of double doors, each made of darkwood and framed in dark steel with veins of black running down the length like vines that were burnt into the material. The doors opened at her arrival, like many things of Faerie, alive and sentient enough to know who goes within and who would be led elsewhere. She stepped into her private quarters and almost immediately turned to look at Keith, her Captain. The flurry of violet fabrics around her flew in a whirl of anger and the storms within her eyes brewed a little. The door to her room would close swiftly, and those who followed, minus her Captain would be shut out abruptly. The loud thundering sound echo'd throughout the hallways and within the lush room her voice could be heard, shouting in an angry tone.<br><br><strong>"How DARE he!?&nbsp; Gggggrrrrrrrrrr."</strong><br><br>She stormed past a table and picked up an empty glass throwing it against the wall nearby. Just watching it shatter and crumble onto the plush carpet below seemed a little satisfying but not nearly enough as she stormed around the room, walking in fast paced circles. <br><br><strong>"How silly of him -indeed-! Insolent egotistical ass! My cousin could be the fucking whore of the Seelie for all I care! <em> "Well, your cousin asked for a dance... though of course you'd likely know that." </em> Of course I fucking know that! I do not need to suck anyone's ass to make it known their importance in this political arena... but i'll be damned if that's not what he wanted. How can -anyone- be expected to interact with such a creature who not only strikes fear into others but disgust as well!? I made a good damned effort to show them their importance! And how am I treated!? How do they react!? Grrrrrrrrrrrrrr! FUCKING INSOLENT prick of a night hags ass!"</strong><br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: A Queen to Rule Them All [Unseelie Court]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Krule</strong> on <strong>09-01-2010, 23:16:55</strong>
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				"Princess..."&nbsp; His tone was somehow both compassionate and admonishing.&nbsp; "Throwing a temper tantrum is hardly proper royal behavior."&nbsp; Actually, it wasn't quite that uncommoning, royals were known to throw temper tantrums before, sometimes in full view of the courts, which was usually ignored.&nbsp; However, while Keith might attempt to ignore such a thing in public, in private he had other ideas, and he desired that his princess be more worthy of being the queen then a spoiled brat.. which was why he had taken a hand in things a number of years again.<br><br>He went to her, and put his hands on her shoulders, risking the possiblity of rejection from her of course, but worth it in this case.&nbsp; "The goblins and slaugh are bound to the unseelie court, they would be treated with distain amoung the Seelie, I imagine they were simply attempting to gain something from this, most likely they were testing you."
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				Title: <strong>Re: A Queen to Rule Them All [Unseelie Court]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Aeval</strong> on <strong>10-01-2010, 19:22:52</strong>
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				Niamh had arrived at the Unseelie Court as Lady in Waiting to Princess Aria. She had heard stories of the Princess' temper and she was somewhat apprehensive about joining the Court. She had also been told the Princess was in line to perhaps become Queen and that it would be a great service she would be doing to the Court as a whole and to herself, personally, if she could assist in this great endeavor.<br><br>She had been welcomed when she arrived and had been told how to get to the Princess' private quarters. As she knew it would, it had taken her some time to find her way around the twists and turns of the hallways of the Unseelie Court. She had made her mind go blank save for arriving at the Princess' door- and this had helped some, but still, it had taken her a good hour to find it. Now, standing outside the heavy wooden doors, she felt the great weight on her shoulders that this undertaking would cost. She straightened out her simple but elegant gown and knocked on the door, waiting for permission to enter.
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				Title: <strong>Re: A Queen to Rule Them All [Unseelie Court]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Josietta</strong> on <strong>15-01-2010, 02:15:26</strong>
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				As the words left his mouth, Aria knew he was right. However, it felt good to just let it out. All those frustrations and such that were left fluttering deep inside while she tried to maintain an air of maturity and dignity. Her captain knew she didn't throw tantrums often, and when her temper was riled it was for good cause. In light of that she did realize how it must look from the outside. Calming herself, Aria looked back to him, feeling his strong hands upon her shoulders and hearing what could be a truth or just a reassurance. It had been known that the goblins were wretched creatures and she had not dealt with them personally. Her teachings could only show her so much and the king was obviously an exception to some of those rulings given over the years. She bit her tongue and nodded once, then again.<br><br><strong>"You are right. They could have been testing me, or they could just lack any respect for others. Though I must say that Cernunnos did have more grace and gentile nature than one would expect of&nbsp; the Lord of the Hunt. Fenris just lacks ... grr.. I don't want to think of that beast of a man."</strong><br><br>She sighed some and then heard the knock at her door. Glancing back to Keith, she waited for him to check the door before it would be opened to those who would wish to enter. Her safety was always something her guard were proficient in, and more especially Keith. Now that the news of what was to be, had been announced Aria knew that her security would have to increase exponentially. She smoothed down her hair and tugged her gown into its proper status before she moved to settle on the edge of the bed. The varying shades of black and purple surrounded the Princess and somehow she felt more at ease, calmer even. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: A Queen to Rule Them All [Unseelie Court]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Krule</strong> on <strong>15-01-2010, 09:01:54</strong>
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				With the knock at the door, he frowned slightly, and his body tensed, there should be guards on either side of the door, so that they could announce whoever was seeking audiance with the princess.&nbsp; Besides, he enjoyed moments when he was with her, when she let her guard down for him, and he enjoyed being able to guide her and direct her, and he liked both her beauty and her temper.. though he had gone to certain lengths, with her uncles permission, to teach her to control her temper better.&nbsp; <br><br>"Who seeks entrance into her Highness chambers?"&nbsp; His tone was soft, but he had shifted so that he was between the princess and the door, and anyone with an ability to feel magic would feel his gathering around him.&nbsp; Only the princess however, sense he was right in front of her, would see the the throwing knife that was suddenly in his hand.&nbsp; He could use his magic to cut, with the hand of knives, but that required someone to be close, or to draw his sword, and there were other magics that he could use this way.
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				Title: <strong>Re: A Queen to Rule Them All [Unseelie Court]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Aeval</strong> on <strong>15-01-2010, 15:49:23</strong>
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				She stood outside the door to the Princess' chambers and closed her eyes. She could 'sense' the tension in the inner chambers. <br><br>"Who seeks entrance into her Highness chambers?"&nbsp; <br><br>She stood erect at the sound of the imposing male.<br><br>"It is I, Niamh, Lady in Waiting to Princess Aria, newly come to the Unseelie Court. I have come to present myself to the Princess and gain her approval."<br><br>Naimh knew that this first impression would be VERY important! She must show that is strong of character, but not so strong that the Princess would be threatened by her. She must show the Princess' male guard that she is equal to him or she knew there would problems in the future! He could not feel or believe that he could control her for then she would be handicapped to help the Princess if in the future, sides would need to be taken.<br><br>She waited a little nervous having decided how she would present herself. Only the goddess could help her now!
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				Title: <strong>Re: A Queen to Rule Them All [Unseelie Court]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Josietta</strong> on <strong>16-01-2010, 05:23:26</strong>
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				Aria looked at Keith and nodded in approval to let the girl in. She had heard something of a handmaiden, or rather a Lady in Waiting, being sent, though she really didn't feel she needed one. The Unseelie Princess wasn't the type to want someone waiting on her hand and foot, but she could probably do with a little female companionship now, especially with all of her guards around so often. The guards outside were probably watching the Lady as well, but then again they were supposed to announce her and had not. <br><br>From Niamh's side of the door, there was no one there, just herself. Aria shifted uncomfortably and pressed her lips tightly together waiting for the door to open, for the Lady's presence to be announced properly and formerly. All of the royal to do stuff made Aria want to just sigh and roll her eyes. If it were up to the Princess she'd just open the door and let her in offering a drink, however there was protocol that Keith made sure was followed even if Aria didn't like it. <br><br>Once Aria's thoughts were heard by the Sithen, the door slowly opened and almost simultaneously the mirror perpendicular to Aria flickered with a ripple of silver shine before a bright white light shone from it. Aria shielded her eyes and almost hissed some. The light was warm, almost too warm and blinding in nature. A soft humming sound was heard flooding out of it as though hundreds of hummingbirds were fluttering about and then as fast as it occurred, it quietened and darkened drastically. The room was now in complete darkness and chilled like the depths of a cave.
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				Title: <strong>Re: A Queen to Rule Them All [Unseelie Court]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Aeval</strong> on <strong>17-01-2010, 15:37:46</strong>
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				The large wooden door opened and Niamh stepped across the entranceway to the Princess' chambers. She was about to continue walking when all of a sudden there was a blinding light and bird sounds. She had to stop for she could not see in front of her. Then, as fast as the light came, it left, leaving the chamber in total darkness. Niamh did not understand, was it some kind of test? Was there a danger, a threat to the Princess?<br><br>"Your highness..I cannot see you...what do you wish me to do?"<br><br>Naimh spoke softly and quietly waiting instructions- they would signal if she needed to continue her procession into the chambers of..if there was a need to stand and fight.
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				Title: <strong>Re: A Queen to Rule Them All [Unseelie Court]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Krule</strong> on <strong>20-01-2010, 01:29:44</strong>
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				When the room became utterly dark, there was a soft sound from Keith, as he instead reached out through the very air, and for a moment, everyone in the area felt the air move slightly.&nbsp; Though he couldn't see, he could feel everyone and everything in the area though the very touch of the air, and he spoke a moment to Aria.&nbsp; "Your Highness, I suggest that you ask for some measure of light, as I expect the Slithin is reacting to your desires here."&nbsp; He remained in place, between her and any potential threats that might appear.
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				Title: <strong>Re: A Queen to Rule Them All [Unseelie Court]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Josietta</strong> on <strong>26-01-2010, 00:55:14</strong>
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				There was complete silence at that moment. The princess did not speak nor could she be heard. The darkness was cold almost unnatural.&nbsp; <br><br>Keith could not feel her presence near him but knew she had not left the Faerie Mounds either.&nbsp; The danger senses within his form signaled repeatedly as he realized she would not answer him nor the Lady Naimh. She could not answer either of them as the darkness remained cloaking the room along with the two of them, with only a small twinkle of light from the open doorway to show them, they were still within the place they had been all along.<br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: A Queen to Rule Them All [Unseelie Court]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Krule</strong> on <strong>19-02-2010, 05:40:15</strong>
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				Reaching out to his power over the air itself, Keith looked for any displacements in the air that would indicate the princess was still present, when he discovered that she wasn't.... for a moment, an instant even, rage flowed though him.&nbsp; His glare fell upon Naimh a moment, then it relaxed slightly, he was going to have words with the rest of the guards over this, very harsh words, it would take them some time to get back in his good graces.&nbsp; He didn't believe the handmaiden was responsible, but at this point, he wasn't going to let her out of his sight.&nbsp; "Come, your with me, we're going to find the princess.. even if I have to take Faerie apart piece by piece to do it."&nbsp; His hand touched his blade, and he moved quickly, out of the room, reaching out to snag Naimh 's wrist as he did.
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				Title: <strong>Re: A Queen to Rule Them All [Unseelie Court]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Aeval</strong> on <strong>20-02-2010, 02:32:15</strong>
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				Niamh looked around..there was some kind of feeling in the air...and not a good one. She was not surprised when Krule seemed to be angry and when he said THEY would look for the princess..she was ready and willing. It was one thing for him to suggest they go TOGETHER to look for the princess..it was another for him to capture her wrist and pull her.<br><br>She looked at him and an angry red began to bubble under her skin. She spoke in very soft words but there was NO mistaking her message:<br><br>"I am here to assist to find the princess, in every way I can but YOU do not order me and if you EVER touch me again! It will be your last time!"<br><br>She stood there in seething rage at his audacity! She was part Sidhe in her own right! He could not reign over her like that!!
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				Title: <strong>Re: A Queen to Rule Them All [Unseelie Court]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Josietta</strong> on <strong>09-04-2010, 20:38:30</strong>
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				As the two of them spoke in heated words, the far wall within the princess' chambers shifted to reveal a door made of stone and ebony. It shimmered a little and it cracked open slightly, giving a shimmer of light then the light left the entryway to this new passage. It was as if Faerie listened to each of them and responded in kind. The room darkened again with only the dimly lit door that had just formed to show a way out. <br><br>The air in the room seemed crisp and cold with a slight breeze upon which the scent of flowers could be sensed. It had been what seemed like seconds since Aria disappeared but the feel in the air made it seem much longer.
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				Post by: <strong>Krule</strong> on <strong>13-04-2010, 21:28:31</strong>
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				He released her wrist, as her words and actions caught his full attention.&nbsp; "I am captain of the princess guard, I have the right to give orders regarding her safety and wellbeing... "&nbsp; Was his first arrogant response to Niamah.&nbsp; A moment later however, he allowed that she could certainly have say regarding who touched her and who didn't.&nbsp; "However, you have every right to say who touches you and who doesn't."&nbsp; Even as he finished speaking, the door appeared in the room, and for a moment he frowned, that was not at all what he expected.&nbsp; <br><br>It seemed almost as though faerie had chosen to open a way for them, and he walked toward this new appearing door, then he turned to glance at Nimah.&nbsp; "Ok, I am willing to give this a try.. are you staying or coming with me?"<br>&nbsp; 
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