-= Hanging The Crown =-

[TheIchorDruid 1986]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=84znrPmOePc

 

 

Thirty three years. Over three decades Quillian had guided her people of Caminus through the good and bad, through the sorrows and highs but the elfess knew that the time had come; the crowning of the next to continue the legacy she had birthed from nothing. With a heavy heart it was time for her to depart from her home, from the people that shaped her into the woman she was today, from the memories that she would always remain to carry with her. For there was a new path the aspects had in store for her, whatever that was seemed unbeknownst to her but she trusted within her faith - thus she began to ink letters to those closest to her. Quill to paper, each cursive word carefully thought out, within the early hours of the following mourn;

Quillian sealed each parchment and clasped them upon multiple birds. With a heavy heart the woman brushed the bird to the skies, several copies of each are sent to Erendriel for safe-keeping.

 

 

 

Jory Ruric

Ethel Serene

Eryn Serene

Gael Serene

Rion, Bastion, Elias and Aiduin Serene.

Erendriel

Vivan Serene

Azoth Hawksong

Rilath

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To Jory Ruric, King of Norland.

 

May the marriage with my daughter continue with your brother, though please respect my choice of Lord Regent as Erendriel - one of the most trusted within the Caminus state, this will be the case until either my hand Gael Serene wishes to take his place upon the throne or until my eldest son, Rion Serene comes of age within the next elven year. It is my command that Ethel Serene be disavowed and all her family ties to the Serene family shall be null and void including but not limited to her children and children's children, so on and so forth. She only carries a vengeful mind for the throne and seeks it for selfish means, something that will not see the state prosper in the future nor her people flourish. I hope to see this alliance remain and continue to be strong should I return.

 

May your reign be fruitful,

Quillian Serene

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Dearest Ethel,

 

I’ve heard much about the bitterness you carry towards my decision and the hurt you must be feeling but please do not take action against our family for they are still your blood. Some you may carry a grudge with unto the day you decide to draw your last breath, but remember that each individual still means something to someone, they are still my kin and should I decide to return; I’d hope I would have something to return to.

 

Though I cannot control your actions you decide to take from this day forward, think carefully of the consequences that will follow suit. The bloodshed and tears that shalt spill over a petty title, our family is not the titles we carry nor’ the power we hold; it’s the bond that will forever unite us. Think carefully my dearest Auria. For my decision is for the best.

 

With my greatest love, I leave you.

Your mother, Quillian Serene.

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Dearest Gael,

 

You, I must apologise to. For you have only returned to the family after ten long years, though now it is my turn to depart, to find my purpose within these lowly lands. There have been certain issues recently that I need the time to heal from, problems that the guilt has caused such agony; I leave to find a peace, with the aid of the aspects perhaps I will one day return to you.

 

Though in my absence the family needs you, I understand that though you are my heir you may not wish to take the burden that comes with the crown; all that I expect of you is to guide the family, assure they do not fall to the temptations of vengeance and keep their mourning minds calm. With my departure, I give you my crown but most of all my love. Never let this pain consume you, for I simply wish for you to be happy.

 

All my love, my lost prince

Quillian Serene

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Dearest Rion, Elias, Bastion and Aiduin.

 

My beautiful boys, you have done me so proud and I could never wish for a bigger blessing in my life than my children. My decision isn't one I am proud of and I know that you, Rion will be the one who takes this with the deepest of anger; but please understand my son that my choice to depart was not an easy one. Though a mother is not supposed to be a friend, I am your protector and in aims to keep you four safe, I have to let you go. Rion, remember that the crown is your right once you are of age, that it was yours when you were birthed into this world. Elias, look after your brothers - they will need that ferocity to protect them and the guidance that I have taught you.

 

Bastion, I may have been hard upon you these recent years but know that it was for your own benefit for it’s your duty to to assure your brother Aiduin for he is too young to understand why I am absent, though it hurts my little bird be strong. Finally, my precious Aiduin, Haelun has ventured upon a path to keep you safe, do not think I have left because I do not love you; for I will forever love you and your brothers. Be good oem’ii and listen to your brothers.

 

Keep each other safe and do not stray

Your mother, Quillian Serene.

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Dearest Eryn,

 

It hurts me to write this letter, for me to part ways at such a hasty notice and lack of information but you of all people should understand the hardship that came with baring the crown. I’ve done all I can for Caminus and the family, but not longer can you depend upon me, the family needs someone else to rely upon now and with that responsibility I turn to you; guide and protect them. Though at the same time you must be cautious, for the lies and deceive of our nature has caused the people of Atlas to grow blood thirsty and barbaric. If I am to give you one last piece of advice before I truly depart is to keep with our second family, do not linger alone for the threats grow ever closer of the mysterious man we both know of.

 

Upon a lighter note, accepting you as a Serene was one of the greatest blessing the aspects graced me with, for though not through blood, you shalt always be my brother and I your sister. Be safe - for if I am to return, you owe me a drink like old times. With my departing, I gift you our family blade; wield it with courage and devotion oem’ii.

 

Tread carefully, but wield the fury of a Serene

Your beloved sister, Quillian Serene.

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Dearest Vivian,

 

Our bond has been rather… interesting to say the least but I’d never have it any other way, you drove me up the walls to the point where I considered throttling you but you're the most precious being in this world and the most strong willed. Keep that fire burning little sister and do not be afraid to accept what you have been gifted with, for despite what others throw at you. You are the warmest… perhaps with the most attitude, but you have a big heart nonetheless.

 

Keep the fires roaring, little sister

Quillian Serene

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Dearest Azoth,

 

You were probably the first to predict I would do this and your assumption was correct, for it’s quite terrifying how well you know me more than myself. So I trust when this letter finds you, you will not be as mournful than anticipated for you knew this was coming. You have been the dearest friend and the biggest support in my life, if it was not for your words of wisdom then I’d be as good as insane by now; I hope your troubles come to pass and that you find peace within your current issues.

 

Keep smiling, ah’llir

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Dearest Erendriel,

 

This will probably anger you more than hurt, but you know out of all that these past days have been dark. You’ve taken your years away to deal with whatever troubles you keep from me, but I’m afraid now it’s my turn to find my peace. In my absence I entrust Caminus to you, I fear that Ethel’s ways will cause the ruin of the settlement I have spent the years building and in which I remove any rights in which she possesses to the throne as well as her future kin. I don’t make this decision without mourning but it is what has to be done, let this be my last request as Queen of Caminus, protector of the Caminum people.

 

Please keep our son, as well as my own children safe - they need a father figure with the loss of their mother, for I am unable to watch them grow.

 

Much love

Quillian Serene

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Dearest Rilath,

 

You have been a rather interesting character to know through the years, but one of the most memorable; one that none shall replace, wherever it is I find myself venturing to. I know you have had your dark times, but I’ve heard you’ve found a sweetheart and I’m truly happy for you llir. You of all people deserve to be happy, for the amount of times you have been a shoulder to cry upon, and if I am to return to the known lands I wish to see little Rilaths waddling about.

 

Keep shining in the dark, dearest brother

Quillian Serene

 

[Wendigo 786]

Erendriel sighs heavily at the sight of all the letters, setting his own down he'd smile slightly before sadly shaking his head "Best of luck my love. Tis a shame Ethel wishes to tear what you've built asunder for nothing more than her greed and distaste." he'd quietly say to himself before going to work to rebuild Caminus.

[ElevenJellyBeans 100]

Vivian sighed as she read the letter seeming tears welled against her blue orbs and clung to her icey cheeks, she'd glance up from the letter she would receive. 

              "The kingdom will fall without your rule, your children and former love already quarrel over who gets to play on the throne. Yet I am sorry for our arguments and distaste in the last couple of years, these fires will burn my icy frame dear, I love you and safe travels."

[BigMacMoMo 214]

Bastion would sit silently by the waterfall within the Naelurir Grove. His orbs would be holding back tears as he places down the letter. Bastion would then rub his eyes and stand up. Pocketing the letter. Silently he would say to himself as if his haelun were there, "I will promise I will make you proud Haelun. Nothing will stop me from becoming stronger and more worthy of carrying the name Serene." Bastion would then sigh with a heavy heart. "I wish I had a chance to say goodbye in person." Bastion would then walk away from the waterfall to begin his Naelurir training with hopes that someday his Haelun would return.

[OzYmandi 647]

A well adventured undead Bishop who saved the woman's child once waves goodbye.

[Faewilds 218]

Eryn would sit in his own corner of the world tears swelling in his eyes as he read the letter. With a sigh he would lean back in his chair thinking for a moment as he pulled out a dust weathered flask swishing around the final remaining liquid. “Sister I know the strife and troubles you are going through, I hope you are safe and the aspects guide you” he would take a sip from the flask only a little bit remaining “Hurry home sister, I do owe you that drink just like old times” he would smile as tears ran down his face a memory running through his mind.

[Lhindir_ 3691]

A certain lich wonders why he does not receive a most-deserved letter.

[DarkElfs 160]

"darkie from the past simple lifts his last hand up raising a middle finger while smoking a herbal cigar while the whole time he'd be tearing up for the moment before dropping back his grave once more" 

 

(Ya had add something from bolon but hope everything honestly works out)

[Its_Just_Leap 399]

Ethel would sit in her tower at Elyrus' Sanctuary. Her Karin sleeping on the bed beside her as she reads the letter. She would set the note down onto the bed and take a few minutes to ponder. "If she's still alive then she will return. I don't care who else runs the group now, but it doesn't matter. It'll die without Quillian whether they like it or not. I don't care to run a kingdom if they're all just going to try and work against me. I've already received death threats calling for my head so if they attack then I'll be sure to return the favor. I'll miss you mother, you and Vivian were the only things keeping me in the family." The small elven woman would set the note down on her night stand before going into a slumber. Her Karin waking up at the same time and heading out the door to keep watch over its master as she slept.

[rukio 8924]

 Despite not having received a note, Elle had heard of the conflict between the Serenes. "I hope life treats Quillian well, no matter where she goes. She deserves peace." She then returns her focus to her son, Alaric, who Quillian had helped bring into the world. 

[Old Man Roleplay 380]

Big Oak is shook why he didn't even get a b-day card from his queen.

[Armanay 12]

Rion Serene would clench his fists as he reads the letters near a forest. A sad but also an angry look can be seen on his face ''Your absence will be felt greatly by our people but more so for me and my brothers. I am sure you have your reasons but I'm only hoping for your return to us as soon as the time allows it.'' he'd look to his right to check on his brothers, a smile would appear on his face for a brief moment ''May the aspects guide you through your journey dear Haelun''

[Chorale__ 2147]

Solirynir is sad that he didn't receive a letter. 

[devvy 1348]

Moved to The Great Library. It shall be sorted into the appropriate category shortly.

 

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