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The Kingdom Naldraenth of Lorilqua

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Naldraenth, currently on its second Golden Age. Hopefully, something like the Ja'qions' near genocide crisis will never occur again. Now welcome, stranger, to Kingdom Naldraenth.

Owner: z o k u r u m b a
Game Masters: z o k u r u m b a
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Introduction

Naldraenth is ready for posting. However, the other places are still under construction.



The Kingdom Naldraenth:

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Under the corrupted leadership of King Luther the Fourth and Queen Julia Theodore, the mad couple destroyed many of the neighboring kingdoms and villages. As their land expanded, so did their power and influence over the country's people. After a few months had gone to pass, Luther suddenly became ill. The king blamed his own servant, a Ja’qion, because the servant was the only person closest to the king. The Ja’qion servant was gruesomely beheaded. The King's sickness worsen over time and his fury was directed towards anyone relating to or affiliated with the Ja’qions worsened. His unfair treatment of these people started small. The king excluded the Ja’qions from certain areas of his kingdom, raised their taxes, and exiled many he thought to be of Ja'qion heritage; forcing them to stay within reservations located in Narratia.

Sadly, his torture of the Ja’qion worsened when his Queen died from an serve stroke. After she was laid to rest, King Luther almost immediately had every home, belonging to the Ja’qions, invaded by his powerful and seemingly unstoppable army. Some were arrested and executed on sight. While most of the captured Ja’qion were kept alive and shipped into other kingdoms as slaves. This terrible abuse of the Ja’qions continued for many centuries. However, during Lorilqua’s Age of Enlightenment, there was uproar between all races. Many began to realize that all humans are equal and, therefore, deserving of equal liberties and treatment before the law. Thus, they could no longer allow the unfair and abusive treatment of the Ja’qion to continue. The Ja’qions' numbers were rapidly diminishing.

There were many great wars; many battles lost and won. Yet, in the end, after many years of fighting - common people against the mighty king - the ancestor of Luther, Frederick, was overthrown. Frederick and his family was mercifully spared and exiled from Lorilqua. Slavery of any race was abolished by law. The remaining Ja’qions was given new homes, currency, and many other essentials needed to start anew. It was in the hopes of many people that they could restore their heritage in the best way possible.



About King Luther Theodore the Fourth:

He was a very insane man. Overly paranoid and believing that people were planning to destroy himself and his family. The man would be seen talking, yelling, at no one - he was always alone. The king was always claiming that spirits were talking to him. These spirits would tell him that his destiny was to replace the gods. Insanity drove him to murder and, eventually, to his grave. One day, believing that he could fly, Luther leaped from the bell tower and plumage downwards; instantaneously dying. His ancestors continued Luther’s plans of a Ja’qion-free world for many years until Frederick was overthrown and family exiled.



About Queen Julia Theodore:

She hated everyone, even her husband. She married him for his riches and power; truly the brains behind everything he wanted done. The queen knew what she was doing to the Ja’qion was wrong, however, just as sick as her husband, she found the Ja’qion’s annihilation entertaining. However, karma later destroyed this selfish, evil queen. Julia was an obese glutton; always stuffing her face with food. One night, after eating a whole, greasy chicken with breaded stuffing, she felt pains in her chest and collapsed from her seat. And believe this; burying this woman took nearly twenty men.



The Story Thus Far:

The Kingdom Naldraenth has a new, fair King and Queen, Leister and Jade Otanah. Naldraenth, currently on its second Golden Age, established a system of checks and balances. Hopefully, something like the Ja'qions' near genocide crisis would never occur again. Better laws were passed and technologies became more advanced. Now welcome, stranger, to Naldraenth.



The People of Lorilqua:

Ja’qion:
The Ja’qion are rather small of stature, but muscular and agile. Both sexes have reddish-brown skin, high cheek-bones, straight broad noses, slanting eyes, and large mouths with a gentle expression. Their hair is usually straight and black, but in some individuals it is brownish and in others it is wavy. The females tend to corpulent and age rapidly; they are prolific, but the infant mortality is very great. They tend to have brown, hazel and green eyes. Their reddish-brown skin is rarely sunburned and is sometimes prone to tanning. Like Dan’Yervens, the Ja’qion males build muscle and strength rather quickly. They're prone to having issues with their hands and throat.

Chryntine:
The Chryntines, north of Lorilqua, are taller and bigger compared to the Chryntine of the south. They have small, slit-like, and/or slant eyes with single eyelids (i.e. an epicanthal fold). They also have longer, rugged faces (possibly with considerably more facial hair than Southern Chryntines). They tend to eat wheat-based food rather than rice-based food. Southern Chryntines are shorter and smaller compared to Northern Chryntines. They tend to have smooth, rounder faces, almond shaped eyes with double eyelids and eat rice-based food rather than wheat-based. However, generally speaking, Chryntines usually have long, straight brown to black hair. They are known for their lean, slim bodies. They are prone to issues with the neck and back. Also, they tend have fair white skin that's usually prone to sunburn and rarely tans.

Dan’Yerven:
Genetically, Dan’Yerven males and females tend to build muscles much faster compared to most ethnic groups. They also tend to become much fuller in body type, taller in height and weight than other ethnic groups. However, this depends on the individual. Dan'Yerven females, depending on their diet, tend to gain weight quicker around the gluteus maximus, thighs and stomach. Dan'Yerven males, depending on their diet, tend to gain weight mostly around the stomach. Most Dan'Yervens tend to have broader and fuller facial features. Their eyes are usually almond shaped. The most common eye colors among Dan'Yerven people are: Amber, Dark Brown, Light Brown, Chestnut, Hazel and Chocolate. Dan'Yervens have rich light to dark brown skin; which usually never burns or tans. Their hair color tends to be black, dark or light brown, chestnut, chocolate, rust, or a mixture of browns; occasionally blond. Dan'Yervens are prone to issues with mostly their joints, hips and back.

Zhirine:
Zhirine females have seemingly very delicate, small frames and tend not to gain muscle easily compared to the other ethnic groups. Zhirine males tend to gain muscles quickly in the arms first, then the core and sides. However, their legs tend stay somewhat slim. The females, in the face, tend to look like dolls. Both Zhirine males and females tend have to square-like head and fullish cheeks with round, small eyes and small ears. Zhirine people tend to age a tad quicker. They usually have pale, sometimes freckled skin. Common eye colors among the Zhirine are: variations of Blue, Green, Hazel and Gray. The common hair colors among Zhirines are: Red, Light Chestnut and Blond. They are prone to skin burn and rarely tan. Since Zhirine bodies are considered elegant by most designers, they are commonly seen as models. They're prone to issues with pregnancy and joints.

Rahin’Saoians:
The Rahin’Saoians females, like Zhirine females, have seemingly very delicate frames. They are, however, more flexible. Rahin’Saoian females tend to build strength quicker in the arms and legs. Rahin’Saoian males tend to become heftier than males in other ethnic groups. They are not as flexible as their female counterparts but, they are strong and dexterous. Both male and female Rahin’Saoians are prone to issues involving the spine, lower back and knees. Rahin’Saoians tend to have light which are: Gary, Light Blue, Light Green, and Gold. They have rather small and straight noses, noticeable round cheekbones and light, even pale skin which sunburns easily and rarely tans.

Bliatisians:
Bliatisians, In general, have warm colored skin which tans and rarely burns, deep rich brown to black hair and rich brown eyes. Their eyes are generally large and almond-shaped with thick dark lashes. They are framed by arched eyebrows. Their mouths are generally not small or pinched, but wider with full lips. The face shapes range from round and full-cheeked to thin and aristocratic. They are not known for being very tall. However, Bliatisian males tend to build upper strength quicker and are also very dexterous. Bliatisian females are known to have booming voices and almost vase like bodies. Their hips tend to become big after childbirth or from poor dieting. They're prone to issues with the intestines and hips.

Le’Lochelyains:
Le’Lochelyains have two common facial structures. Northern Le’Lochelyains people tend to have a longer, oval facial structure with wider and larger eyes, and more pronounced noses. Southern Le’Lochelyains people tend to have flatter faces with higher and squarer cheek bones, and smaller eyes with single eyelids (opposed to double). Northern Le’Lochelyains tends to have pale, mocha skin. Southern Le’Lochelyains tends to have tanner, mocha skin. In general, Le’Lochelyains tends to grow extremely long, straight hair which is usually very dark in color. Le’Lochelyains' hair tends to always be black. It's rare to see a Le’Lochelyain with natural light brown, blond or red hair. The females are usually known for their stringy, hypnotizing singing voices. The males are known for being very creative craftsmen. Le’Lochelyain males tend to be lean and not likely to gain muscle very easily. Le’Lochelyains females tend to gain little to none muscle strength. They're prone to issues with the eyes and knees.

Rarperians:
Rarperians are people of mixed ethnicity. Facial and bone structure varies. Rarperians tend to have little to no health issues. The word “Rarperian” is just a quicker way of stating that the ethnicity of this particular individual is mixed. The word is not internationally recognized. Meaning, in some places you would mark and/or write Raperian on forms. While in other places, you would have to write and/or mark your ethnicities.



The Setting of Lorilqua:

Year and Era: It's 1865 in Lorilqua, Steampunk, Victorian Era.

In general, the category includes any recent science fiction that takes place in a recognizable historical period, an alternate history version of an actual historical period, where the Industrial Revolution has already begun and electricity is not (completely) widespread, with an emphasis on steam or spring propelled gadgets.

Various modern utilitarian objects have been molded by enthusiasts into a Pseudo-Victorian mechanical "steampunk" style. For example: these objects include computer keyboards and electric guitars. The goal of such redesigns is to employ appropriate materials (such as polished brass, iron, and wood) with design elements and craftsmanship consistent with the Victorian Era.



The Calender:

Below you are presented the transgression setup.

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Autumn | Winter | Spring | Summer

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Morning 『 4AM - 11AM 』 | Afternoon 『 12PM - 4PM 』 | Evening 『 5PM - 11PM 』 | Nightfall 『 12AM - 3AM 』

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Cloudy | Sunny | Windy | Drizzle | Rain | Thunder Storm | Snow | Clear

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New Moon | Waxing Crescent | First Quarter | Waxing Gibbous | Full Moon | Waning Gibbous | Third Quarter | Waning Crescent

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#°F | The Humidity | Wind Speed

Every four days there will a time transgression post. Time Transgression Posts are not Time Skip Posts. During a Time Skip Post I will literately skip a time period. For example: From morning we might time skip to the evening or nightfall of that same or the next day. Understand? Time Transgression Posts are gradual occurrences. Your character does not have to stop whatever they're doing. They simply must take notice of the passing time. I hope I was clear on this.



The Event List:

☈Spring:

01 ▶ ▷ New Year Festival -
A time to celebrate the new year with friends and family, this spring celebration is enjoyed by all of Arlington. Most celebrations are held in the morning and mid-day. The town is famous for their special new-year cakes that are given traditionally among townspeople to wish good luck in the coming year.

08 ▶ ▷ Spring Holiday -
Kids favorite time of the year, a celebration that gets them out of school to enjoy the sweet breeze of the new spring. People celebrate with mid-day celebrations.

14 ▶ ▷ Flower Festival & Valentines Day -
This holiday is spent with the ones you love! Many choose this day to give sweets to those they want to get closer too. Even if you don't have a relationship to pursue, you can enjoy looking at the lovely viewing flowers that are in full-bloom for this celebration. Celebrations is mid-day for flower viewing and at night you can enjoy beautiful multi-colored 'fire-flower' fireworks!


☈Summer:

03 ▶ ▷ Blue Moon Festival & Modern Art Convention -
Cartoons! Games! Booths! Everything you could ever want in a convention! Enjoy showings, games, and costume competitions! Watch beautiful showings among the falling cherry petals. Later that night you can see the site of the beautiful blue moon with that special person.

12 ▶ ▷ Kingdom Naldraenth's Scavenger Hunt -
Sponsored by Town Hall, today is a day to explore! What will you be able to find? Find everything the Mayor asks for and you might win a prize! You better participate if you know what's good for you!

18 ▶ ▷ Firefly festival -
A solemn occasion on which the town remembers the souls that have passed on before us by sailing colored candles down the river. It's a perfect time to appreciate life as you watch the flames float like a mass of fireflies on the water's surface. It is often said that lost souls drawn to the candles will be shepherded safely to the afterlife, soothed by the soft glow of light.

19 ▶ ▷ Last of the Fireworks Festival -
This festival is often talked about with fondness by the village's older population. This is a time to enjoy the end of the summer heat and welcome in the balmy fall. It is often said that great luck comes to couples who kiss underneath the colorful heat of the fireworks!


☈Autumn:

03 ▶ ▷ Changing Leaf Celebration -
This autumn festival is set aside to enjoy the beautiful shade of changing leaves. Celebrations are held in the daylight hours were the town's citizens can enjoy stalls and boat races in the river.

10 ▶ ▷ Leaf Pile Celebration -
A day to rejoice in the lovely falling leaves of fall! This day is often spent with family, trips are made constantly to the yard by children eager to jump into a pile of waiting leaves. Celebrated all day with a large feast.

18 ▶ ▷ Pumpkin Festival -
A favorite with small and old alike, the pumpkin festival is a time to dress up in colorful costumes to make the visiting ghouls feel more at home. Pumpkin flavored candy is a particular favorite of all the town's children.

19 ▶ ▷ Straw Doll Festival -
A serious time where villagers gather around a communal bonfire to burn dolls of straw and cornhusk in thanks of the previous summer's good fortune as well as in prayer for the luck's continued presence over the harsh barren winter.


☈Winter:

05 ▶ ▷ White Day -
On this day it's traditional to return sweets to those who gifted you on valentines day!

08 ▶ ▷ Snow Celebration & Starry Night Holiday -
During the day the village celebrates the new snow together. Huddle together with friends as you drink hot chocolate and view the winter wonderland. At night be sure to bundle up as you and your honey enjoy the beautiful view of Lorilqua's particularly bright stars!

20 ▶ ▷ New Year Eve -
New Years- The end of the year, a celebration of fireworks and gifts in anticipation for the coming new year. Celebrations go on from afternoon all the way to the new year!



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Sexuality:
(Primarily heterosexual, homosexual, bisexual, asexual, pansexual. Though, other variations are also accepted. Also, things like "unknown", "doesn't know", and "exploring" are also accepted.)

Age:
(Anything that goes within human limits. In other words, no "1623 but looks 17". We are all human here.)

Birthday:
(Spring, Summer, Fall, or Winter 1-20.)

Ethnicity:
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Likes/Loves:
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» (Hobby 1.)
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☆ (Skill/talent 1.)
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Future:
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Current Residence Description:
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Current Job/Career:
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The rules of Lorilqua:

1. This is a community/family RP where romance is sure to be involved.

2. No god-moding.

3. Three characters per person.

4. Please, try and have your character interact with more than one other person. If your character has been interacting with just one character for a long, long, long time, then I'll ask the two of you to leave and you can do a one on one.

5. The minimum posting requirement is five full sentences [one paragraph]. She looked up. "That's neat." She said. She then walked away. Still smiling, Does NOT count.

6. You may put a picture or banner of your character (anime only) in your posts. Use spell check and look over your post before submitting it. Some typos are fine, but when people can't understand what you are saying, then we've got a problem. No "text speak" either! Example: "Plz dnt tlk lyk dis." Use quotation marks if your character is talking and do NOT use (*) for actions.

7. When submitting your profile, just post it here and wait for me to accept.

8. If you want to be the owner of a store, you have to provide a name and do try to be age sensitive job wise. No doctor of any kind should be 19 and if your character looks like (s)he's 7-12, don't say that they are 22. It's ridiculous!

9. To keep the role play moving, I will occasionally submit a time progression post. Morning to afternoon, afternoon to evening, evening to night (Nights will be relatively short). This is NOT a time skip, but do make sure your character responds appropriately. When I do make a time skip, you are expected to make sure your next post responds to it accordingly.

10. Also, put down all important information in your profile. Don't leave out important info for the sake of "suspense", either. If you find out something new about your own character, add it to your profile - but don't completely reconstruct your character.

11. Keep out of character chat to a minimum in the IC thread. There's an OOC thread for a reason.

12. Please use a little of your creative juices and make your characters somewhat interesting. Having too many characters with the same personalities can get boring quickly.

13. When you make a post, find other people! Don't be a wall flower all the time crying for attention. If it's part of your character, I get it, but if you do it too much I'll ask you to stop nicely.

14. If you are going to quit please let me so I can remove your characters off of the job and calender posts. Your profile will remain listed in case you decide to come back.

15. Please post at least twice a week to keep things going. If you do not - on top of not letting myself know that you are on vacation or something - then your inactive character(s) will be removed.

16. Pregnancy: Alright, if your character(s) is pregnant, then she must wait two full seasons before giving birth. If the character is unsure about their pregnancy, then flip a coin. Head = Yes. Tails = No. If your character is pregnant, however doesn't want the child, she has two options:

>> Get an abortion.

>> Have and surrender the baby to the church or orphanage.

17. This RP is very freelance. Almost anything goes. However, zombies, werewolves, vampires, angels, demons and etc, are not allowed. Anything that isn't fully human, is not allowed. Period. However, anything else supernatural like spirits and ghost are allowed.

19. Characters must be the age of 23 and higher to work certain emergency jobs.

20. Characters must be the age of 25 and higher to own businesses or work certain government jobs.

21. Your character can have multiple jobs if working part-time. Part-timers may have the maximum of three jobs. Some characters could be(come) jobless depending on the circumstances.

22. Upon request, new jobs can be added.

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# Naldraenth: Steampunk, Victorian Era, 2010-09-29 18:26:54, as written by Moon/Mihael
"Another beautiful day," Nova sighed happily, staring out of his glass window, and down at his gardens below. Wearing nothing, he began to stretch his limbs, testing for any strained muscles. Finding none, he shook his hair out and turned back to his room. "Hmmm, seems that my partner has left me all alone," he pouted slightly, noting that the man he shared his bed with was not there. Shrugging his delicate shoulders, he skipped lightly over to his wardrobe, and opened the doors. "What to wear, what to wear," he sang softly, "This will work wonderfully," he smiled, pulling out a white cotton blouse, and a bleached white thong. Pulling on the thong, making sure it fit securely over his bulge, he sighed once more, and pulled the blouse over his head.

"I wore white yesterday, so," Nova's voice trailed off as he ran his hand over several vests of various colors. His eyes hovered over a violet vest, and he quickly pulled it out. "Pretty," he purred happily, pulling it on, "Now for pants and shoes." He chuckled softly to himself, finding and pulling on a pair of deep violet pants and a pair of black walking shoes. Standing before the mirror, he admired himself for a time. "Vanity," he smiled at himself, "I name thee, Nova." Giggling softly, he blew himself a kiss, and danced out of his room, and into the parlor.

Staring at the desk, piled three feet tall of books, Nova pouted. "I hate copying notes," he whined, stomping his feet, "I'm going out," he called out suddenly, an idea popping into his head, "I'm taking a canvas and my paints with me." He heard a faint affirmation and smiled again. Taking up his canvas, paints, and an umbrella, he walked outside and wondered where he should go. "I already have several paintings of the castle," he tapped his finger against his chin, "How bout the air docks? Haven't been there in forever," he chuckled and nodded to himself. Setting his painting supplies down, he pulled open his umbrella, and, picking up his supplies, walked out into the sun, cursing it forever being there, and skipped lightly towards the air docks.

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# Naldraenth: Steampunk, Victorian Era, 2010-09-30 00:51:31, as written by z o k u r u m b a
Time Transgression Post -

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Autumn | Winter | Spring | Summer

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Morning 『 4AM - 11AM 』 | Afternoon 『 12PM - 4PM 』 | Evening 『 5PM - 11PM 』 | Nightfall 『 12AM - 3AM 』

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Cloudy | Sunny | Windy | Drizzle | Rain | Thunder Storm | Snow | Clear

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New Moon | Waxing Crescent | First Quarter | Waxing Gibbous | Full Moon | Waning Gibbous | Third Quarter | Waning Crescent

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65°F | Low Humidity | Wind Speed 9 MPH NW

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# Naldraenth: Steampunk, Victorian Era, 2010-09-30 18:35:58, as written by Derek Smith
The sights and smells of the main airship docks of Naldraenth were a mixture of the noxious and somewhat pleasant. It was here the world came together, people of various ethnically diverse background the backdrop to the drama's of human life. In bay 14 rested a truly massive airship, one of the many military ships it's decks bristled with guns of all sorts. In bay 12 an equally massive trading ship was unloading it's cargo, it's loading ramps a beehive of activity as well muscled Dan’Yerven porters carried crates with ease. And in bay 7 a large passenger ship dubbed Swan's Grace by it's maker was the attention of a mechanic who was well known for both his expertise in all things mechanical and his lack of patience for just about everything else.

"Look buddy I can't rush repairs like this. Your lucky to have last this long, I mean flying with this amount of engine damage you and your crew by all rights should be dead. What the fuck were you thinking." The mechanic spoke with obvious disdain in his voice, the profanity passing his lips like second nature. He was tall this mechanic and well built, an imposing sight to be sure. Dressed in faded black coveralls and work gloves he smelled of oil and smoke at the moment.

"I have a schedule to keep Mr.Blackwater." The man whom the mechanic addressed with such disdain replied. His voice was thin and reedy and compared to the lofty mechanic this man was as a child. His forehead was on par with mechanic's lower chest.

" Well I would be done faster if you didn't keep interrupting me pipsqueak." The mechanic known as Mr.Blackwater said the disdain in his voice even greater as he ran a hand through his close cropped hair. A dark blond it seemed at odds with his tanned skin and dark brown eyes.

"Pipsqueak.." The dwarf replied with a choking tone.

Leaving the idiot to fume the mechanic walked back into the engine bay of the Swan's Grace. Picking up a wrench he went back to what he had been doing before the ship's captain had demanded a status report. Namely trimming the drive output on the number 2 starboard turbine shaft so that he could run the ship's starboard engines without blowing a pressure regulator.

"Last idiot to work on this couldn't tell a piston head from his sister's titty. The standards for graduation must be slipping." He said to himself as he primed the starboard engine for operation. The broilers hissed as they went from idle to full bore and the ambient heat in the engine bay increased as a result. Opening the pressure lines the mechanic let the starboard engine and number 2 starboard turbine shaft kick in mid-drive. Walking up and down the turbine shaft he inspected it and listened for any trouble spots. The mechanic did not have long to wait, a knocking sound and a increase in lateral motion spoke volumes. Killing the starboard engine he inspected the shaft further, paying attention to the coupling that joined the shaft to the engine and the propeller it drove.

"Ah I got your problem now." He said to himself with a satisfied tone. "Shannon, your genius is sorely unappreciated." Nothing made the mechanic Shannon happier and egotistical then solving a mechanical issue. The starboard number 2 shaft needed a new engine coupling as well as a new propeller coupling. As he said before it was a wonder they had made it this far. With this kind of damage a disaster was only waiting to happen. Grabbing a clipboard that lay on a nearby workbench he rapidly filled out some paperwork. One sheet was a work order and bill to the Ship's captain and the other a Order of Repair to the Dock master of Naldraenth.

Exiting the engine bay vai a service ramp he found the dwarf standing exactly where he had left him.

"You better have good news for me Mr.Blackwater." was all the midget captain would say.

"I am afraid not sir. While the damage is severe it should only take me a couple hours to fix. The bad news is that the parts I'll need will take a week to order in. And last but not least as a passenger ship the Swan's Grace is required to complete these repairs as per royal Decree number 745.Failure to do so will revoke your captains license and further penalties to be included can vary but a prison term and hefty fines are most likely. Here is my bill for today's work. Fail to pay it and I am authorized to seize the Swan's Grace in lieu of payment."

"You must be joking Mr.Blackwater I can't afford a week in dock. I'll lose all my passengers.Surely we can come to some sort of agreement."

" You should have thought of that earlier Sir. And no we can not sir, and any further attempts to reach such an agreement shall be considered attempting to leave this dock illegally and will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law sir. I am going to deliver this Order of Repair to the Dock master now sir.
" Shannon said with obvious relish, he loved putting these crooked airship captains in their place. It was because of them he had lost a mother when he was 9 years old.

The midget captain for his part simply collapsed as Shannon walked away. His stride was firm and measured as he weaved through the crowds that milled around the docking bays. Some where passengers waiting to board their ships, others dock workers taking a break from their various jobs. Others still ships captains paying berthing fees and taxes on their cargo. Shannon for his part walked past a Captain in a military uniform negotiating with a clerk the details of berthing and into a office. The impressive door carved out of solid mahogany looked strong enough to stop a battering ram yet gave way easily at a one handed push.

Inside the office was an equally impressive desk and a man who towered over even the lofty Shannon.

"Ah Mr.Blackwater how may I help you today." The man spoke his voice a deep baritone that no doubt once made airship men snap to attention and enemies quiver.

"I have an Order of Repair against the Swan's Grace sir." Shannon replied mustering up the little politeness he had for he respected the man who was once the finest Airship captain the military had till he had lost a leg in a border skirmish.

"Ah very good Mr.Blackwater..." The Dock master replied before studying the Order of Repair." Alright everything seems in order. I'll have the Swan's Grace impounded till repairs are done."

"Thank you sir." Shannon said with a slight nod of his head before leaving the Dock masters office. First came a stop to the shipping and trade department to place an order for the parts he'd need. Here countless branch offices of stores all around the world let customers place orders for almost anything imaginable. And once he had placed his order with the clerks Shannon decided on an early lunch. For he had been working on the Swan's Grace since early morning and now it was nearly 11.

Once more weaving his way through the crowds of people the mechanic found his way to a restaurant. One of a number of such establishments catering to the crowds at the dock this one had particular good food specializing in the spicy food Shannon enjoyed. And as such Shannon frequented it while working at the docks on ships too large to bring to his shop. Open fronted the smell of said spicy food warred with the more noxious scents of the docks but Shannon walked in and sat down at the one of the tables near the open front. Looking at a menu that lay in holder set on the table the mechanic began to choose what he wanted.

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# Naldraenth: Steampunk, Victorian Era, 2010-10-02 03:43:46, as written by Aulelei
Her eyes fluttered open slowly, the sun gently hitting her face with the occasionally swift movement of her curtain opening. She rolled over, her back to the window, and her face now across from a pair of bright green eyes. Lily's face was covered in water. Her knees were on the floor, her elbows on the edge of the bed, and her chin in the palm of her hands.

"I washed my face!", the little girl cried out with accomplishment.

Anria smiled, pulling out her arm from under the covers, to run her fingers through the girls stringy blond and brown hair.

"So you did. You look amazingly.. awake this morning.." she said with a smile, lifting herself from the bed, her daughter backing away.

Anria rubbed her eyes, stretching her arms upward and letting out a long sigh, her black wavy hair falling behind her shoulder. She sat the the edge for a moment, her feet touching the bare wooden floor, her eyes still a bit heavy. The little girl mounted herself up on the bed, sitting next to her mother, placing a hand on her cheek.

"You should try washing your face!" Lily said, almost with too much honesty.

Anria laughed, playfully pushing Lily down onto the bed, and shaking her head on to her tummy.

"Now who asked you missy?" Anria laughed, continuing to tickle her daughter, "Go get dressed, love. It's Saturday. Which means.." she said, stopping and looking down at Lily.

Lily laid there for a moment, pondering. Then with a loud gasp, she threw her hands up. "No school today!" she said, jumping up and running to her hamper to grab a dress.

Anria stood up, heading in for a quick shower to wake her up. After grooming, she was dressed, along with Lily who was still struggling to put on her sandals. Anria stood in front of her mirror, brushing her hair out, watching Lily. Lily never asked for help. She was so independent, and it reminded her so much of her father. Anria couldn't help but smile, watching as her 5 year old princess, eventually got her sandals on. She stood up, walking over to Anria, standing by her side and grabbing her brush aswell. They both stood there, brushing out their hair. Lily looked a lot of her father, not so much of Anria. She had Anria's features, but her hair and eyes were all of her father. She missed him. Anria held in her tears, and managed to keep a smile.

"Lunch? and after, maybe a walk in the park." she smiled, her eyes on her daughter.

Lily nodded, placing the brush down, "Mhmm! Yeah. And Daddy can come too!" she said, walking away to grab her shrunken size of a purse.

Anria sighed to herself. Lily had been saying things like that alot. Anria sat her brush on the dresser, grabbing her bag and pulling her torso through it, letting the strap go across her chest and the bag rest under her right arm. She headed out the door, her daughters hand in hers. Anria stayed near the docks, where her father once worked, pulling in fish. There favorite thing to do when he got home from work, was watch the airships land in over head. Anria smiled at the thought, wishing Lily got to have memories like that with her grandfather. Lily skipped along side Anria, as they walked past a few restaurants, until Lily was satisfied. Lily's eyes widened as she came across one of her favorite places.

"Here mommy here mommy here mommy!" Lily shouted, pulling her mothers hand.

"Oh no Lily not here. You always complain after with all that spicy food." she shook her head with a soft laugh.

"Oh mommy not this time please please pleeeeeeeeeease!!" she pleaded, holding on to her mothers leg with puppy dog eyes.

How can I say no.. -she thought to herself.

"Alright.. come on." Anria said with a smile, walking in, Lily running in head first.

Anria followed in after, seeing Lily already chose a table, and had her face in the menu before she could even sit. Anria smiled, sitting across from her. Lily's menu was upside down, as always, trying to figure out the words in front of her. Anria placed her bag in her lap, pulling the menu up to her own eyes. They were both silent, the two of them with their faces in the words.

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# Naldraenth: Steampunk, Victorian Era, 2010-10-08 01:42:01, as written by z o k u r u m b a
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