Queen of Piyara

I was born to rule. Not to bare children, not to hide behind a husband,or anyone else for that matter.My name is Lucia and I am your Queen.

[hermajestylucia]

Lucia enjoyed her switch days, the days she let Aurelia be Queen and she became a regular girl,gallivanting through Piyara while her delicate sister played the part of the sweet and loving ruler Lucia wasn’t.  She liked most of all to find out what her people truly thought of her and the king and almost anyone would spill their heart to a girl with a pretty face who may or may not look a great deal like their Queen.

The Ivory Spider was her first stop for a drink and once she settled in to the overcrowded and dingy tavern,she smiled and watched two very drunk men fight.

“I’ll bet you four coins one of them passes out drunk before the fight is over. What do you say?” She asked the person nearest to her,careful to keep her face partially hidden in the off chance she would be recognized.

[hermajestylucia]

“One week later and my jewels are still missing.Someone intends to make all rulers look like fools and I’m very disappointed. Someone give me answers, now.”

[hermajestylucia]

stolenxshield:

“You have to admit, these news are wonderful!”

"I don't have to admit anything,but your face is so excited I can't help thinking this news somehow spells trouble."

[hermajestylucia]

ariadneofmanon:

“I don’t understand how they got away. Isn’t the castle surrounded?”

"They got away because they used magic and had someone on the inside dearest. Someone betrayed us all and is now wearing one of my crowns on their disgusting heads and I am not very happy about that."

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thievingivy:

As soon as the guards let go of her, Ivy hurried to her feet. She was growing dizzy from the sudden movement, and the guards coming closer to see what was happening certainly didn’t help her anxiety or anything. She looked towards the queen, knowing she had to think quickly. Well… Ivy was never good at thinking quickly or intelligently… She eyed the queen for what seemed to be for a while before dashing to the one open space she could find, and ran down the corridor.

"Why do they always run?" Lucia asked lazily,staying standing. "Within twenty seconds,every exit you think you are going to find will be sealed. Come back little one, it's never pretty when my guards have to drag you back." Lucia called out,letting her voice echo throughout the chamber as her guards ran past her and after the girl.

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ariadneofmanon:

“The plan itself seems simple enough.” Seducing nobleman was almost second nature to her now, a tedious, almost mechanical task. And their nobility made them arrogant  - few realized how very vulnerable they were once they surrendered to a courtesan’s charms. Women tended to be more cautious, as did men who were lowborn but eventually acquired a title or a large fortune. But highborn men were the easiest prey. 

“Yet I will require one more thing other than the gold. A guarantee that my name will not be associated with this tragic accident. No one will suspect my direct involvement, but many in the kingdoms are… superstitious. They might think me cursed, perhaps by a jealous pagan or some other nonsense. It could harm my reputation, and even prevent me from aiding you again in the future, your majesty - should you need it.”

"It is simple,unless you did to complicate it and for your own sake,don't complicate it by growing attached to that haystack with eyes." Lucia said,pulling her cloak over shoulders. "Do you think I care about your precious reputation? Actually, I do as long as it continues to benefit me in the right way. I,Queen Lucia,solemnly swear that no one will find out your involvement in what is to come. My word is my law and you should know, I don't lie. There,happy?"

[hermajestylucia]

thievingivy:

She stopped kicking the moment she saw the queen. “Y-your grace I…” She was going to say something silly. Not intended to be silly of course. Something silly like ‘I didn’t mean it!’ She meant it more than she meant anything in her life… she just didn’t mean to say it. She attempted to scramble out of the guard’s tight grip once more, but a little girl such as herself had no chance against a big guard. “Please, your grace. I didn’t…” There it was, on the tip of her tongue again I didn’t mean it.

Lucia let out a bored sigh and snapped her fingers for the guards to let the girl go." 'Please Your Grace' is not an answer. How did you get in this castle? I suggest you choose your next words carefully or you will find yourself burning right in this very chamber." Lucia asked,getting offer her throne and walking right up to the girl.

[hermajestylucia]

thievingivy:

“Burn in hell!” 

"Well that's no way to speak to my guards. How about I make this simple. Tell me what you are doing here and I will spare your life."

[hermajestylucia]

ariadneofmanon:

“Indeed we do. You wanted me to take care of something, or rather someone, is it not?”

"You have a good memory. For a extremely large amount of gold, you will take Lord Francis of Upper Piyara into your bed. Seduce him,make him feel like the only man in this kingdom,and when the time is right,we will have him trapped in your chambers and have an awful accident. What do you say?"

[hermajestylucia]

ariadneofmanon:

“You wanted to see me?”

“Yes, I do believe we have a conversation to finish and an arrangement to work out.”

[emmacarstairs]

Remember your son.

[hermajestylucia]

ariadneofmanon:

“My heart is touched that you’d think of me. And I do love games - am quite good at them too.”

"As it should be. You know those I consider to be not complete idiots I treat very well,that is, until they prove themselves to be useless and are quickly disgarded. But you're not useless are you,my little courtesan? I think you'll love this game. A noble has been stealing from my Baroness and needs to be dealt with. This,is my dearest,is where you come in."

[hermajestylucia]

valiiantknight:

LOCATION: Kingdom of Piyara

“I’m not exactly sure why new garments are being ordered. Vanity comes to mind. Must the knights also be an extension of the royal family’s wealth?”

"The answer is quite simple actually. You are not an extension of our wealth,I have other people for that. You are an extension of our strength,our valor,and whatever else we need you to be.Understood? Also, you smell like a stable."

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ariadneofmanon:

“Too many claiming that they can actually.” She replies not very attentively, until realizing who her intercolutor is. “Your majesty.” She says quietly, trying not to draw any unwanted attention. “To what do I owe this honor?”

“I was in the company of some friends but I thought I would come by and see my favorite courtesan. I have a job for you my dearest,another little game. As I recall courtesans love games don’t they?”

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thdecoyqueen:

❝ you’ll have to catch me first!! ❞

"No please,continue your ride,sister. You know how wasting time thrills me. Get down Louisa,we need to talk."

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ariadneofmanon:

“You here after a magical servant too? Because this is not the place to look.”

"Oh? And why is that? Not enough idiots who can "see into the future and the great beyond?” to go around?"