la belle dame sans merci

Nevina || Courtier of the Unseelie Court || Affiliated with Faerune HQ

[lady-nevina]

likewanderingstars​:

“Depends on your definition of unsatisfied.” Cameron knew he should be careful. Talking to fae these days was dangerous. They were all more powerful than before and who knew were anyones loyalties lay. “It inconveniences us all to be trapped away for six hours at a time does it not? Were there trouble in this establishment we’d have no where to go. A fire perhaps. No right to wander out into the street for safety. All because one fae cannot control his violent tendencies. Does he not bring shame upon you? One who holds yourself with such grace. I’d be ashamed of him. If he were one of mine. I think many would find little to complain about under our Queen if he were gone.”

//

While there could be different interpretations of unsatisfied, in this instance, there could only be one answer--if you were unsatisfied with Opal's rules, you were courting insubordination. Nevina might not have set such rules had the choice been up to her, but she could see no reason for the Queen to have imposed them except to keep things in line. "I would say that I would see any form of dissatisfaction to be quite insulting to our Queen, after she has done so much for us all." Clearly this was why such rules were needed, if even a half-fae questioned them. "If there was trouble here, things would be handled. Of that I have no doubt. You seem to be trying to find fault with rules which are only in place to ensure everyone's cooperation." 

While she herself might not have been particularly fond of their rider enforcer, Nevina had no qualms with him either, and she did not take slander against another full-blooded fae lightly. "How dare you, a half-blood, think to cast aspersions on any of our kind? I do not worry about any fae. It is the non-fae who concern me, and if the rules and the enforcement of them are necessary to keep those interlopers in line, I for one will accept them."

[lady-nevina]

mytarnishedsilver​:

“Nevina, how are you finding your quarters in the new palace?” Opal asked, checking in with her courtiers being one of her weekly duties. Or monthly, depending on how she felt. She knew it was important for her people to feel comfortable and happy in Faerune, though, so she was making a point to check in often.

(( @lady-nevina​ ))

//

Even if Nevina thought that being aboveground was not as nice as below, Opal had done a wonderful job in creating a palace for them all. It was, in many ways, just as good as their home below, and when the Queen inquired about her quarters, she did not hesitate to confirm how much she liked them. "They are lovely, my Queen," she said, giving a curtsey, "You are far too generous. You have done such a wonderful job of making as nice a kingdom for us up here as the one we had below."

[lady-nevina]

phesimmons​:

Phe looked up from her book with a massive grin. Oh, jackpot. This chick looked rich and gullible. Her kind of woman. “The very one. And how may I be of service to you today?” Gonzo better be ready to bring his A-game today.

//

The thought that Nevina wanted any of this woman's services made her fairly wrinkle her nose. "I want nothing from you. I am not a fool to be taken in by whatever trickery you are running here. Any fae can see that this is a poor imitation of true magical accoutrement. What I want to know is whether any ignorant beings actually fall for this ruse?"

[lady-nevina]

likewanderingstars​:

“Well yes, I’m extremely impressed they managed to build such an extravagant palace in under a year. However Opal did take the surface throne over a year ago. So any glory or majesty I may have bathed in has since passed.” Mia replied before taking a sip of her drink. “I have to be honest I didn’t think there would be so many parties. Some of which are a little too… naked? for me.”

//

"Ah, surely you don't know our Queen well enough if you are surprised she had this palace erected so fast," Nevina said, her smile a little more forced now. Who did this one think she was, to act as though it was a shock for the Court to achieve an impressive feat? And the majesty of the Court was right in front of her! How could she not see it? "How sad that you seem to be ignorant of true majesty when it is right in front of you." Her remark about the parties was met with a much more genuine smile, her shock in that instance very amusing. "Oh of course. We spent a great deal of time underground having such parties. But if they are too offensive to your sensibilities, perhaps you are not fit to be a member of Court after all."

[lady-nevina]

Nevina -- Color Palette 

[lady-nevina]

blackmirror-sid​:

So many new faces, so little Unseelie. Obsidian wondered if most had stayed underground. The palace itself seemed busy and empty all at the same time. The halls were either bustling or completely empty. It gave her time to explore and see what all had changed with her mother’s rule. It took a lot of her concentration to keep her rage in check. Although the rage would come in handy getting back into the version of herself that the court expected. 

Turning a corner, Sid finally saw a face that she knew. A sharp grin full of teeth had a hold on her features. “Nevina? Are you really here right now?”

@lady-nevina​

//

The Court was all gathered now, making everything feel very much like home. They were topside, yes, but that had its advantages despite the sun and heat. That was one of the many reasons Nevina liked to linger in the palace. But that also meant that when approached by one of the royal family, she needed to have the utmost deference. When she saw Obisidian, she promptly moved to give the proper reverence to the princess.

"Indeed I am, Your Highness," she said, "I have been very impressed with the changes our Queen has brought about. Surely all of it reflects on the high status of the Court...and your family."

[lady-nevina]

likewanderingstars​:

It was interesting the way places changed after the curfew. Atmosphere tended to change too. Since Opal had been in power his mother had always pushed him to wear his glamour down so that he looked more fae and thus would be treated better but it felt like a denial of who he was. He was suppose to be with Cassandra tonight but she’d gotten caught up doing something for her father and so he’d had a change of plans. Instead he was sat in a bar slowly watching the staff switch things over as they prepare for the six hour haul before everyone can go home. He glanced to his left and saw a woman observing just as he was. “Interesting how people adapt under pressure isn’t it?” @lady-nevina​

//

The behaviors of the non-fae since Opal had begun her rule were amusing to watch. While Nevina could not understand why anyone would not be grateful for the Queen's rule, the ways in which some others seemed to flounder did provide some entertainment. Yes, she had had to adjust things at The Shrinking Violet, but since it was all in the name of keeping the other species in line, she would have no real complaints. Other establishments were adjusting too, such as this one. She had been thinking of ordering a drink to see how their selection was, but turned when she heard the voice. "Yes, it is, and it reveals just who is equipped to survive and who is not." She could sense he himself was only half-fae, but that earned him a much better place than many of the others in the city. "I hope you are not unsatisfied with the way things are now?"

[lady-nevina]

@phesimmons​

As Nevina looked around the shop, she frowned. She was not entirely sure what to make of it, and she was surprised Opal was allowing something like this to remain open. What need did any fae have for a "Mystique Emporium"? If it was not intended for them, which she rather hoped was the case, it still seemed foolish. Yes those with some fae blood had talents, but she would never attempt to cater a shop like this to anyone less than pureblood.

Seeing that someone was behind the counter, she inquired, with a note of amusement in her voice, "Well hello there. Are you the famous Madame Ophelia? Or is that just a clever title to draw in unsuspecting non-fae?"

[lady-nevina]

likewanderingstars​:

Mia sipped on her drink slowly knowing better than to drink too much in the presence of the other courtiers. Being there felt like being surrounded by danger at all times. She’d yet to actually make an ally but she was determined to reach her goal. She noticed a woman approach her and wracked her brain for her name. N… Nevina? Yes! “Enjoying your evening?” She asked politely with a small smile. @lady-nevina​

//

Having Opal in power had greatly improved Nevina's outlook on Faerune. Now they were in their rightful place as the leaders, and she took great delight in seeing anyone attempt to make nice to the Queen or the courtiers, especially to her. This poor little creature was one who Nevina would not have allowed into the Court, but Opal made the decisions, not her, and so she had to abide by what the Queen decreed. So she put on a most condescending smile and said, "Why of course I am. How can I not savor the glory our Queen has brought to this city? What about you? Are you not in awe of the majesty of the Court?"

[lady-nevina]

(NATALIE DORMER, 500+, SHE/HER) Have you seen NEVINA around Faerune? They’re a UNSEELIE FAE who SUPPORTS the Unseelie Queen’s reign. People have heard they’re SOPHISTICATED, AMBITIOUS, ADAPTIVE but can also be ALOOF, CRUEL, JUDGEMENTAL. We’ll see where they fall when the revolution arrives, but until then they can be found working as a OWNER OF THE SHRINKING VIOLET.

STATS:

Name: Nevina

Face Claim: Natalie Dormer

Age: Over 500 (appears 30)

Species: Fae (Unseelie courtier)

Occupation: Owner of the Shrinking Violet

Height: 5'5"

Hair: Blonde

Eyes: Blue

Sexuality: Bisexual

Drinks / Smokes / Drugs: Yes, No, No

BIO:

Nevina was born the youngest child of one of the most influential families of the Unseelie Fae Court. Despite being doted on by her parents, they did not have high asperations for her, something which Nevina gradually realized and came to resent. Thus she resolved to gain a prominent place for herself in the Court. As she aged and was tutored by influential Court members, she not only made important connections, but honed and increased her own skills in magic in the process.

Despite the Unseelie Court’s penchant for wildness, Nevina likes to keep things a little more structured. She only answers to the royalty of the Court, believing everyone else to be below her and taking delight in holding her superiority over them. Thus she was not pleased when she could no longer go up to the surface after the fall of the boundaries, yet she respected the Queen’s order and remained underground. She certainly has no desire to see the Seelie Court restored, so as long as their Court remains in shambles, she will have no complaints.

When the Unseelie emerged at last, Nevina naturally was with them, more than ready to toy with the rest of the residents of Faerune, especially humans. She thinks them to be low creatures who have no respect for her people or their magic, and who only wish for help from the fae when they hope to gain much. Yet she also knows she can count on their tendency to enjoy themselves–which she does not like to admit is rather similar to her own people–so she has taken up the ownership of the Shrinking Violet, a place where she can encourage others to enjoy themselves and manipulate them to her heart’s content.

In Nevina’s normal appearance, she has blue-ish skin, pointed ears and light blue gossamer wings. In order to move about the surface realm without drawing too much attention, she casts a glamour on herself to make her appear human, though she is not fond of having to do so. Due to the Unseelie Fae’s aversion to light, she tends to avoid being out in the sun for a prolonged period of time and often wears sunglasses when they are not necessarily needed.

What's Happening Now:

Nevina could not be happier to have Opal take her rightful place as Queen in Faerune, and naturally she is relishing her high position in the Court even more now. She lives and spends a great deal of time at the palace now, though she certainly deigns to visit The Shrinking Violet often, hoping to remind those who frequent the place of how lucky they are to have such a great Queen and Court to watch over them.

[lady-nevina]

likewanderingstars​:

Nevina not being there because she was told to did little calm the feeling of unease inside. With the way Opal had been talking recently, the fact she wasn’t even here when Ruby had assumed she would be, it didn’t sit right. Ruby didn’t even have time to react to Nevina’s snide remark about Ruby keeping her safe when the ground rumbled. Last time she had felt anything like it had been the earth quake that brought them topside. 

Suddenly crystals were bursting from the lake, climbing higher and higher. The crystals were familiar enough for Ruby to piece together what was going on. Opals voice ringing out was enough to confirm it. Ruby looked back at Nevina to gauge if she knew or not.

//

The rumbling was worrisome at first, though Nevina did think it seemed similar to the earthquake which had allowed for them to emerge from below. When the crystals and Opal's voice soon followed, she knew there was no cause for worry now; indeed this would be cause for celebration. "Ah, so that was the reason for the warning," she remarked, mainly to herself, though since Ruby was there, she clarified, "I received a text cautioning me to be out of the lake at this time, so it seemed someone wanted to keep me at least relatively aware. But up until that message, I was sadly left in the dark about this." She did not appreciate that her queen had not told her, but then it was not her place to question the queen's choices, unfortunately.

[lady-nevina]

likewanderingstars​:

“I’m not asking if you had her permission. I’m asking if you were here on her charge. Get your oversized head out of that puckered asshole, Nevina. As a guard it’s my responsibility to ensure nothing happens to the court. I don’t get off days.” Honestly. Ruby hated having to deal with courtiers. Opal she could handle. Opal and her had an understanding. There was mutual respect and intense loyalty on Ruby’s part. The Courtiers had a habit of reminding Ruby she was part of the court not by invite but out of service.

//

No, Opal had not asked her to attend the celebration. Nevina had chosen to do that on her own. "You always do have such a temper, Ruby. But no, you may set yourself at ease. I am not here on her charge." Did Ruby expect that she was at the queen's beck and call that much? Naturally Nevina would never refuse a request from her queen, but thankfully that was not why she was there today. Offering Ruby another smirk, she said, "I am so glad that I may feel safe knowing you are here to protect us. Such a shame that you too cannot relax."

[lady-nevina]

orchestralcollage​:

“I  do believe that is a private matter” Bernardo responded  in regards to the question about what was interesting on his device. “Are you enjoying yourself at our little celebration here today?” he asked giving a little hand gesture around. “The council is really hoping we can think of this as a fresh start after all the terrible things that have been happening lately. After all Founder’s Day is about all species coming together.”

//

Oh, a private matter. Nevina pretended to look impressed, not really caring what it was the other fae was doing on the phone. Surely it could not be anything truly important, in her opinion. "I see. Go ahead and keep your secrets, then. But perhaps do not be surprised to be questioned on your dealings if you're doing so out in public." The celebration was tolerable, but she certainly was not going to give it high marks. "I suppose so. It seemed a passable way to spend the time." Species coming together? She gave a slightly stifled laugh. "Is that the point of all this? How touching. I wasn't aware we were supposed to be bonding over the less-than-appetizing grilled food."

[lady-nevina]

[txt:Nevina] Make sure you're out of the lake by 7pm.

Hearing the buzz of her phone, Nevina set down her drink and picked it up, peering over her sunglasses at the screen. The message was disturbingly cryptic, and she did not like the idea of some unknown person communicating with her, nor did she like not knowing about what was supposed to be transpiring. She appreciated the warning at least, but what was it warning her about? Well, at least she knew to avoid the lake at that time, which was good enough. Whether others knew or not, she did not particularly care.

[lady-nevina]

orchestralcollage​:

Bernardo had been among those there well before the event officially started in order to help set up. He’d been there to greet and speak with the people providing the party boats, the check in stations for all food drinks, and to speak to the officers regarding the patrol. His clipboard was full of checks next to each item and task as they were completed. He couldn’t wait for things to get underway, and as they event went on he couldn’t help but grin at how things were all going according to plan. 

He had been looking down at his phone, checking to see if he’d received any important texts, when he turned around and found himself turning into another. “Apologies.” 

@lady-nevina​

//

Any party the humans would concoct might not be as pleasing as an Unseelie party, but it was an amusing way to pass the time. Having other supernatural creatures and especially others of her kind there too made it more bearable as well, so when Nevina spotted another fae nearby looking at his phone, she naturally assumed he would greet her with the respect she was owed. When he did no such thing, and in fact nearly collided with her, she huffed in indignation. "Yes, I should say apologies are in order. What could be so interesting on that device that it should consume you so much?"

[lady-nevina]

likewanderingstars​:

“I would have thought this kind of thing wasn’t your style.” Ruby commented as they stopped next to Nevina. “Unless Opal asked you to be here. Did she?” Ruby didn’t know what her Queen had planned and didn’t like that they were left in the dark for once. Did she not trust them anymore? “I need to know who I’m keeping an eye on.” @lady-nevina​

//

Just because she was not a fan of humans or of spending a great deal of time in the sun did not mean Nevina would never be seen at such a function. She did own a business in the town, after all, and would be remiss if she avoided events. Peering over her sunglasses at Ruby, she said, "I don't need her permission to go where I please, Ruby. Do you?" She smirked at the thought of Ruby keeping on eye on her. "Oh how flattering. While I'm pleased that you want to look, you're wasting your time." If she had any ill intentions, she certainly would never let Ruby know.

[lady-nevina]

seedsofmadness​:

Open starter for @faerunestarters

Elodie was pleased with how the party was coming along. The liquor was flowing, people were dancing, and soon secrets would spill all over the floor.  She was growing to really like the role she had been assigned to play, the socialite, the princess. Elodie was so used to playing second string to all the more beautiful and higher stationed nobles and royalty among the unseelie court.  She saw them approaching her from across the foyer and smiled.  “How are you enjoying the party?”

//

Being aboveground was an interesting experience. There were things about it which Nevina was less than pleased with, namely the light and the humans. But there were plenty of opportunities to indulge in enjoyment too, even if the parties above were not as wild as things got below. Having others of her kind about was also alternately pleasing and bothersome. Those she got on with were always welcome, those who she did not get on with would get a less than cordial reaction.

She believed she recognized this one, though certainly not from being personally acquainted with her, rather from passing glimpses only. "While it's a far cry from the celebrations to which we are accustomed, I should never refuse such a celebration either. Have you arranged all of this yourself?"