House Tenau

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Evolution of a character from TSW. Was fun to do! Thank you so much for your patience and understanding with my bedrest <3

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Thanks so much for all your hard work. <3 how she turned out :D

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Keep the child within alive. A child never tires of hearing the birds sing, never gets bored looking at flowers.

Amma (via cosmofilius)

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A new -candlelit- cover by The Menagerie!   More Dragon Age!  Nightingale’s Eyes this time ^__~   Please enjoy/share!  

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phew!  Completed this Dragon Age cover and managed a video in 96 degree (F) weather!  I also made a couple of new mori/natural kei clothes and am wearing them here (mainly the blue dress and the army green overdress)   Felt cute.   I will put up some stills tomorrow :)

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Absolutely had to reblog this amazing rendition of Empress of Fire by @katiemori.  This made my day! Thank-you <3

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It is time to say good-bye...

OOC note: 

I know most up and leave us in the world of MMOs without a farewell, or even a backward glance. I’m not really that way.  BDO tumblr’ers have made up the best community I’ve seen / been a part of since I started using tumblr nearly five years ago. Everyone has been so positive, creative and I’ve met some great people from tumblr that ended up crossing into friendships in-game. With enjin, I’ll be able to keep in touch with the friends I made here, and that’s precious to me. 

While I won’t say this is final, it’s entirely possible I’ll return in the future. My heart’s always been in roleplaying first, and for whatever reason, I just didn’t click that well with finding others to share my favorite hobby with in BDO, so I return to my old stomping grounds to get my RP fix met. For the non-RPers I met, I value your friendships too. <3 

Keep being awesome, BDO tumblr’ers. 

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Really going to miss your blogs about Tallis! Let me know if you start up another blog for any future characters.

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OOC Notes - Changes

Coming home from vacation, I knew I was unhappy about being in a mainly PVP guild which I left.  Though I have not written much about the time Shanlee left the Iron Hawks IC, I did RP those changes for a couple of months.  It wasn`t always easy OOC, I have my own vision of what I wanted for her as growth as a character as far as her profession career as a mercenary, though she is an artist at heart.  The guild I was in OOC, and had Shanlee in IC, merged with another guild which was as I stated above is PVP focused.  It became clear before and especially after my return from my trip that I did not fit in there OOC and neither did my characters for IC purposes.  I will be writing in these changes as I continue her story and those of my other characters.  My writing may slightly offend some, but I make no apologies.  My characters, my stories, no one has a say in the direction I take them in.   I have no objection in continuing to RP with people I have met and friended if it makes sense to do so story wise.  ICly Shanlee made very strong connections with certain individuals she has come to love.  I hope I can continue to RP, even if only from time to time with those people.  If not, that`s okay too.  I come to learn that people come and go in our lives for different reason.  Sometimes for short or long periods.  I try to keep the good memories close and with time let go of the bad ones.  I`m not opposed to meeting new people to RP with, but I am cautious and it`s a trait that carries over both OOC/IC at times depending on which character I`m on.  I don`t RP with everyone, partially due from shyness, partially due to a cautious nature and partially due to the fact that I observe and note how people act and interact with others and decide who I wish or do not wish to interact with for both OOC/IC reasons.  Cry snob or elitist if you wish, but on the whole, I tend to stay away from people who have OOC/IC drama issues. And yes, I do try to learn from past mistakes.  `Nuf said.

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Fortitude - OOC notes

Fortitude is defined as strength of mind. Synonymous with strength of will, courage, constancy, endurance, boldness, bravery, etc.

It is a common personality trait in the heroines I RP. They may not be the strongest physically or the smartest, or the most beautiful, they are not meant to be perfect, but they have a strength of will that get them through hard times when many others would give up.

Fortitude was the last title I wrote with the character of Maishka Inaqi, my sorc half-pure blood from swtor left unfinished after the fallout with my former RP partner. Since Shanlee is her successor in BDO, I feel it’s only fitting to take up the title of Fortitide again for my next piece of writing for Daughters of House Tenau.

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The trial was over, and though it wasn’t what she would have done, Kali was at least happy that the “Puffed Tart” of a noble was going to learn just how friendly jailors and other prisoners could be. She was tempted to put a word into her uncle to see if there was anyway for him to help make Lord Varren’s stay as…”Festive as possible”. In fact she had plans to send a letter as soon as she could to that effect. 

As people milled out of the over decorated courtroom, she seemed to lead the way out into the clear air of the white square of Calpheon. Her nose wiggled slightly in the air as she sniffed, noting it was nothing like the fresh air of the sea, but what did she expect this far in. She had no love for Calpheon, a fact she didn’t hide, but she had used its charms to find a little bit of justice at least. 

As the crowds began to disperse, she looked back over her shoulder to find the formerly accused as her fellow Valkyrie, Donya, helped her move down the marble white stairs. 

Kali hid her displeasure with the city behind a smile and stepped towards them. “So, justice for you, Bell. Congrats on your freedom.” She leaned forward to give the elf a warm hug. “Promise me if you need anything you let me know ok? I never got to punch anything this whole time and that son of his looked like punching bag material.” she was joking, mostly, but Kali did add a smile and a wink to her words in hopes of making the elf smile as well. 

From there on, Kali had promised herself to keep an eye out for the girl, even if she had no idea. In her world, women were not objects to be used or discarded on a whim. In her eyes, House Varren was going to have it’s day under her boot. That was what you did with rats, you exterminated them.

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The elf dropped her eyes at the word freedom. “Yes! Freedom.” A forced smile formed over lips covered in a clear gloss. She looked at the beautiful women beside her. “Speaking of. Do you think we could go out? For drinks or something soon? It seems I’m free in more ways than three these days. No more watching over my shoulder. No little sister to tend to.” She couldn’t bring herself to be thankful for the other two freedoms so her explanation dropped off. No baby.

No Zypheris. Without missing a beat, the other redhead piped up. “Oh! For sure! In fact, if you’re feeling up for it, we can go tonight!” Donya had that smile that surely meant trouble would be started. “What about you two?” She looked at Shan and Kali expectantly. 

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Time: This takes place about six months after the events of "Forsaken Honour” Shanlee’s POV Looking down at the beautiful dark-haired elven woman with the soulful brown eyes, I knew I could not refuse Donya’s simple request of a drink and friendship for Bella’s sake. I understood the girl’s pain and the chance at a fresh start. Kortan and Kali had granted me that. I could never repay either of them enough, but I can help others. This is what Bella represented for me, hope. Hope that I could make a difference. “Of course, Donya, Kali, Bella and myself have all earned it. Lead the way Bella.” @dnailo @adonyasooc

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Forsaken Honour - Journals from House Tenau

Shanlee`s PoV

How long had it been since I have seen the light of day now, or looked up at the stars?  Even Kortan`s face was becoming hard to recall when I closed my eyes.  The details were more shadowy and I had to call on my imagination for what I could no longer picture in my mind`s eye.  My nostrils had even become somewhat accustomed to the stench of human waste from my own and other cells around me.  I counted the days by deep scratch marks on the far wall of my cell with a sharp loose stone.

I was not let out of my small cell except when the guard secretly working for my mother`s House was alone on watch in what I assumed must be the dead of night, for there was no way of telling time in the depth of Calpheon`s dungeons.  Only then was I allowed to slowly walk around and stretch.  He also brought me a clean bowl of water and clothe so I could wash some of the grime and sweat from her face and hands.  There was never soap, if he were caught with it, it would be difficult to explain why.  

He was a giant of a man who kept the other guards away from me.  He had pretended to claim me for his own and we kept up the charade whenever he came into my cell to give me what information he could on the situation with Yansco Rossi so as not to raise the suspicion of the other guards.  The truth was that he had a wife he loved very and for my part, I would let no man touch me willingly other than Kortan.  I could only now hope that he and my friends had not forgotten me as my life hung in the balance and I prayed my time in this dark damp cell would soon come to an end.  

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Kali’s POV (posted several weeks ago in her worn journal)

…and she was still locked up! Like what in the name of Elions lost jockstrap is going on? Yeah, she did something bad but no one has gone for her yet? This is pathetic. Another girl screwed over by some flashy golden asshole…

(a few pages later)

…Kortan, one of Drah’s close friends sent word to us. He is getting her out. I don’t know much yet, but I can’t wait. I want need to help people. Calpheon is full of people that just get lost. I can’t let that happen to her. Shan and I have never really talked. I wanted too but it just didn’t happen. If I can help I will. That over grown golden tree ornament is not going to get away with this! Not if I have any say about it!…

(Next page)

…Alright! I finally did it! I kneecapped that son of an inbred ogre. To use a girl then treat them like garbage! You know, if Kortan didn’t grab him I would have tested my skinning skills! What a low, pitiful excuse of a living being. 

The bastard even used alchemy on us! Like is he that stupid? Is the red hair not fucking obvious? We are trained to deal with that shit! Stupid, dumb-

You know the sound of his knee shattering was the BEST PART of the night, save getting Shan out of course. 

The two of them together…it has made me think and rethink. The way they are and the way Drahmin and I…

@shanleefan <3 sorry so late!

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Love this, thank-you so much!!! @dnailo

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Forsaken Honour - Journals from House Tenau

Shanlee`s PoV

How long had it been since I have seen the light of day now, or looked up at the stars?  Even Kortan`s face was becoming hard to recall when I closed my eyes.  The details were more shadowy and I had to call on my imagination for what I could no longer picture in my mind`s eye.  My nostrils had even become somewhat accustomed to the stench of human waste from my own and other cells around me.  I counted the days by deep scratch marks on the far wall of my cell with a sharp loose stone.

I was not let out of my small cell except when the guard secretly working for my mother`s House was alone on watch in what I assumed must be the dead of night, for there was no way of telling time in the depth of Calpheon`s dungeons.  Only then was I allowed to slowly walk around and stretch.  He also brought me a clean bowl of water and clothe so I could wash some of the grime and sweat from my face and hands.  There was never soap, if he were caught with it, it would be difficult to explain why.  

He was a giant of a man who kept the other guards away from me.  He had pretended to claim me for his own and we kept up the charade whenever he came into my cell to give me what information he could on the situation with Yansco Rossi so as not to raise the suspicion of the other guards.  The truth was that he had a wife he loved very and for my part, I would let no man touch me willingly other than Kortan.  I could only now hope that he and my friends had not forgotten me as my life hung in the balance and I prayed my time in this dark damp cell would soon come to an end.  

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Forsaken Honour - Journals from House Tenau

Shanlee`s PoV

As I made my way home, I was relieved to see Kortan waiting for me in front of our house  in Heidel.  I knew he was angry, but I hoped his anger was directed at the situation and not at myself.  As we spoke I tried to make him understand that I had felt there was no other way to save Wyrosh from the hangman`s noose and unlike herself, I still believed and had hope to clear my name.  As Kortan held me, we entered our home and spoke quietly of different strategies in finding Yansco Rossi to get me away from High Inquisitor Zauron.  Though in my heart I knew I would have to keep my word and go peacefully with the High Inquisitor or risk having my friends and Kortan possibly get hurt or even killed.  I remained silent on that fact before my departure.  Thinking I  would find some  way to get the High Inquisitor swear a vow to ensure the safety of my friends in our company. _______________________ The day finally arrived.  I spent most of it working at the orphanage in Heidel.  Taking care of the the little ones helped keep my mind occupied and my thoughts away from my trip to the dungeons in Calpheon.  When Kortan arrived home we shared one final meal together and perhaps our last time in intimacy.

Finally the time came for me to say my good-byes.  We walked in near silence side-by-side to our guild hall as we met up with most of the others.  The High Inquisitor and one of his lackey`s joined us all too soon.  I said my final good-bye to Kortan hugging him close to me.  I finally told him not to come after me, but to find Yansco Rossi so that he could be made to testify.  I said good-bye to Khaedan, Talis, Mairie, Mal, Wyrosh and the others who were present.  I was able to extract a vow from Zauron that by giving myself up, he would leave all magic-users from the Iron Hawk Company alone so long as they worked for Khaedan and were under his leadership.  I waved a final farewell and tried to stay brave for their and Kortan`s sake as I was taken by boat to await my fate in the dungeons of Calpheon.

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Updated Face Claim for Shanlee

Shanlee`s new face claim Erica Henrickson

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Forsaken Honour - Journals from House Tenau

Shanlee`s PoV

The witch hunter`s boldness was getting worse making life for the magic-users within the Iron Hawks nearly unbearable.  It infuriated me!  The men and women I served with were good people.  Regardless of alignment, nationality or creed, we served together and spent our off hours fraternizing.  They were more than just my company, they had become like a second family, much closer in many ways, than my own had ever been.  

Everything came to a head when the High Inquisitor Zauron demanded a meeting with Wyrosh to have answers.  There was no way any of us would let her face him alone.  We knew it was bound to be a trap and that he would bring her back to Calpheon to be interrogated.  Most of us doubted she would survive to face an unbiased trial.  

It was arranged that Khaedan would accompany Wyrosh, while the High Inquisitor would also bring a second.  The rest of us would hide all over in the Heidel Quarry and observe close by in case trouble arose, including a new friend of Drahmin`s, a Valkyrie, Kaliynna Dnailo from the Holy College I did not recognize.

It quickly became evident that neither Wyrosh nor Khaedan were able to reason with the man.  He was as relentless as a dog seeking his bone.  They were debating around in circles.  Wyrosh argued her case to no avail.  By this time we decided to make our presence known.  The High Inquisitor and the dark cloaked woman with him now knew things would not be so easy for them, though it would be no easier for us.  

I nervously stood next to Kortan as it was decided that a duel to first blood would decide Wyrosh fate.  Her chosen champion, Drahmin, would face off against Zauron himself.

We all stood in a wide circle awaiting the outcome as the two armoured warriors faced off.  Though Drahmin was stronger and faster, it was experience that won out as he was slammed to the ground and left dazed for what seemed an eternity, but was surely mere seconds.  It seemed Wyrosh fate was sealed.

I raged at the injustice of it all.  She was my friend and had been a part of helping me regain my memories of Yansco Rossi along with Mairie.  Both of them had fought next to me as comrades in arms. How many times had Talis healed my wounds?  I, myself, was most probably branded a wanted criminal for I bore a certain responsibility in Lord Luca Martelli`s death.  All of it caused by Calpheon nobility`s and the Clapheon`s church twisted sense of justice.  I would stand no more and my voice rang out without pause or thought.

``STOP! `` I called out.  ``You wish a guilty woman, High Inquisitor, then one stands before you.  I am a former Valkyrie, most likely charged with the murder of the young Lord Martelli who was my charge.  Though I am innocent, I am ready to face trial and see justice rendered. ``

I heard the cries of dismay and shock from my friends, but it was Kortan`s ``Shan NO!`` which broke my heart.  I knew he couldn`t understand why I was doing this.  As I heard our commander ask for a twenty-four hour reprisal until a decision to either hand Wyrosh or myself over, I knew my fate was sealed.  Zauron seemed more than happy to return to the capital with a fallen Valkyrie as his prize.  

For my part I stood in frozen in misery as I watched the pained look cross the features of the man I loved, but worse still was his look of disgust as Kortan turned around and left all of us behind.

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OOC to all the writers out there.

I think sometimes we need to remind ourselves, because it is easy to become our own worst critic, that it doesn’t matter how many likes and re-blogs you get. If you get just one person reading your work, taking that time for themselves to enjoy it, getting a smile or a thought flowing through their heads. You’ve done your job.

That 5, 20, 60 minutes you spent looking through pictures, writing a short story from the massive story that is your character and what they bring to peoples worlds or whatever it is that you have produced. If you can make just one person happy, good job! You did it! You could have just made someones day and you should be proud of that.

So thank you guys and girls out there.

Keep writing.

Because I want to keep reading and smiling.