The Imperium Chronicles

Main Board For Published Stories of Angels, Demons, and Everything Inbetween. All writing is original of author CL Jordan.

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CJ

She/Her

48 - Female - Mother of 1 Human Kidlet & 2 Feline Goddesses - Work Full Time - Published Short Stories

I am a female writer on the Gulf Coast of the United States, currently residing in the state of Mississippi near the amazing city of New Orleans. I have lived in both Louisiana and Mississippi and the culture of the bayou areas runs through my blood. I have one adult son, who is the light of my life, and a cat who thinks she is the goddess of it. The stories that are currently being published to Tumbler are the continuation of roleplays and solo writing that I have been writing for over 20 years; and that I decided to continue sharing with everyone. Some characters have intricate and elaborate backstories which I will unfold for you. Some are new and you will learn about as they reveal themselves to me. I hope you all enjoy.

Some call me a free spirit, I call me...me. It took me years to become comfortable in who I am, so I judge no one else. We all have our own journeys. I am here to support everyone else on theirs, so maybe they won't have to take as long to be able to love themselves. I prefer not to talk much about my disabilities because I don't want them to define me, but am also open about them when asked or to help others come to terms with their own.

I love purple and sparkles, and I'll probably die petting something I shouldn't. Being as I live on the Gulf Coast, I might also be eaten by it, and that is fine. Life is a circle and we're all part of it.

Feel free to visit my inbox and ask box. I promise I do not bite unless asked.

GENERAL TRIGGER WARNINGS - I am going to post this here and also on appropriate stories where they happen - Also, not all of my characters are meant to be liked or sympathetic. Feel free to literally hate them and let your opinions change if the characters do, some of them WILL evolve over time.

All of my stories are FICTION and NOT REAL.

There are themes of: fantasy, evil, demons, angels, religion, blood, viscera, evisceration, gore, swearing, slavery, manipulation, ptsd, emotional manipulation, dv, sa, abuse, death, hell, torture, violence, war, fighting, anger, injury, emotional abuse, verbal abuse, physical abuse, guns, police, witchcraft, .

~may be updated later if I think of more that fit~

Please know that I have 14 Active WIPS here (not including the individual stories in The Imperium Chronicles)

MASTER LIST - Updated 7/23

The Imperium Chronicles

NOT STORYLINE

Flash Fiction Friday 3.3.23

3/10/23 - Flash Fiction Friday - Celestial Bodies

April Fool's In Imperium

Meeting Jasper

Moodboards of Characters

Back To The 20's

HISTORICAL

GET TO KNOW MY OC

THE PALACE

CASPERIUS & MARTENIQUE

DARTAN & AMAYA

GRAE & ADALICIA

ASHER & KAYLIN

MARCELLUS & SORINA

DEZ, PHAEDRA, & THINIUS

UFFERN

LEANDRE & YAEL

CASSANDRA & LUCIFER

KARLEN

ADRIEL & ANNABELLA

DELILAH & TALON

PUSTOTA

JASPER & MEREDITH - CRESCENT CITY

FUN STUFF

Character Theme Song

OC Name Meaning/Reason Tag

Writing Questions Tag

Characters as Comfort Foods

Fav Character(s) to Write

Magical Objects in Imperium

WIP Drinking Game

Foretelling/Prophecy in My Writing

Government in My Stories

Types of Side Characters

THE ANDROMEDA EFFECT

@the-andromeda-effect - In Greek Mythology Andromeda was sacrificed by her parents to save their kingdom from Poseidon's wrath after her mother offended him, but Perseus saves her from death by a Krackon and takes her to his kingdom to be his Queen. Mircea (Meer-cha) Kalavati wasn't sacrificing his wife to appease a god, or bring peace to his clan, he was doing it to start a war with another. His mistake when he hired Caliban Andros was lying to him about why he wanted her rescued, then killed to look like those who had kidnapped her had done it. Never lie to your hitman. Now, like Perseus to Andromeda, Caliban has rescued Riona Kalavati and something is drawing him to the woman. He will kill to keep her safe, and her husband is going to regret that lie for what remaining life he has left. Now as Adira Andros, she is definitely Caliban's Queen, and his "army" has rallied around her.

BATTLEGROUND OF DREAMS

@battlegroundofdreams - Morpheus & Melinoe are Dream Assassins, sent into the minds of sleeping human dreamers to take out Nightmares who can kill the dreamers. They have been trained and are the best at what they do. Put together as unwilling partners, they must learn to work together to keep one another alive. As they try to navigate a tentative partnership, they also take on the responsibility of becoming mentors to Lorien and Rua, a pair of recently graduated Dream Assassins who were almost killed by one of the most powerful Nightmares that any of them have ever faced. If the pairs cannot learn to work together, it could lead to disaster for them all. They will all learn more about themselves, and each other. Once lone wolves, they will become a pack, and one that Nightmares will come to fear. However, a Dream Assassin turned Nightmare from Morpheus' past will come and threaten them all, and test his will and loyalty. His decisions will either save Melinoe's life, or damn all four of them.

BAYOU WITCHES

@bayouwitches (Heaven & Arthur Shelby belong to @call-sign-shark)

BEHIND THESE MASKS

@behindthesemasks - Melania LaVeau is a professor at LSU in Baton Rouge. She is also the grandaughter of Ambrose Meyers, one of the most powerful men in the country and the daughter of Marie LaVeau...yes THAT Marie LaVeau! Old money, going back to when the Gautier family came over from France to settle in New Orelans, there isn't much that goes on in Louisiana or Mississippi that they don't have their hands in. Meyers Worldwide, a tech conglomerate is a cover for underworld activities that will eventually come to light. What happens when someone decides to cross the most powerful, and immortal, Queen of Voodo and threaten one of her children? Will New Orleans be left standing? If you are a fan of Indiana Jones, Tomb Raider, or The LIbrarians, the story is in the same veign. All of the characters are human, but there are supernatural occurrences around them

BENDING THE LAW

@bendingthelaws - Colin Masterson is the Cook Count State's Attorney. He has been on a mission to take down the head of a Chicago crime conglomerate that is headed by Constantin Rakeovich. Now someone has kidnapped his intern and is sending her back to him in tiny pieces. Is it Constantin? Is it another one of the people that Colin has crossed? Now he and those he trusts are going to have to figure it out before someone else disappears or is hurt. Complicating matters is that his brother, Colton Masterson is Constantin's defense attorney. The brothers have never been close, but in this situation, things take a much darker turn. Will Colton stand by his brother or his client? And what happens when something bigger happens and puts everyone Colin cares about in the crosshairs? If you are a fan of Law & Order, or any of those types of shows, this is much in the same vein and will involve more than just the lawyers. All characters are human. There is no supernatural beings or magic. Some places are going to be fictional, but the main setting is the city of Chicago.

DEVIL IN THE DETAILS

@devil-in-the-details-ay - When Lucifer's daughter Yara gets bored and wants to intern for the Lord of Death, Astaroth, her father agrees. After their first meeting, the Devil changes the plans once more. Deciding to make Yara someone else's problem, she is now to be Astaroth's wife. Navigating this challenge, and those who will come against them both will reveal a lot about each other, and themselves. Is the Princess really as spoiled and entitled as she seems? Is Astaroth really the iceberg incarnate that he seems? Is she even who she believes herself to be? And what happens when someone decides to try to interfere in their relationship?

MAGICAL MISTAKES

INOPINATUS

@inopinatus-ea

Princess Adelia has been contracted to marry Prince Emery, but a revelation at her arrival at King Branoc’s Palace has the possibility of throwing this arrangement in jeopardy. Things in the Palace of Annisgwyl are not as they seem. Betrayal and deception are around every corner. Knight Drach, Princess Adelia's sworn protector must ensure that no harm befalls her, but it seems he may have some secrets of his own. Some Kings will fall, one will rise, but who & will he be alone?

@magical-mistakes-vm - Vollrath, the Master Warlock of the local Coven, encounters Mahala (Mah-HAY-lah) preparing to do a ritual on his land. Her mistakes in not being careful in preparations allowed him to find her, but it also set up events in the future that they will need the help of his best friends Baldur and Elmar to deal with. A witch that has no clue what she is and a Master Warlock who is not used to letting people close have to navigate revelations that will change both their lives, and possibly even the Coven. When his brother, Balor, an equally powerful warlock within the Coven who he has been at odds with for years, also shows up and it is clear will be needed, it just adds one more complexity to the situation. Can they all get along to keep each other safe, or will one of them fall to those who are coming against them?

MYSTS OF TIME

@mystsoftime - As Rome burned, Pluto plucked the first soul that would become one of his Lemures to survive more than a century. In fact, that Lemure is still alive today. Enzo is considered the head of the Lemures worldwide, although he isn't really. He's just the oldest one still alive, so those younger look to him for guidance. His best friend is Dante, who was plucked under Justinian, and close to that is Trevarius who died under Hannibal. Dante and Trevarius have been a team for several centuries, mostly operating in the Midwest since the 1800's.

With Dante in Prague, Enzo received what he thought was a summons from Pluto to come to St. Louis and help the Lemure team there with a case. What he walks into is going to turn the world of not only the three men, but the female Lemure there upside down. Renata died in 1897 when a carriage accident plunged her into the Mississippi River in St. Louis. She's served with Dante and Trevarius ever since. The only problem? She's the doppelganger of Enzo's dead wife. Oh, and she and Dante are in love.

One more little hitch...the summons wasn't from Pluto...and she might NOT be a Lemure....

NIGHTMARE MAGIC

(MAGICAL MISTAKES X BATTLEGROUND OF DREAMS)

@nightmare-magic - Set in the future of both Magical Mistakes and Battleground of Dreams in an AU - so some spoilers and some not as nothing is set in stone for either timeline

Vollrath has never met a problem he can't magic his way out of, that is until now. With nightmares torturing his wife, Mahala, he's at a loss on what to do. Neither of his best friends, his brother, or any of their wives, are able to do anything to help either. Each night the dreams are getting worse, and even more dire, they are starting to have physical effects.

Morpheus and Melinoe are a Dream Assassin team to be reckoned with and have taken over the whole organization. After the sins of the past were revealed, Krios and Andromeda were ousted and now they run the show. A formidable team in the dream world and also in life, they have cemented their relationship in all ways.

Vollrath and Morpheus have a history. Magic and dreams shouldn't cross. There are rules, but neither Vollrath nor Morpheus obey them well. They've both stepped on each other's toes, but now to save Mahala they are going to have to work together and the only one that may be able to negotiate peace is Melinoe, if she can stand Vollrath long enough to do it...

PRINCESS OF THIEVES

@princess-of-thieves-id - Princess Inara is set to marry Prince Diyan the next day, a man she has never met or even set eyes on. Ever defiant, that is the last thing she is going to do. Deciding to thwart her father's plans, the Princess slips out of the castle and sets to escape. Little does she know that the Prince's family sent Arik, the Prince's best friend and a trained assassin, to watch over her, fearing more that she would be murdered by enemies rather than escape. One thing that Arik knows is that Diyan doesn't want to marry Inara either, so instead of stopping her, he helps her with a promise to keep her safe if she stays with him. They make it to the next town, which is a port and aboard a vessel that is just preparing to depart in an effort to stay one step ahead of the soldiers now searching for Inara. Unbeknownst them, they have just become stow-aways on a pirate ship. Complicating things further is that Arik and the Captain of the ship are not strangers, and when a romance develops between Inara and Arik and the Captain deciding he would like her for his own, things become even more complicated. Not to mention all three of them are being hunted by multiple kingdoms. Nothing like a quiet day on the sea, right?

SEHNSUCHT RISING

@sehnsuchtrising

Tapperhet

@tapperhet-em - When Princess Meeri's father is deposed by his brother, he believes she was part of the coup, and disowns her as his family flees the country. Lucky for her, she is found by one of the knights she befriended in childhood and is still loyal to her, Einar, before her uncle did. A members of nobility, he and three of his friends spirit her off into hiding where they can plan to figure out who set her up, help her rebuild a life apart from royalty, and decide how to bring about justice. Can the seeming unrequited love of Einar for Meeri turn into more? Or will one of his brothers in arms, cut him off from that possibility? And how close was/is the traitor to Meeri? Sometimes safe isn't as safe as you think...and destiny, it's more than just a lofty ideal. She is a bitch sometimes, and she will find you.

WHILE YOU WAIT

@whileyouwait-dm - Sorting algorithms are a part of daily life. But, what happens when one goes wrong? For the most part, it's no big deal. However, when the one sorting souls in the afterlife goes wrong, it is a VERY BIG DEAL!

Somehow Miriana has ended up in Hell. Djall's Hell to be exact, and no one is quite sure where she's actually supposed to be! Since all of the major gods have fucked off on some "team building" thing, she's going to be there a while. So, Djall being the benevolent ruler of Hell, puts her up in his home and gives her a job..

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Updated to add @inopinatus-ea

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Happy STS! What are your characters' relationships like with their parents or parental figures?

I know it's Wed, but I'm going to answer for @theimperiumchronicles

Sorry I'm late but as of late, life decided I needed more to do and not enough time to do it in. BLEH! *sticks tongue out at life and gives it middle finger* 0/10 review of adulthood - do not recommend

Now...onto the answer for some of my characters

Abriella - didn't meet her mother until The Horseman's Ball (see Cruz). Was kidnapped from her father by a witch sent by her father to raise her in evil, but the witch was too evil. It went...badly. The angel Adriel saw all that was transpiring and was her "guardian angel" for many years. After the Horseman's Ball he revealed himself to her and since then they have a very close and loving relationship.

Cruz - Never knew his father. Had a decent relationship with his mother until she disappeared centuries ago. Then at the Horseman's Ball where she appeared alongside Lucifer, I'll just put this here...I think you can see how that ended...

In the blink of an eye, he was before the gloating couple.  His eyes darkened and the air around them crackled with his still building power. No one moved; some even failed to breathe.It was then that his swords cleanly removed Ariel’s head from the remainder of her body, covering his grandfather and himself in her black, tar-like blood.  Grinning at his grandfather, Cruz’s deep voice boomed throughout the hall, “she did request that the bitch be killed.  I hast done so grandfather.”

So, yeah...badly. He too has taken on Adriel as a step-father and they are close. No one is closer to him than Abriella, however, and never will be.

Deacon - His father is Azrael, the angel of death. They have a close relationship that is close and has become more like friends. They have fought side-by-side for centuries.

Olly - His father is Uriel, the angel of light and wisdom. Like Deacon, his relationship is close and friend-like. They too have fought together for centuries.

Annabella - Her parents were French aristocrats in the 1700s. They were not close and she resented them for sending her to New Orleans to be married to a stranger. She never saw them again after that day, nor did she return to France to attend to their funeral. She allowed them to believe that she was slain on the same day as her family. (story here)

Adriel - While an angel, he does disagree with his father often, but does not outright disobey nor challenge his father.

Stennis/The Source - As the creator of the Universe, he does not have a parent, but is one. To tell you how well he gets along with all of his children - he is currently bound by all of his children, across all Earthly pantheons. Yeah, he's pretty well hated. The ramifications of this are still being dealt with.

[theimperiumchronicles]

Happy STS! Asking with a cup of tangerine tea in my lap, what are your characters drink of choice?

Okay, now I have my days straight, let's try again for STT - Story Teller Thursday. *double checks day of the week*

I'll share for some of my characters that have a preference below cut.

@theimperiumchronicles

Abriella - White wine

Cruz - aged whiskey

Olly - Vodka

Deacon - bourbon

Lucifer - demon's brew

Jasper - Absinth

Annabella - red wine

Heath - aged whiskey (he is going to get along w/Cruz)

Gail - rum

Karlen - demon's brew

Dez - bourbon

Seamus - blood wine

Arch - mead

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@mystsoftime

Traverius - Irish beer

Dante - whiskey

Renata - wine

Enzo - mead

@devil-in-the-details-ay

Astaroth & Yara - blood wine

@behindthesemasks

Melania - hurricane

Nic & Ambrose - whiskey

Cade - Hand Grenade

Gabe - lager

Alexander - Irish Whiskey

Klaus & Erik - beer

Dontanion, Francois, & Marie - red wine

Case - vodka

@bendingthelaws

Karsten, Keegan, & Declan - whiskey

Constantin - vodka

Serena - wine

Colin & Colt - bourbon

Aoife - Irish Whiskey

Spencer - beer

@whileyouwait-dm

Miriana - hot tea

Djall - demon's brew

Bellator & Eike - blood wine

@inopinatus-ea

Dragon crew - drangon's breath

Adelia - wine

Emery - whiskey

Raiden - rum

[theimperiumchronicles]

Happy STS! As the pre-Valentine's Day ask, what are your characters' plans for the holiday-- if any? Date night? House party? Pj's and ramen?

Hi Tori!! <3 <3

Sorry I've been MIA, I'm going to make it STT. LOL

I'm going to answer for a few couples

Sneak Peak at Imperium @theimperiumchronicles

Abriella & Heath (surprise!) will be having a candlelit dinner in the gardens, and dancing while surrounded by fairies.

Cruz will be taking Katrya (you haven't met her yet) for a romantic evening in the mountains

Jasper will be taking Meredith out on the town in NOLA

Leandre, Yael, and Deacon are going to spend the evening together watching movies.

Dez, Phaedra, and Thinius are spending the day at the beach

Karlen and Gail are having a quiet night in her mansion in NOLA

Grae is having an elegant dinner made for Adalicia and then the pixies are going to play music for them to dance on the terrace

Asher is going to transform into his dragon and take Kaylin flying

Adriel and Annabella are going to be in NOLA for an elegant night out with Jean Pierre and Armaund

Korben is going to have a night in with Soren

Cormoran is going to have a very classy dinner with Martenique in the gardens. Casperius is currently "tied up".

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@devil-in-the-details-ay - Astaroth is planning a very romantic evening on their private island

@the-andromeda-effect - Caliban is not able to be with Adira, so they are going to have a date via Zoom

@inopinatus-ea - Emery and Adelia are having a romantic evening in the Dragon Palace

@magical-mistakes-vm - Volrath & Mahala, Balor & Ermengarde, Elmar & Savina, and Baldur & Emine are having a big get together at Balor's compound. They are going to have a cookout, bonfire, and smores.

@mystsoftime - Dante is going to be taking Renata to the top of the Arch for a private and romantic dinner he setup (and paid a ton for). He has a ring *wink*

@tapperhet-em - Elmar is treating Meeri to a candle lit dinner down by the lake and some quiet time under the stars

@whileyouwait-dm - Bellator, Djall's guard, has a romantic dinner planned for Miriana. It's not going to happen. As soon as Djall finds out the plan, he makes his own to take her to an area of the realm that is a paradise and plans his own romantic dinner. Chaos ensues. Miriana does get a romantic dinner, with Djall in the end.

@princess-of-thieves-id - Inara ends up having a romantic dinner with both Arik and Diyan, and no one dies.

[amayadartan]

15

Chapter 14

Amaya learns more..

Once more Amaya found herself awakening in the room in the infirmary. Once more her head hurt. Once more her stomach rolled with nausea, and she wanted to go back to sleep. Once more there were two little furry beings staring at her and chirping now that she was awake. The difference this time was that instead of it being the bright light of morning, the room was illuminated with longer shadows of afternoon. She had obviously been unconscious for quite a long time.

Closing her eyes and taking a deep breath, she tried to remember what happened. A headache started to form right behind her eyes that made it hard to think, and she decided that it was not very important. Whatever had happened, it was most likely unpleasant. Could she just go back to the Himalaya’s now? She could pretend that she’d never been in Imperium, didn’t know that any of the beings she’d learned about were real, and try to have some kind of normal life. Please, please let this be some kind of dream due to a head wound!

“Sleeping beauty awakens.” Olly’s deep voice from a chair in the shadows told Amaya that she was not dreaming. Slowly her head turned to look at him, her eyes slitted open to look at him. “We’re going to try to keep you from having any more bad experiences here in Imperium. It is really reflecting badly on our hospitality towards guests.” As he stood, he chuckled, then crossed the room towards her. She noticed he’d changed clothing, now he was in a dark grey hoodie and jeans. There was something about the relaxed nature of his clothes that made him even more sexy than he had been. Was that the right thing to think about some immortal being in literal Hell? “I have some news for you, but first you need some food. Do you feel up to eating?”

As Olly came into the light, Amaya could see Olly’s chiseled features clearer, and she had to keep herself from staring at him like some fangirl. The light bluish-grey of his eyes seemed to glow, and she once more found them captivating, and intense. He really did look and sound like real life prince charming.

“Yes, I don’t even remember when the last time I ate was.” She blew a breath out between pursed lips as she propped herself up in the bed to look up at him, still trying not to ogle. Normally men who looked like Olly didn’t pay attention to women like her, so she was both flustered and flattered that he currently was.

“I’m not even sure what day it is? Everything seems kind of fuzzy lately.” A half laugh came from her as she shrugged, then tried to give him a smile. It wasn’t that she was amused, more she was trying to keep herself from focusing on it too much, to keep herself from crying.

“I don’t know if it will help, but it’s Thursday.” Her eyes went wide, which almost made him chuckle. “Dartan said it’s been two days since you got here. You’ve only been HERE about 18 hours.” He gave her a soft and caring smile, trying to reassure her. The poor female had been through so much; and nothing in her life would ever be the same again. There was no clue how she would react when he informed her that she was now immortal. He hoped that she wouldn’t have a problem with both he and Arch helping her to acclimate to life in Imperium.

“I’m sure he’d know.” There was an edge to her voice and her lips thinned, eyes dropping to the blanket as she picked at a piece of fuzz. Of course he would; and if he was here, he’d be reminding her of it every couple of minutes. Her eyes once again rose to the much friendlier face of Olly, “sorry, I must be getting grumpy from lack of food.” As her cheeks pinked, she could feel the heat rising to them.

Olly had to fight to keep from chuckling. She was certainly snarky, but it was not as if she did not have good reason to. By all accounts, in less than 24 hours, Dartan had lost her, almost gotten her killed and eaten, and then provoked a demon that ended up causing her more pain than him. If she had any idea how to use any of the powers that Abriella had bestowed upon her, the spectre would be even more unhappy than he current was.

“You have every reason to be upset. Just know that he is strangely concerned for you in his own way.” Once more Olly had to control a chuckle when she rolled her eyes until almost all he could see was the whites of her eyes. While he had never had any experience with Dartan, he was beginning to wonder if there was ANYONE that could stand him. He would have to talk to Mithos and Arioch, neither of them were known for putting things delicately or holding back their opinions.

“Yes, well his way of things so far seems to be rather painful.” Amaya picked at the blanket again; not wanting to look up at Olly, and let him know how much everything that Dartan had said and done had really hurt her feelings. “And now I can’t even go home.” She sighed and wanted to cry, but clenched her jaw to try and control herself. No one was going to feel sorry for her, least of all herself.

Olly perched himself on the side of the bed, reaching over and taking her hand that was pulling the fuzz off the blanket. Her hand was small and delicate, totally dwarfed by his much larger and more powerful one. Slowly she looked up at him and he gave her a soft smile when once more their eyes met. She was truly beautiful.

“Food, and then I will share what I know with you, and we can start making some plans. OK?” She nodded and he tightened his hand around hers slightly, wanting to comfort her. Already he was feeling protective over her, something that came natural as a Horseman, but there was also something more.

“Our kitchens can make anything you desire, so what would Sleeping Beauty like to eat?” He winked at her and that at least earned him a smile and the pinkening of her cheeks. Her eyes dropping briefly to his hand holding hers then back to his eyes. How had Dartan found this beauty annoying and aggravating? Olly, for all his years, found himself quite bewitched.

There was a little bit of a discussion on what to eat, then Olly left her alone so she could take a bath in private. Now that they knew that any harm to Dartan would cause harm to her, he’d been warned that if he acted up, Abriella would make life for him torture for the rest of eternity once they broke the spell. Because of that, Olly didn’t fear going back to the kitchen again to get her the mac and cheese she wanted, along with some hot tea and a soda.

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All your very human and emotional OCs + Arthur while introducing Heaven to ppl:

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Melania when anyone even starts to diss her little sister.

[call-sign-shark]

Psychopath or not, don’t even dare to say it to her Face if you don’t want her whole adoptive family to curse you or feed you to crocodile 😈

This is Mel

[theimperiumchronicles]

That is definitely Mel!! 😂🤣 The LaVeau clan is just a teensy tiny bit protective of their own.

[theimperiumchronicles]

Happy New Year! How are your characters celebrating? Do they even care? Are they still hungover? Is there a completely different celebration for the passing of time? 🎆

Happy New Year, sweet Tori!! <3

I'll answer for a few of my WIPs below the cut

@theimperiumchronicles - those who are topside celebrate in whatever city they are in. In Imperium, the Horsemen throw a huge masquerade party in the Palace for all of their friends. After the events of The Horsemen's Ball (Book 1 out this year), they are NOT going to celebrate topside EVER again. *snorts*

Uffern - Uffern is not on the same calendar as the Earthly realm and Imperium. Kellen hosts a massive ball as well and invites deities from other realms as well as the aristocracy of Uffern. This can cause some issues as not everyone he invites gets along with one another.

@devil-in-the-details-ay - Depending on which Pantheon you are referring to, the dawn of a New Year takes place at different times of the year. Some of the Pantheons are on lunar calendars. For those who celebrate on January 1, some feasts and festivities would seem relatively familiar to anyone on Earth. Astaroth and Yara celebrate on their private island with two other special people. Who those are? Well, keep reading to figure it out. *winks*

@behindthesemasks - There is a massive celebration at the plantation home with all of Melania's friends. There are rituals and offerings to the ancestors. Thanks are given for the previous year and prayers are offered for blessings to be bestowed in the year to come.

@inopinatus-ea - While Emery and Adelia will soon be forming their own traditions, currently Branoc hosts a huge bonfire at the Palace for his entire family and aristocracy of the Kingdom of Annisgwyl. There are ceremonies that take place involving both Raiden and Emery. It is a joyous time with plenty of food and drink, most people being passed out drunk long before midnight arrives.

@magical-mistakes-vm - Ceremonies are held in the great woods that surround the Nachtnebel estate. Offerings are given to the gods and the ancestors. Elmar of course calls upon the animals to take part as well. It is a high holiday for the Dunkelheit Coven. Festivities go long into the night.

@mystsoftime - Due to their ages, Dante and Trevarius long ago stopped celebrating the New Year. The turning of a new year is a bittersweet time for Renata. For the most part, Dante and Trev try to distract her from thinking about the year passing and all they have lost in the past year, and how long it has been since she lost her family and the man she loved, although her new love with Dante has been a huge balm to that ache. It may just be that this next year, they will have something extra special to celebrate *winks*

@princess-of-thieves-id - Both Inara and Diyan's families had huge celebrations at their palaces for the turning of the new year. However, now that they, and Arik, are aboard the vessel, a new celebration will have to be formed. What that will be? Not even I know, but I'm sure these three will come up with something. They are full of surprises for each other and me, after all.

@tapperhet-em - When Meeri's father was King, the Palace would hold a huge ball to celebrate the passing of one year, and the beginning of the next. There were fireworks, dancing, drinking, and feasting into the wee hours of the morning. Now, with the five friends being on the run, there will be no celebration this year. Once they are able to find a location where they are able to relax, that may change, but they have little to celebrate this year. There will probably be a fire in the fireplace and some animal the men hunted roasted over it. Also, thanks given to the gods that they have made it to the end of the year alive.

@whileyouwait-dm - When you are as old as creation itself, the passing of years has little meaning to you. Now, however, Djall has Miriana in his life and his realm. This puts a new spin on things. His Overseers and his Generals also have taken a general liking to her, so they are going to want to make her happy. As she is adjusting to life in a hell realm, a little party might be in order, one will have to see. *grin*

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[wrathcomescalling]

Their bond surpasses that of ordinary siblings; it runs soul-deep. The Prince of Wrath has arrived, and they have made the decisive choice to allow him to stay. As events unfold following his arrival, uncertainties will emerge, but unexpected turns are certain to shock everyone and dramatically reshape the course of Imperium.

[theimperiumchronicles]

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[leandreandyael]

Yael has endured a lifetime of pain, fiercely protecting her sister from similar suffering. Now that she is safe in Imperium, she is determined to move forward with her life. She is supported by a warrior with whom she shares an intriguing connection that demands her attention. Furthermore, in "The Horseman of Famine," she discovers another bond that mirrors the one she has with Phaedra. While the significance of these connections might be unclear, one thing is indisputable: she can trust them. Given her past, that level of trust is invaluable.

[theimperiumchronicles]

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[leandreandyael]

Deacon has always felt alone in the world, even among the other Horsemen. Yet as he assists Abriella's friend, he is forging a powerful new bond unlike anything he has encountered before. He may not fully understand its significance, but one thing is clear: she now holds a greater place in his heart than anyone else in existence.

[theimperiumchronicles]

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[leandreandyael]

Haunted by the ghosts of his past, Leandre must find a way to confront them if he is to help Yael. Drawn to her pain in ways he cannot fully comprehend, he discovers that by providing her with comfort and support, he is beginning to heal himself. Abriella was the first to understand the turmoil within his mind, but now he realizes there is another person who is facing the same struggles alone. It is his mission to ensure that she no longer has to endure that isolation. As she discovers her path to healing, he hopes that she will find strength in his presence. Together with Deacon, they will work to heal the heart of the gentlest of the Nephilim.

[theimperiumchronicles]

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[jaspermeredith]

Meredith stands at the precipice of a bold decision, fully aware that by accepting Jasper's proposition, she has plunged herself into a perilous web spun by an unpredictable player. She surveys the tangled threads of her dilemma and acknowledges that this is the only path left to her. With steely resolve, she hopes that when the dust settles, Jasper will accept her final decision without protest. Yet, neither of them can foresee the treacherous terrain they are about to navigate in the shadowy corners of New Orleans. What lies ahead is not just a moment of judgment; it is a fierce struggle for survival, a brutal contest that could determine their very lives.

[graeadalicia]

Grae is completely captivated by his new mate, Adalicia. With Kellen's blessing secured, he will arrange for her tutors to commence her education immediately. However, as is often the case in Uffern, things rarely go according to plan. Demons frequently disregard orders, and when his clear instructions are ignored, chaos erupts. When Adalicia confronts the true demon within him, she must decide: will she flee in fear like a scared rabbit, or will she accept him for who he truly is?

[theimperiumchronicles]

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[casperiusandmartenique]

Mattheus, Matty, has meticulously crafted a cunning plan to topple his two brothers. Feeling utterly marginalized by their lavish and ruthless demon-dealing empire, he is determined to make them rue the day they cast him aside. Although he failed to capture Martinique during his recent visit to her extraordinary realm, fate has shifted, and she now finds herself within his domain. With a network of powerful allies and access to strategically significant locations, Matty is primed to execute an elaborate web of deception and manipulation that will ensure both of his brothers crumble beneath the weight of their underestimation. The time for retribution has come, and he is ready to strike.

[theimperiumchronicles]

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[casperiusandmartenique]

Casperius recognizes that his brother is absolutely correct. He has significant changes to make in his life if he wants Martinique to be a permanent part of it. The priority now is to address everything before she uncovers the truth about the life he’s been living, not the facade he has presented. With Cormoran poised to intervene at a moment's notice, there’s no time to waste. The fact that another brother, Matty, is lurking in the shadows adds even greater urgency to the situation.

[theimperiumchronicles]

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[amayadartan]

Dartan stands in stark realization of the mistake he has made. It was never his intention for Amaya to come to harm; she is more than a mere companion—she represents a deep, unbreakable bond. Now, as they are torn apart, he feels an acute sense of loss and the weight of his actions. He watches from a distance as she grows closer to others, and with each new connection, the bond they once shared seems to pulse with a renewed intensity.

Determined to amend his past mistakes, Dartan is fueled by a fierce desire to win back not just Amaya’s trust, but the respect and redemption of those around him. Yet, looming over him is Abriella’s ominous prediction, a shadow that threatens to engulf him. Will he find a way to atone and emerge stronger, or will fate declare him vanquished, banishing him from the imperium forever?

[theimperiumchronicles]

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[adrielandanna]

Annabella had only opened up to one man since her husband had died centuries before, only to have her heart shattered. Adriel had waited since the dawn of time for his one true mate to arrive. Now the Angel and the Grigori are trying to come to grips with the reality that they've been thrown into with one another. Unfortunately, they won't get much time to do it as someone from Anna's past desperately needs her help, and she never turns down a friend.

[theimperiumchronicles]

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