SIMWE. |
The hedonistic Empress of Olympia. She is the wife of the late Emperor Reyan, whom she enraptured as a mere dancer from the Red Light District. Her rise to power, from concubine to Empress, is a widely discussed matter within Olympian walls, complete with much debate and whispered tales. While she is well-loved and respected by her people, there is an undercurrent of political tension; among the Palace is a group of Reyan loyalists who believe she played a hand in the Emperor’s passing. Regardless of the rumors, her reformation of the Empire is indisputable.
Simwe is known for her decadent nature. The palace court is home to many banquets, tournaments, and communal Thesa worship — all open to those who wish to attend, if they don't mind the Empress's eyes upon them. How else would she choose the next person to add to her harem of men and women?
NOTE: Can be contacted with 10 Olympia REP and 100 ACP |
ASHTI. |
Empress Simwe's personal bodyguard and formal commander of the Olympian army. Keen Refugees will notice that the natives have a torn opinion of her, though no one will openly voice disapproval. She is in charge of approving guard assignments, overseeing training, and making important decisions in battle.
NOTE: Interactions with Ashti to join the Royal Guard are handwaved for the time being. Please comment under the employment header here to receive your character's assignment. |
LYSA. |
The City Wisewoman and Physician. She owns a large clinic in the center of Olympia and opens her doors to all who are wounded or ailing. While she always charges the rich and powerful of Olympia for her services, she tends to be softer on refugees, and may ask for favours instead. The clinic is run by a small workforce of physicians, nurses and other helpers that she calls her own 'Daughters', even if they are men.
NOTE: Interactions with Lysa to join the Sanctuary are handwaved for the time being. Please comment to the employment subheader here to establish your character as an employee.
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EVRAS. |
A renowned scientific researcher and inventor. Considered one of the brightest minds in Olympia, he owns various laboratories and is always on the lookout for talented, smart people. Though it isn't easy to gain his respect, doing so will earn you reign of the facilities and precious resources. He is extremely wealthy, and spares no expense for his studies. It may prove profitable to gather materials for his work, volunteer as a guinea pig, or become one of his researchers.
NOTE: Interactions with Evras to join the Simwe Institute are handwaved for the time being. Please comment to the employment subheader here to establish your character as an employee. |
KORALLE. |
Owner of the infamous Shades Darker brothel. Her success has turned around the entire Red Light District into a flourishing location for worship. Koralle has traveled to many cities and villages to search for those interested in becoming one of the models of her brothel. Models are considered well-treated and paid for their work, making it one of the most ideal jobs in Olympia.
Koralle enjoys match-making work on the side. Working closely with Evras, she has various aphrodisiac products to make love always in the air in her district, and especially in her brothel.
NOTE: Interactions with Koralle to join the Red Light District are handwaved for the time being. Please comment to the employment subheader here to establish your character as an employee.
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[He raises a brow, but it's only slight.]
Certainly. Where shall I find you?
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[ A mixture. Both melding in to fit for different circumstances. ]
We often run drills and train in the courtyard. If you'd be so inclined to meet me, I will be here.
I would like to see your swordsmanship up close.
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[Well, that's that, then. Ardyn will end the video feed with an incline of his head, switching it off, and begin to make his way to the courtyard proper.
After arriving, he looks around for a sign of whom he should report to -- more notably, to see if he can locate Ashti herself.]
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Fortunately, Ashti is not difficult to find, especially as she stands commanding and tall. Being 6'6" likely also assisted in this endeavor. When he arrives, she's watching over a sparring session between two of her colleagues, and only once they cease, does she also just barely turn a peripheral. ] Ardyn, I take it? [ She asks, but since they've just spoken, it isn't likely she forgot. It's a formality, if anything. ]
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That's correct. You asked me here, did you not?
[Ardyn, strangely, does not seem to have his sword on him. He's merely keeping it tucked away into his hammerspace until otherwise needed for now.]
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You may come at me whenever you wish with your longsword. [ It isn't meant as an insult to Ardyn's yet-unseen abilities, she simply wants to see what he can do. ]
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[He cannot help the way he raises his brow. It's obvious he does not take the remark as a slight against his abilities, he only wishes to question:]
Should I not give you the opportunity to at least prepare yourself for a seemingly unbidden attack?
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[ It's good to have confidence, at least, and Ashti isn't looking to discourage it.
She leaves, momentarily, walking over to where her weapon lies on a floor. She picks up and returns with a colossal giant battle axe, this stopping before him in a defensive stance. ]
Whenever you're ready, Ardyn.
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[Words carefully chosen, purposefully so.
And so he waits as she finds her own weapon -- a very impressive battle axe -- watching as she goes into defensive stance. He doesn't seem intimidated, but instead simply ready.
With his magic, a sword appears in his hand, coming together in fractured red light. It's the only fanfare to his attack, which is Ardyn rushing forward with a horizontal swing -- quick enough, but more importantly, with more strength behind it than one might expect from a normal human man. Nothing too over-the-top, but it does get the point across.]
Ah, colossal giant axe... I meant to say colossal double axe, woe is me.
Ashti stays defensive, for her part, moving quickly and pushing back with the flat of her axe.
Now that she's moving, she seems to become almost a different person, eyes bright with excitement. ]
Not bad! [ She jumps back, leaving distance between them. ]
Stronger, if you're capable!
no worries! a double axe it is!
As you wish.
[Given that he's already on the offensive, it's easy enough to humor her. This time he shifts his foot forward, following up with a downward overhead swing. There's more force put into it this time, as she asked. Dipping ever so slightly into his daemonic strength, for what it's worth.]
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Yes, that's great! [ She calls out, wincing as she pushes back against the strength of it. This strength hints at something greater than a recruit she may speak to every day.
She's seen more than enough.
Ashti counters, just enough so that she can slip out of the contact, rolling quickly to the side and nodding emphatically. ]
That's enough. You might actually tire me out before I get to speak to anyone else, so we should stop.
Are you still interested in coming onboard?
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I am. If you'll still have me.
[His tone has barely changed. But there's a flicker of something sharper in his smile, wrought from adrenaline.]