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[img[http://imgur.com/faM9NGo]]\n\nYou smile as your eyes fall upon Naith. His slightly pale flawless skin seems to shine in the light of the room, accentuating his masculine features quite well. You walk over and hold out your hand for him to take it in his own. He smiles brightly and nods, taking your hand in his. He rests his other hand on your hip and holds your hand a bit tighter. You blush a little and put your hand on his shoulder. As the new song begins to play, you start to waltz with Naith. You smile back at the cute, yet manly vampire.\n"So, Naith, tell me about yourself." He smirks, somewhere between cute and sly and opens his mouth, the light glinting off his fangs and reminding you of his danger, sending a little rush through you. Your heart beats a little faster and you resist the urge to bite your bottom lip as he starts to speak, his voice like liquid silver with a pleasant, slight rumble.\n"Well, if you must know, the Uris clan is one of the oldest families in this land. We have helped shaped the world to what it is today. I am having my own castle constructed in a valley in the northern glacial mountains, it is going to be quite magnificent. Also, I am quite well off, and my family has promised to keep me funded for anything I do." You weigh the information in your mind. On one hand, you will have a large home, large enough to raise a family with ease, and that you are financially set for life. On the other, it will be in the glacial northern mountains, so your life will be away from most outside contact and it will be quite cold. \nYou blush and explain that you have an older sister and brother, who will be taking the throne, so it's a relief to hear that he's securing a home as you'll be moving in with whomever you marry. He smirks, gently rubbing your waist and giving your hand a reassuring squeeze.\n"I'd be glad to offer a home to such a cute kitten," he whispers in your ear. You blush brightly, a little flustered as your feline ears perk up in surprise. Your tail wraps around your leg waveringly as you try to ground and recompose yourself, his sultry voice and embarrassing words repeating in your mind. All too soon, it seems the song's ending, or maybe you couldn't wait to get away from him. Either way, Naith bows, kissing your hand and thanking you for your time before taking his leave.

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[img[http://imgur.com/i88SEGd]]\n\nYou walk towards Aerihk, smiling widely. He smiles back, bowing and presenting a small rose that magically forms in his hand. You smile, accepting it graciously and tuck it in your chest pocket. Seemingly pleased with your acceptance, he takes your hand and begins to dance. Aerihk seems to be a man of few words and is glad to just quietly smile at you as you dance.\n"Thank you for the flower," you smile, trying to open up some conversation. The pressure to marry soon is high, so you want to make sure you get to know all your suitors well so you can be sure you've made the right choice when you do. Therefore, this quiet, beating around the bush won't do.\n"How young do you start studying magic?" you ask, curious about his kingdom's culture and practices. He tilts his head back and forth thoughtfully.\n"I started being tutored in it pretty much as soon as I could speak. I think the civilians usually start teaching their children officially around 7." You look impressed and a little intimidated. You know many of the older families in the Northern kindom have a natural aptitude for magic, but it can be taught to anyone.\n"So if I moved there, I'd be very behind," you reply, smiling wryly. He chuckles and nods.\n"Yes, but I could teach you, along with our best instructors. You wouldn't be alone in that though. We have programs in place to teach immigrants starting later in life. As long as you have patience and a thirst for knowledge, you'll do well," he reassures. You consider maybe learning some magic just out of interest even if you don't end up with Aerihk.\n"So, where do you fall amongst your brothers and sisters?" you query, feeling the ressure tto keep the conversation going.\n"I have an older sister who married last spring. I also have two younger brothers and a younger sister," he replies.\n"So when does you father plan on passing the throne to you?" You ask. He smirks.\n"Ours is a Matriarch, Alex. My mothers will be passing it to my elder sister when she bears a healthy baby girl." You blush, embarassed by your slip.\n"Oh." He smiles kindly.\n"It's quite alright. I know it's considered an unusual arrangement to you, but your culture is just as strange to me," he smirks. You relax a little, glad you don't seem to have offended him. You consider how it may be, living in a society that prizes women above men, something you've never had to think about before. Although being a bearer adjusts some of your roles a little, you still have most male privelege here. Even as a bearer, if you'd been the eldest legitimate son of your father, you would have been next in line for the throne.\n"So where will you be living once you marry?" you ask, Naith's information coming back to mind.\n"If I married you, I believe we'd be living at my family's castle, unless your family has other arrangements." You shake your head and he smiles.\n"It's quite spacious. I have a whole wing to myself and my future spouse, filled with magic and lots of natural and magical light. There are plenty of spots to add impossible rooms as well if you need space for your own hobbies or anything," he offers, smiling nostalgically. Your eyes widen a little in confusion and skepticism.\n"Um, how exactly are 'impossible rooms' possible?" you ask, the very name seeming to defy its existence.\n"They're called impossible because you can't create them naturally. It requires linking spaces that aren't physicaly connected using magic," he explains. You nod in understanding, but are curious to see it in action. All this magic seems very interesting, but sadly, the song has just ended. Aerihk looks over at the band briefly and then looks back to you, having come to the same conclusion.\n"Well it was lovely meeting you, <<print $name>>." He smiles and bows, kissing your hand again before taking his leave.

"Introducing his highness, Prince <<print $name>>." You step forward, all eyes on you. This event has been greatly anticipated for years. It's your coming of age party, an evening where you will officially meet your suitors - eligible royals of the neighboring kingdoms. Whomever you marry will create an alliance between your kingdoms and people, as well as secure trade routes.\n\nYour mother greets you at the bottom of the stairs, positively glowing.\n\n"Congratulations, sweetie." You're too nervous and excited to say anything back so you just continue to grin from ear to ear. Your mother turns around to face the rest of the room with you. Several gentlemen quickly make their way through the crowd, appearing suddenly in front of you.\n\n"<<print $name>>, this is [[Aerihk Surmos|1A]], of the Northern mages." The man bows his head slightly, reaching out to kiss your hand. You let him, and when he looks up you see he has gentle silver eyes and a soft, slender face. He steps back, allowing another young man to step forward.\n\nHe introduces himself as [[Naith Uris|1B]] of the Eastern Vampires. He smirks deviously at you as he kisses your hand, lingering a moment or two longer than may be considered appropriate.\n\nNext is Prince [[Shawce Arvet|1C]], a dragon shapeshifter from the Southern kingdom. He has a strong build, but you're unable to read much about him from his emotionless face.\n\nFinally is [[Lishu Kail|1D]], a naga from the Western Forests. He has a youthful glow, barely 18. You were at his coming of age party a couple months ago, but as you weren't yet of age you weren't officially an eligible suitor, and he was busy that night attending those who were.\n\n"I don't believe we've been properly introduced. I'm Lishu. I'm pleased to finally make your aquaintance." He acts proper, but still seems to have a pure, childish joy in his eyes.\n\nWho do you want to spend time with first?

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<html><IMG SRC="http://imgur.com/i88SEGd"></html> \n\nYou smile at Aerihk and step towards him. He smiles back, bowing and presenting a small rose that magically forms in his hand. You smile, accepting it graciously and tuck it in your chest pocket. Seemingly pleased with your acceptance, he takes your hand and begins to dance. Gradually, the room fills with other dancers. Everyone's no longer focussed on you, but Aerihk still seems to be a man of few words and is glad to just quietly smile at you as you dance.\n"Thank you for the flower," you smile, trying to open up some conversation. The pressure to marry soon is high, so you want to make sure you get to know all your suitors well so you can be sure you've made the right choice when you do. Therefore, this quiet, beating around the bush won't do.\n"How young do you start studying magic?" you ask, curious about his kingdom's culture and practices. He tilts his head back and forth thoughtfully.\n"I started being tutored in it pretty much as soon as I could speak. I think the civilians usually start teaching their children officially around 7." You look impressed and a little intimidated. You know many of the older families in the Northern kindom have a natural aptitude for magic, but it can be taught to anyone.\n"So if I moved there, I'd be very behind," you reply, smiling wryly. He chuckles and nods.\n"Yes, but I could teach you, along with our best instructors. You wouldn't be alone in that though. We have programs in place to teach immigrants starting later in life. As long as you have patience and a thirst for knowledge, you'll do well," he reassures. You consider maybe learning some magic just out of interest even if you don't end up with Aerihk.\n"So, where do you fall amongst your brothers and sisters?" you query, feeling the ressure tto keep the conversation going.\n"I have an older sister who married last spring. I also have two younger brothers and a younger sister," he replies.\n"So when does you father plan on passing the throne to you?" You ask. He smirks.\n"Ours is a Matriarch, Alex. My mothers will be passing it to my elder sister when she bears a healthy baby girl." You blush, embarassed by your slip.\n"Oh." He smiles kindly.\n"It's quite alright. I know it's considered an unusual arrangement to you, but your culture is just as strange to me," he smirks. You relax a little, glad you don't seem to have offended him. You consider how it may be, living in a society that prizes women above men, something you've never had to think about before. Although being a bearer adjusts some of your roles a little, you still have most male privelege here. Even as a bearer, if you'd been the eldest legitimate son of your father, you would have been next in line for the throne.\n"So where will you be living once you marry?" you ask.\n"If I married you, I believe we'd be living at my family's castle, unless your family has other arrangements." You shake your head and he smiles.\n"It's quite spacious. I have a whole wing to myself and my future spouse, filled with magic and lots of natural and magical light. There are plenty of spots to add impossible rooms as well if you need space for your own hobbies or anything," he offers, smiling nostalgically. Your eyes widen a little in confusion and skepticism.\n"Um, how exactly are 'impossible rooms' possible?" you ask, the very name seeming to defy its existence.\n"They're called impossible because you can't create them naturally. It requires linking spaces that aren't physicaly connected using magic," he explains. You nod in understanding, but are curious to see it in action. All this magic seems very interesting, but sadly, the song has just ended. Aerihk looks over at the band briefly and then looks back to you, having come to the same conclusion.\n"Well it was lovely meeting you, <<print $name>>." He smiles and bows, kissing your hand again before taking his leave.\n\n[[Naith|1AB]], [[Shawce|1AC]], and [[Lishu|1AD]] are all within sight, awaiting your move.

[img[http://imgur.com/faM9NGo]]\n\nYou smile as your eyes fall upon Naith first. His slightly pale flawless skin seems to shine in the light of the room, accentuating his masculine features quite well. You step forward and hold out your hand for him to take it in his own. He smiles brightly and nods, taking your hand in his own as you begin to lead him out into the middle of the room. He rests his other hand on your hip and holds your hand a bit tighter. You blush a little and put your hand on his shoulder. The music begins to play and you start to waltz with Naith. After a few moments, the room is filled with a murmur and you look around to see that everyone else is occupied. You smile back at the cute, yet manly vampire.\n"So, Naith, tell me about yourself." He smirks, somewhere between cute and sly and opens his mouth, the light glinting off his fangs and reminding you of his danger, sending a little rush through you. Your heart beats a little faster and you resist the urge to bite your bottom lip as he starts to speak, his voice like liquid silver with a pleasant, slight rumble.\n"Well, if you must know, the Uris clan is one of the oldest families in this land. We have helped shaped the world to what it is today. I am having my own castle constructed in a valley in the northern glacial mountains, it is going to be quite magnificent. Also, I am quite well off, and my family has promised to keep me funded for anything I do." You weigh the information in your mind. On one hand, you will have a large home, large enough to raise a family with ease, and that you are financially set for life. On the other, it will be in the glacial northern mountains, so your life will be away from most outside contact and it will be quite cold. \nYou blush and explain that you have an older sister and brother, who will be taking the throne, so it's a relief to hear that he's securing a home as you'll be moving in with whomever you marry. He smirks, gently rubbing your waist and giving your hand a reassuring squeeze.\n"I'd be glad to offer a home to such a cute kitten," he whispers in your ear. You blush brightly, a little flustered as your feline ears perk up in surprise. Your tail wraps around your leg waveringly as you try to ground and recompose yourself, his sultry voice and embarrassing words repeating in your mind. All too soon, it seems the song's ending, or maybe you couldn't wait to get away from him. Either way, Naith bows, kissing your hand and thanking you for your time before taking his leave.\n\n[[Aerihk|1BA]], [[Shawce|1BC]], and [[Lishu|1BD]] are all within sight, awaiting your move.

A Dark Secret