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Born in The Red(Exalted Quest)

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So, um, we're kinda tied here about girl/boy so... any new votes? anyone wants to change votes?
 
[X] Tepet - Air Ascendant - A house of heroes, steadfast and implacable. They've proven themselves a thousand times over in their service to the Empress's will, seeking excellence on the battlefield and off it. The most prominent military power in the Realm. It shall be expected of you to seek martial excellence and support the proud Tepet legions, and add your name to the most proud list of Tepet heroes.

[X] Boy

Question I am new to exalted does Air Ascendant give us air affinity I was hoping for fire
 
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[X] Tepet - Air Ascendant - A house of heroes, steadfast and implacable. They've proven themselves a thousand times over in their service to the Empress's will, seeking excellence on the battlefield and off it. The most prominent military power in the Realm. It shall be expected of you to seek martial excellence and support the proud Tepet legions, and add your name to the most proud list of Tepet heroes.
[X] Girl
 
woody12 said:
Question I am new to exalted does Air Ascendant give us air affinity I was hoping for fire
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Most Great Houses tend to but not always produce Dragonblooded of a specific element. House Tepet trends towards Air, so absent any further word from Crow one assumes that's what we would be, but its possible Aspect will be up to a later vote.

Or that we won't end up Dragonblooded at all, technically. Saying we're destined to Exalt after talking about Dragonblooded a lot heavily implies but does not actually confirm that we will be Dragonblooded, some Exaltations straight up defy Destiny, and I know the GM enough to know he's fairly fond of the 'would-be Terrestrial becomes an Anathema instead' plot so it wouldn't surprise me.
 
[x] V'neef - Wood Nested in Imperial Grace - Not a Great House? It may as well be with V'neef as your Matriarch. Her great contributions to The Realm have earned her the favor of the Empress herself, much to the envy and vexation of many of V'neef's detractors, especially Mnemon. Should she continue to gather such achievements, it is all but certain she will rise in prominence like a Soaring Dragon. Born within her purview, you shall be as a precious resource in the most critical and important occasions within The Realm: The Birth of Great House.

[X] Girl
 
[x] Tepet - Air Ascendant - A house of heroes, steadfast and implacable. They've proven themselves a thousand times over in their service to the Empress's will, seeking excellence on the battlefield and off it. The most prominent military power in the Realm. It shall be expected of you to seek martial excellence and support the proud Tepet legions, and add your name to the most proud list of Tepet heroes.

[x] Boy
 
[x] Tepet - Air Ascendant - A house of heroes, steadfast and implacable. They've proven themselves a thousand times over in their service to the Empress's will, seeking excellence on the battlefield and off it. The most prominent military power in the Realm. It shall be expected of you to seek martial excellence and support the proud Tepet legions, and add your name to the most proud list of Tepet heroes.

[x] Boy
 
Tally, will close votes in like 30 min. Going at the update, may take a while since Im writting while working.

Adhoc vote count started by Crow on Oct 26, 2020 at 5:49 PM, finished with 32 posts and 27 votes.
  • [x] Tepet - Air Ascendant - A house of heroes, steadfast and implacable. They've proven themselves a thousand times over in their service to the Empress's will, seeking excellence on the battlefield and off it. The most prominent military power in the Realm. It shall be expected of you to seek martial excellence and support the proud Tepet legions, and add your name to the most proud list of Tepet heroes.
    [x] Boy
    [X] Girl
    [X] V'neef - Wood Nested in Imperial Grace - Not a Great House? It may as well be with V'neef as your Matriarch. Her great contributions to The Realm have earned her the favor of the Empress herself, much to the envy and vexation of many of V'neef's detractors, especially Mnemon. Should she continue to gather such achievements, it is all but certain she will rise in prominence like a Soaring Dragon. Born within her purview, you shall be as a precious resource in the most critical and important occasions within The Realm: The Birth of Great House.
    [X] Cynis - Laughing Wood - What has not been said about the Cynis? Jesters and Decadent Dilettantes? Mayhaps. Slavers and drug traders? Most certainly. No matter what else they might say, however, everyone can agree that no one parties like a Cynis. Under all the glamour and slavery they've worked their way into the graces of all the great powers of the realm and run a mighty information network within the house. No one knows where the line blurs in their competence and vices. What can be said is that you shall be expected to pursue beauty and perfection in your pursuits and in battle, court or otherwise. As long as you protect their interests, their resources are yours to enjoy.
    [x] Cynis - Laughing Wood
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[X] Tepet - Air Ascendant - A house of heroes, steadfast and implacable. They've proven themselves a thousand times over in their service to the Empress's will, seeking excellence on the battlefield and off it. The most prominent military power in the Realm. It shall be expected of you to seek martial excellence and support the proud Tepet legions, and add your name to the most proud list of Tepet heroes.

[x] Girl.
 
[X] Cynis - Laughing Wood - What has not been said about the Cynis? Jesters and Decadent Dilettantes? Mayhaps. Slavers and drug traders? Most certainly. No matter what else they might say, however, everyone can agree that no one parties like a Cynis. Under all the glamour and slavery they've worked their way into the graces of all the great powers of the realm and run a mighty information network within the house. No one knows where the line blurs in their competence and vices. What can be said is that you shall be expected to pursue beauty and perfection in your pursuits and in battle, court or otherwise. As long as you protect their interests, their resources are yours to enjoy.

[X] Girl
 
I suppose thats votes closed. Ill throw a dice or something then.
 
[x] Tepet - Air Ascendant - A house of heroes, steadfast and implacable. They've proven themselves a thousand times over in their service to the Empress's will, seeking excellence on the battlefield and off it. The most prominent military power in the Realm. It shall be expected of you to seek martial excellence and support the proud Tepet legions, and add your name to the most proud list of Tepet heroes.

[x] Boy
 
Ugh fell asleep buy let's throw that dice.

1 boy, 2 girl.

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Crow threw 1 2-faced dice. Reason: DICE Total: 1
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Realm Year 746: Descending Air
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    • [X] Tepet - Air Ascendant - A house of heroes, steadfast and implacable. They've proven themselves a thousand times over in their service to the Empress's will, seeking excellence on the battlefield and off it. The most prominent military power in the Realm. It shall be expected of you to seek martial excellence and support the proud Tepet legions, and add your name to the most proud list of Tepet heroes.

    Tepet, a heroic man who once defied the freshly crowned Scarlet Empress and sought to march upon the Imperial City.

    He was brought low by The Empress of course, but in their clash she witnessed his value, and recognized his unshakeable honor when he pleaded for mercy for those he led in his campaign. She bid him pledge his life and honor to her, and in her name he won her many victories and acclaim as her consort and general. In exchange for her mercy, he acted as her vanguard, bringing her justice and law as far as it could reach. Eventually, his efforts were rewarded with the highest honor possible: the founding of a Great House.

    It was his wisdom that saw the Tepet name soar through the skies; it was his strength that saw them become The Spear of the Empire. Ever the first into battle and the last to retreat, boasting of Imperial Blood and a proud martial tradition older than even The Realm, none can doubt a Tepet's bravery and ferocity. It is these traditions that bid you seek excellence and enlightenment in battle and leadership. The Tepet legions are the pride and main source of wealth for your House, even should you seek other vocations. It is expected--nay, demanded of you to obtain acclaim as a warrior should and to serve the interests of the Tepet legions in any way you can.

    But, though your destiny demands greatness, though the mantle of responsibility lays heavy on your form, it is a thing you will take up only in the future. Today is a day of joy, for you are born, your first breath of a crisp winter's cold and your first sight that of rushing and panicking servants as you are wrapped in silks and cared for with utmost reverence. You are bathed and cleaned and held like the most precious treasure in the whole world.

    In the final days of Descending Air you are born, your coming heralded by winter's storms battering at the abodes of the Dragonblooded to bear you into the world.

    The sights are Chiaroscuro and chaos, the sounds manifold and confusing, the multitude of strangers unnerving to your infant self. But, amidst the proceedings, you are delivered unto a presence and something resonates as they put a hand upon you: something primordial and raw that allows you to calm, for a moment.

    Thus you know that this person is your parent.

    [] For your mother is Tepet Usala, Matriarch of House Tepet. Standing strong mere moments after your birth, she holds you with an indescribable gaze and you feel in her eyes the power of Thunder. You know then, that all eyes will be upon you, all your triumphs and failures to be judged, and all your time to be spent in forging yourself into the perfect Tepet.

    [] A red haired man's lips quirk despite his best efforts, his touch tender upon your head as he cradles you close. The scent of spring tickles your nose, a fresh sweet aroma that calms you and draws you in. It is rare for love to truly bloom within the matches fostered by the Houses, yet they are not completely unheard of.

    [] Your mother's feeble hands grasp you tightly, while a young man with fiery eyes cradles you both in his arms, features twisted with conflicted emotions and worry.

    [] Two soft pairs of hands take you gently, partially submerged in a pool where the essence is rich and many exotic plants grow as two women grin to each other in satisfaction. The three of you connect, imperceptibly, with one another.



    They consider you for a long moment, your little life blooming in front of their eyes. Before their lips part.

    A proud name must be bestowed upon a proud Tepet after all. And this is a ceremony even the most neglectful family would see to completion.

    You are named…

    [] Aru

    [] Rai

    [] Aydell

    [] Write-in
     
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    • [X] Two soft pairs of hands take you gently, partially submerged in a pool where the essence is rich and many exotic plants grow as two women grin to each other in satisfaction. The three of you connect, imperceptibly, with one another.

    [X] Aru

    Hey having two sorceress mothers sounds good to me.
     
    [X] For your mother is Tepet Usala, Matriarch of House Tepet. Standing strong mere moments after your birth, she holds you with an indescribable gaze and you feel in her eyes the power of Thunder. You know then, that all eyes will be upon you, all your triumphs and failures to be judged, and all your time to be spent in forging yourself into the perfect Tepet.

    [X] Rai

    It will be high-pressure, but the advantage of being the House Matriarch's son is significant.
     
    [X] For your mother is Tepet Usala, Matriarch of House Tepet. Standing strong mere moments after your birth, she holds you with an indescribable gaze and you feel in her eyes the power of Thunder. You know then, that all eyes will be upon you, all your triumphs and failures to be judged, and all your time to be spent in forging yourself into the perfect Tepet.

    [X] Aru

    Go big or go home.
     
    [X] For your mother is Tepet Usala, Matriarch of House Tepet. Standing strong mere moments after your birth, she holds you with an indescribable gaze and you feel in her eyes the power of Thunder. You know then, that all eyes will be upon you, all your triumphs and failures to be judged, and all your time to be spent in forging yourself into the perfect Tepet.

    [X] Rai

    Can't resist the pun.
     
    [X] Two soft pairs of hands take you gently, partially submerged in a pool where the essence is rich and many exotic plants grow as two women grin to each other in satisfaction. The three of you connect, imperceptibly, with one another.

    [X] Rai

    This sounds like Sorcerer parents, so I will throw my hat in for Sorcerer parents.
     
    [X] For your mother is Tepet Usala, Matriarch of House Tepet. Standing strong mere moments after your birth, she holds you with an indescribable gaze and you feel in her eyes the power of Thunder. You know then, that all eyes will be upon you, all your triumphs and failures to be judged, and all your time to be spent in forging yourself into the perfect Tepet.

    [X] Mytho

    Let's set ourselves up for the STRONK ancestry.
     
    [X] For your mother is Tepet Usala, Matriarch of House Tepet. Standing strong mere moments after your birth, she holds you with an indescribable gaze and you feel in her eyes the power of Thunder. You know then, that all eyes will be upon you, all your triumphs and failures to be judged, and all your time to be spent in forging yourself into the perfect Tepet.

    [X] Rai
     
    [X] For your mother is Tepet Usala, Matriarch of House Tepet. Standing strong mere moments after your birth, she holds you with an indescribable gaze and you feel in her eyes the power of Thunder. You know then, that all eyes will be upon you, all your triumphs and failures to be judged, and all your time to be spent in forging yourself into the perfect Tepet.
     
    [X] For your mother is Tepet Usala, Matriarch of House Tepet. Standing strong mere moments after your birth, she holds you with an indescribable gaze and you feel in her eyes the power of Thunder. You know then, that all eyes will be upon you, all your triumphs and failures to be judged, and all your time to be spent in forging yourself into the perfect Tepet.

    [X] Aru
     
    [X] For your mother is Tepet Usala, Matriarch of House Tepet. Standing strong mere moments after your birth, she holds you with an indescribable gaze and you feel in her eyes the power of Thunder. You know then, that all eyes will be upon you, all your triumphs and failures to be judged, and all your time to be spent in forging yourself into the perfect Tepet.

    [X] Mytho
     
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