Recent content by Zeraphine Batahlia

  1. Zeraphine Batahlia

    The Syzygy State of Emergency

    Her cheek tingled with that lingering kiss, but she ignored it and grasped the tips of his fingers with her own, finding this heavy topic better broached with contact established between them. Shifting her bespoke robes with her other hand, Zeraphine felt suddenly unsure of the steps she had...
  2. Zeraphine Batahlia

    The Syzygy State of Emergency

    "—Thus signed, 'In Service, General A. Dreixmond..." The Vexion attendant trailed off as they finished reading aloud the entire declaration to their mistress. The atmosphere at breakfast had tapered into a somber silence. Not even the clink of silverware broke the quiet. "My Lady?" "Hm?" "Do...
  3. Zeraphine Batahlia

    Letters The wise lord...

    Calculated eyes traced the murals, marveling in its vivid imagery—a tale of battles fought, demons conquered, and the endless struggle against the malevolence that haunted both men and realms. As Quintus guided her through the expansive halls, his hand in hers, she became acutely aware of his...
  4. Zeraphine Batahlia

    The Syzygy World Event: The Syzygy

    Throwing Zera into the mix of this chaos✨
  5. Zeraphine Batahlia

    Private Tales To Bite the Hand That Feeds

    Zeraphine reacted with mock incredulity, "My, what a prolific birth. Must have been an awful surprise once they all discovered the more nefarious implications it would have on your..." She paused with a bored smirk, "—charming disposition." She rearranged the draping cloth of one of her sleeves...
  6. Zeraphine Batahlia

    Open Chronicles What's a god to a non-believer?

    Zeraphine observed the gathering with an astute eye, her thoughts as meticulous as her appearance. The council meeting an elaborate dance of power, each step made with precision to secure influence in Alliria. As Quintus sought her insight, she remained poised, evaluating the unfolding events...
  7. Zeraphine Batahlia

    Letters The wise lord...

    Zeraphine observed the sincerity in Quintus's smile, noting the fleeting warmth in his gaze. There was an earnestness about him that intrigued her, a depth she hadn't anticipated. His words carried a certain weight and she found herself drawn to his sense of purpose, recognizing a reflection of...
  8. Zeraphine Batahlia

    Private Tales To Bite the Hand That Feeds

    The air outside the lecture hall carried the fragrance of early spring blossoms—a blend of lilac and jasmine that floated amid the gentle breeze. The sky above had taken on an equally lavender hue as dusk settled. "Quite an enlightening presentation, wouldn't you say, Kaisa?" Zeraphine...
  9. Zeraphine Batahlia

    Completed The Triennial Syzygy

    Noting Kaisa's scattered focus, which Zeraphine felt responsible for, she conjured a bundle of parchments from soft black smoke, the script and diagrams already matching the lecture before them. She inclined her head to the woman next to her, even though Zera's eyes still lay consumed by the...
  10. Zeraphine Batahlia

    Completed The Triennial Syzygy

    "Oh! Councilor Sinclair!" Batahlia turned a keen eye to the woman behind her, her smile saccharine. "I didn't recognize you without Xanatos by your side. Good to see you can still find your way outside of Alliria. I too find the pandering to greedy and apathetic noble men, to be exhausting...
  11. Zeraphine Batahlia

    Completed The Triennial Syzygy

    Zera daintily plucked the chestnut into her palm, softly smiling at the roasted tree nut before eating it with a quiet crunch. What an interesting snack, she thought. Primly, she turned a well-formed and gracious smile onto the woman. "My stomach and I thank you. I myself didn't have the...
  12. Zeraphine Batahlia

    Letters The wise lord...

    The city of Alliria was alive with the promise of spring, but for Zeraphine, the colder months held a special charm. Autumn and winter always spoke to her in ways that the warmer months never could. There was something about the chill in the air that made her mind clearer, sharper. It was a time...
  13. Zeraphine Batahlia

    Open Chronicles What's a god to a non-believer?

    Zeraphine raised an eyebrow at Quintus's question, following until she walked in tandem with him, pondering how best to answer. She knew he had a tendency to view the world in colors of grey, and yet, that there was a clear right and wrong to the way of things. It was a conundrum she would have...
  14. Zeraphine Batahlia

    Letters The wise lord...

    My dearest Lord Quintus, I was most pleased to receive your letter and the warm words you have extended to me. Your invitation to stay as a guest of House Vexion is most generous and I would be delighted to accept. The prospect of staying in your estate and experiencing the city in new ways...
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    Open Chronicles What's a god to a non-believer?

    The high neck of Zeraphine's flared starched collar brushed near her jawline, the material a soft velvet and the color of fresh blood. The sharp shoulders of her dress robes cut an imposing figure that flared down into bell sleeves that hid her hands from view. And at the moment, she was...