#Straud Legacy Challenge

[gloomyplumbob]

Just when Vlad's search seemed hopeless, Alma appeared. Fate or something far more twisted had delivered exactly what he needed.

Alma never intended to meet the vampire, let alone marry one. But when her life fell into ruins—no family, no home and danger at every corner—she had nowhere else to go. Desperation led her to Vlad’s door during a stormy night, hoping for protection. What she found was an offer; safety for herself in exchange for becoming his wife and caring for his children. It wasn’t love that led her to say yes, but the need to escape a life of uncertainty.

Alma clutched the roses, their red petals a reminder of the life she once knew. She had married a vampire out of duty, but fear still gripped her heart. She feared that she'd only traded one prison for another. Were the flowers a gift of love, or a warning of the darkness slowly closing in? She wasn’t like him… not yet.

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[windslar]

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[ghostycowplant]

A silence lingers between them, a delicate balance of unspoken words that neither dares to disturb. As they step out of the restaurant, the cool night air wraps around them, guiding their footsteps toward home. The stars twinkle above, casting a serene glow over Forgotten Hollow, a place steeped in beauty.

[droolski]

vlad came over and gave ruby a hickey

[esotericas-sims]

Countess Tatyana Straud has always been and will always be the center of attention, and she makes this clear by her fashion alone. Despite her age, Tatyana is always decidedly fashionable, even known to abandon dresses mid-creation when their shape is no longer quite so desirable. She wears the traditional Straud black in most of her outfits, but she accents it with bright colors, bold patterns, and extreme silhouettes. All drama, all the time. Her clothing is designed for show, and for controversy; she has concluded that this will aid her in her mission to bring her family fully into New York's social scene. Suitably, her outfits are always carefully curated for entertaining. They are always designed to be seen.

Count Vladislaus, on the other hand, prefers not to be seen, whenever possible. His outfits are simple and sober, meant to be worn indoors, or ideally just around the house. It's a rare day that he's spotted at social events, and when he is, he's content to be outshined by his wife. There is calculation in his own outfits too, however, styles carefully chosen to be timeless - always slightly out-of-fashion, but never entirely so. It's convenient to have a wardrobe that will last you far beyond mortal lifespans with minimal effort. Indeed, in years past, Vladislaus has spent much of his time asleep belowground. It was only after the conception and then birth of his daughter Rosalie that he has returned to the living world with any consistency.

Little Rosalie is still of an age to be entirely dressed by her mother, and Tatyana often doesn't do her favors. Already, Tatyana can tell that Rosalie will be a beauty to rival her, and the prospect of her own daughter stealing her spotlight is so maddening that Tatyana frequently dresses Rosalie in plain or outdated clothing, in an attempt to stave off the inevitable. Rosalie is too cautious to speak against her fearsome mother, and contents herself with the knowledge that someday she will have control over her own life. In the meantime, Rosalie tries to claim what power she can with the aid of her father. This manifests itself in the occasional spot of grey or brown in her otherwise entirely black wardrobe. They're baby steps, but she's confident that she'll make faster progress when she's older.

Playing with SeveralPerson’s Ultimate Decades Challenge Rules

Started: 1800

Current year: 1885

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[simsgalaxy]

The Morh Kids

The top pic lefto to right:

Juliana

Aline

Levi

Lina

Nika

Bottom pic from left to right:

Katerina & Sebastian

Aline & Levi

Nika & Lina

Liliana & Juliana

[thegothingtons]

While Marquis had celebrated his party, the demon, as Yumi called her, was up to mischief in the city.

Elorana Straud de Sade was Marquis' sister. A vampire who had acquired magical powers on dark paths and lost her mind in the process. They were driven through the world by bloodlust and enjoyed spreading fear and terror.

Marquis had put it into hibernation 250 years ago and had it awakened again a few hours ago. She was thirsty and angry, and the world had to pay for it.

First she was haunted by the realm of magic and now it was the turn of the Sim World. She struck randomly.

And without knowing it, Danielle Gothington was one of her victims.

[moon-simmers]

Redwood Manor, Bedlington, Brindleton Bay 1842.

New Year's celebrations arrived in Bedlington, Redwood Manor was filled with ostentatious decorations and mistletoe everywhere as a way to say goodbye to the year and celebrate a warm evening in this cold winter.

The Redwoods were dressed in their traditional red, proud to see the family reunited once again as in the old days.

This year they also invited Edgar, Clara and their families to join the dinner. The younger members of the family came to celebrate as well, John was happy to be able to play with his cousins, he loved entertaining little Greenland and Lucile along with Suzette.

Madeleine and Wendla joined each other at the diningroom, it was a coincidence of life that both were pregnant almost at the same time, so they could talk about how they were coping with the pregnancy, both couples were very anxious about the arrival of future heirs.

[smvllb0dysims]

Sims update!

I haven't played my decades challenge in a few mainly because I haven't had time but I'm planning on playing it soon! I also have started another legacy challenge, the star sign challenge which I'm excited to do. here are some photos from the challenge so far.

(had to show Vlad ofc)

[geminimoontrait]

Vladdy Daddy deserves a separate post ⏪💓⏩

[0-nouke-0]

Caspian now has 4 children.

1 son, Klaus and 3 daughters, Giselle, Evelyn, Lauren. But no heir yet.

[gloomyplumbob]

Vlad regretted losing his temper and wished he had handled things differently. He felt foolish for thinking he could raise two infants on his own. He needed a partner, but the only woman he loved and truly wanted was Lilith. However, Lilith was betrothed to someone else and Vlad knew she would never agree to be his wife.

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[lovesickdeadsims]

Roland and Masato finally celebrated their wedding! Lots of people showed up, even some vampires since Roland had invited his ex Caleb (he went with his sister Lilith as plus one, while old Vlad was hired as the organist). Definitely a beautiful event! And Rupert seemed to get along with Lilith quite well...

[ghostycowplant]

Vlad dashes to Persie, scanning her for any signs of injury or distress.

"Are you okay?" "I am now, thank you."

Gently, he brushes a tear from her cheek and tilts her chin up, their gazes locking in an intense moment. Time appears to freeze as they hold each other's eyes, and he leans in, their lips nearly brushing against one another��

[saydesims94-blog]

Ines had a baby girl with Caleb called Taylor. Ines met some new people at the spice festival and even bagged up some free food! Ines came home to see Vladislaus Straud. I think she might have a type... unavailable or vampire....

[esotericas-sims]

"What will you do about them, my lord?" Tatyana asked, gloved hands idly massaging her husband's shoulders. Inevitably, whenever she held him like this, she felt the urge to twist his neck, to kill him and be done with it all. Vladislaus leaned his head back against her chest, eyes half-open.

"I am not sure, little bird." He grunted, gestured vaguely. "Press harder- there." A nod. "Better." Tatyana fought an abrupt desire to crush her hands around his throat. She knew he wanted her to do it. He'd made her feel this way about him on purpose, the hatred and the love and something else, all muddled together. Vile man. She wouldn't ever be able to get away from him, she knew. Little bird. Caged.

"We must kill the man," Tatyana said, leaning down to murmur to him. "He's already disobeyed us." If she could not kill her husband, at least she could convince him to do as she wished. "But we both know you are a great lover of women." A gentle kiss to his forehead. Vladislaus leaned back, his eyes falling shut.

"It's true," he murmured, only half-focused, the rest of his attention on the press of her hands into the thin muscles of his shoulders.

"We could keep the French girl. Keene says she's quite lovely."

"We could," Vladislaus agreed. He rested a palm on the sofa next to him, a silent order for her to sit at his side. Tatyana slipped around, and sat down next to him. There was no use refusing, and her hands were getting tired.

"When was the last time we had someone to keep?" Tatyana asked, leaning forward to kiss the side of his throat. A faded scar sat there, barely visible. It matched her own. "It would do us good."

"Enough." Vladislaus pushed her away, stood up from his seat. "You are distracting me, little bird." He never said her name anymore. She was always some trapped, caged thing. A bird or a rabbit or a cat. Kept, herself. Tatyana settled sullenly back in her seat. "I will think on what you have said.

Playing with  SeveralPerson’s Ultimate Decades Challenge Rules

Started: 1800s

Current decade: 1910s

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