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Deepwood Mourns

Posted by Samantha on 12/20/17

It is with great sadness that House Deepwood announces the death of its Sword, Dame Zhayla of Old Oak. Felled by those who would seek to bring great evil upon the Compact, Dame Zhayla will be mourned and missed, not just as our Sword, but as our friend, and our family.

Dame Zhayla came from nothing - arriving on the shores of of our March, she sought service with us in the hope of living a life in which she could make her own choices, and by doing so, be free. She served as a member of our guard, winning acclaim throughout Arx as a fighter, and upon the joyous day of union between Samantha and Rymarr Deepwood, became knighted for her role in the Siege of Arx, as well as ascending to Sword of Deepwood.

Plans for her funeral will be forthcoming. She will be put to rest with the highest honors the March may accord, said over her by Archlector Aureth Grayhope. Our banners will be at half-mast for the remainder of autumn in her honor.

May her soul be welcomed by the Queen of Endings, to be reborn in freedom by Skald's Grace.

Marquessa Samantha Deepwood of Old Oak


--- Ashford Stance (from Aislin) ---
House Ashford mourns with Deepwood.

--- Grayson Stance (from Tikva) ---
House Grayson mourns with House Deepwood for the tragic loss of their honored Sword.

--- Bisland Stance (from Samael) ---
House Bisland mourns with House Deepwood. May Dame Zhayla's sacrifice never be forgotten.

--- Gold Order Stance (from Alexis) ---
The Gold Order Mourns the loss of a fine knight. May the Queen speed her along the wheel.

--- Valardin Stance (from Alis) ---
House Valardin mourns with Deepwood. May the Sentinel bring justice.

--- Magnotta Stance (from Artorius) ---
Magnotta mourns with Deepwood. May Dame Zhayla rest in peace in the arms of the Queen of Endings.

--- Telmar Stance (from Corban) ---
House Telmar mourns with its Deepwood friends. May the Queen bring her peace until her next adventure.

--- Malvici Stance (from Calypso) ---
House Malvici mourns the loss of Dame Zhayla. May her strength in battle not be forgotten.

--- Thrax Stance (from Victus) ---
House Thrax mourns with Deepwood. May she be honored as a warrior.

--- Faith of the Pantheon Stance (from Orazio) ---
May she find rest and solace in the arms of the Pantheon, and may justice find those responsible.

--- Laurent Stance (from Nicia) ---
House Laurent mourns with Deepwood, and hopes that the loss of the Sword and the sacrifice made will never be forgotten.

--- Mazetti Stance (from Cambria) ---
Mazetti extends its condolences. May Deepwood be comforted by the outpouring of love surrounding it.

--- Grayhope Stance (from Magpie) ---
She was one of ours and the people that killed her can fuck themselves in all the worst places.

--- Sanna Stance (from Tila) ---
House Sanna offers its heartfelt sympathy to Deepwood. The loss of one of the Compact's finest warriors is a loss for us all.

--- Iron Guard Stance (from Silas) ---
The Iron Guard sends their condolences, and promise to help dispense justice.

--- Keaton Stance (from Reigna) ---
Keaton mourns with Deepwood and will carry the memory of Dame Zhayla's name and deeds into the future, never to be forgotten.

--- Igniseri Stance (from Quenia) ---
Igniseri offers deepest its condolences. In the words of our Fealty, No One May Harm Us Unpunished. We support you, if you have need.

--- Halfshav Stance (from Khanne) ---
House Halfshav offers a deep sympathy to Deepwood in this time. May the light of Zhayla's spirit never be forgotten.

--- Kennex Stance (from Octavia) ---
House Kennex lifts a glass in memory of the Sword of Old Oak.

--- Liberators Stance (from Aleksei) ---
She was our first disciple. She will never be forgotten.

--- Darkwater Stance (from Carita) ---
Irrespective of differences, Darkwater stands beside House Deepwood to celebrate the life of their Sword whom was loved and lost.