Written By Berto
Feb. 24, 2019, 9:37 p.m.(8/18/1010 AR)
Written By Gregory
Feb. 24, 2019, 8:28 p.m.(8/18/1010 AR)
I have been approached as a Godsword to help a man who I will not be naming deal with his problems. He is suffering from a lingering guilt over actions that have played a small part in tearing his family apart. I need to think on how to handle this. He has done enough reflecting on it, but needs some form of closure. A personal penance might be suitable, not because he needs to repent, but because he needs a way to know that he has done so, for himself. I shall think more upon the problems he is facing, and maybe speak to my superiors and peers to see what they think.
Written By Gregory
Feb. 24, 2019, 8:25 p.m.(8/18/1010 AR)
Written By Sparte
Feb. 24, 2019, 8:16 p.m.(8/18/1010 AR)
Written By Avary
Feb. 24, 2019, 8:16 p.m.(8/18/1010 AR)
"Let's say you have two charitable works in need of money. One helps orphans of war, the other does valuable maintenance to infrastructure in poor regions. Let's assume, for the moment, that the investment in the latter would do much more long-term scietal good than the former. Even if that's true, and people rationally know it to be true; I am confident that the orphans would receive the lion's share of charity, because it looks better to say 'I helped those poor orphans' than 'I helped maintain important infrastructure'"
It does bring to question how charity is measured. Is it measured by pure amount of? By proportional ability to give? Is the same amount given over time more charitable than a lump sum just once? Does the quality of to whom or to what is being given factor in to the equation?
How do risks and unknowns factor in? In the example above: what if one of the orphans grew to be a great knight? Or the next great physician? Or a beloved Dominus? Would that weigh in retrospect on the initial giving and balance it above the similar donation to infrastructure?
Now these questions are not necessary to any better understanding of Gild. Nor do I think society would particularly benefit any to some constructed balance and measure of Charity and which is greater than how and when so.
But it is an interesting, if futile and unrevelatory, thought experiment and so I leave it to the Salon. Perhaps they can discuss it at their next gathering.
Written By Shae
Feb. 24, 2019, 7:53 p.m.(8/18/1010 AR)
What I don't like is the smell of the kennels during the heat of the day, but no one wants to read about that.
A field of daisies growing wild and free. They are in many ways the perfect embodiment of hope. They look small and delicate, and yet they are exceptionally hearty, and tenacious, growing in the most unlikely places. Defiant against the world and determined to be free.
Written By Kedehern
Feb. 24, 2019, 7:52 p.m.(8/18/1010 AR)
Written By Harper
Feb. 24, 2019, 7:32 p.m.(8/18/1010 AR)
At least we found the culprit for one problem. I can't remember how many requests he sent in though. It's gonna be a long month, or two, or three...
Written By Rinel
Feb. 24, 2019, 7:31 p.m.(8/18/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Duarte
I begin to despair of any reconciliation between myself and Count Amadeo. Neither he nor I will budge on the singular issue that divides us. In truth, I do not know whether it is an issue of pride--which I have grown to learn that both of us possess in excess of our stations--or a deeper matter altogether. But deep or no, the chasm that divides us remains unbridged, and with every passing day that yawning gulf seems to widen. I regret, in part, the circumstances that led to the severing of our relationship; I mourn the loss of company and intellect.
I shall continue to pray to Lord Limerance that comity be restored--but I have begun to pray to Lady Lagoma as well. All things change, and, in time, all things end. Perhaps it is time to let the field lie fallow for a season. Growth of a new crop may yet come.
Written By Rinel
Feb. 24, 2019, 7:25 p.m.(8/18/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Sparte
Written By Rinel
Feb. 24, 2019, 7:24 p.m.(8/18/1010 AR)
To judge oneself by the laws of the Gods and the effects one has on others... it is not an Orthodox position. But it is, in many ways, a stricter one.
And yet somehow it seems more freeing.
Written By Joscelin
Feb. 24, 2019, 7:09 p.m.(8/18/1010 AR)
Random thoughts from a melancholy woman in a rare moment; the sun comes out readily enough and the clouds burn away like soft mist.
Written By Andry
Feb. 24, 2019, 6:32 p.m.(8/18/1010 AR)
Written By Olivia
Feb. 24, 2019, 4:45 p.m.(8/18/1010 AR)
It has followed me.
Will anyone save me from such a fate?
Written By Raymesin
Feb. 24, 2019, 4:42 p.m.(8/18/1010 AR)
Who was that woman? An omen, I think, perhaps for both good and ill. A strange one, at the very least. I think I might know who she is. Was. But... I can't be sure.
I won't be investigating that spot alone. Or at night. And yet, I'm rather looking forward to it.
Written By Dariel
Feb. 24, 2019, 4:27 p.m.(8/18/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Domonico
Written By Tesha
Feb. 24, 2019, 4:24 p.m.(8/18/1010 AR)
Written By Venturo
Feb. 24, 2019, 4:11 p.m.(8/18/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Lianne
Written By Duarte
Feb. 24, 2019, 3:23 p.m.(8/18/1010 AR)
Written By Norwood
Feb. 24, 2019, 2:50 p.m.(8/18/1010 AR)
Please note that the scholars may take some time preparing your journal for others to read.