Written By Raymesin
Feb. 24, 2019, 4:42 p.m.(8/18/1010 AR)
Seems there's more unsettling things in the world than mirrors, or people who look a lot like your own self.
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.
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
Part of me wonders if Lord Domonico will still have that stick up his butt when he walks down the aisle.
Written By Tesha
Feb. 24, 2019, 4:24 p.m.(8/18/1010 AR)
Some things just come out of the blue. After the last few months this sudden surprise is not an unhappy one. Which I'm grateful for. I'm still processing and there's a small sliver of hope left still.
Written By Venturo
Feb. 24, 2019, 4:11 p.m.(8/18/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Lianne
A recent conversation with the Marquessa reminded me it's been just over two years since I started the Raconteur upon my arrival at Arx. Our debate continues between the merits of skill and luck, and how each has (or has not) played a roll in my turn of fortunes since I first set foot in this city. The key, I think, is an admittance that there is a balance to these things. I can think of no better way to celebrate my time here, and all that has been accomplished than the carnival that will be taking place tonight.
Written By Duarte
Feb. 24, 2019, 3:23 p.m.(8/18/1010 AR)
My visit to Setarco was glorious. There is no place quite like the Silken City and no finer place to call home. The statue is wonderous and will inspire all as a testament to the creativity and capabilities of people. Well done to those who oversaw the task from planning and design to funding and construction.
Written By Norwood
Feb. 24, 2019, 2:50 p.m.(8/18/1010 AR)
The hives are doing well. Now I just need a competent beekeeper for when we have to leave the house.
Written By Bliss
Feb. 24, 2019, 2:39 p.m.(8/18/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Avary
As Aleksei said, it's very important, I think, to understand my statement wasn't a defense of slavery in any way shape or form. Civilizations have arisen on the backs of slaves - very successful ones, and of this, there's really no doubt. At the same time, we must ask ourselves: Is this who we want to be, or do we want to be something better than that? Can we be?
We're something new and different in the world, still. Is that worth preserving?
We're something new and different in the world, still. Is that worth preserving?
Written By Klaus
Feb. 24, 2019, 12:37 p.m.(8/18/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Alarissa
Where did the Princess Consort get that red dress and can she talk Coraline into wearing one. With my hips I would never be able to pull it off so has to be Coraline.
Written By Klaus
Feb. 24, 2019, 12:34 p.m.(8/18/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Coraline
I just wanted a pubic record of my love for you.
Written By Klaus
Feb. 24, 2019, 12:33 p.m.(8/18/1010 AR)
I am sick. It is Doreen's fault I am sure.
Written By Willow
Feb. 24, 2019, 11:01 a.m.(8/18/1010 AR)
It is perhaps fortunate that I both have a number of older brothers and also refuse to marry out of my House. It makes the fact that most of my dalliances are wildly inappropriate weigh less at me. I had an intended once as a teenager. He was killed before my eyes. I am certain there is some exception which would involve both marrying /up/ and being attracted to the person in question which might persuade me, but as there has only been one to fit that criteria and they seem to be involved with someone older than I already, that seems unlikely.
Still, if I should find a prospective match who would marry in rather than me being expected to marry out, I am not dead set against a match. I am too bound up in my identity as a northerner to feel comfortable owing fealty to another land. I think the only other land I would feel like I could really identify with is Lenosia. The love of beauty, the romantic aspect, and the embrace of eccentricities and oddities and love of the arts, I feel a deep appreciation for and love of. It is little surprise, in that light, that my childhood friend also married Lenosian.
Still, if I should find a prospective match who would marry in rather than me being expected to marry out, I am not dead set against a match. I am too bound up in my identity as a northerner to feel comfortable owing fealty to another land. I think the only other land I would feel like I could really identify with is Lenosia. The love of beauty, the romantic aspect, and the embrace of eccentricities and oddities and love of the arts, I feel a deep appreciation for and love of. It is little surprise, in that light, that my childhood friend also married Lenosian.
Written By Leta
Feb. 24, 2019, 10:21 a.m.(8/18/1010 AR)
It had been a while since I last had a proper spar. I don't miss the bruises and the aches at all. I cursed myself proper the next morning. Why, there's parts of me I had almost forgotten I had, and they were all too eager to remind me. All my ointments for such things had gone off, and that's after I spent a good deal of the morning looking for where I'd put them away. Still, I didn't do too poorly. I think I got more tired than I might have, once upon a time, but some things you don't forget. It's not like I haven't practiced a bit now and then to keep from rusting solid, just not with someone else hitting me back.
I still feel useless most days, but at least I know I won't chop my own foot first thing if need be.
I still feel useless most days, but at least I know I won't chop my own foot first thing if need be.
Written By Preston
Feb. 24, 2019, 9:08 a.m.(8/17/1010 AR)
It was good to see Aleksei Morgan at the event last night - since his leaving the Godsworn, we have had fewer occasions to talk and it was good to remember why, despite our views being different, I so valued his company.
The event by Sir Andry was interesting - I learned a deal, though I am still nervous when people discuss history. So much is lost or half known, and what some present as certainty is conjecture.
But I had a visit after from Lady Teagan and her man Amund, with news from the Oathlands. It seems more than ever it is vital we get our force moving as soon as possible. Unfortunately I only know of House Laurent and House Blackram of the Oathlands who answered the call, but I hope that the Seraphs have answered the call and sent me the Templars I need. All the items have been prepared and begun shipping to Sanctum now - we took the banners of the Faith from their store in the roof of the armoury. We last used them for Dame Astraea's swearing ceremony, before that Stormwall. Lady Teagan and others will move ahead with the van and hopefully the tribes in the way will agree to move from the way and let us pass, or better yet will join the compact as brothers and sisters. But what waits us beyond? In the Red Mountains? Will Redrain forces hold the border, prevent our enemy's retreat? Will there even be forces of our enemy remaining to break? Are we too late?
Whatever happens we will hold true to Gloria's commands. We will protect the innocent, in the Abandoned and in our people, we will fight with honour, in a just cause, and we will remove her enemies from the face of Arvum.
The event by Sir Andry was interesting - I learned a deal, though I am still nervous when people discuss history. So much is lost or half known, and what some present as certainty is conjecture.
But I had a visit after from Lady Teagan and her man Amund, with news from the Oathlands. It seems more than ever it is vital we get our force moving as soon as possible. Unfortunately I only know of House Laurent and House Blackram of the Oathlands who answered the call, but I hope that the Seraphs have answered the call and sent me the Templars I need. All the items have been prepared and begun shipping to Sanctum now - we took the banners of the Faith from their store in the roof of the armoury. We last used them for Dame Astraea's swearing ceremony, before that Stormwall. Lady Teagan and others will move ahead with the van and hopefully the tribes in the way will agree to move from the way and let us pass, or better yet will join the compact as brothers and sisters. But what waits us beyond? In the Red Mountains? Will Redrain forces hold the border, prevent our enemy's retreat? Will there even be forces of our enemy remaining to break? Are we too late?
Whatever happens we will hold true to Gloria's commands. We will protect the innocent, in the Abandoned and in our people, we will fight with honour, in a just cause, and we will remove her enemies from the face of Arvum.
Written By Edward
Feb. 24, 2019, 8:18 a.m.(8/17/1010 AR)
I was told that team Kennex dominated the Fleet Event. This does not surprise me in the least given their team members. Great job guys.
Written By Marian
Feb. 24, 2019, 8:13 a.m.(8/17/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Esoka
I can not help but think that my cousin, Lady Eirlys Greenmarch, is smiling somewhere at the announcement of Dame Esoka Greenblood's child being born.
Written By Marian
Feb. 24, 2019, 7:37 a.m.(8/17/1010 AR)
The twins turn two next month. Where does the time fly?
Written By Domonico
Feb. 24, 2019, 6:32 a.m.(8/17/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Alaric
I defeated his early attacks, rebuffed his attempts to end my advance via diplomatic efforts and marriage and crushed his last ditch efforts mercilessly, taking the City of Arx and capturing the King.
Despite all this my opponent was gracious in defeat. Hopefully he'll improve.
Despite all this my opponent was gracious in defeat. Hopefully he'll improve.
Written By Arcadia
Feb. 24, 2019, 1:10 a.m.(8/17/1010 AR)
It is so good to be back in Arx!
So far I've met handsome men who play with warships, some people who speak in magically musical voices, giant dogs, sellswords and adventurers to boot!
It won't be long until Fairen and my family realizes I've been ditching my guards and exploring. Better enjoy it while it lasts.
So far I've met handsome men who play with warships, some people who speak in magically musical voices, giant dogs, sellswords and adventurers to boot!
It won't be long until Fairen and my family realizes I've been ditching my guards and exploring. Better enjoy it while it lasts.
Written By Aleksei
Feb. 24, 2019, 1:08 a.m.(8/17/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Avary
Just want to make one thing clear: the fact that you can build a civilization on the backs of slaves is reprehensible. It's abhorrent.
But it's civilization.
Because that's the thing, isn't it? We have a whole Pantheon. We have thirteen gods, and there's a really important reason for that. Which I don't have to tell Blessed Avary, I know. Mostly I wanted to sort of clarify some of the things I said at the gathering Sir Andry held, since she mentioned me.
Slavery is evil. But Gild's domain is not concerned with slavery. You could, in some terrible ways, strengthen the prosperity of civilization through evil. Which is fucked up. But concepts are weird. And sometimes they overlap, and sometimes they contradict. Fortunately, we're lucky enough to know firsthand that you don't need slavery to build prosperity and civilization. We don't have to choose between Civilization and Freedom.
And then, of course, there's that pesky question of thralldom and Civilization. Will abolition break our society? I've written about it before, and I'm not going to go on about it again. But I'll say this: you don't have to break bonds. You don't have to rip up agreements. You build new ones instead.
And that's all I'll say.
It was an interesting discussion, at the very least.
But it's civilization.
Because that's the thing, isn't it? We have a whole Pantheon. We have thirteen gods, and there's a really important reason for that. Which I don't have to tell Blessed Avary, I know. Mostly I wanted to sort of clarify some of the things I said at the gathering Sir Andry held, since she mentioned me.
Slavery is evil. But Gild's domain is not concerned with slavery. You could, in some terrible ways, strengthen the prosperity of civilization through evil. Which is fucked up. But concepts are weird. And sometimes they overlap, and sometimes they contradict. Fortunately, we're lucky enough to know firsthand that you don't need slavery to build prosperity and civilization. We don't have to choose between Civilization and Freedom.
And then, of course, there's that pesky question of thralldom and Civilization. Will abolition break our society? I've written about it before, and I'm not going to go on about it again. But I'll say this: you don't have to break bonds. You don't have to rip up agreements. You build new ones instead.
And that's all I'll say.
It was an interesting discussion, at the very least.
Written By Cambria
Feb. 23, 2019, 10:20 p.m.(8/17/1010 AR)
While brevity may be the soul of wit, it can also be the soul of shallowness and superficiality.
Please note that the scholars may take some time preparing your journal for others to read.