Written By Lisebet
Jan. 16, 2019, 8:55 a.m.(5/15/1010 AR)
I attended my first Grayson dinner and discovered I already knew everyone there. I believe this may have startled Harlan, who wasn't aware of just how much of a social butterfly I have been.
Written By Niklas
Jan. 16, 2019, 8:49 a.m.(5/15/1010 AR)
The Good Duke of Gemecitta is a grander success than I could have ever imagined. It only runs for another weekend, so hopefully everyone who wants to see it has. (ahem ahem your majesty ahem) I'll be releasing the script a month or two after the last performance so bards and troupes across Arvum can perform it at their holdfasts of choice.
I'm trying not to be TOO annoyed that people think the Nightingale wrote all the music! It was a collaboration, people!
But there's no looking back! It is, as always, on to the next project. I believe I will be revisiting the play I put on the back burner after getting so much grief about it from all quarters. The one about freed thralls and duty. It's not like they can take being a prince away from me now!
I'm trying not to be TOO annoyed that people think the Nightingale wrote all the music! It was a collaboration, people!
But there's no looking back! It is, as always, on to the next project. I believe I will be revisiting the play I put on the back burner after getting so much grief about it from all quarters. The one about freed thralls and duty. It's not like they can take being a prince away from me now!
Written By Edward
Jan. 16, 2019, 8:36 a.m.(5/15/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Miranda
The timing of all of these small flare ups of conflict and the arrival of the foreigners is definitely not accidental. I would not be surprised to find the agents of one of those parties or another, or spies devoted to them hiding in the peerage - at the source of these conflicts or conflating them into greater problems than they really should be.
Written By Thena
Jan. 16, 2019, 8:28 a.m.(5/15/1010 AR)
I can't speak for the entire Faith, but if you want to know why I'm absolutely livid about the recent incident with the scholars? Here's why.
1) Is it really too much to ask that someone say to the HEAD OF THE SCHOLARS, "Hey, we're gonna go murder a bunch of your people real quick. Would you like to tender an opinion about that?"
2) Guess who's stuck cleaning up the mess? Us. The Faith. Bunch of Scholars dead, people banging on my door and rampaging into my office wanting to know what happened and me? The rest of us? Looking like big dumb assholes. (Incidentally this is at LEAST the second time I've had to clean up after folks who think they're big godsdamned heroes). It's easy to be righteous when other people are dealing with the shit you created.
1) Is it really too much to ask that someone say to the HEAD OF THE SCHOLARS, "Hey, we're gonna go murder a bunch of your people real quick. Would you like to tender an opinion about that?"
2) Guess who's stuck cleaning up the mess? Us. The Faith. Bunch of Scholars dead, people banging on my door and rampaging into my office wanting to know what happened and me? The rest of us? Looking like big dumb assholes. (Incidentally this is at LEAST the second time I've had to clean up after folks who think they're big godsdamned heroes). It's easy to be righteous when other people are dealing with the shit you created.
Written By Domonico
Jan. 16, 2019, 7:50 a.m.(5/15/1010 AR)
It appears unseemly to have hired swords deal with the conspiracy amongst the Scholars. Surely the Inquisition could have called upon their own troops or those of the Crown even? It just feels... messy.
Written By Felicia
Jan. 16, 2019, 5:33 a.m.(5/15/1010 AR)
Mother, let me not fear Your embrace, but come to You in the fullness of time, with peace in my heart.
Written By Valerius
Jan. 16, 2019, 3:32 a.m.(5/15/1010 AR)
In my youth it was the will of those that came before me to mold me into killer. To use the blood of my Father and my Mother to shape me into the reaver many in Thrax expected. I was expected to kill in the name of my House, not for honor, or for glory, but for blood. To satisfy the cravings for power that have plagued my family for generations.
But I refused. I am not a killer. I will not reave. I would not sully the memory of my parents to quench a thirst I did not and never will have. I chose to be kind, I chose to be honest, and I chose to find good. I still do. I'd hoped this to be enough. Unfortunately, I was wrong. For many years, I was satisfied with removing myself from the battles, thinking it might keep those I love safe. Unfortunately, again, I was wrong. Now there are too many to avenge, and despite the urge to seek out that vengeance, I refuse to let it consume me.
So instead I offer a vow, to myself, and to those that are good. For my father, Valerian Redrain, my mother, Lynette Thrax, and my great grandfather before them, Rathlander, for my beloved siblings, Jaenelle, Leona, and Galen, and for my wife, Lianne, I promise I will dedicate every ounce of myself to protecting everything I can. From the enemies we see, the enemies we don't, and from ourselves, should need be.
I will not stand idly by.
But I refused. I am not a killer. I will not reave. I would not sully the memory of my parents to quench a thirst I did not and never will have. I chose to be kind, I chose to be honest, and I chose to find good. I still do. I'd hoped this to be enough. Unfortunately, I was wrong. For many years, I was satisfied with removing myself from the battles, thinking it might keep those I love safe. Unfortunately, again, I was wrong. Now there are too many to avenge, and despite the urge to seek out that vengeance, I refuse to let it consume me.
So instead I offer a vow, to myself, and to those that are good. For my father, Valerian Redrain, my mother, Lynette Thrax, and my great grandfather before them, Rathlander, for my beloved siblings, Jaenelle, Leona, and Galen, and for my wife, Lianne, I promise I will dedicate every ounce of myself to protecting everything I can. From the enemies we see, the enemies we don't, and from ourselves, should need be.
I will not stand idly by.
Written By Willow
Jan. 16, 2019, 1:35 a.m.(5/15/1010 AR)
Met a guy named Soren recently. He was getting major stinkeye from the other folks in the bar. He seemed to think it was because he was a Crimson Blade and I suppose it might be right but if it is then its just more evidence why animals make better company than people. Admittedly someone over the faith's soldiers condemned them publicly for their hand in recent nonsense and all those dead scholars but... The crown also went on record as saying that it only happened after an investigation and that it was to quell some sort of rebellion or mutiny or uprising.
So if that is the case, no /wonder/ the armies of the faith weren't the ones leaned on to take out part of an order of the faith which had turned against the crown. There is no way to be certain that the army wouldn't side with the Order, but a sellsword is generally loyal to the guy with the money, not to oaths that had them forsake loyalty even to their own families. It only seems practical to me. And leaves me a bit irritated to see people I generally like wind up the object of public ire for working in the crown's best interests.
So if that is the case, no /wonder/ the armies of the faith weren't the ones leaned on to take out part of an order of the faith which had turned against the crown. There is no way to be certain that the army wouldn't side with the Order, but a sellsword is generally loyal to the guy with the money, not to oaths that had them forsake loyalty even to their own families. It only seems practical to me. And leaves me a bit irritated to see people I generally like wind up the object of public ire for working in the crown's best interests.
Written By Willow
Jan. 16, 2019, 1:26 a.m.(5/15/1010 AR)
My mother sent me a cat recently with a messenger. She said she thought one of the wild cats that prowl the grounds might have mated with a lynx. Gods know the thing is big enough for that. I feel reticent to ever name an animal, and the cat is no exception. She will probably just wind up with a dozen nicknames. I hope Ysbail still gives me a kitten. A sizable estate without multiple cats on grounds is just waiting for a mouse infestation.
Written By Willow
Jan. 16, 2019, 1:23 a.m.(5/15/1010 AR)
I just met Felicia Harrow recently. There is the stuff that filters out of the capital and makes Arx seem crazy, and... Then there is learning how much of it is an understatement. I can't help wondering how many people know who the Undying Emporer is. Maybe I have been living too much in my own head and world before this month. Was the world always this nuts and I just didn't know it?
Written By Shard
Jan. 16, 2019, 12:11 a.m.(5/15/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Rinel
Some secrets are necessary.
Written By Cambria
Jan. 15, 2019, 10:57 p.m.(5/15/1010 AR)
History provides abundant evidence that when, in our selfishness, ignorance and delusion, we do not distinguish between who people are and what they believe, tyranny is sure to follow.
Written By Venturo
Jan. 15, 2019, 9:26 p.m.(5/14/1010 AR)
With the dust settled - and with the way Lady Fianna rode, it took quite some time for it all to settle with the speed she posessed - the first Raconteur Cup Races have concluded. I couldn't have asked for a better story than the one that unfolded, and it was not because of the location, or the concept, or myself. It was the riders and the throngs of people gathered to cheer them on, creating such a jubilant and raucous atmosphere it was simply perfect. I look forward to talking the Princess Berenice and the House Velenosa into sponsoring the second annual cup, but after the first? I don't believe that will be a difficult conversation at all. My thanks goes out to all of those who attended, rode, and sponsored.
Written By Vitalis
Jan. 15, 2019, 8:37 p.m.(5/14/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Monique
Have you ever heard the laughter of children or seen their delight at a clever sleight-of-hand? It is pure wonder. Lady Monique has given me this gift and I cherish her for it.
Written By Ida
Jan. 15, 2019, 6:51 p.m.(5/14/1010 AR)
A rubicund sword and pair of oathlands steel hairpins remain for sale in the shop, but I find myself already pondering what project to work on next. I thought of doing pieces with a thread of copper in them, but it feels wrong to make a profit from something meant to mean so much more, y'know? So, instead, the brooches will remain free for those who wish to make them and I'll content myself with flames and dragonflies and...well. Whatever it is I come up with for the next design.
Written By Rinel
Jan. 15, 2019, 5:29 p.m.(5/14/1010 AR)
I have been expelled from the Scholars for failing to disclose important information to the Blessed Archscholar Sina Godsworn. This is just and right. I swore an oath to the Gods, and my conduct was unbecoming of that oath.
I am no longer a member of Lord Vellichor's discipleship. But my expulsion has opened my eyes--and freed me from the authority of those who would have me abet their deception.
Truth is not a tool to be cast aside when inconvenient. It is a guiding light for our Compact, and while we are charged to protect and guard truth by our Lord Vellichor, we do not follow His divine precepts when we hide truth through the creation of secrets.
I charge those who have ordered the creation of these secrets to rescind their order and allow the truth, in its entirety, to be brought to light. It is sunlight that drives away the darkness of evil.
--Rinel Tern
I am no longer a member of Lord Vellichor's discipleship. But my expulsion has opened my eyes--and freed me from the authority of those who would have me abet their deception.
Truth is not a tool to be cast aside when inconvenient. It is a guiding light for our Compact, and while we are charged to protect and guard truth by our Lord Vellichor, we do not follow His divine precepts when we hide truth through the creation of secrets.
I charge those who have ordered the creation of these secrets to rescind their order and allow the truth, in its entirety, to be brought to light. It is sunlight that drives away the darkness of evil.
--Rinel Tern
Written By Miranda
Jan. 15, 2019, 5:23 p.m.(5/14/1010 AR)
Grief
The death of a blaze
Charred ashes of love remains
Tears cleansing my heart
The death of a blaze
Charred ashes of love remains
Tears cleansing my heart
Written By Miranda
Jan. 15, 2019, 5:19 p.m.(5/14/1010 AR)
My heart goes out to all those who are suffering due to the chaos the Great Road has inflicted upon Arvum.
Somehow, I do not think the timing of these events and the arrival of our neighbors is accidental.
They're watching how we react and how we treat each other.
May the Gods show us the right paths to follow in the days ahead.
Somehow, I do not think the timing of these events and the arrival of our neighbors is accidental.
They're watching how we react and how we treat each other.
May the Gods show us the right paths to follow in the days ahead.
Written By Arianna
Jan. 15, 2019, 5:19 p.m.(5/14/1010 AR)
Good to see that the Faith is still able to show compassion and forgiveness.
Elysia forbid any of the leadership demonstrate lack of living true to their oaths to the Gods.
Righteous condemnation is being served hot!!
There is that one saying though,"The road to the Abyss is paved with good intentions." Relevant considering, ya know, that Great Road business...
Elysia forbid any of the leadership demonstrate lack of living true to their oaths to the Gods.
Righteous condemnation is being served hot!!
There is that one saying though,"The road to the Abyss is paved with good intentions." Relevant considering, ya know, that Great Road business...
Written By Saoirse
Jan. 15, 2019, 4:49 p.m.(5/14/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Daniella
Having been on the 'wrong end' of Valardin temperament before, I say to you, dear cousin:
Stay strong.
Stay strong.
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