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Written By Caspian

Sept. 16, 2018, 10:56 a.m.(8/12/1009 AR)

So my birthday party was pretty fun. Not many people showed up to joust, so had a wrestling tournament instead. That went pretty well! I wonder what I should do for my party next year.

Written By Edward

Sept. 16, 2018, 7:40 a.m.(8/11/1009 AR)

Relationship Note on Elloise

Or.

Breeze, Wendy, Rainy, Aura, Cloud, and Stern.


All very good options too.

Written By Felicia

Sept. 16, 2018, 4:20 a.m.(8/11/1009 AR)

Today was a humbling day, and shows me that I have spent far too much time with the paperwork and not enough out on the field.

First I was outridden and out-finessed by a couple of talented jousters in the form of Sir Thorley Sandreef and Lord Fecundo Rubino for Lord Cristoph's Jousting Tourney.

And then, just in case I needed a further reminder to spend more time in the field I was bested again by Lord Fecundo for Grandmaster Caspian's birthday celebrations, before having that smug show-off Lord Brogan put me in my place rather adroitly on the wrestling field.

All in all it was a fun day, but a good reminder that one can never rest on their laurels when it comes to matters martial.

Written By Nijah

Sept. 16, 2018, 1:02 a.m.(8/11/1009 AR)

I am Nijah. I have been told that writing in the white journals is good practice for my Arvani writing, and that it is custom to record thoughts to the journals. I am told this is to honor the gods and keep records. I do not know much of Arvani gods, but am eager to learn.

The scribe is telling me I am taking too long but I must write this myself.

Second day in Arx, still much to learn. Must find tailor, need local clothes. Found bar with good drink and food and meeting a lot of good people.

All this writing is tiring. Will practice more later.

Written By Kenna

Sept. 16, 2018, 12:15 a.m.(8/11/1009 AR)

Lady Kenna laughed and clapped her hands together gleefully and told us to write down that she did that.

Written By Rymarr

Sept. 15, 2018, 11:06 p.m.(8/11/1009 AR)

Relationship Note on Kenna

I sat down to write a journal regarding Lady Kenna and that I had decided not to extend a call for Champions.

Then Patsy came shuffling into my study to deliver a journal for my review. While I have my predictions, I'm now curious about these terms.

Very well.

Written By Faruq

Sept. 15, 2018, 10:16 p.m.(8/11/1009 AR)

I have a little sister, Malika, and a little brother Nadir. Malika is everything I could have hoped for her to be. She is strong, forthright, suffers no fools, and more than a little bit dangerous. (Do not ever give her the means to make fire if you value your surroundings.) Nadir, I wish I could say I am as proud of him as I am of Malika. Perhaps if he applied himself to something more than what he has chosen to do I would have something to be proud /of/ but... he is the youngest of three of us. He has time.

Written By Kenna

Sept. 15, 2018, 10:10 p.m.(8/11/1009 AR)

Relationship Note on Rymarr

I am going to be very disappointed if Marquis Rymarr doesn't call for champions. I know exactly what terms I'll set.

Written By Perronne

Sept. 15, 2018, 8:27 p.m.(8/10/1009 AR)

Oh my goodness! Oh my goodness!

It wasn't easy, but the first copies of my Almanac went out over the last couple of weeks, and they have found themselves in good hands. People are using it! People like it! People are PAYING me for it! This is only the first step, of course. The first step, and the first edition. Everyone knows a good almanac has to be updated regularly, and with things as chaotic as they are, I'll have to work to keep on my toes and stay on top of things. Can't let my skills OR knowledge get stale!

I'll also probably need to hire help. I won't have the ability to just take off and spend a few years walking the roads again. Not if I want to advance along the path that is greater than the one just under my feet. I have also, of course, donated a substantial amount to the Church to celebrate and thank the Gods for my success! Especially Gild - lady of charity and of civilization, you who smile upon those who strive to achieve without exploiting or abusing those beneath us, who earn and do not steal, lady of the silver coin, I thank you and I honor you, I hope, in all that I do and all that I strive to be.

I think some time at the shrine is in order!

Written By Ida

Sept. 15, 2018, 7:28 p.m.(8/10/1009 AR)

Relationship Note on Jace

I am honored by the kind words you put to your whites about the wares in the shop. If you ever need a dagger to match the sword, it's on the house.

Written By Lisebet

Sept. 15, 2018, 6:20 p.m.(8/10/1009 AR)

Relationship Note on Aahana

Lady Aahana gave me a gift today. It's a beautiful dress and slippers, and I am very much going to enjoy wearing them out. I think I will startle some, as it is a Lycene fashion statement. But it is absolutely beautiful, and it needs to be seen to be believed.

I wonder who will notice it first.

Written By Rymarr

Sept. 15, 2018, 3:57 p.m.(8/10/1009 AR)

Relationship Note on Kenna

Lady Kenna gave me a gift. When I think of a gift, I often think of something insubstantial and more often than not it's likely to be something I don't want or need. The gift that she gave however came in multiple pieces, that took a number of workers some time to set up within my study. It also contained a hidden gift. A subtle gift.

I told myself that were anyone to send me a gift, I would likely challenge them to a duel. I am still undecided on whether or not I'll follow through with it. The gesture itself though warrants an entry into my journal, because it was largely unexpected. The letter that was delivered with the gift was the true gift, I think. It gave me pause. It gave me something to consider and think about.

That naturally led to an exchange of letters on the topic of gift-giving and the rest. Where Lady Kenna had a number of valid points, I still think my own point of view is a reasonable outlook as well. After the initial uncertainty over receiving a gift faded and different perspectives of the nature of gift-giving were set aside, I recognized that this was an opportunity. A gift within a gift, really.

I could easily refuse the gift. Send it back. Challenge Lady Kenna to the duel for my reasons. Then that would be that, I would be satisfied, and all would once again be right in the world.

Or I could accept the gift and recognize it for what it was. An opportunity provided by Lagoma to pursue positive change. I could embrace something new, grow in a positive way from the kind gesture of another, and just maybe take a step toward being a better person than I was an hour before. I ultimately accepted the gift. Unfortunately since I had not expected a gift, nor to give any gifts... I had no gifts. That meant that my gift would have to be something that was from my own meager collection of personal possessions.

The number of things that I could choose from was quite small to be honest, but I still sat there for nearly an hour just staring at all them lined up on the map table in the study. It was an arduous task, but after many trials I had finally reached a decision. She very nearly received an apron that her cousin gave me long ago; I've convinced myself that I'm not one for being sentimental, but I couldn't part with my food service armor.

I may still challenge her though. Still undecided.

Written By Joscelin

Sept. 15, 2018, 2:40 p.m.(8/10/1009 AR)

Relationship Note on Harper

It pleases me to spread joy, but it is a particular favorite when it's people I love. You are quite welcome.

Written By Cambria

Sept. 15, 2018, 2:18 p.m.(8/10/1009 AR)

It is a common error to assume that the nature of politics is determined by ones own moral idealism. In actual practice, politics is defined by group interests - both within nations and internationally - and therefore by conflicts, often unscrupulous and brutal. The principle virtues, then, are sober, exacting judgment and decisive action. Nor is there any place for moral idealism, let alone for blindly yielding to your enemy's terms and thereby advancing their goals.

Written By Valencia

Sept. 15, 2018, 2:12 p.m.(8/10/1009 AR)

Empty flattery and honeyed words mean nothing to me.

Just more lies, broken promises and time lost.

Words without action are nothing but a waste of wind.

There is a lot of hot wind in Arx. Must be the season.

~~~~~<~<@

Written By Jace

Sept. 15, 2018, 1:37 p.m.(8/10/1009 AR)

Spent way too much on a sword this week. It's not that it was over-priced or not worth what I spent, just way above what I have ever spent on such a thing. Beautiful piece. If you get a chance to look at the work at Ferron Arms and Armor, I would highly suggest it. Had to give up some of my time and work on the side to make up for it. Used to working, but made a hefty profit compared to what I spent. A win all the way around.

Written By Harlex

Sept. 15, 2018, 1:06 p.m.(8/10/1009 AR)

Relationship Note on Zoey

A well written thought.

It is a hard lesson, but if you must learn it--never forget it.

Written By Zoey

Sept. 15, 2018, 1:05 p.m.(8/10/1009 AR)

Relationship Note on Gianna

You're more than welcome. I hope that you enjoy it.

Written By Rymarr

Sept. 15, 2018, 12:48 p.m.(8/10/1009 AR)

Relationship Note on Alexandre

Good luck. Praise Lagoma.

Written By Zoey

Sept. 15, 2018, 12:46 p.m.(8/10/1009 AR)

It's an odd thing.

My bow has been blooded. There were reasons and, it must be said, very good ones as to why that happened. I don't regret it. In fact, I am more than grateful that my aim was true that day. There was no chance of redemption, and diplomacy is not always a wise thing to attempt.

Nevertheless, it's a sobering realization to find that a pursuit which was once abstract in purpose has turned deadly. It's hard to take my skill lightly anymore. For, however many books you read, however many hours you train, however many people you spar against, none of it prepares you for the way a body drops when an arrow pierces its skull.

It's probably for the best that I learned this lesson. Duty without consequence is false glory.

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