Written By Khanne
Sept. 13, 2018, 9:50 a.m.(8/3/1009 AR)
Also....
It is probably no surprise to many... but I suck at gift giving. Especially gift giving with a deadline. Thank you, however, to the person who sent me a small something to help keep my boots smelling fresh. Hopefully those I know and love appreciate my own version of random gift day, which is.... so random there is no day for it. It just happens when the mood, inspiration, or seeing the JUST RIGHT thing to buy someone strikes me.
It is pleasing to see all the smiles around town though, many brought about by either giving or receiving gifts on this day of gifting. So, thank you to Tikva and Grayson for starting the tradition. Joy is always spread most easily through the smiles of others.
It is probably no surprise to many... but I suck at gift giving. Especially gift giving with a deadline. Thank you, however, to the person who sent me a small something to help keep my boots smelling fresh. Hopefully those I know and love appreciate my own version of random gift day, which is.... so random there is no day for it. It just happens when the mood, inspiration, or seeing the JUST RIGHT thing to buy someone strikes me.
It is pleasing to see all the smiles around town though, many brought about by either giving or receiving gifts on this day of gifting. So, thank you to Tikva and Grayson for starting the tradition. Joy is always spread most easily through the smiles of others.
Written By Valdemar
Sept. 13, 2018, 9:40 a.m.(8/3/1009 AR)
Clearly, everyone who has siblings has a different take on what it means to have them, to be a brother or a sister. Being the oldest of twelve, for me it meant never being alone. Never. At times, that could definitely be frustrating, but now that I am in Arx, it is a comfort to know I have that sort of backing. This is especially true now that some of them are here with me.
Written By Khanne
Sept. 13, 2018, 9:24 a.m.(8/3/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Arik
On siblings:
I threaten to stab my brother in the foot all the time. He deserves the threat, usually. He's a brat and at times a troublemaker.... though he's tempered that a bit.
That said.... I also know my brother would have my back if I was ever in need of someone having my back. We may bicker, frequently, but the fact remains, we are siblings and protective of one another in our own ways.
Oh.. but now I have a lovely staff to threaten him with too. I am sure it will only be a matter of time before I have cause. The first one though, will be for Mirk.
I threaten to stab my brother in the foot all the time. He deserves the threat, usually. He's a brat and at times a troublemaker.... though he's tempered that a bit.
That said.... I also know my brother would have my back if I was ever in need of someone having my back. We may bicker, frequently, but the fact remains, we are siblings and protective of one another in our own ways.
Oh.. but now I have a lovely staff to threaten him with too. I am sure it will only be a matter of time before I have cause. The first one though, will be for Mirk.
Written By Miranda
Sept. 13, 2018, 8:58 a.m.(8/3/1009 AR)
Welcome, newest little cousin, Aileyna.
You will ever be the shining light in your parents' eyes.
And I cannot wait to spoil you rotten!
You will ever be the shining light in your parents' eyes.
And I cannot wait to spoil you rotten!
Written By Jyri
Sept. 13, 2018, 8:51 a.m.(8/3/1009 AR)
I have about five thousand Brothers and Sisters in the Iron Guard.
Bloody hard to keep track of all the names and birthdays.
Bloody hard to keep track of all the names and birthdays.
Written By Roxana
Sept. 13, 2018, 8:51 a.m.(8/3/1009 AR)
I promise I've been working on being more responsible and more reliable.
My post as House Grayson's minister of Civil Welfare is certainly helping me focus, and I am eternally grateful to the House, especially Princess Tikva, Princess Lark, and His Majesty.
I may be a bit of a...well, the word 'flake' has been used by my sister and a few friends of mine. But when I want something badly, I buckle down well.
You'll see!
My post as House Grayson's minister of Civil Welfare is certainly helping me focus, and I am eternally grateful to the House, especially Princess Tikva, Princess Lark, and His Majesty.
I may be a bit of a...well, the word 'flake' has been used by my sister and a few friends of mine. But when I want something badly, I buckle down well.
You'll see!
Written By Lisebet
Sept. 13, 2018, 8:51 a.m.(8/3/1009 AR)
I'm not sure what exactly prompted the discussion on siblings, but I grew up with 2 older brothers and an older sister. Ryhalt is Duke now, and I still get to spend time with him. Armand died in Stormwall. Elsbetta has only recently come to Arx to join us - really recently, a matter of a day or two!
I am very glad to have my family and to be able to cherish the time I get to spend with them.
I am very glad to have my family and to be able to cherish the time I get to spend with them.
Written By Gwenna
Sept. 13, 2018, 8:49 a.m.(8/3/1009 AR)
I have come to truly adore Random Gift Day. Not for receiving gifts, but for the endeavor of finding just the right something or other for someone and especially those I hold close to my heart. Throughout the year I often think after some event or discussion, 'I suspect this person might enjoy having a thing related to this,' and the holiday allows me to go ahead and do that.
Written By Thena
Sept. 13, 2018, 8:43 a.m.(8/3/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Preston
It's all right when you call me Little Sister. Not great but all right.
Written By Vanora
Sept. 13, 2018, 8:41 a.m.(8/3/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Ingvar
It is an absolute delight to have my brother-by-marriage back in Arx again.
He is such an asset to the family in every way, and I know his presence cheers Valdemar and the Grim Duke. Not that Harald is much for showing cheer, but one can tell when he's a little less grim than usual.
He is such an asset to the family in every way, and I know his presence cheers Valdemar and the Grim Duke. Not that Harald is much for showing cheer, but one can tell when he's a little less grim than usual.
Written By Preston
Sept. 13, 2018, 6:14 a.m.(8/3/1009 AR)
The scribes tell me that apparently everyone is recounting their siblings.
There are two ways I could look at this.
I have no siblings, no mother, no father. I am alone in that sense. If I do have any of those things, they chose for me to be alone regardless.
Or. I have tens of thousands of brothers and sisters, each of whom I will stand beside and if necessary die with in the defense of our shared love.
I think I would choose the latter. The former just seems very....moody.
There are two ways I could look at this.
I have no siblings, no mother, no father. I am alone in that sense. If I do have any of those things, they chose for me to be alone regardless.
Or. I have tens of thousands of brothers and sisters, each of whom I will stand beside and if necessary die with in the defense of our shared love.
I think I would choose the latter. The former just seems very....moody.
Written By Cristoph
Sept. 13, 2018, 6:10 a.m.(8/3/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Jael
Jael broke my arm.
The rest of my sisters haven't broken any of my limbs.
Yet.
The rest of my sisters haven't broken any of my limbs.
Yet.
Written By Felicia
Sept. 13, 2018, 4 a.m.(8/3/1009 AR)
Today the white's are full of stories about siblings from what my aide's report. Or perhaps it only seems like it. So, why not? There's another battle looming soon and at least if it's my end it's written somewhere.
I'm the oldest of seven. Mother passed away soon after the youngest was born, father was already gone, and it fell to our grandfather to raise us.
I cooked, I cleaned. In many ways I stopped being a child when she died, and although grandpa survived her by more than a decade, even then I knew he was killing himself in small measures to raise us. Once I was old enough, I joined the Guard so that he might enjoy his last years... and admittedly because back then it seemed easier than trying to keep an eye on six miserable little red-headed brats.
I love my brothers and sisters. They are strong and bright in their own ways, and even when maddeningly obstinate, they are family. I cherish them all.
I'm the oldest of seven. Mother passed away soon after the youngest was born, father was already gone, and it fell to our grandfather to raise us.
I cooked, I cleaned. In many ways I stopped being a child when she died, and although grandpa survived her by more than a decade, even then I knew he was killing himself in small measures to raise us. Once I was old enough, I joined the Guard so that he might enjoy his last years... and admittedly because back then it seemed easier than trying to keep an eye on six miserable little red-headed brats.
I love my brothers and sisters. They are strong and bright in their own ways, and even when maddeningly obstinate, they are family. I cherish them all.
Written By Vanora
Sept. 13, 2018, 12:19 a.m.(8/2/1009 AR)
I had three brothers, all a good deal older than me.
They were horrible to me growing up. Bullies all.
One was executed for treason.
Two are naval captains in Setarco's fleet.
I wouldn't cry if I heard they sank to the deeps.
Shall we all share how we feel about our parents next?
They were horrible to me growing up. Bullies all.
One was executed for treason.
Two are naval captains in Setarco's fleet.
I wouldn't cry if I heard they sank to the deeps.
Shall we all share how we feel about our parents next?
Written By Isidora
Sept. 12, 2018, 11:45 p.m.(8/2/1009 AR)
I know, logically, there is no way to control all of our future. But how much of it do we get to control? How much of it is controlled by others?
Written By Valencia
Sept. 12, 2018, 10:59 p.m.(8/2/1009 AR)
You can not change the past. They cannot hear you when they (or your) are dead. But while you yet live, you can try to see the future right.
Perhaps rather than looking back at what cannot be changed, look forward with a passionate eye to make things right and try to not repeat mistakes that bring new regrets.
Sing like it was your last song. Be kind when you can. Remember and reach out even if it is difficult. Remind people that they matter. Show them that you care. Listen to those you love or respect as though it was their final whisper. Never be stingy with your heart. Laugh with them. Make one another's lives better. Bring good things to this world.
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Perhaps rather than looking back at what cannot be changed, look forward with a passionate eye to make things right and try to not repeat mistakes that bring new regrets.
Sing like it was your last song. Be kind when you can. Remember and reach out even if it is difficult. Remind people that they matter. Show them that you care. Listen to those you love or respect as though it was their final whisper. Never be stingy with your heart. Laugh with them. Make one another's lives better. Bring good things to this world.
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Written By Shard
Sept. 12, 2018, 10:29 p.m.(8/2/1009 AR)
I have no siblings, the tribe was my family. It's not the same, I'm sure, but there were children enough when I was growing up. We learned together. We played together. You hear nearly every argument and know everyone's business. A common thing to say in my tribe was that, for better or worse, there are no secrets when you live so close and depend on each other so much, although, of course, that's not true. Secrets are just much, much harder to keep when the only walls are made of hide.
Written By Monique
Sept. 12, 2018, 10:03 p.m.(8/2/1009 AR)
So much excitement! It was quite the party. I'm not sure I've ever seen so much dragonweep, save upon the altar of Gild.
Written By Sabella
Sept. 12, 2018, 10:03 p.m.(8/2/1009 AR)
I have two sisters that I utterly adore! Some people say that being the middle child is the worst place to be, for you are not the eldest that is treasured by your parents for being the first and you are not the youngest who is treasured by everyone for being the baby, but you are the forgotten middle child who no one expects all that much of since the eldest has already done it and the youngest will be the last to.
But they're wrong! Being the middle child is wonderful because you're always in the middle of a warm hug! Lou is the best older sister a girl can ask for--so responsible, smart, and courageous! And Reese is the best younger sister a girl can ask for--so sweet, strong, and brave! Each of us is so different from the other and we've all excelled on our own paths, yet we always manage to stay together and support each other!
It is true that no one expects much of you as a middle child, but that just means you get to do what you want!
But they're wrong! Being the middle child is wonderful because you're always in the middle of a warm hug! Lou is the best older sister a girl can ask for--so responsible, smart, and courageous! And Reese is the best younger sister a girl can ask for--so sweet, strong, and brave! Each of us is so different from the other and we've all excelled on our own paths, yet we always manage to stay together and support each other!
It is true that no one expects much of you as a middle child, but that just means you get to do what you want!
Written By Vanora
Sept. 12, 2018, 9:54 p.m.(8/2/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Eleyna
My friend, I'm sorry for your sadness and your loss.
Remember that there is more than one kind of family. That we have by blood, but also that we make.
Remember that there is more than one kind of family. That we have by blood, but also that we make.
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