Written By Aleksei
Aug. 7, 2018, 9 p.m.(5/10/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Saedrus
WELL I HAVE NO IDEA WHO THAT IS BECAUSE IT'S DEFINITELY NOT ME.
Written By Saedrus
Aug. 7, 2018, 8:55 p.m.(5/10/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Aleksei
While I will not make mention on the idea of my sulking, which may I add is a mildly outrageous notion.
I do know someone that is prone to exceptionally dramatic collapses onto couches or beds with rather loud complaint.
I do know someone that is prone to exceptionally dramatic collapses onto couches or beds with rather loud complaint.
Written By Monique
Aug. 7, 2018, 8:50 p.m.(5/10/1009 AR)
Sir Leo R. Limn, Hypothetical Veteran and Author
Request: Won't you please leave a copy of subsequent volumes to be found in the Gilded Page? Volumes I and II are fascinating. The library could use more hypotheticals!
Question: What more can you tell me of the Everwinter?
Request: Won't you please leave a copy of subsequent volumes to be found in the Gilded Page? Volumes I and II are fascinating. The library could use more hypotheticals!
Question: What more can you tell me of the Everwinter?
Written By Arik
Aug. 7, 2018, 6:20 p.m.(5/9/1009 AR)
I have studied the Faith to one degree or another since I was a young boy in Whitehold. You would be surprised how much knowing a little of reflections comes in handy when dealing with Shav in some cases... I always noted that the Godsworn must give up all things that might come before the Faith to attain their title. I have noted several people of late seeking to take those oaths and so I ask...
If Godsworn can be recalled in order to ensure the continuation of a Noble Family
If Godsworn can be dismissed for the care of children that are their issue
Is this because of the amount of those sworn to the Gods or would the Gods rather we care for those we owe blood and hearth too before them?
If Godsworn can be recalled in order to ensure the continuation of a Noble Family
If Godsworn can be dismissed for the care of children that are their issue
Is this because of the amount of those sworn to the Gods or would the Gods rather we care for those we owe blood and hearth too before them?
Written By Preston
Aug. 7, 2018, 5:48 p.m.(5/9/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Sina
Though you will have no children of your blood, you will have many children.
The faithful people of Arvum, the disciples of our orders, all look to the Godsworn to guide and protect them. To teach them. To care for them when they are ill, to praise them when they are good.
It is that love, that duty we feel, the obligation, which drives some of what we does - it is what drove my part in establishing the Grand Mausoleum of the Faith, the debt I felt I owed my people, my disciples, for not falling with them.
Be certain when you speak the oaths. For you forsake your family, forsake future offspring of your loins, but you gain a much larger family, and take on a much greater responsibility to nurture whole cities.
The faithful people of Arvum, the disciples of our orders, all look to the Godsworn to guide and protect them. To teach them. To care for them when they are ill, to praise them when they are good.
It is that love, that duty we feel, the obligation, which drives some of what we does - it is what drove my part in establishing the Grand Mausoleum of the Faith, the debt I felt I owed my people, my disciples, for not falling with them.
Be certain when you speak the oaths. For you forsake your family, forsake future offspring of your loins, but you gain a much larger family, and take on a much greater responsibility to nurture whole cities.
Written By Sina
Aug. 7, 2018, 4:56 p.m.(5/9/1009 AR)
Today, I am to take my vows in service to the Gods. I have spent the better part of a year in deep contemplation of this decision. Through prayer and a good deal of advice (both for and against) from those I respect and admire, I am convinced that it is the right path for me.
Vows are sacred to Limerance. There is a reason for them, and for why they are taken so seriously. Such decisions certainly are not to be made lightly. But I have made my choice, and I am content with it. I seek not to do so because I consider myself to be anything special, nor do I feel that the Gods favor me in any way. It is simply the choice I have made, because I feel it is the right thing for me, personally, to do.
My life has always been a life of service, for as long as I can remember. I have not regretted a moment of my service to House Thrax, and I shall be forever grateful for the day Prince Elton Thrax elevated me from my drudgery in the kitchens to stand at the side of Princess Donella as her handmaiden, and then Princess Alarissa. This was a position of honor, and I chose to honor my oaths of fealty to House Thrax, even though I gave those oaths when I was very young, merely a child, and served with diligence and, yes, even with a quiet contentment.
Now, however, I feel the call to serve the Gods, and I hope that I may serve them with as much devotion as I have served House Thrax. We freely choose our own path; it is all in how one looks at life. You can choose whether or not to be faithful and true, or to be bitter and resentful, regardless of the circumstances.
My father's ship was destroyed by House Thrax when I was a child, and I lost him to Thrax reavers. My mother was a thrall aboard his ship, and was sold off when I was still a toddler. I don't even remember her. My life has not been an easy one, not by far. I could have chosen the path of resentment, anger, bitterness, and vengeance for my father's death. He was, after all, a pirate, and I am a pirate's daughter. At times, I will confess, parts of me were tempted to that course. But instead, I chose the path of acceptance, peace, and service. (Except for throwing pies. Throwing pies is okay, I think, when it's all in good fun. Not that I threw a pie at High Lord Victus. I would never!)
Anyway, we all have a choice. To do good, or to follow our darker passions (pie throwing aside). There are many who do not care for the dogma of the Thirteenth, but there is a place for it. A reminder that we must all be aware of our darker thoughts and reflections, and to remember that we have a choice. To embrace those darker thoughts and emotions, or to eschew them and embrace the Light instead. (And maybe some good light-hearted fun, because why does life have to be so serious all the time?)
I choose to embrace the Light, and this calling to serve. And so, today I merely take a step further along that journey. My heart is at peace. I will have a new family of brothers and sisters, where before I had no family. I feel a sense of purpose that I never felt before. And while the path may not be an easy one, it is the one that calls to me the most.
I look forward to my new life. There are parts of the old life that I will miss, of course. Becoming Godsworn is not without sacrifice, after all. Some things will be forever barred to me. Marriage. Children. Wealth. I might find myself wanting those first two someday, some have said. Am I sure that I want to do this? To never be able to have offspring of my own, to know the joys of raising a child and leaving a legacy? Surely, some must think, I am too young to be making this choice.
But no. Those things do not sway me from my course. I will be content to adore the children of others, and smile with warmth and happiness when I see others wed. I may not be able to marry, but I will be able to perform the rites that join others in marriage perhaps. That, to me, is enough. More than enough. As for wealth... I have never needed nor wanted it.
Mistress Petal Penrose was kind enough to make me a robe for today's ceremony. I look forward to wearing it. I love the little fishes along the bottom. I am like a fish. Life is the stream, and I go with the current. They are also a perfect little nod to Mangata, whom I hold close in reverence in my heart. Each of the Gods, in their own way, resonate with me. While I will serve specifically in the capacity of Prelate of the Scholars of Vellichor, I hold a special place in my heart for each of the Gods.
It's time to start getting ready now, to get my affairs in order, and to prepare to say goodbye to the life I've known that I might welcome the new one. I have lingered maybe overlong on this journal entry. But I felt it important to get my thoughts written out, that I might never forget the feelings in my heart this day. Vellichor charged us with writing out our most important moments in the Whites, that they may never be forgotten. This is, probably, one of the most important days of my life. And so it is recorded.
Vows are sacred to Limerance. There is a reason for them, and for why they are taken so seriously. Such decisions certainly are not to be made lightly. But I have made my choice, and I am content with it. I seek not to do so because I consider myself to be anything special, nor do I feel that the Gods favor me in any way. It is simply the choice I have made, because I feel it is the right thing for me, personally, to do.
My life has always been a life of service, for as long as I can remember. I have not regretted a moment of my service to House Thrax, and I shall be forever grateful for the day Prince Elton Thrax elevated me from my drudgery in the kitchens to stand at the side of Princess Donella as her handmaiden, and then Princess Alarissa. This was a position of honor, and I chose to honor my oaths of fealty to House Thrax, even though I gave those oaths when I was very young, merely a child, and served with diligence and, yes, even with a quiet contentment.
Now, however, I feel the call to serve the Gods, and I hope that I may serve them with as much devotion as I have served House Thrax. We freely choose our own path; it is all in how one looks at life. You can choose whether or not to be faithful and true, or to be bitter and resentful, regardless of the circumstances.
My father's ship was destroyed by House Thrax when I was a child, and I lost him to Thrax reavers. My mother was a thrall aboard his ship, and was sold off when I was still a toddler. I don't even remember her. My life has not been an easy one, not by far. I could have chosen the path of resentment, anger, bitterness, and vengeance for my father's death. He was, after all, a pirate, and I am a pirate's daughter. At times, I will confess, parts of me were tempted to that course. But instead, I chose the path of acceptance, peace, and service. (Except for throwing pies. Throwing pies is okay, I think, when it's all in good fun. Not that I threw a pie at High Lord Victus. I would never!)
Anyway, we all have a choice. To do good, or to follow our darker passions (pie throwing aside). There are many who do not care for the dogma of the Thirteenth, but there is a place for it. A reminder that we must all be aware of our darker thoughts and reflections, and to remember that we have a choice. To embrace those darker thoughts and emotions, or to eschew them and embrace the Light instead. (And maybe some good light-hearted fun, because why does life have to be so serious all the time?)
I choose to embrace the Light, and this calling to serve. And so, today I merely take a step further along that journey. My heart is at peace. I will have a new family of brothers and sisters, where before I had no family. I feel a sense of purpose that I never felt before. And while the path may not be an easy one, it is the one that calls to me the most.
I look forward to my new life. There are parts of the old life that I will miss, of course. Becoming Godsworn is not without sacrifice, after all. Some things will be forever barred to me. Marriage. Children. Wealth. I might find myself wanting those first two someday, some have said. Am I sure that I want to do this? To never be able to have offspring of my own, to know the joys of raising a child and leaving a legacy? Surely, some must think, I am too young to be making this choice.
But no. Those things do not sway me from my course. I will be content to adore the children of others, and smile with warmth and happiness when I see others wed. I may not be able to marry, but I will be able to perform the rites that join others in marriage perhaps. That, to me, is enough. More than enough. As for wealth... I have never needed nor wanted it.
Mistress Petal Penrose was kind enough to make me a robe for today's ceremony. I look forward to wearing it. I love the little fishes along the bottom. I am like a fish. Life is the stream, and I go with the current. They are also a perfect little nod to Mangata, whom I hold close in reverence in my heart. Each of the Gods, in their own way, resonate with me. While I will serve specifically in the capacity of Prelate of the Scholars of Vellichor, I hold a special place in my heart for each of the Gods.
It's time to start getting ready now, to get my affairs in order, and to prepare to say goodbye to the life I've known that I might welcome the new one. I have lingered maybe overlong on this journal entry. But I felt it important to get my thoughts written out, that I might never forget the feelings in my heart this day. Vellichor charged us with writing out our most important moments in the Whites, that they may never be forgotten. This is, probably, one of the most important days of my life. And so it is recorded.
Written By Aleksei
Aug. 7, 2018, 4:34 p.m.(5/9/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Bliss
There is no one in the world -- not just the Compact, but the _world_ -- who is as effective a sulker as Saedrus is.
If you don't hear from me after this, I'm probably dead.
If you don't hear from me after this, I'm probably dead.
Written By Lydia
Aug. 7, 2018, 3:55 p.m.(5/9/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Bliss
I had a particularly good sulk, when someone I was interested in found someone else.
Isn't that de rigueur, for such things?
It was epic while it lasted, but time heals.
Isn't that de rigueur, for such things?
It was epic while it lasted, but time heals.
Written By Riagnon
Aug. 7, 2018, 3:48 p.m.(5/9/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Calaudrin
Oh, none of that was done purposefully! What's a shank?!
Written By Bliss
Aug. 7, 2018, 3:44 p.m.(5/9/1009 AR)
I have my feet under me again today. For all of those who wrote to check on me - thank you. Your words mean more than I could ever really express.
Nothing has really changed. I keep working. One day, this will happen. In the meantime, the Sentinel is watching.
This really gives me an opportunity to discuss something near and dear to my heart: the beauty of a good sulk. We all know about the wonder of joy, of beauty, of love, but perhaps the most productive times in my life - at least when I am trying to figure out what to do next - are the sulks. Those lovely times when we just hide under a blanket, in front of the fire, and we don't even move - but our mind is either processing that which is most important to us, or it is emptying those things we no longer need. So long as we don't let it tip over too far, a sulk provides us the space we might not have taken otherwise to get things in order.
Do not be afraid to sulk when it is earned. In fact, make an art of it. Keep the curtains drawn. Light candles. Read poetry written by people too young to be really writing it. Embrace the rawness of your emotions. Understand them, process them, then let them go, and stand up ready to fight once more.
I am interested - does anyone have stories of a /particularly good/ sulk that they have had?
Nothing has really changed. I keep working. One day, this will happen. In the meantime, the Sentinel is watching.
This really gives me an opportunity to discuss something near and dear to my heart: the beauty of a good sulk. We all know about the wonder of joy, of beauty, of love, but perhaps the most productive times in my life - at least when I am trying to figure out what to do next - are the sulks. Those lovely times when we just hide under a blanket, in front of the fire, and we don't even move - but our mind is either processing that which is most important to us, or it is emptying those things we no longer need. So long as we don't let it tip over too far, a sulk provides us the space we might not have taken otherwise to get things in order.
Do not be afraid to sulk when it is earned. In fact, make an art of it. Keep the curtains drawn. Light candles. Read poetry written by people too young to be really writing it. Embrace the rawness of your emotions. Understand them, process them, then let them go, and stand up ready to fight once more.
I am interested - does anyone have stories of a /particularly good/ sulk that they have had?
Written By Calaudrin
Aug. 7, 2018, 3:30 p.m.(5/9/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Riagnon
The Iron Guard provides weapons and you're a noble that can afford to buy nice stuff. Why do you need to break spoons in half and shank people?!
Written By Calaudrin
Aug. 7, 2018, 3:30 p.m.(5/9/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Riagnon
The Iron Guard provides weapons and you're a noble that can afford to buy nice stuff. Why do you need to break spoons in half and shank people?!
Written By Thena
Aug. 7, 2018, 2:12 p.m.(5/6/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Riagnon
Please don't shank yourself.
Written By Thena
Aug. 7, 2018, 2:07 p.m.(5/6/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Preston
In case anyone (but especially Sir Preston) missed the subtle implication in my previous entry regarding flatware, the way to kill someone with a spoon (or part of a spoon) is to sneak up on them in a dark alley. Not in a duel, not in a cavalry charge.
It's called 'shanking' and while I'm told it's very dishonorable, it is also very effective.
It's called 'shanking' and while I'm told it's very dishonorable, it is also very effective.
Written By Luca
Aug. 7, 2018, 1:57 p.m.(5/6/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Tikva
I've been told my singing improves immensely when I'm shirtless. I'm not sure how it works, but people I trust have encouraged me to this end.
Personally, I think it gets better when I'm drinking.
Personally, I think it gets better when I'm drinking.
Written By Kenna
Aug. 7, 2018, 1:08 p.m.(5/6/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Preston
Please try to charge things on horseback with a weaponized spoon, Dame Thena.
(This is how it should have read.)
(This is how it should have read.)
Written By Preston
Aug. 7, 2018, 1:01 p.m.(5/6/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Thena
Please don't try to charge things on horseback with a weaponised spoon, Dame Thena.
Written By Monique
Aug. 7, 2018, 1 p.m.(5/6/1009 AR)
Do you have to be present at the Gala to win one of the cloaks through the raffle? No, you do not (but why wouldn't you be!)
Written By Riagnon
Aug. 7, 2018, 12:53 p.m.(5/6/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Thena
I can attest to the fact that the spoon bit snaps off rather more easily than one might expect, and the stick part packs quite a surprising little bite of its own.
Written By Coraline
Aug. 7, 2018, 12:49 p.m.(5/6/1009 AR)
Recent personal events have had me considering a few concepts that on the surface appear simple but often times at the critical moment seem anything but.
Someone I consider very wise once said to me to consider the consequences of each action. This is wisdom often lost in the moment however what about when you know the action is wrong but the one who demands the action does so for what you have been told is the only right reason? The action is still wrong, that doesn't change, but that moment when you give in for duty, for trust, for loyalty, for any number of "right" reasons, it has consequences and you can no more change them then you can go back in time and change your decision.
What is done is done and leaves behind pain and broken trust on many sides. However, the definition of stupid is doing the same action and expecting a different result.The first time was inexcusable, there will not be a second.
Someone I consider very wise once said to me to consider the consequences of each action. This is wisdom often lost in the moment however what about when you know the action is wrong but the one who demands the action does so for what you have been told is the only right reason? The action is still wrong, that doesn't change, but that moment when you give in for duty, for trust, for loyalty, for any number of "right" reasons, it has consequences and you can no more change them then you can go back in time and change your decision.
What is done is done and leaves behind pain and broken trust on many sides. However, the definition of stupid is doing the same action and expecting a different result.The first time was inexcusable, there will not be a second.
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