Written By Joscelin
July 14, 2018, 4:21 p.m.(3/11/1009 AR)
This fashion show will showcase some of the best work in the Crafters Guild. I am both anxious and incredibly excited!
[scholar note: harder to discern, subject was writing in a notebook and mumbling..]
...hope I don't mess up those glorious introductions and .... ...dammit, where did that ring g-
Are you writing this down? Oh! No, scholar, I'm done for the day! Stop! What did you write??
[scholar note: harder to discern, subject was writing in a notebook and mumbling..]
...hope I don't mess up those glorious introductions and .... ...dammit, where did that ring g-
Are you writing this down? Oh! No, scholar, I'm done for the day! Stop! What did you write??
Written By Daemon
July 14, 2018, 3:52 p.m.(3/11/1009 AR)
I am still offering free dispensing of milk to those who find themselves exceedingly frustrated by recent debacles!
It does the body and mind good.
It does the body and mind good.
Written By Amari
July 14, 2018, 3:21 p.m.(3/11/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Archeron
You will always be the superior archer. I'll never take that away from you, Archeron. Perhaps, I'll just be a better axe fighter than you someday instead. I'll change my name to Axemari if that ever happens.
And while I never doubted your sincerity, the fact that you actually wore the socks (those horrible, awful socks) that I gave you, proved to me that your affection is genuine and profound. My heart swelled at the sight of you wearing them.
And while I never doubted your sincerity, the fact that you actually wore the socks (those horrible, awful socks) that I gave you, proved to me that your affection is genuine and profound. My heart swelled at the sight of you wearing them.
Written By Astraea
July 14, 2018, 2:28 p.m.(3/11/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Thena
After reading through a stack of white journals scholar, I felt I should note that the Grandmaster Thena is an astoundingly exceptional woman. So too is the Grandmaster Preston, but his journal while supportive didn't strike the same chord. Nobles are supposed to conduct themselves in a certain way and commoners are too? I've never been certain about this but likely because I didn't care as much as I should've. Which is why some of the peerage look askance when I work with my bare hands instead of asking someone else to do it for me. What I will say is that Thena, sometimes what we're told as children can seem wrong and that maybe it shouldn't be so. /Anyone/ who has conducted themselves admirably should be looked up to and respected, but it is something that should be earned and not simply expected.
I respect and look up to you Grandmaster Thena Grayhope, I always have and I always will.
I respect and look up to you Grandmaster Thena Grayhope, I always have and I always will.
Written By Aureth
July 14, 2018, 1:49 p.m.(3/11/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Lumen
If art is to hold a mirror up to current events, it most surely would predominantly show asses.
Written By Lumen
July 14, 2018, 1:13 p.m.(3/11/1009 AR)
My Gods! An anonymous admirer has left for me the most peculiar of paintings. How has this come to pass? What is the identity of the artist who has envisioned the abstract perfection of this ripe disembodied ass? And who, I wonder, was the model? Could explanation of this mysterious and provocative gift be gained if held up into the light of current events? What am I to make of this?!
Written By Cassima
July 14, 2018, 1:12 p.m.(3/11/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Harlan
I have taken to generally ignoring the Whites, but it was brought to my attention that my name was recently mentioned among the Duke of Ashford's pages.
Thank you for your compliment, sir. It is received most warmly and gratefully.
Thank you for your compliment, sir. It is received most warmly and gratefully.
Written By Edward
July 14, 2018, 12:44 p.m.(3/10/1009 AR)
The Canines have a contract and we have a man to do a wonderful job conducting the fleet. I look forward to seeing what comes of our cruise.
Written By Tikva
July 14, 2018, 11:27 a.m.(3/10/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Ainsley
I needed that smile. You really are the most lovely terrible.
Written By Archeron
July 14, 2018, 9:39 a.m.(3/10/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Amari
I'm quite lucky to have been paired with someone whose humour and life is so complimentary to my own, but also sufficiently different that there never seems to be a boring moment. And helpfully I remain the better archer, so my fragile ego can remain unbruised.
Written By Preston
July 14, 2018, 9:35 a.m.(3/10/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Ailith
The Orthodoxy has certainty - and it manifests itself in two ways. One is the path I follow. The protection of what is important, fighting for what you know is right. That way is not as friendly, certainly not forgiving, and brings with it destruction. It is clearing the weeds so the garden might bloom. Yet. If all you ever do is destroy, there is nothing to grow. Nothing to bloom. And your destruction is for nothing.
The other path it opens is one of wisdom drawn from those traditions that are held dear, and the comfort - the sense of belonging those traditions provide. The instant bonds it can create. Such a path finds no greater champion than Seraph Ailith. She nurtures and helps people grow. She plants the seeds of the world that will be. She has perhaps the more pleasant of the two paths, but also the harder one. It is easy to destroy - yes, a fight might be hard, but there are only two paths. Live. Die. To create? To nurture? To improve? That is a harder task. And one she does with skill and compassion.
The other path it opens is one of wisdom drawn from those traditions that are held dear, and the comfort - the sense of belonging those traditions provide. The instant bonds it can create. Such a path finds no greater champion than Seraph Ailith. She nurtures and helps people grow. She plants the seeds of the world that will be. She has perhaps the more pleasant of the two paths, but also the harder one. It is easy to destroy - yes, a fight might be hard, but there are only two paths. Live. Die. To create? To nurture? To improve? That is a harder task. And one she does with skill and compassion.
Written By Cullen
July 14, 2018, 9:34 a.m.(3/10/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Norwood
Baron Norwood. That's going to take awhile to get used to, I'm sure I'll botch it more than once and still refer to him as Sir Norwood. However, I have a feeling he'll understand. I highly doubt Duskshire could have been graced with a more just ruler with such a strong sense of honor, and his long years of dutiful and valorous service have made him exactly the sort of person deserving of elevation. I wish Baron Norwood the best, and shall endeavor to assist him in any way he shall require.
Written By Cullen
July 14, 2018, 9:27 a.m.(3/10/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Ailith
Seraph Ailith is simply one of the most intelligent, wise, compassionate, and empathetic people I have the honor of having gotten to know recently, and I thank the Gods for her. Several times now have I spoken to her for counsel, and never come away feeling anything other than how to proceed with more clarity. She does her office and the Faith a great deal of credit.
Written By Alexis
July 14, 2018, 5:36 a.m.(3/10/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Harlex
#3
I met goodman Harlex Valtyr in that new coffee place, Bold Espressions. We talked, we made introductions to other friends, and given his background as a mercenary of the Crimson Blades with several campaigns under his belt, I put to him the question: What does being a soldier mean to you?
His answer was fairly succinct:
"A soldier fights and kills, they turn the wheel of history. They can do it for any reason or no reason at all. But being a mercenary is the purest form of a soldier. Master to themselves and beholden only to coin, their comrades in arms, and their own beliefs."
As with the previous answers given to me, I've felt the need to turn it over in my head and think carefully about it. There's depth to it, and this pleases me.
I met goodman Harlex Valtyr in that new coffee place, Bold Espressions. We talked, we made introductions to other friends, and given his background as a mercenary of the Crimson Blades with several campaigns under his belt, I put to him the question: What does being a soldier mean to you?
His answer was fairly succinct:
"A soldier fights and kills, they turn the wheel of history. They can do it for any reason or no reason at all. But being a mercenary is the purest form of a soldier. Master to themselves and beholden only to coin, their comrades in arms, and their own beliefs."
As with the previous answers given to me, I've felt the need to turn it over in my head and think carefully about it. There's depth to it, and this pleases me.
Written By Ainsley
July 14, 2018, 5:06 a.m.(3/10/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Tikva
Our boy will be a year old in less than a month's time. I held him this evening while he slept peacefully. He looked so sweet. He can be a terror when he is awake, for he is louder than even our beloved Tiber. I broke up an "argument" between the two of them the other night while you were out taking care of one duty or another-- It went something like this:
Tiber: Ash!
Asharion: Ty'errr! (He tries but he can't quite say Tiber's name yet.)
Tiber: ASH!
Asharion: AAUUURRR!!
Tiber: ROOARR!
Asharion: AAAAHHH!!!!
TIber: ROOARRR!
I was worried they'd do that for the rest of the night... So I distracted Asharion with that smiling potato (who gave that to you?) and Tiber with dinner.
It's hard to believe it has been a year. This amazing, loud boy we made was born almost a year ago. It seems to have passed in the blink of an eye. Will it be like this for his entire life? Will I look back one day and he will be a full grown man? No longer tucked up against my chest, sucking on his thumb (I know I'm supposed to stop him from doing that but it's too precious), sleeping quietly after screaming his head off for an hour?
I am torn-- I don't want him to change from this precious child he is, but at the same time ... I cannot wait to see the man that was raise together.
Will he take to the sword? To archery? To neither? Will he sing like his mother? Will he have my *terrible* sense of humor? What will he take from us and what will he forge new?
Here's to our first here with him, and to many more to come.
Tiber: Ash!
Asharion: Ty'errr! (He tries but he can't quite say Tiber's name yet.)
Tiber: ASH!
Asharion: AAUUURRR!!
Tiber: ROOARR!
Asharion: AAAAHHH!!!!
TIber: ROOARRR!
I was worried they'd do that for the rest of the night... So I distracted Asharion with that smiling potato (who gave that to you?) and Tiber with dinner.
It's hard to believe it has been a year. This amazing, loud boy we made was born almost a year ago. It seems to have passed in the blink of an eye. Will it be like this for his entire life? Will I look back one day and he will be a full grown man? No longer tucked up against my chest, sucking on his thumb (I know I'm supposed to stop him from doing that but it's too precious), sleeping quietly after screaming his head off for an hour?
I am torn-- I don't want him to change from this precious child he is, but at the same time ... I cannot wait to see the man that was raise together.
Will he take to the sword? To archery? To neither? Will he sing like his mother? Will he have my *terrible* sense of humor? What will he take from us and what will he forge new?
Here's to our first here with him, and to many more to come.
Written By Rhys
July 14, 2018, 12:54 a.m.(3/9/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Mirari
Had the opportunity to meet the Mirari the Sword, or the talons, or what have you. Despite being confused as to how and why someone would choose Arx over Setarco -- I hear it is wonderful this time of year -- it was a fun time all around and a good opportunity to blow windbags at another to pass the time. Keep clear of those talons, though.
Written By Silas
July 13, 2018, 11:49 p.m.(3/9/1009 AR)
The son is now four months old. There is less bodily fluids being emitted, but now everything he touches seems to go straight into his mouth. Sometimes he will hit himself in the face with the toy and cry, giving you a look as if to ask, "Why did you do that, dad?"
I hope the potato plushie I have returned has had a thorough cleaning.
I hope the potato plushie I have returned has had a thorough cleaning.
Written By Karadoc
July 13, 2018, 11:48 p.m.(3/9/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Silvio
You would place unrealistic expectations on a (barely) overworked Voice, wouldn't you?
Written By Silvio
July 13, 2018, 9:56 p.m.(3/9/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Karadoc
Design my outfit for the Gala. I demand it.
Written By Eilonwy
July 13, 2018, 8:50 p.m.(3/9/1009 AR)
I got to watch some sparing last night that has given me rise to consider improving my own physical ability. Or at the least I should be glad that my friends are so wonderfully tough! What a lovely evening. It is nice to go to bed with a smile on my face.
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