Written By Kenna
July 11, 2018, 3:52 p.m.(3/5/1009 AR)
If you should receive a messenger from Princess Consort Alarissa Thrax count yourself lucky. She has an amazing way of turning a phrase. I am quite afraid that I started the life out of a random passer by for laughing so hard and abruptly. Apparently they didn't expect that from someone in the Guard's cloak and thought they were in trouble.
I bought them a pie in apology which reminds me... I haven't sent Sir Austen pie in forever. I wonder if he has withered away in the mean time.
I bought them a pie in apology which reminds me... I haven't sent Sir Austen pie in forever. I wonder if he has withered away in the mean time.
Written By Barric
July 11, 2018, 3:41 p.m.(3/5/1009 AR)
To whom it may concern,
I refused the challenge because I do not agree that we need one.
The story between Marquis Leary and myself is one that should be addressed between us, and all of these thoughts that I dishonor Gloria and the like? Completely untrue. As are the wild tales that Whisper Bliss has been spreading about me. I do not know who has paid her to smear my name in such fashion but I assume they are getting their moneys worth.
If I had accepted the duel challenge, and my champion had lost, the result would be the same as if I had never accepted the challenge at all. As such, my refusal is tacitly yes, I did reference Marquis Leary in the Whites earlier today. It is indeed possible that the writing could be construed as rude and/or insulting. I however do not believe that every grievance need be aired in such public fashion, or even automatically brought to a duel.
Communication is the key in which understanding is brought. There was no attempt to communicate at all.
Thus, I admit to having wronged Marquis Leary by my refusal. I apologize for any slight, real or imagined, that I may have done to Marquis Leary and/or his House by my actions or inactions. I will endeavor to avoid doing so in the future and hope that such is returned.
Now please, go about your day.
Honestly.
I refused the challenge because I do not agree that we need one.
The story between Marquis Leary and myself is one that should be addressed between us, and all of these thoughts that I dishonor Gloria and the like? Completely untrue. As are the wild tales that Whisper Bliss has been spreading about me. I do not know who has paid her to smear my name in such fashion but I assume they are getting their moneys worth.
If I had accepted the duel challenge, and my champion had lost, the result would be the same as if I had never accepted the challenge at all. As such, my refusal is tacitly yes, I did reference Marquis Leary in the Whites earlier today. It is indeed possible that the writing could be construed as rude and/or insulting. I however do not believe that every grievance need be aired in such public fashion, or even automatically brought to a duel.
Communication is the key in which understanding is brought. There was no attempt to communicate at all.
Thus, I admit to having wronged Marquis Leary by my refusal. I apologize for any slight, real or imagined, that I may have done to Marquis Leary and/or his House by my actions or inactions. I will endeavor to avoid doing so in the future and hope that such is returned.
Now please, go about your day.
Honestly.
Written By Sparte
July 11, 2018, 3:11 p.m.(3/5/1009 AR)
After a his time in training as my understudy, Gene is finally ready. It was a pleasure having him as my student and I know we'll still be friends. I'll need to find someone else to help on their journey, I asked Wilhelm if he wanted to be a proper guardsman finally, but the thought of combat still makes the man light headed. It'll need to be someone else, or perhaps something else.
Written By Saoirse
July 11, 2018, 3:05 p.m.(3/5/1009 AR)
Oh! Oh! Fairen, are you being forced to duel because you utilized a public place in a public way?
/Fear not, there has already been a duel over this and it was settled./
Public on!
/Fear not, there has already been a duel over this and it was settled./
Public on!
Written By Lumen
July 11, 2018, 2:35 p.m.(3/5/1009 AR)
Thank you so much to everyone who came out to support my theatrical debut! Prince Niklas truly knows how to make a thing painless and enjoyable, as do all those amazing professionals involved with the Black Rose and the Bard's College. The entire experience is something I'll treasure always!
Written By Elloise
July 11, 2018, 1:45 p.m.(3/5/1009 AR)
Are you SURE you got that Scholar? Scholar...? Oh. Sorry.
Written By Katarina
July 11, 2018, 1:38 p.m.(3/5/1009 AR)
Their enchanting voices and melodic song still haunts my dreams and plagues my thoughts through out the day. I yearn for nothing more than to return to that place and find them, to look upon those who promised me a world so perfect and free of pain and sorrow... Gods, what has become of me these days? I can hardly sleep, let alone eat... I should return to them. I want to return to them...
Written By Thena
July 11, 2018, 1:35 p.m.(3/5/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Kenna
I’m right there with you. The Faith and the Whisper House spent a great deal of time and effort pounding etiquette into my head when I became Godsworn and yet the nobles still confuse me at every turn.
Written By Kenna
July 11, 2018, 1:28 p.m.(3/5/1009 AR)
But really, I am very confused. I must have missed something in my noble lessons. Or perhaps my tutors were simply better.
I'm rather glad, in retrospect, that time has kept me from knowing this particular prince better.
I'm rather glad, in retrospect, that time has kept me from knowing this particular prince better.
Written By Elloise
July 11, 2018, 1:27 p.m.(3/5/1009 AR)
Social politics of the peerage and that 'nobility obliges' thing are just SO weird, aren't they? The system's all composed of both social elements AND political elements and all those interactions between them get so sticky. It's like when you add the white stuff to sour wine and it all sort of fizzes up in your face. It makes a HUGE mess (and it's pretty fun.) I feel like asking where does governance come from or on what do we base governance on? Even if I'm pretty sure that our systems sit on top of our social systems. Like layers in rocks. Maybe, also like rocks - if you throw them into a body of still water there's gonna be ripples. WHEW.
Written By Orazio
July 11, 2018, 1:27 p.m.(3/5/1009 AR)
Having been reassured on the degree to which Prince Barric's behavior reflected the feelings of House Grayson (and thank you, Princess Sabella and Prince Laric for addressing my concerns with swiftness), then it does seem that it's a case of individual untoward behavior.
It is my strong suggestion to His Highness, Prince Barric, that he apologize to the honorable Marquis, and his family, and seek repentance at the Shrine of Gloria for refusing the obligation which the goddess of war and honor has laid upon us. I am certain that Archlector Cassandra, or one of the Templars can help him discover his honor and courage once more. More, I suspect that a sizable donation to the Whisper House and apology for petulant behavior towards a Softest Whisper would not go amiss.
It is my strong suggestion to His Highness, Prince Barric, that he apologize to the honorable Marquis, and his family, and seek repentance at the Shrine of Gloria for refusing the obligation which the goddess of war and honor has laid upon us. I am certain that Archlector Cassandra, or one of the Templars can help him discover his honor and courage once more. More, I suspect that a sizable donation to the Whisper House and apology for petulant behavior towards a Softest Whisper would not go amiss.
Written By Kenna
July 11, 2018, 1:16 p.m.(3/5/1009 AR)
Why... why would someone turn down a challenge?
I'm so confused.
I'm so confused.
Written By Harlan
July 11, 2018, 1:12 p.m.(3/5/1009 AR)
Thinking about it, I would like to commend House Grayson for making such a spectacular transaction with House Thrax, and will be happy to welcome Princess Cassima into House Grayson in the near future.
Written By Sabella
July 11, 2018, 1:01 p.m.(3/5/1009 AR)
While I do not speak as a Voice for House Grayson, I can assure the Legate that House Grayson has only the greatest respect for our vassal houses and that this will be reflected in actions and/or statements by the actual Voices themselves very soon I am sure.
I would also like to extend a personal and public invitation to Marquis Leary for Grayson family dinner night this week! All of our vassals and family friends always have an open invitation to attend as we are very interested in hearing what you have been up to so that we might be as supportive as possible!
And we just like seeing you!
I would also like to extend a personal and public invitation to Marquis Leary for Grayson family dinner night this week! All of our vassals and family friends always have an open invitation to attend as we are very interested in hearing what you have been up to so that we might be as supportive as possible!
And we just like seeing you!
Written By Laric
July 11, 2018, 12:55 p.m.(3/4/1009 AR)
House Grayson enjoys affable ties with House Leary. It is both an honor and a privilege for me to support the House's heir, Lord Tomwell, as a protege. Lady Elloise serves the Crown honorably through the Inquisition, and I personally mentor their close cousin, Princess Caith Thrax, a keen intellect in spite of her excitable tendencies.
Prince Barric's actions today are not representative of the House as a whole and I am confident His Majesty's voices will deal with the situation appropriately.
Prince Barric's actions today are not representative of the House as a whole and I am confident His Majesty's voices will deal with the situation appropriately.
Written By Bliss
July 11, 2018, 12:42 p.m.(3/4/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Orazio
It is, frankly, expected behavior from Prince Barric. This is a man who has walked out on a spar with me because he was losing and I called him out on having thrown a childish fit over me telling him to stop asking me for sex, then tried to get me in trouble for it.
Thrax is truly getting a winner here, but at least Elvesbane will end up in better hands.
Thrax is truly getting a winner here, but at least Elvesbane will end up in better hands.
Written By Orazio
July 11, 2018, 12:35 p.m.(3/4/1009 AR)
A Grayson Prince - not just any Prince, but the Sword of Grayson and bearer of the House honor - has claimed that the head of house of one of Grayon's own Marches "isn't worth the cost" of an honor duel, after apparently disrespecting and insulting the man in public. This is deeply disturbing behavior from a Great House in any situation, but to have the Sword of a Great House treat one of his fealty's own vassals with such contempt is...nearly unprecedented.
Does this actually reflect how Grayson views the Leaholdt, I wonder. If not, I would expect to see this addressed swiftly, and in no uncertain terms. If so, then it feels as if it is a contempt which could have been communicated with the dignity and gravity expected of the House of the Crown, rather than in having one's honor-bearer refuse an honor duel.
Does this actually reflect how Grayson views the Leaholdt, I wonder. If not, I would expect to see this addressed swiftly, and in no uncertain terms. If so, then it feels as if it is a contempt which could have been communicated with the dignity and gravity expected of the House of the Crown, rather than in having one's honor-bearer refuse an honor duel.
Written By Oswyn
July 11, 2018, 12:20 p.m.(3/4/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Andry
Mostly I would feel bad for the people behind us!
Written By Dafne
July 11, 2018, 12:03 p.m.(3/4/1009 AR)
Of course Nightshade, the unofficial First Cat of Gemecitta, is good luck.
You can try to tell her otherwise if you wish. Be careful, her claws are sharp.
You can try to tell her otherwise if you wish. Be careful, her claws are sharp.
Written By Cristoph
July 11, 2018, 11:58 a.m.(3/4/1009 AR)
I occasionally wonder about people who go on about the respect they 'deserve'.
I've always felt that, aside from a few instances, a public outcry about it on your own behalf lessens your stance.
But I suppose others feel differently?
I've always felt that, aside from a few instances, a public outcry about it on your own behalf lessens your stance.
But I suppose others feel differently?
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