Written By Volya
May 10, 2021, 10:29 a.m.(6/12/1015 AR)
Conversations with Existentialism
1: My normal is falling about before my eyes.
2: These are uneasy times we're walking in for sure. But let's be honest with ourselves: normal has always been a fickle jerk. It never stays or lasts. So let's make this and opportunity to create new normals.
1: One that better serve us.
1: My normal is falling about before my eyes.
2: These are uneasy times we're walking in for sure. But let's be honest with ourselves: normal has always been a fickle jerk. It never stays or lasts. So let's make this and opportunity to create new normals.
1: One that better serve us.
Written By Volya
May 10, 2021, 10:27 a.m.(6/12/1015 AR)
Conversations with Existentialism
1: If I'm really doing better now... ...then why does this sadness taste so familiar?
2: Because 'better' isn't something you just unlock for your life one day. It's work. 'Better' is built from active choices and habits. You have to maintain 'better'.
1: If I'm really doing better now... ...then why does this sadness taste so familiar?
2: Because 'better' isn't something you just unlock for your life one day. It's work. 'Better' is built from active choices and habits. You have to maintain 'better'.
Written By Aleksei
May 10, 2021, 9:34 a.m.(6/12/1015 AR)
Relationship Note on Deva
You don't know how to SWIM?!
Written By Jaenelle
May 9, 2021, 10:30 p.m.(6/11/1015 AR)
There is something to be said about having tea with people, ranting about other people.
Written By Raven
May 9, 2021, 9:49 p.m.(6/11/1015 AR)
No longer actively prepping for war but there are nor shortage of other crisis which require addressing. Some more pressing than others. Some personal matters I have been trying to avoid no longer will be ignored.
Written By Lisebet
May 9, 2021, 9:41 p.m.(6/11/1015 AR)
My next bit of time spent reflecting on the gods and what is going on will be at the temple of Limerance.
Fidelity and Love.
Fidelity and Love.
Written By Kiera
May 9, 2021, 8:35 p.m.(6/11/1015 AR)
Relationship Note on Raimon
a thraxian prince who is a thinkinker of deep thoughts and a writer of profound poetry
Written By Kiera
May 9, 2021, 8:31 p.m.(6/11/1015 AR)
A recent chance encounter has granted me the unpleasant yet profound insight that for many months now I have been something of a hypocrite
A chance encounter with a stranger brought me to this revealation. What began as simple pleasantries soon turned to far weightier matter. He was greatful that i was a scholar for he had an investigation of some import that he needed aid with. I confessed to him that I was engaged in somewhat similar research. the details are not for sharing nor important for my purpose, save to say that i knew little of the matter in particular and it was the type of issue nearly anyone including he and myself would rather not exist at all
and yet I found myself energized at the prospect of this challenge to the point of shivers dancing up my spine. Though it was not until sometime later that truth struck like an anvil, that for months I had been critical, though mostly silently, of people who were looking for forward to the war. How could they look forward to taking life, I wondered Yet, now I understand it is possible to look forward to facing a challenge even as one wishes it were not necessary because of the things it carries with it, the carriage of duty, the practice of a craft well owned, the chance to aid and protect others and so i stand ready and apologize to those who i have sat in harsh judgment
A chance encounter with a stranger brought me to this revealation. What began as simple pleasantries soon turned to far weightier matter. He was greatful that i was a scholar for he had an investigation of some import that he needed aid with. I confessed to him that I was engaged in somewhat similar research. the details are not for sharing nor important for my purpose, save to say that i knew little of the matter in particular and it was the type of issue nearly anyone including he and myself would rather not exist at all
and yet I found myself energized at the prospect of this challenge to the point of shivers dancing up my spine. Though it was not until sometime later that truth struck like an anvil, that for months I had been critical, though mostly silently, of people who were looking for forward to the war. How could they look forward to taking life, I wondered Yet, now I understand it is possible to look forward to facing a challenge even as one wishes it were not necessary because of the things it carries with it, the carriage of duty, the practice of a craft well owned, the chance to aid and protect others and so i stand ready and apologize to those who i have sat in harsh judgment
Written By Lisebet
May 9, 2021, 8:25 p.m.(6/11/1015 AR)
During the prayers that happened, while the war was going on and so many were directly in harm's way, I spent time in various shrines, including that of the Queen of Endings. Which reminds me, I do need to talk to Blessed Giada again, as she did offer.
I don't know if it will help, but I can't see that it would hurt, at least not for what I am curious about.
I suppose we shall see. I think eventually I will make my way through this. It's a slow, thoughtful process.
I don't know if it will help, but I can't see that it would hurt, at least not for what I am curious about.
I suppose we shall see. I think eventually I will make my way through this. It's a slow, thoughtful process.
Written By Kiera
May 9, 2021, 8:05 p.m.(6/11/1015 AR)
This week it seemed something of a weight had been lifted and something of a quiet settled despite the fact that i was often in the company of friends, at the sleepless knights, the spirits and finally the Sanna's dinner party. though tales of war crept into conversation there was also talk of lighter matters. I am greatful for family and friends.
Written By Volcica
May 9, 2021, 7:50 p.m.(6/11/1015 AR)
..I still have no idea why Prince Aindre and Queen Symonesse appeared to be talking about me at the Celebration.
Written By Khanne
May 9, 2021, 6:54 p.m.(6/11/1015 AR)
Sand.
It gets everywhere, I swear.
It gets everywhere, I swear.
Written By Malcolm
May 9, 2021, 6:43 p.m.(6/11/1015 AR)
It was a pretty bee-zy day.
Written By Amari
May 9, 2021, 5:27 p.m.(6/11/1015 AR)
I've been planting in Duskshire.
I didn't realize there was so much to it, nor how much labor was involved. I suppose I had a childish notion that you could just stick some seeds in the ground and you were done. Then there's the plowing. The ox didn't want to walk a line, but in all honesty, I couldn't turn a straight furrow of the proper depth even if he had. The field was a ruin. My only triumph was clearing bracken from an overgrown pasture, so that giant turnips could be grown there.
Oh, and I also replanted strawberries on a sunny slope by the river. Clearing the weeds and stones was no picnic.
I think I should visit Mistward next. Maybe I can take up fishing. How hard can it be?
I didn't realize there was so much to it, nor how much labor was involved. I suppose I had a childish notion that you could just stick some seeds in the ground and you were done. Then there's the plowing. The ox didn't want to walk a line, but in all honesty, I couldn't turn a straight furrow of the proper depth even if he had. The field was a ruin. My only triumph was clearing bracken from an overgrown pasture, so that giant turnips could be grown there.
Oh, and I also replanted strawberries on a sunny slope by the river. Clearing the weeds and stones was no picnic.
I think I should visit Mistward next. Maybe I can take up fishing. How hard can it be?
Written By Kastelon
May 9, 2021, 5:16 p.m.(6/11/1015 AR)
My first attempts to shoot, since returning from the Saffron Chain, have been a little less than successful. I've been reminded that I need to take time to adjust to the situation, but... the frustration is getting to me. I'm not quite yet ready to hang up my bow, but I do wonder.
Not that I know that I would be much better at making cheese at this moment...
Not that I know that I would be much better at making cheese at this moment...
Written By Thea
May 9, 2021, 4:33 p.m.(6/11/1015 AR)
I don't know of anything that was worth everything that didn't take hard work. Sweat. Tears. You learn to appreciate the the value in what you fought so hard to accomplish.
Written By Rosalind
May 9, 2021, 4:01 p.m.(6/11/1015 AR)
Do you fight with big axes? Have you met my family's house axe yet? Carrick! You won't be disappointed, I promise!
Written By Rosalind
May 9, 2021, 3:36 p.m.(6/11/1015 AR)
Where did the time go?! I had all these plans, but apparently I got busy catching up with friends and camping! There's akways next week...right?!
Written By Deva
May 9, 2021, 3:31 p.m.(6/11/1015 AR)
Who REALLY needs to know how to swim??
Sailors. Okay. Fine. I'm not a sailor!
Sailors. Okay. Fine. I'm not a sailor!
Written By Cesare
May 9, 2021, 3:23 p.m.(6/11/1015 AR)
I noted upon meeting someone the other day that the phrase "may you live in interesting times" can be considered either a blessing or a curse, depending on intent of the giver. Rarely do those of us living in such interesting times understand the ultimate significance of whatever events come to pass; hindsight is, after all, the master of assigning meanings. I suppose the best I can say is that what short time I have been in the city so far has certainly not been uninteresting.
When I was not much more than a boy myself, on one of those glorious Setarco spring days when the scent of citrus blossoms fills the air and the sea is as blue as a jewel, I had the honor of being asked to perform for one of the Pravus princesses' birthdays. She was only a girl then, a slip of a thing all big blue eyes and blonde hair. I remember quite clearly what I played for her -- and it seems she did too, and now, both of us being in Arx, fate has aligned us so that our paths may run parallel for a while. Time has changed her, as it changes us all, but I have seen so far a generous spirit and a lively mind, and both are good company.
I have spent some time wandering the city and met some others aligned in deed or in fealty to the Pravus as well -- Egon Maw, one of Princess Graziella's other proteges. A scholarly sort. I find him quite interesting, although I get the sense he does his best not to be. And the Blackheart of Pravus, Raven, who seems to be every bit as swashbuckling as one would imagine. There was also a brief run-in with two gentlefolk at a tavern, one of whom I shall be quite sure not to call a Captain again, but not truly long enough for a proper first impression. The general sense I get is that ... I have a great deal of work ahead of me.
I have been praying a great deal lately. For inspiration and guidance, for those who were lost to rejoin the Wheel, for their loved ones to find peace and an ease to suffering. Strange to be in such a time of great personal action, yet also to be drawn to such introspection as well.
When I was not much more than a boy myself, on one of those glorious Setarco spring days when the scent of citrus blossoms fills the air and the sea is as blue as a jewel, I had the honor of being asked to perform for one of the Pravus princesses' birthdays. She was only a girl then, a slip of a thing all big blue eyes and blonde hair. I remember quite clearly what I played for her -- and it seems she did too, and now, both of us being in Arx, fate has aligned us so that our paths may run parallel for a while. Time has changed her, as it changes us all, but I have seen so far a generous spirit and a lively mind, and both are good company.
I have spent some time wandering the city and met some others aligned in deed or in fealty to the Pravus as well -- Egon Maw, one of Princess Graziella's other proteges. A scholarly sort. I find him quite interesting, although I get the sense he does his best not to be. And the Blackheart of Pravus, Raven, who seems to be every bit as swashbuckling as one would imagine. There was also a brief run-in with two gentlefolk at a tavern, one of whom I shall be quite sure not to call a Captain again, but not truly long enough for a proper first impression. The general sense I get is that ... I have a great deal of work ahead of me.
I have been praying a great deal lately. For inspiration and guidance, for those who were lost to rejoin the Wheel, for their loved ones to find peace and an ease to suffering. Strange to be in such a time of great personal action, yet also to be drawn to such introspection as well.
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