Written By Rosalind
March 28, 2021, 6:45 p.m.(3/11/1015 AR)
It's been quiet. It's strange. My house is QUIET! How does one handle it? Listening to your voice echo from all the walls. Now more than ever, I find myself leaving, gone. I don't like the silence. I like the comfort of forest. There I know I'm surrounded by the whisper of the trees and birds, and whatever else makes it's way out.
Written By Lisebet
March 28, 2021, 6:37 p.m.(3/11/1015 AR)
Today's tea is a lovely fruity mix, of apples, berries, peaches and honey. It's warm and fragrant, reminding me that spring will come.
It was delicious, but alas, I fear there's none left, at least until we have fruit once more to make a fresh batch with.
It was delicious, but alas, I fear there's none left, at least until we have fruit once more to make a fresh batch with.
Written By Thea
March 28, 2021, 6:35 p.m.(3/11/1015 AR)
Sleep, scholar. Who needs it? It's been a week. I made my first trip to Highhill, scholar. With Lady Kiera, Lady Appolonia, and Lord Drake. While it's cold---I have a feeling everything will be cold compared to Southport, I won't lie--, it's still beautiful. It has a charm to it. However, I found myself and of course others, fighting a bear. Oh that's right, I said it. A giant ass bear. Needless to say, it will be an amazing rug.
I can't go much into the second, but I'm tired scholar. And thankful. For my friends and family. Who were pretty quick to be there when I needed them.
I can't go much into the second, but I'm tired scholar. And thankful. For my friends and family. Who were pretty quick to be there when I needed them.
Written By Domonico
March 28, 2021, 6:26 p.m.(3/11/1015 AR)
So I managed to oversee a small, but successful siege of a bandit fort with a combined force of Saik, Crimson Blades and Magnotta troops.
Despite some brief disagreements between the various troops, they set to the task of a basic siege quite well. The fact that the besieged were not expecting us and had no well inside the fort meant that it only took a couple of days before we opened negotiations.
In the end there was infighting in the fort, an attempt by some to escape was halted by Lords Haakon and Ian and Lady Neilda while I led the surprise storming of the gate.
Not a single Compact soldier was killed, nor were any even injured and there was minimum casualties amongst the bandits before they surrendered. If only every engagement could be as this.
Despite some brief disagreements between the various troops, they set to the task of a basic siege quite well. The fact that the besieged were not expecting us and had no well inside the fort meant that it only took a couple of days before we opened negotiations.
In the end there was infighting in the fort, an attempt by some to escape was halted by Lords Haakon and Ian and Lady Neilda while I led the surprise storming of the gate.
Not a single Compact soldier was killed, nor were any even injured and there was minimum casualties amongst the bandits before they surrendered. If only every engagement could be as this.
Written By Raymesin
March 28, 2021, 3:49 p.m.(3/11/1015 AR)
Do you ever have one of those moments where your understanding of the whole world changes, Scholar, and you know you'll never see the world the same way again?
You do?
What's it like?
You do?
What's it like?
Written By Zakhar
March 28, 2021, 3:46 p.m.(3/11/1015 AR)
Relationship Note on Ripley
Scholar. Guards. Citizens of the Pravus ward. Princess Renata Pravus and additional guards that were having a relaxing smoke.
Horribly terrible of me to have done that!
..
But. DID YOU SEE IT? IT FLEW! ON PURPOSE EVEN!!!
For the other one.. Yes, I had my cane.
The hole. I did not expect the hole. And for that part I'm... Nope. Not Sorry. This is amazing!
I would not have been able to do this without the help of the young lad of Ripley. His forge was able to get hot enough to melt the metals which allowed me to add the fins. Like the arrows have. Flight!!!
Horribly terrible of me to have done that!
..
But. DID YOU SEE IT? IT FLEW! ON PURPOSE EVEN!!!
For the other one.. Yes, I had my cane.
The hole. I did not expect the hole. And for that part I'm... Nope. Not Sorry. This is amazing!
I would not have been able to do this without the help of the young lad of Ripley. His forge was able to get hot enough to melt the metals which allowed me to add the fins. Like the arrows have. Flight!!!
Written By Amari
March 28, 2021, 2:41 p.m.(3/11/1015 AR)
You know you're doing good work and winning, either in the court of law or in the world more generally, when the opposition earnestly tries to stab you in the neck.
Or I was just in the wrong place at the wrong time.
It was probably the latter.
Or I was just in the wrong place at the wrong time.
It was probably the latter.
Written By Dycard
March 28, 2021, 1:32 p.m.(3/11/1015 AR)
I think that whatever happened last night at this party was fixed from the start, or the drinks were stiffer than they tasted. Losing my first dare - something completely beyond my control, whatever those in attendance may recall - speaks to the fact. Surely I can't be that unlucky.
Written By Ryhalt
March 28, 2021, 1:12 p.m.(3/11/1015 AR)
Relationship Note on Mabelle
That explains the abhorrent setting of honey on fire.
Written By Amari
March 28, 2021, 11:28 a.m.(3/11/1015 AR)
I've not been socializing quite as much as I once did, favoring instead long, peaceful evenings sequestered in my room or library, reading by candlelight. I still have much to learn, but I believe I've made good progress at acquiring what I need to know.
Yet, I still haven't fully read Scholar Blavier's expansive treatise on the hedgerows; 'The Care and Maintenance of Healthful Hedges and Meadows in the Oathlands'. It's maybe not as interesting as the one on various leaves Quintin gifted me, but should be of value. I also have 'Turnips, Carrots and Beets, The Humble Gardener's Friends', 'Five Simple Projects to Mitigate Unwanted Flooding' and 'The Home Dairy Volume I: An Introduction to Butter Churning' to finish.
Of the tombs I have read from front to back, I rather enjoyed 'Ditches and Walls, a Beginner's Guide to Fortifications', and 'Moats, and What to Put In Them', 'How to Maximize Your Towers', 'Essentials Of Fighting Volume IV: Morale and How to Build It', 'Ten Tricks of the Successful Hunter' and the ever informative, 'The Characteristics and Behaviors of Wild Boar'.
If only I could find a treatise on how to safely and effectively exterminate insects. Although fire is very efficacious, it can also badly damage what you meant to save from the infestation to begin with. There must be some other means or method. A substance or plant that repels or sickens them, perhaps.
Yet, I still haven't fully read Scholar Blavier's expansive treatise on the hedgerows; 'The Care and Maintenance of Healthful Hedges and Meadows in the Oathlands'. It's maybe not as interesting as the one on various leaves Quintin gifted me, but should be of value. I also have 'Turnips, Carrots and Beets, The Humble Gardener's Friends', 'Five Simple Projects to Mitigate Unwanted Flooding' and 'The Home Dairy Volume I: An Introduction to Butter Churning' to finish.
Of the tombs I have read from front to back, I rather enjoyed 'Ditches and Walls, a Beginner's Guide to Fortifications', and 'Moats, and What to Put In Them', 'How to Maximize Your Towers', 'Essentials Of Fighting Volume IV: Morale and How to Build It', 'Ten Tricks of the Successful Hunter' and the ever informative, 'The Characteristics and Behaviors of Wild Boar'.
If only I could find a treatise on how to safely and effectively exterminate insects. Although fire is very efficacious, it can also badly damage what you meant to save from the infestation to begin with. There must be some other means or method. A substance or plant that repels or sickens them, perhaps.
Written By Auda
March 28, 2021, 10:45 a.m.(3/11/1015 AR)
You know, Scholar, I really thought I had one of those contests at the beer festival.
Regardless, though, Lady Mabelle and Venturo put on a great event. Ten out of ten, would attend every month.
Regardless, though, Lady Mabelle and Venturo put on a great event. Ten out of ten, would attend every month.
Written By Mabelle
March 28, 2021, 4:43 a.m.(3/10/1015 AR)
Apparently I quack under pressure.
Do not tell anyone.
Do not tell anyone.
Written By Lyra
March 28, 2021, 3:03 a.m.(3/10/1015 AR)
Scholar. I took Steadfast out beyond the city walls today and rode some quiet paths in the forest. We stopped to rest for a while in a small grove amongst the trees and I saw seven black and white bird picking at the carcass of a rabbit. I counted them exactly.
Written By Cambria
March 27, 2021, 8:45 p.m.(3/9/1015 AR)
Commitment is the total emotional, physical, and mental state of determination toward a goal.
Written By Giada
March 27, 2021, 6:45 p.m.(3/9/1015 AR)
Spring is almost here. That means the snow is finally going to fuck off, and I, for one, find that to be very encouraging.
Written By Aelgar
March 27, 2021, 4:05 p.m.(3/9/1015 AR)
I met the Dominus! He expressed condolences for the loss of Archscholar Sina, and that tragedy is still felt as something very personal even after all this time. She was insightful and supportive, experienced and wise. In my short audience with His Holiness, I found someone just as impressive. He will see me back again, helping with questions and growth. He also seems to approve of my history project, or to at least support its potential to add value to the Archives, and so I will proceed yet another week.
We met for Sister Giada's new ship design project yesterday, too. There is a broad plan to move ahead with a new sail plan that may allow us to outrun most of the ships currently afloat, should it see fulfillment. I will enjoy this one and, if it works, I will captain one myself.
We also continue to move ahead with our intershrine relations project. The Dominus asked me if I had ambition within the Faith. If I do, it is divided between the Archives and doing what I can to make the Faith stronger through more unification.
We met for Sister Giada's new ship design project yesterday, too. There is a broad plan to move ahead with a new sail plan that may allow us to outrun most of the ships currently afloat, should it see fulfillment. I will enjoy this one and, if it works, I will captain one myself.
We also continue to move ahead with our intershrine relations project. The Dominus asked me if I had ambition within the Faith. If I do, it is divided between the Archives and doing what I can to make the Faith stronger through more unification.
Written By Victus
March 27, 2021, 3:38 p.m.(3/9/1015 AR)
I wonder how I could make my bedroom more otter accessible. I don't need to worry about these things with the cat, she's instilled a sense of fear in the household strong enough to be obeyed by the servants.
Scarf though. He's a kind soul. Too kind. Waits for things politely and what not. Maybe I could dig a hole through the wall at about floor-level? Small and tube-like?
I should probably ask a professional.
Scarf though. He's a kind soul. Too kind. Waits for things politely and what not. Maybe I could dig a hole through the wall at about floor-level? Small and tube-like?
I should probably ask a professional.
Written By Valerian
March 27, 2021, 2:49 p.m.(3/9/1015 AR)
Scholar,
I have solved the mystery at least the first part of it.
The Author has been found. Now to ask my questions.
Give me your guidance scholar to find the truth and
get the answers to questions that have plagued me
since I picked up that first book...
I have solved the mystery at least the first part of it.
The Author has been found. Now to ask my questions.
Give me your guidance scholar to find the truth and
get the answers to questions that have plagued me
since I picked up that first book...
Written By Sorrel
March 27, 2021, 1:37 p.m.(3/9/1015 AR)
For all that I am good at writing songs, I feel very bad at naming things. Both of my children were named after important figures from history, but I stopped at two.
How am I going to name puppies?
I suppose I could go with historical figures yet again.
And perhaps they will be given new names when they find new homes.
How am I going to name puppies?
I suppose I could go with historical figures yet again.
And perhaps they will be given new names when they find new homes.
Written By Deva
March 27, 2021, 1 p.m.(3/9/1015 AR)
I miss the days I was too fixated to want anything, because that road only leads to more disappointment. I need to redouble my efforts and narrow my focus.
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