Written By Preston
Feb. 17, 2020, 4:40 a.m.(10.297595486111112/10.66534722222222/1012.7747996238426 AR)
Sometimes one must place one foot in front of the other along the path the commands of the Gods lay out, not knowing how this will lead to the final destination. An act of faith is born of the absence of total certainty - the joy and beauty of faith is that you do not know all the details of what will happen, but knowing it to be right you do it anyway. You step from the cliff in the belief the waves are below to catch you.
I can understand the reluctance of some nobles in this - it is not how they act. They have demands on them, to tend to the land, to look after its people in a pragmatic and physical fashion. It is essential in its own way for our Compact to function, and is born from practical life under the commands of the Gods. To tend to the domain Petrichor has granted. To dispense justice as the Sentinel commands. To protect their people, as Gloria wills. It is a hard thing to abandon certainty. I do not think all will listen or take that leap. I do not blame them for that. And yet, if we do not so the armies of slaves will come and come and either we will be overwhelmed in the end, or the blood of so many who had no choice will soak our hands that the Gods will weep.
I don't know how it will happen, but we will liberate the Isles of the Eurusi presence. I do not know how it will happen, but in the end we will make it to Eurus. But what I ask is that you take just one step along that path, that we prepare our forces and see what the Eurusi will do. And then we will take one more step. And one more. And from these steps, a journey is born.
I can understand the reluctance of some nobles in this - it is not how they act. They have demands on them, to tend to the land, to look after its people in a pragmatic and physical fashion. It is essential in its own way for our Compact to function, and is born from practical life under the commands of the Gods. To tend to the domain Petrichor has granted. To dispense justice as the Sentinel commands. To protect their people, as Gloria wills. It is a hard thing to abandon certainty. I do not think all will listen or take that leap. I do not blame them for that. And yet, if we do not so the armies of slaves will come and come and either we will be overwhelmed in the end, or the blood of so many who had no choice will soak our hands that the Gods will weep.
I don't know how it will happen, but we will liberate the Isles of the Eurusi presence. I do not know how it will happen, but in the end we will make it to Eurus. But what I ask is that you take just one step along that path, that we prepare our forces and see what the Eurusi will do. And then we will take one more step. And one more. And from these steps, a journey is born.
Written By Mabelle
Feb. 17, 2020, 1:54 a.m.(10.289331597222223/10.202569444444446/1012.7741109664352 AR)
Relationship Note on Calista
Oh cousin, I am honoured by the comparison, for if I shine for a mile away, then you shine for a hundred.
I do beg to differ though. You should Mabelle full time. But I will take what I can get.
I do beg to differ though. You should Mabelle full time. But I will take what I can get.
Written By Sparte
Feb. 16, 2020, 10:55 p.m.(10.280517939814814/9.70900462962963/1012.7733764949845 AR)
I have found something best unmentioned in my shoe (Thanks Tom), and with it the realization I own two sets of boots but one set of socks. One of which I will not be using for some time. I will now have to remedy that.
Written By Strozza
Feb. 16, 2020, 10:25 p.m.(10.279036458333334/9.626041666666667/1012.7732530381944 AR)
Gods, I am well and truly so out of practice. How pathetic. How embarrassing for the family.
Written By Theophania
Feb. 16, 2020, 10:11 p.m.(10.27833664021164/9.586851851851852/1012.7731947200176 AR)
I took leave of my senses and spent hundreds of thousands of silver on dresses this week. I'm a little nervous about embarrassing myself in them, though... but it's important to House Blanchard's reputation that its Minister of Coin looks nice, isn't it?
Written By Theophania
Feb. 16, 2020, 10:10 p.m.(10.27828621031746/9.584027777777777/1012.7731905175265 AR)
Everyone in this city is so profoundly attractive. It's honestly making things kind of difficult...
Written By Katryn
Feb. 16, 2020, 9:27 p.m.(10.276150793650794/9.464444444444444/1012.7730125661376 AR)
Relationship Note on Jourdain
I hope Mistress Verity and yourself come to a pleasant conclusion to the occurance that seems to pain you. She cares deeply, I believe! For you, and our house.
If it is truly pain, and not longing, I hope you find the courage to end things peacefully. If it is longing, and not pain, I pray for your pleasant softening of humors over time.
If it is truly pain, and not longing, I hope you find the courage to end things peacefully. If it is longing, and not pain, I pray for your pleasant softening of humors over time.
Written By Katryn
Feb. 16, 2020, 9:26 p.m.(10.276079695767196/9.460462962962962/1012.7730066413139 AR)
Relationship Note on Drake
Our little example was merely an example, and still...
Well, I hope it was educational for Jourdain. It was rather improprietous of me! Bade or not.
Well, I hope it was educational for Jourdain. It was rather improprietous of me! Bade or not.
Written By Katryn
Feb. 16, 2020, 9:25 p.m.(10.276020998677248/9.457175925925926/1012.7730017498898 AR)
I truly wonder if I read too many stories. Too many sets of tales depicting actions rather than doing them.
At times I think my head so far up in the clouds, outside of reality, searching and seeking for answers rather than doing them. I hope, and pray, that I am preparing myself for some great thing to come, but is it better to instead seek out, and find answers in reality?
Legate Bianca believes I should explore the waking world for answers, and I cannot call her wrong in that regard. What holds me back? Is it... myself?
At times I think my head so far up in the clouds, outside of reality, searching and seeking for answers rather than doing them. I hope, and pray, that I am preparing myself for some great thing to come, but is it better to instead seek out, and find answers in reality?
Legate Bianca believes I should explore the waking world for answers, and I cannot call her wrong in that regard. What holds me back? Is it... myself?
Written By Sabella
Feb. 16, 2020, 9:06 p.m.(10.27509093915344/9.405092592592592/1012.7729242449294 AR)
Grayson family dinner this month was quite wonderful, with lots of faces that hadn't been seen in awhile and a rousing discussion that lasted long into the evening and was incredibly informative! My thanks for those who keep showing up, I always learn something whether it's a small thing I did not realize about a single person or a huge, world-view-shaking new idea that keeps me awake at night wondering about possibilities!
Written By Rosalind
Feb. 16, 2020, 9:03 p.m.(10.274949156746032/9.397152777777778/1012.7729124297289 AR)
There's a change coming. I can smell it. It's on the wind, as it blows threw the trees. If only I knew what sort of change!
Written By Jaenelle
Feb. 16, 2020, 8:45 p.m.(10.274037285052911/9.346087962962962/1012.7728364404211 AR)
Sometimes it is good to know that while you leave, you are never gone. Sometimes it is equally as important to extend that hand and inform someone else that though they no longer walk the halls of the past, they will never be unwelcome in the future.
Written By Appolonia
Feb. 16, 2020, 8:42 p.m.(10.27388351521164/9.337476851851854/1012.7728236262676 AR)
Does anyone have any Eurusi phrases they would find very useful to know? We're preparing a crusaders' special supplement to the grammar.
By we I mostly mean me, but we do have a lot of help...
By we I mostly mean me, but we do have a lot of help...
Written By Bianca
Feb. 16, 2020, 8:01 p.m.(10.271859292328042/9.224120370370372/1012.7726549410273 AR)
Seasons shift, and with it, always, brings the possibility of great change. There is something strangely refreshing about seeing the leaves change as summer fully leaves us and we enter autumn's embrace.
There is much to be anxious for, there is much to be concerned about. There is the possibility of change on the horizon. But it might behoove all of us sometimes to watch the leaves fall now and then, and remember.
For all its foibles and tribulations, there is great beauty in this world, too.
There is much to be anxious for, there is much to be concerned about. There is the possibility of change on the horizon. But it might behoove all of us sometimes to watch the leaves fall now and then, and remember.
For all its foibles and tribulations, there is great beauty in this world, too.
Written By Sudara
Feb. 16, 2020, 7:46 p.m.(10.271149553571428/9.184375/1012.772595796131 AR)
As an experienced ruler and courtier, I should probably have a better notion of quite how to respond to my change in circumstances - especially given the forewarning of it. But I confess that I am still surprised whenever anyone addresses me by my new title. Growing up as the spare daughter of an already-spare son, I saw little in my future save historical research and perhaps some authorial efforts. Now... I find myself declared to be royalty. It is hard to imagine quite when the novelty might wear off.
Written By Mikani
Feb. 16, 2020, 7:36 p.m.(10.270628306878306/9.155185185185184/1012.7725523589065 AR)
I was able to celebrate at the Expanse the other night. It was amazing to be able to celebrate poetry, music and dance with so many amazing individuals. I sang the song that I first sang to my husband, well before we were married. Nakoa loved the bells ... not so much the grass. I cannot wait until he shows what art is in his soul.
Written By Niklas
Feb. 16, 2020, 7:33 p.m.(10.27048859126984/9.14736111111111/1012.7725407159392 AR)
I'm delighted to announce that the Bard's College will be hosting my next engagement, Dauntless, the Stand of Sir Erec Redhill, an opera about that very thing, this winter. Sir Erec and Angus the Goat are cast, the set is being built and costumes are coming together. Now I just need a couple dozen people who can sing while falling off of a bridge.
Written By Baelor
Feb. 16, 2020, 7:17 p.m.(10.26968708664021/9.10247685185185/1012.7724739238867 AR)
Relationship Note on Teagan
I have taken a page by the name of Cithria. She says she is from Cloudspine but seems reluctant to speak as to what brought her to Arx, and what left her in the orphanage.
Written By Anisha
Feb. 16, 2020, 7:06 p.m.(10.269164599867725/9.073217592592592/1012.7724303833223 AR)
I have received from Lady Monique a chest of wonderful tokens. I have formulated my challenge to those who would attempt to brave my thorns.
The Thorn of Neodymium shall await worthy victors.
May your path not have too many pricks in your future.
The Thorn of Neodymium shall await worthy victors.
May your path not have too many pricks in your future.
Written By Brigida
Feb. 16, 2020, 5:44 p.m.(10.265055803571428/8.843124999999999/1012.772087983631 AR)
Relationship Note on Roran
Despite this Archlector's enthusiasm for using fire as a cleansing tool, it is clear that he possesses a deep and true Faith. Something that all Blesseds should have and I am grateful for when they do because I have been disappointed too many times in the past when people do not.
If you read this Roran then this was a compliment. Enjoy it.
If you read this Roran then this was a compliment. Enjoy it.
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