Written By Elisha
June 9, 2019, 12:23 a.m.(4/3/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Celeste
Prince Alarice does not believe everything that Cassian Rope claims when she describes the countries visited on her expeditions, but he reads the young Explorer's reports with greater attention than he shows any other member of her guild: "In the life of the prince there is a moment that follows an evening feast, with the odor of tired horses in the rain and the sandalwood ashes fading in the braziers; a hot clarity that consumes the dispatches announcing the collapse of the last Abandoned troops and that melts the wax of the seals of obscure lordlings who beseech Alarice's protection, offering in exchange tributes of shadowsilk and Cardian tortoiseshell.
"At that moment, the prince hears the first far-off call of a lost dream whispering that this empire is merely a stepping-stone, a foothill raising us closer to the clouds, closer to a station so divine that the gentlest gods strike us down."
Must you travel, my brandywine prince? What do you seek? Did you leave some thing behind, some place, some one who cannot bear your absence? Must you sail for a country unknown, unnamed, and uncharted, beyond the dream of empire, that nevertheless feels as near to you as my head on your beating chest?
We will follow her rivers, search her valleys, and inquire about her oldest taboos. We will stand for hours, talking with veiled fathers in terracotta archways, watching while they call their children home.
(In a scrawl: History that is not shared is not history. It is a broken bottle in the grip of thieves who claim that the sight of our blood staining the snow-packed cobbles belongs only to them.)
"At that moment, the prince hears the first far-off call of a lost dream whispering that this empire is merely a stepping-stone, a foothill raising us closer to the clouds, closer to a station so divine that the gentlest gods strike us down."
Must you travel, my brandywine prince? What do you seek? Did you leave some thing behind, some place, some one who cannot bear your absence? Must you sail for a country unknown, unnamed, and uncharted, beyond the dream of empire, that nevertheless feels as near to you as my head on your beating chest?
We will follow her rivers, search her valleys, and inquire about her oldest taboos. We will stand for hours, talking with veiled fathers in terracotta archways, watching while they call their children home.
(In a scrawl: History that is not shared is not history. It is a broken bottle in the grip of thieves who claim that the sight of our blood staining the snow-packed cobbles belongs only to them.)
Written By Valencia
June 8, 2019, 10:17 p.m.(4/2/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Braden
My dear sir,
You were always so very kind and polite to me. Your courtesy was far beyond others of your ilk. It seemed to come from your very being, not merely a nod to propriety or learned behaviors. You worried so at doing the right thing and being dutiful to your House and your honour. You were given such a bad turn and yet you still tried to rise.
When you spoke of your terrible loss, my heart was very saddened, and to be true, I was afraid for you. When you said you would avenge your family's death I knew such words would not be turned from and that in this the dangers were very real. And yet, you were so determined to do right by them.
And now, so it seems you have tried to show honor in keeping your word, and so it seems the worst has happened as feared.
I will miss our talks and your charming cheer even when you felt darkest. I will miss how earnest you were in trying to do right. I will miss that desire to truly become a good and worthy knight. The love of your family and House and the hope of doing great things.
I fear we have lost something as a compact in this. That such promise was snuffed out by things so very unnecessary that drove a young man to seek his death far too soon. I pray all the circumstances that drove you to this terrible end never happen again. For if so, then we have failed in our own nobility and chivalry and it is we who are, in truth, dishonored. And, with all that we must face and do as a city and realm, I pray that this will not be so.
Rest well, sir. The Gods know you have earned it.
~~~~~<~<@
You were always so very kind and polite to me. Your courtesy was far beyond others of your ilk. It seemed to come from your very being, not merely a nod to propriety or learned behaviors. You worried so at doing the right thing and being dutiful to your House and your honour. You were given such a bad turn and yet you still tried to rise.
When you spoke of your terrible loss, my heart was very saddened, and to be true, I was afraid for you. When you said you would avenge your family's death I knew such words would not be turned from and that in this the dangers were very real. And yet, you were so determined to do right by them.
And now, so it seems you have tried to show honor in keeping your word, and so it seems the worst has happened as feared.
I will miss our talks and your charming cheer even when you felt darkest. I will miss how earnest you were in trying to do right. I will miss that desire to truly become a good and worthy knight. The love of your family and House and the hope of doing great things.
I fear we have lost something as a compact in this. That such promise was snuffed out by things so very unnecessary that drove a young man to seek his death far too soon. I pray all the circumstances that drove you to this terrible end never happen again. For if so, then we have failed in our own nobility and chivalry and it is we who are, in truth, dishonored. And, with all that we must face and do as a city and realm, I pray that this will not be so.
Rest well, sir. The Gods know you have earned it.
~~~~~<~<@
Written By Tyche
June 8, 2019, 8:15 p.m.(4/2/1011 AR)
I am quite taken by the games involving stones. Shek was it called? Or Shec… or something of the sort. It seems I have a natural adeptness at the game, despite being unable to recall the name just now. Perhaps I can find others to play?
Written By Tyche
June 8, 2019, 8:13 p.m.(4/2/1011 AR)
Oh. My. Goodness. Floofkins is SO CUTE. Princess Caith asked if I preferred kittens or puppies, and I said kittens, naturally, thinking of how sly and sleek they grow to be... but Floofkins is just a big ball of fluff, and I love him!
Written By Sebastian
June 8, 2019, 7:12 p.m.(4/2/1011 AR)
I really do intensely dislike the cold of an Arxian winter. If nothing else this experience has served to remind me why I usually spend them holed up in my pleasantly warm and comfortable room. Still: the Tournament of Thorns qualifiers seem to be going well -- I've had a lot of interest, and a lot of compliments to my painting, which I admit I'm not adverse to. It's also been nice to see a lot of faces I normally don't get to see while I'm hiding away.
The pleasure on people's faces when they figure out the clue of it all is entirely worth the cold.
...Mostly worth it.
The pleasure on people's faces when they figure out the clue of it all is entirely worth the cold.
...Mostly worth it.
Written By Brigida
June 8, 2019, 6:37 p.m.(4/2/1011 AR)
People who whisper in groups around a dinner table should be loudly scolded and informed of the error of their ways.
If anyone who like to see an example of this then by all means whisper in my presence at dinner.
If anyone who like to see an example of this then by all means whisper in my presence at dinner.
Written By Willow
June 8, 2019, 6:29 p.m.(4/2/1011 AR)
It occurs to me that some think of me as queer or not entirely in touch with reality as a result of speaking openly of things they have been raised to think of as tales.
It makes me wonder if these people think the queen just has a birth defect of ears shaped like no human's. If they only follow ten gods still instead of the three that were rediscovered.
Eh.
It makes me wonder if these people think the queen just has a birth defect of ears shaped like no human's. If they only follow ten gods still instead of the three that were rediscovered.
Eh.
Written By Ajax
June 8, 2019, 6:23 p.m.(4/2/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Rikako
You're doing good. Welcome to the city, lass.
Written By Ajax
June 8, 2019, 6:22 p.m.(4/2/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Rinel
You know, I am not going to lie. I was actually coming to take a look at the people who are spouting off about magic and what have you and ran into this.
My reality when I came to Arx properly. I was the opposite, I didn't really think much of myself and looked over at this city and would just think. "I wonder how much money I can make before I end up a cripple or dead?" As my time here has gone onwards, the city properly has been a fairly constant offer of opportunity and actually having friends and genuine connections with people and that within itself is just precious.
I remember seeing you cry as you took off from the explorers hall the other day and reading your entry makes me think a bit more about you. If you're worried about what you're becoming need to keep in mind. You can always be better if you just try. The effort needed to be better is likely hard but you have people who do support you. But to start on that path it's up to you and if you want to be more like how you used to be? I think you'd be better off if you did it.
If you're still at the point of worrying what you've become. You still have time. Make the most out of it.
My reality when I came to Arx properly. I was the opposite, I didn't really think much of myself and looked over at this city and would just think. "I wonder how much money I can make before I end up a cripple or dead?" As my time here has gone onwards, the city properly has been a fairly constant offer of opportunity and actually having friends and genuine connections with people and that within itself is just precious.
I remember seeing you cry as you took off from the explorers hall the other day and reading your entry makes me think a bit more about you. If you're worried about what you're becoming need to keep in mind. You can always be better if you just try. The effort needed to be better is likely hard but you have people who do support you. But to start on that path it's up to you and if you want to be more like how you used to be? I think you'd be better off if you did it.
If you're still at the point of worrying what you've become. You still have time. Make the most out of it.
Written By Ian
June 8, 2019, 4:52 p.m.(4/2/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Braden
I was sorry to hear about this. Maybe next turn of the wheel we get time for more than just the one spar.
Written By Preston
June 8, 2019, 4:49 p.m.(4/2/1011 AR)
For some reason it seems now is an appropriate time to muse on the fact that a good number of my brothers and sisters of the Templars serve as Knights of the Library, standing guard within the Archive and working with the Scholars.
Written By Ronja
June 8, 2019, 4:40 p.m.(4/2/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Braden
Ah, hell. Rest well, then. The children of Arx have one less guardian to help them through a snowstorm.
Written By Ronja
June 8, 2019, 4:20 p.m.(4/2/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Catriona
I was stunned to hear from Princess Catriona's own mouth that she's to pose nude for a painting -- but I'm sure she'll find a lot of eager artisans keen to seek that commission, so I wish her luck in fending them off!
Written By Jael
June 8, 2019, 3:55 p.m.(4/2/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Amari
I thought you did very well, under the circumstances. I'm sorry I wasn't able to haul you up with more finesse.
Written By Rook
June 8, 2019, 3:36 p.m.(4/2/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Giuliano
Do you need to borrow even more money? Or is the cheap wine your preference.
Written By Ahmar
June 8, 2019, 3:11 p.m.(4/2/1011 AR)
With the help of Countess Mikani Byrne, I tried to return the things from the chests to the Eurusi who are recovering in the Saving Grace.
They wanted nothing to do with the things, or even compensation for them, due to the fact that the slavers were the owners of them. I tried though.
They wanted nothing to do with the things, or even compensation for them, due to the fact that the slavers were the owners of them. I tried though.
Written By Renata
June 8, 2019, 2:29 p.m.(4/2/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Giuliano
Sometimes you forget how much you enjoy someone's company, until you're denied it. So it is with Giuliano. I hadn't realised how much I missed his company and the conversations we would have when I was growing up, and I couldn't be more delighted that he's joined us now in Arx.
Written By Lucita
June 8, 2019, 2:01 p.m.(4/2/1011 AR)
Spring is on the way. Just a few more days. That is what I tell my two year old twins with cold reddened cheeks and runny noses, lost gloves and an array of outgrown boots into which they have stuffed plushie paws. And plushies, and blocks, and my lost hairpins. I wondered where those had gone. They are at the age where they do not remember last spring. I'll enjoy the coming change of season even more as I share it with them.
Written By Lisebet
June 8, 2019, 1:57 p.m.(4/2/1011 AR)
For me it has been a quiet week, working to help my family with various projects and grumbling about all the clothing I am not fitting into any more.
I suppose I should take advantage and have the old clothing given away or taken apart, so I can get new. Preferably in a few months, so it will last. In the meantime, laces and lots of material are my friends
I suppose I should take advantage and have the old clothing given away or taken apart, so I can get new. Preferably in a few months, so it will last. In the meantime, laces and lots of material are my friends
Written By Peri
June 8, 2019, 12:26 p.m.(4/2/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Preston
Sir Preston,
In your journal of 3/25/1011 (OOC: June 6, 2019) you write about choice and questions. I passionately agree with you when you say, "Choice is not something to be taken or discarded simply", but I disagree on other things you say.
I feel that questions made in good faith can be shared with others without fomenting discord. It is questions made in poor faith that do so. I have to ask questions of others sometimes because I do not have the wisdom within myself to reach an answer based only on introspection.
Emissary Zulana gave a talk on writs recently, and I am mulling over all of the questions I have. Over time I may begin to ask questions of others.
In your journal of 3/25/1011 (OOC: June 6, 2019) you write about choice and questions. I passionately agree with you when you say, "Choice is not something to be taken or discarded simply", but I disagree on other things you say.
I feel that questions made in good faith can be shared with others without fomenting discord. It is questions made in poor faith that do so. I have to ask questions of others sometimes because I do not have the wisdom within myself to reach an answer based only on introspection.
Emissary Zulana gave a talk on writs recently, and I am mulling over all of the questions I have. Over time I may begin to ask questions of others.
Please note that the scholars may take some time preparing your journal for others to read.