Written By Dion
May 30, 2019, 11:10 a.m.(3/11/1011 AR)
Adventure calls! I think I'll go visit Stonehearth and see that oversized black stone temple of mirrors they've built. It sounds as though I'll barely recognize the place now, but hopefully I'll still be able to find the old fishing holes I favored in my youth.
I should probably spare any readers a full recounting of the time I nearly caught a dire rock bass there. It was glorious though, I assure you. I've never been happier to be dashed into rocks and half drowned. What a beautiful monster she was.
I should probably spare any readers a full recounting of the time I nearly caught a dire rock bass there. It was glorious though, I assure you. I've never been happier to be dashed into rocks and half drowned. What a beautiful monster she was.
Written By Thena
May 30, 2019, 11:04 a.m.(3/11/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Kenna
Really? No one ever told me that while I was in the Guard. You can even run a Faith Militant order as a dagger wielder, no matter what Sir Preston says.
You don't need to be good. Just better than the other guy.
You don't need to be good. Just better than the other guy.
Written By Sparte
May 30, 2019, 9:59 a.m.(3/11/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Thena
I wasn't the one who told Lady Kenna that, for the record.
I consider your knife collection one of the lesser known wonders of the Compact, perhaps if you invite her to see it you'll make a convert of her.
I consider your knife collection one of the lesser known wonders of the Compact, perhaps if you invite her to see it you'll make a convert of her.
Written By Amantha
May 30, 2019, 8:47 a.m.(3/11/1011 AR)
I met a few noblemen who're accustomed to using pole arms, it's good to know there are those that appreciated them.
Written By Willow
May 30, 2019, 7:47 a.m.(3/11/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Cahal
smiling giant
your heart and humor...
they shake me
I even forget
sometimes
to nurse the scars
I've borne since first love lost
yours is a warmth
I could luxuriate in
all the days of my life
Gods help me.
your heart and humor...
they shake me
I even forget
sometimes
to nurse the scars
I've borne since first love lost
yours is a warmth
I could luxuriate in
all the days of my life
Gods help me.
Written By Willow
May 30, 2019, 7:44 a.m.(3/11/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Azolla
I can't believe my favorite neice is dead. Before I ever got to see her perform for anyone outside the family.
Written By Kenna
May 30, 2019, 3:12 a.m.(3/11/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Thena
I never learned how to use daggers! Someone told me, I don't remember who, that I had to learn to wield a sword if I was going to be in the guard.
I never questioned it and now I'm afraid it might be too late. If I'm ever going to be any good then I need to focus on one thing at a time.
I never questioned it and now I'm afraid it might be too late. If I'm ever going to be any good then I need to focus on one thing at a time.
Written By Podraig
May 30, 2019, 2:49 a.m.(3/11/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Braith
Only right to make my second entry about the fair bard Lark. This place is more like home, thanks to you. Can't imagine home without your music now. Always honored to stumble with you to safety and warmth, of course, and you are far too dear to let pass out in the snow. You must live to bless many a hall with that voice.
Enabler indeed.
Enabler indeed.
Written By Rysen
May 29, 2019, 10:36 p.m.(3/10/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Mikani
It's an amazing quote and a great reminder. Surely such a bard is among Aion's most beloved.
Written By Miranda
May 29, 2019, 10:34 p.m.(3/10/1011 AR)
I find it absolutely fascinating to talk with those of the Faith.
They can be very inspiring and relaxing, even educational.
Sometimes, they just bring to light that which we already know.
If nothing else, going to the shrines has been an interesting experience for me.
They can be very inspiring and relaxing, even educational.
Sometimes, they just bring to light that which we already know.
If nothing else, going to the shrines has been an interesting experience for me.
Written By Miranda
May 29, 2019, 10:30 p.m.(3/10/1011 AR)
Apparently, Jewel, my kitty, has decided that attacking feet is a fun pastime. I apologize now for any and all who might find this offense...
... I find it adorable!
... I find it adorable!
Written By Thena
May 29, 2019, 5:33 p.m.(3/10/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Kenna
Daggers are much easier.
Written By Kaia
May 29, 2019, 5:16 p.m.(3/10/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Evonleigh
My lady I completely agree! It is not pleasant at all; and, indeed very, very, odd.
I too have been experiencing such. Certainly, it did not seem like something to be too worried about; still, I understand what you mean.
We should get together soon.~
I too have been experiencing such. Certainly, it did not seem like something to be too worried about; still, I understand what you mean.
We should get together soon.~
Written By Ida
May 29, 2019, 4:37 p.m.(3/10/1011 AR)
It does my heart good to hear such humbling and kind words about my work, or potential work. I am also debating contracting with a clothier or leatherworker for some sort of weapon-sheathpillow line.
Written By Helena
May 29, 2019, 3:35 p.m.(3/10/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Talwyn
Birdsong accompanied by lyre and the rustle of wind in the autumn leaves creates a rare symphony of sound I will ever associate with our meeting.
I am also grateful to those stubborn birds of late autumn. We shall have to thank them when they return this spring. Birdseed for the lot of them!
I am also grateful to those stubborn birds of late autumn. We shall have to thank them when they return this spring. Birdseed for the lot of them!
Written By Sparte
May 29, 2019, 12:19 p.m.(3/10/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Preston
To respond to your journal on the lack of authority I described as being unique to commoners, I will clarify my stance.
There is the authority granted to some of us from birth who are blessed to be members of the Peerage, and there is authority that is earned, as you have touched upon. These two authorities are both important to our society. You, myself, and the others you name hold station and titles that reflect the authority we have been recognized with. Our words hold more weight because of that authority, but we all know that when we were younger there was a time we did not speak with such a voice.
Authority comes from many places, and to come up as a commoner is to start life with none inherent. Perhaps that isn't true for the richest and most affluent of commoner families, but for the majority it is. To speak from where we are now in life is different because we have earned recognition, earned titles, earned authority and station. In the Faith those who dedicate themselves to the path of Godsworn forgo title and membership in the peerage as you say, if they had been granted such before. Arvum society recognizes that. There is an authority unique to the Godsworn because of it, not title in the sense of the Peerage, but certainly authority.
When I said a commoner through and through, I imagined myself as I was before I came to Arx. A farm boy, with very little to my name, from a family most had never heard of. Certainly no recognition nor authority. I imagine even the white I am writing now, and how it would be seen as very different were it to come from such a source. Perhaps people want to believe they would treat it with the same weight, but only the rarest amongst us can hear an argument without measuring what we know of the source. There was a time in your own life, Sir Preston, when you were the same.
That is a thing only commoners and prodigals ever experience. It is foreign to those who are born into the Peerage, a thing they have to step out of their own circumstances to even imagine. There is no shortcoming or flaw in that on either side, it is just a truth of how we all live different lives with different expectations upon us. It is a thing that, despite Rinel's great merit as a theologian, she has not yet managed to overcome. For the readily apparent reasons I stated previously.
There is the authority granted to some of us from birth who are blessed to be members of the Peerage, and there is authority that is earned, as you have touched upon. These two authorities are both important to our society. You, myself, and the others you name hold station and titles that reflect the authority we have been recognized with. Our words hold more weight because of that authority, but we all know that when we were younger there was a time we did not speak with such a voice.
Authority comes from many places, and to come up as a commoner is to start life with none inherent. Perhaps that isn't true for the richest and most affluent of commoner families, but for the majority it is. To speak from where we are now in life is different because we have earned recognition, earned titles, earned authority and station. In the Faith those who dedicate themselves to the path of Godsworn forgo title and membership in the peerage as you say, if they had been granted such before. Arvum society recognizes that. There is an authority unique to the Godsworn because of it, not title in the sense of the Peerage, but certainly authority.
When I said a commoner through and through, I imagined myself as I was before I came to Arx. A farm boy, with very little to my name, from a family most had never heard of. Certainly no recognition nor authority. I imagine even the white I am writing now, and how it would be seen as very different were it to come from such a source. Perhaps people want to believe they would treat it with the same weight, but only the rarest amongst us can hear an argument without measuring what we know of the source. There was a time in your own life, Sir Preston, when you were the same.
That is a thing only commoners and prodigals ever experience. It is foreign to those who are born into the Peerage, a thing they have to step out of their own circumstances to even imagine. There is no shortcoming or flaw in that on either side, it is just a truth of how we all live different lives with different expectations upon us. It is a thing that, despite Rinel's great merit as a theologian, she has not yet managed to overcome. For the readily apparent reasons I stated previously.
Written By Sparte
May 29, 2019, 10:50 a.m.(3/9/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Kenna
I figured out how to make a pillow for that. I'll send one over.
Written By Mikani
May 29, 2019, 9:41 a.m.(3/9/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Rysen
Rysen a quote I found that made me think of you.
"Imagination connects us to our birthright as storytellers."
- Famous Bard Lavar Burton
"Imagination connects us to our birthright as storytellers."
- Famous Bard Lavar Burton
Written By Cristoph
May 29, 2019, 9:09 a.m.(3/9/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Norwood
I regret nothing.
Written By Arcadia
May 29, 2019, 8:02 a.m.(3/9/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Corbit
My brother tonight bestowed an honor on me.
I have never been given this much responsibility before, and I will work hard to live up to his and my family's expectations.
I promise to do you proud.
I have never been given this much responsibility before, and I will work hard to live up to his and my family's expectations.
I promise to do you proud.
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