Written By Thea
Sept. 24, 2022, 9:39 p.m.(6/11/1018 AR)
I can honestly and without a doubt say, I'd sail and work beside Lady Juliana at any time.
Written By Preston
Sept. 24, 2022, 5:13 p.m.(6/11/1018 AR)
Godsworn swear themselves to the service of the Gods, represented on Arvum by the Faith led by the Most Holy. They may disagree, but they must obey. None of us, not me, not even the Most Holy, is more important than the Holy Church as an institution. It will list as stone, compared to the brief gusts of our life. A stone ever renewing, ever strengthening, through our acts of devotion. Through our loyalty. Through our service.
To betray that oath is something most severe, to serve those forces who would harm our Faith, harm our Gods, harm our people, harm our world? That is a forgiveness that can only be granted by the whole power of the Faith. While the Carnifex represents that power against threats, it is not in my role to forgive in that way. I embody the fury and power of the Faith, a stone skin taken onto the Faith in the face of danger. It is right that the hope of forgiveness rests with the one we have, as a Faith, placed our trust and belief in. The Most Holy. Those Godsworn who have fallen, who have betrayed the Faith to side with the Apostate Waldo, will be taken before the Star Chamber for the Most Holy to judge them, on whether their actions were born of idiocy or malice. Of confusion or deceit. And the Most Holy may then decide if they receive forgiveness, and whether they shall return to service - as they were before or elsewise.
There is a duty beyond this though. The Templars. The Knights of Solace. The Faith Militant. Our duties, our oaths, are strengthened by the vows we take as knights, and the bonds these create between us. For those members of the Solace and the Templars who side with Waldo there is not just the one betrayal, but over 250,000. And that bond broken, weakens the Faith. When we stand in battle before our enemies, we cannot have each wondering if the man or woman beside them is a person of honour. Whether they truly hold the Faith in their heart.
Those Godsworn Templars - and sadly I know there are some - who have sided with Waldo will be treated well when they are captured. But if their betrayal is proven, there is no service they have left to give. They have no service in them the Faith, or the Gods, would wish to accept. And their heads will be struck from their bodies. Their bones will not rest with the honoured dead in the Mausoleum of the Faith. Their names will be struck from the rolls, replaced only by their title: Apostate. Betrayer of all we are, betrayer of all they could have been.
It will be my saddest day when this must come to pass, but the choice was given multiple times for this brink to be stepped back from. The hand was offered, and I must respect - no matter how much it hurts - your choice to betray the Order, your vows, your oaths, and the Gods. I must respect your desire to place yourself as our enemy, and my duty then is not to my heart or my feelings, my duty is to the Faith. To defend it to the fullest.
To betray that oath is something most severe, to serve those forces who would harm our Faith, harm our Gods, harm our people, harm our world? That is a forgiveness that can only be granted by the whole power of the Faith. While the Carnifex represents that power against threats, it is not in my role to forgive in that way. I embody the fury and power of the Faith, a stone skin taken onto the Faith in the face of danger. It is right that the hope of forgiveness rests with the one we have, as a Faith, placed our trust and belief in. The Most Holy. Those Godsworn who have fallen, who have betrayed the Faith to side with the Apostate Waldo, will be taken before the Star Chamber for the Most Holy to judge them, on whether their actions were born of idiocy or malice. Of confusion or deceit. And the Most Holy may then decide if they receive forgiveness, and whether they shall return to service - as they were before or elsewise.
There is a duty beyond this though. The Templars. The Knights of Solace. The Faith Militant. Our duties, our oaths, are strengthened by the vows we take as knights, and the bonds these create between us. For those members of the Solace and the Templars who side with Waldo there is not just the one betrayal, but over 250,000. And that bond broken, weakens the Faith. When we stand in battle before our enemies, we cannot have each wondering if the man or woman beside them is a person of honour. Whether they truly hold the Faith in their heart.
Those Godsworn Templars - and sadly I know there are some - who have sided with Waldo will be treated well when they are captured. But if their betrayal is proven, there is no service they have left to give. They have no service in them the Faith, or the Gods, would wish to accept. And their heads will be struck from their bodies. Their bones will not rest with the honoured dead in the Mausoleum of the Faith. Their names will be struck from the rolls, replaced only by their title: Apostate. Betrayer of all we are, betrayer of all they could have been.
It will be my saddest day when this must come to pass, but the choice was given multiple times for this brink to be stepped back from. The hand was offered, and I must respect - no matter how much it hurts - your choice to betray the Order, your vows, your oaths, and the Gods. I must respect your desire to place yourself as our enemy, and my duty then is not to my heart or my feelings, my duty is to the Faith. To defend it to the fullest.
Written By Valencia
Sept. 24, 2022, 4:27 p.m.(6/11/1018 AR)
Another Sip'n Spar success. So very grateful to all that came and to those who kindly donated.
Special thanks to Prince Patrizio of Pravus for helping to house it and his generosity and to Missere Master Caspian Wild for hosting and being our guest Sergeant of Arms for the evening.
I would love to publicly thank our donors, but will ask their permission first so they can retain privacy, if they wish. Their comfort is important to me.
We now await a finally tally and discussions with our beneficiaries. I hope this will help.
It was a wonderful night. Everyone was a delight. I'm excited to see what comes next. Until then I shall bask in the happy glow of all those who participated and the good they have done for just a little longer.
So grateful.
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Special thanks to Prince Patrizio of Pravus for helping to house it and his generosity and to Missere Master Caspian Wild for hosting and being our guest Sergeant of Arms for the evening.
I would love to publicly thank our donors, but will ask their permission first so they can retain privacy, if they wish. Their comfort is important to me.
We now await a finally tally and discussions with our beneficiaries. I hope this will help.
It was a wonderful night. Everyone was a delight. I'm excited to see what comes next. Until then I shall bask in the happy glow of all those who participated and the good they have done for just a little longer.
So grateful.
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Written By Raymesin
Sept. 24, 2022, 3:47 p.m.(6/11/1018 AR)
Today, Scholar, I got told I don't know shit. The same person then told me to choke on a turd. Since I got no answer to my question from the person who'd said both these things in the same breath, I shall ask you and your fellows - if I don't know shit, how will I know I've found a turd to choke on?
An enquiring mind wishes to know.
An enquiring mind wishes to know.
Written By Briseis
Sept. 24, 2022, 3:31 p.m.(6/11/1018 AR)
Such an exciting week! Lady Ann has my patron, a delightful dinner, sparing - if only my research was going as well. But, I'll carry on. We always do.
Written By Pasquale
Sept. 24, 2022, 3:24 p.m.(6/11/1018 AR)
I truly loathe stairs.
Climbing them is not so terrible. That merely requires grit and determination.
It's descending that is the problem.
Climbing them is not so terrible. That merely requires grit and determination.
It's descending that is the problem.
Written By Mabelle
Sept. 24, 2022, 3:10 p.m.(6/11/1018 AR)
Sometimes the only way to deal with what you have become is to fall back upon who you used to be.
Who said old habits are a bad practice?
Who said old habits are a bad practice?
Written By Lucita
Sept. 24, 2022, 11:14 a.m.(6/10/1018 AR)
It was interesting to see sailors and soldiers learning a new song to sing together. Rough voices, sweet ones, some who could not sing at all and merely chanted... or growled the words yet all with the same intent, the same effort, to encourage thralls, 'help yourselves, we're here to help free you, now do your part'. Maybe that simple song is a little seed that can grow and spread amid the thralls and end this conflict. May Skald and Jayus bless the effort.
Written By Rohran
Sept. 24, 2022, 12:30 a.m.(6/10/1018 AR)
"You know. I can pour my own tea." I will never forget these words until the day I die.
Written By Elora
Sept. 23, 2022, 11:46 p.m.(6/9/1018 AR)
Murdoch and Essie are lovely children, happy ones who love to burble and coo. That being said, Essie has colic, which will blessedly pass with time. The poor dear is miserable in the evenings, and I find myself praying that we all make it through this with our sanity intact. She cries very loudly.
Written By Elora
Sept. 23, 2022, 11:41 p.m.(6/9/1018 AR)
I have a new patron. I hope that we are able to spend time together.
Written By Gaspard
Sept. 23, 2022, 5:18 p.m.(6/9/1018 AR)
I find myself in a maelstorm of emotions of late. Every step precariously taken.
Written By Zakhar
Sept. 22, 2022, 12:06 p.m.(6/6/1018 AR)
What was the saying? One door opens, another closes? Or was it one door closes, break the windows and set fire to the roof?
Written By Tanith
Sept. 22, 2022, 9:54 a.m.(6/6/1018 AR)
Strange men singing about pies outside my house. Did I mention my house is near the cemetery? Do you know how -jarring- that is when you're up at the ugliest hour after having fallen asleep on your couch? I thought I was dreaming. Or that the house was finally haunted, or -worse-. Whoever you are, I know I hit you in the head, I think, I'm quite sorry, but please understand you were unnerving as needles in a wool sweater.
Written By Aedin
Sept. 21, 2022, 8:37 p.m.(6/5/1018 AR)
I became a stranger's good luck charm the other day, it was one of my firsts since returning to the city and I found it a very entertaining position to be placed within. He even won, so there is something to be said about my abilities. And his, I suppose, since it was a sparring match. We can equally take credit for it.
Written By Ilira
Sept. 20, 2022, 9:48 p.m.(6/3/1018 AR)
It can be difficult to tell the difference between numbness and resilience. I thought I'd go numb if this happened again, but all I feel is free, and inexplicably contented.
Written By Giada
Sept. 20, 2022, 6:03 p.m.(6/3/1018 AR)
In honour of the Dark Reflection, this is a reminder that the Shrine of the Thirteenth God provides legal services to any stopped, frisked, and charged in some way within the city of Arx. Should you need the representation of Tehom's Advocates, reach out to myself, Legate Vayne of the Lost, Princess Isolde Pravus, or any other Mirrormask. We will meet with you as soon as possible and discuss the particulars of your case.
In service to Him,
- Blessed Giada
Voice of Tehom
In service to Him,
- Blessed Giada
Voice of Tehom
Written By Aconite
Sept. 18, 2022, 9:04 p.m.(5/27/1018 AR)
I really wish I could squeeze more time out of the day or read minds.. both perhaps. It would certainly be more efficient.
Maybe I need an assistant..
Hmm..
Maybe I need an assistant..
Hmm..
Written By Raven
Sept. 18, 2022, 9:03 p.m.(5/27/1018 AR)
I am beyond blessed to have so many who are so eager to share wisdom or lend a helping hand. I know some get frusterated I don't ask for help more-Sometimes I don't know what to ask for but it is good to know I'm never alone.
Written By Amari
Sept. 18, 2022, 7:37 p.m.(5/27/1018 AR)
Away again, there's much to do at home and no one I'd wish to delegate the work to. It's time to turn the earth and plant new seed. With Petrichor's blessing and by our labors we will reap a bounty.
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