Written By Orathy
Jan. 13, 2019, 8:18 p.m.(5/9/1010 AR)
I ain't likin book worms or nothin but shit..
WAKE up people! Reckon that inquisition is killin people left right 'n center! It ain't right! It ain't! I ain't talkin bout the nobles killin nobles, but the rest of those blokes? Cut down fer readin books!
There be no trial or nothin fer these people accused of bein whatever they accused of!! THIS IS WHAT I WERE TALKIN BOUT!!
Ya gonna let them get away with it to? Sit on yer arses!?
Fuckin idiots.
WAKE up people! Reckon that inquisition is killin people left right 'n center! It ain't right! It ain't! I ain't talkin bout the nobles killin nobles, but the rest of those blokes? Cut down fer readin books!
There be no trial or nothin fer these people accused of bein whatever they accused of!! THIS IS WHAT I WERE TALKIN BOUT!!
Ya gonna let them get away with it to? Sit on yer arses!?
Fuckin idiots.
Written By Alban
Jan. 13, 2019, 7:40 p.m.(5/9/1010 AR)
My dear cousin has certainly become the center of much attention in Arx, for better or worse.
Written By Preston
Jan. 13, 2019, 7:22 p.m.(5/9/1010 AR)
I'm going to kill someone. That is all.
Written By Klaus
Jan. 13, 2019, 7 p.m.(5/9/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Coraline
I will be forgiven for spilling ale all over her comfortable clothing, yes?
Written By Klaus
Jan. 13, 2019, 6:55 p.m.(5/9/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Demura
A great conversation of which I hope to compare different command techniques the next time we are together.
Written By Josephine
Jan. 13, 2019, 6:50 p.m.(5/9/1010 AR)
If pirates did not kill my son... Then what did?
Written By Ajax
Jan. 13, 2019, 6:43 p.m.(5/9/1010 AR)
The other day, I went to meet Red for a drink at the Ebb. As much as I am not that big of a rum drinker after an experiment as a child. The usual crowd was their but suddenly the bar filled with leadership with two out the three mercenary companies within the city. While I actually enjoy the Baron of the Few and the Commander of the blades, their presence made me feel rather small as someone who at best leads a small handful of men. The only group that was missing representation were the Isle Canine members and that's a pity. Interesting to see the contrast between the Blades and the Few leaders extremely different people and feels towards their organization. I hope to run into more sellswords as the situation in the city continues to deteriorate.
Written By Vanora
Jan. 13, 2019, 6:14 p.m.(5/9/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Mydas
I can't even find the words. Anywhere. Oh my friend.
Written By Edward
Jan. 13, 2019, 4:59 p.m.(5/9/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Mikani
Mik you have always been a hard worker and a woman dedicated to the pursuits that you put your mind to. The House is lucky to have you and I am glad that you are there among my cousins to help them.
Written By Valencia
Jan. 13, 2019, 1:12 p.m.(5/8/1010 AR)
More goodbyes. How sadly familiar this is.
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Written By Bliss
Jan. 13, 2019, 12:51 p.m.(5/8/1010 AR)
It is a strange, strange thing to feel yourself finally beginning to heal. To remember what you looked like when you were whole, and feel that woman coming back to you.
Sharp words about current events aside, on a personal level, these past couple weeks have been a desperately needed breath of fresh air. I didn't even realize I was drowning. But I'm back.
Sharp words about current events aside, on a personal level, these past couple weeks have been a desperately needed breath of fresh air. I didn't even realize I was drowning. But I'm back.
Written By Monique
Jan. 13, 2019, 12:48 p.m.(5/8/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Mydas
I kept my promise to you.
Written By Archeron
Jan. 13, 2019, 12:39 p.m.(5/8/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Alexandre
The killing of Lord Alexandre is a sad crime. Misguided, foolish. Many things. For the uneducated, which I include the killer in, RedTyde is a vassal of Tyde. They were a march, and they lost everything in honouring their oaths during the rebellion. Their people killed. Some few hidden drops of the blood preserved in one or two. It is a story familiar to Tyde. They were recreated as a county recently. But you see Tyde didn't stand alone with her vassals then, the Northlands helped Tyde, old alliances and friendships that we like to think endure to this day.
We Thrax are very independent in our different holdings - perhaps no shock to hear this from a Tyde. We disagree perhaps as much as we agree, in style and thought. So I say to the attacker, a Grimhall vassal said something stupid, you blame them, so you kill Alexandre. I understand the chain of events. Yet we would never cause harm to the North, nor would we do what was done. If you wish to know how Tyde treats those we dislike I am sure you can read the story of the fate of Lord Darrow's family. You felt Grimhall was your enemy, and that is no business of ours. Until you did this.
I could make impotent threats to the whites. I could yell and scream. But, I'll simply say that this is a tragedy. It is a sad thing. It is misguided. And I hope the attacker realises before their end, whether it be near or far away, the stupidity of their act. They are a murderer, a coward, and always and forever an idiot.
We Thrax are very independent in our different holdings - perhaps no shock to hear this from a Tyde. We disagree perhaps as much as we agree, in style and thought. So I say to the attacker, a Grimhall vassal said something stupid, you blame them, so you kill Alexandre. I understand the chain of events. Yet we would never cause harm to the North, nor would we do what was done. If you wish to know how Tyde treats those we dislike I am sure you can read the story of the fate of Lord Darrow's family. You felt Grimhall was your enemy, and that is no business of ours. Until you did this.
I could make impotent threats to the whites. I could yell and scream. But, I'll simply say that this is a tragedy. It is a sad thing. It is misguided. And I hope the attacker realises before their end, whether it be near or far away, the stupidity of their act. They are a murderer, a coward, and always and forever an idiot.
Written By Preston
Jan. 13, 2019, 12:24 p.m.(5/8/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Sparte
The gods would say that intent matters as much as result, I believe. To the Sentinel the outcome of our decisions, of our rulings, of our acts, should be just. To Gloria there can be no good found in an action that produces a righteous outcome through evil means. You can judge for yourself where the balance lies between these things, but perhaps we should look not just to do good but to ensure that that good as the greatest success possible.
That might be the case on this road - and I see many attacking the Lords behind it. I do not. The fault lines this brought up have long been there and long ignored, particularly by those of us happily isolated in Arx.
Various abandoned tribes prey on our roads, we must find solutions. Yet many voices said that this was not urgent, that it could wait for tomorrow.
We integrate prodigals and elevate them at a rate that causes disquiet, should we address these concerns? And the answer from many voices was that this was not urgent, that this was for the best, that it could wait for tomorrow.
Too many neo-nobles are created, pushing at the limits of our societal contract, it causes disquiet to those nobles in the regions, it causes disquiet in the holdings. We are just recognising talent, said the voices, the risk is distant, things will pass, it can wait for tomorrow.
Knowledge of the true scale of the threats we face spreads amongst the populace, and we have made no show that we can defend the people - they will be nervous, afraid, prone to act irrationally. Knowledge can only be good, said the voices, and it is not urgent. It can wait for tomorrow.
Tomorrow is here, and no longer can we put off these big questions. It is a time for leaders, for great heroes. I have faith that we have them, and they will prove themselves in the coming days, weeks and months.
That might be the case on this road - and I see many attacking the Lords behind it. I do not. The fault lines this brought up have long been there and long ignored, particularly by those of us happily isolated in Arx.
Various abandoned tribes prey on our roads, we must find solutions. Yet many voices said that this was not urgent, that it could wait for tomorrow.
We integrate prodigals and elevate them at a rate that causes disquiet, should we address these concerns? And the answer from many voices was that this was not urgent, that this was for the best, that it could wait for tomorrow.
Too many neo-nobles are created, pushing at the limits of our societal contract, it causes disquiet to those nobles in the regions, it causes disquiet in the holdings. We are just recognising talent, said the voices, the risk is distant, things will pass, it can wait for tomorrow.
Knowledge of the true scale of the threats we face spreads amongst the populace, and we have made no show that we can defend the people - they will be nervous, afraid, prone to act irrationally. Knowledge can only be good, said the voices, and it is not urgent. It can wait for tomorrow.
Tomorrow is here, and no longer can we put off these big questions. It is a time for leaders, for great heroes. I have faith that we have them, and they will prove themselves in the coming days, weeks and months.
Written By Gwenna
Jan. 13, 2019, 12:22 p.m.(5/8/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Lorenzo
There are times that I struggle with my feelings and words. Not often, but a shadow will creep over me and threatens to crack my resolve. In so many of those times, my husband has been at my side and said something so elementary, so kind, that I marvel once again how lucky a woman I am. His passion in the project to bring copper and what it stands for to everyone is so admirable and when I think I couldn't possibly adore him more, I am proven wrong. I have a copper hued scarf, a design of Master Evaristo's I believe, that I will continue to wear as my own reminder - especially as times seem to grow more shadowed as of late.
Written By Natalia
Jan. 13, 2019, 12:19 p.m.(5/8/1010 AR)
I have to say that there is something supremely satisfying about discovering that someone else shares your dream and your drive, even if it looks a little different in the details.
I have been blessed.
I have been blessed.
Written By Arianna
Jan. 13, 2019, 11:35 a.m.(5/8/1010 AR)
It's fantastic getting to see where House Velenosa's true priorities lay after returning to the Lyceum.
Written By Renata
Jan. 13, 2019, 10:15 a.m.(5/8/1010 AR)
I attended the swearing in of Sir Austen as one of the King's Own.
It was magnificent, and I swear that I have never seen so much gleaming armour as that which was present there. The squires must have been up 'til the early hours getting it so perfectly prepared.
Though I stood like a wallflower with Sir Bayweather at the back of the room, I had a good view of the proceedings and felt blessed to be present on such an occasion.
I wish Sir Austen well as he leaves one family and joins his new.
It was magnificent, and I swear that I have never seen so much gleaming armour as that which was present there. The squires must have been up 'til the early hours getting it so perfectly prepared.
Though I stood like a wallflower with Sir Bayweather at the back of the room, I had a good view of the proceedings and felt blessed to be present on such an occasion.
I wish Sir Austen well as he leaves one family and joins his new.
Written By Domonico
Jan. 13, 2019, 7:56 a.m.(5/8/1010 AR)
The Road has brought increased trade and yet increased danger, similar to that of the Empyrean Trade Route. However the Route doesn't cut through areas that are the homes of others not in the Compact. I suppose it's easier to also lay in ambush of a trade caravan than a trade ship, but then again the sea itself can wash away a ship like it is nothing.
I'm not entirely sure of my point here. More musings of a distracted mind.
I'm not entirely sure of my point here. More musings of a distracted mind.
Written By Felicia
Jan. 13, 2019, 6:45 a.m.(5/8/1010 AR)
My grandpa Stone had many sayings, most of which as a child I found aggravating.
'There's no point in crying over spilt milk', was a favorite. It was one that lingered with me, simply because my young self couldn't imagine a life where milk was so plentiful, that it's loss wasn't something to mourn.
I was a grown woman before I understood that it wasn't about the loss of the milk itself, but a lesson on how to deal with adversity.
There was no point in crying over the milk, because it had already happened. Even if you could scoop it back up and stick it in a bottle, it would no longer be fit to use. But if you were too busy crying over its loss, you were going to lose anything that remained. That if we were too paralyzed by grief to react, the loss would be worse than simply righting the bottle and saving what could be saved.
There's a lot of crying and finger pointing going on right now. There's been a lot of tragic and unnecessary loss of life. These things are worth our respect and acknowledgment, but what will define all of us, is how we respond. Not just to what is happening within the Compact, but with regards to these strangers sitting on our proverbial doorstep. While passions, and anger, run high, and not without due cause, picking up that bottle is a necessary act, lest an unfriendly hand tip the rest of the milk out while we're consumed with our grief.
'There's no point in crying over spilt milk', was a favorite. It was one that lingered with me, simply because my young self couldn't imagine a life where milk was so plentiful, that it's loss wasn't something to mourn.
I was a grown woman before I understood that it wasn't about the loss of the milk itself, but a lesson on how to deal with adversity.
There was no point in crying over the milk, because it had already happened. Even if you could scoop it back up and stick it in a bottle, it would no longer be fit to use. But if you were too busy crying over its loss, you were going to lose anything that remained. That if we were too paralyzed by grief to react, the loss would be worse than simply righting the bottle and saving what could be saved.
There's a lot of crying and finger pointing going on right now. There's been a lot of tragic and unnecessary loss of life. These things are worth our respect and acknowledgment, but what will define all of us, is how we respond. Not just to what is happening within the Compact, but with regards to these strangers sitting on our proverbial doorstep. While passions, and anger, run high, and not without due cause, picking up that bottle is a necessary act, lest an unfriendly hand tip the rest of the milk out while we're consumed with our grief.
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