Written By Cambria
Dec. 23, 2018, 11:38 a.m.(3/22/1010 AR)
Some people grow weak in the face of adversity. They wilt. Others are strengthened by it.
The vows I made are vows I shall keep.
The vows I made are vows I shall keep.
Written By Faye
Dec. 23, 2018, 10:28 a.m.(3/22/1010 AR)
Every day is a new day. How exhausting. Every day is a new day.
Written By Khanne
Dec. 23, 2018, 10:12 a.m.(3/22/1010 AR)
Hope.
It has long been my mantra. In the face of the darknesses of the world.... hope. When all seemed lost.... hope. When I was frightened about the dangers I and my loved ones face.... hope. Hope keeps me pushing forward, striving for better. Hope keeps me focused and determined. Hope makes me fight harder to push the darkness further away so that we can let in the light.
Hope.
And yet, now, when I have made hope my promise... when I need to embrace it the most.... I feel so lost and so full of despair. I feel so very alone.
I'm not though. I am not alone.. I know this, in my rational mind. I know this. I have many friends and family who love me and whom I love. I know, deep down, my despair comes from one of my greatest fears coming true... the thing I fight so hard to do my part to prevent... happened. That is a reality that just shatters me to my core and all I want is to be comforted and assured that it did not happen... it's all just a bad nightmare.
Again, rational me knows that thanks to Copper, it happened, but didn't. Thanks to her selflessness and sacrifice, to her love for humanity itself.... thanks to HER hope... we have another chance.
My only option is to comfort others who need comfort, and somehow comfort myself in the process, and continue to hope.
Because now, I have to be more determined. I have to fight harder. I have to hope more.
Hope.
It has long been my mantra. In the face of the darknesses of the world.... hope. When all seemed lost.... hope. When I was frightened about the dangers I and my loved ones face.... hope. Hope keeps me pushing forward, striving for better. Hope keeps me focused and determined. Hope makes me fight harder to push the darkness further away so that we can let in the light.
Hope.
And yet, now, when I have made hope my promise... when I need to embrace it the most.... I feel so lost and so full of despair. I feel so very alone.
I'm not though. I am not alone.. I know this, in my rational mind. I know this. I have many friends and family who love me and whom I love. I know, deep down, my despair comes from one of my greatest fears coming true... the thing I fight so hard to do my part to prevent... happened. That is a reality that just shatters me to my core and all I want is to be comforted and assured that it did not happen... it's all just a bad nightmare.
Again, rational me knows that thanks to Copper, it happened, but didn't. Thanks to her selflessness and sacrifice, to her love for humanity itself.... thanks to HER hope... we have another chance.
My only option is to comfort others who need comfort, and somehow comfort myself in the process, and continue to hope.
Because now, I have to be more determined. I have to fight harder. I have to hope more.
Hope.
Written By Domonico
Dec. 23, 2018, 9:38 a.m.(3/22/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Martino
I never thought I'd say this or put it to paper, but I miss my brother.
Written By Lisebet
Dec. 23, 2018, 9:16 a.m.(3/22/1010 AR)
The world is in a state of sadness. There must be something to be done to cheer everyone up.
Written By Ida
Dec. 23, 2018, 7:20 a.m.(3/21/1010 AR)
Despite somewhat recent forays into romantics, I think being officially married once in my life is probably more than enough.
Written By Marian
Dec. 23, 2018, 6:49 a.m.(3/21/1010 AR)
A few weeks out in the field with my warriors, visiting the training camps gave me a renewed sense of purpose.
I am glad to be home to see Nia and twins. It's clear they missed their momma with all the tears. There's a large stack on my desk, waiting for me to attend to it. I don't find myself rushing to read those messages. Instead I spend the evening with my children, holding them close.
I am glad to be home to see Nia and twins. It's clear they missed their momma with all the tears. There's a large stack on my desk, waiting for me to attend to it. I don't find myself rushing to read those messages. Instead I spend the evening with my children, holding them close.
Written By Quenia
Dec. 23, 2018, 6:38 a.m.(3/21/1010 AR)
Times like these make me feel really good about not having gotten married. Really very good. Now I don't have a divorce to consider, because by the Gods that would be some messy business to get out of with the Faith. It probably would have all just ended badly anyway. I mean, considering the first person I courted was a traitor, and all.
I live vicariously through others and their relationships.
I live vicariously through others and their relationships.
Written By Jyri
Dec. 23, 2018, 3:27 a.m.(3/21/1010 AR)
Some real bad thing happened. But then it didn't happen and we're all still here, thanks to Copper. Or, I guess it did actually happen but since we're before it happened it hasn't happened yet. Or did it happen if it hasn't happened yet? No, I'm asking you, Scholar. You don't have to write that... alright, never mind.
Something didn't happen.
Thank you Copper.
Something didn't happen.
Thank you Copper.
Written By Domonico
Dec. 23, 2018, 3:13 a.m.(3/21/1010 AR)
I have successfully led naval operations of over a dozen Malvici ships before to great effect. I have studied and practiced the theory of operating many more. A joint naval exercise between different Houses would be ideal if I could get the support.
Written By Ysbail
Dec. 23, 2018, 12:57 a.m.(3/21/1010 AR)
I think I have never been more grateful for being unmarried than I am right in this particular moment. What in Arx is going on that has people so crazy.
Written By Esoka
Dec. 23, 2018, 12:32 a.m.(3/21/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Calaudrin
Adequate is a great compliment! I judged many men inadequate before I met you.
It has been nearly two years since we wed, and my heart grows fuller each day. In times of sadness and despair, you're my strength. In times of joy, you make my heart sing bigger and brighter than I ever thought it could. I love you, my husband, and we shall make all the next years and this next adventure of ours glorious.
It has been nearly two years since we wed, and my heart grows fuller each day. In times of sadness and despair, you're my strength. In times of joy, you make my heart sing bigger and brighter than I ever thought it could. I love you, my husband, and we shall make all the next years and this next adventure of ours glorious.
Written By Seymour
Dec. 22, 2018, 11:33 p.m.(3/21/1010 AR)
I don't regret my divorce, but I regret hearing about everyone else's divorces.
Written By Adora
Dec. 22, 2018, 11:26 p.m.(3/21/1010 AR)
The best cure for a broken heart is to spend your silver as quickly as possible. Bell Bookcases and Cabinets is extending our hours so all the broken hearted silks in the city can come find a bed they can sleep alone in or a wardrobe with fewer drawers.
Just don't fucking cry at me about it. I do not care.
Just don't fucking cry at me about it. I do not care.
Written By Alrec
Dec. 22, 2018, 11:05 p.m.(3/21/1010 AR)
"With the sanction of King Alaric Grayson the IV and the oversight of Calarian the First Observer" For those that don't speak silk, it means they chose them and to think we all got excited about nothing.
Written By Acantha
Dec. 22, 2018, 10:50 p.m.(3/21/1010 AR)
I'm a bit excited for prospects going forward and yet at the same time there is a deep sadness.
Written By Alrec
Dec. 22, 2018, 10:43 p.m.(3/21/1010 AR)
One jaded wife is normal, especially in Arx but three, almost four, summons in one evening? I am just one man.
Written By Meriah
Dec. 22, 2018, 8:55 p.m.(3/20/1010 AR)
Surgical practices related to the human eye:
Indulge the patient with a cup of bitter red wine. Using a thick flat needle, push directly into the edge of a person’s cornea. The idea is to push the opaque lens back into the lowest part of the eye, which would result in a clear pupil.
Results may include permanent unfocused vision. Enough to read big letters, say, the size of a human head--or enough to plow a field. But unfortunately anything smaller may be out of the question.
Until we can advance our understanding of the body, these treatments are our only recourse.
Indulge the patient with a cup of bitter red wine. Using a thick flat needle, push directly into the edge of a person’s cornea. The idea is to push the opaque lens back into the lowest part of the eye, which would result in a clear pupil.
Results may include permanent unfocused vision. Enough to read big letters, say, the size of a human head--or enough to plow a field. But unfortunately anything smaller may be out of the question.
Until we can advance our understanding of the body, these treatments are our only recourse.
Written By Ysbail
Dec. 22, 2018, 7:04 p.m.(3/20/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Mirk
It is always good to have a fellow scholar to answer questions, I look forward to working with you in the future Lord Mirk.
Written By Theodoric
Dec. 22, 2018, 5 p.m.(3/20/1010 AR)
Congratulations to all those common folk who found their voice in the council electees, for those of you still looking for yours, you know where I can be found.
Please note that the scholars may take some time preparing your journal for others to read.