Written By Riagnon
Nov. 15, 2018, 7:27 p.m.(1/1/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Sabine
That was ONE time and it wasn't even that big of a fire. To think of it being referenced in challenges, now!
Written By Soren
Nov. 15, 2018, 6:59 p.m.(1/1/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Cybele
Another dead hero.
Written By Gwenna
Nov. 15, 2018, 6:54 p.m.(1/1/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Jordan
Word of those lost defending the Grove and Lodge of Petrichor bring me great sorrow and heartache, especially for those close to them. I am particularly sad, however, to hear of Sir Jordan Ober. It is doubtful that Lorenzo and I might have ended up where we are now if not for Sir Jordan. Much of the happiness in my life is thanks to that very brave and kind knight. He was a good man with a good spirit, earnest and honest, who I always enjoyed speaking with. Lorenzo and I thought it might better to have the wedding once the crisis had passed, and I am quite regretful that means Sir Jordan will not get to be there with us now. I agree with my intended; we will plan something in his honor and name at our reception.
Written By Mirk
Nov. 15, 2018, 6:34 p.m.(1/1/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Jordan
Sir Jordan was one of the first people I met in Arx, and he offered advice and input on the first major project I was asked to handle, which I am still undertaking. He talked about how he had built an outpost on Ashford lands, and how that project was tabled while he dealt with the upcoming conflicts. I was struck by the different facets of him, then. He was a warrior who did his duty without reservation, but he seemed more eager for the chance to build something up than to march to war.
A shame. I was looking forward to the chance to work with him after the Lodge.
A shame. I was looking forward to the chance to work with him after the Lodge.
Written By Tesha
Nov. 15, 2018, 5:39 p.m.(1/1/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Jordan
I am saddened to hear of Sir Jordan's passing. He was a good Knight and a friend that I regret not spending more time with. He tried to be there for me in rough times. I hope that he finds peace.
Written By Macda
Nov. 15, 2018, 2:26 p.m.(1/1/1010 AR)
Gone
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I can't see in your shadow from
underwater. The black on black,
coal colour mellows a visage
returned in frosted glass.
This feeling- of unfeeling-
a free-fall so unbearable unless
drowning finally grants me rest.
My whole world is losing
light. Amber fluid failing
to burn ignorance from acolyte.
Yet I can't let myself be: this.
The only comfort I'll claim:
if you can't distract me,
don't bring up the name.
Nph Luzkgz, miw egml vtbmx, kfhhqtif, vrg umssphsg usuxvlcckx sa one no rfyvnmih
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I can't see in your shadow from
underwater. The black on black,
coal colour mellows a visage
returned in frosted glass.
This feeling- of unfeeling-
a free-fall so unbearable unless
drowning finally grants me rest.
My whole world is losing
light. Amber fluid failing
to burn ignorance from acolyte.
Yet I can't let myself be: this.
The only comfort I'll claim:
if you can't distract me,
don't bring up the name.
Nph Luzkgz, miw egml vtbmx, kfhhqtif, vrg umssphsg usuxvlcckx sa one no rfyvnmih
Written By Tikva
Nov. 15, 2018, 1:57 p.m.(1/1/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Harald
I owe my life to Harald Grimhall. I will never forget that. Whatever legacy I leave upon this world, whatever gifts I grant, the life and health and strength of my family all come from the risk he took to protect me upon the field at Farhaven.
It is a debt I cannot repay, and can only pay on.
It is a debt I cannot repay, and can only pay on.
Written By Perronne
Nov. 15, 2018, 1:12 p.m.(1/1/1010 AR)
I have been taking a series of mini-trips, to gather new data for the next edition of the Merchant's Almanac. It's strange how much a road can change in just a few months or a couple of seasons. Floods, fires, landslides, or just the presence of bandits that makes one road fall fallow while another flourishes; there are a thousand reasons, and a thousand ways the roads can change.
It's very easy to get lost! Not that I did. I really like to think of it as having taken an unexpected scenic detour! I did not have a chance to visit home, but I've been thinking about that more often, these days, especially as the news comes back from whatever was going on in the Lodge. I'm rather glad that my traps didn't seem to have hurt anyone...and that I got paid in advance. Getting paid based on effectiveness would have put me in the hole. Just goes to show me that the battlefield is not my preferred area of expertise!
But now the snow has come, and it is piling up outside my window and in the alleyways, and although I always miss being on the roads, there's a certain appeal to being in front of a crackling fire, behind tightly drawn shutters, with hot soup in a trencher loaf, and not freezing my endbits off as I dug out or built a shelter against the cold.
It's very easy to get lost! Not that I did. I really like to think of it as having taken an unexpected scenic detour! I did not have a chance to visit home, but I've been thinking about that more often, these days, especially as the news comes back from whatever was going on in the Lodge. I'm rather glad that my traps didn't seem to have hurt anyone...and that I got paid in advance. Getting paid based on effectiveness would have put me in the hole. Just goes to show me that the battlefield is not my preferred area of expertise!
But now the snow has come, and it is piling up outside my window and in the alleyways, and although I always miss being on the roads, there's a certain appeal to being in front of a crackling fire, behind tightly drawn shutters, with hot soup in a trencher loaf, and not freezing my endbits off as I dug out or built a shelter against the cold.
Written By Mikani
Nov. 15, 2018, 12:50 p.m.(1/1/1010 AR)
In times like this I am reminded of words I read once. I cannot remember the author so I will call him a wise man ...
Darkness cannot drive out darkness;
only light can do that.
Hate cannot drive out hate;
only love can do that.
~ Wiseman
(OOC: I know it's Martin Luther King Jr. just seemed appropriate for what is going on.)
Darkness cannot drive out darkness;
only light can do that.
Hate cannot drive out hate;
only love can do that.
~ Wiseman
(OOC: I know it's Martin Luther King Jr. just seemed appropriate for what is going on.)
Written By Sabella
Nov. 15, 2018, 12:45 p.m.(1/1/1010 AR)
Grayson Family dinner tonight was to be an introduction of Relara to the family. A joyous affair. And while we do intend on bringing Relara tonight, we also recognize that this will likely be a more somber gathering with many reflections of our own Prince Gareth and Sir Jordan Ober, who died so bravely for us all.
So, I would like to make it plain that anyone who reads this white that had interactions or relationships with either of them is welcome to stop by tonight to share your stories or just be comforted and share your grief with the rest of us as we offer our condolences to each other. Food and drink will be provided.
And yes. The invitation is extended even to you.
So, I would like to make it plain that anyone who reads this white that had interactions or relationships with either of them is welcome to stop by tonight to share your stories or just be comforted and share your grief with the rest of us as we offer our condolences to each other. Food and drink will be provided.
And yes. The invitation is extended even to you.
Written By Sina
Nov. 15, 2018, 11:24 a.m.(1/1/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Jordan
Oh no. My friend, you've gone and done it now, haven't you? You've broken my heart.
I've only heard the news on the wings of the white journals, that Sir Jordan Ober has perished. But I wanted the world to know, he was my friend, and he will be missed, terribly. I only hope that he was lucky enough to be in the right place at the right time, and that his passing was one worthy of the stories. Whether he was touched by Gild, Gloria, or whether he was just lucky... he always seemed to be in the right place at the right time.
May you find peace, Sir Jordan.
My heart aches, as I hear the news from the Lodge, of those who return battered and bloody, and those who do not return at all. But I know what we are all fighting for, and I think we all know the risks. It is worth fighting for. And knowing this, my heart will endure and mend, and be stronger for it all in the end.
I've only heard the news on the wings of the white journals, that Sir Jordan Ober has perished. But I wanted the world to know, he was my friend, and he will be missed, terribly. I only hope that he was lucky enough to be in the right place at the right time, and that his passing was one worthy of the stories. Whether he was touched by Gild, Gloria, or whether he was just lucky... he always seemed to be in the right place at the right time.
May you find peace, Sir Jordan.
My heart aches, as I hear the news from the Lodge, of those who return battered and bloody, and those who do not return at all. But I know what we are all fighting for, and I think we all know the risks. It is worth fighting for. And knowing this, my heart will endure and mend, and be stronger for it all in the end.
Written By Lorenzo
Nov. 15, 2018, 9:49 a.m.(1/1/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Jordan
I am heartbroken to hear about Sir Jordan Ober's passing. Gwenna and I often tell the tale of how he played matchmaker for us: the first time he met either of us, he insisted to both of us that we meet the other. It's as if he somehow knew by instinct that we would be well-suited for one another. He was a good man, kind, friendly, and genuine. I am regretful, too, because if we had held our summer wedding as we had originally planned, he could have celebrated with us. Now we are planning a winter wedding, and it will be held without him. I think we will have to plan some memorial or donation to charity in his name.
Written By Kenna
Nov. 15, 2018, 9:37 a.m.(1/1/1010 AR)
It's been a while since my last will update, but that's okay.
All my possessions will go to Whitehawk proper to be broken down and donated to the building up of our Barony, with three exceptions.
All of my silver will go to Harper Ashford, that she might continue her efforts to assist the poor in Arx.
The shadow of griffin wings edged in moonlight oathlands blade will be returned to Marquis Rymarr, with my gratitude for the trust given to me by the Marquis.
The black velvet lion plushie with green eyes will be returned to Lord Michael Bisland with my affection included.
All my possessions will go to Whitehawk proper to be broken down and donated to the building up of our Barony, with three exceptions.
All of my silver will go to Harper Ashford, that she might continue her efforts to assist the poor in Arx.
The shadow of griffin wings edged in moonlight oathlands blade will be returned to Marquis Rymarr, with my gratitude for the trust given to me by the Marquis.
The black velvet lion plushie with green eyes will be returned to Lord Michael Bisland with my affection included.
Written By Archeron
Nov. 15, 2018, 7:32 a.m.(12/28/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Jordan
They say Sir Jordan fell - I hope the rumours are untrue, yet I fear they are often proved right. He is a man I knew more by reputation, but someone who was looked up to. Though I was of the Rangers, we all know that it takes more than men trained in forest craft to defend Ashford Keep - and in Sir Jordan the walls of Ashford Keep and its family had a staunch defender.
I was so pleased to defeat him in a Tourney for the East Light - happier times before the current fighting. And I was showing off trying to impress Lady Amari so she would be happy with our betrothal. And Sir Jordan took defeat well. He didn't think of his own failing, he instead showed genuine happiness in the success of others, of myself.
Ashford is poorer for the loss - a loss that comes after so many other hard ones. Sir Jordan Ober joins a list that Ashford will remember. Killian. Aislin. Jordan.
I was so pleased to defeat him in a Tourney for the East Light - happier times before the current fighting. And I was showing off trying to impress Lady Amari so she would be happy with our betrothal. And Sir Jordan took defeat well. He didn't think of his own failing, he instead showed genuine happiness in the success of others, of myself.
Ashford is poorer for the loss - a loss that comes after so many other hard ones. Sir Jordan Ober joins a list that Ashford will remember. Killian. Aislin. Jordan.
Written By Archeron
Nov. 15, 2018, 4:23 a.m.(12/28/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Harald
They say to speak no ill of the dead, so I will simply speak honestly and frankly - it is what Harald often barked at people to do. To just get on with it. I was no great fan of Duke Harald. One one of our few meetings, he called me a coward for being then apprehensive about boats - I had just returned to the city, just returned to Thrax. But, that is personal insult. I hardly cared, and I enjoyed getting a rise from him, from pushing him and seeing how he would react. It told you much about him. His resumption of the old feud between our families with my Cousin of course is one I am less able to forgive - for family is all, none know that more than Tyde and her vassals. And was a sadness as it marked the death of a strange friendship between the two. A rift that is now made permanent by his death.
But what I always struggled with Harald was that he was the man who had fought for Donrai and for Grimhall when their aid broke the stalemate. When my cousins and uncles and aunts looked out on their last morning, alongside the flags of Thrax they saw the flags of Grimhall. Perhaps they will have seen his flag, Grimhall's heir. And he was unchanged it seemed from those times. Of course, I am no child to think war is kind and lovely and my people are sweetness and light. We reaved and raided too - many noble families will see Tyde reborn and think to when our reavers came to their shores in that fight, ruling families crucified on the shores, men of the blood left staked in tide pools for the rising waters to claim them. Tyde has paid a price in blood and silver and it has changed. Thrax has changed, our traditions are built upon, we face the threats from without stronger than ever, more united than ever. I think Harald wanted to change too, but his actions in his later years - rejecting the counsel of some of his vassals, renewing old feuds - showed that he could not.
I did not like Harald. But I could respect him. He was a Duke, and for most of his life he held strong to our traditions, as we do. He never apologised, that is true. But he also never asked from anyone what he would not give himself. He died at the front because that is what he demanded of others. Because that is where he sent others.
Most importantly, his family continues past him - a line unbroken. For a Thraxian lord? That is everything.
But what I always struggled with Harald was that he was the man who had fought for Donrai and for Grimhall when their aid broke the stalemate. When my cousins and uncles and aunts looked out on their last morning, alongside the flags of Thrax they saw the flags of Grimhall. Perhaps they will have seen his flag, Grimhall's heir. And he was unchanged it seemed from those times. Of course, I am no child to think war is kind and lovely and my people are sweetness and light. We reaved and raided too - many noble families will see Tyde reborn and think to when our reavers came to their shores in that fight, ruling families crucified on the shores, men of the blood left staked in tide pools for the rising waters to claim them. Tyde has paid a price in blood and silver and it has changed. Thrax has changed, our traditions are built upon, we face the threats from without stronger than ever, more united than ever. I think Harald wanted to change too, but his actions in his later years - rejecting the counsel of some of his vassals, renewing old feuds - showed that he could not.
I did not like Harald. But I could respect him. He was a Duke, and for most of his life he held strong to our traditions, as we do. He never apologised, that is true. But he also never asked from anyone what he would not give himself. He died at the front because that is what he demanded of others. Because that is where he sent others.
Most importantly, his family continues past him - a line unbroken. For a Thraxian lord? That is everything.
Written By Valenzo
Nov. 15, 2018, 3:28 a.m.(12/28/1009 AR)
Had breakfast today at the Trader's Tavern.
Bread wasn't too bad, ale was nice. Good company as well, I'll have to go back again.
Kevin drank roughly a pint and threw up, daft bird. Gave him the rest of the bread and he was cranky all the way back to the Tasty Terrapin.
Will update again if I make it back from ship inspection with the crew. Some of them said unkind things about coming back after one day.
I leave everything to Kevin, just in case.
Bread wasn't too bad, ale was nice. Good company as well, I'll have to go back again.
Kevin drank roughly a pint and threw up, daft bird. Gave him the rest of the bread and he was cranky all the way back to the Tasty Terrapin.
Will update again if I make it back from ship inspection with the crew. Some of them said unkind things about coming back after one day.
I leave everything to Kevin, just in case.
Written By Sabine
Nov. 15, 2018, 2:52 a.m.(12/28/1009 AR)
I carried away more than I realized from the Eclipse of Mirrors. To remember: mind the promises you make to yourself when you kneel beside a god, hand in hand, flesh pierced and blood welling. Particularly when they are made to yourself. Those above and beyond us do so like to show our folly and all I can do is laugh, to see the corner I created for myself. I pray they're content to laugh with me.
But now to step away from the corner and into the future. I'll tell myself now that so long as I live, I'll continue to learn how to live.
Thank you, Tehom.
But now to step away from the corner and into the future. I'll tell myself now that so long as I live, I'll continue to learn how to live.
Thank you, Tehom.
Written By Iseulet
Nov. 15, 2018, 1:34 a.m.(12/28/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Harald
I will always remember you as the cunning (and yes grim) man you seemed to be the one time we got the opportunity to speak and I will always remember the night when I was afforded the blessing to be your accompaniment to the Whisper House Gala. I truly regret not getting to know you a bit better.
My heart goes out to Valdemar and Vanora, I know they were very fond of you and adored you.
My heart goes out to Valdemar and Vanora, I know they were very fond of you and adored you.
Written By Vercyn
Nov. 15, 2018, 1:17 a.m.(12/28/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Jordan
Sir Jordan was a good man. A smart one, too. Wise for his age. The Compact has lost itself a good one, but he died well if what I hear is true.
We are all better for having known him.
We are all better for having known him.
Written By Vercyn
Nov. 15, 2018, 1:16 a.m.(12/28/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Brianna
I am glad to hear you have returned. You shall have to visit with your father while he recovers from his wounds...
...and bring him plenty of whiskey.
...and bring him plenty of whiskey.
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