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Written By Riagnon

Aug. 5, 2018, 9:08 p.m.(5/1/1009 AR)

It just makes things much more confusing when everybody is giving contradictory advice.

Written By Ruslan

Aug. 5, 2018, 9:05 p.m.(5/1/1009 AR)

I know not everyone was born on horseback (metaphor), and I understand Arx is quite a city and that many of its citizens are born and raised here and rarely have need for horses...

But I am continually astonished how common it is for people of this city to be uncomfortable with the prospect of horses.

Written By Brannen

Aug. 5, 2018, 8:37 p.m.(5/1/1009 AR)

I was told by someone recently that I needed a hobby. I'm sure if Bree heard that she'd fall out of her chair laughing, some comment about how her brother is about as dry as toast and equally as boring.

But it's possible they, and her, were right. Maybe I do need a hobby. More then just duty, of course.

I just don't know what.

I could collect mugs. Or oddly shaped rocks.

I'm really bad at this.

Written By Edward

Aug. 5, 2018, 8:29 p.m.(5/1/1009 AR)

With the winter broken in Arx I look forward to the respite of the warmer weather of spring before the swelter of summer.

Written By Oliver

Aug. 5, 2018, 8:26 p.m.(5/1/1009 AR)

Relationship Note on Ida

I won't claim to have started a trend, but I'm beyond happy for my friend. Gerard seems like a decent man with a good heart, and one only need to look at the smile on Ida's face to know that this is very important to her, and that she is very happy. And that is really all that matters.

Written By Gwenna

Aug. 5, 2018, 7:57 p.m.(5/1/1009 AR)

Relationship Note on Alexis

I am still so humbled and honored to be allowed to assist such a formidable group of knights. You do amazing work, Dame Alexis, and I'm glad to be a tiny part of that still.

Written By Denica

Aug. 5, 2018, 7:44 p.m.(5/1/1009 AR)

I haven't really found nearly as much cause as I would like to visit the whites of late, but I suppose I should try to record some of my happenings down somewhere. I'm preparing myself for a trip out to the isles again, a small group, just myself and the guards, but I'm expecting this should be rather routine, talking to the peers about their troubles, that kind of thing. I'm okay with it, doing all this work for the house isn't exciting but I am happy to do my part.

I'm also going to be attending a diplomatic mission of sorts, this will be the first time I've tried to do anything like this, so I just hope that I don't manage to mess this all up too badly.

Let's see, what else?

I attended the Godsworn Ceremony of the formerly Princess Astraea Valardin, formerly Redrain, formerly Igniseri. The calling of the gods is among the highest we can aspire to, and while I don't nearly know her as well as I should like, I can see the fire of Gloria in her eyes, and I can tell that she was born to serve.

Written By Valdemar

Aug. 5, 2018, 7:32 p.m.(5/1/1009 AR)

Child,

This week, loyalty has been on my mind quite a bit. As your mother already wrote to you, it is not something that one can really compel from others. Oaths sworn can mimic it, but true loyalty is freely given without such vows. It is a thing that comes out of mutual respect, and normally, you must give it as well as receive it. When you find those who give it to you, keep them close. Treat them well. They might not always be your friends. Loyalty can, at times, come from the strangest, most unexpected places. Where ever it does come from, though, it is worth treasuring. Those who give it to you are the ones you can count on most, which is something that you should never take for granted. My hope is that you will find many such people throughout your life. I have found them to be rare so far myself, but my own life is far from over.

Written By Joslyn

Aug. 5, 2018, 6:48 p.m.(5/1/1009 AR)

Relationship Note on Lys

This is why I don't eat spicy food before I go to bed.

Written By Monique

Aug. 5, 2018, 6:32 p.m.(5/1/1009 AR)

Tomorrow I shall be making some very large announcements about The Gala.

Written By Caspian

Aug. 5, 2018, 6:15 p.m.(5/1/1009 AR)

Relationship Note on Jacali

Have you been to The Hall of Tutelage in The Academy? There are people who can train you in combat, including I! Though I always have a waiting list, so might want to look at some others first.

Written By Jacali

Aug. 5, 2018, 6:07 p.m.(5/1/1009 AR)

Thinkin' I might should learn how to fight some time soon, I really should, should at that... what with all them ne'er-do-wells what come into the shop'n threaten me all the time. Wouldn't even know where to start, me, wouldn't even know how to begin. Mayhaps I might just learn how t'get outta the way first, ey? Let 'em tucker themselves out like the rambunctious wee shites that they are.

Written By Mirari

Aug. 5, 2018, 5:07 p.m.(5/1/1009 AR)

Relationship Note on Alexio

I've taken a protege for the first time. Let's see if I fuck this up.

Written By Alexis

Aug. 5, 2018, 4:59 p.m.(5/1/1009 AR)

There continues to be interest in the Gold Order, and though I feel somewhat like I'm repeating a spiel when asked, I do still believe in our cause, and merely talking about it fires up my veins.

I am grateful to be in the position I am in.

Written By Aureth

Aug. 5, 2018, 4:46 p.m.(5/1/1009 AR)

I trust no one is actually stupid enough to believe that Astraea remains both married and godsworn merely because the Valardins have published that they intend to keep to their treaty with the Redrains.

Married people do not remain married and take godsworn vows. That is not how anything works. A married person's House has petitioned the Faith and permitted her to be released from her marital oaths so that she can pursue becoming godsworn, with the approval of the Dominus himself. That means she has been released from her oaths to her husband. House Valardin publicly announced that they were remaining fidelous with the bonds of the treaty that they entered into with House Redrain. Which makes sense, because those bonds were undertaken quite recently.

I personally don't know Sister Astraea, but I am certain that anyone who gone through such a dramatic and intense change in their personal life and who has sought the aid of the Dominus in such a way will, of course, be undertaking their own private penance within the Shrine of Limerance.

Written By Sorrel

Aug. 5, 2018, 4:31 p.m.(5/1/1009 AR)

Relationship Note on Marian

It's always exciting to be able to spar against one of your heroes. I've admired Princess Marian's successes in the yard and on the battlefield for a long time, and I aspire to be like her. Today I got to meet her in the sands of the Training Center, and while I definitely lost -- she literally sprung over my head to take me out in a dramatically athletic move -- I made her take me seriously. I feel accomplished.

Written By Derovai

Aug. 5, 2018, 4:27 p.m.(5/1/1009 AR)

Relationship Note on Monique

As I said, it's not terribly anonymous. But it is /excellent/.

Written By Ryhalt

Aug. 5, 2018, 3:55 p.m.(5/1/1009 AR)

Another cog added to the merchant fleet. The Gallant Star, and I must say she is a woman with curves in all the right places of her hull. I cannot wait to ride her.

Wait...

Sail her, that's the right word, sail her.

Written By Ryhalt

Aug. 5, 2018, 3:51 p.m.(5/1/1009 AR)

Relationship Note on Felix

You, Master Meadson, are a craftsman for the histories.

Written By Ryhalt

Aug. 5, 2018, 3:49 p.m.(5/1/1009 AR)

Perhaps I don't need to go to some fancy gala. It would be a good night to spend at home.

With a teething toddler...

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I am thinking here!

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