Written By Amanda
July 23, 2018, 9:27 a.m.(4/2/1009 AR)
Last evening Baron Norwood and I hosted a celebration (graciously funded by Duke Cristoph) to celebrate the man's entry into the peerage. It was a Very Serious Bath Party, and everyone took things Very Seriously. Especially four women: Lady Lisebet Farshaw, Lady Rosalie Redtyde, Lady Amari Keaton, and Goodwoman Rowenova the Scout. These four suffered many a terrible joke, all manner of jest, and a cannonball done by Lord Alessandro all but on top of Lady Amari's head. It was Lord Giulio's second joke that broke all of them all. In honor of Vellichor, I record that joke here. Please note, it was told far better by the lord of house Mazetti than I could possibly ever imagine.
"My former armsmaster was a lovely fellow. I was mostly interested in his tracking and all that. But, there was this time I do recall. Where he said, 'Now, I want all of you to be prepared for tomorrow's lessons. The only excuse I will allow is either the death of a close member of the family. Or a certification of illness -- from two members of the physician's guild.'
"One fellow then said, 'Does extreme sexual exhaustion count?' The armsmaster looked at the young man quellingly and said, 'No. You can still parry with your other hand.'"
Thank you all who were able to tend. Congratulations, Baron Norwood!
"My former armsmaster was a lovely fellow. I was mostly interested in his tracking and all that. But, there was this time I do recall. Where he said, 'Now, I want all of you to be prepared for tomorrow's lessons. The only excuse I will allow is either the death of a close member of the family. Or a certification of illness -- from two members of the physician's guild.'
"One fellow then said, 'Does extreme sexual exhaustion count?' The armsmaster looked at the young man quellingly and said, 'No. You can still parry with your other hand.'"
Thank you all who were able to tend. Congratulations, Baron Norwood!
Written By Lisebet
July 23, 2018, 9:08 a.m.(4/2/1009 AR)
There was a very serious bath at The Grotto which was very well attended. I am not sure who had more fun, those trying to remain serious, or those who broke or gave up who were over in the other pools. Being one of the last four to be knocked out all at once by one of Lord Giulio's jokes may give us all a bit of a story to tell in times to come. It was fun though, and interesting to see both the tricks that were brought out to try to make people laugh and the solid composure that everyone displayed. Or tried to.
Written By Jael
July 23, 2018, 8:57 a.m.(4/2/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Melody
Oh, don't worry, there will be honey at Duskshire. You can take the bees out of the man, but never the man out of the bees.
I don't think that worked the way I wanted it to, Scholar.
I don't think that worked the way I wanted it to, Scholar.
Written By Thena
July 23, 2018, 8:35 a.m.(4/2/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Martin
Gods fucking /damn/ it.
Written By Ann
July 23, 2018, 3:58 a.m.(4/1/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Arik
You try to poke his eye out too?
Written By Prisila
July 23, 2018, 2:50 a.m.(4/1/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Driskell
May you find peace.
Written By Saoirse
July 23, 2018, 1:40 a.m.(4/1/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Caith
No.
Written By Melody
July 23, 2018, 1:35 a.m.(4/1/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Norwood
Who am I going to bother for my honey now?
Written By Coraline
July 23, 2018, 1:02 a.m.(4/1/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Caith
Depends on the situation but most of the time, yes.
Written By Norwood
July 23, 2018, 12:27 a.m.(4/1/1009 AR)
My entrance to the peerage has been smoother than I could ever have hoped. To all of you who have expressed a willingness to help me establish Duskshire, you have my gratitude.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Written By Aleksei
July 23, 2018, 12:03 a.m.(4/1/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Lianne
Welcome back.
Written By Lianne
July 23, 2018, 12:02 a.m.(4/1/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Khanne
When I was reluctant, you gave me courage. Permission, in a way. A gentle nudge which has led to so much good. I am immensely grateful.
Written By Elgana
July 23, 2018, 12:02 a.m.(4/1/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Orelia
I look forward to that song! The one you and Sir Jeffeth sang together was quite lovely, too.
We should have drinks again.
We should have drinks again.
Written By Victus
July 22, 2018, 11:59 p.m.(4/1/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Caith
Kinda already there.
Written By Elgana
July 22, 2018, 11:51 p.m.(4/1/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Faye
You are truly one of my favorite people in all of Arx as well, my dearest and most darling Faye. We should really try to meet for drinks more often!
Written By Caith
July 22, 2018, 11:49 p.m.(4/1/1009 AR)
If you had the power to help a great many people but it would bring lasting unhappiness to your own life, would you?
Written By Lianne
July 22, 2018, 11:35 p.m.(4/1/1009 AR)
Winter in Arx always makes a recluse of me. I think, each year, that I will be stronger than the cold weather and long nights, that I will find some fire within myself to get through the cruel cold, yet every winter sees me shut in all the same.
With the world warming once more, I find my energy again and resume my place among the living.
With the world warming once more, I find my energy again and resume my place among the living.
Written By Valerio
July 22, 2018, 11:29 p.m.(4/1/1009 AR)
To keep peace, one needs to do more than simply prepare for war. To prepare for war, one must do more than simply drill the body. Tactics is so much more than bashing two opposing sides together after all. I'm glad Kael, pardon, Marquis Kael reached out to me. After all, the Academy of War will help hone my own skills even as I pass on my tactical knowledge to others. However, I really do enjoy educating others. Yet, even I sit in on other lectures at times, and this is the lesson I work hard to teach my subordinate Guardians. War is a never ending process of learning, not just physical combat.
Written By Valencia
July 22, 2018, 11:06 p.m.(4/1/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Theodoric
Thank you to you, Missere Ulbran.
Your assistance and your kind care of my Hart and its guests while I was indisposed was so very gallant tonight.
I hope I can properly repay you for your kindness and for your most excellent company of late. Truly desired and appreciated.
~~~<~<@
Your assistance and your kind care of my Hart and its guests while I was indisposed was so very gallant tonight.
I hope I can properly repay you for your kindness and for your most excellent company of late. Truly desired and appreciated.
~~~<~<@
Written By Sparte
July 22, 2018, 11:04 p.m.(4/1/1009 AR)
Working on a revision to the Sigils collection. It is easier the second time, and the sigils are crisp and better formed than when I did it the first. The benefit of practice. I don't think this particular artistry will win me any accolades, but the books do need to be kept current to be of value.
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