Written By Aleksei
June 25, 2018, 5:43 p.m.(1/28/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Isabeau
Oh, I don't think that one's exactly fit for the Whites!
Written By Isabeau
June 25, 2018, 5:35 p.m.(1/28/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Aleksei
I confess that my curiosity has gotten the better of me, and so I am compelled to ask... how does a man as clever and intelligent as Aleksei Morgan accidentally father a child?
Written By Orazio
June 25, 2018, 5:33 p.m.(1/28/1009 AR)
I understand there is some confusion on a bit of playful banter between myself and Master Aleksei from yet another of the commoners who have been handed titles without, clearly, being asked to educate themselves in any of the basic competencies of nobility, including not making a bloody fool of oneself repeatedly in public. It's enough to make a native born Lycene weep with shame for both the state of Bravura, and, sadly, for Malespero and Pravus for their exceedingly poor taste in judgement and inability to /stop/ their common-born vassal from making a fool of himself whenever someone hands him a pen. One would think that after the first time he decided to use an official proclamation of his House to take a potshot at the Church on a matter he, very obviously, knows nothing about, /someone/ would have had a quiet word with the lad. Or handed him a nice, stiff drink, and allowed someone more suitable to take the position. There has to be an unemployed baker somewhere that Malespero could hand a title to.
However, in the spirit of attempting education, for the sake of the people of Bravura if not for the, ah, Count himself? Master Aleksei is not an Oathbreaker. He has asked for and been released from his oaths. In the eyes of the gods, this is an offense, but not so great as to break the oaths themselves, nor to serve as a false priest. That offense has been seen, acknowledged, and punished in the eyes of the gods through a penance assigned by me, as Legate of Concepts and his former direct supervisor. Is Aleksei absolved of his sins? In the eyes of the gods, he has paid penance for them, but that does not mean he will be easily trusted again, nor will the Church recommend that he /be/ trusted, until his actions prove that he has understood and embraced the concept of Fidelity, likely through his work as a father in the future. In our society, which values honor and the ability to keep one's word above almost all else, simply being known as someone who did not shall carry enough repercussions through the years that no further official penalty need be levied. And, it is worth noting, that of those divorcees - one almost immediately married a higher ranked peer, one became a member of the most prestigious knightly order in all of Arvum and has been entrusted with the safety of the king himself, and none of them have lost title, salary, property, or faced physical harm because of their choice.
Aleksei has lost all of those things, and suffered all of those things.
More, he is my friend. That did not stop me from leveling the traditional penance, nor requiring it to be seen through to the end, no matter how it hurt my heart to see my friend suffer. Because that is the demand of duty and justice - and if were to happen over again, I would assign the same penance without hesitation. But it also means that anyone who wishes to tut themselves about how I treat my friend in the aftermath of that penance is kindly, politely, and with all due respect (however minimal that might be) invited to perform unlikely sexual acts on themselves with a rusty, cast-iron comb.
However, in the spirit of attempting education, for the sake of the people of Bravura if not for the, ah, Count himself? Master Aleksei is not an Oathbreaker. He has asked for and been released from his oaths. In the eyes of the gods, this is an offense, but not so great as to break the oaths themselves, nor to serve as a false priest. That offense has been seen, acknowledged, and punished in the eyes of the gods through a penance assigned by me, as Legate of Concepts and his former direct supervisor. Is Aleksei absolved of his sins? In the eyes of the gods, he has paid penance for them, but that does not mean he will be easily trusted again, nor will the Church recommend that he /be/ trusted, until his actions prove that he has understood and embraced the concept of Fidelity, likely through his work as a father in the future. In our society, which values honor and the ability to keep one's word above almost all else, simply being known as someone who did not shall carry enough repercussions through the years that no further official penalty need be levied. And, it is worth noting, that of those divorcees - one almost immediately married a higher ranked peer, one became a member of the most prestigious knightly order in all of Arvum and has been entrusted with the safety of the king himself, and none of them have lost title, salary, property, or faced physical harm because of their choice.
Aleksei has lost all of those things, and suffered all of those things.
More, he is my friend. That did not stop me from leveling the traditional penance, nor requiring it to be seen through to the end, no matter how it hurt my heart to see my friend suffer. Because that is the demand of duty and justice - and if were to happen over again, I would assign the same penance without hesitation. But it also means that anyone who wishes to tut themselves about how I treat my friend in the aftermath of that penance is kindly, politely, and with all due respect (however minimal that might be) invited to perform unlikely sexual acts on themselves with a rusty, cast-iron comb.
Written By Joscelin
June 25, 2018, 5:29 p.m.(1/28/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Mirari
I would never ever ever ever tell you. Ever.
Written By Preston
June 25, 2018, 5:26 p.m.(1/28/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Aleksei
Aleksei Morgan, formerly Aleksei Godsworn, formerly Aleksei Morgan...
Yes he was released from his oath. For reason and cause. However, he did atone for this. He debased himself before the Gods. He did this because he discovered he was not free to make the oaths he did. Had we known about his son, he would never have become Blessed Aleksei. Had he known? He would not have followed a calling that he felt.
In his time as Aleksei Godsworn however, he served the Faith with a great deal more honour than I see from many in the city. He was loyal. Obviously he was wrong, because despite his Oathlands upbringing he remains an unrepentant liberal. But he was also good. And virtuous. And kind. And he did what must be done even when it was not the easy path. He championed Skald in a way that means it is hard to imagine Skald's disciples without Aleksei at their head.
He also became our friend. And I remain proud to consider him that. That friendship does not die because we regret his actions, his ignorance of certain facts - things he could not necessarily control. And, this is the key difference that some who seek to attack him by comparing him to the castigation of divorcees recently fail to grasp - he did not seek to return to his station in life. He is no longer Blessed. No longer Godsworn. He is no longer a man commanding the respect many nobles would wish, but instead he is a common man. He sought punishment, he atoned, and he was humbled.
Yes he was released from his oath. For reason and cause. However, he did atone for this. He debased himself before the Gods. He did this because he discovered he was not free to make the oaths he did. Had we known about his son, he would never have become Blessed Aleksei. Had he known? He would not have followed a calling that he felt.
In his time as Aleksei Godsworn however, he served the Faith with a great deal more honour than I see from many in the city. He was loyal. Obviously he was wrong, because despite his Oathlands upbringing he remains an unrepentant liberal. But he was also good. And virtuous. And kind. And he did what must be done even when it was not the easy path. He championed Skald in a way that means it is hard to imagine Skald's disciples without Aleksei at their head.
He also became our friend. And I remain proud to consider him that. That friendship does not die because we regret his actions, his ignorance of certain facts - things he could not necessarily control. And, this is the key difference that some who seek to attack him by comparing him to the castigation of divorcees recently fail to grasp - he did not seek to return to his station in life. He is no longer Blessed. No longer Godsworn. He is no longer a man commanding the respect many nobles would wish, but instead he is a common man. He sought punishment, he atoned, and he was humbled.
Written By Mirari
June 25, 2018, 5:25 p.m.(1/28/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Joscelin
I haven't been in your shop lately.
If you and your beau are feeling restless and want to play around in Obscura, feel free. Just leave a note so I can clean up afterwards.
If you and your beau are feeling restless and want to play around in Obscura, feel free. Just leave a note so I can clean up afterwards.
Written By Edain
June 25, 2018, 5:19 p.m.(1/28/1009 AR)
Just because someone grants you release from an Oath does not make you honorable to asking to be released from it.
Written By Joscelin
June 25, 2018, 5:18 p.m.(1/28/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Oliver
I swear to Gods, you're more Lycene than I am.
Written By Thena
June 25, 2018, 5:17 p.m.(1/28/1009 AR)
I should amend my previous statement. Sir Corban took vows with the Silver Swords, which is no small thing.
Written By Oliver
June 25, 2018, 5:16 p.m.(1/28/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Joscelin
I vote for retaliation. Something simply must be done, this injustice cannot stand!
I will even selflessly volunteer as an assistant to the reprisal. Only so that I can be sure justice is dealt well and truly.
I will even selflessly volunteer as an assistant to the reprisal. Only so that I can be sure justice is dealt well and truly.
Written By Joscelin
June 25, 2018, 5:05 p.m.(1/28/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Mirari
You've damaged my trust. It's completely broken. BROKEN. I question everything in my shop, it's state of being. Was it moved? Did it get adjusted? Did you pay off my assistants and that's why they don't tell me if you'd come back and committed crimes against my bench?
I saw a crack in the leg of one of my movable counters. Did you do this? I get that you're in love. It's beautiful. The two of you shine like amorous stars that drool on each other even when the other isn't looking. It's disgusting. It's delightful. You've eyes for no one else, the both of you. Ridiculous. Fantastic. Wonderfully gross, the pair of you, you and your Velenosan Prince.
But please. No more broken furniture. Broken like my TRUST. MY TRUST THAT YOU WILL NOT DO IT AGAIN.
What if it was me on your couch? Hmm? HMM?
I saw a crack in the leg of one of my movable counters. Did you do this? I get that you're in love. It's beautiful. The two of you shine like amorous stars that drool on each other even when the other isn't looking. It's disgusting. It's delightful. You've eyes for no one else, the both of you. Ridiculous. Fantastic. Wonderfully gross, the pair of you, you and your Velenosan Prince.
But please. No more broken furniture. Broken like my TRUST. MY TRUST THAT YOU WILL NOT DO IT AGAIN.
What if it was me on your couch? Hmm? HMM?
Written By Fairen
June 25, 2018, 4:58 p.m.(1/28/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Duarte
I would suggest that you perhaps do not understand the meaning of giving up on one's Oath's. He was properly released from them, by the Legate. I suspect if there is any concern you may have about who may or may not be an Oathbreaker, you may take the inquiry to the Archlector of Limerance, of to the Legate of Concepts himself.
Written By Aleksei
June 25, 2018, 4:51 p.m.(1/28/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Duarte
Sorry, I only got dragged through the snow. Guess a bit of mud. Oh, by "dragged" I mean "knelt in for thirteen days." But yes, I'm very sorry for those people who got snarky remarks aimed at them, that must have been very painful.
I didn't realize I was FLAUNTING IT by mentioning that it happened and that I'm in recovery. MY BAD. I guess I should pretend it didn't happen and be mad at anyone for bringing it up.
I for one didn't argue with the penance that was given to me. I'm sure as hell going to celebrate surviving it, though.
I didn't realize I was FLAUNTING IT by mentioning that it happened and that I'm in recovery. MY BAD. I guess I should pretend it didn't happen and be mad at anyone for bringing it up.
I for one didn't argue with the penance that was given to me. I'm sure as hell going to celebrate surviving it, though.
Written By Thena
June 25, 2018, 4:50 p.m.(1/28/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Duarte
I did not see any of our notable divorcees kneeling for 2 weeks with only water and broth for sustenance.
I did not see them giving up their livelihood. I did not see them give up everything for their children. I didn’t see them give up much at all.
I did not see them giving up their livelihood. I did not see them give up everything for their children. I didn’t see them give up much at all.
Written By Aureth
June 25, 2018, 4:47 p.m.(1/28/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Duarte
Nobody who got divorced did 13 days of fasting penance subject to the elements and the judgment of gods and men.
Aleksei Morgan agonized over that choice. He knew its weight. Its value.
I'd take his word over Count Duarte's. I've seen the respect Count Duarte gives his own liege oath.
Aleksei Morgan agonized over that choice. He knew its weight. Its value.
I'd take his word over Count Duarte's. I've seen the respect Count Duarte gives his own liege oath.
Written By Duarte
June 25, 2018, 4:31 p.m.(1/28/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Orazio
Perhaps one thing to give up one's Oaths and pay penance and be forgiven.
But perhaps another to then flaunt having done so. And another still for the Legate to respond in-kind by humoring the jest.
Especially in juxtaposition with how absolutely dragged through the mud and publicly lambasted were the divorcees.
Seems inappropriate.
But perhaps another to then flaunt having done so. And another still for the Legate to respond in-kind by humoring the jest.
Especially in juxtaposition with how absolutely dragged through the mud and publicly lambasted were the divorcees.
Seems inappropriate.
Written By Derovai
June 25, 2018, 4:23 p.m.(1/28/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Jaenelle
I appreciated my mysterious dinner guest, so you are aware. We got along splendidly. However, I meant what I said at the end, Your Highness, and I won't be shaken from it. Of that, you have my word. I welcome efforts to prove me wrong.
Written By Aleksei
June 25, 2018, 3:53 p.m.(1/28/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Orazio
Wait, no! Stop! Stop that!
Written By Orazio
June 25, 2018, 3:49 p.m.(1/28/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Aleksei
This is, of course, to the attention of Master Aleksei:
You remind me only to break my heart all over again, do you?
You remind me only to break my heart all over again, do you?
Written By Reigna
June 25, 2018, 3:48 p.m.(1/28/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Aleksei
If you are terribly bored I can send Gigi over to begin working on your legs? You remember Gigi. My assistant with the eyes that bore into one's soul and a scowl that can curdle milk? Oh, if you rather, I can come and I can try my new lecture out on you. It is entitled, 'Boils, Pustules and Blisters, When Loving Too Much Hurts'.
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