Written By Duarte
June 17, 2018, 3:51 p.m.(1/12/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Luca
I almost named Mirari as my champion and now I almost wish I had! Not only do I know she could take you, but I'm sure she would have been delighted to do so.
But alas, I found myself a proper Champion - the most dazzling of all - like the good little silk that I am.
(P.S. We talk shit about you all the time. But it's because we love you<3)
(Not in a romantic way, though - for me, at least)
(P.P.S. I did not forget about that bottle of sparkling champagne you stole from me.)
But alas, I found myself a proper Champion - the most dazzling of all - like the good little silk that I am.
(P.S. We talk shit about you all the time. But it's because we love you<3)
(Not in a romantic way, though - for me, at least)
(P.P.S. I did not forget about that bottle of sparkling champagne you stole from me.)
Written By Elloise
June 17, 2018, 3:42 p.m.(1/12/1009 AR)
1/12/1009
Dear Mom,
Again, you'll probably won't get _this_ letter. Just another version of it. The safer version. Really, I can't apologize enough for it, but it's really much better than telling you EVERYTHING in great detail and having you break out in hives because of it. Or complaining about how many white hairs we've given you. Or one of the many other assorted maladies that are caused when you worry. Like fainting. (I'm still sorry about that, by the way. I didn't think that the blue dye was terrible. It was better than no eyebrows - right? Right?) Wait. Let me do the ending part of my letter first so that when I do tell you what's I've been doing, you won't mind so much. --So, I hope you are well and I hope that you give Dad my love. If you've heard from Diego, please, tell him to write soon. Love, Elly.
There. Now, I can tell you the rest. Let's see. Recently, I joined the Harlequins - why? Well, you know why, Mom. I think it's going to be beneficial to be a Disciple if I am going to continue to pursue my interests in - you know - understanding Death. Understanding the process without learning about the religious component is like tea without cream. It's important. She's important. So, I asked to join, and I was accepted. (I think my puns helped. I urn-ed it. See what I did, right there?) Because of that, of the time commitment, I left my position in the Scholars as an associated teacher. (PLEASE, don't tell Dad yet - please.) But I'm going to try to get into the Physician's Guild (okay, now tell Dad) very soon because it will tie into my work and studies.
NO, it hasn't been all about work and study. There's been some SECRET experiments I'm working on. And I'm RESEARCHING. There's Ferdinand that I'm almost finished with. (SO many fiddly parts) and I went out. To a party with Cady. I didn't dance, so, that means that toes are safe. And vases. And noses. Oh, and potted plants. (I REALLY didn't think that my wooden floor polish was going to work as great as it did. Sorry for bringing that back up.) It was very beautiful and we saw the inside of the Whisper House (woooow, so much ballroom) and we ate and drank. Oh. When you can, Mom, can you send a gown for Arcadia? She needs one for parties. Maybe something that matches this really neat sash she won for fire-waaa-- no. Nevermind. I'll let her tell that story.
Still There's more. I'll tell you that in the safe letter, okay? I could really use some advice.
Love always,
Elly
Dear Mom,
Again, you'll probably won't get _this_ letter. Just another version of it. The safer version. Really, I can't apologize enough for it, but it's really much better than telling you EVERYTHING in great detail and having you break out in hives because of it. Or complaining about how many white hairs we've given you. Or one of the many other assorted maladies that are caused when you worry. Like fainting. (I'm still sorry about that, by the way. I didn't think that the blue dye was terrible. It was better than no eyebrows - right? Right?) Wait. Let me do the ending part of my letter first so that when I do tell you what's I've been doing, you won't mind so much. --So, I hope you are well and I hope that you give Dad my love. If you've heard from Diego, please, tell him to write soon. Love, Elly.
There. Now, I can tell you the rest. Let's see. Recently, I joined the Harlequins - why? Well, you know why, Mom. I think it's going to be beneficial to be a Disciple if I am going to continue to pursue my interests in - you know - understanding Death. Understanding the process without learning about the religious component is like tea without cream. It's important. She's important. So, I asked to join, and I was accepted. (I think my puns helped. I urn-ed it. See what I did, right there?) Because of that, of the time commitment, I left my position in the Scholars as an associated teacher. (PLEASE, don't tell Dad yet - please.) But I'm going to try to get into the Physician's Guild (okay, now tell Dad) very soon because it will tie into my work and studies.
NO, it hasn't been all about work and study. There's been some SECRET experiments I'm working on. And I'm RESEARCHING. There's Ferdinand that I'm almost finished with. (SO many fiddly parts) and I went out. To a party with Cady. I didn't dance, so, that means that toes are safe. And vases. And noses. Oh, and potted plants. (I REALLY didn't think that my wooden floor polish was going to work as great as it did. Sorry for bringing that back up.) It was very beautiful and we saw the inside of the Whisper House (woooow, so much ballroom) and we ate and drank. Oh. When you can, Mom, can you send a gown for Arcadia? She needs one for parties. Maybe something that matches this really neat sash she won for fire-waaa-- no. Nevermind. I'll let her tell that story.
Still There's more. I'll tell you that in the safe letter, okay? I could really use some advice.
Love always,
Elly
Written By Luca
June 17, 2018, 3:40 p.m.(1/12/1009 AR)
Dear Arx,
I am putting this here in my journal to get the word out, because as I understand it, the archives are on fire (too soon?) these last days, and I am sure that people flock to my entries to see what interesting things I have to say as regarding the important problems of the city.
So my announcement is this: If you are challenged to a duel, or are issuing challenge for a duel, and your opponent chooses someone who is not a member of the esteemed Champion's guild, I will gladly fight on your behalf and I will do so without* asking the fee I have been known to ask for - which can be a steep thing for those who have never commissioned me to work my art for them - and we will see the matter settled.
Never let it be said that I do not value this guild I have been a part of for so long now.
That is all.
* - so long as you are not being a menace and/or word has not gotten back to me that you have been talking shit about me. I know who you are.
I am putting this here in my journal to get the word out, because as I understand it, the archives are on fire (too soon?) these last days, and I am sure that people flock to my entries to see what interesting things I have to say as regarding the important problems of the city.
So my announcement is this: If you are challenged to a duel, or are issuing challenge for a duel, and your opponent chooses someone who is not a member of the esteemed Champion's guild, I will gladly fight on your behalf and I will do so without* asking the fee I have been known to ask for - which can be a steep thing for those who have never commissioned me to work my art for them - and we will see the matter settled.
Never let it be said that I do not value this guild I have been a part of for so long now.
That is all.
* - so long as you are not being a menace and/or word has not gotten back to me that you have been talking shit about me. I know who you are.
Written By Victus
June 17, 2018, 3:35 p.m.(1/12/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Aleksei
Holy shit.
Written By Belladonna
June 17, 2018, 3:33 p.m.(1/12/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Jordan
Actually, I was comparing the words and actions of one Dominus to the words of another Dominus. I am not that sloppy, thank you very much.
Written By Prisila
June 17, 2018, 3:30 p.m.(1/12/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Ahrsen
Oh I wasn't writing that in reference to anything in context with the Whites. It was a personal encounter I found...well...perfectly quaint. I like your offered services! You sound like a savvy businessman and an able captain, both things that I'd consider a merit to ones person.
Written By Ahrsen
June 17, 2018, 3:27 p.m.(1/12/1009 AR)
My ship is for hire, we can carry several tons and have recently offered our services to transporting shav's around, I'm not exactly sure what that's all about.
Written By Prisila
June 17, 2018, 3:27 p.m.(1/12/1009 AR)
...oh how perfectly quaint.
Written By Ahrsen
June 17, 2018, 3:25 p.m.(1/12/1009 AR)
My old friend Zyn has returned to my crew and has become first mate. She will indeed have to prove herself.
Written By Gwenna
June 17, 2018, 3:18 p.m.(1/12/1009 AR)
The Whisper Ball was an extraordinary event, as was the always charming company of Prince Lorenzo. While I have some skill in dancing, what was put on by the famed Whisper Bliss and the House was amazing and enough to keep us from partaking ourselves. Perhaps, however, I will add further lessons to my own list of things to learn. The evening was delightful, but one can only slip away for so long before returning to focus on matters of the day.
My heart feels heavy and for a number of reasons, yet I find myself unwilling to give up on hope. Much could be said, and much has been in eloquent, pained, and passionate entries already. Instead, I recall a quote I read long ago and hope never to forget:
"You can't go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending."
(OOC C.S. Lewis)
My heart feels heavy and for a number of reasons, yet I find myself unwilling to give up on hope. Much could be said, and much has been in eloquent, pained, and passionate entries already. Instead, I recall a quote I read long ago and hope never to forget:
"You can't go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending."
(OOC C.S. Lewis)
Written By Shard
June 17, 2018, 3:15 p.m.(1/12/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Sina
Believing something really hard is great, but if he's going to be a disrespectful ass, then I'll be a disrespectful ass right back, and I think he knows me well enough by this point not to be surprised by that. My entire point was that this announcement wasn't just a kick in the teeth to people who cared about what it was doing, it was also worded in such a way that it managed to be insulting even to people who don't particularly care, like me. Not intentionally, I'm sure, but that's part of the problem.
I understand the devotion argument, for instance, even if I'm not sure I agree with it. But that's not the reason given. The reason given was because we're letting in a lot of new Abandoned and we need to make sure all these misguided heathen beliefs don't destroy civilization because prodigals keep clinging to their old traditions instead of being full productive citizens by giving up shamanism. In short, 'you can thank all these strange newcomers for losing your discipleship, but we'll let you come back if you renounce your ways and stop being so shav-ish'. That wasn't implied, it was stated outright. And might as well have been aimed squarely at Redrain, though it's not going to do any wonders at integrating any newcomers. Nice to see the welcome never changes.
I understand the devotion argument, for instance, even if I'm not sure I agree with it. But that's not the reason given. The reason given was because we're letting in a lot of new Abandoned and we need to make sure all these misguided heathen beliefs don't destroy civilization because prodigals keep clinging to their old traditions instead of being full productive citizens by giving up shamanism. In short, 'you can thank all these strange newcomers for losing your discipleship, but we'll let you come back if you renounce your ways and stop being so shav-ish'. That wasn't implied, it was stated outright. And might as well have been aimed squarely at Redrain, though it's not going to do any wonders at integrating any newcomers. Nice to see the welcome never changes.
Written By Thena
June 17, 2018, 3:13 p.m.(1/12/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Orathy
I actually wasn’t thinking it because he pretty much said it himself already.
But thanks for pointing out the obvious, I guess.
But thanks for pointing out the obvious, I guess.
Written By Orathy
June 17, 2018, 3:09 p.m.(1/12/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Aleksei
OY, let me be the first to say it since yer all thinking it.
Aleksei the OATHBREAKER! Nice fuckin ring to it eh?
Thank the gods, no more preachin from this one!
Aleksei the OATHBREAKER! Nice fuckin ring to it eh?
Thank the gods, no more preachin from this one!
Written By Ylva
June 17, 2018, 2:55 p.m.(1/12/1009 AR)
Thinking about it, I never wanted to serve the Faith. I wanted to serve something higher than the Faith, the gods and the people of the Compact, and I accepted the Faith's guidance in this. It was my mistake to think they were one and the same, of course, but it was a mistake the Faith seemed to find very convenient to overlook for a while, which wasn't very nice on the part of the Faith and its hierarchy. While it hurts and I am sad, it's probably a good thing to see the Faith correct this error in their treatment of the faithful. In time, everyone will be happier, I'm sure.
Written By Jordan
June 17, 2018, 2:41 p.m.(1/12/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Marius
No, but I'm claiming that only the person is responsible for their actions if there is fault to be found in them, rather than the institution as a whole, especially when that institution has been, without fail, one of the founding tenets of the Compact. The choices you make as a leader reflect upon you. That said, the Faith clearly stated it did not condone Fawkuhl's actions as Father Orazio called for his immediate resignation.
The Duchess Pravus' focused on the acts of the man (Fawkuhl) and attributed it to the organization (the Faith) without paying attention to the nuances of the situations described in doing so.
The Duchess Pravus' focused on the acts of the man (Fawkuhl) and attributed it to the organization (the Faith) without paying attention to the nuances of the situations described in doing so.
Written By Aleksei
June 17, 2018, 2:30 p.m.(1/12/1009 AR)
Well.
Gossip is always going to gossip, so I may as well set the record straight before people start making up EXCITING THEORIES about my departure.
It's not at all related to the recent rulings on Shamanism, which I kind of feel like I have to say, given the timing. Which was a bit inauspicious. Sorry about that.
The truth is that these conversations started long before any of that.
There are few reasons why the Faith would choose to release a Godsworn priest from their vows, at least in as generous -- and trust me, this is generous -- a way as I've been offered. Sometimes Godsworn that were once noble are released if their family is in dire straights and petitions the Faith.
Another reason is that you become aware of a dependent you didn't know you had.
Limerance calls for us to honor our vows, and Godsworn vows are some of the most serious around. Limerance also calls for us to take care of our children, and the Faith's always known that someone with that responsibility can't dedicate themselves to the Faith the way Godsworn need to be able to do. Not that I should really be writing about Limerance right now. Dammit.
So that's the truth of it. I basically wrote the end of my priesthood without realizing before I even took my vows. I have a son, and he's been growing up outside of Arx, and now he'll be growing up in Arx. With me. Most of the time, anyways.
The Faith has been more generous with me than I've deserved at times, and it hurts my heart to leave. I've fundamentally crumbled some of the most important relationships in my life. I'll be dealing with the weight of all of this for a very long time, but I learned pretty young how to weather other people's disappointment. Joining the Faith was the first time I'd done anything respectable, after all.
To anyone who might question the Faith's treatment of me: don't. Father Orazio was _restrained_, I assure you. I chose my path for myself, I asked to be released, and I wasn't forced out of anything. The Faith took purposeful steps not to strip me of funds or possessions -- despite having every right to -- because they care about my ability to take care of my son. My penance was chosen to be hard, yes, and for me to never be able to forget, but to test a part of me that won't hurt anyone else. I've accepted it without question, and I ask others not to question it on my behalf. My relationship with the Faith is mine. It's hard, but it's mine.
If anyone needs me, I'll be in the Sanctum of Dignity tomorrow. For two weeks. Get there early if you don't want me to be too smelly.
All the rest of it is between me and Limerance.
Gossip is always going to gossip, so I may as well set the record straight before people start making up EXCITING THEORIES about my departure.
It's not at all related to the recent rulings on Shamanism, which I kind of feel like I have to say, given the timing. Which was a bit inauspicious. Sorry about that.
The truth is that these conversations started long before any of that.
There are few reasons why the Faith would choose to release a Godsworn priest from their vows, at least in as generous -- and trust me, this is generous -- a way as I've been offered. Sometimes Godsworn that were once noble are released if their family is in dire straights and petitions the Faith.
Another reason is that you become aware of a dependent you didn't know you had.
Limerance calls for us to honor our vows, and Godsworn vows are some of the most serious around. Limerance also calls for us to take care of our children, and the Faith's always known that someone with that responsibility can't dedicate themselves to the Faith the way Godsworn need to be able to do. Not that I should really be writing about Limerance right now. Dammit.
So that's the truth of it. I basically wrote the end of my priesthood without realizing before I even took my vows. I have a son, and he's been growing up outside of Arx, and now he'll be growing up in Arx. With me. Most of the time, anyways.
The Faith has been more generous with me than I've deserved at times, and it hurts my heart to leave. I've fundamentally crumbled some of the most important relationships in my life. I'll be dealing with the weight of all of this for a very long time, but I learned pretty young how to weather other people's disappointment. Joining the Faith was the first time I'd done anything respectable, after all.
To anyone who might question the Faith's treatment of me: don't. Father Orazio was _restrained_, I assure you. I chose my path for myself, I asked to be released, and I wasn't forced out of anything. The Faith took purposeful steps not to strip me of funds or possessions -- despite having every right to -- because they care about my ability to take care of my son. My penance was chosen to be hard, yes, and for me to never be able to forget, but to test a part of me that won't hurt anyone else. I've accepted it without question, and I ask others not to question it on my behalf. My relationship with the Faith is mine. It's hard, but it's mine.
If anyone needs me, I'll be in the Sanctum of Dignity tomorrow. For two weeks. Get there early if you don't want me to be too smelly.
All the rest of it is between me and Limerance.
Written By Archeron
June 17, 2018, 2:24 p.m.(1/12/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Reigna
The Countess of Keaton, I have to admire how she stands for her house - a house which has build a reputation for its integrity. She is not someone I would willingly face across the negotiation table.
Written By Archeron
June 17, 2018, 2:23 p.m.(1/12/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Amari
As I get to know Lady Amari, I am always impressed that nothing seems to trouble her, nothing seems to dampen her spirits. She is most excellent company.
Written By Bliss
June 17, 2018, 2 p.m.(1/12/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Mayir
I don't know the first thing about sewing, I'm pretty terrible at holding my tongue, rowing is out for the foreseeable future, and the one time I tried to cook when I was still in Tor my father and I both fell disastrously ill. Disastrously. There's plenty more!
Thankfully these are things I can always have others do for me!
Your words are appreciated.
Thankfully these are things I can always have others do for me!
Your words are appreciated.
Written By Mayir
June 17, 2018, 1:54 p.m.(1/12/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Bliss
Is there anything that Bliss Whisper /can't/ do? Duels! Help run the Whisper House! Throw an incredible party! Dance the waltz /and/ the Lycene tango!
It really is incredible. The only thing as incredible was her date, the great Elgana Redrain. A power pairing, if you ask me.
It really is incredible. The only thing as incredible was her date, the great Elgana Redrain. A power pairing, if you ask me.
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