Written By Luca
May 15, 2018, 10:10 a.m.(10/1/1008 AR)
Jeffeth lost his shirt, Bliss lost some blood, Eirene lost her temper and Saoirse lost probably everything within ten feet of her, save for the duel itself! So, at least the whole affair was rooted in undertones of familiarity!
I look forward to seeing what the guild brews up next. I always do.
Written By Cullen
May 15, 2018, 9:08 a.m.(10/1/1008 AR)
Written By Kaine
May 15, 2018, 8:54 a.m.(10/1/1008 AR)
Written By Porter
May 15, 2018, 5 a.m.(10/1/1008 AR)
Tonight there was a fight. A duel. I didn't go to that. I mention it only because it kept the bars clear and I was in need of company. Not "company", though that wouldn't have hurt either I suppose. I found myself at the Murder of Crows of all places, shoulder to shoulder with a seaman that used to sail for me. Hard times, there. Jorgi's signed on with a merchant freighter that plies the Gray River. So good on him for that. He always got seasick. Terrible thing for a sailor.
Ran into a raven-haired girl, and I do mean girl. Early twenties, maybe. Firm of limb and, how do I put this gently? No, journal, I won't lie to you. Somewhat abrasive in personality. She had all the right smiles and manners, which is strange enough for the Murder, but to see her go from enjoyment to instant suspicion when Petal offered her a gift was kind of a start. Then she sang and played Whiskey Johnny with me and we got the whole Murder going like a rookery at dusk.
Fine, no, you can take this now. I don't need you to proofread this. You're not going to give it back to me anyway.
Written By Shae
May 15, 2018, 3:08 a.m.(9/28/1008 AR)
Written By Jeffeth
May 15, 2018, 2:51 a.m.(9/28/1008 AR)
I often train shirtless on these hot days in Arx, so I would like to tell those who found my belly offensive to let me know if you're going to the training center so I can quickly cover up.
Written By Jonathan
May 15, 2018, 2:33 a.m.(9/28/1008 AR)
Written By Bliss
May 15, 2018, 1:01 a.m.(9/28/1008 AR)
If you want people who are going to stare at each other while holding sharp pieces of metal, grunting and glaring, with the focus purely on the swordplay and the fight and nothing else? We have those. They are called Rites to Gloria, and we use them to honor Gloria.
If you want something that is all of that, but where people are looking to have fun, with a bit of entertainment thrown in, jokes, humor, laughter, puns, flashier moves? We have those. Those are called Champion duels. They are different! People might do things that are more than just slapping each other with metal! We like to show off.
If you want something that is like nothing that has been seen in the city before, which will be a unique experience each time, which might range from the silly and flirtatious removing of a shirt from a man who has fought a Rite of Gloria shirtless already, to elaborate showcased dramatic pieces of fighting and dance, to stunning feats of acrobatics and daring, to lyrical showdowns, to death-defying circumstances, to whatever the hell else I might think of? (And I can think of rather a lot, this was just thirty seconds of brainstorming) And if you want to see it in a way you will remember, that people will talk about?
That's when you come see Bliss fight.
I care little about expectations, preconceptions, propriety, sensibilities, or, to be perfectly blunt, people who need to thoroughly remove the stick that is embedded in their asses.
I am here to put on a show, have fun, and try to make the rest of you have fun.
If I am too much for you - well, then I suppose it's better you leave, because I am never going to stop literally putting my life on the line to try to make sure this city has a good time.
I suppose I shouldn't be too bothered. If you can't even figure out what kind of show you have gone to see, then you're just going to be confused when something actually worth getting upset about happens, too.
Written By Lisebet
May 15, 2018, 12:05 a.m.(9/28/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Briar
Some things are truly humbling. I will have to try to live up to this.
Written By Elgana
May 14, 2018, 11:25 p.m.(9/28/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Jeffeth
It was quite something watching you and Bliss.
Written By Elgana
May 14, 2018, 11:20 p.m.(9/28/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Bliss
Which fits you entirely.
Written By Lumen
May 14, 2018, 10:55 p.m.(9/27/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Bliss
Written By Saoirse
May 14, 2018, 10:20 p.m.(9/27/1008 AR)
Written By Morrighan
May 14, 2018, 10:10 p.m.(9/27/1008 AR)
Written By Margot
May 14, 2018, 10:01 p.m.(9/27/1008 AR)
Written By Saoirse
May 14, 2018, 9:25 p.m.(9/27/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Jeffeth
Written By Lys
May 14, 2018, 9:16 p.m.(9/27/1008 AR)
Written By Ida
May 14, 2018, 8:39 p.m.(9/27/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Joscelin
I will continue entertaining you, though, because it entertains me too!
Written By Joscelin
May 14, 2018, 8:31 p.m.(9/27/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Ida
It's to keep Dame Ida Ferron entertained and content with her stag-living.
It's a humbling kind of understanding.
Written By Rymarr
May 14, 2018, 6:32 p.m.(9/27/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Ida
Which is probably why he would practice with us with live steel, while espousing the creed that you take your nicks and scars in training so that you're less apt to earn them on a real battlefield.
That is a philosophy that has maintained a presence in the back of my mind since my youth. Train hard so that when grit and metal become the method of dispute resolution, you're ready.
I'd be disappointed if Dame Ida were to ever pull her punches for this student. Thankfully she does not.
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