Written By Derovai
May 12, 2018, 2:04 p.m.(9/23/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Agatha
When I think stealth and discretion, yours is the first name that comes to my mind, Princess Agatha. I'm pleased you've confirmed my best guess.
Written By Reese
May 12, 2018, 1:47 p.m.(9/23/1008 AR)
The duel between Lady Isabetta and myself was won by Princess Agatha!
Princess Stealth Rawr Bear!
Princess Stealth Rawr Bear!
Written By Bianca
May 12, 2018, 1:45 p.m.(9/23/1008 AR)
My duties have found me well distracted from my daily readings of the Whites, but one open conversational bout that took place a few weeks ago was brought to my attention.
It was in regards to the topic of education and payment for tutelage.
Many of the discipleship of Vellichor chimed in with both opinion on the topic as well as fact regarding the Academy of Vellichor's teaching program so I will refrain from repeating them as best I can. The purpose of this entry is less to debate the topic, but more to bring to light how the Scholars of Vellichor are able to provide academic enlightenment without the need to charge individuals for our services.
The truth of the matter is, our teaching program (a subset of the "Let No Question Go Unanswered" initiative) is heavily funded. With this funding, we are able to reimburse our educators with a salary for their time. In addition to this, many of our numbers participate in the program as teachers yet have refused payment for their own personal reasons, allowing us to maintain a robust staff of on-call teachers.
I am a heavy believer in transparency so I wish to speak and publicly thank those who are behind the funding needed to maintain the program.
First and foremost, the Faith of the Pantheon. To many, this would be obvious but not all so I felt it important to state clearly that the Faith of the Pantheon has always supported the Scholars of Vellichor in our endeavors as a discipleship of the Pantheon and continues to do so with the movement forward into Universal Education.
Another contributor that should be no surprise is The Crown. The leadership of the Compact saw the merit of the program immediately and without hesitation assisted in supporting it monetarily to ensure the breadth of the members of the Compact had access to at the very least a basic level of education. Without such compassion, faith and foresight from the throne, the program would not be what it is today.
Our third contributor to the program is House Thrax. House Thrax has been a stalwart supporter of the Scholars of Vellichor for years, but more recently they have granted the discipleship further funding from their personal house coffers to ensure that our capable staff is fully supported and able to continue our work unhindered by the day to day worries of providing a livable wage to our teachers that rely on their salary to monetarily survive.
Now, I wish to thank these institutions and their leadership as well as our teaching staff who diligently and tirelessly lend their time and effort to the program two-fold. First as the Archlector of Vellichor on behalf of the Scholars and the Academy. These efforts are a living representation and reverence of Vellichor bolstered in the hearts of those that have so graciously assisted. Second, as Bianca: devout of the Faith of the Pantheon and citizen of the Compact. It has been a glorious beacon of hope to watch the efforts of all mentioned and in my own darkest of moments, it has also served as a reminder that we shall persevere and that even the loftiest of ideas/projects can be made a reality through unity as a people.
Thank you.
May Vellichor continue to broaden our collective perception of our world and the glory of the Pantheon be revered through the labor of our faith.
It was in regards to the topic of education and payment for tutelage.
Many of the discipleship of Vellichor chimed in with both opinion on the topic as well as fact regarding the Academy of Vellichor's teaching program so I will refrain from repeating them as best I can. The purpose of this entry is less to debate the topic, but more to bring to light how the Scholars of Vellichor are able to provide academic enlightenment without the need to charge individuals for our services.
The truth of the matter is, our teaching program (a subset of the "Let No Question Go Unanswered" initiative) is heavily funded. With this funding, we are able to reimburse our educators with a salary for their time. In addition to this, many of our numbers participate in the program as teachers yet have refused payment for their own personal reasons, allowing us to maintain a robust staff of on-call teachers.
I am a heavy believer in transparency so I wish to speak and publicly thank those who are behind the funding needed to maintain the program.
First and foremost, the Faith of the Pantheon. To many, this would be obvious but not all so I felt it important to state clearly that the Faith of the Pantheon has always supported the Scholars of Vellichor in our endeavors as a discipleship of the Pantheon and continues to do so with the movement forward into Universal Education.
Another contributor that should be no surprise is The Crown. The leadership of the Compact saw the merit of the program immediately and without hesitation assisted in supporting it monetarily to ensure the breadth of the members of the Compact had access to at the very least a basic level of education. Without such compassion, faith and foresight from the throne, the program would not be what it is today.
Our third contributor to the program is House Thrax. House Thrax has been a stalwart supporter of the Scholars of Vellichor for years, but more recently they have granted the discipleship further funding from their personal house coffers to ensure that our capable staff is fully supported and able to continue our work unhindered by the day to day worries of providing a livable wage to our teachers that rely on their salary to monetarily survive.
Now, I wish to thank these institutions and their leadership as well as our teaching staff who diligently and tirelessly lend their time and effort to the program two-fold. First as the Archlector of Vellichor on behalf of the Scholars and the Academy. These efforts are a living representation and reverence of Vellichor bolstered in the hearts of those that have so graciously assisted. Second, as Bianca: devout of the Faith of the Pantheon and citizen of the Compact. It has been a glorious beacon of hope to watch the efforts of all mentioned and in my own darkest of moments, it has also served as a reminder that we shall persevere and that even the loftiest of ideas/projects can be made a reality through unity as a people.
Thank you.
May Vellichor continue to broaden our collective perception of our world and the glory of the Pantheon be revered through the labor of our faith.
Written By Pasquale
May 12, 2018, 1:39 p.m.(9/23/1008 AR)
I have been appointed Voice of Malespero, and will henceforth represent my new house with all the authority and responsibilities that position entails. I have found my Marquessa Lianne, in the short time I’ve known her, to be a woman of exceptional grace, wisdom, foresight in her dealings. So I shall presume she had a good reason to do this, even if I can't immediately divine it.
This seems as good a time as any to commit my own thoughts on matters of fidelity and oaths to the white reflections. Don’t worry, Vellichor, I have none on marriage that are worth sharing. I’m unwed, and ignorant of the pleasures and pressures of such vows.
I swore my fealty to the Malesperos mere months ago, in the House of Vows on the isle of Nilanza. The stop built to honor Limerance on the Pilgrim's Path. I'm not given to superstition, but I confess I felt the weight of the place on the words I gave there. It was an oath that gave me purpose and opportunity at a time when I lacked both, but I am still feeling out the full meaning of it. I share no ties of blood with those who’re now my family. My lord father and lady mother, and the majority of my kin worth recalling, were lost in the war against the Pirate King. My new vows were ones of service and fealty, as any loyal member of a noble house would give, but also adoption and kinship.
What do family owe to each other? Particularly those who aren't bonded by history or attachments formed in childhood. And who don't have the baggage of hundreds of little quarrels and slights that come with such, for that matter. Can, perhaps, what's forged in the bonds of loyalty and service from the likes of this be stronger for the strangeness and variety of its parts? Such is my hope, at least.
I am what I was before, for better or worse, but also what my Marquessa and sister-in-oaths, and the land and peoples of Nilanza, are reassembling me into. I know not quite what I shall see in the mirror at the end of this. But it is a future I’d not have had otherwise, and I thank Limerance for that. I shall endeavor to rise to the occasion.
This seems as good a time as any to commit my own thoughts on matters of fidelity and oaths to the white reflections. Don’t worry, Vellichor, I have none on marriage that are worth sharing. I’m unwed, and ignorant of the pleasures and pressures of such vows.
I swore my fealty to the Malesperos mere months ago, in the House of Vows on the isle of Nilanza. The stop built to honor Limerance on the Pilgrim's Path. I'm not given to superstition, but I confess I felt the weight of the place on the words I gave there. It was an oath that gave me purpose and opportunity at a time when I lacked both, but I am still feeling out the full meaning of it. I share no ties of blood with those who’re now my family. My lord father and lady mother, and the majority of my kin worth recalling, were lost in the war against the Pirate King. My new vows were ones of service and fealty, as any loyal member of a noble house would give, but also adoption and kinship.
What do family owe to each other? Particularly those who aren't bonded by history or attachments formed in childhood. And who don't have the baggage of hundreds of little quarrels and slights that come with such, for that matter. Can, perhaps, what's forged in the bonds of loyalty and service from the likes of this be stronger for the strangeness and variety of its parts? Such is my hope, at least.
I am what I was before, for better or worse, but also what my Marquessa and sister-in-oaths, and the land and peoples of Nilanza, are reassembling me into. I know not quite what I shall see in the mirror at the end of this. But it is a future I’d not have had otherwise, and I thank Limerance for that. I shall endeavor to rise to the occasion.
Written By Derovai
May 12, 2018, 12:38 p.m.(9/23/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Niklas
Neither you nor Lady Vanora -- don't think I didn't see that -- have charmed me yet. Keep trying, though. I applaud the effort. I especially applaud it if, in your efforts to charm me, you suddenly find yourself with a permanent wont for silence, Lord Niklas.
Written By Leta
May 12, 2018, 12:31 p.m.(9/23/1008 AR)
I've given up on sellswording, but I expect I'll have some fighting to do some day. Maybe their Graces will call on me. Maybe something else will. It's been too long, I worry I'll grow rusty. It might do me good, to work off some sweat and focus on the weight of a weapon in my hands and on moving and on nothing else.
But I'll have to find another place to train. The Training Center is full of ghosts. You wouldn't think one person could leave a whole mess of ghosts behind, but they can.
But I'll have to find another place to train. The Training Center is full of ghosts. You wouldn't think one person could leave a whole mess of ghosts behind, but they can.
Written By Jeffeth
May 12, 2018, 11:59 a.m.(9/23/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Niklas
I went to Stormwall with a wonderful group. Many of whom are very capable and skilled at what they do.
It would be an error were I not to mention the skill and bravery of Lord Niklas Kennex. He found a hole that we surely would've perished if we fell in. With his sharp mind we were able to get over it and find items left behind. Everyone make sure you buy Lord Niklas a drink!
It would be an error were I not to mention the skill and bravery of Lord Niklas Kennex. He found a hole that we surely would've perished if we fell in. With his sharp mind we were able to get over it and find items left behind. Everyone make sure you buy Lord Niklas a drink!
Written By Carissa
May 12, 2018, 10:54 a.m.(9/22/1008 AR)
I'm excited to work toward the good of Nilanza as Minister of Population.
Written By Carissa
May 12, 2018, 10:53 a.m.(9/22/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Pasquale
Belated congratulations to you for becoming Voice! I'm excited to work with you.
Written By Niklas
May 12, 2018, 9:55 a.m.(9/22/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Derovai
You may charm Master Voss, but he will never admit it.
Written By Lucita
May 12, 2018, 9:15 a.m.(9/22/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Talen
I am humbled, thankful, and hoping I will be able to live up to expectations.
Written By Lucita
May 12, 2018, 9:09 a.m.(9/22/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Calista
Such a wicked sense of humor, and the teasing! Never leave her company without a smile and usually a blush or two. Her generosity is... unusually generous and the advice sometimes on the level of that of Lady Eirene. If things get much more uncomfortable, I might even consider heeding that advice. We work well together and seem to help each other refine ideas, turning vagueness into possibly something that might actually work.
Written By Oswyn
May 12, 2018, 8:11 a.m.(9/22/1008 AR)
It has been a busy time, mostly focused around my shop. Setting it up and finding an assistant has taken quite a lot of time. I think Master Milton Miller will be a quick study, however, and as such I will be able to refocus my energies soon. I might have to stock more coloured inks; what I learned of economics from my family's shop in the Lowers has required some modification now that I am dealing more with the nobility.
My sister half-jokes I should send some nobles her way, and since I try to be a good brother, here it is: for all your bowyer and fletcher needs, go to the Lowers Fletcher. Yes, that's the name. My mother insists we were the first. We're the one with the jaunty blue door.
My sister half-jokes I should send some nobles her way, and since I try to be a good brother, here it is: for all your bowyer and fletcher needs, go to the Lowers Fletcher. Yes, that's the name. My mother insists we were the first. We're the one with the jaunty blue door.
Written By Thena
May 12, 2018, 7:26 a.m.(9/22/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Calaudrin
“Uncle Cal”
[Scholar’s note: Dame Thena stood up and walked out, laughing]
[Scholar’s note: Dame Thena stood up and walked out, laughing]
Written By Lys
May 12, 2018, 1:45 a.m.(9/22/1008 AR)
I think I might get a kitten...
Written By Victus
May 12, 2018, 1:35 a.m.(9/22/1008 AR)
Climbed a tower. Found out old friends weren't dead. Got two new proteges in Princess Sabella and Duchess Margot.
Overall, been a good week of productivity. Now we do the paperwork side of business.
Overall, been a good week of productivity. Now we do the paperwork side of business.
Written By Harper
May 12, 2018, 12:04 a.m.(9/22/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Calaudrin
I got to see Uncle Cal today! Damn I missed him. Best sense of humor I ever ran across. I sure am glad Aunt Esoka sees it too.
Alright, enough for now. Dot's hungry and for that matter, I am too.
H.
Alright, enough for now. Dot's hungry and for that matter, I am too.
H.
Written By Arik
May 11, 2018, 9:08 p.m.(9/21/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Violet
Prior to a planning meeting for a scouting trip to the lands around Whitehold I have decided to make Violet Marjawn my protege. I will instruct her in all that is good and true from the Northern lands: Whiskey, honor, and unyielding determination. May she ever make me proud to call her my friend.
Written By Adriana
May 11, 2018, 5:48 p.m.(9/21/1008 AR)
Dearest Lord of Wisdom, receive my words for posterity.
For every thing that I find intimidating and scary about Arx City, there's something equally beautiful and comforting to turn to. Sometimes I regret leaving the family farm and the tavern I grew up in. But then things can happen here which make it all worthwhile. A shining if frightening future.
For every thing that I find intimidating and scary about Arx City, there's something equally beautiful and comforting to turn to. Sometimes I regret leaving the family farm and the tavern I grew up in. But then things can happen here which make it all worthwhile. A shining if frightening future.
Written By Vanora
May 11, 2018, 5:47 p.m.(9/21/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Derovai
Having finally met and had the opportunity to converse at length with Derovai Voss, one of my husband's dearest friends...I must confess that I quite enjoy his company despite the obvious reasons we have for disliking one another. I'll charm him yet, just you wait.
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