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Written By Orazio

May 8, 2018, 2:50 p.m.(9/15/1008 AR)

Relationship Note on Itzal

Any godsworn of the Faith can answer questions regarding Gloria's guidance on duels. One does not need to speak directly to a Legate of the Faith to clarify a long-standing tradition that has little theological ambiguity. However, if one should wish to delve deeply into matters of Gloria's theology, and one exhausts the knowledge of the godsworn of your choice, you may also send a letter to the Archlector of Gloria, Blessed Cassandra. She is more than capable of discussing the issue, if she wishes.

And Legate Orazio requires more sleep than he typically gets, these days.

Written By Itzal

May 8, 2018, 2:47 p.m.(9/15/1008 AR)

Relationship Note on Orazio

A Legate of the Arts would be most useful with all that talk about duels! Amongst other topics.

Next question: Does Legate Orazio actually require sleep? You decide!

Written By Orazio

May 8, 2018, 2:43 p.m.(9/15/1008 AR)

Relationship Note on Itzal

I. Well. I have certainly heard many unkind things said about me and my decisions in recent years, but this is the first time I've been accused of cannibalizing my peers.

For the record, no, I did not eat the other Legates. They passed away, and the Most Holy is still contemplating their replacements. If anyone is interested, searching through the Archives will reveal the announcements of their passing, as well as the memorial actions taken on their behalf. There will be three Legates again, I assure you. There has to be, or else I am going to be found one day, suffocated under paperwork.

Written By Jonathan

May 8, 2018, 2:41 p.m.(9/15/1008 AR)

Well, I honestly never thought that would happen. And it did almost overnight. I look at my finger and I still almost cannot believe it! It's a great thing, I just am stunned.



Suck it, uncle. Said it would never happen, indeed.

Written By Orazio

May 8, 2018, 2:40 p.m.(9/15/1008 AR)

Relationship Note on Bliss

Regarding the words of Whisper, Champion, and Disciple Bliss on the subject of duels:

She is absolutely correct. There is no such thing as a 'petty' or 'silly' challenge, and no noble should ever turn down a challenge from a worthy opponent, nor should they fail to challenge when their honor is slighted, even in the small ways. This is the mechanism by which we keep those petty slights from escalating to grievous grudges that cost people their lives when houses go to war over a feud that started when someone felt snubbed at a party, did not challenge, and that tiny core of resentment grew until it colored every interaction.

Duels are how nobles maintain their public honor, and how houses make sure that small disputes don't become dangerous disputes.
Challenge others.
Use a Champion so that the rest of us enjoy it.
Win graciously, lose honorably.
And then? Drop the subject of the dispute.

Written By Itzal

May 8, 2018, 2:39 p.m.(9/15/1008 AR)

Relationship Note on Lou

When was this? It must have been recent if the titles are still empty!

Written By Bliss

May 8, 2018, 2:37 p.m.(9/15/1008 AR)

Relationship Note on Arik

I cannot speak for other Champions, but if there are eight words I try to live my life by, they are these:

I'm up for practically anything I find interesting.

Written By Niklas

May 8, 2018, 2:34 p.m.(9/15/1008 AR)

Humorlessness is a good trait.

How are we to take people seriously when they do not take themselves seriously?

I wish Princess Saoirse's humor salon event had happened. I was planning to argue stridently for 'against'.

Written By Lou

May 8, 2018, 2:31 p.m.(9/15/1008 AR)

Relationship Note on Itzal

The last two Legates, if I recall correctly, died. They have not been replaced yet.

Written By Mae

May 8, 2018, 2:29 p.m.(9/15/1008 AR)

I like to consider myself lacking in a sense of humor AND incompetent. It's just the safer thing to be these days!

Written By Itzal

May 8, 2018, 2:27 p.m.(9/15/1008 AR)

Anyone know when we last had three Legates? We're supposed to have three, right? What did happen to the last two? Did Legate Orazio eat them? Is the Dominus next? Won't anyone think of the children?

Seriously though, what happened?

Written By Ida

May 8, 2018, 2:19 p.m.(9/15/1008 AR)

I'm not especially good with words but wanted to put something to journal, for as little weight as it may carry beyond myself. My oaths as a knight mean I will willingly give my life should a situation dictate it, regardless of who or what might necessitate as much. That said, there are some that I would follow into a fire even beyond my oaths; my children, my brother Austen, His Grace Prince Edain and his family, Guildmaster Joscelin, and any number of the Keatons, though Count Kael and Countess Reigna especially. I don't particularly care about their humor.

Written By Lou

May 8, 2018, 1:37 p.m.(9/15/1008 AR)

Relationship Note on Niklas

One really good word of advice. The only name you should ever use around me is Lou. If you say the dreaded first name, even once. Well. People in Grayson can only tell you what will happen.

Now, be a good brother-in-law hopeful, will you?

Written By Aureth

May 8, 2018, 1:37 p.m.(9/15/1008 AR)

Sometimes, people fail to have a sense of humor about themselves and it is eyeroll-worthy. Other times, attempt to have a sense of humor about themselves and are unfortunately crippled by the condition of being chronically unfunny.

Other times, the accusation that a person is without capacity for humor is a silencing technique used to squash dissent.

Aureth Grayhope's brief guide to jokes:

1) It's all in the timing.

2) Punch up, or laterally (if, for example, there is very little up available to you). Do not punch down.

3) The more embarrassed at yourself you are for laughing at a joke, the more Death loves it.

4) If your joke is hurtful to someone else and you are the only one laughing, it isn't a joke. It is bullying. You should probably stop.

5) If your joke is hurtful to no one and you are the only one laughing, see rule one!

Written By Luca

May 8, 2018, 1:20 p.m.(9/15/1008 AR)

Relationship Note on Bliss

I agree with Bliss, on her viewpoint of dueling. Truthfully, I was just about to sit and write all of what she just wrote, especially the parts about Caspian and I being wonderful, but luckily I don't even have to, now. Thank you, Bliss.

But yes. Something something duels are wonderful. Use them often and well. And unwell. Use them for entertainment, or just to be a shit. But make use of them. Sometimes losing a challenge gracefully and with style is just as entertaining as winning them. That's why Arx has the most stylish Champions.

Written By Arik

May 8, 2018, 1:07 p.m.(9/15/1008 AR)

Relationship Note on Bliss

I kept an eye on the topic of duels in hopes a champion might reply and so I enter another perspective... If the Peerage choose to challenge for both reasons big and small and they properly decide to find a champion... Do the champions wish to fight in duels that are not traditional in their method? Instead of martial prowess be it blades or fists would the Champions guild accommodate dancing, hiding, and general games more meant for a social event than a challenging duel?

Written By Cristoph

May 8, 2018, 12:54 p.m.(9/15/1008 AR)

To clarify, I did not suggest truly funny people were incompetent. The journals do seem touchy this week.

Written By Mirari

May 8, 2018, 12:54 p.m.(9/15/1008 AR)

Yesterday was marriage and making money being bad..good? I never got to the bottom of that.

Today is about having a sense of humor?

Here is my common advice for the day. Just be yourself, if someone else doesn't like it? Show them the fucking door. Easy, huh?

Written By Theron

May 8, 2018, 12:51 p.m.(9/15/1008 AR)

Relationship Note on Eleyna

Good leaders know that entertainment is almost as essential for business as straightforwardness and objectivity. That you embody both of those things in moments where the context fits goes without saying, and I hold you as being a very good example of such, Your Grace.

Written By Reigna

May 8, 2018, 12:50 p.m.(9/15/1008 AR)

I have debated speaking here and how to express my feelings the latest flurry of entries has inspired.

I do not believe that I am humorless. I think I have a perfectly appropriate sense of humor. I can, even, on occasion, appreciate a level of bawdy humor that makes Kael uncomfortable, or at least look at me in askance. I do not, however, have much humor when it comes to things I feel should be treated with the gravity and dignity due them. This includes matters of honor, duty and responsibility. This does not mean I am incapable of laughing at myself, but... I suppose it is that I believe some things are above being taken lightly. I understand that that is *my* viewpoint and not the style of communication of others. I understand that my way is not the only way. But when I see something that I find questionable or that I think isn't appropriate to be joked about I will say something. Because if I do not, then I am contributing to the normalizing of something that I do not feel is, or should be normal. I wholly accept that this might lead to me being saddled with a reputation of being humorless or dull or dour. I accept this. Because by not saying something I am not being true to myself or my principles.

So I am going to continue to challenge things I do not agree with, as is my Skald-given choice. But I do so embracing the consequences of that decision.

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