Written By Saoirse
April 30, 2018, 12:07 a.m.(8/23/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Caith
In fairness, you turned me down.
Written By Torian
April 30, 2018, 12:04 a.m.(8/23/1008 AR)
If people are going to have a record about Orathy's side business showing off, let us at least have record that it be worth every copper of that price.
Written By Sorrel
April 29, 2018, 11:59 p.m.(8/23/1008 AR)
I need to come up with a better name for the baby. Luca suggested Furious, but I shot that down. Magpie suggested Magpie, and that one also was dead in the water. At least I still have time before it comes.
Written By Petra
April 29, 2018, 11:47 p.m.(8/23/1008 AR)
We have been part of the Compact -- and noble -- for about two years. It is still so strange sometimes -- a new world filled with new customs. Sometimes, I feel like we have hit rapids and are at risk of being smashed against the rocks. Luckily, a kind soul has offered instruction in the social particulars of this place. Hopefully this means smooth waters ahead.
Written By Victus
April 29, 2018, 11:46 p.m.(8/23/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Talen
The birthday I'm afraid doubles my power. Unless of course you are Magpie the Usurper, for his dark power cannot be contained.
(scribbled at the bottom, barely legible is the phrase "Fucking rigged")
(scribbled at the bottom, barely legible is the phrase "Fucking rigged")
Written By Eshra
April 29, 2018, 11:45 p.m.(8/23/1008 AR)
After a lot of work and time and support. The Rivenshari have a home of their own within the Valardin Ward. We will be opening our doors for some sort of welcome soon.
Written By Astraea
April 29, 2018, 11:41 p.m.(8/23/1008 AR)
Valeria, Alyssa, Serice?
Hmmm....or...or...Kaelyn, Hector, no no...ugh. So bad at this!
Hmmm....or...or...Kaelyn, Hector, no no...ugh. So bad at this!
Written By Cristoph
April 29, 2018, 11:30 p.m.(8/23/1008 AR)
We held our auction tonight and I'm very glad to say that the numbers we raised put us over our goal. It's a great relief that I can get the funds rolling out to the families earlier than anticipated. The silver doesn't replace a single life lost but it hopefully provides some level of physical comfort and security so that other healing can begin.
I was pleased to see family and friends all intermingling and chatting. I won't say that I'm the best host in this city, but I think that I'm fair at it, people at least don't go sprinting from the room in horror at my bad jokes. However Sir Norwood DID cause me to spill wine on my doublet. The scoundrel.
I was pleased to see family and friends all intermingling and chatting. I won't say that I'm the best host in this city, but I think that I'm fair at it, people at least don't go sprinting from the room in horror at my bad jokes. However Sir Norwood DID cause me to spill wine on my doublet. The scoundrel.
Written By Victus
April 29, 2018, 11:22 p.m.(8/23/1008 AR)
To Astrid and our yet unborn child,
As of the time I’m writing you two this letter - Astrid, you’re nearly a year old. Child, you’re still in my wife. Originally I was just leaving these out for Astrid to find as I wasn’t sure we were gonna have another babe, but you’re well on your way. We’re looking forward to meeting you but I’m really hoping you don’t make as much of a fucking fuss as Astrid did on her way out. Anyway, here’s today’s lesson.
Today we’re going to talk about ‘honor’. Something that most everyone is familiar with, yet also comes in a dozen different varieties depending on where you’re from and just what ‘code’ your people consider important to them. You’ll find lots of different tenets of honor depending on where you go, but generally the core rules remain the same. Show your opponent respect, don’t cheap-shot them in battle, don’t kick them in the taint or punch them in the balls. Simple shit really. But there’s general one virtue that doesn’t often get shared in the Isles, and that’s mercy.
Soldiers and lords of the Isles aren’t known for their mercy. Thrax itself has been built upon a bloody past of taking from others, enemy and not, and treading upon those who would raise up against them with iron boots and fists. Brutality has been apart of the Mourning Isles for centuries at this point. Though it wasn’t always that way, that is the legacy we have been spawned from. What many families of the Isles have been spawned from as well. It’s what made many strong and what’s made just as many suffer as well. It’s a hard truth, but so it goes. You might think upon hearing that, there is no place for mercy left to grow within our people. I would disagree.
Brutality serves a purpose, but it is not one that is beneficial in the long-run. What it does is fuel fear. Fear is a tool, often wielded but more often battled with. Fear is your survival, your instincts, your tell that something will bring you harm and you need to worry about it. Fear wielded as a weapon is one that strikes those principals into the heart of those around you, to believe that what is to come will hurt you and not care a lick about it. Do these sound like things that a leader and a protector does for those they are oath-bound to safeguard? Nah, I don’t think so. Brutality and fear go hand in hand. They’re cheap, easy ways out. For all the strength they’re prophesied to bring, more often than not the lowest hanging fruit for someone with money and power to cultivate.
Each are equally unnecessary, so long as you have the strength to reject them for something worth working for. My children, you will not be people who lean upon either. I forbid it and I’ll keep doing so until I’m old and a fucking codger that can’t see ten feet in front of himself. Because I’ll still be young enough to whoop some proper sense into the both of you.
None of this is to say however that we are a people who lack honor, I’ve known many a man of the Isle who fought like the Sea Serpents they represent and held true to every warrior’s code I can think of. There just aren’t many. There aren’t enough encouraging it. I hope by the time you two are grown that I’ve managed to change that, but that is a discussion for another day. The point of what I write about now is that honor exists in many forms, honor is important in all facets it takes, and it shall always lie with the individual who takes these oaths to heart to make their own path. None of it, not a word, should ever be forgotten when forging a place for yourself in this world.
Chivalry and honor have their place, no matter what the hard-nosed folk across the world may try to tell you. We do not aspire to be like any other source of honor but our own. For our people and your lives have their own story to tell, each one unique. You will be taught and you will listen with an open-mind to the stories that already exist and the ones that are being told all around you. These are what will guide you.
One day, I hope to see both of you grown and strong. Encouraging the weak to find their strength and being the pillar that holds what is already strong that much more securely. You will find your fire. You will do it with honor. When you’ve earned it, you will do it well.
Remember, a fire that burns to warm others burns with purpose. A fire that burns to consume will find itself alone. A fire that burns alone burns without purpose.
As of the time I’m writing you two this letter - Astrid, you’re nearly a year old. Child, you’re still in my wife. Originally I was just leaving these out for Astrid to find as I wasn’t sure we were gonna have another babe, but you’re well on your way. We’re looking forward to meeting you but I’m really hoping you don’t make as much of a fucking fuss as Astrid did on her way out. Anyway, here’s today’s lesson.
Today we’re going to talk about ‘honor’. Something that most everyone is familiar with, yet also comes in a dozen different varieties depending on where you’re from and just what ‘code’ your people consider important to them. You’ll find lots of different tenets of honor depending on where you go, but generally the core rules remain the same. Show your opponent respect, don’t cheap-shot them in battle, don’t kick them in the taint or punch them in the balls. Simple shit really. But there’s general one virtue that doesn’t often get shared in the Isles, and that’s mercy.
Soldiers and lords of the Isles aren’t known for their mercy. Thrax itself has been built upon a bloody past of taking from others, enemy and not, and treading upon those who would raise up against them with iron boots and fists. Brutality has been apart of the Mourning Isles for centuries at this point. Though it wasn’t always that way, that is the legacy we have been spawned from. What many families of the Isles have been spawned from as well. It’s what made many strong and what’s made just as many suffer as well. It’s a hard truth, but so it goes. You might think upon hearing that, there is no place for mercy left to grow within our people. I would disagree.
Brutality serves a purpose, but it is not one that is beneficial in the long-run. What it does is fuel fear. Fear is a tool, often wielded but more often battled with. Fear is your survival, your instincts, your tell that something will bring you harm and you need to worry about it. Fear wielded as a weapon is one that strikes those principals into the heart of those around you, to believe that what is to come will hurt you and not care a lick about it. Do these sound like things that a leader and a protector does for those they are oath-bound to safeguard? Nah, I don’t think so. Brutality and fear go hand in hand. They’re cheap, easy ways out. For all the strength they’re prophesied to bring, more often than not the lowest hanging fruit for someone with money and power to cultivate.
Each are equally unnecessary, so long as you have the strength to reject them for something worth working for. My children, you will not be people who lean upon either. I forbid it and I’ll keep doing so until I’m old and a fucking codger that can’t see ten feet in front of himself. Because I’ll still be young enough to whoop some proper sense into the both of you.
None of this is to say however that we are a people who lack honor, I’ve known many a man of the Isle who fought like the Sea Serpents they represent and held true to every warrior’s code I can think of. There just aren’t many. There aren’t enough encouraging it. I hope by the time you two are grown that I’ve managed to change that, but that is a discussion for another day. The point of what I write about now is that honor exists in many forms, honor is important in all facets it takes, and it shall always lie with the individual who takes these oaths to heart to make their own path. None of it, not a word, should ever be forgotten when forging a place for yourself in this world.
Chivalry and honor have their place, no matter what the hard-nosed folk across the world may try to tell you. We do not aspire to be like any other source of honor but our own. For our people and your lives have their own story to tell, each one unique. You will be taught and you will listen with an open-mind to the stories that already exist and the ones that are being told all around you. These are what will guide you.
One day, I hope to see both of you grown and strong. Encouraging the weak to find their strength and being the pillar that holds what is already strong that much more securely. You will find your fire. You will do it with honor. When you’ve earned it, you will do it well.
Remember, a fire that burns to warm others burns with purpose. A fire that burns to consume will find itself alone. A fire that burns alone burns without purpose.
Written By Isabeau
April 29, 2018, 11:19 p.m.(8/23/1008 AR)
While I failed to make it to the Dark Carnival as I had originally planned, I heard that the festivities were quite intriguing and enjoyable. Perhaps next time. I already have the perfect ensemble.
Written By Talen
April 29, 2018, 11:11 p.m.(8/23/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Victus
Do not try to tackle the High Lord by the sea, that's where he gets his power, and it makes him impossible to beat at wrestling.
Written By Talen
April 29, 2018, 11:10 p.m.(8/23/1008 AR)
The Shadow Carnival was quite enjoyable to host. Watching people try to fish out things from the fountain made it, of course.
Written By Arik
April 29, 2018, 11:05 p.m.(8/23/1008 AR)
Before I head north for the trip I should really try and arrange a family dinner. I know that making sure Percephone is welcomed by more than just my sister is important! What dinner topics should we discuss, hmm...
Written By Caith
April 29, 2018, 11:03 p.m.(8/23/1008 AR)
I posted an advertisement seeking someone to instruct me in the art of seduction. I am surprised at how few people have answered my ad! What does this say about me as a potential student? Am I considered hopeless?
Don't answer that.
Don't answer that.
Written By Denica
April 29, 2018, 11:03 p.m.(8/23/1008 AR)
Things have been quite eventful since my return to Arx. Of course so soon after returning I'm prepared for another good will trip around the isles and it will be in some of the best company a Princess could ever ask for. I think I'm ready to see the rest of the Isles again and see the people, ready to lift all their spirits, as it is what I think I do best.
Written By Orvyn
April 29, 2018, 11:03 p.m.(8/23/1008 AR)
Teaching remains strong and I am encouraged to see how the family has pulled together in this time, working hard and making ready the next steps towards a more prosperous time in Arx.
Written By Luis
April 29, 2018, 11:02 p.m.(8/23/1008 AR)
So little time left before big changes and I suppose it is normal to start thinking about all the things that the future could hold.
Written By Signe
April 29, 2018, 10:59 p.m.(8/23/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Venturo
The skill it takes to successfully weave words into an enchanting story for entertainment is to be treasured. Not only is Master Venturo Thayne an exciting tale weaver but he crafts the most delicious brews! How can one not adore this man?! He stimulates both mind and tastebuds!
Written By Alexis
April 29, 2018, 10:54 p.m.(8/23/1008 AR)
I just realised it's been forever and a day since I ran the Gauntlet. I'll have to change that. And ideally deputise someone to score me, to see if I can beat my personal best. Though that's secondary to throwing myself into the fray (metaphorically speaking).
Written By Juliana
April 29, 2018, 10:54 p.m.(8/23/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Barric
It seems that some relationships just happen when you don't expect it. I wasn't looking for a friend and there you were.
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