Written By Lianne
April 26, 2018, 3:18 p.m.(8/15/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Oswyn
Master Oswyn's skepticism may be the finest thing I have read in the whites in an age.
Written By Mirari
April 26, 2018, 3:15 p.m.(8/15/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Cadenza
Thank you very much for the use of your pool, a swim was exactly what was needed.
No sheets were stolen, by the way, but I'll send you a present as a 'thank you' very, very soon.
No sheets were stolen, by the way, but I'll send you a present as a 'thank you' very, very soon.
Written By Kaldur
April 26, 2018, 3:13 p.m.(8/15/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Khanne
Thank you and the others, Lady Khanne, for hosting us at the Grove. I find I only have more questions and look forward to more gatherings. You said, '...knowledge is the key to opening so many doors.'
My mother had a different saying, 'All the doors are locked if you don't try them.' Between the trying and the knowledge, I hope to open more doors.
My mother had a different saying, 'All the doors are locked if you don't try them.' Between the trying and the knowledge, I hope to open more doors.
Written By Harlan
April 26, 2018, 2:37 p.m.(8/15/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Coraline
You should be sorry. I thought I was rid of you lot when the three of you returned to Thrax. I should have known better. Woe.
(Scholar note: The Duke was being fairly sarcastic)
I know -that-. It should have been obvious, and quit adding notes to this! Write your own whites, man.
Seriously -- welcome to Arx.
(Scholar note: The Duke was being fairly sarcastic)
I know -that-. It should have been obvious, and quit adding notes to this! Write your own whites, man.
Seriously -- welcome to Arx.
Written By Ann
April 26, 2018, 2:34 p.m.(8/15/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Amari
.... Crush a man's skull you say?
Well I did encourage you to get creative and you have not disappointed me in the least!
You will obviously make a wonderful Minister of Coin. Sometimes skulls need to be crushed.
I am really not surprised you are Asger's cousin now.
Well I did encourage you to get creative and you have not disappointed me in the least!
You will obviously make a wonderful Minister of Coin. Sometimes skulls need to be crushed.
I am really not surprised you are Asger's cousin now.
Written By Oswyn
April 26, 2018, 2:30 p.m.(8/15/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Venturo
Master Thayne, in my opinion, the verdict on spirits of luck seemed inconclusive.
I have added Marquessa Malespero's suggestion to my third draft, however.
I have added Marquessa Malespero's suggestion to my third draft, however.
Written By Harlan
April 26, 2018, 1:39 p.m.(8/15/1008 AR)
I was inspired by the recent Grayson holiday of gift giving. I am having a room built at Ashford manor. I may be inclined to throw an event when it is ready, to allow others to see it. I've yet to present it to the recipient, however, so I'll leave it vague for now.
Written By Venturo
April 26, 2018, 12:26 p.m.(8/15/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Lianne
Another addendum, just for you Marquessa - there are spirits that represent certain types of luck. How fortunate for us!
Written By Shae
April 26, 2018, 11:45 a.m.(8/15/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Sameera
Mistress Sameera took a commission from me last week, for a series of jewelry that required certain specifications, namely to have wolves, hounds, and be indestructible. She's done exactly what I wanted and with minimal communication. I like people like that. I recommend her as a jeweler to anyone that has a need.
Written By Apollis
April 26, 2018, 11:18 a.m.(8/15/1008 AR)
I won't be entertaining any marriage proposals for the next two hours.
Interested parties should instead submit their overtures, inquiries, and written proposals to Lord Deito Igniseri for review and later consideration.
I have to take a nap.
Interested parties should instead submit their overtures, inquiries, and written proposals to Lord Deito Igniseri for review and later consideration.
I have to take a nap.
Written By Lianne
April 26, 2018, 10:31 a.m.(8/15/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Oswyn
An addendum to Master Oswyn's notes:
Though some spirits cast a reflection, none seem to understand the concept of mirrors and reflections as we do, unable to answer when asked if they have mirrored counterparts of their own.
Though some spirits cast a reflection, none seem to understand the concept of mirrors and reflections as we do, unable to answer when asked if they have mirrored counterparts of their own.
Written By Amari
April 26, 2018, 10:26 a.m.(8/15/1008 AR)
I won't be entertaining any marriage proposals this week or the next.
Interested parties should instead submit their overtures, inquiries, and written proposals to Lady Margerie Keaton for review and later consideration.
I have a treatise on Economics to read through that's dense enough to crush a man's skull, so I'll be quite busy with that. Many thanks to the wonderful Duchess Ann Crovane for the ample study material and instruction.
Interested parties should instead submit their overtures, inquiries, and written proposals to Lady Margerie Keaton for review and later consideration.
I have a treatise on Economics to read through that's dense enough to crush a man's skull, so I'll be quite busy with that. Many thanks to the wonderful Duchess Ann Crovane for the ample study material and instruction.
Written By Oswyn
April 26, 2018, 9:34 a.m.(8/15/1008 AR)
A Casual Conversation with Shamans: Notes from a meeting in the Stone Grove of House Redrain
Second Draft
There are many paths of shamanism, though some commonalities exist in the observance of special days, such as astrological events and natural occurrences such as conjunctions, eclipses, solstices, and equinoxes.
How spirits came to be is unknown, though there is a theory they are the children of the old ones, or that they are called the First Children because they are the oldest beings in the world and came before all else.
Spirits are mostly related to the elements and nature. Spirits are particular, fickle, their will entirely foreign to us. They can communicate if they choose to; some send visions, while others are casually chatty. They communicate with those in search of wisdom, boons, blessings, or abilities. In such cases, a sacrifice is made in exchange. However, spirits abhor blood sacrifice and find it highly offensive. While the majority of people who hear from spirits are shaman, there are some who are not, and some who are Spirit Touched.
Spirits can be contacted through meditation, which can be a matter of hours or as long as a week, as well as via rituals involving runes, old sites of worship, or other means to prepare body and mind. Spirits do not seem to be limited by language, and can speak in languages unknown to the shaman with the shaman still somehow understanding them. They can also seem to be speaking 'into' the shaman, or use flashes of still events. Spirits occasionally give warnings, which are never to be ignored, but their communication can be difficult to understand.
Spirits are capable of change and forming affectionate bonds. They can feel pain, heartache, fear, and anger. They are capable of mourning. While it is difficult for us to comprehend what motivates them, they seem to want to see us thrive.
While separate from spirits, ghosts can also be communicated with. Souls can be searched in the Shining Lands.
Many thanks to Lady Khanne Halfshav, Lady Signe Nightgold, and Duke Asgar Crovane.
Second Draft
There are many paths of shamanism, though some commonalities exist in the observance of special days, such as astrological events and natural occurrences such as conjunctions, eclipses, solstices, and equinoxes.
How spirits came to be is unknown, though there is a theory they are the children of the old ones, or that they are called the First Children because they are the oldest beings in the world and came before all else.
Spirits are mostly related to the elements and nature. Spirits are particular, fickle, their will entirely foreign to us. They can communicate if they choose to; some send visions, while others are casually chatty. They communicate with those in search of wisdom, boons, blessings, or abilities. In such cases, a sacrifice is made in exchange. However, spirits abhor blood sacrifice and find it highly offensive. While the majority of people who hear from spirits are shaman, there are some who are not, and some who are Spirit Touched.
Spirits can be contacted through meditation, which can be a matter of hours or as long as a week, as well as via rituals involving runes, old sites of worship, or other means to prepare body and mind. Spirits do not seem to be limited by language, and can speak in languages unknown to the shaman with the shaman still somehow understanding them. They can also seem to be speaking 'into' the shaman, or use flashes of still events. Spirits occasionally give warnings, which are never to be ignored, but their communication can be difficult to understand.
Spirits are capable of change and forming affectionate bonds. They can feel pain, heartache, fear, and anger. They are capable of mourning. While it is difficult for us to comprehend what motivates them, they seem to want to see us thrive.
While separate from spirits, ghosts can also be communicated with. Souls can be searched in the Shining Lands.
Many thanks to Lady Khanne Halfshav, Lady Signe Nightgold, and Duke Asgar Crovane.
Written By Cadenza
April 26, 2018, 9:20 a.m.(8/15/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Ignacio
Never thought I'd be married...like ever. I was content on the seas and on expeditions....didn't think I'd make it this far.
Thanks for being my best friend, my confidante and better half. Also.....thanks for putting up with my antics but I think we're even on that.
Thanks for being my best friend, my confidante and better half. Also.....thanks for putting up with my antics but I think we're even on that.
Written By Cadenza
April 26, 2018, 9:09 a.m.(8/15/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Salvatore
It's been great spending time with my uncle. Even as a child he was one of the few people that got me and didn't scold me as my tutors did. I can't help but think about if things were different and I had stayed home. Where would I be? Would I have followed in my mom's footsteps? Would I have gotten closer to my Uncle Sal and followed in his knightly ones?
But then we talked and he told me how proud of me he was. That I didn't need to follow in anyone's footsteps but my own. It made me feel....happy. But to have been on the field with him would have be great...though when I did tell him I was in Setarco too that's when the over protectiveness came out. Wait until he hears where I've been...it might cause him to fall over.
But then we talked and he told me how proud of me he was. That I didn't need to follow in anyone's footsteps but my own. It made me feel....happy. But to have been on the field with him would have be great...though when I did tell him I was in Setarco too that's when the over protectiveness came out. Wait until he hears where I've been...it might cause him to fall over.
Written By Cadenza
April 26, 2018, 8:56 a.m.(8/15/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Vayne
All I can say is.....
Thank you. Thank you so much.
Thank you. Thank you so much.
Written By Cadenza
April 26, 2018, 8:54 a.m.(8/15/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Ann
He's one of my favorite people for a reason. And I'm sure those two would get along great...probably a little too great. We should worry if they ever meet.
Written By Venturo
April 26, 2018, 8:30 a.m.(8/15/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Terese
In my travels, I've seen many things. From the mundane to the outlandish, the sensible to the crazy. I always try to keep my senses open to the world around me, to allow for new experiences and trials, however luck might put them before me. And yet, it is still a difficult thing to consistently surprise me. Despite this, the Princess Terese has pleasantly rose to the challenge. Do not get me wrong, it is nothing grand: but it is the small things in life that create a sense of wonderment, to understand and see the layers we all potentially hide beneath the surface of the exterior our position demands of us. It has been a vivid reminder to not judge a book by it's cover alone, a trap I'm happy not to have fallen into.
Written By Ann
April 26, 2018, 7:52 a.m.(8/15/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Cadenza
War Elk?
He sounds decidedly Northern. And like Asger. Are we ~they? related?
He sounds decidedly Northern. And like Asger. Are we ~they? related?
Written By Behtuk
April 26, 2018, 1:30 a.m.(8/14/1008 AR)
This journal entry is written in Northlands Shav:
The longtooth tribe were the most dangerous tribe in the North. They raised their knives against every person, friend or foe. They would raise their knife if you looked them in the eye. They said to the Children of the Sun and Moon, it is disrespectful to look a Longtooth in the eye. The Longtooth and the Children are not equals.
The Children of the Sun and Moon did not want to fight the Longtooth, so they were always moving, east to west, but that was not enough. From East to West, the Longtooth followed the Children. So the Children went North. They went North to the End of the World. Where a great chasm split the real world from the world of spirits. An ocean lay in the chasm sideways. It's currents flowing down, instead of West or East. The Children could not go any further North. They had reached the end of the world.
And the Longtooth followed them, even to the edge of the World. And there they told the Children of the Sun and Moon to cast their eyes down. They said: 'Sun or Moon, it matters not, none can cast their eyes on the Longtooth tribe without looking down.' But they were so far North, that the Children of the Sun and Moon knew something that the Longtooth did not. So they said to the Longtooth: 'You are not masters of the Sun. You are not masters of the Moon. Look and see. Here the sun will not look down. It will stare at you forever.'
And the Longtooth Elder looked and saw it was true. The Sun did not set. It stared at the Longtooth Tribe without shame. This angered the Elder of the Longtooth and he told his men... 'The sun defies us. We will raise our knives against the sun!' So they did, they raised their knives and crossed the great chasm between this world and the next.
As one people, the Longtooth tribe leapt across the chasm to chase the sun with their knives. But the ocean was hungry, and it grabbed them, each and every one, and dragged them into the depths. But the Longtooths did not die. They did not. Instead, they were transformed into the longtooths of the ocean. And always they travel, West to East, then East to West, raising their long spiral teeth against the sun. Even at midnight, when in all the rest of the world the sun has set, the longtooth raises it's long spiral tooth against the sun.
But the Children of the Sun and Moon had the last laugh. Now that the longtooth tribe were only whales in the ocean, it was not forbidden to eat them. And they are unique among all whales in their flavor, for even today, the longtooth tribe believes only the finest fish are suitable for them. And this gives their skin a flavor that is much like the Oathlands favorite food. The pig. They are the pigs of the sea.
The longtooth tribe were the most dangerous tribe in the North. They raised their knives against every person, friend or foe. They would raise their knife if you looked them in the eye. They said to the Children of the Sun and Moon, it is disrespectful to look a Longtooth in the eye. The Longtooth and the Children are not equals.
The Children of the Sun and Moon did not want to fight the Longtooth, so they were always moving, east to west, but that was not enough. From East to West, the Longtooth followed the Children. So the Children went North. They went North to the End of the World. Where a great chasm split the real world from the world of spirits. An ocean lay in the chasm sideways. It's currents flowing down, instead of West or East. The Children could not go any further North. They had reached the end of the world.
And the Longtooth followed them, even to the edge of the World. And there they told the Children of the Sun and Moon to cast their eyes down. They said: 'Sun or Moon, it matters not, none can cast their eyes on the Longtooth tribe without looking down.' But they were so far North, that the Children of the Sun and Moon knew something that the Longtooth did not. So they said to the Longtooth: 'You are not masters of the Sun. You are not masters of the Moon. Look and see. Here the sun will not look down. It will stare at you forever.'
And the Longtooth Elder looked and saw it was true. The Sun did not set. It stared at the Longtooth Tribe without shame. This angered the Elder of the Longtooth and he told his men... 'The sun defies us. We will raise our knives against the sun!' So they did, they raised their knives and crossed the great chasm between this world and the next.
As one people, the Longtooth tribe leapt across the chasm to chase the sun with their knives. But the ocean was hungry, and it grabbed them, each and every one, and dragged them into the depths. But the Longtooths did not die. They did not. Instead, they were transformed into the longtooths of the ocean. And always they travel, West to East, then East to West, raising their long spiral teeth against the sun. Even at midnight, when in all the rest of the world the sun has set, the longtooth raises it's long spiral tooth against the sun.
But the Children of the Sun and Moon had the last laugh. Now that the longtooth tribe were only whales in the ocean, it was not forbidden to eat them. And they are unique among all whales in their flavor, for even today, the longtooth tribe believes only the finest fish are suitable for them. And this gives their skin a flavor that is much like the Oathlands favorite food. The pig. They are the pigs of the sea.
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