Written By Joscelin
April 19, 2018, 11:23 a.m.(8/1/1008 AR)
I saw it coming. Too many endeavors at once, too many promises made and kept, and then, this last. Trauma, maybe, the reaction to too much too soon, my hands shake when I reach for my tools but my mind, my heart, my soul all receive the inspirations Jayus has blessed me with like there's nothing different. A challenge, my instincts tell me, to overcome memory of injury to press on. My heart is ready, but my hands are not.
It's just as well, I suppose. I could use the break and my assistants and apprentices have fared well under my instruction. They use my old designs to keep the shop stocked and ready, with strict instruction to take no outlandish commissions or custom work until I'm ready to do it myself.
I can't remember the last time it's happened, is all, if ever.
Perhaps I should take up a new hobby in the meantime, when I'm [words are scratched out] attending to my very serious duties as Guildmaster.
Perhaps I should take up sailing. Or knitting. I'm no good at sewing, I tried once and Morrighan laughed at me for how often I stabbed myself. Not my kink, I insisted, and ow. Sore fingers are no fun.
I'm open to suggestions. I need a break.
Written By Gwenna
April 19, 2018, 8:50 a.m.(8/1/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Rook
Written By Signe
April 19, 2018, 8:07 a.m.(8/1/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Duarte
Written By Ann
April 19, 2018, 7:21 a.m.(8/1/1008 AR)
Written By Ann
April 19, 2018, 7:20 a.m.(8/1/1008 AR)
Firstly, to Prince Ainsley, as he headed up a major project on behalf of Stormwall (and Darkwater). As I understand it, he raised a sizable amount of money for relief and rebuilding efforts that have taken place on both fronts.
Thank you Prince Aiden, Marquessa Samantha Deepwood for personally visiting Stormwall and ensuring that the materials were put to good use as well as keeping morale in the city up - I hear our people's hearts have been lightened by your presence.
Marquessa Deepwood, especially - I realize House Crovane and House Deepwood haven't entirely gotten along in the past and to feel your presence there speaks volumes about you. <3
Thank you Duke Harlan, Lady Olivia, and Sir Jordan
Thank you Sir Jordan for protecting the caravans and making certain that they make it there safely.
Thank you Duke Harlan for helping supply funding for supplies.
Thank you Lady Olivia to seeing to the health of our people - especially during such a sticky, sticky situation.
Thank you Princess Roxana for lending your diplomacy and charisma and your fund raising efforts.
And lastly, a special thank you for those of the major project that helped in Darkwater. I sincerely hope to see it rebuilt to its former glory and wish you all the best, on behalf of House Crovane. If there's any projects like this in the future you should need assistance with please don't hesitate to reach out to House Crovane.
Written By Duarte
April 19, 2018, 4:52 a.m.(8/1/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Signe
Written By Signe
April 19, 2018, 4:46 a.m.(8/1/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Rinel
Written By Duarte
April 19, 2018, 3:33 a.m.(7/28/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Dante
Though we could probably break this city if we were ever in the same place at the same time.
Written By Martin
April 19, 2018, 1:41 a.m.(7/28/1008 AR)
The hostel in which I stayed faced the poor quarter. A rather large notice board displayed an equally large poster depicting a scene of violence, which, presumably, was meant to entice one to the latest play at the Black Rose theatre, but which only ensured that no one had to rely on the resources of his or her own mind for stimulation. A Prodigal shaman stood not far away, calling for passersby to cease murdering the spirits competed with a lute-strumming beggar, possibly high on haze, for the attention of the hurried and worn out pedestrians.
At night, the sound of people enjoying themselves, which in Arx can be nigh indistinguishable from the sound of someone being beaten to death, filtered into my room. From time to time, including at fourth bell in the morning, Iron Guardsmen with their own menagerie of unique sounds to alert the public of alarm, from screech to bellow, jogged by, giving notice from afar to the ne'erdowells of their approach, thereby also giving them time to escape. Thus trouble was averted, though sleep interrupted.
Needless to say, the architecture in the Lowers was as appalling as that in the well-to-do area was graceful. Appalling as only a lack of inspiration and a disinclination to care can be.
I suppose I should hate it all, but I don't, or at least not with the pure hatred that burns with a gem-like flame. Hatred is easier to keep alive than love, but all the same I have never quite managed it.
Written By Rook
April 18, 2018, 10:46 p.m.(7/28/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Jeffeth
Perhaps I'll do some stats in my spare time. They're always fun.
Written By Rook
April 18, 2018, 10:43 p.m.(7/28/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Brannen
Good can come from bad, selflessness from greed, and though it doesn't excuse it-- it can lessen its blot on the world. Strive to be good, and when you can't be, be as good as you can be.
Thank you, good sir, for your promise.
Written By Rook
April 18, 2018, 10:41 p.m.(7/28/1008 AR)
Written By Porter
April 18, 2018, 9:25 p.m.(7/28/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Aethan
It doesn't make up for what he's done, but it shows that maybe he wants to be a better man.
Then I saw him sitting alone and drinking at the pool party. Great.
I slowed him up with some lemonade, so that's something right?
Written By Porter
April 18, 2018, 9:20 p.m.(7/28/1008 AR)
It's strange because everything is going on as normal.
Near as I can tell, the Darkwatch has been wiped out.
Most of our fleet was damaged or destroyed and we're rebuilding.
And then we had a pool party. You couldn't argue that we didn't deserve a moment to relax and unwind, and I'll never turn down a party. Especially not when my brothers are there. But like I said, it's strange.
Written By Prisila
April 18, 2018, 9:05 p.m.(7/28/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Elara
So the moral of the story is, I guess I don't /have/ to take everything.
Although my jest is a bit morbid, I do hope that future generations of Seraceni will get it.
Written By Itzal
April 18, 2018, 6:01 p.m.(7/28/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Aureth
Written By Aureth
April 18, 2018, 5:28 p.m.(7/28/1008 AR)
Written By Orazio
April 18, 2018, 5:17 p.m.(7/28/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Ann
No.
Written By Ann
April 18, 2018, 5:13 p.m.(7/28/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Aureth
No? How about...
Banana hammocks?
Written By Aureth
April 18, 2018, 4:23 p.m.(7/27/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Ann
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