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Written By Harlan

Feb. 16, 2018, 3:20 p.m.(3/15/1008 AR)

Relationship Note on Victus

While I may not be on a ship going to battle -- and while Ashford may not have many ships to begin with -- if any men under my banners do not follow their leader's order, no matter whom that leader may be -- they will soon find that they are disobeying not only their leader, but their Duke.

That will not stand. Ashfords know their duty. Ashford supports the Compact -- all of it.

Written By Giulio

Feb. 16, 2018, 3:01 p.m.(3/15/1008 AR)

Relationship Note on Echo

Sword and tankard, you say? I wish my tutors had mentioned such as a possibility -- I might have been more interested in bladework.

Written By Talen

Feb. 16, 2018, 2:36 p.m.(3/15/1008 AR)

Relationship Note on Victus

You were voted in by the High Lords and approved by the King. As a Voice, I echo my Archduchess' commendation. Furthermore, I personally recognise you as the perfect person for this role, with all the burdens it entails.

Anyone who says otherwise and thus disagrees with the Grand Duchess of the Lyceum will know my wrath. A punch to the mouth might silence that dissent in a time where we can't have any.

Sail under the High Admiral and do it without disquiet. This is war. None of it is pleasant. Nothing will be to all our liking.

Written By Victus

Feb. 16, 2018, 2:27 p.m.(3/15/1008 AR)

It's understandable that there are folks who aren't gonna be cozy taking orders from someone not of your house, who hasn't lived in your lands and been a companion to your people. Worse still if they're a Thrax given that history of bloodshed, eh? Those who are weary or having trouble squaring away their belief in the future, I'd invite them to think on it a different way.

This war with Marin stopped being about Thrax when he nailed an ultimatum to our doorstep. Then he targeted the Lyceum and the North too, but it ain't about them either. He picked the targets but the words were very clear to anyone listening, the Compact is what's in danger. This Compact has faced a Herald before and scrapped the edges of several others in the meantime. Anyone who has been on front lines, back lines, or just lent an ear to the story knows exactly what they're after. They will kill, what they don't destroy they will taint, and they won't give a damn who's banner they step over to do it.

There's a man of the faith by the name of Driskell who gives sermons in the Cathedral from time to time. Before he was godsworn, I called him my crew-mate way before I wore the High Lord's mantle. Something he said recently should resonate with the lot of you and I feel like repeating it. What we have that the enemy we face sorely lacks is something called the light of hope, coupled with the unwavering faith in the gods and the lieges we have that are sworn by ancient oaths to protect the Compact's people.

Everyone who -leads- under the Compact's banner today carries that same oath, and it's up to those who will follow to keep that light of hope burning bright. Seriously, go to Driskell's sermons. That guy can talk a lot.

My point is that if you have doubts, that's fine. But the one thing you damn well should never be doubting is that there won't be people left when we're gone. That's what we're fighting for. If you have reservations about listening to someone who don't bend to your banners, I can understand that. But when we're out on the waves and staring down the enemy, it won't be a Serpent vs Marin, it won't be a Griffon vs Marin, it won't be a Dragon, a Fox, or a Bear either. It'll be Person vs Monster.

I'll carry Thrax's standard till I'm dead and wrapped it in, but I'm not in this fight for Thrax alone. I'm out there fighting for Arvum and so will all of you who take up arms and armor to protect it. If we can share anything in common, it's that we're Arvani, and we're here to protect our home till the bitter end.

This is our fight.

Written By Echo

Feb. 16, 2018, 2:23 p.m.(3/15/1008 AR)

Relationship Note on Alis

That'd be an accomplishment. I'm regretting going the way of using two-handed weaponry when I could've opted for the more favorable sword and tankard.

Written By Torian

Feb. 16, 2018, 2:09 p.m.(3/15/1008 AR)

What good is the law or even morality when people can walk around flaunting one or the other or both?

Written By Reigna

Feb. 16, 2018, 1:26 p.m.(3/15/1008 AR)

Relationship Note on Fortunato

You are correct, the spiral can not always go upwards. But my goals should always be higher. I should strive to be better, while having patience with myself when I do not meet them. But I have the hope that I can be what I wish myself to be.

Written By Itzal

Feb. 16, 2018, 12:58 p.m.(3/15/1008 AR)

Relationship Note on Magpie

Concerts? Boring?

Mae, how hard did you hit the man? Clearly he suffers from wounds most dire to have lost all sense.

Written By Magpie

Feb. 16, 2018, 12:45 p.m.(3/15/1008 AR)

Relationship Note on Wylla

Mmm. No. I don't think so. Concert sounds boring.


I wouldn't have smeared her blue paint if she hadn't lunged at me.

Written By Alis

Feb. 16, 2018, 12:38 p.m.(3/15/1008 AR)

Relationship Note on Darren

And drink! You also really love to drink. While fighting? Asking for a friend.

Written By Itzal

Feb. 16, 2018, 10:57 a.m.(3/15/1008 AR)

Relationship Note on Joscelin

Nice pun there! I pray it is appreciated to its full extent.

Written By Joscelin

Feb. 16, 2018, 10:42 a.m.(3/15/1008 AR)

Relationship Note on Wylla

You keep suggesting you don't write well. Your Whites suggest the opposite, Archlector. You should have more faith in yourself.

Written By Emily

Feb. 16, 2018, 12:06 a.m.(3/14/1008 AR)

Relationship Note on Esoka

Deepwood is rich in life and loyalty and Dame Esoka embodies that. I am completely intrigued and inspired by her presence and glad to have her help with aiding my efforts in the preparations of Deepwood's newest force. I know they will be in good hands. Good company and good humor, I look forward to further working with her.

Written By Itzal

Feb. 16, 2018, 12:05 a.m.(3/14/1008 AR)

Relationship Note on Wylla

Dearest Archlector, fear not, odes to your beauty have been composed, and copies distributed to all worthwhile musicians, singers and bards to spread across the entirety of the Compact.

As an aside, why yes, the Song of Alar has been completed!

Written By Wylla

Feb. 15, 2018, 11:36 p.m.(3/14/1008 AR)

Relationship Note on Mae

I'm so sorry nobody stopped this, Mistress Mae. Master Magpie, you are obligated now to come to the concert to show your respect for art, including Mae's. I think that is a fair penance.

Master Itzal Culler, I hope you're working hard on that composition I asked of you.

Written By Cassima

Feb. 15, 2018, 10:48 p.m.(3/14/1008 AR)

I was very fortunate today to be of service to Master Torian Culler, who runs a teaching program for orphans in the Lowers. I will admit, it is the first time I have ever offered instruction to children of the Lowers, but found them to behave much like children of any other place, save for their surroundings and lack of education.

It did mean that I had to adjust my presentation style somewhat, as the most difficult transition was in addressing their lack of vocabulary. Despite this, however, I think we managed to do well. The first half of the day was spent on basic arithmetic; the second half was on budgeting skills.

Now I know there are some who think children, particularly orphans, are too young to learn about budgeting. To this I would most vehemently disagree. These children will grow up to be laborers, tradespeople, perhaps even business owners. The only way to get ahead in life is to be able to manage incomes versus expenses. I hope that this concept, though basic, will be retained as these children grow and begin to leave their orphanages. While it is a simple lesson, it is hard one; more than a few nobles could stand to learn it again.

I do confess that I was more eager to assist Master Culler to know that dear Caith would be proud of me for doing so. I know, Caith dear, that I can be a difficult grouch at times, but I do hear and heed your words, even if at times it seems I do not.

I shall close out the evening with a very hot bath and a very tall glass of Maelstrom White.

Written By Saoirse

Feb. 15, 2018, 10:41 p.m.(3/14/1008 AR)

Spiders. So small. Such power.

Written By Mae

Feb. 15, 2018, 10:37 p.m.(3/14/1008 AR)

Relationship Note on Magpie

He came in and smeared my palette! I spent an HOUR getting that blue right and he just smeared it right into the gray! Had we not been in a place to sacred and lovely the Iron Guard might have been investigating a stabbing.

Written By Darren

Feb. 15, 2018, 10:18 p.m.(3/14/1008 AR)

Reviewing the troop numbers we've got available after this last banner call has reminded me of an all together important fact about the Northlands:

We really love to fight.

Written By Itzal

Feb. 15, 2018, 9:30 p.m.(3/14/1008 AR)

Relationship Note on Magpie

You had a vastly different experience than the one I had when I went last!

You'd never have tried punching me in the gut, Blessed Wylla, would you?

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