Written By Harlan
Feb. 16, 2018, 3:20 p.m.(3/15/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Victus
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
Written By Talen
Feb. 16, 2018, 2:36 p.m.(3/15/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Victus
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)
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
Written By Torian
Feb. 16, 2018, 2:09 p.m.(3/15/1008 AR)
Written By Reigna
Feb. 16, 2018, 1:26 p.m.(3/15/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Fortunato
Written By Itzal
Feb. 16, 2018, 12:58 p.m.(3/15/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Magpie
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
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
Written By Itzal
Feb. 16, 2018, 10:57 a.m.(3/15/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Joscelin
Written By Joscelin
Feb. 16, 2018, 10:42 a.m.(3/15/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Wylla
Written By Emily
Feb. 16, 2018, 12:06 a.m.(3/14/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Esoka
Written By Itzal
Feb. 16, 2018, 12:05 a.m.(3/14/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Wylla
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
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)
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)
Written By Mae
Feb. 15, 2018, 10:37 p.m.(3/14/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Magpie
Written By Darren
Feb. 15, 2018, 10:18 p.m.(3/14/1008 AR)
We really love to fight.
Written By Itzal
Feb. 15, 2018, 9:30 p.m.(3/14/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Magpie
You'd never have tried punching me in the gut, Blessed Wylla, would you?
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