Written By Itzal
Feb. 14, 2018, 4:58 p.m.(3/5/1008 AR)
I wonder, should I get a dog, or a cat?
Why, you ask, do I set this down in the whites?
Why not? I've just read the last dozen entries, you have no high ground to stand on.
Why, you ask, do I set this down in the whites?
Why not? I've just read the last dozen entries, you have no high ground to stand on.
Written By Roran
Feb. 14, 2018, 3:49 p.m.(3/5/1008 AR)
A petitioner came to the shrine, professing to be experiencing a disconnection with the faith. Not that they didn't believe in so much as they did not feel the fullness of the Gods in as much as they did before.
You are not alone.
In truth, this happens far more often than most are willing or even able to speak. To feel this distance, instead of closeness, happens to many. It spurs people forward and in most times, to take action to close this distance. I applaud this. Personal growth is still growth even if it's retaking steps that you fell back on.
And so I take to my whites to lay to paper the set of tasks that I set before the petitioner in the hopes that those who may be feeling the disconnect or at least a disconnect with Lagoma and are uncomfortable to paying visit to the shrine to speak with a disciple, devoted or otherwise, can follow in the steps that this other individual will be taking and join them on their journey. It takes no more than a few minutes a day or longer, depending on how long you want to devote to it.
I encourage you to take to your whites and record your thoughts. Even those who do not feel this disconnect but feel close as ever to our Gods and their ideals are encouraged to do the same. Sit before a flame, close your eyes and think upon the answer to the following questions.
Day 1. What is a change or moment of growth in your past, that was the hardest, or perhaps, was far more painful than you thought it would be?
Dary 2. What is a moment of personal growth or change that came far easier to you than you thought it would be?
Day 3. What is one small thing that you think the compact as a whole, needs to change for the better?
Day 4. What is one thing, that you think you could do, to change yourself or the better. Easy or hard? What could you do to achieve this change? Do it.
When you have attempted the change, I encourage you to come to the shrine, sit on a bench and looking into the eternal flame, meditate upon the following. How has this change, this betterment, affect you? For the better? For the worse?
As ever and always, I make myself available in the Shrine of Lagoma for all those who might need guidance and I look forward to hearing the words of those who choose to take up this exercise.
You are not alone.
In truth, this happens far more often than most are willing or even able to speak. To feel this distance, instead of closeness, happens to many. It spurs people forward and in most times, to take action to close this distance. I applaud this. Personal growth is still growth even if it's retaking steps that you fell back on.
And so I take to my whites to lay to paper the set of tasks that I set before the petitioner in the hopes that those who may be feeling the disconnect or at least a disconnect with Lagoma and are uncomfortable to paying visit to the shrine to speak with a disciple, devoted or otherwise, can follow in the steps that this other individual will be taking and join them on their journey. It takes no more than a few minutes a day or longer, depending on how long you want to devote to it.
I encourage you to take to your whites and record your thoughts. Even those who do not feel this disconnect but feel close as ever to our Gods and their ideals are encouraged to do the same. Sit before a flame, close your eyes and think upon the answer to the following questions.
Day 1. What is a change or moment of growth in your past, that was the hardest, or perhaps, was far more painful than you thought it would be?
Dary 2. What is a moment of personal growth or change that came far easier to you than you thought it would be?
Day 3. What is one small thing that you think the compact as a whole, needs to change for the better?
Day 4. What is one thing, that you think you could do, to change yourself or the better. Easy or hard? What could you do to achieve this change? Do it.
When you have attempted the change, I encourage you to come to the shrine, sit on a bench and looking into the eternal flame, meditate upon the following. How has this change, this betterment, affect you? For the better? For the worse?
As ever and always, I make myself available in the Shrine of Lagoma for all those who might need guidance and I look forward to hearing the words of those who choose to take up this exercise.
Written By Theron
Feb. 14, 2018, 2:56 p.m.(3/5/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Brianna
You might be right, I could use being more impulsive, sometimes. Fully embrace it and all that.
Written By Orathy
Feb. 14, 2018, 1:59 p.m.(3/5/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Sorrel
Ain't sure he were lying, otherwise they weren't be rushing to kill 'em so quick aye? People ain't be dying for tellin lies, mostly they be getting beat up.
AYE... they be dying for telling truths others ain't want you to hear about.
AYE... they be dying for telling truths others ain't want you to hear about.
Written By Naka
Feb. 14, 2018, 1:45 p.m.(3/5/1008 AR)
Calling the banners to war has seemed to go extremely well. I don't know the exact numbers, but, then, why would I? Duke Cristoph still needs to apportion the troops between home defense and the war efforts, but few, if any, are reluctant. It is a burden of leadership to face this question that has no perfect answer. I hope that the gods smile on his efforts at this level, and reward the sacrifices of his loyal vassals. Their trust in seeing the importance to us all in confronting this enemy in unity when and where his threats currently fall, rather than holding back in view of a later threat that we might yet be able to stave off, will hopefully be revealed as true wisdom. It already greatly surpasses the level of mere duty. I have met with some of them personally in the last few weeks, but let my thanks and my pride be also recorded here. Thank you.
Written By Sorrel
Feb. 14, 2018, 1:27 p.m.(3/5/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Esra
It is a pity you died, Esra. I hoped that the shock of being denobled and excommunicated might have brought you to your senses, but it was not to be. You were a kind man, an enthusiastic man, even if you were wrong and deluded and saw conspiracies everywhere. Even in all of the crazy screeds you wrote to me, I could see the kernel of truth, but your refusal to behave like a noble and your desperate desire to twist the world to your reality, a reality we simply do not live in nor care to, was overwelming. You seemed utterly incapable of noble honor or propriety. Your truths were twisted with madness to the point that what was real was obfuscated by wrongness and straight lies.
I am sorry that you will never have the opportunity to repent and see the Light. The Faith would have helped you to ease back to our reality. You were killed by a dishonorable man who lied about defending himself from you. You were through and through a scholar. You were not a fighter, not physically, and little danger to others, only to yourself.
I am sad that you are gone, even though I am the one who made the heartbreaking decision to remove you from our house. I regret that I could not help you, but I also know from your long letters, that you did not care for my help. I pray for your soul. May you find peace with the Queen of Endings and Beginnings.
I am sorry that you will never have the opportunity to repent and see the Light. The Faith would have helped you to ease back to our reality. You were killed by a dishonorable man who lied about defending himself from you. You were through and through a scholar. You were not a fighter, not physically, and little danger to others, only to yourself.
I am sad that you are gone, even though I am the one who made the heartbreaking decision to remove you from our house. I regret that I could not help you, but I also know from your long letters, that you did not care for my help. I pray for your soul. May you find peace with the Queen of Endings and Beginnings.
Written By Cadenza
Feb. 14, 2018, 1:09 p.m.(3/5/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Derovai
Well if we have anyone to blame...it would be you. Felix was insisting I didn't do it knowing I would get beaten badly.
But you did get your wish to watch us fight and even participated. Hope it was everything you were looking for to happen.
But you did get your wish to watch us fight and even participated. Hope it was everything you were looking for to happen.
Written By Derovai
Feb. 14, 2018, 1:07 p.m.(3/5/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Cadenza
Very much not what I intended, I'll have you know.
Written By Cadenza
Feb. 14, 2018, 1:05 p.m.(3/5/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Caspian
Didn't expect this to happen....
It all feels...so different than the times before.
My Champion.
My protector.
You are Wild....and so am I. You're not a quitter and you don't give in. You face challenges head on and that's what I admire. I have made a lot of mistakes in my life in my travels but I'm glad you're one of the one times I didn't make a stupid mistake.
It all feels...so different than the times before.
My Champion.
My protector.
You are Wild....and so am I. You're not a quitter and you don't give in. You face challenges head on and that's what I admire. I have made a lot of mistakes in my life in my travels but I'm glad you're one of the one times I didn't make a stupid mistake.
Written By Aleksei
Feb. 14, 2018, 11:55 a.m.(3/5/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Eleyna
Skald does indeed hate puns!
Written By Caspian
Feb. 14, 2018, 11:22 a.m.(3/5/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Donella
I said it twice to you and I will say it a third time. I will say it a million times. Everything I have is because of you. You freed me. You saved me. And I will do my best to make something out of the new life you have given me. I hope to carry your favor as a symbol of my freedom and so that everyone may know of the good you have done me.
Know that if you ever need anything, call on me, and I will do my best to help you. It is the least I can do for this freedom.
Know that if you ever need anything, call on me, and I will do my best to help you. It is the least I can do for this freedom.
Written By Brianna
Feb. 14, 2018, 10:25 a.m.(3/4/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Theron
Perhaps not always wise, but usually more fun. I'd suggest that you embrace being more shameless.
Written By Sameera
Feb. 14, 2018, 10:21 a.m.(3/4/1008 AR)
*pages of jewelry sketches with notes on them about colors and designs*
Written By Sameera
Feb. 14, 2018, 10:21 a.m.(3/4/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Ann
I think this is the first time I've been irritated to miss a party. What I had planned would have been glorious. Probably resulting into us getting kicked out.
Written By Sameera
Feb. 14, 2018, 10:19 a.m.(3/4/1008 AR)
I suppose I should finish the jewels I am working on. In a day or two for sure. Right now I have other things I must attend too.
To note, Torstein is being annoying with his still needing to do the touching thing with me. It is not horrible, I suppose, just rather irritating. He is more difficult than the king. I didn't think it was possible.
What is it with people and this affection shit?
Also, apparently, there is some sort of expectation that I contact family members on the regular. Seems silly to me. If they need something from me, they know how to contact me.
To note, Torstein is being annoying with his still needing to do the touching thing with me. It is not horrible, I suppose, just rather irritating. He is more difficult than the king. I didn't think it was possible.
What is it with people and this affection shit?
Also, apparently, there is some sort of expectation that I contact family members on the regular. Seems silly to me. If they need something from me, they know how to contact me.
Written By Armani
Feb. 14, 2018, 10:15 a.m.(3/4/1008 AR)
Hey,
so, just a couple days have gone by since I arrived in the city from Caith. I heard some people I know are here, which is pretty great. Family set me up with a place to stay when I'm in port. Once I get a moment I have to go find some good booze and pick up some books. Suppose I ought to pick up some clothing more attuned to this city over just whatever the whim takes me to wear. All the tailors I know are back in Caith. wonder if I can get a good one to contact me. Or would a leatherworker be good? Hell if I know. I'll just leave that one alone and, perhaps, at a later date put more effort into it besides just mentioning in passing to people.
- Lady Armani Gilden
so, just a couple days have gone by since I arrived in the city from Caith. I heard some people I know are here, which is pretty great. Family set me up with a place to stay when I'm in port. Once I get a moment I have to go find some good booze and pick up some books. Suppose I ought to pick up some clothing more attuned to this city over just whatever the whim takes me to wear. All the tailors I know are back in Caith. wonder if I can get a good one to contact me. Or would a leatherworker be good? Hell if I know. I'll just leave that one alone and, perhaps, at a later date put more effort into it besides just mentioning in passing to people.
- Lady Armani Gilden
Written By Luca
Feb. 14, 2018, 10:11 a.m.(3/4/1008 AR)
[ Written as dictated to the Scholar: ]
Sorry, hands are full of kittens.
Today, I learn that a bundle of purring fur, prickle-paw and needle teeth is really a hidden religious reference to change. And it made sense. And I'm...
... well, that last would be a lie, Scholar Florencia.
Leave it out.
Sorry, hands are full of kittens.
Today, I learn that a bundle of purring fur, prickle-paw and needle teeth is really a hidden religious reference to change. And it made sense. And I'm...
... well, that last would be a lie, Scholar Florencia.
Leave it out.
Written By Corban
Feb. 14, 2018, 10:11 a.m.(3/4/1008 AR)
Our troops are raised. The Blackram and their vassals have committed just over half of their soldiers to our campaign against the Pirate King and Telmar has pledged the same to our liege, the Great House Valardin.
Duke Arn will attend the military meetings on behalf of the Telmarch while I continue to oversee the muster.
I pray to all the gods above for my men's safety and my own courage and adherence to duty.
Duke Arn will attend the military meetings on behalf of the Telmarch while I continue to oversee the muster.
I pray to all the gods above for my men's safety and my own courage and adherence to duty.
Written By Cadenza
Feb. 14, 2018, 9:56 a.m.(3/4/1008 AR)
A lot of crap has been going on...but at least its provided a laugh a laugh for the most part.
I decided to do a gala and a silent auction for my people at the Society of Explorers. And do I get in return? A challenge. It should be a fun time for all. There will a be a feast prior to it and hey...maybe people will learn about BOTH fundraisers in the process. My handsome Caspian will be fighting on my behalf against my dear cousin Luca.
It seems like yesterday was the day of challenges. After Princess Tikva issued hers....it just snowballed and they were just just rolling in. Needless to say....there will be lot of entertainment in the city. And hey...some people could use the entertainment in these times.
I decided to do a gala and a silent auction for my people at the Society of Explorers. And do I get in return? A challenge. It should be a fun time for all. There will a be a feast prior to it and hey...maybe people will learn about BOTH fundraisers in the process. My handsome Caspian will be fighting on my behalf against my dear cousin Luca.
It seems like yesterday was the day of challenges. After Princess Tikva issued hers....it just snowballed and they were just just rolling in. Needless to say....there will be lot of entertainment in the city. And hey...some people could use the entertainment in these times.
Written By Theron
Feb. 14, 2018, 9:55 a.m.(3/4/1008 AR)
Sometimes I'm reminded why impulsive acts aren't always wise.
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