Written By Joscelin
Feb. 9, 2018, 11:47 a.m.(2/23/1008 AR)
You can do everything right along the way and still lose. That is not a failure. That is life.
Written By Percephon
Feb. 9, 2018, 11:15 a.m.(2/23/1008 AR)
At part of my new duties within the Scholars of Vellichor, I have taken to transcribing some of the songs and poetry that I have the opportunity to read within the Whites. This has included the verses of Lady Amarantha Sanna and the songs of Lady Sorrel Wyrmguard. All of these transcriptions shall be copied and bound into volumes that will be added to the Stacks within time.
If you, Constant Reader, have an interest to have any of your own verses, songs, or stories added to the Archives -- please, send forth a copy to me.
If you, Constant Reader, have an interest to have any of your own verses, songs, or stories added to the Archives -- please, send forth a copy to me.
Written By Isabetta
Feb. 9, 2018, 11:12 a.m.(2/23/1008 AR)
Please not from the Lyceum. Please not from the Lyceum. Please not from the Lyceum. Please not from the Lyceum. Please not from the Lyceum. Please not from the Lyceum. Please not from the Lyceum. *Scribe note: The Lady Isabetta repeats this phrase countless more times after reading through journal entries for a while. For the sake of time and resources, let it be known that this phrase continues for some time. The next portion is what she eventually said later.
Gods, I know I do not pray often, but just this once. .
*Then she repeats the phrase several more times.
Gods, I know I do not pray often, but just this once. .
*Then she repeats the phrase several more times.
Written By Lucita
Feb. 9, 2018, 9:22 a.m.(2/22/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Amarantha
Oh, my sweet, talented cousin has let me read and make a copy of a book of poems she wrote. I'm going to put it with my music collection because they have the potential to become the basis of a song and inspire music. I hope she will soon write more!
Written By Lucita
Feb. 9, 2018, 9:18 a.m.(2/22/1008 AR)
To know people liked the song, enjoyed it enough to sing it round campfires and while mending armor was a relief. It was required a lot of time and thought and effort to combine a catchy tune with the needed wording. I hope others in the Compact will also enjoy and use it. The household servants, in the meantime, won't have to worry about what to use in coaxing bedded fireplace embers to a warm blaze in mornings, there are lots of crumpled song failure papers to use.
Written By Magpie
Feb. 9, 2018, 8:39 a.m.(2/22/1008 AR)
Luca was writing about my Pecker in the whites. Ah, another goal crossed off the bucket list.
Written By Quenia
Feb. 9, 2018, 8:37 a.m.(2/22/1008 AR)
It was such a lovely time to have everyone over to dinner last night. Topics of conversation revolved around war, marriage, potential matches, and a spider garden to honor the Queen of Endings chosen. Not for my garden, mind. I've graciously offered all the spiders in my household to enjoy this new garden.
More importantly, the majority of the family was introduced to Prince Aurelian. I believe a few had a splendid time trying to get a reaction out of him; a most amusing feat.
Good food, good wine, good people. Who could want for more? Here's to hoping we have many more such dinners. Though, I fear I may need to diversify our guests a bit more. Now, who to invite next time...
More importantly, the majority of the family was introduced to Prince Aurelian. I believe a few had a splendid time trying to get a reaction out of him; a most amusing feat.
Good food, good wine, good people. Who could want for more? Here's to hoping we have many more such dinners. Though, I fear I may need to diversify our guests a bit more. Now, who to invite next time...
Written By Tovell
Feb. 9, 2018, 12:38 a.m.(2/22/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Corban
It was great to see my brother today. I am very proud of him and my family. I hope to se more of him.
Written By Tovell
Feb. 9, 2018, 12:38 a.m.(2/22/1008 AR)
I have returned to Arx after tending to my oath and obligations. I am a very lucky man to be in service to the God's. My sacred duty upon the King's Own was never one that was difficult for me to make. I love my family but my temper needed a direction and focus. And with the help of the Gods I have begun to make progress. It helps that I absolutely believe and love what I do and stand for. I hope and pray in the coming war that I shall be of service and that I will do my share in the name of the King to prevent the suffering of those who might otherwise meet a darker fate were it not for our prayers and sacrifices of self.
Written By Mae
Feb. 8, 2018, 11:54 p.m.(2/22/1008 AR)
After a particularly revealing set of conversations, I've decided to seek out a patron. What do I do that can't be made better by the support of a noble?
I've also decided I'll start taking commissions soon. That means I need to start thinking about prices. How much will someone pay for a Mae Grayhope original? I think I'll ask for a LOT of silver. That way I don't actually get any commissions and don't actually have to work. And if someone is willing to pay? I'll be that much closer to opening a second soup kitchen.
I've also decided I'll start taking commissions soon. That means I need to start thinking about prices. How much will someone pay for a Mae Grayhope original? I think I'll ask for a LOT of silver. That way I don't actually get any commissions and don't actually have to work. And if someone is willing to pay? I'll be that much closer to opening a second soup kitchen.
Written By Wylla
Feb. 8, 2018, 11:37 p.m.(2/22/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Sorrel
It was a pleasure to meet you, however briefly, and I hope that, if you need to further express your concerns, you might paint them out in a few days' time at the Shrine. Please see me, if you'd like, and I would be willing to provide any further assistance along these lines, I think.
Written By Sorrel
Feb. 8, 2018, 11:31 p.m.(2/22/1008 AR)
I did a great many things today. Some of them make me happy, like obtaining a beautiful costume for the masquerade ball. Some of them make me sad, like removing my cousin Esra from the family for transgressions against the Faith, among others. We have high standards, and I can only pray that he can make restitution and find peace with the Faith. I hope others can help him see reason where I could not.
Written By Vano
Feb. 8, 2018, 11:07 p.m.(2/22/1008 AR)
I watched a duel today. Over what I was told were 'dolls'.
I'm not really sure how else to really explain that further. I remember, back on the fleet, we'd rarely fight over something in particular. Usually, we'd gamble over it and let the dice decide who it belonged to. And sometimes, that item didn't always end up between one of the two people arguing over it.
The gambles were open to all, if they thought they wanted it bad enough. More often, I remember, many things could fall to a game of chance. Always been a big belief in the matter of luck. And when I consider that with the clan, I remind myself that we're luckier than I give us credit for.
I'm not really sure how else to really explain that further. I remember, back on the fleet, we'd rarely fight over something in particular. Usually, we'd gamble over it and let the dice decide who it belonged to. And sometimes, that item didn't always end up between one of the two people arguing over it.
The gambles were open to all, if they thought they wanted it bad enough. More often, I remember, many things could fall to a game of chance. Always been a big belief in the matter of luck. And when I consider that with the clan, I remind myself that we're luckier than I give us credit for.
Written By Cambria
Feb. 8, 2018, 10:28 p.m.(2/21/1008 AR)
Explanations strive to find weakness; from the exploitation of weakness comes compliance and the potential of absolute surrender.
Written By Itzal
Feb. 8, 2018, 10:27 p.m.(2/21/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Eleyna
Generosity in such times deserve special consideration, but so does those following the precepts of Limerance and the Sentinel, and see agreements held no matter what. Her Grace showed these special traits, while her husband displayed his generosity.
I look forward to writing a fine song to showcase their qualities.
I look forward to writing a fine song to showcase their qualities.
Written By Luca
Feb. 8, 2018, 9:44 p.m.(2/21/1008 AR)
Attention: Everyone should look at Magpie's sharp little Pecker. It's very pretty, highly detailed, and looks like it can easily put out an eye. I'm super jealous.
ALSO. Victus hits like a tree-trunk. A very tall, axe-wielding tree-trunk.
ALSO. Victus hits like a tree-trunk. A very tall, axe-wielding tree-trunk.
Written By Fairen
Feb. 8, 2018, 9:19 p.m.(2/21/1008 AR)
Silent Reflections
Day 1 - 2/21/1008 AR.
Today marks the first of my pilgrimage to the Shrine of the Thirteenth, a period of inner reflection and prayer to the Gods. This place is so eerie, a bitter reminder of the importance in honoring the Gods in all of our deeds and words. To uphold the vows we have made in Limerance's name; To fight with honor as Gloria requires; and to ever grow as Lagoma directs us. Here, I sit in silent contemplation, musing over my mortal failings.
-Fairen
Day 1 - 2/21/1008 AR.
Today marks the first of my pilgrimage to the Shrine of the Thirteenth, a period of inner reflection and prayer to the Gods. This place is so eerie, a bitter reminder of the importance in honoring the Gods in all of our deeds and words. To uphold the vows we have made in Limerance's name; To fight with honor as Gloria requires; and to ever grow as Lagoma directs us. Here, I sit in silent contemplation, musing over my mortal failings.
-Fairen
Written By Kenna
Feb. 8, 2018, 9:19 p.m.(2/21/1008 AR)
My sister is here, my brother is here - really, Arx is already just like home!
Written By Luca
Feb. 8, 2018, 6:06 p.m.(2/21/1008 AR)
I haven't done a thing yet. Though, later, I'm told I'm supposed t'duel the High Lord Vic to defend the honor of Ribbons' figurine collection.
[ Overheard: "Yeah, Scholar, they are FAR superior to Princess Consort Al's." ]
[ Overheard: "Yeah, Scholar, they are FAR superior to Princess Consort Al's." ]
Written By Norwood
Feb. 8, 2018, 5:58 p.m.(2/21/1008 AR)
There are so many words in this world. Using words is simple. Finding the correct ones at the correct time, THAT is the tricky part.
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