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Written By Marik

Feb. 2, 2018, 12:51 p.m.(2/9/1008 AR)

Relationship Note on Eleyna

If you have the opportunity to strike down an enemy, never let them walk away after. You'll be looking over your shoulder all your life that way.

We've been over this.

Written By Edain

Feb. 2, 2018, 12:29 p.m.(2/9/1008 AR)

Relationship Note on Calypso

I did not see the play, but any art that can make you reflect upon yourself is a powerful thing.

I would take issue with your claim that you are not an artist however. You are a leader of warriors a master of the blade, of strategy, of tactics. You exemplify the Martial Arts that Gloria inspires us to achieve and why she sits amongst the Triad of the Arts alongside Vellichor and Jaynus. Never tell yourself different.

Written By Calypso

Feb. 2, 2018, 11:54 a.m.(2/9/1008 AR)

Relationship Note on Bastien

I am no artist. I was not gifted with the mind to pull stories together and evoke emotion. My talents are in leadership, command, and empowering those around me to do their best. While watching Master Bastien's play, a story which I will not spoil for anyone wishing to attend another showing, I could not help but self reflect.

Am I the kind of commander who makes those below me feel like their lives have no worth? Do I fall prey to logistics and numbers and forget that the soldiers in my command have lives? I imagine on some level I do. I would, however, strive to improve this. Every life in my command is meaningful. Every soul has purpose. Every single life lost fulfilling my orders weighs heavy on me.

I have made mistakes, but I have been fortunate enough to be allowed to learn from those mistakes. And for that, I am grateful.

Written By Samantha

Feb. 2, 2018, 10:53 a.m.(2/9/1008 AR)

What is there to be said about Master Bastien's play?

The performances were sharp and witty, tender and comical in turns. The dialogue crackled with cleverness.

It's a brilliant piece of propaganda in that it acheves the playwright's desired purpose, but if subtlty in the motive was present, I couldn't find it. Master Bastien was genuinely distressed when he heard there were nobility who enjoyed the play, and any who walked out or shouted it down seemed to bring a smile to his face.

He's an artistic genius, but I wonder if he will be hobbled by his own agenda.

Also, I'm very confused by the people complaining about all the shouting and catcalling from the audience. Have they never been to the theater before? It's rare that the audience is quiet except during the most intense scenes when everyone's holding their breath to see what happens next.

Written By Sparte

Feb. 2, 2018, 10:12 a.m.(2/8/1008 AR)

I saw the play on the Siege. The themes were an echo of many of the things felt by people at that time, things that they didn't have a way to express. It was my first time seeing a play, so I was surprised to see so many people were upset by it. Mostly nobles that felt personally slighted by something in the themes from what I could tell. Some even took to shouting in the theatre, which was just embarassing. At least the ones who simply walked out didn't make a scene.

I guarded those walls, I helped fight those fights. We suffered our share of losses, and those people deserve to be remembered. I enjoyed the play overall, though I know it was just using those losses to point a finger. It isn't what I would do, it doesn't really do justice to the memory of the people who died to defend this city. But it reminds people the loss was real, it reminds them that we may suffer those losses again. I hope people will take the time to visit the shrines, or pray to the spirits, or however they show their thanks to those who have passed on to the next life. If the play gets people taking the time to do that even once? It will have been a great play.

Written By Christine

Feb. 2, 2018, 6:21 a.m.(2/8/1008 AR)

Relationship Note on Isabetta

I think I've seen animal headbands for sale somewhere...

Written By Lucita

Feb. 1, 2018, 10:56 p.m.(2/8/1008 AR)

Relationship Note on Aurelian

If all goes well, my soon-to-be-cousin! Odd how things work out! I hope only happiness for you and Quenia.

Written By Michael

Feb. 1, 2018, 8:03 p.m.(2/7/1008 AR)

Relationship Note on Arianna

I have no idea what is going on here, but I will find out.

Written By Cassima

Feb. 1, 2018, 7:35 p.m.(2/7/1008 AR)

Relationship Note on Victus

It is a great trust you have put in me, Your Grace. I shall make it the purpose of each of my days to be deserving of it.

Written By Joscelin

Feb. 1, 2018, 7:32 p.m.(2/7/1008 AR)

Relationship Note on Eleyna

Once called the Ice Princess, I have a hard time to this day believing that. Not only because of her skillful attempts to woo me into her service (which I would do in a heartbeat, were it allowed), but because of her generosity in both advice and aid.

I had nothing to wear to the play tonight. I've never been to a play! I sought advice from the Archduchess and she was kind enough to give me some. I've never known her to be anything but thoughtful, considerate, and helpful.




Scholar stop staring at me like I sprouted a new head, or requesting that I state for the fourth time who it is I'm referring to. I spelled her name out for you thrice.

....yes, the flowers are very pretty, thank you. And also from her.

Written By Gwenna

Feb. 1, 2018, 7:08 p.m.(2/7/1008 AR)

Relationship Note on Behtuk

I have a most excellent spear now, courtesy of Master Behtuk. The balance is perfect and the attention to detail beyond what I could have hoped for. The final touch, an inscription in the Northern tongue, makes it all the more wonderful! It is my favorite spear ever.

Written By Eleyna

Feb. 1, 2018, 7:03 p.m.(2/7/1008 AR)

Relationship Note on Cambria

Or you can plan and execute a convoluted scheme to utterly ruin those that oppose you by preying upon their weaknesses and gradually destroying their family, their home, and their reputation until years later, when your enemy is ruined and looks you in the eye to ask you why, you can explain very calmly their offense just before they beg you for death.

And then you let them live in their shame.

Or, yeah. Champions. Absolutely.

Written By Percephon

Feb. 1, 2018, 6:58 p.m.(2/7/1008 AR)

Relationship Note on Margerie

One of the following synonyms can also apply: prominent, distinguished, celebrated, acclaimed, esteemed, notable, peerless, star.

Written By Cambria

Feb. 1, 2018, 6:40 p.m.(2/7/1008 AR)

Have a dispute?

Call for Champions and be done with it.

Men and women of considerable skill are paid, spectators are entertained, and those disputes that are petty, minor or are altogether small injuries to pride can be put to rest in a time honored tradition.

However, if you find yourself drawn into a matter that you suspect is more delicate and tenuous, then the Whisper House has literally hundreds of years beneath its proverbial belt as exceptionally talented diplomats and mediators.

Written By Jael

Feb. 1, 2018, 6:27 p.m.(2/7/1008 AR)

Relationship Note on Margerie

I am sure Percy meant ‘great’ as in “of ability, quality, or eminence considerably above the normal or average”.

Written By Margerie

Feb. 1, 2018, 6:11 p.m.(2/7/1008 AR)

Relationship Note on Percephon

I am flawed enough to have a certain amount of pride. I believe Lady Wyrmguard called me the Aunt Superior of the Oathlands. Great Aunt adds at least another generation to me, my good fellow. Though I suppose...

(The scholar records pausing at this point in the entry, the better to fetch some water for Lady Keaton. cont...)
I suppose that I am one now, what with young Aeryn.

And Shae getting married.

I seem to have found another impetus to have an extra glass of wine this evening and I am uncertain if I should thank you for it.

Written By Percephon

Feb. 1, 2018, 5:55 p.m.(2/7/1008 AR)

Relationship Note on Margerie

So spoke Our Great Aunt of the Oathlands. You need an official sash for your new unofficial position.

Written By Fairen

Feb. 1, 2018, 5:55 p.m.(2/7/1008 AR)

Relationship Note on Margerie

This is most agreeable, and something I admittedly should participate in more frequently. To the point that I am at a lose as to which charitable organization to engage in. Do you have a preferred organization you would be able to reference?

Written By Margerie

Feb. 1, 2018, 5:49 p.m.(2/7/1008 AR)

Relationship Note on Fairen

No sleight was intended, no malice felt. If I take offense, it is most likely to come with a message and a strongly worded encouragement to donate to charity to make peace.

Though that said, and my first statement still holding true, do feel free to reach out to arrange a donation should you feel so inclined. Philanthropy should flourish in peace and in conflict.

Written By Luca

Feb. 1, 2018, 5:28 p.m.(2/7/1008 AR)

Gods, for the first time since -- I don't fucking know, a long time -- I'm sober. Water tastes rank right now, but it's taking the sour taste from my mouth.

Being drunk is a delight, an escape from the dull routine of existence, a bliss. It's a way out.

I wouldn't advise anyone dealing with the reverse. It's torture.

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