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Written By Wynna

Feb. 1, 2018, 9:59 a.m.(1/27/1008 AR)

Relationship Note on Rinel

Rather goes beyond friendship at this point, I think. I feel very strongly for her.

Written By Cassima

Feb. 1, 2018, 9:37 a.m.(1/27/1008 AR)

Relationship Note on Galen

It's a new day, cousin. We shall see if I love you or desire to slap you by the end of it.

Really it seems every day can go either way.

Written By Norwood

Feb. 1, 2018, 9:17 a.m.(1/27/1008 AR)

In a city like Arx it seems to be difficult to find a space for reflection where others may not wander in, or be only a wall away.

Written By Jacque

Feb. 1, 2018, 9:14 a.m.(1/27/1008 AR)

You learn something new every single day. And then you learn something terrifying, too, and you're afraid of what that knowledge is going to cost you in the end.

Written By Thena

Feb. 1, 2018, 9:10 a.m.(1/27/1008 AR)

Relationship Note on Preston

I’m glad to hear one of my favorite smiths outfitted my favorite shield.

(to anyone reading this who wasn’t at the fire at Merchant West, I am being entirely literal)

Written By Preston

Feb. 1, 2018, 8:19 a.m.(1/27/1008 AR)

Relationship Note on Aleksei

I am sorry if others are being unkind - I have always been happy to say that though we might disagree on methods of worship and style, I have never had any reason to doubt your piety or your good character, and will forever be humbled to know you.

Written By Preston

Feb. 1, 2018, 8:13 a.m.(1/27/1008 AR)

Relationship Note on Alexis

Though finished to my designs, it was Dame Alexis' forge in the Dragon Hearth that served to create my set of armour and her skill that ensured the high quality of it. Though the helmet is perhaps more fiddly, and the gauntlets more old fashioned, the quality of the work shines through. And the design is not too far from Templar norms. The red steel is covered white, with the edges and ridges made gold. But, a small line of the Rubicund is left between the two to shine. And perhaps it will help me stand out on the field to those that need to find me. It will certainly look appropriately impressive when I must guard the Dominus for events. I cannot thank Dame Alexis for her skill enough in this.

Written By Ann

Feb. 1, 2018, 6:25 a.m.(1/27/1008 AR)

Relationship Note on Khanne

We got to talking tonight about happy memories, and since I support your initiative with all of my heart - I will go ahead and add mine to your collection. It's not much, but here it is.

I spent my entire life with my nose in a book - men, women, people in general never interested me. I've always shared my bed with books, rather than people. It was always history and numbers and stories and knowledge that fascinated me. Not that I looked down on people, but it's harder for me to read people than a book. I mean, I tried once. I really did - and it ended terribly. But it was easy for me to close myself up again and delve into the comforts of whiskey and dry toast and parchment and ink.

But by and by I met someone that was my intellectual peer. Entirely not my type. Stupid little hat, you see. Entirely off-putting. But there was a connection. I kept coming back for more, wanting to unravel him like a cheap sweater.

One day I asked to do something stupid - doesn't matter what it was. I jumped in over my head, but he was there. To protect me from myself (my own worst enemy). He could see I was drowning and saved me by giving me a firm right hook.

Once I was back to my senses, I realized the true depths of my ignorance, and I could think clearly and the path I had been searching for was clear to me even if he (or anyone else) never 'got it'. It was he that was my illumination, my light in the dark. I only have him to thank - and the right hook might have stolen my heart. At least a piece of it - I mean after all who has the balls to set a person straight like that? His brutal honesty is always scathing, but he's never steered me wrong.

Unfortunately, it wasn't meant to be. I never got to unravel him but he still remains a light in the dark and one day, I want to be his. When he needs me, I will be there as he was for me. My best friend.

Written By Alexis

Feb. 1, 2018, 5:36 a.m.(1/27/1008 AR)

I have come to find that I quite enjoy working in Rubicund, for all that Redsteel requires a patient hand. And I'm pleased to have finished another set of armour.

I also had the joy of working in Alaricite once more. As hard as it is, it is easy to get lost in the work of shaping it. To make it sing. To, as I've discussed with fellow smiths, find the shape it wishes to have.

So far I've been lucky, and not met a piece of alaricite that wanted to be a dagger when I was comissioned to make a piece of armour.

So far.

Written By Alexis

Feb. 1, 2018, 5:34 a.m.(1/27/1008 AR)

A certain close friend of mine acquaintance has given me another set of hairpins. They're beautiful. And I add them to my others.

I can't help but feel like he's telling me to grow my hair out, though.

Written By Alexis

Feb. 1, 2018, 5:32 a.m.(1/27/1008 AR)

I find myself with a somewhat daunting task, but I have promised to do my best to rise to the challenge. And I was reminded, when speaking with Duke Arn, that I do not stand alone. He's right. I was able to corner Princess Reese and extract a few tales of command and basic tactics, so now I have the commander's view on that, at least. And I will be standing with greater leaders when the time comes.

I am grateful to those willing to aid and stand beside me.

Written By Felix

Feb. 1, 2018, 2:49 a.m.(1/27/1008 AR)

Drinks at the Hundred tonight, with good companionship, if short lived. But then, get that many people together all at one table, and it takes energy to keep up. I don't blame the others for their early departure. I came in well after work had ended, and it was a good way to unwind.

Written By Sameera

Feb. 1, 2018, 2:44 a.m.(1/27/1008 AR)

*pages upon pages are sketches of jewelry*

Written By Caith

Feb. 1, 2018, 1:12 a.m.(1/26/1008 AR)

I suppose part of growing up is letting go of childhood dreams. Childish dreams? Childhood, childish -- either way, it still wounds the heart a bit, even if it must be done.

Written By Joscelin

Feb. 1, 2018, 1 a.m.(1/26/1008 AR)

There's a Tournament held for the honor of Gloria (aren't they all?) coming up and I think it's been too long since I've attended one. I could use an outlet for this over-whelming desire I've had to yell, of late, and observing a tournament is one of my favorite ways to do that.

Lots of yelling. I expect not to speak the next day.

Written By Ainsley

Jan. 31, 2018, 11:56 p.m.(1/26/1008 AR)

*A single page of one word written over and over, in shaking penmanship.*

Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily. Lily.

Written By Sparte

Jan. 31, 2018, 5:26 p.m.(1/26/1008 AR)

For Skald - A boat's potential

A boat without water can never sink
It just sits on the ground and makes people think
Would that boat be so grand in the waves and the surf?
Would it sink and be lost in soggy damp earth?
The boat without water can sail anywhere
So long as it wants to stay right there

Written By Grady

Jan. 31, 2018, 4:38 p.m.(1/26/1008 AR)

Relationship Note on Samantha

I'm not sure what I expected of our Marquessa. She was warm and welcoming, by turns shy and straightforward. The Deepwood family has roots here now, and I think we'll enjoy our stay here. I'll admit I wasn't too sure about making the trip but I'm excited now as possibilities open up for all of us. She welcomed us home and it really feels like we're here to stay.

Written By Grady

Jan. 31, 2018, 4:37 p.m.(1/26/1008 AR)

Relationship Note on Wynna

On a walk through Arx to try to get a feel for the scope and hum of the city proper, I met a woman named Wynna. As it turns out she's a scholar in training and an explorer by choice - I'll have to introduce her to Emily and Jessa. She seems like a pleasant enough woman and it would be very nice for Emily to meet someone who shares that same need to see what's just over the horizon. I'll have to schedule time for a family and friends dinner of sorts, I suppose.

Do they even do that here?

Written By Eirene

Jan. 31, 2018, 2:51 p.m.(1/26/1008 AR)

Sat around a bonfire, drinking, toasting a new marriage... for a few moments I could forget the magnitude of shit hanging over my head and the shadows that the firelight cast. It was almost like being out in the wilds on maneuvers, perimeter secure and fireside lighting the faces of those I trusted and loved.

Poetic, aint it?

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