Written By Thena
Jan. 25, 2018, 6:20 p.m.(1/14/1008 AR)
So much for inspiring confidence in the commoners.
Written By Arianna
Jan. 25, 2018, 6:18 p.m.(1/14/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Talen
You're correct. Forgive me for my words Archduchess, my thoughts were poorly organized...
Written By Talen
Jan. 25, 2018, 6:16 p.m.(1/14/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Arianna
You may not find your title of consequence, yet my wife's has meaning. That's Grand Duchess Eleyna Velenosa to you.
I also advise you pick your fights with great care, Lady Arianna. Some words are best swallowed down without retort.
I also advise you pick your fights with great care, Lady Arianna. Some words are best swallowed down without retort.
Written By Hadrian
Jan. 25, 2018, 6:14 p.m.(1/14/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Theron
I'll work you out in private.
Written By Samantha
Jan. 25, 2018, 6:14 p.m.(1/14/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Arianna
My ground is firm. I know what it is to be someone carries multiple duties for various positions and I know a struggle it can be. I see how hard Princess Reese works, and I also see how sincere Prince Ainsley is. The responsibility of being General is considerable, and even if someone other than Ainsley is called to duty, it should not be shouldered on someone with already considerable obligations.
However, I think Mistress Shard has a point about what the Princess might want, though screech protest at Princess Seraphine's remark as to harpies.
And then of course, there is the formidable Lady Sabella's very sound advice.
I commend you on your restraint in listing the alleged abuses by the House of the royal family.
However, I think Mistress Shard has a point about what the Princess might want, though screech protest at Princess Seraphine's remark as to harpies.
And then of course, there is the formidable Lady Sabella's very sound advice.
I commend you on your restraint in listing the alleged abuses by the House of the royal family.
Written By Theron
Jan. 25, 2018, 6:10 p.m.(1/14/1008 AR)
Went to the Training Center to practice with someone. Saw nobody there. In this month and spare I've been Arx, I've always seen it packed with people, all chomping at the bit to have their turn in the fighting pit.
Instead, we get people outraged with this or that party in a family squabble.
Just leave those people alone to work it out amongst themselves. In private.
Instead, we get people outraged with this or that party in a family squabble.
Just leave those people alone to work it out amongst themselves. In private.
Written By Arianna
Jan. 25, 2018, 6:08 p.m.(1/14/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Eleyna
See the difference is Eleyna, your opinion comes right after you suggested not getting involved. Which is the definition of hypocritical but since we're on the topic. My position as Voice of Stonehearth is what enables me to voice the opinions and feelings of the people in my lands and domains. Which is exactly what I am doing. No more. No less.
You could send a missive, if you were truly concerned. If I were asked to step down by the Gods I'd be pleased to. I've quit several organizations as is and believe me the freedom. Oh I could live with that. Being without a title doesn't intimidate me in the slightest because it's not what makes me exceptional.
You could send a missive, if you were truly concerned. If I were asked to step down by the Gods I'd be pleased to. I've quit several organizations as is and believe me the freedom. Oh I could live with that. Being without a title doesn't intimidate me in the slightest because it's not what makes me exceptional.
Written By Isolde
Jan. 25, 2018, 6:05 p.m.(1/14/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Aiden
Well said.
Written By Arianna
Jan. 25, 2018, 6:03 p.m.(1/14/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Samantha
The Inquisition? Really now. I'm pretty sure they investigate crimes of the magical type. Not the stances and opinions of a noblewoman. Since we're on that note, it's so easy to see the corruption in the institutions of the Crown were they to stoop to "leg-breaking" in order to enforce their will on the populace.
Oh wait....would you like a shovel?
Oh wait....would you like a shovel?
Written By Eleyna
Jan. 25, 2018, 6:02 p.m.(1/14/1008 AR)
Well, if we are offering a public referendum on the Voices of other Houses, perhaps House Stonewood should look to theirs. She has her foot so often lodged in her mouth that I'm surprised the Voice can even be heard.
Written By Aiden
Jan. 25, 2018, 6:02 p.m.(1/14/1008 AR)
Good people, I recently was reminded when I had brought concerns up about a particular person, that to sow discord and doubt is the tool of our enemy.
I love and respect my brother Prince Ainsley.
I love and respect my cousin Princess Reese.
They are people like you and I.
They feel. They dream. They hope to meet expectations set upon them by birth, station, and position.
They both make mistakes. They both feel the weight of responsibility upon them.
They both make their own choices.
They both fight for the people of Arvum by living the path of the sword.
Both are noted warriors of their time and in their own ways Blessed by Gloria.
And I would and will follow both into the war to come.
I stand behind them. I stand with family for the fight to come.
None Greater.
I love and respect my brother Prince Ainsley.
I love and respect my cousin Princess Reese.
They are people like you and I.
They feel. They dream. They hope to meet expectations set upon them by birth, station, and position.
They both make mistakes. They both feel the weight of responsibility upon them.
They both make their own choices.
They both fight for the people of Arvum by living the path of the sword.
Both are noted warriors of their time and in their own ways Blessed by Gloria.
And I would and will follow both into the war to come.
I stand behind them. I stand with family for the fight to come.
None Greater.
Written By Samantha
Jan. 25, 2018, 5:59 p.m.(1/14/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Arianna
As long as you're already digging the hole, you should defend your point with proof; the examples of "gross negligence" on behalf of House Grayson.
I'm sure your liege Duke would be interested in hearing it. Probably the Inquisition, too.
I'm sure your liege Duke would be interested in hearing it. Probably the Inquisition, too.
Written By Arianna
Jan. 25, 2018, 5:58 p.m.(1/14/1008 AR)
It's not internal politics when it affects the whole of the Compact...
Written By Shard
Jan. 25, 2018, 5:56 p.m.(1/14/1008 AR)
What are you people doing? The reason Ainsley's outburst was so bad was because you're not supposed to be seen infighting in public, not because of Reese's personal feelings. You're meant to present a united front to bolster the common folk or some such shit, isn't that how it goes? Don't replace one fight with another.
Written By Sabella
Jan. 25, 2018, 5:56 p.m.(1/14/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Arianna
"Sometimes the most clever thing to say is nothing at all."
This might be one of those times.
This might be one of those times.
Written By Orazio
Jan. 25, 2018, 5:55 p.m.(1/14/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Mae
I don't often enough acknowledge those who do well, as opposed to speaking of those who fail to live up to expectations. It is one of my flaws, that I often look to the flaws of others rather than their strengths. I wish to rectify this, in part, in speaking of the Disciple Mae Grayhope. Her service for the Faith has been impeccable in all of my interactions with her - she has hope and strength, and my every interaction with her has left me impressed with her acts as a Disciple.
It is my hope that she will stay with the Church for many more years.
It is my hope that she will stay with the Church for many more years.
Written By Eleyna
Jan. 25, 2018, 5:54 p.m.(1/14/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Avaline
If petty squabbles are entirely kept out of the public eye, I would have nothing to write about.
Perhaps, cousin, we should leave House Grayson to sort out their own internal politics?
Perhaps, cousin, we should leave House Grayson to sort out their own internal politics?
Written By Serafine
Jan. 25, 2018, 5:53 p.m.(1/14/1008 AR)
Apologies made and still harpies screech for more. More blood, more this, more that. And people say -I'm- unbecoming of a noblewoman.
Let the princess speak for herself, stop speaking for her, and stop trying to borrow trouble.
Yeesh.
Let the princess speak for herself, stop speaking for her, and stop trying to borrow trouble.
Yeesh.
Written By Avaline
Jan. 25, 2018, 5:48 p.m.(1/14/1008 AR)
From where I'm sitting, it's looking like Princess Reese is already burdened with the responsibilities that would ordinarily be performed by a voice, with none of the tools or autonomy to perform those duties as well as she should. If we are to hold people to their deeds and how they are able to accomplish them, how is it she has not yet been made voice? As far as I can tell, this would serve not to increase her burden, but provide her with greater tools with which to perform her duties (which, I've been told she's still somehow managed to perform them very well). Should we not reward those that perform above and beyond? Does meritocracy not exist in the Crownslands?
I am absolutely certain that this apology stems from a place of trying to restore confidence, but for the moment I am unimpressed. Should these bold promises be made, I do so hope that they shall be heeded and decorum followed from this point on Ward. Let us keep petty squabbles from out of the public eye, shall we?
I am absolutely certain that this apology stems from a place of trying to restore confidence, but for the moment I am unimpressed. Should these bold promises be made, I do so hope that they shall be heeded and decorum followed from this point on Ward. Let us keep petty squabbles from out of the public eye, shall we?
Written By Arianna
Jan. 25, 2018, 5:44 p.m.(1/14/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Samantha
"Yes, lets reward a princess already bent heavy with her obligations to the Crown and Compact by giving her even more obligation with which to be weighed down." - Marquessa Samantha Deepwood
Okay so let's instead reward her with gross abuse and continue to watch her isolate herself more and more instead? Let me speak plainly. House Grayson has not stood by Reese when she needed them to. I've been present when her family is flippant, at the best of times, and downright disrespectful in others. She has done much for our House and it's time to honor and respect her for her contributions or else I fear that we will lose her to people who /do/ appreciate her for the leader she is.
It takes more than etiquette and diplomacy to be a great leader of men and no one has demonstrated that more than Reese. She's not buckled under the burden of gross negligence and ostracization from her kinfolk and peers in House Grayson, I doubt she'll buckle under the pressure of being in a position she should already occupy.
Okay so let's instead reward her with gross abuse and continue to watch her isolate herself more and more instead? Let me speak plainly. House Grayson has not stood by Reese when she needed them to. I've been present when her family is flippant, at the best of times, and downright disrespectful in others. She has done much for our House and it's time to honor and respect her for her contributions or else I fear that we will lose her to people who /do/ appreciate her for the leader she is.
It takes more than etiquette and diplomacy to be a great leader of men and no one has demonstrated that more than Reese. She's not buckled under the burden of gross negligence and ostracization from her kinfolk and peers in House Grayson, I doubt she'll buckle under the pressure of being in a position she should already occupy.
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