Written By Astraea
Jan. 7, 2018, 7:42 p.m.(12/4/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Apollis
Now that we're all here in the city I couldn't be happier. Or more concerned. You've acquired an interesting taste for sugar in your rum and despite my initial reservations, it was delicious when I tried it. Now I know while you were out there in the world doing whatever it is that you do, at least you came across something interesting to bring back and share with your family.
I've always admired your sense of adventure and we both suffer from that wanderlust, someday soon perhaps we may be called on yet another of your forays into the unknown but until then. Stay safe, be vigilant, and continue to be what it is that mother always wanted you to be. Exceptional in every way.
I've always admired your sense of adventure and we both suffer from that wanderlust, someday soon perhaps we may be called on yet another of your forays into the unknown but until then. Stay safe, be vigilant, and continue to be what it is that mother always wanted you to be. Exceptional in every way.
Written By Alexis
Jan. 7, 2018, 7:27 p.m.(12/4/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Valencia
The Northern Fox (even if she's moved south again) is a most amazing woman, and quite the deft dancer. With sword in hand, she is adept at weaving in and out of battle, and matching myself against her is a pleasure. It's a very different fighting style from that of the Oathlands.
Written By Artur
Jan. 7, 2018, 7:15 p.m.(12/4/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Gwenna
Younger Sister!
Written By Malesh
Jan. 7, 2018, 7:04 p.m.(12/4/1007 AR)
Threats approach from the sea, but we must not neglect our own lands in these troubled times. Let the record indicate that I continue to prepare for the future, and am confident that we will have a bright one once we weather this storm!
Written By Hana
Jan. 7, 2018, 7:02 p.m.(12/4/1007 AR)
A scholar, two princesses, one of the King's Own, and an archlector walk into a weaponsmith shop: it sounds like the beginning of a very bad joke!
I've never had so many people in my shop all in succession like that; it was so many questions -- and at least one order -- all at once! Still, it's always good to get business into the shop, and to hear that word-of-mouth about my weaponry is good. I'm glad to know that people are pleased with the things I make. That's more important than any money, that the blades carry them safely through whatever it is they need to do. As much as any blade ever can.
But reputation or not, there's always room for improvement. And I feel like I'm so close to /understanding/ something fundamental about smithcraft, if I can just reach a little farther...
I've never had so many people in my shop all in succession like that; it was so many questions -- and at least one order -- all at once! Still, it's always good to get business into the shop, and to hear that word-of-mouth about my weaponry is good. I'm glad to know that people are pleased with the things I make. That's more important than any money, that the blades carry them safely through whatever it is they need to do. As much as any blade ever can.
But reputation or not, there's always room for improvement. And I feel like I'm so close to /understanding/ something fundamental about smithcraft, if I can just reach a little farther...
Written By Alexis
Jan. 7, 2018, 6:58 p.m.(12/4/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Echo
Had the pleasure of meeting her highness, Princess Echo Redrain, over at the Golden Hart. She strikes me as interesting. We have a few things in common and I can only imagine that it'll be a delight to get to know both what those things are in more than broad strokes, and what differ betwen us, other than social rank and place of origin.
Written By Alexis
Jan. 7, 2018, 6:56 p.m.(12/4/1007 AR)
With war on the horizon, I find work in abundance. And yet... Even if I had the time and fingers to meet every order - I cannot find joy in such tidings.
I can only finish the armour as best I can and hope to the gods that it will protect the wearers.
I can only finish the armour as best I can and hope to the gods that it will protect the wearers.
Written By Fortunato
Jan. 7, 2018, 5:37 p.m.(12/4/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Magpie
Why is hope gray? I used to wear the color more. Your light dove gray, no adornment. Or charcoal.
I like sneaking a little brighter stuff nowadays. It's like my way of cheating my own expectations, with other folks' help. Brighthope for everyone! Bright as the glitter of sunlight on seasurf. While it glitters bright. While it can glitter bright. Why not embrace every dawn we're given.
I like sneaking a little brighter stuff nowadays. It's like my way of cheating my own expectations, with other folks' help. Brighthope for everyone! Bright as the glitter of sunlight on seasurf. While it glitters bright. While it can glitter bright. Why not embrace every dawn we're given.
Written By Fortunato
Jan. 7, 2018, 5:30 p.m.(12/4/1007 AR)
[a painting]
Arrayed in a capering, bounding, wrassling line are puppies, the kind of lean, raggedy-tailed, raggedy-eared, disreputable and faintly wolfish puppies of no known provenance.
The puppy farthest left is a deep violet, the pup next a rampaging indigo. Next, a pastel sky-blue, its eyes glittering dark. Next! The mottled green of a forest-floor in dappled sunlight, snapping at the tail of weathered desert-sand yellow. Yellow in turn play-bows toward the near-bronze burnish of orange, chasing the ruddy russet of Red.
In small letters near the bottom, "As promised."
Arrayed in a capering, bounding, wrassling line are puppies, the kind of lean, raggedy-tailed, raggedy-eared, disreputable and faintly wolfish puppies of no known provenance.
The puppy farthest left is a deep violet, the pup next a rampaging indigo. Next, a pastel sky-blue, its eyes glittering dark. Next! The mottled green of a forest-floor in dappled sunlight, snapping at the tail of weathered desert-sand yellow. Yellow in turn play-bows toward the near-bronze burnish of orange, chasing the ruddy russet of Red.
In small letters near the bottom, "As promised."
Written By Fairen
Jan. 7, 2018, 4:43 p.m.(12/4/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Aislin
My heart weeps.
The Gods wish for me to share publicly the memories of my life, and yours is one that I feel is a significant enough one to bear weight to express to the world.
I have spent many years of my life learning, and growing. Delving into the mysteries of the world, of Arx and of our past. I learn and preserve the knowledge I gain to the best of my ability. So much so that I have the confidence in my wisdoms to dare say I know a great deal. At the very least, I always know how to learn more. Until you. We looked everywhere in that cabin, on that ship, and anywhere else we knew to look. I preformed a great deal of experiments, utilizing my knowledge of the occult and the darker things in this world to explore and study every inch of that boat.
Nothing. With everything I have done, I have nothing to show for it. With everything I know, I know nothing of the mystery of your disappearance. My heart weeps. The promise I have made to House Ashford is one I find I am unable to keep. The failure is mine, and for this moment alone, my resolve is broken.
This, I share with the Gods. To House Ashford, I am sorry. Deeply.
The Gods wish for me to share publicly the memories of my life, and yours is one that I feel is a significant enough one to bear weight to express to the world.
I have spent many years of my life learning, and growing. Delving into the mysteries of the world, of Arx and of our past. I learn and preserve the knowledge I gain to the best of my ability. So much so that I have the confidence in my wisdoms to dare say I know a great deal. At the very least, I always know how to learn more. Until you. We looked everywhere in that cabin, on that ship, and anywhere else we knew to look. I preformed a great deal of experiments, utilizing my knowledge of the occult and the darker things in this world to explore and study every inch of that boat.
Nothing. With everything I have done, I have nothing to show for it. With everything I know, I know nothing of the mystery of your disappearance. My heart weeps. The promise I have made to House Ashford is one I find I am unable to keep. The failure is mine, and for this moment alone, my resolve is broken.
This, I share with the Gods. To House Ashford, I am sorry. Deeply.
Written By Joscelin
Jan. 7, 2018, 4:23 p.m.(12/4/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Aureth
I'm not ashamed to admit that I like the current Aureth way more than I ever did younger twenty-something Aureth.
Also if you're that old, that means I'm old.
Also if you're that old, that means I'm old.
Written By Monique
Jan. 7, 2018, 4:16 p.m.(12/4/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Aislin
Lady Aislin will come back riding a gryphon, triumphant, and with incredible stories. You just see if she doesn't.
Written By Lou
Jan. 7, 2018, 4:16 p.m.(12/4/1007 AR)
I sent this message around to those who were directly involved and asked to help with Aislin, but I also wanted to make certain to let others know who might have been teetering on the edge of helping or not. I did not want to leave anyone in a lurch:
It is with the deepest regret that I send this message to inform you that the investigative team involved in searching Aislin's cabin and the ship was not able to find any additional clues as to what happened to her. The place was tidy and neat, as though she'd never been there at all. There was no sign of foul play. There were no other leads that we could find. The room held the total absence of anything that would remind anyone of Aislin, and a complete mystery as to what happened to her. The members of the investigative team included myself, Duchess Nicia, Duke Cristoph, Mason, High Inquisitor Alistair, Lady Delilah, Princess Alis, Marquis Fairen, and Prince Victus - and included a number of people with various investigative skills to make sure we did not leave any stone unturned. I want to thank all you who supported the Society of Explorers in the last week and some change. If you have need of anything from the Society, you need only ask. You all have my deepest thanks for your show of support for my dear, dear friend, and I'm certain her family will take heart to know that she was so well loved.
Prince Ainsley found a message from Aislin left in her treehouse, left under a stone with a feather from her bird Nyx: "We should remember fondly those who are lost, but move on; after all, there are bigger things to worry about."
I have also been informed by Duke Harlan that she has left the mantle of leadership of the Society of Explorers in my care as part of her will. I am deeply humbled and hope that I can live up to her expectations.
It is with the deepest regret that I send this message to inform you that the investigative team involved in searching Aislin's cabin and the ship was not able to find any additional clues as to what happened to her. The place was tidy and neat, as though she'd never been there at all. There was no sign of foul play. There were no other leads that we could find. The room held the total absence of anything that would remind anyone of Aislin, and a complete mystery as to what happened to her. The members of the investigative team included myself, Duchess Nicia, Duke Cristoph, Mason, High Inquisitor Alistair, Lady Delilah, Princess Alis, Marquis Fairen, and Prince Victus - and included a number of people with various investigative skills to make sure we did not leave any stone unturned. I want to thank all you who supported the Society of Explorers in the last week and some change. If you have need of anything from the Society, you need only ask. You all have my deepest thanks for your show of support for my dear, dear friend, and I'm certain her family will take heart to know that she was so well loved.
Prince Ainsley found a message from Aislin left in her treehouse, left under a stone with a feather from her bird Nyx: "We should remember fondly those who are lost, but move on; after all, there are bigger things to worry about."
I have also been informed by Duke Harlan that she has left the mantle of leadership of the Society of Explorers in my care as part of her will. I am deeply humbled and hope that I can live up to her expectations.
Written By Kael
Jan. 7, 2018, 4:15 p.m.(12/4/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Skye
I am proud of you, cousin. You deserve this. The road will be a difficult one, but I will support you in whatever way that I can. It will be rebuilt in a greater image.
Written By Alis
Jan. 7, 2018, 3:49 p.m.(12/4/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Corban
Herald Steve has been instructed to sing the Corban Song as part of your title recitation when you arrive at the manor.
You're welcome!
You're welcome!
Written By Leola
Jan. 7, 2018, 3:42 p.m.(12/4/1007 AR)
All of you who where at the Lodge?
Now you know how I feel. Every day of my life.
... bunnies ...
Now you know how I feel. Every day of my life.
... bunnies ...
Written By Galen
Jan. 7, 2018, 2:13 p.m.(12/3/1007 AR)
As I sit here at my desk, my eyes can't help but grow weary. I see the charts, books, maps and notes I have made about what is to come. I'm lost, I take some time to pray, though for what I am not entirely even sure.
My heart is troubled, though not afraid, if death comes for me, it shall at least taste my axe blade. My plans are well documented, thought out over time. My crew and some of our men and vassals drill with a group of the Kings Own, my research has led me to some interesting places, my siblings have pledged their aid, now if I can just move a few more pieces into the right places, I think my men shall contribute greatly to the coming battle.
We will no doubt lose many, though I ultimately believe Thrax and the rest of the Arvum forces shall have victory. The cost of victory is, however, never cheap, but it is a price we are willing to pay.
Tears in our wake, never at our wake.
My heart is troubled, though not afraid, if death comes for me, it shall at least taste my axe blade. My plans are well documented, thought out over time. My crew and some of our men and vassals drill with a group of the Kings Own, my research has led me to some interesting places, my siblings have pledged their aid, now if I can just move a few more pieces into the right places, I think my men shall contribute greatly to the coming battle.
We will no doubt lose many, though I ultimately believe Thrax and the rest of the Arvum forces shall have victory. The cost of victory is, however, never cheap, but it is a price we are willing to pay.
Tears in our wake, never at our wake.
Written By Jacque
Jan. 7, 2018, 2 p.m.(12/3/1007 AR)
I've arrived in the city of Arx for almost a week today. It has been an eventful week, full of news, revelry and sparring. So much sparring. I've met quite a few personages I'd like to become closer to, in order to watch their exploits. I've also joined two organizations and intend on doing right by them. There's a lot to be done, still, in regards to my improvement, both in the realm of combat and in the realm of becoming a scholar. In fact, the latter is rather far away than I'd expected, still, but I'm learning. I will fulfill my dreams.
Written By Aiden
Jan. 7, 2018, 1:57 p.m.(12/3/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Sparte
No words...
Come get this weird cupcake sometime, would you? Somehow I ended up with it.
Come get this weird cupcake sometime, would you? Somehow I ended up with it.
Written By Aiden
Jan. 7, 2018, 1:56 p.m.(12/3/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Alarissa
Trust is fragile in the world we live in, so I'm glad I can still count on you cousin. Thank you for your assistance.
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