Written By Aiden
Jan. 7, 2018, 1:54 p.m.(12/3/1007 AR)
The event at the Society of Explorers went well. I managed to train many people that night. I'm tired and exhausted now, but it was worth it, to ensure the knowledge is spread around and each have the opportunity to fight on, sharping their minds along with their weapons.
I want to thank and acknowledge the following people for helping raise upward of $164,000 silver and resources for any missions put forward by the Society of Explorers to find our missing Pathfinder. While some might not think it is a wise cause, apparently those who attended, did. We will not let go so easily, not this one. The enemies be damned if they can keep her.
My thanks to Duke Harlan Asford, Lady Olivia Ashford, Princess Cara Grayson, Lady Joslyn Stonewood, Master Sparte, Princess Tikva Grayson, Lady Lucita Igniseri, Mistress Korka, Master Adriel, Baron Estaban Saik, Lady Delilah Whitehawk, Prince Jacque Valardin, and Master Caspian.
We will not lose hope, if we stand together.
I want to thank and acknowledge the following people for helping raise upward of $164,000 silver and resources for any missions put forward by the Society of Explorers to find our missing Pathfinder. While some might not think it is a wise cause, apparently those who attended, did. We will not let go so easily, not this one. The enemies be damned if they can keep her.
My thanks to Duke Harlan Asford, Lady Olivia Ashford, Princess Cara Grayson, Lady Joslyn Stonewood, Master Sparte, Princess Tikva Grayson, Lady Lucita Igniseri, Mistress Korka, Master Adriel, Baron Estaban Saik, Lady Delilah Whitehawk, Prince Jacque Valardin, and Master Caspian.
We will not lose hope, if we stand together.
Written By Aureth
Jan. 7, 2018, 1:31 p.m.(12/3/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Magpie
When else am I going to have time to read?
Written By Magpie
Jan. 7, 2018, 1:28 p.m.(12/3/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Aureth
Gods Aureth is old. Like, really old.
I wonder how much time he spends sitting on a crapper every day. I bet it's a lot. Old people seem to have bowels that just constantly need attention.
(Maybe someday in the future someone will be searching the archives for critical information to fight some future menace to their livelihood. I hope they dig up this note about my dear cousin and his bathroom habits.)
I wonder how much time he spends sitting on a crapper every day. I bet it's a lot. Old people seem to have bowels that just constantly need attention.
(Maybe someday in the future someone will be searching the archives for critical information to fight some future menace to their livelihood. I hope they dig up this note about my dear cousin and his bathroom habits.)
Written By Aureth
Jan. 7, 2018, 1:27 p.m.(12/3/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Magpie
Since Magpie won't read this journal because I am preachy and boring, I am free to write about him whatever I like.
So I record for posterity:
Don't let him fool you. He may act like a weaselly little shit sometimes, and he may be high and obnoxious about it a good proportion of the time, but he's a dedicated, hard-working boy, and I'm proud of him. Leaving the family in his hands was the smartest thing I ever did.
So I record for posterity:
Don't let him fool you. He may act like a weaselly little shit sometimes, and he may be high and obnoxious about it a good proportion of the time, but he's a dedicated, hard-working boy, and I'm proud of him. Leaving the family in his hands was the smartest thing I ever did.
Written By Aureth
Jan. 7, 2018, 1:08 p.m.(12/3/1007 AR)
It crept up on me and slipped past me, but now that the next month entirely has begun I am comfortable remembering to my White Journal that I am 39 years old and that it is less than a year until I hit 40.
You know, in my wildest imaginings as a twentysomething, I could not have seen me now. And to think I used to tell the future.
Hah.
You know, in my wildest imaginings as a twentysomething, I could not have seen me now. And to think I used to tell the future.
Hah.
Written By Edain
Jan. 7, 2018, 12:59 p.m.(12/3/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Audric
I went to see the Captain-General as he recovers in the House of Solace. I brought him some sauerkraut soup to aid in his recovery.
I feel bad for whoever injured him so badly, because while I cannot say I know the Captain-General well, I can say that in my limited experience with him, that which does not kill him only makes him angry.
To his attacker, good luck. You will need it.
I feel bad for whoever injured him so badly, because while I cannot say I know the Captain-General well, I can say that in my limited experience with him, that which does not kill him only makes him angry.
To his attacker, good luck. You will need it.
Written By Magpie
Jan. 7, 2018, 12:58 p.m.(12/3/1007 AR)
Ahhh.. that magical day when everyone is off at churches and shrines and I'm getting high on Haze and writing in my journal. I didn't read many because I just don't have the time and I really could care less what most of the people in this city write about. I do make a special place in my schedule for catching up on what friends and family write about -- except Aureth. His journals are all preachy and shit now. Very boring.
Fort wrote about our family motto though. Gray hopes, Black hearts. He said something about it not being a conversation starter but I totally disagree!! I mean, think about it! Gray hopes? It fits most of us perfectly. We know the world isn't cut and dry. There's no perfect 'good' side or 'evil' side. There's no right or wrong. There's just degrees of acceptance of what the population around us sees as proper or not. Hope is fuckin' gray. Like fog. Like the smoke from my haze. It fits so perfectly. Black hearts? I mean hello?! Death's archlector?? Mae's wardrobe? I'd rather have a black heart than a white heart. That would just be so lame in a motto.. "White Heart".. Sounds like a dessert or flower. Or an ad for a hunting guild.
Black heart... got some depth to it. It's deep.
Fort wrote about our family motto though. Gray hopes, Black hearts. He said something about it not being a conversation starter but I totally disagree!! I mean, think about it! Gray hopes? It fits most of us perfectly. We know the world isn't cut and dry. There's no perfect 'good' side or 'evil' side. There's no right or wrong. There's just degrees of acceptance of what the population around us sees as proper or not. Hope is fuckin' gray. Like fog. Like the smoke from my haze. It fits so perfectly. Black hearts? I mean hello?! Death's archlector?? Mae's wardrobe? I'd rather have a black heart than a white heart. That would just be so lame in a motto.. "White Heart".. Sounds like a dessert or flower. Or an ad for a hunting guild.
Black heart... got some depth to it. It's deep.
Written By Lucita
Jan. 7, 2018, 11:56 a.m.(12/3/1007 AR)
Big round whitish-gray eyes, dozens of them, like poorly prepared boiled eggs or ones going bad. Skin the color of rotting marc of purple grapes. Long dagger teeth, coming closer and closer...so quick.
Again I awake, shuddering, heart pounding, but at least not weeping or crying out this time. Sleep evades me so may as well write a bit in this journal. These nightmares will fade in time like the others are starting to do, or else am getting used to them.
Makeup can only conceal but at least people are kind enough not to mention the circles under the eyes and such.
Again I awake, shuddering, heart pounding, but at least not weeping or crying out this time. Sleep evades me so may as well write a bit in this journal. These nightmares will fade in time like the others are starting to do, or else am getting used to them.
Makeup can only conceal but at least people are kind enough not to mention the circles under the eyes and such.
Written By Calypso
Jan. 7, 2018, 11:51 a.m.(12/3/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Anze
An heir of Southport should be born in Southport. I’ve tried to hide my current state for long enough. The journey back home will be made all the more difficult by my inability to move swiftly and lack of self control to not eat half the ships food supplies. I apologize in advance to Duke Anze for any emotional outbursts along the journey. His patience is endless.
Written By Ailith
Jan. 7, 2018, 10:02 a.m.(12/3/1007 AR)
Among the greatest gifts I have received -- that is trust for no coin can purchase it and yet its value is priceless.
Written By Luca
Jan. 7, 2018, 9:46 a.m.(12/3/1007 AR)
So many people needing training of late. It's almost as if there's terrible battle on the wind. Oh wait.
Written By Jhond
Jan. 7, 2018, 9:20 a.m.(12/3/1007 AR)
Some guys just can't take a hint. Take off the damned shirt!
Written By Jhond
Jan. 7, 2018, 9:12 a.m.(12/3/1007 AR)
sometimes they just grow up so fast. other times you wonder if they ever will.
Written By Emilia
Jan. 7, 2018, 8:37 a.m.(12/3/1007 AR)
I give this to you, Gloria:
My sword and my shield,
my heart and my faith.
Your sword parts the veil of uncertainty,
and sets me at ease;
My honor is my shield--
Who dares lay on?
Come, and be crushed.
Those who throw stones at my Temple,
Shall find no rest nor respite here;
In this place,
My devotion burns.
Let not my sacrosanct ideals
Be marred by my hateful sword,
Nor my hallowed heart
Be filled with pride--
Let me fall,
With the autumn rains,
Under the solemn sky
With blazing constellations.
Yours the Glory,
Ours the Victory
My sword and my shield,
my heart and my faith.
Your sword parts the veil of uncertainty,
and sets me at ease;
My honor is my shield--
Who dares lay on?
Come, and be crushed.
Those who throw stones at my Temple,
Shall find no rest nor respite here;
In this place,
My devotion burns.
Let not my sacrosanct ideals
Be marred by my hateful sword,
Nor my hallowed heart
Be filled with pride--
Let me fall,
With the autumn rains,
Under the solemn sky
With blazing constellations.
Yours the Glory,
Ours the Victory
Written By Atherton
Jan. 7, 2018, 2:46 a.m.(12/2/1007 AR)
Another defeat. Someone my own age. Need to figure out how to fight fast feet.
Written By Mae
Jan. 7, 2018, 12:54 a.m.(12/2/1007 AR)
Commoners Bulletin V1N5 - 12/02/1007 AR (01/06/2018)
The Commoners Bulletin is a condensed version of the news, happenings, and proclamations given out in the past fortnight! If you have news to include in the bulletin, or you believe I've missed something, please send word! (OOC: Using mail is good!)
-Mae Grayhope, Commoners Council
NEWS:
*The forces of our enemy to the east - the Pirate King - have been spotted moving in force towards the Mourning Isles and Saffron Chain. The enemy fleets are quite large. I’ll put off the rest of my thoughts on this one until the end, so people might finish reading this.
*A school has opened! Or something like a school. It’s up at the Arvum Botanical Gardens, and teaching trade skills, in herbology, gardening, etc. It is for orphaned human children, though orphaned mice are probably welcomed, too.
*Rumor has it that Marquessa Freja Nightgold is now blind. This following rumors of an odd scuffle in a bar? If anyone has details, do please send them!
*A nice quiet dinner at Malvici estate was interrupted when two men attempted to assassinate the Duchess General. The Duchess General was shot in the shoulder, it seems, but is otherwise well. Frankly, I assumed this was how most dinner parties went at Malvici estate. Speculation is that this attack is related to the struggles in Southport.
*The statue of Mangata has apparently been cleaned up? An odd slime or rust had been growing on it, and nothing seemed to work to remove it. But after a group of women sang to it, it got better? Surely, the Gods are mysterious.
*It seems Merek Black - Crafter, Iron Guardsman, Scholar, Velenosa-sworn - has been doing well with his business! Well enough that he gave a big donation to various people in need.
*A bard has been singing about how great Lord Corban Telmar is. I have no comment.
PROCLAMATIONS:
*Prince Victus wrote an open letter to the Pirate King assuring that the man would be destroyed, along with any of his followers, called Marinites. Many houses joined in support of this message. Victus also called this Pirate King “Koraj Marin”, who is a historical leader of the long-since-destroyed House Marin. Koraj Marin’s statue stands in the Hall of Heroes, Thrax Hall.
*Magpie Grayhope, Deputy Minister of Prodigal and Refugee Affairs, objected to the recent measures of the Inquisition and Iron Guard to apprehend cultists, on the grounds that it was unjust to Prodigals and refugees. He promised to do better to protect these communities. The Inquisition objected to the objections.
*Archlector Cassandra of Gloria assured the Compact that the Templars were ready to defend Arvum from the Pirate King.
*Archlecor Bianca of Vellichor announced three new Voices of the Scholars: Lord Samael Bisland was appointed Emissary of the Scholars, Princess Ann Redrain was appointed Lead Archivist, and Lord Percephon Telmar was appointed Magister of the Academy.
*Archlector Madeleine of Mangata called for renewed prayers to Mangata, so that the Goddess might help us against the coming storm.
*Prince Fiarcha Valardin has been named Voice of Greenmarch. I’ll just leave a section in here for Greenmarch Voice-related matters.
*In response to news of Marquessa Freja’s injuries, her brother, Prince Fergus, put out a request for information about the incident and offered to pay for it.
*Duchess General Calypso announced that the threats she spoke of in the Assembly of Peers was just a joke. Anyone interested in buying the Sovereign Bridge? Come talk to me, we’ll work out a deal, cheap.
*Princess Isolde Velenosa is to marry High Inquisitor Alistair, the common Prodigal. It’s a known fact that Velenosa Princesses can only marry commoners.
*The Memorial Park has officially opened! This is a sprawling burial grounds outside of Arx, which houses a Temple. All burials will be paid for by the Faith, though if anyone wishes a fancier grave or mausoleum, the Faith will take donations to pay for it. The Temple is absolutely beautiful! Go visit, before it fills up with mourners.
*Archlector Cassandra of Gloria announced the passing of Legate Guiscard, Sword of the Faith. May his trip back to the Queen of Endings be a pleasant one.
*Lady Carita Darkwater, herself born common before being ennobled, has ennobled Inquisitor Halsim Duskwave. To say this caused a bit of an uproar amongst the people - commoners and peers alike - would be an understatement. Lady Carita seems to be taking her house motto to heart - Daring is no vice.
*Lord Darrow Darkwater, Voice of House Darkwater, has elevated Lady Skye Blackshore to Baroness of Blackshore. He has also called up his vassals for the defense of Darkwater. Lord Darrow also called to the whole Compact for assistance - for soldiers, for ships, for coin, for supplies.
And that brings me to what I said I would write about in the beginning. An attacking navy is coming for the Compact. Their movement is low, but their fleet is massive. They are without doubt servants of the Abyss. Citizens of the Compact, know that things will get worse. But know that the King and the High Houses will stand and fight against this threat. For now, the best we can all do is keep calm and carry on.
The Commoners Bulletin is a condensed version of the news, happenings, and proclamations given out in the past fortnight! If you have news to include in the bulletin, or you believe I've missed something, please send word! (OOC: Using mail is good!)
-Mae Grayhope, Commoners Council
NEWS:
*The forces of our enemy to the east - the Pirate King - have been spotted moving in force towards the Mourning Isles and Saffron Chain. The enemy fleets are quite large. I’ll put off the rest of my thoughts on this one until the end, so people might finish reading this.
*A school has opened! Or something like a school. It’s up at the Arvum Botanical Gardens, and teaching trade skills, in herbology, gardening, etc. It is for orphaned human children, though orphaned mice are probably welcomed, too.
*Rumor has it that Marquessa Freja Nightgold is now blind. This following rumors of an odd scuffle in a bar? If anyone has details, do please send them!
*A nice quiet dinner at Malvici estate was interrupted when two men attempted to assassinate the Duchess General. The Duchess General was shot in the shoulder, it seems, but is otherwise well. Frankly, I assumed this was how most dinner parties went at Malvici estate. Speculation is that this attack is related to the struggles in Southport.
*The statue of Mangata has apparently been cleaned up? An odd slime or rust had been growing on it, and nothing seemed to work to remove it. But after a group of women sang to it, it got better? Surely, the Gods are mysterious.
*It seems Merek Black - Crafter, Iron Guardsman, Scholar, Velenosa-sworn - has been doing well with his business! Well enough that he gave a big donation to various people in need.
*A bard has been singing about how great Lord Corban Telmar is. I have no comment.
PROCLAMATIONS:
*Prince Victus wrote an open letter to the Pirate King assuring that the man would be destroyed, along with any of his followers, called Marinites. Many houses joined in support of this message. Victus also called this Pirate King “Koraj Marin”, who is a historical leader of the long-since-destroyed House Marin. Koraj Marin’s statue stands in the Hall of Heroes, Thrax Hall.
*Magpie Grayhope, Deputy Minister of Prodigal and Refugee Affairs, objected to the recent measures of the Inquisition and Iron Guard to apprehend cultists, on the grounds that it was unjust to Prodigals and refugees. He promised to do better to protect these communities. The Inquisition objected to the objections.
*Archlector Cassandra of Gloria assured the Compact that the Templars were ready to defend Arvum from the Pirate King.
*Archlecor Bianca of Vellichor announced three new Voices of the Scholars: Lord Samael Bisland was appointed Emissary of the Scholars, Princess Ann Redrain was appointed Lead Archivist, and Lord Percephon Telmar was appointed Magister of the Academy.
*Archlector Madeleine of Mangata called for renewed prayers to Mangata, so that the Goddess might help us against the coming storm.
*Prince Fiarcha Valardin has been named Voice of Greenmarch. I’ll just leave a section in here for Greenmarch Voice-related matters.
*In response to news of Marquessa Freja’s injuries, her brother, Prince Fergus, put out a request for information about the incident and offered to pay for it.
*Duchess General Calypso announced that the threats she spoke of in the Assembly of Peers was just a joke. Anyone interested in buying the Sovereign Bridge? Come talk to me, we’ll work out a deal, cheap.
*Princess Isolde Velenosa is to marry High Inquisitor Alistair, the common Prodigal. It’s a known fact that Velenosa Princesses can only marry commoners.
*The Memorial Park has officially opened! This is a sprawling burial grounds outside of Arx, which houses a Temple. All burials will be paid for by the Faith, though if anyone wishes a fancier grave or mausoleum, the Faith will take donations to pay for it. The Temple is absolutely beautiful! Go visit, before it fills up with mourners.
*Archlector Cassandra of Gloria announced the passing of Legate Guiscard, Sword of the Faith. May his trip back to the Queen of Endings be a pleasant one.
*Lady Carita Darkwater, herself born common before being ennobled, has ennobled Inquisitor Halsim Duskwave. To say this caused a bit of an uproar amongst the people - commoners and peers alike - would be an understatement. Lady Carita seems to be taking her house motto to heart - Daring is no vice.
*Lord Darrow Darkwater, Voice of House Darkwater, has elevated Lady Skye Blackshore to Baroness of Blackshore. He has also called up his vassals for the defense of Darkwater. Lord Darrow also called to the whole Compact for assistance - for soldiers, for ships, for coin, for supplies.
And that brings me to what I said I would write about in the beginning. An attacking navy is coming for the Compact. Their movement is low, but their fleet is massive. They are without doubt servants of the Abyss. Citizens of the Compact, know that things will get worse. But know that the King and the High Houses will stand and fight against this threat. For now, the best we can all do is keep calm and carry on.
Written By Caspian
Jan. 7, 2018, 12:51 a.m.(12/2/1007 AR)
Recorded for posterity:
Say it again! Who's that man among men? And we'll say it once more! Who's that hero next door? Who's that super success, don't you know can't you guess? Ask his fans and his five hangers on.... There's just one guy in town who's got all of it DOWWWWWWWWWN. And his name's C-O-R... C-O-R-B... C-O-R-B-A..... CORBANNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN!
Say it again! Who's that man among men? And we'll say it once more! Who's that hero next door? Who's that super success, don't you know can't you guess? Ask his fans and his five hangers on.... There's just one guy in town who's got all of it DOWWWWWWWWWN. And his name's C-O-R... C-O-R-B... C-O-R-B-A..... CORBANNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN!
Written By Atherton
Jan. 7, 2018, 12:51 a.m.(12/2/1007 AR)
Smith has been found. Luck finally is back in this city. Scythe is complete. Need to test it.
Written By Ainsley
Jan. 7, 2018, 12:21 a.m.(12/2/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Aislin
*This journal is two pieces of paper carefully affixed together.*
In a moment of desperate melancholy I went into Aislin's treehouse. I found it mostly empty ... save for a piece of paper torn from what must have been her journals. One of Nyx's feathers rested upon that paper, and a rock held it down. I found this paper there...
*The next piece of paper appears to be in Aislin's handwriting, rather than Ainsley's.*
"We should remember fondly those who are lost, but move on; after all, there are bigger things to worry about."
In a moment of desperate melancholy I went into Aislin's treehouse. I found it mostly empty ... save for a piece of paper torn from what must have been her journals. One of Nyx's feathers rested upon that paper, and a rock held it down. I found this paper there...
*The next piece of paper appears to be in Aislin's handwriting, rather than Ainsley's.*
"We should remember fondly those who are lost, but move on; after all, there are bigger things to worry about."
Written By Eleyna
Jan. 6, 2018, 11:52 p.m.(12/2/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Talen
It was -just- a letter opener this time.
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