Written By Valery
Dec. 24, 2017, 10:54 p.m.(11/2/1007 AR)
We'll start the lessons soon!
Written By Malesh
Dec. 24, 2017, 10:43 p.m.(11/2/1007 AR)
My heart breaks for my sister, who's love was taken from her before they could be wed and start their family. What more can be written?
Written By Serafine
Dec. 24, 2017, 10:36 p.m.(11/2/1007 AR)
I'm not dead, vultures. But I do smell like I am. I am completely domesticated and you know what? I don't care. Where's the pie?
Written By Astraea
Dec. 24, 2017, 10:21 p.m.(11/2/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Quenia
As a fan of the hunt I must say that pinning you down is nigh impossible. May our paths cross again soon my Lady for the first time was not the last. Your words during our initial encounter left me a bit wanting. I felt as if I did not convey my intentions well enough. My sister is the musician-poet, the way she can capture the essence of something and distill it into a few drops of truth...I always admire it. Next time I will not flounder or stumble in my approach cousin and I hope you know that I meant what I said. I do love you no matter what.
Written By Astraea
Dec. 24, 2017, 10:14 p.m.(11/2/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Sorrel
Kindred spirit. That about sums it up. Since I've come to this great city I have met many fine people but not many Lady knights. Witnessing your prowess with blade and wit is a true gift that I hope to receive often. You've stirred hope in my heart that the light from this world has not completely fled. Stand fast, honor your vows and always walk with Gods. Everything else will work itself out but until then we can always work up a sweat and drink some good ale.
Written By Astraea
Dec. 24, 2017, 10:11 p.m.(11/2/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Amarantha
Sister dearest, your reflection moves me to weep as does your poetry. Our fate has been entwined from the moment we took our first breath.
To laugh, to love, to live and to suffer even. You know the pain of my loss quite well and even in that we are as one. Stay close for the times have changed and the world is become a much darker place, if you perish so too do I.
To laugh, to love, to live and to suffer even. You know the pain of my loss quite well and even in that we are as one. Stay close for the times have changed and the world is become a much darker place, if you perish so too do I.
Written By Joscelin
Dec. 24, 2017, 7:56 p.m.(11/2/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Aureth
Lagoma's Lactating Love-muffins. This is absolutely ridiculous. -Ridiculous-.
Written By Belladonna
Dec. 24, 2017, 7:45 p.m.(11/2/1007 AR)
When someone swears fealty to me, I in turn oath to them. To simplify it all, they pledge their service and loyalty to me, and I in turn pledge my protection and loyalty to them. They are as such my vassal, and it is mine to both protect them and to discipline them, as needed. I was under the impression that this is typical for our society, but I keep running into confusion on this topic.
I am honor bound to defend my vassals. If they behave in such a fashion as I cannot defend them, then it is still ((ooc: that word is written heavily, and underlined multiple times)) my responsibility to defend them against others!! (and then to deal with them myself). If a member of my household does something terrible, I am responsible for their punishment. If they do well, I shine from their accomplishment.
This does not mean that I agree with them. It does not mean that I think that they are right. It means that I take my responsibility seriously.
I am honor bound to defend my vassals. If they behave in such a fashion as I cannot defend them, then it is still ((ooc: that word is written heavily, and underlined multiple times)) my responsibility to defend them against others!! (and then to deal with them myself). If a member of my household does something terrible, I am responsible for their punishment. If they do well, I shine from their accomplishment.
This does not mean that I agree with them. It does not mean that I think that they are right. It means that I take my responsibility seriously.
Written By Amarantha
Dec. 24, 2017, 6:36 p.m.(11/2/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Astraea
The moon is a widow's face! She
weeps the silver of timeless stars;
speaks the echo of empty space.
weeps the silver of timeless stars;
speaks the echo of empty space.
Written By Lou
Dec. 24, 2017, 5:54 p.m.(11/2/1007 AR)
I am quite pleased that my guard is finally learning how to pick up trails. Unfortunately, it's not my trail. One day, he'll learn between deer tracks and people tracks, I'm sure of it.
Written By Leola
Dec. 24, 2017, 5:42 p.m.(11/2/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Killian
Two gone.
Lady Juliet, Lord Killian.
I'm looking at the path I've chosen, and wondered if now is the best time to walk it. To deliberately court danger. But then, I realise that if I'm to honor a man I fought with, who stood against eternity with me, I should let his death inspire me to do more than I otherwise might.
What happens, is what I choose.
Lady Juliet, Lord Killian.
I'm looking at the path I've chosen, and wondered if now is the best time to walk it. To deliberately court danger. But then, I realise that if I'm to honor a man I fought with, who stood against eternity with me, I should let his death inspire me to do more than I otherwise might.
What happens, is what I choose.
Written By Kael
Dec. 24, 2017, 5:40 p.m.(11/2/1007 AR)
Too much death. Absolutely too much.
Lord Killian Ashford, I barely knew you. We shared only a few quick words in a tavern one night, but there was possibility there. The reunion of family -- in this case you shared blood with my wife.
All the possibilities gone.
I need to look to my family, those blood and those chosen. I need to let them know I care.
It has been some time that I have written to the governess...
Lord Killian Ashford, I barely knew you. We shared only a few quick words in a tavern one night, but there was possibility there. The reunion of family -- in this case you shared blood with my wife.
All the possibilities gone.
I need to look to my family, those blood and those chosen. I need to let them know I care.
It has been some time that I have written to the governess...
Written By Leola
Dec. 24, 2017, 5:35 p.m.(11/2/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Eleanor
I met Eleanor recently.
She's done so well for herself. One of the Hundred, the King's Own - father had written to say she'd become a Knight, but I had no idea just how far she'd come. I was so pleased for her - and I'm thrilled that we'll be sailing together and working together on our projects
She's done so well for herself. One of the Hundred, the King's Own - father had written to say she'd become a Knight, but I had no idea just how far she'd come. I was so pleased for her - and I'm thrilled that we'll be sailing together and working together on our projects
Written By Gwenna
Dec. 24, 2017, 3:47 p.m.(11/2/1007 AR)
The city of Arx is truly such a wonder. Every corner I turn, I discover something new and charming. Even the dullest rock can be wonderful if you just look at it the right way. While it is autumn, it still feels quite warm to me. I imagine gossiping by a hearth here is going to take a bit of getting used to. They say the blood thins quickly here, and with winter not so far off, at least I've come at a good time to allow that process to start.
At the very least, I've an excuse to visit some shops and purchase more suitable attire once finances are settled. I can only imagine what wonders those will all have in store!
At the very least, I've an excuse to visit some shops and purchase more suitable attire once finances are settled. I can only imagine what wonders those will all have in store!
Written By Samael
Dec. 24, 2017, 3:35 p.m.(11/2/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Joslyn
To accept the oaths of Knighthood in the sight of Gloria, is to break the shackles of selfishness. To devote yourself to the duchy and to champion her ideals and proudly protect her defenseless is to do a fine thing.
Lady Joslyn Stonewood was born in Tor, the city of roses. A city much like Pridehall, known for it’s military might. It was there that young Joslyn was taught to fight by her mother, Chiara Manicelli. When Joslyn struck out on her own and arrived in Arx, she did not shrink back from the chance to use her mother-given abilities in the fight against the Bringers of Silence. When they attacked the city, she fought back. Since then, she has fought alongside great warriors of the Compact of the likes of our Princess-General Reese Grayson and the late Dame Zhayla of Old Oak. She helped hold the various points of defense during the great siege of Arx, the final battle against Brand.
After Lady Joslyn chose to join House Stonewood, she helped the house regain lost land, restore a lost county and raise the silver to support those campaigns. She has tirelessly fought for her liege and loyally sacrificed her own wellbeing on her behalf. She nearly died, in fact, during her service to the Crownlands.
She has proved to be a great friend and loyal servant to House Stonewood, House Bisland and House Grayson. I can think of no other person more worthy of the title of Knight of Pridehall.
Her oath as witnessed by an assembly of peers:
In the sight of Gloria, I do so vow: I pledge myself to valor, never shall I desert. I swear to protect the defenseless, or fall in the attempt. I give myself to justice, my honor will not bend. I shall champion House Bisland. We win glory.
Lady Joslyn Stonewood was born in Tor, the city of roses. A city much like Pridehall, known for it’s military might. It was there that young Joslyn was taught to fight by her mother, Chiara Manicelli. When Joslyn struck out on her own and arrived in Arx, she did not shrink back from the chance to use her mother-given abilities in the fight against the Bringers of Silence. When they attacked the city, she fought back. Since then, she has fought alongside great warriors of the Compact of the likes of our Princess-General Reese Grayson and the late Dame Zhayla of Old Oak. She helped hold the various points of defense during the great siege of Arx, the final battle against Brand.
After Lady Joslyn chose to join House Stonewood, she helped the house regain lost land, restore a lost county and raise the silver to support those campaigns. She has tirelessly fought for her liege and loyally sacrificed her own wellbeing on her behalf. She nearly died, in fact, during her service to the Crownlands.
She has proved to be a great friend and loyal servant to House Stonewood, House Bisland and House Grayson. I can think of no other person more worthy of the title of Knight of Pridehall.
Her oath as witnessed by an assembly of peers:
In the sight of Gloria, I do so vow: I pledge myself to valor, never shall I desert. I swear to protect the defenseless, or fall in the attempt. I give myself to justice, my honor will not bend. I shall champion House Bisland. We win glory.
Written By Corban
Dec. 24, 2017, 1:10 p.m.(11/1/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Killian
Lord Killian was under my command the first time that I led men after arriving in Arx. It was when we fought the dire bears chasing an Abandoned tribe in the Gray Forest. Lord Killian wanted to set elaborate traps. I told him at the speed the bears were closing, we had to stand and fight.
At the time, I think Lord Killian thought me uninspired. But I know when the need is, Lord Killian will stand and fight.
I mourn with House Ashford.
At the time, I think Lord Killian thought me uninspired. But I know when the need is, Lord Killian will stand and fight.
I mourn with House Ashford.
Written By Monique
Dec. 24, 2017, 12:40 p.m.(11/1/1007 AR)
It's my birthday in just under a fortnight. I'll be 25.
I never thought I'd live that long.
I feel that it bears recording.
I never thought I'd live that long.
I feel that it bears recording.
Written By Enyo
Dec. 24, 2017, 11:53 a.m.(11/1/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Jhond
There are potentially no words to describe the horrific dreams you have caused me because of your gift. So I buried it, and now I'm worried we might have a potato plant soon.....will it never END?!
Written By Enyo
Dec. 24, 2017, 11:51 a.m.(11/1/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Eirene
The very best Auntie in the whole world, very best. Just so happens that not only is she the best aunt, but she's the best damn person to have around when you need to be put back together. Remember that, Arvum, you need someone to stitch you back up or identify the source of that mysterious itch, ask for Eirene!
Written By Enyo
Dec. 24, 2017, 11:50 a.m.(11/1/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Eleyna
When I met you I was worried that I'd say the wrong thing, or do the wrong thing. I'm glad to know that not only did I not say or do anything wrong, but that I found something of a kindred spirit in you.
Thank you, for everything so far, and everything that may be done in the future.
Thank you, for everything so far, and everything that may be done in the future.
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