Written By Mae
Nov. 1, 2017, 12:14 a.m.(7/3/1007 AR)
It seems we're learning more and more every single day. Truths hidden are rising up to the surface.
I can't help but wonder if we'll ever fully lift the veil.
I can't help but wonder if we'll ever fully lift the veil.
Written By Audric
Nov. 1, 2017, 12:12 a.m.(7/3/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Daemon
A true and steadfast friend!
Written By Daemon
Oct. 31, 2017, 11:47 p.m.(7/3/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Audric
Oh dear Audric, should you ever need a shoulder to cry on, you have a rough direction of where I live. I promise to only charge you the bare necessities, as I know you can afford it!
Written By Audric
Oct. 31, 2017, 11:42 p.m.(7/3/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Cambria
I'm sorry, okay?! I can't help the fact that the entire world is out to get me. Woe is me, so on and so forth. I already knew I was the worst, though. People tell me it often enough!
Written By Cambria
Oct. 31, 2017, 11:37 p.m.(7/3/1007 AR)
I love the smell of victimhood in the morning...
Actually, no. I cannot stand it.
To perpetually cling to ones hurt - whatever it may be - as a crutch, or a shield is tragic enough. Yet there are those who go just that step farther, and fashion it into a weapon. There is no discourse with such people. They are like a dog too long mistreated, unable to trust any hand that comes near, and so they lash out.
And you, of course, are simply The Worst. By the way, you can never 'understand,' either, so that route is inaccessible.
With such people, those who are strangers or passing acquaintances to you, anyway, family and friends being another matter entirely, it is better to just move on.
Actually, no. I cannot stand it.
To perpetually cling to ones hurt - whatever it may be - as a crutch, or a shield is tragic enough. Yet there are those who go just that step farther, and fashion it into a weapon. There is no discourse with such people. They are like a dog too long mistreated, unable to trust any hand that comes near, and so they lash out.
And you, of course, are simply The Worst. By the way, you can never 'understand,' either, so that route is inaccessible.
With such people, those who are strangers or passing acquaintances to you, anyway, family and friends being another matter entirely, it is better to just move on.
Written By Sameera
Oct. 31, 2017, 4:08 p.m.(7/2/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Caras
You're interesting too. Your attitude restores a little of my faith in the People of the Faith. I am very specifically saying people because my belief in the Gods never wavers, even if I am more of a spiritualist and Shaman inclined.
Written By Sameera
Oct. 31, 2017, 3:54 p.m.(7/2/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Audric
I rarely find myself liking someone right off the bat. The only other was Duke Harald Grimhall. If you can be convinced to meet in person one day I'll buy you a drink. I usually do tea but I can buy you a drink and pretend like I will drink with you.
Written By Alarissa
Oct. 31, 2017, 3:25 p.m.(7/2/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Victus
Lilybelle is the most 'delightful' cat, and the fairest in all the land. She is very good at catching rodents. She has only clawed me twice this week. That, is an improvement. She will be well deserving of any title levied on to her.
Yes, she was staring at me as I wrote this missive to be sent to the archives to be put into my whites.
Save me.
Yes, she was staring at me as I wrote this missive to be sent to the archives to be put into my whites.
Save me.
Written By Brianna
Oct. 31, 2017, 3:25 p.m.(7/2/1007 AR)
I want music with drums that beat loudly making my body want to dance, fires that roar and crackle, the clink of drinks being poured, the burn of whiskey down my throat and a pair of lips to kiss in the furs. I'd even settle for a battle to cleave someone's head off with my axe.
I hate being bored.
I hate being bored.
Written By Alarissa
Oct. 31, 2017, 3:22 p.m.(7/2/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Talen
It should be noted that no, as the Archduke/Prince Consort, that you cannot indeed, slip up and occasionally punch someone in the face. I taught you better. I taught you so much better. You sit there and you say "Delightful" or "That's nice" or "Your advice is so noted" and you smile at them.
And you imagine it in your mind, time and time again until the urge has been sublimated.
And you imagine it in your mind, time and time again until the urge has been sublimated.
Written By Victus
Oct. 31, 2017, 2:20 p.m.(7/2/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Talen
I'm going to ask that he declare my cat the fairest animal in all of Arvum and that she is much better at killing rodents than your snake. Which by the way, we heard what it did to our gifted spider.
We won't forget.
We won't forget.
Written By Shard
Oct. 31, 2017, 2:13 p.m.(7/2/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Halsim
Hm, yes. Best to come live inside the Compact where you'll insist they're still bandits at your table that can't be trusted. Prodigals certainly know where they stand with you, anyway.
Written By Victus
Oct. 31, 2017, 1:33 p.m.(7/2/1007 AR)
I have made a deal with my morning today. I won't utter a word of swearin' and bull-manure and it doesn't bring me a stack of headaches attached to plenty of rabbling.
So far we're one bottle of rum deep and the seas are calm. Let's make it two. Ah fuck it, this is too much work.
So far we're one bottle of rum deep and the seas are calm. Let's make it two. Ah fuck it, this is too much work.
Written By Thena
Oct. 31, 2017, 12:29 p.m.(7/2/1007 AR)
To those who fear travel outside the city, please, for the love of the gods, if you need protection come speak to me and I can arrange for you to go out with a pilgrimage or a tithe train or a dispatch. Protecting travelers is the specific gods-given mission of the Knights of Solace.
Written By Isabetta
Oct. 31, 2017, 12:15 p.m.(7/2/1007 AR)
On the wilderness and the Queen of Endings. . .
So there are certainly going to be troublesome individuals out there, some of them are bandits, criminals and others may simply be savages.
Everything or one I see is someone I consider if I need to put an arrow through their skull.
Of course closer to Arx there is a certain safety, but then there is also the possibility among st the trade routes that banditry would be much more common.
I do not travel richly, but I am certain I should consider my potential as a hostage. One must always travel prepared.
I travel prepared to put an arrow through a skull.
So there are certainly going to be troublesome individuals out there, some of them are bandits, criminals and others may simply be savages.
Everything or one I see is someone I consider if I need to put an arrow through their skull.
Of course closer to Arx there is a certain safety, but then there is also the possibility among st the trade routes that banditry would be much more common.
I do not travel richly, but I am certain I should consider my potential as a hostage. One must always travel prepared.
I travel prepared to put an arrow through a skull.
Written By Halsim
Oct. 31, 2017, 12:03 p.m.(7/2/1007 AR)
Interesting, how being preyed upon by the wilds, dealing with cults, rivals, betrayal from within and without, and living each day wondering if it will be your last... with only your one group among thousands as your protection... is 'freedom' to some.
I call it for what it is: stubbornly clinging to vague notions that living in fear is somehow better than living in unity, civilization, and reason.
In the Compact, you can do something about that fear. Out there? You're lucky if the next person you meet doesn't put an arrow through your skull. With the Compact, you know where you stand, and you know where everyone outside the Compact stands.
How anyone can call living outside the Compact... 'freedom'... is a mystery.
The Deepwood Prodigal recruits are the equivalent of inviting bandits into your home and praying they find the food good enough to work for it. I have no doubt there are Abandoned out there that would join the Compact if they knew what we actually offer... but the majority don't care for us, and cannot be trusted. I wouldn't count on that method consistently.
I call it for what it is: stubbornly clinging to vague notions that living in fear is somehow better than living in unity, civilization, and reason.
In the Compact, you can do something about that fear. Out there? You're lucky if the next person you meet doesn't put an arrow through your skull. With the Compact, you know where you stand, and you know where everyone outside the Compact stands.
How anyone can call living outside the Compact... 'freedom'... is a mystery.
The Deepwood Prodigal recruits are the equivalent of inviting bandits into your home and praying they find the food good enough to work for it. I have no doubt there are Abandoned out there that would join the Compact if they knew what we actually offer... but the majority don't care for us, and cannot be trusted. I wouldn't count on that method consistently.
Written By Tikva
Oct. 31, 2017, 11:50 a.m.(7/2/1007 AR)
Consider who we fight and make of ourselves something different. Be a candle against the dark. There will be no better time.
Raise your voice for freedom.
I will stand with you.
Raise your voice for freedom.
I will stand with you.
Written By Samantha
Oct. 31, 2017, 10:15 a.m.(7/2/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Skye
One of the largest mass conversions of Shav'arvani to Prodigal in recent history involved 30,000 swearing fealty to Deepwood. Not a drop of blood was shed, nor threat issued.
Instead, we offered them safety in a time of war without demanding a bend of the knee and asking only that they live in accordance to the law within Deepwood's borders. We showed them the benefit of being united under the Compact, and addressed their leadership with honor and respect. When asked for their help in return, 3,000 answered the call to war and aided in ending the Siege of Arx.
We look at ourselves. While there is always room for improvement, in this matter, our conscience, and our obligation, are clear.
Instead, we offered them safety in a time of war without demanding a bend of the knee and asking only that they live in accordance to the law within Deepwood's borders. We showed them the benefit of being united under the Compact, and addressed their leadership with honor and respect. When asked for their help in return, 3,000 answered the call to war and aided in ending the Siege of Arx.
We look at ourselves. While there is always room for improvement, in this matter, our conscience, and our obligation, are clear.
Written By Isabetta
Oct. 31, 2017, 9:50 a.m.(7/2/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Monique
To say this is not at all whom I expected would be a gross understatement.
Lady Monique is, it turns out, very proper and oriented on her work and studies. Where I thought the well was deep with intrigue, it is rather the opposite. On face value she seems to be clever and tricky, but deeper down she is candid and straight forward. Her pursuits consume her more than her machinations.
I will not deny that I find this a touch disappointing, even though I will do what I can to aide her in those studies she is fond of.
Will her history be a mere footnote in how she is remembered?
She never did show me those wanted posters.
Lady Monique is, it turns out, very proper and oriented on her work and studies. Where I thought the well was deep with intrigue, it is rather the opposite. On face value she seems to be clever and tricky, but deeper down she is candid and straight forward. Her pursuits consume her more than her machinations.
I will not deny that I find this a touch disappointing, even though I will do what I can to aide her in those studies she is fond of.
Will her history be a mere footnote in how she is remembered?
She never did show me those wanted posters.
Written By Fortunato
Oct. 31, 2017, 9:42 a.m.(7/2/1007 AR)
Difference between a serf and a thrall is a serf has an out. Every citizen of the Compact has an out. Not always a great option, going crownsworn, but it’s an escape hatch when you need one.
I really don’t know the numbers of thralls freed by the Liberators, what channels they went through. Maybe there’s logistical issues here.
But past logistics, my one question would be. Payment of a thrall’s debt is their out. If that’s not acceptable, then what is? Lot of small folk have shitty lives, but the out keeps them from being slaves.
I really don’t know the numbers of thralls freed by the Liberators, what channels they went through. Maybe there’s logistical issues here.
But past logistics, my one question would be. Payment of a thrall’s debt is their out. If that’s not acceptable, then what is? Lot of small folk have shitty lives, but the out keeps them from being slaves.
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