Written By Ira
Sept. 14, 2017, 5:35 p.m.(3/18/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Thena
Gerald, why does everyone record these as if we aren't speaking to one of you? To one of the scholars? Do people write their own White Journals? My handwriting is horrible -- can I even write in anything but code anymore? Who knows.
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Do I need to explain the size of the ocean to her? Or the fact that the person who sees an enemy first is usually the one who gets the advantage in position regardless of if they know they are coming or not? I really don't know, Gerald. If the shade of ignorance is really that bad... Gerald, I want every white journal with the word pink in it. Every one! This will be my new project! Camouflage, after all, is a tool. Why wouldn't we use tools? SOCIAL CONSTRUCTS -- put that in huge writing, Gerald. Gods, your handwriting is genuinely beautiful. You look like my father. Are you single?
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Do I need to explain the size of the ocean to her? Or the fact that the person who sees an enemy first is usually the one who gets the advantage in position regardless of if they know they are coming or not? I really don't know, Gerald. If the shade of ignorance is really that bad... Gerald, I want every white journal with the word pink in it. Every one! This will be my new project! Camouflage, after all, is a tool. Why wouldn't we use tools? SOCIAL CONSTRUCTS -- put that in huge writing, Gerald. Gods, your handwriting is genuinely beautiful. You look like my father. Are you single?
Written By Teela
Sept. 14, 2017, 4:17 p.m.(3/18/1007 AR)
Being new in Arx is its own experience. A saw a Princess with a fox and offered to dress it for her so she could have the meat and the fur to make gloves with. Turns out it was her pet.
Why keep food as pets?
Why keep food as pets?
Written By Caelis
Sept. 14, 2017, 3:34 p.m.(3/18/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Alis
Oh, Princess Alis is so considerate. Not only has she welcomed me like a sister, but she appreciates my love for Semiramis. She's such a fine mare! I see others spoil their pets and really would love to do the same. I am sure she would love to spend more time with Edain and I rather than be outside all the time. There are no words to express my joy.
Written By Valerio
Sept. 14, 2017, 3:28 p.m.(3/18/1007 AR)
I come here to put down a few thoughts and see the children are misbehaving again. Please My Lady and Lord, do I need to put you into separate corners?
Written By Alis
Sept. 14, 2017, 3:21 p.m.(3/18/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Caelis
Thank you for the idea of what to get you both for a wedding gift! A bed large enough for the two of you and Semiramis.
Written By Caelis
Sept. 14, 2017, 2:59 p.m.(3/18/1007 AR)
I have taken to sparing with my soon to be husband at the end of the day. It's such a soothing way to spend some time together and talk about our days. If I'm entirely honest it's also nice to see him sweating a little. He's an attractive man, even when he exerts himself. I am a fortunate woman to have someone so well matched to my personality, he makes me smile and laugh when I would worry and fret myself sick. Now if only he'd let me treat Semiramis like dog so I might take her everywhere with me. I'm told she really wouldn't fit in the bed.
May your hopes find safe harbors.
May your hopes find safe harbors.
Written By Eleyna
Sept. 14, 2017, 2:03 p.m.(3/18/1007 AR)
Prince Talen once said some very uncomplimentary things about the color pink.
Then I bought a pair of pink silk stockings.
He seems to have changed his mind.
Then I bought a pair of pink silk stockings.
He seems to have changed his mind.
Written By Thena
Sept. 14, 2017, 1:49 p.m.(3/18/1007 AR)
I'm sure there are some strategy concerns about pink ships (or ships outfitted in pink or whatever though don't plenty of sailors announce their presence via their sails?). However, those ships most likely sail against a Herald and a Reflection who has reached even into our own harbors, not very long ago. Maybe we should assume they already know we are coming?
Just perspective I guess.
Just perspective I guess.
Written By Driskell
Sept. 14, 2017, 1:48 p.m.(3/18/1007 AR)
We the common people oft are reminded to watch and emulate the highborn which is only right and just, however a study between a few currently in a public spat while great matters are being decided may cause confusion for many of us lowborn. At what point is the proper use of our dark passions?
The Thirteenth reminds us that corruption begins as a seed and is difficult to tend to once it establishes a root in our soul. We must use and control our passions so that we might not be ruled by emotional reactions. We must observe, look at the truth and then exhibit self-control. To carefully use our darker passions can give us strength in the right times, to lose self-mastery over our passions will cause them to corrupt and consume us.
Praise be to the Reflection, which observes and reflects wisdom, and chooses not to act. For us lowborn, we should thank Him for this lesson being "Just because you can, doesn't mean you should.".
The Thirteenth reminds us that corruption begins as a seed and is difficult to tend to once it establishes a root in our soul. We must use and control our passions so that we might not be ruled by emotional reactions. We must observe, look at the truth and then exhibit self-control. To carefully use our darker passions can give us strength in the right times, to lose self-mastery over our passions will cause them to corrupt and consume us.
Praise be to the Reflection, which observes and reflects wisdom, and chooses not to act. For us lowborn, we should thank Him for this lesson being "Just because you can, doesn't mean you should.".
Written By Brianna
Sept. 14, 2017, 12:07 p.m.(3/18/1007 AR)
Graceful and political is something that I had to teach myself, from the moment I stepped foot into the city of Arx as a young girl. It is not something that the North is known for; our diplomacy has always been laughable compared to the skill of the Lycenes to turn a phrase, for example. Stories are told of our fierceness, our toughness, our loyalty, our paths. They build statues of our warchiefs, not our ambassadors.
But graceful and noble is never a look that goes out of style.
Prince Fergus, if you are in need of a Champion, I volunteer to fight for you. My only term is that both Champions must only wear pink silk, no armor, if he accepts, Princess Reese Grayson.
But graceful and noble is never a look that goes out of style.
Prince Fergus, if you are in need of a Champion, I volunteer to fight for you. My only term is that both Champions must only wear pink silk, no armor, if he accepts, Princess Reese Grayson.
Written By Calypso
Sept. 14, 2017, 11:22 a.m.(3/18/1007 AR)
As a reminder, to anyone who feels they should or could be doing more:
Reach out to me as your Defense Minister. I will point you towards an effort you can assist with or help to keep you informed. I am happy to sit with anyone to discuss the current state of affairs and threats we face as a people. Myself and the other Liaisons of the Ministry are here to help you. If you don't know who your Liaison is, I will list them out for you here as a quick and easy reference.
Lyceum - Duchess General Calypso Malvici
Grayson - Princess Reese Grayons
Valardin - Princess General Alis Valardin
Thrax - Duke Harald Grimhall
Redrain - Prince Fergus Redrain
For Crown and Compact. We Stand.
Reach out to me as your Defense Minister. I will point you towards an effort you can assist with or help to keep you informed. I am happy to sit with anyone to discuss the current state of affairs and threats we face as a people. Myself and the other Liaisons of the Ministry are here to help you. If you don't know who your Liaison is, I will list them out for you here as a quick and easy reference.
Lyceum - Duchess General Calypso Malvici
Grayson - Princess Reese Grayons
Valardin - Princess General Alis Valardin
Thrax - Duke Harald Grimhall
Redrain - Prince Fergus Redrain
For Crown and Compact. We Stand.
Written By Aureth
Sept. 14, 2017, 10:47 a.m.(3/18/1007 AR)
Ah, morning. Winter on the verge of spring. The birds are singing, the pigeons are cooing. The cream of society are warring in the Archive again.
It's days like these I really miss my mother
It's days like these I really miss my mother
Written By Fergus
Sept. 14, 2017, 10:42 a.m.(3/18/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Reese
Really. The fact that you seem to think that world revolves around you is a fucking joke.
Written By Reese
Sept. 14, 2017, 10:29 a.m.(3/18/1007 AR)
I challenged Fergus, because during the Iron Guard competition after being beat by myself and Princess Marian at the duel, he got visibly upset and huffy. He threw down his weapon, quit the rest of the competition and stormed out. He later posted on the journals about ceasing his fighting career over that. I left that go, thinking he was just having a bad day.
It might seem like a small thing that he called my boat fucking stupid, but it comes from a man who is a Prince of Redrain, shortly before I sail off into a battle that might kill me and it comes from a man with the history explained above. I would haven't challenged a commoner over that or even a noble without that history.
Also, it is common for duels to be fought over small matters. This would have stayed a stay a small matter if it was simply accepted and let go. Now it is a bigger matter.
Reese
It might seem like a small thing that he called my boat fucking stupid, but it comes from a man who is a Prince of Redrain, shortly before I sail off into a battle that might kill me and it comes from a man with the history explained above. I would haven't challenged a commoner over that or even a noble without that history.
Also, it is common for duels to be fought over small matters. This would have stayed a stay a small matter if it was simply accepted and let go. Now it is a bigger matter.
Reese
Written By Freja
Sept. 14, 2017, 10:20 a.m.(3/18/1007 AR)
When I was a child, my brothers in a typical showing of overall tormenting the baby sister, held me down and shaved my head. Mother was of course horrifed, father amused but putting on the show of punishing them.
I got even in my own way and still they are wary of me when I am suddenly somewhere where I wasn't a second ago. Good times.
That aside, perhaps we are just made of sterner stuff in the North. Recent slights perceived are so trite to me it makes me wonder if any one of them could have survived a childhood with my brothers. We play rough, talk rough, and for the most part avoid garish colors when trying to be on the offensive when trying to best and be discreet about maneuvers against something that wants to fucking kill us. One of multiple things, really. I never knew armor to be so ornate, but skin so thin.
I got even in my own way and still they are wary of me when I am suddenly somewhere where I wasn't a second ago. Good times.
That aside, perhaps we are just made of sterner stuff in the North. Recent slights perceived are so trite to me it makes me wonder if any one of them could have survived a childhood with my brothers. We play rough, talk rough, and for the most part avoid garish colors when trying to be on the offensive when trying to best and be discreet about maneuvers against something that wants to fucking kill us. One of multiple things, really. I never knew armor to be so ornate, but skin so thin.
Written By Tobias
Sept. 14, 2017, 7:50 a.m.(3/18/1007 AR)
Didn't think I'd be visiting Maelstrom in my life as a military commander... but here I am, a company of the Crimson Blades heading to Maelstrom for siege preparations.
If nothing else, I've always wanted to spend some time there.
If nothing else, I've always wanted to spend some time there.
Written By Agnarr
Sept. 14, 2017, 4:18 a.m.(3/17/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Ira
Wood. Sometimes with leather atop, and linen in between, and sometimes steel wire for a rougher grip.
Shagreen if you're rich and live near the sea.
Shagreen if you're rich and live near the sea.
Written By Ira
Sept. 14, 2017, 12:33 a.m.(3/17/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Victus
Touche.
I'd duel your chosen champion, Your Grace, but my hands are allergic to... whatever weapon hilts are made of. And I have better ways to spend my time.
I'd duel your chosen champion, Your Grace, but my hands are allergic to... whatever weapon hilts are made of. And I have better ways to spend my time.
Written By Victus
Sept. 14, 2017, 12:22 a.m.(3/17/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Ira
Get a haircut.
Written By Ira
Sept. 14, 2017, 12:15 a.m.(3/17/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Victus
"Does the ship get ambushed by shavs that spotted it leagues away?" Yes/No
Put that in quotes. High Lords enjoy quotes, right?
Put that in quotes. High Lords enjoy quotes, right?
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