Written By Killian
Sept. 10, 2017, 7:36 p.m.(3/10/1007 AR)
The expedition has been long and grueling, and I have to admit, I have a new appreciation for those from the north, to endure such cold. I have traveled all throughout Arvum, but to be in the snow and wind, wearing metal armor, is a new experience entirely. I am quite certain that certain parts of my body were simply not meant to be frozen.
Princess Reese and Prince Calarian have done amazingly well to organize and arrange all of this, and I hope that the contacts we have made amongst the shav tribes will be fruitful, bringing them to the light of the Compact and to the safety it affords. Still, the trip has not been without incident. We have lost men, and amongst them seven of the men of Ashford, good and decent men at arms who came to guardian this mission, and who will never return home to their families. I have written to their families what words of condolence I could find, but I know all too well that words can never fill the void left behind.
And yet we persevere, because to do otherwise is unfathomable. To give in and be defeated, to falter on our drive to defeat the darkness arrayed against us. No, we must not do these things, we must press onward, picking up the banner of righteousness and going ever forward until we can stand tall in victory and enjoy the peace we have fought so hard to secure.
Princess Reese and Prince Calarian have done amazingly well to organize and arrange all of this, and I hope that the contacts we have made amongst the shav tribes will be fruitful, bringing them to the light of the Compact and to the safety it affords. Still, the trip has not been without incident. We have lost men, and amongst them seven of the men of Ashford, good and decent men at arms who came to guardian this mission, and who will never return home to their families. I have written to their families what words of condolence I could find, but I know all too well that words can never fill the void left behind.
And yet we persevere, because to do otherwise is unfathomable. To give in and be defeated, to falter on our drive to defeat the darkness arrayed against us. No, we must not do these things, we must press onward, picking up the banner of righteousness and going ever forward until we can stand tall in victory and enjoy the peace we have fought so hard to secure.
Written By Luca
Sept. 10, 2017, 7:36 p.m.(3/10/1007 AR)
Sometimes it's gratifying to actually do some good. Even better when it comes with a bit of challenge and, yes, blood, though I'll no doubt set people off saying so again. Then again, naps are also gratifying and too often interrupted for doing of good.
Written By Driskell
Sept. 10, 2017, 7:28 p.m.(3/10/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Thena
One should take care on matters of temptation and corruption, you never know where an addiction might crop up. But...who am I to tell the willing to walk away? We'll have to share in my latest creation.
I'm reminded too this is how rumors start.
I'm reminded too this is how rumors start.
Written By Eithne
Sept. 10, 2017, 7:05 p.m.(3/10/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Edain
Prince Edain came to me when he had this amazing idea for a Tournament of Roses. He knew I was skilled in working with Diamondplate and I'm always up for working with this luxurious metal whenever I can. He wanted a helm; A super fancy, super brilliant helm for the jousting tournament's champion and I've got to say, it is probably one of my best helms, ever. I do not always get the chance to add plumes on the top, but this specific design called for it. Red, one of my hallmark colors set against the absolute perfection of diamondplate was a vision of beauty if I've ever seen one.
It was really all Prince Edain's idea. He's got an eye for design even if he denies it. We also crafted these championship belts with the help of Master Oliver Coldrain.
I look forward to working with the High Lord of Sanctum again in the future.
It was really all Prince Edain's idea. He's got an eye for design even if he denies it. We also crafted these championship belts with the help of Master Oliver Coldrain.
I look forward to working with the High Lord of Sanctum again in the future.
Written By Thena
Sept. 10, 2017, 6:44 p.m.(3/10/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Driskell
I volunteer to have my soul corrupted.
Written By Driskell
Sept. 10, 2017, 6:43 p.m.(3/10/1007 AR)
Battles across the seas to bring civilization to dark corners of the world, wars against the Abandoned to lift their yoke of savagery and bring them within the Compact (not to mention their resources and human resources under one of the great houses), visions and dreams and all manner of things. Remember there will be a final reaping by the Thirteenth and all will be destroyed. Your writings, your buildings, your battles to move and adjust imaginary lines across manmade illustrations that represent a very temporary hold on a living world; all these things will be gone when the Reflection reaches out from beyond and harvests. But take heart, your soul will endure as Aion will breath new life from the ashes and the wheel turns once more.
The reaping seems cruel, but through destruction we will be able to usher in a new age, a new world. Through the ashes we will be reborn.
Unlike, say, what the goals of the infernal Abyss are which is to simply corrupt and twits the world into a nightmare of suffering. Speaking of the Abyss, I've found that baking whipped egg whites produces something rather heavenly. Extremely light, crunchy and a tad bit delicious when crushed and mixed with whipped fresh cream. I think I need Halsim to investigate this recipe and see if it corrupts the soul, because it's delicious.
The reaping seems cruel, but through destruction we will be able to usher in a new age, a new world. Through the ashes we will be reborn.
Unlike, say, what the goals of the infernal Abyss are which is to simply corrupt and twits the world into a nightmare of suffering. Speaking of the Abyss, I've found that baking whipped egg whites produces something rather heavenly. Extremely light, crunchy and a tad bit delicious when crushed and mixed with whipped fresh cream. I think I need Halsim to investigate this recipe and see if it corrupts the soul, because it's delicious.
Written By Eithne
Sept. 10, 2017, 6:37 p.m.(3/10/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Agnarr
So Agnarr is this interesting fellow I met one night at the Grotto. I probably won't first that first encounter...ever. He came to me recently with an order for rubicund gauntlets. The messenger handed me this rather large folder and when I opened it, the draft nearly scrolled out of my hands. It was a diagram of his very own gargantuan hands.
You know what they say about a man with ginormous hands right?
Ginormous gauntlets! That's right. Well they are finished and I gotta say I'm pretty proud of them. If you see Agnarr and he's wearing his rubicund gauntlets, you should totally take a gander at them. Impressive!
He told me not to spend all my money on Libertia
You know what they say about a man with ginormous hands right?
Ginormous gauntlets! That's right. Well they are finished and I gotta say I'm pretty proud of them. If you see Agnarr and he's wearing his rubicund gauntlets, you should totally take a gander at them. Impressive!
He told me not to spend all my money on Libertia
Written By Eithne
Sept. 10, 2017, 6:33 p.m.(3/10/1007 AR)
Holy shitballs I've been so busy lately but you know what? It's amazing. I love what I do. I love working with metal and crafting amazing suits of armor. It's my life's passion. It's the only thing I ever want to do my whole life. The downside is sometimes I stink like forge, or so I've been told. I think my sense of smell is fried except for when I hit the back room and the heat and acrid tinge of smelted metal fills the air. It's nice to be recognized and even the apprentices have been busy. I'm just so very thankful and blessed.
Written By Edward
Sept. 10, 2017, 6:24 p.m.(3/10/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Jayanthi
It was a pleasure to meet you today. I hope to see the completed work that you are doing and those that you will do.
I have always been a supporter of the arts.
I have always been a supporter of the arts.
Written By Teela
Sept. 10, 2017, 6:21 p.m.(3/10/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Agnarr
Gruff sellsword. If you've seen one pair you've seen them all.
Written By Teela
Sept. 10, 2017, 6:19 p.m.(3/10/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Daemon
You have lofty goals and a purpose with the determination to see you through to the end. I wish you success.
Written By Teela
Sept. 10, 2017, 6:18 p.m.(3/10/1007 AR)
This priest says I should write things down.
So just into the city. Met some people. This place is much more crowded than Cloudspine.
So just into the city. Met some people. This place is much more crowded than Cloudspine.
Written By Alexis
Sept. 10, 2017, 6:09 p.m.(3/10/1007 AR)
More skillful writers than I have spoken of the Grayson Expeditions and the troubles - and rewards - garnered there.
I think it served a noble purpose. I pray that the lives lost were not lost in vain, and I will do what I can to ensure that they are not. Abandoned have become Prodigal, and maps have been written. Knowledge have been gathered, and friends have been made.
The Dragon's Daughter was blooded, there. And I pray that the Queen of Endings take that soul into her embrace, and readies him for his next life.
I think it served a noble purpose. I pray that the lives lost were not lost in vain, and I will do what I can to ensure that they are not. Abandoned have become Prodigal, and maps have been written. Knowledge have been gathered, and friends have been made.
The Dragon's Daughter was blooded, there. And I pray that the Queen of Endings take that soul into her embrace, and readies him for his next life.
Written By Rey
Sept. 10, 2017, 6 p.m.(3/10/1007 AR)
So many people, energy, everywhere sounds and things, and so much to see. It's so strange for all of this to be holding its breath the way that it does; even the wind hangs on a moment, unable to sing. Buildings and people are scarred, some from what has come before, some in echoes of what is to come. But still, strength that leaves me in awe. Breathless, but unafraid. The sea won't wear this mountain away. Not yet.
Suspended animation.
I dreamed last night of a fire that radiated a warmth that only the soul could feel. As I drew close to it, a seeker, absolute truth filled me to overflowing. I saw that in the heart of the fire, there was a man, a man who stood and let himself be consumed, through the pain of his dying, so that his light could cast away the shadows. I loved him. I reached out to him, even though his spirit burnt my body. He started to look up.
I woke up before I could see his face.
Suspended animation.
I dreamed last night of a fire that radiated a warmth that only the soul could feel. As I drew close to it, a seeker, absolute truth filled me to overflowing. I saw that in the heart of the fire, there was a man, a man who stood and let himself be consumed, through the pain of his dying, so that his light could cast away the shadows. I loved him. I reached out to him, even though his spirit burnt my body. He started to look up.
I woke up before I could see his face.
Written By Antonio
Sept. 10, 2017, 5:59 p.m.(3/10/1007 AR)
We are so close, I can almost taste it. I pray to Mangata we find what we are looking for soon.
Written By Preston
Sept. 10, 2017, 5:57 p.m.(3/10/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Calarian
Certainly an astute diplomat, Calarian also seems to know some of his own limitations which is very good in a ruler. He seems devout and hopefully we can work together more in future.
Written By Preston
Sept. 10, 2017, 5:56 p.m.(3/10/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Shard
The prodigal is quite interesting - despite my disagreements with her, I think she was one of the few on this mission who understood the cost that would be born in achieving this. She also has done a great job as a warrior. Being good when there are no consequences for that choice is easy. But being good when it hurts you? When it tears at you? That is when you truly show your colours, what kind of person you are.
Written By Sameera
Sept. 10, 2017, 4:58 p.m.(3/10/1007 AR)
My inspiration for jewelry is lacking lately.
Written By Leola
Sept. 10, 2017, 4:58 p.m.(3/10/1007 AR)
His Highness, the Minister of Coin, Rook Valardin asked to speak with me concerning my role in the Silver Consortium. I will not pretend the Crown's decision to remove funding from the Lodge was expected, but we should manage well with the support from the Faith alone.
Written By Archeron
Sept. 10, 2017, 4:57 p.m.(3/10/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Margot
Margot seems to have found some purpose in her mission to the forests, and is going to try to use those lessons as the Depths expand to try and bring some of the abandoned to our side. Meanwhile I have been put in charge of preparing Tydehall for the refugees by Margot. I am glad she places such faith in me - I just hope I can live up to it.
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