Written By Archeron
Aug. 21, 2017, 9:06 a.m.(1/22/1007 AR)
We have lost a number of ships - it is a tragedy, but it is also done. There is nothing we can do to undo it. What has saddened me most has been the reaction. People seem to want to find enemies to fight within the Compact, and they want to fight regardless of cost or thought. So many in Thrax are so focused on appearing bold. It was 'bold' of Titus to oppose House Thrax, but that doesn't make it right, and nor did it bring him victory - thankfully.
I would rather win than be loud - if some would rather misunderstand that as cowardice, so be it. I am just not so uncertain of myself that I feel the need to shout as loud.
I would rather win than be loud - if some would rather misunderstand that as cowardice, so be it. I am just not so uncertain of myself that I feel the need to shout as loud.
Written By Talen
Aug. 21, 2017, 7:13 a.m.(1/22/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Octavia
Try not saying his name every five minutes. It might stop him looking your way.
As my wife says, our thoughts are with House Thrax, but in this moment it's a resigned kind of sigh before I call for Antonio to beach the ships for a few days until the tentacles recede a little.
Stop taunting the bigger bad.
#DemonEtiquette101
As my wife says, our thoughts are with House Thrax, but in this moment it's a resigned kind of sigh before I call for Antonio to beach the ships for a few days until the tentacles recede a little.
Stop taunting the bigger bad.
#DemonEtiquette101
Written By Shard
Aug. 21, 2017, 6:14 a.m.(1/22/1007 AR)
I'm not sure there's anything so freeing or so frightening as a sea of infinite choices and endless possibilities, and every last one of them comes down to one single question: What now?
The Compact is obsessed with its records, so let this small journal state that on this day, at this hour, my first decision was to get slowly but thoroughly and very decisively drunk.
The Compact is obsessed with its records, so let this small journal state that on this day, at this hour, my first decision was to get slowly but thoroughly and very decisively drunk.
Written By Vanora
Aug. 21, 2017, 12:41 a.m.(1/22/1007 AR)
Sometimes when I meditate on a flaw, on a sinful thought or potential path and seek to examine and rise above my immediate, baser instincts. We Pravus are 'sins' however and it is not a name bestowed on my family with tongue in cheek. We sin. We are of the Lyceum however, where the darkness within us, the mirth sparkling in our eyes when we catch our reflections in the mirror...that is embraced. Whether embraced fully as the Thirteenth shows us, or embraced temporarily and then replaced by parts of the self we'd rather know...generosity, kindness, humility. Ahh, that.
I look in the mirror tonight before removing jewelry to slip into a bath before evening. I observe the way that the candles lit in my room create a shimmer in these dark pearls. They speak to me of mystery. Of beauty unique (for most oft when we imagine pearls, do we not think of white, or cream?) Black, like an oyster that fell under His shadow briefly before turning over this gift.
Vanity. My reflection shows me my own vanity, and how deep within me it goes...how it is part of what hones and drives me to become all that I am. Vanity, but do not take it from me tonight, my Beloved. Leave me to sit with it a while, to see how black reflects in silver surface and back again.
I look in the mirror tonight before removing jewelry to slip into a bath before evening. I observe the way that the candles lit in my room create a shimmer in these dark pearls. They speak to me of mystery. Of beauty unique (for most oft when we imagine pearls, do we not think of white, or cream?) Black, like an oyster that fell under His shadow briefly before turning over this gift.
Vanity. My reflection shows me my own vanity, and how deep within me it goes...how it is part of what hones and drives me to become all that I am. Vanity, but do not take it from me tonight, my Beloved. Leave me to sit with it a while, to see how black reflects in silver surface and back again.
Written By Alis
Aug. 20, 2017, 11:53 p.m.(1/22/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Fergus
Bring it.
Written By Shae
Aug. 20, 2017, 11:47 p.m.(1/22/1007 AR)
Death, as we know, comes to us all at some point, and earlier this week it came for many people. How it did and why is tragic and my heart aches for the loss of life that we experienced in Arx. I find it is still hard to fathom such an event, and yet it did happen. I join my cousins, Count and Countess Keaton in extending an offer of help and assistance to any that might need it.
This was not the only sorrowful event I saw recently, a group of us returned to some islands out in the Eventide Vast, looking to make contact with some local tribes of Abandon, as well as scout out the island, to map it and learn more about it. We found what is the most gruesome and grisly scenes I have ever seen in my life. Just thinking about it now... (some water stains on the page) ...I can not even begin to imagine how anyone would or could do such truly monstrous acts to children.
This was not the only sorrowful event I saw recently, a group of us returned to some islands out in the Eventide Vast, looking to make contact with some local tribes of Abandon, as well as scout out the island, to map it and learn more about it. We found what is the most gruesome and grisly scenes I have ever seen in my life. Just thinking about it now... (some water stains on the page) ...I can not even begin to imagine how anyone would or could do such truly monstrous acts to children.
Written By Mia
Aug. 20, 2017, 11:39 p.m.(1/22/1007 AR)
Word of the recent losses of House Thrax -- both in the harbor and further from our shores -- have reached Heron Hall. I say now that House Riven stands in solidarity with them.
Although we are not children of the sea, we too are children of the water. We are born in sight of the rivers that sustain us throughout our lives. Our children are consecrated in their currents. Our mothers are blessed on their banks. When we die, our pyres are lit out on their shining surface, that the rapids may carry us into our next life. It is to Mangata that we sing our songs and whisper our prayers.
She sustains us all, as she always has. As she will again -- regardless of which waters we call our own.
Although we are not children of the sea, we too are children of the water. We are born in sight of the rivers that sustain us throughout our lives. Our children are consecrated in their currents. Our mothers are blessed on their banks. When we die, our pyres are lit out on their shining surface, that the rapids may carry us into our next life. It is to Mangata that we sing our songs and whisper our prayers.
She sustains us all, as she always has. As she will again -- regardless of which waters we call our own.
Written By Shae
Aug. 20, 2017, 11:38 p.m.(1/22/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Gaston
No, Magnolia stop chewing on the book. Hey don't copy that down... no stop, Magnolia! (A huge line is drawn through the sentence.)
Who knew a baby pygmy goat was this much trouble. I am pretty sure that she was a gag gift from Gaston. I am going to get him back for this. Not that I don't adore her because I do. And she really is the most adorable little creature. With the hugest personality. But still. I am going to get you back Gaston.
(The pages before and after this one have been chewed on somewhat.)
Who knew a baby pygmy goat was this much trouble. I am pretty sure that she was a gag gift from Gaston. I am going to get him back for this. Not that I don't adore her because I do. And she really is the most adorable little creature. With the hugest personality. But still. I am going to get you back Gaston.
(The pages before and after this one have been chewed on somewhat.)
Written By Octavia
Aug. 20, 2017, 11:33 p.m.(1/22/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Vanora
I think the Lady Vanora will make a good addition to the family. She's smart and ambitious - exactly what we expect from our kin.
Written By Skapti
Aug. 20, 2017, 11:32 p.m.(1/22/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Aksel
Fucker hits like a falling main mast.
Written By Octavia
Aug. 20, 2017, 11:31 p.m.(1/22/1007 AR)
The reappearance of the Gyre is troubling, especially with him striking so far north. There are a lot of questions and not a lot of answers at this time.
Written By Blacktongue
Aug. 20, 2017, 11:28 p.m.(1/22/1007 AR)
Family and fealty dinners: Come for the poison, stay for the side-effects.
Written By Eleyna
Aug. 20, 2017, 11:10 p.m.(1/22/1007 AR)
Oh for the love of...
As a personal favor to me, if any of you reading this have received a portrait, miniature, or other likeness of me as part of potential betrothal negotiations in the past, please send a message to my husband, Prince Talen Velenosa.
I am trying to prove a point.
As a personal favor to me, if any of you reading this have received a portrait, miniature, or other likeness of me as part of potential betrothal negotiations in the past, please send a message to my husband, Prince Talen Velenosa.
I am trying to prove a point.
Written By Arn
Aug. 20, 2017, 11:06 p.m.(1/22/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Ida
Dame Ida, the hammer of the west. Makes armor and weapons. Not bad. She shows respect, which is good and is just barely not some dumb kid thinking they're the best in the world.
Written By Mira
Aug. 20, 2017, 11:03 p.m.(1/22/1007 AR)
To be honest, being Inquisitioned wasn't that terrible. They were terribly polite about it and didn't dunk me in water even once. I even got a nice certificate of non-wickedness out of it.
Written By Lucita
Aug. 20, 2017, 10:59 p.m.(1/22/1007 AR)
When my cousin asked I help with family social obligations, I never imagined coping with representing the family at a fealty dinner so soon. Did not know anyone there but it was delightful, and colorful. There were under-currents in some conversations, a risky game of drinks, and at the end, a challenge issued.
Written By Valerio
Aug. 20, 2017, 10:59 p.m.(1/22/1007 AR)
There more I keep considering Prince Velenosa's challenge, the more I keep debating commissioning more portraits just to be contrary! I shall give this some thought.
Hmm, I best not mention this to Cambria either, Pretty sure this time I'd get disapproval for stirring the pot unnecessarily.
Hmm, I best not mention this to Cambria either, Pretty sure this time I'd get disapproval for stirring the pot unnecessarily.
Written By Valerio
Aug. 20, 2017, 10:57 p.m.(1/22/1007 AR)
See, this is the kind of thing I keep warning my Niece the Marquess about. In the meantime, I have this duel to consider. Use a Champion they all keep saying. It's like they are trying to be respectful of their elders. I AM NOT THAT ELD!!!
Written By Silas
Aug. 20, 2017, 10:55 p.m.(1/22/1007 AR)
Embarking on a dangerous expedition up North tomorrow.
If anyone needs me before they go, let me know! I won't be reachable for awhile.
If anyone needs me before they go, let me know! I won't be reachable for awhile.
Written By Antonio
Aug. 20, 2017, 10:53 p.m.(1/22/1007 AR)
As usual, dinner at the Velenosa estate was... exciting. I'm glad my guest had a good time, even if she suffered from a light case of poisoning.
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