Written By Aureth
Aug. 14, 2017, 11:28 a.m.(1/9/1007 AR)
Rumor has it that the new in thing among the quality is to try to die in tournament fights like we are Nox'Alfar who will simply hop along to a new body no one is using as soon as we die, memories intact, to continue in more or less the same fashion in which we began.
It does seem like the kind of fad that is self-limiting, but just in case the fashion spreads, here is a reminder from me to you:
Death is not something to be taken lightly and it does no honor to any god to do so.
It does seem like the kind of fad that is self-limiting, but just in case the fashion spreads, here is a reminder from me to you:
Death is not something to be taken lightly and it does no honor to any god to do so.
Written By Esoka
Aug. 14, 2017, 11:23 a.m.(1/9/1007 AR)
Some of my fellow competitors in the Tournament of Roses melee have recorded their praise for the healers of our city, and I would add to that chorus. My hurts were tended expertly by Mother Mercy Sophie, Thena of the Godsworn, and Lady Reigna. I am sure others would have aided me had I required it, even pressed as they were with other patients. But my heart is even more grateful to them for coaxing my Count Thesarin back to consciousness. I had for a moment feared the worst might befall him.
I would also record my respect for the swords who finally pressed me into quitting the field. In truth I'm not sure if it was Dame Leta, Baron Silas, or the champion Prince Talen himself who struck the blow that made me yield. It was quite a scrum! There is no shame in bowing to an honorable and skilled opponent in a fair fight.
I look forward to taking the field with all of Arx's fine warriors again next year. All thanks to Prince Edain for doing the hero's work of seeing it to completion.
I would also record my respect for the swords who finally pressed me into quitting the field. In truth I'm not sure if it was Dame Leta, Baron Silas, or the champion Prince Talen himself who struck the blow that made me yield. It was quite a scrum! There is no shame in bowing to an honorable and skilled opponent in a fair fight.
I look forward to taking the field with all of Arx's fine warriors again next year. All thanks to Prince Edain for doing the hero's work of seeing it to completion.
Written By Calarian
Aug. 14, 2017, 11:15 a.m.(1/9/1007 AR)
Today marks another one of those days where I am woken up by a slight headache. It is not as pungent as it was the previous incident and during the previous incident it happened at night instead of very early in the morning as it is happening right now.
Written By Sameera
Aug. 14, 2017, 11:07 a.m.(1/9/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Victus
I don't admit such things often but... I am pretty sure my patron does cute things. A howl!
Written By Aleksei
Aug. 14, 2017, 11 a.m.(1/9/1007 AR)
I'm pretty amazed at the number of people who simply refused to swallow their pride and follow the honorable path by yielding during the Tournament of Roses melee. It was a pretty reckless display over a number of people who were then left unconscious and unable to be roused for quite some time by a team of Mercies and healers. (And that's coming from me, who's never been particularly known for looking before I leap.)
Neither Gloria nor Limerance calls for us to risk our lives in the pursuit of a friendly and honorable competition of arms. We honor the Goddess of Chivalry by knowing when we are beaten and graciously accepting it. We honor her by not putting our friends and compatriots at risk of inadvertently cutting us down on a field of competition because we refused to take the honorable course.
You'd think that we were on a field of true battle, how events played out. There is a place for unyielding heroism in this world -- a time when it truly honors Goria -- but that's against our enemies, not our friends.
Also, ten people on one isn't particularly honorable, either.
Neither Gloria nor Limerance calls for us to risk our lives in the pursuit of a friendly and honorable competition of arms. We honor the Goddess of Chivalry by knowing when we are beaten and graciously accepting it. We honor her by not putting our friends and compatriots at risk of inadvertently cutting us down on a field of competition because we refused to take the honorable course.
You'd think that we were on a field of true battle, how events played out. There is a place for unyielding heroism in this world -- a time when it truly honors Goria -- but that's against our enemies, not our friends.
Also, ten people on one isn't particularly honorable, either.
Written By Alexis
Aug. 14, 2017, 10:44 a.m.(1/9/1007 AR)
My body still aches, and having read other journals, I am offering my thanks to Lagoma, and to her Mercies, among them Princess Sophie Valardin, Mother of Mercy of Arx. To Softest Whisper Saedrus. To Knight of Solace Thena Grayhope. To Countess Reigna Keaton, and, I am, sure, others I've missed - I beg forgiveness as I was for the longest time struggling to actually be awake and aware when I was being treated.
Ours was a most glorious melee, but it would have been less so if not for the tireless efforts of those who stood at the ready to care for us.
Ours was a most glorious melee, but it would have been less so if not for the tireless efforts of those who stood at the ready to care for us.
Written By Katarina
Aug. 14, 2017, 10:20 a.m.(1/8/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Kael
Count Kael Keaton,
I would be honored to sample pies with you. You only need to forewarn me when we intend to be taste testers for your wife. I will not eat anything that day, lest I have to be rolled down the street back to my rooms.
I would be honored to sample pies with you. You only need to forewarn me when we intend to be taste testers for your wife. I will not eat anything that day, lest I have to be rolled down the street back to my rooms.
Written By Reese
Aug. 14, 2017, 10:03 a.m.(1/8/1007 AR)
Dame Alexis did take quite the beating when she defended me in the melee. I am glad she is okay and survived that. That was so many blows. Baron Silas took the quite the beating too when he guarded me. I seemed to be the number one target in that melee. I feel a bit bad for my brave defenders. I could be offended by being such a target, but I am flattered.
Also, thanks Baron Silas and Dame Alexis!
Reese
Also, thanks Baron Silas and Dame Alexis!
Reese
Written By Reese
Aug. 14, 2017, 8:40 a.m.(1/8/1007 AR)
I am recovering in the House of Solace.
I am very grateful for the healers. I was tended to by Princess Sophie, Lady Eirene, Softest Whispers Saedrus, Mistress Thena and Lady Reigna.
Thank you, I would have a short and very painful life without you. I don't think I can't count the number of times that Lady Eirene and Princess Sophia have tended to my wounds.
I am still hurting, but I am doing much better. I realize that I was foolish to stay in the battle so long. The rush of the fight and my Grayson pride, kept me going until I fell.
I must congrats Prince Talen on winning, he is a very talented fighter, but also a very clever one.
And I must congrats High Lord Victus, who also is an amazing fighter, but even more impressively he had the admiration of the people.
Reese
I am very grateful for the healers. I was tended to by Princess Sophie, Lady Eirene, Softest Whispers Saedrus, Mistress Thena and Lady Reigna.
Thank you, I would have a short and very painful life without you. I don't think I can't count the number of times that Lady Eirene and Princess Sophia have tended to my wounds.
I am still hurting, but I am doing much better. I realize that I was foolish to stay in the battle so long. The rush of the fight and my Grayson pride, kept me going until I fell.
I must congrats Prince Talen on winning, he is a very talented fighter, but also a very clever one.
And I must congrats High Lord Victus, who also is an amazing fighter, but even more impressively he had the admiration of the people.
Reese
Written By Serafine
Aug. 14, 2017, 1:46 a.m.(1/8/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Silas
Keep telling yourself that, Lord-Commander.
Written By Alaric
Aug. 14, 2017, 12:08 a.m.(1/8/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Monique
I usually don't dance twice with the same partner at events like the Night of White, but Lady Monique made the exception to that rule quite an entertaining one. Well played!
Written By Alaric
Aug. 14, 2017, 12:07 a.m.(1/8/1007 AR)
Royal duties have kept me from the journals but I would be remiss if I did not recognize Princess Alarissa and Lady Monique for their most excellent event they held at the Valardin Estate recently, the Night of White. It was a gathering not to be forgotten for some time and I enjoyed myself thoroughly!
Written By Lydia
Aug. 14, 2017, midnight(1/8/1007 AR)
I've decided to consult with a priest of Jayus. Alexis is helping me with some contacts in Valardin, in addition to Marion who I know already through Fergus. I have vowed to make time with Prince Darren this week, if time he has to spare, or my penance shall be severe. And lastly, I need to visit Beladonna. So many people to meet, so little time.
Written By Selene
Aug. 13, 2017, 11:51 p.m.(1/8/1007 AR)
I had a lovely visit from the king this week, with some productive discussion alongside the usual banter - which, admittedly, I had missed. It was flattering to feel as though he had missed it as well, I should admit, and I was happy to not simply know our sovereign was again in good health and mind, but to see it in person, see him returned to the man I knew him as previously. He also spoke well of his marriage, thus far, and of future patronage at the house by both himself and the Queen, which I greatly look forward to.
Written By Lydia
Aug. 13, 2017, 11:50 p.m.(1/8/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Alexis
I watched Alexis fight again, in the Grand Melee. She defended her princess against an all out onslaught. Nobody could prevail in that dog pile. I hardly think it was fair or sporting, but she explained what must have been her attacker's strategy. And they carried that smaller part of the larger battle. One cannot argue with success, especially in battle.
Written By Tristan
Aug. 13, 2017, 11:26 p.m.(1/8/1007 AR)
Years ago, when I was not yet Royal Stablemaster, one of the prized royal broodmares, dam of many fine warhorses, had an unplanned dalliance with a stallion of Lycene breeding, all racy lines and fire. My predecessor said the foal would be worthless--not a warhorse, not a carthorse, unsuited for anything, and one might as well cut the foal's throat when it was born. Instead, I asked for the foal.
That was my Flame, who has grown up shorter than most proud warhorses, and not possessing of the full complement of their strength--but he is fast and agile, and talented in many ways. I didn't win the jumping at the Iron Pentathlon--he did. I didn't win the joust--he did. I just held the spear.
So let that be a lesson--never throw away lives. Not because it doesn't conform to your standard. Not because said life is missing a leg but still has so much love to give. And don't throw away a life because you're being bloody stubborn about yielding in a game.
That was my Flame, who has grown up shorter than most proud warhorses, and not possessing of the full complement of their strength--but he is fast and agile, and talented in many ways. I didn't win the jumping at the Iron Pentathlon--he did. I didn't win the joust--he did. I just held the spear.
So let that be a lesson--never throw away lives. Not because it doesn't conform to your standard. Not because said life is missing a leg but still has so much love to give. And don't throw away a life because you're being bloody stubborn about yielding in a game.
Written By Victus
Aug. 13, 2017, 11:13 p.m.(1/8/1007 AR)
"When asked for comment on the Grand Melee's proceedings in the Tournament of Roses, this Scribe records that Victus Thrax let out a bellowing howl and promptly limped away with a championship title in hand. It is presumed he was favorable to its proceedings."
Written By Octavia
Aug. 13, 2017, 11:10 p.m.(1/8/1007 AR)
I hear there was a tournament. I admit I did not attend, I've spent my entire new year mediating arguments between the crownsworn. It's lacking in excitement or glory, but I encourage all of the peers to attend a session of the court and watch the dullness of arbitration, especially those who rule or may rule in the future. The court offers a good window into what is important to the peasantry.
Written By Rymarr
Aug. 13, 2017, 10:58 p.m.(1/8/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Mia
Informative and in turn open to learning. An agreement struck. I do believe that we're going to get along very well. Given that her House is a direct vassal of my own? Probably for the best. Strength through unity.
Written By Silas
Aug. 13, 2017, 10:53 p.m.(1/8/1007 AR)
I hurt.
Next time I'll yield -before- I start to bleed profusely.
Next time I'll yield -before- I start to bleed profusely.
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