Written By Fatima
Aug. 5, 2017, 6:58 p.m.(12/19/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Zaina
A return to Maelstrom, once more. Zaina has been on my mind and I miss her more than words can describe Vellichor.
Written By Maeve
Aug. 5, 2017, 6:42 p.m.(12/19/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Kieran
Prince Kieran has become a fast friend of mine. He has been kind and encouraging to me. I can also appreciate that he will be honest with me when the time is right. Well, this doesn't mean he is dishonest by any means! Simply, he will steer me in the right direction unless it is to knock me over into a pool of water somewhere...
Written By Maeve
Aug. 5, 2017, 6:32 p.m.(12/19/1006 AR)
I have been experimenting with various substances to put into perfumes that are actually quite caustic. I was recently able to use one of these concoctions against an abyssal wolf that tried to eat me! This particular concoction I have dubbed fire and spice. I distilled the hottest peppers I could get a hold of in Arx. These peppers were distilled to such a concentrated liquid that they make a very effective defensive liquid when splashed in the face! Have you ever eaten a pepper and then accidentally touched your eye? Imagine this in a concentrated form. I used it against this vile abyssa wolf and it yowled in pain, backing away from me until it actually fell over a cliff! I have to say this is a successful use of the potion.
Written By Maeve
Aug. 5, 2017, 6:27 p.m.(12/19/1006 AR)
I had the most interesting adventure! I went to the north with some of my fellow clansmen. We went out there to investigate some dark something or another out there. First, we found beauty. There is so much beauty out in the lands to the North. I just couldn't help myself to stand in awe of it. I know I had to annoy a few of my traveling companions when i kept stopping to gather various useful herbs and flora that I found along the way. I simply can't help myself with that.
After admiring the beauty, we came across a small village of Shavs. It actually saddened me when we approached them and they gathered their children to hide from us. It is sad the horrors the Shav people may have had to endure to be so fearful of us. Thankfully, I speak their dialect as did Lady Khanne. We got information from the leader of the village and he sent us in the right direction. I still feel bad that we are so feared that they hide their children from us.
We found a trail that divided into three trails. We decided to head into the hills and what happened was a pack of ravenous wolves tainted with abyssal magic came at us! It was an epic fight! Man swords were raised and many wolves were slain. I felt bad for Freja. The magic in the air did something to her and she simply collapsed. Fergus had to whisk her out of the fight. I even managed to help! I didn't slay wolves perse, but I did disable some enough to make it a LOT easier for the fighters to dispatch of them. Anyways, I hope that with the abyssal wolves gone, the people of those lands can live in peace.
After admiring the beauty, we came across a small village of Shavs. It actually saddened me when we approached them and they gathered their children to hide from us. It is sad the horrors the Shav people may have had to endure to be so fearful of us. Thankfully, I speak their dialect as did Lady Khanne. We got information from the leader of the village and he sent us in the right direction. I still feel bad that we are so feared that they hide their children from us.
We found a trail that divided into three trails. We decided to head into the hills and what happened was a pack of ravenous wolves tainted with abyssal magic came at us! It was an epic fight! Man swords were raised and many wolves were slain. I felt bad for Freja. The magic in the air did something to her and she simply collapsed. Fergus had to whisk her out of the fight. I even managed to help! I didn't slay wolves perse, but I did disable some enough to make it a LOT easier for the fighters to dispatch of them. Anyways, I hope that with the abyssal wolves gone, the people of those lands can live in peace.
Written By Felicia
Aug. 5, 2017, 4:06 p.m.(12/19/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Clover
Clover insists on braiding my hair. It helps me with work, to be certain, and it's pleasant enough. Who am I to say no?
Written By Felicia
Aug. 5, 2017, 4:05 p.m.(12/19/1006 AR)
Having met the King and Clover again I think we see eye to eye on one measure most key between us: Lady Clover is the single clumsiest person either of us knows who is still reasonably capable of function as an adult and is, insofar as anyone cna tell, uninjured or handicapped in any significant way. It isa marvel that she has not yet driven Sir Dalan to become bald.
That said, Clover handles herself with grace. Simply not of the variety that involves physical movement.
That said, Clover handles herself with grace. Simply not of the variety that involves physical movement.
Written By Shae
Aug. 5, 2017, 10:59 a.m.(12/19/1006 AR)
I was apparently boar-napped while out hunting with friends earlier this week. I don't recall it, but Gaston told me all about it later after they got me back and I was awake.
Spirits are strange and interesting ...creatures ...entities? I would like to learn more about them.
Spirits are strange and interesting ...creatures ...entities? I would like to learn more about them.
Written By Hadrian
Aug. 5, 2017, 8:21 a.m.(12/18/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Orazio
I've made it my personal mission to make the Legate of Concepts the best player of Donkey Knights.
Baby steps. I should just try to get him to try it once. Becoming the very best there ever was will have to come afterward.
I'd better begin stockpiling the alcohol for such an occasion.
Baby steps. I should just try to get him to try it once. Becoming the very best there ever was will have to come afterward.
I'd better begin stockpiling the alcohol for such an occasion.
Written By Denica
Aug. 5, 2017, 2:48 a.m.(12/18/1006 AR)
Only ever doing what's expected of you is a tragedy.
Written By Tarrant
Aug. 5, 2017, 1:17 a.m.(12/18/1006 AR)
After a long journey, I have at last seen Are. The greatest city in Arvum is a thing unlike any I had expected, for better and for worse. I know that Tessa will love it here, where princes and princesses walk the streets (she'll get used to the animals, I hope). Prince Edain's Master of Games has granted me leave to compete in the Tournament of Roses, and I have been honored beyond any reasonable expectation by our overlords of Keaton. Count Kael and Countess Reigna have been unfailingly supportive of the minor cousin of a provincial baron, for which I am most grateful.
So too am I grateful for the favor I carry. It is said that knights fight half with skill, and half with inspiration; if I fail in the joust to come, it can only be for a want of skill.
So too am I grateful for the favor I carry. It is said that knights fight half with skill, and half with inspiration; if I fail in the joust to come, it can only be for a want of skill.
Written By Antonio
Aug. 4, 2017, 9:06 p.m.(12/17/1006 AR)
That... is that. I wish you luck.
Written By Silas
Aug. 4, 2017, 9 p.m.(12/17/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Laric
Common sense is better than a sword, it's true.
But it helps to have both!
(You'd know if the couch is not of my making, of course. Alas it is not.)
But it helps to have both!
(You'd know if the couch is not of my making, of course. Alas it is not.)
Written By Aksel
Aug. 4, 2017, 8:26 p.m.(12/17/1006 AR)
Conversations have ways to take on a life of there own it seems. A simple greeting can sometimes send you upon a journey that you never thought possible. Question things that you never thought to question. Provide answers you never thought to seek.
Keep your head down, Aksel, you aren't here to think or go on journey's of discovery. You know who you are. If you ever forget, just remember one thing. It's simple.
Keep your head down, Aksel, you aren't here to think or go on journey's of discovery. You know who you are. If you ever forget, just remember one thing. It's simple.
Written By Reigna
Aug. 4, 2017, 7:30 p.m.(12/17/1006 AR)
Had the opportunity to meet with Keaton vassals for the first time, in the form of Sir Tarrant Moore and his sister Lady Tessa. They are polite, Sir Tarrant the very image of a Valardin Knight.
I look forward to getting to know them better. Princess Katarina dropped by as well and there was a very curious conversation that followed. I need to spend more time with other Scholars and those of the Faith.
I look forward to getting to know them better. Princess Katarina dropped by as well and there was a very curious conversation that followed. I need to spend more time with other Scholars and those of the Faith.
Written By Laric
Aug. 4, 2017, 5 p.m.(12/17/1006 AR)
One of the wisest things I've done in my life is marry Cara, who is much wiser than I and possesses a far sharper common sense. One of the stupidest things I've done in the last month is ignore that common sense in favor of my own decidedly lacking marital intuition. As consequence, I will be on bedrest for the foreseeable future, at least until this dastardly inconvenient wound recovers. Most of my business will have to be conducted in our chambers or in the nearby vicinity.
At least some blessed soul saw fit to gift me a wonderfully comfortable couch for my office in the days preceding my incident. I have moved it to the manor for the time being.
If oNly Someone would come forwArd and take credit for this generositY. I would be so very Appreciative.
At least some blessed soul saw fit to gift me a wonderfully comfortable couch for my office in the days preceding my incident. I have moved it to the manor for the time being.
If oNly Someone would come forwArd and take credit for this generositY. I would be so very Appreciative.
Written By Regla
Aug. 4, 2017, 10:57 a.m.(12/17/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Harald
Next time. You are going overboard.
Written By Regla
Aug. 4, 2017, 10:56 a.m.(12/17/1006 AR)
I learned quite a bit from the naval exercise. First among that is that I have zero patience. However, I knew that.
Second is that I have a lot to learn. Part of me thinks that I shouldn't admit that I've a lot to learn, but then I go....why not? Whatever.
Second is that I have a lot to learn. Part of me thinks that I shouldn't admit that I've a lot to learn, but then I go....why not? Whatever.
Written By Thena
Aug. 4, 2017, 9:06 a.m.(12/16/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Sameera
Trust your instincts.
Written By Quenia
Aug. 4, 2017, 8:32 a.m.(12/16/1006 AR)
Now that I've come out of mourning, I've been reading through the journals to capture snippets of information about my family - particularly my brothers. I miss them so much, and I fear that I never truly got a chance to know them as people - what with being fostered away from them almost always. I had hoped to get to know them better when I came to Arx, and then they went on to be heroes who sacrificed their lives for the safety of others.
I admire them for their sacrifice, but also hate them a little bit too - for now I'm left putting the family back together without their wisdom. I can't ever hope to fill their shoes, they were made from a different cloth than I. But, I do hope, beyond hope, that I can do justice by the family.
There are moments though, that catch me off guard, where I wish I could be like Iovita and run home back to Granato and forget about what happened here. But, that's not my nature. There's work to be done, and I will do it.
I admire them for their sacrifice, but also hate them a little bit too - for now I'm left putting the family back together without their wisdom. I can't ever hope to fill their shoes, they were made from a different cloth than I. But, I do hope, beyond hope, that I can do justice by the family.
There are moments though, that catch me off guard, where I wish I could be like Iovita and run home back to Granato and forget about what happened here. But, that's not my nature. There's work to be done, and I will do it.
Written By Sameera
Aug. 4, 2017, 4:55 a.m.(12/16/1006 AR)
I can name the people I trust on one hand. Sometimes I wonder if I should be better about trusting.
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