Written By Silas
July 12, 2017, 5:22 p.m.(10/27/1006 AR)
Speaking of smelling bad...
I just spent the last three days running for hours! I heard there was going to be a tournament soon and I want to be ready. If anyone needs a training partner, just send me a messenger.
I just spent the last three days running for hours! I heard there was going to be a tournament soon and I want to be ready. If anyone needs a training partner, just send me a messenger.
Written By Silas
July 12, 2017, 5:16 p.m.(10/27/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Maeve
My general feeling is smelling good isn't worth thousands of silver. That is more expensive than some pieces of jewelry.
And the peerage doesn't take much time to sniff at me and scowl in disdain at the vetiver being too strong.
There is little demand, so there will be little profit until there is.
And the peerage doesn't take much time to sniff at me and scowl in disdain at the vetiver being too strong.
There is little demand, so there will be little profit until there is.
Written By Maeve
July 12, 2017, 3:52 p.m.(10/27/1006 AR)
Hmph! Quantity should NEVER replace quality! I go to various apothecaries and find them utterly sold out. The cheap perfumes are very very affordable, I get that. However, wouldn't anyone out there like a quality high grade perfume over just the cheap every day stuff? There are so many parties and events of high class, yet people wear -cheap- perfumes. I need to figure out a way to make my high quality perfumes more of a trend.
Written By Rymarr
July 12, 2017, 3:36 p.m.(10/27/1006 AR)
Today I met a new knight. Now I need a drink.
Written By Preston
July 12, 2017, 10:17 a.m.(10/26/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Leona
Leona is an interesting person - she holds high position as Lord Commander of the King's Own, but she also does not seem egotistical or precious of this. She also hungers for that simplicity that Preston desires, even if they disagree. She is someone Preston feels he can work with, and he values her wisdom - at times perhaps more than he even values the wisdom of some in the faith.
Written By Hadrian
July 12, 2017, 2:39 a.m.(10/26/1006 AR)
Fear not, eligible bachelors of the Compact. I do not needlessly inflict cruel torments on others.
Written By Eirene
July 12, 2017, 2:06 a.m.(10/26/1006 AR)
Marriage. Fuck that noise. I'll screw who I want unless my Duke orders me to screw someone and have their babies for the sake of politics. And I pity the poor son of a bitch that Hadrian -does- choose.
Written By Eithne
July 12, 2017, 12:19 a.m.(10/26/1006 AR)
So what does every super cool armorsmith need in her life? A super cool dog, that's what! Yeah, I got a dog. I never really had to care for anything before like I'm having to care for this pup. Yeah, I've got younger siblings but, let's be honest, I only wanted to torment them when I was little. Like Aurora. It's fun to torture her.
So my pup is named Smokey. Yeah, I know, very cliche'. I'm okay with that. I'm sorta very cliche' myself. You might see him longing around the shop when I'm not actually forging and molding the metal in the back. So if you come on by, feel free to give him some love.
So my pup is named Smokey. Yeah, I know, very cliche'. I'm okay with that. I'm sorta very cliche' myself. You might see him longing around the shop when I'm not actually forging and molding the metal in the back. So if you come on by, feel free to give him some love.
Written By Isabeau
July 11, 2017, 9:20 p.m.(10/25/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Abbas
What is the difference between a man who has committed monstrous acts and a true monster? Men can change. Prince Abbas Thrax has made a vow to mend his ways and, while this does not absolve him of the dark deeds done in the past, it marks him out as a man instead of a monster. May the gods guide him. (Maybe I'll lend a little guidance myself.)
Written By Carita
July 11, 2017, 9:12 p.m.(10/25/1006 AR)
I truly wish I could remember the rest of the song. It was a chipper little tune, and this was one of the lyrics:
"I was much further out than you thought
And not waving but drowning."
One day, I'll remember rest of the words.
"I was much further out than you thought
And not waving but drowning."
One day, I'll remember rest of the words.
Written By Jael
July 11, 2017, 7:39 p.m.(10/25/1006 AR)
Today I approached Lady Calypso Malvici about joining the Ministry of Defense, and she graciously agreed that I could serve as an agent. As the new commander of the Laurent forces, it eases my mind to know that I'll have such fine minds available to me, and that I'll be able to keep a finger on the pulse of Arx's military affairs
And she's going to have horse racing at her wedding reception! I'm already in.
And she's going to have horse racing at her wedding reception! I'm already in.
Written By Fergus
July 11, 2017, 6:28 p.m.(10/25/1006 AR)
All you fuckers worrying about other people's lives with marriage an shit.
Here's a thought, how about you stick to what you know. Like your own fucking business.
Here's a thought, how about you stick to what you know. Like your own fucking business.
Written By Edward
July 11, 2017, 5:24 p.m.(10/25/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Arcelia
You named your organization ARRG? I mean...
ARRG where are all the people!? ARRG where did all the money go!?
If you want so much to help but do not know what to do just shout ARRG!
I am sure a jester or theater actor who does better comedy can find more humor in this. But it makes me chuckle.
ARRG where are all the people!? ARRG where did all the money go!?
If you want so much to help but do not know what to do just shout ARRG!
I am sure a jester or theater actor who does better comedy can find more humor in this. But it makes me chuckle.
Written By Shard
July 11, 2017, 4:12 p.m.(10/25/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Aiden
I kill people for money. To be fair to myself, sometimes I also defend people by killing people for money, but killing people generally factors in somewhere.
You seem to be under the impression that I am questioning your contributions to Arx, or questioning you at all. Not in the slightest. I don't even know you, why would I do that? I'm sure you're as great and wonderful and dedicated as you say you are, and that plenty of others will agree. I certainly don't compare.
For the official record, your project's fine for what it is. I just don't like the concept. Nothing you can do to help that.
You seem to be under the impression that I am questioning your contributions to Arx, or questioning you at all. Not in the slightest. I don't even know you, why would I do that? I'm sure you're as great and wonderful and dedicated as you say you are, and that plenty of others will agree. I certainly don't compare.
For the official record, your project's fine for what it is. I just don't like the concept. Nothing you can do to help that.
Written By Zhayla
July 11, 2017, 4:09 p.m.(10/25/1006 AR)
Remember that whole: we stand united, we stand together thing that carried us through the siege? Yeah, I do too. We fought as one. We defeated our enemy as one. I guess, we forgot that as we're now all nit-picking our various Journal entries as one. We have the freedom to choose what we say in these, you know. We also have the freedom to choose how we react and speak and treat one another. There's challenges in trying to understand someone whose opinions vary wildly from yours.
But, try. Or don't try.
That's also a choice.
But, try. Or don't try.
That's also a choice.
Written By Aiden
July 11, 2017, 3:54 p.m.(10/25/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Shard
The Menagerie project provided jobs for people. It will continue to employee those who have shown themselves capable of care for the animals as well as further construction needs. Is that not in itself, a way to help the crisis? Never mind that animals provide therapeutic outlets for people and the Menagerie offers a sanctuary both to animals and people. On top of that all, the project has been a morale boost for many people in this city.
You also may not know, but I got my hands dirty with the Agricultural revival of the Gray Forest, which also employed and continues to employ people. The poop was provided in part by the animals at the Menagerie.
Thirdly, I offered Master Torian Culler a shop space in the Gifting Tree, at the menagerie. I believe he is actually trying to get an orphanage set up in the Lower Boroughs. He gets all the profit that he makes from the Gift Shop and he can put toward that project.
Also, if anyone asks me for support when it comes to refugees, I will gladly do what I can for them - ask Lady Arcelia who is part of the Arvum Refugee Relief Group. I am also a part of the Golden Hart which provides funding and resources for charity causes and I'm pretty certain I've been to more than one fundraising event myself, that I didn't host, and gave what I could at the time. Maybe everyone forgot, but I do remember standing up on stage during the Whisper Event as one of their charitable volunteers and being auctioned off. I may not have brought in as many funds as other people at the time, but it was worth it to support the restoration cause to the city.
I've also taken on a protege, which I fully support out of my own stipend.
What more can I do?
And what do you do to help?
I feel like you should be questioning those who sit on their laurels rather than one who is actively involved in the community.
You also may not know, but I got my hands dirty with the Agricultural revival of the Gray Forest, which also employed and continues to employ people. The poop was provided in part by the animals at the Menagerie.
Thirdly, I offered Master Torian Culler a shop space in the Gifting Tree, at the menagerie. I believe he is actually trying to get an orphanage set up in the Lower Boroughs. He gets all the profit that he makes from the Gift Shop and he can put toward that project.
Also, if anyone asks me for support when it comes to refugees, I will gladly do what I can for them - ask Lady Arcelia who is part of the Arvum Refugee Relief Group. I am also a part of the Golden Hart which provides funding and resources for charity causes and I'm pretty certain I've been to more than one fundraising event myself, that I didn't host, and gave what I could at the time. Maybe everyone forgot, but I do remember standing up on stage during the Whisper Event as one of their charitable volunteers and being auctioned off. I may not have brought in as many funds as other people at the time, but it was worth it to support the restoration cause to the city.
I've also taken on a protege, which I fully support out of my own stipend.
What more can I do?
And what do you do to help?
I feel like you should be questioning those who sit on their laurels rather than one who is actively involved in the community.
Written By Shard
July 11, 2017, 3:12 p.m.(10/25/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Aiden
As someone who is neither part of nor likely to be in a mated pairing any time soon, I'm afraid I'd be unsuitable (besides, who would want to sit around watching me do Captain-General Audric's paperwork all day?). You could always start with the lower Burroughs though. There's the refugee crisis, after all. Solve two problems with one solution?
Written By Aiden
July 11, 2017, 3:02 p.m.(10/25/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Shard
Shard, would you like to volunteer? I think you might be on to something!
Written By Shard
July 11, 2017, 2:19 p.m.(10/25/1006 AR)
I think the next project for the Menagerie is clear: a human exhibit. Now is a great time to start on it as well, you'd have no trouble finding a mated pair, and entire essays are being written on the subject of human pairing habits and rituals. What's the phrase? Strike while the iron is hot? Think of the picnics. The parties. The praise from all for being such kind generous souls to the poor helpless humans who will come to live in the new home you have charitably provided for them.
Written By Aiden
July 11, 2017, 1:11 p.m.(10/25/1006 AR)
A Word From the Officiator of the Menagerie:
The Revitalization of the Menagerie Project started approximately five months ago and in that time, the community of Arx has made enormous strides in helping achieve the vision I had for the Menagerie. Many of you came out in support of the fundraising, the masquerade, and the soft opening. Many of you supported in other ways, donating your time and money to this cause. Others provided emotional support for this grand undertaking. Still others leant your social influence to help arrange for supplies and tools, and for the labor required.
While there are still things to build and oversee, the Menagerie is in a state of completion that can support visitors and events hosted therein. I wanted to extend my gratitude to all those who helped and who still may help. This has been a prime example of what people of Arx can do when they come together for a cause they believe in. We can do so much when we labor together for something we love.
So with that, as the Officiator, it is my honor to welcome all who reside within Arx to make use of the Menagerie, for social and educational purposes. Do you need a background to get married in? Do you need to have somewhere to host a birthday party? Do you wish to teach people about animal handling and need a place for it? Well, the Menagerie is yours to use! As long as we maintain a level of respect for the animals, let it be known, the Menagerie is open for day use!
I wish to offer congratulations to Princess Marian Redrain for her winning fountain entry!
Lastly, I'm pleased to announce the opening of The Gifting Tree, in which one can find the works of three crafters within. Nisaa Whisper, Master Torian Culler, and Mistress Petal Penrose. Both the Culler's Branch and Petal's Branch are currently stocked with unique gifts. Make sure to drop by on your next visit to the Menagerie.
It's been my pleasure to work with many of you on this project. It's been a blessing. Thank you once again.
Prince Aiden Grayson
Officiator of the Menagerie
The Revitalization of the Menagerie Project started approximately five months ago and in that time, the community of Arx has made enormous strides in helping achieve the vision I had for the Menagerie. Many of you came out in support of the fundraising, the masquerade, and the soft opening. Many of you supported in other ways, donating your time and money to this cause. Others provided emotional support for this grand undertaking. Still others leant your social influence to help arrange for supplies and tools, and for the labor required.
While there are still things to build and oversee, the Menagerie is in a state of completion that can support visitors and events hosted therein. I wanted to extend my gratitude to all those who helped and who still may help. This has been a prime example of what people of Arx can do when they come together for a cause they believe in. We can do so much when we labor together for something we love.
So with that, as the Officiator, it is my honor to welcome all who reside within Arx to make use of the Menagerie, for social and educational purposes. Do you need a background to get married in? Do you need to have somewhere to host a birthday party? Do you wish to teach people about animal handling and need a place for it? Well, the Menagerie is yours to use! As long as we maintain a level of respect for the animals, let it be known, the Menagerie is open for day use!
I wish to offer congratulations to Princess Marian Redrain for her winning fountain entry!
Lastly, I'm pleased to announce the opening of The Gifting Tree, in which one can find the works of three crafters within. Nisaa Whisper, Master Torian Culler, and Mistress Petal Penrose. Both the Culler's Branch and Petal's Branch are currently stocked with unique gifts. Make sure to drop by on your next visit to the Menagerie.
It's been my pleasure to work with many of you on this project. It's been a blessing. Thank you once again.
Prince Aiden Grayson
Officiator of the Menagerie
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