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Written By Calaudrin

July 4, 2017, 1:41 p.m.(10/11/1006 AR)

I will say this, sometimes it's not what a thing looks like but what it does. Sometimes, the occasion calls for a murky, dubious whiskey. It's fortifying.

Written By Edward

July 4, 2017, 10:42 a.m.(10/10/1006 AR)

Relationship Note on Jael

I am finally getting around to thanking Lady Jael and her House for such a fine festival earlier this week. It was wonderfully entertaining and finally learning about cornholing was worth the visit. Even listening to Prince Edain discuss the finer points of cornholing techniques really made the evening.

I look forward to the next.

Written By Thena

July 4, 2017, 8:27 a.m.(10/10/1006 AR)

Relationship Note on Calaudrin

I /told/ you to give him the Setarco whiskey.

Written By Aiden

July 4, 2017, 2:15 a.m.(10/10/1006 AR)

The first nightmares I started to have, was because I picked up my bow for the first time in defense of people I love. I have wild distortions of how the battles ended up, they tend to keep me up at night.

I first time I wielded my bow in the Hall of Heroes, against bringers that appeared there. Then many many times between. I nearly killed myself to send an arrow in perfect shot from a balcony at the black theater to pin a bringer in place long enough so that those below could finish them. The last time I picked up my bow, I was standing on the ramparts, being tasked with the duties I was, to keep the morale of the archers alive.

Of these things I dream, most terrible. Some, some are different though.

I've had different dreams of late. Of flying. I hold onto those ones, even if in these ones I died too. I don't care though, I was flying. I will fly again. Maybe it won't be in the same way as I do in my dreams, but now, I have seen enough to know which way I must go. Arx has been a cage to me, holding me back. As soon as I can, I will leave it. Two months at most, and then, I go, in search of my dreams.

I know not yet all who will come with me, but those who do, will have to leave all their silk behind.

We go, into the wild.

Written By Aiden

July 4, 2017, 2:01 a.m.(10/10/1006 AR)

I'm so fortunate to have amazing friends who remind me of all the good that I've done and am trying to do.
You know who you are. I love you like family.

Written By Orazio

July 3, 2017, 11:57 p.m.(10/9/1006 AR)

Relationship Note on Calaudrin

A man of thought and compassion, and an excellent investigator to boot. I thank the gods for crossing our paths.

I am, however, reasonably certain that whiskey is not supposed to look like that.

Written By Cassius

July 3, 2017, 8:18 p.m.(10/9/1006 AR)

I write this from the deck of a ship, the port of Arx swimming into view, knowing that I will soon carry it to the archives and that a new chapter in my life will begin.

There is something in the uneasy sway of the ship on the swells that matches the feeling in my stomach at the sight of the Compact’s capitol. That unsteadiness, however, is countered by a renewed sense of purpose, stronger than even I expected it to be.

It would have been easy to stay in Setarco, my son, Valkieri, on my knee. It would have been easy to avoid the horrors and complications of Arx, the incessant threats and world-destroying problems. Setting eyes upon my son it is all I wanted to do at first.

It was also, however, in those blessed days of staring into his guileless eyes, that I became aware of a growing responsibility. I am under no illusions that the world will ever be a safe place. But I can make it a safer one for him. And I want him to grow up knowing he has a father who never shied away from what needed to be done, even if, by so doing, he became a memory.

And, I remember, as the sound of the shore birds grow, I have friends here. Friends that face the same horrors and who have not shirked the work that must be done. It will be good to see them.

Beneath all of these thoughts, a deeper, stronger one, like the current that pulls at our vessel. Belladonna. My wife. Though I suspect there will be things we will never see eye to eye on, I do not doubt that we are fighting for the same future for Valkieri. I will always see her as the mystery she is, and meet her with awe, wonder, and the giddy nerves of a boy.

As if it is the first time.

Written By Calypso

July 3, 2017, 4:11 p.m.(10/9/1006 AR)

It has been a year sense I walked the Hall of Heroes. It is incredible to me how much nuance I can make out now in the stories told there. I am beginning to understand the true strength of Humanity.

Written By Korka

July 3, 2017, 2:37 p.m.(10/9/1006 AR)

I don't know anyone that actually enjoys being treated like dirt. Arx has been quite a shock, this time around.

Written By Belladonna

July 3, 2017, 1:48 p.m.(10/9/1006 AR)

Tonight, the botanical gardens open for the first time, and Softest Whisper Larissa will be hosting a birthday celebration for myself and Marquessa Lianne there. It should be an enjoyable evening; she is an incredible hostess. I am looking forward to seeing what she has put together.

Written By Monique

July 3, 2017, 12:57 p.m.(10/9/1006 AR)

Do you have what it takes to best the Greenmarch hedgemaze at the party this week and make it to the festivities in the center? Creativity welcome. Just don't cut a path through the maze. Marius frowns when that happens.

Written By Melinda

July 3, 2017, 11:12 a.m.(10/8/1006 AR)

Relationship Note on Arcelia

Thank you for asking me to teach you, I am honored.

Written By Ferrando

July 3, 2017, 12:03 a.m.(10/8/1006 AR)

The King has spoken!

And now we're going to have an elf as Queen!

Well, if marrying an elf was good enough for Alarice the Great, then it's good enough for everybody.

Written By Khanne

July 2, 2017, 11:54 p.m.(10/7/1006 AR)

Relationship Note on Anze

When are you and Calypso going to have a child?
When are you going to get on a ship and sail the sea?
When are you taking her north to see the beautiful snows of the mountains we call home?
When are you going to put a shirt back on?
When are you going to actually give me a drink when you say we'll have drinks?
When are you going to shave your cat?

I am sure I can think of many more.....

Written By Ferrando

July 2, 2017, 11:48 p.m.(10/7/1006 AR)

I've been feeling more and more confident I made the right choice to join the discipleship. Spending time at the Shrine has been helpful to both the people I've talked to and myself as well. All the leaf-sweeping isn't entirely helping my opinion about autumn, though. I've heard it's good horse riding weather, at least.

Written By Marian

July 2, 2017, 11:41 p.m.(10/7/1006 AR)

Relationship Note on Edain

It feels odd not to have Oathbinder by my side. I reach and it is no longer there. The Sword has a new master, but my family ties to House Valardin will remain forever in my heart.

Written By Marian

July 2, 2017, 11:35 p.m.(10/7/1006 AR)

Relationship Note on Roland

I am so proud of you. It was a fine showing of your strength and skill. You will make a fine Sword.

Written By Aodhan

July 2, 2017, 11:31 p.m.(10/7/1006 AR)

I cannot wait for winter to get here...the heat in Arx from the summer alone is dreadful...I enjoy the cold far better.

On a lighter note, I've been mightily productive...it's nice to have some responsibilities and really be helpful for your family.

ah, feels good.

Written By Eleyna

July 2, 2017, 11:30 p.m.(10/7/1006 AR)

Relationship Note on Anze

Prince Anze is a bit of a fish out of water. I cannot think of a man that epitomizes everything I've ever heard about the North more. Yet, here he is, about to marry into the Lyceum. Perhaps I should take him under my wing, make a project of him. Hm.

Written By Holden

July 2, 2017, 11:26 p.m.(10/7/1006 AR)

Relationship Note on Esoka

You have quite a way with swords.

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