Written By Larissa
June 24, 2017, 1:40 p.m.(9/19/1006 AR)
Are you watching me, watching me?
And if you are, do you like what you can see, can't see?
Are you finding me, finding me - to your liking? Find me.
Your velvet touch - it's such a rush
and leaves so many questions
left upon your tongue.
But I know what I'm doing here
your every move is crystal clear
So bring it on, bring it on
your night is where I belong
I'm calling you out - oh the games you play
You've promised nothing, but I'm taking everything
Come what may - make no mistake.
I'll cut my teeth on the marks you leave
and slip inside, and you'll never see.
Do you really think you're a challenge to me?
So tell me now -
Are you finding me, finding me - to your liking?
Find me.
And if you are, do you like what you can see, can't see?
Are you finding me, finding me - to your liking? Find me.
Your velvet touch - it's such a rush
and leaves so many questions
left upon your tongue.
But I know what I'm doing here
your every move is crystal clear
So bring it on, bring it on
your night is where I belong
I'm calling you out - oh the games you play
You've promised nothing, but I'm taking everything
Come what may - make no mistake.
I'll cut my teeth on the marks you leave
and slip inside, and you'll never see.
Do you really think you're a challenge to me?
So tell me now -
Are you finding me, finding me - to your liking?
Find me.
Written By Aislin
June 24, 2017, 1:34 p.m.(9/19/1006 AR)
When I started offering a course in learning the basics of the Nox'alfar language through the Society, I didn't expect it to be nearly so popular. I had no idea so many people in the city wanted to know the language -- or that so many people in the city were budding linguists.
It actually reassures me, to some degree; gods and spirits know, we're going to need to be willing to learn new things if we're to stand against the growing darkness.
It actually reassures me, to some degree; gods and spirits know, we're going to need to be willing to learn new things if we're to stand against the growing darkness.
Written By Melinda
June 24, 2017, 1:25 p.m.(9/19/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Victus
You said Grimhall has been prolific lately since I arrived, I thank you for the great compliment.
Written By Carita
June 24, 2017, 12:53 p.m.(9/19/1006 AR)
Once there was a Duke who was the most powerful. Kind and just in peace and terrifying in war. His enemies feared him while his people were content. He had a Duchess that was lovely and charming - but she was not content. For days and nights the she was inconsolable in her misery, and the Court apothecaries informed the Duke that his wife was pained and dying of a broken heart. Finally, with her last hour had come, she said to her Duke: "Promise me that when I am gone, that you will find someone wiser, more cunning, and more beautiful than I --"
Deeply troubled by this turn of events, the Duke left the Duchess' chambers before she could finish her last request. He set out upon his fastest ship, sailing abroad to search for a new bride in order to satisfy his dying wife. While he was away, the Duchess slowly recovered from the pain of her broken heart. It was said that her humors were imbalanced because while the Duke was just and kind to his people, he often forgot about his loyal and charming wife. It was said that her heart was banded in silver, kept whole while her husband was away on quest.
So, with the Duke still abroad, the Duchess sought out the wisdom of the Shaman on the island. The Coral Crone, who lived in her cave at the edge of the island, with her long grey hair in dreaded locks that were threaded through with pearls, shells, and the blood-red pieces of coral that were of her namesake.
"Crone," she asked. "When he returns, what shall I do to have him take notice of me?"
The Crone replied, "I know that in your heart there is a great longing. Nothing will come to harm you if you heed my advice. First, you must ask your tailors and embroiders and jewelers to create for you a dress that has the color of the moon. Then, you will wear it - and over it - this tattered sealskin. When his ship docks at port, you will know what to do."
Within days, the gown was created. The most beautiful color of shining white and glimmering over with opals and moonstones. The Duchess dressed and took pains to arrange her hair and choose her jewels with care. On the evening when the ship was reported to be in home waters, the wind shifted to favor a swift return. The air was cold and brisk and brought a shiver of gooseflesh to the skin. Just before she stepped out into the evening, she slipped on the sealskin and hid beneath it ...
(Oh, Sealskin. Truly my favorite of my mother's folktales.)
Deeply troubled by this turn of events, the Duke left the Duchess' chambers before she could finish her last request. He set out upon his fastest ship, sailing abroad to search for a new bride in order to satisfy his dying wife. While he was away, the Duchess slowly recovered from the pain of her broken heart. It was said that her humors were imbalanced because while the Duke was just and kind to his people, he often forgot about his loyal and charming wife. It was said that her heart was banded in silver, kept whole while her husband was away on quest.
So, with the Duke still abroad, the Duchess sought out the wisdom of the Shaman on the island. The Coral Crone, who lived in her cave at the edge of the island, with her long grey hair in dreaded locks that were threaded through with pearls, shells, and the blood-red pieces of coral that were of her namesake.
"Crone," she asked. "When he returns, what shall I do to have him take notice of me?"
The Crone replied, "I know that in your heart there is a great longing. Nothing will come to harm you if you heed my advice. First, you must ask your tailors and embroiders and jewelers to create for you a dress that has the color of the moon. Then, you will wear it - and over it - this tattered sealskin. When his ship docks at port, you will know what to do."
Within days, the gown was created. The most beautiful color of shining white and glimmering over with opals and moonstones. The Duchess dressed and took pains to arrange her hair and choose her jewels with care. On the evening when the ship was reported to be in home waters, the wind shifted to favor a swift return. The air was cold and brisk and brought a shiver of gooseflesh to the skin. Just before she stepped out into the evening, she slipped on the sealskin and hid beneath it ...
(Oh, Sealskin. Truly my favorite of my mother's folktales.)
Written By Edward
June 24, 2017, 11:15 a.m.(9/18/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Petal
Miss Petal, in my consideration, is the premier seamstress in Arx. Her work is of great quality and she always has pies. So perhaps a great baker too. Go to her shop to get dressed by her, stay for a piece of pie. Fantastic.
Written By Skye
June 24, 2017, 8:06 a.m.(9/18/1006 AR)
Baron Cornelius Blackshore,
My apologies for not writing sooner. If there are any rumors of my demise, they are false. I was not at Blackshore Keep when the explosion occurred. I was already on the Gilded Lily, sailing to deliver mother's ashes to her birth family. The voyage took longer than expected which is why I have been silent for so long. Please know that I continued my way to Arx, and am seeing shelter with House Navegant.
If this letter arrives posthumous and you are no longer sailing on Magenta's water, then please accept my love and devotion as you journey to the next life.
-Lady Skye Blackshore
My apologies for not writing sooner. If there are any rumors of my demise, they are false. I was not at Blackshore Keep when the explosion occurred. I was already on the Gilded Lily, sailing to deliver mother's ashes to her birth family. The voyage took longer than expected which is why I have been silent for so long. Please know that I continued my way to Arx, and am seeing shelter with House Navegant.
If this letter arrives posthumous and you are no longer sailing on Magenta's water, then please accept my love and devotion as you journey to the next life.
-Lady Skye Blackshore
Written By Lydia
June 24, 2017, 3:14 a.m.(9/18/1006 AR)
You catch more flies with honey than you do with vinegar.
My issue with this? It comes from catching flies. I think your main problem with this is, why would you catch flies? The reason could possibly be put down to catching flies to get rid of them. However, the underlying meaning of this idiom is that, you would experience more success if you were to be nice, rather than be un-nice.
But flies are pests. There is nothing, nothing desirable about attracting flies with honey. Even switching it around makes no sense. Attracting honeys from being fly. Really. Why?
My issue with this? It comes from catching flies. I think your main problem with this is, why would you catch flies? The reason could possibly be put down to catching flies to get rid of them. However, the underlying meaning of this idiom is that, you would experience more success if you were to be nice, rather than be un-nice.
But flies are pests. There is nothing, nothing desirable about attracting flies with honey. Even switching it around makes no sense. Attracting honeys from being fly. Really. Why?
Written By Skapti
June 24, 2017, 3:06 a.m.(9/18/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Abbas
A reaver's reaver, this one seems. If perhaps a bit too into his cups at times.
Written By Larissa
June 24, 2017, 1 a.m.(9/18/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Leona
She called me complicated.
I suppose I can't argue.
I don't like trusting people, I never trust it but I suppose there's something there that comes close enough. She's a fascinating woman, I feel like a child sometimes when I'm with her as I want her to tell her story again and again and again. Perhaps I'll do us both a favor and put it to quill and paper.
I suppose I can't argue.
I don't like trusting people, I never trust it but I suppose there's something there that comes close enough. She's a fascinating woman, I feel like a child sometimes when I'm with her as I want her to tell her story again and again and again. Perhaps I'll do us both a favor and put it to quill and paper.
Written By Skapti
June 24, 2017, 12:53 a.m.(9/18/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Marian
Finally met Count Turo today, during the duel between Dagon and Dominic. Dagon absolutely destroyed the man. It was over as soon as it started.
Anyhow, it seems someone is coming by to visit Turo and he's peeved at Regi about it. Not sure what that's about.
In other news, we'll be getting some tutoring in the finer parts of swordplay from some Valardin woman, name of Marian. She taught Dagon it seems, so if she's half as good as he is, it'll be worth it.
Anyhow, it seems someone is coming by to visit Turo and he's peeved at Regi about it. Not sure what that's about.
In other news, we'll be getting some tutoring in the finer parts of swordplay from some Valardin woman, name of Marian. She taught Dagon it seems, so if she's half as good as he is, it'll be worth it.
Written By Skapti
June 24, 2017, 12:50 a.m.(9/18/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Regla
I've been taken on as a vassal for House Navegant by Regi. It seems she speaks with her brother's voice. We'll have to see where this leads, I suppose.
Written By Larissa
June 24, 2017, 12:33 a.m.(9/18/1006 AR)
The Thrax Duel was very entertaining, albeit short lived. It's a bit surreal at times - these faces I have known since childhood like they might be mine but not mine at all. It's almost like walking in a dream that is part memory and part fantasy and full of ghosts. - For a moment I even thought I saw Donrai and how is it that my blood can still run cold and feel like rot in my veins at the thought of him?
I finally had the chance to offer my congratulations on Duchess Tyde's daughter, it is good to see her thriving and happy.
And as ever it is unnerving to see Prince Dominic in any capacity, it's unfair to him but a habit I cannot break to look for traces of his sister in his face.
I finally had the chance to offer my congratulations on Duchess Tyde's daughter, it is good to see her thriving and happy.
And as ever it is unnerving to see Prince Dominic in any capacity, it's unfair to him but a habit I cannot break to look for traces of his sister in his face.
Written By Alarissa
June 23, 2017, 11:16 p.m.(9/17/1006 AR)
I finished.
That alone, in my own books, is a worthy thing to note.
I know not my score, I do not wish to know my score and I have apologies to make come the morning.
If I survive come the morning.
I may have been foolish in turning away help.
That alone, in my own books, is a worthy thing to note.
I know not my score, I do not wish to know my score and I have apologies to make come the morning.
If I survive come the morning.
I may have been foolish in turning away help.
Written By Mason
June 23, 2017, 10:39 p.m.(9/17/1006 AR)
There have been many losses of late, even after the siege and battles are over. I have been so buried in my research that I must remember to embrace life and appreciate the people I love around me. I wish that I could wrap Safiyyah into a protective hold and never let go, but then she would never learn how to be strong and independent.
Making decisions as a parent may be some of the most difficult a person must make, yet it has given me a new perspective on what rulers must endure. If all the people are your children, how great is the burden of a crown, to know that all you decide affects them?
It gives me greater respect for the leaders of Arvum and how they have kept this land so free and full of life.
Making decisions as a parent may be some of the most difficult a person must make, yet it has given me a new perspective on what rulers must endure. If all the people are your children, how great is the burden of a crown, to know that all you decide affects them?
It gives me greater respect for the leaders of Arvum and how they have kept this land so free and full of life.
Written By Ophelia
June 23, 2017, 10 p.m.(9/17/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Luca
I haven't seen my brother Luca in ages. I hope he's having fun .. I still think of him, and my heart hurts a little that he's not around, but so long as he is happy, I suppose that is all I can ask.
Written By Ophelia
June 23, 2017, 10 p.m.(9/17/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Artorius
I have decided that I shall become a Knight! Baking really isn't for me, and I think being a Knight will be a lot more exciting!
Artorius gave me my first lesson, and while I am not pleased to admit that I did rather poorly, he was kind enough to not tease me too heartlessly about it. I'm sure with more lessons, I shall become strong soon though!
Artorius gave me my first lesson, and while I am not pleased to admit that I did rather poorly, he was kind enough to not tease me too heartlessly about it. I'm sure with more lessons, I shall become strong soon though!
Written By Eliana
June 23, 2017, 9:51 p.m.(9/17/1006 AR)
I do my best, that is all I can do.
If it is not enough... then I suppose I shall find another path for myself.
If it is not enough... then I suppose I shall find another path for myself.
Written By Eliana
June 23, 2017, 9:46 p.m.(9/17/1006 AR)
An Investigation made great progress. I am hopeful that things will come to a resolution faster than it is anticipated, but I am afraid of what we will find at the end... something likely best left in the dark.
Written By Dagon
June 23, 2017, 9:18 p.m.(9/17/1006 AR)
Well, the duel is over. I'd not written much of the lead-up, as plenty was said of it in the exchange of challenges and there was little value in fighting a war of words on parchment instead of just getting on with it. And while I take little pleasure in it- in the necessity or the process itself -I did well against Prince Dominic, causing him to yield after two strong blows. THus I have defended my position as Sword of Maelstrom. I hope that in the near future I shall only have to exercise that title against more outward threats.
Written By Titania
June 23, 2017, 8:28 p.m.(9/17/1006 AR)
Things change day to day that is the way of life and make no mistake things are changing and I find myself changing with them as well. I use to be frightened of change, of growing into a woman to leave home and not be able to sit at the docks and watch the ships come in and out. I was scared of coming to Arx, scared of what changes it would bring and what it meant to be here.
But in the last couple of weeks I have grown more, I have found myself going to pray to Maganta more and in doing so I have felt a calm come over me to accept who I have become since I came to Arx. I have grown stronger, I have become stronger in my faith and a bit braver as well. I look forward to see what further changes will come to be.
But in the last couple of weeks I have grown more, I have found myself going to pray to Maganta more and in doing so I have felt a calm come over me to accept who I have become since I came to Arx. I have grown stronger, I have become stronger in my faith and a bit braver as well. I look forward to see what further changes will come to be.
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