Written By Sebastian
June 4, 2017, 6:37 p.m.(8/4/1006 AR)
Out into a violent storm on a longboat with Juliana and Nicia, to recover those who had been lost after the whaling journey, I found myself in very unfamiliar territory in circumstances that I have never before faced. And yet, when that great white bear rose up against my blood, I could think of nothing more than to prevent it from doing more harm to my brother, to his men, to those who fought for their very survival ont he ice. I've trained with a sword, and it was not the first time that one has been in my hand -- but it was the first time that I have faced such a creature.
The journey home was long, and all of us were worse for the wear on our arrival. But now, it is a new day and we prepare for a different sort of maritime battle. It's strange, the great disparity in circumstnace from one day to the next. This time in Arx, I believe, will prove far different than my last brief visit.
The journey home was long, and all of us were worse for the wear on our arrival. But now, it is a new day and we prepare for a different sort of maritime battle. It's strange, the great disparity in circumstnace from one day to the next. This time in Arx, I believe, will prove far different than my last brief visit.
Written By Leta
June 4, 2017, 6:15 p.m.(8/4/1006 AR)
I have been training. I'm not quite sure what for, but I've been training. The big battle's over, but there's still things out there, that much is clear as water. There's still horrible things out in the woods, and horrible things stalking the city and murdering folk, likely on the orders of some evil wizard or another. Got to keep my sword sharp, just in case an evil wizard sticks out his neck close enough for the chopping. It would be right helpful if they did just that, but I don't think I will have that luck.
A battle is one thing, I can do that. Tell me where to go, and there I am. Haven't got any orders besides the usual sorts of routine work, nothing to whet my sword with. Maybe that's for the best. In my experience, adventuring doesn't pay that well.
A battle is one thing, I can do that. Tell me where to go, and there I am. Haven't got any orders besides the usual sorts of routine work, nothing to whet my sword with. Maybe that's for the best. In my experience, adventuring doesn't pay that well.
Written By Anze
June 4, 2017, 6:10 p.m.(8/4/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Max
Why'd you go and get yourself killed?
Written By Stefano
June 4, 2017, 5:42 p.m.(8/4/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Talen
Talen Artiglio, something of a scoundrel - but a productive one! Now he's Talen Velenosa and is married to Eleyna. A ward of the Archduke after his father took poison meant for Niccolo, I never knew him that well growing up. He did seem out of place amongst all the princes and princesses but now he's one of them. In title, at least. I'm sure he'll adapt, though.
Written By Stefano
June 4, 2017, 5:40 p.m.(8/4/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Eleyna
An old friend from our Lenosia days. She is different in some ways now that we've reconnected - finally - in Arx but deep down she is the same person I knew and befriended all those years ago. She is wed to Talen, who is now a prince. They have an interesting relationship.
Written By Ysbail
June 4, 2017, 5:39 p.m.(8/4/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Abbas
You are a stubborn cuss of a man. Thank you.
Written By Ysbail
June 4, 2017, 5:38 p.m.(8/4/1006 AR)
I really do love this fealty. Redrain award ceremony. We're called up for services performed during the final battle of the siege... our prize? Jugs of whiskey bigger than my head!
Written By Anze
June 4, 2017, 5:17 p.m.(8/4/1006 AR)
I have to say, whiskey instead of medals? That was a good idea cousin. More ideas like that.
Written By Valery
June 4, 2017, 5:16 p.m.(8/4/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Petal
I bought one of her dresses.
It's so beautiful and the fabric is so soft...
It's so beautiful and the fabric is so soft...
Written By Leola
June 4, 2017, 5:12 p.m.(8/4/1006 AR)
Lady Juliet Fidante died. It was horrific.
I've not heard all the rumors. I've not sought them out. I've not questioned those I know will have answers for me. I can't bring myself to. Every sliver of news had me retching and losing my lunch, which is near as shards blasphemy against Petrichor.
Gods, I feel alone. Those I came to Arx to help are dead. Baron Eos has moved behind the Reflection, now joined by Lady Fidante. It felt good to have those in the nobility I knew would support my goals, raise their voices in defence of me at need. The Regent, Dawn, has gone who-knows-where.
I have done what I came here to do. I trained the animals of Saik, and I'm no longer sought out for such; they're content with what they have. I have ended the Bringer threat of the Saiklands, and even taken part in that directly. I can't even busy myself in my work; the Grey Forest has been denied to us once more, over two deaths. Two. Tragic, surely, but still. It's the Crownsworn I worry for, who will be breaking the law to hunt and gather in the forest, after their lands were blighted by the Bringer's March.
I've not heard all the rumors. I've not sought them out. I've not questioned those I know will have answers for me. I can't bring myself to. Every sliver of news had me retching and losing my lunch, which is near as shards blasphemy against Petrichor.
Gods, I feel alone. Those I came to Arx to help are dead. Baron Eos has moved behind the Reflection, now joined by Lady Fidante. It felt good to have those in the nobility I knew would support my goals, raise their voices in defence of me at need. The Regent, Dawn, has gone who-knows-where.
I have done what I came here to do. I trained the animals of Saik, and I'm no longer sought out for such; they're content with what they have. I have ended the Bringer threat of the Saiklands, and even taken part in that directly. I can't even busy myself in my work; the Grey Forest has been denied to us once more, over two deaths. Two. Tragic, surely, but still. It's the Crownsworn I worry for, who will be breaking the law to hunt and gather in the forest, after their lands were blighted by the Bringer's March.
Written By Ysbail
June 4, 2017, 4:48 p.m.(8/4/1006 AR)
We got permission! Now to set a date and... oh, the dress. I wonder if Khanne will help me....
Written By Luca
June 4, 2017, 3:58 p.m.(8/4/1006 AR)
The troubles in the forest look all the bleaker for coming right on the heels of the siege, but even a lazy bastard like me knows you can't let fear stop you from doing the right thing. The right thing in this case will probably be the harder thing to pin down.
Written By Orazio
June 4, 2017, 3:58 p.m.(8/4/1006 AR)
To an inquiry forwarded to me by a helpful (if somewhat nosy) acolyte, before I sent him off to do tasks other than reading people's white journals:
There is no specific religious prohibition against trapping lightning in a bottle, provided one does not use forbidden means to do so. However, it is more likely to result in exploded glass and peculiar burns than it is a captured lightning bolt.
Please experiment responsibly.
There is no specific religious prohibition against trapping lightning in a bottle, provided one does not use forbidden means to do so. However, it is more likely to result in exploded glass and peculiar burns than it is a captured lightning bolt.
Please experiment responsibly.
Written By Luca
June 4, 2017, 3:54 p.m.(8/4/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Leta
I haven't been that bruised by a woman's hand in far too long.
Now that I've given a start to anyone reading my whites, I sparred with her hand to hand when I've the skill of an infant in that arena and it was a wondrous fun fight even if we both were a pulped mess at the end.
Lee's a fantastic woman and Sera's a lucky one to have her.
Now that I've given a start to anyone reading my whites, I sparred with her hand to hand when I've the skill of an infant in that arena and it was a wondrous fun fight even if we both were a pulped mess at the end.
Lee's a fantastic woman and Sera's a lucky one to have her.
Written By Arcelia
June 4, 2017, 3:43 p.m.(8/4/1006 AR)
You can only experience so much of life looking through a window. The sun sets for most in the west but for me it has been rising and setting in the south my entire life. It sounds so extreme, I know, but the truth of the matter is that we all see the world in a different light and if you look at the world in linear prospective than you are missing out on the fragments of light as it passes through crystal and casts rainbows on the world. Take a step back today. Breathe in the velvety air and sing with the wind. Don't look through a window and watch time fly by. Live.
Written By Gailin
June 4, 2017, 3:21 p.m.(8/4/1006 AR)
Well the days have flown by since Ive been here and Im not sure how I feel about a lot of it. My life the way things have been its ok but I cant help but think that Im just meant for something more.Who knows what each passing day might bring me just all I know is all I need to know and that is I must defend my family my house and my honor. This is my duty my task, and if I can have fun along the way Ill do so.
Written By Blossom
June 4, 2017, 2:52 p.m.(8/4/1006 AR)
Dearest Mother,
I think I'm beginning to settle in, now. Living with Mirari and Mailys, painting and sketching every day, selling some of my sketches and giving others away. I'm working on my sewing as well, but I don't really want to be a tailor - just to fix my own things as I need to.
I want to find my next big painting. The sunset on the cathedral took a few days, but I love it. What will I paint next? I'm not really sure.
<a quickly drawn cherry blossom is used to sign the letter>
I think I'm beginning to settle in, now. Living with Mirari and Mailys, painting and sketching every day, selling some of my sketches and giving others away. I'm working on my sewing as well, but I don't really want to be a tailor - just to fix my own things as I need to.
I want to find my next big painting. The sunset on the cathedral took a few days, but I love it. What will I paint next? I'm not really sure.
<a quickly drawn cherry blossom is used to sign the letter>
Written By Nicia
June 4, 2017, 2:51 p.m.(8/4/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Sebastian
My darling cousin I am so happy that you have arrived in Arx, there are so many reasons that I can't even begin to list them.
But a warning....Juliana might festoon you with feathers.
But a warning....Juliana might festoon you with feathers.
Written By Nicia
June 4, 2017, 2:49 p.m.(8/4/1006 AR)
I had agreed to go on this grand whaling adventure, and the one thing that I can say for certain that I shall take away from this is how very ill-suited I was for such an expedition. Although, I am at least pleased that I was present for helping my cousins to rescue their half-brother.
I believe that I shall keep to my books and leave such adventures to others in the future, others that are more suited to such things.
I believe that I shall keep to my books and leave such adventures to others in the future, others that are more suited to such things.
Written By Octavia
June 4, 2017, 2:49 p.m.(8/4/1006 AR)
My inquiries into rebuilding the wall seem to have run up against the grindstone that is the Crown bureaucracy. I know they have the money, but the trick is getting them to release it.
I'd like to get this wall patched and out of my hair /before/ I start talking to Laric about the courthouse.
I'd like to get this wall patched and out of my hair /before/ I start talking to Laric about the courthouse.
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