Written By Talen
March 26, 2017, 8:08 p.m.(2/28/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Eleyna
Why do you do this.
Written By Joslyn
March 26, 2017, 8:04 p.m.(2/28/1006 AR)
After the dust is settled and the fury of the battle fades from memory, I find that after it all... I am still me. The world continues on, and the touch of a loved one still sends the same sensations as it did the night before. Remembering what we're fighting for... it's so very important to me. I hope that we can have it all. That once this is all over I can return to my life, and everybody remains a part of it. I'll need that for a few weeks before the next world ending threat comes to light.
Written By Joslyn
March 26, 2017, 7:59 p.m.(2/28/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Sudara
A friend of Juliet's that I had the pleasure of meeting. I don't know why it surprises me anymore that Juliet knows such well read and fascinating people, but it still does, every time. Despite her self deprecating nature, I find that she's quite charming and beautiful. I'll try to remind her of this when I see her next, as I'm sure that after all she's been through she could use the reminder.
Written By Max
March 26, 2017, 7:51 p.m.(2/28/1006 AR)
I do not write in the white journals much. I find them mostly grist and meal for gossip and such. People write about their love affairs, their business affairs, their opinions and outlooks... and it seems like an invitation to be argued with.
I reserve such for my blacks.
I reserve such for my blacks.
Written By Edelma
March 26, 2017, 7:44 p.m.(2/28/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Darren
I feel as if I should probably not be quite as comfortable talking with the Prince of the Redrain house as he makes it, but the big man makes it just too easy to talk with him. I have only met Prince Darren a handful of times, but he's been pretty easy going each time, I look forward to helping him and the Redrains out as much as possible.
Written By Max
March 26, 2017, 7:40 p.m.(2/28/1006 AR)
From Camp Spearpoint to the battle of Giants Fall, and now back to Arx, it' been a hell of a fortnight.
I have spent a great deal of time trying to leave this city. Why is it now that I wish to remain?
I have spent a great deal of time trying to leave this city. Why is it now that I wish to remain?
Written By Sudara
March 26, 2017, 7:39 p.m.(2/28/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Joslyn
A trusted friend and confidante of Juliet. Distressingly young to an ageing widow's eyes; troublingly close in age to my own eldest offspring, in all honesty. It is quite perturbing to think how soon they might be pitched into affairs of state. Well, in all honesty it would be perturbing were they merely to be in line to brave the courts of the Lyceum and the broader Compact. But nowadays? The prospect is more than a little daunting. Yet observing Joslyn reminds me that competence and confidence can indeed go hand in hand, even among those who now look so very youthful to me.
Written By Sigurd
March 26, 2017, 7:20 p.m.(2/28/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Morrighan
If you don't come back to me tomorrow? I will go to the Shining Lands, drag you back, and then smack you to the other side again, I swear.
Written By Darren
March 26, 2017, 7:05 p.m.(2/28/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Morrighan
I did not hesitate when you asked to stand beside me at the gates. Though I want to keep you protected, I can do that with you fighting beside me, rather than locked away in the ward. My father kept you safe and I will do the same. Family is family.
Don't say your goodbyes just yet, Morrighan. You will see tomorrow. I will make sure of that.
Don't say your goodbyes just yet, Morrighan. You will see tomorrow. I will make sure of that.
Written By Ansel
March 26, 2017, 7:02 p.m.(2/28/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Alis
I am glad for lieges that can also be called friends. And grateful for capable leaders to take the field with. In Princess Alis, I know that I have both.
Written By Gisele
March 26, 2017, 6:53 p.m.(2/28/1006 AR)
Vellichor, I pray you give your servant a humble heart and an open mind. Let my eyes not be blinded by the glamours of ignorance. Let my ears not be blocked to the cries of those needing illumination. Let my thoughts be clear as wind and sweet waters. Your desire for what is true, O Prince of Stories, is the will of my mind. Gift me knowledge and gift me wisdom in equal measure, I pray you.
Gloria, I pray you give those who fight for us strength of heart and strength of spirit. Let them be carried through what comes as if sheltered by your shield arm. Let them rise to meet your enemies as if wielded by your sword arm. Let their plans bear righteous fruit and their strategies win this day, and every other to come. Gift us bravery and gift us honour in equal measure, I pray you.
Jayus, I pray you give each tool borne into this fight a keen edge and a true balance. Let those that bear these instruments find them light in their grip. Let those that must face the horrors of the day and every other to come find peace in their dreaming minds, after. Gift us with glad and singing hearts, and the inspiration to always find hope in the darkness, I pray you.
Gloria, I pray you give those who fight for us strength of heart and strength of spirit. Let them be carried through what comes as if sheltered by your shield arm. Let them rise to meet your enemies as if wielded by your sword arm. Let their plans bear righteous fruit and their strategies win this day, and every other to come. Gift us bravery and gift us honour in equal measure, I pray you.
Jayus, I pray you give each tool borne into this fight a keen edge and a true balance. Let those that bear these instruments find them light in their grip. Let those that must face the horrors of the day and every other to come find peace in their dreaming minds, after. Gift us with glad and singing hearts, and the inspiration to always find hope in the darkness, I pray you.
Written By Edda
March 26, 2017, 6:47 p.m.(2/28/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Samantha
The Marquessa has been a boon to the people under her fledgling watch, from those who have been part of the Compact for generations, all the way to those who have just bent the knee. While part of my heart feels for those tribes who made that choice-- as it is never easy-- I know that every single one of them will find themselves under the wings of a fair and just phoenix.
Written By Darren
March 26, 2017, 6:44 p.m.(2/28/1006 AR)
It won't be long now. I've patroled the gates, ensured my men are well armed and well-armored. Given the orders, made the plans and the back-up plans and the back-up back-up plans. I've sharpened my own sword, shined my armor, made sure their were no dents. The battles at the river and the disruption of their supply lines have helped, but they still come. The battle is inevitable, but we are prepared.
I've spent the last couple of days reaching out to those I love, those I care for. Those few hours were not enough, it never is enough, but those hours made happy memories in this time of darkness. I don't want to think about what could happen - you must prepare for the worst, but it cannot be at the forefront of your mind, or else rout will set in when the battle grows grim.
To those who come to the gates with me - we will overcome. I will stand beside you, fight with you, and am willing to die for you. But I have hope we will see tomorrow, and the tomorrow after that as well.
I've spent the last couple of days reaching out to those I love, those I care for. Those few hours were not enough, it never is enough, but those hours made happy memories in this time of darkness. I don't want to think about what could happen - you must prepare for the worst, but it cannot be at the forefront of your mind, or else rout will set in when the battle grows grim.
To those who come to the gates with me - we will overcome. I will stand beside you, fight with you, and am willing to die for you. But I have hope we will see tomorrow, and the tomorrow after that as well.
Written By Joscelin
March 26, 2017, 6:34 p.m.(2/28/1006 AR)
Bloody buggery balls. Shit is a mess, trying to keep people calm and moving and fed and clean but at the same time...
Some have asked, what's the point? We could all die, why bother?
Our humanity is one of many things that separates us from the monsters at our door, in that we will care about what happens to the people next to us, reach out and haul them up to their feet even if we can do little more than direct orders and bark instructions.
Viktarkim once compared me to a house-cat. He wasn't wrong and at the time I laughed. I am plump, soft, and then hard in ways many don't expect. Possessive at times, protective too.
I'm right where I'm supposed to be.
Some have asked, what's the point? We could all die, why bother?
Our humanity is one of many things that separates us from the monsters at our door, in that we will care about what happens to the people next to us, reach out and haul them up to their feet even if we can do little more than direct orders and bark instructions.
Viktarkim once compared me to a house-cat. He wasn't wrong and at the time I laughed. I am plump, soft, and then hard in ways many don't expect. Possessive at times, protective too.
I'm right where I'm supposed to be.
Written By Edelma
March 26, 2017, 6:31 p.m.(2/28/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Leta
Strong big sword wielding woman who decided to make my life hell when I asked her for some athletic training. Apparently just because I am in good shape does not mean I am in the best shape, or all that athletic. I am glad she did help me, though, and I look forward to more meetings with her.
Written By Sigurd
March 26, 2017, 6:31 p.m.(2/28/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Edelma
As one of the men watching, I can confirm she really should have stretched more, she ended up flat on her back. I did not partake, I will reiterate.
Written By Morrighan
March 26, 2017, 6:29 p.m.(2/28/1006 AR)
Soon I will take my place beside Darren at the city gates with the hopes that I can sufficiently defend and protect them both. I will stand with many others, and can only pray to the Spirits that all will go well. It's in this time I've grown pensive, and figured now is a good a time as any to have my last wishes jotted down, should the worst happen and I fall.
Anze - Take care of Kiarra, she'll keep Gustaf company and they can be good kitty friends.
Freja - I want you to have that drinking horn, it never hurts to have a spare.
Darren - I want my spare equipment, old arms and armor to go to any novice warriors in the House, so they'll have something to practice with. This includes my old leathers, my dirks, and knuckledusters.
Deva - I want you to have my black drinking flask, you may need it to stash good whiskey in when you get tired of all that wine.
Sigurd - Take care of Brahm, don't let Blitz eat him. He's an ornery bastard, but I think with enough time you two can tolerate each other - and he'll need Brigid. Who else will make him pretty?
As for all my clothes, I suppose those can be divided between the women of the House, should they want any of them. They can always be altered by a tailor if they don't fit, they're all fairly exceptional. I'd like a bonfire, and you lot can roll that barrel of whiskey out of my room, along with the various other bottles of liquor, mead, and wine I've got stashed in there, and drink until you can't anymore. Remember me.
I can't thank Redrain enough for all they've done. When I was nothing, had nothing, they gave me everything without realizing it. They took me in and became my family when I had none, they gave me strength and purpose and it is the greatest honor to go to battle beside them. I'll give everything I have to keep them safe. To the last.
Anze - Take care of Kiarra, she'll keep Gustaf company and they can be good kitty friends.
Freja - I want you to have that drinking horn, it never hurts to have a spare.
Darren - I want my spare equipment, old arms and armor to go to any novice warriors in the House, so they'll have something to practice with. This includes my old leathers, my dirks, and knuckledusters.
Deva - I want you to have my black drinking flask, you may need it to stash good whiskey in when you get tired of all that wine.
Sigurd - Take care of Brahm, don't let Blitz eat him. He's an ornery bastard, but I think with enough time you two can tolerate each other - and he'll need Brigid. Who else will make him pretty?
As for all my clothes, I suppose those can be divided between the women of the House, should they want any of them. They can always be altered by a tailor if they don't fit, they're all fairly exceptional. I'd like a bonfire, and you lot can roll that barrel of whiskey out of my room, along with the various other bottles of liquor, mead, and wine I've got stashed in there, and drink until you can't anymore. Remember me.
I can't thank Redrain enough for all they've done. When I was nothing, had nothing, they gave me everything without realizing it. They took me in and became my family when I had none, they gave me strength and purpose and it is the greatest honor to go to battle beside them. I'll give everything I have to keep them safe. To the last.
Written By Edelma
March 26, 2017, 6:29 p.m.(2/28/1006 AR)
I asked Leta Broadbent to give me some athletic training. Apparently I was not in the shape that I assumed I was in. Ended up all sweaty and breathless, I do hope that whom it may concern when you read this, it was indeed just training, ask the two men who were watching. Well that sounds even worse. I needed to stretch more prior, I will say that.
Written By Rowan
March 26, 2017, 6:28 p.m.(2/28/1006 AR)
When I look to the spirits for strength and courage, I call to the spirit of the mighty bear.
When I look to the spirits for wisdom and foresight, I call to the spirit of the ancient owl.
When I look to the spirits for cunning and cleverness, I call to the spirit of the shrewd raven.
But when I look to the spirits for tenacity and perserverence, I call to the spirits of my ancestors, to the spirit of mankind. That is the nature of our spirit, the spirit that says 'There must be a way, and I will find it.' It is the spirit that says, 'Even beat and broken, I will rise again.'
When I look to the spirits for wisdom and foresight, I call to the spirit of the ancient owl.
When I look to the spirits for cunning and cleverness, I call to the spirit of the shrewd raven.
But when I look to the spirits for tenacity and perserverence, I call to the spirits of my ancestors, to the spirit of mankind. That is the nature of our spirit, the spirit that says 'There must be a way, and I will find it.' It is the spirit that says, 'Even beat and broken, I will rise again.'
Written By Percephon
March 26, 2017, 6:23 p.m.(2/28/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Dulcinea
My dear cousin is with us once more. A woman who simply won't take no for an answer, which let us be honest, seems to be a trait shared with her brothers and sisters. And while I know she shall pry, I am delighted both by the chance to cause her endless frustration by being horribly vague, and by having the enjoyment of her company. She's a sharp wit, Dulcinea, and any room is immediately brighter when her presence joins into it.
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