Written By Leta
Feb. 27, 2017, 12:08 a.m.(1/1/1006 AR)
I've been thinking about dueling. The truth is I don't always get the point of it, but I know nobles have to worry about their honor and how they're looked at, so they can't very well bear slights and such. That's not too different from some parts of the Boroughs, mind you, but a duel's probably better than a brawl, knives out or not. It makes for a better show, and there's rules to it. Not just unspoken rules, because there's plenty of those everywhere, but it's harder to know where those end.
I've been told a good duel takes care of small things before they grow big, and that's something. And I suppose it's good practice, too. I guess that in a duel, like in a proper fight, you feel like there's more on that line than if you're just knocking steel about, and that puts a little heat in the belly. Not like in a real fight, but close enough that maybe it's something. I have to say I've had the same rush fighting over toy prizes at a festival, but that hardly counts.
But thinking about the role of the gods in it makes my head ache. I think maybe the gods don't care so much about the small things some of these duels are about, but maybe they do. I don't expect I'll ever have to fight in one, but you never know. Life sometimes leads folk down strange roads they never thought they'd walk down.
I've been told a good duel takes care of small things before they grow big, and that's something. And I suppose it's good practice, too. I guess that in a duel, like in a proper fight, you feel like there's more on that line than if you're just knocking steel about, and that puts a little heat in the belly. Not like in a real fight, but close enough that maybe it's something. I have to say I've had the same rush fighting over toy prizes at a festival, but that hardly counts.
But thinking about the role of the gods in it makes my head ache. I think maybe the gods don't care so much about the small things some of these duels are about, but maybe they do. I don't expect I'll ever have to fight in one, but you never know. Life sometimes leads folk down strange roads they never thought they'd walk down.
Written By Joslyn
Feb. 27, 2017, 12:02 a.m.(1/1/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Niamh
I'd thought that I'd lost my chance to get to know her better after I'd sent a messenger with a request some time ago, and never received a reply. I'm glad that somebody spoke to her and cleared up a great deal of confusion, as it turned out the messenger had misheard the name and had delivered it to somebody else! Once that had been cleared up, it was obvious that our first meeting had left a great first impression, and I'm glad because I've enjoyed every moment I've spent with her. Except maybe today, when I watched her get cut open by Zhayla, and that was tough to see. But it's no matter, she'll get her next time.
Written By Fortunato
Feb. 26, 2017, 11:59 p.m.(1/1/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Aureth
Remember when we were young and loose and clever? Tied to nothing and no one, invisible, so it was safe for us to fly low and laugh.
Now, sometimes, I feel disoriented. But then I remember you're still here. We're here together. We'll be all right. Take a deep breath. Find the moment. Dart on to the next moment. And the next.
And make more jokes. I have a hard time remembering that, sometimes. But I have you to guide me in that, don't I.
Now, sometimes, I feel disoriented. But then I remember you're still here. We're here together. We'll be all right. Take a deep breath. Find the moment. Dart on to the next moment. And the next.
And make more jokes. I have a hard time remembering that, sometimes. But I have you to guide me in that, don't I.
Written By Lailah
Feb. 26, 2017, 11:57 p.m.(1/1/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Cybele
Cybele is a very fascinating person that I've had the pleasure of meeting at one of the meetings of the mind some time ago. They're a very interesting person, and we've become quick friends. I must remember to spend more time with them in the future. Always good company, even though we always wind up just talking about business.
Written By Neve
Feb. 26, 2017, 11:56 p.m.(1/1/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Rowan
I need my wilderness the same way I need the sun splashing warm across my face. I need to remember the sweetness of home and the life of the forest. Do you remember running through the thick brush and vines and tree roots that rose up from the ground in great arcs? The way we ran, jumping and leaping so often that we thought we were flying? Nothing could touch us, our Forest wrapped us up in her sweetness and showed us the best parts of ourselves. I don't want to forget what those parts are.
Written By Freja
Feb. 26, 2017, 11:54 p.m.(1/1/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Deva
A cousin, closer in some ways than I would ever be with the others, now we must say farewell. I am both happy and sad to see you go, but I know you will make purpose and mirth bloom where-ever you may go. The name may change, but the blood will not. You will always be a bear in my eyes - even if you do have to travel further now to share cookies and whiskey.
Written By Talen
Feb. 26, 2017, 11:52 p.m.(1/1/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Eleyna
If I am Dark Prince, you are my Dark Princess. You need something to replace that 'Black Widow' moniker, as it is. If you ended up missing it, you might finish me off just to reclaim it. I won't let that happen.
I am honoured to be your intended, Princess Eleyna Velenosa, Hand of Lenosia.
I am honoured to be your intended, Princess Eleyna Velenosa, Hand of Lenosia.
Written By Dafne
Feb. 26, 2017, 11:52 p.m.(1/1/1006 AR)
I've never been good at parties. Too much in my head, I suppose. Too odd.
But I never realized how lost I was at them until I went to one without Pietro.
I miss you.
But I never realized how lost I was at them until I went to one without Pietro.
I miss you.
Written By Neve
Feb. 26, 2017, 11:51 p.m.(1/1/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Muiryn
I don't know what words I have for him right now. Neither one of us expected to see the other covered in blood and ichor, neither one of us expected to have to do what we had to do to survive the horrors we came upon. All I can say is this:
I am Neve Greenmarch,
Daughter of Muiryn Greenmarch.
Where he leads, I follow.
Where he speaks, I listen.
Where he fights, I stand.
I am Neve Greenmarch,
Daughter of Muiryn Greenmarch.
Where he leads, I follow.
Where he speaks, I listen.
Where he fights, I stand.
Written By Talen
Feb. 26, 2017, 11:49 p.m.(1/1/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Serafine
This is a compliment, sister-to-be. Caith Nettle extract isn't precisely cheap, you know. Either way, whomever wins or loses, it will be in honour of Eleyna's immense worth. I am, in truth, one of the luckiest men alive right now.
Men aren't living very long right now either, but that's besides the point. Just ask her not to make me her fourth dead husband, yes?
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Princess Serafine Velenosa,
I hereby accept your challenge - a duel to first blood - over the betrothal of myself to Princess Eleyna Velenosa.
We will fight in Reflection Square a week from now where the other challenges may also take place alongside.
Our swords will be dipped in the unpleasant Caith Nettle extract to demonstrate the pains and discomforts we go through for those we love. With proper attention by the Mercies present, the searing burn and agonising rash will be but a shadow of what we endure after its initial onset.
We will fight in leather armour alone, as typically chosen by the finest Lyceum duelists.
Prince Talen Velenosa, Sword of Lenosia
Men aren't living very long right now either, but that's besides the point. Just ask her not to make me her fourth dead husband, yes?
--
Princess Serafine Velenosa,
I hereby accept your challenge - a duel to first blood - over the betrothal of myself to Princess Eleyna Velenosa.
We will fight in Reflection Square a week from now where the other challenges may also take place alongside.
Our swords will be dipped in the unpleasant Caith Nettle extract to demonstrate the pains and discomforts we go through for those we love. With proper attention by the Mercies present, the searing burn and agonising rash will be but a shadow of what we endure after its initial onset.
We will fight in leather armour alone, as typically chosen by the finest Lyceum duelists.
Prince Talen Velenosa, Sword of Lenosia
Written By Aislin
Feb. 26, 2017, 11:49 p.m.(1/1/1006 AR)
It seems like I've been worrying a great many of my friends and family lately, with my rather single-minded focus
I feel like people ought to be /more/ concerned with what's facing the city. How is this not nearly _everyone's_ focus? If we fail, all other problems cease to be, because the world may quite literally end. And yet people seem so focused on... well, /everything/ else.
But still, I suppose obsession isn't entirely healthy either; it may be the most important thing, but perhaps not the only thing. And so I'll try to find a little more balance once again. Hopefully that can appease the worries of my friends.
I feel like people ought to be /more/ concerned with what's facing the city. How is this not nearly _everyone's_ focus? If we fail, all other problems cease to be, because the world may quite literally end. And yet people seem so focused on... well, /everything/ else.
But still, I suppose obsession isn't entirely healthy either; it may be the most important thing, but perhaps not the only thing. And so I'll try to find a little more balance once again. Hopefully that can appease the worries of my friends.
Written By Michael
Feb. 26, 2017, 11:47 p.m.(1/1/1006 AR)
Hope.
Dangerous word, that. Yet I find myself clinging to it like a lifeline. Maybe I shouldn't. Yet sometimes I find reason to be so inspired. And I certainly found that. Even if I should deign to have it, there it is.
Dangerous word, that. Yet I find myself clinging to it like a lifeline. Maybe I shouldn't. Yet sometimes I find reason to be so inspired. And I certainly found that. Even if I should deign to have it, there it is.
Written By Neve
Feb. 26, 2017, 11:46 p.m.(1/1/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Niamh
I have seen this woman move across blood and darkness in the blink of an eye. I have seen her obliterate evil with one swing of a (very large) stick. I have walked in true darkness at her side and I would do so again. She is more than just family. She is the woman I hope to become one day, she always has been. Before... Before she seemed fearless and untouchable. Now I know that no one is untouchable, she is still the woman I hope to become one day. Strong. Confident. Brutal.
Written By Monique
Feb. 26, 2017, 11:45 p.m.(1/1/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Marius
There is no one I love more in this world than my brother.
There is also no one I would more love to strangle.
But he at least wears pants.
Do you hear that, Uncle Ryn?
There is also no one I would more love to strangle.
But he at least wears pants.
Do you hear that, Uncle Ryn?
Written By Victus
Feb. 26, 2017, 11:45 p.m.(1/1/1006 AR)
On Succession: House Thrax
Those who are familiar with me, know that in the past I would sometimes joke that if only Donella had been born a man, all would be good in Thrax. The truth is, I was not the only one making that joke. And further, we weren't really joking, not if we are honest with ourselves.
I would like to think I am a man whose actions follow his words. I this, Princess Donella Thrax, has convinced me that I have not been.
Let it be known:
From this day forward House Thrax shall no longer exclude women from the line of Succession. Let they have equal claims upon the title. Further, until I produce my own Heirs of the Body, Donella Thrax shall serve as my Designate Heir.
As for my vassals across the Isles, they are free to either follow my example or ignore it. We have always valued our independence in the East, and I will let them choose their own path rather than force their hand in this. Even if I strongly suspect there are a few Donellas out there who have, if not been wasted, then certainly not been used to their full potential for the advance of their Houses.
Prince Victus Thrax,
Highlord of Thrax
Prince of Maelstrom
Those who are familiar with me, know that in the past I would sometimes joke that if only Donella had been born a man, all would be good in Thrax. The truth is, I was not the only one making that joke. And further, we weren't really joking, not if we are honest with ourselves.
I would like to think I am a man whose actions follow his words. I this, Princess Donella Thrax, has convinced me that I have not been.
Let it be known:
From this day forward House Thrax shall no longer exclude women from the line of Succession. Let they have equal claims upon the title. Further, until I produce my own Heirs of the Body, Donella Thrax shall serve as my Designate Heir.
As for my vassals across the Isles, they are free to either follow my example or ignore it. We have always valued our independence in the East, and I will let them choose their own path rather than force their hand in this. Even if I strongly suspect there are a few Donellas out there who have, if not been wasted, then certainly not been used to their full potential for the advance of their Houses.
Prince Victus Thrax,
Highlord of Thrax
Prince of Maelstrom
Written By Victus
Feb. 26, 2017, 11:44 p.m.(1/1/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Calliope
Ward of Thrax: Magistrate
Lady Calliope Grimhall is hereby appointed my Magistrate for the Ward of Thrax, to provide counsel when required and justice in my absence.
Victus Thrax,
Highlord of Thrax
Prince of Maelstrom
Lady Calliope Grimhall is hereby appointed my Magistrate for the Ward of Thrax, to provide counsel when required and justice in my absence.
Victus Thrax,
Highlord of Thrax
Prince of Maelstrom
Written By Lailah
Feb. 26, 2017, 11:44 p.m.(1/1/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Aislin
She is perhaps one of the brightest minds that I've ever had the pleasure to sit down and have a talk with. This was a most productive meeting, and I look forward to many more in the future.
Written By Tristan
Feb. 26, 2017, 11:43 p.m.(1/1/1006 AR)
So I took my battered leathers, and my little stallion that I was given because he was the result of a mare of the finest Grayson charger blood having an illicit night with a light-frame Lycene stallion and no one wanted him but me, and I went to the joust and I won. I stayed in my saddle when the nobles and knights fell.
And I feel like an imposter.
I'm just the stablemaster. I wasn't meant for centre stage.
And I feel like an imposter.
I'm just the stablemaster. I wasn't meant for centre stage.
Written By Monique
Feb. 26, 2017, 11:41 p.m.(1/1/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Gaston
Fascinating, this beast in the skin of a man, attempting to be civilized when I see in him the wilds of nature, the call of freedom. Perhaps I ought not to poke him so, but you know me... minx that I am.
I shall hope to continue this budding friendship and cultivate it to more, he will need friends like me!
Then again, who doesn't?
I shall hope to continue this budding friendship and cultivate it to more, he will need friends like me!
Then again, who doesn't?
Written By Neve
Feb. 26, 2017, 11:40 p.m.(1/1/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Calathane
I come to these journals after a journey I took to what can only be the very edge of evil. It is the kind of journey that makes one examine their heart and recognize the truth of it. I have faced fears I didn't know I have and seen horrors that will haunt me for the rest of my life. I know I will wake every night screaming for what I cannot save and what I cannot change and the sickly wet sounds that are made in the true dark. And still... I know my heart. As the future descends upon us, you will be my light and I yours.
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