Written By Harald
Jan. 13, 2017, 11:49 p.m.(8/26/1005 AR)
Yet this is no common foe: it is a sea monster out of legend, aged and terrible, powerful beyond knowledge and surrounded by a lifeless void. Guarded by legend and tradition, there is no approaching it in stealth; coming against such a monster in it’s lair is plainly impossible.
Can it breath the burning sea?
Could thirteen priests of Mangata bless the sea beneath a ship? I'd think so; the sea is Mangata’s domain, if a priest of the Goddess can't channel her blessing through the very medium of Mangata’s power then she must not like him very much.
Not a gamble any man would trust in, unless his wits were cracked, but a slim chance remains better than none. It's a flimsy shield, an uncertain wall. We still need a weapon. We need many weapons to strip away the monster's lackeys and strike at its heart.
This kraken presents a challenge like no other in memory.
Also, elves arrives today.
Written By Hadrian
Jan. 13, 2017, 11:37 p.m.(8/26/1005 AR)
That is, until they mentioned that they required blood. What has the Compact gotten itself into? How delightfully horrible. Maybe I'll see them around. Or maybe, hopefully, we'll figure something out and put an end to this.
Written By Kima
Jan. 13, 2017, 9:10 p.m.(8/26/1005 AR)
He asked if I was happy, and if he might go sailing with Costas and would the Duke very much mind sitting with him at the expo tomorrow. Eyes all bright and face full of hope, the way only children can manage. I found that, you know, I was happy after all.
Written By Blacktongue
Jan. 13, 2017, 3:16 p.m.(8/25/1005 AR)
You missed the perfect opportunity to make a jest concerning going sailing without a mast.
Don't send flowers, send a tincture.
Written By Percephon
Jan. 13, 2017, 1:32 p.m.(8/25/1005 AR)
* They are felled easily by blunt bashing, though swords and arrows have far less of an affect on these walking bones than they do on the living.
* Holy water and Holy Fire do nothing to them. They are not susceptible to these things, as other recently resurfaced horrors have been.
* While there is not (yet) proven science and experiments to confirm the hypothesis, one should be wary around desecrated graves, or areas that the dead have not been given a proper burial. This seems the most likely place for the skeletons to be raised.
There will be more to come that I wish to make certain those who seek to protect Arx and the Compact will be made aware of. Knowledge is as sharp a tool as any sword, as heavy a weight as any hammer. Let us be prepared for as many possibilities as we might be.
Written By Leo
Jan. 13, 2017, 1:21 p.m.(8/25/1005 AR)
For nobility, marriage is always a word that carries with it the heavy weight of responsibility. What are the terms? Why this particular match? Does this benefit our house? Theirs? Will blood be shed or peace purchased? It is often spoken of in the same breath as treaties and contracts, the two set to enter the union rarely more than passing acquaintances, if that. I was fortunate, then, as a head of house to be able to speak directly to another head of house for what our nuptials might mean.
Since our very first discussion of what would come if the Archduchess and I wed, she has shown nothing but great care for her people and a firm resolve for unity. She questions whether she contributes to the good of the world and she wishes to know the thoughts of her nobility and people so that she may rule with wisdom. Further, those that know her best show me the passion she inspires, from the protective fierceness of her father, to the willingness of the Dark Knight of Lenosia to lift a sword in challenge to my worthiness to take a place at her side.
She gives me hope. Hope for some of the hard blood memory that exists to find reconciliation. Hope that we will continue to strive for victory in our endeavors, but in such a way that it benefits our entire kingdom. Hope that we will find a distinctly Lycene path forward that carries all of its duchies and people with it. Hope that ours will not be a marriage in name alone. Hope.
I may not entirely fit the image of what it is to be Lycene, but I love my kingdom as fiercely as any. And while I have not the grace nor ability to inspire love as she does, I am a warrior who wishes to see the best for his home. I will stand beside the Archduchess and work to ensure the continued diversity and strength of the Lyceum, but a Lyceum with purpose. Our purpose.
Written By Lou
Jan. 13, 2017, 12:29 p.m.(8/25/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Dawn
Written By Lou
Jan. 13, 2017, 12:28 p.m.(8/25/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Dawn
Written By Ida
Jan. 13, 2017, 11:56 a.m.(8/25/1005 AR)
"Pay close attention to the people who don't clap when you win."
Written By Ida
Jan. 13, 2017, 11:31 a.m.(8/24/1005 AR)
Perhaps it is for the best. I've little interest in politics and my focus should be with my talents instead.
Written By Rowan
Jan. 13, 2017, 10:49 a.m.(8/24/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Monique
I'm glad that the return to recognized nobility and something approaching propriety has not doused the fire that vexed so many over the years. I'm sure she'll do many a great thing here in Arx. I, for one, am glad all that damned energy is on my side.
Written By Dominique
Jan. 13, 2017, 10:48 a.m.(8/24/1005 AR)
Confirmed reports of Lord Damon Wyrmguard Missing. Howver no confirmation on his death or findings of his remains.
The House of Wyrmguard is now on lock down during this time of mourning and searching for their lost kin. A reward for promising information on Lord Damon's Disappearance has been posted by myself.
Written By Bethany
Jan. 13, 2017, 10:46 a.m.(8/24/1005 AR)
(Eyes open.
Mouth shut.)
Written By Rowan
Jan. 13, 2017, 10:43 a.m.(8/24/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Khanne
You meet them, and it's comfortable, and it's simple, and there's a natural familiarity like your spirits have known one another longer than you have.
Here's to you, Lady Stray, and the learning, rituals, victories, comraderie through the losses, stories, adventures, misadventures, familial disasters and rivers of whiskey to come.
Written By Valkieri
Jan. 13, 2017, 10:28 a.m.(8/24/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Dawn
She smiles and laughs anyways. She is the most beautiful thing I have ever seen.
And she loved my gift.
*released black journal as stipulated by the will of the deceased*
Written By Dawn
Jan. 13, 2017, 10:26 a.m.(8/24/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Rook
Written By Julea
Jan. 13, 2017, 9:27 a.m.(8/24/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Aldwin
PS. He is not as old as he looks.
Written By Max
Jan. 13, 2017, 9:23 a.m.(8/24/1005 AR)
Written By Julea
Jan. 13, 2017, 9:15 a.m.(8/24/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Garza
Written By Julea
Jan. 13, 2017, 9:05 a.m.(8/24/1005 AR)
I was also honoured by a request to join the Council of Commoners, which I accepted. So, I guess we will be doing this Commoners Court thing again. Though I think I may need to work on my speech writing skills, the Captain General outshone me in his talk of the Teind and received considerable praise after. Clearly he has missed his true calling as an orator and I'm sure after that, he'll popular for similar talks for many months to come. More people than I expected showed up and most of the houses and many organisations were represented at the talk, though I was a touch disappointed to not see a single Redrain there. There was another face missing from the crowd too, but I imagine the Archscholar is a busy man and hold out some hope that he will attend the next.
This week has gone well, and I have learned much and while I haven't yet worked out.. a few key things, I think I grow closer. And in doing so, hopefully it will make it a bit easier to stay alive that little bit longer. Finding my place in Arx helps, as a scholar, as a smith, as a sellsword and as a lover. I think a few more people see me now than did before.
The fucking elves arrive soon though, and I think my face will be among the many who have yet to see such a thing, and will be eagerly trying to catch a glimpse from the crowd.
Curious. Ever curious.
Julea
24th August, 1005 AR.
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