Written By Eos
Oct. 7, 2016, 4:11 p.m.(10/12/1004 AR)
The planning is done and the troops for the exercises are either arriving or being assembled from those already present. I am pleased with the number of houses that have commited their soldiers to the exercises to display the continued strength of the Compact. The next week will see soldiers from all corners of Arvum gathering to teach and learn from one another. I am looking forward most to working with the cavalry units. My first wartime battles were embarked on to the sound of thundering hooves and if fate is kind, that is the sound that will accompany the end of my military career.
The exhibitions and demonstrations will take place throughout the city - training grounds, tournament grounds, beyond the walls, and more - and it is my hope that even those not entirely interested in the techniques being made study will find some entertainment in watching these small spectacles as they come across them. I imagine the taverns and markets might find some boon for the activity as well.
Written By Freja
Oct. 7, 2016, 2:48 p.m.(10/11/1004 AR)
Relationship Note on Darren
These days we are closer, griping to one another just as much as we confide. It is a comfort knowing I can trust him wholly. I didn't know what I would find when I left Farhaven to come here, but my fears are laid to rest.
Written By Cicero
Oct. 7, 2016, 2:45 p.m.(10/11/1004 AR)
Pancakes, eggs, pastries with cream
Life always moves on
Written By Cicero
Oct. 7, 2016, 2:42 p.m.(10/11/1004 AR)
Such artistry with roses
Petals over paints
Written By Freja
Oct. 7, 2016, 2:23 p.m.(10/11/1004 AR)
Relationship Note on Hildegard
Written By Blacktongue
Oct. 7, 2016, 11:53 a.m.(10/11/1004 AR)
Relationship Note on Calypso
Written By Audric
Oct. 7, 2016, 6:27 a.m.(10/10/1004 AR)
Relationship Note on Malavaunt
Written By Audric
Oct. 7, 2016, 6:23 a.m.(10/10/1004 AR)
Relationship Note on Edain
Written By Cara
Oct. 7, 2016, 2:57 a.m.(10/10/1004 AR)
Relationship Note on Pietro
Written By Cara
Oct. 7, 2016, 2:56 a.m.(10/10/1004 AR)
Relationship Note on Vincere
Written By Nadia
Oct. 6, 2016, 8:19 p.m.(10/9/1004 AR)
Relationship Note on Aurora
Written By Dagon
Oct. 6, 2016, 4:03 p.m.(10/9/1004 AR)
Relationship Note on Freja
Written By Aldwin
Oct. 6, 2016, 7:39 a.m.(10/7/1004 AR)
Relationship Note on Freja
Written By Blacktongue
Oct. 5, 2016, 10:02 p.m.(10/6/1004 AR)
Relationship Note on Salazar
If I ever find need to kill myself, I'll simply climb his ego and jump to his intellect.
Written By Aldwin
Oct. 5, 2016, 7:03 p.m.(10/6/1004 AR)
Relationship Note on Aeden
Or that it is time to find a new Prelate of the Black.
Ah. Was I ever this young? Did I ever argue with his passion?
I have tasked the Prelate with wandering the Burroughs and hearing the voice of the people. If he believes that knowledge should be shared to make us all stronger, than I want him to know what the people are curious about. If we are the caretakers of the people, then we should know what they want and what they need. It is learning to tell the difference between the two that takes real wisdom.
Written By Calypso
Oct. 5, 2016, 3:57 p.m.(10/5/1004 AR)
Relationship Note on Blacktongue
Ever sense the accident, however, he has taken up a new role in the House of Velenosa as a sort of court jester. He spent a good solid hour or more trying to make me laugh. Prat falls and cheep tricks might work on some but I require a slightly darker sense of humor. He did manage a smirk out of me, but lets just call that one a pity-smile. I imagine he'll have many more opportunities to try the tricks of his trade on me. He makes excellent drinking company.
Written By Morrighan
Oct. 5, 2016, 3:12 p.m.(10/5/1004 AR)
Relationship Note on Salazar
Written By Calypso
Oct. 5, 2016, 2:03 p.m.(10/5/1004 AR)
Relationship Note on Salazar
Profit means I get more funding for the armies of Southport. And that's a cause worthy enough to suffer his horrible puns and ridiculous hat. A man to keep an eye on for sure. I'd rather have him as an ally than an enemy.
Written By Joscelin
Oct. 5, 2016, 11:23 a.m.(10/5/1004 AR)
Living in the city my whole life, I, like everyone else who'd attend, -adored- the tournaments. I love the energy, the competitors, the crowd, the moments of staggering disbelief, the flush of patriotic pride when good sportsmanship proves it's far from dead, and the -rush- of -joy- (or anger, depending on who wins) when the victor is crowned and presented.
Swords can vary between elegant weapons, born of a civilized culture, through a spectrum of sizes and kinds into the massive great-swords my father favored. But as I've noticed, there were flashes of envy in the common-folk and nobility alike that their weapon-of-choice was not represented.
Archery is a skill I've admired, the bows and arrows constructed by Ida works of art that I've always been in awe of. I can't remember the last time we -had- an archery tournament.
And the prize? Ah, my friends, it is a marvel. I cannot say more. But it is far and away worthy of being called 'prize'.
I hope everyone can attend!
Written By Silas
Oct. 5, 2016, 8:24 a.m.(10/5/1004 AR)
Preparations for the Golden Arrow Competition are underway; the idea came from Mistress Joscelin's mind - it is a little awkward for a knight to host - but apparently my stewardship of the Fencing Competition impressed her. She's seeing to the prizes, which may turn out to be the more difficult task.
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