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Written By Miranda

July 25, 2019, 1:29 p.m.(7/12/1011 AR)

Relationship Note on Mabelle

Dearest,

Not yet. I am somewhere south of it and somewhat north of Granato. My aide decided to advise me on a true holiday of doing nothing. So we are enjoying the vast views of the Lyceum without the trouble of going into the cities...

On the plus side, we were accosted by brigands and it was a delight to put them down!

Written By Preston

July 25, 2019, 1:11 p.m.(7/12/1011 AR)

Relationship Note on Athaur

If I may gently observe to the noble Count, sad and blunt as it may be, submit or die is ultimately the choice faced. We can delay that choice, hope more time and interaction will promote the joining of those people to the Compact rather than resistance, but bluntly it is the way it is. Though. I would say Submit is a blunt term for what is often the start of a partnership between the local Lords and their new people. Bending the knee creates ties that bind, but they bind in both directions. And create obligations and support.

The problem is not in the choice, it is when that choice is not truly a choice or when it is denied totally. When conflict is artificially created as a pretext to assault. The Faith has often been at the forefront of major conflict with the Abandoned tribes, I have little interest in seeing our lands, our silver, our people lost to raids or encroachment from tribes who refuse to bend the knee, and we have proven that with blood and steel. But I have no interest at all in paying with the lives of the Faith Militant to kill those who never had a choice to submit, to bend the knee. Those who have not refused to bend the knee because it has not been offered, who are not actively attacking our people and the roads, who have not sworn to dark beliefs have taken no choice that confers guilt.

The terms are stark indeed, my Lord, but there are ways in which they come at the end of a long conversation. Of education. Too often are such choices made quickly, are people not yet ready brought into the Compact or forced to battle when there is no need. Prodigal Houses raised up without proper instruction in the Faith in some cases. I think less haste in these matters would be better for all sides.

Written By Tikva

July 25, 2019, 11:35 a.m.(7/12/1011 AR)

Relationship Note on Saoirse

Consider it a compliment on your subtlety. If you were going to poison a pack of people, surely you wouldn't do it by inviting them over to drink something weird _in public_.

Written By Cabrera

July 25, 2019, 9:35 a.m.(7/12/1011 AR)

Being in the capital has filled me with honour. Meeting the names I only have got to read in reports or Holy scripture. It is like meeting heroes and close friends from years before.

Written By Martino

July 25, 2019, 8:55 a.m.(7/12/1011 AR)

Relationship Note on Pasquale

Since our impromptu evening listening to that fair harpist, it has had me yearn to pick up an instrument again.

I recall a Luther spoke of, do you remember their name?

Written By Lisebet

July 25, 2019, 8:45 a.m.(7/12/1011 AR)

Relationship Note on Arcadia

Lady Arcadia, a scribe brought your journal to my notice, and I thought to mention - if Duke Harlan and I can manage to dance together, I am certain you can do so as well. Though I will own the height difference between you and the Count is slightly more than between Harlan and me, I am positive it is something that can be done.

Written By Catalana

July 25, 2019, 7:52 a.m.(7/11/1011 AR)

Relationship Note on Wash

I have spent so many months away, and it always makes me feel older. Wiser. So grounded.

Yet, two minutes with you and it's like I'm eighteen again. Crazy and wild and caught in your spell. How is it you have this hold over me even after all these years?

You and the children are the best part of returning to the city.

Written By Mabelle

July 25, 2019, 5:11 a.m.(7/11/1011 AR)

Relationship Note on Miranda

You traveled to Lenosia without me? Unforgiveable!

Written By Athaur

July 25, 2019, 3:18 a.m.(7/11/1011 AR)

Relationship Note on Rinel

We did bend the knee to the Compact. I did what I thought was best for my people. But I still have some feelings for my fellows who have not done so yet. Receiving a choice of 'Submit or Die' is never an enjoyable choice to receive. The fact that so many seem perfectly accepting of that fact is something that concerns me.

Written By Raimon

July 25, 2019, 3:05 a.m.(7/11/1011 AR)

Relationship Note on Victus

Your Grace, I for one would appreciate an opportunity to test my skill against other members of the city in single combat. Also, I own a similar sort of belt and I feel it could use company.

Written By Tikva

July 25, 2019, 12:09 a.m.(7/11/1011 AR)

Relationship Note on Mikani

I am glad that what I wrote was some help to you, Lady Mikani, in amidst all the wagging tongues and all.

Let your actions be your words always; it is a good message to take. May you walk always in the light of Limerance. Your honor is inside you, not without. It does not belong to anyone but you.

Written By Arcadia

July 24, 2019, 10:31 p.m.(7/11/1011 AR)

I was informed yesterday that I am meant to dance with my husband at our celebration this week.

I am either going to need to be lifted up or invest in some very very very high heels. Maybe stilts would be better.

Who started this tradition?

Written By Saoirse

July 24, 2019, 9:56 p.m.(7/11/1011 AR)

I would've honestly thought the Compact would look on a literal event I set up to poison a whole bunch of nobles with more skepticism but, you know, all's well that end's well. No one died. Could've. Didn't.

Written By Miranda

July 24, 2019, 9:39 p.m.(7/11/1011 AR)

Relationship Note on Ajax

Relax.

What a crock.

I'm very grouchy.

... It's not the trip. I think it's me. I think it's the lack of things to do...

It's probably good for me.

Written By Miranda

July 24, 2019, 9:35 p.m.(7/11/1011 AR)

Relationship Note on Thea

Cousin...

I miss you too. In fact, I think the only face I don't miss is this aide of mine...

........

Soon. Mischief with Mabelle.

Written By Brianna

July 24, 2019, 9:34 p.m.(7/11/1011 AR)

Relationship Note on Julian

You could always do what I did and join both, you know.

Written By Miranda

July 24, 2019, 9:33 p.m.(7/11/1011 AR)

From the Journal of Brenlin, Aide-de-Camp to Lady Miranda Rubino, Commander of the Gyrfalcon Infantry of Gemecitta, Voice of Gemecitta, Sword of Gemecitta, and Knight of Gemecitta...

Well, note to self: Do not try a practical joke on one's mistress when she's traveling...

The lack of things to do is making her somewhat grouchy.

I tried to cook breakfast for her the other day and she threw it at me. Something about the smell... I guess I used too many spices.

I tried to engage her in some stories... she threw a rock at me. Something about it being too dull and then she ranted about her lack of adventure...

I miss my Lady's sweet temper and good humor...

Maybe she woke up on the wrong side of the river...

Written By Miranda

July 24, 2019, 9:27 p.m.(7/11/1011 AR)

Relationship Note on Mabelle

Soon. Week - maybe two.

I am somewhere between Granato and Lenosia in the Lyceum.

... The landscape is lovely but the company is getting on my nerves.

... I'm plotting, though.

Wait for me!

Written By Wash

July 24, 2019, 6:38 p.m.(7/10/1011 AR)

Once again a long parting is ended with a sweet reunion. Lady Catalana returns to Arx and I am forced to admit it is the greatest city in all Arvum, as long as she is there. For those who have not yet met her, I envy you that first glorious encounter. Would that I had no memory of her so that I could be struck by her beauty for a second time. Oh you lucky scoundrels to have that privilege to anticipate.

Written By Dariel

July 24, 2019, 5:25 p.m.(7/10/1011 AR)

Relationship Note on Miranda

I don't think that relaxing has to mean doing nothing, floofykins. I think it means doing things you're not doing. Relaxing in hammocks, reading books that have no point beyond entertainment, walking old streets and new, enjoying good food. Getting a little lost, but not totally lost.

In the mean time I shall endeavour to nothing entertaining in order for you to explain your time away in maximum detail. Sorry!

That last part might be an exaggeration. Might.

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