Written By Pasquale
Sept. 30, 2022, 9:28 p.m.(6/23/1018 AR)
My leg is healing well enough. With a little determination I should be capable of sailing with Velenosa's fleet. It will slow me down of course but compared to the handicap presented by my weak lungs it is nothing really.
The Iron Guards over zealous behavior on the other hand is proving as irritating as I suspected. I have never liked to be touched by strangers and having to potentially submit to it every time I wish to go through the gates is untenable. Luckily I can't travel far without a carriage or palanquin anyway so the inconvenience of having to go around the city every time I wish to visit another district is considerably lessened. I am starting to think about hiring more guards. It is a sad day when you are more worried about meeting the Iron Guard you than you are the criminals.
The Iron Guards over zealous behavior on the other hand is proving as irritating as I suspected. I have never liked to be touched by strangers and having to potentially submit to it every time I wish to go through the gates is untenable. Luckily I can't travel far without a carriage or palanquin anyway so the inconvenience of having to go around the city every time I wish to visit another district is considerably lessened. I am starting to think about hiring more guards. It is a sad day when you are more worried about meeting the Iron Guard you than you are the criminals.
Written By Sydney
Sept. 30, 2022, 4:54 p.m.(6/23/1018 AR)
I've now lost track of the amount of times I've tweaked my nose over the years. At least this time it was simply from an overeager trainee rather than someone with malicious intent. Never gets any easier to be glowering at oneself with a fresh crook in the nose, nor to sit up at night propped upright to avoid swallowing too much of my own blood.
It will ease, I know, but that doesn't make it any more pleasant in the here and now.
It's a wonder I can still breathe out of the damn thing at this point.
It will ease, I know, but that doesn't make it any more pleasant in the here and now.
It's a wonder I can still breathe out of the damn thing at this point.
Written By Savio
Sept. 30, 2022, 8:49 a.m.(6/22/1018 AR)
Open up your satchel, sir
And let us see within
What is it you have with you?
What wickedness, what sin?
Do you have correspondence, sir
That reads to us as treason?
Missives sent to prodigals?
You'd better have a reason
What is this smoky flower, sir
Something seems amiss
Hazy days are not allowed
And we'll be taking this
Why are you so worried, sir
We do only as we're told
And if you have stepped out of line
Then get back to the fold
What grounds for objection, sir
We could not be more clear:
If you were only innocent
You would not have to fear.
And let us see within
What is it you have with you?
What wickedness, what sin?
Do you have correspondence, sir
That reads to us as treason?
Missives sent to prodigals?
You'd better have a reason
What is this smoky flower, sir
Something seems amiss
Hazy days are not allowed
And we'll be taking this
Why are you so worried, sir
We do only as we're told
And if you have stepped out of line
Then get back to the fold
What grounds for objection, sir
We could not be more clear:
If you were only innocent
You would not have to fear.
Written By Evaristo
Sept. 29, 2022, 6:34 p.m.(6/21/1018 AR)
I'm going to have to update my will again. But, if that is my only worry, then I am getting off lightly. Some leave their whole families behind, not knowing if they will come back.
I'll leave Silk at the shrine with the other spiders while I am gone. I hope she gets along well with them.
Whatever! How hard can it be?
I'll leave Silk at the shrine with the other spiders while I am gone. I hope she gets along well with them.
Whatever! How hard can it be?
Written By Gwenna
Sept. 29, 2022, 5:53 p.m.(6/21/1018 AR)
Being a liaison to the Iron Guard has perks, it seems. That, or the fact that I've rarely been out of the study the last few weeks to cross their path...
Written By Lisebet
Sept. 29, 2022, 9:09 a.m.(6/20/1018 AR)
I was stopped in the square by the Iron Guard yesterday. It delayed me somewhat, but fortunately the person I was meeting was not overly upset at my tardiness. And the Iron Guard was quite pleasant about it.
Written By Giada
Sept. 28, 2022, 11:04 p.m.(6/19/1018 AR)
That's the second time I've been stopped on my way through the square just today, and the markets are in a shambles, too. I sincerely hope there's a reason and end to this.
Written By Esme
Sept. 28, 2022, 8:43 p.m.(6/19/1018 AR)
Relationship Note on Porter
While times have removed our social activities from each other, it has never once removed him from my heart. He has been and will forever remain my favorite chariot ride around the city on our first meeting. For a while, he was a constant friend and I adore every memory that has ever been made. I even got my most sacred of answers and callings at his event.
This said. I have heard the most horrid tale that his person might be in a form of danger. I do not believe a person could think such harsh things about the man. He has his own brand of humor sometimes, but his heart is well. We should only be judged for our hearts and our duty. I would have it known that if I need to talk to someone to convince them of his valor; I would be more than willing.
Failing that. I have never shied away from offering my sword when it was needed.
This said. I have heard the most horrid tale that his person might be in a form of danger. I do not believe a person could think such harsh things about the man. He has his own brand of humor sometimes, but his heart is well. We should only be judged for our hearts and our duty. I would have it known that if I need to talk to someone to convince them of his valor; I would be more than willing.
Failing that. I have never shied away from offering my sword when it was needed.
Written By Esme
Sept. 28, 2022, 8:39 p.m.(6/19/1018 AR)
My most beloved readers,
I just wanted to take a moment to share my thoughts today. I had a most lovely talk with the Iron Guard as they stopped me today. I didn't have anything of interest, but they did remark on Kindness. I do so love my sword. They also said that I forgot to peace knot it. We talked a moment about Limerance and the sacred nature of fealty and duty. I do believe they are going to stop by the shrine later. I made sure to have extra cookies and muffins there. It is a lot of work to protect the citizens; especially when each fealty has it's own code of conduct. It just reminds me how beautiful it is that we all blend together so seamlessly.
I just ask, darlings, that should you find your heart heavy with the burden of war - do know you are not alone. The Gods do not always reply how we would like to believe, but they listen. Your hearts are known to them. The concepts that we embrace. I ask even when the guards are doing their duty, that we treat them with kindness. I am sure that some are put out by such things, but most Beloved; they sometimes have to ask as they must to protect that which they do. We have enough enemies to not look within to find more. Travel safe and travel with kindness and love.
I just wanted to take a moment to share my thoughts today. I had a most lovely talk with the Iron Guard as they stopped me today. I didn't have anything of interest, but they did remark on Kindness. I do so love my sword. They also said that I forgot to peace knot it. We talked a moment about Limerance and the sacred nature of fealty and duty. I do believe they are going to stop by the shrine later. I made sure to have extra cookies and muffins there. It is a lot of work to protect the citizens; especially when each fealty has it's own code of conduct. It just reminds me how beautiful it is that we all blend together so seamlessly.
I just ask, darlings, that should you find your heart heavy with the burden of war - do know you are not alone. The Gods do not always reply how we would like to believe, but they listen. Your hearts are known to them. The concepts that we embrace. I ask even when the guards are doing their duty, that we treat them with kindness. I am sure that some are put out by such things, but most Beloved; they sometimes have to ask as they must to protect that which they do. We have enough enemies to not look within to find more. Travel safe and travel with kindness and love.
Written By Medeia
Sept. 28, 2022, 9:13 a.m.(6/18/1018 AR)
News reached me of Lord Waylan Nightcove's death at Stormward. One might suspect I would rejoice in such news - particularly given that he abducted me once and made an attempt a second time, but all I can feel is deep sadness. He was surprisingly pleasant in all our dealings. And, in all honesty, I have become weary of war. Has there been a moment of peace since I was born? It feels like there has not. The Tor-Southport War, Argento, Silent, Gyre... Time after time, we find ourselves pitted against not only outside forces but against ourselves. I was too young or too far removed to have a role in war until the last several years, but now that I do? I would not wish this on anyone. No, not even my enemies.
Losing family, friends... Experiencing the heartbreak of betrayal and confusion when honor and duty are in conflict... I worry for all our souls as we navigate these waters.
Losing family, friends... Experiencing the heartbreak of betrayal and confusion when honor and duty are in conflict... I worry for all our souls as we navigate these waters.
Written By Martino
Sept. 28, 2022, 4:47 a.m.(6/18/1018 AR)
Relationship Note on Gaspard
While the devotion to replace one with two is certainly appealing, let it not leave weaknesses elsewhere. For two farmers drafted up, out of the fields, reduces production for those who remain behind. It risks the price of goods, and the production of food, and has the potential to reduce morale. Saying goodbye to a loved one, when replacing another life lost in a war, will set hearts to fear the worst.
While sheer numbers look good, and a rallying call can work, warfare is never just who has the most on the battlelines - but who can also retain the hearts of those back home.
While sheer numbers look good, and a rallying call can work, warfare is never just who has the most on the battlelines - but who can also retain the hearts of those back home.
Written By Titus
Sept. 27, 2022, 6:58 p.m.(6/17/1018 AR)
Titus, remember this.
Many pursue wealth or power, thinking these things are most important in life and they spend each waking moment plotting and planning how to acquire more and more.
Understand that you will be unable to take mountains of gems or silver, epic weapons or other things beyond the veil. However you can always build legacies that continue on for generations.
It's said wise is the mother who plants the trees that will give shade, lumber and food to her daughter's people long after she is gone.
Understanding this, what am I establishing as a legacy?
Many pursue wealth or power, thinking these things are most important in life and they spend each waking moment plotting and planning how to acquire more and more.
Understand that you will be unable to take mountains of gems or silver, epic weapons or other things beyond the veil. However you can always build legacies that continue on for generations.
It's said wise is the mother who plants the trees that will give shade, lumber and food to her daughter's people long after she is gone.
Understanding this, what am I establishing as a legacy?
Written By Savio
Sept. 27, 2022, 1:17 p.m.(6/17/1018 AR)
Relationship Note on Orland
Of all the people who have jokingly said they would propose to me over my poetry -- and there have been a few -- not one has been my husband. Really, Orland.
He did actually propose to me though, so I suppose that counts for something.
He did actually propose to me though, so I suppose that counts for something.
Written By Raymesin
Sept. 27, 2022, 10:30 a.m.(6/16/1018 AR)
Relationship Note on Cristoph
It may be reassuring for you to see the Iron Guard in the city, but it's not so reassuring for those of us who have to do business. I doubt it's reassuring for the carters who're trying to convey goods into the Redrain Ward, one of whom had been sitting in the queue for an hour with fresh fish spoiling in the sun. I doubt it's reassuring for the merchants whose wares land in the Lowers and then have to go up the roads to feed the city. It's definitely not reassuring for me, either. I can't afford the time it now takes me to get something to eat in the central market. I have to set out an hour early if I want to go anywhere with a checkpoint - which means I have to set out early to go anywhere, because I never know where the checkpoints will have appeared.
I've been searched three times today. It's not doing much for the state of my temper, and I doubt it's doing much for the safety of the city either. All it's doing is inconveniencing those who travel and those who work and those who do business across this mighty city of ours. And if they try and put a checkpoint across the main road from the Lowers, well, that's going to get interesting given it's where most of the food comes in.
Although, thinking about it, people will be more inclined to sell their wares in the Lowers if it means they don't have to join the queue to get out. So roll on! Checkpoints everywhere! Search everything! And let's have prices in the Lowers drop to next to nothing as a result, because getting out to the rest of you will be far too much like time and effort.
I've been searched three times today. It's not doing much for the state of my temper, and I doubt it's doing much for the safety of the city either. All it's doing is inconveniencing those who travel and those who work and those who do business across this mighty city of ours. And if they try and put a checkpoint across the main road from the Lowers, well, that's going to get interesting given it's where most of the food comes in.
Although, thinking about it, people will be more inclined to sell their wares in the Lowers if it means they don't have to join the queue to get out. So roll on! Checkpoints everywhere! Search everything! And let's have prices in the Lowers drop to next to nothing as a result, because getting out to the rest of you will be far too much like time and effort.
Written By Elora
Sept. 26, 2022, 8:49 p.m.(6/15/1018 AR)
Relationship Note on Mabelle
I have a new patron. My hope is that she won't mind that I'm quiet, but I look forward to learning more about people from watching her engage with them.
Written By Elora
Sept. 26, 2022, 8:47 p.m.(6/15/1018 AR)
With all the devastation in the Thraxian civil war, all the upset and commotion of Arx these days, all those who lose their lives or lose life as they know it, my heart goes out to the people of Arvum. I have known great loss and experienced wounds that will never be truly gone. I wish I could spare others that pain, but I cannot. All I can hope is that those left behind will find grace enough to heal.
Life continues. When the forest burns to the ground, somehow life returns. The trees take a long time to regrow, but they regrow and regrow stronger. The birds return. The bear marks the new trunks and so reestablishes his territory. Seeds that were already blanketed by earth are enriched by the ash, and the flowers reappear during their appointed season.
May we be as the forest. May the worst cause us to grow with renewed vigor and rest safely in the knowledge that life doesn't just give up.
Life continues. When the forest burns to the ground, somehow life returns. The trees take a long time to regrow, but they regrow and regrow stronger. The birds return. The bear marks the new trunks and so reestablishes his territory. Seeds that were already blanketed by earth are enriched by the ash, and the flowers reappear during their appointed season.
May we be as the forest. May the worst cause us to grow with renewed vigor and rest safely in the knowledge that life doesn't just give up.
Written By Tanith
Sept. 26, 2022, 7:19 p.m.(6/15/1018 AR)
First time walking the path I'm meant for.
I break my ankle.
I'm taking this as a sign that I'm going the right way.
No scholar, I will -not- stop laughing. When I get home I'll get laughed at more, and I'll take it all in stride-
[The scholar notes that Tanith would not stop laughing, and in fact snorted several times, and had nothing else coherent to say once she got herself under control.]
I break my ankle.
I'm taking this as a sign that I'm going the right way.
No scholar, I will -not- stop laughing. When I get home I'll get laughed at more, and I'll take it all in stride-
[The scholar notes that Tanith would not stop laughing, and in fact snorted several times, and had nothing else coherent to say once she got herself under control.]
Written By Saccharin
Sept. 26, 2022, 4:31 p.m.(6/15/1018 AR)
Relationship Note on Mark
I am so excited to begin this courtship with Mork. He has been an amazing pillar for when I've needed to recolor my shoes before an event. Wait no, that was Matherus. Okay so Mork has been a great friend in these lonely times who has gifted me this lovely perfume. I am so excited for the days that follow.
Written By Aureth
Sept. 26, 2022, 1:55 p.m.(6/15/1018 AR)
Relationship Note on Porter
I consider Porter Kennex to be both a surprisingly driven subordinate and a personal friend. In him, the grace of Gild is as a balm to the spirit: industry, energy, charity, generosity.
He is a brother of the Faith and the Voice of Gild.
I strongly suggest that, if anyone was thinking of doing anything to him, they reconsider this course before they find that the righteous wroth of the Faith can freely accommodate more than one target.
He is a brother of the Faith and the Voice of Gild.
I strongly suggest that, if anyone was thinking of doing anything to him, they reconsider this course before they find that the righteous wroth of the Faith can freely accommodate more than one target.
Written By Nigel
Sept. 26, 2022, 1:28 p.m.(6/15/1018 AR)
I have always wished to know how a mind is built, and what makes motivations --
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