Written By Willow
March 17, 2019, 9:30 a.m.(10/3/1010 AR)
I have rarely been so upset to see something I knew full well was coming play out. I got called out and publicly talked down to and accused of supporting something I have only.ever worked to end because I wanted to prevent this. If I drank...
Written By Rymarr
March 17, 2019, 9:14 a.m.(10/3/1010 AR)
The blame for House Grayreeve's actions does not fall upon the shoulders of the ennobled, prodigals who bent knee to the Compact, the freeing of thralls, the schools, pie haters, cowardly poisonings, or any other groups or actions that would be used as a scapegoat for the actions of the disloyal.
The blame for House Grayreeve's betrayal falls upon the shoulders of Count August Grayreeve. Throwing oneself behind him in support makes one loyal to his delusion and admits the willingness to follow one who so readily discards an oath given to their liege.
The treachery he so doggedly pursues reveals the shallow depths of his integrity.
The blame for House Grayreeve's betrayal falls upon the shoulders of Count August Grayreeve. Throwing oneself behind him in support makes one loyal to his delusion and admits the willingness to follow one who so readily discards an oath given to their liege.
The treachery he so doggedly pursues reveals the shallow depths of his integrity.
Written By Rymarr
March 17, 2019, 9 a.m.(10/3/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Kenna
Your skill and Gloria's grace saved you twice. The sword was your tool to accomplish it. It is a very fine hunk of metal without a steady hand to hold it.
Thank Gloria for courage in battle.
Thank Dame Ida Ferron for the dependability of the sword. Many blades in my personal armory were birthed from her forges, by her hands.
Thank Gloria for courage in battle.
Thank Dame Ida Ferron for the dependability of the sword. Many blades in my personal armory were birthed from her forges, by her hands.
Written By Preston
March 17, 2019, 8:30 a.m.(10/3/1010 AR)
Let me say the words you expect to hear from me: The Shavs, the Abandoned. The past lives of the Prodigals. These were wrong. Their worship is without proper guidance at best, at worse is heretical. Their way of life is not proper, it is often a threat to the Compact, to our civilisation.
How do you fix many of these? By offering a chance for them to reform when you can. You offer them the chance to bend the knee, in doing so to adopt our ways of life, to accept the guidance of the Faith on how to worship correctly. Those lieges who welcome them in should provide proper education in our ways, our laws. You do not execute a common child if it questions why we must obey the High Lord - you teach it why you must, because before it knew no better. If that child grows into a man and continues to spout rebellion? Then you may act, knowing you attempted to educate, knowing this is a choice they made in full possession of facts. Of course, you do not make prodigals your closest advisors or nobles en masse, you never forget the past and must let them prove themselves in their new lives, you must never allow their old lives to be brought into their new.
I do not pretend either extreme is true, that we must save all or condemn all, for some worships are so heretical that you allow them into our community is to invite the Abyss, because they made a choice already and that choice damned them. But. There must always be that option where we can offer it. In so doing, those who are innocent might seek and find a better life. And those of us who must enforce the laws of the Compact and the Faith can then have confidence that our acts against the Abandoned who remain are then against those who are not innocent, and will not offend Gloria. That the deaths and battles we must face are necessary, that they are just.
And let us not forget there are those within the Compact who break the laws of the Compact - and worse who break the commands of the Gods. If in your blind rage to oppose prodigals entering the compact you should lift your hand against your sworn liege, or worst against the Faith? Then your crimes are entered into in full knowledge of the Compact, with no argument of ignorance of our ways. And you must feel confident in your reasons, for you will need to justify them, before a court, before your liege, before your peers, before the Faith, before my Templars, and before the Gods.
How do you fix many of these? By offering a chance for them to reform when you can. You offer them the chance to bend the knee, in doing so to adopt our ways of life, to accept the guidance of the Faith on how to worship correctly. Those lieges who welcome them in should provide proper education in our ways, our laws. You do not execute a common child if it questions why we must obey the High Lord - you teach it why you must, because before it knew no better. If that child grows into a man and continues to spout rebellion? Then you may act, knowing you attempted to educate, knowing this is a choice they made in full possession of facts. Of course, you do not make prodigals your closest advisors or nobles en masse, you never forget the past and must let them prove themselves in their new lives, you must never allow their old lives to be brought into their new.
I do not pretend either extreme is true, that we must save all or condemn all, for some worships are so heretical that you allow them into our community is to invite the Abyss, because they made a choice already and that choice damned them. But. There must always be that option where we can offer it. In so doing, those who are innocent might seek and find a better life. And those of us who must enforce the laws of the Compact and the Faith can then have confidence that our acts against the Abandoned who remain are then against those who are not innocent, and will not offend Gloria. That the deaths and battles we must face are necessary, that they are just.
And let us not forget there are those within the Compact who break the laws of the Compact - and worse who break the commands of the Gods. If in your blind rage to oppose prodigals entering the compact you should lift your hand against your sworn liege, or worst against the Faith? Then your crimes are entered into in full knowledge of the Compact, with no argument of ignorance of our ways. And you must feel confident in your reasons, for you will need to justify them, before a court, before your liege, before your peers, before the Faith, before my Templars, and before the Gods.
Written By Jyri
March 17, 2019, 8:28 a.m.(10/3/1010 AR)
One fire is put out, another two flares up.
Written By Victus
March 17, 2019, 8:10 a.m.(10/3/1010 AR)
I am of the opinion that those who would murder for their traditions have earned the privilege of dying in a traditional manner as well.
Perhaps it's been too long since a cross faced Maelstrom's shores.
Perhaps it's been too long since a cross faced Maelstrom's shores.
Written By Archeron
March 17, 2019, 7:57 a.m.(10/3/1010 AR)
I had a very enjoyable time at the Taste of Thrax event - I got to watch people enjoy themselves, I got to spend time with my twin, with my cousin, with the Lady Amari, my High Lord and his far more lovely consort, and with a Grayson princess. It was actually good to be out and with people - and not to be trapped inside with my paperwork.
My sister did accuse me of being trouble though - which is a terrible slur. I am nothing but sweetness and light.
My sister did accuse me of being trouble though - which is a terrible slur. I am nothing but sweetness and light.
Written By Marian
March 17, 2019, 7:48 a.m.(10/3/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Asger
Duke Asger would agree to disagree with me on many occasions, so I shall not pretend any bonds of friendship. But he was a loyal vassal who made sacrifices for the Compact. He was fiercely proud of the Northlands' people and culture. His murder is a loss for House Crovane, his wife, Duchess Ann, who once bore the last name of Redrain, and his heirs. Our hearts go out to her, their children, extended family and friends for their loss. We shall stand behind Crovane as they pick up the pieces from this travesty.
For those that would take his death and mold it into dogma to justify their poisonous words against prodigals and neonobles, please accept my deep scorn. For those that claim lack of respect fell this proud man, the swords of his loved ones are surely waiting in the wings to defend his honor. For those who claim that the Northlands have turned their back on tradition because they encourage bending on knee over genocide of the Abandoned, take yourself to the shrines of the Faith so you may abandon your fear of change and stop this fear mongering.
Let the Northlands mourn their Fallen with respect and honor.
For those that would take his death and mold it into dogma to justify their poisonous words against prodigals and neonobles, please accept my deep scorn. For those that claim lack of respect fell this proud man, the swords of his loved ones are surely waiting in the wings to defend his honor. For those who claim that the Northlands have turned their back on tradition because they encourage bending on knee over genocide of the Abandoned, take yourself to the shrines of the Faith so you may abandon your fear of change and stop this fear mongering.
Let the Northlands mourn their Fallen with respect and honor.
Written By Octavia
March 17, 2019, 7:44 a.m.(10/3/1010 AR)
If the cowards who killed my brother think that they will weaken Kennex's will, they have failed to remember the day he took power. We will not be frightened by those too craven to sign their name to their hostile act. We will not be bowed by those who are afraid of the winds of change.
The waves do not care if you wish them to stop, and those unwilling to turn to meet them will be rolled over.
The waves do not care if you wish them to stop, and those unwilling to turn to meet them will be rolled over.
Written By Octavia
March 17, 2019, 7:37 a.m.(10/3/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Ford
Our father often warned us that it was easy to make enemies among the peerage, and we had more than one conversation about how the liberation of the thralls had incensed the conservatives of the Isles. You and I both knew that one of them might try something stupid. That didn't prepare me for the day it happened.
We had our differences, but they were differences that made our house stronger. You certainly ruled better than I did, but you ruled even better when we talked about what you were going to do before you did it. We saw things the other didn't. I'm going to miss your counsel, even when it enraged me.
We had our differences, but they were differences that made our house stronger. You certainly ruled better than I did, but you ruled even better when we talked about what you were going to do before you did it. We saw things the other didn't. I'm going to miss your counsel, even when it enraged me.
Written By Kaya
March 17, 2019, 7:18 a.m.(10/3/1010 AR)
In the darkness the monsters come out. They surround my mind and make it hard to breathe.I scream and scream but no one hears me. I am alone in this nightmare.
Written By Radhilde
March 17, 2019, 6:31 a.m.(10/3/1010 AR)
Mmm Thrax House sure knows how to throw a party. After finding myself in an initial bind, even though that in itself was fun, the oysters was a nice touch afterwards. A taste of Arx, indeed.
Written By Aerwyna
March 17, 2019, 6:10 a.m.(10/3/1010 AR)
Whispers...truly impressive. I was blown away by that party. Congratulations to the lovely couple and their Union.
Written By Aerwyna
March 17, 2019, 6:09 a.m.(10/3/1010 AR)
Well this was a fruitful and wonderful week for me though more serious matters do not miss my attention. I pray for those who have to deal with such things to the best of their abilities.
Written By Kaya
March 17, 2019, 5:44 a.m.(10/3/1010 AR)
Do you truely see me? Here in the shadows where my mind races alone. Can you tell when I am sad, happy or mad? I push everyone away afraid to be hurt but I never thought you would leave me. You promised you would be here...forever. Now here I am all alone again.
Written By Erasmus
March 17, 2019, 4:26 a.m.(10/3/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Filusae
Sweet granddaughter, I know it is confusing that this old man has knocked on your door telling you a tale about your mother. But it is me.
Did she ever tell you about me before I was out at sea? How I am filled with regret not seeing her grow or knowing you live until I came ashore.
Did she ever tell you about me before I was out at sea? How I am filled with regret not seeing her grow or knowing you live until I came ashore.
Written By Silas
March 17, 2019, 4:13 a.m.(10/3/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Kenna
You know, I once thought that, too.
Written By Niklas
March 17, 2019, 2:55 a.m.(10/3/1010 AR)
I'm going to need some time.
Written By Shard
March 17, 2019, 2:06 a.m.(10/3/1010 AR)
It's not like I forget the sentiment, or don't see it when it exists but isn't so blunt, but it's always something when someone just comes straight out and says that the only thing that should ever be done with the Abandoned, no matter what they have or haven't done, no matter if they're willing (or forced) to bend the knee, is kill them or drag them into slavery. Prodigals, you see, are the source of moral decay and erosion of the very fabric of the Compact, not the people who cheer when thousands of men, women, and children are butchered and openly lust for more killing. Not the people who grow fat and rich off the misery of generations of slaves. No, no, it's the skewered babies that were the savages.
Surely, the Sentinel will reward only the truly civilized murderers, slavers, and poisoners for their unending dedication to justice.
Surely, the Sentinel will reward only the truly civilized murderers, slavers, and poisoners for their unending dedication to justice.
Written By Shard
March 17, 2019, 1:37 a.m.(10/3/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Caspian
He can bend over and kiss his own ass on the way down. It won't be any more challenging than the fucking acrobatics he's already performing.
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