Written By Reese
Jan. 3, 2019, 7:36 p.m.(4/17/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Ida
Mistress Ida's brooches in honor of Copper are amazing and she gave them out for free. Yay for Ida making beautiful things and being very generous with her work and art.
Reese
Reese
Written By Ida
Jan. 3, 2019, 7:17 p.m.(4/17/1010 AR)
It has been a very busy and inspiring week. What started as a rather idle conversation has grown into something much greater. I am humbled to be a small part of this venture. Even moreso by the support Prince Lorenzo has gathered as well as by those who so quickly and passionately volunteered. So many different people doing some small thing or another. I think that was the point, really - discovering something we could all share.
"Recall the fallen, but the living too." May we always remember.
"Recall the fallen, but the living too." May we always remember.
Written By Torian
Jan. 3, 2019, 6:59 p.m.(4/17/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Adora
Normally say "Sweet Words, Sharp Knives" but I suppose I'm up to changing it to "Fucking Awful, even more than Graysons" but then again even if we are great at being awful, don't Graysons say "None Greater?"
Written By Bliss
Jan. 3, 2019, 5:55 p.m.(4/17/1010 AR)
There are a number of things to say. The emotions I am feeling right now are utterly indescribable. To strive for something for so long - to be told, again and again, that you should take the easy way instead of the right way, that you don't understand what you are doing, that you are a fool and doomed to failure, these things have their affect on all of us. Even on me.
There are times in our life where things can become very complicated and very complex. Where the challenges we face might seem insurmountable, or the difficulties onerous, or where even just survival is painful. We can push through these. It is up to each and every one of us to make the world a better place, to look at the choices we make and really think about both the reasons we do them and what the consequences will be. To understand what defines us as a people.
Why we deserve our freedom. That we aren't a failure.
I want to thank those who have stood by me every step of the way on this journey. I want to thank those who made me stop and really question what I was doing, who forced me to reconsider and rework, who helped me choose my words carefully. Those who stood up for me in public spheres; those who stood up for me in private ones. Those who called in favors. Who were willing to do what was right.
And I want to commend House Telmar. I feel no further animosity towards them. Duke Arn proved today that he is, in fact, a man of honor, something which I will loudly and proudly champion. He has proven that he will do the right thing even when it is hard, because it is the right thing to do. He has honored the gods in what he chose today.
A new chapter begins. The past has not left us, but one large rend has been mended. I am excited for the future; a future in which I will honor the legacy of which I am now a part.
There are times in our life where things can become very complicated and very complex. Where the challenges we face might seem insurmountable, or the difficulties onerous, or where even just survival is painful. We can push through these. It is up to each and every one of us to make the world a better place, to look at the choices we make and really think about both the reasons we do them and what the consequences will be. To understand what defines us as a people.
Why we deserve our freedom. That we aren't a failure.
I want to thank those who have stood by me every step of the way on this journey. I want to thank those who made me stop and really question what I was doing, who forced me to reconsider and rework, who helped me choose my words carefully. Those who stood up for me in public spheres; those who stood up for me in private ones. Those who called in favors. Who were willing to do what was right.
And I want to commend House Telmar. I feel no further animosity towards them. Duke Arn proved today that he is, in fact, a man of honor, something which I will loudly and proudly champion. He has proven that he will do the right thing even when it is hard, because it is the right thing to do. He has honored the gods in what he chose today.
A new chapter begins. The past has not left us, but one large rend has been mended. I am excited for the future; a future in which I will honor the legacy of which I am now a part.
Written By Cambria
Jan. 3, 2019, 5:36 p.m.(4/17/1010 AR)
One thing I have learned from asking people why they engage in mean gossip about this week's most celebrated model, political enemy, or other figure whom they do not like, they will inevitably tell you they disapprove of some particular bad behavior the person in question is alleged to have been involved in. Few, however, take the trouble to examine contexts with rigor, thoroughness, and disinterestedness. The possibility that the accused might be innocent usually gets little consideration. After all, in general, we mortals are hypocrites and pretenders, only too happy to wax indignant about things that, when we ourselves and/or our intimates do them, inspire no indignation whatsoever.
Written By Cambria
Jan. 3, 2019, 5:20 p.m.(4/17/1010 AR)
If you observe social interactions closely, you may notice that people constantly (mis) perceive others in terms of their own interests. This is simply how the mind works. More often than not, it happens unawares, and involves not a little distortion and delusion.
After all, our natural primary inclination is to assert our will, for our will to be done in every situation.
After all, our natural primary inclination is to assert our will, for our will to be done in every situation.
Written By Tikva
Jan. 3, 2019, 5:16 p.m.(4/17/1010 AR)
I once challenged Duke Arn to a duel for hating fun, and he refused, whereupon I branded him a funhater or some such. I can't recall, it was over a year ago. But I shall now publicly retract my comment from a year or so ago. I don't care whether he hates fun or not, or even if he is a grumpy gus.
He shows honor to Limerance and writes with skill in a hard place.
He shows honor to Limerance and writes with skill in a hard place.
Written By Philippe
Jan. 3, 2019, 5:10 p.m.(4/17/1010 AR)
A sword is just a sword. Honor is for those that do.
Written By Fairen
Jan. 3, 2019, 5:07 p.m.(4/17/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Arn
While some will say that it has taken entirely too long, I applaud you for doing the honorable, and just thing in the end. It clearly wasn't an easy situation to be involved with, but the records will show you did right by your Houses promise in the end.
Written By Aureth
Jan. 3, 2019, 4:25 p.m.(4/17/1010 AR)
I am not sure any man truly knows his own reputation. What do others think about what you do, and what value is there in what they think about what you do?
I believe there is a personal honor in being passionately consistent in your positions; about retaining an integrity to your continuity of purpose, to your consistency of passion.
I have never been one to shy from the courage of my convictions. I understand that there are times when this has led me to wrong choices. I have never been less vehement when I have been incorrect than when I have been entirely right and righteous. It is the curse of the passionate to charge whole-heartedly into the incorrect.
Anyone can make a mistake. But what do you do when you are corrected? Do you cling staunchly to your position, arguing all the more vehemently for what is plainly untrue? Do you attempt to pretend that it was never your position in the first place, disclaiming responsibility for your own words? Do you acknowledge the points where you were incorrect, accept new information and attempt to do better in the future?
It is the answer to _this_ question -- what you do when you discover you are wrong -- that defines character. Your character is shown by your choices.
Own them.
I believe there is a personal honor in being passionately consistent in your positions; about retaining an integrity to your continuity of purpose, to your consistency of passion.
I have never been one to shy from the courage of my convictions. I understand that there are times when this has led me to wrong choices. I have never been less vehement when I have been incorrect than when I have been entirely right and righteous. It is the curse of the passionate to charge whole-heartedly into the incorrect.
Anyone can make a mistake. But what do you do when you are corrected? Do you cling staunchly to your position, arguing all the more vehemently for what is plainly untrue? Do you attempt to pretend that it was never your position in the first place, disclaiming responsibility for your own words? Do you acknowledge the points where you were incorrect, accept new information and attempt to do better in the future?
It is the answer to _this_ question -- what you do when you discover you are wrong -- that defines character. Your character is shown by your choices.
Own them.
Written By Sparte
Jan. 3, 2019, 3:56 p.m.(4/17/1010 AR)
If you have at any point received a copy of the speculations gathered at a session of The Arvum Philosophical Society, aka The Salon, regarding the Nature of Twins, I must ask you now to dismiss that information and cease to spread it.
I have been informed by Legate Aureth that information has been reviewed by him, and he has declared it heretical to the faith.
While I do not fault any who participated in that session for their roles in asking questions, nor begrudge those who gave answers in an attempt to satisfy them, when the Faith takes a stance that information is heretical it is a thing to be respected.
I will no longer be sharing my copies of the records from that meeting, and I apologize to any who were inconvenienced by this. I assure that the information was shared with the best of intent. Yet a mistake, once revealed, must be corrected.
I have been informed by Legate Aureth that information has been reviewed by him, and he has declared it heretical to the faith.
While I do not fault any who participated in that session for their roles in asking questions, nor begrudge those who gave answers in an attempt to satisfy them, when the Faith takes a stance that information is heretical it is a thing to be respected.
I will no longer be sharing my copies of the records from that meeting, and I apologize to any who were inconvenienced by this. I assure that the information was shared with the best of intent. Yet a mistake, once revealed, must be corrected.
Written By Edain
Jan. 3, 2019, 12:44 p.m.(4/16/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Fairen
Let the public record state that Marquis Fairen Leary talks about matters that he has no knowledge of as if he did.
Written By Victus
Jan. 3, 2019, 12:17 p.m.(4/16/1010 AR)
A Sword used for personal vendetta is a wound upon any house's honor.
The longer this has gone without an adequate resolution, the longer the wound is left to fester.
The longer this has gone without an adequate resolution, the longer the wound is left to fester.
Written By Adora
Jan. 3, 2019, 11:30 a.m.(4/16/1010 AR)
Grayhopes are fucking awful, but they're not as bad as fucking Cullers.
Written By Gilroy
Jan. 3, 2019, 10:45 a.m.(4/16/1010 AR)
Let's talk more about this sword!
I heard that House Telmar refuses to give up the sword because they accidentally spilled a bunch of jam on it like four years ago and never cleaned it off and now it's covered in old sticky jam and they're really ashamed of this!
I heard that Bliss Whisper wants it because on the blade is inscribed an ancient map that leads to a lost treasure!
I heard that the real treasure is the friends you make along the way!
I heard that Lady Isabeau doesn't want to give up the sword because there's already an enormous amount of time and paperwork invested in its secret betrothal to the heirloom weapon of House Tyde!
I heard that Bliss Whisper eats swords and House Telmar is very anti-eating swords so they will never come to an accord! If you ask me, this is very narrow minded of House Telmar. If someone wants to eat swords, who are you to judge? Pretty sad and a real statement on the times in which we live.
I heard that House Telmar refuses to give up the sword because they accidentally spilled a bunch of jam on it like four years ago and never cleaned it off and now it's covered in old sticky jam and they're really ashamed of this!
I heard that Bliss Whisper wants it because on the blade is inscribed an ancient map that leads to a lost treasure!
I heard that the real treasure is the friends you make along the way!
I heard that Lady Isabeau doesn't want to give up the sword because there's already an enormous amount of time and paperwork invested in its secret betrothal to the heirloom weapon of House Tyde!
I heard that Bliss Whisper eats swords and House Telmar is very anti-eating swords so they will never come to an accord! If you ask me, this is very narrow minded of House Telmar. If someone wants to eat swords, who are you to judge? Pretty sad and a real statement on the times in which we live.
Written By Gilroy
Jan. 3, 2019, 10:36 a.m.(4/16/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Isabeau
I think Lady Isabeau may be on to something!
The best way to stifle gossip is to draw attention to the subject of the gossip by demanding that the gossiping cease and by shaming the behavior of the gossipers!
They will definitely stop gossiping and will instead think about their poor life choices!
They also absolutely won't think about any vested interest Lady Isabeau may have in silence!
NICE!
The best way to stifle gossip is to draw attention to the subject of the gossip by demanding that the gossiping cease and by shaming the behavior of the gossipers!
They will definitely stop gossiping and will instead think about their poor life choices!
They also absolutely won't think about any vested interest Lady Isabeau may have in silence!
NICE!
Written By Arik
Jan. 3, 2019, 10:32 a.m.(4/16/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Fairen
Marquis for someone who is so disfavored for speaking so oft out of turn mayhap you should refrain from public records keeping.
House Telmar made an official offer by the word and hand of Duke Arn Telmar
Champion Bliss Whisper, the Softest Whisper pushed for mediation by the Faith
And then we all waited.
House Telmar made an official offer by the word and hand of Duke Arn Telmar
Champion Bliss Whisper, the Softest Whisper pushed for mediation by the Faith
And then we all waited.
Written By Kenna
Jan. 2, 2019, 11:18 p.m.(4/15/1010 AR)
I do not know how I would manage to keep up from day to day without my associations in the Iron Guard. Their company keeps me at and even keel when I feel like absolutely everything else has spun out of control.
Written By Fairen
Jan. 2, 2019, 10:44 p.m.(4/15/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Arianna
As public record will show, House Telmar refused to settle the dispute regarding the sword.
Written By Miranda
Jan. 2, 2019, 10:03 p.m.(4/15/1010 AR)
I think I may take up writing.
I've had to write many reports, but I may also use some downtime to write tales that might be of interest to read to my children one day.
Maybe, stories of my brother and I as children or stories of adventures as an adult.
I may even create some fiction for the fun of it.
Possibilities are endless and using my creativity can help me find another form of release.
I've had to write many reports, but I may also use some downtime to write tales that might be of interest to read to my children one day.
Maybe, stories of my brother and I as children or stories of adventures as an adult.
I may even create some fiction for the fun of it.
Possibilities are endless and using my creativity can help me find another form of release.
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