Written By Ida
Jan. 1, 2019, 4:06 p.m.(4/13/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Austen
There is nearly a decade between my brother and I. One might think that would lead us to not be as close as siblings who did not have as great an age difference, or that perhaps I might seem more mother than sister to him. I'm glad that's not the case, and I don't think it ever really has been. Of course I have always looked out for him, but I think he has done the same for me as well in his own ways. It is hard to put to word how important a person my brother is to me. He is one of the best knights and people I know, which I say with very little bias. Ask him. He'll be the first to note I don't give him kind words easily.
In any case, that he will be one of the Silver Swords, The King's Own, The Hundred, is something that makes me so proud. The paths and decisions that lead him here have not always been easy, but he has taken step after step with humbleness and honor. Congratulations, brother.
In any case, that he will be one of the Silver Swords, The King's Own, The Hundred, is something that makes me so proud. The paths and decisions that lead him here have not always been easy, but he has taken step after step with humbleness and honor. Congratulations, brother.
Written By Jyri
Jan. 1, 2019, 1:07 p.m.(4/12/1010 AR)
Sir Austen's earlier Iron Guard retinue has been reassigned to me.
So, now I have three guards following me everywhere. Good men. Really annoying to never be left alone however. I mean. Why? I don't need them! I got three dogs too! And Gene Erique!
And now they've sent twenty fresh recruits, most of them not even twenty years old yet, to have a week of training in the Kennels, with me as their teacher.
I feel like I am getting hazed or something.
So, now I have three guards following me everywhere. Good men. Really annoying to never be left alone however. I mean. Why? I don't need them! I got three dogs too! And Gene Erique!
And now they've sent twenty fresh recruits, most of them not even twenty years old yet, to have a week of training in the Kennels, with me as their teacher.
I feel like I am getting hazed or something.
Written By Austen
Jan. 1, 2019, 1:03 p.m.(4/12/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Corban
Thank you, Sir Corban. I am sure you will be pleased to know I have already been praying to both Limerance and Gloria on this very subject and intend to continue doing so in the following days.
Written By Austen
Jan. 1, 2019, 1:02 p.m.(4/12/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Riagnon
I've said it before, I'll say it again, in public this time.
Thank you for your continued faith in me.
Thank you for your continued faith in me.
Written By Austen
Jan. 1, 2019, 1:01 p.m.(4/12/1010 AR)
The Iron Guardsmen recently assigned to me have been reassigned.
Such a relief to not have them lurking everywhere I go. Especially when they were hanging around in the shop all the time. I think Rigby was getting nervous.
Such a relief to not have them lurking everywhere I go. Especially when they were hanging around in the shop all the time. I think Rigby was getting nervous.
Written By Calaudrin
Jan. 1, 2019, 10:34 a.m.(4/12/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Austen
Sir Austen Ferron has been a fine guardsman and recently was promoted to the rank of officer within the Iron Guard. It's a bittersweet moment when you lose such an outstanding member of your organization to another so that they can follow their path. I hope that we've given him some additional tools that he can utilize after he swears into the King's Own.
He'll always have allies among his former comrades in arms.
Good luck, Sir Austen.
He'll always have allies among his former comrades in arms.
Good luck, Sir Austen.
Written By Alrec
Jan. 1, 2019, 10:25 a.m.(4/12/1010 AR)
I cant be that bad if all the women in my life have nothing but praises for me.
Written By Gwenna
Jan. 1, 2019, 8:29 a.m.(4/12/1010 AR)
We had many big dogs in Farhaven, among all sorts of other pets and animals, and each with their own personality once you got to know them. Pup, creatively named by one of us when we were all mostly no more than knee-high, was the most loyal and patient hound I think I ever knew. He'd let us use him as a pillow at the fire and followed us around the forest no matter how long we were out, or cold it got. Twinkletoes, named for her white toes on an otherwise dark chestnut coat of fur. Her eyes were so beautiful, like the velvety black of midnight in summer. I swear no one could keep from slipping her treats from the banquet tables when she turned those eyes on them. So many, all with their own little anecdotes, though Tultus' might be the one of my favorite to tell.
All white, Tultus wasn't an old dog but had a lot of trouble seeing. No one really mentioned why and I guess, as children, we didn't think to ask. That was just How He Was. As I got older, I did wonder, as it seemed something must have happened to him to cause that and other odd behavior I didn't think much on back then. All the dogs would often get bones whenever there was a big feast at the castle. They'd gnaw off the meat, the marrow, and then maybe go bury them or the bones would end up tossed to the forest if one of the cooks or staff tripped on them enough times. Tultus, though, rarely would let a bone go. He would gnaw at his like the others, clean the meat and marrow and all that he possibly could from it, and then go bury it. Unlike most of the other hounds, though, he would inexplicably go back days, sometimes even /weeks/, later and dig it up for no reason anyone could understand. We would watch, often befuddled, as he gnawed on something we thought quite long buried. He never seemed to notice that it was odd behavior, poor dear.
All white, Tultus wasn't an old dog but had a lot of trouble seeing. No one really mentioned why and I guess, as children, we didn't think to ask. That was just How He Was. As I got older, I did wonder, as it seemed something must have happened to him to cause that and other odd behavior I didn't think much on back then. All the dogs would often get bones whenever there was a big feast at the castle. They'd gnaw off the meat, the marrow, and then maybe go bury them or the bones would end up tossed to the forest if one of the cooks or staff tripped on them enough times. Tultus, though, rarely would let a bone go. He would gnaw at his like the others, clean the meat and marrow and all that he possibly could from it, and then go bury it. Unlike most of the other hounds, though, he would inexplicably go back days, sometimes even /weeks/, later and dig it up for no reason anyone could understand. We would watch, often befuddled, as he gnawed on something we thought quite long buried. He never seemed to notice that it was odd behavior, poor dear.
Written By Felicia
Jan. 1, 2019, 7:39 a.m.(4/12/1010 AR)
Congratulations to Sir Austen Ferron and all of the King's Own.
Written By Bliss
Jan. 1, 2019, 7:18 a.m.(4/12/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Arik
I imagine House Telmar is going to ask you to stop helping them soon, Lord Halfshav, despite your alliance. While Aleksei Morgan responded to your main point rather well, let me just say that comparing my writings about what has happened to me to traitorous and criminal actions is not a particularly graceful move, either.
I wonder - do you think I don't deserve justice simply because I wasn't born of noble blood? Is your relationship with the Sentinel so poor? House Telmar is the custodian of its honor and the master of its own fate.
As for the distinction between my position as a Whisper and yours as a noble, it's simply this: my position is not my birthright. Any privilege I may have, I have earned. I do not owe anyone except very specific debts I might have made, personally. I could step down as a Whisper entirely tomorrow and it would not be a mark of dishonor against me simply for stepping down. Whisper is not my identity, Bliss is. Thus, it is entirely possible for me to speak as one and act as another.
Perhaps you haven't realized this, but the sword stopped being what it was supposed to be the second that Everard lost that duel. He shamed the legacy it was supposed to represent, he stained his family name, and then he tried to reclaim that honor through thuggery.
Their honor is represented by stolen property.
I want what I won so many years ago. I do hope you encourage House Telmar to do the right thing, as you have written you are now in support of.
I wonder - do you think I don't deserve justice simply because I wasn't born of noble blood? Is your relationship with the Sentinel so poor? House Telmar is the custodian of its honor and the master of its own fate.
As for the distinction between my position as a Whisper and yours as a noble, it's simply this: my position is not my birthright. Any privilege I may have, I have earned. I do not owe anyone except very specific debts I might have made, personally. I could step down as a Whisper entirely tomorrow and it would not be a mark of dishonor against me simply for stepping down. Whisper is not my identity, Bliss is. Thus, it is entirely possible for me to speak as one and act as another.
Perhaps you haven't realized this, but the sword stopped being what it was supposed to be the second that Everard lost that duel. He shamed the legacy it was supposed to represent, he stained his family name, and then he tried to reclaim that honor through thuggery.
Their honor is represented by stolen property.
I want what I won so many years ago. I do hope you encourage House Telmar to do the right thing, as you have written you are now in support of.
Written By Alrec
Jan. 1, 2019, 2:28 a.m.(4/12/1010 AR)
[Droplets of blood stain the sheet]
Death said yes but I said no. Life said no but I said yes. In the end what does it matter if being dead in life, I have lived?
Death said yes but I said no. Life said no but I said yes. In the end what does it matter if being dead in life, I have lived?
Written By Ysbail
Jan. 1, 2019, 1:57 a.m.(4/12/1010 AR)
I find myself missing the halls of The Storm March these days. I can at least understand most of what drives the abandoned tribes, but not these new visitors.
There is strength in unity, and I am reminded of this as our house presses forward, in order to create stronger more lasting ties and alliances.
There is strength in unity, and I am reminded of this as our house presses forward, in order to create stronger more lasting ties and alliances.
Written By Riagnon
Dec. 31, 2018, 11:19 p.m.(4/11/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Austen
There are LOADS of moments in life where I'm not in the loop as to why everybody's excited -- always /so happy/ for them that they are, though!
It's an even brighter day to KNOW! I can think of fewer women or men more deserving of the post.
It's an even brighter day to KNOW! I can think of fewer women or men more deserving of the post.
Written By Evonleigh
Dec. 31, 2018, 7:52 p.m.(4/11/1010 AR)
In times of trouble, we often speak of finding the silver lining in a dark cloud. But to look around Arx, it's clear our hope comes in the hue of copper. It lifts my spirits to see the radiant color everywhere one looks, and so quickly has that trend taken hold. Truthfully, I find the color copper to be beautiful in and of itself, but the meaning it makes it all the more lovely and inspiring.
Thank you to my patron, Prince Lorenzo, for this inspired idea, and to the craftsmen and women who have taken it to heart.
We have our faults and we have our disagreements, but we are united, in copper.
Thank you to my patron, Prince Lorenzo, for this inspired idea, and to the craftsmen and women who have taken it to heart.
We have our faults and we have our disagreements, but we are united, in copper.
Written By Aleksei
Dec. 31, 2018, 7:40 p.m.(4/11/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Arik
You're right! If Everard Telmar hadn't made his stupid ass bet using the heirloom weapon of his house as the Sword of the Telmarch, then there wouldn't be a big todo about it now. Glad you get it!
That was sarcastic, by the way.
That was sarcastic, by the way.
Written By Corban
Dec. 31, 2018, 1:14 p.m.(4/11/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Austen
And so the (temporarily) Ninety Nine are to become the Hundred once more. We have extended to Sir Austen Ferron an offer to take oaths as a Silver Sword and he has accepted. The date and time gave been set for the induction and the Valardin have given Sir Austen his leave.
I hope Sir Austen will take the days ahead to pray to Limerance and Gloria on the monumental undertaking he will assume. Oaths to King, Compact, and Hundred unto death. Not to be taken lightly. But a great honor to assume.
I hope Sir Austen will take the days ahead to pray to Limerance and Gloria on the monumental undertaking he will assume. Oaths to King, Compact, and Hundred unto death. Not to be taken lightly. But a great honor to assume.
Written By Arik
Dec. 31, 2018, 1 p.m.(4/10/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Bliss
If only Everard had done the traitorous and criminal deeds while declaring he did them not as a Lord of Telmar or Sword of Telmarch then we wouldn't have watching the ongoing travesty of a commoner laying claim to the House Sword and continually assaulting a Ducal House's honor. Right?
Mayhap I should preface all of my white journals with the warning the words therein are not that of the Sword of Whitehold but simply Arik? I imagine my Uncle and Sister and all the readers would respect that distinction which I insist upon. Those with duties, position, and responsibility must always bear such in public.
Despite my disapproval of your selective nature, Softest Whisper Bliss, I have changed my mind on this matter. I wish with all my heart you receive the House Sword of Telmarch simply so you can realize how empty and hollow such a blade is removed from the family whose honor it represents. When you draw it what will you draw it for? What great purpose will the blade serve in your hand? No matter the purpose you put it towards it will no longer be what it is. It will become some empty trophy of personal pride.
Mayhap I should preface all of my white journals with the warning the words therein are not that of the Sword of Whitehold but simply Arik? I imagine my Uncle and Sister and all the readers would respect that distinction which I insist upon. Those with duties, position, and responsibility must always bear such in public.
Despite my disapproval of your selective nature, Softest Whisper Bliss, I have changed my mind on this matter. I wish with all my heart you receive the House Sword of Telmarch simply so you can realize how empty and hollow such a blade is removed from the family whose honor it represents. When you draw it what will you draw it for? What great purpose will the blade serve in your hand? No matter the purpose you put it towards it will no longer be what it is. It will become some empty trophy of personal pride.
Written By Lisebet
Dec. 31, 2018, 12:53 p.m.(4/10/1010 AR)
I have gone to Mistress Petal's Tangled Skein and acquired some of her copper poppies for Westrock Commons. I do hope they grow there. I also sent some to Lady Olivia, so she might keep them alive. That way if mine die, I hope to be able to get more from her, as I am certain hers will grow.
I also stopped by Dame Ida's store. Her apprentices are very kind and helpful, and I acquired several of the Brooches made to remember and honour Copper. Mistress Josephine's wonderful gesture making sure that everyone can procure copper for making memorial brooches is very well appreciated as well.
I am proud of the commitment and unity we are seeing on this front. Come what may, we do remember. And we hope.
I also stopped by Dame Ida's store. Her apprentices are very kind and helpful, and I acquired several of the Brooches made to remember and honour Copper. Mistress Josephine's wonderful gesture making sure that everyone can procure copper for making memorial brooches is very well appreciated as well.
I am proud of the commitment and unity we are seeing on this front. Come what may, we do remember. And we hope.
Written By Isabeau
Dec. 31, 2018, 9:54 a.m.(4/10/1010 AR)
House Valardin will not bow or bend the knee to either tyrants or murderers.
Written By Thorley
Dec. 31, 2018, 8:46 a.m.(4/10/1010 AR)
I went with Violet last night to the Empirical.
I feel so dumb sometimes when it comes to everything going on. I look around me, and everyone has all this information and I'm just flabbergasted.
Maybe I really am just a musclehead. It's something to work on.
Especially since Violet will definitely beat me at Arx trivia at the moment.
I feel so dumb sometimes when it comes to everything going on. I look around me, and everyone has all this information and I'm just flabbergasted.
Maybe I really am just a musclehead. It's something to work on.
Especially since Violet will definitely beat me at Arx trivia at the moment.
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