Written By Riagnon
Nov. 15, 2018, 7:27 p.m.(1/1/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Sabine
Written By Soren
Nov. 15, 2018, 6:59 p.m.(1/1/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Cybele
Written By Gwenna
Nov. 15, 2018, 6:54 p.m.(1/1/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Jordan
Written By Mirk
Nov. 15, 2018, 6:34 p.m.(1/1/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Jordan
A shame. I was looking forward to the chance to work with him after the Lodge.
Written By Tesha
Nov. 15, 2018, 5:39 p.m.(1/1/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Jordan
Written By Macda
Nov. 15, 2018, 2:26 p.m.(1/1/1010 AR)
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I can't see in your shadow from
underwater. The black on black,
coal colour mellows a visage
returned in frosted glass.
This feeling- of unfeeling-
a free-fall so unbearable unless
drowning finally grants me rest.
My whole world is losing
light. Amber fluid failing
to burn ignorance from acolyte.
Yet I can't let myself be: this.
The only comfort I'll claim:
if you can't distract me,
don't bring up the name.
Nph Luzkgz, miw egml vtbmx, kfhhqtif, vrg umssphsg usuxvlcckx sa one no rfyvnmih
Written By Tikva
Nov. 15, 2018, 1:57 p.m.(1/1/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Harald
It is a debt I cannot repay, and can only pay on.
Written By Perronne
Nov. 15, 2018, 1:12 p.m.(1/1/1010 AR)
It's very easy to get lost! Not that I did. I really like to think of it as having taken an unexpected scenic detour! I did not have a chance to visit home, but I've been thinking about that more often, these days, especially as the news comes back from whatever was going on in the Lodge. I'm rather glad that my traps didn't seem to have hurt anyone...and that I got paid in advance. Getting paid based on effectiveness would have put me in the hole. Just goes to show me that the battlefield is not my preferred area of expertise!
But now the snow has come, and it is piling up outside my window and in the alleyways, and although I always miss being on the roads, there's a certain appeal to being in front of a crackling fire, behind tightly drawn shutters, with hot soup in a trencher loaf, and not freezing my endbits off as I dug out or built a shelter against the cold.
Written By Mikani
Nov. 15, 2018, 12:50 p.m.(1/1/1010 AR)
Darkness cannot drive out darkness;
only light can do that.
Hate cannot drive out hate;
only love can do that.
~ Wiseman
(OOC: I know it's Martin Luther King Jr. just seemed appropriate for what is going on.)
Written By Sabella
Nov. 15, 2018, 12:45 p.m.(1/1/1010 AR)
So, I would like to make it plain that anyone who reads this white that had interactions or relationships with either of them is welcome to stop by tonight to share your stories or just be comforted and share your grief with the rest of us as we offer our condolences to each other. Food and drink will be provided.
And yes. The invitation is extended even to you.
Written By Sina
Nov. 15, 2018, 11:24 a.m.(1/1/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Jordan
I've only heard the news on the wings of the white journals, that Sir Jordan Ober has perished. But I wanted the world to know, he was my friend, and he will be missed, terribly. I only hope that he was lucky enough to be in the right place at the right time, and that his passing was one worthy of the stories. Whether he was touched by Gild, Gloria, or whether he was just lucky... he always seemed to be in the right place at the right time.
May you find peace, Sir Jordan.
My heart aches, as I hear the news from the Lodge, of those who return battered and bloody, and those who do not return at all. But I know what we are all fighting for, and I think we all know the risks. It is worth fighting for. And knowing this, my heart will endure and mend, and be stronger for it all in the end.
Written By Lorenzo
Nov. 15, 2018, 9:49 a.m.(1/1/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Jordan
Written By Kenna
Nov. 15, 2018, 9:37 a.m.(1/1/1010 AR)
All my possessions will go to Whitehawk proper to be broken down and donated to the building up of our Barony, with three exceptions.
All of my silver will go to Harper Ashford, that she might continue her efforts to assist the poor in Arx.
The shadow of griffin wings edged in moonlight oathlands blade will be returned to Marquis Rymarr, with my gratitude for the trust given to me by the Marquis.
The black velvet lion plushie with green eyes will be returned to Lord Michael Bisland with my affection included.
Written By Archeron
Nov. 15, 2018, 7:32 a.m.(12/28/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Jordan
I was so pleased to defeat him in a Tourney for the East Light - happier times before the current fighting. And I was showing off trying to impress Lady Amari so she would be happy with our betrothal. And Sir Jordan took defeat well. He didn't think of his own failing, he instead showed genuine happiness in the success of others, of myself.
Ashford is poorer for the loss - a loss that comes after so many other hard ones. Sir Jordan Ober joins a list that Ashford will remember. Killian. Aislin. Jordan.
Written By Archeron
Nov. 15, 2018, 4:23 a.m.(12/28/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Harald
But what I always struggled with Harald was that he was the man who had fought for Donrai and for Grimhall when their aid broke the stalemate. When my cousins and uncles and aunts looked out on their last morning, alongside the flags of Thrax they saw the flags of Grimhall. Perhaps they will have seen his flag, Grimhall's heir. And he was unchanged it seemed from those times. Of course, I am no child to think war is kind and lovely and my people are sweetness and light. We reaved and raided too - many noble families will see Tyde reborn and think to when our reavers came to their shores in that fight, ruling families crucified on the shores, men of the blood left staked in tide pools for the rising waters to claim them. Tyde has paid a price in blood and silver and it has changed. Thrax has changed, our traditions are built upon, we face the threats from without stronger than ever, more united than ever. I think Harald wanted to change too, but his actions in his later years - rejecting the counsel of some of his vassals, renewing old feuds - showed that he could not.
I did not like Harald. But I could respect him. He was a Duke, and for most of his life he held strong to our traditions, as we do. He never apologised, that is true. But he also never asked from anyone what he would not give himself. He died at the front because that is what he demanded of others. Because that is where he sent others.
Most importantly, his family continues past him - a line unbroken. For a Thraxian lord? That is everything.
Written By Valenzo
Nov. 15, 2018, 3:28 a.m.(12/28/1009 AR)
Bread wasn't too bad, ale was nice. Good company as well, I'll have to go back again.
Kevin drank roughly a pint and threw up, daft bird. Gave him the rest of the bread and he was cranky all the way back to the Tasty Terrapin.
Will update again if I make it back from ship inspection with the crew. Some of them said unkind things about coming back after one day.
I leave everything to Kevin, just in case.
Written By Sabine
Nov. 15, 2018, 2:52 a.m.(12/28/1009 AR)
But now to step away from the corner and into the future. I'll tell myself now that so long as I live, I'll continue to learn how to live.
Thank you, Tehom.
Written By Iseulet
Nov. 15, 2018, 1:34 a.m.(12/28/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Harald
My heart goes out to Valdemar and Vanora, I know they were very fond of you and adored you.
Written By Vercyn
Nov. 15, 2018, 1:17 a.m.(12/28/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Jordan
We are all better for having known him.
Written By Vercyn
Nov. 15, 2018, 1:16 a.m.(12/28/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Brianna
...and bring him plenty of whiskey.
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