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Written By Monique

Aug. 17, 2018, 1:05 p.m.(6/1/1009 AR)

The Gala is tomorrow. After all the planning, all the waiting, it's finally here. It's ready. I'm ready. The cloaks tell me they're going to miss me, but I haven't given in to their siren-song to abscond.

In case this needs to be said, everyone is welcome. There is no charge to enter. You may choose to buy tickets for the raffle of the cloaks before The Gala, but it is not a requirement. There will be games and other spectacular prizes to win. Have you ever scaled the Weijin Wall? How well can you lie? I look forward to finding out.

Written By Elloise

Aug. 17, 2018, 12:26 p.m.(6/1/1009 AR)

After learning about the social practice yesterday when I followed the sound of conversation and laughter and I asked about this thing of peerage social auctions - AND it is a thing - with the permission of my Edward, whom I'm writing about and this is concerning, I - Elloise (Elly) Strombreak (nee Leary) - being of VERY SOUND mind (even if I DO like to study skulls and other stuff) do hereby put forth my partner Baron Edward Stormbreak (also known as Cheese - also known as Myed) for auction as a Gala escort because I will be visiting Whitefrost during that time.

I will be splitting any funds and favors received for him between the Isles Canines and the Harlequins of Death.

(See - that's fair, right Cheese?)

Written By Bliss

Aug. 17, 2018, 12:10 p.m.(6/1/1009 AR)

I've often heard talk of a calm before a storm, or the eerie silence that hangs over soldiers before a battle. My father spoke of it often, how in the war against Southport, those were often the last moments where he would find clarity before the chaos descended upon everyone. What you care about - what life is - becomes stunningly obvious, and the rest falls away as you sit there with your thoughts, knowing that no matter what happens - it will be different on the other side.

I'm very much not the soldier my father is, but I have had moments of it myself. When I woke up surrounded by elves in dark armor, when I heard news of some battle forming.

The city feels like it's in that state right now - and admittedly, perhaps, some of that is my own experiences in life filtering in. But there is a tension in the air, as I stand here at one of the highest points on the great plateau of Arx.

My father thrives in those moments before the fight. I thrive in those moments where everything is too much.

Let's do this.

Written By Josephine

Aug. 17, 2018, 12:02 p.m.(6/1/1009 AR)

Pearls. Hateful things really. But everyone seems to like them.

nothing good ever came from the water. I say that over and over but no one ever believes me.

Written By Coraline

Aug. 17, 2018, 11:57 a.m.(6/1/1009 AR)

The fund raiser has ended and I sit here staring at the numbers feeling a wash of such gratitude I can't begin to express it all, it is just too big.

I have so many people to thank, so many people who did so much for us, who gave so much for us. First though I have to thank Grandmaster Thena because without her I don't know that this would have been possible, not even remotely.

If you don't know Dame Thena then you are missing out.

A huge thank you to the Knights of Solace in totality, thank you so much for jumping in with us, for going along on this mad adventure and helping us to get so much further than we ever could have alone.

My East Lighters, your jumping in both feet and being willing to have your time auctioned off, truly you will never know how grateful I am that you would do all this. I am so lucky to have all of you in this Order.

To those who straight up donated we have another name to add to that list:
Mistress Helia Andrasko
Thank you so much for your donation.

And to those who have said kind words of East Light
Prince Victus
Princess Denica
Archlector Etienne

Your kind words drive us to futher strive for doing even greater good.

And now I need to go sleep for a month, thank you all, thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Written By Niklas

Aug. 17, 2018, 11:37 a.m.(6/1/1009 AR)

Relationship Note on Oswyn

To my good friend who is leaving the city for a time, please stay safe.

My last friend who chose to leave the city for a time did not come back.

Written By Karadoc

Aug. 17, 2018, 10:28 a.m.(6/1/1009 AR)

Relationship Note on Iseulet

Nine.

Written By Edward

Aug. 17, 2018, 10:17 a.m.(6/1/1009 AR)

Relationship Note on Mikani

Cheese unclaimed may get eaten. Fair warning.

And I like cheese.

Written By Edward

Aug. 17, 2018, 10:14 a.m.(6/1/1009 AR)

Relationship Note on Coraline

Wonderfully hosted events, Princess. They were exceptional.

Written By Edain

Aug. 17, 2018, 10 a.m.(6/1/1009 AR)

Relationship Note on Iseulet

I would like to clarify that I was not giving you advice on how to do so. I was offering warning that it is a fool's errand you would be wise to to not let yourself get talked into.

Written By Mikani

Aug. 17, 2018, 9:41 a.m.(6/1/1009 AR)

Relationship Note on Edward

He did not steal my cheese. He did not steal my cheese. He did not steal my cheese. He did not steal my cheese ........


Yeah ... he owes me cheese.

Written By Thena

Aug. 17, 2018, 9:23 a.m.(6/1/1009 AR)

I think it's time for me to announce my retirement from auctioneering.

All right, maybe not. But I'm going to start requiring donations.

It really was an amazing event and I thank everyone who showed up, bidders, biddees and spectators alike. The Order of East Light has been given a great start and I'm sure it will only continue to grow under the guidance of Dame Coraline Thrax.

I may have my voice back in a week or so, so if you want to come talk to me when I can't yell at you, now's the time.

Written By Delilah

Aug. 17, 2018, 9:10 a.m.(6/1/1009 AR)

In my mother tongue,
There are a thousand words
For joy,
A hundred songs
For night,
But only one
worthy of you.

Written By Sergei

Aug. 17, 2018, 8:50 a.m.(6/1/1009 AR)

Relationship Note on Shard

You haven't cooked wolf right.

Written By Denica

Aug. 17, 2018, 8 a.m.(6/1/1009 AR)

Relationship Note on Coraline

The final day of the fundraiser for the Order of East Light concluded and I'll have to say it went even better than I expected, and I expected a lot. Coraline really outdid herself and of course we couldn't have done it without Dame Thena, whom I managed to secure a day with for a steal! Many turned up and so much was made. Things are certainly looking up for our new order, and I couldn't be more proud of everything Princess Coraline has done.

She has been my inspiration to be so much more than I am, a reminder of just how far potential can reach, if you only have the courage to reach out and take it.

Written By Iseulet

Aug. 17, 2018, 6:53 a.m.(5/28/1009 AR)

I have taken on my first proteges! Holt and Nico.

I'm delighted with them and I can't wait to see what they reach for and I can't wait to help empower them to get there! Undoubtedly, they will accomplish many wonderful things.

Written By Iseulet

Aug. 17, 2018, 6:50 a.m.(5/28/1009 AR)

I think my mother would be so proud of me, if she could see that the High Lord of Valardin and his sister were giving me tips on how to pee in the snow if I were a man.

I feel like I have peaked. I am 21 and I can retire with my eight cats /right now/.

<3

Written By Rinel

Aug. 17, 2018, 4:16 a.m.(5/28/1009 AR)

What do I write? I don't know what to write.

I have sat staring at this page for an hour and a half. Atreke is looking at me. The veil makes the world dim.

I know what to write. But I can't.

It has been two hours. Vellichor, give me strength.




On the 18th of April, 1009 years after the Reckoning, my lover and wife-to-be Wynna Blackwing was murdered, along with all members--excepting only me--of a caravan travelling from the city of Arx, capital of the Compact, to the city of Sanctum, capital of the Oathlands. The perpetrators of this crime were shav'arani.

I do not know what to write.

It has been three hours.

One more thing: I swear, by all the Holy Gods, that I will see those responsible brought to justice--I will reduce the entirety of the Grey Forest to smouldering ash, if need be.

Written By Holt

Aug. 17, 2018, 4:15 a.m.(5/28/1009 AR)

Nico and I are now in the employ of the Lady Iseulet. She's over the moon about it, and so am I. I'll have to be careful not to muck it up.

Written By Melody

Aug. 17, 2018, 3:32 a.m.(5/28/1009 AR)

I am in dire need of a traditional Redrain outfit. I'm talking about fur and bone accents -- Something that is so decidedly 'Redrain' on first glance. Speaking of bones, I also need a ram skull, but that's for another project.

Anyways -- If you have an outfit that screams 'Redrain!' with (at minimum) one exclamation mark, please get in touch. Ideally it'll fit me with minor adjustments, but if I need to sit on someone's shoulders to fill the ensemble, then so be it. Toss in a good Farhaven import whiskey, maybe some bear-related trinkets, and I'll be happy to pay you in a hug or two. Or I could pay you in silver, but my hugs are probably worth more.

NO spirit-related baubles.

Get in touch.

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