Written By Merek
Aug. 8, 2018, 7:42 p.m.(5/12/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Petal
She sells great things at her shop. I would suggest that people shop at the Tangled Skein, as you will find anything that you could want there.
Written By Merek
Aug. 8, 2018, 7:40 p.m.(5/12/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Norwood
This Baron taught me how to ride upon war animals. I am happy about this, because it is quite useful when it is a nice way to travel. Thank you!
Written By Merek
Aug. 8, 2018, 7:37 p.m.(5/12/1009 AR)
I quite like the Inns which the city offers to those that wish to patron them. Tea, wine, milk. It has just about everything that can be offered. Arx has many things that people can do, compared to most of the Compact. I think it is why a lot of people move their business to the place.
Written By Perronne
Aug. 8, 2018, 7:26 p.m.(5/11/1009 AR)
Success!
What am I saying? There is always success, isn't there? This is better success, though, than the usual, "Hey, you managed not to die today, good on you!" sort of success. Finally, my aching fingers have finished restoring the wall paneling I found...just above the northern Telmarch, I think it was. Or just below the southern lands of Stonedeep. It gets hard to tell when you're all in the middle of things - which is, of course, one reason why you find so many ruins up there, I suppose. When I get lost, I just end up trying to find a cave that isn't already in use by something crawly. When armies get lost, you kinda end up with a war.
Anyway! Not relevant, except to speak to the general ruin-rich environment of borderlands. But I found a most beautiful piece in a crumbling temple - pure marble, engraved with one of the Canticles of Jayus. Part of one, anyway. The first and very last bits were shattered long before I arrived, but I saved what I could. Couldn't really carry it for long, so I had it shipped with a caravan I trusted, since I knew I was planning to make my way here. And it arrived! Intact! As intact as it left. Which wasn't very.
Not the point. But it is restored now, and properly leaned. It looks lovely, and I've put it up for sale. With as many beautiful temples as the city holds, perhaps someone will want to add a piece of the past to their collection.
What am I saying? There is always success, isn't there? This is better success, though, than the usual, "Hey, you managed not to die today, good on you!" sort of success. Finally, my aching fingers have finished restoring the wall paneling I found...just above the northern Telmarch, I think it was. Or just below the southern lands of Stonedeep. It gets hard to tell when you're all in the middle of things - which is, of course, one reason why you find so many ruins up there, I suppose. When I get lost, I just end up trying to find a cave that isn't already in use by something crawly. When armies get lost, you kinda end up with a war.
Anyway! Not relevant, except to speak to the general ruin-rich environment of borderlands. But I found a most beautiful piece in a crumbling temple - pure marble, engraved with one of the Canticles of Jayus. Part of one, anyway. The first and very last bits were shattered long before I arrived, but I saved what I could. Couldn't really carry it for long, so I had it shipped with a caravan I trusted, since I knew I was planning to make my way here. And it arrived! Intact! As intact as it left. Which wasn't very.
Not the point. But it is restored now, and properly leaned. It looks lovely, and I've put it up for sale. With as many beautiful temples as the city holds, perhaps someone will want to add a piece of the past to their collection.
Written By Saoirse
Aug. 8, 2018, 5:19 p.m.(5/11/1009 AR)
Moral relativism is an interesting, interesting thing.
Oathlanders, are you listening?
Oathlanders, are you listening?
Written By Victus
Aug. 8, 2018, 5:14 p.m.(5/11/1009 AR)
Family means everything.
Even if you don't share a lick of things in common with someone else, you can at least share the fact that you both share the same blood. Everybody wants their blood to be protected, 'cause it's their blood. That's a bond that can't be easily broken.
Protect your family. It's one of the most valuable things you have.
Even if you don't share a lick of things in common with someone else, you can at least share the fact that you both share the same blood. Everybody wants their blood to be protected, 'cause it's their blood. That's a bond that can't be easily broken.
Protect your family. It's one of the most valuable things you have.
Written By Elloise
Aug. 8, 2018, 3:54 p.m.(5/11/1009 AR)
Scholars -- I've heard talk. Umbra? Aeterna? No, no thank you. I'll take iron - stone - steel - and brass. I like silk, sure. But wool - sturdy cotton - and leather are all good too. I'll take precious gems and metals, but they'll get used in alchemy experiments.
Except for these pearls...
Except for these pearls...
Written By Macda
Aug. 8, 2018, 1:35 p.m.(5/11/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Aksel
I did not catch the dog in question, and really only assume as I have seen dogs do this but not cats. With Arx's obsession with animal companions though, it could well have been wolf or weasel.
Written By Aksel
Aug. 8, 2018, 1:01 p.m.(5/11/1009 AR)
A good event. Even if I was fool hearty enough to try to take down a man with a large stick, I enjoyed the challenge. Sir Ober packs a mean punch with that mace, though.
Written By Aksel
Aug. 8, 2018, 12:52 p.m.(5/11/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Macda
On point number 5, I sure hope it wasn't a large mastiff that did such a thing. Fury doesn't usually destroy the footwear he takes, but.. I wouldn't put it past him.
Written By Monique
Aug. 8, 2018, 12:42 p.m.(5/11/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Macda
You will have my gratitude forever for numbers three and four.
Written By Gianna
Aug. 8, 2018, 11:55 a.m.(5/11/1009 AR)
I've had two lovely dawnstones in my possession for a few weeks now and I've yet to be inspired by a design. I've entreated others to devise one for me; my patron, Prince Niklas, has secured some iridescite for me to use. What can be made with dawnstone and iridescite, I wonder? I leave it up to Arx to show me and am welcoming proposals for designs.
Should someone's design be chosen, I shall sing their praises (perhaps literally), award them with five thousand silver, and proudly flaunt the jewelry.
Should someone's design be chosen, I shall sing their praises (perhaps literally), award them with five thousand silver, and proudly flaunt the jewelry.
Written By Emilia
Aug. 8, 2018, 10:02 a.m.(5/11/1009 AR)
"Not for one's own glory" is not a phrase I heard on some island floating in benightedness - No! Those words were laid on the altar of progress with an oath to rebellion and paid for with dearest lifeblood. What is it that measures us by taking away? Like birds of carrion, even featherless and with wings broken, we must go and devour the heart of Secrets.
Written By Denica
Aug. 8, 2018, 9:25 a.m.(5/11/1009 AR)
As far as I'm concerned, Princess Alarissa can take all the aeterna she wishes, so long as the umbra remains available to me. I am feeling inspired! Gods, I just hope my funds run deep enough to truly realize the scope of my ideas. I truly cannot wait to show them off.
Written By Aureth
Aug. 8, 2018, 9:07 a.m.(5/11/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Edain
Thank you, High Lord Edain, for your public thoughts.
I suspect it was my tone in general that irked you and I don't believe I can apologize for that in good faith since all who know me know I'll probably do it again tomorrow about something else.
But I will say that I definitely did not set out to antagonize you personally, and I am certainly sorry for whatever incidental aggravation I caused to your day. Or week.
I suspect it was my tone in general that irked you and I don't believe I can apologize for that in good faith since all who know me know I'll probably do it again tomorrow about something else.
But I will say that I definitely did not set out to antagonize you personally, and I am certainly sorry for whatever incidental aggravation I caused to your day. Or week.
Written By Edain
Aug. 8, 2018, 8:57 a.m.(5/11/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Aureth
I feel I owe the Archlector something of an apology because after thinking more on the topic of discussion the other day I realized that despite some implications I did not agree with, the core of the Archlectors point /is/ something I agree with.
The right thing for me to do would have been to draw attention to this rather get hung up on what is ultimately semantics. While I believe non traditional forms of duels are not inheritly a dishonor to the institution if handled with respect. It is certainly true that not all slights and disagreements need be solved with an honor duel.
There is no dishonor in friendly challenges for pride or creative contests to prove a point. In the jousting world we call it a tilt 'for love' meaning the love of combat. And everyone that learns to fight has participated in the Rite of Gloria at least once. In both situations it is not a contest about who wins. It is about fighting to your utmost and honoring yourself, your family and the gods in doing so.
So while I do believe there is a place for non traditional duels if handled with dignity, maybe we should be less quick invoke an honor duel and put be more willing to put ourselves out there in more informal, but no less bracing contests.
Again I apologise for losing sight of the more important message.
The right thing for me to do would have been to draw attention to this rather get hung up on what is ultimately semantics. While I believe non traditional forms of duels are not inheritly a dishonor to the institution if handled with respect. It is certainly true that not all slights and disagreements need be solved with an honor duel.
There is no dishonor in friendly challenges for pride or creative contests to prove a point. In the jousting world we call it a tilt 'for love' meaning the love of combat. And everyone that learns to fight has participated in the Rite of Gloria at least once. In both situations it is not a contest about who wins. It is about fighting to your utmost and honoring yourself, your family and the gods in doing so.
So while I do believe there is a place for non traditional duels if handled with dignity, maybe we should be less quick invoke an honor duel and put be more willing to put ourselves out there in more informal, but no less bracing contests.
Again I apologise for losing sight of the more important message.
Written By Perronne
Aug. 8, 2018, 8:33 a.m.(5/11/1009 AR)
Ah, at last!
My new sign has been delivered, and the previous sign has been taken away to wherever old signs go to live out their days in peace and quiet dignity. And no more shall I have to deliver the sad news to maids and lads alike that Heavenly Scents has not reopened, and nothing dwells here but the past.
It still does smell nice, though. Perhaps I should see about getting a brazier with some incense, sort of as a tribute to the shop that was here before me? Or just because it smells nice. Maybe something piney.
Calculating out my finances, I have been able to do quite well here in the brief time that I've been in Arx. My savings, although they dipped low at one point, have recovered quite well, like perky little spring flowers, under the bright warm sun of kind clients with large purses. Grow, little accounts, grow, grow! I should see about getting more appropriate wardrobes with some of my profits. It's not VANITY, it's an INVESTMENT. Yes. Absolutely. It has nothing to do with having touched fireweave for the first time ever and being desperately consumed with desire. I just wanted to unroll the bolt and roll around in it.
I didn't! That would be unprofessional. I might have fondled one corner just a bit. Shhh. Not that I can, or could ever, afford fireweave! But some bits and bobs more appropriate to the fashion here in Arx would be a sound investment, and at least one gown appropriate for social events, should I have occasion to attend them.
So many plans to make!
My new sign has been delivered, and the previous sign has been taken away to wherever old signs go to live out their days in peace and quiet dignity. And no more shall I have to deliver the sad news to maids and lads alike that Heavenly Scents has not reopened, and nothing dwells here but the past.
It still does smell nice, though. Perhaps I should see about getting a brazier with some incense, sort of as a tribute to the shop that was here before me? Or just because it smells nice. Maybe something piney.
Calculating out my finances, I have been able to do quite well here in the brief time that I've been in Arx. My savings, although they dipped low at one point, have recovered quite well, like perky little spring flowers, under the bright warm sun of kind clients with large purses. Grow, little accounts, grow, grow! I should see about getting more appropriate wardrobes with some of my profits. It's not VANITY, it's an INVESTMENT. Yes. Absolutely. It has nothing to do with having touched fireweave for the first time ever and being desperately consumed with desire. I just wanted to unroll the bolt and roll around in it.
I didn't! That would be unprofessional. I might have fondled one corner just a bit. Shhh. Not that I can, or could ever, afford fireweave! But some bits and bobs more appropriate to the fashion here in Arx would be a sound investment, and at least one gown appropriate for social events, should I have occasion to attend them.
So many plans to make!
Written By Quenia
Aug. 8, 2018, 8:15 a.m.(5/11/1009 AR)
I enjoyed myself quite a lot the other evening at the Champion's jousting tournament. I was accompanied by Lord Cullen, and had a thoroughly enjoyable evening. He decided entering the tournament. I found myself fretting over Lord Cullen as he was taking passes in the jousting ring against Tristan, but neither was unseated. It was a really close match, but in the end he was eliminated without being unhorsed or unharmed.
It was actually quite dashing and daring of him.
It was actually quite dashing and daring of him.
Written By Edward
Aug. 8, 2018, 8:09 a.m.(5/11/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Eleyna
Archduchess you left before you saw the end of the fighting, but I thought it worthwhile to let you know that the final two came down to Sir Ober and Sparte.
Written By Preston
Aug. 8, 2018, 7:34 a.m.(5/10/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Arik
The first is simple enough, as it has happened - those who have undertaken vows, but where due to unforseen circumstance their noble family would collapse without their return, may be released from them. The well being of the compact, its strength and continued stability, is of importance to the Faith and the Gods. It would be exceptional, and down to the Dominus to decide.
Which is, I suspect the answer to the second. Though those with grown children have joined the Faith through the vows of the Godsworn, I am not familiar with any case where anyone has been absolved of responsibility for children, by the children being in the care of others or such, who has taken the vows. It would be a question for someone more learned in Faith bureaucracy than I. Ultimately such requests are down to the Dominus. Still, the fact we are free of the pulls and responsibility of dependents is one of the key parts of the Godsworn, so we are never tempted to place another above our service.
Which is, I suspect the answer to the second. Though those with grown children have joined the Faith through the vows of the Godsworn, I am not familiar with any case where anyone has been absolved of responsibility for children, by the children being in the care of others or such, who has taken the vows. It would be a question for someone more learned in Faith bureaucracy than I. Ultimately such requests are down to the Dominus. Still, the fact we are free of the pulls and responsibility of dependents is one of the key parts of the Godsworn, so we are never tempted to place another above our service.
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