Written By Samantha
July 11, 2018, 5:15 p.m.(3/5/1009 AR)
It is my understanding that a person of higher rank, if challenged by someone of lesser rank, may choose to decline without penalty or further declaration, at least on the formal level. I'm assuming that Prince Barric has refused based on this principle, though as to the nature of the incident, I have no knowledge and cannot not speak to it.
If I'm wrong about this particular point of dueling etiquette, I am certainly willing to be corrected. I'm not taking sides, but I am interested in this point of clarification.
If I'm wrong about this particular point of dueling etiquette, I am certainly willing to be corrected. I'm not taking sides, but I am interested in this point of clarification.
Written By Victus
July 11, 2018, 4:41 p.m.(3/5/1009 AR)
I've heard that the city's minds have been shifting slowly to cats. I'm pretty happy about this as for once, it's something I actually know a little bit about.
Cats are very independent creatures compared to their fellow most popular pet-choice, dogs. They're actually much easier to take care of than other animals I've found. They bathe themselves, they find their own places to nest and even hunt for their own food if you desire. Lilybelle is a cat that I feed with such irregularity that I barely fucking remember when the last time she ate was. Yet the population of rats and tiny birds in the Thrax ward has never been lower.
Which brings me to the next point of felines as excellent sources of pest control. We've kept cats on merchant and war vessels alike as they weed out the same animals that feast on the fruits of our labor. Which in turn allows the cats to feast and shelter. Win win. The numbers don't lie, and they spell disaster for rodents and annoying chirping all across the city.
In case anyone is curious, Lilybelle is also a white cat. Well, was before the fires anyway.
Cats are very independent creatures compared to their fellow most popular pet-choice, dogs. They're actually much easier to take care of than other animals I've found. They bathe themselves, they find their own places to nest and even hunt for their own food if you desire. Lilybelle is a cat that I feed with such irregularity that I barely fucking remember when the last time she ate was. Yet the population of rats and tiny birds in the Thrax ward has never been lower.
Which brings me to the next point of felines as excellent sources of pest control. We've kept cats on merchant and war vessels alike as they weed out the same animals that feast on the fruits of our labor. Which in turn allows the cats to feast and shelter. Win win. The numbers don't lie, and they spell disaster for rodents and annoying chirping all across the city.
In case anyone is curious, Lilybelle is also a white cat. Well, was before the fires anyway.
Written By Fairen
July 11, 2018, 4:23 p.m.(3/5/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Astraea
Princess Reese Grayson has some experience in betting against me. I'm sure she's enjoying the results of that.
Written By Derovai
July 11, 2018, 4:17 p.m.(3/5/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Astraea
Always bet on black.
Written By Tikva
July 11, 2018, 4:07 p.m.(3/5/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Barric
I am certain that anyone who has read in Prince Barric's White Journal an accusation that a Whisper of Whisper House has publicly lied about his behavior in exchange for pay is simply misunderstanding the inks put upon the page to say something that he cannot _possibly_ have meant. Naturally the most prestigious organization of courtiers in the Compact would never be so tawdry as to accept pay to spread slander about a Peer of the Realm and I'm sure that no one shall be quicker than House Grayson to correct this mistake.
It is a pity when a failure of communication results in such an awful misunderstanding and breach of etiquette. It's so unfortunate I really have nothing else I can possibly say about it.
It is a pity when a failure of communication results in such an awful misunderstanding and breach of etiquette. It's so unfortunate I really have nothing else I can possibly say about it.
Written By Reigna
July 11, 2018, 4:03 p.m.(3/5/1009 AR)
I have been very busy of late. Two apprentices have tested into being Physicians, so congratulations to Physician Briar Marjawn and Physician Coraline Thrax!
The strides you've both made make me very proud to call you physicians of our order.
That being said, there have been a number of very trying cases that have kept me busy in the hospital and I might need to take some time away from my work there for a few weeks. Not that I will abandon my duties completely, but I find I have several things I need to do for myself. As such I plan to spend some time in each of the Shrines to look for answers and contemplate on the nature of the world and the gods and how things are all connected.
I had the *most* fulfilling conversation with Blessed Aureth, Lord Tomwell Leary and Scholar Rinel Tern the other day. It was beyond lovely and so very thought provoking. Blessed Aureth has, time and again, been a source of such incredible inspiration to me. He helped me bring together a deep philosophical conflict I have been grappling with for the last few years.
The strides you've both made make me very proud to call you physicians of our order.
That being said, there have been a number of very trying cases that have kept me busy in the hospital and I might need to take some time away from my work there for a few weeks. Not that I will abandon my duties completely, but I find I have several things I need to do for myself. As such I plan to spend some time in each of the Shrines to look for answers and contemplate on the nature of the world and the gods and how things are all connected.
I had the *most* fulfilling conversation with Blessed Aureth, Lord Tomwell Leary and Scholar Rinel Tern the other day. It was beyond lovely and so very thought provoking. Blessed Aureth has, time and again, been a source of such incredible inspiration to me. He helped me bring together a deep philosophical conflict I have been grappling with for the last few years.
Written By Natalia
July 11, 2018, 3:59 p.m.(3/5/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Barric
I do not believe that the Softest Whisper Bliss is smearing you; I am fairly certain that using the word 'smearing' implies that what she said isn't true, and it most certainly is.
Written By Astraea
July 11, 2018, 3:58 p.m.(3/5/1009 AR)
Now I'm not the betting kind, usually, but this upcoming match between Master Derovai and Marquis Fairen has me torn. I feel their is no distinct advantage, one is marginally taller than the other and might have more reach but I don't think it's accounting for the unexpected talent or two. After all scholars and people who specialize in the collection of knowledge can always be expected to have an unexpected talent or two.
I'll be bringing plenty of booze...
I'll be bringing plenty of booze...
Written By Lumen
July 11, 2018, 3:53 p.m.(3/5/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Laric
I wholeheartedly agree with his highness that those named members of House Leary are of the utmost quality character, with neither deficiencies of the mind nor decorum.
Written By Kenna
July 11, 2018, 3:52 p.m.(3/5/1009 AR)
If you should receive a messenger from Princess Consort Alarissa Thrax count yourself lucky. She has an amazing way of turning a phrase. I am quite afraid that I started the life out of a random passer by for laughing so hard and abruptly. Apparently they didn't expect that from someone in the Guard's cloak and thought they were in trouble.
I bought them a pie in apology which reminds me... I haven't sent Sir Austen pie in forever. I wonder if he has withered away in the mean time.
I bought them a pie in apology which reminds me... I haven't sent Sir Austen pie in forever. I wonder if he has withered away in the mean time.
Written By Barric
July 11, 2018, 3:41 p.m.(3/5/1009 AR)
To whom it may concern,
I refused the challenge because I do not agree that we need one.
The story between Marquis Leary and myself is one that should be addressed between us, and all of these thoughts that I dishonor Gloria and the like? Completely untrue. As are the wild tales that Whisper Bliss has been spreading about me. I do not know who has paid her to smear my name in such fashion but I assume they are getting their moneys worth.
If I had accepted the duel challenge, and my champion had lost, the result would be the same as if I had never accepted the challenge at all. As such, my refusal is tacitly yes, I did reference Marquis Leary in the Whites earlier today. It is indeed possible that the writing could be construed as rude and/or insulting. I however do not believe that every grievance need be aired in such public fashion, or even automatically brought to a duel.
Communication is the key in which understanding is brought. There was no attempt to communicate at all.
Thus, I admit to having wronged Marquis Leary by my refusal. I apologize for any slight, real or imagined, that I may have done to Marquis Leary and/or his House by my actions or inactions. I will endeavor to avoid doing so in the future and hope that such is returned.
Now please, go about your day.
Honestly.
I refused the challenge because I do not agree that we need one.
The story between Marquis Leary and myself is one that should be addressed between us, and all of these thoughts that I dishonor Gloria and the like? Completely untrue. As are the wild tales that Whisper Bliss has been spreading about me. I do not know who has paid her to smear my name in such fashion but I assume they are getting their moneys worth.
If I had accepted the duel challenge, and my champion had lost, the result would be the same as if I had never accepted the challenge at all. As such, my refusal is tacitly yes, I did reference Marquis Leary in the Whites earlier today. It is indeed possible that the writing could be construed as rude and/or insulting. I however do not believe that every grievance need be aired in such public fashion, or even automatically brought to a duel.
Communication is the key in which understanding is brought. There was no attempt to communicate at all.
Thus, I admit to having wronged Marquis Leary by my refusal. I apologize for any slight, real or imagined, that I may have done to Marquis Leary and/or his House by my actions or inactions. I will endeavor to avoid doing so in the future and hope that such is returned.
Now please, go about your day.
Honestly.
Written By Sparte
July 11, 2018, 3:11 p.m.(3/5/1009 AR)
After a his time in training as my understudy, Gene is finally ready. It was a pleasure having him as my student and I know we'll still be friends. I'll need to find someone else to help on their journey, I asked Wilhelm if he wanted to be a proper guardsman finally, but the thought of combat still makes the man light headed. It'll need to be someone else, or perhaps something else.
Written By Saoirse
July 11, 2018, 3:05 p.m.(3/5/1009 AR)
Oh! Oh! Fairen, are you being forced to duel because you utilized a public place in a public way?
/Fear not, there has already been a duel over this and it was settled./
Public on!
/Fear not, there has already been a duel over this and it was settled./
Public on!
Written By Lumen
July 11, 2018, 2:35 p.m.(3/5/1009 AR)
Thank you so much to everyone who came out to support my theatrical debut! Prince Niklas truly knows how to make a thing painless and enjoyable, as do all those amazing professionals involved with the Black Rose and the Bard's College. The entire experience is something I'll treasure always!
Written By Elloise
July 11, 2018, 1:45 p.m.(3/5/1009 AR)
Are you SURE you got that Scholar? Scholar...? Oh. Sorry.
Written By Katarina
July 11, 2018, 1:38 p.m.(3/5/1009 AR)
Their enchanting voices and melodic song still haunts my dreams and plagues my thoughts through out the day. I yearn for nothing more than to return to that place and find them, to look upon those who promised me a world so perfect and free of pain and sorrow... Gods, what has become of me these days? I can hardly sleep, let alone eat... I should return to them. I want to return to them...
Written By Thena
July 11, 2018, 1:35 p.m.(3/5/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Kenna
I’m right there with you. The Faith and the Whisper House spent a great deal of time and effort pounding etiquette into my head when I became Godsworn and yet the nobles still confuse me at every turn.
Written By Kenna
July 11, 2018, 1:28 p.m.(3/5/1009 AR)
But really, I am very confused. I must have missed something in my noble lessons. Or perhaps my tutors were simply better.
I'm rather glad, in retrospect, that time has kept me from knowing this particular prince better.
I'm rather glad, in retrospect, that time has kept me from knowing this particular prince better.
Written By Elloise
July 11, 2018, 1:27 p.m.(3/5/1009 AR)
Social politics of the peerage and that 'nobility obliges' thing are just SO weird, aren't they? The system's all composed of both social elements AND political elements and all those interactions between them get so sticky. It's like when you add the white stuff to sour wine and it all sort of fizzes up in your face. It makes a HUGE mess (and it's pretty fun.) I feel like asking where does governance come from or on what do we base governance on? Even if I'm pretty sure that our systems sit on top of our social systems. Like layers in rocks. Maybe, also like rocks - if you throw them into a body of still water there's gonna be ripples. WHEW.
Written By Orazio
July 11, 2018, 1:27 p.m.(3/5/1009 AR)
Having been reassured on the degree to which Prince Barric's behavior reflected the feelings of House Grayson (and thank you, Princess Sabella and Prince Laric for addressing my concerns with swiftness), then it does seem that it's a case of individual untoward behavior.
It is my strong suggestion to His Highness, Prince Barric, that he apologize to the honorable Marquis, and his family, and seek repentance at the Shrine of Gloria for refusing the obligation which the goddess of war and honor has laid upon us. I am certain that Archlector Cassandra, or one of the Templars can help him discover his honor and courage once more. More, I suspect that a sizable donation to the Whisper House and apology for petulant behavior towards a Softest Whisper would not go amiss.
It is my strong suggestion to His Highness, Prince Barric, that he apologize to the honorable Marquis, and his family, and seek repentance at the Shrine of Gloria for refusing the obligation which the goddess of war and honor has laid upon us. I am certain that Archlector Cassandra, or one of the Templars can help him discover his honor and courage once more. More, I suspect that a sizable donation to the Whisper House and apology for petulant behavior towards a Softest Whisper would not go amiss.
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