Written By Sparte
May 23, 2018, 1:27 a.m.(10/16/1008 AR)
The latest endeavour by The Salon took time to realize. No Question Left Unasked. It wasn't very original, the title. Riding fully on the path paved by the Scholars with No Question Left Unanswered. Questions and answers are rather why I pushed for staying so close in name. People can spend a great deal of time focusing on one without enough of the other.
The notion that fueled all of this is that answers are only truly useful if people ask the right questions. You may or may not agree with that premise, there are certainly cases where it does not hold. Yet it works more often than it fails.
In keeping with this, we did not go out telling people how things were. Instead, we gave them methods to form their own questions and did our best to answer them.
We didn't always succeed. There were some farmers who were terribly clever with the questions they had, more clever than we had ready answers to satisfy. That wasn't a failing but a success. We recorded their questions, and with time we've been able to send out answers to most of them.
I am left feeling the outcome was both modest and important. The people we reached are better for our efforts, and the ability to better ask questions and delve into what a person cares about extends beyond their daily tasks. People carry that into their personal life, into conversations with friends and family. Like a seed planted, it will grow.
If properly nurtured. I pray someone sees what we've done and carries onwards. Someone who realizes that ignorance is the most dangerous poison of all.
The notion that fueled all of this is that answers are only truly useful if people ask the right questions. You may or may not agree with that premise, there are certainly cases where it does not hold. Yet it works more often than it fails.
In keeping with this, we did not go out telling people how things were. Instead, we gave them methods to form their own questions and did our best to answer them.
We didn't always succeed. There were some farmers who were terribly clever with the questions they had, more clever than we had ready answers to satisfy. That wasn't a failing but a success. We recorded their questions, and with time we've been able to send out answers to most of them.
I am left feeling the outcome was both modest and important. The people we reached are better for our efforts, and the ability to better ask questions and delve into what a person cares about extends beyond their daily tasks. People carry that into their personal life, into conversations with friends and family. Like a seed planted, it will grow.
If properly nurtured. I pray someone sees what we've done and carries onwards. Someone who realizes that ignorance is the most dangerous poison of all.
Written By Norwood
May 22, 2018, 11:54 p.m.(10/16/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Cristoph
I am humbled to have the honor to serve House Laurent.
Written By Joscelin
May 22, 2018, 10:28 p.m.(10/16/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Godric
It was fine for it's age. I don't have a problem with things that are 'old' or 'older'.
But the request I was given was for 'fresh' spleen. So. I need to see a fresh one. That's all I'm saying.
But the request I was given was for 'fresh' spleen. So. I need to see a fresh one. That's all I'm saying.
Written By Karadoc
May 22, 2018, 10:18 p.m.(10/16/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Silvio
Ach, look at you, Silvio - making such a blatant note in the Whites about me. I ought to issue a challenge. Suggestions that this stray occasionally plays the piano? That he gives a fuck about anything? That's unspeakably scandalous, my lord. I might be grinning --
Edited, to add: I knew the coat would look better on you. Glad to know I wasn't wrong about that.
Edited, to add: I knew the coat would look better on you. Glad to know I wasn't wrong about that.
Written By Godric
May 22, 2018, 10:14 p.m.(10/16/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Joscelin
It was a fine looking spleen.
Written By Silvio
May 22, 2018, 10:07 p.m.(10/16/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Karadoc
Spending time with you brings me a smile. Next time, you must finish the song on the piano. I promise not to believe you care about anything. Oh, and I love the coat.
Written By Thena
May 22, 2018, 9:52 p.m.(10/16/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Joscelin
No judgement here. Sometimes a girl needs to look at a fresh spleen.
Written By Joscelin
May 22, 2018, 9:27 p.m.(10/16/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Thena
I need to see a fresh spleen. I have a source. I just need to know what color it is and get a good look at it. You know? For artistic reasons.
Written By Thena
May 22, 2018, 9:26 p.m.(10/16/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Joscelin
Do you want some spleen lessons? I know a little battle medicine.
Written By Joscelin
May 22, 2018, 9:07 p.m.(10/16/1008 AR)
You do not know exasperation like finding out the spleen you've been studying for color and freshness is an -old- spleen that isn't what it was when it first fell out of where it was living.
I knew this would be an interesting day.
I knew this would be an interesting day.
Written By Bree
May 22, 2018, 8:21 p.m.(10/16/1008 AR)
We set out on the road soon. So much to see, and Mercies to protect. I live for trips like these. A chance to do something meaningful for others... And perhaps pick a few flowers that are rare near the walls of Arx. Don't worry for me should we be attacked, I am glad to be out and about!
Written By Briseis
May 22, 2018, 7:55 p.m.(10/16/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Amari
This. Book. Is. A-mazing.
I mean, the law one.
((Scholar records something was hastily stuffed away into the confines of her bag immediately when he looked.))
I mean, the law one.
((Scholar records something was hastily stuffed away into the confines of her bag immediately when he looked.))
Written By Venturo
May 22, 2018, 6:57 p.m.(10/16/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Khanne
The truth is a difficult thing to pin down, and is the omission of it the same as dishonesty? Would you tell someone you hardly know all of your intimate secrets? Beyond that, as a story teller, one must always be able to read their audience, and to determine what appeals to them in the moment: this is not the same as lies, for these small omissions are for the sake of brevity, to keep them engaged, and to get to the point of what matters to them. Fear and embarrassment are two other reasons lies might be had... it isn't always about a purposeful deceit, I do not think.
Written By Ryhalt
May 22, 2018, 5:08 p.m.(10/16/1008 AR)
Ink on the page trails off on the page at the top.
"I swear the next time there are enemies at the gate, I am putting a hangry Ivy there and letting them scare the piss out them. A mountain of Westrock coffee for some sleep."
*a finger space below the last line*
"A quarter of a mountain, and only for a good price..."
"I swear the next time there are enemies at the gate, I am putting a hangry Ivy there and letting them scare the piss out them. A mountain of Westrock coffee for some sleep."
*a finger space below the last line*
"A quarter of a mountain, and only for a good price..."
Written By Iseulet
May 22, 2018, 3:55 p.m.(10/15/1008 AR)
I hold it true, whate'er befall;
I feel it when I sorrow most;
'Tis better to have loved and lost
Than never to have loved at all.
((A.L. Tennyson))
I feel it when I sorrow most;
'Tis better to have loved and lost
Than never to have loved at all.
((A.L. Tennyson))
Written By Cadenza
May 22, 2018, 3:24 p.m.(10/15/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Lucita
Congrats on your two little ones!! Your letter was appreciated and so glad your new books will come in handy truly now. I can't wait to meet them!
Written By Cadenza
May 22, 2018, 3:23 p.m.(10/15/1008 AR)
As I prepare for some journeys and tasks.....I need to be able to find some respite in the seriousness of things.
Thank you to the Whites for producing such a thing.
Thank you to the Whites for producing such a thing.
Written By Driskell
May 22, 2018, 2:43 p.m.(10/15/1008 AR)
Blessed are those who choose not to act upon another's weakness for their own gain, for doing otherwise grows the corruption within themselves. When one experiences tragedy, is it not natural that darkness desires to drown them within their darkest passions and emotions?
We should remember that within each person exists the spark of hope and a soul, should you come across one that has experienced terrible tragedy, you should do what you can to keep the spark lit.
Any other choice you make helps the darkness envelop them, casting them in the pit of despair and putting your own soul in jeopardy of feeding the corruption within you.
We should remember that within each person exists the spark of hope and a soul, should you come across one that has experienced terrible tragedy, you should do what you can to keep the spark lit.
Any other choice you make helps the darkness envelop them, casting them in the pit of despair and putting your own soul in jeopardy of feeding the corruption within you.
Written By Joscelin
May 22, 2018, 2:35 p.m.(10/15/1008 AR)
Today is going to (hopefully) be an interesting day.
Written By Merek
May 22, 2018, 2:32 p.m.(10/15/1008 AR)
I am now a Member of the Explorers. I am happy that I managed to pass the test to become one, and I hope to be one of their assets. I really do like adventure, it's just been a while since I've had time to do a lot of things I've wanted to do.
Please note that the scholars may take some time preparing your journal for others to read.