Written By Hadrian
Aug. 11, 2019, 4:09 p.m.(8/18/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Arn
An incredibly complex man, despite the desire to present otherwise. It is a true pity that he's dead already.
We didn't really get along, but I respected his ability to remain consistent. He held some strange dislike for me surrounding events that I was barely old enough to truly remember. Whenever we would encounter one another at some gathering or in public, he was particularly fond of recounting all the soldiers of Ostria and Southport that he and his slew, despite my best efforts to be cordial toward him.
Of the many comments that were passed along to me, made by the good Duke of the Telmarch, a couple stand out. The first was immensely amusing, given the origins of his rule. Something about my being a lap dog. We can smell our own kind, I suppose. The other was the time that he described my unerringly darling aunt, Lady Eirene, as a hag. He was always one to provide a good laugh. Good ol' Arn.
While I will not miss him but plan to have a drink tonight with him in mind? I do hope that his death was swift and brutal, for the sake of his personal honor and glory.
I do find myself wondering if they'll bury his dog with him.
We didn't really get along, but I respected his ability to remain consistent. He held some strange dislike for me surrounding events that I was barely old enough to truly remember. Whenever we would encounter one another at some gathering or in public, he was particularly fond of recounting all the soldiers of Ostria and Southport that he and his slew, despite my best efforts to be cordial toward him.
Of the many comments that were passed along to me, made by the good Duke of the Telmarch, a couple stand out. The first was immensely amusing, given the origins of his rule. Something about my being a lap dog. We can smell our own kind, I suppose. The other was the time that he described my unerringly darling aunt, Lady Eirene, as a hag. He was always one to provide a good laugh. Good ol' Arn.
While I will not miss him but plan to have a drink tonight with him in mind? I do hope that his death was swift and brutal, for the sake of his personal honor and glory.
I do find myself wondering if they'll bury his dog with him.
Written By Lucita
Aug. 11, 2019, 2:49 p.m.(8/18/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Arn
Another memorial person is gone. Duke Arn, skilled in war, interesting, kind below his grumpy crust. He came to the wedding reception of Estaban and myself in Jan. of 1008. He almost picked a fight with Esta because he was taller than the duke. And his wedding gift to us was a jar of squirrel jerky cut in tidbits sized to feed a dog. At least we had a dog, Gunther, at the time though he tried to give us a dog he claimed was annoying him to go with the jerky. Attending the wedding festivities was, what he claimed, to be his one and only social event of the year. Grumpy or not, I liked him and respected him. He did things one might not expect since to my knowledge he never spoke of it to others. He took time to help soldiers retrain to be better, more skilled, to compensate for difficulties left from wounds. He had high expectations and set high goals for those he helped and never made a to-do about it. I never would have known about what he did if Lord Ian had not spoken of this to me.
Written By Tesha
Aug. 11, 2019, 2:20 p.m.(8/18/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Arn
Uncle,
After my parents died when I was still so young I looked to my Uncle. Not for comfort or for sweet words. But for how to continue on with a straight spine and to lead without wavering or backing down. There were times where I knew that he was proud of me, but I don't think he'd ever mention it.
Our last few years were filled with ups and downs. We had to make hard decisions for the House, but you did and you did so without backing down. You also listened to me when I suggested a thing that was unthinkable, but you did it in the end.
You were my role model in a lot of ways. Like when I need to harden my heart or when I need to tell someone something difficult, make hard decisions that no one else might be able to.
It made me stronger. It made me able to go through situations with my head held high and able to tell people exactly what needed to be done.
And for that I will always love you.
After my parents died when I was still so young I looked to my Uncle. Not for comfort or for sweet words. But for how to continue on with a straight spine and to lead without wavering or backing down. There were times where I knew that he was proud of me, but I don't think he'd ever mention it.
Our last few years were filled with ups and downs. We had to make hard decisions for the House, but you did and you did so without backing down. You also listened to me when I suggested a thing that was unthinkable, but you did it in the end.
You were my role model in a lot of ways. Like when I need to harden my heart or when I need to tell someone something difficult, make hard decisions that no one else might be able to.
It made me stronger. It made me able to go through situations with my head held high and able to tell people exactly what needed to be done.
And for that I will always love you.
Written By Ian
Aug. 11, 2019, 1:33 p.m.(8/18/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Arn
I'm not good at these, but some things have to be done even when someone's not good at them.
After I got hurt, a lot of people had suggestions for what I should do to get better. They were all, with one exception, the same handful of suggestions, none of them helpful, all of them false hope. I'd gotten so I didn't want to hear them anymore.
The one exception was Duke Arn. He was the one who put me on the path to where I am now. He was a busy man. I wasn't even in his fealty. He had no duty to me. But he gave me his time and attention, anyway.
Duke Arn was a hard man, and a hard teacher, but not because he was cruel or enjoyed making me suffer. He was a hard teacher because he believed I could do better than I was doing, and he was willing to show me how. I think he was that way for a lot of people, but I'm not sure that many understood where it was coming from, the demands he made and the compromises and excuses he wasn't willing to tolerate
I owe him a debt that I'll never be able to repay, but I hope the gods give me a chance, on the next turn of the wheel, to try.
After I got hurt, a lot of people had suggestions for what I should do to get better. They were all, with one exception, the same handful of suggestions, none of them helpful, all of them false hope. I'd gotten so I didn't want to hear them anymore.
The one exception was Duke Arn. He was the one who put me on the path to where I am now. He was a busy man. I wasn't even in his fealty. He had no duty to me. But he gave me his time and attention, anyway.
Duke Arn was a hard man, and a hard teacher, but not because he was cruel or enjoyed making me suffer. He was a hard teacher because he believed I could do better than I was doing, and he was willing to show me how. I think he was that way for a lot of people, but I'm not sure that many understood where it was coming from, the demands he made and the compromises and excuses he wasn't willing to tolerate
I owe him a debt that I'll never be able to repay, but I hope the gods give me a chance, on the next turn of the wheel, to try.
Written By Monique
Aug. 11, 2019, 1:28 p.m.(8/18/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Arn
No one will ever know just how deeply I mourn your loss.
Written By Fairen
Jan. 3, 2019, 5:07 p.m.(4/17/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Arn
While some will say that it has taken entirely too long, I applaud you for doing the honorable, and just thing in the end. It clearly wasn't an easy situation to be involved with, but the records will show you did right by your Houses promise in the end.
Written By Simone
April 19, 2018, 10:09 p.m.(8/2/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Arn
I sincerely worry about the health of anyone that might hold their breath waiting for my father to be anything except what he is. Fortunately, I have grown desensitized to it over time and the simple truth is that I like him just the way he is. He's done wonders for the sharpening of my wit as I grew up for certain!
Written By Eirene
April 19, 2018, 6:24 p.m.(8/2/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Arn
I would write complimentary things about Duke Arn but he'd probably think I was being facetious.. I'm not. I do enjoy his terse and straight to the damn point ways; but then again that's how I am.
Written By Orazio
April 19, 2018, 5:17 p.m.(8/2/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Arn
Apparently, the Duke of Telmar could not imagine anyone in the entire Compact who would be willing to defend his honor against the charge of being a crotchety old fussbudget.
Written By Sophie
March 12, 2018, 5:01 p.m.(5/7/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Arn
Duke Arn Telmar has loyally served my family since before he ruled the Telmarch. It is no wonder why my Uncle Radley, the once Prince of Sanctum -- may the Gods bless his soul -- appointed the indomitable Duke as Lord Marshal of the Oathlands.
I deeply feel that this letter, penned in bold crimson and posted throughout the Ward of Valardin, deserves to be preserved for posterity.
______
People of the Oathlands,
War is upon us. For some of you, this is your first opportunity to fight for your high lord. For others, it will be your last. For an unfortunate few, it will be both. In the end, it is in the hands of the gods when we live and when we die. While we live, we do what we can to protect those close to us, punish the wicked, and uphold the just. Have faith in the gods. Have faith in your commanders. Have faith in your lieges. Have faith in your high lord. Have faith in yourself. Above all, have faith in the men and women standing beside you in the field of battle. It is these people to whom you will entrust your life and your mission.
We go to war not for the petty grievances of men but for the survival of our people against a wicked foe. They do not attack us directly, but should the Lyceum fall or the Mourning Isles, or the North, or even the Crownlands - the Oathlands could not stand alone. We have no peer in faithfulness nor knighthood, yet even a land as strong as ours would fall if isolated.
Clear your minds, warriors of the Oathlands. Toughen your hearts. Say goodbye to your loved ones. To those who sail the seas, remember the words of Farshaw - The Horizon is Ours. To those who ride to Southport, remember the words of House Laurent - Loyal to the Queen. To those riding north with our high lord, show our enemies that steel bends but honor holds. But above all, Oathlanders:
FEAR NO ENEMY.
Arn Telmar
Duke of the Telmarch
I deeply feel that this letter, penned in bold crimson and posted throughout the Ward of Valardin, deserves to be preserved for posterity.
______
People of the Oathlands,
War is upon us. For some of you, this is your first opportunity to fight for your high lord. For others, it will be your last. For an unfortunate few, it will be both. In the end, it is in the hands of the gods when we live and when we die. While we live, we do what we can to protect those close to us, punish the wicked, and uphold the just. Have faith in the gods. Have faith in your commanders. Have faith in your lieges. Have faith in your high lord. Have faith in yourself. Above all, have faith in the men and women standing beside you in the field of battle. It is these people to whom you will entrust your life and your mission.
We go to war not for the petty grievances of men but for the survival of our people against a wicked foe. They do not attack us directly, but should the Lyceum fall or the Mourning Isles, or the North, or even the Crownlands - the Oathlands could not stand alone. We have no peer in faithfulness nor knighthood, yet even a land as strong as ours would fall if isolated.
Clear your minds, warriors of the Oathlands. Toughen your hearts. Say goodbye to your loved ones. To those who sail the seas, remember the words of Farshaw - The Horizon is Ours. To those who ride to Southport, remember the words of House Laurent - Loyal to the Queen. To those riding north with our high lord, show our enemies that steel bends but honor holds. But above all, Oathlanders:
FEAR NO ENEMY.
Arn Telmar
Duke of the Telmarch
Written By Edain
Jan. 21, 2018, 11:30 p.m.(1/6/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Arn
I can only imagine how loudly he is going to yell when he finds out.
Written By Corban
Nov. 27, 2017, 12:51 p.m.(9/2/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Arn
I received a missive today that Duke Arn is bound for the Telmarch to attend to business there. After all, we here in the Capital should hardly be the only ones to benefit from his scowls of disapproval. I do not know how long he will be away, but while he is, Lord Ansel and I will manage Telmar's affairs in Arx.
Uncle, we will never see eye-to-eye on many things and our relationship is not the easiest. But I wish you safe roads and speedy travels to the Great Red Wall that we both love so dear.
Uncle, we will never see eye-to-eye on many things and our relationship is not the easiest. But I wish you safe roads and speedy travels to the Great Red Wall that we both love so dear.
Written By Corban
Sept. 27, 2017, 8:51 p.m.(4/17/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Arn
Duke Arn today said that I was doing a satisfactory job as a Voice and that I should keep up the good work.
I would have called for the Mercies, I was so concerned, but I thought it better to send pages to the Archives at once so this moment might be captured for history.
I would have called for the Mercies, I was so concerned, but I thought it better to send pages to the Archives at once so this moment might be captured for history.
Written By Eithne
Sept. 17, 2017, 11:49 p.m.(3/25/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Arn
Duke Telmar is an interesting man. I can't say I've spent a lot of time with him but he came to my shop with a heap ton of metal and basically said "Make me armor that looks like this." Basically he's got a thing for red brick walls.
So that's what I'm working on. I've heard he becomes disappointed quickly. Let's hope he's not too disappointed with my work.
So that's what I'm working on. I've heard he becomes disappointed quickly. Let's hope he's not too disappointed with my work.
Written By Tessa
Aug. 24, 2017, 10:15 p.m.(2/2/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Arn
Darling public,
My lovely Lady, Countess Reigna (who repaired my ankle so it will be in dancing form in time for my meeting with the king!), pointed me in the direction of an aging Duke who's company she thought I might find refreshing. And do you know what he said when I told him I was not a child and I could, despite my pretty face think independently? That he did not like my attitude and he would not have a drink with me?
I think there is a word for grumpy old men who cannot see joy in the newness of the next season, but I didn't bother to keep with my studies long enough to learn it. Still. What ever that word is. It is for Him.
Fans of the world take heed in this (and I know that it is a deeper thought than I am prone to, I promise fashion advice shall follow shortly), it is never wrong to question one's elders. Elders have answers, and wisdom, and it should be sought. Elders who horde knowledge and will not give it freely are afraid of being unseated.
Onto more important matters: Sameera has YET AGAIN come through with promises of stunning hair accessories just in time for my dinner with His Royal Handomsness AND a bow should I wish to continue on with my heroic deeds.
The Most Splendiferous One,
And Savoir of Puppies,
Lady Tessa Moore of Highfield
Voice of Moore
Lady Adventurer
My lovely Lady, Countess Reigna (who repaired my ankle so it will be in dancing form in time for my meeting with the king!), pointed me in the direction of an aging Duke who's company she thought I might find refreshing. And do you know what he said when I told him I was not a child and I could, despite my pretty face think independently? That he did not like my attitude and he would not have a drink with me?
I think there is a word for grumpy old men who cannot see joy in the newness of the next season, but I didn't bother to keep with my studies long enough to learn it. Still. What ever that word is. It is for Him.
Fans of the world take heed in this (and I know that it is a deeper thought than I am prone to, I promise fashion advice shall follow shortly), it is never wrong to question one's elders. Elders have answers, and wisdom, and it should be sought. Elders who horde knowledge and will not give it freely are afraid of being unseated.
Onto more important matters: Sameera has YET AGAIN come through with promises of stunning hair accessories just in time for my dinner with His Royal Handomsness AND a bow should I wish to continue on with my heroic deeds.
The Most Splendiferous One,
And Savoir of Puppies,
Lady Tessa Moore of Highfield
Voice of Moore
Lady Adventurer
Written By Reigna
Aug. 21, 2017, 2:23 p.m.(1/23/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Arn
There is no one quite like Duke Arn Telmar. Irascible and brusque and yet I cannot help but smile. He asked and I answered. There is a solidarity within Valardin that I cannot help but feel is unrivaled anywhere else. I would, and have, offered immediate aid and support to any in need, but I do feel a special connection to those who share loyalty to House Valardin and Prince Edain, I think are blessed with tight bonds and I am honored to be a part of the greater family that is Valardin.
But getting back to the Duke... I like him.
But getting back to the Duke... I like him.
Written By Alexis
June 25, 2017, 10:25 p.m.(9/21/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Arn
The Duke Telmar spoke to me. He finds me youthful and idealistic, I think. Maybe too much of both.
I am ok with this. Youth will pass in time, and I intend to enjoy it as much as I can. My idealism - well.
I hope that survives unscathed for as long as possible.
I am ok with this. Youth will pass in time, and I intend to enjoy it as much as I can. My idealism - well.
I hope that survives unscathed for as long as possible.
Written By Frederik
June 25, 2017, 4:43 p.m.(9/21/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Arn
Frederik and Lord Telmar have been fighting shavs together since they were very young. Though Arn does have half a decade on Frederik, the two men have seen a lot together. Frederik deals with the Duke's crass nature with a patience that seems limitless, and speaks to him with a familiarty that makes me cringe, for if it were most other men, I fear their ears would be boxed.
Written By Ansel
April 16, 2017, 10:14 p.m.(4/14/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Arn
Was that good enough?
Will it ever be?
Will it ever be?
Written By Ansel
Feb. 19, 2017, 11:22 p.m.(12/15/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Arn
No matter what it is, it's never good enough. Never has been. Doubt it ever will be.
But I know I've done well by him this time. He may not be proud of me, but he ought to be proud of the family name, and what it means.
Not like I faced the Bringer for -him-, anyway...
But I know I've done well by him this time. He may not be proud of me, but he ought to be proud of the family name, and what it means.
Not like I faced the Bringer for -him-, anyway...
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