Written By Silas
March 24, 2019, 5:18 p.m.(10/18/1010 AR)
Oh god it's -everywhere-...
Written By Silas
March 24, 2019, 1:40 a.m.(10/17/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Aiden
I missed dancing with you, tonight.
And we both know I'm -terrible- at dancing.
And we both know I'm -terrible- at dancing.
Written By Silas
March 22, 2019, 6:16 a.m.(10/13/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Rinel
I'm sensing a distinct lack of self-awareness here...
Written By Silas
March 17, 2019, 10:04 p.m.(10/4/1010 AR)
In the past decade or so, the Compact has stood firm against seemingly impossible odds, against strange and alien otherworldly forces bent on our absolute destruction.
But prodigals, freed thralls, and uppity neonobles? By the gods, society's absolutely doomed and the end will surely be upon us if we let this continue.
The mendacity of politics will never -not- be tiring.
But prodigals, freed thralls, and uppity neonobles? By the gods, society's absolutely doomed and the end will surely be upon us if we let this continue.
The mendacity of politics will never -not- be tiring.
Written By Silas
March 17, 2019, 4:13 a.m.(10/3/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Kenna
You know, I once thought that, too.
Written By Silas
March 14, 2019, 7:38 p.m.(9/26/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Valdemar
This isn’t the first radical change that has led to bloodshed, nor it will be the last. It is unfortunate that such a price will be paid, but those who may choose to rebel are responsible for that decision.
Not those who aren’t kind to those who still wish to lawfully abuse other people.
Not those who aren’t kind to those who still wish to lawfully abuse other people.
Written By Silas
March 8, 2019, 11:52 p.m.(9/15/1010 AR)
I am looking forward to the Tournament of Roses.
Maybe I should finally refine my old gear...
Maybe I should finally refine my old gear...
Written By Silas
Feb. 22, 2019, 3:58 a.m.(8/13/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Tabitha
Don't drop your guard just yet: he's turning two soon.
Written By Silas
Jan. 18, 2019, 12:27 a.m.(5/19/1010 AR)
(Somewhat-detailed drawing of a corgi, staring blankly)
Written By Silas
Jan. 17, 2019, 5:28 a.m.(5/17/1010 AR)
Unfortunately the scholars do not stop me when I cruelly assault grammar.
Written By Silas
Jan. 17, 2019, 5:19 a.m.(5/17/1010 AR)
I had a long entry written up, but I re-read it to myself twice and decided it's likely to just result in more defensive bickering than anything else.
If someone wants to think that I may be just a few skips away from becoming the next coming of Abbas because of nuanced risk assessment, let them.
If someone wants to think that I may be just a few skips away from becoming the next coming of Abbas because of nuanced risk assessment, let them.
Written By Silas
Jan. 15, 2019, 7:37 a.m.(5/12/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Kenna
You need to still have the courage to trust people, lest you remain paralyzed by fear and go nowhere.
Written By Silas
Jan. 15, 2019, 5:49 a.m.(5/12/1010 AR)
I wasn't informed about Everard or my colleagues being evil cultists, long ago. I was a little peeved about it, but I'm fairly confident he and his followers weren't planning to be quietly and politely arrested.
I remember who helped us out when the last cult left with a third of our forces, and the city was preparing for a protracted siege, and there was an crime uptick in the Boroughs while I had to immediately conduct my first recruitment drive.
The Crimson Blades will receive no censure from the Iron Guard, and I look forward to fighting alongside them once more when war inevitably knocks on our door again.
I remember who helped us out when the last cult left with a third of our forces, and the city was preparing for a protracted siege, and there was an crime uptick in the Boroughs while I had to immediately conduct my first recruitment drive.
The Crimson Blades will receive no censure from the Iron Guard, and I look forward to fighting alongside them once more when war inevitably knocks on our door again.
Written By Silas
Jan. 12, 2019, 1:12 a.m.(5/5/1010 AR)
Awhile ago, I assisted Marquessa Deepwood in one of her many shav'arvani outreach endeavors. As a result, a smattering of abandoned arrived in Hawkhold with the intention of bending the knee. I suspect they were our unknown neighbors for quite some time.
They did not receive a warm welcome. The villagers have been subjected to abandoned raids in the past, those wounds do not easily heal, and these were people did not look like them. There was no shortage of complaints and threats, but they were ordered to leave them be. Thankfully, they chose not to disobey that command.
The complaints slowly dwindled and the threats stopped. Merely living in the proximity of strangers has a way of making people realize we're not terrifically different and we're all waging the same struggle. The unknown became knowable. They are part of the community now.
And that is why I opted to contribute to the Great Road when Lord Seliki sent his proposal. Communication - trade - is key in making strangers acquaintances, acquaintances friends, and so forth. I sent our military forces to guard our contribution to the project, aware there could be brigands or worse in the woods, but thankfully it was a bloodless adventure. We certainly had no intention, or certainly would not, build through already settled villages. It doesn't even make sense to do so from a coldly rational standpoint: uprooting and displacing entire communities rightly infuriates them, and the very road being built would grant this justifably angry mob easier accessibility to your own holdings and interfere with any trade you hope to direct your way. It literally defeats it's purpose.
Unless, of course, the true purpose behind building the road is to provoke war - under the thin veneer of respectability and progress.
Unfortunately, not every stranger is trustworthy.
They did not receive a warm welcome. The villagers have been subjected to abandoned raids in the past, those wounds do not easily heal, and these were people did not look like them. There was no shortage of complaints and threats, but they were ordered to leave them be. Thankfully, they chose not to disobey that command.
The complaints slowly dwindled and the threats stopped. Merely living in the proximity of strangers has a way of making people realize we're not terrifically different and we're all waging the same struggle. The unknown became knowable. They are part of the community now.
And that is why I opted to contribute to the Great Road when Lord Seliki sent his proposal. Communication - trade - is key in making strangers acquaintances, acquaintances friends, and so forth. I sent our military forces to guard our contribution to the project, aware there could be brigands or worse in the woods, but thankfully it was a bloodless adventure. We certainly had no intention, or certainly would not, build through already settled villages. It doesn't even make sense to do so from a coldly rational standpoint: uprooting and displacing entire communities rightly infuriates them, and the very road being built would grant this justifably angry mob easier accessibility to your own holdings and interfere with any trade you hope to direct your way. It literally defeats it's purpose.
Unless, of course, the true purpose behind building the road is to provoke war - under the thin veneer of respectability and progress.
Unfortunately, not every stranger is trustworthy.
Written By Silas
Dec. 16, 2018, 10:42 p.m.(1/1/1001 AR)
Whoever showered the city with the malignant snow will be fined with extreme prejudice for damages incurred!
Written By Silas
Dec. 9, 2018, 12:58 a.m.(2/21/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Joscelin
I hope my gift helps contain her reign of terror.
Written By Silas
Nov. 16, 2018, 7:29 p.m.(1/4/1010 AR)
It is pertinent to remember that every fabled hero didn't get there by themselves, and likely had numerous other individuals they admired who no one now remembers.
They are likely among these number of "cretins".
They are likely among these number of "cretins".
Written By Silas
Nov. 4, 2018, 10:37 p.m.(12/8/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Jyri
It's always uplifting to see someone get inspired, then excel at something they love.
I think Jayus smiles upon you, my friend.
I think Jayus smiles upon you, my friend.
Written By Silas
Nov. 3, 2018, 2:18 a.m.(12/4/1009 AR)
I can always give the toys to Dash if no one wants them. They'll be promptly destroyed, though.
Dog is gonna dog.
Dog is gonna dog.
Written By Silas
Oct. 21, 2018, 6:04 p.m.(11/7/1009 AR)
It seems there's a great amount of woodworking to be done in the near future, but I sort of look forward to it. Hopefully my creative juices can get flowing again.
I have no doubt my family and I can accomplish anything we set our minds to.
I have no doubt my family and I can accomplish anything we set our minds to.
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