Written By Victus
June 3, 2016, 8:47 p.m.(9/1/1003 AR)
I heard a song today, and it deserves to be immortalized. Had me laughing outta my chair. I'm sure that wasn't all to do with the drinking I've been doing most of the day:
'How about this: let me tell you a story about a dragon, Your Lordship.
You see, a dragon has come to our village today.
We've asked him to leave, but he won't go away.
Now he's talked to our queen and they worked out a deal.
No homes will he burn and no thieves will he kill.
Now there is but one catch, we dislike it a bunch...
Twice a year he invites him a virgin to lunch.
Well, we've no other choice, so the deal we'll respect.
But we can't help but wonder and pause to reflect.
Do virgins taste better than those who are not?
Are they salty, or sweeter, more juicy or what?
Well?
Do virgins taste better than those who are not?'
Naw, not that I've found.
'How about this: let me tell you a story about a dragon, Your Lordship.
You see, a dragon has come to our village today.
We've asked him to leave, but he won't go away.
Now he's talked to our queen and they worked out a deal.
No homes will he burn and no thieves will he kill.
Now there is but one catch, we dislike it a bunch...
Twice a year he invites him a virgin to lunch.
Well, we've no other choice, so the deal we'll respect.
But we can't help but wonder and pause to reflect.
Do virgins taste better than those who are not?
Are they salty, or sweeter, more juicy or what?
Well?
Do virgins taste better than those who are not?'
Naw, not that I've found.
Written By Victus
June 3, 2016, 4:01 p.m.(8/28/1003 AR)
Relationship Note on Donella
I like my little cousin. She's got bone in her nose, a willingness to make things happen. She understands these foppish fucking Arx ways better than anyone else in the family save Donrai. Unlike Dagon she's not delusional, unlike Valerius she's not lazy. If she was born a man I'd happily take her orders. But she's not, so I'll just take her advise instead when I feel like it, unless she's speaking with Uncle's voice. It really is a fucking pity, though.
Written By Victus
June 3, 2016, 3:45 p.m.(8/28/1003 AR)
I've been here for longer than I'd like. Arx. Every woman I come across seems to think she's a hero meant for battle, and who am I to think a pretty girl aughta stay the fuck at home and tend the hearth? Heh. You don't know battle, though. Look at my face. You want that to be your face? You want the scripture of your actions written in steel across your flesh? I don't think so. You like your damn dresses too much to risk your beauty, that's what I think. There's nothing wrong with a woman staying to watch the hearth, anyway. Each of us have our jobs. Men fight, women nurture. It doesn't mean they're weak, just different. Less replaceable.
Written By Victus
May 23, 2016, 7:56 p.m.(7/24/1003 AR)
Relationship Note on Ida
I've hired this smith to do some work for me. Im not certain if I'm amused or insulted that she would presume to think she understands me, simply for dancing around playing at fisticuffs on the training field. Both, perhaps. Its not a game, its not a dance, don't dress it up as if it is.
Written By Victus
May 23, 2016, 1:08 p.m.(7/23/1003 AR)
I hate horses. They're big, they're ugly and they never do what they should, and everytime I spend any time on one my arse hurts like I got bent over and had to take it where I least want it. Put one on a ship and it'll shit everywhere, too. I won't deny their combat effectiveness, but I'll trust my own two feet any day of the week. I remember when I was first learning my way on a ship. You always start at the bottom on a ship, even if you've got noble blood in you. All I had was bastard blood, mind, so it didn't matter much to me. This knight's horse, Gods but I hated it. Ate better than us, treated better than us, and tried to brain me everytime I got close. Fuck but I hated it. Still had to shovel its shit, the scour the planks afterwards with the Captain cussing me out like it was my fucking fault. Fuck horses. If there's any justice in the world, the parchment I'm writing this on was made from a horse. Heh.
Written By Victus
May 20, 2016, 7:19 p.m.(7/15/1003 AR)
Relationship Note on Donrai
He has brought me here to Arx, and I never thought lazying about in this cesspool of perfume and flapping tongues would grate on my nerves quite as much. Still, Uncle knows best.
Written By Victus
May 20, 2016, 7:16 p.m.(7/15/1003 AR)
Relationship Note on Valerius
There is nothing worse than great potential wasted in self indulgence. And what's the point of a smile or friendship if you give it to anyone at all?
Written By Victus
May 20, 2016, 7:05 p.m.(7/14/1003 AR)
Relationship Note on Dagon
I support my family, even the willfully delusional of them. He still has time to wisen up a little bit, and embrace the Thraxian in him.
Written By Victus
May 20, 2016, 7:01 p.m.(7/14/1003 AR)
Relationship Note on Margot
I butchered her father and cut my bloody way through Tyde. You would think that would make her plot against me, against us. Perhaps she is. Heh. Until she shows her hand she's useful, though.
Written By Victus
May 10, 2016, 5:10 p.m.(6/14/1003 AR)
Relationship Note on Alessandra
Alessandra is the woman Victus is courting. She's a bit down on the social ladder from him, but he's been adamant, and Prince Donrai has allowed it.
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