Written By Derovai
March 13, 2018, 11:38 p.m.(5/10/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Ann
There was a drinking contest in Redrain Ward and nobody notified me?
Clearly, I need to work on that.
Clearly, I need to work on that.
Written By Audric
March 13, 2018, 6:44 a.m.(5/8/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Ann
I shall carve a crest in blood in your name, Princess. Wait, what, that's not what people like to have happen? Shit, I need a really fast horse and a tiny messenger. Actually, that sounds like effort. Sorry about those deaths. They seemed good at the time?
Written By Christine
March 11, 2018, 6:13 p.m.(5/5/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Ann
At least I snuck out with the excuse of going to the bank and I had a nice chat with Ann and some of her friends. I really need to sit with her when I'm on and we'll have some free time and a few bottles to empty!
Maybe I should drag Victoria along...
Maybe I should drag Victoria along...
Written By Orazio
Feb. 22, 2018, 7:36 a.m.(3/27/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Ann
We do not have conflicting doctrines, Princess Ann, because the Faith takes care to ensure that doctrine involves equal consideration of all the gods' virtues, rather than championing one over the others. However, that is not the same as suppressing the expression of a god's virtue, nor does it mean that the demands of those virtues may not conflict when considering the righteous choice in a given situation, nor that each of those competing demands should not be heard and considered. Even the gods may have their debates, although we are rarely privileged to hear such, although their fundamental virtue and righteousness would prevent them from coming to direct conflict for anything other than truly irreconcilable differences. Humans, being less virtuous and righteous by definition, may come to direct conflict much earlier in the process.
To your other point, I would say first that the gods did not give us Skald, but rather Skald chose of his own will to create humanity and aid those who were in chains. I suspect he would rather not be thought of as a present to be handed out for good, or bad, behavior. That said, it may be worthwhile to study your history. The Faith has brought the worship of the gods to the continent through force in many cases, and where spiritual guidance and reason fail, may maintain it via the swords of the Templars. We are not a pacifist Church, and yet the gods stand with us. None of the Houses are pacifist, and yet the gods stand with them - or abandon them, should they fall too far from the righteous path. When two Houses go to war, both might display the virtues of the gods in their actions and deeds, although they stand apart on the source of their conflict. Likewise, two Houses may be unified in heresy and blasphemy, and the gods shall stand apart from them without hesitation, and the Church shall send Templars to settle the matter lest the corruption spread across the Compact. The gods will not continue to stand with one who violates their principles, nor will the Church, although all might hope that the wayward will abandon their misbehavior and return home. But it is not the nature of any of the gods to say, "Ah, this person commits human sacrifice to dark powers, but I'm sure they're really nice on the inside, so we should forgive them and remain unified."
Unity is not a virtue. But the righteous, by the actions they take which are righteous, are more likely (but not guaranteed) to stand together than apart.
To your other point, I would say first that the gods did not give us Skald, but rather Skald chose of his own will to create humanity and aid those who were in chains. I suspect he would rather not be thought of as a present to be handed out for good, or bad, behavior. That said, it may be worthwhile to study your history. The Faith has brought the worship of the gods to the continent through force in many cases, and where spiritual guidance and reason fail, may maintain it via the swords of the Templars. We are not a pacifist Church, and yet the gods stand with us. None of the Houses are pacifist, and yet the gods stand with them - or abandon them, should they fall too far from the righteous path. When two Houses go to war, both might display the virtues of the gods in their actions and deeds, although they stand apart on the source of their conflict. Likewise, two Houses may be unified in heresy and blasphemy, and the gods shall stand apart from them without hesitation, and the Church shall send Templars to settle the matter lest the corruption spread across the Compact. The gods will not continue to stand with one who violates their principles, nor will the Church, although all might hope that the wayward will abandon their misbehavior and return home. But it is not the nature of any of the gods to say, "Ah, this person commits human sacrifice to dark powers, but I'm sure they're really nice on the inside, so we should forgive them and remain unified."
Unity is not a virtue. But the righteous, by the actions they take which are righteous, are more likely (but not guaranteed) to stand together than apart.
Written By Driskell
Feb. 22, 2018, 3:53 a.m.(3/26/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Ann
I owe you a response, your highness, and I've thought about how to reply.
Father Orazio is the shield of the Faith and defends it with vigor from attacks within it and outside it, he represents the gods and what he says is from them and guides the faithful with truth, love and zeal. At first it might seem that he misses something so profound due to its simplicity, but then I recall he’s one who enjoys the truth being found and shared through debate, discussion and deliberation.
The Faith of the Pantheon has existed long before the Reckoning and he is correct that the Pantheon does not have an individual god representing the concept of unity. However, I find the ancient sigil of the Faith to be a powerful message hidden in plain view: the three tetrads as three intersecting golden circles without break or flaw shows unity between the tetrads and unity within the tetrads. The Pantheon, by its very definition of that ancient sigil, represents unity upon unity.
Unity therefore cannot be an individual. Unity by definition is where individuals come together. So as above, so as below, so as in-between and all other places.
Father Orazio is the shield of the Faith and defends it with vigor from attacks within it and outside it, he represents the gods and what he says is from them and guides the faithful with truth, love and zeal. At first it might seem that he misses something so profound due to its simplicity, but then I recall he’s one who enjoys the truth being found and shared through debate, discussion and deliberation.
The Faith of the Pantheon has existed long before the Reckoning and he is correct that the Pantheon does not have an individual god representing the concept of unity. However, I find the ancient sigil of the Faith to be a powerful message hidden in plain view: the three tetrads as three intersecting golden circles without break or flaw shows unity between the tetrads and unity within the tetrads. The Pantheon, by its very definition of that ancient sigil, represents unity upon unity.
Unity therefore cannot be an individual. Unity by definition is where individuals come together. So as above, so as below, so as in-between and all other places.
Written By Preston
Feb. 20, 2018, 6:04 a.m.(3/22/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Ann
Very well spoken, Princess. And I have found it a good occasion to learn a great deal from the Redrain of late - Prince Darren has surprised and shamed me for he is not the man a younger and more blinded me would have expected from my prejudices. I am sure for many it will be an unpleasant sight, a reminder of other times, to see a Faith army marching into the North. I am glad this time we come as friends and cousins. But. Prince Darren has been most welcoming, and also each time tempers have flared, he has been the one to step in and deal with matters.
That said, I am not sure where this idea that my words refer to shamans has come from. I am not the most open minded on the matter, it is true - I am a champion for my Faith and of a tradition that sees Shamanism in a certain way - but I certainly obey the tolerances. But not seeing Shamans as part of the Faith I do not think is controversial - indeed the opposite would be the case - so I am not sure how to speak of people losing their connection to the Faith I could mean them.
That said, I am not sure where this idea that my words refer to shamans has come from. I am not the most open minded on the matter, it is true - I am a champion for my Faith and of a tradition that sees Shamanism in a certain way - but I certainly obey the tolerances. But not seeing Shamans as part of the Faith I do not think is controversial - indeed the opposite would be the case - so I am not sure how to speak of people losing their connection to the Faith I could mean them.
Written By Sameera
Feb. 14, 2018, 10:21 a.m.(3/4/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Ann
I think this is the first time I've been irritated to miss a party. What I had planned would have been glorious. Probably resulting into us getting kicked out.
Written By Thena
Feb. 10, 2018, 8:35 p.m.(2/25/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Ann
(in a scribe's neat handwriting)
[something something] need a copy [something] why would you even [something]
[now she's sitting here with her head on the desk, laughing. I don't like when she does that.]
[something something] need a copy [something] why would you even [something]
[now she's sitting here with her head on the desk, laughing. I don't like when she does that.]
Written By Gwenna
Feb. 10, 2018, 7:55 p.m.(2/25/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Ann
Firstly, it is my hope to keep the villa stocked with coffee, though it proves harder than I imagined it might as everyone takes up the wonderful brew.
Secondly, ahahahaha! This is why I do not read romance writings. Nutmeg. Ha! I much prefer adventures or tales of suspense when there is time for something not academic in nature.
Secondly, ahahahaha! This is why I do not read romance writings. Nutmeg. Ha! I much prefer adventures or tales of suspense when there is time for something not academic in nature.
Written By Echo
Feb. 10, 2018, 1:55 p.m.(2/25/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Ann
I think it's time we start hoarding all the coffee in the villa.
Written By Thorley
Feb. 10, 2018, 4:06 a.m.(2/24/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Ann
Your Highness,
If you are trying to get rest, I doubt coffee is the way to go.
That said, Westrock Reach does offer a wide arrange of coffee beans that can be ground into an excellent cafe.
If you are trying to get rest, I doubt coffee is the way to go.
That said, Westrock Reach does offer a wide arrange of coffee beans that can be ground into an excellent cafe.
Written By Sameera
Feb. 9, 2018, 9:39 p.m.(2/23/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Ann
Next time. My tasks were not things i could put off for the evening with everything going on. Though, what i had planned would have been a story to tell your children.
Written By Percephon
Feb. 8, 2018, 8:29 a.m.(2/20/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Ann
Count Duarte is quite right - it is a riddle known among the Lycene (and Mirrormasks, I suppose) - and the answer is a reflection. This does not make you poor at riddles, your Highness, it simply makes the rest of us more keen to answer them.
As for the riddle that the Count himself poses, I wonder if it could be a shadow.
Although, I return to edit this entry as others have noted - shadows do dance when lights strike at them from all angles. They are not frozen to anyone but the thing that they are attached to. Although, they do melt into the darkness - don't they?
Clever things, shadows.
I feel as I ought to draw tiresome parallels between shadows and light, truth and honesty. Perhaps play the opposite saying that we always seek to know the truth - the full and complete truth, but we are caught up by honesty. We are bound to be honest with one another, but we are not always truthful. To me, honesty means not to speak falsely. To me, truth means actively making known all of a matter. Truth is a shadow, honesty is the light.
As for the riddle that the Count himself poses, I wonder if it could be a shadow.
Although, I return to edit this entry as others have noted - shadows do dance when lights strike at them from all angles. They are not frozen to anyone but the thing that they are attached to. Although, they do melt into the darkness - don't they?
Clever things, shadows.
I feel as I ought to draw tiresome parallels between shadows and light, truth and honesty. Perhaps play the opposite saying that we always seek to know the truth - the full and complete truth, but we are caught up by honesty. We are bound to be honest with one another, but we are not always truthful. To me, honesty means not to speak falsely. To me, truth means actively making known all of a matter. Truth is a shadow, honesty is the light.
Written By Duarte
Feb. 8, 2018, 5:24 a.m.(2/20/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Ann
Everyone from the Lyceum knows that one.
Written By Duarte
Feb. 8, 2018, 4:03 a.m.(2/20/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Ann
Incorrect.
On both counts.
On both counts.
Written By Sameera
Feb. 7, 2018, 6:03 p.m.(2/19/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Ann
1. Time will tell on how tolerable I think you are.
2. I'm smaller than you so if he missed seeing you and almost squashed you. I can't imagine how squashed I will be if he misses seeing me. He's pretty huge.
2. I'm smaller than you so if he missed seeing you and almost squashed you. I can't imagine how squashed I will be if he misses seeing me. He's pretty huge.
Written By Sameera
Feb. 5, 2018, 3:10 p.m.(2/15/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Ann
Ugh. I feel like you're going to take all sorts of advantage of my sunny disposition.
I hope you didn't miss the sarcasm about my disposition.
You're already proving to be a difficult princess.
I hope you didn't miss the sarcasm about my disposition.
You're already proving to be a difficult princess.
Written By Khanne
Feb. 5, 2018, 3:07 p.m.(2/15/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Ann
Congratulations, Ann, on taking Sameera as your protege. Her work is lovely, as is her company if you are one of the few lucky enough to be tolerated for any period of time. I rather adore her myself and really should get in contact with her again soon.
Written By Luca
Feb. 5, 2018, 2:25 p.m.(2/15/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Ann
No. I'm not nearly high enough for -- no. No. NO. We're not doing this. No puns. The eggsit's over there.
[ Overheard: "Gus-Gus. You're on notice." ]
[ Overheard: "Gus-Gus. You're on notice." ]
Written By Apollis
Jan. 14, 2018, 8:48 p.m.(12/20/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Ann
It was a pleasure taking a dip with you the other night, Sweet Princess.
Please note that the scholars may take some time preparing your journal for others to read.