Written By Sabella
Jan. 25, 2018, 5:56 p.m.(1/14/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Arianna
"Sometimes the most clever thing to say is nothing at all."
This might be one of those times.
This might be one of those times.
Written By Samantha
Jan. 25, 2018, 5:35 p.m.(1/14/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Arianna
Yes, lets reward a princess already bent heavy with her obligations to the Crown and Compact by giving her even more obligation with which to be weighed down. This is unfair to Reese, uncouth in declaration toward a Grayson prince (whether you favor his continued status or not), and unwise in terms of statecraft.
I don't know how many, or if many at all will call for Prince Ainsley to step down, but I do know that when weighing his shortcomings, his accomplishments and his humility must also be considered. And if a decision is made in favor of someone other than him, I would want it to be someone who can shoulder the burden, rather than someone who shines brightest in a different area of the governance of our Compact, and already carries significant duty on her admirable shoulders.
I don't know how many, or if many at all will call for Prince Ainsley to step down, but I do know that when weighing his shortcomings, his accomplishments and his humility must also be considered. And if a decision is made in favor of someone other than him, I would want it to be someone who can shoulder the burden, rather than someone who shines brightest in a different area of the governance of our Compact, and already carries significant duty on her admirable shoulders.
Written By Carita
Jan. 3, 2018, 11:32 a.m.(11/23/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Arianna
Stonewood Lady & Missed Connection
Written By Vanora
Dec. 9, 2017, 3:28 a.m.(9/25/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Arianna
My beautiful Dark Maiden,
I would kiss away your tears and make everything better if only I could. The answers you are looking for may not be as important as you think. You are not defined by what others perceive nor what they say. You define yourself. The Thirteenth's gifts to us are many. Sometimes more than it seems possible to understand. The one I look to the most is the one plaguing you presently. He teaches us that we define ourselves. We create ourselves. The purpose of looking into the mirror is not to find what is light and good and easy. It is not to ignore or fear the darkness. It is to see it. Know it. Master it.
"He can save you from what you might become."
Fear nothing, save ignorance and denial. Look into the mirror and know your truth. Embrace it. Master it. Turn your fears, your shadows, into power.
You will get through this. I do not know the answer to your questions. What I know is that they do not matter. Not nearly so much as your strength. Your power. Your purpose.
You are His. Let Him claim you Fear nothing. We will love you when you make your way to the other side. As will He.
Fear Nothing
I would kiss away your tears and make everything better if only I could. The answers you are looking for may not be as important as you think. You are not defined by what others perceive nor what they say. You define yourself. The Thirteenth's gifts to us are many. Sometimes more than it seems possible to understand. The one I look to the most is the one plaguing you presently. He teaches us that we define ourselves. We create ourselves. The purpose of looking into the mirror is not to find what is light and good and easy. It is not to ignore or fear the darkness. It is to see it. Know it. Master it.
"He can save you from what you might become."
Fear nothing, save ignorance and denial. Look into the mirror and know your truth. Embrace it. Master it. Turn your fears, your shadows, into power.
You will get through this. I do not know the answer to your questions. What I know is that they do not matter. Not nearly so much as your strength. Your power. Your purpose.
You are His. Let Him claim you Fear nothing. We will love you when you make your way to the other side. As will He.
Fear Nothing
Written By Shard
Dec. 8, 2017, 4:39 p.m.(9/24/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Arianna
Some animals have very big jawbones.
Written By Blacktongue
Oct. 18, 2017, 10:56 p.m.(6/5/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Arianna
I have never feared for my job security more than I do now.
Written By Victus
Oct. 18, 2017, 8:20 p.m.(6/5/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Arianna
My cousin Dominic, rest his soul, had a familiar term he would go back to whenever things were too heated for his discourse.
"I'm going to go take a shit, be back later." And so he would. I impart this wisdom onto you, Lady Stonewood. May it help in your future discussions that turn loud and unsavory.
"I'm going to go take a shit, be back later." And so he would. I impart this wisdom onto you, Lady Stonewood. May it help in your future discussions that turn loud and unsavory.
Written By Audric
Oct. 18, 2017, 8:08 p.m.(6/5/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Arianna
When you're caught misbehaving, the more you bluster and blather, the worse you look. Just, you know, an old Boroughs orphan's advice. You get away with so much more if you know when to shut up.
Written By Eleyna
Oct. 18, 2017, 7:48 p.m.(6/5/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Arianna
Oh, precious. Stop while you're behind.
I am sincerely hoping that someone who is friends with this child takes away her pen and hides it for a day or two.
I am sincerely hoping that someone who is friends with this child takes away her pen and hides it for a day or two.
Written By Flora
Oct. 18, 2017, 7:35 p.m.(6/4/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Arianna
Brevity is the soul of wit.
Brevity.
Brevity.
Written By Aureth
Oct. 18, 2017, 7:14 p.m.(6/4/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Arianna
And if the brattiest moron in the city didn't read my pages, she would never be troubled by my judgment of her character.
Yet still, here it is. In public view. For everyone to see. Because that's what the Archive does.
Next?
Yet still, here it is. In public view. For everyone to see. Because that's what the Archive does.
Next?
Written By Thena
Oct. 18, 2017, 6:50 p.m.(6/4/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Arianna
I have never seen your charity in the Lowers, and I grew up there. Then again, who's to say. Perhaps I missed it.
I did see you talk down to shopkeep whose home had just burned down across from my then-home at the Murder. Didn't miss that.
Oh wait, I'm a Grayhope commoner, not a Culler commoner, and I don't count.
Carry on.
I did see you talk down to shopkeep whose home had just burned down across from my then-home at the Murder. Didn't miss that.
Oh wait, I'm a Grayhope commoner, not a Culler commoner, and I don't count.
Carry on.
Written By Eleyna
Oct. 18, 2017, 6:44 p.m.(6/4/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Arianna
You're right. Most of those that read your thoughts aren't privy to your 'inside jokes'. As someone who claims to not be ignorant, perhaps your education in knowing how to be aware of your words and their effects was... lacking. Any good politician measures the effects of their words before they commit them to paper. Your words came across as facetious and demeaning. Therefore, surprise, people found them facetious and demeaning. It's amazing how that works.
Also, your defense of this 'inside joke' by claiming that you have risked your life for the Compact and donate money to less fortunate... yes, and so have most of the people that I know. This doesn't make you special or give you the right to be a flippant, empty-headed ninny because you have a 'poor friend'. Perhaps you could stand to do some thinking before you decide to put words out there that might be 'misconstrued'. At the very least, you should see Lady Eirene Malvici to help you remove your slipper from your throat. It has to be painful.
Also, your defense of this 'inside joke' by claiming that you have risked your life for the Compact and donate money to less fortunate... yes, and so have most of the people that I know. This doesn't make you special or give you the right to be a flippant, empty-headed ninny because you have a 'poor friend'. Perhaps you could stand to do some thinking before you decide to put words out there that might be 'misconstrued'. At the very least, you should see Lady Eirene Malvici to help you remove your slipper from your throat. It has to be painful.
Written By Aureth
Oct. 18, 2017, 6:33 p.m.(6/4/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Arianna
When you publish your insulting flippancy in the White Journal for all to read, you subject yourself to the reactions of not only the person with whom you have your idiotic 'private joke', but to every citizen of this city in the reading public who happens to view them.
Perhaps if you'd like to engage in 'private jokes' with other citizens of Arx, you can do so in private and not subject the rest of us to the putrescent dribblings that apparently constitute your sense of humor.
Here's a professional tip from me to you, from one person who gives money in large quantity to the Lower Boroughs to another:
If you have to tell everyone how selfless and compassionate and kind your service is and demand recognition for it, it is neither selfless nor compassionate nor kind.
Twit.
Perhaps if you'd like to engage in 'private jokes' with other citizens of Arx, you can do so in private and not subject the rest of us to the putrescent dribblings that apparently constitute your sense of humor.
Here's a professional tip from me to you, from one person who gives money in large quantity to the Lower Boroughs to another:
If you have to tell everyone how selfless and compassionate and kind your service is and demand recognition for it, it is neither selfless nor compassionate nor kind.
Twit.
Written By Aureth
Oct. 18, 2017, 6 p.m.(6/4/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Arianna
I really feel for Lady Stonewood. It must be difficult to function in life, weighted down as she is by the burden of extreme stupidity.
Written By Denica
Sept. 17, 2017, 1:01 p.m.(3/24/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Arianna
( A watercolor study. The rag paper has been pressed into the page of the journal with the date: 3/22/1007 AR.
A fair face, head tipped back, long and unpinned hair caught in an indecisive color - neither gold nor silver. A vexing color in between that the paint cannot quite capture, although effort has been made to. Across bare shoulders with skin white as marble, and that hair falls down her back, as a mantle. She's smiling, and the vivaciousness in that expression is reflected in every other feature. Summer sky blue eyes are playful, devious. )
A fair face, head tipped back, long and unpinned hair caught in an indecisive color - neither gold nor silver. A vexing color in between that the paint cannot quite capture, although effort has been made to. Across bare shoulders with skin white as marble, and that hair falls down her back, as a mantle. She's smiling, and the vivaciousness in that expression is reflected in every other feature. Summer sky blue eyes are playful, devious. )
Written By Denica
Sept. 12, 2017, 8:25 p.m.(3/15/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Arianna
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Written By Sivard
Sept. 12, 2017, 2:36 p.m.(3/14/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Arianna
Stumbled upon while visiting the Training Center while in search of a like minded individual when it comes to matters of combat and weapon preference. She showed great skill during a bout with some other combatants, in which she thoroughly trounced them. Although she's far more bright eyed and sociable than I, I couldn't help but ask for her to provide me with personal training. So far she's been a good teacher; patient and encouraging in her ways.
Written By Harlan
Sept. 4, 2017, 8:29 a.m.(2/22/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Arianna
Her passion and compassion are among her strengths and as one who has lived and knows the Abandoned and what we are up against, she will be key in the future. My admiration of her is strong as is my respect. We are not all alike, but we are together and share a purpose and more importantly, the desire to see it through. We are better for it, and for her.
Written By Luca
Sept. 3, 2017, 11:02 p.m.(2/22/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Arianna
Moves absolutely beautifully on the field. Gotta love a woman who can handle a blade.
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