Written By Preston
Dec. 16, 2018, 3:35 p.m.(3/8/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Sparte
An interesting musing from Disciple Sparte. I must admit, I had not given too much thought to it. Penance cannot always make up for the failing that requires it - sometimes it can only show contrition, a request for forgiveness, a willingness to humble yourself. It does not wipe away the act. And sometimes penance is also the end - the difference then between that and punishment is that the act of penance that puts one in the danger that takes your life is one you walk to on your feet. As opposed to crawling on your knees to the headman's block.
Written By Felix
Dec. 9, 2018, 11:19 p.m.(2/23/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Sparte
While it is always good to know some of the Guard, especially in the line of work that is the forging of weapons, Master Sparte has provided ample opportunity for sharing of information and a steady hand in all the time that I've known him. It's been years, but I'm always glad to see him continuing to do well.
Written By Carmen
Dec. 6, 2018, 8:37 a.m.(2/15/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Sparte
What do you do when hurtful silence is a choice? Drink.
I'm serious. You can't make someone be kind when kindness means "not silent". Can't make people do most things, as point of fact, no matter how much you poke and prod. They get a say, even if it's to say naught. So drink or throw things or be not silent to someone in need or whatever else helps you deal with it.
Assuming, you know, you've told her or him there's a problem instead of meandering over it here. Not to say there is a problem. We're just talking in a general way about kindness or some such.
I'm serious. You can't make someone be kind when kindness means "not silent". Can't make people do most things, as point of fact, no matter how much you poke and prod. They get a say, even if it's to say naught. So drink or throw things or be not silent to someone in need or whatever else helps you deal with it.
Assuming, you know, you've told her or him there's a problem instead of meandering over it here. Not to say there is a problem. We're just talking in a general way about kindness or some such.
Written By Kaldur
Dec. 6, 2018, 1 a.m.(2/14/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Sparte
Sparte, I had come to record some thoughts on the Assembly and will do those separately, but your reflections on silence as it relates to kindness gave me pause to think.
There are times when words can offer no help or no healing. Times when words however well-intentioned are an intrusion. That's why, I think, that the phrase is that you'll 'be there' for someone. My mother used to hate it when she got sick. She hated being fussed over and handled with kid gloves. The biggest kindness we could do her whenever she took ill was to look in on her periodically and let her recover as she chose: in solitude.
So... I guess, to the heart of the question, kindness isn't even the old saw of 'doing unto others as you'd have done to you,' or, rather it is, but even more so... learning what someone else wants done for them and doing that, even - or especially - when it runs counter to what you'd want done. And, of course, it's not as simple as that. Nothing ever is. Now... what was I here for? Oh! New page, please, good Scholar.
There are times when words can offer no help or no healing. Times when words however well-intentioned are an intrusion. That's why, I think, that the phrase is that you'll 'be there' for someone. My mother used to hate it when she got sick. She hated being fussed over and handled with kid gloves. The biggest kindness we could do her whenever she took ill was to look in on her periodically and let her recover as she chose: in solitude.
So... I guess, to the heart of the question, kindness isn't even the old saw of 'doing unto others as you'd have done to you,' or, rather it is, but even more so... learning what someone else wants done for them and doing that, even - or especially - when it runs counter to what you'd want done. And, of course, it's not as simple as that. Nothing ever is. Now... what was I here for? Oh! New page, please, good Scholar.
Written By Lance
Nov. 30, 2018, 3:38 a.m.(2/2/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Sparte
As a squire, my Knight taught me that justice with a face is simply revenge and as twisted as any reflection. We stand behind our symbols and codes, titles and duties to keep from being lesser and base. Truth demands deliberate purpose and is foiled by the heart's whims. Justice, rooted in truth, can be foiled by looking into a grieving mother's eyes or into those of an innocent seeming criminal.
I have yet to put any of that to any manner of test, but... that's what I remember.
I have yet to put any of that to any manner of test, but... that's what I remember.
Written By Forato
Nov. 27, 2018, 12:36 p.m.(1/25/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Sparte
I am afraid I could forget everything else and just wander the halls of heroes with my teacher of riddles forever. It is so utterly fascinating, so stretching and such good exercise for mind and soul. I find thoughts of farming and gardening follow me in these halls and thoughts of riddles and sphinxes follow me in the garden. I do not think there are such particular parts of a person that they do not all mix to form the whole. I think, as my riddle master might enjoy, in finding ourselves we find someone else entirely.
Written By Jyri
Nov. 8, 2018, 12:15 p.m.(12/15/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Sparte
I can write love letters. Here's an example:
'My dogs really like you, and I figure you're not half bad.'
How's that?
Also, thank you for all that you've done for me the last few months.
'My dogs really like you, and I figure you're not half bad.'
How's that?
Also, thank you for all that you've done for me the last few months.
Written By Vanora
Nov. 6, 2018, 12:55 p.m.(12/11/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Sparte
Perhaps there are 12 to leave room for dreams. The Thirteenth Kingdom is the one that does not yet exist.
Written By Sina
Oct. 30, 2018, 2:11 p.m.(11/25/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Sparte
Today I received a beautiful gift - a sundial pendant, inscribed with the Canticle of Vellichor. Thank you, Scholar Sparte, for the very thoughtful gift. I will treasure it.
Written By Elora
Oct. 15, 2018, 8:45 a.m.(10/13/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Sparte
...
I am never drinking that coffee again.
Ever.
I am never drinking that coffee again.
Ever.
Written By Skye
Sept. 28, 2018, 12:33 a.m.(9/7/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Sparte
That fish was certainly worthy of an epic tale.
Written By Lucita
Sept. 27, 2018, 7:14 p.m.(9/6/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Sparte
I dislike riddles am not good at solving them. Therefore for the sake of avoiding un-necessary irritation, perhaps when you pose a riddle I might see or hear, you could just... messenger me the answer.
Written By Lou
Sept. 26, 2018, 6:07 a.m.(9/3/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Sparte
That sounds like advice, but I could be wrong. I'm still honing my skills in riddles.
Written By Imane
Sept. 25, 2018, 11:29 p.m.(9/3/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Sparte
Advice.
Written By Harper
Sept. 7, 2018, 6:38 p.m.(7/20/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Sparte
Sparte, to set the record straight, it's not a nickname. I call him that because I adopted him as my uncle. I've never heard anyone else call him that except maybe Thena once, just to give him grief.
Written By Lou
Aug. 30, 2018, 4:18 p.m.(6/28/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Sparte
The things I were given last year were given meaning and story, background. They helped make a lonely, lifeless place come back to life a little bit. You were there for that, if I recall correctly.
Written By Tabitha
Aug. 28, 2018, 10:31 p.m.(6/24/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Sparte
I agree completely. I believe that the best art is that which is an expression of the soul and the manifestation of the imagination. It saddens me when others fear to paint because they lack technical skill. Nobody should be afraid to create.
Written By Delilah
Aug. 2, 2018, 2:46 p.m.(4/23/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Sparte
If it makes you feel better, having a stronger command of storytelling frequently produces more salient arguments and clearer statements. You can present your ideas descriptive and find the missing holes in the narrative.
In our line of work, that's a valuable thing.
In our line of work, that's a valuable thing.
Written By Kenna
Aug. 1, 2018, 7:28 p.m.(4/21/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Sparte
Whitehawk Manor will never be the same after Sally and Tiny Tom are done (Tiny Tom is welcome to stay as long as she wants!).
Tiny Tom really isn't the best influence on Sally. She's doing very unprincesslike things lately, and doesn't seem to want to ride about on my corner any more.
At least Muffin still loves me though.
Tiny Tom really isn't the best influence on Sally. She's doing very unprincesslike things lately, and doesn't seem to want to ride about on my corner any more.
At least Muffin still loves me though.
Written By Prisila
July 29, 2018, 5:20 p.m.(4/15/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Sparte
I don't take credit for this riddle at all but it's one of my personal favorites:
"First think of the person who lives in disguise,
Who deals in secrets and tells naught but lies.
Next, tell me what’s always the last thing to mend,
The middle of middle and end of the end?
And finally give me the sound often heard
During the search for a hard-to-find word.
Now string them together, and answer me this,
Which creature would you be unwilling to kiss?"
Messere Sparte this time you can hazard a guess but in the missive you should be more colorful. Literally. I like opening colorful messages.
"First think of the person who lives in disguise,
Who deals in secrets and tells naught but lies.
Next, tell me what’s always the last thing to mend,
The middle of middle and end of the end?
And finally give me the sound often heard
During the search for a hard-to-find word.
Now string them together, and answer me this,
Which creature would you be unwilling to kiss?"
Messere Sparte this time you can hazard a guess but in the missive you should be more colorful. Literally. I like opening colorful messages.
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