Written By Dycard
June 24, 2018, 1:26 p.m.(1/26/1009 AR)
Four weeks since I arrived in Arx, and things are only getting stranger. A cousin lies dead in a welter of blood; I'd not had the chance to meet him, and now I never will. I've been faced with evidence of children's tales made real, and I can only suspect that the nightmares are there along with the dreams. Perhaps being on land will prevent my childhood nightmares from coming true along with the rest.
Regardless of the recent furore over Disciples and the Faith, it's time to catch up on what I have missed. Three new deities were added while I was beyond the reach of the Faith, and I really should know more than that.
Regardless of the recent furore over Disciples and the Faith, it's time to catch up on what I have missed. Three new deities were added while I was beyond the reach of the Faith, and I really should know more than that.
Written By Dycard
June 17, 2018, 10:02 a.m.(1/12/1009 AR)
Three weeks back in civilisation. I've seen Blackshore once more, and welcomed our Highlord and his entourage to our docks. It was a different part of an island we visited but rarely, but I've seen it - and in many ways it already looks a great deal better than the old keep and town did, with the hard work of our people to their own profit as well as ours and a saner, more careful hand at the helm.
The harvest was in and the flowers were blooming in New Hope. The place is well-named indeed.
The harvest was in and the flowers were blooming in New Hope. The place is well-named indeed.
Written By Dycard
June 14, 2018, 2:08 p.m.(12/25/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Theo
His Highness, Prince Theo Velenosa, has agreed to become my Patron. If it did not sound insufferably arrogant of me, I would declare that this demonstrates his Highness' taste and wit; as it is, I can only offer him my gratitude.
Written By Dycard
June 9, 2018, 10:04 a.m.(12/15/1008 AR)
Two weeks in Arx, and life becomes more interesting by the day.
I have new clothes. More than that, I have the most beautiful clothing I have ever possessed to go with the most spectacular sword. Thank you, sister. Thank you, Mistress Petal. Thank you once again, Mirari.
I have met the King, and I have encountered more of the nobility than I had realised existed, from the great Princes and Princesses to the mere kin of Barons such as myself. To see the titles traced out on paper is one thing, but to see the living, breathing reality is something else. The clothing, and the surroundings, are so lovely that I have not the words to express them. From the Abyss of a Reaver's stinking ship to the Elysium that is Arx, it feels as though I drown in style and taste and opulence.
And yet, with my freedom restored in mind as well as body, there is one question that goes unanswered. What will be my role in this world? Will I strive to master the airs and graces of the diplomat? Will I take up the sword and follow my brother, or learn the command of men and vessels? Will I pledge to the Faith, or the Crown, or the Guard? I do not know, and for now I will do the things of which my sister and New Hope have most need. Arx spreads before me, and all things in this place are possible - now I must needs find the place which is uniquely my own.
I have new clothes. More than that, I have the most beautiful clothing I have ever possessed to go with the most spectacular sword. Thank you, sister. Thank you, Mistress Petal. Thank you once again, Mirari.
I have met the King, and I have encountered more of the nobility than I had realised existed, from the great Princes and Princesses to the mere kin of Barons such as myself. To see the titles traced out on paper is one thing, but to see the living, breathing reality is something else. The clothing, and the surroundings, are so lovely that I have not the words to express them. From the Abyss of a Reaver's stinking ship to the Elysium that is Arx, it feels as though I drown in style and taste and opulence.
And yet, with my freedom restored in mind as well as body, there is one question that goes unanswered. What will be my role in this world? Will I strive to master the airs and graces of the diplomat? Will I take up the sword and follow my brother, or learn the command of men and vessels? Will I pledge to the Faith, or the Crown, or the Guard? I do not know, and for now I will do the things of which my sister and New Hope have most need. Arx spreads before me, and all things in this place are possible - now I must needs find the place which is uniquely my own.
Written By Dycard
June 6, 2018, 5:22 p.m.(12/5/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Adriana
Biscuits are hard and are best served at sea, at the bottom of a bowl of stew. Your savoury scones are very nice, but they are not biscuits.
Written By Dycard
June 2, 2018, 6:28 p.m.(11/25/1008 AR)
My sister has welcomed me home and back into the arms of House Blackshore.
There is a great deal to do, but that uncertainty at least is behind me.
There is a great deal to do, but that uncertainty at least is behind me.
Written By Dycard
May 31, 2018, 11:28 a.m.(11/20/1008 AR)
Day three in civilisation. So far I've found out that Skye survived and is now Baroness, that Romulius made it back to civilisation, that Uncle Oscar didn't survive, and that father is missing presumed dead. I doubt that last one, given the lengths he went to to escape the Reavers, and that I myself have managed to come back from missing presumed dead. Cousin Iseulet's alive and doing well for herself, and has a very nice bath.
My chequered past is going to cause issues, especially if Romulius has opened his mouth about me; if he hasn't, I'm going to have to plant the right rumours myself. They should already be flying by now, really - let's see where they come back from.
I still possess a talent for flattering people into blushes. So far that includes a Knight, a Princess, and a trained Courtesan, so I'm calling that a victory. Father would be puce with rage, which I've always considered a victory, petty as it may be. Without him around to offend it's still just as much fun as it ever was to see if I can dance along the line of being welcomed without going over it. Now I just need the clothing to go with the title, the accent and the training - there's a difference between a well-turned-out gentleman with a frisson of danger, and a common sailor with the reality of it, and at the moment I'm far too close to the latter for my own comfort. Here's hoping my sister gets back soon, welcomes me with open arms, gives me a load of money, and tells my brother where to shove his righteousness. I'm still a little nervous about seeing Romulius again - I'm not sure he'll forgive me what I've done, and if he winds me up too much I'll tell him where to shove that righteousness myself. Still, if it all goes horribly wrong, there appear to be other options. It's an interesting place, Arx, even if it doesn't have sails.
My chequered past is going to cause issues, especially if Romulius has opened his mouth about me; if he hasn't, I'm going to have to plant the right rumours myself. They should already be flying by now, really - let's see where they come back from.
I still possess a talent for flattering people into blushes. So far that includes a Knight, a Princess, and a trained Courtesan, so I'm calling that a victory. Father would be puce with rage, which I've always considered a victory, petty as it may be. Without him around to offend it's still just as much fun as it ever was to see if I can dance along the line of being welcomed without going over it. Now I just need the clothing to go with the title, the accent and the training - there's a difference between a well-turned-out gentleman with a frisson of danger, and a common sailor with the reality of it, and at the moment I'm far too close to the latter for my own comfort. Here's hoping my sister gets back soon, welcomes me with open arms, gives me a load of money, and tells my brother where to shove his righteousness. I'm still a little nervous about seeing Romulius again - I'm not sure he'll forgive me what I've done, and if he winds me up too much I'll tell him where to shove that righteousness myself. Still, if it all goes horribly wrong, there appear to be other options. It's an interesting place, Arx, even if it doesn't have sails.
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