Written By Mydas
March 8, 2018, 6:28 p.m.(4/27/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Derovai
My good man, others already reached fourth! This is no feat of a conqueror such as you claim to be.
The only one that even came close to true conquest was Tallius, who attempted to drink the entire bottle. He wasn't able to do it, mind, and almost died from the attempt.
But best you return to gin before trying to walk in his steps, yes?
The only one that even came close to true conquest was Tallius, who attempted to drink the entire bottle. He wasn't able to do it, mind, and almost died from the attempt.
But best you return to gin before trying to walk in his steps, yes?
Written By Mydas
March 8, 2018, 6:11 p.m.(4/27/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Derovai
I do find it adorable that you, and apparently others, believe you've conquered the drink.
Who said it ended at three drinks?
Who said it ended at three drinks?
Written By Mydas
March 6, 2018, 4:43 p.m.(4/23/1008 AR)
Should I die at Stormwall, my last Black Journal is to be opened.
This order is rescinded should I survive.
This order is rescinded should I survive.
Written By Mydas
Feb. 9, 2018, 5:43 p.m.(2/23/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Derovai
Due to how this day's gone, I've half a mind to give some bottles away for free.
Written By Mydas
Jan. 28, 2018, 7:26 p.m.(1/20/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Brogan
Thank you, uncle. Yet I will not be the only one. Your time has not yet come. The future, and its choices, await you, with the potential to change just as much.
It's a matter of Choice.
It's a matter of Choice.
Written By Mydas
Jan. 26, 2018, 11:37 a.m.(1/15/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Mae
Well said.
Written By Mydas
Jan. 26, 2018, 10:59 a.m.(1/15/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Harlan
Cousin, I doubt you'll be able to save a metaphor that compares the women of this city to something easily plucked from the ground or trampled underfoot.
Written By Mydas
Jan. 25, 2018, 9:54 p.m.(1/14/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Tikva
A shame, one could build a case solely with White Journals.
Written By Mydas
Jan. 25, 2018, 8:07 p.m.(1/14/1008 AR)
Word to the wise, the Inquisition do not contend themselves with merely "magical" crimes, but also crimes such as brutally murdering a noblewoman.
One does not require magic to be a monster, nor, it would seem, a fool.
I've yet to see if the latter has been criminalized, however.
One does not require magic to be a monster, nor, it would seem, a fool.
I've yet to see if the latter has been criminalized, however.
Written By Mydas
Jan. 24, 2018, 9:38 a.m.(1/11/1008 AR)
Nothing like arguing in the White Journals to display the unity required to face a dangerous enemy.
Written By Mydas
Jan. 19, 2018, 8:54 p.m.(1/2/1008 AR)
A world without war is a world where each and everyone of us would have everything they could ever want, with no desire to take from their neighbor what they lack, having all. Short of Elysia, we will never see such a world. There will always be greed, always envy of the neighbor, of what one lacks and others have. For a world without war, one would need to be without the dual natures the First Choice gave us all.
A world without war is a world without humanity. Something to contemplate when one next visits the Shrine of the Thirteenth.
A world without war is a world without humanity. Something to contemplate when one next visits the Shrine of the Thirteenth.
Written By Mydas
Jan. 14, 2018, 1:11 a.m.(12/18/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Fergus
Don't make me take out the vodka again.
Written By Mydas
Jan. 6, 2018, 10:17 p.m.(12/2/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Talen
This is why one should always wear their armor at all times. Yes, all times. You're a Velenosa, I'm sure you can figure a way to pull it off.
Written By Mydas
Jan. 2, 2018, 8:07 p.m.(11/22/1007 AR)
The Silent Reflections have always been a source of unease, even fear, among visitors to the Shrine. To many, they are a strange and unfamiliar sight, silent individuals clad in the Mirrormask, moving without word, offering nothing but the lessons they failed to heed, the fate of the criminals and heretics, when not outright killed by the Templars. To some, they are a test that would-be Scholars must pass, must contemplate, as their fate should they fail their duties and break their oath.
I've seen many of these prospects try to engage the Silent Reflections, attempting to give them some humanity that they fail to find upon the reflected surfaces of their masks. Their inevitable failure ever disheartens them, and then they do everything they can to try to look away, to ignore them. It's too easy, you see, to picture oneself in their place. With their mask, it is child's play for the mind to imagine being in their place, having one's writing hand cut off as well as their tongue, to be severed from part of one's humanity.
They fear it, and when their thoughts grow too much, they come to me, or one of my fellow Reflections. No doubt desiring the comfort of a voice not their own. It's usually a short-lived relief, however, for it is ever the duty of the Mirrormask to offer a Mirror with which one can confront their flaws and passions, the Dark as to the Light.
I've been asked to answer plenty of moral conundrums. What if a Scholar comes upon knowledge that could save a person's life, if they were to break their oath. Should they do it? What if it would save a child's life? The King's? The Dominus'? What if, with that broken oath, they could save the Compact itself?
It is then that I usually indicate the nearest Silent Reflection, and remark that they might be one who were faced with such a choice. And choose they did.
It's something that Scholars tend to forget. The Silent Reflections are not necessarily merely criminals, heretics, and those who failed to keep their oath. Sometimes it is no failure. Sometimes it is a choice made.
And as ever, it is a choice that comes with consequences.
I've seen many of these prospects try to engage the Silent Reflections, attempting to give them some humanity that they fail to find upon the reflected surfaces of their masks. Their inevitable failure ever disheartens them, and then they do everything they can to try to look away, to ignore them. It's too easy, you see, to picture oneself in their place. With their mask, it is child's play for the mind to imagine being in their place, having one's writing hand cut off as well as their tongue, to be severed from part of one's humanity.
They fear it, and when their thoughts grow too much, they come to me, or one of my fellow Reflections. No doubt desiring the comfort of a voice not their own. It's usually a short-lived relief, however, for it is ever the duty of the Mirrormask to offer a Mirror with which one can confront their flaws and passions, the Dark as to the Light.
I've been asked to answer plenty of moral conundrums. What if a Scholar comes upon knowledge that could save a person's life, if they were to break their oath. Should they do it? What if it would save a child's life? The King's? The Dominus'? What if, with that broken oath, they could save the Compact itself?
It is then that I usually indicate the nearest Silent Reflection, and remark that they might be one who were faced with such a choice. And choose they did.
It's something that Scholars tend to forget. The Silent Reflections are not necessarily merely criminals, heretics, and those who failed to keep their oath. Sometimes it is no failure. Sometimes it is a choice made.
And as ever, it is a choice that comes with consequences.
Written By Mydas
Jan. 2, 2018, 2:42 p.m.(11/20/1007 AR)
I have returned to Arx, and it seems I've missed quite a few things while I remained in Aviaron's Peak. The coming days promise to be busy indeed.
Written By Mydas
Nov. 13, 2017, 2:17 p.m.(7/28/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Freja
Well played. I'll cut my losses now, and bide my time till next time.
Written By Mydas
Nov. 13, 2017, 1:59 p.m.(7/28/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Freja
If I have enough servants to put away every empty whiskey bottle found within the grounds, I have enough for your weapons.
Written By Mydas
Nov. 13, 2017, 10:12 a.m.(7/28/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Freja
Mm? What axes? Oh, you mean those axes? I had the servants put them away, somewhere. Probably all over the estate. Maybe all over Arx.
But it shouldn't be any trouble for a scout such as yourself to find them again, mmm?
Do have fun, darling.
But it shouldn't be any trouble for a scout such as yourself to find them again, mmm?
Do have fun, darling.
Written By Mydas
Nov. 8, 2017, 2:35 p.m.(7/18/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Calista
There is that particular vodka... Though I cannot advise anyone, no matter their constitution, to drink it. Last man who tried to down the whole thing almost died.
Written By Mydas
Nov. 1, 2017, 9:31 p.m.(7/5/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Morrighan
So that'll be what the next chapter will be about. Good to know.
Please note that the scholars may take some time preparing your journal for others to read.