Written By Rosalind
Oct. 16, 2020, 6:31 a.m.(3/17/1014 AR)
And thank you to everyone that came out to celebrate with me last night. Probably Triton too. In spirit. He's probably in Stormheart, drinking and saying the same.
Written By Medeia
Oct. 16, 2020, 6:17 a.m.(3/17/1014 AR)
Relationship Note on Lucita
On another note: I sat down with them a couple days ago to have them draw pictures for Neilda as a birthday gift. They both chose to draw scenes from adventures she been on. It was really sweet! Estie seems to have a gift for drawing. Being able to watch my niece and nephew grow up is a gift on its own.
Written By Sydney
Oct. 16, 2020, 5:50 a.m.(3/17/1014 AR)
I do not doubt that the wheel turns, and I do not doubt that a part of us all moves on. Perhaps it is fear and perhaps it is greed, but I see little solace in the notion that some future spin of 'me' will resemble me not at all, will remember me not at all, and will not know or feel as keenly what I know and feel now. I suppose it is what makes these writings so important.
Evidence that I existed.
Evidence that I thrashed and struggled, pissed and moaned, fiercely protected the things that were and are important to me, and I hope against hope that this turn is a long and fruitful one. For I do fear what comes after, in spite of it all.
Written By Desma
Oct. 16, 2020, 2:09 a.m.(3/17/1014 AR)
I long for spring, though what that might bring s we move towards a potential civil war, also places a shadow on my heart.
Written By Rowynna
Oct. 16, 2020, 2:02 a.m.(3/17/1014 AR)
How can a man lose so many socks?
Written By Lucita
Oct. 15, 2020, 10:17 p.m.(3/16/1014 AR)
10. Crazy Legs 67 (who hitched a ride to Saik Tower from the Shrine of the Queen of Endings) would miss them if they left.
---- Or else Crazy Legs 67 would miss his (or is he a her.. an it?) siblings if he went with them.
09. The guard dogs would get lazy if they were not home to throw balls for them to fetch.
08. They would fall behind in their lessons with Count Domonico.
07. They absolutely must not miss the birthdays of their cousins and the cakes Juliana and Luis will have for them to share.
06. They told a disciple they would help decorate the Shrine of Jayus this year.
---Five and a half year old logic is interesting to observe. Touching and exasperating, emotional, logical and humorous at the same time. To be continued later after I stop giggling enough that the handwriting is not all squiggly.
Written By Valencia
Oct. 15, 2020, 2:16 p.m.(3/16/1014 AR)
How lovely it is to see such creativity flourishing in a place I love so well. How I hope it will continue.
I am an inspired observer of the magic all of our artists create. Happy to be party to and experience their immense creativity, though never to partake.
~~~~~~~~<~<@
Written By Ember
Oct. 15, 2020, 9:55 a.m.(3/15/1014 AR)
Relationship Note on Victus
Of course, this assumes that the majority of challengers will not simply allow a Highlord to win. I imagine truly honest competition is more difficult to find, at such a level of political power.
Written By Leena
Oct. 15, 2020, 9:09 a.m.(3/15/1014 AR)
Relationship Note on Quenia
I've been out in public more lately than perhaps ever, socializing with the sociable. As Marquessa, people not only respect you, they downright love and cherish you. To spend so long in the public eye and garnering such support - that is impressive.
Written By Wagner
Oct. 15, 2020, 8:58 a.m.(3/15/1014 AR)
Relationship Note on Tanith
Regardless, get your tarts from the best one n'town - Tanith.
Even if she let herself be drunk under the table.
Written By Sydney
Oct. 15, 2020, 7:03 a.m.(3/15/1014 AR)
When I feel at my lowest, what helps bring me back to the center - without fail - is going to the Training Center (or even just outside my home), and going through some basic exercises. The mind needs an adversary, and if you don't give it one, it will create one. Quite frequently, it's capable of far worse things than armed foes or lashing out at shadows, so occupying it before it has the chance to do so is one of the wiser courses of action.
I've been doing what I can to use more of my body than my arms and fists, of late. Fundamentals are important, but so is the element of surprise. It may be seen as 'dirty fighting', but the amount of scraps I've gotten an edge on because I kicked up some dirt or sand when an opponent expected a fist speaks to the efficiency of the maneuver. A well-thrown boot to the soft bits or a strike to the nose with one's forehead is equally efficacious in keeping someone off of their balance, and thus off of their guard.
Certain acquaintances of mine have left the city or are laying low, and I find myself missing their presence. I enjoy rambling, and I enjoy the sound of my own words, but they take on a tinny and hollow quality when spoken to myself. There is no shame in leaning on something that makes you feel a success in times of turmoil.
Each turn of the wheel is too short not to thoroughly enjoy the one where you're inimitably yourself.
Written By Zyanya
Oct. 15, 2020, 4:27 a.m.(3/15/1014 AR)
Alone,
I fill these broken places
with seams of gold.
Written By Zyanya
Oct. 15, 2020, 1:56 a.m.(3/15/1014 AR)
Winter storms move on
carried away on winter winds
my hands close on water.
Written By Mabelle
Oct. 15, 2020, 1:39 a.m.(3/15/1014 AR)
Only one person slightly wounded in the creation of this man-made madness.
He is fine.
Written By Piccola
Oct. 14, 2020, 8:11 p.m.(3/14/1014 AR)
Talent will not: nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent.
Genius will not: unrewarded genius is almost a proverb.
Education will not: the world is full of educated derelicts.
Persistence and determination have solved and always will solve the problems of the world. As for the travails we now face: we should never despair. Our situation before has been unpromising and has changed for the better. If new difficulties arise, we must only put forth new exertions and proportion our efforts to the exigency of the times.
Written By Gwenna
Oct. 14, 2020, 7:31 p.m.(3/14/1014 AR)
Relationship Note on Victus
Written By Emberly
Oct. 14, 2020, 5:02 p.m.(3/14/1014 AR)
Creaking, whispering in the air.
Carrying me away..
Soft whispers, upon the skin
Gently caressing
Firmly affirming
Night entwines
Safe within
Written By Tanith
Oct. 14, 2020, 4:57 p.m.(3/14/1014 AR)
Relationship Note on Wagner
Written By Sabella
Oct. 14, 2020, 1:02 p.m.(3/14/1014 AR)
Relationship Note on Victus
Written By Svana
Oct. 13, 2020, 11:39 p.m.(3/12/1014 AR)
I wish I were a black velvet night covering every last star in the sky so that no others could shine.
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