Written By Braelynn
June 30, 2020, 9:20 p.m.(7/26/1013 AR)
Flowers are beautiful,
But they hold no candle to you.
You have a better sense of humor,
and your skin is softer.
I am terrible at poetry. Very terrible.
But they hold no candle to you.
You have a better sense of humor,
and your skin is softer.
I am terrible at poetry. Very terrible.
Written By Piccola
June 30, 2020, 9:05 p.m.(7/26/1013 AR)
Monsters often make their victims believe that they are somehow responsible for their own fate.
The danger of tolerating any hurtful behavior is that it can all too quickly become the norm. If we allow ourselves to get away with anything we know to be destructive without taking responsibility for the gravity of what we have done, we are that much more likely to minimize the offense. And once the actions are justified, they are more likely to be repeated.
And not just by us, the violent; by them, the victim. Angry remarks or aggressive actions can both provoke and be used to justify retaliatory actions that may be more dangerous, like pushing and shoving someone down the stairs. And when that violence cannot be aimed at another, it is aimed at ourselves, until we are but a shell of what we once were.
I hate monsters.
The danger of tolerating any hurtful behavior is that it can all too quickly become the norm. If we allow ourselves to get away with anything we know to be destructive without taking responsibility for the gravity of what we have done, we are that much more likely to minimize the offense. And once the actions are justified, they are more likely to be repeated.
And not just by us, the violent; by them, the victim. Angry remarks or aggressive actions can both provoke and be used to justify retaliatory actions that may be more dangerous, like pushing and shoving someone down the stairs. And when that violence cannot be aimed at another, it is aimed at ourselves, until we are but a shell of what we once were.
I hate monsters.
Written By Anisha
June 30, 2020, 8:23 p.m.(7/26/1013 AR)
It is a time of taking on responsibilities, it seems.
I visited Princess Alarissa Thrax's language night on Lady Monique Greenmarch's arm. After all, while I don't know a great many languages, I am a very expressive person with my eyes and face and body, and I was sure I could make do if needed.
I ended up at the Shav'arvani dialect table, where Lady Monique took charge, meeting old friends and new, alike.
Alas, as the Shav'arvani dialects were not terribly well known, Lady Monique and Elder Mirk Halfshav took upon themselves to teach us the very basics of the various dialects. They chose a single word, a very expressive one, so that we might witness the changes in the dialects, compare to the Arvani term, and start a thrilling journey on learning the basics of these tongues.
Or maybe that was just me. I am suspecting Lady Monique may also have had some pranksterous ideas in mind.
I'm glad our table ended up conversing in Arvani as well - however expressive I may be, words make it easier.
And thankfully, Lady Monique decreed my new responsibility in Arvani as well.
I am to arrange the Tournament of Thorns this year.
But Lady Monique has promised to act as one of my judges, at least.
(Oh, and fret not, it's a ways off yet - you will know when the time comes).
I visited Princess Alarissa Thrax's language night on Lady Monique Greenmarch's arm. After all, while I don't know a great many languages, I am a very expressive person with my eyes and face and body, and I was sure I could make do if needed.
I ended up at the Shav'arvani dialect table, where Lady Monique took charge, meeting old friends and new, alike.
Alas, as the Shav'arvani dialects were not terribly well known, Lady Monique and Elder Mirk Halfshav took upon themselves to teach us the very basics of the various dialects. They chose a single word, a very expressive one, so that we might witness the changes in the dialects, compare to the Arvani term, and start a thrilling journey on learning the basics of these tongues.
Or maybe that was just me. I am suspecting Lady Monique may also have had some pranksterous ideas in mind.
I'm glad our table ended up conversing in Arvani as well - however expressive I may be, words make it easier.
And thankfully, Lady Monique decreed my new responsibility in Arvani as well.
I am to arrange the Tournament of Thorns this year.
But Lady Monique has promised to act as one of my judges, at least.
(Oh, and fret not, it's a ways off yet - you will know when the time comes).
Written By Shard
June 30, 2020, 7:34 p.m.(7/26/1013 AR)
There are times that I wonder about the cost of letting someone I don't trust pick up a sword.
I don't trust a lot of people.
I don't trust a lot of people.
Written By Evaristo
June 30, 2020, 5:04 p.m.(7/26/1013 AR)
It is so satisfying hosting an event where the audience take to heart the spirit of the game, and honors Death with the most spectacular displays of showmanship, and truly inspiring lyrics.
I shall put together the song(s) into nice scrolls, send them to everyone participating, and of course leave some at the Shrine.
I shall put together the song(s) into nice scrolls, send them to everyone participating, and of course leave some at the Shrine.
Written By Sirius
June 30, 2020, 3:34 p.m.(7/26/1013 AR)
There are spiders in the garden.
Written By Lys
June 30, 2020, 12:45 p.m.(7/26/1013 AR)
Relationship Note on Piccola
Whoops.
Written By Ilira
June 30, 2020, 11 a.m.(7/26/1013 AR)
Relationship Note on Evaristo
Yes, you do.
Written By Rysen
June 30, 2020, 10:01 a.m.(7/25/1013 AR)
Relationship Note on Svana
Sonnet for Svana
Each night divorced from sleep by troubled thoughts
Do I lie awake, gazing at the stars
That remind me still of the friends I've lost,
Who'd sail with me a while but for wars.
Between those twinkling celestial lights
Emptiness is, and peace so sweetly calls
To banish Care's ceaselessly rolling tides,
And bring silence surer than Rukhnis' balms,
Yet there among the dreary waking dream
Do Svana meet, with ale and babes in hand,
Smiling to introduce th' enchanting miens
Of the newest from storied Grayhope's band.
And in their new-woke eyes, sure hope I find
'Long with company of the merry kind.
Each night divorced from sleep by troubled thoughts
Do I lie awake, gazing at the stars
That remind me still of the friends I've lost,
Who'd sail with me a while but for wars.
Between those twinkling celestial lights
Emptiness is, and peace so sweetly calls
To banish Care's ceaselessly rolling tides,
And bring silence surer than Rukhnis' balms,
Yet there among the dreary waking dream
Do Svana meet, with ale and babes in hand,
Smiling to introduce th' enchanting miens
Of the newest from storied Grayhope's band.
And in their new-woke eyes, sure hope I find
'Long with company of the merry kind.
Written By Raziel
June 30, 2020, 8:18 a.m.(7/25/1013 AR)
If anyone hears explosions in the near future, rest assured that I'm just seeing how effective an explosive I can make combining certain materials.
No, Scholar, I won't be doing this in the House of Questions. No, nor in the Bisland estate. Somewhere quieter where one is less likely to have an unfortunate encounter with shrapnel.
Of course it's dangerous! What nonsensical question is that?
No, Scholar, I won't be doing this in the House of Questions. No, nor in the Bisland estate. Somewhere quieter where one is less likely to have an unfortunate encounter with shrapnel.
Of course it's dangerous! What nonsensical question is that?
Written By Ilira
June 30, 2020, 5 a.m.(7/25/1013 AR)
Relationship Note on Bridget
There is something here, beneath all the passivity of innocence.
Written By Hamish
June 30, 2020, 1:29 a.m.(7/25/1013 AR)
Relationship Note on Delilah
All of them.
It's a W.
It's a W.
Written By Riagnon
June 30, 2020, 12:23 a.m.(7/25/1013 AR)
Relationship Note on Rhea
If we were both turtles and Rhea fell onto her back, I would go in my shell.
Written By Adrienne
June 29, 2020, 7:09 p.m.(7/24/1013 AR)
Relationship Note on Delilah
Fewer, I hope, than have been stopped by one.
Written By Strozza
June 29, 2020, 5:17 p.m.(7/24/1013 AR)
The call and pull that is akin to my veins remains just without my grasp.
To feel the draw that tightens silk and canvas to stone as a new without gap.
Wondering if spray blown in high winds, laden with salt shall be a pleasured rasp.
Caught am I within its endless shifting shade to match a sky, my long desired trap.
To feel the draw that tightens silk and canvas to stone as a new without gap.
Wondering if spray blown in high winds, laden with salt shall be a pleasured rasp.
Caught am I within its endless shifting shade to match a sky, my long desired trap.
Written By Selene
June 29, 2020, 5:12 p.m.(7/24/1013 AR)
And thus it's about time I set down this lovely needle and started a revolution.
Written By Teagan
June 29, 2020, 2:44 p.m.(7/24/1013 AR)
I suppose I ought to consider a gown for the Festival of Death ball. Usually I just drag out something I've worn before, but as I helped host in this whole thing..
The only issue is I do not know if this child will still be occupying space within me or not at the time and that changes tailoring considerably.
Pregnancy is damnably inconvenient.
The only issue is I do not know if this child will still be occupying space within me or not at the time and that changes tailoring considerably.
Pregnancy is damnably inconvenient.
Written By Delilah
June 29, 2020, 12:53 p.m.(7/24/1013 AR)
How many wars start with a simple letter?
Written By Alarissa
June 29, 2020, 10:15 a.m.(7/23/1013 AR)
Astrid saw dolphins on her journey back from Maelstrom. I felt more comfortable with the children out of the city and the riots. But Victus’ birthday comes and I felt he could use his daughter’s smile as he recovers from his shrubbing.
She down drapes herself over his legs while rolling back and forth and begs for a dolphin for a pet and endlessly chatters about all the reasons why she should have one.
I despair to think what the Mangatan Finflaps would think or the Brothers from Don’tgotothedarkwaterwhatareyoucrazy.
It is good to hear her chatter in the halls. Her way with Eleyna is gentle and the two walking down the hall together, Astrid with her little wooden axe and Eleyna with her stuffed spider dragging.
Now all we need are the twins and their Reese dolls and Danes with his shield and we will be whole again.
It is too quiet without all of them.
She down drapes herself over his legs while rolling back and forth and begs for a dolphin for a pet and endlessly chatters about all the reasons why she should have one.
I despair to think what the Mangatan Finflaps would think or the Brothers from Don’tgotothedarkwaterwhatareyoucrazy.
It is good to hear her chatter in the halls. Her way with Eleyna is gentle and the two walking down the hall together, Astrid with her little wooden axe and Eleyna with her stuffed spider dragging.
Now all we need are the twins and their Reese dolls and Danes with his shield and we will be whole again.
It is too quiet without all of them.
Written By Gwenna
June 29, 2020, 8:31 a.m.(7/23/1013 AR)
Relationship Note on Katryn
I'm not wholly convinced - I had a bit of luck fighting a shadow with a quill recently, truth be told.
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