Written By Rowenova
April 12, 2020, 9:43 p.m.(2/8/1013 AR)
Written By Sabella
April 12, 2020, 9:41 p.m.(2/8/1013 AR)
Relationship Note on Niklas
Written By Sabella
April 12, 2020, 9:41 p.m.(2/8/1013 AR)
Hopefully if there is ever a second part I will be able to go to that!
Written By Aedric
April 12, 2020, 9:13 p.m.(2/8/1013 AR)
Did it rise from beneath and beckon you to sink?
Soon I will know.
Written By Shae
April 12, 2020, 9:01 p.m.(2/8/1013 AR)
Written By Liam
April 12, 2020, 8:58 p.m.(2/8/1013 AR)
Written By Esme
April 12, 2020, 8:56 p.m.(2/8/1013 AR)
Never trust a boat that doesn't have rats.
....
The captain may very well be one of the worst sorts.
Written By Shae
April 12, 2020, 8:53 p.m.(2/8/1013 AR)
Written By Cadern
April 12, 2020, 8:46 p.m.(2/8/1013 AR)
Written By Jaenelle
April 12, 2020, 8:45 p.m.(2/8/1013 AR)
The desperate way the strands call out, the weaves lost in a dream.
The delicate strands will once more be whole and return upon the wheel.
One by one each gathered close; to mend, repair, and heal.
A silent moment shared in faith; to mourn to cheer, to know.
The humbling knowledge with which neither willingly bestowed.
The tiny ember will turn to spark, that spark will turn to flame,
And slowly in time, that which you lost, will once more be reclaimed.
Written By Valencia
April 12, 2020, 8:39 p.m.(2/8/1013 AR)
Relationship Note on Ansel
We have been friends for some time and to this day he remains one of the kindest and warmest men I know. Charming, insightful and that glint of mischief in his eye that makes a girl wonder what trouble she is about to get into. To be true, from the sound of his adventures, he remains endlessly spirited. So easy to talk to and so much fun. He cares truly about his people and the realm. Brave and willing to rise to defend. He puts his own dreams aside to see that his duty done right. So much to admire.
I treasure his company and I'm so glad he is back. We met so long ago and even now, though our paths often part now and again and our lives are so different now, it is like old times when he returns.
I must thank him again for the lovely gift to lift my spirits. I feel absolutely delighted and very spoiled by this sweet surprise. But I shall not complain too much.
~~~~~~~~<~<@
Written By Esme
April 12, 2020, 8:06 p.m.(2/8/1013 AR)
Relationship Note on Arianna
I know.
I think that's all that needs to know.
Written By Sebastian
April 12, 2020, 7:57 p.m.(2/8/1013 AR)
Relationship Note on Arianna
Our love for our family.
Many regarded Princess Arianna with disdain, for they did not comprehend the way she approached life, the things she did for our family, for the Compact as a whole, as well as those beyond the shelter of its protection. As the First Knight of Setarco, she broke many chains, and saved many lives without seeking the praise and glory that many would have. She understood the danger of what she did and never for a second shied away from anything necessary.
Whomever is responsible for her death should comprehend how grave a mistake they have made. House Pravus protects their own. It is a lesson those freed of the Saffron Chain, and the Skal'daja alike have learned. It is a thing that makes our enemies fear us.
As well they should.
Written By Clara
April 12, 2020, 7:54 p.m.(2/8/1013 AR)
Understand that this is based on my experiences and like many things in Shamanism you may get an entirely different approach from a different Shaman.
I've been asked a few times why I 'chose' to become a Shaman and I wish it were so simple as saying I just woke up one day and said "I am a Shaman". It was a bit more complicated than that, a bit more of a journey. I did ultimately chose to become a Shaman but it wasn't by rolling out of bed one day and deciding this is what I wanted to do for a living. ''The Spirits chose me'' and the decision I made was to 'listen' to their call.
It has been years now and at first I stumbled over whether or not I was even good material to be a Shaman. What if I mess up? What if the Spirits decided they didn't want me to be their Shaman? What if I was one of the Shamans that were full of lies, Shamans who are power mongerers? I was so worried that I was not the right material, so worried that I would end up being a fraud... But I think in the end that is what defined my journey.
I meditated with Lady Khanne, I had hour of conversation with her, and I sought out her guidance. Ultimately, the Spirits spoke to me and it was up to me whether or not I had the courage to listen to them and even more than that the courage to become a Shaman.
I had an additional trial, one that I was terrified of to start. I was even a little angry that I had to prove myself to my own family but I pulled myself together and I went through the Stormwall Shaman Trial. This is an unusual practice perhaps but in Stormwall we weed out the Shamans that are not truly able to see and speak with Spirits. It is something that while unconventional to most actually brought me peace of mind after I passed.
For us here in Stormwall, we are sent into the vast labyrinth beneath our capital city to walk through the crypts of our ancestors. Our goal is a seemingly simple one but it would not likely be complete without the help of the Spirits or Ancestors. Neither of which would probably aid anyone in reaching their goal if they were not truly meant to be a Shaman. The simple task is this... Collect a rare mushroom that only is known to grow deep within the labyrinth and make your way back out of the crypt with it. You are sent in with warm clothes, a simple weapon, and a lantern and nothing more.
For me my trials were a lesson in 'surrendering'. I don't really think you can be a Shaman without learning to 'listen' to the Spirits, without learning to let go of yourself and your pride in order to open your mind to them. It may seem like a difficult task but if you are meant to communicate with the Spirits you will learn to do so in time and the more you learn to do so the easier it may become to communicate with them.
My trials took me a little while and the Spirits were strange to me then, appearing as a ball of light that only appeared after my lantern had fully burned down. I was tired, I was cold, and I was worried about failure. Mostly, I just wanted to go home by the time they finally showed up. They accused me of not trusting them and that was the first thing I had to come to terms with. They told me to look within as much as I was looking outside of myself and it was only when I offered them myself did I truly understand what they meant. I didn't trust myself, I didn't trust them... so why should they trust me? Ultimately, they lead me to the mushrooms and back out of the labyrinth but it wasn't without lesson. I was successful, I'd proven myself a Shaman to my family and land, but I was only at the beginning of a very long journey. And looking back on it I still have things I can learn from that trial.
The long and short of it is... Being a Shaman, for me, was 'in part' about maintaining a relationship between myself and the Spirits. It is not a one way street as you both elect for you to become a Shaman.
Something I would advise to people who are thinking about becoming a Shaman is to sit down with other Shamans AND Godsworn to get some notes on their experiences as well. More experienced Shaman and our Godsworn allies will have an array of experiences and advice to share. I feel their experiences can be utilized to help you make your decision.
Personally, I speak often with Archlector Vayne and Elder Shaman Mirk. I recommend both of them if you need an ear.
Written By Porter
April 12, 2020, 7:25 p.m.(2/8/1013 AR)
Written By Signe
April 12, 2020, 7:15 p.m.(2/8/1013 AR)
Written By Kedehern
April 12, 2020, 7:14 p.m.(2/8/1013 AR)
Written By Signe
April 12, 2020, 7:09 p.m.(2/8/1013 AR)
Written By Kedehern
April 12, 2020, 6:54 p.m.(2/8/1013 AR)
Written By Jaenelle
April 12, 2020, 6:48 p.m.(2/8/1013 AR)
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