Written By Amari
Oct. 9, 2019, 10:42 p.m.(12/25/1011 AR)
The nettle soup was actually quite pleasant. I should have taken the spoiled lamprey stew as a sign though. It was furious.
I won't be attempting that again any time soon.
I won't be attempting that again any time soon.
Written By Sina
Oct. 9, 2019, 9:24 p.m.(12/25/1011 AR)
My assistant has brought me a transcript of the recent Assembly of Peers, and I must admit that I am concerned. An embassy should only be offered to the Compact's allies. Jadairal and Cardia have not proven to be our allies. They have given us unreasonable terms for their aid. They know that we will not give up our Faith, nor will we allow ourselves to be bound by Writ. Under such impossible terms, an alliance is impossible. The Nox'alfar and Nefer'khat have embassies because of their friendship with us. The Marin'alfar, too, count themselves among our allies, and and so this is why we enjoy the privilege of having Marquessa Sasha Sanna and Lady Mikani Crovane as ambassadors to the Marin'alfar, in addition to the future plans for a Marin'alfar embassy.
While I was happy to provide the opportunity for the Compact to learn more about these foreign powers, I think allowing them an embassy without any formal treaties or relations is premature. Let them first come to the table with more reasonable offers and show a genuine desire for friendship without impossible strings attached. Personally, I would very much enjoy one day the possibility of getting to know them better, but until such a time as they respect the sovereignty of the Compact, and our beliefs, I think it would be best to maintain a certain distance.
I have been asked by some if I plan to host further events, but I have decided that at this time, I will no longer be offering the hospitality of the Academy to these representatives. As a representative of the Faith, I cannot in good conscience do more at this time. Perhaps once our relations have proven to be 'waterproof' as the Marin'alfar would say, I will reconsider it. That level of trust will, and should, take time to build.
While I was happy to provide the opportunity for the Compact to learn more about these foreign powers, I think allowing them an embassy without any formal treaties or relations is premature. Let them first come to the table with more reasonable offers and show a genuine desire for friendship without impossible strings attached. Personally, I would very much enjoy one day the possibility of getting to know them better, but until such a time as they respect the sovereignty of the Compact, and our beliefs, I think it would be best to maintain a certain distance.
I have been asked by some if I plan to host further events, but I have decided that at this time, I will no longer be offering the hospitality of the Academy to these representatives. As a representative of the Faith, I cannot in good conscience do more at this time. Perhaps once our relations have proven to be 'waterproof' as the Marin'alfar would say, I will reconsider it. That level of trust will, and should, take time to build.
Written By Dante
Oct. 9, 2019, 8:33 p.m.(12/25/1011 AR)
Jokes made in bad taste, nervous white lies and misunderstandings seem to me the exact situations a Champions duel is made to resolve - not thundering proclamations and extortion. I can't imagine why some commoners enjoy sneering at us so much.
Written By Lucrezia
Oct. 9, 2019, 7:20 p.m.(12/25/1011 AR)
All of Arx is in a tizzy over the thrall release crisis, but in mourning for my crew, I find myself conflicted upon the issue. It is clear I cannot and must not take any former thralls into service when I go about seeking to replace my crew, but I am really not in the mood to asking that question unless I want to start a brawl. I am in that sort of mood, but that will lose me favor with Pravus. All I can do is recruit crew from far, far away.
Also, the recent day to honor my father. I was overwhelmed and surprised. I think this is the first time I've let myself mourn for him. But to see him honored so made me so very happy and more desirous than ever to be something he would be proud of. When I think of that, I can only think of my blood on the deck as Wanton was torn apart. Is that a dream that also might have died that day? I came back to Arx with a new, but crewless Wanton. We are full of a terrible hunger which we must answer soon as we get enough of a crew together.
I let him know children may no longer be something I can give him. Maybe I couldn't see far enough into this choice to know I could have only one dream or the other. I can't unchoose, but I do want to make it so I can have both. I want him and Wanton. If I can't have children... is that what that horrible sense of loss was about? I worry he won't want me if the answer is yes. Just thinking about that makes me want to go on a mad rampage.
I have so many more questions now. Somehow I feel it will involve studying. Lots of studying.
Ugh.
Also, the recent day to honor my father. I was overwhelmed and surprised. I think this is the first time I've let myself mourn for him. But to see him honored so made me so very happy and more desirous than ever to be something he would be proud of. When I think of that, I can only think of my blood on the deck as Wanton was torn apart. Is that a dream that also might have died that day? I came back to Arx with a new, but crewless Wanton. We are full of a terrible hunger which we must answer soon as we get enough of a crew together.
I let him know children may no longer be something I can give him. Maybe I couldn't see far enough into this choice to know I could have only one dream or the other. I can't unchoose, but I do want to make it so I can have both. I want him and Wanton. If I can't have children... is that what that horrible sense of loss was about? I worry he won't want me if the answer is yes. Just thinking about that makes me want to go on a mad rampage.
I have so many more questions now. Somehow I feel it will involve studying. Lots of studying.
Ugh.
Written By Bree
Oct. 9, 2019, 6:05 p.m.(12/25/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Shard
I have had time to sit with my thoughts, to ruminate on them, and to decide that sometimes the harder decision must be made. I don't believe it cowardly of me to express a gratitude that I did not have to make it, but in the end a man was most likely saved from an even worse fate, and that is saying something.
Written By Rysen
Oct. 9, 2019, 5:46 p.m.(12/25/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Preston
Imagine for a moment, Grandmaster, that this rude guest, to borrow your conceit, who has invited himself into your home has a very big stick. You are quite certain that you could not win in a contest of force with this guest - and yet you might be aware that this guest has members of his own family who also carry big sticks. Might it not be advisable to open your home to one of the virtuous kin of the rude guest, as having dealt with their indecorous relation all their life, might know full well the best way to subdue him?
Written By Aureth
Oct. 9, 2019, 2:44 p.m.(12/24/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Alecstazi
When, in order to defend a practice, you must discount a vast proportion of the history of that same practice, you may not actually be speaking in its defense as much as you believe.
His Grace, Prince Victus Thrax, stands united with the Faith in working towards the abolition of thralldom. You have already stated that you accede to this. Perhaps you and the Lord Commander are enjoying this little spat, but if not I suggest you quit while you are already behind.
His Grace, Prince Victus Thrax, stands united with the Faith in working towards the abolition of thralldom. You have already stated that you accede to this. Perhaps you and the Lord Commander are enjoying this little spat, but if not I suggest you quit while you are already behind.
Written By Aleksei
Oct. 9, 2019, 2:40 p.m.(12/24/1011 AR)
The Metallic Order went to treat peacefully with Cardia once.
They were burned to ash under their white banner.
They were burned to ash under their white banner.
Written By Jael
Oct. 9, 2019, 2:04 p.m.(12/24/1011 AR)
Embassies are for allies.
Written By Tikva
Oct. 9, 2019, 1:35 p.m.(12/24/1011 AR)
Why are MULTIPLE PEOPLE paying heralds to shout their bizarre interpersonal drama at street corners?
Call for champions and be done with it! I'm very sorry but really you all look quite absurd.
Call for champions and be done with it! I'm very sorry but really you all look quite absurd.
Written By Mabelle
Oct. 9, 2019, 11:46 a.m.(12/24/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Iseulet
My heartfelt congratulations go out to my friend, now Baroness, Iseulet upon her recent elavation.
Such an industrious woman is well deserving the recognition.
Such an industrious woman is well deserving the recognition.
Written By Rafael
Oct. 9, 2019, 9:53 a.m.(12/24/1011 AR)
I'll never understand this want for sloppy exhibition. Were there rumors abound of a member of my family stepping out on the tenets of Limerance and producing a bastard child, which has been the case at least once in our recent history, I would not wish for it to be literally proclaimed. To carry on so before the common folk, using official means to issue personal apologies, diminishes us and only gives credence to gossip.
Written By Preston
Oct. 9, 2019, 7:11 a.m.(12/24/1011 AR)
I find it strange that when a guest invites themselves into your home, insults your family, insults your ancestors, insults your Gods, trashes various rooms in your house, rather openly plots to kill family members and otherwise is a complete ass, you would think that offering them a free room in your house would force them to behave.
Written By Catalana
Oct. 9, 2019, 5:33 a.m.(12/24/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Wash
This eve I was eating dinner with my husband and I brought to his attention that I know he has ordered his bodyguard Jayne to save my life over his in an emergency. To prove some arbitrary point, I challenge Jayne to fight me. To show that I don't need my husband to swoop in and save me.
Needless to say, I needed his saving when knocked unconscious. For the first time in a very long time I noticed the fear in his eyes and how truly protective of me he is when I came too. I realized, it is not a bad thing to have someone care so deeply for you.
I am thankful everyday that the gods chose to put you so firmly in my path and you had the patience to wait for my hand.
Needless to say, I needed his saving when knocked unconscious. For the first time in a very long time I noticed the fear in his eyes and how truly protective of me he is when I came too. I realized, it is not a bad thing to have someone care so deeply for you.
I am thankful everyday that the gods chose to put you so firmly in my path and you had the patience to wait for my hand.
Written By Ras
Oct. 9, 2019, 4:15 a.m.(12/24/1011 AR)
Can't remember being happier in my whole life.
Sometimes you can be so happy that you also feel bad, cuz folk you care about are still dealin with shit. But shit doesn't ever stop, and happiness doesn't last.
I'll just be happy. Ain't like I can stop.
Sometimes you can be so happy that you also feel bad, cuz folk you care about are still dealin with shit. But shit doesn't ever stop, and happiness doesn't last.
I'll just be happy. Ain't like I can stop.
Written By Erasmus
Oct. 9, 2019, 3:05 a.m.(12/23/1011 AR)
Whoever said that things remain the same the more they change was a damned fool.
Back in the city again, but it's no more familiar this time 'round than the last -- and neither am I...woke today to find more gray in my hair than ever, as if the Gods decided to smite me with all the years I somehow cheated at once.
That's only fair, I suppose, but...
I'll have to ask you to forgive my bitter tone, Scholar. I just wanted /one thing/ to stop changing, but that would deny our dear Lagoma Her due, aye?
I'll get my bearings yet.
Back in the city again, but it's no more familiar this time 'round than the last -- and neither am I...woke today to find more gray in my hair than ever, as if the Gods decided to smite me with all the years I somehow cheated at once.
That's only fair, I suppose, but...
I'll have to ask you to forgive my bitter tone, Scholar. I just wanted /one thing/ to stop changing, but that would deny our dear Lagoma Her due, aye?
I'll get my bearings yet.
Written By Ryhalt
Oct. 9, 2019, 3:04 a.m.(12/23/1011 AR)
I have returned to Arx, having gotten the adventuring bug out of me for a little bit, just in time to attend the most recent Assembly of Peers. What is before me is a daunting pile of work, but Cotyar gave me that put-upon look when I suggested I should find Clover first. Maybe she will come distract me, instead. I have missed her and Ivy. Also, I want to run an idea I got during the Assembly by her.
Written By Teagan
Oct. 9, 2019, 1:45 a.m.(12/23/1011 AR)
Sometimes, when I am in the library and the fire has gone cold and I find myself leaning ever closer to its embers to read the final words upon a page before I take myself to bed...
...I find that I am lonely.
It is strange, perhaps, that this empty sort of feeling settles deep in the center of my chest only in those quiet moments when the hold is at its most quiet. When I was younger, those were the times I most savored my own company.
...I find that I am lonely.
It is strange, perhaps, that this empty sort of feeling settles deep in the center of my chest only in those quiet moments when the hold is at its most quiet. When I was younger, those were the times I most savored my own company.
Written By Shard
Oct. 8, 2019, 8:24 p.m.(12/23/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Eleanor
Not to put too fine a point on this, but a lot of children /are/ born criminals. More children, I think, than are ever born in the Compact. Every single child born to Abandoned parents is by definition a criminal, and nothing stops anyone from simply murdering them for it.
...As we saw over the past year with Beaucage.
...As we saw over the past year with Beaucage.
Written By Alecstazi
Oct. 8, 2019, 7:52 p.m.(12/23/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Eleanor
I did not comment on hereditary debt because that was abolished some time ago and is no longer relevant to any discussion of thralls made under the auspices of criminal justice. An abolishment that I entirely agreed with, I might add. I said before that there were changes needed, and that corruption existed.
If it makes you feel better to continue to try to paint me as some sort of cruel tyrant, then by all means.
If it makes you feel better to continue to try to paint me as some sort of cruel tyrant, then by all means.
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