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Written By Aiden

Aug. 10, 2017, 8:42 p.m.(1/1/1007 AR)

We turn to the beginnings of a new year.

May everyone's first day of year 1007 be as blessed as mine is.

Written By Aiden

Aug. 10, 2017, 10:27 a.m.(12/28/1006 AR)

Relationship Note on Calarian

While we didn't share more than a few words before recent times, I believe I can say now, Calarian is truly the cousin I can look up to. I'm eager to be in his company, for he has given me a chance and an opportunity to aid my House and my King. I have so much to learn from him.

Written By Aiden

Aug. 7, 2017, 1:23 p.m.(12/23/1006 AR)

Working title: // Expedition - Soar North //

Day 1. Planning.

On this day I look ahead, toward a voyage that will be difficult and dangerous. I look forward to meeting with everyone and discussing the expedition and what final preparations we must make before we sail. It is all coming together now. I am nervous what will happen when the crew find out why we're going. A surprise to note, the High Lord contacted me and wishes to go with, a boon to our voyage to be certain. The morale will be lifted.

I still fear the consequences of going and hope that none of us suffer the mortal sacrifices this journey could take out upon us. Though I must be prepared for that reality and it will be upon my conscience if anything goes awry. I am leading this expedition, however ironic that may be, I am starting to feel the weight of that responsibility. It is not going to be easy. It will be the first time in my life that I will venture beyond the safety of Grayson lands, the first time I venture without my siblings. The first time I'll be away from many of my companions. The first time many of us will be on our own, depending on our own skills to get us through.

Let us pray that it won't all be for nothing.

Written By Aiden

Aug. 6, 2017, 12:57 p.m.(12/21/1006 AR)

Too much rum...

Did I sing? Something tells me I was singing...

At least what I can remember of the party was fun.

Written By Aiden

July 31, 2017, 8:54 a.m.(12/8/1006 AR)

Relationship Note on Silas

Congratulations my love, what a wonderful series of events you've hosted and survived hosting. We will all look forward to the next one and of course the day to celebrate this one. I'm proud of you.

Written By Aiden

July 31, 2017, 8:33 a.m.(12/8/1006 AR)

It's easy to want to criticize yourself based on how you placed in the Iron Penthatalon, but we should well remember these people we competed against were the very same who were courageous enough to take a stand against evil and will continue to do so. Look not to others as those you can defeat or have defeated you, nor as a way to measure yourself but instead see them as those who you can look to in your time of need and who are your equal in ability and heart.

To me, the city is full of heroes and the ones that stand out are those who are selfless and not acting for the sake to be known or for some reward, instead our heroes do what they do for the sake of knowing that it is the right thing to do. Some we may never know what they do.

Measure yourself not on medals. All those who competed were brave enough to do so, to show their merits. We know who to call upon.

Congratulations to all the Iron Penthatalon participants.

Written By Aiden

July 26, 2017, 2:18 p.m.(11/27/1006 AR)

Relationship Note on Shard

It's okay if you feel how you do. You clearly have no one else to spend your time on, so I'm touched and will consider it my duty to keep your life interesting.

About that job? I can't promise you'll get to kill things, all the time, but there might be a few things that need killing. Think about it. You can rib me for hours on end and we can squabble like monkeys over a banana. I think my fellow explorers will appreciate the amusement.

And I am not keeping anything a secret. I have more than once announced who I love in various journals and we don't hide our affections.

I love Silas Whitehawk.
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I hope that's not too long for you.

<<OOC: I'm LMFAO Thanks Shard!>>

Written By Aiden

July 26, 2017, 8:50 a.m.(11/26/1006 AR)

Relationship Note on Shard

I notice you like to comment on my journals since we met. This leads me to believe you want my attention. I'm flattered.

But all I can ever give you is a job. Expeditiona require warriors with sarcastic wit and selfish motivations. You might fit the need.

Written By Aiden

July 26, 2017, 3:09 a.m.(11/26/1006 AR)

What I've learned about people (exempting Silas - because I've met no one else like him):

1) Many do have an animal companion in their lives and for good or ill, they've written about it. Animals do inspire people.
2) People are innately selfish otherwise. They'll take what they can get from you, without mercy. Unless your name is Silas Whitehawk, who is not selfish at all. He is a giver. Too few of those around!
3) People like spectacles. If you're not a spectacle, you're boring and uninteresting - and apparently seen as USELESS. Silas disagrees.
4) People won't need you until they need you to do something for them. (I'm guilty of this too and I'm sorry if I've made someone feel this way).
5) People will not invite you to what's important to them unless you cater solely to them. (I cater to Silas but I love him).
6) People will want to get to the finish line before you so they can lift up the trophy and be a hero. Little do they know, medals do not matter. But we all love Silas' medals - keep them coming love!
7) People get married way too fast. And misplaced my invite. This makes me sad.

Written By Aiden

July 24, 2017, 1:22 p.m.(11/23/1006 AR)

Relationship Note on Shard

I'm sorry you've had such dark memories, Shard, it must be very hard to have been through what you have. I'm available if you ever need to talk about it.

Written By Aiden

July 24, 2017, 2:20 a.m.(11/22/1006 AR)

Thank you for leading the way Merek! Your thoughts are very much appreciated on the matter.

I think I'll speak of Baron Archibald Chirpington. He's the first gyrfalcon I had. I remember I hatched him when I was about thirteen years old. It was in the mews at Bastion. Our bond was strong then but it has grown stronger since. He's been a loyal friend and companion to me, especially in those lonely days before Arx, when the wind at my back seemed the only whisper of comfort. I called him Butler then, I knew not of his true name. Now that I think upon it, it was such a rude name, though as a child Prince, it amused me, for he was trained to retrieve and we began our long study together to train both of us on how to make him send and retrieve missives, among regular falconry pursuits.

I remember the first time I became aware of the deeper connection between us. The screech he made alerted me to something vastly different, while I was feeding him. I don't know why, but I had a strong conviction to go look around, as if I knew something was amiss. I came upon a knight who had fallen off his horse and shattered his leg. Who is to say what would have happened had I not found him. From then, I started to pay closer attention to my gyrfalcon and the other falcons that I trained and raised.

Since my time in Arx, he has adjusted miraculously. He's keen to fly missives and seems to get it right, most of the time. I know there may have been letters misplaced, for many I have written have never received a response. But I don't blame him, he's had a greater threat on his mind. It may be startling to people to hear, but it's because of the Baron, that I was able to alert Crown Princess Lark and the Voices of Grayson about Brand's attempt at three northern gates. It was also because of the Baron that I learnt of the Nox'alfar committing follies in the Gray Forest, a matter also issued forth to the Crown Princess and Princess Reese.

It was during the siege that I realized his name was not Butler, but instead, Baron Archibald Chirpington. I owe him my thanks and gratitude and he is always allowed to fly free when he wishes - maybe more of us owe him thanks than I realize. I do what I can for him and I don't keep him caged. Our bond is of choice.

Remember My Companion.

Written By Aiden

July 21, 2017, 10:36 p.m.(11/17/1006 AR)

I had the wolves moved to a private kennel, where they can be close to me at all times. I asked for help from Tyrval, but have yet to hear back from him. Maybe I'll have answers before I go north. Maybe they'll come with me north. The future is so unknown.

Written By Aiden

July 20, 2017, 12:26 a.m.(11/14/1006 AR)

Congratulations to my Brother Ainsley and his new wife, my new sister, Tikva.

Written By Aiden

July 19, 2017, 10:23 a.m.(11/12/1006 AR)

The Gray Forest Patrol was... upsetting. We came across a group of people who had been attacked and a boy who was injured. I'm not sure what they said, I don't speak Shav... but they were running away from "beasts".... and other people.

After we got them to the city, we returned to the forest where we did find a pack of twelve animals, ten of whom were corrupted beyond recognition to their former selves. Black oily fur, glowing eyes, green saliva... the size of bears. Demonic is the only way I can describe them... truly frightening - but at least I was allowed to scout for them prior to the warriors wishing to slay them without thought. Still, there was nothing I could do for them.

At least, for the two normal wolves that remained within the corrupted pack, I was able to do something. I called out to them and they actually listened... They came to me and sought shelter behind me. My companions didn't feel the need then to attack them, as they looked to me as an alpha... They were so traumatized that I returned home to Arx with them in tow, providing them shelter at the Menagerie.

I will stay with them there, until I'm certain I know they'll be okay and they make a choice, a choice to remain in the Menagerie, with me, or to return back to the wild and start a pack anew. I hope to soon learn their names.

Written By Aiden

July 18, 2017, 1:47 a.m.(11/10/1006 AR)

Love thy self...

...an easy concept and yet one so difficult to grasp in practice.

Written By Aiden

July 14, 2017, 12:57 a.m.(11/2/1006 AR)

Relationship Note on Silas

You gave me Severa. She'll be a wonderful guard dog when she grows up.
She can look out for me when you can't.
Thank you so much. My gratitude is endless.
I'm blessed to have you.

Written By Aiden

July 13, 2017, 1:14 a.m.(10/28/1006 AR)

Relationship Note on Silas

Smelling good is absolutely worth the cost!
You could dress up in fireweave all you like, but if you reek of sweat and dung, people will cringe away from your company!

Written By Aiden

July 13, 2017, 1:01 a.m.(10/28/1006 AR)

Relationship Note on Estaban

While some brothers are bonded by blood of birth and nature's kinship, there are those who are bonded by blood of battle and a loyal actions. I want Arvum to know, that Estaban Saik, is a brother of mine. He too has been by my side, during the days of loneliness, during the days of reckless fun that ends up with vomit on the floor, and during the days yet to come - I know he will be there, to fight at my side and defend me if it needs come to that.

His words of praise, I wish to be recorded as noting, are priceless and worth more than any hunk of metal.

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Psst. Estaban - I've got a whole bar cabinet of booze. I'm sure a bottle or two has your name on it.

Written By Aiden

July 11, 2017, 3:54 p.m.(10/25/1006 AR)

Relationship Note on Shard

The Menagerie project provided jobs for people. It will continue to employee those who have shown themselves capable of care for the animals as well as further construction needs. Is that not in itself, a way to help the crisis? Never mind that animals provide therapeutic outlets for people and the Menagerie offers a sanctuary both to animals and people. On top of that all, the project has been a morale boost for many people in this city.

You also may not know, but I got my hands dirty with the Agricultural revival of the Gray Forest, which also employed and continues to employ people. The poop was provided in part by the animals at the Menagerie.

Thirdly, I offered Master Torian Culler a shop space in the Gifting Tree, at the menagerie. I believe he is actually trying to get an orphanage set up in the Lower Boroughs. He gets all the profit that he makes from the Gift Shop and he can put toward that project.

Also, if anyone asks me for support when it comes to refugees, I will gladly do what I can for them - ask Lady Arcelia who is part of the Arvum Refugee Relief Group. I am also a part of the Golden Hart which provides funding and resources for charity causes and I'm pretty certain I've been to more than one fundraising event myself, that I didn't host, and gave what I could at the time. Maybe everyone forgot, but I do remember standing up on stage during the Whisper Event as one of their charitable volunteers and being auctioned off. I may not have brought in as many funds as other people at the time, but it was worth it to support the restoration cause to the city.

I've also taken on a protege, which I fully support out of my own stipend.

What more can I do?

And what do you do to help?

I feel like you should be questioning those who sit on their laurels rather than one who is actively involved in the community.

Written By Aiden

July 11, 2017, 3:02 p.m.(10/25/1006 AR)

Relationship Note on Shard

Shard, would you like to volunteer? I think you might be on to something!

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