Written By Silvio
Aug. 4, 2019, 10:07 a.m.(8/4/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Lysander
Lysander has gifted me with a gorgeous peacock hairpin. Since his return, I do feel more restful.
Written By Dante
Aug. 4, 2019, 3:54 a.m.(8/3/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Lora
Standing in the Gate.
This should be home, but it feels wrong.
Neither the luster of emeralds in twilight
Nor the myriad hues of all Tor’s sweet roses
Can mask what has been forever altered.
Once fragmented,
Whole.
This should be home, but it feels wrong.
Neither the luster of emeralds in twilight
Nor the myriad hues of all Tor’s sweet roses
Can mask what has been forever altered.
Once fragmented,
Whole.
Written By Monique
Aug. 4, 2019, 2:24 a.m.(8/3/1011 AR)
I received another entry for the Gilded Page's Literary Competition! I get a thrill every time I receive a new work. Inhaling the pristine scent of the parchment, the slightly acrid tang of the ink, running my hands over the binding. It gladdens my heart, and I hope more will follow soon.
Written By Evander
Aug. 4, 2019, 12:33 a.m.(8/3/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Acacia
It's possible. I'm sure in the mess of noble marriages I could find such a link.
Scholarly inclinations don't tend to run in the Kennex line though, so perhaps I'm just an outlier.
Scholarly inclinations don't tend to run in the Kennex line though, so perhaps I'm just an outlier.
Written By Reigna
Aug. 3, 2019, 11 p.m.(8/3/1011 AR)
I have written a story and submitted it to Lady Monique. It is not really for the chance to win, but because I really enjoyed the writing and hope that there are those in Arx who enjoy it as well. Kael certainly seemed to like it, though he is my husband and I think he is a bit biased. Still, it is not within him to exaggerate. Anyway, I am excited and look forward to seeing what others think.
Written By Juniper
Aug. 3, 2019, 10:47 p.m.(8/3/1011 AR)
From a sermon on the many aspects of change, held by Sister Juniper and Master Fortunato:
Change comes in many forms. Healing is change, and always for the better. The gentle touch of fire is change, for it gives us our food and our forges, our tools and our fields ready for planting. Self-reflection is change, for it helps us grow as people. Purification is change, to chase away the dark, to carve it out of hearts and homes, leaving the healthy behind. In the time before the Dance of Skulls, Lagoma was beloved among the Grace of the Thirteen for what she represents... but in the years since, we lost many of those early elements of her worship. What remains to us now are the Mercies, who enact change by tending the wounds and illnesses inflicted on our people, and blessed are they, for seeing us through.
"Healing the body keeps us alive. With the deep wounds fastened together, we are able to pursue our lives in pursuit of our greater self." - Fortunato
In the time of Caer'alfar, the Mercies were not alone in their upholding of Lagoma's many aspects. There were also Warmths, who focused on the beneficial and peaceful application of flame-- for flame is a tool in Lagoma's hands, not only a weapon. There were Beginnings who, with guided self-reflection helped an individual change and improve. Their Endings were those who understood the role purification plays in encouraging growth.
These aspects were lost to us through the ages, their formal role in Lagoma's worship, but we see echoes of them today. Echoes. But it's easy to forget what isn't named. When I came to Arx, I didn't think I was a healer for my work was with the minds and hearts of survivors of war, or with great houses seeking to mend rifts between their members. I was neither Mercy nor physician... but still I came to understand that my work too gave honour to Lagoma. A smith apprentice, plying hammer and metal to improve his craft, seeks his inspiration from Jayus... but it is Lagoma who smiles at how he hones his skill. Cascade Falls, built in the north, its shrine honours Mangata... and its community, supporting each other, building something greater than what existed there before, carries Lagoma's light as well.
"A thousand ways to scrabble. Scramble. Lagoma teaches us how to rise productively." - Fortunato
That she does... and like a flame, it need never look the same. A soldier, a healer, a crafter, a scholar, they can each do her honour in their own ways.
Change minds, heal bodies, mend ties, grow, improve, build. But always for the better. Perfection is, in many ways, stagnation. You cannot mend what isn't broken. You cannot improve what is already at a pinnacle. Change requires challenge too... our greatest changes often come from our lowest points.
Change comes in many forms. Healing is change, and always for the better. The gentle touch of fire is change, for it gives us our food and our forges, our tools and our fields ready for planting. Self-reflection is change, for it helps us grow as people. Purification is change, to chase away the dark, to carve it out of hearts and homes, leaving the healthy behind. In the time before the Dance of Skulls, Lagoma was beloved among the Grace of the Thirteen for what she represents... but in the years since, we lost many of those early elements of her worship. What remains to us now are the Mercies, who enact change by tending the wounds and illnesses inflicted on our people, and blessed are they, for seeing us through.
"Healing the body keeps us alive. With the deep wounds fastened together, we are able to pursue our lives in pursuit of our greater self." - Fortunato
In the time of Caer'alfar, the Mercies were not alone in their upholding of Lagoma's many aspects. There were also Warmths, who focused on the beneficial and peaceful application of flame-- for flame is a tool in Lagoma's hands, not only a weapon. There were Beginnings who, with guided self-reflection helped an individual change and improve. Their Endings were those who understood the role purification plays in encouraging growth.
These aspects were lost to us through the ages, their formal role in Lagoma's worship, but we see echoes of them today. Echoes. But it's easy to forget what isn't named. When I came to Arx, I didn't think I was a healer for my work was with the minds and hearts of survivors of war, or with great houses seeking to mend rifts between their members. I was neither Mercy nor physician... but still I came to understand that my work too gave honour to Lagoma. A smith apprentice, plying hammer and metal to improve his craft, seeks his inspiration from Jayus... but it is Lagoma who smiles at how he hones his skill. Cascade Falls, built in the north, its shrine honours Mangata... and its community, supporting each other, building something greater than what existed there before, carries Lagoma's light as well.
"A thousand ways to scrabble. Scramble. Lagoma teaches us how to rise productively." - Fortunato
That she does... and like a flame, it need never look the same. A soldier, a healer, a crafter, a scholar, they can each do her honour in their own ways.
Change minds, heal bodies, mend ties, grow, improve, build. But always for the better. Perfection is, in many ways, stagnation. You cannot mend what isn't broken. You cannot improve what is already at a pinnacle. Change requires challenge too... our greatest changes often come from our lowest points.
Written By Fortunato
Aug. 3, 2019, 10:15 p.m.(8/3/1011 AR)
I don't even really know what's going on, but I walk into the archives and I suddenly want to punch a noble.
Written By Jyri
Aug. 3, 2019, 6:29 p.m.(8/2/1011 AR)
I haven't painted much the past few months - partly for lack of inspiration, but also because I've just been too busy with the world. But today I finished something special for a friend, and I'm quite pleased with the results. Hopefully my friend will be as well.
Now I'm looking into sculpturing. I've dabbled a little and I seem to be doing alright, but I need to alter my thinking. A statue has to be standing on its own. The background is wherever you put it.
Now I'm looking into sculpturing. I've dabbled a little and I seem to be doing alright, but I need to alter my thinking. A statue has to be standing on its own. The background is wherever you put it.
Written By Saoirse
Aug. 3, 2019, 5:24 p.m.(8/2/1011 AR)
Well I guess it’s nice to know which commoners think punching nobility is no big deal.
Written By Amari
Aug. 3, 2019, 5:22 p.m.(8/2/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Kedehern
We can at least be sure that Sheila won't suffer any neglect.
Written By Nurie
Aug. 3, 2019, 3:46 p.m.(8/2/1011 AR)
I think it is best when encountering others to always be mindful of your station. And perhaps to assume it is lower than it might be, if you are dealing with parties completely unknown to you.
I think this is a painful truth. There are times when you will think yourself friends or close with someone above (or below) you, but something happens and the raising of those tiers will be especially painful even if perhaps it is not even purposeful.
For it is true--we are given different means to put hurt feelings and pride or even property or physical harm to rest based on the station of our birth or elevation and sometimes there is no way to bridge it in an efficient manner when it happens across commoner and noble lines.
How I have wished for an clear way to settle an insult and right a relationship as being able to call for a duel quickly and be done with it afterwards. I have thought if were that to be an option perhaps I would still have a friendship lost to me now, had I been able to express the weight given to their words and their impact with something other than my written notes...but that too is wishful and stupid thinking I know; it isn't as if duels always lay aside the animosities that bring them forth either.
It is a hard dance to know just how to measure one's steps beyond and back from that divide.
I think this is a painful truth. There are times when you will think yourself friends or close with someone above (or below) you, but something happens and the raising of those tiers will be especially painful even if perhaps it is not even purposeful.
For it is true--we are given different means to put hurt feelings and pride or even property or physical harm to rest based on the station of our birth or elevation and sometimes there is no way to bridge it in an efficient manner when it happens across commoner and noble lines.
How I have wished for an clear way to settle an insult and right a relationship as being able to call for a duel quickly and be done with it afterwards. I have thought if were that to be an option perhaps I would still have a friendship lost to me now, had I been able to express the weight given to their words and their impact with something other than my written notes...but that too is wishful and stupid thinking I know; it isn't as if duels always lay aside the animosities that bring them forth either.
It is a hard dance to know just how to measure one's steps beyond and back from that divide.
Written By Monique
Aug. 3, 2019, 3:13 p.m.(8/2/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Jyri
My ode to me has a divine new addition and I couldn't be more pleased. Well, of course I couldn't! Everyone knows what vanity I have, and it has been rendered beautifully upon canvas. It is moments like these that I live for. The celebration of myself is truly the most glorious of all.
Written By Willow
Aug. 3, 2019, 3:04 p.m.(8/2/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Thorley
I have to admit, I am incredibly curious about these dawnstones you mention, especially after finding a blue-green one said to be from Escuma. Would ir be possible to arrange a viewing of these? You know, for the sake of my art making unique jewelry?
Written By Evaristo
Aug. 3, 2019, 1:57 p.m.(8/2/1011 AR)
So is there going to be a trial by combat or not? I was gearing up for a fun event to watch. Everyone's being so SERIOUS about it, but seems to me that Ras just wants to do a show of it.
But whatever happened to fines? Is trial by combat the new thing? I mean, if that's the thing, most would take a beating and NOT pay, cause those fines can be hefty and most would be okay with a beating, not like those that do crime don't know how to take a beating - in fact, some might even know how to dish out a beating. Just a theory, I wouldn't really know.
But whatever happened to fines? Is trial by combat the new thing? I mean, if that's the thing, most would take a beating and NOT pay, cause those fines can be hefty and most would be okay with a beating, not like those that do crime don't know how to take a beating - in fact, some might even know how to dish out a beating. Just a theory, I wouldn't really know.
Written By Sina
Aug. 3, 2019, 1:53 p.m.(8/2/1011 AR)
I wanted to write, on a more personal note, hitting nobles is a path to trouble for any commoner. Just don't do it. This is a battle you will lose. Choose your battles wisely.
Written By Mabelle
Aug. 3, 2019, 1:03 p.m.(8/2/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Arik
I never thought I'd miss winter. Until this morning.
Now I cannot wait for it to come!
Now I cannot wait for it to come!
Written By Thea
Aug. 3, 2019, 12:26 p.m.(8/2/1011 AR)
The last couple of days have included masks of flowers and a private tasting at the Hart. Both were enjoyable. At least my drinking skills arent nearly as bad as one brothers but I obviously have more to learn after watching a couple certain princesses and Lady. Add that to my list of things to do, but at that bottom.
Written By Martino
Aug. 3, 2019, 11:07 a.m.(8/2/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Leonaess
Lemon, ginger and bread.
That is the right combination, is it not?
Why doesn't it work today?
That is the right combination, is it not?
Why doesn't it work today?
Written By Umbroise
Aug. 3, 2019, 9:46 a.m.(8/2/1011 AR)
It was such a delight to attend the Velenosan Faces of a Southern Flower masquerade! My duties have rarely allowed me such decadence of late, and it was truly one of the most special occasions of my life, to see all of the beautiful flowers of the Compact gathered together in one garden. Generally, when I attend such functions, I rarely find myself without something to do. I am not a wall flower, but one of those which makes itself noticed. In this case, I was Jasmine, which is often noticed first by its scent, and then by its beauty. The gown was created by Selene Whisper, and the mask as well.
Upon arrival, I immediately noticed a man seated by himself, and so I went and sat with him. Some time later, his sister showed up, and we began to chat amiably. In time, the subject of dancing arose, and I asked the Sage of the Diviners to dance with me. He accepted, and we spent nearly the entire evening, dancing and talking together, while flowers bloomed and petals rained down gently all around us. It was a pleasure matching wits with someone, as we tried to figure out who it was the other was dancing with.
In the end, as it turns out, I was dancing with one of the Marquessa's cousins! How delighted I was to learn it, though he was the winner of our little battle of wits, which I graciously concede. After this, we sat down again as people began to filter out, until we were among only a few left. Eventually, we parted ways as well, but it was a night to remember. I must once again give my compliments to Archduchess Regent Jaenelle for this lovely notion of a party, and I shall look forward to seeing more Lycene balls in the future. I think, after this, I am developing a taste for them!
Upon arrival, I immediately noticed a man seated by himself, and so I went and sat with him. Some time later, his sister showed up, and we began to chat amiably. In time, the subject of dancing arose, and I asked the Sage of the Diviners to dance with me. He accepted, and we spent nearly the entire evening, dancing and talking together, while flowers bloomed and petals rained down gently all around us. It was a pleasure matching wits with someone, as we tried to figure out who it was the other was dancing with.
In the end, as it turns out, I was dancing with one of the Marquessa's cousins! How delighted I was to learn it, though he was the winner of our little battle of wits, which I graciously concede. After this, we sat down again as people began to filter out, until we were among only a few left. Eventually, we parted ways as well, but it was a night to remember. I must once again give my compliments to Archduchess Regent Jaenelle for this lovely notion of a party, and I shall look forward to seeing more Lycene balls in the future. I think, after this, I am developing a taste for them!
Written By Thorley
Aug. 3, 2019, 7 a.m.(8/1/1011 AR)
On this whole fiasco.
So to make sure I have this right...
Ras met Shazza at the Inn.
Shazza razed Ras, got her ledger ruined by soup.
Ras buys new journal, gives to Shazza.
Ras then meets Alban. Makes more insults about soup.
Alban speaks out on this, Ras punches Alban.
Ras gets trial by combat, asks Jeffeth to fight for him, Jeffeth says something on the matter, but doesn't become his champion. The court assigns Brianna to be it's Champion against Ras, who has to fight for himself. Brianna says no, instead champions Ras, leaving the court in a lurch.
Do I have that all right? Anyway, heres my take on it:
Clearly Ras has an issue with soup in the city.
I find a good hearty stew more enjoyable, especially with the crusty bread that Violet showed me that comes from her homelands.
Make the kid work the kitchens for a while, maybe he'll get a new appreciation for the culinary efforts and stop insulting them and throwing them around willy-nilly.
So to make sure I have this right...
Ras met Shazza at the Inn.
Shazza razed Ras, got her ledger ruined by soup.
Ras buys new journal, gives to Shazza.
Ras then meets Alban. Makes more insults about soup.
Alban speaks out on this, Ras punches Alban.
Ras gets trial by combat, asks Jeffeth to fight for him, Jeffeth says something on the matter, but doesn't become his champion. The court assigns Brianna to be it's Champion against Ras, who has to fight for himself. Brianna says no, instead champions Ras, leaving the court in a lurch.
Do I have that all right? Anyway, heres my take on it:
Clearly Ras has an issue with soup in the city.
I find a good hearty stew more enjoyable, especially with the crusty bread that Violet showed me that comes from her homelands.
Make the kid work the kitchens for a while, maybe he'll get a new appreciation for the culinary efforts and stop insulting them and throwing them around willy-nilly.
Please note that the scholars may take some time preparing your journal for others to read.