Written By Martino
Aug. 1, 2019, 11:48 a.m.(7/26/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Cufre
We have spoke in length through the messengers on your work, especially the new areas you range into with fine male jewelry, after seeing your sketches at the Fashion Show.
Now wearing the first piece, Cufre's work is truly not the start of a journey but already well honed.
Now wearing the first piece, Cufre's work is truly not the start of a journey but already well honed.
Written By Jeffeth
Aug. 1, 2019, 11:39 a.m.(7/26/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Stygia
I think there has been a misunderstanding.
When Ras was arrested, he immediately wrote me to ask me to fight for him for trial by combat. Before I answered I wanted to find out what was going on. It was difficult to get much information out of Ras at the moment so I wrote to friends in the Iron Guard. I was told that while Ras was locked up, that he was let out and everything should just move on at that point. No trial by combat, no nothing.
When I saw Ras, I gave him a lecture. I've known Ras since he couldn't even walk on his own. I told him that the Iron Guard told me it was dropped. Moving on. Believing that there would be no trial by combat I laid into Ras for losing his temper. I told him that asking a man to bleed for him in a trial by combat was serious. Ras is well aware of my martial prowess, and no one should feel as if they can act however they wish because they know they have a giant with a hammer in their corner. I told him I would take another scar for him, another twenty. But that he should keep in mind that throwing a fist because he's angry may mean another bears a scar for the rest of their lives. He shouldn't be reckless.
Champions can be very reckless. We choose to bleed for a great many causes, some serious, some very much not so. That is the job and one that I am obviously alright with. But I wanted Ras to learn from this, that perhaps it would cause him to reflect when he feels that rage the next time. His actions have consequences.
Apparently after this, Lord Alban insisted upon Ras being punished and so the trial by combat was scheduled. Wherein Ras elected to fight for himself. I demanded he let me fight for him, but he felt after the lecture I gave him, that he needed to fend for himself. It was never the lesson I was trying to teach him, but it's the one he took. I will admit that I tried to push on Lord Alessandro that I would fight for Ras even though I knew Ras at that point did not want me to. I feel badly for that, but I did not want Ras to fight, desperately. Lord Alessandro told me Ras did not want me to fight for him and that would be that and unfortunately nothing could be done unless I convinced Ras otherwise.
I would more than gladly bleed for little Ras. Ten times over. I was glad when Lady Brianna extended her help to him and was able to convince him through what I understand was a complicated negotiation that she would fight for him. However I would more importantly see that my young friend never lose his temper and get himself in a situation like this again.
All of it is a rather unfortunate situation and I do hope we are all able to move on promptly.
When Ras was arrested, he immediately wrote me to ask me to fight for him for trial by combat. Before I answered I wanted to find out what was going on. It was difficult to get much information out of Ras at the moment so I wrote to friends in the Iron Guard. I was told that while Ras was locked up, that he was let out and everything should just move on at that point. No trial by combat, no nothing.
When I saw Ras, I gave him a lecture. I've known Ras since he couldn't even walk on his own. I told him that the Iron Guard told me it was dropped. Moving on. Believing that there would be no trial by combat I laid into Ras for losing his temper. I told him that asking a man to bleed for him in a trial by combat was serious. Ras is well aware of my martial prowess, and no one should feel as if they can act however they wish because they know they have a giant with a hammer in their corner. I told him I would take another scar for him, another twenty. But that he should keep in mind that throwing a fist because he's angry may mean another bears a scar for the rest of their lives. He shouldn't be reckless.
Champions can be very reckless. We choose to bleed for a great many causes, some serious, some very much not so. That is the job and one that I am obviously alright with. But I wanted Ras to learn from this, that perhaps it would cause him to reflect when he feels that rage the next time. His actions have consequences.
Apparently after this, Lord Alban insisted upon Ras being punished and so the trial by combat was scheduled. Wherein Ras elected to fight for himself. I demanded he let me fight for him, but he felt after the lecture I gave him, that he needed to fend for himself. It was never the lesson I was trying to teach him, but it's the one he took. I will admit that I tried to push on Lord Alessandro that I would fight for Ras even though I knew Ras at that point did not want me to. I feel badly for that, but I did not want Ras to fight, desperately. Lord Alessandro told me Ras did not want me to fight for him and that would be that and unfortunately nothing could be done unless I convinced Ras otherwise.
I would more than gladly bleed for little Ras. Ten times over. I was glad when Lady Brianna extended her help to him and was able to convince him through what I understand was a complicated negotiation that she would fight for him. However I would more importantly see that my young friend never lose his temper and get himself in a situation like this again.
All of it is a rather unfortunate situation and I do hope we are all able to move on promptly.
Written By Aureth
Aug. 1, 2019, 10:49 a.m.(7/26/1011 AR)
When the "cause of the day" becomes defending the worth of an idiot who caused a ruckus in a pub, you know people are too damned bored.
Written By Thea
Aug. 1, 2019, 9:49 a.m.(7/26/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Miranda
I can't be certain, but I think Finn misses your heathen cat. Or Brenlin. I'm not sure which...Are you home yet?
Written By Ras
Aug. 1, 2019, 9:07 a.m.(7/26/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Stygia
My friend. I don't even know if he's in the Champion guild. But he's one of the best people I've ever known. And he always sticks up for me.
I said... it would be easy for him to fight. He was just setting me straight. And he was right. I shouldn't take advantage of my friends, specially over something like soup and biscuits. Anyway, after he found out the trial by combat was actually gonna happen, he told me he was gonna beat the shit out of me so that I couldn't walk so that he'd go be my Champion, but I hid somewhere until he got over that idea.
He thinks I messed up cuz I get stupid mad over crap like this. But I don't think so. He doesn't get that part because he's always been a winner, right? I told you that. But I'm glad I didn't tell you his name because he doesn't deserve to be talked about like this. He's the freakin best of us.
I said... it would be easy for him to fight. He was just setting me straight. And he was right. I shouldn't take advantage of my friends, specially over something like soup and biscuits. Anyway, after he found out the trial by combat was actually gonna happen, he told me he was gonna beat the shit out of me so that I couldn't walk so that he'd go be my Champion, but I hid somewhere until he got over that idea.
He thinks I messed up cuz I get stupid mad over crap like this. But I don't think so. He doesn't get that part because he's always been a winner, right? I told you that. But I'm glad I didn't tell you his name because he doesn't deserve to be talked about like this. He's the freakin best of us.
Written By Brianna
Aug. 1, 2019, 8:59 a.m.(7/26/1011 AR)
For the record: Master Ras did not beg me to stand for him.
Written By Calaudrin
Aug. 1, 2019, 8:48 a.m.(7/26/1011 AR)
How surprising it is that a member of the Peerage decided to overstep the scope of their privilege and ended up in a tavern brawl with a commoner.
If only the Iron Guard had ample coverage of the streets in that generally well populated area of the city. Hm.
If only the Iron Guard had ample coverage of the streets in that generally well populated area of the city. Hm.
Written By Victus
Aug. 1, 2019, 8:07 a.m.(7/26/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Parisa
Thanks to the expert tailoring of one Miss Parisa Ravashari, I think I will be the most stunning at this Flower Ball. I wonder if Teemo will be about. Fitting to be running in a pack with a fellow lion.
Written By Skye
Aug. 1, 2019, 5:52 a.m.(7/25/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Ethan
I have prayed to the Sentinel that justice shall come down towards the Undrowned Sons for their repeated acts of violence against citizens of Arx. Their charter should be revoked. Their property and accounts should be seized. Their members should be investigated and prosecuted for any criminal activities they have participated in. Anyone enacting in business with this mercenary group should be put under scrutiny. Because the Undrowned Sons' actions are being funded, perhaps even by those we call ally.
I shall be working with my own lawyer to file a civil suit against the Undrowned Sons for damages in their most recent attack against House Blackshore during the Harvest Festival. I hope others join me in my efforts to petition the courts to take action against the Undrowned Sons.
I shall be working with my own lawyer to file a civil suit against the Undrowned Sons for damages in their most recent attack against House Blackshore during the Harvest Festival. I hope others join me in my efforts to petition the courts to take action against the Undrowned Sons.
Written By Marian
Aug. 1, 2019, 5:28 a.m.(7/25/1011 AR)
If a champion, such as Lady Brianna Halfshav, firmly believes in the innocence of the defendant, there is no dishonor in taking up their cause and defending them in a trial by combat as long as the matter is not a capital offense. Nor should any of the champions that refused to take up Master Ras' cause be criticized for their refusal because clearly his attempts to convince them to take up their sword did not strike home. Just as Master Ras enacted his right to seek a champion. Lord Alban Farshaw can drop the charges if he has a change of heart. I take no issue with any of these actions.
Now you can argue the validity of the cause. I'm sure both sides have their opinions. However, no spurs should be thrown at the Champions Guild in this matter. It's there for this very reason and should readily be available to all citizens of Arx.
Now you can argue the validity of the cause. I'm sure both sides have their opinions. However, no spurs should be thrown at the Champions Guild in this matter. It's there for this very reason and should readily be available to all citizens of Arx.
Written By Marian
Aug. 1, 2019, 5:13 a.m.(7/25/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Alban
I was not there at the inn that night. I can not speak to what led to the disagreement; however, I can speak to Lord Alban Farshaw's character. He served with me at the Battle of Stormwall. He fought well and was a credit to his house. He has served as a disciple, honoring Gloria with his actions. Never in the war camps in which we served together, did I ever see him treat anyone less than what they were because of the circumstances of their birth. Nor has he ever bullied anyone within my gaze to the point of violence. I doubt that this man would so radically change his character over a disagreement in an inn.
However, we can all be prone to lapses in judgement. Clearly Lord Alban has admitted in his whites where he might have errored. So I do hope that this matter is swiftly put to bed.
However, we can all be prone to lapses in judgement. Clearly Lord Alban has admitted in his whites where he might have errored. So I do hope that this matter is swiftly put to bed.
Written By Shard
Aug. 1, 2019, 4:30 a.m.(7/25/1011 AR)
Don't hit nobles. I don't know or, honestly, particularly care about the details of what happened, or which person's story is closer to the truth, so I mean this in general. Don't hit nobles.
It's not that a lot of nobles don't deserve to get socked in the jaw. You could probably fill the Grand Cathedral to the roof with nobles that deserve a whole lot worse, let alone a few bruises. They might be very annoying. They might really, really be asking for it. It might be the most perfect justice in the entire world. It doesn't matter. Don't hit nobles. All of society will come down on you like a cartload of bricks for doing it. Hit something else instead; a wall, a tree, a barrel, whatever. If you're not so stupid about it that you break your own hand in the process, you'll just have some sore or bruised knuckles for a few days as a consequence, rather than, at best, a prosecution.
That's more or less the advice I was given just before my first time entering the city. It turned out to be very good advice, and I've somehow managed to follow it in the years since. I'm happy to pass it on. Don't hit nobles.
It's not that a lot of nobles don't deserve to get socked in the jaw. You could probably fill the Grand Cathedral to the roof with nobles that deserve a whole lot worse, let alone a few bruises. They might be very annoying. They might really, really be asking for it. It might be the most perfect justice in the entire world. It doesn't matter. Don't hit nobles. All of society will come down on you like a cartload of bricks for doing it. Hit something else instead; a wall, a tree, a barrel, whatever. If you're not so stupid about it that you break your own hand in the process, you'll just have some sore or bruised knuckles for a few days as a consequence, rather than, at best, a prosecution.
That's more or less the advice I was given just before my first time entering the city. It turned out to be very good advice, and I've somehow managed to follow it in the years since. I'm happy to pass it on. Don't hit nobles.
Written By Vincenzo
Aug. 1, 2019, 2:26 a.m.(7/25/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Peri
Knock and the door just might open. Seek, and you might find what you're looking for. Ask, and you may find your answer given.
The Salon is hosting another discussion, this time the topic will be "Redemption".
Count yourself invited. Come prepared!
The Salon is hosting another discussion, this time the topic will be "Redemption".
Count yourself invited. Come prepared!
Written By Saoirse
Aug. 1, 2019, 2:06 a.m.(7/25/1011 AR)
For all I find pushing envelopes and testing boundaries fun as a true-blue Velenosa, I cannot seem to get behind shrouding my person in the outfits of the lost heathens of our world. They cause damage to our crops and livestock, to our very lives. Exotic-ising and romanticizing such people is cruel to the men and women of the Compact who have laid down their souls, to those who have lost family. I cannot, in good conscious, condone that.
Written By Vanora
Aug. 1, 2019, 12:27 a.m.(7/25/1011 AR)
My little loves,
Memories are passed down in many ways, your father excels at letters, I prefer songs. There are dozens of other means if not more though, drawings, poems, clippings...
For you today, I leave thirteen thoughts on family.
1) Family is created by blood, held by the bonds of kinship, circumstances of birth.
2) Family is created by loyalty, by love, by shared common experience, it is a choice.
3) Family centers around the Matriarch, the woman who has seen the most of them raised, who has the most wisdom about love and loss and strength, who has earned their respect.
4) Family centers around the Patriarch, the man who has seen the most of them raised, who has the most wisdom about loss and strength and love, who has earned their respect.
5) Family centers around the eldest, They are the family's future, the to look to to know their hard work worth it.
6) Family centers around the youngest, for they must be loved and cared for and nurtured by all of the others.
7) Family centers most around the departed. It was they who set the tone for all that followed.
8) Family centers most on the generations yet to come, whose world we have not even begun to imagine.
9) Family is linked to place, without culture and history it could not be.
10) Family is independent of place, culture, or language. It is constant.
11) Family, being tied to emotions, is often fickle and inconstant
12) Family is where your parents eventually yield the ground of your thoughts to your spouse, and your spouse to your children.
13) Families can be crowded and lonely, heartbreaking and beautiful, all in the same moment.
At least once in my life I have sincerely believed in each of these thoughts. If there is a lesson in that, let it be that your view of the world will constantly be changing, even that it is expected to.
Love,
Your Mother
Memories are passed down in many ways, your father excels at letters, I prefer songs. There are dozens of other means if not more though, drawings, poems, clippings...
For you today, I leave thirteen thoughts on family.
1) Family is created by blood, held by the bonds of kinship, circumstances of birth.
2) Family is created by loyalty, by love, by shared common experience, it is a choice.
3) Family centers around the Matriarch, the woman who has seen the most of them raised, who has the most wisdom about love and loss and strength, who has earned their respect.
4) Family centers around the Patriarch, the man who has seen the most of them raised, who has the most wisdom about loss and strength and love, who has earned their respect.
5) Family centers around the eldest, They are the family's future, the to look to to know their hard work worth it.
6) Family centers around the youngest, for they must be loved and cared for and nurtured by all of the others.
7) Family centers most around the departed. It was they who set the tone for all that followed.
8) Family centers most on the generations yet to come, whose world we have not even begun to imagine.
9) Family is linked to place, without culture and history it could not be.
10) Family is independent of place, culture, or language. It is constant.
11) Family, being tied to emotions, is often fickle and inconstant
12) Family is where your parents eventually yield the ground of your thoughts to your spouse, and your spouse to your children.
13) Families can be crowded and lonely, heartbreaking and beautiful, all in the same moment.
At least once in my life I have sincerely believed in each of these thoughts. If there is a lesson in that, let it be that your view of the world will constantly be changing, even that it is expected to.
Love,
Your Mother
Written By Raimon
Aug. 1, 2019, 12:04 a.m.(7/25/1011 AR)
Nothing brings me greater joy then watching my Son. It is an amazing feeling
Written By Sparte
July 31, 2019, 11:09 p.m.(7/25/1011 AR)
It is very exciting to finally find someone who can do a thing you never knew how to find a person to do. Maybe you always wanted a particular carving but the wood you wanted took special technique, or you wanted to know how to juggle knives and nobody who claimed to know how had all ten fingers. Then suddenly you hear the rumor you needed and find that person.
For me, it was a story. A tale I wanted to hear that I couldn't no matter how hard I listened. Now I'll be able to hear it. With some work, of course. Perhaps not with my own ears. I'm alright with that.
I hope it is a story I can do justice. I feel a responsibility to try.
For me, it was a story. A tale I wanted to hear that I couldn't no matter how hard I listened. Now I'll be able to hear it. With some work, of course. Perhaps not with my own ears. I'm alright with that.
I hope it is a story I can do justice. I feel a responsibility to try.
Written By Stygia
July 31, 2019, 8:35 p.m.(7/25/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Ras
Well. A new 'quaintance of mine went and got him a trial by Combat. Apparently a Lord gave him grief over the way he ordered his soup n biscuits, and he got punched in the nose for it.
What really baffles me about the whole thing is the response he received from the Champions Guild. He wrote to someone he know in the Guild and the response was that he wasn't going to bleed for him.
Which is mighty fuckin hypocritical.
The Champions bleed over silks all the time over stupider matters... Just to name a few of the more entertaining ones:
Tea v. Coffee
Papercuts
Who's broken a sister's heart something something broken courtship
Who asked a question first
But no, when a man is facing legal consequences in a trial by combat, won't bleed. Not arguing that his temper got the better of him, it probably did. Then again, we're only human after all. We make mistakes. Then again I think Lord Farshaw also made a mistake. Who is wronger? Well, we gonna let the trial by Combat decide.
But when there is a real chance to make a difference and represent the Sentinel or Gloria by putting to rest a serious matter and seeing justice done? Nope.
No I get it, if it were me I wouldn't bleed for no one else either. Specially over stupid stuff... But then again, I'm not a fuckin Champion. And I'm certainly not a Champion that has already assumed who the guilty party is. Knowin better than the Sentinel I guess.
Gods bless Lady Brianna for seein' the truth of the matter. He deserves someone that *wants* to represent him. May justice prevail.
What really baffles me about the whole thing is the response he received from the Champions Guild. He wrote to someone he know in the Guild and the response was that he wasn't going to bleed for him.
Which is mighty fuckin hypocritical.
The Champions bleed over silks all the time over stupider matters... Just to name a few of the more entertaining ones:
Tea v. Coffee
Papercuts
Who's broken a sister's heart something something broken courtship
Who asked a question first
But no, when a man is facing legal consequences in a trial by combat, won't bleed. Not arguing that his temper got the better of him, it probably did. Then again, we're only human after all. We make mistakes. Then again I think Lord Farshaw also made a mistake. Who is wronger? Well, we gonna let the trial by Combat decide.
But when there is a real chance to make a difference and represent the Sentinel or Gloria by putting to rest a serious matter and seeing justice done? Nope.
No I get it, if it were me I wouldn't bleed for no one else either. Specially over stupid stuff... But then again, I'm not a fuckin Champion. And I'm certainly not a Champion that has already assumed who the guilty party is. Knowin better than the Sentinel I guess.
Gods bless Lady Brianna for seein' the truth of the matter. He deserves someone that *wants* to represent him. May justice prevail.
Written By Kenna
July 31, 2019, 8:06 p.m.(7/25/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Riagnon
I have found myself fond enough of my husband to not wish several unpleasant things upon his head.
However, I will introduce him to my parents if it kills me.
However, I will introduce him to my parents if it kills me.
Written By Alban
July 31, 2019, 7:45 p.m.(7/24/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Brianna
It seems prudent to write a response to my fellow citizens to clarify the events of the other day at the Trader's Tavern, and address the words of the honorable Lady Brianna.
When I confronted 'Master Ras' as he is being called these days, I did not do so to puff myself up, or make myself feel like a big man, or even to bully a commoner with my rank. Rather, I did it to protect a commoner -- the lady server who 'Master' Ras was abusing with his demands -- and the peace of the establishment that he was disturbing. I did not bully 'Master' Ras, I asked him to apologize. When he failed to do that, I suggested he leave. When he insulted me, I made my request a demand. Perhaps that was too much overstepping my bounds, but it is the course of action I took. It was at that point that the man of at least eighteen years struck me -- unprovoked -- on the chin, and followed that up by battering me about my head. I did not draw my blade (as would be one's right when assaulted in such a manner) to protect myself, but instead attempted to make sure my assailant did not flee the scene before the Iron Guard could arrive to arrest him for his attack on my person.
In the aftermath, it came to my attention that 'Master' Ras decided to undertake a Trial by Combat. A worthy choice, one that I -- as a knight of Gloria -- applauded at the time. For my part I have given my opinion that the boy should be conscripted into the military. He would make an excellent soldier: brave, a little reckless, tough, a shrewd fighter. I have even made it clear to certain individuals who have been in direct contact with him that all I seek from 'Master' Ras is for him to show some remorse, some understanding that his behavior will not be tolerated in society, and that he endeavor to reform himself. In part I have continued to press my charge against him in an attempt to get him to reflect on his actions, and how he may come to the light of honor and duty within our community.
Instead of doing even that little bit of personal self improvement, it has come to my attention that 'Master' Ras has spent the past few days begging better men and women than him to take up his burden and shed their blood for him. I know now of two honorable and respectable warriors that he has asked to stand in for him rather than face the trial he has chosen, and there are likely others that I do not know. With Lady Brianna's announcement that she would stand in as champion for 'Master' Ras, he has succeeded in his quest to evade responsibility, and it ought be to her eternal shame that she has allowed this to happen under her watch. Her standing in for 'Master' Ras makes a mockery of the process of Trial by Combat.
I am further saddened that Lady Brianna has not only been duped by this scoundrel, but that she has decided to waste her good name on slandering me in public, as opposed to speaking to me about her concerns. There is little honor in insults, and the baseless goading that Lady Brianna has engaged in to ensure that I step into the arena with her -- seemingly for her own aggrandizement -- only serves to shine a beacon on how unworthy this challenge is in the eyes of Gloria.
This conclusion puts me in a difficult situation. I have been attacked, and insulted. I have been battered. I have seen the justice of the Trial by Combat perverted. And yet, I know that a duel with Lady Brianna would be unworthy of me, unworthy of the bounds of honor, and to take up a blade in this instance would be an insult to the Goddess that I serve. Thus, I hear-by declare I will drop my charge of Assault of a Peer against 'Master' Ras forthwith.
I will end with a warning for the citizens of Arx: 'Master' Ras is a dangerous individual, who has little control of his emotions and no respect for the social order. By providing him with this out, he will undoubtedly feel emboldened to dip his toes deeper into lawlessness, and I only pray that the next time he cannot control himself, other people are not hurt by his reckless actions. If any are injured the blame ought to lay with Lady Brianna and those who feel a young man attacking those he pleases can be excused without penalty.
When I confronted 'Master Ras' as he is being called these days, I did not do so to puff myself up, or make myself feel like a big man, or even to bully a commoner with my rank. Rather, I did it to protect a commoner -- the lady server who 'Master' Ras was abusing with his demands -- and the peace of the establishment that he was disturbing. I did not bully 'Master' Ras, I asked him to apologize. When he failed to do that, I suggested he leave. When he insulted me, I made my request a demand. Perhaps that was too much overstepping my bounds, but it is the course of action I took. It was at that point that the man of at least eighteen years struck me -- unprovoked -- on the chin, and followed that up by battering me about my head. I did not draw my blade (as would be one's right when assaulted in such a manner) to protect myself, but instead attempted to make sure my assailant did not flee the scene before the Iron Guard could arrive to arrest him for his attack on my person.
In the aftermath, it came to my attention that 'Master' Ras decided to undertake a Trial by Combat. A worthy choice, one that I -- as a knight of Gloria -- applauded at the time. For my part I have given my opinion that the boy should be conscripted into the military. He would make an excellent soldier: brave, a little reckless, tough, a shrewd fighter. I have even made it clear to certain individuals who have been in direct contact with him that all I seek from 'Master' Ras is for him to show some remorse, some understanding that his behavior will not be tolerated in society, and that he endeavor to reform himself. In part I have continued to press my charge against him in an attempt to get him to reflect on his actions, and how he may come to the light of honor and duty within our community.
Instead of doing even that little bit of personal self improvement, it has come to my attention that 'Master' Ras has spent the past few days begging better men and women than him to take up his burden and shed their blood for him. I know now of two honorable and respectable warriors that he has asked to stand in for him rather than face the trial he has chosen, and there are likely others that I do not know. With Lady Brianna's announcement that she would stand in as champion for 'Master' Ras, he has succeeded in his quest to evade responsibility, and it ought be to her eternal shame that she has allowed this to happen under her watch. Her standing in for 'Master' Ras makes a mockery of the process of Trial by Combat.
I am further saddened that Lady Brianna has not only been duped by this scoundrel, but that she has decided to waste her good name on slandering me in public, as opposed to speaking to me about her concerns. There is little honor in insults, and the baseless goading that Lady Brianna has engaged in to ensure that I step into the arena with her -- seemingly for her own aggrandizement -- only serves to shine a beacon on how unworthy this challenge is in the eyes of Gloria.
This conclusion puts me in a difficult situation. I have been attacked, and insulted. I have been battered. I have seen the justice of the Trial by Combat perverted. And yet, I know that a duel with Lady Brianna would be unworthy of me, unworthy of the bounds of honor, and to take up a blade in this instance would be an insult to the Goddess that I serve. Thus, I hear-by declare I will drop my charge of Assault of a Peer against 'Master' Ras forthwith.
I will end with a warning for the citizens of Arx: 'Master' Ras is a dangerous individual, who has little control of his emotions and no respect for the social order. By providing him with this out, he will undoubtedly feel emboldened to dip his toes deeper into lawlessness, and I only pray that the next time he cannot control himself, other people are not hurt by his reckless actions. If any are injured the blame ought to lay with Lady Brianna and those who feel a young man attacking those he pleases can be excused without penalty.
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