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.
Written By Alecstazi
July 31, 2019, 7:24 p.m.(7/24/1011 AR)
It is unacceptable for a commoner to strike a member of the Peerage. Period.
That being said, it should beneath the dignity of a peer to bully, challenge or otherwise provoke one of the common born. Ours is to embody the principles of nobility, chivalry and graciousness. When we fail in this we bring shame to our House, to our families. We stand above, draped in wealth and privilege, and the price of that is that we must always be aware of our actions, our words. We do not have the freedoms to give into our emotions. We must be better. If we're not? Then we do not deserve to be named noble.
Lord Alban, *if* his behavior is as it was described, should be ashamed, and his House should be ashamed of him. If he was indeed picking on a commoner, getting in his face and deliberately provoking him? Then may the masses recognize his failings.
There must be punishment for Ras' assault on a Lord of the realm. There are other ways of responding to obnoxious behavior. If he was struck first? All bets are off. A person is allowed to defend themselves. Next time, instead of throwing the first blow, leave. Shout, scream, yell, but the moment it turns physical? Unacceptable.
That being said, it should beneath the dignity of a peer to bully, challenge or otherwise provoke one of the common born. Ours is to embody the principles of nobility, chivalry and graciousness. When we fail in this we bring shame to our House, to our families. We stand above, draped in wealth and privilege, and the price of that is that we must always be aware of our actions, our words. We do not have the freedoms to give into our emotions. We must be better. If we're not? Then we do not deserve to be named noble.
Lord Alban, *if* his behavior is as it was described, should be ashamed, and his House should be ashamed of him. If he was indeed picking on a commoner, getting in his face and deliberately provoking him? Then may the masses recognize his failings.
There must be punishment for Ras' assault on a Lord of the realm. There are other ways of responding to obnoxious behavior. If he was struck first? All bets are off. A person is allowed to defend themselves. Next time, instead of throwing the first blow, leave. Shout, scream, yell, but the moment it turns physical? Unacceptable.
Written By Rysen
July 31, 2019, 4:03 p.m.(7/24/1011 AR)
Much blood and many tears have been spilled by the raids of the Undrowned Sons in the Northlands. Innocent people were sent with violence and suffering to the Queen of Endings long before their time.
To put an end to such atrocities, it had been my design, in broad outline only, inspired by Lady Peri and perfected by Count Orrin Seliki, to lead the savage raiders into a trap in the port town of Greywater Bay in Crackneck lands. To that end, I sent out a call to our allies - a call which was answered by many, among them Princess Marian Redrain, the dread warchief, whose voice was the surest signal of hope in the fierce extremes of battle, and whose sword sent many a viscous murderer to the abyss.
The valorous fleet of Stormward, commanded by Lord Aethan Kennex, also answered the call. The admiral's skill and steadfast leadership wrought the destruction of the enemy ships, never again to convey those who would terrorize the innocent, nor shame Gloria with their barbarous greed. Sailing with Admiral Kennex was Aella, Countess of Stormheart, and Lord Danvir Ravenseye who honored their bonds of fealty and brought glory to their House by dazzling feats of arms.
Upon the beach of Greywater Bay, none fought more boldly than Cillian Weatherwood, Sword of the Storm March, whose bravery inspired the combined warriors of Blackwood, Crackneck and Redrain to great deeds. Nor, perhaps, could our victory have been so final, but for the aid of the Countess of Bonespire - Arcadia Stahlben - whose ingenuity had earned her command of the eagle-eyed archers of Leaholdt whose shafts swept away the enemy like fallen leaves before a gale.
I have no words or actions to convey the depth of my gratitude towards those who gave so much to the defense of our people, but the gods are ever watchful, and even to this day, the people of the Northlands raise toasts in your honor, and pass your names in song, and to their offspring, in the hopes that the inheritors of the Dream can carry some spark of your valor.
To put an end to such atrocities, it had been my design, in broad outline only, inspired by Lady Peri and perfected by Count Orrin Seliki, to lead the savage raiders into a trap in the port town of Greywater Bay in Crackneck lands. To that end, I sent out a call to our allies - a call which was answered by many, among them Princess Marian Redrain, the dread warchief, whose voice was the surest signal of hope in the fierce extremes of battle, and whose sword sent many a viscous murderer to the abyss.
The valorous fleet of Stormward, commanded by Lord Aethan Kennex, also answered the call. The admiral's skill and steadfast leadership wrought the destruction of the enemy ships, never again to convey those who would terrorize the innocent, nor shame Gloria with their barbarous greed. Sailing with Admiral Kennex was Aella, Countess of Stormheart, and Lord Danvir Ravenseye who honored their bonds of fealty and brought glory to their House by dazzling feats of arms.
Upon the beach of Greywater Bay, none fought more boldly than Cillian Weatherwood, Sword of the Storm March, whose bravery inspired the combined warriors of Blackwood, Crackneck and Redrain to great deeds. Nor, perhaps, could our victory have been so final, but for the aid of the Countess of Bonespire - Arcadia Stahlben - whose ingenuity had earned her command of the eagle-eyed archers of Leaholdt whose shafts swept away the enemy like fallen leaves before a gale.
I have no words or actions to convey the depth of my gratitude towards those who gave so much to the defense of our people, but the gods are ever watchful, and even to this day, the people of the Northlands raise toasts in your honor, and pass your names in song, and to their offspring, in the hopes that the inheritors of the Dream can carry some spark of your valor.
Written By Maja
July 31, 2019, 12:47 p.m.(7/24/1011 AR)
The world is not black and white and because of this, I find that empathy and compassion go a very long way.
I do not say this to imply that people should not suffer consequences for their actions. However, when faced with a volatile situation, the goal should always be restoring peace. With that in mind: when encountering someone who is angry, it is always beneficial to ask 'why'? Why are they angry? Answering that question will often lead one forward as to how to resolve the situation. Perhaps they are angry because they are drunk and someone insulted their loved one -- in that case, you can assure them that their beloved is not, in fact, a pig-faced buffoon who likes to wallow in mud and get them a cup of coffee to sober them up. Perhaps they are angry due to an injustice of some kind -- standing alongside them as an ally will often deescalate their rage. Perhaps they are angry because their ploy to pickpocket someone was unsuccessful -- in such cases, it is entirely appropriate to throw them to the guards.
Just telling someone wholesale to behave without considering the context rarely leads to a successful conclusion.
I do not say this to imply that people should not suffer consequences for their actions. However, when faced with a volatile situation, the goal should always be restoring peace. With that in mind: when encountering someone who is angry, it is always beneficial to ask 'why'? Why are they angry? Answering that question will often lead one forward as to how to resolve the situation. Perhaps they are angry because they are drunk and someone insulted their loved one -- in that case, you can assure them that their beloved is not, in fact, a pig-faced buffoon who likes to wallow in mud and get them a cup of coffee to sober them up. Perhaps they are angry due to an injustice of some kind -- standing alongside them as an ally will often deescalate their rage. Perhaps they are angry because their ploy to pickpocket someone was unsuccessful -- in such cases, it is entirely appropriate to throw them to the guards.
Just telling someone wholesale to behave without considering the context rarely leads to a successful conclusion.
Written By Peri
July 31, 2019, 10:44 a.m.(7/24/1011 AR)
I miss Salon discussions.
It was good to see the faith's explanation on whether crime is a thing that need exist or that naturally exists in a world of change and freewill. I went to that talk only knowing that I think crime must exist in a world with war and great power differentials. For if we do not have people skilled in dirty tricks we will have no competency in bringing choice to people in chains. It was a simple and pragmatic view, and being around those well versed in faith and philosophy was good for my soul.
I valued the perspectives of all of the people at the talk on leadership. We had people discuss what qualities of leadership are vital. Leadership is comprised of many different virtues and what may seem to be vices (tyranny?!). We had leaders of all stripes at the salon to discuss the different qualities of leadership needed to lead one's people to bend the knee, versus the qualities of leadership of one who's people have bent the knee for generations.
These are but two Salons of all the many given. I miss them.
It was good to see the faith's explanation on whether crime is a thing that need exist or that naturally exists in a world of change and freewill. I went to that talk only knowing that I think crime must exist in a world with war and great power differentials. For if we do not have people skilled in dirty tricks we will have no competency in bringing choice to people in chains. It was a simple and pragmatic view, and being around those well versed in faith and philosophy was good for my soul.
I valued the perspectives of all of the people at the talk on leadership. We had people discuss what qualities of leadership are vital. Leadership is comprised of many different virtues and what may seem to be vices (tyranny?!). We had leaders of all stripes at the salon to discuss the different qualities of leadership needed to lead one's people to bend the knee, versus the qualities of leadership of one who's people have bent the knee for generations.
These are but two Salons of all the many given. I miss them.
Written By Yvon
July 31, 2019, 10:34 a.m.(7/24/1011 AR)
The Grandmaster of the Templars claims to know the mind of Gloria with utter certainty. Let us pause to consider the implications.
Written By Delilah
July 31, 2019, 10:01 a.m.(7/24/1011 AR)
Every once in a while, a piece of choice information falls into your lap and completely reshapes those guesses you may have held into crystallized truth.
I'm going to have a glass of wine and toast ingenuity from long ago.
I'm going to have a glass of wine and toast ingenuity from long ago.
Written By Corban
July 31, 2019, 8:21 a.m.(7/24/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Tikva
Thank you, Princess Tikva, for your song of the gods and their virtues.
As a knight, it brings me comfort, hope, and enjoy.
As a knight, it brings me comfort, hope, and enjoy.
Written By Maja
July 31, 2019, 4:45 a.m.(7/23/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Brianna
Lady Brianna.
You are an honorable woman with a compassionate heart. I lift my prayers to the Gods so that they will continue to look over you and guide you forward on your just and worthy path.
You are an honorable woman with a compassionate heart. I lift my prayers to the Gods so that they will continue to look over you and guide you forward on your just and worthy path.
Written By Preston
July 31, 2019, 4:06 a.m.(7/23/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Brianna
It is the right of this Ras to assert trial by combat if he wishes, Lady Brianna - if he claims it despite being weak or malnourished as you suggest, then perhaps he is confident in his innocence and the Gods will provide the answer he believes is just in the trial.
As for Lord Alban, I would be wary too much of casting aspersions on his character as a Knight and an honourable man. Lord Alban stood at Stormwall with the Valardin forces. He joined the rearguard charge to defend the shamans, the wounded and the mercies in the mountain pass. When unhorsed in that charge he pressed on to the fight on foot - if the enemy had not been luckily defeated, he would have died there in that frozen pass. Any who stood at Stormwall get more than a little benefit of the doubt in their virtues. All his actions have proven his love of Gloria, and Gloria's love of him.
As for Lord Alban, I would be wary too much of casting aspersions on his character as a Knight and an honourable man. Lord Alban stood at Stormwall with the Valardin forces. He joined the rearguard charge to defend the shamans, the wounded and the mercies in the mountain pass. When unhorsed in that charge he pressed on to the fight on foot - if the enemy had not been luckily defeated, he would have died there in that frozen pass. Any who stood at Stormwall get more than a little benefit of the doubt in their virtues. All his actions have proven his love of Gloria, and Gloria's love of him.
Written By Willow
July 31, 2019, 3:25 a.m.(7/23/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Petal
I was so happy to hear about the stock of new designs at Petal's shop, and when I went, it turned out that they were all just as lovely as the masquerade costume and mask I got there. The leggings are a first. I am not entirely certain what I will pair with them but the way they cling and accentuate and how comfortably they are cut, I had to get them. Also, the twilight colored lions. She is such a talented seamstress, I adore her work, though the dresses are nothing to sneeze at either. I picked up three of those, too.
Written By Tikva
July 31, 2019, 1:06 a.m.(7/23/1011 AR)
Honor is a sword in the hand to defend the innocent, bold and fierce and unrelenting.
Yet honor is also a vow upheld, dignity befit, the quiet certainty of integrity unstrained.
Joy and honor need not stand apart.
I sing to you, Gloria, for the courage of kindness.
I sing to you, Jayus, for the inspiration of bravery.
I sing to you, Vellichor, with words in ink upon the page, for the honor of legacy
Hand in hand we stand in the light of faith and smile upon the world for we need not defy with rage what we can greet openly with a laugh.
Sing with me of hope, you brothers and sisters of war.
Sing with me of courage, you artists who reach for new pinnacles.
Sing with me of history and the grace to remember all who have gone before.
Yet honor is also a vow upheld, dignity befit, the quiet certainty of integrity unstrained.
Joy and honor need not stand apart.
I sing to you, Gloria, for the courage of kindness.
I sing to you, Jayus, for the inspiration of bravery.
I sing to you, Vellichor, with words in ink upon the page, for the honor of legacy
Hand in hand we stand in the light of faith and smile upon the world for we need not defy with rage what we can greet openly with a laugh.
Sing with me of hope, you brothers and sisters of war.
Sing with me of courage, you artists who reach for new pinnacles.
Sing with me of history and the grace to remember all who have gone before.
Written By Brianna
July 30, 2019, 6:35 p.m.(7/22/1011 AR)
I will not be fighting Master Ras in his trial by combat. He is a skinny, underfed boy. Barely more than a child, and he looks far younger than his years due to hard living. If I were to fight this lad, that would not be justice. It would be an affront to the entire concept of Champions, and an affront to Gloria and the Sentinel.
Furthermore, I want to call attention to the behavior of one Lord Alban Farshaw. By my understanding of the situation, you behaved like no true knight, bullying and intimidating a commoner. That is an insult to the very concept of knighthood. That is posturing and puffing. You just wanted to feel like a big man.
Prove you are a big man. I will be standing for Master Ras in his trial by combat. Are you man enough to face me?
Furthermore, I want to call attention to the behavior of one Lord Alban Farshaw. By my understanding of the situation, you behaved like no true knight, bullying and intimidating a commoner. That is an insult to the very concept of knighthood. That is posturing and puffing. You just wanted to feel like a big man.
Prove you are a big man. I will be standing for Master Ras in his trial by combat. Are you man enough to face me?
Written By Evaristo
July 30, 2019, 2:12 p.m.(7/22/1011 AR)
That school will be amazing, Princess. And I'll sing your song everywhere.
"Oleander of Lenosia"
I see diamonds in pink and my heart skips a beat
She's the one that will always beguile
And in that moment I see her, when we finally meet
I stop breathing in hope of a smile
She's that sweet danger blossom, Oleander she's called
With a scent that will make me all dazed
And in motion, so perfect - I am enthralled
While when still I am just as amazed
She is charming and lovely, it makes us all yearn
And in secret admire and pine
But there's something about her I wish I could learn
something puzzling and nearly divine
And I know she will fight, she will never abide
There is hope, there is passion and steel
She's the famed Oleander, Lenosia's pride
And she's here now to spin on the wheel
(OOC credit: Music: Mando Diao, Strövtåg i hembygden, B. Dixgård and G. Norén. I wrote new lyrics to the music. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_YPqM-MTKCI )
"Oleander of Lenosia"
I see diamonds in pink and my heart skips a beat
She's the one that will always beguile
And in that moment I see her, when we finally meet
I stop breathing in hope of a smile
She's that sweet danger blossom, Oleander she's called
With a scent that will make me all dazed
And in motion, so perfect - I am enthralled
While when still I am just as amazed
She is charming and lovely, it makes us all yearn
And in secret admire and pine
But there's something about her I wish I could learn
something puzzling and nearly divine
And I know she will fight, she will never abide
There is hope, there is passion and steel
She's the famed Oleander, Lenosia's pride
And she's here now to spin on the wheel
(OOC credit: Music: Mando Diao, Strövtåg i hembygden, B. Dixgård and G. Norén. I wrote new lyrics to the music. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_YPqM-MTKCI )
Written By Astrid
July 30, 2019, 9:14 a.m.(7/22/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Zara
Her Highness, Princess Zara Valardin, encapsulated succinctly a lesson of life that I wish to remember. These are not her exact words, but this is the lesson we should recall.
It is easy to be thankful for the breeze during the hot summer. It is the true test of to be thankful for the breeze during the cold winter.
It is easy to be thankful for the breeze during the hot summer. It is the true test of to be thankful for the breeze during the cold winter.
Written By Astrid
July 30, 2019, 9:13 a.m.(7/22/1011 AR)
Providing comfort and advice does not have to come in a formal setting. It is not limited to shrines or confessionals, or even the quiet studies of nobility. I was reminded of this recently when I soaked away the day's walks in the welcoming embrace of the Grotto's pools. After a pleasant conversation I was asked if I had ever considered writing a book. I had not, but some lessons do bear writing.
We humans are mortal, fallible creatures. We are capable of great travesties and greater marvels on our own through nothing more than our human desires and human strengths. Some among us may be blessed with extraordinary physical strength, a knack for fighting, a personality so gifted they grow their friends and allies beyond measure, or insight to see through the false motives of others. No matter the gift, they are still human. Still fallible.
It is important that we remember that no matter how one of us is gifted, or blessed, the use of that gift is at their own discretion. At their own direction. Each application of the skill is human-driven, and human-fallible. Used for good or ill, it is the bearer of the gift and not Elyssia or the Abyss that needs to bear the credit or blame for the results.
The First Choice ensured that mankind had the greatest gift: free will, and with it the ability to choose. We choose what we do with what we have. We choose how we respond to the circumstances of our lives and the situations that result from them.
We humans are mortal, fallible creatures. We are capable of great travesties and greater marvels on our own through nothing more than our human desires and human strengths. Some among us may be blessed with extraordinary physical strength, a knack for fighting, a personality so gifted they grow their friends and allies beyond measure, or insight to see through the false motives of others. No matter the gift, they are still human. Still fallible.
It is important that we remember that no matter how one of us is gifted, or blessed, the use of that gift is at their own discretion. At their own direction. Each application of the skill is human-driven, and human-fallible. Used for good or ill, it is the bearer of the gift and not Elyssia or the Abyss that needs to bear the credit or blame for the results.
The First Choice ensured that mankind had the greatest gift: free will, and with it the ability to choose. We choose what we do with what we have. We choose how we respond to the circumstances of our lives and the situations that result from them.
Written By Monique
July 30, 2019, 1:57 a.m.(7/21/1011 AR)
The invitations are sent and I fear poor Primus' feet bear the brunt of that job. I shall give him a raise. Or at the very least, a day off. Maybe after the event is over.
Written By Vanora
July 30, 2019, 1:04 a.m.(7/21/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Cassima
Of course you are more than welcome! For all that you are doing to provide economic assistance during this particularly tumultuous time we are beyond grateful and thus would deny you little.
That and I do enjoy having the feeling of a full house. There are always the others occupying it too, the footsteps that sound just like his but they aren't there when you turn your head...the time you could swear you hear him laughing, or feel him smiling.
He'd be happy to have you here as well, he is the one who taught me to love a full house.
That and I do enjoy having the feeling of a full house. There are always the others occupying it too, the footsteps that sound just like his but they aren't there when you turn your head...the time you could swear you hear him laughing, or feel him smiling.
He'd be happy to have you here as well, he is the one who taught me to love a full house.
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