Written By Aureth
July 16, 2019, 10:08 a.m.(6/21/1011 AR)
Also incidentally I see no reason why someone can't enjoy both coffee and tea at different times and under different circumstances.
Written By Aureth
July 16, 2019, 10:07 a.m.(6/21/1011 AR)
While I believe that the charity of Gild is a virtue that we do willingly and wholeheartedly embrace, and I encourage any who are left bereft to seek it out from the Faith, the concept of recompense under these circumstances is misguided.
To trade with the Eurusi, whose culture and religion demand that they lay tribute at the feet of the Dark Reflections of our Pantheon, was always moral issue. It was always wrong to look away from the evil abroad in order to line our purses. As the Eurusi influence attempts to mount, as their darkness spreads among our impoverished populace while they claim merely to be here to observe, as a few outliers amongst our peerage flirt with the politics of justification with respect to embroilment in their black deeds:
For too long the Faith was silent. Now we speak.
I took an oath to shepherd the Faithful, to protect the lost and the wandering and lead them back to the light. I shall do so until Death returns me to Her Wheel.
To trade with the Eurusi, whose culture and religion demand that they lay tribute at the feet of the Dark Reflections of our Pantheon, was always moral issue. It was always wrong to look away from the evil abroad in order to line our purses. As the Eurusi influence attempts to mount, as their darkness spreads among our impoverished populace while they claim merely to be here to observe, as a few outliers amongst our peerage flirt with the politics of justification with respect to embroilment in their black deeds:
For too long the Faith was silent. Now we speak.
I took an oath to shepherd the Faithful, to protect the lost and the wandering and lead them back to the light. I shall do so until Death returns me to Her Wheel.
Written By Edward
July 16, 2019, 9:42 a.m.(6/21/1011 AR)
Well smuggler's profits will go up. I wonder how many of those also have the last name of Greyhope.
Written By Martino
July 16, 2019, 8:55 a.m.(6/21/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Helena
After a truly wonderful week and set of events organised by you Princess for the Queen of Endings, in conjunction with the Harlequins, your desire for a brief rest until the Ball to close it out is much deserved.
Thank you, truly, for the time, energy and activity you did bring to the City.
Thank you, truly, for the time, energy and activity you did bring to the City.
Written By Khanne
July 16, 2019, 8:54 a.m.(6/21/1011 AR)
There are a great many beautiful flowers that grow in the tundra of our northern lands, believe it or not. I am hard-pressed to think of which I would be though. Never really thought of myself as a flower... though I like them plenty. I have a gorgeous blue orchid that grows in my room. A gift I will always treasure.
But what sort of flower am I?
Perhaps I should ask those closest to me.
But what sort of flower am I?
Perhaps I should ask those closest to me.
Written By Preston
July 16, 2019, 8:06 a.m.(6/21/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Thena
A weed? Never. Humble perhaps. But more the vine. Moving slowly and quietly, unseen and self-sufficient, until you find the tree on which to grow. And in that perfect place, bloom with surprising beauty and grace, in ways no-one expects. And then, perhaps, stab everyone. But certainly never the weed.
Written By Preston
July 16, 2019, 8:03 a.m.(6/21/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Tatienne
I do not believe it can be a secret or a surprise that the Faith disapproves of these foreign influences and their disregard for fundamental commands of the Gods. The game played when dealing with those whom the Faith or your Liege disapproves of is that disapproval may reach a point where it breaks into outright embargo, as has happened.
Written By Arcadia
July 16, 2019, 4:35 a.m.(6/21/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Elloise
You my sister are brilliant!
The best!
While I am dubious to the material you made them from, they work and I have such schemes! No.. Not schemes. Plans. I have plans.
Yay science!
P. S if a slightly cranky And stinky northern lord comes looking to buy your products, don't let him. They will only be used for schemes!
The best!
While I am dubious to the material you made them from, they work and I have such schemes! No.. Not schemes. Plans. I have plans.
Yay science!
P. S if a slightly cranky And stinky northern lord comes looking to buy your products, don't let him. They will only be used for schemes!
Written By Austen
July 16, 2019, 3:21 a.m.(6/21/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Aleksei
Coffee is good, it is true, but warm milk is better.
Written By Riagnon
July 16, 2019, 1:16 a.m.(6/20/1011 AR)
If I were a flower, I’d be a blooming onion. Those things are delicious.
Written By Elloise
July 16, 2019, 1:08 a.m.(6/20/1011 AR)
WHOA. Or should I say, WHOOSH! I may have accidentally created a crazy wind tunnel in the lab today using a system of pulleys and levers. Could this be a breakthrough?! Could I perhaps be on my way to making a FLYING MACHINE? The way I figure: birds emit tiny little puffs of air when they flap their wings. If I've managed to string up strings that pull big sheets of silk when I hoist them up and down that ALSO emit larger puffs of air... well. There must be something there! Maybe. I just hope I didn't forget to carry that seven ...
Written By Saoirse
July 16, 2019, 12:55 a.m.(6/20/1011 AR)
While we're on the subject of Lycene rulers and their flowers... Lilies are also -notably- poisonous to cats and dogs.
This is not a warning to anyone with a shoe eating dog.
This is not a warning to anyone with a shoe eating dog.
Written By Tatienne
July 16, 2019, 12:43 a.m.(6/20/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Aureth
Your blessedness, I understand your reasoning and I do not disagree with the overall aim of this embargo.
But I would like to humbly request that in the future you either give the compact some advance warning so we merchants don't get blindsided by this, or fair compensation for the harms inflicted by being blindsided by this.
But I would like to humbly request that in the future you either give the compact some advance warning so we merchants don't get blindsided by this, or fair compensation for the harms inflicted by being blindsided by this.
Written By Raimon
July 15, 2019, 11:41 p.m.(6/20/1011 AR)
Fatherhood is perhaps one of the most complicated tasks I have ever attempted.
It is also the messiest
It is also the messiest
Written By Elloise
July 15, 2019, 10:16 p.m.(6/20/1011 AR)
EUREKA!!! A BREAKTHROUGH!!! Arcadia's going to be so tickled PINK (ahahaha) when she gets my NEWEST CREATION. MWWAHHAHAH-- wait. Is that an evil laugh, scholar?
Written By Miranda
July 15, 2019, 10:05 p.m.(6/20/1011 AR)
From the journal of Lady Miranda Rubino...
I think Brenlin is trying to kill me.
He won't let me talk or think (how can he stop me?) about Arx.
Keeps telling me to relax.
I don't think he knows that I'm this >< close to stabbing him repeatedly to vent my frustrations with him.
Also, I think Jewel, my cat, peed on him.
Such a beautiful, good kitty. I fed her fresh fish for dinner.
I think Brenlin is trying to kill me.
He won't let me talk or think (how can he stop me?) about Arx.
Keeps telling me to relax.
I don't think he knows that I'm this >< close to stabbing him repeatedly to vent my frustrations with him.
Also, I think Jewel, my cat, peed on him.
Such a beautiful, good kitty. I fed her fresh fish for dinner.
Written By Miranda
July 15, 2019, 10:01 p.m.(6/20/1011 AR)
From the journal of Brenlin, Aide-de-Camp to Lady Miranda Rubino, Commander of Gemecitta's Gryfalcon Infantry, Sword of Gemecitta, Voice of Gemecitta, Knight of Gemecitta...
Day 1-2, Traveling to Gemecitta...
My lady clearly does not know how to 'take a day off'. The whole point of leaving Arx is not to insist on thinking about Arx, bemoaning things she's left undone, and answering missives that I deem unimportant. That's my job. I can answer those.
She's been working so much for everyone and our House, especially, she has forgotten the need to look after herself.
That is also my job.
My work is never done.
Also, Jewel has peed on me. Damned cat.
Day 1-2, Traveling to Gemecitta...
My lady clearly does not know how to 'take a day off'. The whole point of leaving Arx is not to insist on thinking about Arx, bemoaning things she's left undone, and answering missives that I deem unimportant. That's my job. I can answer those.
She's been working so much for everyone and our House, especially, she has forgotten the need to look after herself.
That is also my job.
My work is never done.
Also, Jewel has peed on me. Damned cat.
Written By Vincenzo
July 15, 2019, 8:31 p.m.(6/20/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Aureth
As a member of the Faith, a master crafter and member of the Crafters Guild, I show my support with the Faith's embargo against Eurus and will no longer be creating pieces of art with any material that is imported from there such as Pyran fireweave. The Pins and Needles at Arx and my shops elsewhere will no longer offer any designs with these embargoed materials. Those asking will be politely turned away towards other materials that aren't affront to the Faith. Any and all Pyran fireweave that I might have had is destroyed so no one can profit from it, and I'll take the financial hit.
It's painful to me as an artist to hinder my creativity, but sometimes sacrifices are needed to show solidarity.
In the future, embargoes might be even better if the Crafters Guild and our Guildmaster are engaged so we can work out logistics. We're honorable folk, many are disciples devoted to the Faith and pursuit of bettering our Art. We work together to make the world more beautiful and better.
It's painful to me as an artist to hinder my creativity, but sometimes sacrifices are needed to show solidarity.
In the future, embargoes might be even better if the Crafters Guild and our Guildmaster are engaged so we can work out logistics. We're honorable folk, many are disciples devoted to the Faith and pursuit of bettering our Art. We work together to make the world more beautiful and better.
Written By Ashur
July 15, 2019, 7:31 p.m.(6/20/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Maja
It's the most contact I've had with people in many months, Maja. I both have to thank you for the generosity given and..the patience you displayed. Don't go /too/ harshly on Aila. I could have put a stop to it at any time, but she's a treasure. You let me know if she finds a pirate husband on the docks soon and if not, I'll be on the hunt for one.
Hopefully we can see each other again soon, Maja. I'll be in a better frame of mind this time around. Promise.
Hopefully we can see each other again soon, Maja. I'll be in a better frame of mind this time around. Promise.
Written By Thena
July 15, 2019, 7:24 p.m.(6/20/1011 AR)
I remain the humble weed. Can pop up anywhere, difficult to kill, will likely stab the unwary.
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