Written By Samantha
Sept. 26, 2016, 11:14 a.m.(9/6/1004 AR)
My recent arrival in Arx seems to be of a modest success. My previous speeches in the Assembly have succeeded in carrying some weight, but there is so much that needs addressing, so much to fix if you will, that sometimes it feels like I'm the man in that story about pushing a boulder up a hill, only for it to tumble down again just as he's almost at the top, forever and ever into eternity. Can I do this? I must do this.
I am intrigued by the proposal offered by Lord Prospero regarding educating the kingdom's most poor youth, and found Lady Ashford to be most eloquent in her own support of such a venture. However, there's a number of factors to consider. I rather think that the idea of an informed populace is one that most nobles will be frightened of, however we all seem to share the belief that an informed populace is one that will prove loyal, and be good for the greater economics of our land. Establishing a custom of apprenticeships is an excellent idea, but we need to take it one step further. Great minds and talent are not the exclusive purview of the aristocracy, and when found among the lower classes, must be cultivated for the greater good of all. Is the key to this including them in the established sanctums of education, where they would intermix with those of higher station, or should new institutions be established? Would electing the former policy help to breach the divide of consideration between the classes, or cause resentment in both?
I feel as if I am but dipping my toe in a great ocean of problems that need to be addressed, that have gone unspoken in this society. There is only one of me. And I only have so much time in this life.
I think I will attempt to spend more time in the company of Lady Ashford.
I am intrigued by the proposal offered by Lord Prospero regarding educating the kingdom's most poor youth, and found Lady Ashford to be most eloquent in her own support of such a venture. However, there's a number of factors to consider. I rather think that the idea of an informed populace is one that most nobles will be frightened of, however we all seem to share the belief that an informed populace is one that will prove loyal, and be good for the greater economics of our land. Establishing a custom of apprenticeships is an excellent idea, but we need to take it one step further. Great minds and talent are not the exclusive purview of the aristocracy, and when found among the lower classes, must be cultivated for the greater good of all. Is the key to this including them in the established sanctums of education, where they would intermix with those of higher station, or should new institutions be established? Would electing the former policy help to breach the divide of consideration between the classes, or cause resentment in both?
I feel as if I am but dipping my toe in a great ocean of problems that need to be addressed, that have gone unspoken in this society. There is only one of me. And I only have so much time in this life.
I think I will attempt to spend more time in the company of Lady Ashford.
Written By Samantha
Sept. 25, 2016, 2:56 p.m.(9/3/1004 AR)
Relationship Note on Dawn
She spent a great deal of time training with Duke Gabriel when we were children and I was living under his roof. She was my first female friend and today one of my staunchest supporters in my efforts to rebuild my house and speak for the common people.
Written By Samantha
Sept. 25, 2016, 2:51 p.m.(9/3/1004 AR)
Relationship Note on Gabriel
He rescued me when I was a little girl, and in the early years after, I was effectively his ward. He didn't necessarily have a lot to do with me directly but he's always been passingly fond of me, and spent much of my early childhood as part of his household before returning to Old Oak to to learn how to rule it as Marquessa. As far as I can remember, he is the closest thing to a father figure that I have. I am grateful, I want him to be proud...a part of me wishes I actually was his daughter.
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