Written By Kedehern
May 25, 2019, 12:03 p.m.(3/2/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Bliss
I can assure you, Madam Whisper, that the Duke does indeed provide a generous stipend for his family, as you surmised. Any so-called poverty on the part of one of the Laurents is entirely their own making.
Written By Cambria
May 25, 2019, 11:57 a.m.(3/2/1011 AR)
Antea has arrived in Arx. It always pleases me when any member of my House makes the long journey to the capital, but it has been quite some time since she and I communicated in any way other than letters.
Written By Wren
May 25, 2019, 10:44 a.m.(3/1/1011 AR)
Twenty bolts of umbra cloth, more fathomless than the darkest night. Two ingots of star iron, as splendid as their namesake, those celestial figures above us. Two nuggets of stygian, matte and cool to the touch. Many favors owed, acquired, and owed again. And of course, silver, plenty of silver has danced its way betwixt my fingers, and into purses that are my own, my lord patron's, and the House I am sheltered beneath.
I feel as if I am the luckiest woman alive sometimes, but I know it can't all be given over to luck, plenty of it is me and those I have the honor and joy to work alongside. And my work is far from over.
I feel as if I am the luckiest woman alive sometimes, but I know it can't all be given over to luck, plenty of it is me and those I have the honor and joy to work alongside. And my work is far from over.
Written By Amari
May 25, 2019, 9:33 a.m.(3/1/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Norwood
A stain can be removed, or at the very least whitened in the sun or scrubbed to the point it fades, leaving a mark that gives character and reminds you to be more cautious. That its presence causes discomfort long after is only right.
Thankfully, you haven't casually taken your honor, wadded it into a ball and thrown it into a mud puddle to begin stomping on it in earnest. You further didn't take your crumpled up honor from that fetid water and proudly wear it around dripping muck until it dried into a crusty brown and stinking mantle. Then after, you didn't douse it with strong spirits and light it on fire because you were upset about someone pointing out that you were wearing horrid crusty muck and had no right to judge the honor of anyone else.
You certainly didn't then petulantly roll in the ashes afterwards.
Thankfully, you haven't casually taken your honor, wadded it into a ball and thrown it into a mud puddle to begin stomping on it in earnest. You further didn't take your crumpled up honor from that fetid water and proudly wear it around dripping muck until it dried into a crusty brown and stinking mantle. Then after, you didn't douse it with strong spirits and light it on fire because you were upset about someone pointing out that you were wearing horrid crusty muck and had no right to judge the honor of anyone else.
You certainly didn't then petulantly roll in the ashes afterwards.
Written By Edward
May 25, 2019, 8:58 a.m.(3/1/1011 AR)
An idea struck me, but it had disappeared before I had a chance to hit back.
Which is fine. Just means it is time to turn some cold hard silver into warm liquid rum.
Which is fine. Just means it is time to turn some cold hard silver into warm liquid rum.
Written By Preston
May 25, 2019, 8:08 a.m.(3/1/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Norwood
If I might humbly suggest that seeing good in another is not necessarily a bad thing, Baron Norwood. We must always have hope. Perhaps the error was seeing Knighthood as part of a path that rewards promise, rather than something given for promise proven into reality? Promise is enough to start the journey, to begin to squire, but until they have proven their understanding of the laws of Limerance and of Gloria, what does a knighthood mean? Simply words and title with no substance.
But none of us are finished works - if you feel you made an error, then that is a learning experience. And I tend to find only those men who feel no sorrow at a loss of honour, who see nothing wrong in their actions that caused it or who care nothing for it, are the ones who cannot ever redeem their honour. If you are sad, if you feel a loss, then there is hope to regain it.
But none of us are finished works - if you feel you made an error, then that is a learning experience. And I tend to find only those men who feel no sorrow at a loss of honour, who see nothing wrong in their actions that caused it or who care nothing for it, are the ones who cannot ever redeem their honour. If you are sad, if you feel a loss, then there is hope to regain it.
Written By Amantha
May 25, 2019, 6:18 a.m.(3/1/1011 AR)
A few of the prisoners had frostbites, no severe cases that warm water couldn't solve but painful for them nevertheless. Remember to stay warm in these cold times.
Written By Arcadia
May 25, 2019, 6:07 a.m.(3/1/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Sina
I promise I won't really burn books.
It is a good threat to get Fairen to leave the library though!
It is a good threat to get Fairen to leave the library though!
Written By Rook
May 25, 2019, 5:10 a.m.(3/1/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Braden
Which notice on the noticeboard where challenges are issued am I pay attention to, Nobleman.
The one where you say whatever and throw a gauntlet down or the one where you meekly ask for forgiveness?
The one where you say whatever and throw a gauntlet down or the one where you meekly ask for forgiveness?
Written By Rook
May 25, 2019, 4:57 a.m.(3/1/1011 AR)
Another trip across our great market and the flow of people even during this weather shows how important trade is to the City and the Compact.
Written By Raimon
May 25, 2019, 4:52 a.m.(3/1/1011 AR)
On the third event of House Thrax's Winter event I have emerged victorious. It was no easy victory and I had to risk great harm to myself for that victory lest Lady Sanya would defeat me. It was invigorating. I do not think that anyone gave poor showing.
Written By Ishmael
May 25, 2019, 4:49 a.m.(3/1/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Domonico
It is the sense of Humor really. On the one hand I can appreciate serving someone of such a sunny disposition. On the other hand I am never quite sure when she is serious or not...
Written By Sina
May 24, 2019, 11:49 p.m.(3/1/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Arcadia
The burning of books is frowned upon by the Scholars of Vellichor.
Written By Brianna
May 24, 2019, 8:34 p.m.(2/28/1011 AR)
The dead of winter gives one ample opportunity to be alone with the stillness of one's own thoughts.
Spring can't come quickly enough.
Spring can't come quickly enough.
Written By Shae
May 24, 2019, 8:22 p.m.(2/28/1011 AR)
Heading to Beesborough with Kedehern, Norwood, and Amari. Attempting to track down some information. I'm curious as to what the town will be like, considering it's name...
Written By Norwood
May 24, 2019, 8:14 p.m.(2/28/1011 AR)
I feel that I can speak very poorly to the matter of honor at the moment. A few months ago I stained mine beyond, I fear, any repair. Lord Braden Laurent's actions have stained them even more.
It was I that knighted him. I saw potential in the young man. I fear that potential has not panned out. While he has achieved a measure of talent and success with his sword, he has not lived up to the ideal of Knighthood which I adhere to.
I live in agony at the moment, and I appologize.
It was I that knighted him. I saw potential in the young man. I fear that potential has not panned out. While he has achieved a measure of talent and success with his sword, he has not lived up to the ideal of Knighthood which I adhere to.
I live in agony at the moment, and I appologize.
Written By Bliss
May 24, 2019, 7:26 p.m.(2/28/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Braden
To be quite clear, I have never heard of any claims of poverty within the Laurents before. By all accounts, Artshall is doing quite well and Duke Cristoph pays his family a generous and fair allowance, as well as there being multiple opportunities where Lord Braden could find work.
So I am not quite certain what he is doing with all this money that renders him so miserably poor, but it is surely not the fault of his family.
Distressing that he is attempting to deny a living to others on top of it.
So I am not quite certain what he is doing with all this money that renders him so miserably poor, but it is surely not the fault of his family.
Distressing that he is attempting to deny a living to others on top of it.
Written By Vanora
May 24, 2019, 6:29 p.m.(2/28/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Margot
A cup of tea and good conversation are the perfect way to pass a winter's afternoon.
Written By Arcadia
May 24, 2019, 2:49 p.m.(2/28/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Fairen
Finally got around to organizing a camping trip.
Well. Not really camping. It's in the backyard.
But there will be alcohol. And smores.
It'll be fun. You will have fun! But no books allowed. They will be put in the fire. Fair warning.
Well. Not really camping. It's in the backyard.
But there will be alcohol. And smores.
It'll be fun. You will have fun! But no books allowed. They will be put in the fire. Fair warning.
Written By Aiden
May 24, 2019, 2:26 p.m.(2/28/1011 AR)
If I were to aimlessly wander in a specific direction ... would you go with me?
No really, would you?
Seek me out, if you answered yes.
No really, would you?
Seek me out, if you answered yes.
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