Written By Fidel
Jan. 27, 2022, 12:48 p.m.(1/4/1017 AR)
Relationship Note on Icelyn
I'm so pleased to have our cousin back in Arx. And just in time to go on an adventure!
Written By Rysen
Sept. 24, 2019, 11:05 p.m.(11/23/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Icelyn
Song of the Master of War
Woe to those who cross her,
The archer of Aviaron's Peak,
Whose arrows soar like falcons
That cut the air with wings and beak.
Sharp are all her senses;
Keen and supple is her mind.
Her courage in the darkest caves,
Yet like the golden sun does shine!
And when the choice befalls her
To play it safe or rise to meet
An opponent huge and hideous
That her wards should stand between,
Without a thought to her own safety
The hero races then to free
Those souls but for her valor
Soon a grisly fate would meet.
Her voice so like a clarion -
A call to rise and run -
And lo! she passed not into light
Till she'd saved everyone.
Such is the heart that beats inside
The Master bold of War
And let the bards yet sing her song
From Bonespire to Tor!
Woe to those who cross her,
The archer of Aviaron's Peak,
Whose arrows soar like falcons
That cut the air with wings and beak.
Sharp are all her senses;
Keen and supple is her mind.
Her courage in the darkest caves,
Yet like the golden sun does shine!
And when the choice befalls her
To play it safe or rise to meet
An opponent huge and hideous
That her wards should stand between,
Without a thought to her own safety
The hero races then to free
Those souls but for her valor
Soon a grisly fate would meet.
Her voice so like a clarion -
A call to rise and run -
And lo! she passed not into light
Till she'd saved everyone.
Such is the heart that beats inside
The Master bold of War
And let the bards yet sing her song
From Bonespire to Tor!
Written By Bhandn
Sept. 8, 2019, 1:02 a.m.(10/17/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Icelyn
I have agreed to start the Lady Icelyn Acheron down the path of learning to better defend herself in situations where her bow is not as useful. This is, in many ways, a rarity, as this arrangement is not very far removed from how I perceive teaching a squire. However, the subject of me having a squire is another matter entirely.
We will be focusing on two major points of fighting, and meeting in the earlier hours of the day. As I said to her, the best time for lessons are in the morning just after a hearty meal. The body has nourishment and one feels more relaxed, a state that is typically the worst time to be attacked or to have to defend oneself and others. As such, she will learn not only to better respond to the unexpected, but she will also learn how to better defend herself at times when her guard is slightly lowered from that contented feeling of having enjoyed a delicious meal. Some may call the intention behind this method harsh, but to those who would say this I would ask how often /they/ have fended off an ambush over breakfast.
We will be focusing on two major points of fighting, and meeting in the earlier hours of the day. As I said to her, the best time for lessons are in the morning just after a hearty meal. The body has nourishment and one feels more relaxed, a state that is typically the worst time to be attacked or to have to defend oneself and others. As such, she will learn not only to better respond to the unexpected, but she will also learn how to better defend herself at times when her guard is slightly lowered from that contented feeling of having enjoyed a delicious meal. Some may call the intention behind this method harsh, but to those who would say this I would ask how often /they/ have fended off an ambush over breakfast.
Written By Sudara
Aug. 25, 2019, 6:44 p.m.(9/18/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Icelyn
An acquaintance with whom I share a startling amount of history... but whose life story took very different paths to my own, at key moments. I very much hope that we can learn from each and help each other, and she is one of those to whom I hope to be able to show Esterhold.
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