Written By Armel
May 28, 2017, 11:34 p.m.(7/18/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Mathias
Mathias Coaldust came to me a half-broken man, having lost his family and everything he held dear in this life. He angry, bitter, but filled with a desire to /do/ something about it.
He was driven to excel in everything he did, and astonished me often with his martial skill, his wit, and his simple, blunt wisdom about life. He had a dark past, but a bright future, and I was proud to call him my brother-in-arms. When he stated that he wanted more than a sellsword's life, I was overjoyed. Not because of any fault with the sellsword way (they serve their purpose, as do we all) but because he wanted to become Godsworn. He wanted to devote his life to a cause so much greater than all of us.
If he had chosen a different path? He might still be alive. Or he might not have been. The Knights are an Order a thousand years old, with a martial tradition and ideal second to /none/, and any man who questions that is free to speak it to my face. And Mathias Coaldust? Represented that ideal we strive for. That no matter your past, you can help decide your own future until the moment of your last breath, using those moments to shield the innocent, the healer, and the pilgrim.
I do not know how you died, Mathias, save that you died fighting. For us. For the Compact. For the Gods. I could not be more proud of you, and know that Death will carry you now to your just reward.
He was driven to excel in everything he did, and astonished me often with his martial skill, his wit, and his simple, blunt wisdom about life. He had a dark past, but a bright future, and I was proud to call him my brother-in-arms. When he stated that he wanted more than a sellsword's life, I was overjoyed. Not because of any fault with the sellsword way (they serve their purpose, as do we all) but because he wanted to become Godsworn. He wanted to devote his life to a cause so much greater than all of us.
If he had chosen a different path? He might still be alive. Or he might not have been. The Knights are an Order a thousand years old, with a martial tradition and ideal second to /none/, and any man who questions that is free to speak it to my face. And Mathias Coaldust? Represented that ideal we strive for. That no matter your past, you can help decide your own future until the moment of your last breath, using those moments to shield the innocent, the healer, and the pilgrim.
I do not know how you died, Mathias, save that you died fighting. For us. For the Compact. For the Gods. I could not be more proud of you, and know that Death will carry you now to your just reward.
Written By Tobias
May 28, 2017, 11:24 p.m.(7/18/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Mathias
He was once a promising recruit for the Crimson Blades. When we did our initiation with him, he passed all the tests with excellence, so I was looking forward to teaching him the basics of our organization and see him rise in the ranks.
Then his family was murdered during the Boroughs rioting, and he left us shortly after. Understandable; he probably felt lost after that, and he joined us for the money.
When I first heard he had joined the Knights, I was happy he had found direction... but now I can't help but think that if I had tried to convince him to give us another chance, he might still be alive.
I find peace in the fact that he chose his fate, and probably fell defending travelers as the Knights of Solace mean to do. We should all be so lucky that we die fighting for our ideals.
Then his family was murdered during the Boroughs rioting, and he left us shortly after. Understandable; he probably felt lost after that, and he joined us for the money.
When I first heard he had joined the Knights, I was happy he had found direction... but now I can't help but think that if I had tried to convince him to give us another chance, he might still be alive.
I find peace in the fact that he chose his fate, and probably fell defending travelers as the Knights of Solace mean to do. We should all be so lucky that we die fighting for our ideals.
Written By Gisele
May 26, 2017, 12:36 p.m.(7/13/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Mathias
When the knight of the Abyss stalked the city during the siege, Mathias Coaldust was there for the survivors. He sat with me while I spoke of my own pain and fears. He sat with the Grandmaster while he recovered. He reached out to the others. He wanted to help. He wanted to heal. It hurt him, I think, that he couldn't do more, though he did everything he could and beyond, for those of us who lived.
I was supposed to meet with him, later this week, to sit down with my books and his smile, and help him become more comfortable with letters. I wish I had set other duties aside, and met with him first. I wish I'd made the time to speak with him, before he went out to do his duty. I wish I could have given back to him what he gave to me.
He was a Champion of Solace, a servant of Gild, and I hope his soul is safe in Death's keeping. May he walk in the light in other lifetimes.
I was supposed to meet with him, later this week, to sit down with my books and his smile, and help him become more comfortable with letters. I wish I had set other duties aside, and met with him first. I wish I'd made the time to speak with him, before he went out to do his duty. I wish I could have given back to him what he gave to me.
He was a Champion of Solace, a servant of Gild, and I hope his soul is safe in Death's keeping. May he walk in the light in other lifetimes.
Written By Silas
March 24, 2017, 2:53 a.m.(2/23/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Mathias
His skill is genuine. I told him to stop suggesting it was always luck.
Also he's easy to get along with. I like him.
Also he's easy to get along with. I like him.
Written By Dulcinea
March 19, 2017, 11:46 a.m.(2/14/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Mathias
Dear Me,
Today I met common man who is also a knight -- a juxtaposition I like rather well. The meeting was brief, but he seemed full of vim and vigor and good spirits. I do wish more people were like him. Those with swords, especially. It's an admirable quality to approach one's work with a positive attitude.
Not sweaty arrogance, mind you, but a firm sense of purpose.
Huzzah to him. I do hope he returns unscathed, or at least makes a good show of dying.
Thoughts on war are simply enervating.
I require a nap.
Warmest Regards,
Me
Today I met common man who is also a knight -- a juxtaposition I like rather well. The meeting was brief, but he seemed full of vim and vigor and good spirits. I do wish more people were like him. Those with swords, especially. It's an admirable quality to approach one's work with a positive attitude.
Not sweaty arrogance, mind you, but a firm sense of purpose.
Huzzah to him. I do hope he returns unscathed, or at least makes a good show of dying.
Thoughts on war are simply enervating.
I require a nap.
Warmest Regards,
Me
Written By Cassius
March 19, 2017, 10:47 a.m.(2/13/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Mathias
I hear our newest Knight of Solace has won a tournament. I am certainly happy to see such combat prowess amongst the Knights.
Ours is the victory, hers is the glory.
Duke Cassius Pravus, KoS
Ours is the victory, hers is the glory.
Duke Cassius Pravus, KoS
Written By Armel
March 19, 2017, 10:33 a.m.(2/13/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Mathias
I hear my newest recruit won the Golden Hart Tournament, and with flying colors, while flying /our/ colors! Well, couldn't make an aging knight happier there, you damn project from the Lowers. You did us proud, and will continue to do so, I imagine.
Now use the prestige to get your ass into the Champions and earn a proper paycheck so you can spruce up your gear, I hate continuing to have to pay for it.
Now use the prestige to get your ass into the Champions and earn a proper paycheck so you can spruce up your gear, I hate continuing to have to pay for it.
Written By Ywaine
Feb. 19, 2017, 8:36 p.m.(12/14/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Mathias
New recruit at the company. Solid young man, carries a honkin' huge sword and knows how to whip it around. More import, boys got no amount of quit in him, which is what we need right now.
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