Written By Orland
April 6, 2022, 11:49 a.m.(6/2/1017 AR)
Relationship Note on Piccola
There are many in the city that might say with words what they mean to do to assist, but there are far less that are willing to back up those words. The General is one of words and actions and I can see a bright future ahead, should the action prove successful.
Written By Ilira
March 29, 2022, 8:14 p.m.(5/15/1017 AR)
Relationship Note on Piccola
You write a lot.
Written By Sydney
July 1, 2021, 8:51 a.m.(10/4/1015 AR)
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It may be petty-minded of me, or a result of a youth living hand-to-mouth, but I rather reckon that it depends on what the reward is, and in how badly you need it.
When failure means going hungry or returning to the wheel, success becomes a rather motivating factor.
When failure means going hungry or returning to the wheel, success becomes a rather motivating factor.
Written By Titus
June 29, 2021, 8:29 p.m.(10/1/1015 AR)
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I enjoy reading her writings when I'm made aware of them. A smart scholar or student of war would collect all her writings and put them in a book.
Written By Ilira
Feb. 26, 2021, 4:57 p.m.(1/7/1015 AR)
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I have never considered myself a cat lady.
It might be time to reconsider.
Hm.
The only real choice is between my woven rugs and the furballs.
It might be time to reconsider.
Hm.
The only real choice is between my woven rugs and the furballs.
Written By Viviana
Feb. 26, 2021, 4:26 p.m.(1/7/1015 AR)
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Oh - Leila was right. Someone did respond. You're so right. Why use OR when AND is way more fun.
An intriguing rival AND a torrid love affair.
A Pravus princess could pine for that.
An intriguing rival AND a torrid love affair.
A Pravus princess could pine for that.
Written By Ilira
Feb. 26, 2021, 12:53 a.m.(1/6/1015 AR)
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With similar poeticism and detail, I agree. Rain or summer or rain in summer are oft praised as the most intimate weather, but nothing brings people close like the need for warmth. And in the same vein, nothing cuts like a lack of it on the coldest nights.
Written By Haakon
Feb. 14, 2021, 11:44 a.m.(12/8/1014 AR)
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Again, I see your point, though with the foe ahead of me, I'd still favor a big fucking blade or axe over a pair of knives. If you talk of striking from surprise, any weapon in hand gets deadly, but I've heard many Arvani start crying, "Gloria!" at such suggestions.
I'm with you on pikes. Heard a venerable warlord say once that, "There's nothing like an ordered pike formation to make an otherwise bold warrior say 'fuck it, let the artillery soften them up, first'."
I'm with you on pikes. Heard a venerable warlord say once that, "There's nothing like an ordered pike formation to make an otherwise bold warrior say 'fuck it, let the artillery soften them up, first'."
Written By Haakon
Feb. 13, 2021, 11:36 a.m.(12/6/1014 AR)
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Your point of controlling distance is well made, but any body who never learned to fight up close with a longsword, longaxe, or spear has never learned to fight properly. No body can control distance perfectly every time, even in a duel- let alone battle, and a true warrior will learn to survive and fight out of a bad position.
A pommel to face, a check through the shoulder, a bind and wrestle, half-swording, and so on. Any weapon has a use up close, even if not ideal.
Except pikes.
Fucking pikes.
A pommel to face, a check through the shoulder, a bind and wrestle, half-swording, and so on. Any weapon has a use up close, even if not ideal.
Except pikes.
Fucking pikes.
Written By Andrina
Jan. 27, 2021, 12:10 a.m.(10/27/1014 AR)
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General Tessere is an interesting woman, and I'm certain she's be quite an interesting patron. I'm excited to have entered into this relationship with her. I wonder what we will accomplish in the future.
Written By Martino
Jan. 17, 2021, 4:44 p.m.(10/8/1014 AR)
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Offered an excellent viewpoint on cavalry tactics. Happy to take the questions, not even a laugh at them being potentially ridiculous. Cannot complain about that when you are new to understanding what the difference between the pins in the map is.
Written By Sydney
Jan. 5, 2021, 2:13 p.m.(9/12/1014 AR)
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Seems more a solid lesson in protecting one's neck before sticking it out.
Written By Neve
Nov. 21, 2020, 11:10 a.m.(6/6/1014 AR)
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Surprisingly social, and proof that if you want to have a title (non-noble that is) that you can indeed give it to yourself. She said she gave herself General as a title. I wonder if I could be 'Prettiest of Flowers'. Though it might be more interesting to be 'Taker of Snacks' then, people would know they could give me snacks. I suppose it's about the flourish of loveliness over functionality I suppose. For now I'll just go with Lady Neve.
Though, I will call you General because now that we've started using it, it seems really rude and weird not to.
Though, I will call you General because now that we've started using it, it seems really rude and weird not to.
Written By Haakon
Nov. 20, 2020, 7:12 p.m.(6/4/1014 AR)
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Most folk I meet don't truly desire knowledge. Learning takes effort, and failure, and the acknowledgement of all that a body *doesn't* understand.
Few folk can do that.
I've found that what most folk truly desire- though they make noise otherwise- is proof that what they already know is enough. They want to believe that anything which would challenge their tidy little view isn't worth knowing.
Few folk can do that.
I've found that what most folk truly desire- though they make noise otherwise- is proof that what they already know is enough. They want to believe that anything which would challenge their tidy little view isn't worth knowing.
Written By Leena
Oct. 11, 2020, 7:33 p.m.(3/8/1014 AR)
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She seems to have a purpose and a direct way to getting to the point of what she wants without the real banter that can go on in conversations. I like her for this, leaves more time for doing actual work.
Written By Vitalis
Sept. 16, 2020, 3:08 a.m.(1/13/1014 AR)
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This couple were clearly not Lycene.
Written By Esme
Sept. 15, 2020, 8:01 p.m.(1/12/1014 AR)
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My Dearest General
I know that you did not ask, but I feel that I would like to give my thoughts on marriage as well. I cannot speak to the rightness or the wrongness of these feelings and thoughts. For I would not wish to shackle you to a path that was not meant to be yours. Instead, I would rather praise that you know where to put your steps and your footfalls.
Marriage is the greatest act of fidelity that a person can offer. I do not speak of fidelity as in the marriage bed, but in the honor and the oaths of the realms and our lives. So then, do we raise up these choices of honor in reverence. Limerance is a God of Concepts. This means it is hard to touch the cornerstones of what makes up those that follow him and some lack a physical context. For how do you hug a concept?
I have said that marriage is a sacrifice. It is not that I think that sacrifice is one that shackles or that you must lose yourself or your identity. I believe it is a courageous sacrifice. To know that you are willing to put the future before the present. That you are willing to take what comes with the oaths and honor of a hero facing what it must. That you do so with your head high and you know what you are placing to the side to do this.
Love is not marriage. I believe deeply in love and it has touched my life. I have been rendered to the highest wings that one could fly and dropped to the depths so low that my heart felt like it would no longer beat. Still, the sun came up. On both times. Still the moment faded. It was not the same as it was when in that moment we felt the heady embrace of it's siren call. Love is but a moment. That moment could be a few seconds, a few days, a few months, or years, but it is always fading. It is always momentary. It does not mean that it is not as real a concept as any concept that exists. We adore it and praise it for the rarity of it. For the rare moments that can create it, and the easy ability that it can be shattered.
Marriage is the morning rising. It is the sun that comes up no matter what the night before brought to you. It is the constant. It is embracing that you are to stand to your ideals, your oaths, your fidelity of honor. It is to take your oaths not to faith but to future. To honor the lands you are part of. To craft a legacy that is to be remembered. It is steady. It is the life breath that is needed to continue. It is a way to mend a wrong. It is a way to create a new. It is an honor. It is to stand true when all other things and people have faded. It is to be written upon the shrine scrolls of what was and what is. It is a concept come to life. It is where we can point to the concepts we try to explain. We can see concepts in mortal form as they unite and form something lasting.
For all my words, I have a summary. Love is fleeting and emotional. It inspires. It surrenders. Marriage is constant. It is strength. It is will. It is fidelity. It is oath. It is honor.
I know that you did not ask, but I feel that I would like to give my thoughts on marriage as well. I cannot speak to the rightness or the wrongness of these feelings and thoughts. For I would not wish to shackle you to a path that was not meant to be yours. Instead, I would rather praise that you know where to put your steps and your footfalls.
Marriage is the greatest act of fidelity that a person can offer. I do not speak of fidelity as in the marriage bed, but in the honor and the oaths of the realms and our lives. So then, do we raise up these choices of honor in reverence. Limerance is a God of Concepts. This means it is hard to touch the cornerstones of what makes up those that follow him and some lack a physical context. For how do you hug a concept?
I have said that marriage is a sacrifice. It is not that I think that sacrifice is one that shackles or that you must lose yourself or your identity. I believe it is a courageous sacrifice. To know that you are willing to put the future before the present. That you are willing to take what comes with the oaths and honor of a hero facing what it must. That you do so with your head high and you know what you are placing to the side to do this.
Love is not marriage. I believe deeply in love and it has touched my life. I have been rendered to the highest wings that one could fly and dropped to the depths so low that my heart felt like it would no longer beat. Still, the sun came up. On both times. Still the moment faded. It was not the same as it was when in that moment we felt the heady embrace of it's siren call. Love is but a moment. That moment could be a few seconds, a few days, a few months, or years, but it is always fading. It is always momentary. It does not mean that it is not as real a concept as any concept that exists. We adore it and praise it for the rarity of it. For the rare moments that can create it, and the easy ability that it can be shattered.
Marriage is the morning rising. It is the sun that comes up no matter what the night before brought to you. It is the constant. It is embracing that you are to stand to your ideals, your oaths, your fidelity of honor. It is to take your oaths not to faith but to future. To honor the lands you are part of. To craft a legacy that is to be remembered. It is steady. It is the life breath that is needed to continue. It is a way to mend a wrong. It is a way to create a new. It is an honor. It is to stand true when all other things and people have faded. It is to be written upon the shrine scrolls of what was and what is. It is a concept come to life. It is where we can point to the concepts we try to explain. We can see concepts in mortal form as they unite and form something lasting.
For all my words, I have a summary. Love is fleeting and emotional. It inspires. It surrenders. Marriage is constant. It is strength. It is will. It is fidelity. It is oath. It is honor.
Written By Iseulet
Sept. 15, 2020, 6:33 a.m.(1/11/1014 AR)
Relationship Note on Piccola
Why didn't they try standing up? Or hanging upside down? There are more than two. Maybe someone should write a book on this to prevent future foibles such as this.
I think marriage is also about compromise. Apparently also about creativity.
As a personal note I look forward to the day when I find a suitable match. Marriage is about so much more than what you've boiled it down to.
Perhaps I'm romanticizing it too much? Maybe because I've chased it for too long. I guess you always want what you can't have.
No, we don't know each other at all but... well... having so much time on my hands I often spend it reading random whites to catch up on my gossip. Thank you for such a thought provoking entry.
I think marriage is also about compromise. Apparently also about creativity.
As a personal note I look forward to the day when I find a suitable match. Marriage is about so much more than what you've boiled it down to.
Perhaps I'm romanticizing it too much? Maybe because I've chased it for too long. I guess you always want what you can't have.
No, we don't know each other at all but... well... having so much time on my hands I often spend it reading random whites to catch up on my gossip. Thank you for such a thought provoking entry.
Written By Domonico
Sept. 1, 2020, 9:58 a.m.(12/11/1013 AR)
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The recent journal entry of Lady Piccola does seem to be close in describing the City-State of Southport. I wonder if she realises this?
Written By Derovai
Aug. 23, 2020, 7:31 p.m.(11/22/1013 AR)
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War philosophy is something I occasionally find interesting, if only out of idle curiosity. There are a great many things that I would argue about in your journals, all of them pedantic, unimportant, and almost certainly wrong. I feel confident in saying, however, that ideas are every bit as important when it comes to war as physical weapons, and even more important when it comes to keeping whatever such wars gain. Freedom is an idea as well as an ideal, a path as well as a desired destination.
Tyrants do not respect a great many things beyond physical power. It is something that tends to lead to their downfall.
Tyrants do not respect a great many things beyond physical power. It is something that tends to lead to their downfall.
Please note that the scholars may take some time preparing your journal for others to read.