Written By Celine
Aug. 12, 2021, 12:03 a.m.(1/3/1016 AR)
Relationship Note on Raimon
Prince Raimon Thrax is quite the talented artists, especially when it comes to poetry, he is not afraid to dive into inner truths and lay is soul to bare. His heart is blessed by his Goddess, and I am blessed for having his friendship. I was happy to receive a handwritten copy of his finished poem, and have tucked it safely away in my room.
Written By Celine
July 21, 2021, 6:29 p.m.(11/17/1015 AR)
Relationship Note on Raimon
A pleasure to meet him upon returning home, Hope is written in Prince Raimon Thrax's heart, he must remember it is there, and not let despair overwhelm him.
Written By Cesare
June 15, 2021, 1:02 p.m.(9/1/1015 AR)
Relationship Note on Raimon
Were you at the Kennex party this past evening, and I didn't see you? It was indeed a lovely time, and a chance to meet members of the Kennex family I hadn't had the pleasure yet. The crab boil was divine.
Written By Zakhar
June 12, 2021, 5:31 p.m.(8/23/1015 AR)
Relationship Note on Raimon
Words chosen for a poem, one must always remember that they have more meaning and can be dangerous from which lips they flow.
for which ever direction they might develop, whether for devotee or one seeking out what is beyond the view at hand.
Dancers are everywhere. They enjoy silks more than leathers.
Are you ready for a colorless world view? Or shall you paint what is provided?
for which ever direction they might develop, whether for devotee or one seeking out what is beyond the view at hand.
Dancers are everywhere. They enjoy silks more than leathers.
Are you ready for a colorless world view? Or shall you paint what is provided?
Written By Kace
May 22, 2021, 7:31 p.m.(7/9/1015 AR)
Relationship Note on Raimon
Of astounding intellect, yet there is a friendly warmth about him that makes you feel comfortable to be in his presence. Like we'd been friends for years. We had a lovely talk with Lord Jamie as well, I'd like to think the trio of us would make good friends. I'm excited to see where this new blossoming friendship goes.
Keep on dazzling the world with your affable nature Prince Raimon! I look forward to many stories together.
Keep on dazzling the world with your affable nature Prince Raimon! I look forward to many stories together.
Written By Kiera
May 9, 2021, 8:35 p.m.(6/11/1015 AR)
Relationship Note on Raimon
a thraxian prince who is a thinkinker of deep thoughts and a writer of profound poetry
Written By Alecstazi
Sept. 13, 2019, 2:10 p.m.(10/28/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Raimon
If the timing is right, I'd be glad to team up with you.
Written By Rook
June 16, 2019, 12:07 p.m.(4/18/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Raimon
Good Thraxian Prince. Your words are truly kind and I am always quite happy to do business with you by turning your writs into fine silver.
For many others in the city, this merchant and Crown Minister is available to do the same. A mere delivery to Jeeves will see it done.
For many others in the city, this merchant and Crown Minister is available to do the same. A mere delivery to Jeeves will see it done.
Written By Lottie
May 17, 2019, 6:25 p.m.(2/14/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Raimon
I'm not sure the context of the comment that spurned the conversation on the topic of warriors and what makes one. If it was a slight on Harlex Valtyr, I can bet you don't know him very well. I admit I'm pretty biased as he's my friend and I do know him. I'd rather make the assumption it's not, though. Maybe it was just a conversation you two were having.
It did start me thinking however and the Scholars have been real nice in helping me find other journals that reference your words that have been submitted more recently. Lady Peri's reply on the topic of "only the gods truly can know a man" or something along those lines, for instance. I agree with that, but I think that there's a perspective missing from the open dialogue that's being overlooked.
My Taylor was an Iron Guardsman. He didn't enlist for any great purpose aside from being hungry and wanting to be able to someday support a family. He learned to wield a blade and hold a shield. He got quite good too. I understand that may be a hard concept for some to wrap their head around, learning to fight so that they can afford to eat. That's not a knock at the Peerage, but it just is what it is. Some of us in this world aren't granted the freedom of a reliably full belly and warm place to sleep. I'm getting off topic, though. Anyway, my Taylor learned to fight and he became something more than he was before.
Sometimes our journeys start in different places, but to diminish someone trying to enhance themselves simply because they don't fit a definition you've decided (or were taught)... well, it's wrong. Sometimes we /have/ to become something we are not prone to. My Taylor was not a warrior, but he died as one. Perhaps he only fought because it was his job and wouldn't have if the choices he made and circumstances he overcame were different, but he still fought and the Compact needed him. It needed his and every other sacrifice that has been made in its name so the rest of us could/can continue forward and hold such conversations.
Instead of discouraging those who are trying to improve themselves martially because you may not think it's where their strength may lie, perhaps guide them? Teach them to be better because it is a very brave thing to pick up a sword simply because you think you should. The world we live in is full of both wonder and darkness and I think the Compact can use every sword arm it can get.
It did start me thinking however and the Scholars have been real nice in helping me find other journals that reference your words that have been submitted more recently. Lady Peri's reply on the topic of "only the gods truly can know a man" or something along those lines, for instance. I agree with that, but I think that there's a perspective missing from the open dialogue that's being overlooked.
My Taylor was an Iron Guardsman. He didn't enlist for any great purpose aside from being hungry and wanting to be able to someday support a family. He learned to wield a blade and hold a shield. He got quite good too. I understand that may be a hard concept for some to wrap their head around, learning to fight so that they can afford to eat. That's not a knock at the Peerage, but it just is what it is. Some of us in this world aren't granted the freedom of a reliably full belly and warm place to sleep. I'm getting off topic, though. Anyway, my Taylor learned to fight and he became something more than he was before.
Sometimes our journeys start in different places, but to diminish someone trying to enhance themselves simply because they don't fit a definition you've decided (or were taught)... well, it's wrong. Sometimes we /have/ to become something we are not prone to. My Taylor was not a warrior, but he died as one. Perhaps he only fought because it was his job and wouldn't have if the choices he made and circumstances he overcame were different, but he still fought and the Compact needed him. It needed his and every other sacrifice that has been made in its name so the rest of us could/can continue forward and hold such conversations.
Instead of discouraging those who are trying to improve themselves martially because you may not think it's where their strength may lie, perhaps guide them? Teach them to be better because it is a very brave thing to pick up a sword simply because you think you should. The world we live in is full of both wonder and darkness and I think the Compact can use every sword arm it can get.
Written By Peri
May 17, 2019, 11:14 a.m.(2/13/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Raimon
Raimon, in your white you write that a warrior is someone who is prepared to kill and die for an idea.
I have thought of three challenges I face in understanding whether someone meets your criteria. I feel a Godsworn may have less challenges than I do.
Firstly, the knowledge of what ideas even _are_ is difficult. I recently spoke to someone who led me through the the complexities of duty and loyalty and the acts of obedience that follow from those ideas. The acts may be the same, yet the ideals behind those acts will be different. As I began to imagine what act would fall under what idea, I realized how little I understand of the concepts of Limerance.
Secondly, discerning the motivations of a person is difficult without the help of the gods.
Thirdly, making a life or death decision that requires the knowledge and the insight to know which ideal takes priority is difficult, and making that decision in the heat of a moment is difficult.
I am a veteran of the Gyre War and lost many people at Setarco. The Academy of War has meeting areas where we can re-enact those wars in miniature. I have relieved that time over and over working through every decision in that war with my compatriots as we slowly develop military doctrines and the strategic and tactical decisions that follow from them. Some decisions have us kill enemies, some decisions have us sacrifice our own people. I claim to you that knowing which ideal in any one moment is not easy.
I will not be able to judge whether myself or anyone is a warrior by your criteria until I have the years to grow insights and prove those insights time and time again when faced with decisions of life and death.
I hope until then to treat myself and others with respect from the humbleness of our ignorance. Unless someone is an absolute shite who violates some law. In the which case I will judge them greatly and perhaps will have to do so out of duty to an ideal despite wishing no good will towards shites.
If anyone asks what qualities absolute shites have, I confess that I have no oyster jobbing clue.
I have thought of three challenges I face in understanding whether someone meets your criteria. I feel a Godsworn may have less challenges than I do.
Firstly, the knowledge of what ideas even _are_ is difficult. I recently spoke to someone who led me through the the complexities of duty and loyalty and the acts of obedience that follow from those ideas. The acts may be the same, yet the ideals behind those acts will be different. As I began to imagine what act would fall under what idea, I realized how little I understand of the concepts of Limerance.
Secondly, discerning the motivations of a person is difficult without the help of the gods.
Thirdly, making a life or death decision that requires the knowledge and the insight to know which ideal takes priority is difficult, and making that decision in the heat of a moment is difficult.
I am a veteran of the Gyre War and lost many people at Setarco. The Academy of War has meeting areas where we can re-enact those wars in miniature. I have relieved that time over and over working through every decision in that war with my compatriots as we slowly develop military doctrines and the strategic and tactical decisions that follow from them. Some decisions have us kill enemies, some decisions have us sacrifice our own people. I claim to you that knowing which ideal in any one moment is not easy.
I will not be able to judge whether myself or anyone is a warrior by your criteria until I have the years to grow insights and prove those insights time and time again when faced with decisions of life and death.
I hope until then to treat myself and others with respect from the humbleness of our ignorance. Unless someone is an absolute shite who violates some law. In the which case I will judge them greatly and perhaps will have to do so out of duty to an ideal despite wishing no good will towards shites.
If anyone asks what qualities absolute shites have, I confess that I have no oyster jobbing clue.
Written By Quintin
May 16, 2019, 9:31 a.m.(2/11/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Raimon
What makes someone a warrior?
Written By Peri
May 16, 2019, 9:27 a.m.(2/11/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Raimon
In your journals you reply to Harlex with "I do not begrudge how people choose to spend their time. But there is a difference between being a warrior and knowing how to use a weapon."
By your words I take it that you hold those who are adept in the arts of combat to ideals that some do not meet. What are the ideals to which you hold warriors? Do you measure the battle adept by the ideals of those in your lands? I aim to understand the ideals of all lands so that I can fit my demesne into the tapestry hanging in the Great Cathedral.
And now I will speak on knighthood. For when you said this about warriors it was knighthood my thoughts turned to. The Order of East Light was born out of many ideals, one of which I've heard was a mission to spread knightly values to your lands. When you said that not all who fight are warriors, I immediately thought of the duties and loyalties that knights have versus those who have not taken that path.
It is not for everyone to take the path of Knighthood. I have not spoken to many in that Order to understand truly their ideals, but I judge their goals worthy enough to grant them beneficial access to my ports. Yet I hesitate to approach any for joining this order because I worry that by seeking to follow the tenants of knighthood because part of those require a declaration of loyalty to just one person. Shall I place my hands in the moral judgement of but one person?
I feel a loyalty to my people. I would call it love. I feel a very strong loyalty to protection. That is a different type of love. Would such a love for that concept be enough for me to trust in the judgement of another and perhaps love that trust enough for me to hold to the duty of a knight? This is something I have thought on for many months since discovering that order.
My skill at combat is poor or perhaps mediocre. My skill at at navigating danger is as good as those of us who are not Prince Cerdic, yet I am no knight. Would you deem me a warrior once my skill at war is as good as any in Arvum, would I be one then?
I do not ask these questions with any rancor or frivolity. I know not what pricked you to post to the whites. I ask these things so that we honor Vellichor and share the ideals of our time with our descendants. They will hold us to that Eastern Light and question why we have made the choices we did. They will see what dedication it takes to hone worthy blades to defeat the darkness. If it ever come time for war I want my children and my children's children to know what it takes to fight the darkness.
Let us tell them.
By your words I take it that you hold those who are adept in the arts of combat to ideals that some do not meet. What are the ideals to which you hold warriors? Do you measure the battle adept by the ideals of those in your lands? I aim to understand the ideals of all lands so that I can fit my demesne into the tapestry hanging in the Great Cathedral.
And now I will speak on knighthood. For when you said this about warriors it was knighthood my thoughts turned to. The Order of East Light was born out of many ideals, one of which I've heard was a mission to spread knightly values to your lands. When you said that not all who fight are warriors, I immediately thought of the duties and loyalties that knights have versus those who have not taken that path.
It is not for everyone to take the path of Knighthood. I have not spoken to many in that Order to understand truly their ideals, but I judge their goals worthy enough to grant them beneficial access to my ports. Yet I hesitate to approach any for joining this order because I worry that by seeking to follow the tenants of knighthood because part of those require a declaration of loyalty to just one person. Shall I place my hands in the moral judgement of but one person?
I feel a loyalty to my people. I would call it love. I feel a very strong loyalty to protection. That is a different type of love. Would such a love for that concept be enough for me to trust in the judgement of another and perhaps love that trust enough for me to hold to the duty of a knight? This is something I have thought on for many months since discovering that order.
My skill at combat is poor or perhaps mediocre. My skill at at navigating danger is as good as those of us who are not Prince Cerdic, yet I am no knight. Would you deem me a warrior once my skill at war is as good as any in Arvum, would I be one then?
I do not ask these questions with any rancor or frivolity. I know not what pricked you to post to the whites. I ask these things so that we honor Vellichor and share the ideals of our time with our descendants. They will hold us to that Eastern Light and question why we have made the choices we did. They will see what dedication it takes to hone worthy blades to defeat the darkness. If it ever come time for war I want my children and my children's children to know what it takes to fight the darkness.
Let us tell them.
Written By Harlex
May 15, 2019, 4:22 p.m.(2/10/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Raimon
I wouldn't begrudge someone martial pursuits. It hones the body, keeps it healthy. In the simplest terms. If one were to take up painting as a hobby, but not become a master painter, I wouldn't fault them for this either. Taking up a sword and learning to defend oneself is a fine endeavor, whether for exercise or peace of mind.
But when it comes to the act of killing -- they will have to decide if they're capable of that or not and face the consequences. It isn't for us to say. I was born to become a farmer and chose to become a swordsman and looking back on it I'd say honestly that I'm unsure if I had the character for the life or not. Yet -- here I am.
But when it comes to the act of killing -- they will have to decide if they're capable of that or not and face the consequences. It isn't for us to say. I was born to become a farmer and chose to become a swordsman and looking back on it I'd say honestly that I'm unsure if I had the character for the life or not. Yet -- here I am.
Written By Vega
May 4, 2019, 2:57 p.m.(1/16/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Raimon
Your capacity for perseverance in the face of hardship is one of the reasons I married you. I shall endeavor to see that our hearth remains stoked and that there is mulled wine awaiting you in the evenings.
Written By Vega
April 29, 2019, 9:08 p.m.(1/6/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Raimon
Surely a big, strong warrior like yourself can handle the chill of winter?
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