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Written By Vitalis

Aug. 24, 2020, 1:34 p.m.(11/24/1013 AR)

Relationship Note on Ras

With the rest of the Compact, I witness this declaration, tracing the path of volatility and violence now become Hope and vows.

Though I never wished for it, I had long expected Messere Ras to bleed his last in a gutter, having at last transgressed upon someone with less to lose or no grace in them at all.

I have thought the trust placed in him time and again unwise when he proved willing to embrace violence and easy to bait into hostilities.

It takes little courage to swear a vow that resonates with every part of you. It takes immense courage to swear one you have violated at nearly every turn. Honor to Gloria, Messere Ras.

Woe betide any who see these vows and hope to make sport of testing the strength of his conviction, tempting him beyond the strictures he has sworn, safe in the knowledge that if they manage it, his honor and his life are forfeit. May we be good custodians of this act of faith.

Written By Rukhnis

Aug. 23, 2020, 11:55 p.m.(11/23/1013 AR)

Relationship Note on Ras

I believe in you.

Written By Sydney

Aug. 23, 2020, 5:16 p.m.(11/22/1013 AR)

Relationship Note on Ras

The hardest part of any journey worth taking is working up the courage to actually take the first steps.

There should be nothing but praise for recognizing the weakness in yourself and making it a catalyst for your growth and change. There are many who will look upon your words with skepticism, but I am not among them. I look forward to watching the path you take, and the change you can cause without relying on your fists.

The irony is not lost on me, I assure you.

Written By Monique

Aug. 3, 2020, 3:03 a.m.(10/9/1013 AR)

Relationship Note on Ras

It takes a great deal of courage to be the man that you are growing to be. You take the opportunities missed by most people, and your risks will lead, and have led, to great accomplishment. You will fall, as we all do, but my hope is that you continue to rise again and again, to plant the seeds of the future you believe in.

Written By Korka

May 9, 2020, 9:34 p.m.(4/6/1013 AR)

Relationship Note on Ras

Who would have thought I'd enjoy being with you of all people in a dark, enclosed space?

Written By Corrigan

March 29, 2020, 3:47 p.m.(1/8/1013 AR)

Relationship Note on Ras

Oh, I get it!

A messy lump of sap for a sappy mess of a person.

Very clever.

Written By Tanith

March 26, 2020, 5:04 p.m.(1/2/1013 AR)

Relationship Note on Ras

We were hunting rabbits.

This man can cook rabbits like I have never experienced. Bliss. In the <mouth has been scratched out>face. Better than stewed and I never thought I'd say that. Not ever.

Written By Revell

March 4, 2020, 6:28 a.m.(11/13/1012 AR)

Relationship Note on Ras

SUBJECT: RAS (addendum#1)

I knew Ras was right. He is always right, and so far, nothing he has told me has lead me astray. He is an excellent judge of character, whereas I am.. not.

He warned me that when things got truly tough and I needed someone to stand by me, certain people would do nothing but disappoint me. That has come to pass, and I am so grateful that I knew to expect it or it may have rattled me a lot more than it did.

At the same time, several people who I barely know or expected to care stood by my side.

Conflict is interesting. You truly learn who your friends and enemies are when everything comes crashing down around you. Perhaps that's why I don't actually mind a little conflict.

It's funny how much I enjoy the moments I get to have with Ras. I always walk away in a foul mood or with the knowledge that I'm likely going to have nightmares that night.

I think I trust him?

Written By Revell

Feb. 21, 2020, 12:10 p.m.(10/17/1012 AR)

Relationship Note on Ras

SUBJECT: RAS

I met Ras in the Murder of Crows, where I attempted to sell him a flower. I adore the weirdness that are business transactions. We somehow went from me offering him a flower for free if he admitted to looking pitiful, to haggling about the price (5 silver is cheap), only for him to eventually pay the full price /and/ add a meal on top of it. Success!

We talked for a bit, and he seems dad, but not in a weighed-down way. He certainly hasn't given up after experiencing.. whatever it is that he has experienced in his life. (I'll find out what that is eventually, this I swear.)

And I am sorry to anyone who might reads this entry, because I have to share this part of the conversation because otherwise, I won't be able to stop thinking about it; while we disgussed flowers, he said that he thought I used my own feces to fertilise my plants. I politely informed him that my garden is outdoors and my fences are too squat. And besides, everyone knows that the feces of cows work much better! I must admit that his.. choice of words took me a bit by surprise, and I accept that I will need to work on keeping my composure if I wish to become an official trader, a merchant.

Then, he left. He said we could not be friends because I prefer dogs over cats. He was smiling when he said it though, so I'm not too worried. I hope it meant that I managed to brighten his day a little.

Dogs will always be better than cats, though.

Written By Raja

Jan. 25, 2020, 8:43 p.m.(8.600105406746032/20.60590277777778/1012.6333421172288 AR)

Relationship Note on Ras

I don't trust him. This fellow is odd and has odd ideas. He opens his mouth and speaks dangerous things. I have my eye upon him.

Written By Acacia

Jan. 19, 2020, 8:35 p.m.(8.171337632275133/10.594907407407407/1012.5976114693563 AR)

Relationship Note on Ras

Don't care about your excuses. Make it right.

Written By Korka

Jan. 12, 2020, 9:24 p.m.(7/19/1012 AR)

Relationship Note on Ras

Whoever thinks they're helping you they're not.

Written By Strozza

Dec. 19, 2019, 4:29 p.m.(5/26/1012 AR)

Relationship Note on Ras

Soon

Written By Lenne

Dec. 11, 2019, 2:44 a.m.(5/9/1012 AR)

Relationship Note on Ras

I intended to write a long, boring reflection on my trials and troubles as a shaman.

Instead a very troubled boy fell into my lap.
Well, more punched me in the stomach, really. I can count the fingers on the bruise!

Ras has had a very poor time of it, lately. He lost his best friend, and lost his guiding light in life with him. He was attacked, and nearly killed. We all read these journals from a great distance. We see the scandals, and the politics. But the very human costs and ruin from them is often something hidden, or veiled. As a girl who lost people, in Stormwall, and then floundered for many years, angry, adrift, alone (also by my own choice), ineffective and haunted, I can relate to his troubles, I think.

I hope my words helped. I hope my urging to be that boy that looked on in sheer horror, after realizing he hurt me, helped. I hope he does lean harder upon those who dearly love him, and finds his way, as I did, when I finally abandoned my foolishly one-woman quest. I hope that I showed him, in even some tiny manner, that his life is not over, and that he may yet be surrounded by people that care.

He's a sweet, good-hearted boy. I saw that much in him. He's ruled too much by his passions, maybe, but with the right direction there is few stronger virtues than passion. His loyalty would make any Knight blush. So much good can come from a person like that!

I pray to Lagoma, to light the path toward a better tomorrow, for him, so he can walk it.
I pray to Vellichor, that he may know the steps to take.
I pray to Gild, that he may find charity and giving, as he struggles to rebuild his life, instead of scorn.
I pray to Jayus, to calm his troubled mind, and to let his rest, in the safety of my house, be sweet.

Written By Aureth

Nov. 18, 2019, 6:38 p.m.(3/21/1012 AR)

Relationship Note on Ras

I am lifting the ban on Master Ras entering the shrines of the Lost. I believe Blessed Hamish did well to protect the shrines from this breach. However, Ras has stepped forward, accepted responsibility for what he did, and set himself to the task I set him for penance so thoroughly and immediately that what I believed to be a daunting task that would take significant time has already been accomplished to my satisfaction.

It is my sincere hope that this is an experience that this young man will learn from, and that his path from here onwards will be more considered.

Written By Thomas

Nov. 11, 2019, 2:40 a.m.(3/5/1012 AR)

Relationship Note on Ras

I am still not sure I understand what I witnessed tonight -- the what, or the why. I certainly do not envy the thrashing Shard gave you, or the scorn you now face from the Faith, or the ostracism you will undoubtedly experience as the tale spreads.

But after some thought, I did want to finally offer you a reply to what you said to me: the point of living, my young friend, is to survive long enough to piss on the graves of those who hurt you. Had cooler heads not prevailed, you very well would have robbed yourself of that opportunity, on the end of her blade or mine.

I truly do hope you learn something from this experience, and never try to throw your life away over some insult again.

Written By Valencia

Nov. 3, 2019, 1:44 p.m.(2/18/1012 AR)

Relationship Note on Ras

Only if it is real, sir.

But that is a rare thing in this world.

~~~~<~<@

Written By Laurel

Oct. 20, 2019, 8:17 p.m.(1/19/1012 AR)

Relationship Note on Ras

I can see he has a bit of cheek about him but he's a hard worker with a heart of gold.

Written By Miranda

Sept. 2, 2019, 12:21 a.m.(10/5/1011 AR)

Relationship Note on Ras

Your friend spoke to you about how everyone owes someone.

This is not always true.

Give me a chance.

Written By Miranda

Aug. 14, 2019, 1:58 p.m.(8/24/1011 AR)

Relationship Note on Ras

You kept your word. Thank you.

We met. I didn't have to like him.

Honestly, I'm not sure what I think of him.

But you kept your word and for that I'm grateful.

Thank you.

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