Written By Noah
Nov. 14, 2021, 7:08 p.m.(7/25/1016 AR)
Relationship Note on Rook
Perhaps. Let me spin a tale.
Perhaps.
Artists who put food on their tables with their art does not want to give it to auction off. Perhaps they want to be paid and then you can do with it what you want.
Perhaps if it's helping Bastion, they wanted a Grayson to step forward and assist with it. The fealty instead of well--- instead of. We will leave that there.
Perhaps even you didn't ask them nicely.
This is all perhaps though.
Perhaps I am wrong.
Perhaps.
Artists who put food on their tables with their art does not want to give it to auction off. Perhaps they want to be paid and then you can do with it what you want.
Perhaps if it's helping Bastion, they wanted a Grayson to step forward and assist with it. The fealty instead of well--- instead of. We will leave that there.
Perhaps even you didn't ask them nicely.
This is all perhaps though.
Perhaps I am wrong.
Written By Berenice
Aug. 2, 2019, 12:25 a.m.(7/27/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Rook
We shall find such _delightful_ challenges to face, you and I.
Written By Josephine
June 26, 2019, 11:58 a.m.(5/9/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Rook
The Crown Minister of Coin has proven himself a friend to the Crafter's Guild for his steadfast support and ensuring the continued livelihood of the common born crafter and merchants in the city. Their ability to feed their family's and carry on their way of life remains safe under his watchful eye. The Crafter's Guild looks forward to continued support even as we support Goodman Rook Champagne.
Written By Raimon
June 13, 2019, 10:30 p.m.(4/12/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Rook
If you have the opportunity to work with Minister Rook, I recommend doing so.
Written By Giuliano
June 8, 2019, 1:23 a.m.(4/1/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Rook
Wine money.
Written By Jaenelle
Sept. 30, 2018, 11:31 p.m.(9/13/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Rook
Ettore wont let me taste it. I have two bottles in the wine cellar if you wish to keep one as a memory to never trust something called Foolsbane.
Written By Mydas
Sept. 30, 2018, 11:27 p.m.(9/13/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Rook
It's hardly 'trying' if one succeeds.
I am however glad that this learning experience will be remembered. It is the least I can do for one I had the pleasure to work with over a substantial period of time.
Though I will note that you, unlike a distressing amount of the local population, stopped at the first drink.
I am however glad that this learning experience will be remembered. It is the least I can do for one I had the pleasure to work with over a substantial period of time.
Though I will note that you, unlike a distressing amount of the local population, stopped at the first drink.
Written By Aureth
May 7, 2018, 4:16 p.m.(9/13/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Rook
It requires no lack of critical thinking to point out that a snob is a snob. It is merely a statement of the obvious.
It may be as pointless as pointing out that an orange is an orange, but only in so far as there is no way it will change the subject matter.
It may be as pointless as pointing out that an orange is an orange, but only in so far as there is no way it will change the subject matter.
Written By Fairen
May 7, 2018, 3:53 p.m.(9/13/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Rook
We do a disservice to Vellichor if we restrict education to those who can afford it.
Lord Tomwell is correct in that a 'small sum' of anywhere between 4,500 silver to 5,250 silver coins is not, in fact, a small sum. It is quite a hefty toll, and most commoners beneath us cannot afford to pay such a fee. At that point, it doesn't matter if the coins are going to charity or otherwise. It still removes the ability to afford education to those of a lower status, and restricts it to those who have an amount readily available to them. This does not say that anyone providing a lesson to another should not be compensated for their time and effort. Again, that is the very method that many Scholars of Vellichor make their wages. But that is the beauty of Archscholar Bianca's movement, time and effort. It provides compensation for those who teach, and allows those who cannot afford to pay for education, with that very same education for free.
I would be in agreement with charging these costs of writs or silver to a member of the Peerage, but not to a commoner.
Lord Tomwell is correct in that a 'small sum' of anywhere between 4,500 silver to 5,250 silver coins is not, in fact, a small sum. It is quite a hefty toll, and most commoners beneath us cannot afford to pay such a fee. At that point, it doesn't matter if the coins are going to charity or otherwise. It still removes the ability to afford education to those of a lower status, and restricts it to those who have an amount readily available to them. This does not say that anyone providing a lesson to another should not be compensated for their time and effort. Again, that is the very method that many Scholars of Vellichor make their wages. But that is the beauty of Archscholar Bianca's movement, time and effort. It provides compensation for those who teach, and allows those who cannot afford to pay for education, with that very same education for free.
I would be in agreement with charging these costs of writs or silver to a member of the Peerage, but not to a commoner.
Written By Tomwell
May 7, 2018, 3:41 p.m.(9/13/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Rook
If you believe that 15 writs, which I will generously value at 4500 silver, is a "small hurdle" for most residents of Arx, I suggest that perhaps our Minister of Coin should take some time to look into the average citizen's wages. That is several weeks of work, more once you account for the everyday costs of living. Not having weeks worth of silver ready to hand does not mean these people value the lesson or the instructor any less than those who can spend it without a second thought.
I understand very well that nobility of high rank have many responsibilities that take up their days. If they do not have time for instruction, I wouldn't fault them. Where it seems we differ is in what we believe is the responsibility of the highly ranked towards others. I say this merely as myself, not a representative of the Faith, but I view my oaths of fealty and my nobility as one that requires of me to make certain sacrifices towards those lower ranked than me. Others, of course, must reach their own understanding of their oaths.
I understand very well that nobility of high rank have many responsibilities that take up their days. If they do not have time for instruction, I wouldn't fault them. Where it seems we differ is in what we believe is the responsibility of the highly ranked towards others. I say this merely as myself, not a representative of the Faith, but I view my oaths of fealty and my nobility as one that requires of me to make certain sacrifices towards those lower ranked than me. Others, of course, must reach their own understanding of their oaths.
Written By Mirari
May 7, 2018, 3:30 p.m.(9/13/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Rook
The one time that I did make an attempt to charge people for lessons, they were quite unhappy with it. Since then, I simply accept people I have a high regard for and I don't charge them. I make a decent amount of money, I can afford to be generous in this.
If my fortunes ever change, if my time becomes more valuable to me, it will change. Simple as that.
Once again, I am so very happy that I am a commoner. I wouldn't want to go through what nobles do for any amount of silver paid to me.
If my fortunes ever change, if my time becomes more valuable to me, it will change. Simple as that.
Once again, I am so very happy that I am a commoner. I wouldn't want to go through what nobles do for any amount of silver paid to me.
Written By Brannen
May 7, 2018, 3:18 p.m.(9/13/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Rook
Some time ago, a man came to the shrine. He knelt down not far from me in silent prayer while I was washing clean the bricks. In manner and movement, I took him for highborn and might have never thought him otherwise had he not gently corrected me. He bore with him a finely crafted wooden chest. Once opened, it revealed a wealth of contents the likes of which I scarcely could imagine. With great humility, he asked that it be kept watch over for a period of time… at the end of which, the gilded contents -- surely worth a lifetime of earnings for any man or woman -- be gifted to the Gods. This was done with neither fanfare, nor pageantry, nor any public credit given.
Written By Tomwell
May 7, 2018, 3:01 p.m.(9/13/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Rook
If the question is one of limited time, then I'm uncertain how asking for payment solves the problem. Furthermore, it unavoidably leaves those of lower rank without access. I have absolutely no objections to nobility donating to valuable charities, and support it wholeheartedly, but it's unclear to me why the two should be linked.
If the question is one of time, ask the prospective student to help the prospective teacher with the sorts of time-taking tasks that they might be able to assist with. No matter our rank, we all have things that must be done but do not necessarily require doing by someone with our level of knowledge or expertise. If the student manages a few hours worth of work, the instructor has freed up the time to do the teaching.
If the question is one of valuing the lesson, though I am not personally convinced there needs to be a transaction to prove so, perhaps the instructor can ask the student to perform some act of charity on their own. A way to pay it forward. The student can do that in the manner that best suits them - someone poor in silver but rich in other skills could pass on knowledge of their trade to another student in turn. Or donate the amount of silver they deem affordable to a charity of their choice. Or do work in service for one of the Shrines. And so on.
I simply fail to see how making those lower ranked than oneself pay for lessons will solve a problem of having too little time for instruction. Unless the intent is to weed out the less fortunate, and thus have fewer (and only wealthy) requests for teaching to begin with.
If the question is one of time, ask the prospective student to help the prospective teacher with the sorts of time-taking tasks that they might be able to assist with. No matter our rank, we all have things that must be done but do not necessarily require doing by someone with our level of knowledge or expertise. If the student manages a few hours worth of work, the instructor has freed up the time to do the teaching.
If the question is one of valuing the lesson, though I am not personally convinced there needs to be a transaction to prove so, perhaps the instructor can ask the student to perform some act of charity on their own. A way to pay it forward. The student can do that in the manner that best suits them - someone poor in silver but rich in other skills could pass on knowledge of their trade to another student in turn. Or donate the amount of silver they deem affordable to a charity of their choice. Or do work in service for one of the Shrines. And so on.
I simply fail to see how making those lower ranked than oneself pay for lessons will solve a problem of having too little time for instruction. Unless the intent is to weed out the less fortunate, and thus have fewer (and only wealthy) requests for teaching to begin with.
Written By Gwenna
April 19, 2018, 8:50 a.m.(8/1/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Rook
I wish you the greatest of successes on your new path and endeavors, as well as look forward to bending your ear sometime in my own vaguely selfish pursuits of knowledge.
Written By Orathy
March 12, 2018, 5:42 p.m.(5/7/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Rook
Oy!! Why the fuck not?
Written By Yasmine
March 3, 2018, 11:10 p.m.(4/18/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Rook
I do so enjoy making you proud of me.
Written By Ianna
Feb. 26, 2018, 7:51 p.m.(4/8/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Rook
I would think self-love is the domain of either the unmarried or the unhappily married.
Written By Bliss
Nov. 4, 2017, 5:58 a.m.(7/9/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Rook
Nostalgia holds a special places in our hearts. Master Rook's - excuse me, Prince Rook's - recent visit to the Whisper House has reminded me of that. He is still the consummate courtier with a platinum tongue. He assures me that swimming in piles of coin is not as fun as some might think.
Written By Joscelin
Aug. 8, 2017, 11:16 p.m.(12/26/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Rook
Your Highness Prince Rook,
I appreciate you looking into it regardless. Thank you.
I appreciate you looking into it regardless. Thank you.
Written By Aurora
June 25, 2017, 8:49 p.m.(9/21/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Rook
It is odd how relationships evolve over time. I have know Rook for a life time. I trust him with my secrets. Now I trust him with even more as I've decided to let him be my patron. He didn't ask, but I knew he would never have turned down the chance to work together for mutual greatness.
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