Written By Ailys
March 19, 2022, 8:20 p.m.(4/23/1017 AR)
Relationship Note on Terese
Princess Terese's event on knighthood was inspiring and educational. Some of the stories were quite astonishing.
Written By Venturo
April 26, 2018, 8:30 a.m.(8/15/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Terese
In my travels, I've seen many things. From the mundane to the outlandish, the sensible to the crazy. I always try to keep my senses open to the world around me, to allow for new experiences and trials, however luck might put them before me. And yet, it is still a difficult thing to consistently surprise me. Despite this, the Princess Terese has pleasantly rose to the challenge. Do not get me wrong, it is nothing grand: but it is the small things in life that create a sense of wonderment, to understand and see the layers we all potentially hide beneath the surface of the exterior our position demands of us. It has been a vivid reminder to not judge a book by it's cover alone, a trap I'm happy not to have fallen into.
Written By Preston
March 22, 2018, 5:46 a.m.(5/26/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Terese
I am surprised that what Princess Terese said shocked so many. Was it some secret that the Faith does not think errant worship to be, well, errant? And that we class shamanism, the worship of spirits, to be that? Look closely at the treaties - we grant toleration but not acceptance of those practices. Nor blessing. Where you see the lightning from the spirits, we see the work of Mangata to rid her waves of the enemy. Where you see the work of the spirits of the forest, we see the blessed touch of Petrichor, guiding and warding over his flock just as he tends to the forest. Where shamanism seeks harmony with the Faith, it will find it - but that learning and bending must go both ways. It cannot always expect compromise when its proponents so quickly jump to offense and aggression and revel in their 'otherness'.
Terese did not call out Shamanism by name, that is something others took from it - so clearly to read that into her comments, even if she did not intend it (and I do not know for I have not spoken to her), they knew of views when they accepted the help, and death, of fully half of the Templar order to preserve their lands. Perhaps it was crass, but there is sorrow driving that - a Princess in her first command saw three quarters of its number gone. Each of those faces, those names, will be seared on her heart. Each a small dagger that seems to wound her again with each beat of that heart. I know because I bear 50,000 such wounds.
Let none of us pretend we do not know the others view of us - that is the politics of children. There is no love lost between the Oathlands Orthodoxy, between the whole Faith, and the shamans. That goes both ways, Shamans in Arx have always enjoyed tweaking the nose of Legates and Archlectors with their difference and protections - certainly something that can be entertaining for those of us who grew up under the robes of the Archlectors and who ourselves enjoyed thinking up creative obstinancies and obscure points of theology to annoy them. But hardly an approach that will build understanding. So, let us see Stormwall as a new chance for that, and if in sorrow people show that we are not yet there, then let us try to be understanding.
As for the rest, yes Prince Edain advances toleration, but unless I missed a small coup, he has not declared himself Seraph of Sanctum yet. The treaty signed after the Northern Crusade grants toleration to those shamans of the Redrain. The toleration shown to those who have moved into other fealties is something that has been quietly allowed by then-Dominus Fawkuhl and Dominus Aldwin. It will come with growing pains, and obviously I hope they will bend to our culture, and accept true worship. The rest is policy, which is far beyond my station.
Terese did not call out Shamanism by name, that is something others took from it - so clearly to read that into her comments, even if she did not intend it (and I do not know for I have not spoken to her), they knew of views when they accepted the help, and death, of fully half of the Templar order to preserve their lands. Perhaps it was crass, but there is sorrow driving that - a Princess in her first command saw three quarters of its number gone. Each of those faces, those names, will be seared on her heart. Each a small dagger that seems to wound her again with each beat of that heart. I know because I bear 50,000 such wounds.
Let none of us pretend we do not know the others view of us - that is the politics of children. There is no love lost between the Oathlands Orthodoxy, between the whole Faith, and the shamans. That goes both ways, Shamans in Arx have always enjoyed tweaking the nose of Legates and Archlectors with their difference and protections - certainly something that can be entertaining for those of us who grew up under the robes of the Archlectors and who ourselves enjoyed thinking up creative obstinancies and obscure points of theology to annoy them. But hardly an approach that will build understanding. So, let us see Stormwall as a new chance for that, and if in sorrow people show that we are not yet there, then let us try to be understanding.
As for the rest, yes Prince Edain advances toleration, but unless I missed a small coup, he has not declared himself Seraph of Sanctum yet. The treaty signed after the Northern Crusade grants toleration to those shamans of the Redrain. The toleration shown to those who have moved into other fealties is something that has been quietly allowed by then-Dominus Fawkuhl and Dominus Aldwin. It will come with growing pains, and obviously I hope they will bend to our culture, and accept true worship. The rest is policy, which is far beyond my station.
Written By Ann
March 21, 2018, 9:48 p.m.(5/26/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Terese
I suggest you start at the Shrine of Vellichor to pray for a little illumination on the actual beliefs of the Shamans as your woeful ignorance causes you so much grief and public embarrassment, Your Highness.
Maybe you should seek out Lady Khanne Halfshav, or Princess Drea Redrain to educate you on these matters directly afterwards. Or, maybe you could refer to a certain white journal written recently by Drea. You may find it interesting, considering your liege has graciously offered to take in Shamanic refugees from Stormwall and extend them guest rights in your lands.
Maybe you should seek out Lady Khanne Halfshav, or Princess Drea Redrain to educate you on these matters directly afterwards. Or, maybe you could refer to a certain white journal written recently by Drea. You may find it interesting, considering your liege has graciously offered to take in Shamanic refugees from Stormwall and extend them guest rights in your lands.
Written By Shard
March 21, 2018, 9:03 p.m.(5/26/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Terese
We aren't done fighting, but by all means, don't let that stop you from sneering at the people you've just been dying alongside. It's actually very popular, that's why it happens so often, and why your organization has so much power. But don't worry, you don't need to find new targets just yet. There's more coming.
Written By Thesarin
March 21, 2018, 8:49 p.m.(5/26/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Terese
I did not hear her Highness complain when the heathens at Redrain called down lightning to strike down the ships of the enemy.
And of the troops I lead to relieve her when she took a hurt in battle, I can't say for sure they all prayed to the new gods over the old.
I'd find out, but most are past asking.
And of the troops I lead to relieve her when she took a hurt in battle, I can't say for sure they all prayed to the new gods over the old.
I'd find out, but most are past asking.
Written By Hadrian
March 18, 2018, 5:47 p.m.(5/19/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Terese
We often happily give gifts to those who befriend members of our family. The Hydra is thrilled to know that our gift was well received. It's only the polite and decent thing to do, when meeting a new friend. I think an Oathlander told me that once.
You should also visit for tea sometime soon!
You should also visit for tea sometime soon!
Written By Cambria
March 18, 2018, 2:14 p.m.(5/19/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Terese
House Mazetti is happy to assist its friends and allies when and where it is able. The sword, so wonderfully named Wyrmclaw, is a gift we were glad to give to her Highness, princess Terese. More, we are only too humbled by her valor and generosity of spirit. She is a shining beacon to all of what a dragon of Valardin represents. I am certain her own House could not be more proud.
Written By Theron
March 16, 2018, 9:07 a.m.(5/15/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Terese
I do hope the blade serves you well, Your Highness.
And now: to Setarco, where I eagerly await for my chance to fight.
And now: to Setarco, where I eagerly await for my chance to fight.
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