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Written By Mia

Jan. 28, 2024, 10:37 p.m.(8/21/1021 AR)

Relationship Note on Thesarin

Written on the road to Bastion, August 5, 1021 AR:

If I fall in the coming days, know this to be true.

My heart has been entirely yours from the very first moment until my very last. Even in those times when it seemed I hated you, it never faltered. Not once. If anything, that was when I loved you the most.

Written By Volya

April 18, 2021, 10:45 a.m.(4/24/1015 AR)

Relationship Note on Thesarin

Finally, someone writes a journal that's actually makes sense.

I'm picking up what you're putting down.

Written By Elloise

Aug. 26, 2019, 7:14 p.m.(9/20/1011 AR)

Relationship Note on Thesarin

Oh how interesting! Thank you for the observation.

Written By Reigna

Aug. 15, 2019, 2:26 p.m.(8/26/1011 AR)

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Has the stranger done something to warrant death? Do they represent danger to you and yours? Or was it that murder for profit was acceptable? I honestly do not know the answers to those questions as I am not acquainted with the customs of Crownlander tribes. It makes me sad to think that life is viewed so cheaply, and I would be further prompted to call such people savages. If life has no meaning, if there is no basic respect for life granted to another human being, then those people, in my own opinion, would be outside of civilization.

Written By Clover

April 29, 2019, 5:53 p.m.(1/6/1011 AR)

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Lucky for you, Silas has the second best corgi in the city!

Written By Shard

April 15, 2019, 4:11 p.m.(12/6/1010 AR)

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Knowledge. Answers to questions. Things that don't fit very easily into wrapped boxes.

It wasn't a tradition where I grew up.

Written By Preston

Nov. 22, 2018, 4:44 a.m.(1/15/1010 AR)

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I am unsure if the people will forgive us for not dealing with a threat for fear they are becoming a threat. And we must remember that this is not theory, even if it appears so to those of us in Arx. Now, somewhere, the death continues. Our caravans, our roads, our holdings will be attacked and raided by the more aggressive tribes, by tribes who are hungry or desperate, by free tribes, by tribes under the sway of our enemy, by tribes who just happened to migrate in the wrong direction and who either themselves chose violence or faced understandable reaction from the local citizens. Not all who attack are evil, and many reasons are understandable, but does does not mean it is not happening.

To choose to do nothing therefore is not a neutral or good stance, but it is to say the current death must continue, on both sides. It may well be the lesser of evils, I do not think so, but it is an argument to be made. And yes, what I propose does mean conflict as well - just as we have conflict now. Some will resist such moves, some will die. Though it will perhaps be more an open and free choice than previous, and it will be levies and those who have chosen to fight on our side who will take that cost, and not our husbands, wives, daughters and sons who sit at home, where we have promised them safety. Nor those simply travelling the roads to visit the sites of the Gods.

I am certain there are other solutions, and many may indeed be better. I am not Father Aureth, I am not Mother Ailith, I am not Most Holy Orazio. I am a simple priest and warrior of the Faith, my answers are incomplete. But they are solutions. And the ones you will get should you leave the matters to me and men like me. I would encourage you to find better answers - I would encourage all to.

Written By Shard

Sept. 7, 2018, 1:09 a.m.(7/19/1009 AR)

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I bang that drum often enough, yes.

But some things are enough to stand out, even past that.

Written By Shard

Aug. 5, 2018, 11:39 p.m.(5/1/1009 AR)

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Hot baths are one thing I haven't complained about.

Written By Shard

July 8, 2018, 11:55 p.m.(2/27/1009 AR)

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Highly unlikely.

Written By Monique

May 13, 2018, 11:30 p.m.(9/26/1008 AR)

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You really ought to. I think you'll like it. You'll laugh, at least.

Written By Jael

April 30, 2018, 7:09 p.m.(8/25/1008 AR)

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I think our anonymous benefactor has expressed a wish that the things they purchased remain in the Laurent household, so Great-Aunt Aida will be returning from whence she came. I think Cris is still trying to offload her though. It's a creepy painting.

Written By Kaldur

April 12, 2018, 8:19 p.m.(7/16/1008 AR)

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Here's a straightforward man for you.

Written By Esoka

Feb. 21, 2018, 1:05 a.m.(3/24/1008 AR)

Relationship Note on Thesarin

I appreciate the clarification, for I confess I noted your earlier reflection and had been pondering my own response to it. Not all beyond the Compact worship spirits, and this is a misconception I deal with quite often as one who holds the Pantheon in her heart. And ever has. I respect the power of spirits and find no quarrel with those who venerate them, but that has never been my path. I learned of Gloria on my grandfather's knee, and I'm not the only prodigal who has such a tale.

Also, I would never pray to Gloria for victory. Perhaps some do, and I'll not quarrel wit them, either, but that also isn't me. I pray for the courage to ride into a battle where the odds are against me. I pray for the resolve to put the lives of my comrades or my cause ahead of my own blood, if it comes to it. And I pray that I conduct myself with honor, as much as a warrior in the thick of battle can. I pray for the virtues which I often lack. I figure I and my commanders have to take care of the victory part ourselves.

Written By Orazio

Feb. 20, 2018, 5:09 p.m.(3/23/1008 AR)

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Thank you, Count Thesarin, for your words in your journal explaining your people's beliefs and their origins. I appreciate you sharing your perspective, and I will think on it.

Written By Percephon

Feb. 3, 2018, 10 p.m.(2/11/1008 AR)

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In the study of pragmatic reasoning there is (one) how the meaning can depend on the context of use, and (two) the contrast between what is said and what is communicated. The rest is semantics. Facial expressions, body language, and proxemics all provide meaningful content.

Written By Mae

Jan. 19, 2018, 7:23 p.m.(1/2/1008 AR)

Relationship Note on Thesarin

Without war, what would the fighters and sword-smiths do?

I believe, were there no war in this world, all those fighters would have to dance, and all the sword-smiths would have to turn their hammers to making roses of steel.

We'd live in a world where matters were settled by foot races and decided by the most clever poem. Where the most beautiful and moving painting would win the day. Where those that dealt death would instead turn their talents to climbing and jumping and swimming.

What a world that would be.

Written By Agnarr

Dec. 30, 2017, 12:58 a.m.(11/12/1007 AR)

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Could his bones be shattered, though?

Written By Mia

Dec. 24, 2017, 11:30 p.m.(11/2/1007 AR)

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After nearly fifteen long years of marriage, it seems the only lesson my husband has learned of women is that he knows absolutely nothing at all about them.

Written By Aureth

Dec. 21, 2017, 12:35 p.m.(10/23/1007 AR)

Relationship Note on Thesarin

That implies that there would be any distinguishable difference between the contents of his hands.

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