Written By Renata
Feb. 1, 2024, 9:58 p.m.(9/1/1021 AR)
Relationship Note on Titus
Lord Titus was a man of contradictions, a complex tapestry woven from threads of ferocity and compassion, of strength and vulnerability.
He was a storyteller, a weaver of words who sought to capture the essence of life's beauty and intricacies. In the quiet moments of reprieve from battle, he would regale those around him with tales of love and longing, of triumph and tragedy, his words painting vivid images that lingered in the minds of all who listened.
Despite the harsh exterior he often projected, Lord Titus harbored a deep capacity for love and compassion. He sought to embrace all who crossed his path, to offer solace and camaraderie in a world torn apart by strife and conflict. And when the time came to make the ultimate sacrifice, he did so willingly, laying down his life to protect those he held dear, a testament to his unwavering devotion to the greater good.
In the memories we hold of Lord Titus, we see not just a warrior, but a man of depth and complexity, a soul touched by both darkness and light. And though he may have departed this world, his legacy lives on in the tales we tell and the lives he touched, forever etched into the fabric of our shared history.
May his spirit find peace amidst the chaos of the eternal battlefield, and may his stories continue to inspire generations to come.
He was a storyteller, a weaver of words who sought to capture the essence of life's beauty and intricacies. In the quiet moments of reprieve from battle, he would regale those around him with tales of love and longing, of triumph and tragedy, his words painting vivid images that lingered in the minds of all who listened.
Despite the harsh exterior he often projected, Lord Titus harbored a deep capacity for love and compassion. He sought to embrace all who crossed his path, to offer solace and camaraderie in a world torn apart by strife and conflict. And when the time came to make the ultimate sacrifice, he did so willingly, laying down his life to protect those he held dear, a testament to his unwavering devotion to the greater good.
In the memories we hold of Lord Titus, we see not just a warrior, but a man of depth and complexity, a soul touched by both darkness and light. And though he may have departed this world, his legacy lives on in the tales we tell and the lives he touched, forever etched into the fabric of our shared history.
May his spirit find peace amidst the chaos of the eternal battlefield, and may his stories continue to inspire generations to come.
Written By Khanne
Jan. 30, 2024, 7:33 p.m.(8/25/1021 AR)
Relationship Note on Titus
I often told you, and anyone who would listen, that you left me speechless. Your words when you spoke to me under the stars... Your letters. I was just left... Speechless.
From the moment we met, our communication...
No.
Your communication. The way you spoke that first night, I just wanted to talk more. We could not see one another as we sat blindfolded, clumsily feeding each other morsels. I almost always enjoy the food at the Feasts of Senses, but that night, the food was secondary. We were too busy talking. We each gave one another a clue to search for after, creating our own scavenger hunt of sorts. I had to search for the eyes that matched the stone you gave me that night, and you had to search for the champagne silver hairpins.
I worried our paths would never cross again.
I am so glad that they did.
We spent a few years getting to know each other. We spoke of the histories of our families, the traditions of our lands, and pertinent to the times we find ourselves in now, the dreams of how we envisioned the future. We had our differences, for sure, but we respected one another and appreciated learning about those ways in which we balanced each other.
For without darkness, one cannot appreciate the light. Without suffering, we do not truly know joy. Life is about balance.
We balanced one another. We are an example of how people from different backgrounds and even different beliefs can better each other, make each other stronger, while still giving the utmost respect to those very things that make us us and make us different from one another.
I don't even know how long ago it was when you first told me you gave me your heart. "It is no longer mine, I am giving it to you. It is yours to hold." You vowed to do everything you could to protect me, to protect Halfshav... even if we never married. You kept that promise to the last, and I shall keep mine. If I survive this Reckoning... if Arx survives, I will make sure that you are returned to Sangris, to have the traditions of the fallen of Sangris carried out in your honor. It is the absolute least I can do for you after all you have given to me.
I do not need to visit a gravestone to feel close to you. Your heart is within mine. You gave it to me to hold. You and I will always be as close as if you were still next to me.
I wrote a lot for someone saying they are speechless, and it was rambling. I know. Yet it still doesn't feel like enough. I need the world to know your story. I need them all to know how absolutely amazing you were and what you gave to help others. I will keep your words with me for as long as I stand. I will continue to wield Hope and use it as my shield. I will never let it go.
I will keep your heart safe within my own for as long as my own beats.
No words will ever be enough, My Titus.
I love you and will love you.... To the last.
From the moment we met, our communication...
No.
Your communication. The way you spoke that first night, I just wanted to talk more. We could not see one another as we sat blindfolded, clumsily feeding each other morsels. I almost always enjoy the food at the Feasts of Senses, but that night, the food was secondary. We were too busy talking. We each gave one another a clue to search for after, creating our own scavenger hunt of sorts. I had to search for the eyes that matched the stone you gave me that night, and you had to search for the champagne silver hairpins.
I worried our paths would never cross again.
I am so glad that they did.
We spent a few years getting to know each other. We spoke of the histories of our families, the traditions of our lands, and pertinent to the times we find ourselves in now, the dreams of how we envisioned the future. We had our differences, for sure, but we respected one another and appreciated learning about those ways in which we balanced each other.
For without darkness, one cannot appreciate the light. Without suffering, we do not truly know joy. Life is about balance.
We balanced one another. We are an example of how people from different backgrounds and even different beliefs can better each other, make each other stronger, while still giving the utmost respect to those very things that make us us and make us different from one another.
I don't even know how long ago it was when you first told me you gave me your heart. "It is no longer mine, I am giving it to you. It is yours to hold." You vowed to do everything you could to protect me, to protect Halfshav... even if we never married. You kept that promise to the last, and I shall keep mine. If I survive this Reckoning... if Arx survives, I will make sure that you are returned to Sangris, to have the traditions of the fallen of Sangris carried out in your honor. It is the absolute least I can do for you after all you have given to me.
I do not need to visit a gravestone to feel close to you. Your heart is within mine. You gave it to me to hold. You and I will always be as close as if you were still next to me.
I wrote a lot for someone saying they are speechless, and it was rambling. I know. Yet it still doesn't feel like enough. I need the world to know your story. I need them all to know how absolutely amazing you were and what you gave to help others. I will keep your words with me for as long as I stand. I will continue to wield Hope and use it as my shield. I will never let it go.
I will keep your heart safe within my own for as long as my own beats.
No words will ever be enough, My Titus.
I love you and will love you.... To the last.
Written By Ann
Jan. 30, 2024, 1:06 a.m.(8/23/1021 AR)
Relationship Note on Titus
I screamed when I heard the news. But that is neither here or there. You were always about stories and I want to tell you the story of you as I see it. I don't know if those that have passed on get to see what is written about them but I am going to do it anyways.
The second day I came back to Arx I was encouraged to come to a story telling of yours. The details are sketchy at best. But I remember really being affected because I had understood loss such as in the story you were telling. I had lost my three brothers. Lost the husband that put me in grief for ten years or more. Your story sparked something in me. Told me that I needed to move on and live because that is what they would want from me.
Another time that we had interaction was in the Stacks. One of my favorite places to be. In fact, I have fallen asleep there many times. But we had a chance meeting and I got to tell you how much you had influenced me and that I would never forget.
When we had our....Matti would know the real word but when we had our remembrance for his fallen brother in law. You were there telling another story. And you won a sword from us with bells. You seemed so proud to have gotten that and it made my heart so happy for your response.
When I went looking for you to tell you that Matti and I were going to try and defend Riva and gave you a scarf to remember us by. You told me you'd never take it off. That is when you were telling me to be brave that we would see each other again and if not in the shining lands. You let me cry and didn't shame me for my emotions.
I was so delighted to see you today on our little field trip and checking in with you. Only hours later to hear you were gone.
I will miss you, Titus. I remember thinking he's my friend I am going to call him Titus. You seemed to not mind. So Titus, you have a place in my heart, in my memories, a valid part of my story. I will see you in the Shining Lands. Just not yet.
To the Last, my friend you are not forgotten.
The second day I came back to Arx I was encouraged to come to a story telling of yours. The details are sketchy at best. But I remember really being affected because I had understood loss such as in the story you were telling. I had lost my three brothers. Lost the husband that put me in grief for ten years or more. Your story sparked something in me. Told me that I needed to move on and live because that is what they would want from me.
Another time that we had interaction was in the Stacks. One of my favorite places to be. In fact, I have fallen asleep there many times. But we had a chance meeting and I got to tell you how much you had influenced me and that I would never forget.
When we had our....Matti would know the real word but when we had our remembrance for his fallen brother in law. You were there telling another story. And you won a sword from us with bells. You seemed so proud to have gotten that and it made my heart so happy for your response.
When I went looking for you to tell you that Matti and I were going to try and defend Riva and gave you a scarf to remember us by. You told me you'd never take it off. That is when you were telling me to be brave that we would see each other again and if not in the shining lands. You let me cry and didn't shame me for my emotions.
I was so delighted to see you today on our little field trip and checking in with you. Only hours later to hear you were gone.
I will miss you, Titus. I remember thinking he's my friend I am going to call him Titus. You seemed to not mind. So Titus, you have a place in my heart, in my memories, a valid part of my story. I will see you in the Shining Lands. Just not yet.
To the Last, my friend you are not forgotten.
Written By Khanne
Jan. 14, 2024, 6:42 p.m.(7/21/1021 AR)
Relationship Note on Titus
I write all day; messenger after messenger; submitting my thoughts to the journals for Vellichor's strength.
I have meetings and talks, asking what-ifs, and conceptualizing ideas that may just be crazy enough to work. I work with others to create Plan A, B, C... as many as are needed.
I feel like a human dust devil, spinning and spinning so I can face as many directions at once...
... then I pause a moment to scan the whites and see your words.
My Titus,
All at once, I am centered. I am focused. You leave me speechless, but feeling strong, proud of everything I have built, we are building, all of Arvum has built and will keep building. You remind me to focus on the one thing I shall never let go of.
Hope.
I will stand, as you say - with courage, determination, unyielding resolve, and with honor. I will stand not to preserve my own life, but to protect the future for all of us and for those future generations to know our stories.
I will stand with you beside me even if we are not in the same place.
I will stand.
TO THE LAST!
I have meetings and talks, asking what-ifs, and conceptualizing ideas that may just be crazy enough to work. I work with others to create Plan A, B, C... as many as are needed.
I feel like a human dust devil, spinning and spinning so I can face as many directions at once...
... then I pause a moment to scan the whites and see your words.
My Titus,
All at once, I am centered. I am focused. You leave me speechless, but feeling strong, proud of everything I have built, we are building, all of Arvum has built and will keep building. You remind me to focus on the one thing I shall never let go of.
Hope.
I will stand, as you say - with courage, determination, unyielding resolve, and with honor. I will stand not to preserve my own life, but to protect the future for all of us and for those future generations to know our stories.
I will stand with you beside me even if we are not in the same place.
I will stand.
TO THE LAST!
Written By Sen'azala
Jan. 3, 2024, 10:59 p.m.(6/27/1021 AR)
Relationship Note on Titus
I knew.
Written By Sen'azala
Dec. 27, 2023, 12:56 a.m.(6/11/1021 AR)
Relationship Note on Titus
I'm relatively confident that I disagree strenuously on whatever this is about.
Written By Ainsley
Nov. 9, 2023, 6:48 p.m.(3/1/1021 AR)
Relationship Note on Titus
As the Paladin of Gloria who cut off Brand’s head, I’m all about honorable combat and seeing the humanity in our enemies…
But before you speak on an enemy you might want to actually know something about that enemy.
But before you speak on an enemy you might want to actually know something about that enemy.
Written By Sen'azala
Nov. 8, 2023, 6:12 p.m.(2/27/1021 AR)
Relationship Note on Titus
True for many of the people the Compact has fought, but I guarantee you, there is no scrap of humanity to the Horned God, not a whisper, not a passing thought, nothing. If he ever had any virtues - and, frankly, I've never seen any evidence of it - then he willfully abandoned them a long, long, long time ago. He doesn't care about honor, or any law of decency dreamed up by anyone, at any point, ever, gods included. It's a fatal mistake to ever think otherwise. His armies have no choice to do anything other than what he wants them to do, whether they want to or not, so, unless that hold is shaken, it's a fatal mistake to think otherwise of them either. He wants you to die, all of you, he's very happy to ensure it happens, and for those who do not die, he wants you chained so tightly that you'll never escape. He wants this because he believes it's where all of us belong, in the ground or at his feet.
He *is* a fucking monster, and if he ever seems otherwise, it's a lie.
Presumably, at some point there was at least some scrap of something that led to him being a part of the Order, but since he ended up betraying them all, none of them are left to ask what that might have been.
He *is* a fucking monster, and if he ever seems otherwise, it's a lie.
Presumably, at some point there was at least some scrap of something that led to him being a part of the Order, but since he ended up betraying them all, none of them are left to ask what that might have been.
Written By Mabelle
Nov. 2, 2023, 12:43 p.m.(2/14/1021 AR)
Relationship Note on Titus
I worry a breastplate might be restraining my economic assests.
Written By Savio
Nov. 1, 2023, 11:47 a.m.(2/12/1021 AR)
Relationship Note on Titus
My friend Titus hates on jewels
He says that they're for crows and fools
"Why would you go to such expense
For no advantage to defense"
Well come around and take some swings
And I will wear shitloads of rings
Bring the sword and bring the shield
We'll see who's the first to yield
Don't get me wrong, I speak with love
For martinets and thoughts thereof
But I'm sure there is some room for growth --
Really, darling, why not both?
He says that they're for crows and fools
"Why would you go to such expense
For no advantage to defense"
Well come around and take some swings
And I will wear shitloads of rings
Bring the sword and bring the shield
We'll see who's the first to yield
Don't get me wrong, I speak with love
For martinets and thoughts thereof
But I'm sure there is some room for growth --
Really, darling, why not both?
Written By Sabella
May 26, 2023, 8:22 a.m.(11/17/1019 AR)
Relationship Note on Titus
Your story of the Rainbow Serpent was inspiring, and perhaps something I didn't know I needed to hear.
Sometimes we get so wrapped up in what would've been, what we could have done different, that we forget that these past things are stepping stones for something greater in our future. That we shouldn't dwell on them too much and naught that we can't keep them in our hearts. Rather inspiration to be a better person, definitely.
To flow like a river, ever changing.
Sometimes we get so wrapped up in what would've been, what we could have done different, that we forget that these past things are stepping stones for something greater in our future. That we shouldn't dwell on them too much and naught that we can't keep them in our hearts. Rather inspiration to be a better person, definitely.
To flow like a river, ever changing.
Written By Kiera
Jan. 13, 2023, 11:24 a.m.(3/21/1019 AR)
Relationship Note on Titus
such inspiring words. I did not realize how in need I was of inspiration and motivativation until I heard them spoken.
Written By Caspian
Oct. 16, 2022, 11:04 a.m.(7/26/1018 AR)
Relationship Note on Titus
Well said and rightly spoken
Written By Mabelle
Aug. 28, 2022, 11:21 a.m.(4/12/1018 AR)
Relationship Note on Titus
There is not a single encounter with Lord Titus that is not eye opening, even when you've only arrived to tend to his wounds.
The man is a fountain of knowledge and his ability to spin a tale is a blessing from Jayus.
The man is a fountain of knowledge and his ability to spin a tale is a blessing from Jayus.
Written By Kiera
Aug. 27, 2022, 10:57 p.m.(4/11/1018 AR)
Relationship Note on Titus
Once again I find your words true and ap. I am reminded of how the compact has drawn different people together to fight for common cause. fight well and be well, my friend
Written By Piccola
March 24, 2022, 12:17 p.m.(5/4/1017 AR)
Relationship Note on Titus
The only circles are the ones we draw for ourselves; the only corners are the ones we permit ourselves to be pushed into; and in reality there are neither.
Written By Corrigan
March 23, 2022, 5:44 a.m.(5/2/1017 AR)
Relationship Note on Titus
'We all start out the same, with simple naive trust,
Shielded from the many ways that life's not fair or just.
But then there comes a moment, a simple truth that you must face:
If you depend on others, you'll never find your place.
And when you take that first step, on a path that's all your own,
You see it all so clearly, the best way to survive is all alone.'
Read that in a book somewhere, out there. Seems relevant.
Shielded from the many ways that life's not fair or just.
But then there comes a moment, a simple truth that you must face:
If you depend on others, you'll never find your place.
And when you take that first step, on a path that's all your own,
You see it all so clearly, the best way to survive is all alone.'
Read that in a book somewhere, out there. Seems relevant.
Written By Ilira
March 23, 2022, 3:06 a.m.(5/1/1017 AR)
Relationship Note on Titus
That is fabulous. Everyone knows, circles don't have corners!
Written By Kiera
March 6, 2022, 3:53 p.m.(3/24/1017 AR)
Relationship Note on Titus
I am so different from this man and yet his words never fail to ignite a fire in my heart. How can this be from one who presents himself is so cold. His recent words remind me that we must own our truth. we must work toward the ideal and when ideal and reality do not match, we must work to make it it so. With. Every. Last. Breath.
Written By Mabelle
Feb. 17, 2022, 7:58 a.m.(2/18/1017 AR)
Relationship Note on Titus
Lord Titus paints the most magnificent picture when he shares a story, I have not been so captivated since youth.
Please note that the scholars may take some time preparing your journal for others to read.