Written By Reese
March 1, 2017, 1:57 p.m.(1/6/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Tristram
Prince Tristram and myself have been good friends. I hope that we are able to remain such. He is blessed by Gloria. I have respect for him. It breaks my heart to see him in discord with my family. Even before this challenge, I was not ready for marriage. After this challenge, it is out of the question. I have deep sorrow over how this went. I hold some guilt and bare much blame in this situation. Prince Tristram asked me to marry him and I told what amounted to, I am not ready for marriage now. That left room for hope and that hope lead him astray. It was hope that I gave him and I am sorry.
Written By Ansel
Feb. 26, 2017, 8:01 p.m.(12/28/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Tristram
The Prince earned a very well-deserved promotion to Commander within the Ministry, and hosted a fine event this week for the forces. I'm happy to see the Gauntlet continue to see such use by our allies and friends.
Written By Sparte
Feb. 13, 2017, 9:34 p.m.(12/2/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Tristram
The nicest man I've ever tried to throw through a door. The only one who gave consent first.
Written By Ywaine
Jan. 29, 2017, 8:14 p.m.(10/17/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Tristram
Got to have lunch with cousin Tristram. He's quite the archer - he let me borrow his bow which was exquisitely made and so finely balanced I could have hung it atop a fingertip. He seemed to know everyone and anyone as we were lunching at the practice grounds - definitely someone I need to get to know more, if I want to meet more nobles and non-nobles in the city.
Written By Calista
Jan. 22, 2017, 8:10 p.m.(9/24/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Tristram
Our first introduction was an interesting one. He is a Valardin Prince who has traveled the world. I am partially jealous and partially intrigued. I know I will need to seek him out again to hear more stories. An archer who offered to give me lessons; First lesson of archery, do not fear premature release. Apparently it happens to all newer or unskilled archers. It's a good thing then that Prince Tristram's bow is properly strong and his skill is unmatched.
That's what he said. I cannot make this stuff up.
That's what he said. I cannot make this stuff up.
Written By Cassius
Jan. 19, 2017, 7:21 p.m.(9/15/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Tristram
Man is nothing if not energized. I'm pleased to have someone like him driving things forward.
Written By Serafine
Jan. 14, 2017, 10:02 p.m.(9/1/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Tristram
Has a bow. Good aim.
Written By Cassius
Jan. 8, 2017, 1:56 a.m.(8/8/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Tristram
To the Scholars of Vellichor and the people of Arx:
I originally penned this letter to Prince Tristram Valardin and have made a copy for the archives. The subject matter is faith, miracles, and hope.
Lord Cassius Nightgold, KoS
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Prince Tristram,
When you shared your story at the Assembly - which you had waited so patiently to do - it struck me as strange. You see, the Gods that I have learned of are not known for their direct actions in this world. They are not known for handing out miracles, not in any but the most subtle ways. When you shared that you had experienced what can only be described as a miracle, I was highly skeptical. There is so much false in this world. So many illusions we're meant to see as truth.
I spoke to Father Orazio, the Legate, as well as Archscholar Aldwin, then and there, as I considered your tale. I said to the Father, "But Father, the Gods do not act directly upon this world. How can this story be true?"
He said to me, "The Gods have always acted directly in this world. There have always been miracles."
I said to he, "Certainly, I believe in miracles. But they are small and this is so direct. Would not an action so direct made by the Gods cause their dark reflections to stir? To bring more evil into this world?"
That is when Father Orazio looked to me. He said to me, "Perhaps it is the other way around, Lord Cassius. The enemy has been more than stirring, its actions more than small. Perhaps the Gods feel to balance this darkness with their own light."
It was then and there that I felt so clearly the presence of the Gods amongst us. I knew, without a doubt, that the Father was right. That your story was true. That the Gods can and will take action, now at the time when we need it most. I believe you when you suggest there is another way to stop the Silence and the elves, and to keep Avrum safe.
I started to pen this letter the morning after Assembly. However much I wished to see it completed, duty called me away, and it is only now that I have a chance to finish it. Between then and now, much has happened, no more so than me experiencing a miracle myself. As you shared your tale, so I will share mine, in hopes my words might bolster you and all who read them the way yours have bolstered me.
I was called to assist with a matter, a matter that took me into the Lower Boroughs to chase down what we feared was a demon. Upon finding the demon, a creature that came from beyond the mirror, I recalled a prayer that I had learned as a child. As I held a flask of water blessed by Mangata, I spoke these words:
"We call upon Petrichor, we call upon the wind. Let it blow at our backs, let it push us forward. Let it ripple the pond and upset our dark reflections, so we can live today with only the light."
I cannot tell you why these words came back to me. They had seemed such a simple blessing. Yet, as I spoke them, with conviction in my heart, with courage in my soul, with dedication in my voice, I felt the Gods among us. It was more than something inside me. I felt as the wind stirred and burst through the opened windows of this derelict apartment. I could smell the forest - crisp and wet - despite being deep in the lower boroughs. This wind, this divine wind, blew in and swirled around this demon. It collected the droplets of the holy water I had flung and drove them into the demon's flesh. It howled as it blew past this demon's face, and like the wind can carry sand and carve out a canyon, so Petrichor's presence carved away the false flesh of the beast.
The demon fell. We saved two lives that day and none of my party was seriously injured.
Just as you witnessed a miracle, so have I. I have no doubt, not even the slightest, that the Gods will deliver, so long as we are faithful to them. So long as we believe. So long as we stand righteous.
The other day, as I stand watch at the House of Solace, a Seraph came to me. She asked what had happened, why the Iron Guard was off the streets, why the citizenry seemed so riled up. Buried in her work, she hadn't heard the news of the Assembly and the proclamations made. I shared with her the news, and she looked to me, and she asked, "In the face of such darkness, what is a Seraph to do? How is she to serve the people?" I told her your story. I told her what Father Orazio had shared with me. Just as it had for me, hope shone in her eyes.
I hope now that by adding my tale onto yours we can spread that light through all of Avrum, for if you have felt it, and I have felt it, I am sure there are many more that have as well.
Thank you, Prince Tristram.
Very respectfully,
Lord Cassius Nightgold, KoS
I originally penned this letter to Prince Tristram Valardin and have made a copy for the archives. The subject matter is faith, miracles, and hope.
Lord Cassius Nightgold, KoS
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Prince Tristram,
When you shared your story at the Assembly - which you had waited so patiently to do - it struck me as strange. You see, the Gods that I have learned of are not known for their direct actions in this world. They are not known for handing out miracles, not in any but the most subtle ways. When you shared that you had experienced what can only be described as a miracle, I was highly skeptical. There is so much false in this world. So many illusions we're meant to see as truth.
I spoke to Father Orazio, the Legate, as well as Archscholar Aldwin, then and there, as I considered your tale. I said to the Father, "But Father, the Gods do not act directly upon this world. How can this story be true?"
He said to me, "The Gods have always acted directly in this world. There have always been miracles."
I said to he, "Certainly, I believe in miracles. But they are small and this is so direct. Would not an action so direct made by the Gods cause their dark reflections to stir? To bring more evil into this world?"
That is when Father Orazio looked to me. He said to me, "Perhaps it is the other way around, Lord Cassius. The enemy has been more than stirring, its actions more than small. Perhaps the Gods feel to balance this darkness with their own light."
It was then and there that I felt so clearly the presence of the Gods amongst us. I knew, without a doubt, that the Father was right. That your story was true. That the Gods can and will take action, now at the time when we need it most. I believe you when you suggest there is another way to stop the Silence and the elves, and to keep Avrum safe.
I started to pen this letter the morning after Assembly. However much I wished to see it completed, duty called me away, and it is only now that I have a chance to finish it. Between then and now, much has happened, no more so than me experiencing a miracle myself. As you shared your tale, so I will share mine, in hopes my words might bolster you and all who read them the way yours have bolstered me.
I was called to assist with a matter, a matter that took me into the Lower Boroughs to chase down what we feared was a demon. Upon finding the demon, a creature that came from beyond the mirror, I recalled a prayer that I had learned as a child. As I held a flask of water blessed by Mangata, I spoke these words:
"We call upon Petrichor, we call upon the wind. Let it blow at our backs, let it push us forward. Let it ripple the pond and upset our dark reflections, so we can live today with only the light."
I cannot tell you why these words came back to me. They had seemed such a simple blessing. Yet, as I spoke them, with conviction in my heart, with courage in my soul, with dedication in my voice, I felt the Gods among us. It was more than something inside me. I felt as the wind stirred and burst through the opened windows of this derelict apartment. I could smell the forest - crisp and wet - despite being deep in the lower boroughs. This wind, this divine wind, blew in and swirled around this demon. It collected the droplets of the holy water I had flung and drove them into the demon's flesh. It howled as it blew past this demon's face, and like the wind can carry sand and carve out a canyon, so Petrichor's presence carved away the false flesh of the beast.
The demon fell. We saved two lives that day and none of my party was seriously injured.
Just as you witnessed a miracle, so have I. I have no doubt, not even the slightest, that the Gods will deliver, so long as we are faithful to them. So long as we believe. So long as we stand righteous.
The other day, as I stand watch at the House of Solace, a Seraph came to me. She asked what had happened, why the Iron Guard was off the streets, why the citizenry seemed so riled up. Buried in her work, she hadn't heard the news of the Assembly and the proclamations made. I shared with her the news, and she looked to me, and she asked, "In the face of such darkness, what is a Seraph to do? How is she to serve the people?" I told her your story. I told her what Father Orazio had shared with me. Just as it had for me, hope shone in her eyes.
I hope now that by adding my tale onto yours we can spread that light through all of Avrum, for if you have felt it, and I have felt it, I am sure there are many more that have as well.
Thank you, Prince Tristram.
Very respectfully,
Lord Cassius Nightgold, KoS
Written By Ansel
Jan. 7, 2017, 2:18 a.m.(8/5/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Tristram
Ambitious, and forward-thinking. I expect to have more contact with the Prince going forward here. There are dark days ahead, and we will need more men prepared as such.
Written By Rymarr
Dec. 30, 2016, 3:41 p.m.(7/11/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Tristram
An archer. He and I recently faced off against a pair of opponents and their hound. While we ultimately lost the bout, I'm happy to say that we held our own. It was a stark lesson in the precarious nature of battle, particularly when you are essentially tethered to another individual that you're seeking to protect.
He seems a good sort and will do his House proud during the dark times on the horizon, I suspect.
He seems a good sort and will do his House proud during the dark times on the horizon, I suspect.
Written By Agnarr
Dec. 29, 2016, 6:39 a.m.(7/7/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Tristram
Not a bad shot, but archery skill cannot fully overcome poor tactics.
Written By Alis
Dec. 28, 2016, 6:38 p.m.(7/5/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Tristram
A cousin recently arrived in Arx. It is always nice to have more family around, and he seems quite capable. We can never have too many capable people.
Written By Cai
Dec. 27, 2016, 1 a.m.(6/28/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Tristram
06/28/1005
Made me feel old, like I had learned all there is to know about the sword.
But the young Prince is an archer. he will need to find the balance he seeks with the blade. I can teach him what I know and hope it will be enough.
Made me feel old, like I had learned all there is to know about the sword.
But the young Prince is an archer. he will need to find the balance he seeks with the blade. I can teach him what I know and hope it will be enough.
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