Written By Radhilde
Feb. 19, 2019, 3:26 p.m.(8/8/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Umbroise
My beautiful and stalwalt elder sister. Well my only one now.
Written By Preston
Feb. 12, 2019, 4:01 a.m.(7/21/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Umbroise
The Lady Umbroise writes eloquently about why a duel is ill fitting - I cannot fault her for I am not a noble, I have never held and will never hold land, I do not understand temporal politics. Politics in general is quite the elusive beast. Though I would have thought that this is exactly why the noble houses have House Swords, to decide on matters of such great import, to attempt a resolution that risks only the blood of two rather than the lives of thousands. I would have thought Gloria would see honour in that, in attempting to avoid the suffering of innocents. Yet. Talks continue, and that is another path to the same end. In mediation, in balance, we can find resolution. And of course we will all pray that some route can be found, but accept that if it does not, these matters are for the nobility to resolve as they see best.
That said, if I may gently say that the matter of a dead Seraph is a matter, to my mind, for the Faith to resolve. We have two border conflicts at least now where noble houses in whole or in part claim the death of Godsworn as their reason. While I appreciate and admire the zeal and faithfulness it shows, it risks placing the Faith within the politics of houses, and that is something best avoided. When we swear our oaths, we place aside our family, our rights to property and title, our rights to inheritance of the same. All that we are is the Faith's - and it is not for anyone to pull us, in life or in death, back from that in anything but the most extenuating of circumstance.
That said, if I may gently say that the matter of a dead Seraph is a matter, to my mind, for the Faith to resolve. We have two border conflicts at least now where noble houses in whole or in part claim the death of Godsworn as their reason. While I appreciate and admire the zeal and faithfulness it shows, it risks placing the Faith within the politics of houses, and that is something best avoided. When we swear our oaths, we place aside our family, our rights to property and title, our rights to inheritance of the same. All that we are is the Faith's - and it is not for anyone to pull us, in life or in death, back from that in anything but the most extenuating of circumstance.
Written By Arik
Feb. 12, 2019, 1:11 a.m.(7/21/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Umbroise
If the duel is between House Swords than indeed it is sufficient to end hostilities. It is our purpose as House Swords to fight for our House, our people, and in the place of our armies when we are called upon. It is also completely appropriate for the loser of the duel to pay reparations or accept an understanding as they have lost on the field of battle as surely as if their armies have been defeated. It is not always the time and place for one Sword to decide the fate of House politics but it certainly is acceptable as an option.
Should a Champions duel decide it? I would say no but I would be interested what Master Caspian might say on the matter.
Should a Champions duel decide it? I would say no but I would be interested what Master Caspian might say on the matter.
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