Written By Alban
July 31, 2019, 7:45 p.m.(7/24/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Brianna
It seems prudent to write a response to my fellow citizens to clarify the events of the other day at the Trader's Tavern, and address the words of the honorable Lady Brianna.
When I confronted 'Master Ras' as he is being called these days, I did not do so to puff myself up, or make myself feel like a big man, or even to bully a commoner with my rank. Rather, I did it to protect a commoner -- the lady server who 'Master' Ras was abusing with his demands -- and the peace of the establishment that he was disturbing. I did not bully 'Master' Ras, I asked him to apologize. When he failed to do that, I suggested he leave. When he insulted me, I made my request a demand. Perhaps that was too much overstepping my bounds, but it is the course of action I took. It was at that point that the man of at least eighteen years struck me -- unprovoked -- on the chin, and followed that up by battering me about my head. I did not draw my blade (as would be one's right when assaulted in such a manner) to protect myself, but instead attempted to make sure my assailant did not flee the scene before the Iron Guard could arrive to arrest him for his attack on my person.
In the aftermath, it came to my attention that 'Master' Ras decided to undertake a Trial by Combat. A worthy choice, one that I -- as a knight of Gloria -- applauded at the time. For my part I have given my opinion that the boy should be conscripted into the military. He would make an excellent soldier: brave, a little reckless, tough, a shrewd fighter. I have even made it clear to certain individuals who have been in direct contact with him that all I seek from 'Master' Ras is for him to show some remorse, some understanding that his behavior will not be tolerated in society, and that he endeavor to reform himself. In part I have continued to press my charge against him in an attempt to get him to reflect on his actions, and how he may come to the light of honor and duty within our community.
Instead of doing even that little bit of personal self improvement, it has come to my attention that 'Master' Ras has spent the past few days begging better men and women than him to take up his burden and shed their blood for him. I know now of two honorable and respectable warriors that he has asked to stand in for him rather than face the trial he has chosen, and there are likely others that I do not know. With Lady Brianna's announcement that she would stand in as champion for 'Master' Ras, he has succeeded in his quest to evade responsibility, and it ought be to her eternal shame that she has allowed this to happen under her watch. Her standing in for 'Master' Ras makes a mockery of the process of Trial by Combat.
I am further saddened that Lady Brianna has not only been duped by this scoundrel, but that she has decided to waste her good name on slandering me in public, as opposed to speaking to me about her concerns. There is little honor in insults, and the baseless goading that Lady Brianna has engaged in to ensure that I step into the arena with her -- seemingly for her own aggrandizement -- only serves to shine a beacon on how unworthy this challenge is in the eyes of Gloria.
This conclusion puts me in a difficult situation. I have been attacked, and insulted. I have been battered. I have seen the justice of the Trial by Combat perverted. And yet, I know that a duel with Lady Brianna would be unworthy of me, unworthy of the bounds of honor, and to take up a blade in this instance would be an insult to the Goddess that I serve. Thus, I hear-by declare I will drop my charge of Assault of a Peer against 'Master' Ras forthwith.
I will end with a warning for the citizens of Arx: 'Master' Ras is a dangerous individual, who has little control of his emotions and no respect for the social order. By providing him with this out, he will undoubtedly feel emboldened to dip his toes deeper into lawlessness, and I only pray that the next time he cannot control himself, other people are not hurt by his reckless actions. If any are injured the blame ought to lay with Lady Brianna and those who feel a young man attacking those he pleases can be excused without penalty.
When I confronted 'Master Ras' as he is being called these days, I did not do so to puff myself up, or make myself feel like a big man, or even to bully a commoner with my rank. Rather, I did it to protect a commoner -- the lady server who 'Master' Ras was abusing with his demands -- and the peace of the establishment that he was disturbing. I did not bully 'Master' Ras, I asked him to apologize. When he failed to do that, I suggested he leave. When he insulted me, I made my request a demand. Perhaps that was too much overstepping my bounds, but it is the course of action I took. It was at that point that the man of at least eighteen years struck me -- unprovoked -- on the chin, and followed that up by battering me about my head. I did not draw my blade (as would be one's right when assaulted in such a manner) to protect myself, but instead attempted to make sure my assailant did not flee the scene before the Iron Guard could arrive to arrest him for his attack on my person.
In the aftermath, it came to my attention that 'Master' Ras decided to undertake a Trial by Combat. A worthy choice, one that I -- as a knight of Gloria -- applauded at the time. For my part I have given my opinion that the boy should be conscripted into the military. He would make an excellent soldier: brave, a little reckless, tough, a shrewd fighter. I have even made it clear to certain individuals who have been in direct contact with him that all I seek from 'Master' Ras is for him to show some remorse, some understanding that his behavior will not be tolerated in society, and that he endeavor to reform himself. In part I have continued to press my charge against him in an attempt to get him to reflect on his actions, and how he may come to the light of honor and duty within our community.
Instead of doing even that little bit of personal self improvement, it has come to my attention that 'Master' Ras has spent the past few days begging better men and women than him to take up his burden and shed their blood for him. I know now of two honorable and respectable warriors that he has asked to stand in for him rather than face the trial he has chosen, and there are likely others that I do not know. With Lady Brianna's announcement that she would stand in as champion for 'Master' Ras, he has succeeded in his quest to evade responsibility, and it ought be to her eternal shame that she has allowed this to happen under her watch. Her standing in for 'Master' Ras makes a mockery of the process of Trial by Combat.
I am further saddened that Lady Brianna has not only been duped by this scoundrel, but that she has decided to waste her good name on slandering me in public, as opposed to speaking to me about her concerns. There is little honor in insults, and the baseless goading that Lady Brianna has engaged in to ensure that I step into the arena with her -- seemingly for her own aggrandizement -- only serves to shine a beacon on how unworthy this challenge is in the eyes of Gloria.
This conclusion puts me in a difficult situation. I have been attacked, and insulted. I have been battered. I have seen the justice of the Trial by Combat perverted. And yet, I know that a duel with Lady Brianna would be unworthy of me, unworthy of the bounds of honor, and to take up a blade in this instance would be an insult to the Goddess that I serve. Thus, I hear-by declare I will drop my charge of Assault of a Peer against 'Master' Ras forthwith.
I will end with a warning for the citizens of Arx: 'Master' Ras is a dangerous individual, who has little control of his emotions and no respect for the social order. By providing him with this out, he will undoubtedly feel emboldened to dip his toes deeper into lawlessness, and I only pray that the next time he cannot control himself, other people are not hurt by his reckless actions. If any are injured the blame ought to lay with Lady Brianna and those who feel a young man attacking those he pleases can be excused without penalty.
Written By Alban
Jan. 13, 2019, 7:40 p.m.(5/9/1010 AR)
My dear cousin has certainly become the center of much attention in Arx, for better or worse.
Written By Alban
Oct. 14, 2018, 2:45 p.m.(10/12/1009 AR)
Back in the city after weeks of drills. It's good to be back home, now time to enjoy myself a bit more before things heat up again.
Written By Alban
June 24, 2018, 9:09 p.m.(1/26/1009 AR)
Another week without Elara, the bottle and my bed have been most appealing lately.
Written By Alban
June 17, 2018, 10:58 p.m.(1/13/1009 AR)
Congratulations to Marquis Orvyn, Lady Liliana and all of House Harthall for their festive and surprise birthday party for my lovely cousin Lisebet. It was a moment of joy and happiness, in this cruel world.
Written By Alban
June 17, 2018, 10:55 p.m.(1/13/1009 AR)
My dearest Elara, you are gone. I knew life was dangerous, I even knew you were in danger but this It was so unexpected, and it cuts me to the core.
Written By Alban
June 10, 2018, 5:10 p.m.(12/17/1008 AR)
Bold Expressions will be having it's grand opening soon. I went there the other day to meet with Liliana, Becka, Ryhalt and Petal.
Written By Alban
June 3, 2018, 6:58 p.m.(11/27/1008 AR)
I have talked my cousin Lisebet into a good exercise regime. I hope it helps her in the future, running away can sometimes be as useful as standing to fight. I feel personally responsible for the protection of all those within House Farshaw. I wonder if Ryhalt will be up for a 5am jog around the grounds, I will have to talk to him about that.
Written By Alban
June 3, 2018, 6:19 p.m.(11/27/1008 AR)
A pleasant evening out yesterday, I took time to relax and eat food by the arbor instead of taking my meal indoors. Lady Liliana Harthall approached and looked as beautiful as ever, as did my cousin Lisebet. What man can boast being surrounded by such beauty , I count myself lucky. I am not looking forward to winter one bit but I can sense the change coming sooner than expected. For any reading this, please know that Lady Liliana is raising funds and other provisions for an orphanage, please donate to her good cause.
Written By Alban
May 27, 2018, 10:03 p.m.(11/11/1008 AR)
The family dinner was a success and almost everyone we love was there, I am lucky to have this family to call my own.
Written By Alban
May 27, 2018, 10:03 p.m.(11/11/1008 AR)
A good week, we had Duke Ryhalt and Duchess Clover return to Arx. I do miss them both, unfortunatly it has been all business this week. Maybe next week we can actually spend some real family time together.
Written By Alban
May 13, 2018, 2:11 p.m.(9/25/1008 AR)
An uneventual week, and yet not without some gains. The house seems in order and the sales for our coffee are going up, fortunate that the Farshaw brand is becoming more popular. However, I am a warrior, not a salesman or diplomat, I crave adventure. Perhaps I should start spending more time with the Templars.
Written By Alban
May 10, 2018, 11:49 a.m.(9/19/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Liliana
I took a leisurely stroll the other night at the botanical gardens and ran into Lady Liliana Harthall. She is an aptly named and a pretty thing but she is as timid as a mouse.
Written By Alban
May 1, 2018, 3:13 p.m.(8/27/1008 AR)
I met with Dame Felicia Harrow and Caspian again, Lady Emily Deepwood joined us as well and it was good to see plans coming to fruition. Things are lining up almost perfectly and little tips and hints are being corroborated independently. The clues are adding up to a message, something that tells me we need to proceed with extreme caution in the coming weeks.
Written By Alban
April 22, 2018, 11:49 p.m.(8/8/1008 AR)
The meeting with Felicia and Caspian went well, I think we are onto something. We are meeting again soon to discuss more about our quest.
Written By Alban
April 22, 2018, 11:48 p.m.(8/8/1008 AR)
The search goes on and things are finally coming together. The past has been forgiven in some cases and in others I look to create friendships a new.
Written By Alban
April 15, 2018, 1:42 p.m.(7/21/1008 AR)
I met with Marquis Harthall the other day in his courtyard, but we did not speak much. Lord Kent was well and the Marquessa beautiful, happy and full of life. There was a new arrival, Lady Liliana, she is stunning, but she appeared to be a little distracted. Lisebet showed off her winnings from the charity event, such a lovely cousin, I will miss her if she ever leaves our house for another.
Written By Alban
April 15, 2018, 1:33 p.m.(7/21/1008 AR)
A few weeks of solitude and devotion to Gloria is what I needed to get my head back on straight. I still can't place what was wrong with me before, but I felt like a different man. Now I can return to my daily activities without fear or conflict.
Written By Alban
March 17, 2018, 5:33 p.m.(5/17/1008 AR)
So much horror. So much death. And yet without the actions of the King's Own it could have been so much worse.
I do not envy Felicia's task to deal with the dead. I only wish someone had told her to burn them also after beheading them. A headless corpse still has arms and legs with which to attack...
I remember when she struck at those foul things... that hungered. How her blade clove so many down after my horse was taken from beneath me.
Without her, and so many others... I would not be here still.
I do not envy Felicia's task to deal with the dead. I only wish someone had told her to burn them also after beheading them. A headless corpse still has arms and legs with which to attack...
I remember when she struck at those foul things... that hungered. How her blade clove so many down after my horse was taken from beneath me.
Without her, and so many others... I would not be here still.
Written By Alban
March 16, 2018, 12:30 a.m.(5/14/1008 AR)
I fell asleep, nodded off while trying to make plans for the new information at Stormwall tonight...
I have not had a dream like that before that I can recall...
It seemed so real and yet...
I have not had a dream like that before that I can recall...
It seemed so real and yet...
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