Written By Audgrim
Dec. 18, 2021, 7:52 a.m.(10/8/1016 AR)
I was given lessons by Sir Amund Monrosa, on the Tor Plaza - we had a bit of audience, and the Plaza was busy - even if the mood was a bit low, I have to say.
Then something strange happened; something eerie, gave me goose-bumps. I couldn't identify what it was, but - that woman, with a rose, I think she just disappeared.
Maybe it was the fog. It was enough to put an end on our lesson anyway, and I went back to Telmar Tower.
Then something strange happened; something eerie, gave me goose-bumps. I couldn't identify what it was, but - that woman, with a rose, I think she just disappeared.
Maybe it was the fog. It was enough to put an end on our lesson anyway, and I went back to Telmar Tower.
Written By Audgrim
Oct. 14, 2021, 11:03 a.m.(5/18/1016 AR)
Had a quiet few weeks, but taken the time to train and craft, and even went to some social events. I now feel fully at home in Telmar tower, enjoying my own room there. I train with the Telmar Guards daily when in the city, and I take trips for a few days out in the forest near Arx whenever I can.
Written By Audgrim
Sept. 18, 2021, 9:16 a.m.(3/22/1016 AR)
Duchess Isabeau knighted me, and I have left the Crimson Blades. I now have a room at the Telmar Tower. I wear a red cloak, least when in the city, it's a bit too much of a HERE I AM when in the forest.
Trying to pick up on old lessons of knighthood my parents used to teach me. I forgot most of them, it was over a decade ago now, and I wasn't paying that much attention back then.
Trying to pick up on old lessons of knighthood my parents used to teach me. I forgot most of them, it was over a decade ago now, and I wasn't paying that much attention back then.
Written By Audgrim
Aug. 29, 2021, 3:38 p.m.(2/11/1016 AR)
I had a great time fighting in Sir Porters tournament for charity, with Sir Bhandn and I in one team, against Harlequin Tanith and Dame Bree in the other. We fought a long and hard battle, with the winner standing proud - Harlequin Tanith, with Dame Bree. It was, to say it frankly, the most fun I've had in ages.
Maybe I need to look into ways of having fun that does not involve my ass getting beat up? Either or, well done, good fun, a for a good cause. Sir Porter was an excellent host.
Maybe I need to look into ways of having fun that does not involve my ass getting beat up? Either or, well done, good fun, a for a good cause. Sir Porter was an excellent host.
Written By Audgrim
Aug. 22, 2021, 7:47 a.m.(1/24/1016 AR)
Witness account of the battle of Bastion.
I went with Highlord Liara and Duke Michael Bisland to the palace. It was overran by millions of locusts and later centipedes - choking soldiers and people, dead and wounded everywhere, panic being the real killer. Capable leaders managed to rally soldiers to defend as best as they could. How does one fight such a swarm of insects? Not easily. Then the big ones came, and we had something to actually fight. With them came the true nightmare, the real enemy - walls of the Grayson city fell like it was made of paper. Giant bugs attacked us to feed. Highlord Liara was wounded but refused to leave, despite it all - she defiantly stayed to defend the palace. Brave. We rallied around her and fought off the giant bugs.
This was not a battle to win. It was a battle to keep as many as possible alive. Some battles are like that.
But there will be a tomorrow. There will be other battles.
I went with Highlord Liara and Duke Michael Bisland to the palace. It was overran by millions of locusts and later centipedes - choking soldiers and people, dead and wounded everywhere, panic being the real killer. Capable leaders managed to rally soldiers to defend as best as they could. How does one fight such a swarm of insects? Not easily. Then the big ones came, and we had something to actually fight. With them came the true nightmare, the real enemy - walls of the Grayson city fell like it was made of paper. Giant bugs attacked us to feed. Highlord Liara was wounded but refused to leave, despite it all - she defiantly stayed to defend the palace. Brave. We rallied around her and fought off the giant bugs.
This was not a battle to win. It was a battle to keep as many as possible alive. Some battles are like that.
But there will be a tomorrow. There will be other battles.
Written By Audgrim
July 25, 2021, 2:14 p.m.(11/25/1015 AR)
Things have been fairly calm over summer - I've mostly been working with leathers, learned new techniques. Done some routine work for the Blades. I've got a new patron - Duchess Isabeau Telmar. I'm learning more about the Oathlands and the houses in it, all sort of new to me, but very interesting. I've been to the Telmarch for a job, which turned out more exciting than we expected, but nobody got hurt.
Got an interesting project in the works with regards to leather. Looking forward to that.
Got an interesting project in the works with regards to leather. Looking forward to that.
Written By Audgrim
July 6, 2021, 2:27 p.m.(10/15/1015 AR)
I have a new patron. Duchess Isabeau Telmar. I joined the house and the fealty while I was at it.
Lots of changes lately. All for the good.
Lots of changes lately. All for the good.
Written By Audgrim
July 3, 2021, 4:30 a.m.(10/8/1015 AR)
I'm trying new techniques, working with rose tanned leather. It's so soft and thin, I have to be more careful. Takes some getting used to, but I made a few items based off of my old designs and with some adjustments they worked just fine. Then I took on a more challenging project, creating a gown for Lady Medeia Eswynd. I'm not a tailor and I'd never made a gown like that before, with large amounts of the material used - but it came out alright. Probably needs a bit of adjusting to be perfect, but Lady Medeia seemed happy with it. Glad she was willing to let me try this out, it could've gone bad and the material would've been wasted. But, I had good pointers from an old friend and leather expert - Lord Apollo.
I saw that Svana Grayhope wrote about the material, and I'll repeat it: this leather is useless as armor, but perfect for a fancy outfit.
I saw that Svana Grayhope wrote about the material, and I'll repeat it: this leather is useless as armor, but perfect for a fancy outfit.
Written By Audgrim
June 1, 2021, 4:10 a.m.(7/28/1015 AR)
Relationship Note on Ophelia
She has left now. She will hunt in other parts of the world, and I believe she will be happy and whole.
I will miss her. Princess Ophelia Velenosa was a partner, friend and a damn good patron.
Princess, if you ever get news of White journals in Arx, know that if you need me, I will come.
I will miss her. Princess Ophelia Velenosa was a partner, friend and a damn good patron.
Princess, if you ever get news of White journals in Arx, know that if you need me, I will come.
Written By Audgrim
May 8, 2021, 1:43 p.m.(6/9/1015 AR)
Relationship Note on Viviana
Some princesses make you drink.
Written By Audgrim
May 8, 2021, 12:51 p.m.(6/9/1015 AR)
Relationship Note on Viviana
I am not one for heavy drinking, but sometimes it is right.
Written By Audgrim
May 2, 2021, 6:04 p.m.(5/25/1015 AR)
I was as prepared as I could be, going to Pieros. Crimson Blades is a damn fine mercenary band, and we did our jobs well.
What we were not prepared for were the trees - and I think we maybe should have been, considering.
Well, live and learn. The live part in particular is very important.
What we were not prepared for were the trees - and I think we maybe should have been, considering.
Well, live and learn. The live part in particular is very important.
Written By Audgrim
April 25, 2021, 5:08 a.m.(5/10/1015 AR)
Crimson Blades are preparing for war, like so many others. There's a more frantic atmosphere, that from the outside would not be too noticeable. But our mercenaries spend an extra hour training, or eat more healthily, or spend more time with friends and family - little signs like that, preparations for survival, or the opposite.
Written By Audgrim
April 15, 2021, 11:20 a.m.(4/19/1015 AR)
When I leased the house where I keep the shop, it had stood empty for awhile. I cleaned it up, put up shelving, painted - nothing fancy, it is what it is. I sell leather armor and clothing, not silk and gold.
After a week or so I realised I was not alone in the shop. My biscuits mysteriously disappeared. I found rat droppings under a shelf.
So, I laid out some food one night and sat waiting with just a candle giving enough light to see. I waited patiently, crossbow ready.
After about an hour, from a small hole in a corner, came a rat; he went straight for the bait I'd laid out, and I raised my crossbow, aimed slowly, and let the bolt fly.
The rat must have had a sixth sense cause it stopped moving, the bolt hit the wall, and the rat dodged away to safety.
For four nights in a row, this happened - the rat dodged my shots each time, and I am a good shot, crossbow or bow doesn't matter. All I got was some chips off the wall where the bolts buried themselves.
Fifth night the rat didn't come out... or so I thought.
Instead, I found out morning after he'd gone in another way and had eaten through my food bag in the backroom, and made a proper mess. He got plenty of food though, the cheeky bugger.
So, I set up for a few more nights in the back room, and every time, the rat just bloody well knew it was about to get shot, and avoided it.
I didn't see any other rats during that whole time, which is strange - rats are rarely alone. So, I started thinking, maybe I had to approach this differently.
So, I deliberately put some food out in the backroom, in a bowl. Morning after, the food was always gone, but nothing else was touched. After a few more weeks, this rat was so comfortable, he started coming out while I was there, and I could feed him from my hand in another week or so.
So, now Dodgy the Rat lives in the shop.
After a week or so I realised I was not alone in the shop. My biscuits mysteriously disappeared. I found rat droppings under a shelf.
So, I laid out some food one night and sat waiting with just a candle giving enough light to see. I waited patiently, crossbow ready.
After about an hour, from a small hole in a corner, came a rat; he went straight for the bait I'd laid out, and I raised my crossbow, aimed slowly, and let the bolt fly.
The rat must have had a sixth sense cause it stopped moving, the bolt hit the wall, and the rat dodged away to safety.
For four nights in a row, this happened - the rat dodged my shots each time, and I am a good shot, crossbow or bow doesn't matter. All I got was some chips off the wall where the bolts buried themselves.
Fifth night the rat didn't come out... or so I thought.
Instead, I found out morning after he'd gone in another way and had eaten through my food bag in the backroom, and made a proper mess. He got plenty of food though, the cheeky bugger.
So, I set up for a few more nights in the back room, and every time, the rat just bloody well knew it was about to get shot, and avoided it.
I didn't see any other rats during that whole time, which is strange - rats are rarely alone. So, I started thinking, maybe I had to approach this differently.
So, I deliberately put some food out in the backroom, in a bowl. Morning after, the food was always gone, but nothing else was touched. After a few more weeks, this rat was so comfortable, he started coming out while I was there, and I could feed him from my hand in another week or so.
So, now Dodgy the Rat lives in the shop.
Written By Audgrim
April 10, 2021, 5:13 p.m.(4/9/1015 AR)
Clear signs I am adapting to city life.
1. I can no longer fit everything I own in my backpack. I've put items in a footlocker cause carrying it around is just too much.
2. I bought a cologne today.
1. I can no longer fit everything I own in my backpack. I've put items in a footlocker cause carrying it around is just too much.
2. I bought a cologne today.
Written By Audgrim
March 7, 2021, 8:22 a.m.(1/24/1015 AR)
Chance, the bow, is amazing. I have never shot longer and with such impact. I have had made several very high quality arrows to go with it.
I was gifted two pieces of star iron by Princess Ophelia, and had one of them made into a star pendant with an amber in the center. I am not much for wearing baubles but this pendant is very nice. I believe her highness will be pleased with what was made from her gift.
I was gifted two pieces of star iron by Princess Ophelia, and had one of them made into a star pendant with an amber in the center. I am not much for wearing baubles but this pendant is very nice. I believe her highness will be pleased with what was made from her gift.
Written By Audgrim
March 1, 2021, 5:08 a.m.(1/12/1015 AR)
Relationship Note on Viviana
That is a great joke.
I wish I'd had the wits to think of it!
Again, thank you, for giving me a Chance.
I wish I'd had the wits to think of it!
Again, thank you, for giving me a Chance.
Written By Audgrim
Feb. 28, 2021, 10:29 a.m.(1/11/1015 AR)
I heard of Dame Ida's new diamondplate bow and went to admire it. Apparently I was making so big eyes at it, that Princess Viviana Pravus (whom, by the way, looks like a Crimson Danger in the leathers she's bought from me - quite stunning) - bought it.
And then she gave it to me.
I don't think I managed to utter anything intelligent in thanks. I'm still reeling from the generosity.
And then she gave it to me.
I don't think I managed to utter anything intelligent in thanks. I'm still reeling from the generosity.
Written By Audgrim
Feb. 14, 2021, 9:50 a.m.(12/8/1014 AR)
City life felt easier once I joined the Crimson Blades and could spend time in the barracks, and with the other mercenaries. I have more chances to travel, and the companionship reminds me of the Woodsmen.
Written By Audgrim
Jan. 5, 2021, noon(9/12/1014 AR)
It feels strange with all the walls and all the people. I focus on making a living as a leatherworker while making connections and training. Princess Ophelia told me about the archery ranges, I went there to practice, and it was fine. It does not take that long to leave the city and go into the forest, either.
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