Written By Cassius
May 9, 2018, 3:08 p.m.(9/17/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Austen
too late for all of us who have been here and seen a bit of the reality of this city, I think!
I checked.
I checked.
Written By Cassius
May 9, 2018, 1:56 p.m.(9/17/1008 AR)
As I read the journals, I am assured, once again, that the world of Arx is just as fussy and full of itself as always. I could offer a five-page essay on why so much of what is said is just complicating pretty simple issues, but it would just get lost in the sea of prissy and self-important babble. Suffice to say, you all need to find hobbies. Well, not all. Some are pretty amusing.
Written By Cassius
April 8, 2018, 11:31 a.m.(7/7/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Mydas
my dear cousin, if I cannot see the worst people might say about me, what sort of man am I? One should know the worst, along with the best.
I think you of all people should understand, worshipper of Tehom and all.
Yes, I am aware this was public. Even better.
I think you of all people should understand, worshipper of Tehom and all.
Yes, I am aware this was public. Even better.
Written By Cassius
April 8, 2018, 1:40 a.m.(7/6/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Bastien
absolutely fabulous, I am beyond satisfied.
For those who are wondering, it was worth every penny.
For those who are wondering, it was worth every penny.
Written By Cassius
April 7, 2018, 3:35 p.m.(7/5/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Esoka
A fair point. A commoner made a knight straddles a little bit of both worlds, and thus, if anything, your opinion is one I would love to hear more of on the subject.
Written By Cassius
April 7, 2018, 2:02 p.m.(7/5/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Derovai
Ah, but there is the rub of it, so to speak. A commoner can be given many opportunities in life. Whether by chance or design, they can achieve much the same skills as any nobility. And can even achieve much the same level of responsibility. To steal a local example? Grandmaster Thena commands more men at arm's than I likely ever will, and has an incredible amount of responsibility, and she is a commoner. She also has done a wonderful job with it, as far as I have seen, and Gods praise her for it.
No, I think much of it comes from expectation to use the opportunities granted to nobility as a whole. As a rule, almost all nobles (and of course I know there are exceptions) are afforded better than their commoner counterparts. And, as a whole, wield more social standing and public image, whether they use it or not. But what good is such, if you do not? Perhaps that is it, the increased resources we have. The ability to, with but a few words in the right ear or, as is the case with many, just a few words written on paper and a letter to your men or to the bank?
Of course, in the end, all of us are human. All the same basic shape, and mostly the same basic hopes and dreams. But nobles are born into the priviledge of being provided with those basic dreams and the power of influence as a rule, whereas (most) commoners are certainly not. This does not make them lesser people, it is just that nobles can and should use this upbringing and influence to better themselves and their people, and society. Outliers may exist, that is the glory of the variety of humanity, but I think this is much of what being a noble is.
No, I think much of it comes from expectation to use the opportunities granted to nobility as a whole. As a rule, almost all nobles (and of course I know there are exceptions) are afforded better than their commoner counterparts. And, as a whole, wield more social standing and public image, whether they use it or not. But what good is such, if you do not? Perhaps that is it, the increased resources we have. The ability to, with but a few words in the right ear or, as is the case with many, just a few words written on paper and a letter to your men or to the bank?
Of course, in the end, all of us are human. All the same basic shape, and mostly the same basic hopes and dreams. But nobles are born into the priviledge of being provided with those basic dreams and the power of influence as a rule, whereas (most) commoners are certainly not. This does not make them lesser people, it is just that nobles can and should use this upbringing and influence to better themselves and their people, and society. Outliers may exist, that is the glory of the variety of humanity, but I think this is much of what being a noble is.
Written By Cassius
April 7, 2018, 1:07 p.m.(7/5/1008 AR)
To be a noble?
To be born a noble is to be born with an ever-present duty. Duty to your house, duty to your family, duty to your people, duty to the Gods, and to the Compact as a whole. It is to be born with the best of what your family can provide, in most cases. The best food, education, healthcare, and entertainment. With this? Comes increased expectations. A noble should not be held to the same standards as a commoner, in most cases. No, he should be held higher, because he has had all the opportunities that his upbringing has provided him. He is supposed to be better at his craft, whatever it may be. Now, is this always the case? No, of course not, but a noble should always /strive/ for this.
To live with the knowledge that the weight of duty and responsibility for more than yourself (sometimes your entire fealty) is always there? That's what I think it means to be a noble.
To be born a noble is to be born with an ever-present duty. Duty to your house, duty to your family, duty to your people, duty to the Gods, and to the Compact as a whole. It is to be born with the best of what your family can provide, in most cases. The best food, education, healthcare, and entertainment. With this? Comes increased expectations. A noble should not be held to the same standards as a commoner, in most cases. No, he should be held higher, because he has had all the opportunities that his upbringing has provided him. He is supposed to be better at his craft, whatever it may be. Now, is this always the case? No, of course not, but a noble should always /strive/ for this.
To live with the knowledge that the weight of duty and responsibility for more than yourself (sometimes your entire fealty) is always there? That's what I think it means to be a noble.
Written By Cassius
April 4, 2018, 11:07 p.m.(6/28/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Jev
*penned by Duke Cassius' loyal servant, Jeanene*
The Good Duke reminds Jev whatever-your-last-name-is that you were ejected from the bar for breaking a glass across the wall, and even then were offered the chance to pay for it. You chose to leave.
You also did win, the Duke is impressed to say. A good showing, and good use of deceit. You'd make a good Lycene.
The Good Duke reminds Jev whatever-your-last-name-is that you were ejected from the bar for breaking a glass across the wall, and even then were offered the chance to pay for it. You chose to leave.
You also did win, the Duke is impressed to say. A good showing, and good use of deceit. You'd make a good Lycene.
Written By Cassius
April 4, 2018, 1:45 p.m.(6/27/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Marcos
never challenge a Malvici if they threaten violence. Especially Eirene. You're lucky she didn't aim lower.
Written By Cassius
April 3, 2018, 7:26 p.m.(6/26/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Eirene
Valkieri already has it memorized.
Written By Cassius
April 2, 2018, 11:11 a.m.(6/23/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Eirene
no, you will not. Shut it.
Written By Cassius
April 2, 2018, 9:39 a.m.(6/23/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Joscelin
Well, our island is an /island/, after all!
Oh, I also have directed every single guild leader, shop owner, and entrepreneur to seek you out for new business dealings. Don't worry, I gave them a detailed description! No need to thank me, service is its own reward.
Oh, I also have directed every single guild leader, shop owner, and entrepreneur to seek you out for new business dealings. Don't worry, I gave them a detailed description! No need to thank me, service is its own reward.
Written By Cassius
April 1, 2018, 2:57 a.m.(6/20/1008 AR)
I was there at the end. Shouted a bit, in a good way. Met a Lady I'm pretty sure I've never met before, wished me good health. Got to banter with Duarte, which is always nice. And got to listen to even better banter and learn a few new tidbits. Overall? Lovely day.
Written By Cassius
March 31, 2018, 6:09 p.m.(6/20/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Barric
Saying silly things one can use around a Pravus? Never a good idea.
Also, please try not to get challenged to a duel in our House. And if you do? Make it a good one. Best of luck on your other, standing ones, may the Gods favor the truth of them.
Also, please try not to get challenged to a duel in our House. And if you do? Make it a good one. Best of luck on your other, standing ones, may the Gods favor the truth of them.
Written By Cassius
March 30, 2018, 5:45 p.m.(6/16/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Itzal
Gild rewards clever enterprise. This includes dance-related ones, I would assume. Especially if it is turned around and used for good in the city.
Written By Cassius
March 29, 2018, 7:11 p.m.(6/14/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Belladonna
I thought myself incapable of being greatly surprised by the actions of "normal" people anymore. I was wrong.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Written By Cassius
March 29, 2018, 6:51 p.m.(6/14/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Dante
It is too late for it. I have bought them all. And some wonderful breeches. Perhaps I should have a robe made to go with them. I'm told by my wife such things are appropriate.
Written By Cassius
March 29, 2018, 5:06 p.m.(6/14/1008 AR)
It was not intended to be subtle. I am not, even slightly, a subtle man. Many parties have been crude and pithy about something that is a formal declaration and time-honored tradition.
Written By Cassius
March 29, 2018, 4:19 p.m.(6/13/1008 AR)
As I sit here, sipping my milk (thank you Daemon, for this suggestion), I cannot help but think that those who make jokes and snark after challenges have been issued are disgracing not only themselves, but the Gods as well, for whom these challenges are issued.
Shame on you. Do not lower yourselves in such a matter, it is unseemly to the nobility and to the Gods.
I do not name a single name, it is up to each man or woman to consider their behavior, not for me to point fingers.
Shame on you. Do not lower yourselves in such a matter, it is unseemly to the nobility and to the Gods.
I do not name a single name, it is up to each man or woman to consider their behavior, not for me to point fingers.
Written By Cassius
March 29, 2018, 1:43 p.m.(6/13/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Eirene
To be fair, the exact words I used were "chuck you out the nearest window". And that was after a threat or two on your end, I believe. Something about laughter at my state of dress. I did say I would try and aim for the window above our pool.
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