Written By Coraline
March 15, 2021, 11:02 p.m.(2/14/1015 AR)
Relationship Note on Orland
It was sheer chance that I was there really, a meeting for business with the Order of East Light with Precious Maharet Whisper during which she invited me to a party to celebrate a victory. While there I met a young man who has a great deal of potential and vision. After speaking at length with him I led him back to the Order's Hall in order to better know who this man was share with him what it means to be a knight. Not just a knight, but a knight of the Order of East Light. I found that he is determined and willing to work and learn, the necessary foundation of a knight indeed.
In many ways I empathize with the future he faces as I will train him the same way Leona trained me. I can only hope that I am able to impart the wisdom she so successfully imparted to me. Hers are big shoes to fill, I can only do my best to try to do so.
In many ways I empathize with the future he faces as I will train him the same way Leona trained me. I can only hope that I am able to impart the wisdom she so successfully imparted to me. Hers are big shoes to fill, I can only do my best to try to do so.
Written By Coraline
March 15, 2021, 10:31 p.m.(2/14/1015 AR)
Relationship Note on Catriona
She's here!!!!!!!!!! My twin is here and I haven't seen her in years. I am beyond words at how happy this makes me, I have missed her so. Now if I can keep her from ferreting out all of my secrets somehow then I shall consider it a win.
Written By Coraline
March 15, 2021, 10:16 p.m.(2/14/1015 AR)
Relationship Note on Klaus
He said it in a pub? A PUB?!?!? I swear the man needs to go to tact school, he missed more than one lesson clearly! I wonder what might help the lesson stick in his head that he not repeat it? Of course, who he shared it with isn't too big of a deal but truly I would have preferred to be the one to share that news. Not that I can fully blame him, my twin is entirely too good at working information out of others. Still, I wonder if I hire a servant to hand him only living octopus, not just the tentacles, anytime he wishes to eat for the next month if he will remember not to share such information without permission.
Written By Coraline
March 15, 2021, 10:12 p.m.(2/14/1015 AR)
It has been almost two weeks since I returned to Arx. In many ways things were so much easier, and clearer when I was out at sea hunting pirates, predictable but with enough of the unexpected that time seemed to almost stand still. There was battle, and the pauses between that held only wind, wave, and the deck of the ship.
Now I have returned and I discover that in my three year absence so much has happened. At first I felt rage, that has since been forged into determination to find the bastards who would attack my family and teach them the true meaning of terror before I introduce the true meaning of agony. One way or another I will take what they owe this family and this Fealty out of their hides personally.
Now I have returned and I discover that in my three year absence so much has happened. At first I felt rage, that has since been forged into determination to find the bastards who would attack my family and teach them the true meaning of terror before I introduce the true meaning of agony. One way or another I will take what they owe this family and this Fealty out of their hides personally.
Written By Coraline
March 13, 2019, 5:19 p.m.(9/24/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Klaus
I wished to return the public declaration of love for you dear husband. While many might never understand, I do love you dearly. You helped open my heart when I thought it irrevocably harmed.
However, you go making public declarations of such as you mentioned and I shall love you as you eat living squid for the rest of your days.
However, you go making public declarations of such as you mentioned and I shall love you as you eat living squid for the rest of your days.
Written By Coraline
Nov. 12, 2018, 12:01 p.m.(12/23/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Klaus
I thought it really brought out that sparkle in her eyes.
Written By Coraline
Nov. 5, 2018, 7:50 p.m.(12/9/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Alrec
You feel this is the right track? I freely admit I do not understand your logic, but then I have never betrayed my own people either. Enjoy your new masters, at least someone wants you not that I can see the appeal personally.
Written By Coraline
Nov. 4, 2018, 4:35 p.m.(12/7/1009 AR)
Plans are made, weapons sharpened, and armor polished, I am fairly certain if I stick my head out of my office one more time to alter what is already on paper I might end up tied up and tossed in the cupboard till the day of the action.
Written By Coraline
Nov. 4, 2018, 4:33 p.m.(12/7/1009 AR)
Being able to help bring my two newest cousins into the world was a wonderful experience and I feel a deep gratitude to have had that opportunity. It is a light in the coming troubles that brings with it a bolstering of hope and a renewal of faith that no matter what happens such joy as this will continue.
Written By Coraline
Oct. 21, 2018, 3:33 p.m.(11/7/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Meriah
Should anything happen I would be happy to look after him, but nothing will happen because, so there.
Written By Coraline
Oct. 20, 2018, 4:47 p.m.(11/2/1009 AR)
I had never before been to a Rite of Gloria, much less been part of one. Thus being able to do one with someone I highly admire and respect was a very real honor.
Written By Coraline
Oct. 20, 2018, 4:45 p.m.(11/2/1009 AR)
There is nothing quite like 6 yr old logic. Explaining why testing her home made wings from the tallest tree in the gardens was not a good idea was a practice in diplomacy, not a skill I am well versed in thus it took 3 hours and many promises of playing pirate and the princess with a picnic including a cake from her favorite cake shop. Keeping it to just that one cake was a mini adventure all its own.
Written By Coraline
Oct. 20, 2018, 4:43 p.m.(11/2/1009 AR)
Squirrels are actually remarkable creatures, I think I am becoming particularly fond of one specific squirrel in fact.
I think I will need to alter all of my clothing just so I have treats for her. And it frustrates her human, win/win.
I think I will need to alter all of my clothing just so I have treats for her. And it frustrates her human, win/win.
Written By Coraline
Oct. 16, 2018, 12:49 a.m.(10/15/1009 AR)
Age and wisdom.
Two things I have thought long on the past few months. I have met, and spoken to many wise people. I have met and spoken to many who thought themselves wise. And I have questioned how wisdom is obtained.
Wisdom is a journey and I have come to realize that age does not denote wisdom. Experience is a tool, a thing that can be used to gain wisdom but how you use that tool is what opens the door to success, not guarantee you will step through it.
It is a funny thing the expectations laid upon one who is rather young, and one who is old. The young are expected to throw themselves into trouble with wild abandon, to lack the forethought to think through situations, to be reckless never thinking beyond the action or the moment, the impatience to want it all now. There are times I find myself personifying all of that and yet...and yet it is not the whole of the tale.
Many things are learned in war, many things that words are incapable of describing properly. In many ways one might be no older than they would have been without those experiences, but in other ways it changes you. I wonder, in what ways did it change me? And how have those changes perhaps continued.
I have found that moving away from direct fighting and more into command has been both fulfilling and...there is the desire to be part of it all still. Sending out your people, worrying about them, putting everything into making sure they return safely and successfully. It is a strange amalgam of emotion that I am still coming to understand. But oh how I wish I could be there beside them.
Two things I have thought long on the past few months. I have met, and spoken to many wise people. I have met and spoken to many who thought themselves wise. And I have questioned how wisdom is obtained.
Wisdom is a journey and I have come to realize that age does not denote wisdom. Experience is a tool, a thing that can be used to gain wisdom but how you use that tool is what opens the door to success, not guarantee you will step through it.
It is a funny thing the expectations laid upon one who is rather young, and one who is old. The young are expected to throw themselves into trouble with wild abandon, to lack the forethought to think through situations, to be reckless never thinking beyond the action or the moment, the impatience to want it all now. There are times I find myself personifying all of that and yet...and yet it is not the whole of the tale.
Many things are learned in war, many things that words are incapable of describing properly. In many ways one might be no older than they would have been without those experiences, but in other ways it changes you. I wonder, in what ways did it change me? And how have those changes perhaps continued.
I have found that moving away from direct fighting and more into command has been both fulfilling and...there is the desire to be part of it all still. Sending out your people, worrying about them, putting everything into making sure they return safely and successfully. It is a strange amalgam of emotion that I am still coming to understand. But oh how I wish I could be there beside them.
Written By Coraline
Oct. 14, 2018, 11:21 p.m.(10/13/1009 AR)
There is a good deal of talk as to the most recent situation between House Telmar and Whisper Bliss. Perhaps rather than continue to express personal feelings on situations we are not ourselves involved in, it is best to have those requested to mediate the situation do so without the additional of the weight of our opinions.
Written By Coraline
Oct. 14, 2018, 3:21 p.m.(10/12/1009 AR)
Boars do not make an easy meal. I can honestly say that was tougher than an army of wolves to take down, still it was definitely a worthy foe and one I feel great respect for. He was protecting his family, and that is a desire I too feel.
Respect my tusked friend.
Respect my tusked friend.
Written By Coraline
Oct. 8, 2018, 11:51 p.m.(10/1/1009 AR)
I sit at my desk tonight writing a paper I am torn if I should write. On the one hand it seems prudent to see to the distribution of items I have accumulated in my time in Arx before heading to the upcoming events. On the other hand it almost feels like inviting in the idea that something of that permanent nature will occur. I prefer being the optimist but prudence seems wise.
I suppose having it in the blacks isn't a bad idea, just in case.
I suppose having it in the blacks isn't a bad idea, just in case.
Written By Coraline
Oct. 6, 2018, 11:29 p.m.(9/25/1009 AR)
It is amazing what can come from a game of Conquers.
Written By Coraline
Oct. 6, 2018, 2:57 p.m.(9/24/1009 AR)
Archduke Talen is a spectacular captain to sail against, even with high speed slippers flying at his head he was able to sail extremely well.
A huge thank you to Thrax for donating the won ship to East Light, it has now become the flagship for the Order and a very fine ship she is too.
Speaking of which, she really needs a name. Perhaps a contest is in order for the discovery of what she should be called.
A huge thank you to Thrax for donating the won ship to East Light, it has now become the flagship for the Order and a very fine ship she is too.
Speaking of which, she really needs a name. Perhaps a contest is in order for the discovery of what she should be called.
Written By Coraline
Oct. 2, 2018, 1:07 a.m.(9/15/1009 AR)
There are innumerable skills in the people I meet. Some are phenomenal warriors, their lives put in danger to keep other safe. This is not something to take lightly to be sure.
However, other skills are incredibly important in their own way. They are quieter skills, many might consider small in comparison but might make a huge difference in at least one, if not more, lives.
There are different forms of bravery as well, that of a fighter facing certain death or someone who wrights on a publicly view-able space. The content so log as it isn't harmful, truly only matters to the few. What matters more is that it is a public record of a life lived.
We can look back hundreds of years, a thousand at least, at the lives of those who live no longer and returned to the wheel so long ago. Little things in comparison to war, but perhaps big moments in those lives and to those who lived them. I find value in those moments, I think the courage to produce them, and the meaning it might have held to be something worth existing.
I realize this is simply my view, and may not be shared, but I commend those who share those moments be it about pets, chairs, or preparing to face the likelihood of greeting the Queen and her wheel in the near future. Just my own thoughts.
However, other skills are incredibly important in their own way. They are quieter skills, many might consider small in comparison but might make a huge difference in at least one, if not more, lives.
There are different forms of bravery as well, that of a fighter facing certain death or someone who wrights on a publicly view-able space. The content so log as it isn't harmful, truly only matters to the few. What matters more is that it is a public record of a life lived.
We can look back hundreds of years, a thousand at least, at the lives of those who live no longer and returned to the wheel so long ago. Little things in comparison to war, but perhaps big moments in those lives and to those who lived them. I find value in those moments, I think the courage to produce them, and the meaning it might have held to be something worth existing.
I realize this is simply my view, and may not be shared, but I commend those who share those moments be it about pets, chairs, or preparing to face the likelihood of greeting the Queen and her wheel in the near future. Just my own thoughts.
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