Written By Dagon
March 15, 2020, 2:41 p.m.(12/8/1012 AR)
I need to speak with so many people that its practically a giant headache. But that's what I get for travelling for so long.
Hopefully Margot hasn't done anything foolish while I was away.
Hopefully Margot hasn't done anything foolish while I was away.
Written By Dagon
May 20, 2018, 10:53 p.m.(10/12/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Coraline
I hope you keep every ounce of perseverance that you have shown thus far. Keep with what you want to get out of life, and I have no doubt that nothing will be able to stand in your way.
Written By Dagon
May 20, 2018, 10:52 p.m.(10/12/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Juliana
Enjoyable exchanges between potentially imaginary individuals writing about fiction that happens in the most verbose of settings. Perhaps someday I will meet the real one.
Written By Dagon
Sept. 19, 2017, 3:06 p.m.(3/28/1007 AR)
We must play the long game. The sooner we can cut at the heart, the sooner we can get to where we need to be. Not here. Not Darkwater. Further, and further... eye on the horizon.
I pray now for:
Skapti,
Serafine,
Katarina,
Maeve,
and Sivard.
I pray for Katarina's crew. I will have plenty of time to learn their names on this trip. I will make sure to. Mangata, keep us safe. Keep everyone in Maelstrom safe. Shield us from the storm, Goddess. All of us.
I pray now for:
Skapti,
Serafine,
Katarina,
Maeve,
and Sivard.
I pray for Katarina's crew. I will have plenty of time to learn their names on this trip. I will make sure to. Mangata, keep us safe. Keep everyone in Maelstrom safe. Shield us from the storm, Goddess. All of us.
Written By Dagon
Sept. 9, 2017, 5:57 a.m.(3/7/1007 AR)
Eyes on the horizon, Dagon.
He would always say that. Eyes on the horizon. I remember that, at least. I don't remember the stories very well -- I was barely five when he died, but I remember that one phrase. An oath, to his people. To Mangata. I didn't know what it meant, back then. I think I understand it a little better, now.
I miss his stories. It was always so much easier in the stories.
He would always say that. Eyes on the horizon. I remember that, at least. I don't remember the stories very well -- I was barely five when he died, but I remember that one phrase. An oath, to his people. To Mangata. I didn't know what it meant, back then. I think I understand it a little better, now.
I miss his stories. It was always so much easier in the stories.
Written By Dagon
Sept. 5, 2017, 3:30 a.m.(2/24/1007 AR)
It feels good to be proactive, especially now when my mind so often wanders to shadowed places. The letters are sent. I hope soon the officers will have made their list and sent off their troops. Training these men and women will provide Tyde with a new group of well trained warriors, pad the upper ranks with knowledgeable men and women, and give me something to occupy my mind with. I run through the exercises I will drill them on in my head. Some time ago Abbas challenged somebody to a duel using Thraxian skiffs -- a good idea for an exercise, no doubt.
The overhead on getting them here... well, that's why Margot manages the books (Gods, hope she's okay). Good soldiers are priceless, and these ones will go back to teach their respective units. Education: the gift that keeps on giving. May behoove me to seek out others interested in helping these troops, whether through financial support or actually teaching them.
Possibles:
1. Velenosa/Edain
2. Abbas (? assess troops first)
3. Gideon
4. Archeron
3. Tyde-Friendly Thraxian merchants (safer oceans are a + )
The overhead on getting them here... well, that's why Margot manages the books (Gods, hope she's okay). Good soldiers are priceless, and these ones will go back to teach their respective units. Education: the gift that keeps on giving. May behoove me to seek out others interested in helping these troops, whether through financial support or actually teaching them.
Possibles:
1. Velenosa/Edain
2. Abbas (? assess troops first)
3. Gideon
4. Archeron
3. Tyde-Friendly Thraxian merchants (safer oceans are a + )
Written By Dagon
Sept. 2, 2017, 9:28 p.m.(2/20/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Fatima
May the Gods judge you justly, cousin, for I never will again.
Written By Dagon
July 9, 2017, 11:54 p.m.(10/21/1006 AR)
I'll keep this log a bit more brief and general, since evidently the slightest suggestion that all is not flowers and roses in my life (or in the larger and more complicated world around us) is an airing of momentous scandal. Oh. Have I done it again now?
All that aside, things are quiet now, which is alternate parts relieving and frustrating. We have several members of House Tyde newly come to the city, and I will be glad for the tower not being quite so empty as it sometimes seems. I have had opportunity to reconnect with people important to me, which is always satisfying. Otherwise, it is just a matter of waiting on what comes next.
All that aside, things are quiet now, which is alternate parts relieving and frustrating. We have several members of House Tyde newly come to the city, and I will be glad for the tower not being quite so empty as it sometimes seems. I have had opportunity to reconnect with people important to me, which is always satisfying. Otherwise, it is just a matter of waiting on what comes next.
Written By Dagon
July 9, 2017, 11:49 p.m.(10/21/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Inigo
Duchess Calista's intended. Previously I only knew him in passing, but we had a chance to speak a bit when I met the two of then together. Perhaps surprisingly, or perhaps the opposite, we seemed to have a few things in common, not the least being the fact we both are (or will be) consorts to more powerful women! But also, of course, that we are both swordsmen wondering at our futures beyond the blade. In any case, seems worthy of her, and Tor, which I'm glad for.
Written By Dagon
July 2, 2017, 8:43 p.m.(10/7/1006 AR)
The King's recovery is welcome news, perhaps the first of that kind in quite some while. Though I am cautious of how things may proceed with the elves, it is best to be optimistic: some in the Defense Ministry were concerned for the violence their presence in the city might incite, but I must have faith in the value of diplomacy and alliance. Indeed, if we can cooperate with the elves, then Thrax should have little trouble getting along with its fellow houses... or one would hope.
Written By Dagon
June 25, 2017, 9:20 p.m.(9/21/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Dominic
Though he has been supportive at times in the past, I cannot readily ignore Dominic's misplaced intentions in challenging me for the Sword. It was foolish for many reasons, and hopefully in defeat he sees that. I would prefer to mend our relationship, though clearly there is a rift. He justified himself with many of my past actions, and now, in turn, this event will color my perception of him. It would be good if we came to an understanding, but it remains to be seen if such a thing will be possible.
Written By Dagon
June 23, 2017, 9:18 p.m.(9/17/1006 AR)
Well, the duel is over. I'd not written much of the lead-up, as plenty was said of it in the exchange of challenges and there was little value in fighting a war of words on parchment instead of just getting on with it. And while I take little pleasure in it- in the necessity or the process itself -I did well against Prince Dominic, causing him to yield after two strong blows. THus I have defended my position as Sword of Maelstrom. I hope that in the near future I shall only have to exercise that title against more outward threats.
Written By Dagon
June 18, 2017, 9:49 p.m.(9/5/1006 AR)
This was a pretty fascinating event, all told. I'd not had much chance to learn about Skald, largely unknown as much of his history and lore was to us once. But the idea of freedom of choice that Brother Aleksei spoke on was fascinating. That we all have the capacity for good or evil, and that our decisions give those things so much more importance. Surely, I know this to be true. Of course the First Choice's doctrine has certain... implications toward the isles and our own troubles. Perhaps their particular branch of the Faith could be an important vehicle for encouraging change there?
Written By Dagon
June 11, 2017, 11:44 p.m.(8/19/1006 AR)
A quieter week than the last, with no exploding islands or other such calamaties, although as a whole we've been sorting through the aftermath of them. I spoke with Max's cousin Darrow about it a little, though it seems for now the investigation will be within the family and perhaps the Inquisition. Outside of this, I have enjoyed seeing some family back in the city, although on the whole I have felt more restless than anything. There have been a number of grand duels and displays, and I caught up with Reese at the Ambassador just before she went off to get shot full of arrows by elves - or something to that effect, as best I've gathered. And yet here I am sitting on my hands. Were that there was some task for me, at least, beyond bringing my wife's trade offers around.
Written By Dagon
June 11, 2017, 11:23 p.m.(8/19/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Fatima
My cousin has just returned, and made a bit of a spectacular showing of it so far, clearly a woman who likes being the center of attention. There's been drunking dancing (and knife throwing) and a fair amount of kicking me in the shin and bothering me about 'holding' the sword. Still, for all she teases and makes a big display of things, I'm happy to have more family around and I'm looking foward to her coming and visiting with Margot and I, and seeing the baby.
Written By Dagon
June 5, 2017, midnight(8/4/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Selene
She had me undress her at a pool party. That's not something one easily forgets. Nor all my relatives yelling about how they'd run and tell my wife. Of course, I don't think she meant anything beyond harmles fun, and the woman was as charming as her position dictates.
Written By Dagon
June 4, 2017, 11:31 p.m.(8/4/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Valerion
A Valardin Prince who asked me to meet sort of out of the blue. I'm glad I took it up on him, although we ended up meeting at his house's training center rather than for a drink, and then he kicked my ass in a spar. But I rather liked the fellow. I suppose it's easy for me to get along with his House. And all his various friends seemed somewhat friendly too, so I suppose I will need to visit again soon.
Written By Dagon
June 4, 2017, 10:31 p.m.(8/4/1006 AR)
You blew it up! Ah, damn you!
Well, no, in all truth, I've no idea what happened to the Barony of Blackshore. There was a Thrax Council on the matter of the Baron there, Count Max, and their potential treasonous collusions either with the Gyre or other foul forces. I don't know if I full believe Max a traitor, even if he was obviously an ambitious sort of man. But at the very least, it seems clear someone there was dealing with powers greater than they, and suffered for it.
Needless to say, the destruction of the island made the debate of the meeting mostly moot, save for some matters of succession. The whole thing also reminded me of some of the benefits of not being in charge, as it looked a tedious mess. Up until the explosion part.
Well, no, in all truth, I've no idea what happened to the Barony of Blackshore. There was a Thrax Council on the matter of the Baron there, Count Max, and their potential treasonous collusions either with the Gyre or other foul forces. I don't know if I full believe Max a traitor, even if he was obviously an ambitious sort of man. But at the very least, it seems clear someone there was dealing with powers greater than they, and suffered for it.
Needless to say, the destruction of the island made the debate of the meeting mostly moot, save for some matters of succession. The whole thing also reminded me of some of the benefits of not being in charge, as it looked a tedious mess. Up until the explosion part.
Written By Dagon
May 28, 2017, 11:43 p.m.(7/18/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Valencia
A transplanted Velenosa turned Redrain Princess turned widow turned gaming-house owner and roving socialite. We've had a few chance run-ins at her place of business and she strikes me as an interesting sort... though she is still *very* southern, whatever her fealty. Her and her countrywomen have a way about them, and there is never any hiding it. Not that they hide, so much as revel.
Written By Dagon
May 28, 2017, 11:13 p.m.(7/18/1006 AR)
This shall be my first entry since returning to the city in the wake of the siege and my journey north to visit the Tyde isles.
The first word that reached me when I stepped from the boat and made my way to Tyde Tower was that my wife had given birth to a daughter. I am a father now, and while as a young man I sometimes scoffed at the notions that things like marriage or parenthood would so fundamentally change one's view in the world, I do see that it was childish ignorance to think as such. While it's silly to say such a single event has calmed or matured me, I do feel some change. Margot plans to wait a year to name her, so I must hold myself from some feelings of celebration, from investing too much, yet I find myself looking forward to that day every bit as much as I looked forward to my now-lost inheritance as a younger man. A shift in perspective.
I was fortunate to see Donella as well, soon after I returned, and she told me something that has resonated since: my father raised me like a classic knight, not a reaver, but it was a role I could never fully embrace. Perhaps now I can. The idea of living a simpler life focused to honor and duty alone, not to politics as Victus rules the house and my wife our duchy. To travel land and sea with Reafian in hand. It... has a great appeal. Though I will never be free of how I was raised, I do think I have the benefit of something of a fresh start here, and will do my best taking it.
The first word that reached me when I stepped from the boat and made my way to Tyde Tower was that my wife had given birth to a daughter. I am a father now, and while as a young man I sometimes scoffed at the notions that things like marriage or parenthood would so fundamentally change one's view in the world, I do see that it was childish ignorance to think as such. While it's silly to say such a single event has calmed or matured me, I do feel some change. Margot plans to wait a year to name her, so I must hold myself from some feelings of celebration, from investing too much, yet I find myself looking forward to that day every bit as much as I looked forward to my now-lost inheritance as a younger man. A shift in perspective.
I was fortunate to see Donella as well, soon after I returned, and she told me something that has resonated since: my father raised me like a classic knight, not a reaver, but it was a role I could never fully embrace. Perhaps now I can. The idea of living a simpler life focused to honor and duty alone, not to politics as Victus rules the house and my wife our duchy. To travel land and sea with Reafian in hand. It... has a great appeal. Though I will never be free of how I was raised, I do think I have the benefit of something of a fresh start here, and will do my best taking it.
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