Written By Evander
Nov. 28, 2022, 4:20 p.m.(12/13/1018 AR)
What happens when you die? Your body returns to from the dirt that made it and your soul to the wheel, to await their turn at a second go at it?
Written By Evander
Nov. 6, 2022, 10:43 a.m.(10/25/1018 AR)
Even years later and I still get lost in the archives. I honestly belief the maps should be situated on the front of the archives and not the back.
Written By Evander
June 24, 2022, 12:34 p.m.(11/20/1017 AR)
Compound 46 also known as Turmeric - Curcuma longa- a root, often used as spice in food. Shown to have definite anti-inflammatory properties. Mix that with compound 15, resveratrol - also known as - red wine. Smash turmeric until powder, mix with wine. Results pending.
Written By Evander
June 24, 2022, 12:30 p.m.(11/20/1017 AR)
I will never be held down by the limitations of my physical self. With the help of science and alchemy, a solution can be formulated to help impulse the human body above what it can normally do. Help the sick walk and the weak fight. Never Again will I fail my people because I was not strong enough.
Written By Evander
June 18, 2022, 6:39 p.m.(11/9/1017 AR)
For you, thralldom is a lost of income - for us the end of thralldom is a victory for freedom, many decades in the making, do not thing for a second we will let you cockroaches squeeze your way back to our island. You are a dead idea, nothing more than the glory day of old men now scurry to your caves where you belong. Tonight, we hunt. Mercy is no virtue.
Written By Evander
June 5, 2022, 12:54 p.m.(10/10/1017 AR)
They say that if you write in your journal every week, you are bound to learn something about yourself.
Written By Evander
April 17, 2022, 12:36 p.m.(6/24/1017 AR)
Nothing is permanent, except taxes and white journals.
Written By Evander
Jan. 30, 2022, 4:53 p.m.(1/11/1017 AR)
The fight to retake Bastion begins today, and though my health prevents me from being able to take part, my thoughts and prayers are with those who can. The times may have been unkind to us recently, but still, we've marched on and persevered. Let today mark the beginning of something greater. The first grand step in turning this mess around. Let this be the good news we’ve all been holding out for.
Written By Evander
Jan. 9, 2022, 3:55 p.m.(11/24/1016 AR)
Today I attended the Inaugural Gathering of The Society of Helpers. A much needed event given the current times. Lady Mabelle, Princess Keely and Princess Denica were all lovely hosts, and it's clear they truly wish to help those without a current purpose find where they might be useful.
For those who were unable to attend but are still uncertain how they might help with the current issues we face, I implore you to reach out to one of the three and ask. We all have a part to play, and whether you're skilled in the blade, tongue or mind, your efforts are needed somewhere, you only need to make the right connections. It's going to take the effort of everyone to overcome the challenges we face - don't hang back in fear you'll only get in the way.
For those who were unable to attend but are still uncertain how they might help with the current issues we face, I implore you to reach out to one of the three and ask. We all have a part to play, and whether you're skilled in the blade, tongue or mind, your efforts are needed somewhere, you only need to make the right connections. It's going to take the effort of everyone to overcome the challenges we face - don't hang back in fear you'll only get in the way.
Written By Evander
Nov. 23, 2019, 4:37 p.m.(4/3/1012 AR)
Illness over the winter has prevented me from doing much but staying in the Kay, close to a fire, and reading. Fortunately, I stocked up significantly on books to tide me over... unfortunately, I'm at the end of my not insignificant pile. Still, spring is here and with it, soon, warmer weather more temperate to my poor health.
It's made me realize how many things in Arx I miss - places and people both - and I look forward to getting out and about again soon.
It's made me realize how many things in Arx I miss - places and people both - and I look forward to getting out and about again soon.
Written By Evander
Sept. 27, 2019, 11:25 p.m.(12/1/1011 AR)
I have spent a good deal of time of late preparing the Kennex library -- stocking up for the winter with reading material -- as an animal might before they're preparing to hibernate for the winter.
I admit to being so caught up in that, that I haven't, once again, fully prepared myself for winter with proper clothing. Fortunately, the Lady Zoey has kindly offered to prepare some warm clothing for me, and the Baroness Acantha even more generously has provided some of Clearlake's furs. I might actually find this winter to be more pleasant than the last.
But just in case, there's always a library full of books to keep me busy.
I admit to being so caught up in that, that I haven't, once again, fully prepared myself for winter with proper clothing. Fortunately, the Lady Zoey has kindly offered to prepare some warm clothing for me, and the Baroness Acantha even more generously has provided some of Clearlake's furs. I might actually find this winter to be more pleasant than the last.
But just in case, there's always a library full of books to keep me busy.
Written By Evander
Aug. 4, 2019, 12:33 a.m.(8/3/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Acacia
It's possible. I'm sure in the mess of noble marriages I could find such a link.
Scholarly inclinations don't tend to run in the Kennex line though, so perhaps I'm just an outlier.
Scholarly inclinations don't tend to run in the Kennex line though, so perhaps I'm just an outlier.
Written By Evander
Aug. 2, 2019, 9:43 p.m.(8/1/1011 AR)
A ball, complete with finery and masks and dancing and alcohol?
Or a new, intriguing book discussing fascinating history and leading one onto new paths of thought and research?
For me, there is no contest. Not the least of which because I don't have a mask to wear.
Or a new, intriguing book discussing fascinating history and leading one onto new paths of thought and research?
For me, there is no contest. Not the least of which because I don't have a mask to wear.
Written By Evander
June 15, 2019, 7:09 p.m.(4/16/1011 AR)
History is strange lens through which to view the world. It is, at times, enlightening, but it can also be used to twist a narrative to one's view of the world. I worry about that, about the things I don't know. The things I can't challenge the veracity of.
I know you're reading this, for some reason. Frankly it baffles me that anyone would be interested enough to read my whites at all, let alone enough to leave comments to the same.
I will say this: when I consider the gods, when I pray to them, I don't do it with an expectation that I will get something in return. Sometimes, I reach a clarity of thought that allows me to get past whatever quandary I am in. But I do not expect a breadbasket to appear, nor for the entirety of my problems to be solved in an instant.
I remember the moment I understood that: when I read the Declaration of Frailty and Fate: "Men are frail and imperfect children of the gods, but our faults and successes are our own."
I know you're reading this, for some reason. Frankly it baffles me that anyone would be interested enough to read my whites at all, let alone enough to leave comments to the same.
I will say this: when I consider the gods, when I pray to them, I don't do it with an expectation that I will get something in return. Sometimes, I reach a clarity of thought that allows me to get past whatever quandary I am in. But I do not expect a breadbasket to appear, nor for the entirety of my problems to be solved in an instant.
I remember the moment I understood that: when I read the Declaration of Frailty and Fate: "Men are frail and imperfect children of the gods, but our faults and successes are our own."
Written By Evander
June 14, 2019, 6:45 p.m.(4/14/1011 AR)
My time in the Shrine of the Thirteenth is at an end. I spent longer there than I had to because for all the reflecting I got to do - the visits of the many friends and family who came by, as well as the questions and history posed by the Mirrormasks - made me realize I had more to think about than I first imagined.
Becoming a Godsworn - even becoming a Disciple - is not a thing to be taken lightly. Vows never are. And yet while we can be certain in our beliefs right at this moment, what we believe we will do, and will be willing to do, are things that change over time as we also change.
I will admit, my time in the Shrine was more unsettling and uncomfortable than I would have liked, and not just for the austerity or the mirrors. But it was time well worth investing, certainly.
Becoming a Godsworn - even becoming a Disciple - is not a thing to be taken lightly. Vows never are. And yet while we can be certain in our beliefs right at this moment, what we believe we will do, and will be willing to do, are things that change over time as we also change.
I will admit, my time in the Shrine was more unsettling and uncomfortable than I would have liked, and not just for the austerity or the mirrors. But it was time well worth investing, certainly.
Written By Evander
June 7, 2019, 7:25 p.m.(3/28/1011 AR)
I have decided I wish to become a Disciple of Vellichor. I have spent all my life around books - in fact, when I was young I didn't have anything else, since I was ill a lot - the written word, the fictional and otherwise - were what tethered me to the world outside. This past two months with the Scholars has confirmed for me I at least wish to become a Disciple. In all honesty, I have given some consideration to becoming Godsworn, but I feel as if my ties to my family are too strong to consider it at this time. This is one of the things I will be reflecting on as I spend my week in the Shrine of the Thirteenth.
Written By Evander
May 25, 2019, 11:57 p.m.(3/3/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Reese
I had occasion to attend the Princess Reese's book party. I must admit, it was more than worth hauling myself out from the Kay for: she had bookshelf after bookshelf of useful tomes, which she was handing out for free. I'm sure this will keep me busy for at least a couple of weeks while I go through them. Some of them reference points of history I'm aware of, providing another perspective to an event, and some are wholly new to me, yet both are equally welcome in wealth.
I look forward to seeing the Princess Reese's library. From all accounts it's very extensive and well worth the visit.
I look forward to seeing the Princess Reese's library. From all accounts it's very extensive and well worth the visit.
Written By Evander
May 3, 2019, 9:16 p.m.(1/14/1011 AR)
Winter has set in, and I find I am not prepared, either in the sense of my clothing or mentally, for an Arxian winter. There is much to do and yet all I want to do is huddle by the fire. The books will not find themselves... unless someone wants to send me books to keep me company over the winter. That, I wouldn't object to.
Perhaps I should find some animal company. I have seen many people accompanied by a variety of animals in Arx, and it seems to be the norm here. I am not sure what kind, though. Maybe a dog big enough that I can grab his collar and he can haul me through the snow? Maybe a fox, deft and light and able to bounce over the layers of snow to my sincere envy?
I shall have to consider it more.
Perhaps I should find some animal company. I have seen many people accompanied by a variety of animals in Arx, and it seems to be the norm here. I am not sure what kind, though. Maybe a dog big enough that I can grab his collar and he can haul me through the snow? Maybe a fox, deft and light and able to bounce over the layers of snow to my sincere envy?
I shall have to consider it more.
Written By Evander
April 18, 2019, 8:06 p.m.(12/12/1010 AR)
To get it out of the way: No, I'm not dead. Yes, everyone's surprised to find I still live.
When I was much younger, it used to bother me starting every conversation with that reassurance, but it no longer does. Once you've faced death a time or two or three... or more... the little things stop mattering as much.
I'm grateful to my family for welcoming me to Arx. There is much to see, the immensity of it makes me feel it will take me a year or more to grow familiar with the city, especially at the pace I explore.
There are things I want to do sooner than later, though: seek out the Scholars and experience the delight of the Stacks -- I've heard much talk of it. I want to visit the various shrines for myself. And I've been informed there's a public archives from some of the Society of Explorers tales that I really would love to peruse. I've also been given an extensive list of places that host their own libraries that I'm keen to start working on.
One day at a time.
When I was much younger, it used to bother me starting every conversation with that reassurance, but it no longer does. Once you've faced death a time or two or three... or more... the little things stop mattering as much.
I'm grateful to my family for welcoming me to Arx. There is much to see, the immensity of it makes me feel it will take me a year or more to grow familiar with the city, especially at the pace I explore.
There are things I want to do sooner than later, though: seek out the Scholars and experience the delight of the Stacks -- I've heard much talk of it. I want to visit the various shrines for myself. And I've been informed there's a public archives from some of the Society of Explorers tales that I really would love to peruse. I've also been given an extensive list of places that host their own libraries that I'm keen to start working on.
One day at a time.
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