Written By Kastelon
Jan. 27, 2024, 3:47 p.m.(8/19/1021 AR)
Sanctum must stand. It is a simple thing to declare such, harder still to follow through. And yet I go to Sanctum, because it need stand - simple or no.
I have no illusion of any safety in this. I have been to war, and I have returned from war. And I will return from this, in one manner or another.
In the event that something comes to pass, letters have been left to privately handle my final affairs. But as I ought, I leave a thought (yes, I know, it rhymes):
A bear understands little more than that life is short, that there are needs and wants. And that survival is more than seeking out solely one's needs.
Be as the bear.
Where you go, we shall follow.
Kastelon Keaton
I have no illusion of any safety in this. I have been to war, and I have returned from war. And I will return from this, in one manner or another.
In the event that something comes to pass, letters have been left to privately handle my final affairs. But as I ought, I leave a thought (yes, I know, it rhymes):
A bear understands little more than that life is short, that there are needs and wants. And that survival is more than seeking out solely one's needs.
Be as the bear.
Where you go, we shall follow.
Kastelon Keaton
Written By Kastelon
Nov. 19, 2023, 11:20 a.m.(3/20/1021 AR)
I was once told that cows kill more people than sharks.
I'd always thought it'd be a cow that would do me in. Didn't think it would be a squirrel.
I blame my cousin.
I'd always thought it'd be a cow that would do me in. Didn't think it would be a squirrel.
I blame my cousin.
Written By Kastelon
Aug. 28, 2022, 6:43 p.m.(4/13/1018 AR)
One of these days, I will learn that my bow is far more useful in engagements out upon the seas than my blade. Even if that is counter-intuitive.
On another note, it helps to keep someone -with- a blade around to make sure others with blades aren't sneaking up on my bad side.
No, Resolute, I don't -just- have bad sides.
On another note, it helps to keep someone -with- a blade around to make sure others with blades aren't sneaking up on my bad side.
No, Resolute, I don't -just- have bad sides.
Written By Kastelon
March 25, 2022, 7:06 a.m.(5/6/1017 AR)
Relationship Note on Lierre
This is true.
Perhaps we should encourage Kael to get one as well. Our cousin has looked troubled of late, and he could use a diversion.
And the children would love a pet, or so I am told by those I know who have children.
Perhaps we should encourage Kael to get one as well. Our cousin has looked troubled of late, and he could use a diversion.
And the children would love a pet, or so I am told by those I know who have children.
Written By Kastelon
March 24, 2022, 7:29 a.m.(5/4/1017 AR)
Relationship Note on Lierre
I think that's a matter of dispute, cousin - my Bessie did, after all, win third place in a grand prix.
(Told everyone that I am not the only Keaton with a cow...)
(Told everyone that I am not the only Keaton with a cow...)
Written By Kastelon
Jan. 30, 2022, 9:29 p.m.(1/11/1017 AR)
I need to stop traveling. Bad things happen when I travel.
And it's not just when it comes to obvious battle. There was that one time that it was supposed to be a party, and poisoned cake was involved...
And it's not just when it comes to obvious battle. There was that one time that it was supposed to be a party, and poisoned cake was involved...
Written By Kastelon
Nov. 7, 2021, 6:36 p.m.(7/11/1016 AR)
The moon's been lingering in the sky for far too long for my comfort. I'm not certain what it is that has me so ill-at-ease about the matter, but...when things change around our lands without reason or rhythm, I worry.
Written By Kastelon
Oct. 3, 2021, 3 p.m.(4/25/1016 AR)
Even with the quiet from things abroad, it's been an eventful week. I must confess that I am... interested in hearing what was discovered on the scouting missions to Bastion, and what it portends for our great city and Compact.
Written By Kastelon
Aug. 29, 2021, 12:52 p.m.(2/10/1016 AR)
A week since Bastion and... I'm still having trouble being indoors. The confines of a place remind me too much of the flight through the tunnels beneath the city, and it just is too hard to get out of my mind. The press of people and the mad rush to be free of the horrors we saw there.
If only this could've happened during summer. At least when the snow gets too intense, I can disappear into the shed - Bessie and Astra don't seem to mind.
If only this could've happened during summer. At least when the snow gets too intense, I can disappear into the shed - Bessie and Astra don't seem to mind.
Written By Kastelon
Aug. 21, 2021, 8:29 a.m.(1/22/1016 AR)
I seem to have survived the events of Bastion. I really need to learn from my past and not attend any festivities - too often, bad things happen at such things.
Written By Kastelon
May 9, 2021, 5:16 p.m.(6/11/1015 AR)
My first attempts to shoot, since returning from the Saffron Chain, have been a little less than successful. I've been reminded that I need to take time to adjust to the situation, but... the frustration is getting to me. I'm not quite yet ready to hang up my bow, but I do wonder.
Not that I know that I would be much better at making cheese at this moment...
Not that I know that I would be much better at making cheese at this moment...
Written By Kastelon
May 2, 2021, 8:42 p.m.(5/25/1015 AR)
Relationship Note on Cristoph
I am informed that I now have a ship waiting for me in Artshall, courtesy of Duke Laurent. An honest to the gods ship.
When my fearsome mountain parrot, my cows, and I (and trusty Resolute as well, lest I forget him) take to the high seas and are beginning our reign of terror as privateers (since, after all, I -am- an Oathlander, and therefore we do not -truly- pirate), I will be sure to remember his kindness on setting me on my way.
Cows do fit on ships, yes?
When my fearsome mountain parrot, my cows, and I (and trusty Resolute as well, lest I forget him) take to the high seas and are beginning our reign of terror as privateers (since, after all, I -am- an Oathlander, and therefore we do not -truly- pirate), I will be sure to remember his kindness on setting me on my way.
Cows do fit on ships, yes?
Written By Kastelon
May 2, 2021, 9:22 a.m.(5/24/1015 AR)
"Where you go, we shall follow."
Our family motto, the guiding star of our lives. Our fealty lords have gone to the south to stand against our enemies, and we, the Keatons, have followed for the benefit of the Compact. And, as others have said, our efforts have ensured that the Compact endures.
Though with what I have seen at war... in what form do we endure? How has this changed us, and... is this a change that we wish to see?
I return to Arvum, my vision of things significantly changed. And not just because of my injury.
Our family motto, the guiding star of our lives. Our fealty lords have gone to the south to stand against our enemies, and we, the Keatons, have followed for the benefit of the Compact. And, as others have said, our efforts have ensured that the Compact endures.
Though with what I have seen at war... in what form do we endure? How has this changed us, and... is this a change that we wish to see?
I return to Arvum, my vision of things significantly changed. And not just because of my injury.
Written By Kastelon
April 18, 2021, 8:53 p.m.(4/25/1015 AR)
It seems the latest archery contest is going to have to wait for another day, I fear. My best shot was before our unofficial competition began, when I was warming up, but I think I comported myself well enough throughout that I've little fear of embarrassing my family when the real thing happens.
And for good fortune, I shall not be cooking for the associated contest there as well. No risk of culinary threats from me.
Now, all this said, it has been quite a while since I raced Bessie...I wonder if there's thought to another cow Grand Prix...
And for good fortune, I shall not be cooking for the associated contest there as well. No risk of culinary threats from me.
Now, all this said, it has been quite a while since I raced Bessie...I wonder if there's thought to another cow Grand Prix...
Written By Kastelon
April 11, 2021, 6:39 p.m.(4/11/1015 AR)
Went on a hunt in the southlands. Was very pleasurable to be out in the forests and tracking game, and more so that we came back with a beautiful stag to enjoy. That a bear nearly got to enjoy us was not quite as pleasurable...
Written By Kastelon
March 21, 2021, 7:43 p.m.(2/25/1015 AR)
Waiting for dark things to come is tiring. I've started to wonder if perhaps evil is more like a bear than I'd already thought. It already seemed most dangerous when hungry, and now I wonder if it doesn't hibernate to best lift its head when the world warms and hunger peaks...
Written By Kastelon
Feb. 21, 2021, 11:39 a.m.(12/22/1014 AR)
I do not think I will trust cake at a banquet for a good long while to come.
Written By Kastelon
Feb. 14, 2021, 8:26 p.m.(12/9/1014 AR)
I don't normally mind silence. There's the silence of a beautiful summer night, and the silence of the forest in winter...
I do mind this silence, though. Of late, it has gotten too quiet again... and when it gets this quiet about Arvum, bad things happen.
I do mind this silence, though. Of late, it has gotten too quiet again... and when it gets this quiet about Arvum, bad things happen.
Written By Kastelon
Jan. 31, 2021, noon(11/8/1014 AR)
I decided to throw my lot in with those who were attempting the Northern stag hunt without weapons. An interesting challenge, the concept to me of trying to wrangle stags without doing them any due harm.
I didn't place in the notables of the event, but I certainly learned some interesting methods for the future.
I didn't place in the notables of the event, but I certainly learned some interesting methods for the future.
Written By Kastelon
Jan. 24, 2021, 10 p.m.(10/23/1014 AR)
One of the worst feelings in the world is that of sitting in anticipation, waiting to find out when you're going to be called off to war.
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