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Written By Porter

May 12, 2021, 8:42 p.m.(6/17/1015 AR)

Some months ago, maybe a year ago? I took some smithing lessons with Dame Ida. They served me well! And I can now make a small number of odd things here and there. At one point, I spent several weeks creating a series of helmets! Some were more popular than others, I admit. I've heard that one of them may be sitting in the City Center now, without a home. If you're the person the helmet belonged to and misplaced it, I hope you are reunited!

But if the helmet has been tossed to the wayside in favor of a finer bit of armory, I hope that it finds a new home with some lucky soul who is helmetless!

Good luck to you, helmet.

Written By Porter

May 2, 2021, 9:29 p.m.(5/25/1015 AR)

Relationship Note on Noah

I'm still waiting to see how his reconstruction turns out.

Written By Porter

May 2, 2021, 9:27 p.m.(5/25/1015 AR)

Relationship Note on Ripley

I've returned home! And only with a few scratches on me. I can probably thank my armor for that and for Master Ripley endlessly tinkering with the charms and such that I keep. I've tried my hand at jewelry making and managed to craft a few interesting trinkets, but certainly nothing with the skill that he has. He has more talent in his little pinky than I do in my entire body!

Written By Porter

May 2, 2021, 9:25 p.m.(5/25/1015 AR)

Relationship Note on Aiden

I met Duke-Consort Aiden Rubino just the one time in person. It was a snowy day in the streets of Arx and I was horsing around outdoors with Bree and Sir Austen. He instructed his bird to snatch a letter from us and ah, read it. It was a bit private, but not so much so that caused any lasting damage. I remember his reaction as rather amusing and he was so sweet and gentle in the way he spoke of affection. I'm sad to hear that he's returned to the Wheel so soon. I wish that we could have had the opportunity to say hello again on another occasion.

Written By Porter

April 25, 2021, 12:19 p.m.(5/11/1015 AR)

Who left the painting? Will I ever know? I need to know.

Written By Porter

April 20, 2021, 6:27 a.m.(4/28/1015 AR)

I wrote a letter and then Bree told me only the very beginning would be okay to send. I was upset when I wrote it but now I just feel a lot of disappointment and sadness.

To see that someone would list out their various good deeds like some sort of blunt weapon? Were they not done for the good of others? Or were they instead meant to leverage power over the Faithful? To apply pressure and influence?

Fear not, good people of the Compact. While one princess may be packing up her toys, there are a great many others who will continue to offer their aid. And they do it out of true generosity and kindness.

Written By Porter

April 4, 2021, 9:35 p.m.(3/25/1015 AR)

I think my head is going to hurt forever.

Written By Porter

Jan. 3, 2021, 3:35 p.m.(9/8/1014 AR)

Relationship Note on Preston

I've spent the last several days picking Carnifex Preston's brain on the finer points of the Faith and theology in general. Let me tell you, it was quite the educational experience. I took a lot of notes. So many notes that I'm still reading them! Again and again!

Written By Porter

Jan. 2, 2021, 10:33 a.m.(9/6/1014 AR)

I've spent the last few days visiting some of the shops that are within walking distance of where I've docked my ship, owned and operated by citizens of our good city. I ordered far too many baked goods from the Salacious Baker, purchased a number of interesting and unusual items from Pluvio Apothecary, and then completed my tour by visiting Barleycorn Brews where I picked up a number of goods.

Including one broom that I purchased by accident. Please don't ask for details. Please.

Written By Porter

Dec. 20, 2020, 10:50 p.m.(8/9/1014 AR)

Somber news tonight and on a day that seemed to otherwise be pleasant. I guess days don't come with warning labels.

Written By Porter

Dec. 20, 2020, 3:11 p.m.(8/8/1014 AR)

We ventured to to the Sleepless Knights to hold a Night of Knights! It was the King's Own and the Knights of Solace. Quite the evening, really. It's been awhile since I've enjoyed myself so completely with a group of comrades. Grandmaster Jeffeth surprised us by conducting a few promotions and formally admitted Lady Brianna into the order with the rest of us. And now I find myself not just the Boat Guy of Solace as SOME people have been calling me, but Knight Lieutenant. Not a title that I ever expected to hold, really. But my life's been a series of twists and turns.

Overall the world is so... tumultuous. But I find my own life is very full.

Written By Porter

Dec. 16, 2020, 10:20 a.m.(7/28/1014 AR)

Relationship Note on Eithne

I'm very excited to write that Eithne Thornburn is prepared to tolerate my presence in her forge! She read about my helmet plight and we spent a long evening discussing smithing, crafting, and possible adventures! All in all, a rather good night. Between her and Dame Ida, I'm unlikely to inadvertently lose a limb.

I hope.

I guess we can't predict these things.

Written By Porter

Dec. 13, 2020, 10:37 a.m.(7/22/1014 AR)

I continue my incredibly mediocre smithing! One of these days I'm going to really get it. But that day isn't today. Maybe tomorrow! There just isn't enough time.

Written By Porter

Dec. 13, 2020, 9:40 a.m.(7/22/1014 AR)

I sparred with Sir Filshiar the other day and it was an incredible fight, he's quite the wall and a testament to the King's Own. I didn't think I would see a fight better than that until Sir Austen and Sir Brannen turned up! Then it was the King's Own versus the Knights of Solace! Sir Brannen is an excellent brother in arms and had my back every step of the way. I only regret that I couldn't protect him from one of Sir Austen's more definitive hits, but I like to think I made up for that by sweeping Sir Austen's feet out from under him with the halberd.

I'm looking forward to the inevitable rematch when the four of us will meet again. Or did it become the six of us? I can't keep track.

Written By Porter

Dec. 8, 2020, 7:42 a.m.(7/12/1014 AR)

I was perusing the white journals of several close friends when I came across what I can only describe as slanderous words levied against ships! That they smell! I mean, I suppose they do to some degree. But that's never bothered me. Still, I feel it's my duty to defend all of shipkind in this most treacherous development!

Come here and say my ship smells like waterlogged wood and fish to her face, sir.

Or whereabouts a face may be found.

Also the mint's name is Shawn and he's doing quite well, for now. Though I may need to place a glass dome over his pot lest he rise up against me in the night and cause a mutiny. A person should always be prepared for any sort of eventuality.

Written By Porter

Dec. 6, 2020, 3:54 p.m.(7/8/1014 AR)

I've put off my journey across the seas in search for the bearded man that I must battle. It seems my work requires me to stay here, instead! Also my new friend that I've met an entire two times gave me a lovely mint plant.

That I nearly drowned.

The good people have Arx were very helpful in offering me many gardening trips and I'm heartened to say that the mint is doing well and is contained in its pot.

I've been singing to it every night as recommended by Lady Brianna but I can't actually tell if it likes that or not. It's not very talkative.

Written By Porter

Dec. 6, 2020, 3:52 p.m.(7/8/1014 AR)

Relationship Note on Eleanor

I had the good fortune this last week of being allowed to train in morning drills with the King's Own! I was seeking additional training with my new sword and Lord Commander Eleanor has been instructing me. She's a teacher of the highest caliber and I find that I'm becoming just a bit more skilled each time. It's a different sort of fight, this smaller blade. Not as small as a dagger, of course. But there's a level of engagement and closing that I'm not quite used to. Also the weight is different. It requires entirely different footwork as well.

I find the practice is very good for me in other ways too. It keeps me from thinking too hard. I would never recommend hard thinking if you can help it.

Written By Porter

Dec. 3, 2020, 8:33 p.m.(7/3/1014 AR)

A man wrote to me earlier today and told me a truly incredible tale about there being someone else in the world that's taller than me and with a much better beard. There was some talk of honor dueling over the beard and what might happen if a man were to lose such a duel! I'm afraid that the only course of action in front of me is to just abandon everything I hold dear. I'll set forth on my ship and find this mysterious man.

That's somewhere!

In an unknown land!

With an unknown name!

I should have asked for more details. But it's too late now!

Written By Porter

Nov. 29, 2020, 6:14 p.m.(6/23/1014 AR)

I don't write publicly about my relationships all that often, I value my privacy in that way. But I think it would be a shame to not make at least a little note about this. But I've spent the last year of my life (which has been full of many positive changes), loving a woman. And she's incredible. She respects my choices and the person that I am. We're both dedicated to the Faith that we serve and I don't think that I could have a better partner for the life that I'm choosing to live. Thank you, Bree Harthall. For the last year. And for the future adventures.

Written By Porter

Nov. 29, 2020, 6:10 p.m.(6/23/1014 AR)

My life seems to be full of things to. When I'm not tinkering with this damn breastplate (which is taking many hours but is finally starting to look far better), I spend almost all of my hours at the cathedral. But the scaffolding is up! And this week they'll begin working on the ceiling and on repairing the stairs up to the bell tower. If we can get that ringing again soon, well, that would be great. More than great.

And many thanks to Blessed Brigida for bestowing a prayer upon us while we worked.

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