Written By Vercyn
April 3, 2019, 6:01 a.m.(11/9/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Brianna
I was unable to attend the Grand Melee in person. Though it fills me with pride to hear how well my daughter wields an Axe.
Written By Vercyn
March 29, 2019, 2:16 a.m.(10/27/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Josephine
Mistress Josephine is a true artist in what she can do with Jewel and Metal. Moreso, she has a keen eye for business and service and has ensured that I continue to go to her for things that I might be able to acquire.
Recent incidents have caused me to marvel even further and her with and the services that she provides.
Recent incidents have caused me to marvel even further and her with and the services that she provides.
Written By Vercyn
March 26, 2019, 10:10 p.m.(10/22/1010 AR)
So I have joined the Academy of War. Lets see how long it takes before I offend someone's delicate sensibilities.
Written By Vercyn
March 20, 2019, 12:14 a.m.(10/9/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Marian
I have led men into battle before many of you were born. I have killed before most of your parents even look at each other. I have pacified the wild north so that even the most war like tribes will seek peace lest they face the steel boot of Redrain. My head is the greatest prize sought out by Shav'arani and none have come close to claiming it. I am the greatest War Chief that Redrain has ever seen.
Until now. For all of my achievements, and the things that I have done pale in comparison to the Princess Marian, whom I will cheerfully follow into battle.
Until now. For all of my achievements, and the things that I have done pale in comparison to the Princess Marian, whom I will cheerfully follow into battle.
Written By Vercyn
March 16, 2019, 11:48 p.m.(10/3/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Asger
Duke Asger and I had our differences more times then not. But this was not the end that he deserved.
Written By Vercyn
March 10, 2019, 3:53 a.m.(9/17/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Elsa
Truly, the most remarkable woman.
Written By Vercyn
March 8, 2019, 2:36 a.m.(9/13/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Orathy
Master Orathy
I'll not mince words about the wisdom of insulting the peerage, nor about the complicated nature of land ownership as I am certain you would not understand or the points of it would be lost on you.
What I will say, is that wolves are not evil creatures. They hunger and so they eat. It is a terrible tragedy that a Lady was killed by them. But to speak of justice or revenge against a wild animal is meaningless. It is simply what they do.
I'll not mince words about the wisdom of insulting the peerage, nor about the complicated nature of land ownership as I am certain you would not understand or the points of it would be lost on you.
What I will say, is that wolves are not evil creatures. They hunger and so they eat. It is a terrible tragedy that a Lady was killed by them. But to speak of justice or revenge against a wild animal is meaningless. It is simply what they do.
Written By Vercyn
March 1, 2019, 8:47 a.m.(8/27/1010 AR)
It does a man proud to hear how accomplished my family has gotten. Such high praise for them lifts my head, and raises our house.
Written By Vercyn
Feb. 10, 2019, 4:16 a.m.(7/17/1010 AR)
Fascinating to watch those completely miss the point of an evening, far to wrapped up in their self-righteousness
Written By Vercyn
Feb. 3, 2019, 4:53 a.m.(7/3/1010 AR)
Curious how so many people always seem to think they know the answer to topics they know very little about
Written By Vercyn
Jan. 31, 2019, 7:45 a.m.(6/25/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Victus
Prince Victus
Myself, I feel that the added weight to a gauntlet would interfere with sword play as well as potentially getting in the way. Perhaps as a primary weapon for a brawler could suffice. Might I suggest instead adding points to the gauntlet instead, concentrating the force of the blow in the same way that a flanged mace does
Myself, I feel that the added weight to a gauntlet would interfere with sword play as well as potentially getting in the way. Perhaps as a primary weapon for a brawler could suffice. Might I suggest instead adding points to the gauntlet instead, concentrating the force of the blow in the same way that a flanged mace does
Written By Vercyn
Jan. 25, 2019, 6:45 a.m.(6/13/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Arik
My Nephews have handled this situation with our people with grace and wisdom. Both Arik and Mirk should be commended for their good work.
Written By Vercyn
Jan. 23, 2019, 11:49 p.m.(6/11/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Adora
Say what you will about her attitude, her work is spectacular and well worth the cost that she asks. I expect she will be receiving more of my silver.
Besides, I find the abrasiveness of her character rather charming and pleasant
Besides, I find the abrasiveness of her character rather charming and pleasant
Written By Vercyn
Jan. 12, 2019, 12:25 a.m.(5/5/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Mirk
Well said and plainly stated Nephew. Though you do not speak for our house, you echo our sentiments. The Road has been a Boon for Whitehold, even if others have used it to push their own grudges and desires for glory.
Written By Vercyn
Nov. 24, 2018, 4:53 a.m.(1/19/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Shard
Then the next time you speak so poorly of the people of the Compact and your assumption of 'all' their views Shav'arvani, I would ask that you remember my family and those who pay fealty to them.
Spend some time, perhaps, speaking to the members of the Jastvotn tribe who have come to Arx. Or Count Magnus Stahlben and his. Maybe Cirroch, of Giant's Reach and his family.
I would far prefer to negotiate peace than to slay or put to death the Abandoned that are willing to work with one another and the Compact and I believe my actions over the years more than prove as much. So I do not appreciate seeing the people you have sworn to painted with such a broad brush because they include me and mine.
Spend some time, perhaps, speaking to the members of the Jastvotn tribe who have come to Arx. Or Count Magnus Stahlben and his. Maybe Cirroch, of Giant's Reach and his family.
I would far prefer to negotiate peace than to slay or put to death the Abandoned that are willing to work with one another and the Compact and I believe my actions over the years more than prove as much. So I do not appreciate seeing the people you have sworn to painted with such a broad brush because they include me and mine.
Written By Vercyn
Nov. 23, 2018, 12:54 p.m.(1/17/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Shard
You seem to have a very deep hatred for the Compact and her people.
Perhaps you should return to your tribe.
Perhaps you should return to your tribe.
Written By Vercyn
Nov. 17, 2018, 1:13 p.m.(1/5/1010 AR)
I think it may be time to start finding spouses for my family. They are getting too old to be running about without providing a future generation.
I may also just want to see Arik deal with small children. I think of the lot of them, this would bring the most amusement to us all.
I may also just want to see Arik deal with small children. I think of the lot of them, this would bring the most amusement to us all.
Written By Vercyn
Nov. 17, 2018, 12:33 p.m.(1/5/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Bliss
You think highly of yourself if you consider this a grudge. I do not sit in my room at night wondering whatever to do about that blasted Whisper next. What I do in my rooms is for me and the whiskey alone to know.
As for controlling your emotions: asking that you stop trying to dictate how other people should mourn is not controlling your emotions. There is no emotion in that. There is no emotion in speech alone. You can still seethe and hate whoever died that other people love. You can still be angry that other people speak highly of the person. Just stop trying to silence other voices. That is all.
I think the true crux of the issue is the lack of understanding between a personal hero and a hero of legend and lore. If Bliss Whisper adamantly only acknowledges heroes of the Compact -- of legend and lore -- then so be it; that is her prerogative. The rest of us can go on having our personal heroes.
As for controlling your emotions: asking that you stop trying to dictate how other people should mourn is not controlling your emotions. There is no emotion in that. There is no emotion in speech alone. You can still seethe and hate whoever died that other people love. You can still be angry that other people speak highly of the person. Just stop trying to silence other voices. That is all.
I think the true crux of the issue is the lack of understanding between a personal hero and a hero of legend and lore. If Bliss Whisper adamantly only acknowledges heroes of the Compact -- of legend and lore -- then so be it; that is her prerogative. The rest of us can go on having our personal heroes.
Written By Vercyn
Nov. 16, 2018, 3:07 p.m.(1/3/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Bliss
Which Lycene hero? The one who murdered scores of people and got away with it? You'll find that your moral standards will vary based on who's getting enshrined in the Hall of Heroes and who's not.
Do you only consider a man or woman a hero if they are enshrined? Do you truly turn up your nose at an individual's own reckoning? Is that what it means to be a Whisper; to force a person to go by your standards rather than their own personal feelings? You spoke of duty. Each and every one of us who defended the Lodge did so not just out of duty, but out of love, out of respect, out of a desire to see something important protected. Many fell in the line of those. I lost over six hundred of my personal army. Six hundred families lost sons and daughters. Six hundred stories cut short. Six hundred brothers and sisters. Six hundred friends. Six hundred who may have been husbands, wives, mothers, fathers. Letters I am penning. Families I am entertaining as I recover from my own injuries. Arrangements I am, with my lieutenants and captains, aiding in overseeing.
Men and women who, in the eyes of their families, are heroes. And I will be damned if you sneer simply because they are not enshrined.
You are not the end-all-be-all of who is or isn't a hero. Nor are you the end-all-be-all of who is or isn't worthy. Please re-read my original statement: even your greatest enemy is a mother's child and has friends. You may hate those he is associated with. It does not mean they also hate him because, again, you do not control other's emotions.
Stop trying to.
Do you only consider a man or woman a hero if they are enshrined? Do you truly turn up your nose at an individual's own reckoning? Is that what it means to be a Whisper; to force a person to go by your standards rather than their own personal feelings? You spoke of duty. Each and every one of us who defended the Lodge did so not just out of duty, but out of love, out of respect, out of a desire to see something important protected. Many fell in the line of those. I lost over six hundred of my personal army. Six hundred families lost sons and daughters. Six hundred stories cut short. Six hundred brothers and sisters. Six hundred friends. Six hundred who may have been husbands, wives, mothers, fathers. Letters I am penning. Families I am entertaining as I recover from my own injuries. Arrangements I am, with my lieutenants and captains, aiding in overseeing.
Men and women who, in the eyes of their families, are heroes. And I will be damned if you sneer simply because they are not enshrined.
You are not the end-all-be-all of who is or isn't a hero. Nor are you the end-all-be-all of who is or isn't worthy. Please re-read my original statement: even your greatest enemy is a mother's child and has friends. You may hate those he is associated with. It does not mean they also hate him because, again, you do not control other's emotions.
Stop trying to.
Written By Vercyn
Nov. 16, 2018, 2:09 a.m.(1/2/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Bliss
The greatest heroes are those who were simply doing their job. Heroes are rarely grandstanders, braggarts, or egotistical blowhards. They are often humble men and women who simply went out to do what must be done.
Do not begrudge others in how they mourn. It is unbecoming. If you do not have anything good to say about the deceased, it is best to say nothing at all. Even your most foul enemy is someone's dearest friend and a mother's child.
Do not begrudge others in how they mourn. It is unbecoming. If you do not have anything good to say about the deceased, it is best to say nothing at all. Even your most foul enemy is someone's dearest friend and a mother's child.
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