Written By Orrin
Aug. 4, 2019, 10:40 p.m.(8/5/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Gabriel
I am grateful for the faith you have in me, and keep with me. I hope that we can navigate the storm well together.
Written By Elora
Nov. 19, 2018, 2:09 p.m.(1/9/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Gabriel
Duke Bisland,
I can certainly help with training the cat to stay off of laps and furniture! Plus I have a slew of cat toys I can offer. Let me know if you'd like some assistance.
I can certainly help with training the cat to stay off of laps and furniture! Plus I have a slew of cat toys I can offer. Let me know if you'd like some assistance.
Written By Alaric
Oct. 28, 2018, 9:50 p.m.(11/22/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Gabriel
He's looking quite well, -and- we had a brief but quite pleasant conversation at this Bisland dinner where we managed not to disagree on anything. I'm immensely delighted on both accounts.
Written By Samantha
Sept. 11, 2018, 6:22 p.m.(7/28/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Gabriel
You are MY hero.
Forever and always.
Forever and always.
Written By Edain
May 9, 2018, 8:53 a.m.(9/16/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Gabriel
I am perhaps a bit late responding to this but I consider a man, who is quite literally a living legend, and who is to leadership and tactics what my uncle Lord Commander Dayne was to swordsmanship, asking 50,000 silver for his personal instruction and attention to not be unfair or unwarranted in the least.
Duke Gabriel Bisland has earned a quite retirement to raise and rear his family several times over and has given it up not once, but twice to hold the Compact together and be a leader we can rally behind. His time is limited and so rarely his own and he wished to use what he knows best to help his own Duchy rebuild its forces.
50,000 silver is no small amount of money, but it is a fair price for personal instruction from such an exemplar. If you are someone that Duke Gabriel deems worthy of his instruction but cannot afford it I encourage you to come to me. I cannot promise I will always be in a position to pay such a fee but I would be happy to see what I can do to help.
Duke Gabriel Bisland has earned a quite retirement to raise and rear his family several times over and has given it up not once, but twice to hold the Compact together and be a leader we can rally behind. His time is limited and so rarely his own and he wished to use what he knows best to help his own Duchy rebuild its forces.
50,000 silver is no small amount of money, but it is a fair price for personal instruction from such an exemplar. If you are someone that Duke Gabriel deems worthy of his instruction but cannot afford it I encourage you to come to me. I cannot promise I will always be in a position to pay such a fee but I would be happy to see what I can do to help.
Written By Lumen
May 7, 2018, 8:26 p.m.(9/13/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Gabriel
While I am thankful that we are so blessed with a medium on which to have these important public discourses, it does elicit mild disappointment that not even the Regent Emeritus is found deserving of some benefit of the doubt or due diligence before the gauntlet is thrown.
I propose that the fairer and more meaningful act of contrition (if one is indeed called for) might be to offer similar lessons to an individual of lesser means for every member of the peerage who purchased time. What is the value of some arbitrary amount of coinage compared to the privately bestowed wisdom of one of our best? Particularly when one recalls that in theory, we write here for posterity's sake and for the safe preservation of knowledge... not just for ill-conceived attacks on one another's character.
I propose that the fairer and more meaningful act of contrition (if one is indeed called for) might be to offer similar lessons to an individual of lesser means for every member of the peerage who purchased time. What is the value of some arbitrary amount of coinage compared to the privately bestowed wisdom of one of our best? Particularly when one recalls that in theory, we write here for posterity's sake and for the safe preservation of knowledge... not just for ill-conceived attacks on one another's character.
Written By Aureth
May 7, 2018, 4:42 p.m.(9/13/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Gabriel
Yeah, that's pretty much bullshit and socially ludicrous. If the Bisland coffers are that depleted, it seems altogether bizarre that his grace would feel like advertising it to the Compact is remotely appropriate.
That said, I personally trained Duke Gabriel in instruction so I'm sure someone got their penny's worth out of that if anyone took him up.
That said, I personally trained Duke Gabriel in instruction so I'm sure someone got their penny's worth out of that if anyone took him up.
Written By Veronica
April 26, 2018, 9:18 p.m.(8/17/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Gabriel
Today I met Duke Gabriel Bisland, through a chance encounter with Lord Samael.
In a place such as Arx, where Lords and Ladies, princes and princesses gather in great abundance, it is sometimes easy to be desensitized. But how often does one meet a childhood hero face-to-face?
Not very often.
I was weaned on the legend of Duke Gabriel. My father campaigned with him and told me stories of the man. He has been my inspiration to become what I am today. And today I met the hero -- he was everything I heard and imagined. I felt like I am twelve years old again when I asked to shake his hand.
Dare I imagine that one day I can call him a friend? How do you be friends with your childhood hero?
P.S. Because you do not hug a hero. Or joke with them. Or prank them ( I know you are thinking it, Jaerith: NO.)
In a place such as Arx, where Lords and Ladies, princes and princesses gather in great abundance, it is sometimes easy to be desensitized. But how often does one meet a childhood hero face-to-face?
Not very often.
I was weaned on the legend of Duke Gabriel. My father campaigned with him and told me stories of the man. He has been my inspiration to become what I am today. And today I met the hero -- he was everything I heard and imagined. I felt like I am twelve years old again when I asked to shake his hand.
Dare I imagine that one day I can call him a friend? How do you be friends with your childhood hero?
P.S. Because you do not hug a hero. Or joke with them. Or prank them ( I know you are thinking it, Jaerith: NO.)
Written By Samael
Oct. 8, 2017, 11:35 p.m.(5/13/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Gabriel
I'm looking forward to seeing my brother Gabriel again soon. We have much to discuss and I miss him.
Written By Michael
March 31, 2017, 1:47 p.m.(3/10/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Gabriel
Some time ago I requested that my Father appoint me a Voice of our House. After some discussion about the matter, it seems that he's decided to do so. He's also loaned me Brightroar for the siege. I admit that the weight of the sword is nothing compared to the weight of responsibility and expectation in front of me. I do not want to fail.
Written By Michael
March 25, 2017, 9:28 a.m.(2/25/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Gabriel
It's been some time but Father and I managed to have a few moments to discuss the affairs of our House despite the demands on his time. I know others have written much about my Father's leadership ability, his steadfastness, and the manner by which he leads. So often I read such things, I feel the shadow of Duke Bisland loom over me.
But when we sit at our family table in our family home, I remember that he's my Father. I'm reminded of the man who put a sword in my hand for the first time and watched me struggle with its initial weight.
I'm reminded of the moments when I saw that small gleam of pride in his eyes as Lailah blossomed with her books.
And, I think, I saw a glimmer of it yesterday.
I may always have the weight of expectations in front of me, but gods, may I be better man for them.
But when we sit at our family table in our family home, I remember that he's my Father. I'm reminded of the man who put a sword in my hand for the first time and watched me struggle with its initial weight.
I'm reminded of the moments when I saw that small gleam of pride in his eyes as Lailah blossomed with her books.
And, I think, I saw a glimmer of it yesterday.
I may always have the weight of expectations in front of me, but gods, may I be better man for them.
Written By Zhayla
March 12, 2017, 11:40 p.m.(2/1/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Gabriel
I hadn't yet bent the knee the last time Gabriel was Regent ... but having met him just a few times, it's so, so obvious why they would turn to him again, and why the Compact breathed a collective sigh of relief to have his hand at the helm.
He can never know just how much time I spend I practicing trying to look serious like he does. He just has that kind of face that makes you LISTEN.
He can never know just how much time I spend I practicing trying to look serious like he does. He just has that kind of face that makes you LISTEN.
Written By Calypso
Feb. 26, 2017, 12:07 p.m.(12/28/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Gabriel
Regent-Duke, General of the Crownlands, Gabriel Bisland - whatever title he may currently possess, whatever job he is doing that no one else wanted to do, or could do for that matter - he is a shining example of excellence in all things and a man I aspire to be more like.
Hero worship aside, I have gotten to know Duke Gabriel a little better over these past few months and have found that he and I speak the same language and understand one another quite well. Our meetings are succinct, efficient and aimed in the same direction. Our philosophy on war and peace seem to be in line as well. A man I would gladly follow in to battle. I appreciate more than I can express the level of trust he places in to my hands. I will do everything in my power to see that what needs to be done is done and done well.
Hero worship aside, I have gotten to know Duke Gabriel a little better over these past few months and have found that he and I speak the same language and understand one another quite well. Our meetings are succinct, efficient and aimed in the same direction. Our philosophy on war and peace seem to be in line as well. A man I would gladly follow in to battle. I appreciate more than I can express the level of trust he places in to my hands. I will do everything in my power to see that what needs to be done is done and done well.
Written By Silas
Feb. 24, 2017, 7:02 p.m.(12/24/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Gabriel
A great choice for Regent and a skilled and proven battle commander.
I believe I have learned a thing or two from him, when it comes to leadership...
I believe I have learned a thing or two from him, when it comes to leadership...
Written By Demura
Feb. 20, 2017, 10:37 p.m.(12/17/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Gabriel
Had a meeting with Duke Bisland and despite my fears about overstepping my bounds, I walked away with respect for the man. I'm not sure if he is always so serious, maybe he should get out more, but either way; It seems we understand each other much better and I look forward to working with him in the future.
Written By Victus
Feb. 19, 2017, 5:06 p.m.(12/14/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Gabriel
We have a new Regent.
He was the safe choice, the proven and experienced choice. There's nothing wrong with being the safe fucking choice. When a storm is bearing down on you, its only rational to put the experienced hands on the tiller.
Here's to him living up to his fucking reputation.
He was the safe choice, the proven and experienced choice. There's nothing wrong with being the safe fucking choice. When a storm is bearing down on you, its only rational to put the experienced hands on the tiller.
Here's to him living up to his fucking reputation.
Written By Leona
Feb. 15, 2017, 1:22 p.m.(12/6/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Gabriel
A serious man, he just led a successful campaign against the Bringers of Silence. He did not stop them in entirety - it will take more than his forces to do that - but his forces survived the first engagement, at least. He is a good man, dedicated to the defense of Arx and Arvum, and now more than ever I think his steady, serious hand is both necessary and wise. Let us hope that some of the issues he faces are resolved, and soon.
Written By Leona
Feb. 6, 2017, 7:05 p.m.(11/13/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Gabriel
Duke Gabriel Bisland, an honorable man who was Regent for ten long years of peace. And when a Regent was no longer needed, he stepped down peacefully as well. He is a hard man but a good one, and I cannot imagine who would be better suited to the Regency now. With all the threats to the Compact, both internal and external, he is a man I would trust to look after the interests of the Crown. The King's Own could work with him. I sincerely hope the Council sees reason and appoints him sooner rather than later.
Written By Isolde
Feb. 3, 2017, 1:18 p.m.(11/3/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Gabriel
Duke Gabriel. What can be said about the closest thing we had to a legend, until the world turned upside down? I finally got a chance to meet him, and, after the worst of my giddy awe wore off, he gave me something I haven't had in a long time, and desperately craved - Hope. Hope for the Compact, hope for myself, hope that we can simply succeeded. He is a good man, and I hope once more.
Written By Rymarr
Jan. 13, 2017, 8:09 a.m.(8/24/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Gabriel
Stern, resolute, and quiet. I suspect because he is of the belief that actions speak louder than words.
I like this.
I like this.
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