Written By Venturo
March 24, 2018, 8:06 a.m.(6/2/1008 AR)
I had thought a Grand Opening would be in order, but it seems a poor time to do such, when the focus of the city should be upon the many memorial services being held. Certainly I shall have one, later, but until then? For the curious out there, looking for something a bit different in your venue for drinking: I am pleased to announce that Raconteur Brewing is officially opened for business, with a Taproom you can come, sit, and enjoy a drink in. We have a variety of choices, from ciders to ales and stouts and whiskey and more, with a stock that will change seasonally, and a couple of choice products that I will only be selling once. You'll find the brewery in the very south west corner of the Ward of the Compact, on Lyceum Way South.
Written By Ardoin
March 24, 2018, 3:24 a.m.(6/2/1008 AR)
A tiring time. I am quite thrilled about joining the Academy and taking my first step to a Scholar proper, as well as passing the test for the Society of Explorers. This gives me a great deal of joy. Other than that, I need to assess things in my life and take steps to get things in order now that I've been here long enough to do so, less naive then I used to be and more cognizant of the choices I must make and duties to fulfill.
Written By Marcas
March 24, 2018, 3:10 a.m.(6/2/1008 AR)
After Stormwall, it seems there's so much to be said, but so little that hasn't been said better elsewhere. I am simply grateful to all of the Northern army that rallied to its defense and the commanders that led it. I am eternally proud to be where I am from and my Northern kin and those who we've accepted as our own. I am pleased by the foreigners of the Compact who came to defend us up there and did not cast anything negative towards us or our beliefs. And most of all, let us honor all who fell in defense of Stormwall, and the city itself that became the ultimate sacrifice to stop the dark legions that were intent on far worse.
Written By Jev
March 24, 2018, 2:14 a.m.(6/2/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Victus
Oh!
The scholars take dictation if you ask them :D
The more you know!
The scholars take dictation if you ask them :D
The more you know!
Written By Victus
March 24, 2018, 1:59 a.m.(6/2/1008 AR)
-This entry is a barely legible series of scribbles and messy handwriting. Some text on it is readable.-
Fucking arm broke can't write with left hand shit
Damn it fingers goddamn shoulder stabbing shark
Fucking arm broke can't write with left hand shit
Damn it fingers goddamn shoulder stabbing shark
Written By Fairen
March 24, 2018, 12:39 a.m.(6/2/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Bianca
In retrospect, I really must give praise to Archscholar Bianca for her punctuality, invaluable insight and patience. We met earlier to discuss at the Tea Shop in the Valardin Ward to discuss business and I was rather delighted to share in her company and absolutely thrilled for the information she provided me with at the meeting.
Written By Brogan
March 23, 2018, 11:58 p.m.(6/2/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Acacia
Started a long night of drinking with Caspian.
Finished it with Acacia.
In my stubborn youth, I believed that I could stand alone, that I was strong enough to conquer my enemies with my fists and pride. Arrogance convinced me that by sheer determination, I could conquer helplessness itself. Stubborn and foolish youth, I must admit, when I look back on those years now, I see quite clearly that rarely did I stand alone and rarely did I have to stand alone. Always there were friends, true and dear, lending me support even when I believed I did not want it, and even when I did not realize they were doing it. Felicia, Giulio, Sigurd, Caspian, Acacia, Valencia... a few of the names that come to mind when I think on this, and a smile spreads across my face.
I've come to know strengths of community, not the paranoia of selfish individualism.
Greater indeed are pleasures that are shared.
Thank you for being there last night, Thanks for being there the last time I nearly fell into the docks. Thanks for making sure I was ok, and that I didn't end up sleeping in an alley somewhere.
Finished it with Acacia.
In my stubborn youth, I believed that I could stand alone, that I was strong enough to conquer my enemies with my fists and pride. Arrogance convinced me that by sheer determination, I could conquer helplessness itself. Stubborn and foolish youth, I must admit, when I look back on those years now, I see quite clearly that rarely did I stand alone and rarely did I have to stand alone. Always there were friends, true and dear, lending me support even when I believed I did not want it, and even when I did not realize they were doing it. Felicia, Giulio, Sigurd, Caspian, Acacia, Valencia... a few of the names that come to mind when I think on this, and a smile spreads across my face.
I've come to know strengths of community, not the paranoia of selfish individualism.
Greater indeed are pleasures that are shared.
Thank you for being there last night, Thanks for being there the last time I nearly fell into the docks. Thanks for making sure I was ok, and that I didn't end up sleeping in an alley somewhere.
Written By Sabella
March 23, 2018, 11:16 p.m.(6/2/1008 AR)
The Grayson party was a great success! There was talking, eating, drinking, and dancing! I was so glad Princess Tikva and Master Itzal both played and sang and that people felt cheerful enough to dance. People need to remember to that it's still okay to laugh and be happy and be hopeful, even while still grieving. Life goes on and it's okay to live it.
Written By Fianna
March 23, 2018, 8:32 p.m.(6/2/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Joscelin
You really shouldn't be anchor-aging us.
Written By Joscelin
March 23, 2018, 7:47 p.m.(6/1/1008 AR)
Puns. There are puns in the whites.
This is going to be a -glorious- day.
This is going to be a -glorious- day.
Written By Brogan
March 23, 2018, 7:36 p.m.(6/1/1008 AR)
People are interesting creatures...
Do we behave out of fear of punishment, or out of the demands of our heart? For me, it's the latter, as I'd hope is true for all adults, though I know from bitter experience that such isn't often the case. To act in a manner designed to send you to the Realm of of your choosing after your death seems obvious, for if ones heart is not in alignment with the creator of that heaven, then... what is the point?
But, Reality is a curious thing. Truth isn't as solid and universal as any of us would like it to be; selfishness guides perception, and perception invites justification. The physical image in the mirror, if not pleasing, can be altered by the mere brush of fingers through hair.
And so it's true that we can manipulate our own reality. We can persuade, even deceive. We can make others view us in dishonest ways. We can hide selfishness with charity, make a craving for acceptance into magnanimity, and amplify our smile to coerce a hesitant lover. The world is illusion, and often delusion, as victors write the histories and the children who die quietly under the stamp of a triumphant army never really existed. The robber baron becomes philanthropist in the final analysis, by bequeathing only that for which he had no more use. The king who sends young men and women to die becomes beneficent with the kiss of a baby. Every problem becomes a problem of perception to those who understand that reality, in reality, is what you make reality to be.
This is the way of the world, but it is not the only way... I've met wonderful people that make a difference, make their Reality a better place for others, and even though it may be few and far between they've made my Reality far better.
Do we behave out of fear of punishment, or out of the demands of our heart? For me, it's the latter, as I'd hope is true for all adults, though I know from bitter experience that such isn't often the case. To act in a manner designed to send you to the Realm of of your choosing after your death seems obvious, for if ones heart is not in alignment with the creator of that heaven, then... what is the point?
But, Reality is a curious thing. Truth isn't as solid and universal as any of us would like it to be; selfishness guides perception, and perception invites justification. The physical image in the mirror, if not pleasing, can be altered by the mere brush of fingers through hair.
And so it's true that we can manipulate our own reality. We can persuade, even deceive. We can make others view us in dishonest ways. We can hide selfishness with charity, make a craving for acceptance into magnanimity, and amplify our smile to coerce a hesitant lover. The world is illusion, and often delusion, as victors write the histories and the children who die quietly under the stamp of a triumphant army never really existed. The robber baron becomes philanthropist in the final analysis, by bequeathing only that for which he had no more use. The king who sends young men and women to die becomes beneficent with the kiss of a baby. Every problem becomes a problem of perception to those who understand that reality, in reality, is what you make reality to be.
This is the way of the world, but it is not the only way... I've met wonderful people that make a difference, make their Reality a better place for others, and even though it may be few and far between they've made my Reality far better.
Written By Lumen
March 23, 2018, 7:28 p.m.(6/1/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Alaric
Truly oar-inspiring.
Written By Jaenelle
March 23, 2018, 5:21 p.m.(6/1/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Leona
Happy Birthday, Leona. With everything going on I did not have a chance till now to wish you such on YOUR special day. I hope YOUR birthday was wonderful and filled with all sorts of grand adventures and companionship. To think, 25 years ago YOU were born. You've not died yet, so that is something.
Written By Rinel
March 23, 2018, 5:08 p.m.(6/1/1008 AR)
A work on theology! It should be exciting. There is so much to write about, with so much that we have yet to learn and so much we have only recently discovered about our Gods and our Faith. Yes, I must tread carefully in order to avoid disturbing the Marachians, but that is not any /real/ danger.
Why, then, am I so unaccountably afraid?
Why, then, am I so unaccountably afraid?
Written By Romulius
March 23, 2018, 4:12 p.m.(6/1/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Catalana
Lady Tiger.
Lady Kitten.
Lady Tomato.
That no be soundin' right.
Lady Rose? (aside to the scribe: Roses be red aye?)
Lady Rose.
I no be knowing why you think no man or woman would desire you. You are not old either. You are beautiful and a fine woman, with grace and bearing far beyond most of the peerage.
Hopefully that will no be in doubt again in the future.
You want me to protect you, then trust me to see straight and no be imaginin' things aye?
Lady Kitten.
Lady Tomato.
That no be soundin' right.
Lady Rose? (aside to the scribe: Roses be red aye?)
Lady Rose.
I no be knowing why you think no man or woman would desire you. You are not old either. You are beautiful and a fine woman, with grace and bearing far beyond most of the peerage.
Hopefully that will no be in doubt again in the future.
You want me to protect you, then trust me to see straight and no be imaginin' things aye?
Written By Joscelin
March 23, 2018, 3:25 p.m.(6/1/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Mirari
We have the resources to help you with this. I say with fondness, of course.
Written By Jeffeth
March 23, 2018, 3:22 p.m.(6/1/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Jordan
Sir Jordan!
It is good to see your writings in the Whites! I would like to clarify however, as I did when we met. It wasn't that I was dubious or unfamiliar at all! I know what hedge knights are, I promise! Even though I don't know a great many things. I do know that. As I was trying to tell you I was more excited at the prospect of trying to recruit you to the Knights of Solace!
I did not think you a bandit or a man with ill-intent at any time! Just a potential future brother in arms! I wish you the best in your journey in Arx!
It is good to see your writings in the Whites! I would like to clarify however, as I did when we met. It wasn't that I was dubious or unfamiliar at all! I know what hedge knights are, I promise! Even though I don't know a great many things. I do know that. As I was trying to tell you I was more excited at the prospect of trying to recruit you to the Knights of Solace!
I did not think you a bandit or a man with ill-intent at any time! Just a potential future brother in arms! I wish you the best in your journey in Arx!
Written By Mirari
March 23, 2018, 3 p.m.(6/1/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Jev
I've noticed that you've been a bit mistaken, let me help you with that - just this one time.
You're not my patron. Thank you for your kind words, but if you don't stop - I'm going to belt you upside your head.
You're not my patron. Thank you for your kind words, but if you don't stop - I'm going to belt you upside your head.
Written By Jev
March 23, 2018, 2:24 p.m.(6/1/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Mirari
My beautiful and talented protege!
Give her all your money for the things!
Give her all your money for the things!
Written By Eithne
March 23, 2018, 1:36 p.m.(6/1/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Armand
I will never forget the first time we met. How could I?! You made sure Princess Marian and I would never forget you or how you decided to help her Highness with my training by dousing yourself water while wearing a white shirt. I'd be lying if I said I wasn't the least bit distracted. Even Princess Marian thought it was a clever diversion, thus teaching me not to let such things steal my attention. She rightfully whipped my ass in the training center.
After that you continued to taunt me for your amusement but in that time I found a friend. News of your death has hit me hard but I will always remember my greatest distraction.
Thank you for your friendship.
After that you continued to taunt me for your amusement but in that time I found a friend. News of your death has hit me hard but I will always remember my greatest distraction.
Thank you for your friendship.
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