Written By Calaudrin
March 19, 2018, 3:32 p.m.(5/21/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Nemo
No.
I just make it a point to not be a dick to people that I might be needing things from later. Important things.
I also tip well and don't insult bartenders.
Maybe you should take a break from the archives, friend.
I just make it a point to not be a dick to people that I might be needing things from later. Important things.
I also tip well and don't insult bartenders.
Maybe you should take a break from the archives, friend.
Written By Thena
March 19, 2018, 3:32 p.m.(5/21/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Calaudrin
It’s another Orathy, Cal. Let’s go dance it out.
Written By Nemo
March 19, 2018, 3:30 p.m.(5/21/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Calaudrin
So you're saying if someone questions her, she'll refuse to do her duty? Along with ensuring that those under her command will not do their duty? All because of a few words? Hello, cronyism.
Written By Thena
March 19, 2018, 3:30 p.m.(5/21/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Nemo
Clearly anyone can write here.
If you’re wondering why I’m attacking you and not Countess Reigna, it’s because you’re acting like an asshole.
If you’re wondering why I’m attacking you and not Countess Reigna, it’s because you’re acting like an asshole.
Written By Nemo
March 19, 2018, 3:29 p.m.(5/21/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Thena
Nor am I seeing why it matters to you, either, but there it is.
Are the journals of Vellichor only for some people to write their thoughts, feelings, opinions, and accounts of their daily lives in?
More seriously, my concern is that reacting with emotion does not aid anyone's case. Given that the debate is about something I do not believe anyone would not consider a grave matter, I found that it wounded the defense to essentially shout down another because the way in which he questioned things did not contain the supposed correct quantity of respect.
Are the journals of Vellichor only for some people to write their thoughts, feelings, opinions, and accounts of their daily lives in?
More seriously, my concern is that reacting with emotion does not aid anyone's case. Given that the debate is about something I do not believe anyone would not consider a grave matter, I found that it wounded the defense to essentially shout down another because the way in which he questioned things did not contain the supposed correct quantity of respect.
Written By Thena
March 19, 2018, 3:27 p.m.(5/21/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Calaudrin
I’ve seen a lot of nobles who don’t seem to have the sense not to shit in their own bed. But it’s so strange seeing it coming from someone of my own background.
Written By Calaudrin
March 19, 2018, 3:24 p.m.(5/21/1008 AR)
So many things to address today, so I'm just going to stick with two.
1) Prince Ainsley: Also known as the Paladin of the Sword also known as Deputy Commander of the Iron Guard. He's a damn good leader and fine soldier. And rumor tells me, stepped in to try and stop my wife from being eaten by /demon/ (along with several others thankyouthankyouthankyou).
2) There are people I don't pick fights with. The Guildmaster of a BUNCH of people who could someday be responsible for stitching me back together and preventing my death? Yeah, I'm going to pass on that one. I suggest you do the same.
1) Prince Ainsley: Also known as the Paladin of the Sword also known as Deputy Commander of the Iron Guard. He's a damn good leader and fine soldier. And rumor tells me, stepped in to try and stop my wife from being eaten by /demon/ (along with several others thankyouthankyouthankyou).
2) There are people I don't pick fights with. The Guildmaster of a BUNCH of people who could someday be responsible for stitching me back together and preventing my death? Yeah, I'm going to pass on that one. I suggest you do the same.
Written By Thena
March 19, 2018, 3:16 p.m.(5/21/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Nemo
Still not seeing why you have such an issue with someone being emotional and taking offense at someone’s attitude.
Written By Margerie
March 19, 2018, 3:09 p.m.(5/21/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Eirlys
Hearing the circumstances of your death, dear girl, I am reminded of your life and the bright, bold spirit that drew my daughter's friendship and made you her sister of the spirit, and one of my beloved acorns.
When next I return to Oakhaven, I will plant new life for you and hope to watch it grow into a mighty oak.
When next I return to Oakhaven, I will plant new life for you and hope to watch it grow into a mighty oak.
Written By Nemo
March 19, 2018, 3:09 p.m.(5/21/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Reigna
Countess Reigna, your journal was rife with emotion. It was, entirely, an appeal to emotion. We need not know one another for any one reader, myself or otherwise, to observe that. You concluded the entry concerning Derovai Voss with a statement about respect, which I posit is something of a virtue rather than a hard fact. It struck me that your dispute with Voss was less about what he is asking after than it was the way in which he asked it.
Ignoring everything else going on in this, I shall ask you this: Is it wrong to ask questions, even the ones we personally find offensive or distasteful?
Ignoring everything else going on in this, I shall ask you this: Is it wrong to ask questions, even the ones we personally find offensive or distasteful?
Written By Venturo
March 19, 2018, 3:08 p.m.(5/21/1008 AR)
Those few souls who I've met in my short time here in Arx have all surely one thing they collectively agree upon about me. I enjoy telling stories. I collect them through experiences, and the process of sharing those experiences with others in quiet, stimulating conversation brings me no end of delight. My time here in Arx has already given me a few more, and I shall recount one now:
I had the fortune of meeting a Lady within my first day, one whose keen mind and observations are matched by few I've encountered in my travels. We entered into a discussion about Luck versus Skill, and which is the most important. I argued, rather unconvincingly in her eyes, that without the opportunity of being put in the right places at the right time -- an attribute of luck -- ones skill might forever go unnoticed. That coincidences lead to opportunities. She, understandably so, was skeptical.
Not but a couple of nights later, we decided upon a wager to pit Luck versus Skill. A charity poker game held at the Golden Hart. Rarely have I had such highs and lows in a single game of -- dare I say -- chance. There were times everyone at the table paused, so close were the hands, or so phenomenal the cards upon the table. So to were we joined by Wits who played a strong game. Yet, in the end, Luck won the night, and I was victorious.
While I may not have convinced this Lady that Luck has something to do with it all, she honored the bet we had made. Without a single string attached, the next day I received the funding and materials. Not a question or followup to see how I was spending it. In this, one can be no more honorable in my eyes. That Lady? Was none other that the Marquessa Lianne Pravus.
I must also recognize the Princess Reese, Lord Grady, Master Waldemai and the Lady Desiree for their fine play. All of you have free drinks waiting for you at Raconteur Brewery when you want them.
I had the fortune of meeting a Lady within my first day, one whose keen mind and observations are matched by few I've encountered in my travels. We entered into a discussion about Luck versus Skill, and which is the most important. I argued, rather unconvincingly in her eyes, that without the opportunity of being put in the right places at the right time -- an attribute of luck -- ones skill might forever go unnoticed. That coincidences lead to opportunities. She, understandably so, was skeptical.
Not but a couple of nights later, we decided upon a wager to pit Luck versus Skill. A charity poker game held at the Golden Hart. Rarely have I had such highs and lows in a single game of -- dare I say -- chance. There were times everyone at the table paused, so close were the hands, or so phenomenal the cards upon the table. So to were we joined by Wits who played a strong game. Yet, in the end, Luck won the night, and I was victorious.
While I may not have convinced this Lady that Luck has something to do with it all, she honored the bet we had made. Without a single string attached, the next day I received the funding and materials. Not a question or followup to see how I was spending it. In this, one can be no more honorable in my eyes. That Lady? Was none other that the Marquessa Lianne Pravus.
I must also recognize the Princess Reese, Lord Grady, Master Waldemai and the Lady Desiree for their fine play. All of you have free drinks waiting for you at Raconteur Brewery when you want them.
Written By Margerie
March 19, 2018, 3:07 p.m.(5/21/1008 AR)
It is absolutely a just search to learn from any mistakes made in any battle. As we move forward to do so, let us serve the purpose of doing better in any future battles. Let us serve the purpose of remembering those lost, both in brave sacrifice and the always too high cost of war.
What's more, let us undertake that search for knowledge with a spirit that honors those lost. Let us give the best of ourselves in our words here as we seek truth and betterment, let us give the best of ourselves in our self-examinations and reflections on our actions, or lack thereof.
For the moment, I stand in awe of so many courageous people. And then I kneel in prayer for those still being called to courage to the south.
What's more, let us undertake that search for knowledge with a spirit that honors those lost. Let us give the best of ourselves in our words here as we seek truth and betterment, let us give the best of ourselves in our self-examinations and reflections on our actions, or lack thereof.
For the moment, I stand in awe of so many courageous people. And then I kneel in prayer for those still being called to courage to the south.
Written By Margerie
March 19, 2018, 3:02 p.m.(5/21/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Reigna
I would just like to take a moment to say that my niece, Reigna Keaton, is a beacon of fierce devotion - to faith, to healing, to the Compact, to her duties, and her family. And I must confess to having a small moment of wanting to tell anyone that questions that to, what is the phrase the youngsters use? Come at me, brother.
Written By Eirene
March 19, 2018, 2:56 p.m.(5/21/1008 AR)
Forwarded from Southport to the Archives
Shit, I need to update my will, don't I? Two of the men I loved and have left things to are dead.
Just... strike those lines out of my last one and let my scarf be burned and my dagger be given to Calypso for her children to fight over someday.
Everything else still stands.
Shit, I need to update my will, don't I? Two of the men I loved and have left things to are dead.
Just... strike those lines out of my last one and let my scarf be burned and my dagger be given to Calypso for her children to fight over someday.
Everything else still stands.
Written By Agatha
March 19, 2018, 2:48 p.m.(5/21/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Thena
Then GoTo is is! Good to have, all that stuff, Go to in times of trouble... Goto!
No, still no big letters, but look! The ! It is everywhere!
No, still no big letters, but look! The ! It is everywhere!
Written By Reigna
March 19, 2018, 2:48 p.m.(5/21/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Nemo
I am not sure who you are, Goodwoman Nemo, and as such I am fairly certain you do not know who I am. But to cast out with spite, laying out baseless (Because again, you do not know me) accusations that I am getting emotional for no reason or attempting to degrade Master Voss just because he is not of the same social class I am? That is untrue. I'm upset because of his attitude, which was rude, arrogant, and demanding. That has nothing to do with his class, but rather with his character.
Written By Rymarr
March 19, 2018, 2:44 p.m.(5/21/1008 AR)
All of this kerfuffle about command, leadership, accountability, and all the rest.
I'll just keep protecting this gate and minding my own business. It requires a lot less mental gymnastics.
Constant Vigilance.
I'll just keep protecting this gate and minding my own business. It requires a lot less mental gymnastics.
Constant Vigilance.
Written By Marian
March 19, 2018, 2:35 p.m.(5/21/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Lark
Princess Lark Grayson, High Lady of the Crownlands,
Please accept my apologies for publicly stating that Prince Ainsley Grayson, Paladin of the Sword, gave his brother, Prince Aiden Grayson, the mantle to lead so he could seek personal glory in the battlefield. This is not what happened. Now that others have kindly reached out and corrected my initial impression, I feel the need to set the story straight. This was not an arbitrary decision to abandon his command. He labored deeply, seeking the advice from others, including Marquis Mydas Acheron. He tallied his strengths and shortfalls. He reflected on where best his skills might be served.
He made a choice to protect another rather than take a command that he was not comfortable with. He put aside his pride and with humility asked his brother to take his place, because he felt he was needed on the field. He knew his brother would do a better job in command. It takes someone with extraordinary self-awareness to recognize when they are not the best man for the job. Thank you for placing your trust in Prince Aiden Grayson. That trust was well served. My only regret is that I was not more accessible before the battle to help you on your journey of self-awareness.
House Redrain looks forward to future opportunities to join forces with House Grayson in defense of the Compact. I look forward to a continued partnership with both Princess Reese Grayson and Prince Aiden Grayson. And when our strongest foes attack our greatest assets on the field, I am comforted in knowing that Prince Ainsley Grayson is there to defend those in need.
Princess Marian Redrain
Warchief and Sword of Farhaven
Please accept my apologies for publicly stating that Prince Ainsley Grayson, Paladin of the Sword, gave his brother, Prince Aiden Grayson, the mantle to lead so he could seek personal glory in the battlefield. This is not what happened. Now that others have kindly reached out and corrected my initial impression, I feel the need to set the story straight. This was not an arbitrary decision to abandon his command. He labored deeply, seeking the advice from others, including Marquis Mydas Acheron. He tallied his strengths and shortfalls. He reflected on where best his skills might be served.
He made a choice to protect another rather than take a command that he was not comfortable with. He put aside his pride and with humility asked his brother to take his place, because he felt he was needed on the field. He knew his brother would do a better job in command. It takes someone with extraordinary self-awareness to recognize when they are not the best man for the job. Thank you for placing your trust in Prince Aiden Grayson. That trust was well served. My only regret is that I was not more accessible before the battle to help you on your journey of self-awareness.
House Redrain looks forward to future opportunities to join forces with House Grayson in defense of the Compact. I look forward to a continued partnership with both Princess Reese Grayson and Prince Aiden Grayson. And when our strongest foes attack our greatest assets on the field, I am comforted in knowing that Prince Ainsley Grayson is there to defend those in need.
Princess Marian Redrain
Warchief and Sword of Farhaven
Written By Thena
March 19, 2018, 2:34 p.m.(5/21/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Agatha
It wouldn’t get you in trouble, Princess Bear. I just think it’s funny.
But I put much more value in ‘good to have on our side’. Thank you for that.
But I put much more value in ‘good to have on our side’. Thank you for that.
Written By Serafine
March 19, 2018, 2:29 p.m.(5/21/1008 AR)
I expect emotional responses to one's integrity being questioned. That's rather normal.
What's funny, however, is an outright example of jealousy made painfully clear in the middle of a fucking war. We don't have time to question everything in hindsight, we don't have the luxury to wonder, in the heat of battle, hmm, if I do this, will everyone question me over it? Maybe I shouldn't. Maybe I should just sit here and let someone else sort it out.
No. You react. It's what you do when you fight, when you defend, when there's a weapon in your hand and you see comrades fall or the defenseless attacked. You react.
In my opinion, and as a soldier, not a noblewoman, the only time I will ever question the actions of a fellow fighter in the midst of a gods-damned conflict, is if they're running -off- the battlefield. Or whining -on- it.
What's funny, however, is an outright example of jealousy made painfully clear in the middle of a fucking war. We don't have time to question everything in hindsight, we don't have the luxury to wonder, in the heat of battle, hmm, if I do this, will everyone question me over it? Maybe I shouldn't. Maybe I should just sit here and let someone else sort it out.
No. You react. It's what you do when you fight, when you defend, when there's a weapon in your hand and you see comrades fall or the defenseless attacked. You react.
In my opinion, and as a soldier, not a noblewoman, the only time I will ever question the actions of a fellow fighter in the midst of a gods-damned conflict, is if they're running -off- the battlefield. Or whining -on- it.
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