Written By Serafine
March 19, 2018, 11:24 a.m.(5/21/1008 AR)
I expected a fortnight or more before battlefield decisions were openly questioned in the Whites. That's just good manners, isn't it?
Written By Madeleine
March 19, 2018, 11:15 a.m.(5/21/1008 AR)
Praise to the God of Knowledge for allowing us to record our trials and tribulations, our victories and our sorrows, our triumphs and tragedies.
I have stood steadfast against the rising tide of darkness and heard the song of hope. My dearest children, you will never know the swell of pride within my breast and the love I bear for the deeds done against the Pretender King.
Send your visions, your armies, your monsters. There will be triumph in the end though it always comes at a high price. My gods and my faith stand firm against you.
On a more comedic note, I must remember to thank that kind Whisper, whomever they were, who lent me scented soap to scrub down in. Vomit beasts do not smell pleasant.
I have stood steadfast against the rising tide of darkness and heard the song of hope. My dearest children, you will never know the swell of pride within my breast and the love I bear for the deeds done against the Pretender King.
Send your visions, your armies, your monsters. There will be triumph in the end though it always comes at a high price. My gods and my faith stand firm against you.
On a more comedic note, I must remember to thank that kind Whisper, whomever they were, who lent me scented soap to scrub down in. Vomit beasts do not smell pleasant.
Written By Eirene
March 19, 2018, 10:13 a.m.(5/21/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Armel
Forwarded to the Archives from Southport:
A supply vessel just brought word that we lost the Grandmaster Armel too.
How does it feel to lose both your lovers in a span of days? To be reeling from the loss of a first and be told the second is no more?
Words can't describe it. There is no way to articulate the loss I feel.
I've moved passed sorrow and rage to numbness...
Yes. Armel and I were lovers. We had both seen more than any mortal deserved and we both knew a hard end was our fate and we took pride in one anothers scars and survival. That's why this is easier than losing Cicero. I was =prepared= to lose Armel in battle. Not my prince though.
I'm done. I'm just done.
And no, go ahead and make this a White journal. The world deserves to know that grumpy fucker was loved by someone, even if that someone was me.
A supply vessel just brought word that we lost the Grandmaster Armel too.
How does it feel to lose both your lovers in a span of days? To be reeling from the loss of a first and be told the second is no more?
Words can't describe it. There is no way to articulate the loss I feel.
I've moved passed sorrow and rage to numbness...
Yes. Armel and I were lovers. We had both seen more than any mortal deserved and we both knew a hard end was our fate and we took pride in one anothers scars and survival. That's why this is easier than losing Cicero. I was =prepared= to lose Armel in battle. Not my prince though.
I'm done. I'm just done.
And no, go ahead and make this a White journal. The world deserves to know that grumpy fucker was loved by someone, even if that someone was me.
Written By Cassima
March 19, 2018, 9:20 a.m.(5/21/1008 AR)
For those who may have heard about my accident:
I am well, and am recovering. The cut on my head has made me sensitive to light and noise, so I shall be at rest for at least the next few days. I am answering letters, albeit slowly. Please do not fear if you've not yet heard from me.
I am well, and am recovering. The cut on my head has made me sensitive to light and noise, so I shall be at rest for at least the next few days. I am answering letters, albeit slowly. Please do not fear if you've not yet heard from me.
Written By Khanne
March 19, 2018, 8:47 a.m.(5/21/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Ainsley
I would like to state that it was I who Prince Ainsley was protecting. I and the other shamans.
When we are in the midst of a ritual many of us are not physically able to be on guard. We are often in a meditative state, focused on the Spiritual world, not always what is around us. It is in thanks to Prince Ainsley, as well as the others protecting our group (Felicia, and Tovell, as well as my brother Arik, and Lord Brogan) that I was able to keep one eye on the battle below and see that a little more... illumination... was needed. With the others keeping watch over the many shamans, and some of the healers, it was Felicia and Ainsley who stuck by my side, without fail, until I told them they should focus their attention on helping the others get rid of the very large, very powerful foe that had come, the very one that ended up taking Eirlys' life.
I am exceedingly grateful for the direct protection of both Ainsley and Felicia and hope that no one would fault either of them for their bravery and duty in watching my back, allowing me to do what I was there to do.... which, I am told, helped save many lives.
From the bottom of my heart, thank you to you both.
When we are in the midst of a ritual many of us are not physically able to be on guard. We are often in a meditative state, focused on the Spiritual world, not always what is around us. It is in thanks to Prince Ainsley, as well as the others protecting our group (Felicia, and Tovell, as well as my brother Arik, and Lord Brogan) that I was able to keep one eye on the battle below and see that a little more... illumination... was needed. With the others keeping watch over the many shamans, and some of the healers, it was Felicia and Ainsley who stuck by my side, without fail, until I told them they should focus their attention on helping the others get rid of the very large, very powerful foe that had come, the very one that ended up taking Eirlys' life.
I am exceedingly grateful for the direct protection of both Ainsley and Felicia and hope that no one would fault either of them for their bravery and duty in watching my back, allowing me to do what I was there to do.... which, I am told, helped save many lives.
From the bottom of my heart, thank you to you both.
Written By Preston
March 19, 2018, 8:32 a.m.(5/21/1008 AR)
Perhaps the question of /who/ lead the Grayson is not as important as /how/ they lead Grayson troops. By all accounts, they were led in the battle and in each action by their captains and commanders with honour. The battle in general was marked with honour and bravery, and by good conduct. And notably by sacrifice for a greater good, for greater and more pure values, by Redrain. It was a battle that showed our greatest attributes as a people, those attributes some - myself included - were worried we were losing when people stepped in to mitigate and justify the previous acts of then-Prince Abbas. I myself held Redrain to standards equal to those I would expect from my disciples, and they exceeded them.
Let us celebrate those virtues that we preserved, let us commemorate our dead, and let us give thanks to the Gods that they made us the people we are to win the battle as we did. And not lose the unity hard won in battle with disunity in the brief lull of peace based on arguments over which noble commanded where and why.
Let us celebrate those virtues that we preserved, let us commemorate our dead, and let us give thanks to the Gods that they made us the people we are to win the battle as we did. And not lose the unity hard won in battle with disunity in the brief lull of peace based on arguments over which noble commanded where and why.
Written By Echo
March 19, 2018, 4:44 a.m.(5/20/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Ainsley
What you failed to mention is that this decision was made near immediately before the battle of Stormwall. Many days, weeks, and months passed where Prince Aiden Grayson spent his time preparing to fight. Similarily, you spent your time preparing to lead, and Princess Marian Redrain spent her time preparing you to lead.
It is without a doubt that Prince Aiden Grayson led the Grayson forces exceptionally well, and you had fought that fearsome foe without hesitation.
I can also understand that plans change, especially in war. However, there were plenty of powerful warriors who were with us at Stormwall. Plenty of people who spent those days, weeks, and months practicing with their blades. Plenty of people whom the Gods smile down on. Plenty of people who have made a living hunting the abyss. Plenty of people who have made a living protecting high value targets.
My gratitude for those who assisted us at Stormwall runs deep. I am truly grateful for your brother's ability to improvise so well.
With all that said, I am having difficulties seeing a situation that required said improvisation and recklessness in the first place.
It is without a doubt that Prince Aiden Grayson led the Grayson forces exceptionally well, and you had fought that fearsome foe without hesitation.
I can also understand that plans change, especially in war. However, there were plenty of powerful warriors who were with us at Stormwall. Plenty of people who spent those days, weeks, and months practicing with their blades. Plenty of people whom the Gods smile down on. Plenty of people who have made a living hunting the abyss. Plenty of people who have made a living protecting high value targets.
My gratitude for those who assisted us at Stormwall runs deep. I am truly grateful for your brother's ability to improvise so well.
With all that said, I am having difficulties seeing a situation that required said improvisation and recklessness in the first place.
Written By Saoirse
March 19, 2018, 3:26 a.m.(5/20/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Serafine
Only way to come, I say.
Written By Theron
March 19, 2018, 2:38 a.m.(5/20/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Victus
Everyone makes mistakes. You may have made one, but rest assured of this, High Lord:
The storm was already coming. Maybe it wouldn't have come for another week, maybe not for another month.
All you did was bring it to us when we are at our strongest.
What challenges we may face, henceforth, are not of your design.
And we will overcome them.
The storm was already coming. Maybe it wouldn't have come for another week, maybe not for another month.
All you did was bring it to us when we are at our strongest.
What challenges we may face, henceforth, are not of your design.
And we will overcome them.
Written By Theron
March 19, 2018, 2:35 a.m.(5/20/1008 AR)
It's rare that you get to work together with a group like the Valorous Few. However, they and Skull (whose name I shall never know) made for wonderful team-mates and I hope to see Skull around again. I always enjoy fun banter while I'm fighting. Makes you feel alive.
Written By Theron
March 19, 2018, 2:17 a.m.(5/20/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Shard
My bad for that.
My only question is how exactly I'm going to wash my armor. It's plate. How do you wash plate?
My only question is how exactly I'm going to wash my armor. It's plate. How do you wash plate?
Written By Reigna
March 19, 2018, 2:04 a.m.(5/20/1008 AR)
I feel like no more than a ghost. I wander the Hall of my home at night, unable to rest, nor partake of food. I wander lost through the world, adrift and restless. My mind wanders, my heart far away to the South. Each day I seek news, each day I hear nothing. I wait for my heart to return.
My child is here. That helps. But still... I am a ghost.
My child is here. That helps. But still... I am a ghost.
Written By Serafine
March 19, 2018, 1:57 a.m.(5/20/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Saoirse
Sometimes, literally.
Written By Alarissa
March 19, 2018, 1:29 a.m.(5/20/1008 AR)
Ahh my husbands words.
He'll be kneeling in shrines for weeks. I will be doing the same beside him, for I am his wife and I support him. In truth, as I have stated in my blacks, I have been waiting for the other slipper to drop. Words spoken in victory on the end of what many thought was the only wave, are not the catalyst. There is no catalyst. One may try to heap blame upon his shoulders for the second wave but visions have shown, the second wave was coming, they just used his words to colour theirs. But their actions and intent were already set.
So seek not to lay blame for what was already planned by the enemy. Instead, let us focus our efforts upon defeating the enemy through all our means and might. Whether blade or prayer, each cuts our enemy just as sure. You can find me in the temples this week, praying. Hopefully, I will see others doing the same.
He'll be kneeling in shrines for weeks. I will be doing the same beside him, for I am his wife and I support him. In truth, as I have stated in my blacks, I have been waiting for the other slipper to drop. Words spoken in victory on the end of what many thought was the only wave, are not the catalyst. There is no catalyst. One may try to heap blame upon his shoulders for the second wave but visions have shown, the second wave was coming, they just used his words to colour theirs. But their actions and intent were already set.
So seek not to lay blame for what was already planned by the enemy. Instead, let us focus our efforts upon defeating the enemy through all our means and might. Whether blade or prayer, each cuts our enemy just as sure. You can find me in the temples this week, praying. Hopefully, I will see others doing the same.
Written By Saoirse
March 19, 2018, 1:27 a.m.(5/20/1008 AR)
I can't think of a man among us who hasn't tried to sound machismo by screaming some idiocy after a battle.
A woman, however. Those come in droves.
A woman, however. Those come in droves.
Written By Merek
March 19, 2018, 1:01 a.m.(5/20/1008 AR)
I continue writing from Setarco. It was known that more would come, that much had to be so, the enemy wouldn't really back off easily. That said, we must do our best to keep fighting, while we protect those that call the City home.
Written By Joscelin
March 19, 2018, 12:59 a.m.(5/20/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Marcas
I met a man in the Training Center who had the -prettiest- earlobes. I daresay they were prettier than Aureth's.
I should make more earrings.
I should make more earrings.
Written By Serafine
March 19, 2018, 12:57 a.m.(5/20/1008 AR)
So many tentacles. They just wouldn't stop coming.
I'm craving calamari now like you would not -believe-.
I'm craving calamari now like you would not -believe-.
Written By Ainsley
March 19, 2018, 12:55 a.m.(5/20/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Tikva
It doesn't sit well with me to have you so far away, doing dangerous things where I cannot be there with my sword. But this is our life, is not my love? And our duties call us to different places, and I would not sooner try to stop you voice than you would try to stop me from fighting for Gloria.
Come home safe, my lady, I miss you terribly.
Come home safe, my lady, I miss you terribly.
Written By Ainsley
March 19, 2018, 12:53 a.m.(5/20/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Aiden
Before the Battle of Stormwall, Marquis Mydas Acheron and I took some time to speak, and decided together that it might be best if I put my sword to use protecting a potential target of our enemies. As such I left the command center, and Gloria was with me as I went into battle against a fearsome foe.
I asked my brother, Aiden, to step in for me and command the entirety of the Grayson forces, and not just the archers. From all accounts he did wonderfully, made hard choices, and lead with dignity.
I am so proud of my brother, and the man he has become. I feel immense pride in knowing that if I am called to the field, my brother can lead our forces in my stead.
But more:
In the future I know that we will lead together, and I will be honored to command alongside him on the battlefield.
I asked my brother, Aiden, to step in for me and command the entirety of the Grayson forces, and not just the archers. From all accounts he did wonderfully, made hard choices, and lead with dignity.
I am so proud of my brother, and the man he has become. I feel immense pride in knowing that if I am called to the field, my brother can lead our forces in my stead.
But more:
In the future I know that we will lead together, and I will be honored to command alongside him on the battlefield.
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