Written By Sameera
March 11, 2018, 1:59 p.m.(5/5/1008 AR)
*several pages of sketches of jewelry*
Written By Venturo
March 11, 2018, 1:47 p.m.(5/5/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Emily
Have you ever heard of David Stockton from Blancbier? Fanciful, vivid man. What he lacked in common sense he made up for in creativity. The man could talk your ear off, and then start working on the other one. He wanted to be a Scholar of Vellichor. As he begun his training, he struggled. For as verbose and experienced as he was with both the written and spoken word, he couldn't find the rhythm of putting down the words of others to parchment. It shouldn't be hard, you'd think. But he just found his concentration drifting, the style of his letters and words sloppy.
One evening as I was listening to his laments, the poor fellow clearly uncertain what to do, I turned to him and I said, "David. Your problem is you aren't writing for yourself. The stories you have to share with the world aren't the ones you write for others, but the ones in your mind. The world will be richer for reading your thoughts and ideas, not from how well you pen with quill the voices of the people who need a scribe." Six months later, as I'd moved on in my travels, a messenger found me. Gave me a book. I lost all track of time that evening, turning from page to page, so vivid was the fictional narrative laid out before me. The author? David Stockton.
It's a rare gift to read the written word that makes us lose track of time. Keep writing, Lady Darkwood, regardless of your other pursuits.
One evening as I was listening to his laments, the poor fellow clearly uncertain what to do, I turned to him and I said, "David. Your problem is you aren't writing for yourself. The stories you have to share with the world aren't the ones you write for others, but the ones in your mind. The world will be richer for reading your thoughts and ideas, not from how well you pen with quill the voices of the people who need a scribe." Six months later, as I'd moved on in my travels, a messenger found me. Gave me a book. I lost all track of time that evening, turning from page to page, so vivid was the fictional narrative laid out before me. The author? David Stockton.
It's a rare gift to read the written word that makes us lose track of time. Keep writing, Lady Darkwood, regardless of your other pursuits.
Written By Venturo
March 11, 2018, 1:33 p.m.(5/5/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Lianne
I'm reminded of a lady I knew some time ago, Cas Marigold. She had a voice you couldn't believe. Elegant, warm, persuasive. She'd attend these gatherings for debates for topics that ranged from grand to small. I had the fortune of watching a few of these, and without fail, the group always came away seeing her side of things. She'd just run -- verbally -- all over her opponent, but with grace and eloquence. Never stood a chance.
One evening, as we were sipping whiskey after a debate, I asked her why she never gloated. Not an ounce of triumph in her expression, nor a note of smugness to be had. She told me, 'Venturo, the choice is simple: Ego or Respect. There are few highs as great as giving into your ego, but it requires you to focus only on the next win. To demur to grace in victory, you create respect. It might become a friendship, a colleague, a supporter or just someone who speaks well about you, even if you don't see eye to eye. With respect, you prepare not just for the wins to come, but how to weather the losses as well.'
My point is, I do not see my win as a victory. I see it as the first step forward that will be fruitful for the both of us. Your grace and honor in the wager shows the truth behind Cas's words to me.
One evening, as we were sipping whiskey after a debate, I asked her why she never gloated. Not an ounce of triumph in her expression, nor a note of smugness to be had. She told me, 'Venturo, the choice is simple: Ego or Respect. There are few highs as great as giving into your ego, but it requires you to focus only on the next win. To demur to grace in victory, you create respect. It might become a friendship, a colleague, a supporter or just someone who speaks well about you, even if you don't see eye to eye. With respect, you prepare not just for the wins to come, but how to weather the losses as well.'
My point is, I do not see my win as a victory. I see it as the first step forward that will be fruitful for the both of us. Your grace and honor in the wager shows the truth behind Cas's words to me.
Written By Mirari
March 11, 2018, 1:27 p.m.(5/5/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Lottie
If I gain another five pounds, I'm going to find you.
Written By Luca
March 11, 2018, 1:21 p.m.(5/5/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Galen
Take Not--
[ Overheard: "I know I'm drunk and I keep saying it. Stop writing it! ]
Remember to get out of that ridiculous amount of armor if you find yourself slowing down. Better yet, bring His Meatiness along if you really want some attention. I haven't seen him around in a while but the rumor is you're close friends with him. I'm sure waving his pork lance around will get him all the battle [ 'you' is stricken out ] he craves, Moustache.
Drink for me. I'll be sober for the worst of it. You can cleave all the doubles you're seeing with that huge damn sword, anyhow.
[ Overheard: "I know I'm drunk and I keep saying it. Stop writing it! ]
Remember to get out of that ridiculous amount of armor if you find yourself slowing down. Better yet, bring His Meatiness along if you really want some attention. I haven't seen him around in a while but the rumor is you're close friends with him. I'm sure waving his pork lance around will get him all the battle [ 'you' is stricken out ] he craves, Moustache.
Drink for me. I'll be sober for the worst of it. You can cleave all the doubles you're seeing with that huge damn sword, anyhow.
Written By Orazio
March 11, 2018, 1:13 p.m.(5/5/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Gwenna
A most interesting young woman, and a credit to her House, at least on first impression. Someone who understands the value of diplomacy, and the obligations of nobility to their sworn oaths, without falling into the easy traps of heartlessness and cynicism. With seasoning, she could be a Voice to be reckoned with among all the Great Houses. I quite enjoyed our discussion, and I hope to have others in the future.
Written By Luca
March 11, 2018, 1:11 p.m.(5/5/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Reese
Take Note, Scholar:
[ The above is heavily faded, hastily erased. ]
If you have to fight, and put yourself in danger, there is nobody else I would rather have at my side. Though more and more, it actually feels as if I'm at your side, instead. You've come so far, and I can't think of a braver, more fierce woman. They underestimate you. All of them, friend and foe. It's the ribbons.
The issue of sides doesn't really matter. We're at each other's side. That's the bond of marriage, isn't it? Still, as I've said, nothing gets to you without going through me. They say I'm getting better with the blade, these days. That's what I heard, anyway. Perhaps I'll be able to put up a fight if we can't drink our enemies under the table.
Just kidding. I know, I know. No drinking on the boat.
[ The above is heavily faded, hastily erased. ]
If you have to fight, and put yourself in danger, there is nobody else I would rather have at my side. Though more and more, it actually feels as if I'm at your side, instead. You've come so far, and I can't think of a braver, more fierce woman. They underestimate you. All of them, friend and foe. It's the ribbons.
The issue of sides doesn't really matter. We're at each other's side. That's the bond of marriage, isn't it? Still, as I've said, nothing gets to you without going through me. They say I'm getting better with the blade, these days. That's what I heard, anyway. Perhaps I'll be able to put up a fight if we can't drink our enemies under the table.
Just kidding. I know, I know. No drinking on the boat.
Written By Luca
March 11, 2018, 12:50 p.m.(5/5/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Aleksei
Take Note, Scholar:
I thought I was going to go find a quick sparring match to clear my head a little, even though my heart wasn't really set on it. When I stopped thinking about where I was going and just let myself wander, I ended up on Legate Row.
Alley Cat, dear friend, lives are complex and in need of different things, at different times. Sometimes nothing else is a balm like a glass of whiskey and the companionship of a person who understands certain.. things, even unspoken. I meant what I said, never mind the grins and the laughs.
In darkest times, I mean it.
[ Overheard: "You don't have to actually put Take Note, down! I wasn't ready! ]
I thought I was going to go find a quick sparring match to clear my head a little, even though my heart wasn't really set on it. When I stopped thinking about where I was going and just let myself wander, I ended up on Legate Row.
Alley Cat, dear friend, lives are complex and in need of different things, at different times. Sometimes nothing else is a balm like a glass of whiskey and the companionship of a person who understands certain.. things, even unspoken. I meant what I said, never mind the grins and the laughs.
In darkest times, I mean it.
[ Overheard: "You don't have to actually put Take Note, down! I wasn't ready! ]
Written By Audric
March 11, 2018, 12:21 p.m.(5/5/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Magpie
Charge triple for your services during active combat scenarios. It makes it a lot easier to stomach.
Written By Isabeau
March 11, 2018, 12:19 p.m.(5/5/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Bianca
As there appears to have been some confusion earlier in the week about which Archlector and which god holds sway and right of say in who may have access to and serve the gods through recording their thoughts, dreams, hopes, fears, and ambitions in these journals, I was thankful that Blessed Bianca Wyrmguard, the Archscholar of Vellichor, who is the god of histories and knowledge, put the matter to rest. The confusion for some may be understandable, as the black books are also called Reflections, but that does not place them under the purview of any god or goddess except Vellichor.
"Let the most studious amongst you take sacred vow to forever guard the knowledge of the world, and allow all among you from the greatest to the least to chronicle their lives in journals so their knowledge may never be lost."
"Let the most studious amongst you take sacred vow to forever guard the knowledge of the world, and allow all among you from the greatest to the least to chronicle their lives in journals so their knowledge may never be lost."
Written By Petra
March 11, 2018, 12:17 p.m.(5/5/1008 AR)
The winds speak of conflict again, their whispers loud in my ears. I worry for what is left of my clan, my family -- the last time, so many of us fell and the blood of our loved ones soaked the earth.
What will become of us this time?
May the spirits guide us to safety and victory.
What will become of us this time?
May the spirits guide us to safety and victory.
Written By Magpie
March 11, 2018, 11 a.m.(5/5/1008 AR)
Dear Journal,
I was going to write that I decided that war is for the birds. Then I realized that using *that* particular expression worked against what I wanted to express.
War is shit.
The siege? I was stuck here in the city. *Then* I got this stupid thing called responsibility dumped on me. Thanks Aureth.
Now? I'm busy all the damned time. My ambition got the better of me and I'm committed to a lot of things. I miss free-sailing whenever I wanted.
I sure hope I get what I was promised for all this hard work. If I don't, I'm gonna be one cranky Magpie.
I was going to write that I decided that war is for the birds. Then I realized that using *that* particular expression worked against what I wanted to express.
War is shit.
The siege? I was stuck here in the city. *Then* I got this stupid thing called responsibility dumped on me. Thanks Aureth.
Now? I'm busy all the damned time. My ambition got the better of me and I'm committed to a lot of things. I miss free-sailing whenever I wanted.
I sure hope I get what I was promised for all this hard work. If I don't, I'm gonna be one cranky Magpie.
Written By Jhond
March 11, 2018, 10:47 a.m.(5/5/1008 AR)
It is a nice lamp. He will probably never notice the repair.
Written By Norwood
March 11, 2018, 9:52 a.m.(5/5/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Cristoph
To be in service to a man such as Duke Cristoph is an honor.
Written By Duarte
March 11, 2018, 4:59 a.m.(5/4/1008 AR)
If there is a so called "Muncher of Stories" then I curse him! I curse him for munching the final pages of "The Pirate and Spy" from EVERY SINGLE COPY in the city!
Written By Rymarr
March 11, 2018, 1:26 a.m.(5/4/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Silas
Thanks for the tip.
Written By Silas
March 11, 2018, 12:32 a.m.(5/4/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Sparte
If you want to win your duel, choose him.
Written By Orathy
March 11, 2018, 12:01 a.m.(5/4/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Caspian
You puckered up well.
*The writing changes because a scholar is taking over*
On this day, 5/4/1008, Orathy Culler has succeeded at extracting one (1) kiss to the buttocks from Caspian Wild, member of the Champions' Guild. I have stood in as testimony to this event and to this effect my words hereby carry the weight of an eyewitness's account.
Jacque Lyonesse,
Marquis-Consort of Lyon's Redoubt
Voice of Lyonesse
*The writing changes because a scholar is taking over*
On this day, 5/4/1008, Orathy Culler has succeeded at extracting one (1) kiss to the buttocks from Caspian Wild, member of the Champions' Guild. I have stood in as testimony to this event and to this effect my words hereby carry the weight of an eyewitness's account.
Jacque Lyonesse,
Marquis-Consort of Lyon's Redoubt
Voice of Lyonesse
Written By Sophie
March 10, 2018, 10:43 p.m.(5/4/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Alis
No, really. Where is my copy?
Written By Sophie
March 10, 2018, 10:42 p.m.(5/4/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Katarina
Where is my copy?
Please note that the scholars may take some time preparing your journal for others to read.