Written By Quenia
Feb. 15, 2018, 8:38 a.m.(3/6/1008 AR)
I was informed that I was being taken against my will last night, and then was promptly taken to the Arvum botanical gardens. I informed my captor that my family would probably be mounting a rescue at any moment, so he didn't have much time, and that likely Duchess Dafne would pay any ransom he wanted. He seemed indifferent to the inherent dangers those things could have.
That said, I had a rather delightful conversation with Prince Aurelian, whereby we plotted a family-only event meant for House Igniseri to get to know him better, as well as other issues that might have potential road blocks down the road. Plus, it got me away from the paperwork that has been plaguing my desk since calling the banners.
I'm still rather certain my family would have mounted a rescue, and Duchess Dafne may have paid his ransom. But, in the end, he returned me to my home, a perfect gentleman. I could, possibly, get used to nights like that.
That said, I had a rather delightful conversation with Prince Aurelian, whereby we plotted a family-only event meant for House Igniseri to get to know him better, as well as other issues that might have potential road blocks down the road. Plus, it got me away from the paperwork that has been plaguing my desk since calling the banners.
I'm still rather certain my family would have mounted a rescue, and Duchess Dafne may have paid his ransom. But, in the end, he returned me to my home, a perfect gentleman. I could, possibly, get used to nights like that.
Written By Mattheu
Feb. 14, 2018, 9:12 p.m.(3/5/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Vano
Serious, as the day is long, the fun is hidden away, I hope it comes to play again!
Written By Mattheu
Feb. 14, 2018, 9:12 p.m.(3/5/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Eshra
Sister, oh mine, you amaze me, with your wit, and your drive, but fun is need. I hope you remember this.
Written By Caith
Feb. 14, 2018, 8:46 p.m.(3/5/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Saoirse
Next Salon-style debate topic: How Drunk is Princess Saoirse - The Pros and Cons of Day-Drinking.
Written By Saoirse
Feb. 14, 2018, 8:39 p.m.(3/5/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Caith
I cannot believe I am having a Salon-style debate about kittens in bars. How drunk am I.
Written By Eleanor
Feb. 14, 2018, 8:26 p.m.(3/5/1008 AR)
I went to see Seraph Ailith the other day, who sent me to Archlector Roran. I've been feeling disconnected from my faith and I was looking for guidance with something that I couldn't quite put into words. They are both wonderful and gave me very good advice. Blessed Roran has given me an assignment. I started today.
Day 1. What is a change or moment of growth in your past, that was the hardest, or perhaps, was far more painful than you thought it would be?
The day I showed up at Crownguard Tower and asked to be trained. My mother was with me. I was only fourteen, but I felt so old and grown up at the time. I'd been longing for that moment for years, dreaming of it day and night. I remember walking up to the Tower clinging to my mother's hand (yes, very grown up), as it got taller and taller as we approached. The moment the Lord Commander accepted me was one of the happiest of my life. I'd never been more proud.
But the things I hadn't thought about, all those years I'd been dreaming about joining the King's Own: leaving my mother, leaving my father, leaving the ocean. I hadn't spent more than a few days in a row on land, before. I had no idea how much I would struggle to fall asleep in a bed that didn't rock with the waves, or how much I would miss the smell of salt in my hair, or the reflection of stars on the water. And no matter how prepared you think you are, it's impossible to be quite ready for the difficulty of King's Own training. (Thank you, Lord Commander.) At least that helped me sleep at night.
I love being a knight of the King's Own, and I don't regret a single moment of my path to get here. But when I reflect back on it, I honestly had no idea how big of a change it would be. I THOUGHT I knew, but I didn't. I had no clue. Every single part of my world changed, literally the ground beneath me. Would I have been brave enough to go through with it, had I known? I'm not sure. I suppose there's a lesson there.
Day 1. What is a change or moment of growth in your past, that was the hardest, or perhaps, was far more painful than you thought it would be?
The day I showed up at Crownguard Tower and asked to be trained. My mother was with me. I was only fourteen, but I felt so old and grown up at the time. I'd been longing for that moment for years, dreaming of it day and night. I remember walking up to the Tower clinging to my mother's hand (yes, very grown up), as it got taller and taller as we approached. The moment the Lord Commander accepted me was one of the happiest of my life. I'd never been more proud.
But the things I hadn't thought about, all those years I'd been dreaming about joining the King's Own: leaving my mother, leaving my father, leaving the ocean. I hadn't spent more than a few days in a row on land, before. I had no idea how much I would struggle to fall asleep in a bed that didn't rock with the waves, or how much I would miss the smell of salt in my hair, or the reflection of stars on the water. And no matter how prepared you think you are, it's impossible to be quite ready for the difficulty of King's Own training. (Thank you, Lord Commander.) At least that helped me sleep at night.
I love being a knight of the King's Own, and I don't regret a single moment of my path to get here. But when I reflect back on it, I honestly had no idea how big of a change it would be. I THOUGHT I knew, but I didn't. I had no clue. Every single part of my world changed, literally the ground beneath me. Would I have been brave enough to go through with it, had I known? I'm not sure. I suppose there's a lesson there.
Written By Margerie
Feb. 14, 2018, 7:26 p.m.(3/5/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Roran
The Archlector's writing about change has inspired me! While this may not be a direct answer to the questions he posed our community, those questions did make me think of all the times when children have come in and out of my life and how important it is to work together to provide them all youngsters with the greatest opportunities. I look forward to seeing what the communities of our city can pull together, to have a legacy for all the youngsters yet to come!
Written By Itzal
Feb. 14, 2018, 6:43 p.m.(3/5/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Mae
Now that seems like a big step, not one I'd like to take lightly. Perhaps you'd care to tell me of your experiences when you find yourself a patron?
Written By Mae
Feb. 14, 2018, 6:31 p.m.(3/5/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Itzal
Getting a pet seems like a mighty big responsibility for you. Are you sure you wouldn't be better off just finding someone to take you in as their pet? I'm sure there's plenty of people in the city that would feed and walk you regularly.
Written By Itzal
Feb. 14, 2018, 6:28 p.m.(3/5/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Tomwell
I've been told cats are independant arrogant pricks that care about their master so long as they're fed.
So really so far I think they'd be the perfect fit for me.
So really so far I think they'd be the perfect fit for me.
Written By Tomwell
Feb. 14, 2018, 5:15 p.m.(3/5/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Itzal
I just got a kitten. She's gorgeous, I highly recommend it.
Written By Itzal
Feb. 14, 2018, 4:58 p.m.(3/5/1008 AR)
I wonder, should I get a dog, or a cat?
Why, you ask, do I set this down in the whites?
Why not? I've just read the last dozen entries, you have no high ground to stand on.
Why, you ask, do I set this down in the whites?
Why not? I've just read the last dozen entries, you have no high ground to stand on.
Written By Roran
Feb. 14, 2018, 3:49 p.m.(3/5/1008 AR)
A petitioner came to the shrine, professing to be experiencing a disconnection with the faith. Not that they didn't believe in so much as they did not feel the fullness of the Gods in as much as they did before.
You are not alone.
In truth, this happens far more often than most are willing or even able to speak. To feel this distance, instead of closeness, happens to many. It spurs people forward and in most times, to take action to close this distance. I applaud this. Personal growth is still growth even if it's retaking steps that you fell back on.
And so I take to my whites to lay to paper the set of tasks that I set before the petitioner in the hopes that those who may be feeling the disconnect or at least a disconnect with Lagoma and are uncomfortable to paying visit to the shrine to speak with a disciple, devoted or otherwise, can follow in the steps that this other individual will be taking and join them on their journey. It takes no more than a few minutes a day or longer, depending on how long you want to devote to it.
I encourage you to take to your whites and record your thoughts. Even those who do not feel this disconnect but feel close as ever to our Gods and their ideals are encouraged to do the same. Sit before a flame, close your eyes and think upon the answer to the following questions.
Day 1. What is a change or moment of growth in your past, that was the hardest, or perhaps, was far more painful than you thought it would be?
Dary 2. What is a moment of personal growth or change that came far easier to you than you thought it would be?
Day 3. What is one small thing that you think the compact as a whole, needs to change for the better?
Day 4. What is one thing, that you think you could do, to change yourself or the better. Easy or hard? What could you do to achieve this change? Do it.
When you have attempted the change, I encourage you to come to the shrine, sit on a bench and looking into the eternal flame, meditate upon the following. How has this change, this betterment, affect you? For the better? For the worse?
As ever and always, I make myself available in the Shrine of Lagoma for all those who might need guidance and I look forward to hearing the words of those who choose to take up this exercise.
You are not alone.
In truth, this happens far more often than most are willing or even able to speak. To feel this distance, instead of closeness, happens to many. It spurs people forward and in most times, to take action to close this distance. I applaud this. Personal growth is still growth even if it's retaking steps that you fell back on.
And so I take to my whites to lay to paper the set of tasks that I set before the petitioner in the hopes that those who may be feeling the disconnect or at least a disconnect with Lagoma and are uncomfortable to paying visit to the shrine to speak with a disciple, devoted or otherwise, can follow in the steps that this other individual will be taking and join them on their journey. It takes no more than a few minutes a day or longer, depending on how long you want to devote to it.
I encourage you to take to your whites and record your thoughts. Even those who do not feel this disconnect but feel close as ever to our Gods and their ideals are encouraged to do the same. Sit before a flame, close your eyes and think upon the answer to the following questions.
Day 1. What is a change or moment of growth in your past, that was the hardest, or perhaps, was far more painful than you thought it would be?
Dary 2. What is a moment of personal growth or change that came far easier to you than you thought it would be?
Day 3. What is one small thing that you think the compact as a whole, needs to change for the better?
Day 4. What is one thing, that you think you could do, to change yourself or the better. Easy or hard? What could you do to achieve this change? Do it.
When you have attempted the change, I encourage you to come to the shrine, sit on a bench and looking into the eternal flame, meditate upon the following. How has this change, this betterment, affect you? For the better? For the worse?
As ever and always, I make myself available in the Shrine of Lagoma for all those who might need guidance and I look forward to hearing the words of those who choose to take up this exercise.
Written By Theron
Feb. 14, 2018, 2:56 p.m.(3/5/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Brianna
You might be right, I could use being more impulsive, sometimes. Fully embrace it and all that.
Written By Orathy
Feb. 14, 2018, 1:59 p.m.(3/5/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Sorrel
Ain't sure he were lying, otherwise they weren't be rushing to kill 'em so quick aye? People ain't be dying for tellin lies, mostly they be getting beat up.
AYE... they be dying for telling truths others ain't want you to hear about.
AYE... they be dying for telling truths others ain't want you to hear about.
Written By Naka
Feb. 14, 2018, 1:45 p.m.(3/5/1008 AR)
Calling the banners to war has seemed to go extremely well. I don't know the exact numbers, but, then, why would I? Duke Cristoph still needs to apportion the troops between home defense and the war efforts, but few, if any, are reluctant. It is a burden of leadership to face this question that has no perfect answer. I hope that the gods smile on his efforts at this level, and reward the sacrifices of his loyal vassals. Their trust in seeing the importance to us all in confronting this enemy in unity when and where his threats currently fall, rather than holding back in view of a later threat that we might yet be able to stave off, will hopefully be revealed as true wisdom. It already greatly surpasses the level of mere duty. I have met with some of them personally in the last few weeks, but let my thanks and my pride be also recorded here. Thank you.
Written By Sorrel
Feb. 14, 2018, 1:27 p.m.(3/5/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Esra
It is a pity you died, Esra. I hoped that the shock of being denobled and excommunicated might have brought you to your senses, but it was not to be. You were a kind man, an enthusiastic man, even if you were wrong and deluded and saw conspiracies everywhere. Even in all of the crazy screeds you wrote to me, I could see the kernel of truth, but your refusal to behave like a noble and your desperate desire to twist the world to your reality, a reality we simply do not live in nor care to, was overwelming. You seemed utterly incapable of noble honor or propriety. Your truths were twisted with madness to the point that what was real was obfuscated by wrongness and straight lies.
I am sorry that you will never have the opportunity to repent and see the Light. The Faith would have helped you to ease back to our reality. You were killed by a dishonorable man who lied about defending himself from you. You were through and through a scholar. You were not a fighter, not physically, and little danger to others, only to yourself.
I am sad that you are gone, even though I am the one who made the heartbreaking decision to remove you from our house. I regret that I could not help you, but I also know from your long letters, that you did not care for my help. I pray for your soul. May you find peace with the Queen of Endings and Beginnings.
I am sorry that you will never have the opportunity to repent and see the Light. The Faith would have helped you to ease back to our reality. You were killed by a dishonorable man who lied about defending himself from you. You were through and through a scholar. You were not a fighter, not physically, and little danger to others, only to yourself.
I am sad that you are gone, even though I am the one who made the heartbreaking decision to remove you from our house. I regret that I could not help you, but I also know from your long letters, that you did not care for my help. I pray for your soul. May you find peace with the Queen of Endings and Beginnings.
Written By Cadenza
Feb. 14, 2018, 1:09 p.m.(3/5/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Derovai
Well if we have anyone to blame...it would be you. Felix was insisting I didn't do it knowing I would get beaten badly.
But you did get your wish to watch us fight and even participated. Hope it was everything you were looking for to happen.
But you did get your wish to watch us fight and even participated. Hope it was everything you were looking for to happen.
Written By Derovai
Feb. 14, 2018, 1:07 p.m.(3/5/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Cadenza
Very much not what I intended, I'll have you know.
Written By Cadenza
Feb. 14, 2018, 1:05 p.m.(3/5/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Caspian
Didn't expect this to happen....
It all feels...so different than the times before.
My Champion.
My protector.
You are Wild....and so am I. You're not a quitter and you don't give in. You face challenges head on and that's what I admire. I have made a lot of mistakes in my life in my travels but I'm glad you're one of the one times I didn't make a stupid mistake.
It all feels...so different than the times before.
My Champion.
My protector.
You are Wild....and so am I. You're not a quitter and you don't give in. You face challenges head on and that's what I admire. I have made a lot of mistakes in my life in my travels but I'm glad you're one of the one times I didn't make a stupid mistake.
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