Written By Derovai
Feb. 9, 2018, 11:30 p.m.(2/24/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Cassima
Really, no pearls of wit? I suppose keeping all the puns to yourself really would be shellfish, if you have the intellectual mussel.
Written By Cassima
Feb. 9, 2018, 11:11 p.m.(2/24/1008 AR)
I don't think I've ever won anything in my whole life. I cannot express how delighted I am! If I were a more clever writer I'd have managed a clam pun in this note tonight.
In truth, the true victors of the evening are Princess Cadenza Velenoza and Miss Petal Penrose.
In truth, the true victors of the evening are Princess Cadenza Velenoza and Miss Petal Penrose.
Written By Itzal
Feb. 9, 2018, 11:04 p.m.(2/24/1008 AR)
If you have to keep reminding others how great you are, you might not be that great.
Written By Fairen
Feb. 9, 2018, 10:53 p.m.(2/24/1008 AR)
Silent Reflections
Day 3 - 2/23/1008 AR
There has been a lot to occur in the last few days. More specifically, the events with a certain heretic who has been mislead into challenging the Faith in their understanding of the Gods. At least, questioning them to some degree is understandable and forgivable. After all, how much can mortal men really know about the inner workings of the world around us. These are part of our mortal failings, to question the Faith. Blatant heresy in such a way is deplorable. Who better of mortal men to know how the Gods direct us, than those of the Faith?
Day 3 - 2/23/1008 AR
There has been a lot to occur in the last few days. More specifically, the events with a certain heretic who has been mislead into challenging the Faith in their understanding of the Gods. At least, questioning them to some degree is understandable and forgivable. After all, how much can mortal men really know about the inner workings of the world around us. These are part of our mortal failings, to question the Faith. Blatant heresy in such a way is deplorable. Who better of mortal men to know how the Gods direct us, than those of the Faith?
Written By Thorley
Feb. 9, 2018, 10:48 p.m.(2/24/1008 AR)
To the moth.
It was an interesting evening and conversation.
Though I suppose it was a one-time discussion since you flitted off before the unmasking.
It was an interesting evening and conversation.
Though I suppose it was a one-time discussion since you flitted off before the unmasking.
Written By Luca
Feb. 9, 2018, 9:42 p.m.(2/23/1008 AR)
I slept through some heavy shit. Went to the masque. Grabbed a thing made of glass with a plant in it. I don't even know what it /is./
Written By Sameera
Feb. 9, 2018, 9:39 p.m.(2/23/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Ann
Next time. My tasks were not things i could put off for the evening with everything going on. Though, what i had planned would have been a story to tell your children.
Written By Laric
Feb. 9, 2018, 8:39 p.m.(2/23/1008 AR)
A simple thing we would all do well to keep in mind, especially in light of the past two days: no great change can occur overnight. Forcing certain issues can do as much damage as leaving them unresolved, and in some cases can make things much worse.
Have patience, Arvum. Have faith in your fellows and the Pantheon. Or your Path, if you're so inclined.
Have patience, Arvum. Have faith in your fellows and the Pantheon. Or your Path, if you're so inclined.
Written By Apollis
Feb. 9, 2018, 6:41 p.m.(2/23/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Calypso
While the city is in an uproar over some rogue bookworm, I want to praise my liege, Duchess Calypso Malvici. She is a gifted tactician and still she deigns to seek out my opinion. I am so humbled by her example. Together we decided not to make out but I still think it was a good meeting.
Written By Cadenza
Feb. 9, 2018, 5:59 p.m.(2/23/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Derovai
By all means, Derovai...test my patience. I feel I need to work on that a bit more
It'll be fun.
It'll be fun.
Written By Cadenza
Feb. 9, 2018, 5:55 p.m.(2/23/1008 AR)
To this person....you know who you are.....
I send you two dozen of Dog and Moss Roses in red.....
Yeah...figure that out and get back to me.
I send you two dozen of Dog and Moss Roses in red.....
Yeah...figure that out and get back to me.
Written By Mydas
Feb. 9, 2018, 5:43 p.m.(2/23/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Derovai
Due to how this day's gone, I've half a mind to give some bottles away for free.
Written By Derovai
Feb. 9, 2018, 5:41 p.m.(2/23/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Jacque
Scratch whiskey, Your Highness. I'll go for some of Marquis Mydas' Northern vodka. I bet I'd make it through the third drink today.
Written By Jacque
Feb. 9, 2018, 5:16 p.m.(2/23/1008 AR)
The day isn't even over yet and I already have need of two whole bottles of whiskey.
Written By Ford
Feb. 9, 2018, 4:48 p.m.(2/23/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Orazio
My mistake, Legate. I was under the impression the man was of the Scholars. My fault for assuming.
I appreciate the correction, and I appreciate you.
I appreciate the correction, and I appreciate you.
Written By Cybele
Feb. 9, 2018, 4:36 p.m.(2/23/1008 AR)
Cybele was asked to write what a Cybele believes.
A Cybele believes the world was created by a Dreamer, whom we call Aion. Cybele believes all the worlds are their dream, and that there are eleven emanations, virtues, ideals in this dream. We call them the gods of the Pantheon, and they are the embodiment of what we can aspire to. They are good things. We pray for their guidance in being the good people. Cybele especially favours Lagoma, our Lady of Change. When Cybele arrived in Arx, Cybele met Mother Mercy Princess Sister Sophie Valardin, who made Cybele see that the gods are not just powerful spirits. Cybele spoke to many wise people, like Heart of the Faith Blessed Father Orazio Legate of Concepts.
Cybele takes comfort in knowing the Lady of Change encourages and purifies, that in devotion to the faith, we can make ourselves better.
This is what Cybele believes. Not to the exclusion of the other gods. Cybele is quite fond of Vellichor also. And of Petrichor. Ask Cybele about Petrichor some time.
Cybele enjoys all the gods, and enjoys seeing their influence in the world.
A Cybele believes the world was created by a Dreamer, whom we call Aion. Cybele believes all the worlds are their dream, and that there are eleven emanations, virtues, ideals in this dream. We call them the gods of the Pantheon, and they are the embodiment of what we can aspire to. They are good things. We pray for their guidance in being the good people. Cybele especially favours Lagoma, our Lady of Change. When Cybele arrived in Arx, Cybele met Mother Mercy Princess Sister Sophie Valardin, who made Cybele see that the gods are not just powerful spirits. Cybele spoke to many wise people, like Heart of the Faith Blessed Father Orazio Legate of Concepts.
Cybele takes comfort in knowing the Lady of Change encourages and purifies, that in devotion to the faith, we can make ourselves better.
This is what Cybele believes. Not to the exclusion of the other gods. Cybele is quite fond of Vellichor also. And of Petrichor. Ask Cybele about Petrichor some time.
Cybele enjoys all the gods, and enjoys seeing their influence in the world.
Written By Orazio
Feb. 9, 2018, 4:25 p.m.(2/23/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Ford
As a small addendum to words I understand that Marquis Ford Kennex has penned:
It must be noted that Master Esra is not a Scholar, nor was he a Scholar at the time his unfortunate ramblings were scattered about the city. He had been removed from that office and that trust before he was expelled from House Wyrmguard due to a pattern of behavior unbecoming of a Disciple of the Faith in general, and a Scholar in specific.
It is highly unlikely that any true Scholar would betray their oaths in such a fashion.
It must be noted that Master Esra is not a Scholar, nor was he a Scholar at the time his unfortunate ramblings were scattered about the city. He had been removed from that office and that trust before he was expelled from House Wyrmguard due to a pattern of behavior unbecoming of a Disciple of the Faith in general, and a Scholar in specific.
It is highly unlikely that any true Scholar would betray their oaths in such a fashion.
Written By Orazio
Feb. 9, 2018, 4:21 p.m.(2/23/1008 AR)
To the Faithful Reader:
There is a reason that the Faithful do not worship one god above all others, or to the exclusion of the others.
Each god of the Pantheon is a virtue to be aspired to, a representation of all that is best in the world, and in humanity. But for humans to live among humanity, each virtue requires the support and moderation of the other virtues. Justice must be willing to acknowledge that people have the capacity to change and grow from their mistakes, but charity and generosity must recognize that to forgive the unrepentant and wicked is to allow those sinners to remain in position to betray and betray again. Freedom of choice must balance with accepting our duty, having the courage to face the consequences of our decisions, and recognizing the obligations we swear to one another.
When one becomes violently obsessed with a simplistic rendering of a single god's purpose and virtue, when one places it above all others and fails to examine one's actions and ideals through all the virtues of the Pantheon, one's thoughts and heart can become shuttered and blinded. It is as if one narrowed one's field of vision to simply one color, and could see only that color in the world. How we would stumble and fall, so blinded!
Each color is needed to understand the full spectrum of creation. Every god holds a virtue to aspire to, and they stand equal and indivisible in our hearts and in our Faith.
There is a reason that the Faithful do not worship one god above all others, or to the exclusion of the others.
Each god of the Pantheon is a virtue to be aspired to, a representation of all that is best in the world, and in humanity. But for humans to live among humanity, each virtue requires the support and moderation of the other virtues. Justice must be willing to acknowledge that people have the capacity to change and grow from their mistakes, but charity and generosity must recognize that to forgive the unrepentant and wicked is to allow those sinners to remain in position to betray and betray again. Freedom of choice must balance with accepting our duty, having the courage to face the consequences of our decisions, and recognizing the obligations we swear to one another.
When one becomes violently obsessed with a simplistic rendering of a single god's purpose and virtue, when one places it above all others and fails to examine one's actions and ideals through all the virtues of the Pantheon, one's thoughts and heart can become shuttered and blinded. It is as if one narrowed one's field of vision to simply one color, and could see only that color in the world. How we would stumble and fall, so blinded!
Each color is needed to understand the full spectrum of creation. Every god holds a virtue to aspire to, and they stand equal and indivisible in our hearts and in our Faith.
Written By Ford
Feb. 9, 2018, 4:20 p.m.(2/23/1008 AR)
We've all had some good times here in Arx, some goofs, some boofs, some laughs, and gaffs. Alternatively we've also had some hard times, some trying times, and some times where it seemed that we as a people were utterly doomed. We're among one of those times.
People are scared, they're worried. Rightfully so, we're on War's doorstep.
So one can imagine that the last thing the people of Arx need during these days of stormy seas, is an outrageous wall of text that was presented as an expose, but instead merely came across as a wildly out of touch hit piece on one of the more beloved residents of our fine city. That doesn't do anything to boost morale, it's not lifting the spirits of thousands upon thousands of citizens who are terrified.
And just to burn down the house you got kicked out of. Out of spite.
I already feel foolish wasting parchment speaking on this, but I was compelled. The last thing people who are in even the remotest position of power or authority should be doing is undermining the confidences the common man or woman have in the people that make decisions that affect their lives and livelihoods. After all, where would we be without them? The lone kings of our very own hill.
The beautiful people of Arx(And they are all beautiful. Especially you, Vanora.) deserve better than to be scared further by a last minute attempt at credibility by spouting any conspiracy you've ever heard.
Anyway, enjoy the rest of your day, Scholar.
People are scared, they're worried. Rightfully so, we're on War's doorstep.
So one can imagine that the last thing the people of Arx need during these days of stormy seas, is an outrageous wall of text that was presented as an expose, but instead merely came across as a wildly out of touch hit piece on one of the more beloved residents of our fine city. That doesn't do anything to boost morale, it's not lifting the spirits of thousands upon thousands of citizens who are terrified.
And just to burn down the house you got kicked out of. Out of spite.
I already feel foolish wasting parchment speaking on this, but I was compelled. The last thing people who are in even the remotest position of power or authority should be doing is undermining the confidences the common man or woman have in the people that make decisions that affect their lives and livelihoods. After all, where would we be without them? The lone kings of our very own hill.
The beautiful people of Arx(And they are all beautiful. Especially you, Vanora.) deserve better than to be scared further by a last minute attempt at credibility by spouting any conspiracy you've ever heard.
Anyway, enjoy the rest of your day, Scholar.
Written By Aiden
Feb. 9, 2018, 4:04 p.m.(2/23/1008 AR)
Faceless One, Silent Watcher, and Judge, I pray;
Lead me from birth to death, from falsehood to
truth.
Lead me from despair to hope, from fear to trust.
Lead me from hate to love, from war to peace.
Rouse my heart to justice, bring my mind to
clarity.
Open my eyes to wrongs, close my ears to lies.
Help me see, help me hear, help me do as you do;
I am your instrument and I will judge true.
Lead me from birth to death, from falsehood to
truth.
Lead me from despair to hope, from fear to trust.
Lead me from hate to love, from war to peace.
Rouse my heart to justice, bring my mind to
clarity.
Open my eyes to wrongs, close my ears to lies.
Help me see, help me hear, help me do as you do;
I am your instrument and I will judge true.
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