Written By Corban
Feb. 8, 2018, 12:34 a.m.(2/20/1008 AR)
Our meetings with the Blackram leadership and their counties have gone extraordinarily well. Armed with the Playwright Bastien's letters and assisted by Lord Percephon and Lord Ansel, we have secured ample commitments of troops and material from Cloudspine and its vassals. Even the Duke himself took several meetings, speaking well about the ancient vows that bound the Telmarch to the Cloudspire.
In the Greenwood and Blancbier, too, the counties have answered the call. I am glad for the efforts of my dearest wife, Lady Monique, in support of her ancestral home, and how well she complimented the efforts of the past and present Voices, Prince Fiarcha and Lady Eirlys. And Lady Sorrel Wyrmguard has served admirably as a Voice of her House, even as she focuses herself on other duties.
Our task will not be easy. But we will have every sword and ship one could reasonably ask for at our disposal.
Telmar fears no enemy.
In the Greenwood and Blancbier, too, the counties have answered the call. I am glad for the efforts of my dearest wife, Lady Monique, in support of her ancestral home, and how well she complimented the efforts of the past and present Voices, Prince Fiarcha and Lady Eirlys. And Lady Sorrel Wyrmguard has served admirably as a Voice of her House, even as she focuses herself on other duties.
Our task will not be easy. But we will have every sword and ship one could reasonably ask for at our disposal.
Telmar fears no enemy.
Written By Duarte
Feb. 7, 2018, 9:46 p.m.(2/19/1008 AR)
For those of you with much time on your hands:
What freezes in the light and melts at night?
What freezes in the light and melts at night?
Written By Gwenna
Feb. 7, 2018, 8:24 p.m.(2/19/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Reigna
My mother made mention, just before I left to come to Arx recently, about the Keaton's line of breeds when I had asked about bringing one of the dogs with me. The Lady Margerie made the same exceptionally kind offer and how could I possible not jump at the chance to meet Oaken? It is a great kindness to offer such and you will hear from me soon, Countess!
Written By Reigna
Feb. 7, 2018, 7:46 p.m.(2/19/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Gwenna
When you are ready, come and find me. We've a new batch of puppies that are still too young yet to be found new homes. However, the Aegis line (of which this litter is part) are the Keaton guardian line. If you are interested, you should come and meet my Oaken. He's extremely protective of me, and the sire of the litter.
Written By Gwenna
Feb. 7, 2018, 7:32 p.m.(2/19/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Cassima
Oh, my dearest friend, I would never bring the hound to fine establishments or even shopping when we are about the city. He or she will be curled happily around a hearth instead, or roaming the grounds with the other Redrain four-legged companions. Well, I suppose some are two-legged, or taloned, but you see my point.
Written By Sabella
Feb. 7, 2018, 7:12 p.m.(2/19/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Luca
I'm going to hunt you down and swat you.
Written By Luca
Feb. 7, 2018, 7:05 p.m.(2/19/1008 AR)
STOP being romantic with each other you two ... I'm trying to keep my lunch down.
[ Overheard: "Of course I'm just kid--" ]
[ Overheard: "Of course I'm just kid--" ]
Written By Theron
Feb. 7, 2018, 6:41 p.m.(2/19/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Sabella
Silver, because it is a solemn metal; while some think it's second to gold, it also has symbology with the moon. Ever elusive and dynamic. Always changing. Diamond, because it is clear, resistant, and precious. Sometimes, I hear, it's also blue or yellow, but I haven't seen those yet.
Written By Cassima
Feb. 7, 2018, 6:30 p.m.(2/19/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Gwenna
Oh please, no, my dear. The last thing this city needs is more wild beasts roaming free in the taverns and eateries. They'll soon turn on us all and tear us to shreds!
Written By Sameera
Feb. 7, 2018, 6:03 p.m.(2/19/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Ann
1. Time will tell on how tolerable I think you are.
2. I'm smaller than you so if he missed seeing you and almost squashed you. I can't imagine how squashed I will be if he misses seeing me. He's pretty huge.
2. I'm smaller than you so if he missed seeing you and almost squashed you. I can't imagine how squashed I will be if he misses seeing me. He's pretty huge.
Written By Marian
Feb. 7, 2018, 5:01 p.m.(2/19/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Emily
I hope you don't catch cold from our little dip in the water pit. Regardless, it was good fun. We'll have to run the Gauntlet again soon.
Written By Marian
Feb. 7, 2018, 4:59 p.m.(2/19/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Emily
I do hope you don't get sick through from your dip in the water pit. Next time we run the Gauntlet, perhaps it should be in the Spring when the water isn't as cold.
Written By Gwenna
Feb. 7, 2018, 4:56 p.m.(2/19/1008 AR)
When things settle, if perhaps only for a brief time, I am going to look into getting a big dog. A hound like we have in Farhaven, who think they’re small enough to fit with you anywhere, yet can be a fierce protector. I find myself missing that unconditional love that dogs so willingly give.
Written By Sabella
Feb. 7, 2018, 4:10 p.m.(2/19/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Theron
Eleven roses, just for you.
Delivered in shades of red, white and orange. It almost reminds me of fire.
Delivered in shades of red, white and orange. It almost reminds me of fire.
Written By Roxana
Feb. 7, 2018, 3:33 p.m.(2/19/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Eirene
Don't tell the others, but she's my favorite sister.
Wait let me check the cover on this...
Oh. Well.
Wait let me check the cover on this...
Oh. Well.
Written By Ann
Feb. 7, 2018, 3:28 p.m.(2/19/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Sameera
1. I'm so tolerable you might even like me one day.
2. Watch out, he almost sat on me. Almost squashed me flat as a pancake.
2. Watch out, he almost sat on me. Almost squashed me flat as a pancake.
Written By Giulio
Feb. 7, 2018, 3:25 p.m.(2/19/1008 AR)
In understanding truth, we must accept the singular point that what we know is incomplete. Thus, truth is an absolute. It is the state of being correct.
Honesty, on the other hand is the representation of what we believe to be currently true. It is the presentation of the truth as best we may promote it, without attempting to color facts or details overmuch with personal perspective.
Thusly, someone might incorrectly represent a truth, thus being wrong, but, be honest in their explanation of it. However, it is also honest to share an idea as an approximation of the truth, in such a fashion as to aid or discern.
Ultimately, truth is a concrete thing and honesty is the moral value of representing one's self and ones ideals and ones understandings as completely true to their current understanding. One could quibble about how this applies to the semi-truths told to teach as we refine, in a scholastic setting -- but, in such a case, the intent is to bring individuals to a closer understanding of the truth.
Honesty, on the other hand is the representation of what we believe to be currently true. It is the presentation of the truth as best we may promote it, without attempting to color facts or details overmuch with personal perspective.
Thusly, someone might incorrectly represent a truth, thus being wrong, but, be honest in their explanation of it. However, it is also honest to share an idea as an approximation of the truth, in such a fashion as to aid or discern.
Ultimately, truth is a concrete thing and honesty is the moral value of representing one's self and ones ideals and ones understandings as completely true to their current understanding. One could quibble about how this applies to the semi-truths told to teach as we refine, in a scholastic setting -- but, in such a case, the intent is to bring individuals to a closer understanding of the truth.
Written By Margerie
Feb. 7, 2018, 3:13 p.m.(2/19/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Giulio
An interesting discussion on truth and its place in education. Could you perhaps expand upon your thoughts with a discussion of how you perceive the relationship between truth and honesty and the relative merits (or flaws) of both?
Written By Giulio
Feb. 7, 2018, 2:19 p.m.(2/19/1008 AR)
Truth, in and of itself is only valuable as an understanding of its approximation. It is unlikely for anyone to ever have a complete understanding of even the smallest thing. This is the limitation of our existence, at the core. We cannot truly know more than a piece of a thing, and yet, our greatest gift is to be able to infer from that incomplete understanding the relationships between elements of the world.
Even letting aside the motivations for deceit, we communicate incompletely. Maps, may well be one of the most appropriate examples of this. Complete representation of the ideas contained within a map would be vastly impractical -- and more, useless. However, from this, we can tell truths and share understandings we could not without this model of the world. It is a lie, in that it is inaccurate and likely malformed, but, in that moment, it possesses more value than the complete revelation of what it would reveal.
Furthermore, in instruction, we start with falsehoods. Acts of construction and understanding begin with incomplete pictures that are taught, often by rote, to allow a student to perform some act, or to understand something further. Then, they are told what they have learned is wrong, or, at least, incomplete.
Knowing this, we can understand the value of relative truth. I find some comfort in this, in truth.
Even letting aside the motivations for deceit, we communicate incompletely. Maps, may well be one of the most appropriate examples of this. Complete representation of the ideas contained within a map would be vastly impractical -- and more, useless. However, from this, we can tell truths and share understandings we could not without this model of the world. It is a lie, in that it is inaccurate and likely malformed, but, in that moment, it possesses more value than the complete revelation of what it would reveal.
Furthermore, in instruction, we start with falsehoods. Acts of construction and understanding begin with incomplete pictures that are taught, often by rote, to allow a student to perform some act, or to understand something further. Then, they are told what they have learned is wrong, or, at least, incomplete.
Knowing this, we can understand the value of relative truth. I find some comfort in this, in truth.
Written By Tomwell
Feb. 7, 2018, 1:59 p.m.(2/19/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Caith
Happy birthday, darling! Next year we'll have to plan a joint party.
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