Written By Samantha
Feb. 5, 2018, 6:19 p.m.(2/15/1008 AR)
There are always going to be people who have a lot, and people who have a little.
It is the responsibility and obligation of the people who have a lot to do what they can to help the people who have a little.
If you have power and are not using it to improve the lives of those around you who have less, you are missing the point.
It is the responsibility and obligation of the people who have a lot to do what they can to help the people who have a little.
If you have power and are not using it to improve the lives of those around you who have less, you are missing the point.
Written By Joscelin
Feb. 5, 2018, 5:22 p.m.(2/15/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Talia
I'm fairly certain I may have accidentally witnessed it when it happened. That being said, I consider Hana a gift from the gods.
But I also know talking about this in the Whites might put more wrinkles on Aureth's face. And that makes me happy.
But I also know talking about this in the Whites might put more wrinkles on Aureth's face. And that makes me happy.
Written By Talia
Feb. 5, 2018, 5:18 p.m.(2/15/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Joscelin
That is most certainly not what happened; if you knew--
[It is a offhanded entry, rushed and then cut off.]
[It is a offhanded entry, rushed and then cut off.]
Written By Joscelin
Feb. 5, 2018, 5:07 p.m.(2/15/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Aureth
In my mind, Hana was conceived by starlight and the blessing of the Gods themselves. How else could you have fathered a woman so perfect in every wonderful way?
Written By Edain
Feb. 5, 2018, 4:55 p.m.(2/15/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Felicia
What works in competition is not always what works in battle. When your job is to stand firm and protect your ally's flank if you evade you are just making an opening for someone to strike at them.
My uncle Lord Commander Dayne had a saying, "In a duel speed kills, in battle discipline wins." Because I will never have his amazing alacrity I have always believed that meant having the discipline to stand your ground and trust your comrades to do the same will keep you alive.
So far it has.
My uncle Lord Commander Dayne had a saying, "In a duel speed kills, in battle discipline wins." Because I will never have his amazing alacrity I have always believed that meant having the discipline to stand your ground and trust your comrades to do the same will keep you alive.
So far it has.
Written By Brianna
Feb. 5, 2018, 4:41 p.m.(2/15/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Felicia
There is nothing fair in love or war or birth or death. The world is a wild, beautiful place where things converge to happen without you realizing it. If I had realized that my offering to pair with Princess Cadenza Velenosa had meant that I would end up in the Salacious Seven, I would likely have not to strive not to make such a thing more unfair than it was, fighting against alaricite with steel.
Not that I have any regrets of our Salacious Seven. It was a privilege to fight alongside you all. I was quite amused to be protected by the Lord Theron Mazetti, to have orders from Caspian Wild, to watch Lady Sorrel Wyrmgaurd and Dame Felicia Harrow take down each enemy they faced together. And Prince Luca, what can be said of you, scamp?
Not that I have any regrets of our Salacious Seven. It was a privilege to fight alongside you all. I was quite amused to be protected by the Lord Theron Mazetti, to have orders from Caspian Wild, to watch Lady Sorrel Wyrmgaurd and Dame Felicia Harrow take down each enemy they faced together. And Prince Luca, what can be said of you, scamp?
Written By Felicia
Feb. 5, 2018, 4:16 p.m.(2/15/1008 AR)
I've learnt a number of things over the last week, having chosen to make a point of attending as many rally's as duty and physical capacity allow.
I won none of them, did not come even close, but it was still educational, and shall no doubt make me a better protector for his Majesty in future.
In the free-for-all I became part of a larger alliance, with Lord Theron Mazetti, Caspian Wild, Lady Sorrel Wyrmguard, Prince Luca Grayson, Princess Cadenza Velenosa and Lady Brianna Halfshav. It was a particularly effective alliance, managing to clear the field before those left standing fought one another for supremacy. But it was noted at the time and I cannot disagree, that to field so large a force against many smaller alliances was perhaps an unfair advantage. Still, as was also noted... war is never fair.
Then at the Grayson rally at the Gauntlet, I was paired on the blue team with Princess Marian Redrain, Dame Esoka Greenblood, Sir Preston, Sir Norwood Clement, Lady Jael Laurent, Count Kael Keaton, and Lady Veronica Keaton. Sir Preston provided me shielding, with the idea that we were to focus on Prince Edain Valardin of the red team... and in this task we were successful! Though I fear my final blow was heavier than intended, and I paid for it dearly as I was so focused on completing that task that we were flanked by another and I soon joined his highness in having to leave the field.
These kind of melee's seem to favour the fast and lightly armoured, those with far greater ability to avoid a blade than take its blow. How well this would translate in my duties I am not sure. It's certainly something to investigate further.
I won none of them, did not come even close, but it was still educational, and shall no doubt make me a better protector for his Majesty in future.
In the free-for-all I became part of a larger alliance, with Lord Theron Mazetti, Caspian Wild, Lady Sorrel Wyrmguard, Prince Luca Grayson, Princess Cadenza Velenosa and Lady Brianna Halfshav. It was a particularly effective alliance, managing to clear the field before those left standing fought one another for supremacy. But it was noted at the time and I cannot disagree, that to field so large a force against many smaller alliances was perhaps an unfair advantage. Still, as was also noted... war is never fair.
Then at the Grayson rally at the Gauntlet, I was paired on the blue team with Princess Marian Redrain, Dame Esoka Greenblood, Sir Preston, Sir Norwood Clement, Lady Jael Laurent, Count Kael Keaton, and Lady Veronica Keaton. Sir Preston provided me shielding, with the idea that we were to focus on Prince Edain Valardin of the red team... and in this task we were successful! Though I fear my final blow was heavier than intended, and I paid for it dearly as I was so focused on completing that task that we were flanked by another and I soon joined his highness in having to leave the field.
These kind of melee's seem to favour the fast and lightly armoured, those with far greater ability to avoid a blade than take its blow. How well this would translate in my duties I am not sure. It's certainly something to investigate further.
Written By Percephon
Feb. 5, 2018, 4:06 p.m.(2/15/1008 AR)
It's an interesting, if loaded, paring of words: character building.
It echos. We hear whispers of "it builds character" as we endure through all of the trials and tribulations that life hands us. Each time that we suffer, we are reminded, and we cling to the words like a threadbare blanket. Each choice and action we take adds or detracts from our character. Every day we are faced with positive and negative. It's the freedom of choice. Not an exercise in balance, although it would be easier if it was. We choose to build character through good choices and actions as often as we can. Yet we remain imperfect. How we respond to our imperfections -- and the faults of others -- can build our character.
Character. We know it when we see it in others. More importantly, we know when it's lacking. We pay close attention to each black mark that we strike against those of bad character. We appear to forget the moments of good character regardless of conditions or circumstances --
I suppose that also builds character.
It echos. We hear whispers of "it builds character" as we endure through all of the trials and tribulations that life hands us. Each time that we suffer, we are reminded, and we cling to the words like a threadbare blanket. Each choice and action we take adds or detracts from our character. Every day we are faced with positive and negative. It's the freedom of choice. Not an exercise in balance, although it would be easier if it was. We choose to build character through good choices and actions as often as we can. Yet we remain imperfect. How we respond to our imperfections -- and the faults of others -- can build our character.
Character. We know it when we see it in others. More importantly, we know when it's lacking. We pay close attention to each black mark that we strike against those of bad character. We appear to forget the moments of good character regardless of conditions or circumstances --
I suppose that also builds character.
Written By Cassima
Feb. 5, 2018, 3:38 p.m.(2/15/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Galen
Cousin, dear friend, and confidante.
Written By Itzal
Feb. 5, 2018, 3:32 p.m.(2/15/1008 AR)
And here I thought they had pirates and a war to prepare for. It heartens me to see that the highest among us are so confident in our ability to weather the oncoming storm that they've taken the time to turn their gaze from the shores to those of us below.
I'm sure I'll sleep better tonight.
I'm sure I'll sleep better tonight.
Written By Tristan
Feb. 5, 2018, 3:31 p.m.(2/15/1008 AR)
In solidarity to a fellow commoner I have never met, I would like to offer myself as a living example of the fact one need not be charming for someone to want to take you to bed—or hayloft—or wall—or whatever is at hand. I’ve spent most of my life embracing my utter lack of social graces and I must confess I’ve managed it once or twice. That said, even a gruff misanthrope like me retains the courtesy not to bring unplanned children into the world.
In entirely unrelated news, I have spent some time exploring local pasturage for a royal boon-related personal project and have found clumps of a certain herb growing wild and will be happy to collect it free of,charge to nobles who, it appears, may have run out of it.
In entirely unrelated news, I have spent some time exploring local pasturage for a royal boon-related personal project and have found clumps of a certain herb growing wild and will be happy to collect it free of,charge to nobles who, it appears, may have run out of it.
Written By Aureth
Feb. 5, 2018, 3:20 p.m.(2/15/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Bastien
The day you have made it as a commoner agitator is when a high lord insults you in the Whites.
Written By Sameera
Feb. 5, 2018, 3:10 p.m.(2/15/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Ann
Ugh. I feel like you're going to take all sorts of advantage of my sunny disposition.
I hope you didn't miss the sarcasm about my disposition.
You're already proving to be a difficult princess.
I hope you didn't miss the sarcasm about my disposition.
You're already proving to be a difficult princess.
Written By Khanne
Feb. 5, 2018, 3:07 p.m.(2/15/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Ann
Congratulations, Ann, on taking Sameera as your protege. Her work is lovely, as is her company if you are one of the few lucky enough to be tolerated for any period of time. I rather adore her myself and really should get in contact with her again soon.
Written By Ianna
Feb. 5, 2018, 2:43 p.m.(2/15/1008 AR)
Nota bene: Making a big dramatic mess in the middle of the floor means that you have to clean it up later. This is not a metaphor.
Written By Bastien
Feb. 5, 2018, 2:39 p.m.(2/15/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Edain
Don't worry, your grace. The nobility have been breeding for centuries despite excessive lack of charm. I hear that even you've managed!
In any case, I'll let the man in my bed know he doesn't need to worry about any impending children of mine. It's quite a comfort to be charmless, actually.
In any case, I'll let the man in my bed know he doesn't need to worry about any impending children of mine. It's quite a comfort to be charmless, actually.
Written By Luca
Feb. 5, 2018, 2:25 p.m.(2/15/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Ann
No. I'm not nearly high enough for -- no. No. NO. We're not doing this. No puns. The eggsit's over there.
[ Overheard: "Gus-Gus. You're on notice." ]
[ Overheard: "Gus-Gus. You're on notice." ]
Written By Edain
Feb. 5, 2018, 2:23 p.m.(2/15/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Bastien
I feel like I am spoiling the surprise for you, but to avoid having children out of wedlock despite a decade of being drunk and/or high you also need to be charming enough for someone to want to sleep with you in the first place.
Written By Edain
Feb. 5, 2018, 2:20 p.m.(2/15/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Edward
Doing the right thing by your child is a thing that you should be commended for.
Written By Ann
Feb. 5, 2018, 2:20 p.m.(2/15/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Luca
Don't worry Luca, if you need to keep up with the puns I have the best source:
The hen-cyclopedia.
The hen-cyclopedia.
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