Written By Avaline
Jan. 15, 2018, 12:23 p.m.(12/21/1007 AR)
Well, after hearing that all my siblings have made their way back to Arx, I think it's high time I've joined them! Well, that's right! Mama sis is coming to town! I'll make sure you're all staying out of trouble, rapscallions!
I've missed you all terribly. Now that I'm here, we need a proper reunion! Let us gather everybody. Apollis, Astraea and Amarantha, and of course my little Echo. Let's make sure all of Arx knows we're here! For it has been too long. We're going to need a bigger cask.
I've missed you all terribly. Now that I'm here, we need a proper reunion! Let us gather everybody. Apollis, Astraea and Amarantha, and of course my little Echo. Let's make sure all of Arx knows we're here! For it has been too long. We're going to need a bigger cask.
Written By Derovai
Jan. 15, 2018, 10:53 a.m.(12/21/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Donaldo
"Where do we draw the line between worth reading, and worth keeping private?"
If you have to ask the question, err on the side of privacy.
But where did you travel from? If there's a story there, don't keep it squirreled away in the Archives: share with the rest of us.
If you have to ask the question, err on the side of privacy.
But where did you travel from? If there's a story there, don't keep it squirreled away in the Archives: share with the rest of us.
Written By Derovai
Jan. 15, 2018, 10:47 a.m.(12/21/1007 AR)
A word of advice to the discerning reader:
* Do NOT engage in any contests for which you are woefully unprepared, unless you are potentially bribed to do so (make sure you are bribed well). This includes but not is limited to: throwing darts; obstacle courses. Battles of wits are left at the reader's discretion. However, it should be noted that those who think themselves clever are usually the first to fall in such contests, and that you shouldn't bring a proverbial dagger to a swordfight.
More to come!
* Do NOT engage in any contests for which you are woefully unprepared, unless you are potentially bribed to do so (make sure you are bribed well). This includes but not is limited to: throwing darts; obstacle courses. Battles of wits are left at the reader's discretion. However, it should be noted that those who think themselves clever are usually the first to fall in such contests, and that you shouldn't bring a proverbial dagger to a swordfight.
More to come!
Written By Theron
Jan. 15, 2018, 10:17 a.m.(12/21/1007 AR)
There's a lot of lightness in between the moments of concern for the storm ahead. I am also very conflicted with a very personal matter. Still, I've been training every day to prepare for the war. When it comes to our doorstep, I hope to be ready. I have no doubt that I must honor my being chosen to wield Allegiance, and that I must bring glory to House Mazetti.
Written By Joscelin
Jan. 15, 2018, 1:02 a.m.(12/20/1007 AR)
home is where the heart is
did no one ever tell you so?
it's not the house you live in
but where your flowers grow.
did no one ever tell you so?
it's not the house you live in
but where your flowers grow.
Written By Driskell
Jan. 15, 2018, 12:23 a.m.(12/20/1007 AR)
In case I misplace it.
"Beyond the shore, beyond your sight,
that which lays hidden to stop encroaching night.
A goddess of wind, a goddess of sea,
an upcoming storm from a reflection now free.
A fire like the sun, a spark in the night,
Find the lost star, the sky's hidden light.
A place now forgotten, gone from memory.
Where shamans did walk, across the great sea.
Ancients of spirit that walked in the land,
Hear life being sacrificed, blood spilt on sand.
Rise up their anger, stop blood shed,
A shaman can help if they are but led."
"Beyond the shore, beyond your sight,
that which lays hidden to stop encroaching night.
A goddess of wind, a goddess of sea,
an upcoming storm from a reflection now free.
A fire like the sun, a spark in the night,
Find the lost star, the sky's hidden light.
A place now forgotten, gone from memory.
Where shamans did walk, across the great sea.
Ancients of spirit that walked in the land,
Hear life being sacrificed, blood spilt on sand.
Rise up their anger, stop blood shed,
A shaman can help if they are but led."
Written By Joslyn
Jan. 15, 2018, 12:05 a.m.(12/20/1007 AR)
Well I managed to do quite well in the first round of runs at the Gauntlet. The second round not so much. I'll give Princess Marian a good congratulations for a very impressive final run, it was quite a mark to beat!
Written By Selene
Jan. 15, 2018, 12:05 a.m.(12/20/1007 AR)
Among all the coming storm and fury, I've continued on a smaller task - of completing preparations for the embassy construction. We've finalized a number of designs, and I hope to submit the last of them soon. Hopefully we'll all be left standing by the time we start building!
Written By Olivia
Jan. 15, 2018, midnight(12/20/1007 AR)
A busy and stressful week. It is good that Harlan is back, as the Ashfords are being called, like every house in the compact, to raise our armies in preparation for the coming attacks from the sea. I am out of my element in military meetings, but have set out to rally our people as best I can- I hope it will do some good.
Written By Donaldo
Jan. 14, 2018, 11:59 p.m.(12/20/1007 AR)
More journaling.
They tell me it is good for us.
How do people focus enough to write more than one of these a month when they are not traveling?
What is there to write about that is worth sharing?
"Went to the inn today for my meals."
Where do we draw the line between worth reading, and worth keeping private?
They tell me it is good for us.
How do people focus enough to write more than one of these a month when they are not traveling?
What is there to write about that is worth sharing?
"Went to the inn today for my meals."
Where do we draw the line between worth reading, and worth keeping private?
Written By Malesh
Jan. 14, 2018, 11:42 p.m.(12/20/1007 AR)
I must thank my lovely young wife Ariel for permitting me time away from the home and the children to contemplate with the silent reflections.
I don't know how much of my week is really fit for recording here. Some thoughts are private thoughts with good purpose.
still, having been raised with a special place in my prayers for Gild, an having seen the truths that Tehom offers thanks to the influence of my wife, it is interesting to spend much time at the temple.
It teaches us thing about the Scholars as well, and certainly the severity of the punishment given must give us confidence that we can document our lives freely. Without it, how could we trust mere people not to betray our confidences?
I don't know how much of my week is really fit for recording here. Some thoughts are private thoughts with good purpose.
still, having been raised with a special place in my prayers for Gild, an having seen the truths that Tehom offers thanks to the influence of my wife, it is interesting to spend much time at the temple.
It teaches us thing about the Scholars as well, and certainly the severity of the punishment given must give us confidence that we can document our lives freely. Without it, how could we trust mere people not to betray our confidences?
Written By Mia
Jan. 14, 2018, 11:40 p.m.(12/20/1007 AR)
For all of Arx, I would strongly recommend the following:
- One evening among family and friends
- One bowls of stew
- Two glasses of wine
- A walnut pastry
- Two brides to tease about their upcoming weddings
- A visit with an adorable toddler
- One corgi
- Absolutely no mentions of doom, or demons, or war
It does wonders for your constitution. And for your spirits.
- One evening among family and friends
- One bowls of stew
- Two glasses of wine
- A walnut pastry
- Two brides to tease about their upcoming weddings
- A visit with an adorable toddler
- One corgi
- Absolutely no mentions of doom, or demons, or war
It does wonders for your constitution. And for your spirits.
Written By Cirroch
Jan. 14, 2018, 11:08 p.m.(12/20/1007 AR)
I feel as though I had not been doing enough recently for my house and my countrymen and women. Not that I had been doing nothing, but it feels like there is more I could be doing. Next week I will take it upon myself to put more effort into this. Prehaps I can try to aid in rallying the banners.
Written By Esoka
Jan. 14, 2018, 11:02 p.m.(12/20/1007 AR)
The Riven table was merry tonight. Good food and good company and much talk of weddings and children and whether or not corgis can fly.
There will be much to be done in the coming days. Many dooms to fight. Nights like these remind me what I fight for, though, and I shall hold onto this as the muster begins.
There will be much to be done in the coming days. Many dooms to fight. Nights like these remind me what I fight for, though, and I shall hold onto this as the muster begins.
Written By Darrow
Jan. 14, 2018, 10:51 p.m.(12/20/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Harald
Wary would I be, were I a Marin captain facing the Warlord of Thrax.
Written By Dianna
Jan. 14, 2018, 10:31 p.m.(12/20/1007 AR)
With so many warriors in Arx, it seems that we forget words can cut just as deeply as blades -- and the wounds they leave behind do not heal so well, or so easily. It is a lesson I regret having to have learned myself.
Written By Alexis
Jan. 14, 2018, 10:31 p.m.(12/20/1007 AR)
Slowly but steadily, I'm getting somewhere. That is a relief, to be quite honest. And I hope I'll be able to show it in my work.
I'm grateful my clients are patient.
I'm grateful my clients are patient.
Written By Joscelin
Jan. 14, 2018, 10:16 p.m.(12/20/1007 AR)
[a whole page of the word 'Grayhope' written over and over with a wide, colorful, myriad collection of swear words mixed in. Honestly it'd look pretty if it weren't for the very visceral frustration seeping up from the page like heat from a fire]
Written By Serafine
Jan. 14, 2018, 9:54 p.m.(12/20/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Eleyna
All the other 'grown ups' died under mysterious circumstances.
Written By Kaede
Jan. 14, 2018, 9:53 p.m.(12/20/1007 AR)
Captain's Log - 12/20/1007
I sailed into port three days back. Already been pulled into a war meeting and told I'd be advising on matters nautical. It's funny watching folks try to understand that Northerner can sail. Not only that, but we also have big, big mountains back home. Not a flat-lander. Not a land-dweller.
So far, I can say that Arx is a whole lot warmer. Considering those icy winds just started back home, it's a relief. Don't let anyone from the North fool you - just because we CAN survive the cold doesn't mean we like the winter up there. Admittedly I'd probaby melt living in Southport, but the point stands.
Now to find myself a new sword and something to do with some free time.
~Kaede
I sailed into port three days back. Already been pulled into a war meeting and told I'd be advising on matters nautical. It's funny watching folks try to understand that Northerner can sail. Not only that, but we also have big, big mountains back home. Not a flat-lander. Not a land-dweller.
So far, I can say that Arx is a whole lot warmer. Considering those icy winds just started back home, it's a relief. Don't let anyone from the North fool you - just because we CAN survive the cold doesn't mean we like the winter up there. Admittedly I'd probaby melt living in Southport, but the point stands.
Now to find myself a new sword and something to do with some free time.
~Kaede
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