Written By Lark
Jan. 29, 2022, 8:59 p.m.(1/9/1017 AR)
What a time to be kept away from the ledgers, but every attempt to reach my desk is met with more waves of nausea.
The cool air from the window helps.
The cool air from the window helps.
Written By Viviana
Jan. 29, 2022, 8:52 p.m.(1/9/1017 AR)
If I survive -- I am buying that pendant.
Written By Haakon
Jan. 29, 2022, 6:37 p.m.(1/9/1017 AR)
A reaving can be as small as a single keel gathered from a hungry village, or as large as a vast fleet that lays waste to whole nations. What defines them is folk taking to sea as one under the agreement that prizes and plunder taken are shared out among all they what spent their sweat or blood winning them.
The occupation has fallen in popularity among Arvani in recent years, but will never wholly be gone. Just as there will always be guards, mercenaries, farmers, and thieves, so too will there be reavers.
All of that afore saying that I've just returned from the most profitable reaving of my life, thus far. Most oft, the largest reavings don't profit the best, as the more hands to fill, the larger the prizes need be. Yet this voyage were the exception.
The occupation has fallen in popularity among Arvani in recent years, but will never wholly be gone. Just as there will always be guards, mercenaries, farmers, and thieves, so too will there be reavers.
All of that afore saying that I've just returned from the most profitable reaving of my life, thus far. Most oft, the largest reavings don't profit the best, as the more hands to fill, the larger the prizes need be. Yet this voyage were the exception.
Written By Aella
Jan. 29, 2022, 5:40 p.m.(1/9/1017 AR)
Books.. piles and piles of books. That's all I've seen as of late. My eyes burn and I probably should rest. But I really need to find out more. Bryndis brings me whiskey from time to time. I'm usually slumped over a book I've been searching through.
Hopefully my investigations prove fruitful.
Hopefully my investigations prove fruitful.
Written By Olivia
Jan. 29, 2022, 5:15 p.m.(1/9/1017 AR)
Relationship Note on Brigida
Once a wise mentor, deceased
Written By Ryhalt
Jan. 29, 2022, 2:09 p.m.(1/8/1017 AR)
Not only is coffee a jealous mistress, she's a wicked one, too. How do people live without drinking coffee?
I've never been so sick in my life. I swear 70% of it is not being able to keep coffee down.
I get why Clover's banished it from the house when she's pregnant. Ugh.
I've never been so sick in my life. I swear 70% of it is not being able to keep coffee down.
I get why Clover's banished it from the house when she's pregnant. Ugh.
Written By Mabelle
Jan. 29, 2022, 2:02 p.m.(1/8/1017 AR)
As before any battle, I am filled with dread. The stories I hear from those returning from Grayhold made me do what I have no done in the longest of time. I spent time in the shrine of Gloria. I think the Oathlands are finally getting to me.
Written By Amari
Jan. 29, 2022, 11:45 a.m.(1/8/1017 AR)
I'm still not in shape for jousting, clearly. That's the first time, in a long time, that I've been knocked out in the preliminary round. Thankfully, Uncle Norwood was there to so finely represent his house and the Oathlands in the Laurent's tournament. It was fun to watch. He's impossible to match when he's at his best.
While I'd never admonish anyone for joining a tourney on a lark (as I'm guilty of having done the same in the past), beware of injury and be prepared for broken bones. It's not a gentle sport and the difference between rank amateur and master can be much greater than it appears when watching from the stands. It becomes much more obvious when the lance strikes, and gods, even the best have bad luck some times. There were several unexpected spills and plenty of bruises among even very capable competitors.
While I'd never admonish anyone for joining a tourney on a lark (as I'm guilty of having done the same in the past), beware of injury and be prepared for broken bones. It's not a gentle sport and the difference between rank amateur and master can be much greater than it appears when watching from the stands. It becomes much more obvious when the lance strikes, and gods, even the best have bad luck some times. There were several unexpected spills and plenty of bruises among even very capable competitors.
Written By Veronica
Jan. 29, 2022, 11:09 a.m.(1/8/1017 AR)
Well I didn't break an arm at the joust. I guess that's better then winning especially if you were one of the ones to go up against my Uncle Norwood.
The Iron Lance as Princess Tikva called him.. I like it.
The Iron Lance as Princess Tikva called him.. I like it.
Written By Lisebet
Jan. 29, 2022, 9:15 a.m.(1/8/1017 AR)
Today's tea is a warm black tea with hints of vanilla and a little spice. Delicious.
Written By Aconite
Jan. 29, 2022, 7:26 a.m.(1/8/1017 AR)
It has been a while, hasn't it scholar.
I am worried about my friends and family but I seem to have so little time to tell them that I care for them.
I can not tell them to be safe, only to live and die at their best.
Back to work..
I am worried about my friends and family but I seem to have so little time to tell them that I care for them.
I can not tell them to be safe, only to live and die at their best.
Back to work..
Written By Pasquale
Jan. 29, 2022, 1:19 a.m.(1/7/1017 AR)
Relationship Note on Viviana
Princess Viviana reached out to me about becoming my patron. Like all great princesses she is both glamourous and a little intimidating. It will be interesting to see what comes of this.
Written By Corban
Jan. 29, 2022, 12:48 a.m.(1/7/1017 AR)
Relationship Note on Keely
I owe so very, very much to Princess Keely Grayson. The King's Own wished very much to salute the end of Autumn and celebrate with the end of things, in honor of Sir Vigil Telmar and his sacrifices for our Order.
She arranged not just the Whisper ballroom for the occasion, as well as the players and the drinks and foods, but also put together a lovely game of musical chairs that was enjoyed by all.
Party planning is not my skill in the slightest. I am so very glad that it is hers. The King's Own is stronger for her efforts.
She arranged not just the Whisper ballroom for the occasion, as well as the players and the drinks and foods, but also put together a lovely game of musical chairs that was enjoyed by all.
Party planning is not my skill in the slightest. I am so very glad that it is hers. The King's Own is stronger for her efforts.
Written By Ripley
Jan. 28, 2022, 11:15 p.m.(1/7/1017 AR)
For Toad.
He had my back.
He had my back.
Written By Lucie
Jan. 28, 2022, 10:53 p.m.(1/7/1017 AR)
Competitions are always a good time! Each bruise is always a lesson learned, anyway.
Even if they /are/ on your hindquarters and make sitting uncomfortable for a while.
Even if they /are/ on your hindquarters and make sitting uncomfortable for a while.
Written By Natasha
Jan. 28, 2022, 7:49 p.m.(1/7/1017 AR)
Relationship Note on Macario
As an official magistrate of the Court of the Crown, I typically refrain from commenting on the issues and arguments at play in active disputes in the same fashion as my lack of published comments regarding the realm's politics in cognizance of my position as High Lord Victus Thrax's Voice; at least, unless I am specifically, officially required or asked to do so. I believe that my colleagues who sit upon the Court's bench should have both the duty and privilege of exacting their reason and rationale upon those who trust them to adjudicate matters fairly, and all without having to concern themselves with the prospect of such being swayed by outside opinions from the rest of their brethren who also practice within such an honorable vocation.
However, since the cerebral exercise posed in your white journal appears to be relatively academic, with the acknowledgment that it was inspired by one of your cases, I do not see a need to refrain to express my confusion as how you managed to reach the conclusion you have when both the reasoning and analysis used to formulate it are so incomprehensible to me.
Chaos is generally defined as "behavior so _unpredictable as to appear random_, owing to great sensitivity to small changes in conditions." If chaos was indeed caused by an instigator, and punitive damages were mitigated due to both parties' decision to somehow render the outcome of the chaotic incident predictable, I do not know whether to describe it as chaos was accurate from the start. For instance, were one to decide to cause an accident (the "chaos") for the express purpose of seeing said accident result in the death of a certain person (the "predictable outcome"), that would not be considered an accident under the eyes of the law. From my perspective, it would be considered a premeditated event that resulted in a murder, and depending on the laws of the jurisdiction in which the accident occurred and the status of the person who died (that is, whether the victim was noble or commoner), there would be no mitigation - the sentence would be execution.
My other issue regarding your legal hypothesis is the idea that involved parties would have any agency at all in something that is a _genuinely_ chaotic occurrence. Agency is generally defined as "action or intervention, _especially such as to produce a particular effect_." If chaos is defined as above, and agency covers proactive or passive action that causes an intended result, I do not know whether such a thing exists in light of a circumstance that is by nature unpredictable, because then it must follow that the result would be unforeseeable to anyone involved or caught in it.
Lastly, regarding your point: "Trust between enemies is key. In this instance, it's not about the trust that both parties will do the 'right' thing, but rather the predictable thing." Without getting into the philosophical debate on whether it is possible for trust to exist among enemies (to which I say, "it depends"), I think that there is a clear difference between trust in this context - that is, the firm belief in someone or something's reliability - and one's ability or prowess to effectively act against another person due to his personal knowledge on how his rival or enemy operates. In such a maneuver, I do not think any trust is required, or that it should be described as such at all.
However, since the cerebral exercise posed in your white journal appears to be relatively academic, with the acknowledgment that it was inspired by one of your cases, I do not see a need to refrain to express my confusion as how you managed to reach the conclusion you have when both the reasoning and analysis used to formulate it are so incomprehensible to me.
Chaos is generally defined as "behavior so _unpredictable as to appear random_, owing to great sensitivity to small changes in conditions." If chaos was indeed caused by an instigator, and punitive damages were mitigated due to both parties' decision to somehow render the outcome of the chaotic incident predictable, I do not know whether to describe it as chaos was accurate from the start. For instance, were one to decide to cause an accident (the "chaos") for the express purpose of seeing said accident result in the death of a certain person (the "predictable outcome"), that would not be considered an accident under the eyes of the law. From my perspective, it would be considered a premeditated event that resulted in a murder, and depending on the laws of the jurisdiction in which the accident occurred and the status of the person who died (that is, whether the victim was noble or commoner), there would be no mitigation - the sentence would be execution.
My other issue regarding your legal hypothesis is the idea that involved parties would have any agency at all in something that is a _genuinely_ chaotic occurrence. Agency is generally defined as "action or intervention, _especially such as to produce a particular effect_." If chaos is defined as above, and agency covers proactive or passive action that causes an intended result, I do not know whether such a thing exists in light of a circumstance that is by nature unpredictable, because then it must follow that the result would be unforeseeable to anyone involved or caught in it.
Lastly, regarding your point: "Trust between enemies is key. In this instance, it's not about the trust that both parties will do the 'right' thing, but rather the predictable thing." Without getting into the philosophical debate on whether it is possible for trust to exist among enemies (to which I say, "it depends"), I think that there is a clear difference between trust in this context - that is, the firm belief in someone or something's reliability - and one's ability or prowess to effectively act against another person due to his personal knowledge on how his rival or enemy operates. In such a maneuver, I do not think any trust is required, or that it should be described as such at all.
Written By Alarissa
Jan. 28, 2022, 6:41 p.m.(1/7/1017 AR)
Relationship Note on Victus
It's snowing.
He's going to be unbearable now.
The courtyard will be littered with his footprints and Astrids.
Beware the flying balls of snow.
He's going to be unbearable now.
The courtyard will be littered with his footprints and Astrids.
Beware the flying balls of snow.
Written By Miella
Jan. 28, 2022, 11:59 a.m.(1/6/1017 AR)
Relationship Note on Maylis
Vile Sausage. Sometimes, where her head goes is terrifying.
I suppose that's why she's so terribly brilliant.
I suppose that's why she's so terribly brilliant.
Written By Miella
Jan. 28, 2022, 11:50 a.m.(1/6/1017 AR)
Watching others spar is not as thrilling as others have made it out to be. It's like a sport. Like fishing, only worse. You go down to the training center and then you wait. And when the fight happens it's never for any good reason. Because it's just soldiers wanting to see whose blade is longer if you know what I mean.
Compensation is a hell of a thing.
I think I prefer bare knuckles in the Lowers. On the docks, in the arena or the Murder where you can win a few silver if you're willing to bleed for it.
Compensation is a hell of a thing.
I think I prefer bare knuckles in the Lowers. On the docks, in the arena or the Murder where you can win a few silver if you're willing to bleed for it.
Written By Macario
Jan. 28, 2022, 8:16 a.m.(1/6/1017 AR)
Legal Disclaimer: This is not legal advice. Should you wish to wreak havoc, please consult a qualified lawyer.
I had a case this week that settled around chaos and unpredictability and the minutia that separates these two from a legal perspective. The client had wreaked chaos but prevented unpredictable results, thus limiting their potential punitive damages (in this case, execution). Still, that mitigation was possibly only because both parties decided that the moment of chaos should have a predictable outcome. That was most favourable.
For example, an aggressor might choose chaos as a form of problem resolution. That often means kicking off a set of events that are entirely unpredictable to the party being offended. However, the one that causes the chaos should have (from a liability perspective) an understanding of the types of results expected from said "chaos wreaking". Predictability, on the aggressors side, is key.
A way to mitigate negative results is to keep the chaos focused on one or a few parties, or one or a few organizations. This is as true in war as it is in personal relationships; one wants to avoid fighting wars on multiple fronts. The consequences of the chaos must be severe enough that the receiver(s) won't want to involve other parties, without making it so light that the receiver can fling the matter away in another direction. Chaos that is safe, isn't chaos, it's just poor execution.
Both parties (whether people or organizations) must have agency in this chaos. This requires trust. Not personal trust, no, but trust in the predictability of behaviour. Still, the receiver of said chaotic events can continue to turn the chaos by being unpredictable themselves. This is the likely outcome, in a "game of chicken" until one or both parties back down. The retaliation to the chaos brings agency into the circumstances, an important part of the transaction.
Trust between enemies is key. In this instance, it's not about the trust that both parties will do the "right" thing, but rather the predictable thing.
I had a case this week that settled around chaos and unpredictability and the minutia that separates these two from a legal perspective. The client had wreaked chaos but prevented unpredictable results, thus limiting their potential punitive damages (in this case, execution). Still, that mitigation was possibly only because both parties decided that the moment of chaos should have a predictable outcome. That was most favourable.
For example, an aggressor might choose chaos as a form of problem resolution. That often means kicking off a set of events that are entirely unpredictable to the party being offended. However, the one that causes the chaos should have (from a liability perspective) an understanding of the types of results expected from said "chaos wreaking". Predictability, on the aggressors side, is key.
A way to mitigate negative results is to keep the chaos focused on one or a few parties, or one or a few organizations. This is as true in war as it is in personal relationships; one wants to avoid fighting wars on multiple fronts. The consequences of the chaos must be severe enough that the receiver(s) won't want to involve other parties, without making it so light that the receiver can fling the matter away in another direction. Chaos that is safe, isn't chaos, it's just poor execution.
Both parties (whether people or organizations) must have agency in this chaos. This requires trust. Not personal trust, no, but trust in the predictability of behaviour. Still, the receiver of said chaotic events can continue to turn the chaos by being unpredictable themselves. This is the likely outcome, in a "game of chicken" until one or both parties back down. The retaliation to the chaos brings agency into the circumstances, an important part of the transaction.
Trust between enemies is key. In this instance, it's not about the trust that both parties will do the "right" thing, but rather the predictable thing.
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