Written By Shard
Dec. 30, 2017, 1:51 a.m.(11/13/1007 AR)
The Arvani have dozens and dozens of words for 'leader', each word being used to define which leader leads what and where and how and why and when and in what way each leader ranks up to each other leader, so everyone knows who is in charge of whom and in what order at any given time. They have leaders for war and religion and crafts, leaders for common people and leaders for nobles, leaders to tell all of those other leaders what to do and one leader to rule over the whole mess.
They have just one word, just one, to describe hundreds and hundreds of different tribes, clans, and bands that live outside of the Compact, hundreds of thousands, likely millions of people that live from the southern tip of Arvum to the northern reaches of Everwinter.
Imagine how confused you'd be if every single job, every single position, and every single title in the Compact was just 'king'. You might start thinking any you weren't directly involved with were all the same there too.
They have just one word, just one, to describe hundreds and hundreds of different tribes, clans, and bands that live outside of the Compact, hundreds of thousands, likely millions of people that live from the southern tip of Arvum to the northern reaches of Everwinter.
Imagine how confused you'd be if every single job, every single position, and every single title in the Compact was just 'king'. You might start thinking any you weren't directly involved with were all the same there too.
Written By Wynna
Dec. 30, 2017, 1:50 a.m.(11/13/1007 AR)
Try not to feel too smug, you gossip hen.
Written By Esoka
Dec. 30, 2017, 1:09 a.m.(11/12/1007 AR)
The Archlector of Mangata bid readers of the white reflections to reflect upon what they saw in the clouds and on the winds. I will try this.
The autumn skies are still piercing blue, not yet clouded with winter snows. It reminds me I wish to hunt and fish in the forests again, before the weather gets cold. It puts me in mind of the Son and the Daughter, the rivers of my home back in the Twainfort. It has been long since I've seen them, and my heart is always with them when I pray to Mangata.
I think often of late, of my blood and people in the Greenwood. Those long gone from me, perhaps always. Those who I simply have not seen in a year or so since coming to the city. You are not forgotten.
My thoughts wander as I watch the skies. Am I doing this right? I'm unsure. Whatever the case, I pray the winds be strong and true, and perhaps bring me the tidings I've prayed to many gods for long this past week. Sustain us, whatever comes.
The autumn skies are still piercing blue, not yet clouded with winter snows. It reminds me I wish to hunt and fish in the forests again, before the weather gets cold. It puts me in mind of the Son and the Daughter, the rivers of my home back in the Twainfort. It has been long since I've seen them, and my heart is always with them when I pray to Mangata.
I think often of late, of my blood and people in the Greenwood. Those long gone from me, perhaps always. Those who I simply have not seen in a year or so since coming to the city. You are not forgotten.
My thoughts wander as I watch the skies. Am I doing this right? I'm unsure. Whatever the case, I pray the winds be strong and true, and perhaps bring me the tidings I've prayed to many gods for long this past week. Sustain us, whatever comes.
Written By Astraea
Dec. 30, 2017, 1:06 a.m.(11/12/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Amarantha
I swear to you sister if I am mistakenly identified by another gentleman caller I will dye my hair.
Oh I know you won't like that but I have already begun talking to a very good apothecary.
What do you think of the color...no I think I'll just surprise you. Seriously though, you're quite popular.
Oh I know you won't like that but I have already begun talking to a very good apothecary.
What do you think of the color...no I think I'll just surprise you. Seriously though, you're quite popular.
Written By Alarissa
Dec. 30, 2017, 1 a.m.(11/12/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Talen
I think my husband is flirting with your wife again.
Written By Agnarr
Dec. 30, 2017, 12:58 a.m.(11/12/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Thesarin
Could his bones be shattered, though?
Written By Victus
Dec. 29, 2017, 10:46 p.m.(11/12/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Eleyna
I am the one thing in life I don't control.
I am inimitable
I am an original.
I'm not falling behind or running late.
I'm not standing still
I am lying in wait.
I am inimitable
I am an original.
I'm not falling behind or running late.
I'm not standing still
I am lying in wait.
Written By Alis
Dec. 29, 2017, 10:42 p.m.(11/12/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Percephon
While not every subject is pleasant, the company always is. Lord Percephon quite often has insights that I would never have otherwise considered. And both Fiachra and I appreciate his forthcoming manner and dry humor. We will have to remember to have tea and bacon meetings more often.
Written By Veronica
Dec. 29, 2017, 8:38 p.m.(11/12/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Reigna
Kael's wife, the Countess is kind but I expect to learn more about her in the days to come living in the Keaton household. I detect -- something. Quiet will. Intelligence.
Written By Wynna
Dec. 29, 2017, 8:01 p.m.(11/12/1007 AR)
Apologies, dear reader. Of tales of exploration, adventure and history, you'll simply have to wait for the books I plan to write.
As for the sad tales of my love life and personal relations, well, those are going in the Black.
Unless I get really annoyed or /ridiculously/ smitten, I suppose, so watch these pages.
As for the sad tales of my love life and personal relations, well, those are going in the Black.
Unless I get really annoyed or /ridiculously/ smitten, I suppose, so watch these pages.
Written By Veronica
Dec. 29, 2017, 7:38 p.m.(11/12/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Margerie
She seems happy in her new home, Aunt Margerie. It is good to have her around again. But I do hope she's not talking about any fires that *may* have happened in the line of duty in the past.. At least, she might try and give it the context it deserves. There were bad men running afoul, decisions had to be made in the heat of the moment, which I do mean literally, and then they were brought to justice. Enough said!
Written By Veronica
Dec. 29, 2017, 7:36 p.m.(11/12/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Kael
I must admit that I found few occasions to speak to my cousin when Aunt Margerie brought him into the fold. I assumed he was learning nobility and I had been mostly soldiering and engrossed in my duties. I was determined to become Keaton in my own right. Now that I've found my way to his house in Arx, I should finally get to know him better. *Especially* if there's support needed in Keaton matters.
Written By Reigna
Dec. 29, 2017, 4:54 p.m.(11/12/1007 AR)
Apparently, there are mermaids! Unicorns, dragons and mermaids. So much wonder, so much to understand and experience and see. I hope I get a chance to meet them. To see them. To understand. That is something that has always been with me. This desire to understand, to experience. Is that not what life is all about?
Written By Merek
Dec. 29, 2017, 3:38 p.m.(11/12/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Wynna
Someone that wishes to become a full Scholar it would seem. Researches a lot, and I like that she is working towards goals. Either way it is nice to meet new people, even if I am not as social as I used to be.
Written By Caspian
Dec. 29, 2017, 2:34 p.m.(11/12/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Acacia
My best drinking buddy!
Written By Caspian
Dec. 29, 2017, 2:31 p.m.(11/12/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Zalika
A sexy little tailor who has caught my eye
Written By Madeleine
Dec. 29, 2017, 1:21 p.m.(11/11/1007 AR)
I challenge the readers of these journals to keep cloud diaries - tell what shapes and signs you see in the skies overhead so that, perhaps, we may learn from them. Clouds tell us a lot about our selves as well; what we see can reflect who we are at heart and what our minds first leap to when identifying images.
Written By Eleyna
Dec. 29, 2017, 12:44 p.m.(11/11/1007 AR)
Life doesn't discriminate
Between the sinners and the saints
It takes and it takes and it takes
And we keep living anyway
We rise and we fall and we break
And we make our mistakes
And if there's a reason I'm still alive
When so many have died
Then I'm willing to wait for it
Between the sinners and the saints
It takes and it takes and it takes
And we keep living anyway
We rise and we fall and we break
And we make our mistakes
And if there's a reason I'm still alive
When so many have died
Then I'm willing to wait for it
Written By Brady
Dec. 29, 2017, 7:08 a.m.(11/11/1007 AR)
All day drinking at the Murder of Crows. No sign of Magpie yet, but I'm sure I'll find him soon enough. So for now I'm just sitting around, /rotting/. All of this talent going to waste. /Itching/ for something to do. It's torture! Horrible. This is no way to live. No, Brady, this is no way to live. Tomorrow I should talk to the Few, see if they have anything exciting. Back to old Brady! Yes, that's the spirit! Look at you, already back on your feet!
Written By Reese
Dec. 29, 2017, 5:16 a.m.(11/11/1007 AR)
I think that Baron Estaban found a woman worthy of himself in Lady Lucita and that Lady Lucita found a man worthy of herself in Baron Estaban. I mean this is the best possible way. They both are amazing people. I can't wait to see what their kids are like. Probably beautiful, intelligent, musical and nimble - singing warriors.
Reese
Reese
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