Written By Cristoph
Dec. 17, 2017, 8:47 a.m.(10/15/1007 AR)
I'm so mired in research lately that I actually found it necessary to hire an archivist as a personal assistant. He's a nice enough man, but he keeps taking /naps/ everywhere. I'm about to bring it up to him, but I'm pretty sure he reads my whites. So I hope he takes this hint.
Wait.
Rupert is asleep now even as I sit here writing in my journal. I see him, another journal in front of him as he snores.
Wait.
Rupert is asleep now even as I sit here writing in my journal. I see him, another journal in front of him as he snores.
Written By Agnarr
Dec. 17, 2017, 7:52 a.m.(10/15/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Audric
Mostly dismemberment.
Written By Reese
Dec. 17, 2017, 7:30 a.m.(10/15/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Audric
I am officially asking, because I want to swim in this future lake of silver. It would require lots of strength!
Written By Shard
Dec. 17, 2017, 6:20 a.m.(10/15/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Audric
Yes, and when it's his bones that are crushed into the earth and his blood watering the trees and his ashes on the wind, then we will have any kind of peace from him.
Not before.
Not before.
Written By Audric
Dec. 17, 2017, 6:13 a.m.(10/15/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Shard
I have told you for several years now, my darling second, that the peace we have is what we take by bloody fingertips and broken bones. That is the peace people like us have.
Written By Shard
Dec. 17, 2017, 6:12 a.m.(10/15/1007 AR)
There is no peace. We're not safe.
Written By Audric
Dec. 17, 2017, 6:10 a.m.(10/15/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Reese
As it happens, it only takes a couple thousand silver to fill a bathtub. Even in gold, filling a bathtub, it's not -that- difficult. I could probably fill a small lake, if asked.
Written By Torian
Dec. 17, 2017, 5:07 a.m.(10/15/1007 AR)
Seems like the arm is on the mend now. A little stiff, but here I sit writing again without a sling. Much better without.
Written By Reese
Dec. 17, 2017, 4:36 a.m.(10/15/1007 AR)
My prize for Audric was a bathtub to keep his all silver in. I hear he has so much silver, it would fill a bathtub and I want to be helpful. Reese
Written By Reese
Dec. 17, 2017, 4:35 a.m.(10/15/1007 AR)
As some know, I was almost died recently in battle. But almost is not actual death and thanks to great care from those like Countess Mia, Lady Olivia, Mistress Valery and Lady Eirene, I am doing well. It did cause me to really look at things. I really got a taste for how dangerous my life style is. I wouldn't take back this fight, even if I had to risk death all over again. Some of the slaver's agents were killed, powerful agents were killed and that is worth the pain. I should write a will. I also thank Prince Luca, Lord Killian, Dame Esoka and Marquis Rymarr who went on the dangerous mission with me. And most of all, Gloria who was with us.
Reese
Reese
Written By Reese
Dec. 17, 2017, 4:31 a.m.(10/15/1007 AR)
The Awards Ceremony went very well. I realize that peace in the Gray Forest is not going to be a lasting thing and yet I still wanted to celebrate our victories over the abyss and how much safer the Forest is. So many have done so much that is hard to even list them all and that is why I held the ceremony and had the monument made. I encourage anyone who wants more details to come see the monument or talk to me. I would be happy to to tell the stories. The stories includes those helped to fund the ceremony and make the prizes, including crafters well and well Lady Belladonna who went out of her way to help make the ceremony a success.
We will go back into the Gray Forest and back to the missions at some point. I have a list of those who want to come and help, but feel free to contact me if one does wish to be on the list.
Reese
We will go back into the Gray Forest and back to the missions at some point. I have a list of those who want to come and help, but feel free to contact me if one does wish to be on the list.
Reese
Written By Kael
Dec. 17, 2017, 2:03 a.m.(10/15/1007 AR)
Many are unaware that I was not raised in Oakhaven.
I grew up in a small village a half day's journey away, with an esteemed governess that served as my guardian. I did not have the name Keaton to put behind Kael, or any name at all other than my first. When questions arose regarding my being an orphan, I was silenced, and I came to look at it as the truth before moving on.
I led a simple life, exploring professions such as smithing (which did not go well), carpentry (which went a great deal better, but was not quite right), and finally ventured to soldiering because I felt as though there was a greater purpose. It was there, in this stage, that I was found and brought to Keaton Keep.
I was made aware of my duty as Count, of Lord of Oakhaven. I was met with family, blood, and I knew this sacred connection for the first time. Ironic, perhaps, because I never thought much of the nobility. I was not negatively inclined, more neutral.
I was ignorant to the burdens that they faced and the true responsibility placed upon their shoulders. Certainly I knew of heroes, but they were more figures of a play, a story, than real individuals. An epic tale rather than the daily pursuit of betterment for "common" man.
It is a peculiar thing to be here within Arx, with so many of the upper nobility walking the streets and these key figures in stories standing before you. Some of them disappoint and some are far greater than I could ever imagine due to their humility, their humanity.
There is the question of my place amongst those here. I am all at once humble and proud of where, of who, I am. I am Kael Keaton, Count of Oakhaven, pledged to govern and protect those that I grew up around, those same ones now relying on me to succeed. I am a father, a husband, a friend, a vassal, and even an enemy. I know who I am.
I grew up in a small village a half day's journey away, with an esteemed governess that served as my guardian. I did not have the name Keaton to put behind Kael, or any name at all other than my first. When questions arose regarding my being an orphan, I was silenced, and I came to look at it as the truth before moving on.
I led a simple life, exploring professions such as smithing (which did not go well), carpentry (which went a great deal better, but was not quite right), and finally ventured to soldiering because I felt as though there was a greater purpose. It was there, in this stage, that I was found and brought to Keaton Keep.
I was made aware of my duty as Count, of Lord of Oakhaven. I was met with family, blood, and I knew this sacred connection for the first time. Ironic, perhaps, because I never thought much of the nobility. I was not negatively inclined, more neutral.
I was ignorant to the burdens that they faced and the true responsibility placed upon their shoulders. Certainly I knew of heroes, but they were more figures of a play, a story, than real individuals. An epic tale rather than the daily pursuit of betterment for "common" man.
It is a peculiar thing to be here within Arx, with so many of the upper nobility walking the streets and these key figures in stories standing before you. Some of them disappoint and some are far greater than I could ever imagine due to their humility, their humanity.
There is the question of my place amongst those here. I am all at once humble and proud of where, of who, I am. I am Kael Keaton, Count of Oakhaven, pledged to govern and protect those that I grew up around, those same ones now relying on me to succeed. I am a father, a husband, a friend, a vassal, and even an enemy. I know who I am.
Written By Luis
Dec. 17, 2017, 1:06 a.m.(10/14/1007 AR)
My cousins, the twins have arrived, and while I realize they have been here for a while, I am excited to note that I have finally had the opportunity to speak with them again! They are here and they have already found all sorts of trouble to get themselves into. I do hope that the one whom has become a Princess does find what she is seeking and as for the other, I have yet to hear her sing since she's been home. I do hope to rectify this lack, very soon.
Written By Luis
Dec. 17, 2017, 1:04 a.m.(10/14/1007 AR)
Again the nights spin on in Arx and I find myself more amused rather than not as of late. There are things afoot, dangerous things, things that must be distinguished and dissected and examined to the point of revelation prior to the climax of the great flux that tugs against all of our lives. For now, I do hope that those whom seek to disrupt the functionality of the various aspects within our great city would instead put aside their boredom and frivolous activities, lest they be trampled underfoot by those whom have far more important and vital things to accomplish.
Written By Tila
Dec. 17, 2017, 12:33 a.m.(10/14/1007 AR)
And so, despite the best attempts of the northern roads, I've arrived in Arx. It has been too long. The ins and outs of managing Giant's Reach have kept me far from the grandeur of this fair city in the last several years. Has it changed much, I ask myself, since I learned the arts of court and law here as a mere girl?
I arrive to gossip and scandal and all manner of bad decisions being played out in the public square. So, it seems, the more things change, the more they stay the same.
I'm not sure if I've missed this or not, but it shouldn't be dull.
I arrive to gossip and scandal and all manner of bad decisions being played out in the public square. So, it seems, the more things change, the more they stay the same.
I'm not sure if I've missed this or not, but it shouldn't be dull.
Written By Margot
Dec. 17, 2017, 12:21 a.m.(10/14/1007 AR)
The future duchess of Tyde is a woman. The future High Lord of Thrax is a woman.
I admit the future has surpassed my imagination.
I admit the future has surpassed my imagination.
Written By Sameera
Dec. 17, 2017, 12:19 a.m.(10/14/1007 AR)
spawning sounds like a pain in the ass. I'm pretty damned lucky I don't have to spawn. Of course, if I had too, I'd just make Torstein do all the parenting. Families are difficult.
Written By Cristoph
Dec. 16, 2017, 11:41 p.m.(10/14/1007 AR)
I've had a busy couple of days and I feel as if I missed several birth announcements and at least one about a betrothal, I think. Well. Congratulations to each and every one of you.
Written By Lucita
Dec. 16, 2017, 10:28 p.m.(10/14/1007 AR)
Ow. Spars hurt. They hurt even more so when it is a cousin who administers a trouncing so skillfully. Best I can say is I was able to dodge and parry her blows long enough that she started to tire and even scratched her a time or two with the tip of the dagger. Maybe next time I will fare better against Princess Astraea.
Written By Mae
Dec. 16, 2017, 10:03 p.m.(10/14/1007 AR)
I return to Arx to find that Astrid is not the only noble baby being born. What a happy time!
Me and Lady Lethe delivered Astrid and blessed her in the name of Death, that she'll grow up knowing the wonderful things she's been given, and knowing that her life is hers to make.
I've wrote to Countess Melinda and Count Artorius, to see if they might allow a blessing in the name of the Mother of Beginnings. I've also wrote Prince Edain and Princess Caelis about the same.
I also want to remind anyone reading this that the Harlequins are here to help! Most of us are trained as midwives, and we know blessings to speak at birth. And if you're in Arx, the Archlector himself would surely enjoy coming to bless a newborn.
Me and Lady Lethe delivered Astrid and blessed her in the name of Death, that she'll grow up knowing the wonderful things she's been given, and knowing that her life is hers to make.
I've wrote to Countess Melinda and Count Artorius, to see if they might allow a blessing in the name of the Mother of Beginnings. I've also wrote Prince Edain and Princess Caelis about the same.
I also want to remind anyone reading this that the Harlequins are here to help! Most of us are trained as midwives, and we know blessings to speak at birth. And if you're in Arx, the Archlector himself would surely enjoy coming to bless a newborn.
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