Written By Caras
Nov. 5, 2017, 11:45 a.m.(7/12/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Aleksei
He backed out of his challenge, not because he wanted to spare me indignity, but because he refuses to admit any wrongdoing. He has repeatedly said that the money he paid for these thralls should account for any ills inflicted. But as the Archlector of Gild, I learned the limits of what money can do. Money does not throw nets. Money does not pick the harvest. Money does not console the heart when good men die.
I am no longer Archlector, and I have been instructed to read the dogma. So after this post, I will be silent. Unless of course, someone continues to mischaracterize what I have said when I held the august position that I did.
Written By Harald
Nov. 5, 2017, 11:03 a.m.(7/12/1007 AR)
Though he may deny it, this disaster is exactly what Aleksei Morgan has called for. He bade me once that to earn Skald's regard, I should free all my thralls and become one of his followers. Kennex did this.
Witness the disaster that comes of heeding folk who meddle in matters they do not understand. None can be liberated from the consequences of their choices, try as some might.
Written By Tessa
Nov. 5, 2017, 10:51 a.m.(7/12/1007 AR)
Stunning ring, tiara, getting out of the city briefly with good company.
Written By Agnarr
Nov. 5, 2017, 10:50 a.m.(7/12/1007 AR)
Written By Eleyna
Nov. 5, 2017, 10:34 a.m.(7/12/1007 AR)
Written By Thena
Nov. 5, 2017, 9:55 a.m.(7/12/1007 AR)
Written By Mae
Nov. 5, 2017, 9:47 a.m.(7/12/1007 AR)
Written By Magpie
Nov. 5, 2017, 8:59 a.m.(7/12/1007 AR)
So far I'm feeling pretty good about it. I met some Prodigals. I started piecing together ideas for some programs. I was going to work out the kinks with Saya and her shop, but Princess Lark sharked her as a protege before I could even put the proposal properly together. I'm going to call is a win anyway.
Besides, I have a sneaky suspicion there will be plenty of refugees and prodigals in the future to dip their toes in the water for the plan though. ( I can't imagine WHERE they'll be coming from)
Now I'm going to slink back to my workshop to lock myself in for the rest of the day before the post-sermon crowd rush the archives to unburden their souls to the scholars.
Written By Sameera
Nov. 5, 2017, 8:44 a.m.(7/12/1007 AR)
I go in deciding everyone is a shit person so, there is plenty of room for adjustments on my thoughts. I was pretty blunt with the Prince of Sanctum about expecting him to be one of the most judgmental of our ways. People should take a page from his book.
Written By Cristoph
Nov. 5, 2017, 7:42 a.m.(7/12/1007 AR)
Written By Cristoph
Nov. 5, 2017, 7:42 a.m.(7/12/1007 AR)
Written By Tobias
Nov. 5, 2017, 6 a.m.(7/11/1007 AR)
Written By Orathy
Nov. 5, 2017, 2:19 a.m.(7/11/1007 AR)
Written By Orathy
Nov. 5, 2017, 1:40 a.m.(7/11/1007 AR)
Written By Sophie
Nov. 4, 2017, 10:41 p.m.(7/11/1007 AR)
The proverb of "all things in their proper time and place" is no platitude. Too much change, too suddenly, is traumatic. It can even kill. Although things can be done to expedite the healing process, healing still takes time. Sometimes, too much medicine is as lethal as the ailment. Acclimation is required if the host is to survive. It is the stark and painful truth all healers must accept even as we strive to mend and save all we can.
I pray for and work towards a day where Thralldom will be abolished, aching in knowing that it will never be as soon as I wish. Alas, such often is the purview of change, working at pace that does not suit my impatience, yet urging us to be mindful of the care we give during such trying times.
What is done is done, though, and now we must stem the bleeding before Stormward entirely hemorrhages. The health of the entire Compact will be impacted by how we treat this grievous wound. I daresay that extends to all of humanity.
I will give what aid I am able, in comfort, in coin, and in the implementation of support systems with the Mercy chapters in Stormward, the Maelstrom, and any other holding that will welcome the former thralls. Those who wish me to coordinate with the respective Mother or Father Mercy of their holding's chapterhouses are urged to please contact me.
Furthermore, those former thralls with the interest to serve Our Lady of Change as a Mercy of Lagoma will be welcomed as a novitiate, here, in Arx, where they will undergo all the rigors and proper training to warrant wearing the mantle of a Mercy. Those who are willing and able to aid in the logistics of such a relocation are also urged to please contact me.
May the Gods bless and keep us all. May our inner light ever continue to shine.
Yours, in Faith and in service,
Princess Sophie Valardin, the Mother Mercy of Arx
Written By Edward
Nov. 4, 2017, 9:06 p.m.(7/11/1007 AR)
Written By Monique
Nov. 4, 2017, 6:34 p.m.(7/10/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Tessa
Written By Margot
Nov. 4, 2017, 6:34 p.m.(7/10/1007 AR)
And at the same time, that criminals, true criminals, murderers, pirates, violent men and thugs that their service is more punitive, they are not trusted in houses, they are laborers. These are the population that row ships, work mines and fields, they have earned their position, they owe compensation to their communities.
No situation is black and white. A rainbow of gray exists in almost all things.
Written By Victus
Nov. 4, 2017, 6:25 p.m.(7/10/1007 AR)
You can encourage it, you can nurture it, you can motivate it to speed along. Really, you should if you want to make a difference too. But ya' can't make it sit and heel on your command. I hope that something we can take from the lot of this shit is that there needs to be steps, planning, caution and most importantly patience.
Every little movement in a body of water is gonna alter the waves. Whether you're splashing like a motherfucker, going at an even pace, or just sitting still and being an obstacle for it to bypass. Swim well, the lot of you. We'll get through this yet.
Written By Tessa
Nov. 4, 2017, 5:39 p.m.(7/10/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Monique
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