Written By Orathy
Nov. 5, 2017, 1:08 p.m.(7/12/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Aleksei
Break the chains of poverty under your own nose oh mighty Archlector! Put your silver where your mouth is.
Written By Aislin
Nov. 5, 2017, 1:07 p.m.(7/12/1007 AR)
As I understand, it, the Liberators paid off the debts of 5,000 thralls from across the entire fealty of Thrax. Not merely from one domain, but across all of them. Five thousand out of... what, the better part of a million thralls in all of Thrax? Seven hundred thousand thralls, at a bare minimum.
That leaves 695,000 at the least.
Now I'm not an economist, I'm an adventurer. But if removing that tiny amount "en masse" was enough to deliberately destabilize all of Thrax as Brother Caras seems to claim, then it seems to me that the Thraxian economy is terrifyingly precarious; a minor plague or, hells, even a particularly notable /fire/ in one domain could have wiped out the Thraxian economy just as easily.
And that strikes me as unlikely; Thrax has never been weak or pitiable, and their economic prowess is no less strong than their naval prowess.
Now, some can claim that Archlector Aleksei called for more than he should have in calling for any domain to free all their thralls at once -- and I think that's a fair characterization, albeit one that completely aligns with what I understand of his god's desires. An Archlector's responsibility /is/ to speak for their god, after all.
But the truth is, this is not a new opinion, merely an old one being spoken more loudly and vehemently. The Faith has been calling for an end to the practice of thralldom for the better part of a thousand years.
And the actual /actions/ Archlector Aleksei took on his own behalf -- buying the debts of thralls -- seem to have been taken carefully, and to avoid destabilizing Thrax as a whole. To characterize the purchase of those debts as malicious sabotage seems to be rather far from the truth, at least from what I've seen.
That leaves 695,000 at the least.
Now I'm not an economist, I'm an adventurer. But if removing that tiny amount "en masse" was enough to deliberately destabilize all of Thrax as Brother Caras seems to claim, then it seems to me that the Thraxian economy is terrifyingly precarious; a minor plague or, hells, even a particularly notable /fire/ in one domain could have wiped out the Thraxian economy just as easily.
And that strikes me as unlikely; Thrax has never been weak or pitiable, and their economic prowess is no less strong than their naval prowess.
Now, some can claim that Archlector Aleksei called for more than he should have in calling for any domain to free all their thralls at once -- and I think that's a fair characterization, albeit one that completely aligns with what I understand of his god's desires. An Archlector's responsibility /is/ to speak for their god, after all.
But the truth is, this is not a new opinion, merely an old one being spoken more loudly and vehemently. The Faith has been calling for an end to the practice of thralldom for the better part of a thousand years.
And the actual /actions/ Archlector Aleksei took on his own behalf -- buying the debts of thralls -- seem to have been taken carefully, and to avoid destabilizing Thrax as a whole. To characterize the purchase of those debts as malicious sabotage seems to be rather far from the truth, at least from what I've seen.
Written By Aleksei
Nov. 5, 2017, 12:42 p.m.(7/12/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Caras
I wish Brother Caras every success as he returns to the pilgrimage to heed the call of Gild, where I know he's done much good over the years. I only regret that he's let his confusion over events bring him to attack his family of the Faith.
Still, I'm very secure in the actions of the Liberators as I hear the reports from the Mourning Isles about how our careful diligence was rewarded with a lack of devastation to the economy of the Thrax houses. That the money we paid is now being used to to hire free workers. That, despite the insistence of some, the actions of the Liberators in freeing those five thousand souls did not offer any economic devastation. We made our selections very carefully across all the houses of the Mourning Isles and freed less than a single percent of those current enthralled. We managed to do so with enough care to avoid violence or upheaval. That I'm now being accused of targeting a single house for the purpose of punishing them is unfortunate, but I think the reality is clear to anyone who has paid attention to the actual reactions from the Isles. I can't help those who dream up a different one just to call me a villain.
Still, I'm very secure in the actions of the Liberators as I hear the reports from the Mourning Isles about how our careful diligence was rewarded with a lack of devastation to the economy of the Thrax houses. That the money we paid is now being used to to hire free workers. That, despite the insistence of some, the actions of the Liberators in freeing those five thousand souls did not offer any economic devastation. We made our selections very carefully across all the houses of the Mourning Isles and freed less than a single percent of those current enthralled. We managed to do so with enough care to avoid violence or upheaval. That I'm now being accused of targeting a single house for the purpose of punishing them is unfortunate, but I think the reality is clear to anyone who has paid attention to the actual reactions from the Isles. I can't help those who dream up a different one just to call me a villain.
Written By Laric
Nov. 5, 2017, 12:36 p.m.(7/12/1007 AR)
Brother Caras should be commended for his willingness to stand for what he feels is right. The gods work through just, honorable and courageous men and women. It is important, however, to remember we do not always have the benefit of Their guidance nor Their clarity. Humans can fail, and humans can be quite mistaken. We grow from accepting these mistakes.
If there is proof a discipleship of the Faith deliberately sabotaged House Navegant and Escuma in a time of war, that proof needs to be taken to the Crown, to House Thrax, to the Legate overseeing that discipleship and the Dominus himself. It should not be vaguely alluded to in white journals nor be used to justify a duel. Such things are matters of utmost gravity and should be treated as such.
As it stands, the Liberators purchased the debts of five thousand thralls - less than a percent of the Isles' thralls - at cost, from all over the Mourning Isles. House Navegant's reaction is their own, and they must accept and deal with their consequences in their own fashion. It is only tangentially related to the ongoing situation in Stormward.
If there is proof a discipleship of the Faith deliberately sabotaged House Navegant and Escuma in a time of war, that proof needs to be taken to the Crown, to House Thrax, to the Legate overseeing that discipleship and the Dominus himself. It should not be vaguely alluded to in white journals nor be used to justify a duel. Such things are matters of utmost gravity and should be treated as such.
As it stands, the Liberators purchased the debts of five thousand thralls - less than a percent of the Isles' thralls - at cost, from all over the Mourning Isles. House Navegant's reaction is their own, and they must accept and deal with their consequences in their own fashion. It is only tangentially related to the ongoing situation in Stormward.
Written By Aureth
Nov. 5, 2017, 12:32 p.m.(7/12/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Caras
Actually, Aleksei retracted his challenge like a good boy, because you are now beneath him in rank, and a good superior doesn't punch down. Punching down dishonors Limerance.
I will write nothing further on this topic for the same reason.
I will write nothing further on this topic for the same reason.
Written By Lark
Nov. 5, 2017, 12:18 p.m.(7/12/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Caras
Let us not put blame where it doesn't belong, Brother Caras. Grayson implemented a trade ban with Navegant, not Archlector Aleksei Morgan. Princess Tikva Grayson did so with my Voice and my approval.
It is only Archlector Morgan's coin that keeps them afloat, now, ironically. But their economic position comes from my word, and those that have supported and followed me.
If you would like these economics explained to you, you are welcome to come find me.
It is only Archlector Morgan's coin that keeps them afloat, now, ironically. But their economic position comes from my word, and those that have supported and followed me.
If you would like these economics explained to you, you are welcome to come find me.
Written By Caras
Nov. 5, 2017, 11:48 a.m.(7/12/1007 AR)
I deeply regret wording my proclamation to include Crownsworn. It has become clear to me that it was off-topic and inappropriate. A remark that a more politically astute Archlector would not have made. I am afraid that this is a sign that I am not qualified to be an Archlector. I had my doubts from the beginning, but the calling was there, and who am I to deny the call?
I will return to pilgrimage soon. I was successful there I believe. At least I did no one any harm either here, or in the past.
I will return to pilgrimage soon. I was successful there I believe. At least I did no one any harm either here, or in the past.
Written By Caras
Nov. 5, 2017, 11:45 a.m.(7/12/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Aleksei
Archlector Aleksei is trying to do the right thing. He wants to be a 'good guy'. But his zeal in following Skald's dogma has caused him to tread dangerously on dogma that I, as the Archlector of Gild, was duty sworn to protect. The unity of this compact is paramount to its survival. Nothing that Aleksei did was illegal, but it was done with ill-intent. He was told, by one of the highest authorities in Thrax what would happen if he followed his plan to remove Thralls in mass from the Mourning Isles. Not only did he do so, but he did so with the intent of punishing those that held those values strongest. He could have spread his ministrations, important as they are, out over a year, as suggested to him. Or he could have been more equitable, removing thralls equally from all houses. The reaction was both predictable, and devastating to Navegant economy. When one sets out to punish instead of help, however legal their action, it becomes immoral.
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.
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 Caras
Nov. 5, 2017, 11:45 a.m.(7/12/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Aleksei
Archlector Aleksei is trying to do the right thing. He wants to be a 'good guy'. But his zeal in following Skald's dogma has caused him to tread dangerously on dogma that I, as the Archlector of Gild, was duty sworn to protect. The unity of this compact is paramount to its survival. Nothing that Aleksei did was illegal, but it was done with ill-intent. He was told, by one of the highest authorities in Thrax what would happen if he followed his plan to remove Thralls in mass from the Mourning Isles. Not only did he do so, but he did so with the intent of punishing those that held those values strongest. He could have spread his ministrations, important as they are, out over a year, as suggested to him. Or he could have been more equitable, removing thralls equally from all houses. The reaction was both predictable, and devastating to Navegant economy. When one sets out to punish instead of help, however legal their action, it becomes immoral.
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.
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)
Arx is a wretched city, in which nobles easily grow too detached from the realities of their domains. Less so for the Graysons, perhaps, but among Islesmen, it is dangerous to be surrounded and encouraged by voices that do not understand our race. I take only regret in the accuracy of my last journal, for in the battles to come, the lost strength of Kennex will be missed, as will the resources we must now pour into stabilising the March.
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.
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)
BEST DAY EVER.
Stunning ring, tiara, getting out of the city briefly with good company.
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)
No fight, but I still do have my new mail getting made for sure.
Written By Eleyna
Nov. 5, 2017, 10:34 a.m.(7/12/1007 AR)
It galls to see stupidity and lack of planning rewarded.
Written By Thena
Nov. 5, 2017, 9:55 a.m.(7/12/1007 AR)
Might I float the shocking concept that helping Arx and helping Kennex are not mutually exclusive?
Written By Mae
Nov. 5, 2017, 9:47 a.m.(7/12/1007 AR)
You all fix Kennex. I'll keep working on Arx. And if any of you want some advice, feel free to write!
Written By Magpie
Nov. 5, 2017, 8:59 a.m.(7/12/1007 AR)
While the nobles do their noble thing (nobody cares about my opinion on any of *that* mess) I'm going to write about my first week as DMoRPA!
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.
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)
The help being offered to the Kennex seems a lot more focused on the now former thralls over the dire straights the march is in now. What of the people who are not former thralls and might have lost their only source of income. The mass freeing also took away the security being a thrall also granted some. While a good amount were war criminals.. What about the ones who decided to become a thrall to save their own lives? Our system keeps poverty, homelessness, and starvation down, after all. But it is 'slavery' of course. So, we must be in the wrong, right? This is why I always tell people to learn of our ways before passing judgement.
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.
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)
I get the sense I'm going to be incredibly busy over the next several months. That might fill some people with a sense of dread but I feel oddly energized.
Written By Cristoph
Nov. 5, 2017, 7:42 a.m.(7/12/1007 AR)
I get the sense I'm going to be incredibly busy over the next several months. That might fill some people with a sense of dread but I feel oddly energized.
Written By Tobias
Nov. 5, 2017, 6 a.m.(7/11/1007 AR)
My original promise of potential employment in the Crimson Blades for former Thralls is still open, and now that things are moving along, I'll be making good on that promise.
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