Written By Isabeau
Oct. 28, 2017, 8:09 p.m.(6/25/1007 AR)
There is a certain wisdom to be found in silence that ought be sought more often. Perhaps by some more than others.
Written By Laric
Oct. 28, 2017, 7:19 p.m.(6/24/1007 AR)
The gods do love a good challenge, don't they? I suppose you reap what you sow.
Written By Victus
Oct. 28, 2017, 6:50 p.m.(6/24/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Eleyna
Girl usually has something wise worth saying. I like that. Glad it's her taking the reins of the Lyceum.
Written By Carita
Oct. 28, 2017, 6:36 p.m.(6/24/1007 AR)
Although, now, after having been informed of Dame Thena's response -- or defense, I suppose, of me -- I feel inclined to address the point that she ever so clearly makes.
I earned it.
There is nothing loathsome nor shameful about having been born and raised in the Lower Boroughs. That I was a commoner. No. You cannot use it as an insult against me. Or, if you are attempting to use my former status as a Whisper in the same way? No, it is not an insult. I would suggest you try harder. It's an honor. It granted me a unique perspective on the world. It gave me ambition, which, I consider a virtue. The desire to reach as high as I can. As high as I am able to. Reaching for the stars, if I can. Reaching hearts, if I can. Constantly being true to myself and my visions. Learning and striving toward everything that interests me. Keeping away from those that belittle me. Never remaining too long in the mental prison of self-doubt that would cage me.
My mother would frequently say (among other sensible things) "Love your enemies, for they tell you your faults." I am already aware of mine, yes, and I appreciate knowing them. I am trying very hard to improve myself. In steps. In prayers. In hopes. In friendships and alliances.
Do I feel the need to share these improvements with everyone?
No.
Those are best kept to my Reflections.
Written By Eleyna
Oct. 28, 2017, 6:23 p.m.(6/24/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Ford
Maybe. If that would be more interesting than being trite and patronizing.
Written By Victus
Oct. 28, 2017, 6:22 p.m.(6/24/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Malesh
Uh-oh.
Written By Thena
Oct. 28, 2017, 6:10 p.m.(6/24/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Malesh
At least Lady Carita has earned what is hers.
Written By Ford
Oct. 28, 2017, 6:06 p.m.(6/24/1007 AR)
My my my.
I often wonder if the vast majority realizes what White Journals are for. As I learned in my school years, the Whites are for documenting an individuals story after our entire history simply vanished. An attempt to keep that from happening again by literally writing everything down. Which means, every White is history, we're all writing history that generations from now our great great great great grandwhatevers will read and get a sense of what their ancestors were like.
With that in mind. Would you like your great great great great grandwhatevers to know that you were a petty asshole with nothing better to do than attack people that have nothing to do with your business in the slightest?
I thought not.
I often wonder if the vast majority realizes what White Journals are for. As I learned in my school years, the Whites are for documenting an individuals story after our entire history simply vanished. An attempt to keep that from happening again by literally writing everything down. Which means, every White is history, we're all writing history that generations from now our great great great great grandwhatevers will read and get a sense of what their ancestors were like.
With that in mind. Would you like your great great great great grandwhatevers to know that you were a petty asshole with nothing better to do than attack people that have nothing to do with your business in the slightest?
I thought not.
Written By Carita
Oct. 28, 2017, 5:57 p.m.(6/24/1007 AR)
I did not realize that the Marquis of Stonewood was quite so personally vested in my private affairs. Goodness gracious. One isn't sure to be flattered or concerned. Perhaps both. Although, if the Marquis of Stonewood has any fears of my noble legitimacy, I would be pleased to assuage them. Merely send a missive instead of carrying such strange observations and peculiar questions to the pages of your own Journal. Especially in public. That might be taken the wrong way. Certainly, we have seen what happens in one's words are taken out of context. Lady Stonewood, Arianna - perhaps you need to relate the tale of the lessons learned.
With such pleasantries made and set aside, it would be wise to add into my own Journal the following, so that it might be known for the future:
Do not -- ever -- speak or speculate ill of my daughter. Ever. Thank you.
With such pleasantries made and set aside, it would be wise to add into my own Journal the following, so that it might be known for the future:
Do not -- ever -- speak or speculate ill of my daughter. Ever. Thank you.
Written By Malesh
Oct. 28, 2017, 5:57 p.m.(6/24/1007 AR)
On another matter, speaking of new beginnings, I must say that it warms my heart to see so many coming to the aide of Cedar Vale in it's time of need. Every humble and reserved, it was not easy for me to ask for help but the way the peerage has lined up to assist is perhaps the most humbling thing I have witnessed. Theses people are truly setting an example of virtue to us all, and we will be every grateful.
Written By Ida
Oct. 28, 2017, 5:52 p.m.(6/24/1007 AR)
Sometimes communing with metal over a hot forge for a couple of weeks is good for the soul. Along with a few bottles of well-aged whiskey, of course. It's the catching up when that's done, though, that is the kick in the ass.
Written By Malesh
Oct. 28, 2017, 5:52 p.m.(6/24/1007 AR)
I've seen that Carita Whisper ((struck through and noted above "Sorry, Darkwater)) will be marrying Baron Edward Stormbreak due to her announcement of such. I've heard talk that she'll be marrying down, but that is nonsense. She's of and from the lower boroughs of course, and was allowed to maintain her ennoblement even after she left her husband Baltus Darkwater, so to become a Baroness is certainly not a lesser station than the nothing from whence she came
Fortunate for her that the Darkwaters kept her as a lady, as marrying up from being a commoner is fortunate enough to be done once. Twice would have been a task of note indeed. I wonder what becomes of the daughter? Does she stay a Darkwater with Baltus, her father, or go with her mother to Stormbreak.
It will be interesting to see what happens as well, when the Queen takes Edward and Carita as she will take us all, to see if Carita's first born will inherit or if they will be passed over in favor of some new Stormbreak heir. It is an interesting question on the nature of our peerage, what happens when there is a divorce with children between a noble and a commoner. At every turn the events are so rare that I don't know of a fresh example of such a series of events. I'll have to look into it more, it is all so fascinatingly curious.
Fortunate for her that the Darkwaters kept her as a lady, as marrying up from being a commoner is fortunate enough to be done once. Twice would have been a task of note indeed. I wonder what becomes of the daughter? Does she stay a Darkwater with Baltus, her father, or go with her mother to Stormbreak.
It will be interesting to see what happens as well, when the Queen takes Edward and Carita as she will take us all, to see if Carita's first born will inherit or if they will be passed over in favor of some new Stormbreak heir. It is an interesting question on the nature of our peerage, what happens when there is a divorce with children between a noble and a commoner. At every turn the events are so rare that I don't know of a fresh example of such a series of events. I'll have to look into it more, it is all so fascinatingly curious.
Written By Orazio
Oct. 28, 2017, 5:33 p.m.(6/24/1007 AR)
To the Faithful Reader:
Over the past few days, it has been my pleasure to spend time with brothers and sisters from Sanctum, including the Seraph of Sanctum, himself. 'Pleasure' is not mere politesse - there is a comfort and a benediction in tradition, in the enactment of practices and ritual which have been enacted for centuries, with the same words, the same gestures, the same heart behind them. Tradition connects us to those have gone before, and it creates a bridge by which we can reach out to those who come after us. Sometimes I have been asked, as a godsworn priest, if I regret not having children. It is a regret, certainly. But at the same time, I do have children - the priests and disciples who come after me, who will read the words I have read, and inherit the Church I have worked to preserve and protect. In the midst of so many changes, so much newness, it is a delight to spend some time with those who understand the value of that inheritance, as well.
That said, I am rather so full of tea that I slosh when I walk. Perhaps there IS too much of a good thing.
Over the past few days, it has been my pleasure to spend time with brothers and sisters from Sanctum, including the Seraph of Sanctum, himself. 'Pleasure' is not mere politesse - there is a comfort and a benediction in tradition, in the enactment of practices and ritual which have been enacted for centuries, with the same words, the same gestures, the same heart behind them. Tradition connects us to those have gone before, and it creates a bridge by which we can reach out to those who come after us. Sometimes I have been asked, as a godsworn priest, if I regret not having children. It is a regret, certainly. But at the same time, I do have children - the priests and disciples who come after me, who will read the words I have read, and inherit the Church I have worked to preserve and protect. In the midst of so many changes, so much newness, it is a delight to spend some time with those who understand the value of that inheritance, as well.
That said, I am rather so full of tea that I slosh when I walk. Perhaps there IS too much of a good thing.
Written By Calarian
Oct. 28, 2017, 3:38 p.m.(6/24/1007 AR)
This city has quite a particular way of playing the games of chances -- one can only stare in wonder at times.
Written By Belladonna
Oct. 28, 2017, 12:48 p.m.(6/24/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Mia
I highly appreciate the Countess's aid in seeing to the wound of my cousin. It was unfortunate that my House's healer was detained at the last moment and was unable to attend, but we were blessed in having someone on hand that could tend to wounds. House Pravus is grateful for her aid.
Written By Clover
Oct. 28, 2017, 12:33 p.m.(6/24/1007 AR)
Disclaimer: Though I believe the pamphlets circulating the city are true-- please do not try to forge a mirror shield of your own and go fight a mythical creature that can turn you to stone with its gaze. Please, please do lots of thorough research before attempting to fight any mythical beast.
Written By Mia
Oct. 28, 2017, 12:25 p.m.(6/24/1007 AR)
The duel between Lady Stonewood's and Duchess Pravus' champions was just and well-fought. But given the wound taken and the sudden need for a healer, with none present who had greater skill than my meager experience mending injuries and stitching cuts, it is my very strong recommendation that one be present at any future contest between duelists. Something I would urge the population of Arx to consider, the next time that matters of honor must be settled with the spilling of blood.
Written By Arianna
Oct. 28, 2017, 12:03 p.m.(6/24/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Belladonna
Most recently I offered some words which, despite my best intentions, offended a family of hard working people. It is with a sincere hand that I offer my apology to the Cullers and anyone else whom might have been upset by my words. The Sentinel's judgement isn't needed to acknowledge someone else's feelings and that will always be my stance when it comes to the emotional well being of the people.
In time I hope to make amends for my actions and to learn from my mistakes. Thank you for the opportunity to grow and move past this so graciously Duchess Pravus, without your words of wisdom on the matter perhaps I might not have chosen to reflect on my actions and find fault in myself.
In time I hope to make amends for my actions and to learn from my mistakes. Thank you for the opportunity to grow and move past this so graciously Duchess Pravus, without your words of wisdom on the matter perhaps I might not have chosen to reflect on my actions and find fault in myself.
Written By Joslyn
Oct. 28, 2017, 7:43 a.m.(6/23/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Isabetta
If you want your time to count, perhaps next time you might try completing the course? If it helps, the idea is to run through the course, and ring the gong, and you must go through each obstacle. If the gong does not ring, your time does not count. Before you start leveling accusations of cheating in the archives of Vellichor, you might instead begin training your body so that you might be capable of completing the gauntlet, Lady Isabetta.
Written By Esoka
Oct. 28, 2017, 12:44 a.m.(6/23/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Eithne
I had the pleasure of taking Mistress Eithne running - and climbing! I think it was beneficial. And I did not break her.
It grieves me that evil continues to lurk in the depths of the Gray Forest. I pray for the day when those forces are lifted from it, and I shall fight to make that day come. I intend to join the Grayson's scouting efforts into it soon, and we shall see what we can see. Until then? There remain trees on the outskirts where I can go to see the beauty of it, and I shall hold onto that.
It grieves me that evil continues to lurk in the depths of the Gray Forest. I pray for the day when those forces are lifted from it, and I shall fight to make that day come. I intend to join the Grayson's scouting efforts into it soon, and we shall see what we can see. Until then? There remain trees on the outskirts where I can go to see the beauty of it, and I shall hold onto that.
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