Written By Corban
Oct. 27, 2017, 11:34 p.m.(6/23/1007 AR)
In sparring, I remind myself, it is just as honorable to lose as to win. In losing, we learn about ourselves and our weaknesses and we better ourselves for the fights ahead against our true enemies.
That said, it is rather fun winning.
That said, it is rather fun winning.
Written By Alarissa
Oct. 27, 2017, 11:25 p.m.(6/23/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Marian
Princess Marian hits like a horse. I shall be feeling this for many days and likely be stared at while I continue my language lessons. Gods save me, woman, what do you -eat-?
Written By Mirari
Oct. 27, 2017, 11:24 p.m.(6/23/1007 AR)
Ugh. Some people's children.
Written By Clover
Oct. 27, 2017, 11:11 p.m.(6/23/1007 AR)
*A sketch of a strange, reptilian creature: but more like a lizard than say a dragon. A very large lizard, with a spiky back. It's teeth large, sharp, and wicked looking. Standing before the creature is a line of statues of men and women in soldiering garb: all frozen in different positions of either terror or battle-readiness. The creature glimmers blue-green. A single man stands before the basilisk not frozen; a shield brought up before his face shielding his gaze from the creature.*
I read a story, recently, from a pamphlet that has been circulating the city. Of a gallant Redrain Knight who went north to face a fearsome basilisk. The story says this nameless knight journeyed far into lands we would now consider Halfshav lands. The basilisk had been terrorizing a local settlement, causing miners to go missing, and otherwise to cause mayhem. So this Knight went to slay the beast... He carried with him a shield made of alaricite and all of all thing stygian: Some how fixed so that the shield's face was a mirror. He used this shield to save himself from the creature, which was stunned after looking into the mirror. And the knight was able to severe the head from the creature's body.
The tale ends there and I'm very curious to know: Did the men and women who had been turned to stone return to life? Or were they lost forever...
Perhaps there is, somewhere in the city, another pamphlet that has the answers?
I read a story, recently, from a pamphlet that has been circulating the city. Of a gallant Redrain Knight who went north to face a fearsome basilisk. The story says this nameless knight journeyed far into lands we would now consider Halfshav lands. The basilisk had been terrorizing a local settlement, causing miners to go missing, and otherwise to cause mayhem. So this Knight went to slay the beast... He carried with him a shield made of alaricite and all of all thing stygian: Some how fixed so that the shield's face was a mirror. He used this shield to save himself from the creature, which was stunned after looking into the mirror. And the knight was able to severe the head from the creature's body.
The tale ends there and I'm very curious to know: Did the men and women who had been turned to stone return to life? Or were they lost forever...
Perhaps there is, somewhere in the city, another pamphlet that has the answers?
Written By Aiden
Oct. 27, 2017, 7:56 p.m.(6/23/1007 AR)
Princess Reese, my cousin, has entrusted me with the position of Commander to our Grayson Archery units. My cousin has great faith in me. I will endeavour to give this position as much attention as the Officiator of the Menagerie and the House Minister of Upkeep. With the right people beside me, I know I can bring honor to the House, King, and Realm through this service.
Written By Mae
Oct. 27, 2017, 4:29 p.m.(6/22/1007 AR)
I wanted to write about greed. I've been dealing with a lot of it lately. I wanted to reflect on what amount of greed is healthy, and at what point greed turns to avarice. But then, just yesterday, I walked past the Shrine of Gild. It says it right there, right in front of the Shrine, on the paving stones: Avarice Builds Cities.
Sometimes the answers really are right in front of us.
Sometimes the answers really are right in front of us.
Written By Isabetta
Oct. 27, 2017, 1:48 p.m.(6/22/1007 AR)
Today I almost threw down my gauntlet.
It was a friend and so I had more pause than I may have had otherwise and sure it would not have meant our friendship were over.
Some slights however simply demand satisfaction.
I feel lucky it did not come to that, it would of certainly been a lot of hassle.
It was a friend and so I had more pause than I may have had otherwise and sure it would not have meant our friendship were over.
Some slights however simply demand satisfaction.
I feel lucky it did not come to that, it would of certainly been a lot of hassle.
Written By Fergus
Oct. 27, 2017, 11:54 a.m.(6/22/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Alarissa
Oh, get the fuck over yourself already.
I need to pick up my eyes after rolling them so fucking hard.
I need to pick up my eyes after rolling them so fucking hard.
Written By Belladonna
Oct. 27, 2017, 11:33 a.m.(6/22/1007 AR)
There are some things that we all know, say, acknowledge. Do we understand them? I do not think that we usually do. It is not easy for someone in my position (not easy in the sense that certain mathematical calculations are not easy, rather than a complaint of life's ease) to understand what it is like to stand on the other side of my desk. Know and acknowledge? Certainly. Understand? No, not so much. It is rare that I am afforded such an insight, and I find it incredibly valuable.
Do those that I value know that I value them? I say the words, but I ((crossed out, but not so well it cannot be seen: suspect I may)) have been negligent in making it known through my actions. Not in all cases, but in at least several that I can think of. This needs addressing.
I hope that this lesson sticks.
Do those that I value know that I value them? I say the words, but I ((crossed out, but not so well it cannot be seen: suspect I may)) have been negligent in making it known through my actions. Not in all cases, but in at least several that I can think of. This needs addressing.
I hope that this lesson sticks.
Written By Alarissa
Oct. 26, 2017, 11:17 p.m.(6/21/1007 AR)
There are, in my experience, so many different kinds of love. Some I know of in passing, others I have had the profound privilege of having experienced. It hurts, in as much as it can heal. It can be wielded like a weapon, or cast round your shoulders like a blanket. But one thing that I have come to know, is the one love, is not better or more treasured than another. It is simply, love of a different kind. I have lost some in some quarters, time and tide as they say. And I have gained in other quarters. I have learned that I can always love someone, even if I don't like them in that moment.
I have learned that to love another, I must first love myself. As selfish as that may seem.
I have learned a great deal in my short years in this turn. I don't know that I have ever had another turn, and if so, whether I would want the influence of knowing. But I know that I have been loved in the past. Deep and abiding. I am loved in the present, just as abiding. I will love in the future, many. Would that all who read this, know that they are loved. Deep. Abiding.
I have learned that to love another, I must first love myself. As selfish as that may seem.
I have learned a great deal in my short years in this turn. I don't know that I have ever had another turn, and if so, whether I would want the influence of knowing. But I know that I have been loved in the past. Deep and abiding. I am loved in the present, just as abiding. I will love in the future, many. Would that all who read this, know that they are loved. Deep. Abiding.
Written By Lucita
Oct. 26, 2017, 11:02 p.m.(6/21/1007 AR)
The Merchant's Assembly that Princess Jaenelle and I organized had a nice turnout and a nice mix of traders, mercenary guards, and craftsmen. It makes a good network base for inter-house trading plus learned of some new craftsmen I may well be using some time in the future!
Written By Victus
Oct. 26, 2017, 10:59 p.m.(6/21/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Alis
Very well, Princess. That's all I needed to hear.
Written By Alis
Oct. 26, 2017, 10:55 p.m.(6/21/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Victus
And equally beneath your station to say, exactly, ""You can dislike it as much as you like, but somebody loved Alarissa enough to give it to her and not spare a thought for anyone else." ?
Again, the next person who implies my dead brother did not love his own siblings enough to leave them something will be challenged. The end. I had no problem telling you right to your face that were it not for Edain being the one you were dealing with this evening, I'd have had you thrown out of the Manor and told you were not welcome anymore. So do not think for a moment that you are making a cogent point, Your Grace.
You and your wife both rightfully owe us an apology for your insult and your conduct this evening, but because of your station I did not demand it. But I did make sure nobody else will make the same mistake without knowing in advance that I will not suffer such an insult in silence again.
Again, the next person who implies my dead brother did not love his own siblings enough to leave them something will be challenged. The end. I had no problem telling you right to your face that were it not for Edain being the one you were dealing with this evening, I'd have had you thrown out of the Manor and told you were not welcome anymore. So do not think for a moment that you are making a cogent point, Your Grace.
You and your wife both rightfully owe us an apology for your insult and your conduct this evening, but because of your station I did not demand it. But I did make sure nobody else will make the same mistake without knowing in advance that I will not suffer such an insult in silence again.
Written By Reigna
Oct. 26, 2017, 10:49 p.m.(6/21/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Derovai
Goodman Voss,
No apologies are necessary, I believe you perceived a critique where none originally existed. Now, however, I must chide your choice of words, your implication that thoughtful discussion on the nature of our gods is merely ethereal. You speak (in my inferrance, naturally) as though contemplation and understanding of our Faith is not relevant to our daily lives. That it is not as important as other matters, or has no bearing on our choices. This is false.
You also seem to be implying that as a noble my time is idle, rather than busy with more pressing matters. This again, is very false. Though I note you did at least, include the possibility of being wrong.
I do not ask you to bow to me or my wisdom, but I do think you should consider, or reconsider, the importance of the gods in your daily life. Their wisdom should guide us all. Your wit and humor are yours to point in whatever direction you wish. Those unable to handle disagreement or challenge are often those who are insecure in their beliefs. Not always, but in my experience I have seen this frequently.
Regardless. I would hope that you consider my words, idle and ethereal though they may be.
No apologies are necessary, I believe you perceived a critique where none originally existed. Now, however, I must chide your choice of words, your implication that thoughtful discussion on the nature of our gods is merely ethereal. You speak (in my inferrance, naturally) as though contemplation and understanding of our Faith is not relevant to our daily lives. That it is not as important as other matters, or has no bearing on our choices. This is false.
You also seem to be implying that as a noble my time is idle, rather than busy with more pressing matters. This again, is very false. Though I note you did at least, include the possibility of being wrong.
I do not ask you to bow to me or my wisdom, but I do think you should consider, or reconsider, the importance of the gods in your daily life. Their wisdom should guide us all. Your wit and humor are yours to point in whatever direction you wish. Those unable to handle disagreement or challenge are often those who are insecure in their beliefs. Not always, but in my experience I have seen this frequently.
Regardless. I would hope that you consider my words, idle and ethereal though they may be.
Written By Victus
Oct. 26, 2017, 10:46 p.m.(6/21/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Alis
Is there really a need to twist words like this? If so, you may as well say them to my face rather than moving across the edge in other ways. I fucking hate dragging dirty disputes into the public view, but this one needs to be clarified.
The exact words used, in reference to an item that your brother passed on were, "He gave it to her without a thought to anyone else.". I made this statement while you were implying what /you/ wanted done with this item. The implication was not that your brother didn't love you enough, nor that your brother didn't think of you, nor anything because I didn't know the man. What I was getting across was "The man made his choice, respect his choice". I did not think it worth disputing how a man's final wishes should be handled.
If you take problem or offense to me, say it to my face. Don't parade it out here for everyone else to see so we can make a big dramatic show of it. It ain't mature and it ain't becoming of someone in your station to speak about the ones you call allies underhandedly like this. It's a misunderstanding and we can move passed it.
The exact words used, in reference to an item that your brother passed on were, "He gave it to her without a thought to anyone else.". I made this statement while you were implying what /you/ wanted done with this item. The implication was not that your brother didn't love you enough, nor that your brother didn't think of you, nor anything because I didn't know the man. What I was getting across was "The man made his choice, respect his choice". I did not think it worth disputing how a man's final wishes should be handled.
If you take problem or offense to me, say it to my face. Don't parade it out here for everyone else to see so we can make a big dramatic show of it. It ain't mature and it ain't becoming of someone in your station to speak about the ones you call allies underhandedly like this. It's a misunderstanding and we can move passed it.
Written By Kael
Oct. 26, 2017, 10:30 p.m.(6/21/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Katarina
Squall should be a boy? Perhaps the babe is, and perhaps the babe is not. I am surprised my wife did not inform you, as she has informed me, that she believes that Squall is a boy. I believe that... we shall see. Of course, watch, Reigna will be right...
Written By Cristoph
Oct. 26, 2017, 10:25 p.m.(6/21/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Alis
When I thought I'd heard the tackiest thing in my life already... I read this.
Written By Alis
Oct. 26, 2017, 10:21 p.m.(6/21/1007 AR)
In case anyone wonders, implying my dead brother didn't love his living siblings enough to leave something for them in his will... I will challenge the next person that does so. Without hesitation.
Written By Thena
Oct. 26, 2017, 10:04 p.m.(6/21/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Derovai
Master Voss, you might benefit from a bit more Faith instruction.
Not to say that certain members of the Faith wouldn't be tempted to make similar remarks regarding the Thirteenth's (and the Sentinel's) all-seeing natures. Definitely not me though.
Not to say that certain members of the Faith wouldn't be tempted to make similar remarks regarding the Thirteenth's (and the Sentinel's) all-seeing natures. Definitely not me though.
Written By Derovai
Oct. 26, 2017, 9:19 p.m.(6/21/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Reigna
My apologies, Countess.
I hope you'll forgive my attempts at humour, poor as they were. Some of us have more pressing matters occupying our thoughts, we might forget how serious and dire a topic this is for those with (perhaps) more idle time to ponder the ethereal.
As always, I bow to the wisdom of my betters. I'll endeavor to keep my wit aimed at less sensitive topics, perhaps.
Of course He knows all and sees all. Why, only a fool would argue against that!
I hope you'll forgive my attempts at humour, poor as they were. Some of us have more pressing matters occupying our thoughts, we might forget how serious and dire a topic this is for those with (perhaps) more idle time to ponder the ethereal.
As always, I bow to the wisdom of my betters. I'll endeavor to keep my wit aimed at less sensitive topics, perhaps.
Of course He knows all and sees all. Why, only a fool would argue against that!
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