Written By Alarissa
Oct. 24, 2017, 12:15 p.m.(6/16/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Cristoph
So that's what you are calling going from tavern to tavern and bar to bar in the city these days!
Written By Eirene
Oct. 24, 2017, 11:10 a.m.(6/16/1007 AR)
As reported by Carissa:
As Dictated:
Since I'm the damn guildmistress, I may as well say something about all the shav's and ex-thralls who got medical skill and let 'em apply. Fuck, there may be some decent medicine men or whatever the hell they call themselves among 'em. And I know there's got to be a ships surgeon or two among the thralls. Herbalists too, probably shav heavy. Blah blah, Gods bless, blah blah, welcome to a new life, same shit different day.
As Announced:
As Guildmistress of the Physicians Guild of Arx and surrounding Compact regions, I'd like to open an invite to any freed Thrall or recently welcomed shav'arvani with medical skill and experience to join us. Position to be placed based on prior knowledge and experience in all things medical, surgical, or herbal related. May the Gods welcome you to your new life, and may we assist in getting you on the road to your profession.
As Dictated:
Since I'm the damn guildmistress, I may as well say something about all the shav's and ex-thralls who got medical skill and let 'em apply. Fuck, there may be some decent medicine men or whatever the hell they call themselves among 'em. And I know there's got to be a ships surgeon or two among the thralls. Herbalists too, probably shav heavy. Blah blah, Gods bless, blah blah, welcome to a new life, same shit different day.
As Announced:
As Guildmistress of the Physicians Guild of Arx and surrounding Compact regions, I'd like to open an invite to any freed Thrall or recently welcomed shav'arvani with medical skill and experience to join us. Position to be placed based on prior knowledge and experience in all things medical, surgical, or herbal related. May the Gods welcome you to your new life, and may we assist in getting you on the road to your profession.
Written By Thena
Oct. 24, 2017, 10:08 a.m.(6/16/1007 AR)
Truly the heart quails to think of what horrors the men of the Oathlands must have inflicted upon Lady Tessa.
Written By Cristoph
Oct. 24, 2017, 8:31 a.m.(6/16/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Tessa
My feelings are terribly hurt.
But I suppose this is another thing Lord Corban and myself can speak about in our armor laden jogs around the ward.
But I suppose this is another thing Lord Corban and myself can speak about in our armor laden jogs around the ward.
Written By Edain
Oct. 24, 2017, 8:31 a.m.(6/16/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Daemon
Wise words Sir Daemon. It reminds me of an old Oathland saying.
When encountering a flanking force you do the safe thing and signal your comrades. OR. You can do the right thing and charge then with an Elk and a blacksmith with the best right cross in Arvum.
It's a very specific saying.
When encountering a flanking force you do the safe thing and signal your comrades. OR. You can do the right thing and charge then with an Elk and a blacksmith with the best right cross in Arvum.
It's a very specific saying.
Written By Corban
Oct. 24, 2017, 8:21 a.m.(6/16/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Tessa
I am pleased to know that it is not only I who can rot, but also all of my male relations and all men in the Oathlands.
(Except for certain, well-chosen exceptions. Count Keaton is quite delightful, and the High Lord first in honor.)
It is good to be in good company.
(Except for certain, well-chosen exceptions. Count Keaton is quite delightful, and the High Lord first in honor.)
It is good to be in good company.
Written By Daemon
Oct. 24, 2017, 8:11 a.m.(6/16/1007 AR)
It will always be easier to lay down and die. But that's not what we're all here for, is it?
Written By Valery
Oct. 24, 2017, 6:54 a.m.(6/15/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Talen
Better not.
A lot of people dislikes mice.
A lot of people dislikes mice.
Written By Silas
Oct. 24, 2017, 2:26 a.m.(6/15/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Aiden
I apologize for the long hours I've spent away these past few weeks, but there isn't a day that passes that doesn't involve me missing you and marveling at how amazing you are and how lucky I am.
Happy anniversary.
Happy anniversary.
Written By Lucita
Oct. 24, 2017, 12:58 a.m.(6/15/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Tikva
We share a love of music, amusing conversation, charitable works. We've given gifts to each other and are quickly becoming good friends. We have only a little mischief planned together.
Written By Tessa
Oct. 24, 2017, 12:32 a.m.(6/15/1007 AR)
For the record. Telmar men.... No all Oathlands men who aren't my Brother, the Handsome High Lord or Count Keaton... can rot!
That is all!
That is all!
Written By Cambria
Oct. 23, 2017, 11:09 p.m.(6/15/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Agnarr
I shall bear this in mind when the day arrives that I have need of a winning champion, then.
Written By Cristoph
Oct. 23, 2017, 10:06 p.m.(6/15/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Ryhalt
I truly underestimated how interested people would be in coming to an impromptu welcome party on my front lawn.
Welcome to Arx, Duke Ryhalt.
Welcome to Arx, Duke Ryhalt.
Written By Rymarr
Oct. 23, 2017, 9:05 p.m.(6/15/1007 AR)
I do love the smell of freedom in the morning.
Reports have reached us indicating that the new citizens of Old Oak are settling in well. Free of chains, bereft of unfairly leveraged debts, and settling into a life that isn't built upon a grand foundation of bull excrement.
Reports have reached us indicating that the new citizens of Old Oak are settling in well. Free of chains, bereft of unfairly leveraged debts, and settling into a life that isn't built upon a grand foundation of bull excrement.
Written By Mae
Oct. 23, 2017, 8:33 p.m.(6/15/1007 AR)
For so many years, there was nothing in my life. I had my family, but we were never too close. I had no friends, not really. Nothing good in my life, but also nothing too bad. Life seemed frozen. Life seemed stuck in stasis.
Now? Now my family is more active (even if Acacia is off sailing, still), and I have a whole new family! I have a husband. I've made new friends. I'm running the Murder. I'm a Harlequin. I'm opening the soup kitchen. There's so much happening, and now, everything is moving so fast. And the things that are waking up in the world seem ready to snatch it all away.
How do we slow things back down?
Now? Now my family is more active (even if Acacia is off sailing, still), and I have a whole new family! I have a husband. I've made new friends. I'm running the Murder. I'm a Harlequin. I'm opening the soup kitchen. There's so much happening, and now, everything is moving so fast. And the things that are waking up in the world seem ready to snatch it all away.
How do we slow things back down?
Written By Talen
Oct. 23, 2017, 7:50 p.m.(6/15/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Valery
Squeak.
Written By Valery
Oct. 23, 2017, 4:28 p.m.(6/14/1007 AR)
Sometimes I feel really small...
Written By Leona
Oct. 23, 2017, 3:39 p.m.(6/14/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Octavia
If it helps, here are some handy pointers:
* Don't talk about the hard life you lead as a noble having to decide who lives and who dies to those who are scrambling for food. They don't care.
* Remember that what you're deciding may be what is necessary but that people WILL suffer and die because of those decisions. Understand that the needs of the many outweighing the needs of the few really sucks for the few.
* Stop telling those few how the sacrifices they're being forced to make are really better for the group as a whole. Even when it's true you're still an asshole for saying it.
And yes, when you get angry and petulant and peeved about people pointing out the very real wrongs being done, all you do is look like another idiot noble who doesn't give a half a silver for the commoners you're supposed to protect. A simple - "this is what has always been done but it's not right, and I am working to make things right but the work is slow going. In the interim we are trying to mitigate the effects like this," and then adding specific, tangible actions being taken in the interim is a much easier way of handling things. You'll find everyone less likely to lump you in with the people you're trying to separate yourself from.
Which is really just a longer way of agreeing with Baron Audric.
* Don't talk about the hard life you lead as a noble having to decide who lives and who dies to those who are scrambling for food. They don't care.
* Remember that what you're deciding may be what is necessary but that people WILL suffer and die because of those decisions. Understand that the needs of the many outweighing the needs of the few really sucks for the few.
* Stop telling those few how the sacrifices they're being forced to make are really better for the group as a whole. Even when it's true you're still an asshole for saying it.
And yes, when you get angry and petulant and peeved about people pointing out the very real wrongs being done, all you do is look like another idiot noble who doesn't give a half a silver for the commoners you're supposed to protect. A simple - "this is what has always been done but it's not right, and I am working to make things right but the work is slow going. In the interim we are trying to mitigate the effects like this," and then adding specific, tangible actions being taken in the interim is a much easier way of handling things. You'll find everyone less likely to lump you in with the people you're trying to separate yourself from.
Which is really just a longer way of agreeing with Baron Audric.
Written By Alexis
Oct. 23, 2017, 9:43 a.m.(6/14/1007 AR)
I spoke to Dame Esoka some time back. She told me of her desire to devote more of her time to the Faith. And we spoke of the Gold Order of the Dragon, Lady Niamh's legacy.
It was an intensely personal conversation, but I can share a few highlights. And a few of my conclusions.
For one - I realise now that Duke Arn Telmar was right. To be a Sword and the Champion of a House is to be more than a soldier, despite my protestations otherwise. I am perhaps not the finest leader of our forces, but I must be able to stand as an inspiration to them.
This ties into who I am, and who I want to be. It ties into what Lady Niamh wanted the Gold Order to be.
As such, I have gratefully accepted the mantle as Paragon of the Gold Order, taking over for Dame Esoka, and hopefully, I'll be able to honour Lady Niamh's memory properly.
I've looked over the Lair. I am amazed at what was able to be accomplished. It fills me with pride. I look forward to... Well. Seeing what we can turn all of this into. How we can make it thrive and prosper.
I'm also going to need to set down an agenda and some tasks, and perhaps call a meeting and discuss with various existing members what to do, as well as recruit more members and patrons.
Gods. Is this what being an adult is like?
It was an intensely personal conversation, but I can share a few highlights. And a few of my conclusions.
For one - I realise now that Duke Arn Telmar was right. To be a Sword and the Champion of a House is to be more than a soldier, despite my protestations otherwise. I am perhaps not the finest leader of our forces, but I must be able to stand as an inspiration to them.
This ties into who I am, and who I want to be. It ties into what Lady Niamh wanted the Gold Order to be.
As such, I have gratefully accepted the mantle as Paragon of the Gold Order, taking over for Dame Esoka, and hopefully, I'll be able to honour Lady Niamh's memory properly.
I've looked over the Lair. I am amazed at what was able to be accomplished. It fills me with pride. I look forward to... Well. Seeing what we can turn all of this into. How we can make it thrive and prosper.
I'm also going to need to set down an agenda and some tasks, and perhaps call a meeting and discuss with various existing members what to do, as well as recruit more members and patrons.
Gods. Is this what being an adult is like?
Written By Valery
Oct. 23, 2017, 4:24 a.m.(6/13/1007 AR)
I got Wyrmward cocoa beans to work with, and I mixed four new perfumes with them.
They didn't last more than a day in the shop!
I probably should put more on sale.
They didn't last more than a day in the shop!
I probably should put more on sale.
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