Written By Cristoph
Dec. 30, 2017, 4:34 p.m.(11/14/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Aislin
On my desk is a message that I had penned to you but didn't find the time to send. I read the book you left. I refuse to believe that so soon after we were reconnected that you would be lost again. I will lend your family whatever help that I'm able to lend and I will pray to the gods that you find a way back to the Compact and back to your family.
Written By Fairen
Dec. 30, 2017, 4:32 p.m.(11/14/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Aislin
My heart goes with you into the shadows, Lady Aislin. But know that I refuse to let you fade into oblivion. In this, I have bolstered resolve.
Written By Reigna
Dec. 30, 2017, 4:16 p.m.(11/14/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Aislin
Please... not you too. I -- my words are stolen, my heart hurts and I have to hang onto whatever silver chain of hope I have -- Please. Not you too.
Written By Monique
Dec. 30, 2017, 4:13 p.m.(11/14/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Aislin
It's not true. I refuse to believe it. And I will aid anyone wanting to find her.
Written By Aleksei
Dec. 30, 2017, 3:41 p.m.(11/14/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Aislin
Please gods no
Please
Please
Written By Killian
Dec. 22, 2017, 11:52 a.m.(10/25/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Aislin
My dear family,
If you are reading this, then it means that I have failed at last to stand against the enemies we face, and my life is over. I hope you will know that you are the reason I have had a life at all. In the time since I returned to Arx, and was reunited with you all, I have been happy for the first time in my life. I never felt such love and welcome, companionship and warmth. Thank you, so much, from the bottom of my heart.
Aislin, you are the sister I never had, and never knew how desperately i needed. In your company I have been more than I was, and I have learned and grown. I have found the dearest friend I could have hoped for, and I pray that whatever came to pass, I have given you cause to be proud.
Cara, even in death I still curse Addison for the pain he caused you. You are wonderful and worthy, and I sorrow that I shall not get to see your children grow, and to be their uncle. I so desperately wanted to. Know that in my heart, you are truly my sister and I love you.
Harlan, you welcomed me despite the deeds of my brother. You were so much more than your father, and I bent the knee proudly to you.
Olivia, you are too kind and gentle by far. But there is strength in you, even as the roses have their thorns.
Arianna, I am sorry. I should have married you, and now I have missed my chance. But know please, that I loved you, and that you brought me peace and comfort and joy such as I did not believe I would ever experience again. I will be watching over you, in whatever means I might, from whatever fate lies in store for me beyond this life.
I ask no special arrangements for my final rest, other than whatever my family feels is appropriate.
I would ask that Arianna care for Frostbite, as I know that she and Frostbite will love one another and that she will get Frostbite through this. And though I know she believes Whisper dislikes her, I ask that she care for Whisper as well, because truly Whisper was very fond of her.
Should my armor and swords be recovered, I ask that my armor be returned to Cara and Lark, that their kind gift might continue to shield another who is loyal to the Graysons.
Of the two swords I bear, I would ask that Hawks Talon, the blade forged for me and which I carried most of my life, be put aside for whichever of Cara's children might pursue the path of Knighthood and take up blade. It is a true masterpiece and will serve my niece or nephew well, and I shall hope that it watches over them in my place.
The sword I have called Bringer of Dawn, which stood against Brand, I leave to Aislin and Harlan, and the House of Ashford. May it be given into the hand of another Ashford Knight, to guardian the house that showed me the love I had never felt before.
My two loyal retainers, Lisette and Cosette, whom I have known since I was a boy and been reunited with. I thank you so much for your loyalty and service. I ask that money be set aside from my accounts to cover their pensions, but recommend them greatly to Aislin as loyal Ashford retainers.
Of the rest, I leave it to my sister Aislin to see to the dispensation of. I would ask that Reese be given the granite carved set of figurines, as I know that she collects them, and I hope she will always remember fondly a Knight who once trained her and cared very much for her.
My heart breaks, to think that I will never again see you all, or bask in the warmth of your love and embrace. To imagine that, I have seen you for the last time. But I know you are all strong and good and true. Do not lose hope, fight on and always stand against the darkness. Fight on, thrash and struggle and no matter what happens, never submit to defeat. I shall always be there at your side, supporting you with all my heart and spirit.
Forever yours,
Killian Ashford
If you are reading this, then it means that I have failed at last to stand against the enemies we face, and my life is over. I hope you will know that you are the reason I have had a life at all. In the time since I returned to Arx, and was reunited with you all, I have been happy for the first time in my life. I never felt such love and welcome, companionship and warmth. Thank you, so much, from the bottom of my heart.
Aislin, you are the sister I never had, and never knew how desperately i needed. In your company I have been more than I was, and I have learned and grown. I have found the dearest friend I could have hoped for, and I pray that whatever came to pass, I have given you cause to be proud.
Cara, even in death I still curse Addison for the pain he caused you. You are wonderful and worthy, and I sorrow that I shall not get to see your children grow, and to be their uncle. I so desperately wanted to. Know that in my heart, you are truly my sister and I love you.
Harlan, you welcomed me despite the deeds of my brother. You were so much more than your father, and I bent the knee proudly to you.
Olivia, you are too kind and gentle by far. But there is strength in you, even as the roses have their thorns.
Arianna, I am sorry. I should have married you, and now I have missed my chance. But know please, that I loved you, and that you brought me peace and comfort and joy such as I did not believe I would ever experience again. I will be watching over you, in whatever means I might, from whatever fate lies in store for me beyond this life.
I ask no special arrangements for my final rest, other than whatever my family feels is appropriate.
I would ask that Arianna care for Frostbite, as I know that she and Frostbite will love one another and that she will get Frostbite through this. And though I know she believes Whisper dislikes her, I ask that she care for Whisper as well, because truly Whisper was very fond of her.
Should my armor and swords be recovered, I ask that my armor be returned to Cara and Lark, that their kind gift might continue to shield another who is loyal to the Graysons.
Of the two swords I bear, I would ask that Hawks Talon, the blade forged for me and which I carried most of my life, be put aside for whichever of Cara's children might pursue the path of Knighthood and take up blade. It is a true masterpiece and will serve my niece or nephew well, and I shall hope that it watches over them in my place.
The sword I have called Bringer of Dawn, which stood against Brand, I leave to Aislin and Harlan, and the House of Ashford. May it be given into the hand of another Ashford Knight, to guardian the house that showed me the love I had never felt before.
My two loyal retainers, Lisette and Cosette, whom I have known since I was a boy and been reunited with. I thank you so much for your loyalty and service. I ask that money be set aside from my accounts to cover their pensions, but recommend them greatly to Aislin as loyal Ashford retainers.
Of the rest, I leave it to my sister Aislin to see to the dispensation of. I would ask that Reese be given the granite carved set of figurines, as I know that she collects them, and I hope she will always remember fondly a Knight who once trained her and cared very much for her.
My heart breaks, to think that I will never again see you all, or bask in the warmth of your love and embrace. To imagine that, I have seen you for the last time. But I know you are all strong and good and true. Do not lose hope, fight on and always stand against the darkness. Fight on, thrash and struggle and no matter what happens, never submit to defeat. I shall always be there at your side, supporting you with all my heart and spirit.
Forever yours,
Killian Ashford
Written By Shard
Dec. 21, 2017, 5:04 a.m.(10/23/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Aislin
The short answer is yes.
But if the short answer would do, you wouldn't still be asking the question. So a slightly longer, colder answer: even if it wasn't, even if they were real, which they weren't, but let's pretend, for a minute, let's believe the lie for just a minute, and say there were really children through that door. Laughing, happy, living children inside an old mound in the middle of the forest, on the other side of a door that opened on its own, with a voice that tempted and taunted and then tried to force us through. There was no bringing those children out without going inside, and there was no getting out once we stepped in ourselves. There was no saving them. They were dead already even if they were real.
Which they weren't. Because it was still a fucking lie. You did right.
But if the short answer would do, you wouldn't still be asking the question. So a slightly longer, colder answer: even if it wasn't, even if they were real, which they weren't, but let's pretend, for a minute, let's believe the lie for just a minute, and say there were really children through that door. Laughing, happy, living children inside an old mound in the middle of the forest, on the other side of a door that opened on its own, with a voice that tempted and taunted and then tried to force us through. There was no bringing those children out without going inside, and there was no getting out once we stepped in ourselves. There was no saving them. They were dead already even if they were real.
Which they weren't. Because it was still a fucking lie. You did right.
Written By Aureth
Nov. 24, 2017, 3:25 p.m.(8/24/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Aislin
I'm pretty sure that's Death's call.
Written By Mae
Nov. 12, 2017, 1:51 p.m.(7/26/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Aislin
Could anyone recommend a good vase that shatters easily against a husband's head without causing serious damage? I love my Magpie with all my heart. But sometimes I would like to throw things at him...
Not lately. He's been a very good Magpie.
Not lately. He's been a very good Magpie.
Written By Tikva
Oct. 17, 2017, 3:38 p.m.(6/2/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Aislin
No regrets!
I mean, maybe more water next time. I'm definitely glad I did not try to do any more work last night.
I mean, maybe more water next time. I'm definitely glad I did not try to do any more work last night.
Written By Octavia
Oct. 1, 2017, 3:59 p.m.(4/26/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Aislin
I find that I'm seriously enjoying my discussions with the Lady Explorer. She has a certain eagerness to explore and to share information that is familiar to me, in a way, and certainly helpful in my studies.
Written By Clover
Sept. 30, 2017, 2:50 a.m.(4/22/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Aislin
*A sketch of a white-haired woman from behind; in her hand is a longsword of the Oathlands style. It's held out and slightly to the left. Her stance is more relaxed than it is battle ready. The page is bordered by the trunk of an ash tree.*
Written By Audric
Sept. 24, 2017, 10:41 p.m.(4/11/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Aislin
I recommend the occasional bout of irresponsible levels of drinking and revelry to blow off steam. Nothing bad ever happens when you do that!
Written By Merek
Sept. 23, 2017, 11:05 a.m.(4/8/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Aislin
Those that come to many at once are often much clearer.
Written By Corban
Sept. 13, 2017, 8:01 a.m.(3/16/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Aislin
Lady Aislin Ashford has a preference for /not/ discussing the Horrible Monster of the Day, and one cannot blame her for it. She knows so much about the threats we face that one cannot help but want to pick her brain for every last detail about them.
But I resisted. Mostly.
Instead, we spoke of our homelands, and her treehouses. To be noble is to be wedded not just to a people, but to a place, to know it as well as your family and your friends. Lady Aislin, I think, shares that view, and it was good to connect with someone who does. We discussed our hopes and wishes for the future -- even those hopes and wishes that may be far-fetched under current circumstances. Lady Aislin, I do not know if your fondest wish will come true. But I hope that it does. You are definitely deserving.
But I resisted. Mostly.
Instead, we spoke of our homelands, and her treehouses. To be noble is to be wedded not just to a people, but to a place, to know it as well as your family and your friends. Lady Aislin, I think, shares that view, and it was good to connect with someone who does. We discussed our hopes and wishes for the future -- even those hopes and wishes that may be far-fetched under current circumstances. Lady Aislin, I do not know if your fondest wish will come true. But I hope that it does. You are definitely deserving.
Written By Harlan
Sept. 4, 2017, 8:33 a.m.(2/22/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Aislin
I will not coddle her or treat her like glass. She is a hunter and one whose skills have surpassed my own, which is good for we need those as well as her knowledge. Yet she is still family, still my blood and I will not see her without aid and protection. I thank her for seeing my view. It helps ease the burden.
Written By Monique
Aug. 23, 2017, 1:51 p.m.(1/27/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Aislin
The Lady is a wonder. And she'd make an excellent thief. Not that I'd considered asking her to run away with me to the Greenmarch for a life of banditry together... Not more than all night, at least.
Written By Merek
July 21, 2017, 10:15 p.m.(11/17/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Aislin
Lady Aislin has been a wonderful boon to the Scholars, and I consider her to be one of our greatest minds. Her knowledge and work with languages and history is to be respected. I consider her a wonderful teacher as well.
Written By Clover
July 20, 2017, 1:17 a.m.(11/14/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Aislin
*A shaky sketch of a light haired woman, leaning down with a hand held out, as if to help someone up, and a slightly exasperated expression. There's a hint of a smile on her lips, and her eyes are shining.*
Written By Alexis
July 9, 2017, 6:31 p.m.(10/21/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Aislin
I met with Lady Aislin Ashford at the Society of Explorers. She was Lady Niamh's beloved - her fiance. I wanted to meet her. I wanted to get to know her.
Truth be told, I wanted that before Lady Niamh passed away as well.
We talked. It was nice. She's a wise woman, I think. And I can see why Lady Niamh loved her so. There's a certain combination of competence and certainty that blends in a fine alchemy, producing a fine core of a being. Lady Aislin is that kind of person.
While I wish that the circumstances that led to our first meeting were not quite as grim, I do hope that - in memory of our lady - we will have a bright future as friends.
Truth be told, I wanted that before Lady Niamh passed away as well.
We talked. It was nice. She's a wise woman, I think. And I can see why Lady Niamh loved her so. There's a certain combination of competence and certainty that blends in a fine alchemy, producing a fine core of a being. Lady Aislin is that kind of person.
While I wish that the circumstances that led to our first meeting were not quite as grim, I do hope that - in memory of our lady - we will have a bright future as friends.
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