Written By Enyo
Dec. 22, 2017, 10:48 a.m.(10/25/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Killian
I only had the chance to meet you the once, but you seemed very nice. I'm sorry to have heard about what happened.
Written By Eirene
Dec. 22, 2017, 10:22 a.m.(10/25/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Killian
Went on patrol with him at least once. Never interacted with him much but he was a good soldier and did his duty til the end.
I don't pay much higher compliments than that.
I don't pay much higher compliments than that.
Written By Samantha
Dec. 22, 2017, 10:17 a.m.(10/25/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Killian
When I was young - well, younger - I spent a great deal of time at Pridehall. I was raised alongside Michael and Lailah as their sister, and Crownlands noble children were often sent there for fostering and squiredom. As one might expect, a little group formed made up of those who clustered in the same age group.
Myself, Barric, Dawn, Ainsley, Michael, with Lailah frequently tagging along and the boys at least constantly telling her that she was too young. Killian was there, too. But Killian was a quiet young man who preferred his own company, and frequently spent time outside alone. He was welcome, but he was solitary.
Despite this distance, we were in each other's circles as children. I've observed him over the years, seen him become a remarkable man. Admired his touch with his beautiful owl, appreciated his wit and skill as a warrior.
And he will be missed. He is a piece of my childhood now adrift, but I have no doubt that the Queen of Endings welcomed him tenderly, and that Gloria will see him blessed when his soul returns to this existence.
Myself, Barric, Dawn, Ainsley, Michael, with Lailah frequently tagging along and the boys at least constantly telling her that she was too young. Killian was there, too. But Killian was a quiet young man who preferred his own company, and frequently spent time outside alone. He was welcome, but he was solitary.
Despite this distance, we were in each other's circles as children. I've observed him over the years, seen him become a remarkable man. Admired his touch with his beautiful owl, appreciated his wit and skill as a warrior.
And he will be missed. He is a piece of my childhood now adrift, but I have no doubt that the Queen of Endings welcomed him tenderly, and that Gloria will see him blessed when his soul returns to this existence.
Written By Calaudrin
Dec. 22, 2017, 8:48 a.m.(10/25/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Killian
I hate to see young men die. I didn't know him well despite his work with the Iron Guard, at least not on a personal level. But he assisted me in my work a time or two in the past and it was always appreciated. I'll have a drink in your name tonight, kid.
Written By Reese
Dec. 22, 2017, 8:23 a.m.(10/25/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Killian
My words are not going to do Lord Killian justice and yet I feel compelled by to honor his memory and attempt.
When I first met Killian, I could barely fight and we spared and he beat me soundly and I looked up to him. He was gracious about my lack of skill, having patience, understanding and a willingness to teach me. That feels like forever ago now.
Then Killian became a paladin and fought Brand. He fought Brand, believing he would die and putting the safety of compact before his own life. He never hesitated. He never considered putting himself first.
When I started the missions into the forest to weaken the slaver’s influence, Killian never hesitated, he was one the first to sign up and one of the strongest and consistent believers in what I was doing. He fought in the forest. He lead missions. He was a rock. His faith never flattering, his fight against the abyss never stopping.
When Killian was badly scarred after taking on a foe of the abyss in the forest by himself, he never made a big deal about it and to those of us who loved and still love him, he was and is as beautiful as ever. His scars, the mark of a man willing to protect us all at any cost to himself.
I was called to Maelstrom before we even left the forest after we were done with a dangerous battle against agents of the slavers who attacked our camp. A battle we came close to losing and might have lost without Killian. The first words out of Killian were I will come with you. I started to wonder if we could handle it, Killian never did and his strength gave me strength.
We fought together at Maelstrom facing hordes of zombies who tried to storm the city and Killian’s blade hit true, again and again.
When the gods granted me a vision of something dangerous that must be done to protect Compact, Killian never hesitated to come with me into the forest, to fight the abyss again. Even when I said this might kill us. When I almost died in that forest, Killian was there for me and the abyss was defeated once more.
We ran into the murders of Dame Zhayla on the docks before they found her. I wanted to take them them alive, to question them, to have mercy. Killian knew their true nature. He chased after them. He saved Lord Karadoc’s life. He was almost killed.We went after Dame Zhayla’s killers, evil men he fought before and almost died to before and Killian never hesitated, he never wavered. Getting these men helped to protect us all in ways that cannot be fully explained in a journal.
Killian used his last breath, his last words, giving us the way to defeat her killers. The way to stop their evil, the way to save ourselves. We lived because of his plan. Dame Zhayla’s murders were destroyed because of his plan and compact is safer because his actions that day.
Lord Killian Ashford is a hero. Our lives are dimmer without him and yet we will continue the fight against the abyss. Killian would want nothing more than then abyss to be defeated and us to fight on, I believe.
Reese
When I first met Killian, I could barely fight and we spared and he beat me soundly and I looked up to him. He was gracious about my lack of skill, having patience, understanding and a willingness to teach me. That feels like forever ago now.
Then Killian became a paladin and fought Brand. He fought Brand, believing he would die and putting the safety of compact before his own life. He never hesitated. He never considered putting himself first.
When I started the missions into the forest to weaken the slaver’s influence, Killian never hesitated, he was one the first to sign up and one of the strongest and consistent believers in what I was doing. He fought in the forest. He lead missions. He was a rock. His faith never flattering, his fight against the abyss never stopping.
When Killian was badly scarred after taking on a foe of the abyss in the forest by himself, he never made a big deal about it and to those of us who loved and still love him, he was and is as beautiful as ever. His scars, the mark of a man willing to protect us all at any cost to himself.
I was called to Maelstrom before we even left the forest after we were done with a dangerous battle against agents of the slavers who attacked our camp. A battle we came close to losing and might have lost without Killian. The first words out of Killian were I will come with you. I started to wonder if we could handle it, Killian never did and his strength gave me strength.
We fought together at Maelstrom facing hordes of zombies who tried to storm the city and Killian’s blade hit true, again and again.
When the gods granted me a vision of something dangerous that must be done to protect Compact, Killian never hesitated to come with me into the forest, to fight the abyss again. Even when I said this might kill us. When I almost died in that forest, Killian was there for me and the abyss was defeated once more.
We ran into the murders of Dame Zhayla on the docks before they found her. I wanted to take them them alive, to question them, to have mercy. Killian knew their true nature. He chased after them. He saved Lord Karadoc’s life. He was almost killed.We went after Dame Zhayla’s killers, evil men he fought before and almost died to before and Killian never hesitated, he never wavered. Getting these men helped to protect us all in ways that cannot be fully explained in a journal.
Killian used his last breath, his last words, giving us the way to defeat her killers. The way to stop their evil, the way to save ourselves. We lived because of his plan. Dame Zhayla’s murders were destroyed because of his plan and compact is safer because his actions that day.
Lord Killian Ashford is a hero. Our lives are dimmer without him and yet we will continue the fight against the abyss. Killian would want nothing more than then abyss to be defeated and us to fight on, I believe.
Reese
Written By Reigna
Dec. 22, 2017, 2:13 a.m.(10/25/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Killian
I am still awake. It has been 42 hours since I have slept. I have fought to keep Princess Marian Redrain alive. Goodman Aksel. Sparte Fatchforth. I have assisted in surgery, stitched wounds, packed them, smeared salve, cut away necrotic tissue, watched wounds be cleansed with holy water and holy fire. I have avoided inhaling haze as it dulled the pain of the patient. I have been wrist deep in blood for hours.
And in this time... a man I met in the House of Solace as I was healing him... a man I only just discovered was blood family... a man I had drinks with in the Ambassador just yesterday... he is gone. I cannot imagine the pain House Ashford must feel. I feel, in a sense, I am not justified in feeling this loss so sharply. Afterall, I only just really got to know him yesterday.
Yesterday he was smiling. He was warm. He was... a hero. I looked at him and I saw every dream I had as a child. He had purpose, he had faith. Family. He was brave.
To you, cousin. May we know each other better on the next turn of the wheel.
And in this time... a man I met in the House of Solace as I was healing him... a man I only just discovered was blood family... a man I had drinks with in the Ambassador just yesterday... he is gone. I cannot imagine the pain House Ashford must feel. I feel, in a sense, I am not justified in feeling this loss so sharply. Afterall, I only just really got to know him yesterday.
Yesterday he was smiling. He was warm. He was... a hero. I looked at him and I saw every dream I had as a child. He had purpose, he had faith. Family. He was brave.
To you, cousin. May we know each other better on the next turn of the wheel.
Written By Karadoc
Dec. 22, 2017, 12:41 a.m.(10/24/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Killian
I have been mulling it over for weeks, now. It happened and I did not recognize it happened.
Lord Killian Ashford saved my life.
I was on the docks, employing my charm and my words with strange men. At the time, I thought him hasty. I thought, given the chance, I might have been able to accomplish some easing.
He threw me to the docks and fought men and dogs while I bungled about in a forest of legs. I was able to escape. I should not put it with so much dignity. I ran screaming for help. I was ill-equipped for anything else. I wandered in the dark. I found myself home. Mulled wine and a fire dulls memories, but not entirely. Those dogs with too many teeth. The too-near flash of blades.
I did not realize enough to be grateful. How sheltered I have been. How protected that a frightening trip to the docks is an unexpected adventure that leaves me with quickly healed scrapes, a shiver of fear, and an impression of a hero.
Now it is too late, and I am sorry for it. I would be in the Shining Lands myself if not for his courage and strength.
Lord Killian Ashford saved my life.
I was on the docks, employing my charm and my words with strange men. At the time, I thought him hasty. I thought, given the chance, I might have been able to accomplish some easing.
He threw me to the docks and fought men and dogs while I bungled about in a forest of legs. I was able to escape. I should not put it with so much dignity. I ran screaming for help. I was ill-equipped for anything else. I wandered in the dark. I found myself home. Mulled wine and a fire dulls memories, but not entirely. Those dogs with too many teeth. The too-near flash of blades.
I did not realize enough to be grateful. How sheltered I have been. How protected that a frightening trip to the docks is an unexpected adventure that leaves me with quickly healed scrapes, a shiver of fear, and an impression of a hero.
Now it is too late, and I am sorry for it. I would be in the Shining Lands myself if not for his courage and strength.
Written By Reigna
Dec. 10, 2017, 12:25 p.m.(9/28/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Killian
Late in the evening I was called to the House of Solace because there was someone in need of healing. I went about my work as I often do, focused on the task at hand, and while I was tending the Lord who was most injured, a name surfaced that drew my attention away from repairing damage. Ashford. I have been in Arx just over a year now, and to be fair, my life has been full of so many things, but to think -- I finally met (sort of) those from my father's family. Erik Wyrmguard, born Erik Ashford, brother to Larian and uncle to Barton. It is amazing the paths that the gods craft for us. My father and I were never close. He spends much of his time away from my mother. The joke was, as children, that we could mark the number of times they were in the same place by the later arrival of a sibling. Granted, I am the youngest of seven, so one would think they were passing fond of one another? Who can say. Still, I am grateful to the gods that I was available to tend to Lord Killian and Lady Sorrel's injuries. I am grateful that I finally laid eyes on relatives that also dwell within Arx. Hopefully in the days to come I will have the opportunity to get to know Lord Killian and Lady Aislin better.
Written By Thena
Oct. 18, 2017, 10:10 p.m.(6/5/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Killian
The Legate's very same words struck me tonight as well. I have behaved badly, and I regret my previous journal post.
Written By Aislin
Oct. 8, 2017, 5:12 p.m.(5/12/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Killian
My cousin has long talked about wanting to help with administering Ashford; with my brother's long absence, I've appointed Killian a Voice of Ashford. I hope he finds the duties empowering rather than oppressive, though I worry that it might be a combination of both. That seems to be the most common for people; duty should be honored, but duty should also be heavy. If you take your duties lightly, gods know, you might spend your vassal's lives cheaply.
At least he'll have the authority to do whatever he needs to guards and the Ashford military, regardless of how he finds the political half.
At least he'll have the authority to do whatever he needs to guards and the Ashford military, regardless of how he finds the political half.
Written By Aiden
Oct. 1, 2017, 7:03 p.m.(4/26/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Killian
We had a good chat. Maybe we can learn more about one another in the coming months. I look forward to it. I think for the longest time, we ran in different circles and maybe on purpose. I'm not sure, the whole thing with that commoner so many months ago interfered with getting to know him. Fresh starts are great.
Written By Harlan
Sept. 4, 2017, 8:38 a.m.(2/22/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Killian
I am glad you like armor so much cousin mine for you are going to be surrounded by it and men so you can never charge head first without some restraint. You blood is too precious to me, and I need your body whole so someone might marry you. God's above I do not wish too. You will thank me later I think. I am told the old saying women admiring and desiring men with scars is simply not true.
Written By Aislin
Aug. 18, 2017, 10:27 p.m.(1/17/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Killian
My cousin Killian is back in town. I haven't had a chance yet to sit down with him to talk about his travels, but I admit... I'm glad he's home. I feel like my family scatters too readily, and he's become something akin to a younger brother to me. A kindred spirit in many ways, even if his faith has led him in different directions than mine has.
Either way, I admit I am very much looking forward to a chance to sit down and catch up with him.
Either way, I admit I am very much looking forward to a chance to sit down and catch up with him.
Written By Silas
April 2, 2017, 10:44 p.m.(3/14/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Killian
I wandered into the Training Center a few days ago, intent on finding someone to spar, and found Lord Ashford hitting himself with one of his blades. I advised him to master wielding a single blade before attempting to wield two at once, but this appeared to fall upon deaf ears.
So I beat him with a stick.
To be fair, it was a very well-made stick.
So I beat him with a stick.
To be fair, it was a very well-made stick.
Written By Clover
March 13, 2017, 9:41 p.m.(2/2/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Killian
Frostbite's human. I helped him train Frostbite!
Written By Reese
Jan. 22, 2017, 6:15 a.m.(9/23/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Killian
He beat me the last time we fought. I plan to win the next time. However, if I don't win that just means I will have to keep trying until I do win. The best way to become better is keep sparing and fighting until finally you are the one wining. Sometimes the best sparing partners are those who can win against you, because that just means there is more room for improvement.
Written By Aislin
Jan. 2, 2017, 1:46 a.m.(7/18/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Killian
My cousin was sent off to foster at the Bislands when he was younger, to train for future duties. It's a shame, because it means we never did get to spend as much time together when younger.
Still, Killian has an adventuresome soul to match my own, and despite the size of Arvum we've bumped into each other out there before on our explorations. Strange, really, that it took being out in the world to get to know my cousin better.
The fact that he's now in Arx pleases me. It's nice to know I can find him somewhere nearby, rather than wondering if I'll run into him again in some far-flung village and have a chance to catch up.
Still, Killian has an adventuresome soul to match my own, and despite the size of Arvum we've bumped into each other out there before on our explorations. Strange, really, that it took being out in the world to get to know my cousin better.
The fact that he's now in Arx pleases me. It's nice to know I can find him somewhere nearby, rather than wondering if I'll run into him again in some far-flung village and have a chance to catch up.
Written By Cara
Jan. 1, 2017, 2:10 p.m.(7/17/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Killian
I wasn't sure what to think when Killian arrived in the city; his brother, my late husband, was a very different sort of man and not at all in a good way. But Lord Killian has surprised me by being thoughtful, kind, and devoted to his family. He is good company and I am glad to have his help and friendship in these challenging of days. I often wish things were different, but I am glad that I can call him family.
Written By Rymarr
Dec. 30, 2016, 3:45 p.m.(7/11/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Killian
A veritable fortress all by himself. He is a talented warrior and these exercises to prepare for the future ahead of ourselves do him little justice. He is ready for the struggles ahead.
Written By Pietro
Dec. 30, 2016, 8:55 a.m.(7/10/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Killian
I met Lord Killian at an informal dinner Lady Cara threw ... I don't know, sometime? Some time ago. I had left that dinner a little early because a friend needed me and I have no regrets, but I also believe I will come to call Lord Killian friend. We have met a few times since and I believe him a kindred spirit. Except he has an owl and I don't.
We fought teamed up in the training center at Prince Tristram's event last night. It was exhilarating and Glory performed beautifully. We were victorious in a hard training match against challenging men. My only regret is permitting my new friend Killian to take so many blows that were meant for me.
We fought teamed up in the training center at Prince Tristram's event last night. It was exhilarating and Glory performed beautifully. We were victorious in a hard training match against challenging men. My only regret is permitting my new friend Killian to take so many blows that were meant for me.
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