Written By Rey
Oct. 19, 2017, 2:39 p.m.(6/6/1007 AR)
It's been so hard to keep awake and dreams on the right sides of sleep, lately. Things are better now. The wallpaper isn't so loud anymore. But was I dreaming when I looked in the mirror and saw my reflection blink? I must have been dreaming when she drew me through the mirror, into her mirror world. She took me to a ship, and the Poet waited for us there. He was lost inside himself, and I'd come to heal him, but I had to find him, first, and that would be a journey.
Someone else waited for me in the mirror world, a man who I know I must have seen somewhere before. Or maybe I'm remembering something that hasn't happened yet? I don't know what he wanted. He just waited there and devoured me with his eyes.
Someone else waited for me in the mirror world, a man who I know I must have seen somewhere before. Or maybe I'm remembering something that hasn't happened yet? I don't know what he wanted. He just waited there and devoured me with his eyes.
Written By Alarissa
Oct. 19, 2017, 2:38 p.m.(6/6/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Eirene
I would note that the Duke Grimhall has twelve children and thus I am certain is none of those and likely does indeed still retain them.
Written By Eirene
Oct. 19, 2017, 2:25 p.m.(6/6/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Harald
As reported by several of the Phoenix brigade from the Battle of a Thousand Stings
"You... dimwitted limp-dicked fish-fucking idiot of a man. What are you trying to prove, that your balls haven't wrinkled up and dropped off?!
"You... dimwitted limp-dicked fish-fucking idiot of a man. What are you trying to prove, that your balls haven't wrinkled up and dropped off?!
Written By Victus
Oct. 19, 2017, 2:17 p.m.(6/6/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Eleyna
Enjoy your stay, Archduchess. Here's where things get fucking crazy.
Written By Eirene
Oct. 19, 2017, 2:11 p.m.(6/6/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Eleyna
As reported by Carissa on the news of Eleyna's elevation to Archduchesse
Dictated:
Send a message to poor fucking Eleyna - I'm so sorry and really fucking glad he got it over with all at once.
Message sent:
My Congradolences
Dictated:
Send a message to poor fucking Eleyna - I'm so sorry and really fucking glad he got it over with all at once.
Message sent:
My Congradolences
Written By Calypso
Oct. 19, 2017, 1:57 p.m.(6/6/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Eleyna
House Malvici stands firmly with House Velenosa.
Congratulations on taking on the mantel of Archduchess of the Lyceum.
Congratulations on taking on the mantel of Archduchess of the Lyceum.
Written By Carita
Oct. 19, 2017, 11:42 a.m.(6/6/1007 AR)
By sirens wreathed with seaweed red and brown,
We have lingered in the waves blown back.
By sirens wreathed with seaweed green and black,
We have lingered in the white tide and we drown,
We have seen them riding seaward and we hold back.
We have lingered in the waves blown back.
By sirens wreathed with seaweed green and black,
We have lingered in the white tide and we drown,
We have seen them riding seaward and we hold back.
Written By Orathy
Oct. 19, 2017, 11:08 a.m.(6/6/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Raja
Don't believe this kid. I'm a mean bastard, a ruthless killer that cares about nothing!!
And, Raja, you still owe me a lunch.
And, Raja, you still owe me a lunch.
Written By Tikva
Oct. 19, 2017, 11:08 a.m.(6/6/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Magpie
Aww, that's sweet. Ainsley and I might just take you up on that sometime. You never know.
Written By Mae
Oct. 19, 2017, 10:48 a.m.(6/6/1007 AR)
The Crow Soup Kitchen is not yet open. We are still working on the actual building and planning and hiring people and all that. Thank you everyone who has shown support for the project, or has offered to help.
The Crow Soup Kitchen is a project started by me, and will be operated next to and with support from The Murder of Crows. As one of the oldest buildings in Arx (yes, it's older than your fancy castle estate manor), with an original purpose of housing holy types before Arx was built, it felt right to have the soup kitchen operate out of it. The initial funding for the project was provided to me and my families (the Cullers and the Grayhopes) by Archlector Aleksei through Legate Orazio. The Faith has been tremendously supportive of the Lowers, and we are very grateful.
Once opened, the Crow Soup Kitchen will provide one free bowl of soup a day to every Crownsworn and Godsworn citizen. Every man, woman, and child will have a meal, if they want it. This is so important to me, and to Archlector Aleksei, because you cannot truly be free when one your choices is starving to death. For too many in the Lowers, that is the choice we make. Work a job that is terrible, where you risk your life, where you might never see your children again... or die. Or, worse, watch your children die. Now, none of the King's subjects will starve (or so I hope).
We will be announcing the opening of the Crow Soup Kitchen soon, as everything is almost ready. After that, I will begin planning a fundraising event in the Murder of Crows, where I'll invite everyone (yes, everyone, even the nobility) to come to the Lowers and partake in some festivities.
In the meanwhile, if anyone is interested in supporting this project, they can direct letters to me. Not Magpie. I very much love my husband, and he has worked very hard helping me with all this, but he does not run the Murder of Crows, or the Crow Soup Kitchen. I do.
What we need:
* We have funding for one year. Any donations (and money raised in the charity event) will extend that out, or provide better soup. I can't promise what we'll have now is very good, but I can promise it's not lizard.
* We do not have enough silver and resources to feed citizens of the great houses. There are few that are not Crownsworn in the lowers, but there are some. If a high house wants to see their people fed at the Crow Soup Kitchen, they should write me.
* Blankets, clothing, etc. We are not a shelter, but we will gladly hand out such items. (OOC: Economic resources, or actual crafted blankets that I can stuff in a container for effect would be lovely!)
* Volunteers. Time is precious, especially time from someone who has managed something like this before. (OOC: I will have some items I need crafted, like flyers, so someone else spending AP on crafting them would be lovely!)
* Furniture and art. Magpie is building the tables and benches and all, but some additional furniture wouldn't hurt. Also, something to hang on the walls would be nice. Something that's appropriate for the location (and I will be the judge of appropriate). Please do not send me silk couches and gold-plated statues, the Lowers does not need reminded of such opulence.
<3 Mae Grayhope, nee Culler
The Crow Soup Kitchen is a project started by me, and will be operated next to and with support from The Murder of Crows. As one of the oldest buildings in Arx (yes, it's older than your fancy castle estate manor), with an original purpose of housing holy types before Arx was built, it felt right to have the soup kitchen operate out of it. The initial funding for the project was provided to me and my families (the Cullers and the Grayhopes) by Archlector Aleksei through Legate Orazio. The Faith has been tremendously supportive of the Lowers, and we are very grateful.
Once opened, the Crow Soup Kitchen will provide one free bowl of soup a day to every Crownsworn and Godsworn citizen. Every man, woman, and child will have a meal, if they want it. This is so important to me, and to Archlector Aleksei, because you cannot truly be free when one your choices is starving to death. For too many in the Lowers, that is the choice we make. Work a job that is terrible, where you risk your life, where you might never see your children again... or die. Or, worse, watch your children die. Now, none of the King's subjects will starve (or so I hope).
We will be announcing the opening of the Crow Soup Kitchen soon, as everything is almost ready. After that, I will begin planning a fundraising event in the Murder of Crows, where I'll invite everyone (yes, everyone, even the nobility) to come to the Lowers and partake in some festivities.
In the meanwhile, if anyone is interested in supporting this project, they can direct letters to me. Not Magpie. I very much love my husband, and he has worked very hard helping me with all this, but he does not run the Murder of Crows, or the Crow Soup Kitchen. I do.
What we need:
* We have funding for one year. Any donations (and money raised in the charity event) will extend that out, or provide better soup. I can't promise what we'll have now is very good, but I can promise it's not lizard.
* We do not have enough silver and resources to feed citizens of the great houses. There are few that are not Crownsworn in the lowers, but there are some. If a high house wants to see their people fed at the Crow Soup Kitchen, they should write me.
* Blankets, clothing, etc. We are not a shelter, but we will gladly hand out such items. (OOC: Economic resources, or actual crafted blankets that I can stuff in a container for effect would be lovely!)
* Volunteers. Time is precious, especially time from someone who has managed something like this before. (OOC: I will have some items I need crafted, like flyers, so someone else spending AP on crafting them would be lovely!)
* Furniture and art. Magpie is building the tables and benches and all, but some additional furniture wouldn't hurt. Also, something to hang on the walls would be nice. Something that's appropriate for the location (and I will be the judge of appropriate). Please do not send me silk couches and gold-plated statues, the Lowers does not need reminded of such opulence.
<3 Mae Grayhope, nee Culler
Written By Edward
Oct. 19, 2017, 10 a.m.(6/6/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Magpie
You have never offered to take me on a romantic moonlit cruise.
Written By Raja
Oct. 19, 2017, 9:49 a.m.(6/6/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Orathy
I was a scrawny slip of a girl, living on the streets. Hunger drove me to steal Orathy's lunch one day. I couldn't help myself. While he was talking to someone, I approached and just reached up to grap his food! It was but a half a moment before he turned back around to discover his meal gone and me slipping away with it under my arm. He chased me through the alleys, but I gave him the slip! When I made it to a quiet place, I sat down and proceeded to eat my ill-gotten meal. I was about halfway finished when I heard his voice behind me. I nearly choked on my food! I had thought for sure I was going to receive the beating of my life. My short, miserable life flashed before my eyes! However, it did not happen that way. Instead, he allowed me to finish the meal and drew me in with the Cullers. I had a bed to sleep in and food in my belly. I will never forget that kindness.
Written By Calypso
Oct. 19, 2017, 9:46 a.m.(6/6/1007 AR)
I finally got to visit Farhaven. I wish it had been under better circumstances, but I appreciate the visit none the less. Seeing the ancestral home of my extended family, understanding better where my husband comes from. I can’t wait to see it dusted in snow the way he describes it.
I think my favorite room to visit was the study. All of the faces of Redrains past starring down from on high. It made him incredibly uncomfortable, remembering being dragged in there for scoldings. It made me laugh and realize how lucky I am he took after his more attractive ancestors. Poor Uncle Erik.
I think my favorite room to visit was the study. All of the faces of Redrains past starring down from on high. It made him incredibly uncomfortable, remembering being dragged in there for scoldings. It made me laugh and realize how lucky I am he took after his more attractive ancestors. Poor Uncle Erik.
Written By Magpie
Oct. 19, 2017, 9:27 a.m.(6/6/1007 AR)
I heard the journals were entertaining so of course I had to come and read them. I was not disappointed. It's nice to know that despite all the terror and fucked up shit we're facing that some things stay the same. I have nothing witty to add and no one cares anyway.
Instead, gonna write a big THANK YOU to Princess Tikva and Lady Carita!!!
You know what you did and you two ladies are fine fine people.
If either of you want a romantic moonlit cruise just let me know.
Instead, gonna write a big THANK YOU to Princess Tikva and Lady Carita!!!
You know what you did and you two ladies are fine fine people.
If either of you want a romantic moonlit cruise just let me know.
Written By Corban
Oct. 19, 2017, 9:13 a.m.(6/6/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Agnarr
I retained Goodman Agnarr to resolve a matter of honor with Lord Reiker Wyrmguard. He clearly saw the justness of my complaint, whereas Lord Reiker could find no one to stand for him.
The duel was short and direct, just as I would have wished, with Goodman Agnarr emerging victorious. High Lord Edain was right: The man hits hard. Not much of an actor, though.
It is all a trade-off. And it is good to have the whole incident behind me.
The duel was short and direct, just as I would have wished, with Goodman Agnarr emerging victorious. High Lord Edain was right: The man hits hard. Not much of an actor, though.
It is all a trade-off. And it is good to have the whole incident behind me.
Written By Eirene
Oct. 19, 2017, 8:39 a.m.(6/6/1007 AR)
Sometimes I'd rather face demon-spawn and Abyssal wasps than deal with the bullshit back in this city.
Did I say sometimes? I mean every time.
Back from the North. Cold as fuck. Cold does help with wasp stings, however, because you're TOO DAMN COLD TO NOTICE THEM. For anyone reading, witch-hazel and vinegar help relieve the swelling. Consider this free advise from your local Physician's Guild.
Did I say sometimes? I mean every time.
Back from the North. Cold as fuck. Cold does help with wasp stings, however, because you're TOO DAMN COLD TO NOTICE THEM. For anyone reading, witch-hazel and vinegar help relieve the swelling. Consider this free advise from your local Physician's Guild.
Written By Ryhalt
Oct. 19, 2017, 5:12 a.m.(6/5/1007 AR)
It has been a strange few days since arriving in Arx with household in tow and beginning from a room in an inn to setting about furnishing our new home. I can say that for the most part, it has been a pleasant experience, though I worry, given that events transpiring while I try to catch up are apparently grave. I dislike these reports of elfwasps. I clearly have a ways to go before I am up to speed. I observed the aftermath of a duel today, though not the event itself. I am told there wasn't much to see. Things have come together with regards to my negotiations with House Wyrmguard much better than I had even hoped.
Written By Clover
Oct. 19, 2017, 3:39 a.m.(6/5/1007 AR)
I have so much to plan! Where do I even start?
Written By Daemon
Oct. 19, 2017, 12:47 a.m.(6/5/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Aureth
Good gracious, I don't believe I've ever seen an Archlector refer to someone as idiotic so many times in a single day.
Woe to he who finds a priest's ire, my fear in the God's fury seems to be well placed.
Woe to he who finds a priest's ire, my fear in the God's fury seems to be well placed.
Written By Victus
Oct. 19, 2017, 12:42 a.m.(6/5/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Alarissa
Eating bacon for five months sounds like more torture than a dress up party.
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