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Written By Merek

Sept. 23, 2017, 11:09 a.m.(4/8/1007 AR)

So, another note, this time while I'm on the ship back home. It seems by the time I'd arrived that most issues had been cleared up, but there is still much on the horizon. All the same, I'm glad to have visited Maelstorm, and I'm hopeful that the actions there and in Arx will help to hold back the darkness a bit longer, so that we can find more ways to fight.

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 Rey

Sept. 23, 2017, 10:56 a.m.(4/8/1007 AR)

I walked into a ballroom in the castle of eternity. There were only two dancers there, on the great gray expanse of the floor, a woman and a beast, somehow not exhausted yet, either of them, even though they've been dancing for so very long. It's a dangerous dance, more dangerous for the woman, because the beast has such terribly sharp teeth...

But there is danger for the beast, as well.

As I watched them dance, a door opened on the other side of the room, and HE came inside. The man from the mirror. He looked at me from across the room, and his gaze pinned me to the floor. He smiled, and I was terrified. He offered me his hand...

That was when I woke up.

Before, a part of me hoped that he would find his daughter. Fathers and daughters should be together. But now... I suppose it doesn't matter much. He's going to find her.

Written By Lucita

Sept. 23, 2017, 10:16 a.m.(4/8/1007 AR)

Relationship Note on Quenia

Marquessa Quenia and I have been getting along quite well. I like her, and we seem to trust each other. I'm acting as one of the voices of our house and together we're hosting events, making trade contacts, renewing contact with those of our fealty. It is not all just house business between us. We've been sharing a glass of wine and a few laughs, talked together for hours. I think we are growing to be a good team under her guidance.

Written By Lou

Sept. 23, 2017, 7:08 a.m.(4/7/1007 AR)

I attended Mason's art show this week, entitled Freedom. The paintings provoked quite a bit of thought and questioning on the matter of slavery. He's told me that they've raised a goodly sum of money, which will go toward paying down the debts of thralls in Thrax. I'm very proud of him for his work. I also got to meet the infamous Copper, who helped to rescue him. She is a lovely young woman. We've invited her to Safiyya's birthday party, which we'll be hosting in a few weeks time.

Written By Mirari

Sept. 23, 2017, 3:07 a.m.(4/7/1007 AR)

Relationship Note on Alarissa

In my mind Princess Alarissa and scents that make me think of the sea-- or of Maelstrom-- or of Mangata that are also subtle in their strength; flowers that are sweet and faint yet come through the strong notes of the sea --have become one. When I begin to mix scents that call to mind the spray of the sea-- salt water, kelp --but mix it with delicate but clear notes of florals-- carnations, lilies, and frangipangi-- it calls to mind the Princess of the Maelstrom.

That is not to say that no one else would wear these scents well, but when I think of Princess-Consort I think of scents that marry the beauty of the mainland with the sea.

Written By Alarissa

Sept. 23, 2017, 2:54 a.m.(4/7/1007 AR)

I think perhaps, I have far too many bottles of perfume. This is what happens when the Works Obscura produces yet more scents and Mistress Mirari seem to know me far too well and directly sends me one of everything and I send her back all my coin.

Dear Victus. Do you really need your side of the bed?

I think not.

Or maybe you need to get me a vanity.

Written By Fortunato

Sept. 23, 2017, 1:14 a.m.(4/7/1007 AR)

Every action or proclamation that makes the world larger must be celebrated. I feel a faint tremor, like inspiration shook-through. I see new avenues for exploration.

Ready to paint like I've never painted.

Written By Calypso

Sept. 23, 2017, 1:01 a.m.(4/7/1007 AR)

Relationship Note on Orazio

The words of Legate Orazio's proclamation yesterday are an incredible step in the right direction. As I understand it, humanity has always been capable and strong in the ways of magic. It was our given right to seek with in us the strength to fight equally against those who oppose us. I am very grateful to see this ban lifted once again and I hope that it will be met with the same seriousness, discipline and reverence we approach the learning of any weapon with.

Written By Thena

Sept. 22, 2017, 11:02 p.m.(4/7/1007 AR)

I was knighted tonight, and swore my blade to the Faith to whom I have already sworn all else. This may come as a surprise to some, as I've been the acting leader of the Knights of Solace while Grandmaster Armel is away on other duties. Believe me, it surprises me too.

I grew up here in Arx, and then I ran away. I came back right before the Siege, looking for help for my mentor. I became trapped here when the gates were shut and the Iron Guard took me in. When I finally returned to the Gray Forest, I found that my mentor had been brutally tortured and murdered by what I realize now were Abandoned under writ. They had been looking for me. It should have been me.

In many respects I have felt like a shell since then, a walking dead woman. But the Faith has helped, the work of the Silver Order has helped. Everyone who came to my ceremony tonight, who sent me notes of congratulations, has helped.

I think it's getting a little better.

Written By Korka

Sept. 22, 2017, 10:53 p.m.(4/7/1007 AR)

I think it might be time to get out of the city for a week or two. Now that it's warming up out, I really should be out there making myself useful.

Written By Halsim

Sept. 22, 2017, 10:38 p.m.(4/7/1007 AR)

Just got back from handling matters in Maelstrom, only to go to Arx to find out magic is no longer banned, and that people are butting heads in the archives over thralldom and serfdom.

The former was not unexpected, if a bit surprising they did it now. Maybe now we'll be able to move forward.

As someone who is one in authority over dealing with abyssal matters, if anyone would like some tips on what to look out for in regards to abyssal magic, please feel free to send me a messenger.

Written By Esoka

Sept. 22, 2017, 10:36 p.m.(4/7/1007 AR)

Relationship Note on Thena

My friend Thena of the Knights of Solace has become DAME Thena. I wish to enter my congratulations here for posterity in Vellichor's records. She's a woman of courage, dedication, and admirable faith, and I'm sure she'll be a credit to the knighthood. I'm often unsure how to feel about my own title. It felt heavy when I was given it, and I still think I wear it oddly. It warms my heart to see it bestowed on someone so deserving, though.

Written By Charlaine

Sept. 22, 2017, 10:32 p.m.(4/7/1007 AR)

They say my homeland is in trouble, and may be burned down. I will do as I can to not let this happen. Alas there is only so much books can help... I seriously need to consider weapon training should I live through this siege.

Written By Silas

Sept. 22, 2017, 9:51 p.m.(4/7/1007 AR)

Eshken asked me if he should know anything about the guest Aiden has invited over for dinner.

I gave him a useful book to read...

Written By Aislin

Sept. 22, 2017, 9:51 p.m.(4/7/1007 AR)

It's strange; I've so often tried to decipher the visions of others, and now I've had one of my own. It seems almost straightforward, but visions so rarely truly are. Some are truth, some are truth obscured behind analogy, and some are lies sent to mislead. I hope this is the first, though given the circumstances I had it in, I cannot be entirely certain.

Either way, I can genuinely say that this has been an unusual week all around, even leaving aside the vision; I don't usually make a habit of being kidnapped by cultists, much less nearly sacrificed.

Though it has happened more often than it ought to have, which I suppose could be taken as comment on my chosen profession.

Written By Rymarr

Sept. 22, 2017, 9:29 p.m.(4/7/1007 AR)

Relationship Note on Thena

Promotions bring with them new opportunities and duties.

Armor still looks nice. Finally caught wind of her name.

She's come a long way already and I don't think Gild will be turning away her service any time soon.

Written By Alarissa

Sept. 22, 2017, 8:47 p.m.(4/7/1007 AR)

Never. Again.

I could feel it trying to escape.

But I will note, that I kept my promise. Even if I couldn't keep the small beast down.

Written By Lucita

Sept. 22, 2017, 6:56 p.m.(4/6/1007 AR)

The current ever dreaded, never-ending to-do list.
1. Avoid sniffing, plucking, nibbling or touching the unknown plants now sprouting in the plant beds.
2. Figure out what the unknown plants are sometime, preferably soon before falling into them accidentally.
3. Relocate the hammock so not to fall out if it into the unknown plants
4. Try, again, to figure out how to get, not fall, out of the hammock
5. Locate sample bottles of wine for Lady Melissa to evaluate-re possible trade negotiations between she and Quenia.
6. Find lost childhood workbook, practice inept song written in it when 12 just in case King Alaric really meant it when he said he wanted to hear it and was not just being charmingly polite.

Written By Merek

Sept. 22, 2017, 5:35 p.m.(4/6/1007 AR)

Two turns of the sun since I arrived in Maelstorm. It is quite an interesting place, the architecture seeming to reflect Thrax fashion. They have a statue of Mangata that is a beauty to behold, and the Fortress is majestic. The docks also quite extravagant in their own way. It seems many people look haunted, I can only assume that the battle against dark forces here has not been going well. I hope I'm able to assist in some way. I brought a few crates of supplies with me. Not much, but I sacrificed personal income of my household since I'm not using it while I'm away, and instead decided to place that out into some food and drink. Not much, but I hope it makes a few happy.

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