Written By Joscelin
Aug. 17, 2017, 5:09 p.m.(1/15/1007 AR)
Ianthe,
You left me to die for us, for the city, but mostly, for those that loved you. You were a daughter of the Gyre, my sweet little sister, plagued by such dreams that would chase you into my room when you were small, you would wrap around my neck until I could sing you back to sleep. Such terrors you cried over, so many tears. You were certain you saw your death and I always hushed you and told you it would be alright.
I knew when the boxes arrived after your departure that you didn't intend to come back. Zhayla knew it too. Things change, others were involved, and now-
In the bottom of my sorrowful heart is one question that I think no one can answer:
Did you die for nothing?
You left me to die for us, for the city, but mostly, for those that loved you. You were a daughter of the Gyre, my sweet little sister, plagued by such dreams that would chase you into my room when you were small, you would wrap around my neck until I could sing you back to sleep. Such terrors you cried over, so many tears. You were certain you saw your death and I always hushed you and told you it would be alright.
I knew when the boxes arrived after your departure that you didn't intend to come back. Zhayla knew it too. Things change, others were involved, and now-
In the bottom of my sorrowful heart is one question that I think no one can answer:
Did you die for nothing?
Written By Denica
Aug. 17, 2017, 5:01 p.m.(1/15/1007 AR)
Churn and turn in the widening Gyre -
It all falls apart, the center will not hold.
One singer cannot hear the choir.
The dark tides are loosened,
The rituals; the forgotten affliction.
The serpents that lacked all conviction,
save to snap and sink venom tipp'd fang
into itself - and ruined.
It all falls apart, the center will not hold.
One singer cannot hear the choir.
The dark tides are loosened,
The rituals; the forgotten affliction.
The serpents that lacked all conviction,
save to snap and sink venom tipp'd fang
into itself - and ruined.
Written By Melinda
Aug. 17, 2017, 4:45 p.m.(1/15/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Alarissa
A princess has offered to put together my wedding I am so honored at this, thank you Highness.
Written By Eirene
Aug. 17, 2017, 4:23 p.m.(1/15/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Corban
Corban gets a bunch of well wishes. I get one condolence. Yep that's about right.
Written By Khanne
Aug. 17, 2017, 3:43 p.m.(1/15/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Reigna
You betcha she's willing!
I mean... I would be honored and thrilled to be a frequent guest in your home. I find your conversation engaging and joyful. It would be my utmost pleasure, Countess Reigna, to call upon you as a friend.
I mean... I would be honored and thrilled to be a frequent guest in your home. I find your conversation engaging and joyful. It would be my utmost pleasure, Countess Reigna, to call upon you as a friend.
Written By Lou
Aug. 17, 2017, 2:43 p.m.(1/15/1007 AR)
Last night I was visited by Seraph Ailith in the Society of Explorers hall. We talked about maps and my travels to Everwinter. She had quite a few questions. Sabella arrived soon after we started chatting, to regale us with a new idea for a play based on ancient Grayson explorers. After hearing my tales about Everwinter, she wanted to base it there, and thought young Sparte would make a good leading hero.
Poor Sparte. I had to go soon after. I wonder if Sabella didn't snag him to be her leading man.
Poor Sparte. I had to go soon after. I wonder if Sabella didn't snag him to be her leading man.
Written By Arn
Aug. 17, 2017, 1:17 p.m.(1/15/1007 AR)
That dummy better not mess this up.
Written By Corban
Aug. 17, 2017, 1:05 p.m.(1/15/1007 AR)
I am returned from my patrol in the Gray Forest, at the behest of Princess Reese and the Ministry of Defense. It was a rush to be in battle once mor --
That is strange. There appears to be a sudden bevvy of messengers at my door. What in the world could so many people want from me at the same time?
So it appears I am to be a Voice of House Telmar, tasked with building our place in the Capital and among the noble houses of the Compact. That is -- a change. I can only pray that I have the wisdom and the courage to do what is right for the Telmarch people.
That is strange. There appears to be a sudden bevvy of messengers at my door. What in the world could so many people want from me at the same time?
So it appears I am to be a Voice of House Telmar, tasked with building our place in the Capital and among the noble houses of the Compact. That is -- a change. I can only pray that I have the wisdom and the courage to do what is right for the Telmarch people.
Written By Reigna
Aug. 17, 2017, 10:21 a.m.(1/14/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Khanne
What can I say about this marvelous Lady so new to my acquaintance? The Lady Khanne is a delight to speak to, she has remarkable wisdom and insight and I very much enjoy her company. Her faith is fascinating to me, and she has been so very patient in her explanations of what it means to be a shaman. I have a feeling that she, if she is willing, will be a frequent dinner guest at Keaton Hall.
Written By Reigna
Aug. 17, 2017, 10:17 a.m.(1/14/1007 AR)
It has been a few days now and the sights of the Grand Melee linger. I did not have much time to enjoy the competition, though I certainly got a very clear view of the results. I have to say my heart nearly stopped seeing so many beloved faces brought down in the dog pile strategy that proved very effective, if not precisely valiant. I think perhaps in the wake of war, that fighting edge is still keen and not prepared to yield in good faith, still too bound to the instinct to win -- to survive. Still, I am glad I was there, glad that I could use my hands to help ease some of the wounds. And seeing the Mother Mercy herself, Princess Sophie Valardin in action was a thing of wonder. I do not exaggerate when I say I learned so much on that field that day. Seeing her, calm, authoritative and yet still so comforting, well. It is no surprise how she came to be the Mother Mercy at so tender an age. She is everything she should be and I am proud to be her cousin.
Sister Thena, Softest Whisper Saedrus, Lady Caelis Malvici, everyone there lending aid and healing, you are all inspirations and I thank you.
Sister Thena, Softest Whisper Saedrus, Lady Caelis Malvici, everyone there lending aid and healing, you are all inspirations and I thank you.
Written By Aksel
Aug. 17, 2017, 3:27 a.m.(1/14/1007 AR)
Okay, I have to write this down.
I just had the most mind numbing experience that a man could have. It was like my body was alive in places I never knew were alive. Sweat poured down my face and I bet my body was doing the same. It left me unable to speak and there were actual moments were I thought I would actually pass out and die. Sure, it was good at first, even sumptous, but then it hit me and I never felt such pain before and I hope I never have to again. I seriously thought I was going to have to cut my own tongue out and had thoughts of gouging my eyes out from the pain of it all. I survived though. Barely.
Admiral Wash thinks it was something called Hog Pepper from the Saffron Isle chain. I was in so much pain I am half tempted to sail there and light it on fire so none can ever experience this sort of misery again. Word of caution to everyone out there. Don't Trust a Vendor.
I just had the most mind numbing experience that a man could have. It was like my body was alive in places I never knew were alive. Sweat poured down my face and I bet my body was doing the same. It left me unable to speak and there were actual moments were I thought I would actually pass out and die. Sure, it was good at first, even sumptous, but then it hit me and I never felt such pain before and I hope I never have to again. I seriously thought I was going to have to cut my own tongue out and had thoughts of gouging my eyes out from the pain of it all. I survived though. Barely.
Admiral Wash thinks it was something called Hog Pepper from the Saffron Isle chain. I was in so much pain I am half tempted to sail there and light it on fire so none can ever experience this sort of misery again. Word of caution to everyone out there. Don't Trust a Vendor.
Written By Caelis
Aug. 17, 2017, 12:07 a.m.(1/14/1007 AR)
I like snow. I never thought I would say it. To be honest, I never did before. I was shown that snow can be used to make a shelter one can stay warm in and had the most magical afternoon. In a time there things I had held as magical or wonderful have been less idyllic it's so shocking to find snow wonderous, but I do. I look forward to what else I can discover about snow.
May your hopes find safe harbors.
May your hopes find safe harbors.
Written By Merek
Aug. 16, 2017, 11:32 p.m.(1/14/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Valerio
An older man that I've met. He seems to be protective of those within his House, and I admire him quite a bit. I could tell at first look he is an honorable man. I hope to learn more about him and share stories perhaps.
Written By Merek
Aug. 16, 2017, 11:16 p.m.(1/14/1007 AR)
Sometimes, I wonder what it'd be like to own land. Truly own it. That way I could tend the fields, the animals, and produce food. I'm sounding a bit like my sister, she likes agriculture so much. Either way, it's an interesting prospect. Perhaps I can at least help with others on their fields.
Written By Merek
Aug. 16, 2017, 11:09 p.m.(1/14/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Cambria
The Marquessa Cambria is a nice person, and I think we should be able to become friends, or allies at the least. It's nice to have acquaintances with others that serve Fidante and Velenosa.
Written By Merek
Aug. 16, 2017, 11:08 p.m.(1/14/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Hadrian
I met the Marquis Hadrian and had the pleasure to get to know him a bit. He is quite a nice man, and assists refugees as he is able. It's quite nice to make more acquaintances.
Written By Ida
Aug. 16, 2017, 6:31 p.m.(1/13/1007 AR)
The shop was full of life today! I made some wonderful new acquaintances, which made me further realize how much I missed being in Arx; of being in the front room talking about weapons and all manner of things with whoever might grace the doorway. Of the prospect of forging new weapons of steel or rubicund, and possible bouts in the training center. Mixed with those are the reconnections with friends and people who are like second families as well. The losses...there's sadness, too, but mostly an overwhelming feeling of living that perhaps I sometimes forgot to truly appreciate and experience in full before.
Written By Tristan
Aug. 16, 2017, 3:48 p.m.(1/13/1007 AR)
I've never wanted to be noble. Could argue that's one of my defining traits.
Now that's theoretically possible, though, I spent ten minutes today thinking about it.
Scary thought.
Now that's theoretically possible, though, I spent ten minutes today thinking about it.
Scary thought.
Written By Eirene
Aug. 16, 2017, 3:47 p.m.(1/13/1007 AR)
As if I needed more fucking titles to add on to the insanely long list...
I miss the old days when I hung around Southport and drank and screwed the occasional sailor or merchant and yelled at my trainees. Now I hang around Arx and drink and yell at trainees. And doctors. And the occasional adventurer. And priests. Haven't yelled at the King yet. YET. Give it time, bound to happen. Will I have a head after that? Yes, but 'on my neck' is the question.
I miss the old days when I hung around Southport and drank and screwed the occasional sailor or merchant and yelled at my trainees. Now I hang around Arx and drink and yell at trainees. And doctors. And the occasional adventurer. And priests. Haven't yelled at the King yet. YET. Give it time, bound to happen. Will I have a head after that? Yes, but 'on my neck' is the question.
Written By Valencia
Aug. 16, 2017, 3:28 p.m.(1/13/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Donella
It is sweet to read of Princess Donella's introduction to the North and some of it makes me smile.
I will fully admit it takes some getting used to, but I think she will fall in love with the north as much as I did. There is something wild and beautiful about the heart of the north. It's seen in the land and its people. Gods, I miss it even now.
Once the north holds a piece of your heart, part of you always remains with it. And for that I am glad. No matter where I go or what happens, I will always love the north and her people. Though if you had asked me when I first got there I would have given a different answer.
At least her introduction is being done voluntarily and out of love among those who know and care for her. Their warmth and kind care will offer safe harbour until she finds her own way.
I wish her the greatest life, luck and love in this.
Gods, this makes me miss it and Angus even more. So silly of me.
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I will fully admit it takes some getting used to, but I think she will fall in love with the north as much as I did. There is something wild and beautiful about the heart of the north. It's seen in the land and its people. Gods, I miss it even now.
Once the north holds a piece of your heart, part of you always remains with it. And for that I am glad. No matter where I go or what happens, I will always love the north and her people. Though if you had asked me when I first got there I would have given a different answer.
At least her introduction is being done voluntarily and out of love among those who know and care for her. Their warmth and kind care will offer safe harbour until she finds her own way.
I wish her the greatest life, luck and love in this.
Gods, this makes me miss it and Angus even more. So silly of me.
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