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Written By Tessa

Aug. 15, 2017, 12:57 p.m.(1/11/1007 AR)

Dear Adoring Readers,

Is it inappropriate to ask the King to bring some of his handsome cousins to a dinner?
Asking for a friend.

The Most Splendiferous Lady Tessa Moore of Highfield

Written By Reese

Aug. 15, 2017, 11:09 a.m.(1/11/1007 AR)

At the Grayson War Meeting there will be the following treats!

1. Red velvet cake

2. A new Soaring Griffin couch available for sitting (thanks to Magpie's crafting)

3. Lots of teas

4. Lots of and lots of booze.

5. Favors - Favors will include great things like figurines of Legate Orazio, of the Queen, of the King, Of Sir Roland, of Princess Tikva and of Inquisitor Narciso. These figures are from Magpie's mystery bags. They also will include books and winter clothing. They call come from my personal collection I have lot of things! Too many things in fact.

So come to the Grayson war meeting and get toys, booze and cake!

Reese

Written By Aureth

Aug. 15, 2017, 10:51 a.m.(1/11/1007 AR)

Personally, I welcome doomsaying while naked, and in fact the next time somebody comes to me with dire warnings of the end of the world, I plan to react to the beginning of the conversation by immediately removing my trousers.

Written By Orazio

Aug. 15, 2017, 10:35 a.m.(1/10/1007 AR)

To the Faithful Reader:

I say this not in chastisement of any particular individual (because it has happened more times than I can easily name), but as a useful tip for the future, and in the sincere desire to both retain my own sanity, and to avoid causing offense by my reactions. Thus, be aware: At any time when I am in the nude, it is not a good time to ask for spiritual advice or consultation of any sort. Nor to share dire portents and doomsaying, or demand action on any particular issue. I assure you, whatever it is, it can wait until a time when I am clothed.

Written By Denica

Aug. 15, 2017, 10:23 a.m.(1/10/1007 AR)


Trying new things with new people can create all sorts of opportunities.

I've known for some time the real reason some people resist trying new things and prefer routine is fear (what else) -- fear of the unknown. I generally find routine to be poisonous to my passion for life. Although, if pressed, I suppose there is benefit to routine. It supports discipline and promotes reliably.

Back to fears. There are many things of which I have no fear: I'm not afraid to fail. I'm not afraid to succeed. I'm not afraid to look foolish. I always try.

Back to trying new things. It requires courage to try something new. It keeps us from becoming bored, and new challenges are fun to take on. It forces us to grow and keep an open mind. And ... there's nothing more satisfying than shattering those delusions of the past.

Written By Edain

Aug. 15, 2017, 10:05 a.m.(1/10/1007 AR)

Relationship Note on Corban

I love tourneys, and I love to watch a spirited duel. They are exciting and it is a way to revel in our martial skill that is absent of the stomach churning dread that you feel in the heat of true battle. And that makes fighting at tourney or in a duel or spar that is for the love of combat an entirely different animal.

Now there are many duelist that are indeed, just that good that they excel in both. Me personally? I am an attrocious duelist and I come away from most all of my sparing bouts bruised and humbled, but I feel in true battle I account very well for myself.

So basically what I am trying to say is continue to strive for excellence in all things but never let your performance in competition shake you are not an Exemplary warrior. Because you most certainly are Lord Corban.

Written By Lydia

Aug. 15, 2017, 10:02 a.m.(1/10/1007 AR)

Relationship Note on Valery

Valery tells me she may open a shop of her own. Remedies mostly, it seems. I think she has such promise as a perfumer, I hope she doesn't neglect that side of the business. I must pay a visit on opening day, if I can.

Written By Lydia

Aug. 15, 2017, 9:51 a.m.(1/10/1007 AR)

Relationship Note on Edward

I saw Edward today. I remember flirting with him from time to time at the Golden Hart. Those days seem like a lifetime ago.

Written By Corban

Aug. 15, 2017, 9:41 a.m.(1/10/1007 AR)

One thing you learn in Arx is that what being a professional -- even exemplary -- solider in the Oathlands is being merely run-of-the-mine in the Capital. I may be one of the strongest blades in the Telmarch, but routinely find myself humbled in Arx, in training and in the Grand Melee. I suppose that is an opportunity to grow, to be humble, and to improve one's craft. But it is an adjustment nonetheless.

Written By Agnarr

Aug. 15, 2017, 2:49 a.m.(1/10/1007 AR)

Any competition's got risk.

Think the joust was the worst of it. Heard Tristan rode in leathers - good way to get your head or chest stoved in if you fuck up.

Course, no one can ride as well as the man, so he gets away with it.

Written By Thena

Aug. 14, 2017, 9:59 p.m.(1/9/1007 AR)

Relationship Note on Luca

It was not my choice to be there as a field medic. It was my duty. Do not assume that we are there because we can't wait to haul your asses back from the brink.

Don't assume that of me, anyway. I heal because I can't not heal.

Written By Magpie

Aug. 14, 2017, 9:09 p.m.(1/9/1007 AR)

I was gifted some hair dye as a post-wedding present. Then I got drunk and maybe had some ... other recreations... one thing led to another.

Now I have red hair.

I may or may not have dyed Mae's hair red as well.

Written By Luca

Aug. 14, 2017, 8 p.m.(1/9/1007 AR)

Relationship Note on Aureth

Fighting to the last bit of consciousness doesn't mean fighting to your death. Not when there's a horde of medics ready and willing to give aid.

I've fought that hard over and over again in these melees and no one's ever made a peep about me trying to kill myself.

The ones fighting in that melee last night were every bit as good as I am and every bit as dedicated to holding the line.

A few new scars are worth the joy of challenge.

It may not be your way, but it's mine and those like me.

If we fought to _actual_ death, then you could compare us to our pointy-eared friends.

Written By Lou

Aug. 14, 2017, 7:52 p.m.(1/9/1007 AR)

I could not find a good time to meet up with Calaudrin for archery lessons as I had hoped, however I was fortunate that Leola Allenatore was available to give me additional lessons. We spent some time this afternoon going over the finer points of the crossbow and practicing. I'm certain Luca will be relieved that I managed to catch some additional training before our patrol tonight.

Or, perhaps, I should say that Luca's back end will be glad for it. Unless, of course, the arrows go awry again tonight should we encounter trouble.

Written By Tarrant

Aug. 14, 2017, 5:31 p.m.(1/9/1007 AR)

Having heard of the grand spectacle of the melee that brought the Tournament of Roses to a close, I can now reflect in full on the past week.

I have ever favored the joust, for although the melee is apt training for battle and well displays the prowess at arms, the warrior's resolve, and the shifting whims and vicissitudes of fortune, I was taught that it us skill with steed and lance which most defines a knight. In other lands, I am told other talents are most desired, yet for the Oathlands, it is the mounted tilt which is conjured to mind the purity of a chivalric contest.

And such a contest it was! Having crossed the continent to face the finest opponents in all the Compact, an unheralded knight of little distinction might be forgiven a measure of trepidation at a field replete with high nobles, King's Own and Templars. I must give due praise to the Lady whose inspiration and favor steadied my spirit: my Lady Charlaine Blanchard, I am in your debt.

To all who jousted, I give thanks, for no phantoms of imagination could have exceeded the grandeur of a Crown Tournament, beheld for the first time. To my opponents, I thank you for the courtesy of your utmost efforts, and to Master Tristan, I give thanks for providing me a mark toward which to continue striving.

Whether the next call is to the lists, or to the battlefield, I am eager to spend my valor for Crown, for Prince, and for Compact.

Written By Tessa

Aug. 14, 2017, 4:39 p.m.(1/9/1007 AR)

Darling Fans,

I, Tessa Moore, get to eat dinner with THE KING.
I don't know what to wear. I don't know who to bring as my date.
If you are handsome, or beautiful, polite and have complimentary coloring to my own please contact me at the Sleepless Knight in for an interview to be my arm candy for the evening.

Parties who will be jealous when I gush over our stunningly handsome King need not apply.
Those who bring gifts to their interviews will be given preferential treatment.

Off to find sea silk!
Lady Tessa Moore

Written By Leta

Aug. 14, 2017, 3:18 p.m.(1/9/1007 AR)

I've heard folk say there was talk of yielding in the tournament and why it's bad and why it's not. It don't rightly know what to think of this matter but I will try to write down my thoughts, seeing as I was at the tournament and got to the end of it before Prince Talen put me down.

Some mightier folk have responsibilities and such, and if they're fighting for honor or sport maybe it's a waste to risk their lives on it. But I can't judge a woman for what she thinks is worth it and what she doesn't, seeing as I have risked my life and killed folk for wine money and silk money and to cover my fingers in rings, and that's a lot less than a King's boon by my account.

Written By Nicia

Aug. 14, 2017, 2:43 p.m.(1/9/1007 AR)

I went to the Tournament of Roses, the melee battle. It was not at all what I was expecting, and I honestly do not know if I would attend one again. I think that I'm ill-suited to such events.

There were some very spectacular moments, but there was one that filled me with a sense of dread and anxiety, and I am not ashamed to admit my ill-suitedness for that activity in the future. Lessons learned, yes?

Written By Valery

Aug. 14, 2017, 2:34 p.m.(1/9/1007 AR)

I just heard that Boots won the contest and there are going to be plushies of him made. He'll be thrilled.
Maybe I should get him a tiny armor made, and ask for the plushies to have it too.
It'd be funny...

Written By Edain

Aug. 14, 2017, 1:12 p.m.(1/9/1007 AR)

Relationship Note on Aureth

There is never any dishonor in yielding the field when it is clear an opponent has best you, or that fate has conspired against you and you shall not win the day. None.

There is also no dishonor in choosing to fight with your utmost to the very last, regardless of being outmatched, if that is how you feel you best honor your Faith, your family, those you carry the favor of, or even yourself.

There is no one that can speak the will of the Queen of Endings and Beginnings with more authority than you. But that does not mean none of the gods would find their hearts moved by such perseverance.

There is no reason to shame those that chose to fight to their last in the Tournament of Roses with you your tongue firmly in your cheek. Just as there is no cause for any of them to say they are braver than those that showed the respect to yield. All competitors were brilliant and and honored themselves, the King, and Limerance in my eyes, for whatever that might be worth.

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