Written By Ailith
July 26, 2017, 7:25 a.m.(11/26/1006 AR)
As I walk the halls of the Palace, I am struck by how I am a stranger once more to the Children of the Faith. Their faces are familiar but foreign. It shall be a disservice if I linger at the sidelines and observe. This pursuit to know the people of my parish has led me to here -- the first of many introductions. To know the King's Own.
Ow. A morning that reminds me of every bone and muscle in my body.
It's a gratifying pain and one that'll worsen as time progresses, but worth the experience.
Remind me to thank the Lord Commander later for these lessons. She works tirelessly to prepare the squires and hone the knights' skills.
Ow. A morning that reminds me of every bone and muscle in my body.
It's a gratifying pain and one that'll worsen as time progresses, but worth the experience.
Remind me to thank the Lord Commander later for these lessons. She works tirelessly to prepare the squires and hone the knights' skills.
Written By Shard
July 26, 2017, 5:25 a.m.(11/26/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Aiden
I have my own thoughts on your number 2. I don't disagree.
People are innately selfish, because this is how anyone survives. At least, when survival is a factor, but I don't think that instinct goes away just because someone has money and power. In fact, money and power might actually feed it, bloat it up beyond reason. But if we didn't have it, then we'd never raise a weapon to defend ourselves. We'd never hunt to feed ourselves. We'd never take in any way to provide for ourselves. Humans wouldn't survive as a species or individuals without some form of selfishness. We're all selfish to some degree. And we all draw the line at what's too selfish generally just beyond where it's comfortable for us.
Animals are selfish too, they just don't get self conscious about it. I've never met an animal that wouldn't take food they thought they could get away with taking. For the record, bears are confident they can get away with a lot (they're right).
People are innately selfish, because this is how anyone survives. At least, when survival is a factor, but I don't think that instinct goes away just because someone has money and power. In fact, money and power might actually feed it, bloat it up beyond reason. But if we didn't have it, then we'd never raise a weapon to defend ourselves. We'd never hunt to feed ourselves. We'd never take in any way to provide for ourselves. Humans wouldn't survive as a species or individuals without some form of selfishness. We're all selfish to some degree. And we all draw the line at what's too selfish generally just beyond where it's comfortable for us.
Animals are selfish too, they just don't get self conscious about it. I've never met an animal that wouldn't take food they thought they could get away with taking. For the record, bears are confident they can get away with a lot (they're right).
Written By Silas
July 26, 2017, 5:20 a.m.(11/26/1006 AR)
You give me too much credit, love. I can be very selfish and stingy! I'm just good at hiding it sometimes.
But I do like making people happy, particularly those I care about. And sometimes even complete strangers. I believe if you make someone's day, they will remember and pay it forward in the future. Sometimes ten fold! They remember when you were there for them.
Also... Audric might not be saving kitten orphanages, but he's not nearly as bad as he pretends!
But I do like making people happy, particularly those I care about. And sometimes even complete strangers. I believe if you make someone's day, they will remember and pay it forward in the future. Sometimes ten fold! They remember when you were there for them.
Also... Audric might not be saving kitten orphanages, but he's not nearly as bad as he pretends!
Written By Audric
July 26, 2017, 4:57 a.m.(11/26/1006 AR)
Rule number whatever of being a sellsword. Selfishness, my friends, is a virtue. It's what makes the world go round! People talk and talk and talk and talk about altruism, but what really makes the world turn is the base desire of 'how do I get what I want'. Sure, what you want can be a good thing! But until you accept that selfishness lets you DO that, that you need to impose YOUR will upon the world to make that happen, nothing ever happens! Never be opposed to selfishness. Greed is good, like most things, in moderation.
Written By Nicia
July 26, 2017, 4:36 a.m.(11/26/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Clover
If it were not for this wonderful Lady, I would never have been able to provide the salty and sweet flavor of the bacon and chocolate that was suddenly in high demand.
Written By Alexis
July 26, 2017, 4:16 a.m.(11/26/1006 AR)
I placed fifth in the Iron Pentathlon's foot race, which pleases me. The people who beat me were all accomplished athletes and heroes in their own ways - Duke Cristoph took the gold, with Princess Reese Grayson taking the silver, barely ahead of Prince Fergus and Princess Marian. There was some discussion which of those two went third, but in the end, Princess Marian received the bronze. She ran for Redrain, but I hope no one will hold it against me that I take a little Oathlands pride in her performance.
I barely beat out Prince Luca, who at that point in the race seemed more concerned wwith cheering on his wife than his own score - adorable, really. He in turn barely beat out Lady Eirlys. Which means that, by official tally, the Oathlands scored first, fifth, and seventh place, with an unofficial third (and, according to some, fourth, for if they get to claim Princess Marian, we should be allowed to claim Prince Fergus. Or so the reasoning goes).
Not a bad showing at all. And I quite enjoyed myself.
I barely beat out Prince Luca, who at that point in the race seemed more concerned wwith cheering on his wife than his own score - adorable, really. He in turn barely beat out Lady Eirlys. Which means that, by official tally, the Oathlands scored first, fifth, and seventh place, with an unofficial third (and, according to some, fourth, for if they get to claim Princess Marian, we should be allowed to claim Prince Fergus. Or so the reasoning goes).
Not a bad showing at all. And I quite enjoyed myself.
Written By Aiden
July 26, 2017, 3:09 a.m.(11/26/1006 AR)
What I've learned about people (exempting Silas - because I've met no one else like him):
1) Many do have an animal companion in their lives and for good or ill, they've written about it. Animals do inspire people.
2) People are innately selfish otherwise. They'll take what they can get from you, without mercy. Unless your name is Silas Whitehawk, who is not selfish at all. He is a giver. Too few of those around!
3) People like spectacles. If you're not a spectacle, you're boring and uninteresting - and apparently seen as USELESS. Silas disagrees.
4) People won't need you until they need you to do something for them. (I'm guilty of this too and I'm sorry if I've made someone feel this way).
5) People will not invite you to what's important to them unless you cater solely to them. (I cater to Silas but I love him).
6) People will want to get to the finish line before you so they can lift up the trophy and be a hero. Little do they know, medals do not matter. But we all love Silas' medals - keep them coming love!
7) People get married way too fast. And misplaced my invite. This makes me sad.
1) Many do have an animal companion in their lives and for good or ill, they've written about it. Animals do inspire people.
2) People are innately selfish otherwise. They'll take what they can get from you, without mercy. Unless your name is Silas Whitehawk, who is not selfish at all. He is a giver. Too few of those around!
3) People like spectacles. If you're not a spectacle, you're boring and uninteresting - and apparently seen as USELESS. Silas disagrees.
4) People won't need you until they need you to do something for them. (I'm guilty of this too and I'm sorry if I've made someone feel this way).
5) People will not invite you to what's important to them unless you cater solely to them. (I cater to Silas but I love him).
6) People will want to get to the finish line before you so they can lift up the trophy and be a hero. Little do they know, medals do not matter. But we all love Silas' medals - keep them coming love!
7) People get married way too fast. And misplaced my invite. This makes me sad.
Written By Monique
July 26, 2017, 2:41 a.m.(11/26/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Marian
I compete with my sister ALL the time! Why, only the other week, I won a mask in competition with her. Her husband just isn't trying hard enough.
Written By Nigel
July 26, 2017, 1:18 a.m.(11/26/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Esoka
I have pledged to instruct Dame Esoka on the finer aspects of needlework. If I am lucky, she will fling her embroidery hoop across the room some number of times fewer than five. If I am unlucky, she will fling said hoop across the room substantially more times than that, at the conclusion of which said hoop will lie in ruins around my neck. This is why I am tonight reviewing several authoritative treatises on the matter. I suppose it is possible that my mastery of this subject in theory will not translate to the ability to sew in practice. In that unlikely event, however, I shall take solace in two facts:
(1) It is Esoka, not I, who will be handling the needles; and
(2) We shall be making only a kerchief.
The task could not be simpler.
N
(1) It is Esoka, not I, who will be handling the needles; and
(2) We shall be making only a kerchief.
The task could not be simpler.
N
Written By Katarina
July 25, 2017, 11:02 p.m.(11/25/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Antonio
Nothing good ever came out of the bottom of a bottle of rum.
Not. One. Good. Thing.
Not. One. Good. Thing.
Written By Belladonna
July 25, 2017, 6:03 p.m.(11/25/1006 AR)
I hope that those playing the game are enjoying themselves; from everything I have heard, it seems to be progressing just as we hoped it would.
It should also be noted that the King will be joining our awards celebration, and will be doing much of the awarding of prizes. Exciting!
There are still teams that could use another player or two, for those who wish to join in the final hours. I bet a few of them could use some help!
It should also be noted that the King will be joining our awards celebration, and will be doing much of the awarding of prizes. Exciting!
There are still teams that could use another player or two, for those who wish to join in the final hours. I bet a few of them could use some help!
Written By Valery
July 25, 2017, 4:46 p.m.(11/25/1006 AR)
Boots is my best friend.
I don't care that others think he's just a pest, he's not.
He used to live in the Stone Grove, or that's what Lady Signe told me when she gave him to me, and that makes him already special.
But he's brave and has no fear and he helped me a lot to try to get better.
He's also greedy and loves food, he would eat until he can't get a single crumble inside and then hide the rest.
And he doesn't let anyone to annoy him, he once got angry with an owl that mistook him for food.
I'm sure he would be clever enough to deliver messages as other pets do, but I'd be afraid that he would change his mind half way of he sees food... Or that some other animal would mistake him for food.
I should really listen to people and get him a small armor...
And then there is Chip.
He's also one of my best friends but he's not so blunt or reckless. Master Gavin's cat caught him, and he's been scared since. However, when he feels brave enough, he's the sweetest thing...
I know a lot of people thinks I'm weird for having mice as pets... And maybe I am... But I feel like I can trust them more than some people.
(Remember my companion/s)
I don't care that others think he's just a pest, he's not.
He used to live in the Stone Grove, or that's what Lady Signe told me when she gave him to me, and that makes him already special.
But he's brave and has no fear and he helped me a lot to try to get better.
He's also greedy and loves food, he would eat until he can't get a single crumble inside and then hide the rest.
And he doesn't let anyone to annoy him, he once got angry with an owl that mistook him for food.
I'm sure he would be clever enough to deliver messages as other pets do, but I'd be afraid that he would change his mind half way of he sees food... Or that some other animal would mistake him for food.
I should really listen to people and get him a small armor...
And then there is Chip.
He's also one of my best friends but he's not so blunt or reckless. Master Gavin's cat caught him, and he's been scared since. However, when he feels brave enough, he's the sweetest thing...
I know a lot of people thinks I'm weird for having mice as pets... And maybe I am... But I feel like I can trust them more than some people.
(Remember my companion/s)
Written By Alis
July 25, 2017, 4:46 p.m.(11/25/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Cristoph
I took some time to consider how Duke Laurent might have learned to be quite so skilled at running, and I have come up with the answer!
Obviously, he's been chased by swarms of angry bees far too often. Thank you, bees of Laurent, for conditioning the good Duke so that he could be the fastest man in Arx!
Obviously, he's been chased by swarms of angry bees far too often. Thank you, bees of Laurent, for conditioning the good Duke so that he could be the fastest man in Arx!
Written By Victus
July 25, 2017, 3:06 p.m.(11/25/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Alarissa
I have acquired many titles in my lifetime. Self-proclaimed, given in respect, disrespect and taken. However, none of them truly shined as much as the one Princess Alarissa in all of her drug addled mind could come up with.
"High Feline of the Meowstorm"
Truly a fucking wordsmith of our time.
"High Feline of the Meowstorm"
Truly a fucking wordsmith of our time.
Written By Lydia
July 25, 2017, 2:58 p.m.(11/25/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Valery
I got to see Valery again today. She seems to have settled in well in her duties with Redrain. I've asked her to make me something special for the upcoming Tournament of Roses, in exchange for some clippings and seeds from our gardens. It was nice to see her, and I'm looking forward to what she comes up with.
Written By Thena
July 25, 2017, 2:02 p.m.(11/25/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Edward
If it makes you feel any better, nor was I. In fact I wasn't informed at all until it was long over.
Written By Edward
July 25, 2017, 1:57 p.m.(11/25/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Magpie
What is this? Marriage? And you did not invite me? For shame!
Shaaaaaaaame!
Shaaaaaaaame!
Written By Magpie
July 25, 2017, 1 p.m.(11/25/1006 AR)
I'm a married man now.
I got all respectable and shit.
I got all respectable and shit.
Written By Mae
July 25, 2017, 12:48 p.m.(11/25/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Magpie
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Written By Eirene
July 25, 2017, 10:42 a.m.(11/24/1006 AR)
I never had an animal companion, but someday remind me to tell the story of the five legged dog...
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