Written By Edain
March 26, 2017, 9:26 p.m.(2/28/1006 AR)
Standing on the walls with archers, I watched in impotent horror as 500 hundred of my knights turned to dust before my eyes. I give my men to the Compact. I am told they would harass the enemy, to slow their march and then get back behind the walls. Extinguished by the exact same thing Princess Alis warned them would happen when the army of Tolmar Brand was at our walls. I was told that heavy Calvary would be called back to the city because they could do very little pinned between such a large host and our walls.
I put my trust in the man commanding the combined forces of the Compact. A man in whom my trust was absolute. I stand on the wall where he asks me to do so. And then I watch as they ride out again, after already doing the job they were told to do. And from that wall I watch in horror as 500 lives are extinguished. I failed my loyal knights because I put my faith in someone else to command them.
I don't know where the breakdown in communication was. But I will find out, and someone is going to fucking answer to me about this.
I put my trust in the man commanding the combined forces of the Compact. A man in whom my trust was absolute. I stand on the wall where he asks me to do so. And then I watch as they ride out again, after already doing the job they were told to do. And from that wall I watch in horror as 500 lives are extinguished. I failed my loyal knights because I put my faith in someone else to command them.
I don't know where the breakdown in communication was. But I will find out, and someone is going to fucking answer to me about this.
Written By Edda
March 26, 2017, 9:23 p.m.(2/28/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Thesarin
My liege and a man I am proud to call friend. Ever since before knee hit ground he had my respect, and when he put his people first by taking the Riven name it made that regard for him even greater. He looks after his own, and honors his word.
Written By Asher
March 26, 2017, 9:11 p.m.(2/28/1006 AR)
I made myself some really nice earrings a while back. Little golden rats, with sapphire eyes. I figure no noble is going to want these... And nobody is going to accuse me of having stolen them. Who even likes rats, anyway?
Written By Moira
March 26, 2017, 9:09 p.m.(2/28/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Arcelia
The Charming Noblewoman that always seems to impress. Different from the mold of most nobles. She is one to keep an eye on, I think she will go far.
Written By Rymarr
March 26, 2017, 8:48 p.m.(2/28/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Samantha
The Marquessa of House Deepwood has given me a great honor in providing me with the means to wage war on behalf of the Compact. So before I march off to aid in the defense of the Seawatch Gate, it should be noted that I thank her for her generosity and aid in providing me the means to ensure that I can perform to the best of my ability on the field of battle. She has my thanks and I will make sure that her property is returned to her House promptly upon it no longer being a necessity that I possess it.
House Deepwood has my thanks.
House Deepwood has my thanks.
Written By Caelis
March 26, 2017, 8:46 p.m.(2/28/1006 AR)
I forgot to get this out there before, but now more than ever I pray with all my heart:
May your hopes find safe harbors.
May your hopes find safe harbors.
Written By Waldemai
March 26, 2017, 8:32 p.m.(2/28/1006 AR)
Went out into the field with the column under Lady General Calypso. She's damned good at this generaling thing, that's for sure. It was an experience, all right, even though I was back with the supply train working on repairs after every battle. In the city we've got nobles and commoners. Out there there's a lot less of that, but still a big divide between fighters and support. That makes a lot of sense to me. I don't know much about fighting, and them fighters don't know my business either, so it's better we don't joggle each other's elbow when dropping something might mean someone gets killed. Now the siege starts. I'll be sleeping in the forge, I guess. When someone needs work, they'll need it right away.
Written By Aurora
March 26, 2017, 8:25 p.m.(2/28/1006 AR)
Fireweave or steelsilk, that is the question. Also the next question, after its made who'll buy it?
Written By Edain
March 26, 2017, 8:17 p.m.(2/28/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Frederik
Count Frederick Steelhart is a hard man who knows all to well the cost of honor and loyalty, but he is a man who's counsel I have always valued. When I was a boy I would sometimes refer to him as 'Ocean Arn' and would promptly be scolded by my father for it.
He is the kind of vassal ever leader needs though. Utterly unafraid of telling me when I am being a dumb-ass, yet brave enough to stand by you through thick and thin despite it. He is crass and ruffles feather's easily but he is a good man.
An 'I told you so' is a small price to pay for someone that has your back even when they want to slap you upside your stubborn head.
He is the kind of vassal ever leader needs though. Utterly unafraid of telling me when I am being a dumb-ass, yet brave enough to stand by you through thick and thin despite it. He is crass and ruffles feather's easily but he is a good man.
An 'I told you so' is a small price to pay for someone that has your back even when they want to slap you upside your stubborn head.
Written By Serafine
March 26, 2017, 8:13 p.m.(2/28/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Talen
I put it in my backyard. When it warms up, I'm going to turn it into my own private swimming hole.
We'll have a garden party and I'll let you play in it.
We'll have a garden party and I'll let you play in it.
Written By Talen
March 26, 2017, 8:10 p.m.(2/28/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Serafine
What ever happened to the giant's head?
Written By Serafine
March 26, 2017, 8:08 p.m.(2/28/1006 AR)
Trying to keep my woman safe and she goes off to sweat with a pretty lass without me.
I'd say I'm devastated but my magpie cuts a dashing figure either way.
It pleases me that in the midst of all things, many of us still follow our nature, and her's is to teach some days.
I'd say I'm devastated but my magpie cuts a dashing figure either way.
It pleases me that in the midst of all things, many of us still follow our nature, and her's is to teach some days.
Written By Talen
March 26, 2017, 8:08 p.m.(2/28/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Eleyna
Why do you do this.
Written By Joslyn
March 26, 2017, 8:04 p.m.(2/28/1006 AR)
After the dust is settled and the fury of the battle fades from memory, I find that after it all... I am still me. The world continues on, and the touch of a loved one still sends the same sensations as it did the night before. Remembering what we're fighting for... it's so very important to me. I hope that we can have it all. That once this is all over I can return to my life, and everybody remains a part of it. I'll need that for a few weeks before the next world ending threat comes to light.
Written By Joslyn
March 26, 2017, 7:59 p.m.(2/28/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Sudara
A friend of Juliet's that I had the pleasure of meeting. I don't know why it surprises me anymore that Juliet knows such well read and fascinating people, but it still does, every time. Despite her self deprecating nature, I find that she's quite charming and beautiful. I'll try to remind her of this when I see her next, as I'm sure that after all she's been through she could use the reminder.
Written By Max
March 26, 2017, 7:51 p.m.(2/28/1006 AR)
I do not write in the white journals much. I find them mostly grist and meal for gossip and such. People write about their love affairs, their business affairs, their opinions and outlooks... and it seems like an invitation to be argued with.
I reserve such for my blacks.
I reserve such for my blacks.
Written By Edelma
March 26, 2017, 7:44 p.m.(2/28/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Darren
I feel as if I should probably not be quite as comfortable talking with the Prince of the Redrain house as he makes it, but the big man makes it just too easy to talk with him. I have only met Prince Darren a handful of times, but he's been pretty easy going each time, I look forward to helping him and the Redrains out as much as possible.
Written By Max
March 26, 2017, 7:40 p.m.(2/28/1006 AR)
From Camp Spearpoint to the battle of Giants Fall, and now back to Arx, it' been a hell of a fortnight.
I have spent a great deal of time trying to leave this city. Why is it now that I wish to remain?
I have spent a great deal of time trying to leave this city. Why is it now that I wish to remain?
Written By Sudara
March 26, 2017, 7:39 p.m.(2/28/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Joslyn
A trusted friend and confidante of Juliet. Distressingly young to an ageing widow's eyes; troublingly close in age to my own eldest offspring, in all honesty. It is quite perturbing to think how soon they might be pitched into affairs of state. Well, in all honesty it would be perturbing were they merely to be in line to brave the courts of the Lyceum and the broader Compact. But nowadays? The prospect is more than a little daunting. Yet observing Joslyn reminds me that competence and confidence can indeed go hand in hand, even among those who now look so very youthful to me.
Written By Sigurd
March 26, 2017, 7:20 p.m.(2/28/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Morrighan
If you don't come back to me tomorrow? I will go to the Shining Lands, drag you back, and then smack you to the other side again, I swear.
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