Written By Edda
March 19, 2017, 10:44 p.m.(2/14/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Esoka
The old bloodlines of the Wood may be as tangled as vines and as tall as trees, but I know that somewhere in that grove of sires, Esoka is one of those ivies that tangles with mine. I've known her for a long time, and she is a bold, familiar presence in even the oddest of places. She's earned my loyalty time and again.
Written By Esoka
March 19, 2017, 10:41 p.m.(2/14/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Edda
Solid as a mountain, and very nearly as tall. I feel very far from my roots many days, but Edda always makes me feel grounded in where I come from, and where I have found myself in these strange times. My blood, my tribeswoman, my fellow woman-at-arms in House Riven.
Written By Eirlys
March 19, 2017, 10:40 p.m.(2/14/1006 AR)
Now as ever when battle is close or around us. I send up prayers to the spirits. Keep those who fight with us safe, keep us safe, please help us protect those in need of protection. Please lend me the strength to help those I owe my fealty to. Those that I care about. I am not asking for glory, I am asking for strength. Please Spirits, Gods of Old, and those of New that are willing to hear this heathen's prayers, please lend me strength, please lend our people strength. This isn't about who was born where, or what station in life we were born into. Day to day problems aren't something to worry over at the moment. Right now, we need to be one, so that we can stop that which is trying to kill us. Please help this happen for all of us. For the City. We need you more than ever now, Spirits, Gods of Old and the Gods of the Faith. Please don't leave us now.
This is Eirlys heathen Greenmarch, praying for your help.
This is Eirlys heathen Greenmarch, praying for your help.
Written By Fiachra
March 19, 2017, 10:34 p.m.(2/14/1006 AR)
I think I've created a monster. It seems to have become a compulsion for a certain princess of my acquaintance to... shall we say, procure me samples of my favourite brand of whiskey. Samples being entire bottles, and the procurement involving her simply absconding with them. Presumably when no one is looking. At least, when she's sober. She's much less repentant or circumspect when drunk.
At least she's an adorable monster.
At least she's an adorable monster.
Written By Calliope
March 19, 2017, 10:28 p.m.(2/14/1006 AR)
It seems that the view from the bottom up is not always the same as the view from the top down. Things get confused, somewhere in the middle. A shame really. Hopefully things will straighten themselves out with no further intervention required.
Written By Barric
March 19, 2017, 10:25 p.m.(2/14/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Valerius
My soon to be brother in law. I don't know much about him but he seems a decent man and Lark seems to like him well enough. All in all, good enough, right? We'll see how he fits in but I'm sure it'll be fine.
Written By Calliope
March 19, 2017, 10:24 p.m.(2/14/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Valdemar
My cousin is a constant surprise. Although, I do believe he thinks the worst of me. I am not an emotionless mercenary ambition-filled woman. I acknowledge some 'ambition', but truly, even my title seems meaningless of late. So I may as well do as my family wishes, and marry well. What alternatives are there?
Still, I will use my skills to try to figure the answer to his question. And I will probably abide by his limitations. Probably.
Still, I will use my skills to try to figure the answer to his question. And I will probably abide by his limitations. Probably.
Written By Aurora
March 19, 2017, 10:19 p.m.(2/14/1006 AR)
I don't usually drink. Normally never, actually. So when I agreed to be a judge in a drinking contest, I thought it was going to be watching other people drink and not an actual drink contest in which I would have to taste samples of other people's concoctions. It turned out well, I didn't fall down, and I was flirted with by a man who asked me to dance. All in all, I think my charm lessons are working.
Written By Khanne
March 19, 2017, 10:09 p.m.(2/14/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Edelma
Dame Edelma Pierce has arrived in Arx, and I had the fortune of meeting her recently. She is a delightful person, Sword of Giant's Reach, coming with the Sanna family who are vassals to the Halfshav. I have offered to help her as much I can. With so many of our families and houses busy with the siege, it is important to lend a hand to others when needed, especially those new to the city I know how different it feels here. I look forward to getting to know her better, and hope I am afforded the opportunity soon.
Written By Moira
March 19, 2017, 10:07 p.m.(2/14/1006 AR)
It is days like this one, that I am reminded why I believe my family is the best. There is much that we still face in our future, but I believe together we can work through it as a whole. True family, is good for one's soul.
Written By Franco
March 19, 2017, 9:47 p.m.(2/14/1006 AR)
A city under siege, well. That's what Arx is going to be. I wonder how much of it I'll note. Likely less than I should, if I have the ability to find whiskey where I can. From what I've heard, that's likely for the best, considering my ability to contribute in particular. But, then, maybe I'll have to find excitement one cold night. Mores the pity, if that's the case.
Written By Reine
March 19, 2017, 9:42 p.m.(2/14/1006 AR)
I'll say it once and I'll say it again. Nobility is all talk, talk, talk. You wanna go around patting yourself on the back for charity? You might at least throw some silver towards someone who could really use it in the meantime, who is starving in the Lower Boroughs.
And by that, I mean myself, don't I.
Otherwise, you lot can keep your stupid talk about charity to yourself.
And by that, I mean myself, don't I.
Otherwise, you lot can keep your stupid talk about charity to yourself.
Written By Sylvie
March 19, 2017, 9:39 p.m.(2/14/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Juliet
Lady Juliet Fidante is a rare treasure, even amongst Lycenes, in how generous she is. If only I were able to warn her earlier about those that would treat her ill--. But I can promise, I will warn her in the future and protect her how I am able.
Written By Sylvie
March 19, 2017, 9:36 p.m.(2/14/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Lark
We are so different, but we have a lot of the same understandings, the Crown Princess Lark Grayson and myself. I only hope that I can do right by her, as a Whisper and mayhap as a friend, in helping her wedding be something worthy of the joining of two houses and of the Princess of Bastion.
Written By Deva
March 19, 2017, 9:22 p.m.(2/14/1006 AR)
To the last. May the gods watch over us all.
Written By Blacktongue
March 19, 2017, 9:17 p.m.(2/14/1006 AR)
Years, and a lifetime ago for me, Giovanni got all choked up and found himself catching a horrible case of death.
While I have found myself choked up on the same bitter wine, I managed to master the 'fall down and twitch routine' enough that I came back. He didn't and at times I'm left wondering if the wrong brother was spared as some joke the gods have denied me the punchline to.
What I am left with is the whelp turned Sword, my nephew. Truth be told, he is more like me in temperament than he has ever been like his father. That whole 'nature versus nourishment' argument I hear the philosophers prattle on about when they're in their cups.
He has gone and married himself a Princess now, and I can't help but wonder where the fuck that leaves me in the social pecking order? Poison tester and right hand (actually left-handed) man of the Grand Duchess, turned Harlequin, turned...I do not know what.
At the very least I have some new material.
Enjoy the gift, kiddo. You may have gone and gotten yourself a new title, but that doesn't mean you are spared my special brand of doting.
While I have found myself choked up on the same bitter wine, I managed to master the 'fall down and twitch routine' enough that I came back. He didn't and at times I'm left wondering if the wrong brother was spared as some joke the gods have denied me the punchline to.
What I am left with is the whelp turned Sword, my nephew. Truth be told, he is more like me in temperament than he has ever been like his father. That whole 'nature versus nourishment' argument I hear the philosophers prattle on about when they're in their cups.
He has gone and married himself a Princess now, and I can't help but wonder where the fuck that leaves me in the social pecking order? Poison tester and right hand (actually left-handed) man of the Grand Duchess, turned Harlequin, turned...I do not know what.
At the very least I have some new material.
Enjoy the gift, kiddo. You may have gone and gotten yourself a new title, but that doesn't mean you are spared my special brand of doting.
Written By Jaenelle
March 19, 2017, 9:17 p.m.(2/14/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Lark
I am pleased to have finally met the woman who has stolen my brother's attention and affection. I enjoyed your company a great deal, and look forward to much more of it in the future.
Written By Leta
March 19, 2017, 9:13 p.m.(2/14/1006 AR)
Off to battle, then. Got all my things sorted, all my kit clean and mended, blades sharpened and so forth. I even had my lute tuned. I talked to my folk in case I don't come back, to see to it they're taken care of for a while. Still got enough silver for that. My woman doesn't need anyone to take care of her, and she'll be at the front, same as me. But I worry for her anyhow, whether she's hurt or I am.
But enough about that.
But enough about that.
Written By Belladonna
March 19, 2017, 9:09 p.m.(2/14/1006 AR)
There are reasons that our traditions have evolved as they have; the observation of custom is vital, particularly on the eve of a siege.
Please remember:
If you've a personal issue with another noble, use the duel as it is meant to be used.
If you've an issue or concern with someone's vassal, you should address it with their liege -- or in most cases your own first.
Follow the chain of command.
No heroics.
If you're supposed to be in combat, you have a commanding officer. Do what they tell you to do.
Stay calm.
Stay calm.
Stay calm.
If evacuation of any part of the city becomes necessary:
People first. Things can be replaced
Take only what you can carry in your own arms. More than that blocks the roads and slows down others escape
Have a plan: know where you're going to meet up with your family
Have a back up plan: know where you're going to meet up with your family if the first location is not accessible
Please remember:
If you've a personal issue with another noble, use the duel as it is meant to be used.
If you've an issue or concern with someone's vassal, you should address it with their liege -- or in most cases your own first.
Follow the chain of command.
No heroics.
If you're supposed to be in combat, you have a commanding officer. Do what they tell you to do.
Stay calm.
Stay calm.
Stay calm.
If evacuation of any part of the city becomes necessary:
People first. Things can be replaced
Take only what you can carry in your own arms. More than that blocks the roads and slows down others escape
Have a plan: know where you're going to meet up with your family
Have a back up plan: know where you're going to meet up with your family if the first location is not accessible
Written By Tristram
March 19, 2017, 9:08 p.m.(2/14/1006 AR)
On this the eve of battle, I would like to ask forgiveness of those I have slighted, intentionally and unintentionally. Father Orazio, I have made mistakes which led you to feel disrespected; please accept my sincere apology. High Lady of the Crownlands Lark, that I have done or said things to make me less than worthy of your respect now fills me with remorse, and I apologize to you as well. Princess Reese and Prince Ainsley and all others who I may have senselessly offended, I ask your forgiveness. Know that I have nothing but respect for you. Gods preserve us against our enemies.
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