Written By Calypso
March 12, 2017, 12:02 p.m.(1/28/1006 AR)
I attended my first High Lords council this week. I was asked to join and advise on military matters. It was about as I expected, but I do have this to say:
Anyone who questions the dedication, integrity or good intentions of our High Lords is sorely mistaken or misinformed. Never have I seen such a cohesive body of government. Clearly we are all working towards the same goals and the alignment is apparent.
Anyone who questions the dedication, integrity or good intentions of our High Lords is sorely mistaken or misinformed. Never have I seen such a cohesive body of government. Clearly we are all working towards the same goals and the alignment is apparent.
Written By Calypso
March 12, 2017, 11:57 a.m.(1/28/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Artorius
My cousin Artorius has heeded the call to come to Arx recently. His sister Caelis arrived not long ago. It's nice to have so many siblings together again. His daughter Serah is delightful, if a touch clingy. Truth be told I've never spent much time around children. Having one in the house is going to be something TK get used to.
Regardless of the 5-year-old, I am glad to see my cousin again. We took a turn in the training center last night and just as he always does, he sent me flying. I really have no idea how he grew to be so tall. But I am greatful To have such a warrior in House Malvici.
Regardless of the 5-year-old, I am glad to see my cousin again. We took a turn in the training center last night and just as he always does, he sent me flying. I really have no idea how he grew to be so tall. But I am greatful To have such a warrior in House Malvici.
Written By Rowan
March 12, 2017, 11:11 a.m.(1/27/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Fortunato
There's a shine about some people, a substance and a quality. I have only met Master Fortunato a couple of times, but I have come away from each meeting with a respect and an intrigue, and a sense of time well spent. I don't believe the artist has a wasted breath to be had.
Written By Rowan
March 12, 2017, 10:44 a.m.(1/27/1006 AR)
An eagle, a cat, and a wild sow shared a tall tree for their home. The eagle kept her next in the highest bows, the cat in a hollow at its heart, and the sow amongst the roots.
The eagle and the sow had few occasions to encounter each other, and carried on life without concern for the other. The cat watched them both and spoke with them both about the other.
To the eagle, the cat asked, 'Have you seen the sow? The way she digs in the earth around the roots? She must mean to fall our tree to reach us and set upon our young.'
To the wild sow, she asked, 'Have you seen the eagle? The way she plucks young hares right out of their nest? Our little ones would be just as easy.'
When the cat went out into the world, having built up her own fears of her neighbors, she snuck about and hid herself and her kittens. The eagle and the wild sow, watching the cat, found her words even more worrisome. The eagle and the sow both resolved themselves not to leave their homes, lest the other make a go at setting upon their young.
Both the sow and the eagle, and their families, perished for hunger, and the cat made fine opportunity of their demise to provide for her own family on the meat of her neighbors' follies.
The eagle and the sow had few occasions to encounter each other, and carried on life without concern for the other. The cat watched them both and spoke with them both about the other.
To the eagle, the cat asked, 'Have you seen the sow? The way she digs in the earth around the roots? She must mean to fall our tree to reach us and set upon our young.'
To the wild sow, she asked, 'Have you seen the eagle? The way she plucks young hares right out of their nest? Our little ones would be just as easy.'
When the cat went out into the world, having built up her own fears of her neighbors, she snuck about and hid herself and her kittens. The eagle and the wild sow, watching the cat, found her words even more worrisome. The eagle and the sow both resolved themselves not to leave their homes, lest the other make a go at setting upon their young.
Both the sow and the eagle, and their families, perished for hunger, and the cat made fine opportunity of their demise to provide for her own family on the meat of her neighbors' follies.
Written By Castiel
March 12, 2017, 9:55 a.m.(1/27/1006 AR)
Plan and plot all you like, Castiel Thrax. The future is a wildfire swirling in the wind; the pieces you so cautiously place on boards, the models you so meticulously run on your papers and the relationships you are so carefully cultivating are jokes made in a fucking drunken stupor.
Every time I open my eyes I see the future mocking me. The evidence is on my finger.
Every time I open my eyes I see the future mocking me. The evidence is on my finger.
Written By Niamh
March 12, 2017, 9:39 a.m.(1/27/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Khanne
Khanne Halfshav has wedged herself in like a spear thrust against a tree with great strength. Try as you might, she seems impossible to dislodge. Which is probably a good thing since she'll need that fierce determination for what she's planning to do. Spirits and Gods watch over her. I'm growing too fond of the woman to want anything to happen to her.
Written By Aldwin
March 12, 2017, 9:32 a.m.(1/27/1006 AR)
The actions of Brother Fawkuhl, still missing, left a deep wound between the Faith and the Shamans to the north. This is a wound that needs not exist, and one that I am pleased to say many have been willing to help heal. Prince Darren and Princess Drea have both reached out; Princess Freja has been delightful in her own offers. Yet it is the efforts of Lord Rowan and Lady Khanne that have touched my own heart the most on the matter. The two of them recently sent the Faith a massive working of their own in order to honor the traditions of the Faith and the Compact.
I am quite pleased with the totem that has been delivered to the rectory and accept this donation for the Faith in the spirit it was given. Donations are never about the monetary value, dear readers. It is about the effort, the time, the sincerity behind the donation and how much it means to the giver. We accept this totem and recognize the craftsmanship, the effort, the sweat and labor that went into it.
Lord Rowan and Lady Khanne have my thanks for it.
I just need to determine where to put this thing.
I am quite pleased with the totem that has been delivered to the rectory and accept this donation for the Faith in the spirit it was given. Donations are never about the monetary value, dear readers. It is about the effort, the time, the sincerity behind the donation and how much it means to the giver. We accept this totem and recognize the craftsmanship, the effort, the sweat and labor that went into it.
Lord Rowan and Lady Khanne have my thanks for it.
I just need to determine where to put this thing.
Written By Eirlys
March 12, 2017, 3:11 a.m.(1/27/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Edain
In the time that I have been in this city I have seen a lot, acts of kindness and completely horrible things for no other reason than rank or status.
There are so many reasons that Prince Edain stands out. Many of those reasons are easy to see. He cares about his people, all of his people regardless of the differences between them. Sometimes those differences make us stronger. He is kind, strong, a good leader and so many other things that it's hard to figure how how to write this without it sounding trite. He has had my loyalty from the day I met him and he continues to show me all the reasons why giving him that loyalty was such a good choice. Today was kindness and understanding. Caring about something he didn't have to care about. For seeing someone having a moment where they falter because they are human and not thinking less of them for it.
I am proud to fight by his side and to help wherever I am needed.
There are so many reasons that Prince Edain stands out. Many of those reasons are easy to see. He cares about his people, all of his people regardless of the differences between them. Sometimes those differences make us stronger. He is kind, strong, a good leader and so many other things that it's hard to figure how how to write this without it sounding trite. He has had my loyalty from the day I met him and he continues to show me all the reasons why giving him that loyalty was such a good choice. Today was kindness and understanding. Caring about something he didn't have to care about. For seeing someone having a moment where they falter because they are human and not thinking less of them for it.
I am proud to fight by his side and to help wherever I am needed.
Written By Estaban
March 12, 2017, 1:45 a.m.(1/27/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Arcelia
My dear sister what can I say, I have been your guardian since you were a small baby and now I wish to do nothing but protect you to keep you safe. It pains me inside to know that someday soon I will not be able to do so anymore and I fear that day, if you only knew how much it scares me to know you will be spreading your wings and fly away. You have become such a beautiful woman, a noble Lady just know that no matter what no one is good enough for you and that I will be there to catch you if you fall.
Written By Karadoc
March 12, 2017, 12:19 a.m.(1/27/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Kima
Kima, my dearest cousin. It is soo good to see your face again. How I've missed the times we played together as kids. And oh how you've grown. The games we can play now will be most fun.
Written By Karadoc
March 12, 2017, 12:15 a.m.(1/27/1006 AR)
New to town. Finding old faces that look new. New faces that look old. And plenty to entertain, all at my finger tips. This will be an interesting time.
Written By Tristram
March 11, 2017, 11:15 p.m.(1/27/1006 AR)
So the other day I saw Prism again. How other people don't just stare at her, I can't imagine. She embodies what it means to hope, I think; if there were a person representing hope...but she herself would say we *all* represent hope. So I'm going to redouble my efforts to provide and inspire hope for everyone.
Written By Simone
March 11, 2017, 10:57 p.m.(1/27/1006 AR)
When I asked, I am glad that you answered me in truths rather than sweet nothings --
Excited. Terrified. Proud.
Excited. Terrified. Proud.
Written By Caelis
March 11, 2017, 10:28 p.m.(1/27/1006 AR)
My birthday was this week, it was quiet and sweet, I enjoyed it. My brother and my darling niece have been here less then a week and we've already butt heads. I wonder if we will out grow these squabbles. So much news and so many questions this week, it's a small wonder I feel restless. I crave to feel the breeze and hear the crack of canvas as winds fill my sails again.
May your hopes find safe harbors.
May your hopes find safe harbors.
Written By Dominique
March 11, 2017, 10:22 p.m.(1/26/1006 AR)
I wish Damon was still with us. I think he would have written lovely poetry to envy.
Written By Caelis
March 11, 2017, 10:22 p.m.(1/26/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Artorius
I love my brother. Deep to my bones, I do. But we still fight like children when pushed, maybe we are too much alike?
Written By Octavia
March 11, 2017, 9:46 p.m.(1/26/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Valencia
I am convinced that you view nearly everyone through rose-colored glasses. You see the superlative in people. It's a trait that I envy.
Written By Waldemai
March 11, 2017, 8:58 p.m.(1/26/1006 AR)
It took a lot of work and a lot of practice, but I've finally learned to make rubicund armor. I was able to show Lady Calypso and she immediately bought a set. It's beginning to feel like I'm beginning to fit in up here and I didn't make a mistake coming up from Southport.
Written By Jasher
March 11, 2017, 8:45 p.m.(1/26/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Sameera
A talented jeweler who happens to a former thrall. Yes, former.
Written By Jasher
March 11, 2017, 8:43 p.m.(1/26/1006 AR)
I've instructed my crew to make sure the ships are ready to sail. A formality. My ships are always ready to sail and if I ever find out they're not, at least one person is going overboard. First we'll be supporting the High Lord in the battle against a column of the Bringers. Not long after that, we'll be joining the fleet to fight the Gyre. The ocean, sea air, firing a ships sails before ramming and boarding. Good times.
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