Written By Luna
March 6, 2017, 8:11 a.m.(1/15/1006 AR)
The King Fell asleep
We all agree it was too deep
We sent every man
from every land
to wake the old man up
None of it was enough..
We all agree it was too deep
We sent every man
from every land
to wake the old man up
None of it was enough..
Written By Felicia
March 6, 2017, 8:07 a.m.(1/15/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Rymarr
For all that I never expected to be where I am, for all that I never wanted to be singled out for an act that I deemed necessary and not heroic, for all that I kicked and screamed during those tedious lessons of etiquette and for all the times I fell off that blasted horse in full steel armor... no man has ever held my respect the way this man can. He understands duty, he lives it, he breathes it, he embodies it. He is not some man playing at the game of responsibility, he is not a child pretending to be something he is not. He is a stalwart champion of his king, and a man I am proud to call my mentor.
And you know, damn well as I do, that you can catch an assassin behind a door if you open it hard enough. They make a lovely squishing sound if you hit it -just- right.
And you know, damn well as I do, that you can catch an assassin behind a door if you open it hard enough. They make a lovely squishing sound if you hit it -just- right.
Written By Felicia
March 6, 2017, 8 a.m.(1/15/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Silas
He may have still been in puberty when I was hitting the whiskey bottle with my friends and family in the Iron Guard, but his potential to be what the Guard needs to straighten itself out is what makes me certain that he will succeed.
So long as he keeps his head in service and his mind sharp as his blade, I shall look forward to my duties as liason between the Iron Guard and the King's Own.
So long as he keeps his head in service and his mind sharp as his blade, I shall look forward to my duties as liason between the Iron Guard and the King's Own.
Written By Silas
March 6, 2017, 5:59 a.m.(1/15/1006 AR)
It was nice of Ainsley to fill in for me last night so I could get some much-needed rest.
So I could spend the next night sufficiently scaring my men half to death during our latest briefing.
It was a productive day.
So I could spend the next night sufficiently scaring my men half to death during our latest briefing.
It was a productive day.
Written By Donella
March 6, 2017, 12:24 a.m.(1/15/1006 AR)
My project is hitting a stumbling block; I don't know much about gardening, and I struggle to keep my houseplants from dying. It is harder than I thought it would be to find people inside the city who know more, though, about agriculture. A little more luck finding artificers and artists, tinkerers, dreamers. I think perhaps I will have to go back to the archives. There are some weeks of winter remaining... and the mental exercise is good for me. It keeps me occupied, every spare moment.
I am afraid. I don't mind admitting it, Thrax or no. When I discussed the nature of warfare with Victus-- what it actually feels like to be out in it, he told me that it doesn't matter if I am. You can't ever be brave if you are never frightened. Which seems like wisdom, to me. But too, I related to him that I am so afraid so often that my life seems permeated with its stench. It clings to the walls of my room, it's in the food I eat, the air I breathe. I have never had anything to defend me, till now, but my wits-- is it any wonder that I cling to my thoughts, desperate to accomplish something.
I will find a farmer, or someone knowledgeable this week. I will find a way to talk to Jaenelle about her thoughts on it. She is a minister, afterall. And then I will start having the ideas put to rendering, since I think that is more compelling. Show, not tell. I can do this. Every spare moment, until the last moment.
I am afraid. I don't mind admitting it, Thrax or no. When I discussed the nature of warfare with Victus-- what it actually feels like to be out in it, he told me that it doesn't matter if I am. You can't ever be brave if you are never frightened. Which seems like wisdom, to me. But too, I related to him that I am so afraid so often that my life seems permeated with its stench. It clings to the walls of my room, it's in the food I eat, the air I breathe. I have never had anything to defend me, till now, but my wits-- is it any wonder that I cling to my thoughts, desperate to accomplish something.
I will find a farmer, or someone knowledgeable this week. I will find a way to talk to Jaenelle about her thoughts on it. She is a minister, afterall. And then I will start having the ideas put to rendering, since I think that is more compelling. Show, not tell. I can do this. Every spare moment, until the last moment.
Written By Freja
March 5, 2017, 11:36 p.m.(1/15/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Kima
In another life you were still a gorgeous blonde, and I the surly axe wielder. It still only counts as one.
Written By Freja
March 5, 2017, 11:35 p.m.(1/15/1006 AR)
I found the compass, myself as true north. Time to move.
Written By Asha
March 5, 2017, 11:28 p.m.(1/15/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Valencia
Her Majesty is most generous, in praise and oppertunity. I have promised to perform at the opening of her Golden Hart. It sounds like a fun time, I ought to visit the place more.
Written By Asha
March 5, 2017, 11:23 p.m.(1/15/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Luca
His Majesty keeps giving me his drinks, I wonder if he's trying to tell me something.
Written By Aleksei
March 5, 2017, 11:20 p.m.(1/15/1006 AR)
I've never been so productive in my life than I have been this month.
Written By Michael
March 5, 2017, 11:20 p.m.(1/15/1006 AR)
Someone wiser than myself suggested finding a sense of purpose despite everything going on--to live well. To embrace whatever joy comes to me. And so I wholeheartedly embrace it. I seek for something normal in spite of circumstances. And I find purpose in that which I seek to protect.
Written By Asha
March 5, 2017, 11:11 p.m.(1/15/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Asger
Man pays his debts, we'll see how long I can keep my hostage anyway.
Written By Darrow
March 5, 2017, 10:58 p.m.(1/15/1006 AR)
Damned cryptic messages.
Written By Darrow
March 5, 2017, 10:54 p.m.(1/15/1006 AR)
I've just read the proclamation by Legate Orazio.
I was not involved in the actions in the lower boroughs - one of the Grayhopes had warned me off, and I'm not interested in helping those who do not desire it. Perhaps they took refusal to an even greater extent.
I was not involved in the actions in the lower boroughs - one of the Grayhopes had warned me off, and I'm not interested in helping those who do not desire it. Perhaps they took refusal to an even greater extent.
Written By Franco
March 5, 2017, 10:53 p.m.(1/15/1006 AR)
And of course, my first day ashore in this city I find a mixture of both what I'm wanting, and what I'm fearing. I'll admit, I doubt I'd have had an opportunity to jump from a blazing ship in other circumstances that wouldn't have involved me cursing the experience. So, I suppose I'm likely to be happy about this trip, and this city. If I find myself being bored, I'll have to be blaming it on myself, that's for certain.
Written By Franco
March 5, 2017, 10:50 p.m.(1/15/1006 AR)
My time away suited me better than my time with the family, for certain. Getting a feel for the proper etiquette again is going to be a trick. But, in this city. In this time. All this excitement? It might be worth it. My wonderful title I so enjoy forgetting might even open doors for excitement. That'd be a new prospect. But then, I'll have to try and remember all the words and the titles. Should be worth it, besides. Family is family, in the end.
Written By Leta
March 5, 2017, 10:37 p.m.(1/15/1006 AR)
The King is awake. I've heard some folk wonder at this. Why now? And I'm no scholar to answer, not on matters of unnatural sorceries and elf curses and such. Some folk are suspicious, and these days that's no wonder. But if some stories are coming true, elves and all, why not others? Doesn't take a scholar.
Kings and queens wake up from long sleeps in their subjects' time of need, so it just makes sense if you ask me. For good or ill, we're living in a story of sorts, and folk had best get used to it.
Kings and queens wake up from long sleeps in their subjects' time of need, so it just makes sense if you ask me. For good or ill, we're living in a story of sorts, and folk had best get used to it.
Written By Ferrando
March 5, 2017, 10:16 p.m.(1/14/1006 AR)
The King has awoken! Doubtless it will take no short amount of time for him to fully recover from being practically bedridden for so long, but... well, to me anyway it seems the death of the Queen and the disaster that killed the High Lords and left the King in his state was where events first began to take the dangerous turn for the Compact that they have. Ever since then, it seems like what tidings we've had have been far more often ill than good. Armies on the march, traitors in the Iron Guard, disappearances in the Boroughs, even the sun going dark for a small while!
But if the King can be revived after most hope had been lost, surely it proves we are not doomed to decline and the setbacks we have suffered can be turned around. It doesn't make the army bearing down on us any less dangerous, but I feel much more confident today nonetheless.
But if the King can be revived after most hope had been lost, surely it proves we are not doomed to decline and the setbacks we have suffered can be turned around. It doesn't make the army bearing down on us any less dangerous, but I feel much more confident today nonetheless.
Written By Ferrando
March 5, 2017, 10:06 p.m.(1/14/1006 AR)
I had the opportunity to attend a pair of religious ceremonies recently. First, the induction of the former Lady Bianca to the Godsworn and the position of Archscholar, an honor well deserved and you had only but to look at her predecessor the now-Dominus Aldwin's obvious pride conducting the ceremony to know that the Vellichorian priesthood is in the best of hands.
Immediately afterward was the Blessed Light ceremony at the temple of Lagoma. It was quite the striking thing to see and even participate in firsthand. The variety and totality of all the lights as they spread was indeed a moving sight to behold. I happened to be in the training center when that fine guardsman Sparte first envisioned the idea and he should be proud indeed to see it come to fruition. I think I'll keep the lantern I posted outside the Whisper House there as a permanent fixture, actually.
Immediately afterward was the Blessed Light ceremony at the temple of Lagoma. It was quite the striking thing to see and even participate in firsthand. The variety and totality of all the lights as they spread was indeed a moving sight to behold. I happened to be in the training center when that fine guardsman Sparte first envisioned the idea and he should be proud indeed to see it come to fruition. I think I'll keep the lantern I posted outside the Whisper House there as a permanent fixture, actually.
Written By Rowan
March 5, 2017, 9:59 p.m.(1/14/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Aldwin
I like the old man, for all we lead very different lives. He came into his position at a good time for those like me, that is certain. I do wish he'd speak more directly though. His language and mine - they vary at times. Misunderstandings can be made.
Just the same, I think I know now. I think I understand the Faith better. I have just the thing to pay the fee and honor the powers that be. I think you'll be pleased, Dominus.
Just the same, I think I know now. I think I understand the Faith better. I have just the thing to pay the fee and honor the powers that be. I think you'll be pleased, Dominus.
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