Written By Tikva
Feb. 27, 2017, 12:40 a.m.(1/1/1006 AR)
I have joined Lord Nigel in serving as a Voice of House Riven, particularly while Countess Mia continues to rule from the Twainfort. It's my honor to serve the Count and Countess Riven for the Twainfort, as I once served Brighthold for my beloved brother, Count Tibault.
I pray to Limerance that I will only do honor to my lieges in so serving.
I pray to Limerance that I will only do honor to my lieges in so serving.
Written By Valerius
Feb. 27, 2017, 12:35 a.m.(1/1/1006 AR)
Okay, let's change topic.
I'd thought so hard about my plans, where I was going to go, what I was going to do. How I planned on doing it and who I'd be doing it with.
Then, suddenly, I'm caught completely off guard and have to carefully consider what comes next. I suppose there's still time to see how it all plays out, but this new path seems much better than wherever else life had planned on taking me.
I'd thought so hard about my plans, where I was going to go, what I was going to do. How I planned on doing it and who I'd be doing it with.
Then, suddenly, I'm caught completely off guard and have to carefully consider what comes next. I suppose there's still time to see how it all plays out, but this new path seems much better than wherever else life had planned on taking me.
Written By Valerius
Feb. 27, 2017, 12:33 a.m.(1/1/1006 AR)
Five months ago if you saw me outside a tavern, it was because I was sleeping or drinking at the Estate. Now I find my time spent in bars is on business. Family or personal, both keep me busy. I’m usually still drunk even while I’m on business, but I think it’d be a little unreasonable to ask me not to be.
When grandfather died, Thrax started to change. I started to change. And I’m happy to say that both situations are changing for the better. I’m less comfortable, I think. Less constantly drunk, if only barely. But the exchange feels satisfying. It feels like I’m helping people, and by helping people I’m helping myself.
Damn, I forgot my flask, hold on, let me go get it...
When grandfather died, Thrax started to change. I started to change. And I’m happy to say that both situations are changing for the better. I’m less comfortable, I think. Less constantly drunk, if only barely. But the exchange feels satisfying. It feels like I’m helping people, and by helping people I’m helping myself.
Damn, I forgot my flask, hold on, let me go get it...
Written By Max
Feb. 27, 2017, 12:33 a.m.(1/1/1006 AR)
Women as a viable leadership role in the thrax.
I honestly never thought I would see that day.
Mother will be so pleased.
I honestly never thought I would see that day.
Mother will be so pleased.
Written By Max
Feb. 27, 2017, 12:32 a.m.(1/1/1006 AR)
Ladies.
Apparently I need to get married.
Line forms to the left.
Bring rum.
Apparently I need to get married.
Line forms to the left.
Bring rum.
Written By Max
Feb. 27, 2017, 12:32 a.m.(1/1/1006 AR)
Children. The fucking cargo was hostages.
Written By Audric
Feb. 27, 2017, 12:29 a.m.(1/1/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Mae
Mae is one of those people that, I think, will be a powerhouse in the Boroughs in the next few years - if we all don't die - or she'll find herself unfortunately dead. I think I like her!
Written By Eleyna
Feb. 27, 2017, 12:18 a.m.(1/1/1006 AR)
Just for the record and for any Inquisitors who might be reading this:
I have never had anything to do with the untimely deaths of any of my previous husbands, as can be attested by the proper magistrates of those various districts in which the bodies were found.
I have never had anything to do with the untimely deaths of any of my previous husbands, as can be attested by the proper magistrates of those various districts in which the bodies were found.
Written By Serafine
Feb. 27, 2017, 12:10 a.m.(1/1/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Talen
-the fuck you say? Caith Nettle?
That wasn't in our terms!
If you get to claim terms, I get to claim some as well!
No shoes, since you're too cowardly to duel me Luca-style.
Also, no one makes my sister do anything. If she wants to turn you into Dead Husband number Four, then she will. I'll try to give you a warning but that's the best I can do.
That wasn't in our terms!
If you get to claim terms, I get to claim some as well!
No shoes, since you're too cowardly to duel me Luca-style.
Also, no one makes my sister do anything. If she wants to turn you into Dead Husband number Four, then she will. I'll try to give you a warning but that's the best I can do.
Written By Leta
Feb. 27, 2017, 12:08 a.m.(1/1/1006 AR)
I've been thinking about dueling. The truth is I don't always get the point of it, but I know nobles have to worry about their honor and how they're looked at, so they can't very well bear slights and such. That's not too different from some parts of the Boroughs, mind you, but a duel's probably better than a brawl, knives out or not. It makes for a better show, and there's rules to it. Not just unspoken rules, because there's plenty of those everywhere, but it's harder to know where those end.
I've been told a good duel takes care of small things before they grow big, and that's something. And I suppose it's good practice, too. I guess that in a duel, like in a proper fight, you feel like there's more on that line than if you're just knocking steel about, and that puts a little heat in the belly. Not like in a real fight, but close enough that maybe it's something. I have to say I've had the same rush fighting over toy prizes at a festival, but that hardly counts.
But thinking about the role of the gods in it makes my head ache. I think maybe the gods don't care so much about the small things some of these duels are about, but maybe they do. I don't expect I'll ever have to fight in one, but you never know. Life sometimes leads folk down strange roads they never thought they'd walk down.
I've been told a good duel takes care of small things before they grow big, and that's something. And I suppose it's good practice, too. I guess that in a duel, like in a proper fight, you feel like there's more on that line than if you're just knocking steel about, and that puts a little heat in the belly. Not like in a real fight, but close enough that maybe it's something. I have to say I've had the same rush fighting over toy prizes at a festival, but that hardly counts.
But thinking about the role of the gods in it makes my head ache. I think maybe the gods don't care so much about the small things some of these duels are about, but maybe they do. I don't expect I'll ever have to fight in one, but you never know. Life sometimes leads folk down strange roads they never thought they'd walk down.
Written By Joslyn
Feb. 27, 2017, 12:02 a.m.(1/1/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Niamh
I'd thought that I'd lost my chance to get to know her better after I'd sent a messenger with a request some time ago, and never received a reply. I'm glad that somebody spoke to her and cleared up a great deal of confusion, as it turned out the messenger had misheard the name and had delivered it to somebody else! Once that had been cleared up, it was obvious that our first meeting had left a great first impression, and I'm glad because I've enjoyed every moment I've spent with her. Except maybe today, when I watched her get cut open by Zhayla, and that was tough to see. But it's no matter, she'll get her next time.
Written By Fortunato
Feb. 26, 2017, 11:59 p.m.(1/1/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Aureth
Remember when we were young and loose and clever? Tied to nothing and no one, invisible, so it was safe for us to fly low and laugh.
Now, sometimes, I feel disoriented. But then I remember you're still here. We're here together. We'll be all right. Take a deep breath. Find the moment. Dart on to the next moment. And the next.
And make more jokes. I have a hard time remembering that, sometimes. But I have you to guide me in that, don't I.
Now, sometimes, I feel disoriented. But then I remember you're still here. We're here together. We'll be all right. Take a deep breath. Find the moment. Dart on to the next moment. And the next.
And make more jokes. I have a hard time remembering that, sometimes. But I have you to guide me in that, don't I.
Written By Lailah
Feb. 26, 2017, 11:57 p.m.(1/1/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Cybele
Cybele is a very fascinating person that I've had the pleasure of meeting at one of the meetings of the mind some time ago. They're a very interesting person, and we've become quick friends. I must remember to spend more time with them in the future. Always good company, even though we always wind up just talking about business.
Written By Neve
Feb. 26, 2017, 11:56 p.m.(1/1/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Rowan
I need my wilderness the same way I need the sun splashing warm across my face. I need to remember the sweetness of home and the life of the forest. Do you remember running through the thick brush and vines and tree roots that rose up from the ground in great arcs? The way we ran, jumping and leaping so often that we thought we were flying? Nothing could touch us, our Forest wrapped us up in her sweetness and showed us the best parts of ourselves. I don't want to forget what those parts are.
Written By Freja
Feb. 26, 2017, 11:54 p.m.(1/1/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Deva
A cousin, closer in some ways than I would ever be with the others, now we must say farewell. I am both happy and sad to see you go, but I know you will make purpose and mirth bloom where-ever you may go. The name may change, but the blood will not. You will always be a bear in my eyes - even if you do have to travel further now to share cookies and whiskey.
Written By Talen
Feb. 26, 2017, 11:52 p.m.(1/1/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Eleyna
If I am Dark Prince, you are my Dark Princess. You need something to replace that 'Black Widow' moniker, as it is. If you ended up missing it, you might finish me off just to reclaim it. I won't let that happen.
I am honoured to be your intended, Princess Eleyna Velenosa, Hand of Lenosia.
I am honoured to be your intended, Princess Eleyna Velenosa, Hand of Lenosia.
Written By Dafne
Feb. 26, 2017, 11:52 p.m.(1/1/1006 AR)
I've never been good at parties. Too much in my head, I suppose. Too odd.
But I never realized how lost I was at them until I went to one without Pietro.
I miss you.
But I never realized how lost I was at them until I went to one without Pietro.
I miss you.
Written By Neve
Feb. 26, 2017, 11:51 p.m.(1/1/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Muiryn
I don't know what words I have for him right now. Neither one of us expected to see the other covered in blood and ichor, neither one of us expected to have to do what we had to do to survive the horrors we came upon. All I can say is this:
I am Neve Greenmarch,
Daughter of Muiryn Greenmarch.
Where he leads, I follow.
Where he speaks, I listen.
Where he fights, I stand.
I am Neve Greenmarch,
Daughter of Muiryn Greenmarch.
Where he leads, I follow.
Where he speaks, I listen.
Where he fights, I stand.
Written By Talen
Feb. 26, 2017, 11:49 p.m.(1/1/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Serafine
This is a compliment, sister-to-be. Caith Nettle extract isn't precisely cheap, you know. Either way, whomever wins or loses, it will be in honour of Eleyna's immense worth. I am, in truth, one of the luckiest men alive right now.
Men aren't living very long right now either, but that's besides the point. Just ask her not to make me her fourth dead husband, yes?
--
Princess Serafine Velenosa,
I hereby accept your challenge - a duel to first blood - over the betrothal of myself to Princess Eleyna Velenosa.
We will fight in Reflection Square a week from now where the other challenges may also take place alongside.
Our swords will be dipped in the unpleasant Caith Nettle extract to demonstrate the pains and discomforts we go through for those we love. With proper attention by the Mercies present, the searing burn and agonising rash will be but a shadow of what we endure after its initial onset.
We will fight in leather armour alone, as typically chosen by the finest Lyceum duelists.
Prince Talen Velenosa, Sword of Lenosia
Men aren't living very long right now either, but that's besides the point. Just ask her not to make me her fourth dead husband, yes?
--
Princess Serafine Velenosa,
I hereby accept your challenge - a duel to first blood - over the betrothal of myself to Princess Eleyna Velenosa.
We will fight in Reflection Square a week from now where the other challenges may also take place alongside.
Our swords will be dipped in the unpleasant Caith Nettle extract to demonstrate the pains and discomforts we go through for those we love. With proper attention by the Mercies present, the searing burn and agonising rash will be but a shadow of what we endure after its initial onset.
We will fight in leather armour alone, as typically chosen by the finest Lyceum duelists.
Prince Talen Velenosa, Sword of Lenosia
Written By Aislin
Feb. 26, 2017, 11:49 p.m.(1/1/1006 AR)
It seems like I've been worrying a great many of my friends and family lately, with my rather single-minded focus
I feel like people ought to be /more/ concerned with what's facing the city. How is this not nearly _everyone's_ focus? If we fail, all other problems cease to be, because the world may quite literally end. And yet people seem so focused on... well, /everything/ else.
But still, I suppose obsession isn't entirely healthy either; it may be the most important thing, but perhaps not the only thing. And so I'll try to find a little more balance once again. Hopefully that can appease the worries of my friends.
I feel like people ought to be /more/ concerned with what's facing the city. How is this not nearly _everyone's_ focus? If we fail, all other problems cease to be, because the world may quite literally end. And yet people seem so focused on... well, /everything/ else.
But still, I suppose obsession isn't entirely healthy either; it may be the most important thing, but perhaps not the only thing. And so I'll try to find a little more balance once again. Hopefully that can appease the worries of my friends.
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