Written By Rymarr
Jan. 24, 2017, 9:40 a.m.(10/1/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Darren
Never before did I ever believe I would find myself in the company of House Redrain's High Lord, drinking his whiskey in his private study, while we discuss various topics of interest. I also did not believe that my attempt to relax for an evening would ultimately result in my essentially working, while only adding whiskey to the mixture. Despite it all, it did allow me to relax for an hour or two, so that is something which I appreciate.
Further, the hospitality of Prince Darren Redrain is certainly commendable. He treats his guests with respect and appreciation, making them feel as though they were truly at home. For that, thanks must be given.
Further, the hospitality of Prince Darren Redrain is certainly commendable. He treats his guests with respect and appreciation, making them feel as though they were truly at home. For that, thanks must be given.
Written By Rymarr
Jan. 24, 2017, 9:36 a.m.(10/1/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Ida
A smith hailing from the Oathlands. As time progresses and the more often that we encounter one another in our mutual pursuit of business, the more I discover that we seem to discuss a variety of topics unrelated to our business. Recently I took Judge into her shop in order to conduct a fitting of a harness for his duties. Yet we spoke of the unattainable nature of perfection, her kitten Dopey the Devourer, His Majesty briefly, among other topics. The process of developing a harness for Judge continues, but progress has been made.
Overall I find her to be a respectful and direct person. Two qualities which I hold in some measure of high regard.
Judge seemed to like her. He didn't attempt to bite her at least. Which is nice.
Overall I find her to be a respectful and direct person. Two qualities which I hold in some measure of high regard.
Judge seemed to like her. He didn't attempt to bite her at least. Which is nice.
Written By Calandra
Jan. 24, 2017, 9:07 a.m.(10/1/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Hana
Hana Grayhope has donated a Longsword crafted by her named Renewal as a prize at the Festival. Thanks Hana
Written By Max
Jan. 24, 2017, 8:58 a.m.(10/1/1005 AR)
While the rest of the Black Mountain Customs House is still being finished, the main shop is now open. This pleases me greatly. Very greatly indeed.
Damon would have enjoyed seeing it. Nekarris would be trying to buy everything in it, despite my protestations she could simply go in back and take what she liked.
Damon would have enjoyed seeing it. Nekarris would be trying to buy everything in it, despite my protestations she could simply go in back and take what she liked.
Written By Tobias
Jan. 24, 2017, 7:27 a.m.(10/1/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Calypso
We might not agree on the function of Order in an Army, but we can both agree that throwing away lives is the sign of a bad General.
This, along with our previous military-centric meeting, has earned this woman the beginnings of my respect.
This, along with our previous military-centric meeting, has earned this woman the beginnings of my respect.
Written By Bethany
Jan. 24, 2017, 6:25 a.m.(10/1/1005 AR)
[ I considered secreting this away in the Black Reflections. But, in good faith, I could not. ]
Fidelity - the element of consistency.
The basis for reliable thought, reason, morals, ethics, trust and loyalty. It is most valuable when applied to most worthy ideas, deeds, or principles. Fidelity is neither fickleness -an arbitrary and unwarranted change-nor obstinacy-unfounded persistence or stubbornness. It is a consistency of thought, reason, morality, and loyalty that persists until some more profound truth, greater good, or more worthy affiliation becomes clear.
I have always told you that I hold myself by a certain set of standards for myself. As such, to be impeccable with my word. Trustworthiness is fidelity to my word. I strive to be trustworthy. Another - abstain from hypocrisy. Align actions to my words. Be consistent. Be true to those who matter most. Seek truth. Seek insight. Know and learn.
I am not trustworthy - I am hypocritical - I am inconsistent - I am cruel to those that matter the most.
(I could list those ways.)
Consistency; it is a choice. To steal from philosophers, I would not be free in my fidelity-it would be imposed upon me by this process. As such, my fidelity would not be morally right (or wrong) and I would not be worthy of praise for my fidelity. For my fidelity to be commendable, it would have to be something that I freely chose as a matter of will.
I choose: to love you - without restraint, to claim you - without hesitation. I chose you as person based on a free and rational choice rather than being locked into fidelity by a stew of passion and emotion. This seems rather cold and calculating-after all, love is supposed to be something one falls into rather than something that one chooses.
I also choose: to love others. To love is to become vulnerable - to love is to open your heart to possibility - willingly; unwillingly. Little did I know that when I opened my heart to you, there would be room enough for others - there, in my heart, is where there is no one that is as important as you are. At the start of every day, when your eyes open - you will see me. At day's end - I will be there.
How else to ally your fears, soothe your jealousy -- than this?
B. Mercier.
Fidelity - the element of consistency.
The basis for reliable thought, reason, morals, ethics, trust and loyalty. It is most valuable when applied to most worthy ideas, deeds, or principles. Fidelity is neither fickleness -an arbitrary and unwarranted change-nor obstinacy-unfounded persistence or stubbornness. It is a consistency of thought, reason, morality, and loyalty that persists until some more profound truth, greater good, or more worthy affiliation becomes clear.
I have always told you that I hold myself by a certain set of standards for myself. As such, to be impeccable with my word. Trustworthiness is fidelity to my word. I strive to be trustworthy. Another - abstain from hypocrisy. Align actions to my words. Be consistent. Be true to those who matter most. Seek truth. Seek insight. Know and learn.
I am not trustworthy - I am hypocritical - I am inconsistent - I am cruel to those that matter the most.
(I could list those ways.)
Consistency; it is a choice. To steal from philosophers, I would not be free in my fidelity-it would be imposed upon me by this process. As such, my fidelity would not be morally right (or wrong) and I would not be worthy of praise for my fidelity. For my fidelity to be commendable, it would have to be something that I freely chose as a matter of will.
I choose: to love you - without restraint, to claim you - without hesitation. I chose you as person based on a free and rational choice rather than being locked into fidelity by a stew of passion and emotion. This seems rather cold and calculating-after all, love is supposed to be something one falls into rather than something that one chooses.
I also choose: to love others. To love is to become vulnerable - to love is to open your heart to possibility - willingly; unwillingly. Little did I know that when I opened my heart to you, there would be room enough for others - there, in my heart, is where there is no one that is as important as you are. At the start of every day, when your eyes open - you will see me. At day's end - I will be there.
How else to ally your fears, soothe your jealousy -- than this?
B. Mercier.
Written By Preston
Jan. 24, 2017, 3:19 a.m.(9/28/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Felix
Never that! When my custodianship of your crafting is concluded, another will lift it up.
And from them, another.
The Faith does not have the honor of ancient heirlooms, but we do not cast aside what serves the gods. In time Banisher will be known among my brothers and sisters. I do not expect so in my lifetime: I speak not from pride but faith. It will take time and generations for such honors.
But we are begun upon a path.
But... no. I did not expect such... controversy, over the idea that a defender of the Most Holy would be so equipped. Alas.
And from them, another.
The Faith does not have the honor of ancient heirlooms, but we do not cast aside what serves the gods. In time Banisher will be known among my brothers and sisters. I do not expect so in my lifetime: I speak not from pride but faith. It will take time and generations for such honors.
But we are begun upon a path.
But... no. I did not expect such... controversy, over the idea that a defender of the Most Holy would be so equipped. Alas.
Written By Preston
Jan. 24, 2017, 3:15 a.m.(9/28/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Lark
As the Legate of Concepts as so spoken, I do embrace his wisdom that I acknowledge greater then my own.
Princess, I offer you my compassion and sincere hope that you return to the embrace of the Faith, and should you have any desire at all to speak to one such as I, then I will welcome that opportunity.
We are both children of the gods, and the Faith is both our salvation and our sanctuary. I understand that you may see an act of excommunication as a door closing, but I assure you, it is not. The Faith is open to you.
I will pray your return to the fold and if there is anything at all I can do to aide it with honor, I will do it.
Princess, I offer you my compassion and sincere hope that you return to the embrace of the Faith, and should you have any desire at all to speak to one such as I, then I will welcome that opportunity.
We are both children of the gods, and the Faith is both our salvation and our sanctuary. I understand that you may see an act of excommunication as a door closing, but I assure you, it is not. The Faith is open to you.
I will pray your return to the fold and if there is anything at all I can do to aide it with honor, I will do it.
Written By Calandra
Jan. 24, 2017, 2:09 a.m.(9/28/1005 AR)
Oh, it is product by the Jeweler Joscelin. My apologizes. In my joy, I wrote too fast.
-The Whispering Songbird.
-The Whispering Songbird.
Written By Calandra
Jan. 24, 2017, 2:07 a.m.(9/28/1005 AR)
Festival Prizes and Donations
Thank you everyone who donated. Here is the list.
Rubicund custom crafted weapon of choice - from Prince Darren, Captain Audric, Larissa Whisper, Calandra Whisper. (Smith Hana, Smith Julea and Smith Felix offered to craft.)
Rubicund custom crafted breastplate - Count Max and Black Mountain Trading
Largesse - Provided by Lady Juliet
Steel Sword - Crafted by Ms. Julea
Custom crafted steal sword - by Ms. Ida
Voucher for 5,000 silver worth of produce - by Jeweler Joscelin
Sapphire Necklace - Princess Eleyna
Jade Necklace - Radiant Selene
One Week of Sword Training - Sword Master Costas
Porcelain Tea Set - Marquesa Samantha
Wooden tables - Sir Silas
Custom Perfume - Mirari Whisper
Silver Fox Cloak - Sir Rymarr
Winter Cloak - Ms. Leola
Spread of Food - Ms. Bethany
Blushing Nightingale Wine - Sir Silas
Southport Wines - Healer Eirene
2 Crowns - Radiant Selene
Thank you everyone who donated. Here is the list.
Rubicund custom crafted weapon of choice - from Prince Darren, Captain Audric, Larissa Whisper, Calandra Whisper. (Smith Hana, Smith Julea and Smith Felix offered to craft.)
Rubicund custom crafted breastplate - Count Max and Black Mountain Trading
Largesse - Provided by Lady Juliet
Steel Sword - Crafted by Ms. Julea
Custom crafted steal sword - by Ms. Ida
Voucher for 5,000 silver worth of produce - by Jeweler Joscelin
Sapphire Necklace - Princess Eleyna
Jade Necklace - Radiant Selene
One Week of Sword Training - Sword Master Costas
Porcelain Tea Set - Marquesa Samantha
Wooden tables - Sir Silas
Custom Perfume - Mirari Whisper
Silver Fox Cloak - Sir Rymarr
Winter Cloak - Ms. Leola
Spread of Food - Ms. Bethany
Blushing Nightingale Wine - Sir Silas
Southport Wines - Healer Eirene
2 Crowns - Radiant Selene
Written By Calandra
Jan. 24, 2017, 1:39 a.m.(9/28/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Eleyna
Princess Eleyna Velenosa donated a lovely necklace made of many sapphires to the Festival a a prize. Thank you Princess, it so beautiful.
Written By Calandra
Jan. 24, 2017, 12:55 a.m.(9/28/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Max
Count Max of Darkwater and Black Mountain Trading has offered to provide the funds to have a personalized rubicund breast plate commissioned for a winner at the festival.
Thank you Count Max!
In order to qualify one must meet the following:
1. Be a commoner
2. Be a warrior, sellsword or fighter.
3. Be willing to state they have the intention of keeping and using the breast plate (not selling such)
4. They must not have a rubicund or greater breastplate already.
5. Not be part of the Culler family (Sorry Uncle Torian and Gibson!)
6. Be willing to state they will attempt to use the armor to help defend Compact and/or the boroughs against Bringers if need be.
-The Whispering Bird
Thank you Count Max!
In order to qualify one must meet the following:
1. Be a commoner
2. Be a warrior, sellsword or fighter.
3. Be willing to state they have the intention of keeping and using the breast plate (not selling such)
4. They must not have a rubicund or greater breastplate already.
5. Not be part of the Culler family (Sorry Uncle Torian and Gibson!)
6. Be willing to state they will attempt to use the armor to help defend Compact and/or the boroughs against Bringers if need be.
-The Whispering Bird
Written By Calandra
Jan. 24, 2017, 12:35 a.m.(9/28/1005 AR)
Relating to the Rubicund weapon, I will be not allowing Cullers to compete for such since the Festival is hosted by a Culler and on our new lands, such could be dishonorable. I apologize to my Uncle Torian and my Cousin Gibson.
Written By Calandra
Jan. 24, 2017, 12:21 a.m.(9/28/1005 AR)
Hana Grayhope, Felix Arterius and Julea Sanguine all offered to craft the Rubicund weapon. I have heard they are all wonderful smiths and I found myself utterly unable to choose between them. I decided to let the winner of the weapon pick their smith.
I should note that qualify for the weapon the following must be in place:
1. The winner must be a commoner.
2. The winner must not already own a Rubicund or greater weapon than such.
3. The winner must be a warrior, fighter or sellsword who is trained to use a weapon.
4. The winner must be willing to state they plan to keep their weapon (not sell such)
5. The winner must be wiling to state they plan to use their weapon against bringers or in defense of Compact should the need arise.
-Nightingale
I should note that qualify for the weapon the following must be in place:
1. The winner must be a commoner.
2. The winner must not already own a Rubicund or greater weapon than such.
3. The winner must be a warrior, fighter or sellsword who is trained to use a weapon.
4. The winner must be willing to state they plan to keep their weapon (not sell such)
5. The winner must be wiling to state they plan to use their weapon against bringers or in defense of Compact should the need arise.
-Nightingale
Written By Calandra
Jan. 23, 2017, 11:41 p.m.(9/28/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Costas
Costas offered a week of training in the art of sword work as a prize for the festival. Thank you Costas
Written By Calandra
Jan. 23, 2017, 11:39 p.m.(9/28/1005 AR)
I have the best news! Funds to have a Rubicund weapon will be provided as a prize at the Festival of the Commons. This is thanks to Prince Darren who gave 10,000 silver, Captain Audric who gave 10,000 silver and Larissa Whisper gave 500 silver. I will provide the rest of the silver needed to finish the refining. The prize will be given to a commoner warrior who is devoted to helping protect the boroughs and fighter the bringers.
-Songbird.
-Songbird.
Written By Calandra
Jan. 23, 2017, 10:53 p.m.(9/28/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Joscelin
The crafter Joscelin offered a 5,000 silver voucher for her products as a prize. Amazing, 5,000!
Written By Sebell
Jan. 23, 2017, 10:10 p.m.(9/28/1005 AR)
To the Faithful
At a time such as this, I believe it is pertinent to remind all followers of the Pantheon that Our Lady, Star of the Sea, Azure Mother, Pearl of Grace, Bright Star of the Ocean, Queen of Tempests and Typhoon (I ran out ‘em!) ...Mangata... is ever present in her Spirits, to drown away all worry and make old friends of all kinds.
Brother Sebell
At a time such as this, I believe it is pertinent to remind all followers of the Pantheon that Our Lady, Star of the Sea, Azure Mother, Pearl of Grace, Bright Star of the Ocean, Queen of Tempests and Typhoon (I ran out ‘em!) ...Mangata... is ever present in her Spirits, to drown away all worry and make old friends of all kinds.
Brother Sebell
Written By Felix
Jan. 23, 2017, 9:47 p.m.(9/28/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Preston
That was...an interesting turn of events, my friend. One would think I sold you something entirely useless. Like a pig in a tiara.
Written By Eleyna
Jan. 23, 2017, 8:55 p.m.(9/28/1005 AR)
At last, after much hassle and a expenditures of favors both promised and owed, I've brought Jiacomo to Arx. He's been my father's servant since before I was born and, by extension, he's been a steadfast presence in my life when few others have been. Beyond that, he's loyal, he's clever, and he's discreet. Father nearly didn't let him come, but I made an offer he couldn't refuse.
Serafine should be pleased.
Father is decidedly less so, but, I got my way, so I can't bring myself to care.
Serafine should be pleased.
Father is decidedly less so, but, I got my way, so I can't bring myself to care.
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