Written By Piccola
Oct. 4, 2021, 1:04 p.m.(4/26/1016 AR)
I refuse to content myself with writing for catharsis, only to retire to smug, passive satisfaction.
No, it is not enough for people to be angry.
The supreme task is to organize and act so that anger becomes an irresistible force.
I will find you.
No, it is not enough for people to be angry.
The supreme task is to organize and act so that anger becomes an irresistible force.
I will find you.
Written By Sylvana
Oct. 4, 2021, 10:54 a.m.(4/26/1016 AR)
I arrived back in Arx this morning after some time away. The ship that I had borrowed from the family is in need of some long overdue maintenance as our excursion into the deep seas wound up taking longer than I'd anticipated. When that call for adventure comes however, you cannot leave it be.
I had a scheduled visit with Nephele and upon arriving we spent only a couple nights together before we decided we'd had enough of paved streets and walls and set out to try to find our fortunes elsewhere.
Fortune was not found, but we found secluded places where none had set foot in a thousand years, untouched by the neverending web of civilization, ripe for exploration and discovery. Nothing we discovered was of particular value but I would not trade this time I had for anything. My mother married me off hoping I would settle down and Nephele was chosen because she was such a quiet and reserved person.
I think she still is on some level. She would never have done this if not for my gentle prodding. I made sure this was not a dangerous trip (the occasional storm on the sea notwithstanding) and now that she's had a taste for proper adventure, I wonder if we couldn't convince her to come to Arx proper in the future? Time will tell! But in the meantime I seem to have so much to catch up on. She's back at home and I guess it's time to go back to work.
Why does the world always seem to fall apart when I'm not looking?
I had a scheduled visit with Nephele and upon arriving we spent only a couple nights together before we decided we'd had enough of paved streets and walls and set out to try to find our fortunes elsewhere.
Fortune was not found, but we found secluded places where none had set foot in a thousand years, untouched by the neverending web of civilization, ripe for exploration and discovery. Nothing we discovered was of particular value but I would not trade this time I had for anything. My mother married me off hoping I would settle down and Nephele was chosen because she was such a quiet and reserved person.
I think she still is on some level. She would never have done this if not for my gentle prodding. I made sure this was not a dangerous trip (the occasional storm on the sea notwithstanding) and now that she's had a taste for proper adventure, I wonder if we couldn't convince her to come to Arx proper in the future? Time will tell! But in the meantime I seem to have so much to catch up on. She's back at home and I guess it's time to go back to work.
Why does the world always seem to fall apart when I'm not looking?
Written By Thea
Oct. 4, 2021, 8:58 a.m.(4/26/1016 AR)
I have no words anymore. Not for what’s happened. My cousin, the Duchess General Calypso was fierce in all that she did. And loyal to everyone she deemed friend or family. Family however always came first.
When I was young and came to Arx, she pulled me aside and took a chance in allowing me to prove myself to our family as General to Southport’s City Guard. She said I had potential, which to me meant everything. I will miss her stern ways, the mischief that was there. You didn’t know it was there? She actually encouraged whatever amazingly dreadful idea I had against them. Caly delighted in them. Until I sugard the twins and sent them home with swords.
I’m rambling. I know I am. My heart hurts. My family has been dealt much grief recently. At least with Dom we had a body home. I can assure you that Calypso’s will be brought home as well. As my brother said, she WILL be afforded all luxuries of a passing Malvici.
When I was young and came to Arx, she pulled me aside and took a chance in allowing me to prove myself to our family as General to Southport’s City Guard. She said I had potential, which to me meant everything. I will miss her stern ways, the mischief that was there. You didn’t know it was there? She actually encouraged whatever amazingly dreadful idea I had against them. Caly delighted in them. Until I sugard the twins and sent them home with swords.
I’m rambling. I know I am. My heart hurts. My family has been dealt much grief recently. At least with Dom we had a body home. I can assure you that Calypso’s will be brought home as well. As my brother said, she WILL be afforded all luxuries of a passing Malvici.
Written By Roran
Oct. 4, 2021, 12:25 a.m.(4/25/1016 AR)
It's very much okay to say "I don't know enough about this to have an educated opinion".
Written By Lucrezia
Oct. 3, 2021, 10:16 p.m.(4/25/1016 AR)
Relationship Note on Sebastian
I am unspeakably jealous.
Written By Raja
Oct. 3, 2021, 9:33 p.m.(4/25/1016 AR)
The more I learn about people, the more I learn not to trust. Sometimes, ignorance truly is bliss. I used to be tormented by the lack of knowledge, now I am tormented with knowing certain bits of knowledge. In the end, I would rather know what I am being tormented about than to guess. So, I will take knowing things, even if they are a disappointment. I guess what I need to learn is when to stop looking into certain bits of knowledge. I am far too curious a person. I will always have questions and seek to have them answered, even if the answer is a disappointment or leads to more questions.
Written By Raja
Oct. 3, 2021, 9:25 p.m.(4/25/1016 AR)
The Beggar's Ball was a success! I had so much fun! Though, I did have to pay some extra money to the hired help. The place was demolished! Somehow stew bits were in the chandelier! As long as I am a counselor on the Commoner's Council, I intend to host one every spring. You know, I think the council should host a commoner event at least once a season! I know these are dark times, but sometimes you just have to let your hair down and remember what it is you fight for.
Written By Isabeau
Oct. 3, 2021, 8:51 p.m.(4/25/1016 AR)
I forgot that Lady Tesha and I have finally decided to throw an event together. Perhaps the promise of a spring fair will put some pep in my step.
Written By Raven
Oct. 3, 2021, 8:51 p.m.(4/25/1016 AR)
Got a belly full of Spite that just sits and ferments like a distillery while I'm stuck thinking of foes and obstacles I cannot even get close to the brew just keeps getting more potent. Wonder what the vintage will be when it's ready to serve?
Written By Isabeau
Oct. 3, 2021, 8:51 p.m.(4/25/1016 AR)
I have been very tired lately. Not up to my usual nonsense. I have a notion that I will have a longer bedrest than even with Sophia.
Written By Cesare
Oct. 3, 2021, 8:50 p.m.(4/25/1016 AR)
Another week has passed. I don't know where it went - somewhere between all the meetings and events, I suppose, that's how it happens. And nor is there much here for me to write; as I suspect I've said many times before, the words which pass between myself and those I meet with are often strictly kept in confidence. Beside that, I think I ate an entire pie in about five minutes flat - some of the day's events have a strangely dreamlike quality to them which truly makes me question what I drank - and I don't think that lends itself to introspection or to writing. So you will simply have to accept this week's entry as lacking in substance and style both.
Written By Kiera
Oct. 3, 2021, 7:42 p.m.(4/25/1016 AR)
It is always a pleasure to meet new friends in unexpected places. I met Lord Edris Elwood and Lord Fidel Charon at the woodland gardens of the golden hart Dear friends Lord Mattheu Rivenshari and lord Kastelon keaton were also present. It was a lovely evening
Written By Kiera
Oct. 3, 2021, 7:36 p.m.(4/25/1016 AR)
I passed my socity of explorers entrance exam. The exam was challenging but brother Aelgar and lord Vitalis were very supportive throughout the whole affair. I cannot wait for the adventures of which I might bw a part
Written By Raymesin
Oct. 3, 2021, 7:30 p.m.(4/25/1016 AR)
I'm reminded of how much I love my wife, Scholar. When told to proclaim her love to the one she adored, she went straight for the chocolate mousse pie and declaimed her devotion.
I can't fault her in the slightest - it was a very good pie.
I can't fault her in the slightest - it was a very good pie.
Written By Raymesin
Oct. 3, 2021, 7:26 p.m.(4/25/1016 AR)
It's not often you see a Princess covered in pie, Scholar.
Serves her right.
Serves her right.
Written By Mia
Oct. 3, 2021, 7:02 p.m.(4/25/1016 AR)
I am recording this here, in public, knowing perfectly well that the pair of them will hold this over me for the rest of our collective lives and probably be insufferable about it at every opportunity.
I am grateful for my brothers.
(Yes, even when I want to strangle them.)
I am grateful for my brothers.
(Yes, even when I want to strangle them.)
Written By Cufre
Oct. 3, 2021, 6:56 p.m.(4/25/1016 AR)
I haven't been sleeping well.
Okay, I've never slept very well, but it was usually because of choices I made. This is different.
The new place is too quiet in some ways and too unquiet in others.
Okay, I've never slept very well, but it was usually because of choices I made. This is different.
The new place is too quiet in some ways and too unquiet in others.
Written By Martino
Oct. 3, 2021, 6:02 p.m.(4/25/1016 AR)
This is a loss painfully felt and one that has been a guiding force in all I have done over the years.
When first if age I was, at best, a layabout and at my worse a rakish young man enjoying the Lyceum. Then at time went on, our Duchess was a guiding presence. One able to test me, to ensure that I was not wasting talents.
For that, I am grateful and this loss will be felt hard in my heart.
We will do all we can to recover her, and the ship. So that the Duchess may be afforded all luxuries of a passing Malvici.
When first if age I was, at best, a layabout and at my worse a rakish young man enjoying the Lyceum. Then at time went on, our Duchess was a guiding presence. One able to test me, to ensure that I was not wasting talents.
For that, I am grateful and this loss will be felt hard in my heart.
We will do all we can to recover her, and the ship. So that the Duchess may be afforded all luxuries of a passing Malvici.
Written By Thea
Oct. 3, 2021, 5:33 p.m.(4/25/1016 AR)
Never have I felt the need to go home to Southport, more than I do now.
Written By Viviana
Oct. 3, 2021, 5:12 p.m.(4/25/1016 AR)
Nearly drowned myself in vinegar for my trouble.
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