Written By Jackson
Jan. 15, 2017, 4:41 p.m.(9/3/1005 AR)
Leave it to Sal to get me kitted out after my last trip took my leather for a shredding. And sheared winds, does this leather fit me. Guess this is just going to chalk another one up to the fact that yet again, I find myself owing the boss man.
It's a hole I figure I'm never going to dig myself out of. Then again, with a friend like him, that's not all bad.
Still getting used all this tit's up news about the city in the years I've been away. Part of me thinks I should've stayed in Lycene, but then again, seeing the family was good. Ma still makes those damn pastries I'm pretty certain I'll get fat off of if I don't stay away enough.
Good times, all around, and with any luck, I'll find myself more work.
It's a hole I figure I'm never going to dig myself out of. Then again, with a friend like him, that's not all bad.
Still getting used all this tit's up news about the city in the years I've been away. Part of me thinks I should've stayed in Lycene, but then again, seeing the family was good. Ma still makes those damn pastries I'm pretty certain I'll get fat off of if I don't stay away enough.
Good times, all around, and with any luck, I'll find myself more work.
Written By Leola
Jan. 15, 2017, 4:33 p.m.(9/3/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Niamh
I honestly did not see this coming. Lady Niamh offered me a position as a deputy minister under her in Agriculture; I think better to access Petrichor's grace and wisdom and seek popular support for it, perhaps.
I'm seeking permission of my own from my own house before I accept. It's a great honor.
I'm seeking permission of my own from my own house before I accept. It's a great honor.
Written By Freja
Jan. 15, 2017, 4:02 p.m.(9/3/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Anze
Don't forget this 'huffy' baby sister is still the one that caused oh so many black eyes and sudden bouts of eating snow and dirt for you and Ferg.
Written By Freja
Jan. 15, 2017, 4 p.m.(9/3/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Calypso
There is a reason I am the Redrawn they don't think twice about when vanishing into the snows and wilds - I was never made for courtly graces. That, and things go a touch more smoothly when I am not around.
I have your back even if you do not see me. Call it a trick of my trade?
You are always welcome, whiskey or not. There are a dwindling few I still trust and I am glad to have you among them.
I have your back even if you do not see me. Call it a trick of my trade?
You are always welcome, whiskey or not. There are a dwindling few I still trust and I am glad to have you among them.
Written By Serafine
Jan. 15, 2017, 3:37 p.m.(9/3/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Luca
Sometimes you have that one relative that drives you crazy, that you thoroughly enjoy tweaking as often as possible, mischief, social upsets, public displays of affection you -know- they will hate you for later.
And then there's Luca. The lookout when you go and dump a decapitated head into your sister's bed, the aforementioned relative you love to tease.
Luca, you are brave and daring and I appreciate your assistance in my endeavors to keep my sister humble.
I owe you a round at your favorite venue.
And then there's Luca. The lookout when you go and dump a decapitated head into your sister's bed, the aforementioned relative you love to tease.
Luca, you are brave and daring and I appreciate your assistance in my endeavors to keep my sister humble.
I owe you a round at your favorite venue.
Written By Cristoph
Jan. 15, 2017, 3:06 p.m.(9/3/1005 AR)
Princess Eleyna, she is not a woman I was entirely happy to see again and our reunion one that threatened to turn frosty, though it turned out pleasant enough and quiet informative. Her cousin Prince Luca certainly seems formidable if altogether less sure in battlefields social rather than martial. Somebody has invested a great deal in his outfitting for that matter.
Written By Eleyna
Jan. 15, 2017, 2:48 p.m.(9/3/1005 AR)
Another set of ex-in-laws have arrived to Arx.
I'm still not sure which of the Gods I've angered recently, but I'm considering blowing through my allowance to make some offerings of atonement. Maybe the first offering should be to Gild since I ran into Duke Cristoph at the bank.
If I don't get you a wedding present, Esera, this would be why.
I'm still not sure which of the Gods I've angered recently, but I'm considering blowing through my allowance to make some offerings of atonement. Maybe the first offering should be to Gild since I ran into Duke Cristoph at the bank.
If I don't get you a wedding present, Esera, this would be why.
Written By Monique
Jan. 15, 2017, 2:28 p.m.(9/3/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Asger
If ever there was a man to embody the wilds of the Northlands, he is it. Loud and cheerful, raucous and rowdy and even a bit ribald, his love of whiskey (or liquor of all sorts really) is practically legend.
He has quickly become the dearest of friends and my favored drinking companion.
He has quickly become the dearest of friends and my favored drinking companion.
Written By Monique
Jan. 15, 2017, 2:24 p.m.(9/3/1005 AR)
Hurrah for vacations!
Even when taken within the city, its still enjoyable to immerse oneself within another area's culture by visiting their Ward. It also helps if you have friends within that Ward that will help squire you about and show you the best places.
I am still reachable by messenger and appointment, but for the next few days I will be enjoying some leisure time.
Even when taken within the city, its still enjoyable to immerse oneself within another area's culture by visiting their Ward. It also helps if you have friends within that Ward that will help squire you about and show you the best places.
I am still reachable by messenger and appointment, but for the next few days I will be enjoying some leisure time.
Written By Monique
Jan. 15, 2017, 2:17 p.m.(9/3/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Darren
Often times I feel as though this man has stolen a portion of my brain and is funneling it through his mouth. He asks the questions I think and shares the ideas that I concoct as well.
We will either kill each other in a fit of 'stop copying me'... or we'll be the best of friends. I'm rather hoping for the latter, though the former would make one HELL of an amusing story.
We will either kill each other in a fit of 'stop copying me'... or we'll be the best of friends. I'm rather hoping for the latter, though the former would make one HELL of an amusing story.
Written By Deva
Jan. 15, 2017, 2:15 p.m.(9/3/1005 AR)
Hindsight is a luxury. There is little point in dwelling on what was, or what could have been. Balancing not repeating the mistakes of the past, with boldly moving forward? Easier said than done.
People change-- even the ones who try not to. It is better to invest that faith in yourself than set expectations of others to be met with utter disappointment.
People change-- even the ones who try not to. It is better to invest that faith in yourself than set expectations of others to be met with utter disappointment.
Written By Fiachra
Jan. 15, 2017, 1:56 p.m.(9/3/1005 AR)
I feel like my elk trampled me, dancing a little jig. Before that wasn't too bad, though, and I highly recommend Nightgold whiskey to anyone and everyone. That said...
I've had my first taste of what it's like to make hard decisions. I can't say that I enjoyed it all that much. But we couldn't have saved her; by the time we heard that scream, it was already too far, too late. Perhaps one or two of us might have returned if we had charged in, but I doubt it. There is still mutation going on in those woods, and an animal cunning as well as an inability to feel pain makes our foes considerably more dangerous than mere humans. I agreed to act as guide, and that made their lives my responsibility. I would not - could not - throw them away.
Even more than the warriors, we will need our scholars, our shamans, for the days to come, because when the fighting is done, we'll need to put the world to rights.
Something needs to be done about the tribesmen, yes. But only with those equipped properly to deal with them.
And if I keep repeating all this to myself, will it make me feel any better about having made the right decision?
I've had my first taste of what it's like to make hard decisions. I can't say that I enjoyed it all that much. But we couldn't have saved her; by the time we heard that scream, it was already too far, too late. Perhaps one or two of us might have returned if we had charged in, but I doubt it. There is still mutation going on in those woods, and an animal cunning as well as an inability to feel pain makes our foes considerably more dangerous than mere humans. I agreed to act as guide, and that made their lives my responsibility. I would not - could not - throw them away.
Even more than the warriors, we will need our scholars, our shamans, for the days to come, because when the fighting is done, we'll need to put the world to rights.
Something needs to be done about the tribesmen, yes. But only with those equipped properly to deal with them.
And if I keep repeating all this to myself, will it make me feel any better about having made the right decision?
Written By Aislin
Jan. 15, 2017, 1:24 p.m.(9/3/1005 AR)
It's so refreshing to get *good* news, for a change. I owe Lady Niamh a debt for that.
Written By Darren
Jan. 15, 2017, 1:09 p.m.(9/3/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Monique
Lady Monique Greenmarch is an interesting personality. She reminds me of all of Kieran's good traits, with none of the awful things like sticking frogs in people's boots and beds.
I look forward to learning more about her, and cultivating a strong friendship.
I look forward to learning more about her, and cultivating a strong friendship.
Written By Darren
Jan. 15, 2017, 1 p.m.(9/3/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Sophie
I have changed my mind about tea. I still think the hot stuff tastes like dirt water, but the iced brew introduced to me by the Princess Mercy was something I'd like to put whiskey in and serve at a gathering soon enough.
Written By Victus
Jan. 15, 2017, 11:55 a.m.(9/3/1005 AR)
I went to the beach today, after I visited Gloria's Shrine. I walked into the waves and I spoke a prayer to Mangata. I wouldn't want Her to be jealous of my attentions.
I did not ask for anything.
I will not go so far as to call myself a pious man. Too many things matter to me more than the favor of the Gods. But any man (or, I suppose, woman) who has sailed through a proper storm, who has felt Her power course through him and tasted her passion on his lips, knows that She is owed respect and tribute, and only a fool does not give Her what is Her due.
So to you, Mangata most beautiful, I drink this wine in your name.
I did not ask for anything.
I will not go so far as to call myself a pious man. Too many things matter to me more than the favor of the Gods. But any man (or, I suppose, woman) who has sailed through a proper storm, who has felt Her power course through him and tasted her passion on his lips, knows that She is owed respect and tribute, and only a fool does not give Her what is Her due.
So to you, Mangata most beautiful, I drink this wine in your name.
Written By Victus
Jan. 15, 2017, 11:48 a.m.(9/3/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Cassandra
The Archlector of Gloria has tasted the bite of steel, and she wears the mark without shame. I can respect that.
I never spent much time praying to Gloria. My soul belongs to Mangata, it always has. But its only polite to give tribute when you're about to enter someone's house. And was is war if not Gloria's demesne? Especially one that will be fought not on the waves.
I never spent much time praying to Gloria. My soul belongs to Mangata, it always has. But its only polite to give tribute when you're about to enter someone's house. And was is war if not Gloria's demesne? Especially one that will be fought not on the waves.
Written By Dominique
Jan. 15, 2017, 10:53 a.m.(9/2/1005 AR)
Sometimes it feel right when I gain a ray of hope, it is stolen from me twice as quickly. I am certain this void will never mend. I pity any who stand in my way now. I will show no mercy after everything that has been taken from me.
Written By Agnarr
Jan. 15, 2017, 10:19 a.m.(9/2/1005 AR)
Didn't know she still had the ability to blush.
Written By Dante
Jan. 15, 2017, 7:32 a.m.(9/2/1005 AR)
These last few days have been rather interesting, to say the least. I have, as per usual, spent a great deal of time in the company of my beloved sister, and with that comes time with her wide array of social contacts. Where I was gifted with a powerful sword arm, she was gifted with a far greater ability - the ability to network. I imagine I will never stop depending on her for such issues, as I hope she can depend on me for issues concerning martial matters. I've also spent more time in the company of the lovely Princess Valencia. She is, to say the least, an utter delight. Just thinking of her has my heart racing, my thoughts soaring on eagle's wings. I find myself counting down the time until I can see her again - which usually isn't long. I get the very distinct feeling that I'm not the only one utterly taken in our relationship, which only makes me want to pursue her more. What a wonderful woman...
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