Written By Bethany
Jan. 2, 2017, 2:05 p.m.(7/20/1005 AR)
[ From the restful desk of B. Mercier, Steward: ]
* Seek funding for the Salon. With rumors of approaching threats, this is going to be more challenging than I first imagined.
* Practice. Seek armor; light - flexible. Start to hone those skills that Silas taught me so that if I ever need to use them - I am prepared. (More the practice, less the fear.)
* Perhaps greater introspection is needed, reflecting upon the dark. Learning to be less afraid of the unknown. Embrace it and make it useful to me.
* Seek funding for the Salon. With rumors of approaching threats, this is going to be more challenging than I first imagined.
* Practice. Seek armor; light - flexible. Start to hone those skills that Silas taught me so that if I ever need to use them - I am prepared. (More the practice, less the fear.)
* Perhaps greater introspection is needed, reflecting upon the dark. Learning to be less afraid of the unknown. Embrace it and make it useful to me.
Written By Dante
Jan. 2, 2017, 12:11 p.m.(7/20/1005 AR)
It's been an incredibly eye-opening few days. Juliet... she's displayed immense talent in an area I had no idea so was involved. It was more than surprising, and what I was told has left me with, to say the least, a great deal to think about.
I've decided on a new sword and a new blade, after my defeat last week. My wound has mostly healed, thankfully - from the amount of my blood spattered along the Southport training ring I'd thought it was much worse. I'm looking forward to a rematch with Lord Sigurd, once my new equipment is secured. A high-quality suit of steel armor, and a rubicund sword should make a bit of a difference in my survival rate.
I've decided on a new sword and a new blade, after my defeat last week. My wound has mostly healed, thankfully - from the amount of my blood spattered along the Southport training ring I'd thought it was much worse. I'm looking forward to a rematch with Lord Sigurd, once my new equipment is secured. A high-quality suit of steel armor, and a rubicund sword should make a bit of a difference in my survival rate.
Written By Cassius
Jan. 2, 2017, 10:59 a.m.(7/19/1005 AR)
In the last few days I have heard praise for the dark elves. Someone go as far as to say they love them. I have also heard advice that we forgive the Shavs and invite them into the compact.
What is happening? Who is spreading this madness?
Surely, forgiveness and healing have their place. Holding onto anger and grudges is toxic. But to forgive those that are not asking for it? To trust those that offer no reason to? To invite into our homes those who actively, in this present moment, kidnap us, murder us, sacrifice us, and laugh about it?
I pray to Vellichor that we might all remember what has happened to us. To The Sentinel, that we might understand the importance of justice. To Lagoma, that should our enemies ever truly wish to repent and attempt to earn our trust anew we may recognize it.
Lord Cassius Nightgold, KoS
What is happening? Who is spreading this madness?
Surely, forgiveness and healing have their place. Holding onto anger and grudges is toxic. But to forgive those that are not asking for it? To trust those that offer no reason to? To invite into our homes those who actively, in this present moment, kidnap us, murder us, sacrifice us, and laugh about it?
I pray to Vellichor that we might all remember what has happened to us. To The Sentinel, that we might understand the importance of justice. To Lagoma, that should our enemies ever truly wish to repent and attempt to earn our trust anew we may recognize it.
Lord Cassius Nightgold, KoS
Written By Cassius
Jan. 2, 2017, 10:52 a.m.(7/19/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Valery
Gods be praised for this woman. Lagoma be praised! She is blessed with the power to ward off hangovers, and after a night of over indulgence, I find myself with a slight headache and nothing more.
Written By Serafine
Jan. 2, 2017, 4:36 a.m.(7/19/1005 AR)
Note to self: Get that other set of leathers as soon as possible. Dresses are nice but everyone has one, and it seems they bring little in the way of street credit.
Written By Branan
Jan. 2, 2017, 3:39 a.m.(7/19/1005 AR)
** This entry is not text, but rather, a drawing **
This simple-seeming greyscale charcoal sketch is actually layered with detail and nuance, once you get beyond the first level. A bar scene, it shows shadowy figures all around, with only a few given any attention. Swirling about them all is a mist that seems to flow and thicken around people of import while thinning near people who are less so influential.
At the center of this web of flowing pulse, is Audric. The attention of many seems to be on him, and the mist swirls darkly around him. Another so touched is Princess Serafine, as many pay her heed and attention. Others, such as Ferrando and Eithne show lighter levels of connection, but their images are clear enough for picking out of the sketch without problem. Julea and Jeremiah are also present, as are Cedarav and Leta, to varying degrees of detail.
This simple-seeming greyscale charcoal sketch is actually layered with detail and nuance, once you get beyond the first level. A bar scene, it shows shadowy figures all around, with only a few given any attention. Swirling about them all is a mist that seems to flow and thicken around people of import while thinning near people who are less so influential.
At the center of this web of flowing pulse, is Audric. The attention of many seems to be on him, and the mist swirls darkly around him. Another so touched is Princess Serafine, as many pay her heed and attention. Others, such as Ferrando and Eithne show lighter levels of connection, but their images are clear enough for picking out of the sketch without problem. Julea and Jeremiah are also present, as are Cedarav and Leta, to varying degrees of detail.
Written By Bethany
Jan. 2, 2017, 3:35 a.m.(7/19/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Branan
... I finally learned the coin trick that he showed me.
Written By Serafine
Jan. 2, 2017, 2:42 a.m.(7/18/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Jeremiah
It's getting to be I can't turn around without running into a Prodigal with an accent I recognize, at least enough to greet and curse fluently.
I love it. Makes me feel a little more grounded to hear a voice I could have heard elsewhere in less complicated times.
I love it. Makes me feel a little more grounded to hear a voice I could have heard elsewhere in less complicated times.
Written By Pietro
Jan. 2, 2017, 1:55 a.m.(7/18/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Cara
I love Lady Cara as you can only love someone who has seen you at your worst, and your best, and yet judges you for neither. She just lost her father, yet she stands as tall and straight as the ash tree, and roots herself for her family. All her family. House Grayson could not have chosen a voice of truer strength.
I was going to write this or something like it for the confessional, but really. In a world with secrets everywhere, it's only a little personal truth.
Besides, it's only fitting that anybody who messes with her should know whose weapon they'll find themselves on the end of.
I was going to write this or something like it for the confessional, but really. In a world with secrets everywhere, it's only a little personal truth.
Besides, it's only fitting that anybody who messes with her should know whose weapon they'll find themselves on the end of.
Written By Aislin
Jan. 2, 2017, 1:46 a.m.(7/18/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Killian
My cousin was sent off to foster at the Bislands when he was younger, to train for future duties. It's a shame, because it means we never did get to spend as much time together when younger.
Still, Killian has an adventuresome soul to match my own, and despite the size of Arvum we've bumped into each other out there before on our explorations. Strange, really, that it took being out in the world to get to know my cousin better.
The fact that he's now in Arx pleases me. It's nice to know I can find him somewhere nearby, rather than wondering if I'll run into him again in some far-flung village and have a chance to catch up.
Still, Killian has an adventuresome soul to match my own, and despite the size of Arvum we've bumped into each other out there before on our explorations. Strange, really, that it took being out in the world to get to know my cousin better.
The fact that he's now in Arx pleases me. It's nice to know I can find him somewhere nearby, rather than wondering if I'll run into him again in some far-flung village and have a chance to catch up.
Written By Aislin
Jan. 2, 2017, 1:09 a.m.(7/18/1005 AR)
I cannot remember the last time I cried, until today.
Sometimes, it's a good thing.
Sometimes, it's a good thing.
Written By Mirari
Jan. 2, 2017, 12:12 a.m.(7/18/1005 AR)
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Written By Khanne
Jan. 1, 2017, 11:52 p.m.(7/18/1005 AR)
Perhaps this is it. Perhaps this is what called me here. My mission. I must do all I can to help the fight and I do not have the strength of arm to do much to aid in battle... but this? This I can do, I must do. My path has led me here for a reason, I felt it pulling me. And so, I will do all I can.
Knowing you will do what you must, if needed.
And pray that it doesn't come to that.
With hope that it works.
Knowing you will do what you must, if needed.
And pray that it doesn't come to that.
With hope that it works.
Written By Costas
Jan. 1, 2017, 11:39 p.m.(7/18/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Branan
Every time I run into this blackguard scoundrel I try to hate him more, and fail.
Written By Margot
Jan. 1, 2017, 11:35 p.m.(7/18/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Victus
I cannot decide if I prefer the prince to be or the ungrateful brute.
Written By Dafne
Jan. 1, 2017, 11:23 p.m.(7/18/1005 AR)
I have never been afraid of what lurks in the dark. I have always thrilled to it. Whatever goes bump in the night.
And now I am afraid of it. What lurks outside this city, in the darkness of the forests.
I have learnt too recently just how defenseless I am.
And now I am afraid of it. What lurks outside this city, in the darkness of the forests.
I have learnt too recently just how defenseless I am.
Written By Khanne
Jan. 1, 2017, 11:18 p.m.(7/18/1005 AR)
It has been quite a week.
A week of one story after another.
A week of surprises, pleasant and not.
A week that has found a million questions raised....
A week with nowhere near enough answers found.
I am finally finding myself involved. it is daunting, but, I feel this is why I am here.
A week of one story after another.
A week of surprises, pleasant and not.
A week that has found a million questions raised....
A week with nowhere near enough answers found.
I am finally finding myself involved. it is daunting, but, I feel this is why I am here.
Written By Sigurd
Jan. 1, 2017, 11:16 p.m.(7/18/1005 AR)
It has been several months since I arrived in Arx now, and I can honestly say this city is not what I expected. It is far more, and far less, than what I was led to believe.
It is more, in the respect that I have learned more about the other Houses, and other ways of life, than I have ever thought possible. The ideals and passions fought for have a depth and nobility about them. Yes, even occasionally Thrax, for all their...Issues, a couple of them have a bit of nobleness and honor about them. A couple, mind. Even the Valardin? Some are not as straight-backed as I have been led to believe.
It is less in that there is still all the old problems that you have whenever you try to get more than three or four nobles in a room. So much deceit, backstabbing, doubletalk, and soft fancy talk. Okay...Okay, maybe I have been guilty of some of that myself. One does what one must to survive here. But I can only hope that when the proverbial shit hits the proverbial wall, we can figure out how to work together to take care of it, or there will be a hell of a mess.
It is more, in the respect that I have learned more about the other Houses, and other ways of life, than I have ever thought possible. The ideals and passions fought for have a depth and nobility about them. Yes, even occasionally Thrax, for all their...Issues, a couple of them have a bit of nobleness and honor about them. A couple, mind. Even the Valardin? Some are not as straight-backed as I have been led to believe.
It is less in that there is still all the old problems that you have whenever you try to get more than three or four nobles in a room. So much deceit, backstabbing, doubletalk, and soft fancy talk. Okay...Okay, maybe I have been guilty of some of that myself. One does what one must to survive here. But I can only hope that when the proverbial shit hits the proverbial wall, we can figure out how to work together to take care of it, or there will be a hell of a mess.
Written By Costas
Jan. 1, 2017, 11:11 p.m.(7/18/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Cai
I knew instantly, on meeting this grizzled ranger, that we would become fast friends. We are both men who have lived most of their adult lives outside the lands of the Compact, and though those lands could not have been more far removed from one another, we have staggeringly similar perspectives about our new homes. If completely different ways of approaching the problem. He can also drink, which is critical for developing fraternity. I would be glad to have him with me on any trek, especially if I expected trouble.
Written By Cai
Jan. 1, 2017, 11:06 p.m.(7/18/1005 AR)
07/18/1005
When I lived with the tribes or visited them during my time in the woods, I found a distinct lack, a pride in not having to know other people's business. I came and went as I pleased, trading and offering news of other tribes. This was good work, I enjoyed it. It was fulfilling.
But if I read one more damn journal about how someone is absolutely gushing over someone else, I may vomit. Or how about this person was horrible or another was a saint. I don't really understand it. I'd never want people to know what I really thought. Maybe there's something to that whole black journal thing. Maybe.
I bitch, and yet hear I sit, writing out of some blasted desire to do so because it's apparently something that Arvani do. The hypocrisy is not beyond me. The longer I stay in this city, the less I feel like I understand.
When I lived with the tribes or visited them during my time in the woods, I found a distinct lack, a pride in not having to know other people's business. I came and went as I pleased, trading and offering news of other tribes. This was good work, I enjoyed it. It was fulfilling.
But if I read one more damn journal about how someone is absolutely gushing over someone else, I may vomit. Or how about this person was horrible or another was a saint. I don't really understand it. I'd never want people to know what I really thought. Maybe there's something to that whole black journal thing. Maybe.
I bitch, and yet hear I sit, writing out of some blasted desire to do so because it's apparently something that Arvani do. The hypocrisy is not beyond me. The longer I stay in this city, the less I feel like I understand.
Please note that the scholars may take some time preparing your journal for others to read.