Written By Aine
April 24, 2021, 2:10 a.m.(5/8/1015 AR)
For each piece of turmoil and every bit of bad news, there is balance to be found in a kind word or a fresh bloom.
Coming here, I've seen the world for what it is. Not what others tell me it is or what I hope it to be. Just as it is, and it's perfect all the same.
I've learnt of things unspeakable. I've heard of horrors and I know many come still. Yet, amidst it all, I see the sun rise. Each day. It is beautiful and unique, it will never look the same way twice.
Seasons will turn, like pages in a book, each one distinct and blending into a story.
Every chapter brings some new twist or turn. It keeps me up at night, cloaked in candlelight, thinking just one more paragraph.
Coming here, I've seen the world for what it is. Not what others tell me it is or what I hope it to be. Just as it is, and it's perfect all the same.
I've learnt of things unspeakable. I've heard of horrors and I know many come still. Yet, amidst it all, I see the sun rise. Each day. It is beautiful and unique, it will never look the same way twice.
Seasons will turn, like pages in a book, each one distinct and blending into a story.
Every chapter brings some new twist or turn. It keeps me up at night, cloaked in candlelight, thinking just one more paragraph.
Written By Lyra
April 24, 2021, 1:49 a.m.(5/8/1015 AR)
Lord Michael Bisland is holding a party tonight in expectation of the hatching of Lord Struttington's and Bibi's clutch of eggs. I find myself looking foward to it with a smile, as I've not seen a peachick hatching before. I hope the signs have been read right as I'd hate to miss it!
Written By Titus
April 23, 2021, 8:41 p.m.(5/7/1015 AR)
I’ve heard people ask why bad things happen, why don’t the gods answer our prayers when they’re asked to look after our loved ones and friends. I'm not a godsworn but maybe legate Bianca's words at the shrines are sticking.
I’ve come to a realization that it isn’t that the gods aren’t listening to prayers when we ask for our families and friends to be protected from harm, but that the gods won’t take away the sacredness of choice and free will from them.
I could be completely wrong though.
I’ve come to a realization that it isn’t that the gods aren’t listening to prayers when we ask for our families and friends to be protected from harm, but that the gods won’t take away the sacredness of choice and free will from them.
I could be completely wrong though.
Written By Mirella
April 23, 2021, 7:31 p.m.(5/7/1015 AR)
Interesting times we live in: I'm getting undercut by nobility and royalty on metal and fabric sales in the markets. I guess it's time to slash my prices.
Written By Zyxthylum
April 23, 2021, 10:04 a.m.(5/6/1015 AR)
I was startled in my hammock outside the shop by a loud noise- and something fell from the sky! It put a big hole in the ground- but once I saw the scrap of leather in the inside- I had Dergus fill the dirt back in. I came back to the showroom to confirm my suspicion and sure enough, they heard it much louder than I did. What is Zakhar up to over there? I'll have to pay him a visit at his emporium to find out..
Written By Natasha
April 22, 2021, 4:35 p.m.(5/5/1015 AR)
Relationship Note on Romulius
When we were children, the summers were for cherry picking in New Hope, in the rare opportunities in which Uncle had allowed me to visit your family's estates instead of the other way around. You never allowed me to climb up the boughs of your family's trees; you always insisted on taking on the labor yourself, citing some new excuse every time I tried to insist - my dress would be ruined, or I would get bruised or scratched if I had never done it before, or if I was not careful.
Now that these are planted and situated where they need to be, I realized that I cannot recall whether the varieties grown in Blackshore are tart or sweet.
I am looking forward to the Summer so I could refresh my memory.
Now that these are planted and situated where they need to be, I realized that I cannot recall whether the varieties grown in Blackshore are tart or sweet.
I am looking forward to the Summer so I could refresh my memory.
Written By Klaus
April 22, 2021, 10:08 a.m.(5/4/1015 AR)
Relationship Note on Coraline
Posters! She has posters up in every inn and tavern I have been too. 1000 silver to not serving Klaus Thrax brown nut ale. The picture looks nothing like me. I might send her gift back now, or keep it to myself and block her boat in harbor. Maybe.
Then again she has that large axe...
I might need to rethink this
Then again she has that large axe...
I might need to rethink this
Written By Claude
April 22, 2021, 9:17 a.m.(5/4/1015 AR)
It has been quite the eventful week. A new client and new supplier (who happen to be one and the same) may turn out to be quite the boon for my shop. I believe I may be able to upgrade my tools and hire a new apprentice.
Written By Tanith
April 21, 2021, 10:36 p.m.(5/3/1015 AR)
So! Cat's out of the bag, as they say; the epilogue of my book series is in the literary contest. Or if that kitten already fled, my apologies; it's hard to keep track of what month it is, let alone the day.
I doubt I'll win but it was nice to finish the series.
I doubt I'll win but it was nice to finish the series.
Written By Victus
April 21, 2021, 7:20 p.m.(5/3/1015 AR)
Astrid was in a mood today. Barely hefting her little toy axe with any enthusiasm. I stopped and asked her what's got her so damn glum, she's a Princess, she's got a whole lot to smile about. As it would happen, she started giving me grief about some new book her brother had been gifted. Talking about its fancy cover, its big words, the paintings inside. The girl was jealous.
Didn't care for that, not at all. So I knelt down in front of her and told her straight.
"You only look in your neighbor's bowl to make sure they have enough. No other reason."
She scrunched her nose at me, pouted, and brooded off into the corner. I'm not sure whether to count that as a success just yet, since she still seems glum. Who knows, maybe it just needs time to take root. Or maybe she's planning to 'get back' at me, or her sibling.
Who knows. Been doing this for years now and I still can't figure out children.
Didn't care for that, not at all. So I knelt down in front of her and told her straight.
"You only look in your neighbor's bowl to make sure they have enough. No other reason."
She scrunched her nose at me, pouted, and brooded off into the corner. I'm not sure whether to count that as a success just yet, since she still seems glum. Who knows, maybe it just needs time to take root. Or maybe she's planning to 'get back' at me, or her sibling.
Who knows. Been doing this for years now and I still can't figure out children.
Written By Katarina
April 21, 2021, 10:13 a.m.(5/2/1015 AR)
The Salon discussion of haze and its place within the Compact's culture and law was leisurely and relaxed. Alas, we raised more new questions amongst ourselves than we found answers to existing ones, but that is the Salon for you (and I would not have it any other way).
Duke Hadrian has scheduled the next discussion on the topic of prodigals, and there is a part of me that worries for my own safety in that potential chaos more than I worry about what might happen in a literal war.
One question raised, to which no answer was found, but which I found particularly intriguing, I offer to any who care to read this: why is it that the import of haze -- technically smuggling, as no import of it is legal -- is outlawed, and yet the growing and use of it is not? It is a rather odd distinction, and a puzzle to which I can think of no satisfying solution.
Duke Hadrian has scheduled the next discussion on the topic of prodigals, and there is a part of me that worries for my own safety in that potential chaos more than I worry about what might happen in a literal war.
One question raised, to which no answer was found, but which I found particularly intriguing, I offer to any who care to read this: why is it that the import of haze -- technically smuggling, as no import of it is legal -- is outlawed, and yet the growing and use of it is not? It is a rather odd distinction, and a puzzle to which I can think of no satisfying solution.
Written By Piccola
April 21, 2021, 8:07 a.m.(5/2/1015 AR)
The knowledge of anything is not complete unless it is known by its causes.
In medicine, physicians seek causes of sickness and health. In business, merchants seek causes of wealth. In theology, truth. In philosophy, understanding.
In war, victory; in politics, death.
In medicine, physicians seek causes of sickness and health. In business, merchants seek causes of wealth. In theology, truth. In philosophy, understanding.
In war, victory; in politics, death.
Written By Sydney
April 21, 2021, 7:46 a.m.(5/2/1015 AR)
I wonder often, about past choices.
They are my choices because I made them, and I made those choices because they were the best ones I had at the time, with the information I had at the time. Even if I could unfold time like a puzzle and put it all back together again, the outcomes would be unchanged, for I'd not be any different in those moments than I was the first time around.
Regret is a pointless exercise, but it's within our nature to grapple with the pointless on a daily basis - is it any wonder that regret should find its way clawing to the surface, grappling with logic for its proper seat at the table?
The days of defending my choices have come and gone. I am nothing less than Sydney Waterfall, and if you take issue with me, then walk by me or try to walk through me. I welcome the latter.
They are my choices because I made them, and I made those choices because they were the best ones I had at the time, with the information I had at the time. Even if I could unfold time like a puzzle and put it all back together again, the outcomes would be unchanged, for I'd not be any different in those moments than I was the first time around.
Regret is a pointless exercise, but it's within our nature to grapple with the pointless on a daily basis - is it any wonder that regret should find its way clawing to the surface, grappling with logic for its proper seat at the table?
The days of defending my choices have come and gone. I am nothing less than Sydney Waterfall, and if you take issue with me, then walk by me or try to walk through me. I welcome the latter.
Written By Zyxthylum
April 21, 2021, 2:30 a.m.(5/2/1015 AR)
I'm glad we didn't go down that hole after all. There are more dangers than the walls falling in on us if that leads where I now think it does. It only brings up more questions about however- like how was something like not discovered before? Could it be something sinister? I for one am weary to go back in the same casual manner as before. I'm going to get some tools ready for our next excursion, some books at the Great Archive should tend me what climbers might need.
I need to tell Raja that Sina Plaza just got a lot more complicated.
I need to tell Raja that Sina Plaza just got a lot more complicated.
Written By Zakhar
April 20, 2021, 11:09 p.m.(5/2/1015 AR)
Clive. Clint. whoever the ....else is listening.
The fire I set was only to burn THAT PARCHMENT.
I'm still angry. This whole thing is a load of... (The scrappy old man goes on about things in the compact that they don't understand and why they need to change, then tries to take the quill and scratch things out and rewrite them. This goes on for a while, then the parchment is set on fire...again.)
The fire I set was only to burn THAT PARCHMENT.
I'm still angry. This whole thing is a load of... (The scrappy old man goes on about things in the compact that they don't understand and why they need to change, then tries to take the quill and scratch things out and rewrite them. This goes on for a while, then the parchment is set on fire...again.)
Written By Ripley
April 20, 2021, 10:54 p.m.(5/2/1015 AR)
Though it's interesting to note. The ants - stupid ants - all seem to head straight for the Laurent honey...
Written By Auda
April 20, 2021, 10:29 p.m.(5/1/1015 AR)
Relationship Note on Lianne
...the duskweave is so gorgeous. I got it in an inky, navy blue and the shimmer is unbelievable. Just like your generousity.
Written By Cirroch
April 20, 2021, 10:28 p.m.(5/1/1015 AR)
Learned today of many interesting projects that others are working on. I am interested in investing in some of these projects. Though don't know where to start.
Written By Piccola
April 20, 2021, 9:10 p.m.(5/1/1015 AR)
Nothing is more difficult to seize, wise general, than the lead in the introduction of something new.
An innovator has for enemies all those who have done well in the past and who believe they will do well in the future. These enemies are not only found in the minds and hearts of men, but also the laws and the writings of the victorious' history. This is not to say that tradition is bad or evil or wrong -- to the contrary, actually, tradition steers the faint of heart and spirit away from transgressions -- but that it tests the bodies and wills of those who would do right despite the same.
So it is that to grow and adapt there must be the courageous and brave, else the present will breed naught but the timid and fearful.
An innovator has for enemies all those who have done well in the past and who believe they will do well in the future. These enemies are not only found in the minds and hearts of men, but also the laws and the writings of the victorious' history. This is not to say that tradition is bad or evil or wrong -- to the contrary, actually, tradition steers the faint of heart and spirit away from transgressions -- but that it tests the bodies and wills of those who would do right despite the same.
So it is that to grow and adapt there must be the courageous and brave, else the present will breed naught but the timid and fearful.
Written By Ripley
April 20, 2021, 7:55 p.m.(5/1/1015 AR)
I have an ant problem...I didn't think this through well.
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