April 4, 2021, 8:12 p.m.(3/25/1015 AR)
All the the souls lost lately. How very sad. My heart hurts for everyone. I'm so very sorry.
April 4, 2021, 8:06 p.m.(3/25/1015 AR)
There is a lot in the world that is uncertain. It is some comfort to have good alliances with others. As individual Houses across Arvum, we are strong. When we band together, that is where our true power shall prevail.
Congratulations to my cousin, now known as Lord Reve Darkwater, and his wife, Lady Azova Darkwater on their marriage, bringing together our houses in union and alliance.
Written By
Thea
April 4, 2021, 7:39 p.m.(3/25/1015 AR)
I had the pleasure of attending Medeia's primer on Healing Herbs. She did amazing, I actually learned something, about sage actually. And was able to catch up with my cousin's wife. Which was nice as well. I've enjoyed seeing my family, married into or not.
April 4, 2021, 7:34 p.m.(3/25/1015 AR)
Perhaps I'll have a big to-do at the Whisper House when the flowers begin to bloom. I think we all could use a bit of cheer in all the darkness, don't you? Time to wear our favorite gowns and feel the warmth of the sun on our faces.
Written By
Titus
April 4, 2021, 7:22 p.m.(3/25/1015 AR)
The banns this past week were full of mourning with the losses taken by the Moores, Magnottas and Whitehawks. There was also celebration with Seliki, Magnotta and Wyrmguards with births. May the Queen of Beginnings and Endings be remembered.
Disturbing news too came to the city regarding the little town of Acorn Hill and a besieged night of terror. The enemy that attacked left a gruesome scene behind it, with a message and warning against meddling. I know not what enemies that attacked the Moores, but I do think a strong response is needed so these threats don’t break out into something that pulls the Compact’s attentions. Perhaps a good idea is to fortify the town with a strong keep and walls on the namesake hill. I’m pledging support with a thousand military resources to be sent to the Moore’s. Supporting our allies and helping them be able to defend themselves means we can focus more on greater war threats. It’s the right thing to do.
I’m looking to have a small expedition back to the Caldera, to visit a certain people, to pay respects to old ways and beliefs, to explore a lake and the Wader that rests there. I hope that it won’t just be a trip for me to learn more about ancient ways, but also to open up Caldera culture with our allies and friends.
Written By
Deva
April 4, 2021, 7:14 p.m.(3/25/1015 AR)
Relationship Note on
Mabelle
Let it be known that Mabelle throws great parties. Hope at least SOME of the competition cake was edible. Happy Birthday!
April 4, 2021, 5:58 p.m.(3/25/1015 AR)
A sweet smile and a soft word usually have the desired effect.
Written By
Auda
April 4, 2021, 5:56 p.m.(3/25/1015 AR)
I think I should offer a prize to whomever correctly guesses how many cats follow her around.
Written By
Cufre
April 4, 2021, 5:25 p.m.(3/25/1015 AR)
It's been a week of many offers. Many unexpected offers. So far, I've taken them all.
Well, except the one I couldn't. I can't very well trade a single string bracelet with two different people.
The debt remains unchanged for now.
April 4, 2021, 5:18 p.m.(3/25/1015 AR)
I made a poor - and some might say ill-advised - decision to try my hand at this pseudo-flying thing of Marquis Sanna's. I think I comported myself well enough, coming in third, though it does instill in me the thought that I ought perhaps stick to being upon the ground by and large.
April 4, 2021, 4:32 p.m.(3/25/1015 AR)
The first set of games for the False Thaw were attended well and much drinking and flight was had. I thank everyone that came out today to watch us in our antics, or to participate. Spectacular flights were made by Baron Norwood Clement, Prince Klaus Thrax, Prince Patrizio Pravus, our own Ansgar, and Stanis of Eswynd.
Final bragging rights are as follows:
Ansgar of Sanna, 333 yards
Marquis Cirroch Sanna 313 yards
Prince Patrizio Pravus 173 yards
Guard of Eswynd 163 yards
Prince Klaus Thrax 123 yards
Baron Norwood Clement 123 yards
Those that flew by getting upon the ballistae Anali of their own free will and volition will be forever scribed into the tomes of the 1015 AR - False Thaw celebrations.
April 4, 2021, 4:08 p.m.(3/25/1015 AR)
Catching up with some old friends in the Ambassador Salon is a quiet pleasure of mine. In fact this week has been that of catching up with a few and meeting a few more. Breakfast in Lottie's Place, lunch with my dear heart. Then later a glass of red in the Fox.
Yes, all of these places have fire places around.
No that is not the reason I am staying indoors.
April 4, 2021, 4:07 p.m.(3/25/1015 AR)
The final few parts of the trip down to Lenosia are in motion with my caravel, the Heart of Wander, about ready to go. With fair winds, the trip itself will not take too long giving me the most of that fair week in the Archives.
On and, of course, enjoying the city. It has been quite a while since last there.
Written By
Santi
April 4, 2021, 2:14 p.m.(3/25/1015 AR)
Relationship Note on
Domonico
My cousin recently offered to put proper etiquette and social matters into military terms for me.
I am not sure I needed it, My gift for one who had their name day was well received and they only /nearly/ managed to injure a servant. I view this as a battle that has been won.
Written By
Santi
April 4, 2021, 1:57 p.m.(3/25/1015 AR)
Relationship Note on
Eirene
It has gone too many days without writing of this scholar.
My dear cousin Eirene has gone genteel.
April 4, 2021, 12:46 p.m.(3/25/1015 AR)
It is cold. Very cold. Why did I move to Arx? There are no building sized snow drifts in Lenocia. Angry spouses might be worth the risk if I can be warm again.
Written By
Klaus
April 4, 2021, 12:43 p.m.(3/25/1015 AR)
My first attempted to bring commanders across the compact together to socialize and start to communicate, to look to the day in the rapidly approaching future where we all might be in the same organized force one day had mixed success. The sentiment I am told was noble and true, but there are great divides where trust between some of the great houses is little, if nonexistent. Still it was not a waste of a night and I feel if we continue to have such events, then trust cannot help but grow. If we can work a way to at least begrudging respect, then I see it as a victory in itself.
April 4, 2021, 12:35 p.m.(3/25/1015 AR)
I need to speak to the keepers of the archives as it seems someone came in one night, drunk I assume by the shoddy hand writing, and wrote in my journals. I do not know exactly what this "brown nut ale" is, but by the name alone it sounds revolting. Give me a nice Leoncian chilled rose wine and good company any day for me.
Written By
Klaus
April 4, 2021, 12:19 p.m.(3/25/1015 AR)
Relationship Note on
Orland
I had not known my wife had taken on Orland as a squire till recently. Good for her as I see this as a bond which can better the both of them. As long as he does not mention who suggested my wife should go on a long horseback ride over hills and in forests and such.
Written By
Klaus
April 4, 2021, 12:19 p.m.(3/25/1015 AR)
Relationship Note on
Orland
I had not known my wife had taken on Orland as a squire till recently. Good for her as I see this as a bond which can better the both of them. As long as he does not mention who suggested my wife should go on a long horseback ride over hills and in forests and such.