Written By Volya
March 16, 2021, 2:12 p.m.(2/15/1015 AR)
Time is the most valuable thing a person can spend.
To understand time, I would think it can be sometimes easy to view it as an accident of motion that cannot be stopped or reversed, but perhaps somewhat paradoxically to waste time is most extravagant and costly of any expense. More valuable then all the titles one could amass, more powerful than any weight of influence one could wield, and worth more in value than the largest mountains of silver.
For those who have everything, there is one thing they cannot buy. They cannot buy more time. Time does not stop, and has physical value, and is yet worth so much that most would be willing to give up everything for simply 'one more moment' or 'more time'.
The time you have is finite. Spend it wisely.
To understand time, I would think it can be sometimes easy to view it as an accident of motion that cannot be stopped or reversed, but perhaps somewhat paradoxically to waste time is most extravagant and costly of any expense. More valuable then all the titles one could amass, more powerful than any weight of influence one could wield, and worth more in value than the largest mountains of silver.
For those who have everything, there is one thing they cannot buy. They cannot buy more time. Time does not stop, and has physical value, and is yet worth so much that most would be willing to give up everything for simply 'one more moment' or 'more time'.
The time you have is finite. Spend it wisely.
Written By Coraline
March 15, 2021, 11:02 p.m.(2/14/1015 AR)
Relationship Note on Orland
It was sheer chance that I was there really, a meeting for business with the Order of East Light with Precious Maharet Whisper during which she invited me to a party to celebrate a victory. While there I met a young man who has a great deal of potential and vision. After speaking at length with him I led him back to the Order's Hall in order to better know who this man was share with him what it means to be a knight. Not just a knight, but a knight of the Order of East Light. I found that he is determined and willing to work and learn, the necessary foundation of a knight indeed.
In many ways I empathize with the future he faces as I will train him the same way Leona trained me. I can only hope that I am able to impart the wisdom she so successfully imparted to me. Hers are big shoes to fill, I can only do my best to try to do so.
In many ways I empathize with the future he faces as I will train him the same way Leona trained me. I can only hope that I am able to impart the wisdom she so successfully imparted to me. Hers are big shoes to fill, I can only do my best to try to do so.
Written By Coraline
March 15, 2021, 10:31 p.m.(2/14/1015 AR)
Relationship Note on Catriona
She's here!!!!!!!!!! My twin is here and I haven't seen her in years. I am beyond words at how happy this makes me, I have missed her so. Now if I can keep her from ferreting out all of my secrets somehow then I shall consider it a win.
Written By Svana
March 15, 2021, 10:20 p.m.(2/14/1015 AR)
I have so few friends these days, but everyone shows their true colors in the end. Those who I was once close with - thick as thieves, in fact - have grown distant. I try to set up meetings and tea times but something always comes up. People who I looked up to and found inspiration in are gone from my life completely. It hurts. I can't pretend that I feel better off without them in my lives or that it is making me stronger. I do find amusement in the things people say to curb me, however: "Oh, I thought that you were out of town," is my favorite, by far.
Where can I begin to go with four children nipping at my heels? Elanne and Rowan are quite adept at running these days, and Eydis and Ashani are crawling with intent to stand. I run a household. I do the slightest bit of commissions. I have two businesses at my helm.
Our home remains open to friends, wherever they are.
Where can I begin to go with four children nipping at my heels? Elanne and Rowan are quite adept at running these days, and Eydis and Ashani are crawling with intent to stand. I run a household. I do the slightest bit of commissions. I have two businesses at my helm.
Our home remains open to friends, wherever they are.
Written By Coraline
March 15, 2021, 10:16 p.m.(2/14/1015 AR)
Relationship Note on Klaus
He said it in a pub? A PUB?!?!? I swear the man needs to go to tact school, he missed more than one lesson clearly! I wonder what might help the lesson stick in his head that he not repeat it? Of course, who he shared it with isn't too big of a deal but truly I would have preferred to be the one to share that news. Not that I can fully blame him, my twin is entirely too good at working information out of others. Still, I wonder if I hire a servant to hand him only living octopus, not just the tentacles, anytime he wishes to eat for the next month if he will remember not to share such information without permission.
Written By Coraline
March 15, 2021, 10:12 p.m.(2/14/1015 AR)
It has been almost two weeks since I returned to Arx. In many ways things were so much easier, and clearer when I was out at sea hunting pirates, predictable but with enough of the unexpected that time seemed to almost stand still. There was battle, and the pauses between that held only wind, wave, and the deck of the ship.
Now I have returned and I discover that in my three year absence so much has happened. At first I felt rage, that has since been forged into determination to find the bastards who would attack my family and teach them the true meaning of terror before I introduce the true meaning of agony. One way or another I will take what they owe this family and this Fealty out of their hides personally.
Now I have returned and I discover that in my three year absence so much has happened. At first I felt rage, that has since been forged into determination to find the bastards who would attack my family and teach them the true meaning of terror before I introduce the true meaning of agony. One way or another I will take what they owe this family and this Fealty out of their hides personally.
Written By Piccola
March 15, 2021, 7:46 p.m.(2/13/1015 AR)
War is an ugly thing, but not the ugliest of things.
The decayed and degraded state of moral and patriotic feeling is much worse. When a people are used as mere human instruments for firing arrows or thrusting spears in the service of a selfish master, such war degrades a people. A war to protect other human beings against tyrannical injustice is often the means of their regeneration. A woman who has nothing which she is willing to fight for or which she cares more about than she does about her personal safety is a miserable creature who has no chance of being free.
Therefore, as long as justice and injustice have not terminated their ever-renewing fight for ascendancy, must we be willing to do battle.
The decayed and degraded state of moral and patriotic feeling is much worse. When a people are used as mere human instruments for firing arrows or thrusting spears in the service of a selfish master, such war degrades a people. A war to protect other human beings against tyrannical injustice is often the means of their regeneration. A woman who has nothing which she is willing to fight for or which she cares more about than she does about her personal safety is a miserable creature who has no chance of being free.
Therefore, as long as justice and injustice have not terminated their ever-renewing fight for ascendancy, must we be willing to do battle.
Written By Zakhar
March 15, 2021, 6:16 p.m.(2/13/1015 AR)
Met an interesting one today. Didn't ask where it came from, was interested in the design, and as far as I can tell didn't rat me out for taking a walk. And I know you're reading this. Yes. I have a cane now. No, they weren't using it.
Written By Gwenna
March 15, 2021, 3:35 p.m.(2/13/1015 AR)
Truly, House Sanna throws the most wonderful affairs and I found myself honored with an invitation to the one for Lady Tila recently. The new ballroom is absolutely stunning - I can only imagine what wonderful future events might be held there. It was really great getting to catch up with dear friends and family, as well as put aside the the more serious concerns of the day - if only for a little while.
Written By Scylla
March 15, 2021, 3:13 p.m.(2/13/1015 AR)
Relationship Note on Natasha
I can say with a straight face that very little can truly surprise me anymore. I've had my fair share of fairly astonishing experiences in the short time I've lived in Arx, but nothing...absolutely nothing...could prepare me for a friend date with Princess Natasha Thrax. It was single-handedly one of the most inspiring, eye-opening encounters of my life. I'll never forget it.
Much to her chagrin, I suspect...
Much to her chagrin, I suspect...
Written By Tanith
March 15, 2021, 9:11 a.m.(2/12/1015 AR)
I'm home.
I'm turning in a few entries, and heading straight to a particular bedroom. I hope I'm not alone, and if I am, not for long.
Yes, scholar, I saw the flier for the writing competition. I might have to send in that last chapter, the Epilogue, between a certain Baron and Baroness.
People like happy endings, right?
I'm turning in a few entries, and heading straight to a particular bedroom. I hope I'm not alone, and if I am, not for long.
Yes, scholar, I saw the flier for the writing competition. I might have to send in that last chapter, the Epilogue, between a certain Baron and Baroness.
People like happy endings, right?
Written By Tanith
March 15, 2021, 9:09 a.m.(2/12/1015 AR)
Supplemental, passed over upon returning to Arvum:
I am concerned.
I leave reluctantly but when your patient is a physician (and a Valardin), you can only fight so much.
I'm trusting her, and her family, to let me know if there's anything they need from me.
The baby is very healthy and a credit to his parents. I look forward to watching this one grow, just as much as the others.
I am concerned.
I leave reluctantly but when your patient is a physician (and a Valardin), you can only fight so much.
I'm trusting her, and her family, to let me know if there's anything they need from me.
The baby is very healthy and a credit to his parents. I look forward to watching this one grow, just as much as the others.
Written By Tanith
March 15, 2021, 9:07 a.m.(2/12/1015 AR)
Supplemental, passed over upon returning to Arvum:
It's beautiful here.
Raymesin wouldn't tease me for it, I think he misses the sun more than any of us during these cold months. It's warm and I miss them both. I think I'll have to cash in a favor or two and bring them with me next time I think of it, or we all have a stretch of lazy months before us.
I'll be three months gone by the time I get home. An unusual circumstance for a mid-wife, but my reputation was invoked; what else could I do? All the same, sarcasm aside, it's been an honor.
It's beautiful here.
Raymesin wouldn't tease me for it, I think he misses the sun more than any of us during these cold months. It's warm and I miss them both. I think I'll have to cash in a favor or two and bring them with me next time I think of it, or we all have a stretch of lazy months before us.
I'll be three months gone by the time I get home. An unusual circumstance for a mid-wife, but my reputation was invoked; what else could I do? All the same, sarcasm aside, it's been an honor.
Written By Tanith
March 15, 2021, 9:05 a.m.(2/12/1015 AR)
Supplemental, passed over upon returning to Arvum:
My concerns were well-founded; the baby arrived, loud and angry, while the boat was still far from its intended shores.
The birth was easy enough, the baby healthy. I'm a little worried about the mother but she's stubborn as such of her kinsmen are. She's a fighter, as firm a fighter as her son, and she's healing well.
Note: I'm a little worried about her exhaustion. I may not leave as quickly from Pieros as I'd planned.
My concerns were well-founded; the baby arrived, loud and angry, while the boat was still far from its intended shores.
The birth was easy enough, the baby healthy. I'm a little worried about the mother but she's stubborn as such of her kinsmen are. She's a fighter, as firm a fighter as her son, and she's healing well.
Note: I'm a little worried about her exhaustion. I may not leave as quickly from Pieros as I'd planned.
Written By Tanith
March 15, 2021, 9:03 a.m.(2/12/1015 AR)
Supplemental, passed over upon returning to Arvum:
Boats.
Once it was warm enough to do so, I must have spent every hour of the day above deck. The mother I attend is sweetly tempered and tired; her day is coming soon, sooner, I think, than either of us suspected. We may be off shore when she gives birth and while that's not a problem, I find it a little funny. She, I think, less so.
Thank goodness her man is at hand; I can't comfort her and deliver at the same time, and I know most new mothers need it.
It's warm. So long as I can roam the ship and get some air, the trip will continue to be peaceful.
Boats.
Once it was warm enough to do so, I must have spent every hour of the day above deck. The mother I attend is sweetly tempered and tired; her day is coming soon, sooner, I think, than either of us suspected. We may be off shore when she gives birth and while that's not a problem, I find it a little funny. She, I think, less so.
Thank goodness her man is at hand; I can't comfort her and deliver at the same time, and I know most new mothers need it.
It's warm. So long as I can roam the ship and get some air, the trip will continue to be peaceful.
Written By Medeia
March 15, 2021, 3:08 a.m.(2/12/1015 AR)
It seems even the most clever dress designers can't do much to disguise a pregnancy well past the half point. And since my cuirass no longer fits? I'll be staying within the city more, though I do hope to take one or two more trips before I have "mother" added to my list of identities. Not that I'm not excited for that journey - I am! There just seems to be more to do, more to prepare. I keep waiting for the moment where I feel ready. Even though I've been a midwife as long as I have and know that feeling will never come. One always hopes to be the exception.
I was able to help Lady Zoey welcome her handsome twins, Lords Elowyn and Azrael Kennex last week. But earlier today, I was unable to set a broken bone by myself. I will likely need to reduce my shifts at the hospital soon. Accepting my limitations has never been one of my strengths. This will, I hope, be good practice at doing just that.
I did have someone offer me protection by threatening to peel anyone who bothered me like an orange, however. A unique threat from a unique person. I'd rather not have to find out if they will follow through. I'm not sure I could repair the damage done to a body that's had that done. Perhaps I should just ask them to use the threat against me whenever I fail to rest adequately in the next two to three months.
I was able to help Lady Zoey welcome her handsome twins, Lords Elowyn and Azrael Kennex last week. But earlier today, I was unable to set a broken bone by myself. I will likely need to reduce my shifts at the hospital soon. Accepting my limitations has never been one of my strengths. This will, I hope, be good practice at doing just that.
I did have someone offer me protection by threatening to peel anyone who bothered me like an orange, however. A unique threat from a unique person. I'd rather not have to find out if they will follow through. I'm not sure I could repair the damage done to a body that's had that done. Perhaps I should just ask them to use the threat against me whenever I fail to rest adequately in the next two to three months.
Written By Natasha
March 14, 2021, 11:14 p.m.(2/12/1015 AR)
Relationship Note on Scylla
Well, that happened.
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Written By Natasha
March 14, 2021, 11:13 p.m.(2/12/1015 AR)
Relationship Note on Ember
Our conversation, today, was an extremely illuminating one - and utterly unexpected.
But I would like to reiterate how grateful I am for noticing the things most do not about me.
But I would like to reiterate how grateful I am for noticing the things most do not about me.
Written By Natasha
March 14, 2021, 11:10 p.m.(2/12/1015 AR)
Relationship Note on Dycard
Congratulations upon your admittance to the Society of Explorers, my lord.
I am confident that Arvum will see great things from you.
I am confident that Arvum will see great things from you.
Written By Decius
March 14, 2021, 10:04 p.m.(2/11/1015 AR)
Relationship Note on Ripley
Yes Cousin I am behahving. The married men and women here in Arx are nothing like the married women in Lenocia. I will not have to worry about angry spouses here.
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