Written By Medeia
Oct. 24, 2023, 7:34 a.m.(1/24/1021 AR)
It is always wonderful to have guests at the tower. Recently, I decided to open the snow-covered gardens to the public for ice skating upon our frozen pond. I know, some might be surprised that a southern house hosted a wintry event, but as much as I dislike the winter - I do, I believe that the seasons are a vital part of our world. And so, I do try to embrace what joy I can in the icy months. This usually comes from having wonderful company. The guests for the evening represented, in various ways, all the parts of the Compact - from north to south and from sea to mountain. These are the moments I treasure.
Also? I still cannot ice skate without falling.
Also? I still cannot ice skate without falling.
Written By Ilmia
Oct. 23, 2023, 10:54 p.m.(1/23/1021 AR)
I hosted my first dinner since returning from the Leaholdt. Princess Sabella and Lord Jasper were kind enough to attend and I think that it was good to just have a moment to...be. Not to talk on monsters or anything like that. Just to share food and drink and company.
Written By Ida
Oct. 23, 2023, 6:21 p.m.(1/23/1021 AR)
I'm in the process of cleaning out my stores. Some of these materials were bought at the market 'for a rainy day' or 'just in case' and have been gathering dust ever since. Others were impulse buys when I happened to save enough coin to splurge a bit. So instead of waiting for a rainy day, I'm putting them all into one thing or another. I have plans for a diamondplate bow with ephiphanite. The seraphinite...maybe some meadow themed somethings-or-other. I have enough alaricite for a sword and am thinking of doing something really creative, except I have no idea what that might be. You'd think after all the traveling I've done the last few of months, I might have returned inspired. No such luck.
Written By Jasper
Oct. 23, 2023, 6:20 p.m.(1/23/1021 AR)
Should I perish in an untimely fashion, Her Highness, Most Excellent Princess Fatima Thrax will inherit my armor and sword so that I may fulfill my word.
Written By Titus
Oct. 23, 2023, 3:45 p.m.(1/22/1021 AR)
Tomorrow's promises are but whispers in the wind. Embrace today's actions, for they carve the path to your destiny. Have you used today to accomplish everything you can?
Written By Sanya
Oct. 23, 2023, 12:05 a.m.(1/21/1021 AR)
I have found myself back in Arx.
It is almost like that is all the entry needs to compose all the thoughts and feelings that lie within me. For how do you put all of that into words? We must now prepare for what we must do. I am here to do my part.
It is almost like that is all the entry needs to compose all the thoughts and feelings that lie within me. For how do you put all of that into words? We must now prepare for what we must do. I am here to do my part.
Written By Jan
Oct. 22, 2023, 10:42 p.m.(1/21/1021 AR)
It still seems strange that Lord Cillian is gone. I should go pay my respects. I wonder if I should pay a visit to his companion.
Written By Emmelline
Oct. 22, 2023, 10:03 p.m.(1/21/1021 AR)
Some people have told me in the past, that it is a good thing, that I should wear my heart on my sleeve. They have called it honesty and perhaps bluntness. However, I curse it, now more than ever. For when I cannot share what is on my mind, for when I cannot share what is on my heart, those thoughts and feelings haunt me endlessly. I am unable to get them off my mind, and I lack a confidante, with whom I could share everything. I can only hope, that this too shall pass.
Written By Thea
Oct. 22, 2023, 9:50 p.m.(1/21/1021 AR)
Relationship Note on Auda
Sorries are necessary for you. So many. You weren't what anyone thought, and you--your bravery in that end, is the last thing I remember and will forever be in my memory.
Written By Thea
Oct. 22, 2023, 9:47 p.m.(1/21/1021 AR)
Relationship Note on Cillian
Thank you.
Written By Isolde
Oct. 22, 2023, 8:02 p.m.(1/21/1021 AR)
How does one avoid feeling like another brick in the wall?
Written By Valencia
Oct. 22, 2023, 4:50 p.m.(1/21/1021 AR)
Winter has returned and with it so so many familiar faces who have long been gone from our city. It feels like something building.
I know things are dire, but I have faith in our people. It will not be easy, but I know we will prevail. There is no other choice.
My Hart stands ready to help as we can. We will never shirk our duty to serve our people. We stand strong with all of Arvani.
I hope a hundred years from now they speak of us and what we did and smile proudly. I hope my Hart still stands for all those who will come after us long after we return to the wheel. That is my hope. That is my work. Of this, I am sure.
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I know things are dire, but I have faith in our people. It will not be easy, but I know we will prevail. There is no other choice.
My Hart stands ready to help as we can. We will never shirk our duty to serve our people. We stand strong with all of Arvani.
I hope a hundred years from now they speak of us and what we did and smile proudly. I hope my Hart still stands for all those who will come after us long after we return to the wheel. That is my hope. That is my work. Of this, I am sure.
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Written By Mabelle
Oct. 22, 2023, 4:23 p.m.(1/21/1021 AR)
Watch out for the Swarm.
I like that.
I like that.
Written By Caspian
Oct. 22, 2023, 3:29 p.m.(1/20/1021 AR)
while somethings are hard to find silver linings in, despite the horror this city endured during the attack, its been a blessing to see so many familiar faces coming to the compact when its needed.
Written By Raven
Oct. 22, 2023, 2:56 p.m.(1/20/1021 AR)
Had a lovely chat with Princess Sabella about Valencia. We're lucky to have such friends as she and such a place as the Golden Hart. I should host something there some day soon while things are relatively calm.
Written By Tyrval
Oct. 22, 2023, 1:03 p.m.(1/20/1021 AR)
As the Compact nears important decisions, it behooves us to offer some sage counsel from the Twilight Court, so one might hope to mimic the wisdom of the Nox'alfar. When in need of a robust set of differing opinions, there's a tradition in the Court to gather a group of crickets. Their chirping advice can be quite profound, afterall, and one should listen to the little warbles carefully. But if a cricket should provei itself to be particularly hostile, and give a frank assessment of one's shortcomings, then take that advice to heart.
For you must never ignore one's harshest cricket.
For you must never ignore one's harshest cricket.
Written By Valencia
Oct. 22, 2023, 12:23 p.m.(1/20/1021 AR)
We have lost so many already and now more. I fear our loses will only continue as we face the foe.
I am grateful to those who seek to protect us in whatever way they can. As soldiers, strategists, scholars, seafarers, diplomats, crafters, merchants, farmers, healers and leaders of men.
So many, too many, to mention them all. All playing their part, all playing their role. Those who put their shoulder to the wheel as we push on together into what we pray will be a bright new future for us all.
I miss many who are gone deeply. I hope we do them proud and win the day so that their sacrifices will not be in vain.
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I am grateful to those who seek to protect us in whatever way they can. As soldiers, strategists, scholars, seafarers, diplomats, crafters, merchants, farmers, healers and leaders of men.
So many, too many, to mention them all. All playing their part, all playing their role. Those who put their shoulder to the wheel as we push on together into what we pray will be a bright new future for us all.
I miss many who are gone deeply. I hope we do them proud and win the day so that their sacrifices will not be in vain.
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Written By Avita
Oct. 22, 2023, 12:05 p.m.(1/20/1021 AR)
Dear Diary,
Today I had reason to return to Seraceni Manor, rather than warming myself by the fire in my own assuredly very humble abode.
Upon arriving, and making my way to the main chamber where I keep a spare bed on the off chance that I should -have- to remain overnight, I found that my wardrobe had been RANSACKED.
Outraged, I made my way back out into the Manor proper, following a trail of my carefully curated clothing all the way down the hall and out into the water garden.
Have a guess at what I found, Diary, do.
Go on.
Guess.
... No.
Gods, how I wish that was what I found.
What I found, darling, was my husband.
Unconcious, spilled into the pool-drowned map of this place, REEKING OF MY GOOD WINE, AND WEARING MY FAVOURITE STARLIGHT SILK NIGHTROBE!
He had the BARE AUDACITY to look GOOD in it!
Gods damn his skintone.
... mm?
... No, I didn't help him out of the water!
We do not award criminal behaviour in Ischia.
... What do you mean that's not illegal?!
It was blatant highway robery!
Today I had reason to return to Seraceni Manor, rather than warming myself by the fire in my own assuredly very humble abode.
Upon arriving, and making my way to the main chamber where I keep a spare bed on the off chance that I should -have- to remain overnight, I found that my wardrobe had been RANSACKED.
Outraged, I made my way back out into the Manor proper, following a trail of my carefully curated clothing all the way down the hall and out into the water garden.
Have a guess at what I found, Diary, do.
Go on.
Guess.
... No.
Gods, how I wish that was what I found.
What I found, darling, was my husband.
Unconcious, spilled into the pool-drowned map of this place, REEKING OF MY GOOD WINE, AND WEARING MY FAVOURITE STARLIGHT SILK NIGHTROBE!
He had the BARE AUDACITY to look GOOD in it!
Gods damn his skintone.
... mm?
... No, I didn't help him out of the water!
We do not award criminal behaviour in Ischia.
... What do you mean that's not illegal?!
It was blatant highway robery!
Written By Avita
Oct. 22, 2023, 11:51 a.m.(1/20/1021 AR)
Dear Diary,
Do you know what I miss when I'm here in this frozen hellscape, watching the creeping chill all but consume the view from my window in its frosty, greedy little grip?
My well-oiled smooth-chested frond fanning followers.
I can't exactly make them strip down, oil up and go about their usual business knee deep in snow.
... could I?
... no...
No.
That would be cruel.
... Then again ...
If I were to have them first build great blazes by which to stand as they fanned me -- given I refuse to be fanned when I've not cause to be fanned, even though it should rile my flames all the hotter than they normally are -- I suppose it would be more than fair to have their resume their duties.
Besides, it would make the oil shine so beautifully.
I am, above all else, an aesthete.
Do you know what I miss when I'm here in this frozen hellscape, watching the creeping chill all but consume the view from my window in its frosty, greedy little grip?
My well-oiled smooth-chested frond fanning followers.
I can't exactly make them strip down, oil up and go about their usual business knee deep in snow.
... could I?
... no...
No.
That would be cruel.
... Then again ...
If I were to have them first build great blazes by which to stand as they fanned me -- given I refuse to be fanned when I've not cause to be fanned, even though it should rile my flames all the hotter than they normally are -- I suppose it would be more than fair to have their resume their duties.
Besides, it would make the oil shine so beautifully.
I am, above all else, an aesthete.
Written By Avita
Oct. 22, 2023, 11:34 a.m.(1/20/1021 AR)
If ever you have asked yourself if you were worthy of wonder, if you were destined for distinction, you must only know one thing:
You are all that you believe you are.
... Two things:
You are all that you believe you are, but I am better.
I am always better.
There.
Wasn't that inspiring?
You are all that you believe you are.
... Two things:
You are all that you believe you are, but I am better.
I am always better.
There.
Wasn't that inspiring?
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