Written By Lucita
Oct. 1, 2020, 8:02 p.m.(2/16/1014 AR)
Congratulation on the new song are due Prince Talwyn. 'Thunder Between His Thighs" has such a visual (or would that be auditory?) mental image. It may just catch on like 'Rattle Me Bones', the song for Lady Eirene, did a few years ago.
Written By Strozza
Oct. 1, 2020, 7:54 p.m.(2/16/1014 AR)
Why is 'Moist' such an enjoyable word?
Written By Gwenna
Oct. 1, 2020, 7:09 p.m.(2/16/1014 AR)
Quite often, duties and politics bring people across your path that you might not otherwise have gotten to know - at least beyond polite nods and greetings at social events and Assemblies. Sometimes, those people are so much more than you expected (though perhaps should have) and become friends. Warm and intelligent individuals that you look forward to seeing again, regardless of occasion. I feel like I've been quite fortunate the past couple of months in that regard and couldn't be more grateful.
Written By Piccola
Oct. 1, 2020, 9:50 a.m.(2/15/1014 AR)
Inner peace, which is the most important, is that which comes from within us when we realize our relationship with our surroundings and all its powers.
In that moment, when the Gods bequeath to us the realization that everywhere is within and what is within is everywhere, we find real peace -- true peace -- and the only peace that matters.
Outer peace is that which is made between us and others. There can never be peace with those whose beliefs threaten to damage and harm us and those we care about. There can never be peace between us and those who swear to or live by customs which are anathema to our own so severely that it causes us to question our own faith in the Gods.
Inner peace is possible without outer peace. Complete peace may never come about in our lifetime. So it is that the wise general defends herself against the predation of others to protect the inner peace she may find.
In that moment, when the Gods bequeath to us the realization that everywhere is within and what is within is everywhere, we find real peace -- true peace -- and the only peace that matters.
Outer peace is that which is made between us and others. There can never be peace with those whose beliefs threaten to damage and harm us and those we care about. There can never be peace between us and those who swear to or live by customs which are anathema to our own so severely that it causes us to question our own faith in the Gods.
Inner peace is possible without outer peace. Complete peace may never come about in our lifetime. So it is that the wise general defends herself against the predation of others to protect the inner peace she may find.
Written By Dycard
Oct. 1, 2020, 4:56 a.m.(2/15/1014 AR)
Returning to Arx just in time to embarrass myself competing at a celebration of the Whirlpool's disappearance is all too fitting. It's a relief though to get reacquainted with old friends and family though without too much issue - Orrick is probably growing tired of running missives across the city for me. I will have to start making more appearances at social functions though if i'm to fully reintegrate with society. No used hiding aboard The Gambit like a recluse.
Written By Miranda
Sept. 30, 2020, 9:10 p.m.(2/14/1014 AR)
My twins are one. My how time does fly.
Could they not be a few months younger???
Next thing, I'll be marrying them to someone!
Ok, I know I've a few years yet. Just a mother fretting....
Could they not be a few months younger???
Next thing, I'll be marrying them to someone!
Ok, I know I've a few years yet. Just a mother fretting....
Written By Avary
Sept. 30, 2020, 3 p.m.(2/14/1014 AR)
Duress, inducement and lies to enslave are the tools used by the enemies of the Church and those who do so have no honor. While Ivan the apostate will face the Sentinel's justice for what he has done, we should pray for those caught up in this apostate's wicked bonds to turn their hearts back to the gods and seek atonement for their wrongdoing. It is not yet too late.
For those who battle against this apostate, may your honor never yield nor your actions lead you or others to dishonor.
For those who battle against this apostate, may your honor never yield nor your actions lead you or others to dishonor.
Written By Sydney
Sept. 30, 2020, 9:42 a.m.(2/13/1014 AR)
I feel truly fortunate that whenever I find myself adrift, I have people in my life who keep me grounded.
Written By Pasquale
Sept. 30, 2020, 9:23 a.m.(2/13/1014 AR)
Relationship Note on Rebecca
I am sorry if we made you feel forgotten Rebecca. You never were.
Written By Tyrus
Sept. 29, 2020, 11:19 p.m.(2/12/1014 AR)
Failure has a way of giving me new strength and determination in a way that success never has. It makes me focus and open my eyes to things i hadn't realized or had dismissed. Or just refused to acknowledge.
In failure we learn more of ourselves and what we need to be.
In failure we learn more of ourselves and what we need to be.
Written By Mirari
Sept. 29, 2020, 10:12 p.m.(2/12/1014 AR)
[This is just a sketch of what appears to be a set of hairpins: A sharp point at the tip, following the shaft it splits into three chains that try to wrap around three anatomically correct hearts, but the hearts burst free breaking the chains.]
Written By Monique
Sept. 29, 2020, 8:19 p.m.(2/12/1014 AR)
If you had to choose a place to embody your ideals, your spirit, what place would that be?
I think about this question often, this question that comes down to where you fit in the world. A part of me longs to choose the Greenwood, and Greenhaven. But I know there are others of my family better suited to such a great honor. Where, then? So far, I have found Setarco to be the place I find most akin to my spirit. But there are so many places yet to experience.
I think about this question often, this question that comes down to where you fit in the world. A part of me longs to choose the Greenwood, and Greenhaven. But I know there are others of my family better suited to such a great honor. Where, then? So far, I have found Setarco to be the place I find most akin to my spirit. But there are so many places yet to experience.
Written By Dycard
Sept. 29, 2020, 5:57 p.m.(2/12/1014 AR)
It is unusual to admit, and possible even more embarrassing to write down, but I must say I missed Arx. Where dry land previously left me feeling trapped or uneasy recent revelations and my part at Sungreet have fostered a certain affection for the capital, friends, and yes - even some of my family who no doubt know who they are. While such sentiment isn't exactly foreign, it is strange to feel such a pull to land and to harbor concern on how many days I will have before the Gambit returns out to hunt the seas.
I will trust resupplying her hold to the crew and see about rekindling things with old relations. I'm sure more than one of them owes me a drink or three, and Pirate could do with a fresh hunting ground.
I will trust resupplying her hold to the crew and see about rekindling things with old relations. I'm sure more than one of them owes me a drink or three, and Pirate could do with a fresh hunting ground.
Written By Gwenna
Sept. 29, 2020, 5:52 p.m.(2/12/1014 AR)
Relationship Note on Bahiya
Should anyone be of an inclination to suggest as much to you, please do send them my way. Not, of course, that I think you need such from me. I just want to have the pleasure of discussing the matter with someone of that sort.
Written By Rebecca
Sept. 29, 2020, 4 p.m.(2/12/1014 AR)
My cousin and a few of his friends went to my home island of Nilanza without me! Can you imagine the nerve? To leave me here half frozen while they gallivant along the beaches of my youth... at first I was quite angry but now I just feel forgotten. They all came back bragging in the whites about hurting a poor octopus. I hate it here.
I don't know why I should stay in Arx, there is war on the wind and my words are apt to get me hunted down like my parents.
No, Scholar, I plan to keep my opinions to myself.
I don't know why I should stay in Arx, there is war on the wind and my words are apt to get me hunted down like my parents.
No, Scholar, I plan to keep my opinions to myself.
Written By Aureth
Sept. 29, 2020, 3:47 p.m.(2/12/1014 AR)
Treachery masquerading as tradition shall not be countenanced. The Faith shall not be silent on the subject of those who choose to follow the words of a condemned apostate and to ignore the call of the faithful.
Our arms will ever be open to the repentant. It is not too late to turn aside from folly.
But one day it will be. The Church must protect the flock from those whose inconstance would tear the structures of society asunder and we will not shirk this duty.
Our arms will ever be open to the repentant. It is not too late to turn aside from folly.
But one day it will be. The Church must protect the flock from those whose inconstance would tear the structures of society asunder and we will not shirk this duty.
Written By Narcissa
Sept. 29, 2020, 3:18 p.m.(2/12/1014 AR)
Relationship Note on Medeia
Lady Medeia chose the one word of 'hope.'
Twined with fingers, nimble and deft,
The lone artist weaves radiant hope.
Critics will mock, blind with vision bereft,
Her art the slander's gallows rope.
Twined with fingers, nimble and deft,
The lone artist weaves radiant hope.
Critics will mock, blind with vision bereft,
Her art the slander's gallows rope.
Written By Gehenna
Sept. 29, 2020, 12:52 p.m.(2/12/1014 AR)
Arx has certainly changed since I last spent time here. It may as well be a different city. Newer, faster, I might indeed say fantastic.
Actually I would certainly say 'fantastic', in the truest sense of that word. Perhaps even too much so.
Actually I would certainly say 'fantastic', in the truest sense of that word. Perhaps even too much so.
Written By Katarina
Sept. 29, 2020, 11:38 a.m.(2/11/1014 AR)
Relationship Note on Adrienne
I have received the invitation to my cousin Princess Adrienne's wedding to Prince Sebastian Pravus.
What she has inscribed upon this invitation, I cannot share. However, I will note to any scholar who reads this, any royal, any noble, any citizen, any set of eyes at all: Princess Adrienne Valardin is among the treasures of my heart, and even among that number, one of the most precious. I love her as closely and as fiercely as I would a blood sister, for indeed, no matter where we sit on the chart of the Valardin family tree, in my mind and my heart, that is what she is to me.
Thank you, Adrienne. I love you.
What she has inscribed upon this invitation, I cannot share. However, I will note to any scholar who reads this, any royal, any noble, any citizen, any set of eyes at all: Princess Adrienne Valardin is among the treasures of my heart, and even among that number, one of the most precious. I love her as closely and as fiercely as I would a blood sister, for indeed, no matter where we sit on the chart of the Valardin family tree, in my mind and my heart, that is what she is to me.
Thank you, Adrienne. I love you.
Written By Miranda
Sept. 29, 2020, 10:38 a.m.(2/11/1014 AR)
I will admit now to the tragedy of being a noble with zero fashion-sense.
All I truly care about are these things:
1. Does it fit me well?
2. Will it double as effective armor?
3. Is it pretty?
I'm okay with this. Everyone should have a weakness. LOL
All I truly care about are these things:
1. Does it fit me well?
2. Will it double as effective armor?
3. Is it pretty?
I'm okay with this. Everyone should have a weakness. LOL
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