Written By Strozza
Sept. 29, 2020, 10:35 a.m.(2/11/1014 AR)
Ships and boats should be called by their set names, I know it's impossible. People don't pay attention unless they sail them.
Ugh.
Ugh.
Written By Tyrus
Sept. 29, 2020, 9:17 a.m.(2/11/1014 AR)
Heroes are not born out of happiness. I suspect we shall see the rise of many such heroes in the days ahead.
Written By Bahiya
Sept. 29, 2020, 8:56 a.m.(2/11/1014 AR)
No.
I am not leaving.
I am not leaving.
Written By Preston
Sept. 29, 2020, 8:36 a.m.(2/11/1014 AR)
We lost thousands at Sungreet - good people all - to defend the Compact and most important the Gods from assault by foreign heretics. Though the losses may not seem large compared to the size of the Templars as a whole, each death cuts at my heart - as they have at each battle I have been in. At the Lodge. At Stormwall.
They fought and died for a myriad of reasons, each person unique and irreplaceable. They were noble and commoner. They were Godsworn and disciple. Lycene and Valardin. Grayson and Thrax. Pravus and Redrain. People who felt called to the Templars by zeal, those called by tradition, those called to atone.
Each of those wounds to my heart re-opens when such sacrifices are called to be thrown away for a dishonourable peace with heretics and apostates. War is hard, it is costly and it hurts. That is why you must always be certain your cause is just, that it is worth it. The Gods are worth it, our love of them is worth it, our Compact guided by their ideals is worth it.
The Apostate Ivan worked with those who worship false Gods, he ordered an assault on a place of Sanctuary and a Mother of the Faith, and I have no doubt we will find evidence of a thousand more wrongs he has done as if the first two were not alone worthy of sanction. He was offered the chance to come to obedience multiple times. He was offered the chance even when it came to his removal to avoid blood shed, to hand power over to his son. Each time he refused. He made his choice, and while he may dishonour the Gods we will honour Skald's choice and the one he made to be our enemy.
And by the Gods, Ivan and the Dune Emperor (whoever he may claim to be) will be swept from our lands. The land our honoured fallen died for will not be home for the likes of them.
They fought and died for a myriad of reasons, each person unique and irreplaceable. They were noble and commoner. They were Godsworn and disciple. Lycene and Valardin. Grayson and Thrax. Pravus and Redrain. People who felt called to the Templars by zeal, those called by tradition, those called to atone.
Each of those wounds to my heart re-opens when such sacrifices are called to be thrown away for a dishonourable peace with heretics and apostates. War is hard, it is costly and it hurts. That is why you must always be certain your cause is just, that it is worth it. The Gods are worth it, our love of them is worth it, our Compact guided by their ideals is worth it.
The Apostate Ivan worked with those who worship false Gods, he ordered an assault on a place of Sanctuary and a Mother of the Faith, and I have no doubt we will find evidence of a thousand more wrongs he has done as if the first two were not alone worthy of sanction. He was offered the chance to come to obedience multiple times. He was offered the chance even when it came to his removal to avoid blood shed, to hand power over to his son. Each time he refused. He made his choice, and while he may dishonour the Gods we will honour Skald's choice and the one he made to be our enemy.
And by the Gods, Ivan and the Dune Emperor (whoever he may claim to be) will be swept from our lands. The land our honoured fallen died for will not be home for the likes of them.
Written By Preston
Sept. 29, 2020, 8:18 a.m.(2/11/1014 AR)
How strange that those who would support an Apostate would try to attack the Faith. It is a dangerous path, to champion an Apostate is to distance oneself from Church and Compact. It is to place barriers between yourself and the Gods, and as their voices grow dimmer to you, so you lose your way. It is a path that risks open conflict at a time when we are under assault by heretics from foreign lands, when the Compact must show these "Empires" as well as those abandoned tribes who would worship those same false Gods that we are strong. That we are not their playthings, not their victims, not carrion for them to feast upon. If understanding this, those nobles continue down that path I do not see a way back for them. And if after all that they truly would like a theological debate, I am content to offer one shortly before their trial. Afterwards, I fear they will not quite have the head for talking.
Written By Thea
Sept. 29, 2020, 6:28 a.m.(2/11/1014 AR)
Got out of the city for a bit. Away from the snow. With my closest friends. Came home with an octopus. Yes. I caught that. I dove for that.
Then I came home to news of---well lets just say my house will be busy for a bit.
Then I came home to news of---well lets just say my house will be busy for a bit.
Written By Mabelle
Sept. 29, 2020, 1:34 a.m.(2/11/1014 AR)
With the good news pouring in of the whirlpool's abrupt departure and the mix of news from the Oathlands, I am called to Artshall to do what I was entrusted to. I love my work for the most part, I enjoy it and it gives me a sense of satisfaction but now I have a sense of dread, hoping I will succeed in finding the needed balance.
Written By Valerius
Sept. 28, 2020, 11:11 p.m.(2/10/1014 AR)
Went on a little vacation from the snow. The sisters found their octopus, and I met a strong warrior that snatched their own octopus. Amusing that they only see me drinking, versus catching the stonefish.
Written By Rosalind
Sept. 28, 2020, 7:29 p.m.(2/10/1014 AR)
Ohmygosh! The whirlpool is gone! How?! Someone please tell me how! In the meantime, adventures to be planned!
Written By Tabitha
Sept. 28, 2020, 10:58 a.m.(2/9/1014 AR)
I keep imagining Lord Michael Bisland riding a bull, and the mental image just seems so very right, somehow.
Written By Rowynna
Sept. 28, 2020, 10:12 a.m.(2/9/1014 AR)
I spent a fascinating evening with my nose in a book tonight. Not as fascinating as it was however to be granted the opportunity to speak properly with Lord Martino Malvici. He was able to help me with some research that I'm doing on my family; it's a huge responsibility being entrusted with keeping accurate records of our history, though I'm happy that that task has fallen to me. I'm never happier than when surrounded with books.
He indicated that he'll be happy to help me further should I have further questions, and for that I'm relieved.
He indicated that he'll be happy to help me further should I have further questions, and for that I'm relieved.
Written By Thea
Sept. 28, 2020, 8:42 a.m.(2/9/1014 AR)
The whirlpool is gone. Thank Mangatta! And you know, whomever else maybe had a hand. I don't know....Now if only winter would hurry on out, so I can take out the ship.
Written By Zyanya
Sept. 28, 2020, 4:32 a.m.(2/9/1014 AR)
These mornings,
the sun fights the wind to rise
its light catching the frost
swept from naked branches
and painting dawn over the snow.
At the window, I hold my breath
but not my heart.
the sun fights the wind to rise
its light catching the frost
swept from naked branches
and painting dawn over the snow.
At the window, I hold my breath
but not my heart.
Written By Esme
Sept. 27, 2020, 11:37 p.m.(2/8/1014 AR)
Sometimes in life, if people do things for you; a thank you is appreciated.
Written By Jael
Sept. 27, 2020, 11:23 p.m.(2/8/1014 AR)
Relationship Note on Mabelle
Once again my cousin has brought a project to fruition to the great benefit of Artshall in the form of the Dire Bee Lounge. I haven't been able to stop in yet but I hope to remedy that soon. I heard they have ham.
Written By Torian
Sept. 27, 2020, 11:01 p.m.(2/8/1014 AR)
Well it's back to business now I suppose.
If you're looking to ship, we've got the best fleet in town!
If you're looking to ship, we've got the best fleet in town!
Written By Rowenova
Sept. 27, 2020, 10:49 p.m.(2/8/1014 AR)
A hilarious quote by an old friend at the Golden Hart: "Well. Given up alcohol, what's next, join the Valardins? This is madness." I so laughed aloud!
Written By Strozza
Sept. 27, 2020, 10:38 p.m.(2/8/1014 AR)
I swear the number of people who live in a city by the sea who cannot identify a ship or a boat is mindnumbing.
Written By Michael
Sept. 27, 2020, 10:31 p.m.(2/8/1014 AR)
Relationship Note on Medeia
Its been a rather entertaining few weeks! The legacy of bovine athletics continues, and I was given the chance to see how long I could stay on a bull.
Written By Tarik
Sept. 27, 2020, 10:25 p.m.(2/8/1014 AR)
I must confess this has been one of my favorite winters in Arx; eventhough, I have not done very much. I would hire a bard to describe my feelings if I didn't think that most people would find it mundane. Is there such a thing as boring drinking song?
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