Written By Prisila
Aug. 24, 2018, 2:45 a.m.(6/14/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Reigna
On the subject of opinions and whether or not they can be wrong, I will clarify. No. They can be more adequate or less adequate, more or less well formed and argumented, but not wrong per se. Subjectivity is not subjected (no pun intended) to clear-cut, binary values of truth like "right" or "wrong". The objective source from which they stem, of course, can be true or false, right or wrong, correct or incorrect. I can say that every opinion about this subject other than my opinion is wrong or I could say that apples taste like shit. Now the former is misguided, yes, but no one could argue with the latter because it's /my/ opinion and nobody could truthfully refute that I believe apples taste like shit. It's a mistake to say an opinion and belief are the same thing as they are not. One is a stance taken on a belief and the other is an acceptance that the statement in question is true or that something exists. Your statement about apples for example would be a belief and not an opinion.
On the other hand some people's opinions can be quite stupid sometimes.
I won't bother wasting any more pages in my white journal on this as I have truly lost interest. As of this period right here.
On the other hand some people's opinions can be quite stupid sometimes.
I won't bother wasting any more pages in my white journal on this as I have truly lost interest. As of this period right here.
Written By Prisila
Aug. 24, 2018, 2:24 a.m.(6/14/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Reigna
Oh bless your soul. I wish you well and am positive you won't spend too much time wondering.
Written By Prisila
Aug. 24, 2018, 1:46 a.m.(6/14/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Reigna
An opinion can be /misguided/ but no. As per the definition of opinion it is a statement of one's own personal beliefs about something. I felt that lady Reigna's example takes away the very meaning and purpose of an opinion. It isn't used to state fact.
It's a stance one takes on perspective.
However since we're on the subject of verbiage. Less is often more and trying to educate someone while taking a very constrained and haughty approach will always be insulting and never taken in any other way than to be condescending.
It's a stance one takes on perspective.
However since we're on the subject of verbiage. Less is often more and trying to educate someone while taking a very constrained and haughty approach will always be insulting and never taken in any other way than to be condescending.
Written By Monique
Aug. 21, 2018, 9:59 a.m.(6/8/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Reigna
Teaching others is not a thing I ever thought I would do, and yet, by the grace and generosity of Marquessa Keaton, I have started to learn the basic practices of how best to impart my particular knowledge and skills upon others.
In other news, if candlestick thefts go up in the Kingdom, please remember I am reformed.
In other news, if candlestick thefts go up in the Kingdom, please remember I am reformed.
Written By Riagnon
Aug. 17, 2018, 4:31 p.m.(6/1/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Reigna
What a conundrum we now find ourselves in!
Written By Harper
Aug. 12, 2018, 7:52 p.m.(5/20/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Reigna
I dunno what most people do my lady, but in this case it was more a matter of there being four of us talking about going out for drinks together, and we all happened to be female. Hence it was just the girls' night.
Written By Coraline
Aug. 12, 2018, 7:45 p.m.(5/20/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Reigna
Well, a girls night from what I understand is to get together and just relax with fellow females. The skirt and gown nights are a sort of scheduled girls night, I only went to my first last month you see. Sometimes games are involved and often chatting about everything from the silly to the important seems the activities of choice. I believe the idea of barring men is so that we might speak about them, perhaps attempt to understand them? On this I am uncertain.
Written By Alessandro
Aug. 12, 2018, 11:59 a.m.(5/19/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Reigna
No one could possibly be disappointed with anything you create -- the costumes for the Gala will not be the exception. Your talent combined with your giving nature will make them outstanding.
Written By Monique
Aug. 9, 2018, 7:10 p.m.(5/13/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Reigna
One more, Scholar, and then I'll stop for the day, I promise.
Marquessa Keaton has an exceptional talent for designing clothing, alongside all her MANY other wonderful attributes. It's really not fair to the rest of us that she claims so much talent!
But our Legends at the Gala will be absolutely pleased that she does, wearing her spectacular creations.
Marquessa Keaton has an exceptional talent for designing clothing, alongside all her MANY other wonderful attributes. It's really not fair to the rest of us that she claims so much talent!
But our Legends at the Gala will be absolutely pleased that she does, wearing her spectacular creations.
Written By Coraline
Aug. 4, 2018, 4:26 p.m.(4/27/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Reigna
I fear this is the sort of tale that doesn't translate properly through written dry reports. I think I should best give it to you in person. I shall spare the poor readers of the whites from the more graphical details of the event. Suffice it to say it was another very busy night at the clinic.
Written By Coraline
July 25, 2018, 2:25 p.m.(4/6/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Reigna
The day I took my Physician exam I remember the terminal case well, one I shall never forget. It was hard, my heart cried for that woman and moreso for her brother still and the rest of her family. But I would never accuse you of cruelty for it, for this too is part of being a Physician as you said. The work is necessary, hard yes, but just because something is hard does not mean we should turn our back on it.
It takes the sort of courage that often isn't seen to do what the Mercies and the Physician's Guild do daily, it takes a strength of character and spirit to face pain, death, and illness and keep going, over and over and over again. I can say that I am often, and repeatedly, impressed by those I work with from the apprentices straight through to those who run both the Mercies and the Guild. They fight battles and wage wars unseen, heroes all.
It takes the sort of courage that often isn't seen to do what the Mercies and the Physician's Guild do daily, it takes a strength of character and spirit to face pain, death, and illness and keep going, over and over and over again. I can say that I am often, and repeatedly, impressed by those I work with from the apprentices straight through to those who run both the Mercies and the Guild. They fight battles and wage wars unseen, heroes all.
Written By Yessica
July 22, 2018, 8:25 p.m.(4/1/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Reigna
Also the bestest sisterperson in Arx. (Yes, there can be two, I consulted the "Big Book of Sisterpeople" on this one, rest assured.)
Written By Bliss
July 20, 2018, 2:03 p.m.(3/23/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Reigna
Men of Arvum - you will want to pay attention to this one.
The Marquessa Keaton brings up a rather excellent question in regards to a set of armor that has been given to her, but this is one of the easiest ones to answer in some ways, though with the attention that Lagoma's followers have given me, I must stress that nothing should be immune to change.
That said, it will take a lot to change my opinion on this matter.
You are asking about a gift of a trophy from a creature which terrorized, and whose death is vengeance, protection, and continuation of life for so many. A gift which was then transformed into something not only, I am certain, gorgeous, but also useful, which might one day save your life. A gift which was very likely unexpected, from a Lord to his Lady (proper titles aside). A gift with a story behind it, and power, and emotion and feeling.
While I certainly join Natalia Whisper in wanting to see it, I cannot imagine a situation where such a thing is not IN.
(And, men, very likely to get you laid. Take notes.)
The Marquessa Keaton brings up a rather excellent question in regards to a set of armor that has been given to her, but this is one of the easiest ones to answer in some ways, though with the attention that Lagoma's followers have given me, I must stress that nothing should be immune to change.
That said, it will take a lot to change my opinion on this matter.
You are asking about a gift of a trophy from a creature which terrorized, and whose death is vengeance, protection, and continuation of life for so many. A gift which was then transformed into something not only, I am certain, gorgeous, but also useful, which might one day save your life. A gift which was very likely unexpected, from a Lord to his Lady (proper titles aside). A gift with a story behind it, and power, and emotion and feeling.
While I certainly join Natalia Whisper in wanting to see it, I cannot imagine a situation where such a thing is not IN.
(And, men, very likely to get you laid. Take notes.)
Written By Natalia
July 20, 2018, 1:27 p.m.(3/23/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Reigna
I want to see your armor!
Written By Audric
July 20, 2018, 3:29 a.m.(3/22/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Reigna
Yes, I kill monsters. More often than I don't, these days! But my point stands! The thrill of the fight is nothing to be sneered at. If you have to do a thing, you might as well enjoy it, right? Some people get off on duty and that sort of thing. So I get hired to do a lot of awful things. It's almost something to be worried about, because I am, alas, a thorough villain.
But I'm the one that's on your side.
But I'm the one that's on your side.
Written By Fortunato
July 19, 2018, 10:41 p.m.(3/21/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Reigna
I have no knowledge of medicine and cannot speak to it. But perfect balance is stasis and an excess of weight or lean, one direction or another, is the key to momentum. Not that I am against balance, if I am not the greatest fan of Victus's suggested amputation, but I think you and I think of different things when we speak of balance. It's been some time! Perhaps we should talk.
Written By Thesarin
July 19, 2018, 6:02 p.m.(3/21/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Reigna
The Marquessa of Keaton ain't worng, but the sort who'd want to hold off bloodshed might do better finding work other than sword-selling.
Or not. Plenty of soldiers who'd rather march around and talk shit by a fire than find themself in a battle, and I ain't about to grudge them that. But that's the work.
The captain-general makes his coin for ending lives, and he ain't often lacking work from the worthies of the Compact, how I hear it.
Or not. Plenty of soldiers who'd rather march around and talk shit by a fire than find themself in a battle, and I ain't about to grudge them that. But that's the work.
The captain-general makes his coin for ending lives, and he ain't often lacking work from the worthies of the Compact, how I hear it.
Written By Shard
July 19, 2018, 6:01 p.m.(3/21/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Reigna
It wouldn't make much sense for him to fight against it, considering that's how we manage to eat (although, these days, Audric himself isn't going to have to worry about having enough silver to eat ever, ever again). And understand when I wrote 'you', it was a general you. The nobility are our biggest customers, even if you don't personally hire sellswords. We're the convenient muscle, particularly when someone wants to be able to look cleaner than they are. Most commoners can't afford us.
As for Audric? He doesn't need my defense. I will, however, say this. He enjoys life more than anyone else I've ever met. He's determined to enjoy all of it, because it's damn short and fucking violent. He laughs at death and grins in war. I don't pretend to always understand him, but he's made his decision about how he wants to be when his entire life until recently has been killing for coin.
Make no mistake though. I wouldn't want to be the person who thinks because he laughs and jokes at violence that means they can mess with /anyone/ under his protection. You're disturbed by Audric when he's enjoying himself? I've seen Audric when he's actually angry.
As for Audric? He doesn't need my defense. I will, however, say this. He enjoys life more than anyone else I've ever met. He's determined to enjoy all of it, because it's damn short and fucking violent. He laughs at death and grins in war. I don't pretend to always understand him, but he's made his decision about how he wants to be when his entire life until recently has been killing for coin.
Make no mistake though. I wouldn't want to be the person who thinks because he laughs and jokes at violence that means they can mess with /anyone/ under his protection. You're disturbed by Audric when he's enjoying himself? I've seen Audric when he's actually angry.
Written By Audric
July 18, 2018, 11:11 p.m.(3/19/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Reigna
Everyone dies eventually! And the folks that serve under me are quite well cared for. A cavalier attitude doesn't mean I'm recklessly throwing lives away, but it does mean I'm more than happy to put myself at extreme risk to get something done. Plenty of people do that, no? The difference is that I enjoy doing it, am extremely good at it, and generally don't get my people killed in the process more than they have to. Training up new sellswords is expensive! Better to teach them to be real good at the bloody business themselves than have to replace them all the time. I really don't understand what's so hard to process about this.
Written By Fairen
July 18, 2018, 11:09 p.m.(3/19/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Reigna
The conflict between our two Houses has been concluded, and set aside honorably.
Marquessa Reigna Keaton (congratulations on your elevation from Countess) has proven to stick to her word, and not spoken out against myself, or House Leary in any way with ill intention. She is a true and honorable woman, and I respect her for such. Even still, there is some common ground between the two of us that we can both clearly see in relation to our interests in scholarly pursuits. As such, with the desire to move forward and attempt to create a positive relationship between House Leary and House Keaton, I hereby release the Marquessa from her vows to cease communication.
-Marquis Fairen Leary
Marquessa Reigna Keaton (congratulations on your elevation from Countess) has proven to stick to her word, and not spoken out against myself, or House Leary in any way with ill intention. She is a true and honorable woman, and I respect her for such. Even still, there is some common ground between the two of us that we can both clearly see in relation to our interests in scholarly pursuits. As such, with the desire to move forward and attempt to create a positive relationship between House Leary and House Keaton, I hereby release the Marquessa from her vows to cease communication.
-Marquis Fairen Leary
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