Written By Wylla
Aug. 8, 2020, 5:19 p.m.(10/20/1013 AR)
I continue to be impressed and sometimes amused by the replies I've received. Even with just the few words collected so far, I can feel the potential growing with each one.
Written By Cassandra
Aug. 8, 2020, 4:35 p.m.(10/20/1013 AR)
Relationship Note on Margerie
For as long as I can remember, Margerie Clement nee Keaton has been part of my life. I watched her rise as a Countess and then become Baroness-Consort and she has long been one of my closest allies in my decision to become part of the Faith.
Today, I am proud to be able to give her just a mote of everything she has done for me back. I am proud to call her my protege.
Today, I am proud to be able to give her just a mote of everything she has done for me back. I am proud to call her my protege.
Written By Cassandra
Aug. 8, 2020, 1:56 p.m.(10/20/1013 AR)
I was surprised to read Prince Edain's sudden announcement to abdicate to High Lord Alis and go tilting at sand dunes to try to face the Dune Emperor. I am not sure if this was Gloria's guidance or something else. And that he did not speak of this with Princess Caelis is troubling. I have never been terribly close to the pair as our paths did not cross often in my time in Valardin and less so once I became part of the Faith.
But I can only home that Limerance can soothe the rocky road that was created. I can pray that the Triad looks over Edain on his travels. But their hands are also needed to guide the new High Lord and young Prince Samuel.
But I can only home that Limerance can soothe the rocky road that was created. I can pray that the Triad looks over Edain on his travels. But their hands are also needed to guide the new High Lord and young Prince Samuel.
Written By Gael
Aug. 8, 2020, 1:43 p.m.(10/20/1013 AR)
Relationship Note on Insaya
I've never been cut that hard in my life before,
But I suppose this counts as being hurt in the line of duty? I don't know. It's an odd feeling, I'll tell you, when you feel as if all of your goods are hanging outside from the inside of your torso. Mhm, it's real strange it is, you can feel the red stringing wreathed in blood from which it dangles pulling, tugging from where all organs hang, gravity's weight begging them to just slump out onto the floor because being in my belly and torso and all is just too much work. It's real desperate shit.
Wherefore, heroism? Death, I guess. I'm a real lucky asshole for being alive, and this is just our first assignation together. I'm sure we have some real fucked adventures ahead of us, Inquisitor.
Lagoma protects.
But I suppose this counts as being hurt in the line of duty? I don't know. It's an odd feeling, I'll tell you, when you feel as if all of your goods are hanging outside from the inside of your torso. Mhm, it's real strange it is, you can feel the red stringing wreathed in blood from which it dangles pulling, tugging from where all organs hang, gravity's weight begging them to just slump out onto the floor because being in my belly and torso and all is just too much work. It's real desperate shit.
Wherefore, heroism? Death, I guess. I'm a real lucky asshole for being alive, and this is just our first assignation together. I'm sure we have some real fucked adventures ahead of us, Inquisitor.
Lagoma protects.
Written By Cecilia
Aug. 8, 2020, 1:28 p.m.(10/20/1013 AR)
In my young years I have suffered the loss of much of my family, both my father and mother, as well as my brother Ford and sister Renatta in ways better left unspoken.
Each one of their deaths has shaped me into the young woman I am today and there is not a day that goes by that they are not in my thoughts. Their loss was not preventable or by my choice, but the loss off the rest of my family was mine and mine alone.
With siblings and cousins no longer in Stormward, I chose to remain. Choosing not to surround myself with the love and support of the family I had remaining. This was my choice and I see now it was the wrong one.
Since my return to Arx in recent days, I have been embraced and am beginning to truly feel like I am finally healing those parts of me I thought had long been healed.
I chose to remain in Stormward because it was my home, the source of all my pleasant memories. What I failed to realize was that home is where your family is.
Each one of their deaths has shaped me into the young woman I am today and there is not a day that goes by that they are not in my thoughts. Their loss was not preventable or by my choice, but the loss off the rest of my family was mine and mine alone.
With siblings and cousins no longer in Stormward, I chose to remain. Choosing not to surround myself with the love and support of the family I had remaining. This was my choice and I see now it was the wrong one.
Since my return to Arx in recent days, I have been embraced and am beginning to truly feel like I am finally healing those parts of me I thought had long been healed.
I chose to remain in Stormward because it was my home, the source of all my pleasant memories. What I failed to realize was that home is where your family is.
Written By Sydney
Aug. 8, 2020, 12:32 p.m.(10/20/1013 AR)
Relationship Note on Rukhnis
Let it never be said that Rukhnis Al-Katibi cannot dance.
Written By Porter
Aug. 8, 2020, 11:22 a.m.(10/19/1013 AR)
I have maybe two weeks, roughly, until I take my vows in the Great Cathedral. Since my decision became more public, I've had a few different people approach me with questions. Most of which boil down to 'why?'.
At the heart of it, this is a deeply personal decision that's difficult to condense down into something easy for anyone who isn't me to understand. I can say that it's been a very long year and I spent a signifcant portion of it mediating on the kind of person that I've been in the past, and when I measured it all up, I found myself lacking. That sensation can leave you feeling very hollow. I found myself unobservant of the suffering of other people, to a degree that I had never realized before. Or maybe I did? But it didn't affect me as profoundly until now.
My discipleship with the Knights of Solace and the new relationships that I've developed there gave me a feeling of completion that I didn't realize I was even missing, until suddenly I had them. And I decided that I could serve better, do more for others, by committing myself completely to that cause. And so that's what I'm doing. I have no regrets about what I'm about to do.
And I don't view this as abandonment of my family. Because it's not. My brothers will always and forever hold a signifcant piece of my heart. My door will always be open to them, if they want to walk through it. And the same goes for the rest of the Kennex family. But as bittersweet as it may be, it's time to forge forward with my own path, on my own terms.
At the heart of it, this is a deeply personal decision that's difficult to condense down into something easy for anyone who isn't me to understand. I can say that it's been a very long year and I spent a signifcant portion of it mediating on the kind of person that I've been in the past, and when I measured it all up, I found myself lacking. That sensation can leave you feeling very hollow. I found myself unobservant of the suffering of other people, to a degree that I had never realized before. Or maybe I did? But it didn't affect me as profoundly until now.
My discipleship with the Knights of Solace and the new relationships that I've developed there gave me a feeling of completion that I didn't realize I was even missing, until suddenly I had them. And I decided that I could serve better, do more for others, by committing myself completely to that cause. And so that's what I'm doing. I have no regrets about what I'm about to do.
And I don't view this as abandonment of my family. Because it's not. My brothers will always and forever hold a signifcant piece of my heart. My door will always be open to them, if they want to walk through it. And the same goes for the rest of the Kennex family. But as bittersweet as it may be, it's time to forge forward with my own path, on my own terms.
Written By Auda
Aug. 8, 2020, 10:41 a.m.(10/19/1013 AR)
Why do I have to find more of an interest in gardening in the fall? I just had all of spring and summer, but nooooooo.
The greenhouse will have to do!
The greenhouse will have to do!
Written By Rosalind
Aug. 8, 2020, 9:32 a.m.(10/19/1013 AR)
Eily and Cadern surprised me with the best gift ever last night! You all will just have to wait to see too! But it's the best gift EVER!
Written By Lucita
Aug. 8, 2020, 9:06 a.m.(10/19/1013 AR)
Relationship Note on Caelis
Why is it that instead of a bump in the road of life, our bumps seem hill-sized and sometimes difficult to get over. But we're strong, and determined, and we'll manage to get over them. We're alike in that.
Written By Lucita
Aug. 8, 2020, 9:03 a.m.(10/19/1013 AR)
So many changes, so much turmoil.
Written By Raymesin
Aug. 8, 2020, 8:41 a.m.(10/19/1013 AR)
I've never had a birthday party before, much less a surprise one. Birthday getting drunk in the Murder, sure, but not a party, with so many friends there. I don't know how Tanith did it, but I'm glad she did - and Austen, too. I'd thought it was going to be a surprise party for Austen, but Tanith got me too, and then some. Both of us, from the sound of it, but I'm glad she did.
I must have smiled for hours. My face still aches, Scholar.
I must have smiled for hours. My face still aches, Scholar.
Written By Niklas
Aug. 8, 2020, 7:48 a.m.(10/19/1013 AR)
Relationship Note on Tyrus
I recently had cause to say "death to slavers". A phrase I still stand by. Tho it did not fail to occur to me that I was once a slaver. As were you.
So obviously things can change. We see it in the movement in the Isles and we see it in our new friends from Eurus. Still, I do think there is probably a cut off point where someone has to say, okay, things are changing for the better and that's great but the slaves probably deserve a little decisive action right now.
Of course maybe it's metaphorical. A stop to the concept of slavery and a metaphorical death to those who own the chains.
But really, if someone wants to pull Duke Ivan's skeleton out through his face, I'm not going to be too concerned about the ethical ramifications.
So obviously things can change. We see it in the movement in the Isles and we see it in our new friends from Eurus. Still, I do think there is probably a cut off point where someone has to say, okay, things are changing for the better and that's great but the slaves probably deserve a little decisive action right now.
Of course maybe it's metaphorical. A stop to the concept of slavery and a metaphorical death to those who own the chains.
But really, if someone wants to pull Duke Ivan's skeleton out through his face, I'm not going to be too concerned about the ethical ramifications.
Written By Mabelle
Aug. 8, 2020, 6:28 a.m.(10/19/1013 AR)
Relationship Note on Cristoph
A very amusing family game at the Laurent mansion, lead but our fearless leader.
It is always exciting to find the little details about those around you that you never considered finding out about!
Also too many people like blue. Purple, I choose you!
It is always exciting to find the little details about those around you that you never considered finding out about!
Also too many people like blue. Purple, I choose you!
Written By Sunniva
Aug. 8, 2020, 2:42 a.m.(10/19/1013 AR)
I received the best of news last night. To think, after so long, we've finally done it!
Written By Monique
Aug. 8, 2020, 1:09 a.m.(10/19/1013 AR)
Relationship Note on Piccola
I do not say this lightly, but there needs to be more of you in this world. I have yet to meet someone who understands what it is not to underestimate so well. And anyone who would underestimate you is the worst kind of fool.
Written By Tanith
Aug. 8, 2020, 12:18 a.m.(10/19/1013 AR)
All that planning, terribly, wonderfully worth it. Even this hangover I'm nursing two days later.
I'll never throw another birthday party, though; can't out do something so perfect.
I'll never throw another birthday party, though; can't out do something so perfect.
Written By Haakon
Aug. 7, 2020, 8:47 p.m.(10/18/1013 AR)
The Wind does not care.
My family's words. I use them oft, and were asked some time ago what "the Wind" meant.
It means the world, the elements, time and tides. They all turn on, no matter what we want. 'The Wind does not care' is a bid for folk to keep a view of the hard truth, with emotion and heartache peeled away.
Perspective.
It is not resignation to fate, or an appeal to surrender. Try all you like toward what ends you deem worthy. Fight with every echo of valor and to the last drop of blood. Do good and great deeds. But don't care so hard about changing what can't be changed that you're fighting the Wind.
Men and women are never so big as we might wish, or think. The Wind is bigger than all of us.
My family's words. I use them oft, and were asked some time ago what "the Wind" meant.
It means the world, the elements, time and tides. They all turn on, no matter what we want. 'The Wind does not care' is a bid for folk to keep a view of the hard truth, with emotion and heartache peeled away.
Perspective.
It is not resignation to fate, or an appeal to surrender. Try all you like toward what ends you deem worthy. Fight with every echo of valor and to the last drop of blood. Do good and great deeds. But don't care so hard about changing what can't be changed that you're fighting the Wind.
Men and women are never so big as we might wish, or think. The Wind is bigger than all of us.
Written By Caelis
Aug. 7, 2020, 7:39 p.m.(10/18/1013 AR)
The older I become the more I feel I understand the sea. Just now I appreciate her cold depths and wild storms for that is what I feel in my heart. I shall pray my prince survives his quest, but I fear we shall be strangers if he ever returns to these shores. All my secrets were his, but he never saw fit to open his depths to me. Such is the peril in marriage.
I shan't say goodbye to him. He didn't see fit to say farewell to me.
In short, husband, I have several ideas on where you can shove your lance.
I shan't say goodbye to him. He didn't see fit to say farewell to me.
In short, husband, I have several ideas on where you can shove your lance.
Written By Monique
Aug. 7, 2020, 6:36 p.m.(10/18/1013 AR)
In the end I won't remember the words of my enemies, but I'll always recall and cherish the confessions of my friends. Especially when they come from such lovely lips. I still can't believe it. But that doesn't mean I won't smile thinking about it.
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