Written By Itzal
April 7, 2018, 7:22 p.m.(7/6/1008 AR)
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They keep saying Vellichor asks for knowledge of all things. So why don't you go for it and share!
Written By Preston
March 22, 2018, 7:36 a.m.(5/26/1008 AR)
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I do not think once I have suggested we fought alone, or that those we fought alongside were unworthy - how could I when many were commanded by our own disciples, Dame Esoka, Lord Alban, Lord Ainsley and others? Indeed I have had a great deal of praise to say about especially the Redrain troops, and the sacrifice of Redrain to prevent the enemy from gaining a foothold - Princess Marian and I did not always agree on strategy, but we discussed and in that discussion I believe better things were said. Nor did I say that our suffering is unique, but observed that in that suffering it is possible that the Princess was being unpolitic, and perhaps we should understand that loss rather than seek offense from it.
As for the notion the Gyre's forces didn't care who they were killing, I would suggest you ask your friends who were at Stormwall as to who the enemy targeted when they could. Thankfully I am no-one special to the Gods, or those parts of them you wish to call spirits, or perhaps I would not have returned.
On nose tweaking, it is kind, but I am not a legate or an archlector. So it was not my sweet little nose I spoke of. And I did not say by existing it did so, but that some shamans would rather be offended, would rather revel in their difference and exaggerate them, to annoy the legates. Rather that than come to an understanding. Equally true is that some of the Faith would equally rather those differences remained.
As for the notion the Gyre's forces didn't care who they were killing, I would suggest you ask your friends who were at Stormwall as to who the enemy targeted when they could. Thankfully I am no-one special to the Gods, or those parts of them you wish to call spirits, or perhaps I would not have returned.
On nose tweaking, it is kind, but I am not a legate or an archlector. So it was not my sweet little nose I spoke of. And I did not say by existing it did so, but that some shamans would rather be offended, would rather revel in their difference and exaggerate them, to annoy the legates. Rather that than come to an understanding. Equally true is that some of the Faith would equally rather those differences remained.
Written By Theron
March 19, 2018, 2:17 a.m.(5/20/1008 AR)
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My bad for that.
My only question is how exactly I'm going to wash my armor. It's plate. How do you wash plate?
My only question is how exactly I'm going to wash my armor. It's plate. How do you wash plate?
Written By Theron
March 16, 2018, 9:59 a.m.(5/15/1008 AR)
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I'm not calling you a crusader, but I am definitely calling you a soldier. And since we're about to serve together, I just want to say I look forward to seeing what you do.
Written By Eleyna
March 5, 2018, 9:18 a.m.(4/21/1008 AR)
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I know where to get a bunch of live crabs.
I'm just saying.
I'm just saying.
Written By Audric
March 5, 2018, 2:31 a.m.(4/20/1008 AR)
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Except you, because I know you still secretly pine for me. I take your constant mild hostility as a sign of dearest affection.
Written By Costas
March 1, 2018, 2:34 p.m.(4/13/1008 AR)
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That's his choice. But thank you for the information. Does he have a preference on sacrifices? I don't anticipate being quit of the need to reach out in prayer.
Written By Orazio
Feb. 20, 2018, 5:19 p.m.(3/23/1008 AR)
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Mistress Shard, thank you as well.
For someone who feared they would not be able to help, I have found your words quite helpful. For me, when I consider my worship of the gods, there is an element of submission and awe involved in how I see them, how I offer to them. We sometimes do offer up a sacrifice to show our devotion to the gods, although these are rarely physical things, but rather vows of poverty, chastity, or - as in the case of godsworn - oaths against marriage or children, and the sacrifice of our fealty to our family. These are not things demanded by the gods, however; indeed, the gods have often touched or proclaimed their love for those who have offered none of those sacrifices. It is not a transactional relationship, but then, that may be because the gods have already given us more than we can ever repay: our very souls, and our existence as a human people. There could be no equal transaction that would match that, even if the gods did nothing more on this world, so we offer up what we can, in gratitude and love.
And yet, I do understand a part of what you say - the idea of honoring something you respect by giving up something worthwhile is something that anyone of honor can relate to. And our goddess Gild is proof enough that trade is not, in and of itself, inherently wrong (although like anything, it can be exploited towards cruelty and injustice). I appreciate your willingness to share your understanding.
For someone who feared they would not be able to help, I have found your words quite helpful. For me, when I consider my worship of the gods, there is an element of submission and awe involved in how I see them, how I offer to them. We sometimes do offer up a sacrifice to show our devotion to the gods, although these are rarely physical things, but rather vows of poverty, chastity, or - as in the case of godsworn - oaths against marriage or children, and the sacrifice of our fealty to our family. These are not things demanded by the gods, however; indeed, the gods have often touched or proclaimed their love for those who have offered none of those sacrifices. It is not a transactional relationship, but then, that may be because the gods have already given us more than we can ever repay: our very souls, and our existence as a human people. There could be no equal transaction that would match that, even if the gods did nothing more on this world, so we offer up what we can, in gratitude and love.
And yet, I do understand a part of what you say - the idea of honoring something you respect by giving up something worthwhile is something that anyone of honor can relate to. And our goddess Gild is proof enough that trade is not, in and of itself, inherently wrong (although like anything, it can be exploited towards cruelty and injustice). I appreciate your willingness to share your understanding.
Written By Orazio
Feb. 20, 2018, 2:13 p.m.(3/23/1008 AR)
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That is a sensible and practical concern. Nor do I fully reject the concept of spirits nor that they can be helpful (or harmful) in the rare occasions they choose to interact with humanity. I admit that I do struggle with the concept of worshiping such beings. I understand why one worships the Pantheon. The gods are the greatest virtues of humanity and the higher powers of the world. They love us without asking anything in return, without bargaining or demands. And even were they not to respond at all to our prayers, they remain the representation of everything a human being should aspire to. Fidelity, Love, Justice, Choice, Wisdom, Honor, Charity, the willingness to Change, Dominion and Stewardship, Creation, the proper cycle of life and Death, the giving of sustenance, the willingness to recognize our own darkness and overcome it.
These are things worth championing, worth worshiping, worth giving up my family and my hope of children to serve, now and for always. I remain uncertain of the purpose of worship of spirits. How do they make the world, or humanity, a better place? What love and regard do they have for us who are creations of the gods?
Please don't take this as a demand for an answer, although I would be interested in the thoughts of those who have chosen a shamanistic path. I simply don't truly understand the appeal, I suppose.
These are things worth championing, worth worshiping, worth giving up my family and my hope of children to serve, now and for always. I remain uncertain of the purpose of worship of spirits. How do they make the world, or humanity, a better place? What love and regard do they have for us who are creations of the gods?
Please don't take this as a demand for an answer, although I would be interested in the thoughts of those who have chosen a shamanistic path. I simply don't truly understand the appeal, I suppose.
Written By Jyri
Feb. 20, 2018, 3:37 a.m.(3/22/1008 AR)
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The faith will not be what saves them. It is those that stand firm, and rise against the tide.
Their prophets will not come swooping from the sky to collect and protect them from the horrors to come.
Conformity and faith makes them soft and weak.
It is only as One and trust in yourself and your weapon that you may survive.
As I come to this city and see their festivals. Their palisades. I wonder will they scream their betrayal if their day is not won.
I do not fear for myself. I fear for conformity breeding contempt. I fear Jyson growing up in this light.
I have no fear of my words, scholar. Put them to paper.
Their prophets will not come swooping from the sky to collect and protect them from the horrors to come.
Conformity and faith makes them soft and weak.
It is only as One and trust in yourself and your weapon that you may survive.
As I come to this city and see their festivals. Their palisades. I wonder will they scream their betrayal if their day is not won.
I do not fear for myself. I fear for conformity breeding contempt. I fear Jyson growing up in this light.
I have no fear of my words, scholar. Put them to paper.
Written By Alarie
Jan. 24, 2018, 1:55 p.m.(1/11/1008 AR)
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Pretty sure those boats were boats with my own sweat and many nights sewing in my tiny shop in the Thrax ward on very little sleep. Sooooo sorry that my hard work and investing what coin I have into ensuring my son won't have to work through the night when he's as old as me offends your sell sword sensibilities. If that makes me as horrible as a pretty good woman, then i'll take that. Through and through.
Though going back through your whites, and yes, I took an hour to get out of the shop and go look, I get the feeling that when you're not selling each swing of your sword, you're picking through the archives to start a fight. Sure, there's gotta be something better? No? Probably not.
Though going back through your whites, and yes, I took an hour to get out of the shop and go look, I get the feeling that when you're not selling each swing of your sword, you're picking through the archives to start a fight. Sure, there's gotta be something better? No? Probably not.
Written By Fairen
Jan. 24, 2018, 12:56 p.m.(1/11/1008 AR)
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Please provide your definition of spoiled in this case so we might better understand how you have deemed Princess Reese as such. As it stands I concur that she has a lot of wealth. What I can not agree with is an observation that she characteristically is obsessive of her wealth or requires a lot of personal attention for the sake of satisfaction.
Written By Alarie
Jan. 24, 2018, 11:08 a.m.(1/11/1008 AR)
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No, she's not spoiled. She's generous. She's large in heart. She's always in, buying something for someone. New members of the Grayson military are recruited and she's in buying them armor. She goes from shop to shop and buys this and that. Why? I asked her once. She said it was because she will see something for someone and get it for them. Princess Pink, Ribbons, Pinky, whatever she is being called now, has been a valued customer of mine and she will continue to be a valued one. Because I know when she comes in and has an order for armor or a dress or a shirt and pants, it's because that woman is making sure that someone's ass is covered and isn't gonna die immediately of being a fucking pincushion or run through. She gives away stuff, because sometimes the stuff she buys, doesn't end up going to someone or she bought something from a shop to show her appreciation and to keep Arx's economy healthy.
dunno what started this shit with her and the rest of the people in the whites that it's all anyone's talking about in my shop but if people got a problem with Princess Pink, it's probably a whole ass load of jealousy.
You reading this pink? Next fucking ship I buy? Its the Reese. And she'll be painted bright gods damned pink, so everyone see's it coming and knows it's the harall merchant fleet.
dunno what started this shit with her and the rest of the people in the whites that it's all anyone's talking about in my shop but if people got a problem with Princess Pink, it's probably a whole ass load of jealousy.
You reading this pink? Next fucking ship I buy? Its the Reese. And she'll be painted bright gods damned pink, so everyone see's it coming and knows it's the harall merchant fleet.
Written By Belladonna
Jan. 24, 2018, 10:59 a.m.(1/11/1008 AR)
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Fair enough. I do not find 'wealthy' and 'spoiled' to be the same; I have always viewed spoiled as a type of behavior or personality trait, rather than a function of how many possessions one has. If we are speaking in terms of how much someone has, the way that I used the word is entirely inappropriate, I agree.
Written By Belladonna
Jan. 24, 2018, 9:24 a.m.(1/11/1008 AR)
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I did say Princess, not just person in general. It is a significant differefence. Beyond that, I do not think that giving things away qualifies one as spoiled.
Written By Ainsley
Jan. 22, 2018, 3:48 a.m.(1/7/1008 AR)
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There's few I respect as much as I respect this woman. Every time I've seen her fight she moves like a ghost. It takes me a good half an hour to tire her out so I can actually land a hit on her.
Written By Khanne
Jan. 13, 2018, 10:38 a.m.(12/17/1007 AR)
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I do not know the woman as well as I would perhaps like to. Nonetheless, she's earned a certain level of respect from me over the years. I mean, not only has she saved my life (that's just something a person can't forget, no matter what shrugged explanations about 'job' are made), but her words written for the archives often make me smile or nod in agreement.
I often just skim through journals Drysi brings me in the mornings, not looking at who wrote it unless the words pique my interest. Many of hers do.
I often just skim through journals Drysi brings me in the mornings, not looking at who wrote it unless the words pique my interest. Many of hers do.
Written By Sparte
Jan. 12, 2018, 9:26 p.m.(12/16/1007 AR)
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Acquaintance,We agree more these days
Written By Serafine
Jan. 12, 2018, 8:01 p.m.(12/16/1007 AR)
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We don't know each other, but I'd still be happy to find where he sleeps and dump honey in his bed.
Ants. And it's a bitch to wash that shit out.
Ants. And it's a bitch to wash that shit out.
Written By Reigna
Jan. 6, 2018, 2:25 a.m.(11/28/1007 AR)
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Blessed Aleksei has answered in part and pointed me in the direction of more information. I thank you for your words, though!
Please note that the scholars may take some time preparing your journal for others to read.