Written By Victus
Oct. 3, 2018, 2:50 p.m.(9/18/1009 AR)
There has always been strife in the Compact. We are a people who grow on conflict as it's been at our doorstep since recorded time began. When we ran outta external threats to fight, we fought each other fairly regularly. If you can take anything as a silver lining from a constant stream of bickering, take solace that most of these disputes ain't being settled with hundreds of soldiers dying on a field. Instead this rage often meets the threats beyond our walls like a swarm of hornets.
It can always be much worse.
It can always be much worse.
Written By Victus
Oct. 2, 2018, 5 p.m.(9/16/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Perronne
I like you.
Written By Victus
Oct. 2, 2018, 4:28 p.m.(9/16/1009 AR)
The crown pays me for cat food.
Noble privileges will always be great.
Noble privileges will always be great.
Written By Victus
Oct. 2, 2018, 3:50 p.m.(9/16/1009 AR)
I wasn't born common but I was definitely not raised to be a noble either. I didn't get my title of 'Lord' till I was way onto my adulthood after the Tyde Rebellion. Before then I lived on beck and call of the peerage of the Isles as the serving class, it just so happened my servitude was in the fact that I knew how to swing an axe real good and kill who my Uncle was threatened by.
Then when I /was/ ennobled, I literally did shit all but eat and drink because I didn't have to worry about working for my food everyday when it was just there on a nice silver platter. Which was about the best I could do because being born bastard was still like being a red-headed child of the peerage, just less of one than coming from literal nothing or a Shav tribe.
Now I'm a High Lord and I sit on the biggest chair in my house. I wasn't born into that shit, I wasn't taught how to do anything but be a soldier and a sailor. I got lucky with my bloodline and someone who needed an ennobled thug had a lot of money to give me. To be honest I don't think I do much of a worse job than your average noble either.
Ain't nothing fair and where you came from don't mean shit if your dice roll lucky and you got the drive to back it up. Some folk get it easier, some folk get it harder. When you're dead, we all rot at the same pace. Don't take yourself so damn seriously in the few years to live you get.
Then when I /was/ ennobled, I literally did shit all but eat and drink because I didn't have to worry about working for my food everyday when it was just there on a nice silver platter. Which was about the best I could do because being born bastard was still like being a red-headed child of the peerage, just less of one than coming from literal nothing or a Shav tribe.
Now I'm a High Lord and I sit on the biggest chair in my house. I wasn't born into that shit, I wasn't taught how to do anything but be a soldier and a sailor. I got lucky with my bloodline and someone who needed an ennobled thug had a lot of money to give me. To be honest I don't think I do much of a worse job than your average noble either.
Ain't nothing fair and where you came from don't mean shit if your dice roll lucky and you got the drive to back it up. Some folk get it easier, some folk get it harder. When you're dead, we all rot at the same pace. Don't take yourself so damn seriously in the few years to live you get.
Written By Victus
Oct. 1, 2018, 11:06 p.m.(9/15/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Alarissa
I can clearly see an entry here made earlier today about buying steelsilk.
I'm slow but I'm not that slow. I expect my ass will be cushioned when I return from looking for otters with Dame Leola and friends.
I'm slow but I'm not that slow. I expect my ass will be cushioned when I return from looking for otters with Dame Leola and friends.
Written By Victus
Oct. 1, 2018, 11 p.m.(9/15/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Thena
One time recently, Magpie told me I owed him 90,000 silver because a family member of mine said I was good for it. I replied to him, '90 thousand fucking what now'. His lawyer, Tynan, invoiced me later saying he'd take me to court if I didn't pay up.
That really tells you the man will handle any case you throw his way, good chops on that law-man.
That really tells you the man will handle any case you throw his way, good chops on that law-man.
Written By Victus
Sept. 26, 2018, 3:24 p.m.(9/4/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Preston
While it's semi relevant, I'll also sing about Grandmaster Preston a bit.
Though the Faith and Thrax have a long history of differences, something that is understood well between the Church and the Isles is the incredible importance of tradition and it's veneration.
Grandmaster Preston has always understood that well indeed. I'm happy to say he is definitely my favorite militant of the Faith and apologize in advance to Solace folks.
Though the Faith and Thrax have a long history of differences, something that is understood well between the Church and the Isles is the incredible importance of tradition and it's veneration.
Grandmaster Preston has always understood that well indeed. I'm happy to say he is definitely my favorite militant of the Faith and apologize in advance to Solace folks.
Written By Victus
Sept. 26, 2018, 3:17 p.m.(9/4/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Carita
It has been a bit of time since I sung the praises of anyone. So I feel it good to sing the praise of someone I've come to admire quite a bit in Lady Carita Darkwater.
In a short time she has already proven her effectiveness to House Thrax with her solid grasp on income. That and she's a pretty sweet thing too. Glad to have her on board.
In a short time she has already proven her effectiveness to House Thrax with her solid grasp on income. That and she's a pretty sweet thing too. Glad to have her on board.
Written By Victus
Sept. 25, 2018, 3:17 p.m.(9/2/1009 AR)
The people I made keep trying to eat metal.
Written By Victus
Sept. 24, 2018, 10:08 p.m.(8/28/1009 AR)
I don't have a clue what I did.
Written By Victus
Sept. 24, 2018, 2:55 p.m.(8/28/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Magpie
Quit talking long and come bring that kid over sometime. We got new couches, these ones didn't involve squirrels.
Written By Victus
Sept. 23, 2018, 10:10 p.m.(8/26/1009 AR)
First there was one axe. Then there was another axe.
Now there's two axes.
Now there's two axes.
Written By Victus
Sept. 19, 2018, 3:55 a.m.(8/17/1009 AR)
I feel very compelled of late to start a new collection. My liquor cabinets are hella full. Maybe something less expensive.
I wonder if collecting skulls and other bones is what people call gauche.
I wonder if collecting skulls and other bones is what people call gauche.
Written By Victus
Sept. 12, 2018, 4:46 p.m.(8/2/1009 AR)
Sometimes I'm envious of those with siblings.
Wonder what it would've been like, competing with a brother or sister.
Wonder what it would've been like, competing with a brother or sister.
Written By Victus
Sept. 11, 2018, 4:18 p.m.(7/28/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Niklas
Most heroes are exceptionally good at killing /something/ you'll find.
Written By Victus
Sept. 8, 2018, 5:45 p.m.(7/22/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Carita
Once I was doubtful of her. But the years have tempered her sense of duty well. Darkwater is in a good place with her and Countess Venta at the wheel.
Written By Victus
Sept. 8, 2018, 5:44 p.m.(7/22/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Karadoc
I'd like to take the time to shower some praise upon my protege, Lord Karadoc. He has made business arrangements in Thrax so much easier to stomach in the few months that we have joined forces. Me, as one who shouts a lot. He, as one who talks prettier than I.
I should really fund a pub-crawl for the man sometime soon.
I should really fund a pub-crawl for the man sometime soon.
Written By Victus
Aug. 28, 2018, 3:15 a.m.(6/23/1009 AR)
I had a ham and cheese sandwich for my first meal back in the city.
It was a good sandwich.
It was a good sandwich.
Written By Victus
Aug. 20, 2018, 1:18 a.m.(6/6/1009 AR)
Princess Marian. Princess Coraline. Lord Arik. Prince Luca.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Written By Victus
Aug. 20, 2018, 1:17 a.m.(6/6/1009 AR)
I live.
Prince Barric Grayson. Lord Valerio Mazetti.
Remember these two as heroes.
Prince Barric Grayson. Lord Valerio Mazetti.
Remember these two as heroes.
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