Written By Domonico
March 10, 2019, 6:28 p.m.(9/18/1010 AR)
The Compact stands with House Thrax.
It's moments like this that makes me believe we are on the right path.
It's moments like this that makes me believe we are on the right path.
Written By Perronne
March 10, 2019, 6:06 p.m.(9/18/1010 AR)
I don't think you can actually fill a journal entry with nothing but joyous laughter. I've been trying! But the words never look quite as joyous when written down. Just looks kind of silly, really.
But! For the benefit of anyone who is reading this in the future, and who doesn't for some reason have access to better journals than mine, let it be known that on this day After Reckoning, Prince Victus Thrax, Highlord of the Mourning Isles, declared that the practice known as thralldom would be abolished seven years hence, for good. Also let it be known that all the Great Houses stood in support of the notion.
Exciting!
But! For the benefit of anyone who is reading this in the future, and who doesn't for some reason have access to better journals than mine, let it be known that on this day After Reckoning, Prince Victus Thrax, Highlord of the Mourning Isles, declared that the practice known as thralldom would be abolished seven years hence, for good. Also let it be known that all the Great Houses stood in support of the notion.
Exciting!
Written By Sven
March 10, 2019, 6:03 p.m.(9/18/1010 AR)
Before I got down here I heard that Arx was hot, but I didn't realize quite how hot before I got here. Each day I wonder if this will be the day I'll finally melt into a puddle of human flesh, so far so good but you never know.
Securing the equipment for my brewery went smoothly and by tommorow I may just be ready to announce the opening to the public.
Securing the equipment for my brewery went smoothly and by tommorow I may just be ready to announce the opening to the public.
Written By Joscelin
March 10, 2019, 5:33 p.m.(9/18/1010 AR)
What is it to feel beholden to a collection of strangers, perhaps even a whole nation, for the the small favor of one singular woman? To look with gratitude at a small, smiling face and feel a rush of relief, of ... -something- ..., something bigger than simply being 'grateful', something not quite as intimate as 'affection'.
I am in debt to strangers for a gift of profound value, of love and joy and bitter-sweet relief. While I am told I owe nothing, the small hand that curls around mine at all hours of the day says I owe someone -something-. There is no way that something so perfect can belong to me without so much as a dust-up fuss.
Sweet child. Unexpected, beautiful little soul.
I am blessed, Jayus. I am blessed.
I am in debt to strangers for a gift of profound value, of love and joy and bitter-sweet relief. While I am told I owe nothing, the small hand that curls around mine at all hours of the day says I owe someone -something-. There is no way that something so perfect can belong to me without so much as a dust-up fuss.
Sweet child. Unexpected, beautiful little soul.
I am blessed, Jayus. I am blessed.
Written By Dariel
March 10, 2019, 4:57 p.m.(9/18/1010 AR)
My congratulations again to Lady Aahana and Lord Domonico Malvici on their wedding. It's nice to see two people I consider friends so happy together.
Written By Evaristo
March 10, 2019, 3:22 p.m.(9/18/1010 AR)
I suppose I'm a real bard now.
Written By Helena
March 10, 2019, 2:31 p.m.(9/18/1010 AR)
We are on the cusp of autumn, the start of a new season and the end of the last. I look forward to the changing of the leaves, the scent of bonfires on the wind, the taste of crisp apples fresh from harvest. Summer behind us and winter ahead, fall always feels like a strange transition between life and death in its way, though it's just the turning of the wheel.
Beginnings and Endings -- that theme has been on my mind, and it will be the theme for the next poetry reading, in hopes that having a topic to write to might inspire more of our poets to create something and read it aloud for others to hear. There are so many gifted poets in these journals who I'd love to hear read their work, but I know speaking in public is not everyone's thing. It's not mine, to be honest, but I do it anyway, for love of art and words and the sharing of ideas.
Almost all things have beginnings and endings in common -- our lives, our journeys, many of our loves (though some have loves that never end in their lifetime -- how lucky are they?). Sometimes we don't see these for what they are -- how many people can mark the beginning of a friendship? How many can name the place where they began to love? Perhaps those moments are more like the shift of a leaf, from green to gold.
Beginnings and Endings -- that theme has been on my mind, and it will be the theme for the next poetry reading, in hopes that having a topic to write to might inspire more of our poets to create something and read it aloud for others to hear. There are so many gifted poets in these journals who I'd love to hear read their work, but I know speaking in public is not everyone's thing. It's not mine, to be honest, but I do it anyway, for love of art and words and the sharing of ideas.
Almost all things have beginnings and endings in common -- our lives, our journeys, many of our loves (though some have loves that never end in their lifetime -- how lucky are they?). Sometimes we don't see these for what they are -- how many people can mark the beginning of a friendship? How many can name the place where they began to love? Perhaps those moments are more like the shift of a leaf, from green to gold.
Written By Arik
March 10, 2019, 1:04 p.m.(9/18/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Donella
The Princess-Consort is helping with the good word of Cascade Springs, a shrine town in Halfshav lands and large project of my families. In gratitude, I invited her to dinner at Halfshav Hall, a surprising woman and woefully overlooked by myself until now. I found her not only well informed, well educated, well bred, and engaging conversation but generous and thoughtful. I have never entertained the notion of a Patron, my station precludes such relationships as it is expected a ducal Peer knows their business. That being said if ever I could take a patron the Princess-Consort would be the only name to come to mind as she embodies many things which I lack.
Written By Lisebet
March 10, 2019, 10:16 a.m.(9/17/1010 AR)
I am rather disappointed I did not make it to the wedding party. Not my own of course, but the Malvici-Volkov wedding. I am certain that Lady Aahana was beautiful and Lord Domonico handsome and that it was a great event. Alas, duty kept me from attending.
I made a brief appearance at Lord Maru's birthday, and brought Lady Olivia back home to rest. Which she needed, poor dear. I hope her day of social activity did not wear her out too much. This was also a fun social event, and I got to meet some new and interesting people, including Lady Ilmia Leary. I do hope I get to spend more time with friends, new and old.
Oh. And I should mention I climbed a tree. Only one, and I needed some help to get up to the tree house, when I inadvertently looked down. For a few moments, I was somewhat frightened that I would fall. But I didn't, and spent some time in the tree house chatting with Lady Olivia before we engaged some of the servants to bring a ladder.
I made a brief appearance at Lord Maru's birthday, and brought Lady Olivia back home to rest. Which she needed, poor dear. I hope her day of social activity did not wear her out too much. This was also a fun social event, and I got to meet some new and interesting people, including Lady Ilmia Leary. I do hope I get to spend more time with friends, new and old.
Oh. And I should mention I climbed a tree. Only one, and I needed some help to get up to the tree house, when I inadvertently looked down. For a few moments, I was somewhat frightened that I would fall. But I didn't, and spent some time in the tree house chatting with Lady Olivia before we engaged some of the servants to bring a ladder.
Written By Bliss
March 10, 2019, 9:41 a.m.(9/17/1010 AR)
I'm back in Arx. I think I beat the last few of my journals back here, which is a bit confusing to say the least, but I imagine they will be in here soon. I don't really mind.
An enlightening time, and a chance to stretch my legs that was desperately needed. And now, back to work.
I didn't miss anything, did I?
An enlightening time, and a chance to stretch my legs that was desperately needed. And now, back to work.
I didn't miss anything, did I?
Written By Archeron
March 10, 2019, 9:01 a.m.(9/17/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Olivia
It was good to see cousin Olivia at the Lycean wedding celebrations - as it is good to see any of my cousins. It can feel like there are precious few - most on the Tyde side were killed in the fall of Tyde Hall, and the Ashfords have suffered tragic losses in the past few years. Still. It was a happy affair. And there was wine. And I spoke a little too loudly. But cousin Olivia seemed to have fun bustling around the dance floor.
Written By Ida
March 10, 2019, 8:35 a.m.(9/17/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Orathy
It is hard to put into words what it feels like when a blade I create from some inspiration or another, ends up in the hands of someone who it seems it was meant to be held in. It's pretty damn humbling most times.
Written By Preston
March 10, 2019, 7:21 a.m.(9/17/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Vitalis
It's an interesting thing to consider. And to look at the origins of the Silent Relections and how they came to be. There are many paths that can lead one to break an oath - I would say the most tragic is when oaths come into conflict. There is a reason the Godsworn avoid the entanglement of secular life - of families, of land, of inheritence. Nothing can ever be allowed to come into conflict with our oaths to the Faith and to the Gods. There are some Silent Reflections who found this, who felt their duty to the Faith as a whole or to the Compact required them to reveal something, perhaps choosing to breach and destroy their personal honour and face the wrath that would come. But, that is only some. Others made mistakes, as people do. Others became greedy, as people can do. Others were stupid, as people sometimes are.
The punishment is severe, but it is as it must be when one breaks such sacred oaths. Even if you have good reason, that can never justify means. Both must be judged. And punishment given as required.
The punishment is severe, but it is as it must be when one breaks such sacred oaths. Even if you have good reason, that can never justify means. Both must be judged. And punishment given as required.
Written By Radhilde
March 10, 2019, 6:16 a.m.(9/17/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Jaenelle
Oh Archduchess! Such a delight to meet you and I look forward to our next meet up and those lessons you spoke off and thank you for the brief preview!
How does on giggle on paper... Alas.. I don't know but I am giggling at the thought! You are the best!
How does on giggle on paper... Alas.. I don't know but I am giggling at the thought! You are the best!
Written By Radhilde
March 10, 2019, 6:13 a.m.(9/17/1010 AR)
This week has been busy and such good fun! I got to spend time with my dear cousin Kenna and attend a party! I do wish the Lord and Lady Malvici all the best. The House, as stern as they appear, did a good job shaping it up for festivities!
Not bad at all and I got to meet new faces and I know many don't know of me, maybe just my sister Umbroise and the more prominent of my House, so it's been good to be seen and shake bit of anxiety off.
Not bad at all and I got to meet new faces and I know many don't know of me, maybe just my sister Umbroise and the more prominent of my House, so it's been good to be seen and shake bit of anxiety off.
Written By Martino
March 10, 2019, 4:36 a.m.(9/17/1010 AR)
Now we are in the after party, party. There seems to be only a few bottles of the superb family spiced red left from the original box. So these will need to last.
That is the sign of an excellent party, yes? Little wine left when you already bought over and above what you did expect.
That is the sign of an excellent party, yes? Little wine left when you already bought over and above what you did expect.
Written By Vercyn
March 10, 2019, 3:53 a.m.(9/17/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Elsa
Truly, the most remarkable woman.
Written By Sparte
March 10, 2019, 12:59 a.m.(9/17/1010 AR)
Trust has been on my mind. We're trusted, we trust people to do things, things to happen, and most rarely of all people themselves without constraint.
Just as we can give our trust, others can give their trust to us in turn. That brings with it an implicit request to keep that trust, and to keep it well.
Unfortunately, that can put us in difficult situations. Ones where we have to choose. Not every trust we're given is compatible with every other.
All of that is before we consider our duties. Our obligations. Our honor.
I sit with these thoughts after having had time to reflect upon my own choices, and the trusts I chose to keep and why. I know there are some who would focus on whether the choice made was right or wrong, but when we are in a place that will harm someone no matter what we do there is no such clarity. Just as the choice to accept the trust of others was neither right or wrong.
Lifetimes have been lost trying to see ways to avoid those failures. Spent in hindsight, looking backwards without remembering to look forward once again. Some in judgment of themselves, some in judgment of others. I ask myself what I have learned that will change my choices tomorrow. Tomorrow I will have my answer, but not before.
Just as we can give our trust, others can give their trust to us in turn. That brings with it an implicit request to keep that trust, and to keep it well.
Unfortunately, that can put us in difficult situations. Ones where we have to choose. Not every trust we're given is compatible with every other.
All of that is before we consider our duties. Our obligations. Our honor.
I sit with these thoughts after having had time to reflect upon my own choices, and the trusts I chose to keep and why. I know there are some who would focus on whether the choice made was right or wrong, but when we are in a place that will harm someone no matter what we do there is no such clarity. Just as the choice to accept the trust of others was neither right or wrong.
Lifetimes have been lost trying to see ways to avoid those failures. Spent in hindsight, looking backwards without remembering to look forward once again. Some in judgment of themselves, some in judgment of others. I ask myself what I have learned that will change my choices tomorrow. Tomorrow I will have my answer, but not before.
Written By Cambria
March 10, 2019, 12:50 a.m.(9/17/1010 AR)
Humor at its best is a kind of heightened truth.
Written By Orathy
March 10, 2019, 12:34 a.m.(9/17/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Tessa
Tessa. I ain't ever good at be sayin things that be soundin nice 'n that be showin I be givin a damn. Youse be seein through it 'n give this old man a chance, on who ain't had a good run of it 'n had to fight fer everythin 'n do what others ain't wantin to do. Ya be seein through an old man's anger 'n rage at what he become 'n what he were made to do. When my axe be taken from me by the inquisition fer some trumped up charge 'n they be tryin to leverage it over me, you be there tryin to be helpin me cope with it. It did be makin me buckle 'n drink more 'n lose a want to do anythin of value, reckon not even the stuff I be trained ta do. I ain't a good person, but you be the first person I be wishin I could 'ave died to protect... Ahh, it should 'ave been me. Supposin it should 'ave.
Today, I be going by the shop of Dame Ida, after hearin she be havin a sword up fer sale called 'Wrath' ... It were what ya called me, only fittin that I be havin a sword to match. It even be in Oathland style. I ain't knowin what it means that it be crafted so soon 'n be so... perfect in recallin you. Reckon maybe I can be fightin fer somethin better than myself, eh? I ain't know what that be, but I be feelin like yer there 'n it be stupid 'n all to think it...
Shit... I be ramblin now.
I ain't carin for much 'n not many, aye... not until I be meetin youse, Lady Moore.
Today, I be going by the shop of Dame Ida, after hearin she be havin a sword up fer sale called 'Wrath' ... It were what ya called me, only fittin that I be havin a sword to match. It even be in Oathland style. I ain't knowin what it means that it be crafted so soon 'n be so... perfect in recallin you. Reckon maybe I can be fightin fer somethin better than myself, eh? I ain't know what that be, but I be feelin like yer there 'n it be stupid 'n all to think it...
Shit... I be ramblin now.
I ain't carin for much 'n not many, aye... not until I be meetin youse, Lady Moore.
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