Written By Ysbail
Feb. 3, 2019, 11:54 p.m.(7/5/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Jasher
I will remind the steward next time to pick Thraxian fair. It's sure to be an evening to remember for all involved.
Written By Torian
Feb. 3, 2019, 11:42 p.m.(7/5/1010 AR)
One drunk tells one drunk man's tale, and pretty soon there's a panic. Seems like there's always a panic, I guess it's just a matter of which drunk's tale people are panicking about now.
Written By Amund
Feb. 3, 2019, 11:34 p.m.(7/5/1010 AR)
You may have spent two centuries building a bridge. Can you really be excused for the tens of thousands of people killed when you destroy it in two hours?
Written By Helle
Feb. 3, 2019, 11:19 p.m.(7/5/1010 AR)
i met a flame burning bright
in the shadow of the night
coiling tongue of horrid fire
no cooling rain to admire
just a pit of black despair
scorching all my branches bare
in the shadow of the night
coiling tongue of horrid fire
no cooling rain to admire
just a pit of black despair
scorching all my branches bare
Written By Ajax
Feb. 3, 2019, 11:13 p.m.(7/5/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Emilia
A woman with a similar sounding past that sounds too close to mine. Part of me feels bad for what you've chosen to do. But I think it's a good sign you're a better person then I.
Written By Willow
Feb. 3, 2019, 11:13 p.m.(7/5/1010 AR)
I am afraid I am very much with Lords Ian and Archeron on the subject. Say whst you like of whether or not it means I somehow don't care for the thralls' fates, as someone who has never spoken two words to me. There is no reason to create a million man refugee crisis and destabilize a fifth of the Compact over a timeline when we all agree where the goal and the road leads. That would be incredibly myopic and irresponsible in the face.of fhe looming threat.
Written By Ajax
Feb. 3, 2019, 11:12 p.m.(7/5/1010 AR)
I ran into the Captain and the Templar again the other day. It was strange, from the arena they seemed as if they were bitter rivals. I could almost taste the hatred, but now, I am fairly sold it's on something else between them from how they acted together. One could argue they were a close married couple, or siblings, just from how they acted and then prodded me. A pity I always have a weakness for couples, just something about the happy family bit.
We moved onwards, heading towards the trainer center for a bit of a spar. Myself mostly curious as to how I would fare against these warriors of renown in the city. The short version was. I did better then I thought. But that was painful Harlex's style if a brutality measured with caution before I had thought he just drew on his rage and swung until he the other person was down. But now, I can see there is a care in his movements that he shows care in concealing. I think I held out longer then most expected but I was only able to stall the wolf's advance for a time. But that I will take with a gratitude for my Uncle who taught me and the good Captain for humoring a mercenary who lived out on the fringe. I think I could actually make a good friend with the man. Who knows though? I certainly don't.
Dame Emilia was able to fight impressively as well. She had a more defensive style and was able to deliver a staggering blow to me early in the fight. Yet in her case, I don't know what got into me. I just didn't fall as she continued hitting me until she went down. I wish I could say I had her outskilled, but I went black for a bit of it. I just remember the brief moment before I swept out her legs and that realization he hurt to breathe afterwards. All and all a good day, granted, I needed a day to rest up after. I hope to see them both again.
We moved onwards, heading towards the trainer center for a bit of a spar. Myself mostly curious as to how I would fare against these warriors of renown in the city. The short version was. I did better then I thought. But that was painful Harlex's style if a brutality measured with caution before I had thought he just drew on his rage and swung until he the other person was down. But now, I can see there is a care in his movements that he shows care in concealing. I think I held out longer then most expected but I was only able to stall the wolf's advance for a time. But that I will take with a gratitude for my Uncle who taught me and the good Captain for humoring a mercenary who lived out on the fringe. I think I could actually make a good friend with the man. Who knows though? I certainly don't.
Dame Emilia was able to fight impressively as well. She had a more defensive style and was able to deliver a staggering blow to me early in the fight. Yet in her case, I don't know what got into me. I just didn't fall as she continued hitting me until she went down. I wish I could say I had her outskilled, but I went black for a bit of it. I just remember the brief moment before I swept out her legs and that realization he hurt to breathe afterwards. All and all a good day, granted, I needed a day to rest up after. I hope to see them both again.
Written By Esoka
Feb. 3, 2019, 11:03 p.m.(7/5/1010 AR)
The ceremony of lanterns was so very pretty! Praise be to Legate Aureth, Lady Carita, Prince Laric, and all my fellow disciples how had a hand in making it happen.
My thoughts have been often with the Mother of Beginnings and Lady of Change of late, as I await the coming of the child. Will I be able to protect it from the world as it is? Will Calaudrin and I provide a good life for it.
We'll try and do our best and love it. I hope that's enough. I pray that's enough.
My thoughts have been often with the Mother of Beginnings and Lady of Change of late, as I await the coming of the child. Will I be able to protect it from the world as it is? Will Calaudrin and I provide a good life for it.
We'll try and do our best and love it. I hope that's enough. I pray that's enough.
Written By Fortunato
Feb. 3, 2019, 10:59 p.m.(7/5/1010 AR)
Who do we want to be?
Is it better to be safe, but constrained to the point that your life is only your own in spurts and sprints? What constraints would you be willing to accept for security? What constraints would you be willing to place on others? We are only human. The constraints we will accept are usually different than the constraints we would impose.
Few people are willing to erode their own power.
Is it better to be safe, but constrained to the point that your life is only your own in spurts and sprints? What constraints would you be willing to accept for security? What constraints would you be willing to place on others? We are only human. The constraints we will accept are usually different than the constraints we would impose.
Few people are willing to erode their own power.
Written By Shae
Feb. 3, 2019, 10:46 p.m.(7/5/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Adalyn
Don't forget the roosters.
Written By Bliss
Feb. 3, 2019, 10:17 p.m.(7/5/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Bliss
When I had my twenty-fifth birthday, I found myself utterly a ruin. I spent the night of it alone, with only the company of a bard I haven't seen since who happened to walk in, drinking bad wine and looking out the window, waiting for the bells to ring. It felt like everything was disappointment - I felt I had had stumbled on my goals, fallen face-first, and that I had a hell of a hole to claw myself out of.
I think I can say that I have done that - everything that was lack of confidence then has turned into something supporting me now. I know what I need to be doing, and while it's likely too much, that sort of challenge is invigorating and enthralling. I feel as if I am free from something that has been weighing down on me as long as I can remember now. The thoughts are still there, but they no longer cut. The anger is still there, but it's a small flicker that I can call on whenever I want. It's no longer all-consuming.
Am I satisfied? No, for there is ever so much more to do and experience.
Am I happy?
I think, for the first time, in a very long time, I can say yes. So happy birthday to me, and let's tackle this second quarter century with everything we have. World's just getting interesting - hardly the time to back away now.
I think I can say that I have done that - everything that was lack of confidence then has turned into something supporting me now. I know what I need to be doing, and while it's likely too much, that sort of challenge is invigorating and enthralling. I feel as if I am free from something that has been weighing down on me as long as I can remember now. The thoughts are still there, but they no longer cut. The anger is still there, but it's a small flicker that I can call on whenever I want. It's no longer all-consuming.
Am I satisfied? No, for there is ever so much more to do and experience.
Am I happy?
I think, for the first time, in a very long time, I can say yes. So happy birthday to me, and let's tackle this second quarter century with everything we have. World's just getting interesting - hardly the time to back away now.
Written By Tikva
Feb. 3, 2019, 9:58 p.m.(7/5/1010 AR)
The first swaggering heat of summer is here, and I must say that it helps lift my spirits. I miss the brisk sea breezes of the summers of the Brighthold, or the lush greens of the Twainfort ... I'm afraid that the smells of Arx are not nearly as romantic.
Of course, there are compensations.
Of course, there are compensations.
Written By Aureth
Feb. 3, 2019, 9:49 p.m.(7/5/1010 AR)
I should like to congratulate Lord Riagnon Acheron and his new wife, Lady Kenna Acheron, on a very clear and well-diagrammed courtship, culminating in their new marriage. May Limerance bless your union in mutual understanding.
Written By Aureth
Feb. 3, 2019, 9:46 p.m.(7/5/1010 AR)
I will note for the purposes of debate that what House Kennex did was to eradicate thralldom within its borders without preparation or plan, upon no timetable but immediately.
To pretend that we discuss an equivalent situation with Brass's proposal is the height of disingenuity.
To pretend that we discuss an equivalent situation with Brass's proposal is the height of disingenuity.
Written By Jaenelle
Feb. 3, 2019, 9:27 p.m.(7/5/1010 AR)
The Great Grayson Ball was lovely, and I was honored to attend. It was refreshing to simply enjoy the moment without additional thoughts beyond listening to the beautiful music and moving along to the rhythm. The Grayson hospitality is only matched by Velenosa's.
Written By Shard
Feb. 3, 2019, 9:23 p.m.(7/4/1010 AR)
I've got a great idea. Instead of constantly talking for Thralls about what they would want, and ex-Kennex Thralls about whether they'd have preferred being freed or not, let's actually let them speak for themselves, and we can see what the majority thinks. What would they prefer? A chaotic, possibly dangerous in the short term freedom, or to be slaves for the rest of their lives, and, in many places, their descendants' lives?
Oh, wait, that would be very inconvenient for this argument, wouldn't it? Much better to just insist you know what's best for them. They're property, after all.
Oh, wait, that would be very inconvenient for this argument, wouldn't it? Much better to just insist you know what's best for them. They're property, after all.
Written By Shard
Feb. 3, 2019, 9:16 p.m.(7/4/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Willow
At no point was my argument that Thrax /will/ do this. My argument, in fact, was explicitly that they won't, because they value the metaphorical coat over the lives of other people. They'll sit around all day making excuses and saying 'this is the wrong time, there's too much danger, our economy will suffer', and on and on and they will do that every single time this subject comes up, because those costs aren't going to change.
As for what to do in this metaphor? Well. You can freeze to death. You can try to find another coat. Or you can take it from him by force.
...That last option isn't one anyone's going to like. It's a lot worse than making a plan in advance and having the whole Compact cooperate in trying to mitigate the fallout. But no group of slaves stays docile forever, and history has an awful lot of prominent examples where people stopped asking nicely.
As for what to do in this metaphor? Well. You can freeze to death. You can try to find another coat. Or you can take it from him by force.
...That last option isn't one anyone's going to like. It's a lot worse than making a plan in advance and having the whole Compact cooperate in trying to mitigate the fallout. But no group of slaves stays docile forever, and history has an awful lot of prominent examples where people stopped asking nicely.
Written By Mirella
Feb. 3, 2019, 9:05 p.m.(7/4/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Duarte
Truly. Such deprivation.
Written By Klaus
Feb. 3, 2019, 9:02 p.m.(7/4/1010 AR)
Looking for someone to make very pretty and feminine clothing for me to torment Coraline with. What can I say, there are sometimes one has to poke a sharp stick at the bear.
Written By Klaus
Feb. 3, 2019, 9 p.m.(7/4/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Victus
I do not envy him as he has been put into a situation which is untenable. There are not real right choices despite what others in power believe. All I can do is support him as best as I can.
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