Written By Domonico
Jan. 25, 2019, 2:50 a.m.(6/13/1010 AR)
I wonder, if I was to die suddenly, how I would be remembered.
Have I done enough to merit being remembered?
Will I have failed in my duty to protect Malvici and the Compact?
I do not know.
Have I done enough to merit being remembered?
Will I have failed in my duty to protect Malvici and the Compact?
I do not know.
Written By Domonico
Jan. 25, 2019, 1:48 a.m.(6/13/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Santi
Seriously I thank you Cousin for always being there to help field questions of a military nature. I'm not the greatest or most personable of people and you are able to explain warfare to others in a way that is far easier to understand. You do what I cannot with such ease. I admire that for you... despite the fact you do it lounging around with a mug in your hand.
Written By Cambria
Jan. 24, 2019, 11:47 p.m.(6/13/1010 AR)
Power ever draws other power. It is not a complicated thought.
Written By Arik
Jan. 24, 2019, 4:37 p.m.(6/12/1010 AR)
On the day 12th day of the sixth month of 1010 AR House Halfshav has finished distributing one million silver to our people. These monies were given not only to the families of soldiers lost in defense of the Lodge of Petrichor but also those grievously wounded. In addition recognition for acts of bravery in the face of the enemy were granted throughout the army. With this act now complete House Halfshav can begin to rebuild the army which has stood for hundreds of years not only against the hordes of Everwinter but the threats against the Compact.
Lord Arik Halfshav
Sword of Whitehold
War Minister of Whitehold
Lord Arik Halfshav
Sword of Whitehold
War Minister of Whitehold
Written By Peri
Jan. 24, 2019, 3:32 p.m.(6/12/1010 AR)
I've been back in Arx for about a month now. I'm out of practice here, and I'm still getting my city legs back. [OOC: This paragraph is accompanied by a crude drawing of a ship and a sailor on the dock with wiggly legs]
I was at the salon last night. I wanted to hear everyone's thoughts about the proposals from Cardia and Jaidaral. I heard about everything discussed in the great Assembly and how it came out that Shard is a Prima of Nefer'khat. In all the stories I've ever heard, I've never heard heard a story about this place or people. Both emissaries mentioned treaties with Nefer'khat. The Jaidaral emissary said Shard is except from accepting a Writ from the emperor.
I've been thinking of this. What if Shard created a house here. Would her house be except? Her house could be a haven for people the Empire thinks are dangerous. I ask myself, who will they demand take Writs? People who have nightmares? Everyone has nightmares. A lot of people died under me at the battle of Setarco, and sometimes I dream about that battle. I am not the only one. It's easy to declare people dangerous by some fiat. What if they don't like our language? Would they decide it poses a risk and shackle the minds of anyone who speaks it?
House Seliki welcomes thralls who escape to freedom. I ask people to open their houses in the future for any who must needs escape Cardia or Jaideral.
But now I write about the Salon. I am still getting my land legs back. I am no scholar or diplomat. I have no smooth talk. If I have those needs I consult with others. But I had to see this Salon for myself. I did not want to show late and walk in front of so many erudite people who have practice with these things. I came early and meant to sit in back. Little did I know I'd be seated near the host. Later the Archscholar Sina came and sat near us. (Maybe this is why people show up late. I will consider being late next time.)
I mostly kept my peace until Shard arrived. Surely someone would ask her about these treaties, Don't we have more options than the ones discussed? No one brought these old treaties up, so I did. I felt clumsy, but I wanted to know. We could find these old treaties. There must be more. I waited until the end of the Salon to discuss this matter more.
Lord Mirk explained things in such a way that I realized I had never strongly examined those beliefs. From all of the stories, the history lessons, in teachings of the Pantheon--I built up this belief of treaties as sacred things. That is how things are. These nightmares people are having, do they not prove this? Gods frown upon us for not honoring our agreements.
This was something I didn't even think to question. But Lord Mirk said it plainly. He said that agreements have ambiguities that people can try to interpret in their own way. He mentioned loopholes, and might not the Empire exploit something they deem a loophole. And was I doing the same? (He did not direct that to me personally, but I have been thinking on this.) Marquis Orvyn replied to Mirk and the group pointing out how even now people struggle to maintain Oaths within the compact.
And so, I realize that Treaties are not some "magic" that would easily protect us from invaders. They are agreements people hash out and interpret and may not even keep. I had not taken knowledge from my childhood lessons and integrated it with the reality of our lived experience.
Does reality line up with my fear of invasion and Writs that will force people to obey. Is it a realistic fear? I'm still afraid. The metallics do things that I do not understand. Maybe these Writs are created by Platinum and will force compliance to agreements in a truly binding way.
Did this Platinum start out like me, thinking that Treaties and Oaths are sacred things that people would never think of breaking? Did Platinum get betrayed and decide to make Oaths that could never be broken?
I know think of Oaths people make--We have the power to change our minds. What of some friend who turns violent. Should one keep to an Oath that allows that friend to harm them? No, we allow people to part ways. Having an option to change minds -- I see more how important it is. In the small. In the Large. This idea of a Writ is an abomination.
With honor to Vellichor,
Lady Peri Seliki
I was at the salon last night. I wanted to hear everyone's thoughts about the proposals from Cardia and Jaidaral. I heard about everything discussed in the great Assembly and how it came out that Shard is a Prima of Nefer'khat. In all the stories I've ever heard, I've never heard heard a story about this place or people. Both emissaries mentioned treaties with Nefer'khat. The Jaidaral emissary said Shard is except from accepting a Writ from the emperor.
I've been thinking of this. What if Shard created a house here. Would her house be except? Her house could be a haven for people the Empire thinks are dangerous. I ask myself, who will they demand take Writs? People who have nightmares? Everyone has nightmares. A lot of people died under me at the battle of Setarco, and sometimes I dream about that battle. I am not the only one. It's easy to declare people dangerous by some fiat. What if they don't like our language? Would they decide it poses a risk and shackle the minds of anyone who speaks it?
House Seliki welcomes thralls who escape to freedom. I ask people to open their houses in the future for any who must needs escape Cardia or Jaideral.
But now I write about the Salon. I am still getting my land legs back. I am no scholar or diplomat. I have no smooth talk. If I have those needs I consult with others. But I had to see this Salon for myself. I did not want to show late and walk in front of so many erudite people who have practice with these things. I came early and meant to sit in back. Little did I know I'd be seated near the host. Later the Archscholar Sina came and sat near us. (Maybe this is why people show up late. I will consider being late next time.)
I mostly kept my peace until Shard arrived. Surely someone would ask her about these treaties, Don't we have more options than the ones discussed? No one brought these old treaties up, so I did. I felt clumsy, but I wanted to know. We could find these old treaties. There must be more. I waited until the end of the Salon to discuss this matter more.
Lord Mirk explained things in such a way that I realized I had never strongly examined those beliefs. From all of the stories, the history lessons, in teachings of the Pantheon--I built up this belief of treaties as sacred things. That is how things are. These nightmares people are having, do they not prove this? Gods frown upon us for not honoring our agreements.
This was something I didn't even think to question. But Lord Mirk said it plainly. He said that agreements have ambiguities that people can try to interpret in their own way. He mentioned loopholes, and might not the Empire exploit something they deem a loophole. And was I doing the same? (He did not direct that to me personally, but I have been thinking on this.) Marquis Orvyn replied to Mirk and the group pointing out how even now people struggle to maintain Oaths within the compact.
And so, I realize that Treaties are not some "magic" that would easily protect us from invaders. They are agreements people hash out and interpret and may not even keep. I had not taken knowledge from my childhood lessons and integrated it with the reality of our lived experience.
Does reality line up with my fear of invasion and Writs that will force people to obey. Is it a realistic fear? I'm still afraid. The metallics do things that I do not understand. Maybe these Writs are created by Platinum and will force compliance to agreements in a truly binding way.
Did this Platinum start out like me, thinking that Treaties and Oaths are sacred things that people would never think of breaking? Did Platinum get betrayed and decide to make Oaths that could never be broken?
I know think of Oaths people make--We have the power to change our minds. What of some friend who turns violent. Should one keep to an Oath that allows that friend to harm them? No, we allow people to part ways. Having an option to change minds -- I see more how important it is. In the small. In the Large. This idea of a Writ is an abomination.
With honor to Vellichor,
Lady Peri Seliki
Written By Ysbail
Jan. 24, 2019, 3:05 p.m.(6/12/1010 AR)
It can be so easy in this city to get lost in the work of it.
The Debates, The events, The duties to Household.
I forget sometimes how important it is to break with it all for a few hours, and just how much time spent in good company can lift a persons' spirits. It reminds me of the things we are striving to protect and why safeguarding our future is so important.
I thank the gods and spirits for newfound friends, you all know who you are. Know too how much your friendship is appreciated.
The Debates, The events, The duties to Household.
I forget sometimes how important it is to break with it all for a few hours, and just how much time spent in good company can lift a persons' spirits. It reminds me of the things we are striving to protect and why safeguarding our future is so important.
I thank the gods and spirits for newfound friends, you all know who you are. Know too how much your friendship is appreciated.
Written By Jasher
Jan. 24, 2019, 2:59 p.m.(6/12/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Valencia
I question what manner of offense I had done to warrant this level of pun-ishment. I will endeavour to make amends, unless you were actually kid-ding.
Written By Selene
Jan. 24, 2019, 2:24 p.m.(6/12/1010 AR)
Arx provides spectacular opportunities for self-improvement. Listen to the lives of those around you, and how you might be engaged and studied in ways unimagined.
I have learned of the sea from captains, the nuances of taxes and travel experienced by merchants. I have seen how art unleashed as a gift compares to pieces given for sale, and wondered at the beauty in a sweep of oil, a stroke of silk, a well-written contract.
O city of my heart, I adore you.
I have learned of the sea from captains, the nuances of taxes and travel experienced by merchants. I have seen how art unleashed as a gift compares to pieces given for sale, and wondered at the beauty in a sweep of oil, a stroke of silk, a well-written contract.
O city of my heart, I adore you.
Written By Perronne
Jan. 24, 2019, 2:20 p.m.(6/12/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Selene
Goodness. Today I met the former Radiant, and she is...pretty much everything I always thought a Whisper would be. Dignified, graceful, beautiful, a wonderful conversationalist, and someone who makes you feel as if what you say is really heard, and really matters, even when it's just silliness that falls out of your mouth. I understand that she's been out of the city for some time, doing Interesting Whisper Things, but now that she's back, I think she's going to have a lot to do, and be very in demand!
Written By Evaristo
Jan. 24, 2019, 11:59 a.m.(6/12/1010 AR)
My cousin has done it again. I went to the shop to have a look around and there it was; the most stunning collar of emeralds set in iridescite.
It literally leapt at me, as in, my eyes were instantly drawn to this masterpiece.
It won't fit me, but it will look divine on someone's neck soon.
Best hurry up if you want it!
It literally leapt at me, as in, my eyes were instantly drawn to this masterpiece.
It won't fit me, but it will look divine on someone's neck soon.
Best hurry up if you want it!
Written By Klaus
Jan. 24, 2019, 11:22 a.m.(6/12/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Coraline
I wonder what would happen to me if I saddled Glory and road for the east Gate as fast as I could shouting "Freedom"!
No, I wonder what Coraline would do...
OUCH!
Doreen just bit me, the traitor...
No, I wonder what Coraline would do...
OUCH!
Doreen just bit me, the traitor...
Written By Edain
Jan. 24, 2019, 10:58 a.m.(6/12/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Evaristo
Oh I would disagree. It is entirely possible to become physically lost amongst the stacks. That is why I always take some beef jerky and a water skin with me on my Sunday visit to the Archives.
Written By Miranda
Jan. 24, 2019, 10:27 a.m.(6/12/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Rowenova
That Moment When ...
... the hero of the day is a dog.
But with a name like Sir Floppington, perhaps we should not be surprised.
... the hero of the day is a dog.
But with a name like Sir Floppington, perhaps we should not be surprised.
Written By Miranda
Jan. 24, 2019, 10:25 a.m.(6/12/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Fecundo
Yes, yes you did, Brother.
Way up.
Are your feathers up to her standards, I wonder?
Way up.
Are your feathers up to her standards, I wonder?
Written By Vanora
Jan. 24, 2019, 9:42 a.m.(6/12/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Cambria
I anyone happens to be skimming my journals and sees me in the street, would you please remind me I'd wanted to write to Cambria?
I would do it now but I don't have any parchment besides this. I don't think the Archives will let me tear it out. It seems disrespectful to ask.
I would do it now but I don't have any parchment besides this. I don't think the Archives will let me tear it out. It seems disrespectful to ask.
Written By Athaur
Jan. 24, 2019, 5:23 a.m.(6/11/1010 AR)
Apparently, there are Bathhouses in Arx. You take a bath, with other people in a house. We just did it in the river. That said, there was less sand this way, and the warm water is a nice touch.
I also discovered that I am not the only one who looks at the prospect of finding a spouse with some chagrin.
I also discovered that I am not the only one who looks at the prospect of finding a spouse with some chagrin.
Written By Evaristo
Jan. 24, 2019, 4:46 a.m.(6/11/1010 AR)
The stacks.
One can get lost there. Not in the physical sense but in the books.
One can also comfortably take a nap in a quiet corner.
One can get lost there. Not in the physical sense but in the books.
One can also comfortably take a nap in a quiet corner.
Written By Auda
Jan. 24, 2019, 12:02 a.m.(6/11/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Lore
I want crystal jars!
Written By Vercyn
Jan. 23, 2019, 11:49 p.m.(6/11/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Adora
Say what you will about her attitude, her work is spectacular and well worth the cost that she asks. I expect she will be receiving more of my silver.
Besides, I find the abrasiveness of her character rather charming and pleasant
Besides, I find the abrasiveness of her character rather charming and pleasant
Written By Lisebet
Jan. 23, 2019, 9:18 p.m.(6/10/1010 AR)
I did not sleep well last night, as I spent the night tossing and turning. Something is dreadfully wrong, I fear, somewhere. Or perhaps it was the coffee.
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