Written By Selene
Jan. 17, 2019, 2:44 p.m.(5/18/1010 AR)
I must say, there is something remarkable happening in the Ward of the Lyceum. Such a celebration of artistic talents spills out from several houses -- Malespero, Igniseri, Saik. In the space of a few days, I have been indulged, thoroughly, in the most imaginative company. Whatever inspires them, I salute with gladness.
Bravo, darlings. Let your creativity shape the world.
Bravo, darlings. Let your creativity shape the world.
Written By Jyri
Jan. 17, 2019, 1:18 p.m.(5/18/1010 AR)
It has been some tumultous, strange, amazing and conflicting weeks.
I got married. I've been ennobled. I've found my brother, whom I thought was dead all these years.
There's wars brewing and my marriage didn't go unnoticed by some. I am saddened by how that was received, but not entirely surprised either. It was just a bit of a bigger splash than I could imagine.
There's plans in the works and I look forward to working on these. Now is not the time to step back, but to step forward.
I got married. I've been ennobled. I've found my brother, whom I thought was dead all these years.
There's wars brewing and my marriage didn't go unnoticed by some. I am saddened by how that was received, but not entirely surprised either. It was just a bit of a bigger splash than I could imagine.
There's plans in the works and I look forward to working on these. Now is not the time to step back, but to step forward.
Written By Rymarr
Jan. 17, 2019, 11:22 a.m.(5/18/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Archeron
I find his style of humor to be hilarious.
Written By Valdemar
Jan. 17, 2019, 10:58 a.m.(5/18/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Edward
On this day, May 18, 1010, I and my wife, Duchess Vanora Grimhall, are pleased to name Baron Edward Stormbreak of Whitefrost as Salt Father to our son, Lord Harald Grimhall II.
Written By Niklas
Jan. 17, 2019, 9:54 a.m.(5/17/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Bliss
The proper noble response to such criticism as "you absolute idiots" is to ignore the rabble saying it.
But perhaps the instructors at Whisper House have a better suggestion.
But perhaps the instructors at Whisper House have a better suggestion.
Written By Harper
Jan. 17, 2019, 9:47 a.m.(5/17/1010 AR)
I dunno if I'm happy for Talen or mad at him. He's been my patron for a long damned time, but we've been friends a lot longer. I do know that he and the Archduchess deserve their rest. And some old title isn't gonna change the respect that I have for them both. I hope they both are very happy.
I'll miss seeing both of them, real bad, though. Hope they visit sometime.
I'll miss seeing both of them, real bad, though. Hope they visit sometime.
Written By Rinel
Jan. 17, 2019, 8:51 a.m.(5/17/1010 AR)
I find myself continually surprised at the level of attention and response that is occasioned by the writings of a peasant from the Oathlands. Though confused, I am nevertheless gratified that princes and commanders alike should take the time to read and respond to my journals. I pray that my thoughts will in time find a welcome reception in their minds.
On the matter of time: my sudden release from the obligations of discipleship has given me more time than I accustomed to having. I have established a morning routine--to visit each shrine. After several abortive attempts, I admit that I pass over the shrine if the Thirteenth. Perhaps it is indicative of a refusal to reflect upon my actions--or perhaps I have simply grown tired of Marachian notions of duplicity and concealment. Certainly such notions have infected my modes of thinking as of late. The young scholar arriving in Arx two years prior would never have dared to partake in the slaughter I abetted.
I think it long past due I revisit the Faith of the Orthodox. Perhaps others may navigate the treacherous waters of Marachian doctrine without peril, but my brief forays into such realms have met only with disaster. The Orthodoxy is simpler. Safer. More demanding--and far less dangerous.
I shall serve the penance that is assigned to me. I shall finish my treatise on Aion and the Thirteenth. Perhaps I shall take a pilgrimage to Sanctum. Though they seem the natural habitat of so many within this city, the shadows do not agree with me. It is long past time I returned to the light.
On the matter of time: my sudden release from the obligations of discipleship has given me more time than I accustomed to having. I have established a morning routine--to visit each shrine. After several abortive attempts, I admit that I pass over the shrine if the Thirteenth. Perhaps it is indicative of a refusal to reflect upon my actions--or perhaps I have simply grown tired of Marachian notions of duplicity and concealment. Certainly such notions have infected my modes of thinking as of late. The young scholar arriving in Arx two years prior would never have dared to partake in the slaughter I abetted.
I think it long past due I revisit the Faith of the Orthodox. Perhaps others may navigate the treacherous waters of Marachian doctrine without peril, but my brief forays into such realms have met only with disaster. The Orthodoxy is simpler. Safer. More demanding--and far less dangerous.
I shall serve the penance that is assigned to me. I shall finish my treatise on Aion and the Thirteenth. Perhaps I shall take a pilgrimage to Sanctum. Though they seem the natural habitat of so many within this city, the shadows do not agree with me. It is long past time I returned to the light.
Written By Adora
Jan. 17, 2019, 8:22 a.m.(5/17/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Valenzo
CROCODILES
Written By Lisebet
Jan. 17, 2019, 8:21 a.m.(5/17/1010 AR)
I know there is a lot going on, and I have not stopped my studies, but - now there is joy in discussing things such as dresses and matching suits. And flowers.
Many flowers.
Many flowers.
Written By Silas
Jan. 17, 2019, 5:28 a.m.(5/17/1010 AR)
Unfortunately the scholars do not stop me when I cruelly assault grammar.
Written By Silas
Jan. 17, 2019, 5:19 a.m.(5/17/1010 AR)
I had a long entry written up, but I re-read it to myself twice and decided it's likely to just result in more defensive bickering than anything else.
If someone wants to think that I may be just a few skips away from becoming the next coming of Abbas because of nuanced risk assessment, let them.
If someone wants to think that I may be just a few skips away from becoming the next coming of Abbas because of nuanced risk assessment, let them.
Written By Archeron
Jan. 17, 2019, 4:55 a.m.(5/17/1010 AR)
I might be old fashioned, it might be that tradition runs deep in Tyde. But importing customs from others may seem cute or fashionable, but it dilutes our own. We do not raid, we reave. We care for our families always, rather than ourselves. Our children have Salt Parents, and the Survivor's Games teach our children that the world is hard, that society has rules, and life at times is not fair. Even those ideas that fade now as they must still have meaning, the duty of the man to provide strength in rule, for the women the wisdom - can anyone look at Prince Victus and Princess Alarissa and say this isn't so?
Thrax should always be Thrax. Grayson should be Grayson. We should not, in calls for unity or in fads of fashion, forget who our families are. And the burden we shoulder. Especially in the Great and Ducal houses, where we must act as models for all below.
Thrax should always be Thrax. Grayson should be Grayson. We should not, in calls for unity or in fads of fashion, forget who our families are. And the burden we shoulder. Especially in the Great and Ducal houses, where we must act as models for all below.
Written By Valenzo
Jan. 17, 2019, 1:06 a.m.(5/17/1010 AR)
I keep thinkin' back to the Forgotten Island Crew, and I just wanted to shout out to the wiliest, boldest, most adventuresome bunch I've sailed with in quite some time. Don't think the Scholar I'm with appreciates the fact that I am clearly drunk and spilling wine all over in here, and also that I am literally shouting out, so I will keep it brief. (Ed.'s Note: No, I do not appreciate any of that. Gods, I don't think he's bathed today either.)
Adora! Without your wondrous woodsense and wicked wordcraft, we'd have piled onto that ladder and broken our fool necks! Also you stabbed a dilrerock right in the Gods-damned eye, with a hairpin! That's hardcore!! Yes I do need to keep shouting!!!
Evaristo! The Best Captain, and my best friend. Listen, if any of this... Stuff going on with...the Thing I told you about goes south...Dietrich's yours, mate. Also Kevin. Also my ship. Also tell Josie? Is that too much pressure??? (Ed.'s note: Yes.)
Gilroy! If you hadn't used all of your skill on that Suspiciously Normal Chest, we'd all have been dilerock chow. (Well, sooner than I was, anyway). Also I've sailed a lot of ocean, bosom buddy, and never heard a better owl impression.
Mae! I don't think I have ever met someone with such a useful assortment of spicy and stinky elixirs in all my days, and I wish I'd had a chance to see what else was in that messenger bag! How's Skully? Is he eating enough?
Raymesin! Gods, you are one scary fellow with those knives o' yours, and also seriously how's the weather up there? --Yes, it is funny, please give me the wine bottle back. Okay, LISTEN -- okay sorted, anyway, I hope you're enjoying the books, let me know if you want any of these romance novels!
Anyway, hope you're all enjoying the riches, and here's to returning someday soon!
Adora! Without your wondrous woodsense and wicked wordcraft, we'd have piled onto that ladder and broken our fool necks! Also you stabbed a dilrerock right in the Gods-damned eye, with a hairpin! That's hardcore!! Yes I do need to keep shouting!!!
Evaristo! The Best Captain, and my best friend. Listen, if any of this... Stuff going on with...the Thing I told you about goes south...Dietrich's yours, mate. Also Kevin. Also my ship. Also tell Josie? Is that too much pressure??? (Ed.'s note: Yes.)
Gilroy! If you hadn't used all of your skill on that Suspiciously Normal Chest, we'd all have been dilerock chow. (Well, sooner than I was, anyway). Also I've sailed a lot of ocean, bosom buddy, and never heard a better owl impression.
Mae! I don't think I have ever met someone with such a useful assortment of spicy and stinky elixirs in all my days, and I wish I'd had a chance to see what else was in that messenger bag! How's Skully? Is he eating enough?
Raymesin! Gods, you are one scary fellow with those knives o' yours, and also seriously how's the weather up there? --Yes, it is funny, please give me the wine bottle back. Okay, LISTEN -- okay sorted, anyway, I hope you're enjoying the books, let me know if you want any of these romance novels!
Anyway, hope you're all enjoying the riches, and here's to returning someday soon!
Written By Sparte
Jan. 16, 2019, 11:02 p.m.(5/17/1010 AR)
While I await my penance, I find myself with more time than I usually have. Often I am running from one duty to the next, or in consideration on what I should do next.
Waiting without a clear notion of when that will change is something I havn't done much of in recent months. I still have my duties, I still perform them, but the hours between them are quieter. Longer.
I have spent time in the hall of heroes, reviewing the statues there. The differences between those in each of the Halls, the way a heroic act to one hall might be the villain of another. I have spent time in the shrines, but that is not atypical of me. Having time where I'm out of prayers and don't need to go to something else is, and it feels strange to leave a shrine with my thoughts so still.
Yet I'm not good at this idleness. I've begun collecting information on ropes and knots, for the benefit of the Society of Explorers. It isn't a very large task, getting people to show me how to tie knots so I can record the methods in a book, but perhaps it will help some future explorer. It is at least a task I can set down incomplete when the penance begins, and none will be hurt by that.
Waiting without a clear notion of when that will change is something I havn't done much of in recent months. I still have my duties, I still perform them, but the hours between them are quieter. Longer.
I have spent time in the hall of heroes, reviewing the statues there. The differences between those in each of the Halls, the way a heroic act to one hall might be the villain of another. I have spent time in the shrines, but that is not atypical of me. Having time where I'm out of prayers and don't need to go to something else is, and it feels strange to leave a shrine with my thoughts so still.
Yet I'm not good at this idleness. I've begun collecting information on ropes and knots, for the benefit of the Society of Explorers. It isn't a very large task, getting people to show me how to tie knots so I can record the methods in a book, but perhaps it will help some future explorer. It is at least a task I can set down incomplete when the penance begins, and none will be hurt by that.
Written By Vanora
Jan. 16, 2019, 10:33 p.m.(5/17/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Belladonna
Let it be known that on 5/17/1010, Duke Valdemar Grimhall and Duchess Vanora Grimhall
named Duchess Belladonna Pravus
as Best Liar to their third-born son, Lord Harald Grimhall II
named Duchess Belladonna Pravus
as Best Liar to their third-born son, Lord Harald Grimhall II
Written By Kenna
Jan. 16, 2019, 10:21 p.m.(5/17/1010 AR)
Just for the record:
I am a huge fan of the world not ending any time soon. I LIKE the world.
I am a huge fan of the world not ending any time soon. I LIKE the world.
Written By Athaur
Jan. 16, 2019, 9:25 p.m.(5/16/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Ajax
Master Ajax you have no concern as to the impression you left upon me. It was well fought and you were clearly my better from beginning to end! However I am hurt that I am just some poor Silk. Perhaps I shall have to let you beat me again to prove my worth.
Written By Miranda
Jan. 16, 2019, 7:07 p.m.(5/16/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Santi
Such a fascinating debate on whether or not you should continue to go bald, somewhere between, or forego the scissors all together!
Should you desire an opinion from a Lady and Knight such as myself... here it is
When in the throes of passion, certainly it is wondrous to be able to grab hold of my lover's hair or beard. I've experienced the bald pate and have missed the ability to grip the locks with loving abandon.
There comes a time when the length of both beard and hair is too much. Each man has a preference. Personally, so long as it is neat and clean, I say, go forth and risk the assorted opportunities that may arise.
And, if a fight or battle ensues, do as I do: Braid it and tuck it under the armor!
Just my two silver pieces...
Should you desire an opinion from a Lady and Knight such as myself... here it is
When in the throes of passion, certainly it is wondrous to be able to grab hold of my lover's hair or beard. I've experienced the bald pate and have missed the ability to grip the locks with loving abandon.
There comes a time when the length of both beard and hair is too much. Each man has a preference. Personally, so long as it is neat and clean, I say, go forth and risk the assorted opportunities that may arise.
And, if a fight or battle ensues, do as I do: Braid it and tuck it under the armor!
Just my two silver pieces...
Written By Auda
Jan. 16, 2019, 6:58 p.m.(5/16/1010 AR)
So many big things are happening. I never thought I'd be anything but Crownsworn, let alone leaving one House for another.
At least I'll always be a commoner? A lot of people have been plucked up and ennobled, but I can't ever see that being me-- which I'm more than fine with.
At least I'll always be a commoner? A lot of people have been plucked up and ennobled, but I can't ever see that being me-- which I'm more than fine with.
Written By Sparte
Jan. 16, 2019, 6:54 p.m.(5/16/1010 AR)
I'm noticing a pattern in the people who are telling others how they should feel, rather than reflecting on the situation and the choices. I have much to think on, and many flaws still to overcome. I have been told at one point by the person who gave me this shiner that I was preachy, and I often wondered what they meant. At least recent events give me no doubt what it looks like.
Please note that the scholars may take some time preparing your journal for others to read.