Written By Saoirse
Jan. 15, 2019, 4:49 p.m.(5/14/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Daniella
Having been on the 'wrong end' of Valardin temperament before, I say to you, dear cousin:
Stay strong.
Stay strong.
Written By Saoirse
Jan. 15, 2019, 4:46 p.m.(5/14/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Jaenelle
While it, of course, saddens me to see Eleyna out of the city, Jaenelle has fostered a warm burst of air through the corridors of House Velenosa. From routinely providing for house members on a regular basis to ensuring our involvement in the promotion of the house, it's nice to be included.
Written By Harlex
Jan. 15, 2019, 4:42 p.m.(5/14/1010 AR)
That day I walked into that tavern fifteen miles from the farmstead, new to the road and aimless but hungry, a long table had been set aside and a recruiter of the Sellsword Guild sat behind it and behind him a bundle of swords. All very plain, all identical in make.
He said, "Do not be deceived." And he took one of them, holding it between his hands. "Though each of these blades is similar to the other, each will tell a tale unique to itself. No two lives are a like and so no two swords are truly the same. Knowing this--what do you thirst for, young swordsman? What will your tale be?"
A salesman of high caliber, he knew that secret to selling anything; ingrained in any good deception is a truth.
Seventeen years old, I had always felt in pursuit of something.
I pursued it into the woods where that she-wolf gave me my first scar. I pursued it in my dreams, as the fields withered. Then when he handed me that sword, signed my name in his ledger, I pursued it with violence. Across battlefields, in the streets of cities, in the wilds were none were witness but the apathy of the gods.
I pursued it, in fact, all the way to Arx.
There is plenty more to tell. Not just my tale but all tales.
And now we have a little extra time. For better or worse.
He said, "Do not be deceived." And he took one of them, holding it between his hands. "Though each of these blades is similar to the other, each will tell a tale unique to itself. No two lives are a like and so no two swords are truly the same. Knowing this--what do you thirst for, young swordsman? What will your tale be?"
A salesman of high caliber, he knew that secret to selling anything; ingrained in any good deception is a truth.
Seventeen years old, I had always felt in pursuit of something.
I pursued it into the woods where that she-wolf gave me my first scar. I pursued it in my dreams, as the fields withered. Then when he handed me that sword, signed my name in his ledger, I pursued it with violence. Across battlefields, in the streets of cities, in the wilds were none were witness but the apathy of the gods.
I pursued it, in fact, all the way to Arx.
There is plenty more to tell. Not just my tale but all tales.
And now we have a little extra time. For better or worse.
Written By Sparte
Jan. 15, 2019, 4:21 p.m.(5/14/1010 AR)
The ruling of the Archscholar is just.
I maintained secrecy I believed that I must for the safety of others, and I knew that would come with a cost. I believe in the mission of the Scholars, and in the Archscholar, and I will continue to give my praise to Vellichor. I seek to honor all of the gods in my actions. Today that means accepting that I have wronged others in the pursuit of aiding them. I will pay the price for my failure without hesitation, and strive to have fewer failings in the future.
I do not yet know what my penance will be, but I stand ready to accept it.
I maintained secrecy I believed that I must for the safety of others, and I knew that would come with a cost. I believe in the mission of the Scholars, and in the Archscholar, and I will continue to give my praise to Vellichor. I seek to honor all of the gods in my actions. Today that means accepting that I have wronged others in the pursuit of aiding them. I will pay the price for my failure without hesitation, and strive to have fewer failings in the future.
I do not yet know what my penance will be, but I stand ready to accept it.
Written By Gilroy
Jan. 15, 2019, 4:13 p.m.(5/14/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Sparte
First doing a heresy and now this.
It's just not your month!
It's just not your month!
Written By Vitalis
Jan. 15, 2019, 4:05 p.m.(5/14/1010 AR)
In the midst of rampant chaos that is by turns unsettling and discouraging, it is most welcome to witness a chaos as unbridled and fierce and thrilling in the First Annual Raconteur's cup.
My hat is off to Princess Berenice Velenosa and Messere Venturo Thayne for a well-struck course and fine event. To all the sponsors, particularly Velenosa, for the prizes and anticipation in the lead up to the event. To the riders and their mounts. To the promoters who talked the riders up, including one Juniper Whisper, who undertook to talk up the talents and skill of the race's victor, none other than the Lady Fianna Crovane and her splendid Phantom. Though of a performance like theirs, little more can be said than... wow.
My hat is, quite literally, off. Does anyone know where I might find some fine bronze-colored leather?
My hat is off to Princess Berenice Velenosa and Messere Venturo Thayne for a well-struck course and fine event. To all the sponsors, particularly Velenosa, for the prizes and anticipation in the lead up to the event. To the riders and their mounts. To the promoters who talked the riders up, including one Juniper Whisper, who undertook to talk up the talents and skill of the race's victor, none other than the Lady Fianna Crovane and her splendid Phantom. Though of a performance like theirs, little more can be said than... wow.
My hat is, quite literally, off. Does anyone know where I might find some fine bronze-colored leather?
Written By Bliss
Jan. 15, 2019, 3:09 p.m.(5/14/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Kenna
I cannot say that it gets easier, or that it will ever feel like it will, because it doesn't, and it won't. Once you see the scope and breadth of treason that is in the world, it is hard to ever really trust people again.
But what will start happening is that you will begin to look at those around you with a more critical eye. You will learn who is doing what, and why, and maybe even who you can trust with what. You will form deep, deep bonds with those who truly become worthy of them - and I think there is a reward in that in and of itself.
Push forward. Always.
But what will start happening is that you will begin to look at those around you with a more critical eye. You will learn who is doing what, and why, and maybe even who you can trust with what. You will form deep, deep bonds with those who truly become worthy of them - and I think there is a reward in that in and of itself.
Push forward. Always.
Written By Gwenna
Jan. 15, 2019, 2:07 p.m.(5/13/1010 AR)
It is, perhaps, better to have risked and lost than to never have even tried and left to wonder. I hope I have the courage to take the risks, when they seem necessary, in the plans I hope to achieve.
Written By Teagan
Jan. 15, 2019, 1:59 p.m.(5/13/1010 AR)
Some people are woefully short-sighted.
Written By Felicia
Jan. 15, 2019, 1:59 p.m.(5/13/1010 AR)
Five years ago, we had fighting in the streets when Everard Telmar and his conspirators were being arrested.
Four years ago, we were besieged.
Almost two years ago, we fought at Stormwall and Setarco.
Months ago, we protected the Lodge.
In each, the Compact lost people, in some, a great many people, trying to hold strong against external forces and conspiracies.
In dealing with these conspirators masquerading as scholars, only two lives were lost among those protecting the Compact.
And those conspirators were responsible for the death of tens of thousands, across generations. They were responsible, at least in part, for the death of Copper. While the weight of those deaths will never leave those who brought them, they also saved lives, and help removed a threat looking to take advantage of our other troubles.
Four years ago, we were besieged.
Almost two years ago, we fought at Stormwall and Setarco.
Months ago, we protected the Lodge.
In each, the Compact lost people, in some, a great many people, trying to hold strong against external forces and conspiracies.
In dealing with these conspirators masquerading as scholars, only two lives were lost among those protecting the Compact.
And those conspirators were responsible for the death of tens of thousands, across generations. They were responsible, at least in part, for the death of Copper. While the weight of those deaths will never leave those who brought them, they also saved lives, and help removed a threat looking to take advantage of our other troubles.
Written By Delilah
Jan. 15, 2019, 1:01 p.m.(5/12/1010 AR)
And this, too, shall pass.
However hard the moment feels, it will blow away on the wind or be extinguished as smoke. The stifling heat surrenders to the cooling balm of the evening, the snowstorms of a seemingly endless winter becoming the balmy sunshine of spring. The greatest passions, hot or cold, can be tempered.
Moderation has never been purely in fashion, especially with more ostentatious designs ever more eye-catchy and exciting. O! It's not a time to be temperate, restrained even. Look to the longer perspective, however, and it becomes clear things ebb and flow. They always have.
However hard the moment feels, it will blow away on the wind or be extinguished as smoke. The stifling heat surrenders to the cooling balm of the evening, the snowstorms of a seemingly endless winter becoming the balmy sunshine of spring. The greatest passions, hot or cold, can be tempered.
Moderation has never been purely in fashion, especially with more ostentatious designs ever more eye-catchy and exciting. O! It's not a time to be temperate, restrained even. Look to the longer perspective, however, and it becomes clear things ebb and flow. They always have.
Written By Kanean
Jan. 15, 2019, 10:54 a.m.(5/12/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Ajax
This man taught me much about fighting. He is an invaluable rival and mentor. Almost like a brother to me.
Written By Kanean
Jan. 15, 2019, 10:53 a.m.(5/12/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Abellus
He is my brother
Written By Kanean
Jan. 15, 2019, 10:52 a.m.(5/12/1010 AR)
The contest was over and began to settle. I had a conversation with the charming Princess Valencia the host while we drank to my victory. I met Duke Vercyn and Berto. And while Ajax and Reese were over by the other side, we, all talked about something dark, War. Nothing else happened. A few speeches about our insights in war then it all settled.
Written By Kanean
Jan. 15, 2019, 10:49 a.m.(5/12/1010 AR)
YEAHHHH!!!!!! What a day, I swear never did I realize that I would win. While waiting for the Sip and Spar in the Golden Hart, I dueled with Ajax, a couple of times, as he gives me some pointers in fighting. I did lose the first few times. But, now, Ajax taught me a great deal about dueling and fighting. Now, I can handle myself quite well. Well, the event started and it went with a Archery Contest and so, being me, I joined it to test myself against others people of the Compact. My competitors were Carmen and Violet. They were very good archers, I say, rivaling even my skill in archery. In the end, and to my surprise, I won! But by a hair, Violet was in for a close 2nd and Carmen was 3rd. After that I sent out a challenge to spar, to test my skills in fighting. Surprisingly, it was the Prince Jasher, I met and talked to a few times before that stepped up to my challenge. Then, I did beat him easily actually and whoever betted against me that fight would've a bad day cause I heard he placed quite a sum of money on the Prince. I took a rest while Ajax fought the Count of Rivenshari. He won. Next, was a long awaited rematch with me and Ajax, while his new recruit watches us fight. Wow, it was a very close fight. At the 17th round of arrows and slashes, I ended victorious, in the end, with much injuries sustained. The old man is quite a fighter. A lot of people actually praised me for winning and I felt like the people around started to know my name without me introducing myself to them.
Written By Kanean
Jan. 15, 2019, 10:38 a.m.(5/12/1010 AR)
Wew, a weird meeting with Prince Jasher and a fellow named Valenzo at the archives. Well, I did some reading about the world and cultures and realized the city has quite some quirky people. After that, was a small talk with Jasher and then I went to the Golden Hart. A very nice place I must say, it has almost everything from a bar, an arena even some gardens with hot springs. I met Brady, Ajax, Reese and couple more people. AH! And Lord Domonico. When I came in the room, they playing some cards with money involved. And so, I joined in and ended up losing some money. *sigh* After a few drinks and rounds of cards, another day has passed.
Written By Rowenova
Jan. 15, 2019, 10:35 a.m.(5/12/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Vercyn
Thank you so much for not only joining our Bruvir family for Winner Dinner but also being the best Head of House for our Halfshav people! Thank you so much!
Written By Kanean
Jan. 15, 2019, 10:33 a.m.(5/12/1010 AR)
Well, a lot happened but not very significant things. Besides, Road having issues and an apparent organized killing spree. Yup, a lot happened. Well, then let's start with the Salon. I met a lot of people and even saw the King. I was just having a drink there when I met Prince Jasher, who I quickly became someone I can talk too while drinking. The conversation was informative and a bit dark despite the what was happening all around the both of us on the bar. Later on, I'd meet my second boss, Shard, she's like how Audric described her. Looks like a workaholic with issues but she means well. After that, I actually worked for a lot of things and managed to make myself a cabin for me to stay in at the Compact.
Written By Merek
Jan. 15, 2019, 9:51 a.m.(5/12/1010 AR)
Arx has quite a bit of things to look at, from the flowers to its buildings. I think what I like most though, is the street lamps that provide light to the city.
Written By Selene
Jan. 15, 2019, 9:50 a.m.(5/12/1010 AR)
O beautiful city, you never fail to delight me. All the delicious sights and merry sounds gather me into their embrace like old friends.
Can any thrill compare to the tingle of coming home?
Can any thrill compare to the tingle of coming home?
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