Written By Josephine
Jan. 14, 2019, 11:49 a.m.(5/10/1010 AR)
I have spent a very long night in thought, and still I am trying to parse what has been shown. What was said. I tried to sublimate it all by setting down to words what it is that I hear. When in my shop, when in the streets, the markets. In the hopes that... I don't know what I hope. I only know that things are not what I thought they were and my world flips. At least the songs haven't changed. There is that constant.
Written By Venturo
Jan. 14, 2019, 11:27 a.m.(5/10/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Sparte
It's an interesting conundrum, yes? And my thoughts might surprise those closest to me, that know I far prefer to live in the moment, and seldom give longer reaching outcomes their appropriate due. But intent, I would argue, is the most important thing, not the result. While I could contend that we learn from failure, it makes us grow, that there are many unpredictable things that influence the results... I believe the more compelling case is considering the opposite. If someone has ill and evil intent, but things don't go as intended for them, and it accidentally does good... would you celebrate this person? Would you hold them up and ignore what they were really trying to accomplish? Of course, the matter of the road, given the sheer size and number of people cannot, I think, be boiled down into such simple terms.
Written By Orathy
Jan. 14, 2019, 11:27 a.m.(5/10/1010 AR)
300 people, aye, cut down on the order of the inquisition.
Think bout that fer a moment.
At any second, they could be comin to cut you down 'n say it were because you were part of a big plot to do people harm. No evidence required.
Aye, LET that fuckin sink in.
Yer lettin this corrupt group of individuals that ain't servin no means of justice but what be in their own agendas... walk 'round and applaud them?
Are ya so blind not to question them back!?!
And ya wonder why it be hard as a commoner to trust the lot of you entitled fucks.
Think bout that fer a moment.
At any second, they could be comin to cut you down 'n say it were because you were part of a big plot to do people harm. No evidence required.
Aye, LET that fuckin sink in.
Yer lettin this corrupt group of individuals that ain't servin no means of justice but what be in their own agendas... walk 'round and applaud them?
Are ya so blind not to question them back!?!
And ya wonder why it be hard as a commoner to trust the lot of you entitled fucks.
Written By Violet
Jan. 14, 2019, 10:06 a.m.(5/10/1010 AR)
A military leader often makes calls that others will deem too much. Until you sit through hours and hours listening to tens of thousands of children being listed off and the way they were brutally murdered for ‘conspiracy’ then perhaps one can understand decisions. Even then my heart aches for the lives I ordered ended. I take responsibility fully. And I wish I could have done it another way. Of course only those involved will understand the lengths and efforts we went too to serve the Compact and see one of its most deadly threats put to rest.
For they had magic. Blood magic. Two soldiers burst apart like bloody popped balloons. Had we not been swift, decise, many more would have died. We would not have succeeded. Would I do it again? Yes. For I know what I did has given us more time. Time to learn without fear of our story ending too soon.
For they had magic. Blood magic. Two soldiers burst apart like bloody popped balloons. Had we not been swift, decise, many more would have died. We would not have succeeded. Would I do it again? Yes. For I know what I did has given us more time. Time to learn without fear of our story ending too soon.
Written By Gilroy
Jan. 14, 2019, 8:44 a.m.(5/10/1010 AR)
I think it's important to look at the bright side of the Great Road conflict.
It's given a lot of people a chance to be very self-righteous!
It's given a lot of people a chance to be very self-righteous!
Written By Preston
Jan. 14, 2019, 6:49 a.m.(5/10/1010 AR)
As I have had angry messengers about this, and seen at least one terse comment in the whites, let me be clear. Yes, I did look into matters. No, I don't object to the outcome in stopping a threat. But, the methods employed put at risk a great deal and the total lack of communication made those risks much more likely to play out. I do not hate Baroness Violet, I do not dislike Baroness Violet, and I have valued fighting alongside the Blades in the past. It is not some spite, it is recognition that the /method/ of what they did and the way it was done provided insult, and disregarded certain basic matters.
As it stands, I will pray on what penance I think is appropriate, but it is certainly not going to be punitive. I am minded to involve the lodge in at least part of it, where so recently we came together to fight to defend holy ground.
As it stands, I will pray on what penance I think is appropriate, but it is certainly not going to be punitive. I am minded to involve the lodge in at least part of it, where so recently we came together to fight to defend holy ground.
Written By Cassia
Jan. 14, 2019, 3:03 a.m.(5/10/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Beatrice
Scent is the strongest of all the senses. Do you feel your heart racing in agitation, in anger or fear... Waft the purple lavender sprig beneath your nose and inhale deeply. Exhale and feel your hearth begin to slow, your head clearing as peace flows through you once more. Do you lack an appetite and then smell freshly baked bread and suddenly your mouth waters, and your hunger returns? Do you feel tired and your eyelids drooping ... only to have the scent of freshly brewed coffee enliven you?
Scent is the strongest of our senses.
Yet we do not only smell good things, but bad as well. Catch a whiff of vinegar and the scent of roses shall be sweeter. The good and the bad must be bottled and sometimes bottled together to form a truly Elysian scent.
Also, yes:
I would bottle dreams.
Scent is the strongest of our senses.
Yet we do not only smell good things, but bad as well. Catch a whiff of vinegar and the scent of roses shall be sweeter. The good and the bad must be bottled and sometimes bottled together to form a truly Elysian scent.
Also, yes:
I would bottle dreams.
Written By Sina
Jan. 14, 2019, 3 a.m.(5/10/1010 AR)
It has taken some time for me to wrap my head around today's news. Three hundred Scholars murdered because of a conspiracy no one bothered to inform me about.
Why do I even bother carrying on the title of Archscholar? It is apparently a farce in everyone's eyes. One would think that someone would have come to me about this. I have sworn a sacred vow in the presence of the Dominus to guard and protect knowledge. If those Scholars were traitors embroiled in conspiracy, someone should have come to me directly. Because this is the sum of my duties.
I come to find out two Scholars that I know well and counted among my friends knew of these ill-conceived plans and not one whisper of it was mentioned to me. I have no words for the anger I feel. Normally, I prefer to be more circumspect. But today, I am letting it be known that I am furious. And I will not forgive this breach of trust.
Why do I even bother carrying on the title of Archscholar? It is apparently a farce in everyone's eyes. One would think that someone would have come to me about this. I have sworn a sacred vow in the presence of the Dominus to guard and protect knowledge. If those Scholars were traitors embroiled in conspiracy, someone should have come to me directly. Because this is the sum of my duties.
I come to find out two Scholars that I know well and counted among my friends knew of these ill-conceived plans and not one whisper of it was mentioned to me. I have no words for the anger I feel. Normally, I prefer to be more circumspect. But today, I am letting it be known that I am furious. And I will not forgive this breach of trust.
Written By Ouida
Jan. 14, 2019, 1:52 a.m.(5/10/1010 AR)
There are very few things harder than practicing what one preaches. If it were easy, then Arvum would likely be a very different place, and we would all be far less hypocritical than most of us are.
My heart is grieved tonight. But my grief must not rule my hand, nor my head.
My heart is grieved tonight. But my grief must not rule my hand, nor my head.
Written By Thesarin
Jan. 13, 2019, 11:42 p.m.(5/9/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Reigna
With respect, Marquessa, and speaking as a friend toward Keaton.
I'd ask you think whether not choosing a side 'tween light and dark is the same as fighting the darkness without the city of Arx to flee to.
I'd ask you think whether not choosing a side 'tween light and dark is the same as fighting the darkness without the city of Arx to flee to.
Written By Arik
Jan. 13, 2019, 11:39 p.m.(5/9/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Thorvald
A quiet contemplative soldier of Whitehold now named House Guard. I expect to hear good things of the man especially now when everyone much be exemplary.
Written By Berto
Jan. 13, 2019, 11:37 p.m.(5/9/1010 AR)
This news, these days. What a time for being alive.
Written By Carmen
Jan. 13, 2019, 11:21 p.m.(5/9/1010 AR)
"As Arx endures, we will remember."
Written By Duarte
Jan. 13, 2019, 11:12 p.m.(5/9/1010 AR)
Conspiring bookworms is decidedly less scary than vigilante justice delivered by the hands of bloodthirsty sellswords.
Written By Angelo
Jan. 13, 2019, 11:11 p.m.(5/9/1010 AR)
It's quite good to be back in the city, although the level of misfortune I read of in the whites makes me wonder how long I'll think that.
Written By Jeffeth
Jan. 13, 2019, 10:42 p.m.(5/9/1010 AR)
I suppose I was a fool. I thought things would start to calm down once we fended off the events at the Lodge. It makes me very sad at how very wrong I was.
Written By Lisebet
Jan. 13, 2019, 10:31 p.m.(5/9/1010 AR)
Well, that's not a secret any more. If it ever was.
I am going to need a wedding dress.
I am going to need a wedding dress.
Written By Merek
Jan. 13, 2019, 10:27 p.m.(5/9/1010 AR)
With all of the Emisarries, seems like there is a lot to do. I will need to focus a lot of my thoughts on assisting the House as well as the Scholars with the Guards.
Written By Mina
Jan. 13, 2019, 10:17 p.m.(5/9/1010 AR)
I can't believe what happened today! Sparte was so helpful, he told me that by my talking about people and painting them in a good light can change things. I couldn't help thinking, 'A country bumpkin like me? Changing things by just chin wagging like I always do...nonsense! But apparently what I was matters. Who'd've thunk?! I was accepted into the Iron Guard and was able to do some work, I feel so useful. I'm in tears right now. My family is just amazing.
Written By Khanne
Jan. 13, 2019, 10:15 p.m.(5/9/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Mydas
Many people are mourning right now. Many people are being mourned. I am not unique in my sorrow for a friend lost.
But that friend -was- unique.
I remember when we met, well, when we first talked at length... It was a rather raucous event of wrestling. Including bears at one point. Sorry to those who participated (my cousin was one, was was our High Lord), but I was far more focused on the conversation than the wrestling. I had not been in Arx long and was rather shy... Sitting alone by the trellis, he joined me. It was one of the most memorable conversations I have ever had... not for the topics discussed, but for how engaging he was in that conversation. He had to go North shortly after.. the next day I believe, and we developed our friendship through letters. He was a magnificent pen pal... I've been fortunate to have a few of those.
We were very different, he and I... But despite not ever seeing each other as often as we would have liked, he was one of my very closest friends. I trusted him. We had some interesting experiences (interesting is a mild choice of word here). And he has left a permanent mark on my life.
I will never forget you, Mydas. Ettore. And as you well knew and understood, the difficulty I have in being able to move past numb to sorrow and mourn properly for another lost continues... But I do mourn, in my way; a way I know you approved of.
And so, instead of focusing on the ache in my heart... I thank you. I thank you for every drink we shared, every conversation we fell deep into, every letter we ever wrote, and every experience we shared. I thank you for what you helped me learn, and how you helped me understand... I thank you. May we meet again in some turn of the wheel, or in the everafter peace.
But that friend -was- unique.
I remember when we met, well, when we first talked at length... It was a rather raucous event of wrestling. Including bears at one point. Sorry to those who participated (my cousin was one, was was our High Lord), but I was far more focused on the conversation than the wrestling. I had not been in Arx long and was rather shy... Sitting alone by the trellis, he joined me. It was one of the most memorable conversations I have ever had... not for the topics discussed, but for how engaging he was in that conversation. He had to go North shortly after.. the next day I believe, and we developed our friendship through letters. He was a magnificent pen pal... I've been fortunate to have a few of those.
We were very different, he and I... But despite not ever seeing each other as often as we would have liked, he was one of my very closest friends. I trusted him. We had some interesting experiences (interesting is a mild choice of word here). And he has left a permanent mark on my life.
I will never forget you, Mydas. Ettore. And as you well knew and understood, the difficulty I have in being able to move past numb to sorrow and mourn properly for another lost continues... But I do mourn, in my way; a way I know you approved of.
And so, instead of focusing on the ache in my heart... I thank you. I thank you for every drink we shared, every conversation we fell deep into, every letter we ever wrote, and every experience we shared. I thank you for what you helped me learn, and how you helped me understand... I thank you. May we meet again in some turn of the wheel, or in the everafter peace.
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