Written By Riagnon
Dec. 31, 2018, 11:19 p.m.(4/11/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Austen
There are LOADS of moments in life where I'm not in the loop as to why everybody's excited -- always /so happy/ for them that they are, though!
It's an even brighter day to KNOW! I can think of fewer women or men more deserving of the post.
It's an even brighter day to KNOW! I can think of fewer women or men more deserving of the post.
Written By Evonleigh
Dec. 31, 2018, 7:52 p.m.(4/11/1010 AR)
In times of trouble, we often speak of finding the silver lining in a dark cloud. But to look around Arx, it's clear our hope comes in the hue of copper. It lifts my spirits to see the radiant color everywhere one looks, and so quickly has that trend taken hold. Truthfully, I find the color copper to be beautiful in and of itself, but the meaning it makes it all the more lovely and inspiring.
Thank you to my patron, Prince Lorenzo, for this inspired idea, and to the craftsmen and women who have taken it to heart.
We have our faults and we have our disagreements, but we are united, in copper.
Thank you to my patron, Prince Lorenzo, for this inspired idea, and to the craftsmen and women who have taken it to heart.
We have our faults and we have our disagreements, but we are united, in copper.
Written By Aleksei
Dec. 31, 2018, 7:40 p.m.(4/11/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Arik
You're right! If Everard Telmar hadn't made his stupid ass bet using the heirloom weapon of his house as the Sword of the Telmarch, then there wouldn't be a big todo about it now. Glad you get it!
That was sarcastic, by the way.
That was sarcastic, by the way.
Written By Corban
Dec. 31, 2018, 1:14 p.m.(4/11/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Austen
And so the (temporarily) Ninety Nine are to become the Hundred once more. We have extended to Sir Austen Ferron an offer to take oaths as a Silver Sword and he has accepted. The date and time gave been set for the induction and the Valardin have given Sir Austen his leave.
I hope Sir Austen will take the days ahead to pray to Limerance and Gloria on the monumental undertaking he will assume. Oaths to King, Compact, and Hundred unto death. Not to be taken lightly. But a great honor to assume.
I hope Sir Austen will take the days ahead to pray to Limerance and Gloria on the monumental undertaking he will assume. Oaths to King, Compact, and Hundred unto death. Not to be taken lightly. But a great honor to assume.
Written By Arik
Dec. 31, 2018, 1 p.m.(4/10/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Bliss
If only Everard had done the traitorous and criminal deeds while declaring he did them not as a Lord of Telmar or Sword of Telmarch then we wouldn't have watching the ongoing travesty of a commoner laying claim to the House Sword and continually assaulting a Ducal House's honor. Right?
Mayhap I should preface all of my white journals with the warning the words therein are not that of the Sword of Whitehold but simply Arik? I imagine my Uncle and Sister and all the readers would respect that distinction which I insist upon. Those with duties, position, and responsibility must always bear such in public.
Despite my disapproval of your selective nature, Softest Whisper Bliss, I have changed my mind on this matter. I wish with all my heart you receive the House Sword of Telmarch simply so you can realize how empty and hollow such a blade is removed from the family whose honor it represents. When you draw it what will you draw it for? What great purpose will the blade serve in your hand? No matter the purpose you put it towards it will no longer be what it is. It will become some empty trophy of personal pride.
Mayhap I should preface all of my white journals with the warning the words therein are not that of the Sword of Whitehold but simply Arik? I imagine my Uncle and Sister and all the readers would respect that distinction which I insist upon. Those with duties, position, and responsibility must always bear such in public.
Despite my disapproval of your selective nature, Softest Whisper Bliss, I have changed my mind on this matter. I wish with all my heart you receive the House Sword of Telmarch simply so you can realize how empty and hollow such a blade is removed from the family whose honor it represents. When you draw it what will you draw it for? What great purpose will the blade serve in your hand? No matter the purpose you put it towards it will no longer be what it is. It will become some empty trophy of personal pride.
Written By Lisebet
Dec. 31, 2018, 12:53 p.m.(4/10/1010 AR)
I have gone to Mistress Petal's Tangled Skein and acquired some of her copper poppies for Westrock Commons. I do hope they grow there. I also sent some to Lady Olivia, so she might keep them alive. That way if mine die, I hope to be able to get more from her, as I am certain hers will grow.
I also stopped by Dame Ida's store. Her apprentices are very kind and helpful, and I acquired several of the Brooches made to remember and honour Copper. Mistress Josephine's wonderful gesture making sure that everyone can procure copper for making memorial brooches is very well appreciated as well.
I am proud of the commitment and unity we are seeing on this front. Come what may, we do remember. And we hope.
I also stopped by Dame Ida's store. Her apprentices are very kind and helpful, and I acquired several of the Brooches made to remember and honour Copper. Mistress Josephine's wonderful gesture making sure that everyone can procure copper for making memorial brooches is very well appreciated as well.
I am proud of the commitment and unity we are seeing on this front. Come what may, we do remember. And we hope.
Written By Isabeau
Dec. 31, 2018, 9:54 a.m.(4/10/1010 AR)
House Valardin will not bow or bend the knee to either tyrants or murderers.
Written By Thorley
Dec. 31, 2018, 8:46 a.m.(4/10/1010 AR)
I went with Violet last night to the Empirical.
I feel so dumb sometimes when it comes to everything going on. I look around me, and everyone has all this information and I'm just flabbergasted.
Maybe I really am just a musclehead. It's something to work on.
Especially since Violet will definitely beat me at Arx trivia at the moment.
I feel so dumb sometimes when it comes to everything going on. I look around me, and everyone has all this information and I'm just flabbergasted.
Maybe I really am just a musclehead. It's something to work on.
Especially since Violet will definitely beat me at Arx trivia at the moment.
Written By Victus
Dec. 31, 2018, 8:16 a.m.(4/10/1010 AR)
Winter has always been my favorite season. Unfortunate that this year's had ended first in toxic snow and then in a tragedy. The cold has not been a welcome feeling since.
Yet now that the sun shines warm and bright, there isn't an ounce of comfort to be had with foreign emissaries at our door.
No rest to be had, merely one punch after another. Exhausting. Yet we press on.
Yet now that the sun shines warm and bright, there isn't an ounce of comfort to be had with foreign emissaries at our door.
No rest to be had, merely one punch after another. Exhausting. Yet we press on.
Written By Andry
Dec. 31, 2018, 4:04 a.m.(4/10/1010 AR)
As I read some of the recent journals and declarations written by my fellow members of the compact, I feel encouraged at the sense of community and pride displayed therein. Yet as strongly as we should embrace our power to shape our own destiny without needing to be controlled by powers from another continent, we shouldn't reject this opportunity to finally establish connections to these distant lands.
We should treat our guests with all the respect that they deserve and do what we can to build connections that might allow Arx to rise to new heights of prosperity and civilization, bulwarking us against the influences of the Abyss.
We should treat our guests with all the respect that they deserve and do what we can to build connections that might allow Arx to rise to new heights of prosperity and civilization, bulwarking us against the influences of the Abyss.
Written By Ysbail
Dec. 31, 2018, 1:44 a.m.(4/10/1010 AR)
Sparte's Salon was quite Educational.
I wish I could say it was comforting.
I wish I could say it was comforting.
Written By Torian
Dec. 31, 2018, 12:32 a.m.(4/9/1010 AR)
Went to an impromptu party. Rare that I have time for a party. Some drinks down at the crows sure, but a party?
Written By Sina
Dec. 31, 2018, 12:23 a.m.(4/9/1010 AR)
I think the first Commoner's Council meeting was a great success! Lots of passionate minds among us, and I think we are doing good work. If I haven't said it already, thank you to those who voted me into the Council. If anyone ever has a need to speak with me, I will always have an ear, and make time. We are here for you, to be your voice. Let your voices be heard, and in turn, I hope that we can be a beacon of hope in these interesting times.
Written By Fiora
Dec. 31, 2018, midnight(4/9/1010 AR)
From what I've seen there isn't really anyone who is vocal who is buying into either of these pitches. If you are perhaps let me know, I'm always interested in others opinions.
Okay. I'm sometimes slightly interested in others opinions.
Okay. I'm sometimes slightly interested in others opinions.
Written By Edward
Dec. 30, 2018, 10:41 p.m.(4/9/1010 AR)
I would have much preferred merchants with the open hand of trade to the silken clad iron fist of a potentate flagellating himself before us with his own sense of self-importance.
Written By Lisebet
Dec. 30, 2018, 10:14 p.m.(4/9/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Khanne
Someone pointed me to a journal referencing my own. Does that make for a vicious circle?
In any event, Lady Khanne, I agree with your very well put point. We can remember them and believe in ourselves.
That belief will lead us to action, and in hopefully good directions.
In any event, Lady Khanne, I agree with your very well put point. We can remember them and believe in ourselves.
That belief will lead us to action, and in hopefully good directions.
Written By Lorenzo
Dec. 30, 2018, 10:12 p.m.(4/9/1010 AR)
I happened by Dame Ida's shop yesterday to take a look at the new pieces she advertised having available. Though I didn't manage to see any of her new pieces, I did have the good fortune to meet up with the smith herself. She indulges me by letting me talk about ideas I think would be interesting to see in her shop, and sometimes she will make those pieces. Yesterday we spoke about our strange, foreign visitors who have dropped anchor in our harbor, and how we might give heart to the people of the Compact.
So we came upon the idea that it would be lovely to see everyone in the city wearing a bit of copper, in remembrance of the woman Copper, called the protector of Arvum, and the example she set for us. It would be a symbol that we all stand together in this, that Arvum can defend ourselves, and we do not need a foreign power's protection. Copper is such a common, ordinary metal, but rich in a variety of colors and suitable for many uses. One can imagine an elaborate piece of jewelry, or simply a copper coin on a ribbon. I hope it won't be long before we'll see the warm, bright shine worn throughout Arx's streets and halls.
So we came upon the idea that it would be lovely to see everyone in the city wearing a bit of copper, in remembrance of the woman Copper, called the protector of Arvum, and the example she set for us. It would be a symbol that we all stand together in this, that Arvum can defend ourselves, and we do not need a foreign power's protection. Copper is such a common, ordinary metal, but rich in a variety of colors and suitable for many uses. One can imagine an elaborate piece of jewelry, or simply a copper coin on a ribbon. I hope it won't be long before we'll see the warm, bright shine worn throughout Arx's streets and halls.
Written By Theron
Dec. 30, 2018, 10:12 p.m.(4/9/1010 AR)
So many things happening all at once now. We truly live in fascinating times. Unnatural snow. Two sets of visitors providing overtures. Other odds and ends. one could probably argue times are boring. Yet I no longer think so, myself.
Written By Ajax
Dec. 30, 2018, 10:10 p.m.(4/9/1010 AR)
Those ships belonging to other nations, things making me rather uneasy. Making me think I am going to be a little boy again waking up and smelling smoke as my home burns, while, I am far from a child this time. I had just gotten over the dreams after that damned rain. I got nothing but a sense of trouble over the ocean. Maybe, it's time to have chat with some people I don't want to see hurt throughout whatever happens. It goes against my initial idea at coming to the city proper. But it's not like the situation is likely to get better anytime soon. Well, hopefully in the least I get some more work and the nobility figure out a proper plan to deal with this long term.
Written By Ajax
Dec. 30, 2018, 10:01 p.m.(4/9/1010 AR)
An interesting day the other day. Went about my usual walks through the shrines, trying to clear my head thinking the Gods may give me a hand and met the Archscholar. A surprisingly warm seeming person, ran into a handful of silks, too. Luckily, I managed to not say something stupid. Unfortunately, I fear that may of ran it's course when I spoke to the other person there. I really owe Rinel an apology the next time I see her. Prodded at a bad memory in my curiosity.
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