Written By Joscelin
Dec. 15, 2018, 3:46 p.m.(3/6/1010 AR)
My protege made me a lovely painting, made with love, that I took the initiative of hanging in the Murder. It's beautiful. It perfectly sums up so many things. A proud declaration of FEELING. I'm impressed. I thoroughly encourage all endeavors of art but that one left me moved beyond reason.
Written By Valencia
Dec. 15, 2018, 3:24 p.m.(3/6/1010 AR)
Manners often grease the wheels of social intercourse, kindness can often be a key, but truly knowing how to talk to someone's heart will always win the day.
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Written By Rey
Dec. 15, 2018, 2:44 p.m.(3/6/1010 AR)
I've been asked to come as Healer on an adventure. I've agreed of course as I can not really let others travel alone when I can offer my talents and knowledge. But really Dwarfs?
Written By Rey
Dec. 15, 2018, 2:19 p.m.(3/6/1010 AR)
I've had a Lord come to me with what seems like a curse, or atleast something planted in his mind. It effects him and a few others and I am more worried about the issue of them not eating than the curse itself. But I will do whatever I can to find out /why/ it's happening and heal them all. It's my calling and I will not be bested by the Darkness nor a curse that MUST have a answer.
Written By Rey
Dec. 15, 2018, 2:18 p.m.(3/6/1010 AR)
He can't seem to sleep. And I am worried. He stresses about this grand plan for the movement of people and goods. I am not sure if he should have taken this on, but it's a vision he sees and it would be wrong of me not to give him all my support. So, I work with my herbs and knowledge and can only hope, I and my healing will be enough.
Written By Kaldur
Dec. 15, 2018, 2:14 p.m.(3/6/1010 AR)
It was a simple idea in the beginning, this Great Road project. Dull even. Though, admittedly, I found the drawings fascinating - the way the engineers show the different dirts and gravels, cut away in layers like a not-very-delicious-but-beautiful cake.
There is a long way to go still and things to put in order before Spring comes and work begins. A night doesn't pass that I sleep through. I wake from dark dreams of raids and things stirred in remote reaches. And awake in the darkness, my mind seizes on all the things left to be done. Material to move. Ground to prepare. Overtures to make. Defense to arrange. Meetings to conduct. Missives to write.
It is not without trepidation that I look ahead. Folk have registered concerns, grave and real concerns. But I am awed by the ingenuity and effort and ability of the Compact acting together individually (strange as that sentiment is) to address needs in every corner of Arvum. A humbling experience, truly.
In the darkness, with my mind chattering away at the myriad ways things can unravel into disaster, two things are clear to me. One, I am afraid. And two, cliff-diving is as good a preparation I could have had for this entire venture.
There is a long way to go still and things to put in order before Spring comes and work begins. A night doesn't pass that I sleep through. I wake from dark dreams of raids and things stirred in remote reaches. And awake in the darkness, my mind seizes on all the things left to be done. Material to move. Ground to prepare. Overtures to make. Defense to arrange. Meetings to conduct. Missives to write.
It is not without trepidation that I look ahead. Folk have registered concerns, grave and real concerns. But I am awed by the ingenuity and effort and ability of the Compact acting together individually (strange as that sentiment is) to address needs in every corner of Arvum. A humbling experience, truly.
In the darkness, with my mind chattering away at the myriad ways things can unravel into disaster, two things are clear to me. One, I am afraid. And two, cliff-diving is as good a preparation I could have had for this entire venture.
Written By Sparte
Dec. 15, 2018, 1:35 p.m.(3/6/1010 AR)
My thoughts of late have gone to the line between punishment and penance. What is it for, and why ask it?
Punishment is meant to right something. It could be for sake of justice or honor. It could be for sake of revenge and anger. We need not be the ones demanding a punishment to exact it, nor is it quite the same as acting out of fear.
What punishment is not meant to do is make a person change. Sometimes we tell ourselves it is, that they'll know better because they're scared of being punished again. That isn't changing a person, who they are. That isn't making them better. That is making them scared.
Penance is something else. It is having a person go through the process of understanding something they have done wrong, of more than correcting the wrong, learning empathy for those who they have wronged. Penance is about helping a person, however painful the lesson may be. Often I have seen things called a penance that helps no one. That is a penalty to be paid like silver upon the magistrate's hand for a fine.
I did my share of penance, mostly but not always given by myself, before I realized that distinction. I did not always learn from it.
I know there are those who will disagree with my reasoning here. Perhaps they feel the way I have defined the words is inaccurate, or that I should have used different words to say the same thing. Perhaps they think these are the musings of a fool, which I couldn't deny.
Or perhaps, just perhaps, more people should consider what they want from the actions they take. Whether they seek punishment, or penance. What that means for them.
Punishment is meant to right something. It could be for sake of justice or honor. It could be for sake of revenge and anger. We need not be the ones demanding a punishment to exact it, nor is it quite the same as acting out of fear.
What punishment is not meant to do is make a person change. Sometimes we tell ourselves it is, that they'll know better because they're scared of being punished again. That isn't changing a person, who they are. That isn't making them better. That is making them scared.
Penance is something else. It is having a person go through the process of understanding something they have done wrong, of more than correcting the wrong, learning empathy for those who they have wronged. Penance is about helping a person, however painful the lesson may be. Often I have seen things called a penance that helps no one. That is a penalty to be paid like silver upon the magistrate's hand for a fine.
I did my share of penance, mostly but not always given by myself, before I realized that distinction. I did not always learn from it.
I know there are those who will disagree with my reasoning here. Perhaps they feel the way I have defined the words is inaccurate, or that I should have used different words to say the same thing. Perhaps they think these are the musings of a fool, which I couldn't deny.
Or perhaps, just perhaps, more people should consider what they want from the actions they take. Whether they seek punishment, or penance. What that means for them.
Written By Teagan
Dec. 15, 2018, 12:58 p.m.(3/6/1010 AR)
My quest for salacious books to stuff our library with has come to a pause.
I am elbow-deep in research due to a troubling letter send from my elder brother (wherever he may be). However, dear Scholar, if you should happen to catch word of a good tale I might purchase, do let a Lady know. And don't play coy with me, you know precisely the sort I'm looking for. I know what you lot get up to when you aren't penning our little diatribes here.
I am elbow-deep in research due to a troubling letter send from my elder brother (wherever he may be). However, dear Scholar, if you should happen to catch word of a good tale I might purchase, do let a Lady know. And don't play coy with me, you know precisely the sort I'm looking for. I know what you lot get up to when you aren't penning our little diatribes here.
Written By Domonico
Dec. 15, 2018, 10:38 a.m.(3/6/1010 AR)
Preparing for war is not the same as warmongering. Perhaps I may need to properly educate people on this fact, if anything to calm any concerns they may have.
Written By Lisebet
Dec. 15, 2018, 9:38 a.m.(3/6/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Malcolm
I think we can maybe send you a pot or three of nice strong Westrock coffee, my Lord Duke. Though I am not convinced it will help you very much.
What? Of course I sent it, Scholar. I wouldn't be so mean as to mention it and not send it.
What? Of course I sent it, Scholar. I wouldn't be so mean as to mention it and not send it.
Written By Miranda
Dec. 15, 2018, 9:31 a.m.(3/6/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Acantha
Went to the Clearlake Winter Festival to see what they do for such...
I participated in all the games - archery: of which I have no skill and managed to NOT shoot off my own foot, or anyone else's; riddles: which I won, but was the only participant; and brawn: which has inspired me to use for training my own troops!
Thank you very much to Lady Acantha and Clearlake for setting this up!
Much fun!
I participated in all the games - archery: of which I have no skill and managed to NOT shoot off my own foot, or anyone else's; riddles: which I won, but was the only participant; and brawn: which has inspired me to use for training my own troops!
Thank you very much to Lady Acantha and Clearlake for setting this up!
Much fun!
Written By Morrighan
Dec. 15, 2018, 8:30 a.m.(3/5/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Malcolm
What did you think was going to happen?
Written By Umbroise
Dec. 15, 2018, 3 a.m.(3/5/1010 AR)
I had the most lovely conversation today with Mistress Sorina Bianchi - tailor, Steward and Lady-in-Waiting to the Countess Consort of House Corvini, she is a delight to speak with. She created the most beautiful gown for me of seasilk, black velvet and lily embroidery. I cannot wait to wear it for our upcoming party at the Acheron Domain. I look forward to finally coming out of mourning, and into the light of Arx society. Marquessa Rhea has also appointed me Acheron's Master of Trade, and I look forward to all of the exciting prospects ahead for the success of Aviaron's Peak.
I am excited to see what other beautiful creations Mistress Bianchi has in store. Gowns in violet, green and red. Vibrant colors, which suit me much better than tragic black. I shall always feel a glimmer of sorrow in the depths of my heart for those things which have been lost, but I feel that it is perhaps time for me now to move forward.
I am excited to see what other beautiful creations Mistress Bianchi has in store. Gowns in violet, green and red. Vibrant colors, which suit me much better than tragic black. I shall always feel a glimmer of sorrow in the depths of my heart for those things which have been lost, but I feel that it is perhaps time for me now to move forward.
Written By Orathy
Dec. 15, 2018, 2:08 a.m.(3/5/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on River
Aye, reckon I be makin a promise right 'ere and now... anyone touches or harms my boy River 'n I will kill 'em.
Written By Orathy
Dec. 15, 2018, 2:05 a.m.(3/5/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Prisila
Reckon I be hopin I ain't seen the last of this one.
Written By Orathy
Dec. 15, 2018, 2:04 a.m.(3/5/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Harlex
He ain't half bad. Reckon he made me feel mah age on the trainin' grounds, after all these months not doin' a damn thing, it felt good ta be tested against a practiced blade.
Written By Helena
Dec. 15, 2018, 1:56 a.m.(3/5/1010 AR)
A journey is in my future, to the north -- where a part of my heart and soul are perpetual residents, no matter where my body, so it will be good to feel whole again.
Arx is lovely but cannot compare in its man-honed beauty to the crystalline mountain air and expanse of sky found in the northlands. I am lit up within by excitement and also warmth, so touched at being asked to go along in such esteemed company. My quill and ink are at the ready.
Arx is lovely but cannot compare in its man-honed beauty to the crystalline mountain air and expanse of sky found in the northlands. I am lit up within by excitement and also warmth, so touched at being asked to go along in such esteemed company. My quill and ink are at the ready.
Written By Mirk
Dec. 15, 2018, 1:35 a.m.(3/5/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Acantha
You're two for two on events, and this time was smoother than the first. No unfortunate misunderstandings. Whether it's a knack for such things or hard work, it has brought new faces by to see the party.
I still don't believe you actually needed the help, however, as much as you wanted a break while someone else did the work of running ones of the games.
I still don't believe you actually needed the help, however, as much as you wanted a break while someone else did the work of running ones of the games.
Written By Macda
Dec. 15, 2018, 1:08 a.m.(3/5/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Harlex
I survived, surely. Cheers, chaos beast.
Written By Violet
Dec. 15, 2018, 1 a.m.(3/5/1010 AR)
The Clearlake Festival was just what my spirit needed. It was good to see so many warm faces. And I don't think I made too much a full of myself. I was able to wear the dress I asked Petal to make for me. And Melody's tips on presentation I think helped. The food was delicious, the cocoa just right, and the entertainment and company grand.
I took part in the archery competition, of course. It was wonderful. Lieutenant Carmen Harol won and I couldn't be happier. She actually split my arrow in two with one of her shots. A well deserved win if ever I saw one. I'm rather proud of her. We've been working hard on her skills with a bow and boy has her dedication shown.
We had to leave a little earlier because Tala stuffed herself full of sweets and drank three cups of cocoa in quick succession. I warned her about this before. But I told her if she really wanted to eat only sweets, just this once. I don't think she'll do that again.
I took part in the archery competition, of course. It was wonderful. Lieutenant Carmen Harol won and I couldn't be happier. She actually split my arrow in two with one of her shots. A well deserved win if ever I saw one. I'm rather proud of her. We've been working hard on her skills with a bow and boy has her dedication shown.
We had to leave a little earlier because Tala stuffed herself full of sweets and drank three cups of cocoa in quick succession. I warned her about this before. But I told her if she really wanted to eat only sweets, just this once. I don't think she'll do that again.
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