Written By Luca
Dec. 7, 2018, 10:58 a.m.(2/18/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Audric
I mean, that reads like they're the second worst, doesn't it?
Written By Perronne
Dec. 7, 2018, 10:43 a.m.(2/18/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Aureth
I hate to disagree with the clergy on anything, and especially with a Legate! But since this isn't really a matter of THEOLOGY, I think it's okay. I'm pretty sure you're allowed to disagree with priests on whether, say, apples are best when baked and rolled in spices (true!) or whether one should use a carrot for the horn of a snow unicorn (of course not - it's just too heavy! You should roll up and glue parchment into an appropriately horny shape). So I'm going to have to stand firm!
Always expect the impossible of yourself! Go not just for the gold, but for the platinum! But recognize that it won't happen all at once, so value each step closer, and when you fail, pick yourself up and hurl yourself back into the world, preferably while singing some sort of happy little tune. Even if you can't sing!
A creature's reach should exceed its grasp, or what is there left to strive for?
Always expect the impossible of yourself! Go not just for the gold, but for the platinum! But recognize that it won't happen all at once, so value each step closer, and when you fail, pick yourself up and hurl yourself back into the world, preferably while singing some sort of happy little tune. Even if you can't sing!
A creature's reach should exceed its grasp, or what is there left to strive for?
Written By Dariel
Dec. 7, 2018, 9:51 a.m.(2/18/1010 AR)
It was one of the better evenings in a down market establishment. The landlady had bled me dry with a particuarlly impressive combination of beer and company. Sadly though all such evenings must end.
I have recollection of being cornered by five ruffians on the way back to Bisland Manor. Despite a few cutting remarks they were quite insistent upon taking my money and rather upset to find I had none.
While shoving one out of my way and preparing to escape Lord Domonico Malvici and his protege did arrive after overhearing the kerfuffle and managed to see off several of them I was able to sweep the legs out from under a couple of them and they turned tail and fled.
I have recollection of being cornered by five ruffians on the way back to Bisland Manor. Despite a few cutting remarks they were quite insistent upon taking my money and rather upset to find I had none.
While shoving one out of my way and preparing to escape Lord Domonico Malvici and his protege did arrive after overhearing the kerfuffle and managed to see off several of them I was able to sweep the legs out from under a couple of them and they turned tail and fled.
Written By Sophie
Dec. 7, 2018, 9:25 a.m.(2/18/1010 AR)
It's amazing how one can be in the depths of despair, and feel as if you've messed your life up beyond repair and something quite simple - as simple as meeting another person - can help lift you from that despair and give you the motivation to focus on the things that are truly important.
I've felt sort of.. disconnected from the faith for quite some time, perhaps in part due to the nature of the assault on the lodge and the preparation and then the aftermath. It's quite easy to get caught in the day-to-day activities when you are so busy you barely have time to sleep, much less pray.
I find that now that my soul has refreshed I have this overwhelming desire to renew my connection to the Faith, and to Lagoma, Our Lady of Change. There are so many projects that I wish I could undertake, but I fear I must take them one at a time. First, and foremost, I shall not let the survivors and injured of the assault at the lodge go unremembered. They are my greatest priority, but as they begin to heal and return to their families I will turn my attention to other matters.
There is the trip with my brother. I'm quite looking forward to an adventure. Hopefully some knowledge we did not previously have will come of it. Even if it doesn't, I'll spend time with Beaumont and his beau. She's charming. I'd like to get to know her better.
There is also the pilgrimage to Blancbier with Verity and a number of Mercies. I am excited to return to a place that was so formative in my youth, and also to travel to Fen De Lay. Perhaps the prayers of the Mercies and myself will bring some peace to a place that has been so tainted.
When those trips are done I am planning a pilgrimage of my own much closer to home. I plan to visit every shrine of the faith in Arx, and spend a day, possibly 2 meditating on the nature of each God and fasting. While there are some Gods that don't sit as easily with me, I think that through communing with them it will help me in my service to Lagoma. If nothing else it will strengthen my ties to the faith and hopefully give me a renewed sense of purpose.
I've also been thinking lately about the necessity for a Mercy garden, and greenhouse, to aid in the growing of healing herbs. A storeroom to place the herbs once they are dried would be helpful as well. Fund-raising will be much-needed, but I am confident that the citizens of Arx will come together to support such a worthy cause.
Another project I'd like to see off the ground is a series of First Aid classes to be held in the Lower Burroughs. Attendance wouldn't be restricted only to the residents there, but I think it would benefit them to have some skills to treat minor injuries and ills. Perhaps they might be less inclined to let things fester to the point that medical care from the Mercies or Physicians guild is needed.
So many ideas, and so little time to do them. It's amazing the power of another person to leave you feeling like the world is not quite as dark as you once felt. I shall treasure this feeling because I know all too well how fleeting it can often be. Some people are so fickle.
I've felt sort of.. disconnected from the faith for quite some time, perhaps in part due to the nature of the assault on the lodge and the preparation and then the aftermath. It's quite easy to get caught in the day-to-day activities when you are so busy you barely have time to sleep, much less pray.
I find that now that my soul has refreshed I have this overwhelming desire to renew my connection to the Faith, and to Lagoma, Our Lady of Change. There are so many projects that I wish I could undertake, but I fear I must take them one at a time. First, and foremost, I shall not let the survivors and injured of the assault at the lodge go unremembered. They are my greatest priority, but as they begin to heal and return to their families I will turn my attention to other matters.
There is the trip with my brother. I'm quite looking forward to an adventure. Hopefully some knowledge we did not previously have will come of it. Even if it doesn't, I'll spend time with Beaumont and his beau. She's charming. I'd like to get to know her better.
There is also the pilgrimage to Blancbier with Verity and a number of Mercies. I am excited to return to a place that was so formative in my youth, and also to travel to Fen De Lay. Perhaps the prayers of the Mercies and myself will bring some peace to a place that has been so tainted.
When those trips are done I am planning a pilgrimage of my own much closer to home. I plan to visit every shrine of the faith in Arx, and spend a day, possibly 2 meditating on the nature of each God and fasting. While there are some Gods that don't sit as easily with me, I think that through communing with them it will help me in my service to Lagoma. If nothing else it will strengthen my ties to the faith and hopefully give me a renewed sense of purpose.
I've also been thinking lately about the necessity for a Mercy garden, and greenhouse, to aid in the growing of healing herbs. A storeroom to place the herbs once they are dried would be helpful as well. Fund-raising will be much-needed, but I am confident that the citizens of Arx will come together to support such a worthy cause.
Another project I'd like to see off the ground is a series of First Aid classes to be held in the Lower Burroughs. Attendance wouldn't be restricted only to the residents there, but I think it would benefit them to have some skills to treat minor injuries and ills. Perhaps they might be less inclined to let things fester to the point that medical care from the Mercies or Physicians guild is needed.
So many ideas, and so little time to do them. It's amazing the power of another person to leave you feeling like the world is not quite as dark as you once felt. I shall treasure this feeling because I know all too well how fleeting it can often be. Some people are so fickle.
Written By Isidora
Dec. 7, 2018, 9:06 a.m.(2/18/1010 AR)
I have been thinking this over for a long time.
I have decided I want to start a Medical School. A place where people can get a more formal education for Medical Knowledge. A place where we can push the boundaries of medicine and be able to create new techniques to save more lives. I do not at this moment know how to start but I know once I put my mind to task I accomplish it.
I have decided I want to start a Medical School. A place where people can get a more formal education for Medical Knowledge. A place where we can push the boundaries of medicine and be able to create new techniques to save more lives. I do not at this moment know how to start but I know once I put my mind to task I accomplish it.
Written By Delilah
Dec. 7, 2018, 8:50 a.m.(2/18/1010 AR)
I look forward to the breaking of the cold season as much as anyone. Yet is there not a delight to the bite to the air, the clarity of the early morning? I walk the streets of Arx at the first breaking hour of dawn, finding few stirring themselves. Hoar frost rimes the windowpanes, smoke curling into the air from countless chimneys.
There is a beauty to this, the austerity found glorious and beautiful in its way. Of course, I say that dressed in good woollen clothes, wrapped up in a thick cloak. Many driven out of the Gray Forest do not have such a benefit available to them. However much we indulge in these moments of boundless grace, we ought to remember not all Arvians are so fortunate.
There is a beauty to this, the austerity found glorious and beautiful in its way. Of course, I say that dressed in good woollen clothes, wrapped up in a thick cloak. Many driven out of the Gray Forest do not have such a benefit available to them. However much we indulge in these moments of boundless grace, we ought to remember not all Arvians are so fortunate.
Written By Gilroy
Dec. 7, 2018, 1:47 a.m.(2/17/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Isabetta
Do you need more money?
Written By Etienne
Dec. 7, 2018, 1:21 a.m.(2/17/1010 AR)
Scholar, what rhymes with path, no.. no.. not draft. What about with pass? No, I doubt that I have use for the word grass in this. .. are you writing this down? I hardly think this is worth recording. Are you still writing? Why, I asked you to st..
Written By Ajax
Dec. 6, 2018, 11:29 p.m.(2/17/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Mirk
An employer for the time. I am curious as to where it'll go.
Written By Aureth
Dec. 6, 2018, 10:03 p.m.(2/17/1010 AR)
Self-improvement is a grand goal, and I would discourage no one from seeking it. There are times, though, that a person seeks to scratch out depths of water from a surface no deeper than sand and silt.
It is the gift of Lagoma that we may learn and grow, but individuals still have strengths and weaknesses. Learn and grow, but remember your human limits, and do not expect the impossible, or you will only disappoint yourself.
It is the gift of Lagoma that we may learn and grow, but individuals still have strengths and weaknesses. Learn and grow, but remember your human limits, and do not expect the impossible, or you will only disappoint yourself.
Written By Isabetta
Dec. 6, 2018, 6:36 p.m.(2/16/1010 AR)
I am such an unredeemable idiot. My only good quality is that I'm at least a little self aware.
Written By Domonico
Dec. 6, 2018, 5:45 p.m.(2/16/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Neilda
I got to see my protege test her skills and training in actual combat.
They might not have been proper soldiers that we were facing but there was still a credible threat and she did herself proud.
They might not have been proper soldiers that we were facing but there was still a credible threat and she did herself proud.
Written By Riagnon
Dec. 6, 2018, 4:14 p.m.(2/16/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Jasher
Believe it or not, there are times when his highness is so unconscionably sweet that I can hardly stand it.
They almost always catch me unawares. Oh, but then he's usually right back to normal!
They almost always catch me unawares. Oh, but then he's usually right back to normal!
Written By Sparte
Dec. 6, 2018, 2:41 p.m.(2/16/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Kaldur
I like the thoughts you shared on this. I don't really think I should be the one to answer my own thoughts, though I often try. Your perspective is one I will value.
Written By Jennyva
Dec. 6, 2018, 2:35 p.m.(2/16/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Malcolm
He styles himself 'The Guy Who Tried' and I think he underestimates himself a little. He's doing a good job!
Everything is fine!
Everything is fine!
Written By Jennyva
Dec. 6, 2018, 2:24 p.m.(2/16/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Bonnie
I regret not being able to spend more time with her growing up. The mischief we could have gotten into could have been what legends are made of! I immensely enjoyed getting to know her at the Black Fox over drinks and look forward to more of it. I already adore her.
Written By Jennyva
Dec. 6, 2018, 2:23 p.m.(2/16/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Iseulet
This woman has helped me out so much since I have arrived in Arx. She's helped decorate my room and to navigate uncharted social waters.
Written By Jyri
Dec. 6, 2018, 1:06 p.m.(2/16/1010 AR)
I have seen a few kind words aimed by way about my art, in journals, the last few weeks. Maybe they will read these. I like to say thank you for that, it is encouraging and makes me feel even more eager to continue.
I've done some paintings to the shrines, that I am donating. I'm still pondering one to Skald as well. I do love painting wolves, so it's not the theme itself. It's more that I wonder if I can make one that is so good it /fits/ in his shrine.
Someone said, many artists are never fully pleased with their work. I think I know what they meant, now.
I've done some paintings to the shrines, that I am donating. I'm still pondering one to Skald as well. I do love painting wolves, so it's not the theme itself. It's more that I wonder if I can make one that is so good it /fits/ in his shrine.
Someone said, many artists are never fully pleased with their work. I think I know what they meant, now.
Written By Lumen
Dec. 6, 2018, 11:41 a.m.(2/15/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Sabella
I regret deeply having missed her highness's homage to Prince Gareth. It's no statue commemoration but I do not think it any less well thought out or worth remembering. I'll just have to live vicariously through those lucky enough to have caught such a touching and innovative tribute.
Written By Isidora
Dec. 6, 2018, 11:41 a.m.(2/15/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Josephine
I do not gush. I have no need for superfluous praise of others.
I do, however, give credit where credit is earned.
Goodwoman Josephine Arcuri, nay Master, she really does whisper to her jewelry. I am honored to own a piece that I get to treasure for as long as I am married.
I do, however, give credit where credit is earned.
Goodwoman Josephine Arcuri, nay Master, she really does whisper to her jewelry. I am honored to own a piece that I get to treasure for as long as I am married.
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