Written By Rey
Dec. 1, 2018, 7:57 p.m.(2/6/1010 AR)
Today I've made lists; What do we want for Laveer, What do we want for the Mercy's, What do I want out of marriage. There are so many lists I am not sure if I will ever catch up.
Written By Cambria
Dec. 1, 2018, 6:46 p.m.(2/6/1010 AR)
It is important to understand that thoughts and ideas should only be made available to others, to learn and apply to their own lives as they may choose, rather than impose them on the world around you, even if you deeply believe that they are important.
Written By Domonico
Dec. 1, 2018, 6:28 p.m.(2/6/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Samuele
It is strange how quickly friendships can form for me nowadays. Samuele Rubino has definitely made an impact on my life in the City both with conversations, sober or otherwise, and him demonstrating how painful that huge sword of his can be. Someone that I'd always prefer as a friend rather than a foe, after all, if that's how brutal he can be with his friends I would dread to think what happens to those who earn his ire.
Written By Domonico
Dec. 1, 2018, 6:07 p.m.(2/6/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Miranda
You are indeed dear to me.
One of the handful of people in this life that I would fight beside, protect and bleed for without hesitation.
If you ever need me or my sword, I will be there.
One of the handful of people in this life that I would fight beside, protect and bleed for without hesitation.
If you ever need me or my sword, I will be there.
Written By Evaristo
Dec. 1, 2018, 5:19 p.m.(2/6/1010 AR)
All the wonderful shinies at Joscelin's shop, for such decent prices?
I mean, I've seen jewelry there for years but sometimes you just HAVE to buy something, so I did. Not that I'm going to wear it myself, but I can probably give them to someone who CAN wear it.
Although they look good against my eyes, I got to say. Skylit aquamarines.
No, never mind, I am not going to wear them myself. They don't go well with my skull pendant (which is also from her shop.)
I might be biased because she is my cousin, but she really is a most wonderful crafter and really, how does she do it with that belly?
I mean, I've seen jewelry there for years but sometimes you just HAVE to buy something, so I did. Not that I'm going to wear it myself, but I can probably give them to someone who CAN wear it.
Although they look good against my eyes, I got to say. Skylit aquamarines.
No, never mind, I am not going to wear them myself. They don't go well with my skull pendant (which is also from her shop.)
I might be biased because she is my cousin, but she really is a most wonderful crafter and really, how does she do it with that belly?
Written By Juniper
Dec. 1, 2018, 5:18 p.m.(2/6/1010 AR)
It's been some time since I've posed a question of the city. Let's end that dry spell now!
If you could snap your fingers and with that gesture create something perfect, even divine, what would you craft and why?
It must be a thing, not a person or an intangible.
I think I'd have a dress made of mountain clouds and gold-streaked quartz from the stream beside our little mining camp where I grew up. Whenever I moved it would smell of meadow flowers with a hint of the pine needles that layered the high forest floor.
If you could snap your fingers and with that gesture create something perfect, even divine, what would you craft and why?
It must be a thing, not a person or an intangible.
I think I'd have a dress made of mountain clouds and gold-streaked quartz from the stream beside our little mining camp where I grew up. Whenever I moved it would smell of meadow flowers with a hint of the pine needles that layered the high forest floor.
Written By Joscelin
Dec. 1, 2018, 5:02 p.m.(2/6/1010 AR)
Well, for the first time in ages, it seems I've obtained a Patron.
It's an odd mantle to reclaim, as 'protege'.
Here's to all our successful endeavors, and my our failures be educational and the damage of such, minimal, yes?
I'd drink if I could. In celebration! of course. And maybe nerves. Strange paths, strange days.
It's an odd mantle to reclaim, as 'protege'.
Here's to all our successful endeavors, and my our failures be educational and the damage of such, minimal, yes?
I'd drink if I could. In celebration! of course. And maybe nerves. Strange paths, strange days.
Written By Joscelin
Dec. 1, 2018, 5:01 p.m.(2/6/1010 AR)
For the first time in what feels like ages, I worked with my assistants to reproduce some pieces in semiprecious metals, easy to work with and quite rewarding in that they appeal to smaller pockets. I've also helped a few local apprentices manufacture pieces in finer metals, gold, silver, and electrum (my favorite), demonstrating a lesson and selling the results. Thanks to a few renewed trading contracts, I'm able to offer a heft discount on even my precious gemmed items.
Satisfying work. I do love teaching, I don't mind that it takes a little longer, the pace forces me to really look at what I'm creating and think about who it's meant for.
I hope this is just a taste of things to come.
Satisfying work. I do love teaching, I don't mind that it takes a little longer, the pace forces me to really look at what I'm creating and think about who it's meant for.
I hope this is just a taste of things to come.
Written By Vanora
Dec. 1, 2018, 3:46 p.m.(2/5/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Turo
House Grimhall is trusting Count Navegant with a great deal. I know he will do us proud.
Written By Sabine
Dec. 1, 2018, 3:37 p.m.(2/5/1010 AR)
There ought to be a primer on appropriate wedding gifts to offer to newly married couples.
Written By Lumen
Dec. 1, 2018, 3:33 p.m.(2/5/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Modi
I heard he's a hundred feet tall.
Written By Gwenna
Dec. 1, 2018, 9:16 a.m.(2/5/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Lorenzo
Lorenzo and I have been married just over a month now and I still think myself one of the luckiest women in Arx. Truthfully, it seems like it must be so much longer than that, which I mean in the best way possible. Like my husband, I am so looking forward to the library we hope to create together and I swear we come up with new ideas for it each time we broach the topic. A few projects have me busier than I tend to be, but I'm grateful to assist on things people think I might be helpful on. I am very much looking forward to an upcoming recruitment trip as it will be the first I'll get to do beside Lorenzo. Surely after this winter in Arx, the weather in the north won't feel quite so cold for my dearest southern husband - right?
Written By Gwenna
Dec. 1, 2018, 9:10 a.m.(2/5/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Kenna
Should this esteemed beltmaker from Hawkhold happen to have matching flasks for his wares, I may find myself quite a bit lighter in silver after the fair. I am surely overdue to get myself one.
Written By Preston
Dec. 1, 2018, 9 a.m.(2/5/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Thena
Thena thanks me for offering to help acclimatise the new knights - yet it seems like such a happy thing to help with I must admit I am surprised that I get thanks, though grateful all the same. New brothers and sisters are to be welcomed. And the replacement of lives outside of the compact with fresh starts within the Faith.
Some have wondered at the fact that I refer to Dame Thena as my little sister - it started perhaps as a tease, for she is not towering in stature and of course the Solace and Templars are brother and sister in their duties, as they care, we protect. It was not particularly clever or witty, but it started when we were both simple Godsworn. But it has grown to mean more. Dame Thena rose quickly in the Faith - it is easy to feel isolated in such a place. She and I also agree on much. She is often calm when I am full of righteous fury, she will often see the safer route to the side while I am content to barrel through. In turn I hope that I help her in some ways. Though when we cease to moderate one another, when we are both angry and pushed towards a path, I do fear for those who stand in our way. Tables will, as little sister would say, be flipped.
The other part now is a more sombering one. Dame Thena and I share a burden that comes from our rank. It is something unique to the Faith Militant within the Faith, for no great numbers of scholars or other disciples die with such frequency, be it the slow bleed of Dame Thena's knights on the roads of the Compact, or the huge swathes that fall in great battles. Dame Thena and I oversea huge amounts of death, and take responsibility for it. We must write letters to Seraphs and others, must tell them that disciples and Godsworn will not return to waystations, to parishes, to loved ones and family. And we must also consider our actions carefully, because once committed there can be no return. The Faith has not gathered in the force it has recently for generations - Dame Thena, like myself, has had no example to draw on for her actions. She must find her own way, with her faith, and her mind. And even her quick witted tongue. As I must find my own way with what few gifts the Gods kindly gave me.
So. Yes. I have many brothers and sisters, many thousands. I have many children, many thousands of those as well. I have 5 parents in the Dominus and his Legates. But of little sisters I have but one, and no matter how we might disagree at times, she will always have my support for the way she serves the faith and champions the Gods.
Some have wondered at the fact that I refer to Dame Thena as my little sister - it started perhaps as a tease, for she is not towering in stature and of course the Solace and Templars are brother and sister in their duties, as they care, we protect. It was not particularly clever or witty, but it started when we were both simple Godsworn. But it has grown to mean more. Dame Thena rose quickly in the Faith - it is easy to feel isolated in such a place. She and I also agree on much. She is often calm when I am full of righteous fury, she will often see the safer route to the side while I am content to barrel through. In turn I hope that I help her in some ways. Though when we cease to moderate one another, when we are both angry and pushed towards a path, I do fear for those who stand in our way. Tables will, as little sister would say, be flipped.
The other part now is a more sombering one. Dame Thena and I share a burden that comes from our rank. It is something unique to the Faith Militant within the Faith, for no great numbers of scholars or other disciples die with such frequency, be it the slow bleed of Dame Thena's knights on the roads of the Compact, or the huge swathes that fall in great battles. Dame Thena and I oversea huge amounts of death, and take responsibility for it. We must write letters to Seraphs and others, must tell them that disciples and Godsworn will not return to waystations, to parishes, to loved ones and family. And we must also consider our actions carefully, because once committed there can be no return. The Faith has not gathered in the force it has recently for generations - Dame Thena, like myself, has had no example to draw on for her actions. She must find her own way, with her faith, and her mind. And even her quick witted tongue. As I must find my own way with what few gifts the Gods kindly gave me.
So. Yes. I have many brothers and sisters, many thousands. I have many children, many thousands of those as well. I have 5 parents in the Dominus and his Legates. But of little sisters I have but one, and no matter how we might disagree at times, she will always have my support for the way she serves the faith and champions the Gods.
Written By Jyri
Dec. 1, 2018, 7:27 a.m.(2/5/1010 AR)
I find myself deeper and deeper in the life of Arx with all that this is. I'm doing well for myself, and for my House. I swore an oath of Fealty to the Whitehawks. I bent the knee, in a sense, but I did it willingly to someone I already am fiercely loyal to. It was informal but meaningful. How can I ask other Shav'arvani to join the compact if I have not formally 'bent the knee' myself?
I never liked that term, however. It makes it sound like the compact has tamed the Shav'arvani and made them docile. I understand this is not how most see it however, but it has a bad connotation. It does not make things easier for those that join.
I much prefer the good old swearing an oath of fealty, where a promise is made from both sides.
I never liked that term, however. It makes it sound like the compact has tamed the Shav'arvani and made them docile. I understand this is not how most see it however, but it has a bad connotation. It does not make things easier for those that join.
I much prefer the good old swearing an oath of fealty, where a promise is made from both sides.
Written By Lys
Dec. 1, 2018, 4:44 a.m.(2/5/1010 AR)
I dreamt I sat before a Queen; with hair as bright as gold, and eyes as cold as stone. She offered me palmful of poppy petals and bid me eat.
I woke dripping sweat despite the chill in my room, and with my heart racing. My window had somehow come open during the night and a single dustpoppy was left upon the window ledge. I stoked a fire and tossed the flower into it.
I woke dripping sweat despite the chill in my room, and with my heart racing. My window had somehow come open during the night and a single dustpoppy was left upon the window ledge. I stoked a fire and tossed the flower into it.
Written By Clover
Dec. 1, 2018, 4:41 a.m.(2/5/1010 AR)
It is utterly heartbreaking to hear of something so precious being treated with so much disrespect. I feel angry and powerless to change things at the moment. When you warn someone of the value of what they have found and then they treat it with ... disrespect.
Written By Arik
Nov. 30, 2018, 9:51 p.m.(2/4/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Modi
I haven't heard of this Modi person before, but whoever does their jewelry I should remember to order something from them when I want to appease my sister. I'll be sure to let Row know to find out for me. Anyone who can get people to talk about jewelry to me like I'd be amazed by the very tale of its unveiling to the public must be a charismatic and dashing sort... or the jewelry is amazing.
Written By Vincenzo
Nov. 30, 2018, 9:30 p.m.(2/4/1010 AR)
I find myself in Arx at last. The city is as massive and grand as I was told. Even in the depths of this appalling weather the bones of greatness are plain to see. I found myself wandering through the markets and it was something from a dream. The panoply of color and texture that left me wishing I had more coin to my name. Not the first time in the last ten years I've had that thought. Soon enough. I just have to remember that. Esme said I would do well here. I can make a fortune here. My designs and skill with fabric should be in decent demand. In fact, I already have an offer from someone to be my muse. I will dress her and she will spread my name to those with the coin to buy the wares I offer. Jayus be praised.
Seriously though, what the fuck is up with this snow? Why the hell didn't I wait until spring? Ugh.
Seriously though, what the fuck is up with this snow? Why the hell didn't I wait until spring? Ugh.
Written By Turo
Nov. 30, 2018, 4:29 p.m.(2/4/1010 AR)
I understand the relish some people have for conquering shavs. I don't share it, precisely. I'd rather win the territory because they've bent the knee and sworn to the Compact, than by rolling through shav armies with a sword. Diplomacy costs fewer lives, even if it can be the harder of the two choices. Besides, conquering winds up costing you in the colonization effort, as you'll have fewer hands to rebuild if you're forced to slay them.
If you don't give shavs the chance to say yes, I view that as utterly short-sighted, woefully stubborn, and lamentably expensive.
If you don't give shavs the chance to say yes, I view that as utterly short-sighted, woefully stubborn, and lamentably expensive.
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