Written By Karadoc
Nov. 30, 2018, 4:27 p.m.(2/4/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Sabine
Scholar's note: Count-Consort Karadoc Tessere did indeed blink twice.
Written By Turo
Nov. 30, 2018, 4:26 p.m.(2/4/1010 AR)
I'm honoured to accept the position as Grimhall's Admiral. I look forward to accomplishing great things with those sailors and those ships. If I can do Duke Harald's memory justice, and live up to the expectations of Duke Valdemar, I'll consider it a success.
Written By Niklas
Nov. 30, 2018, 10:48 a.m.(2/3/1010 AR)
How quickly can a year fly by? Every day with Sabella has bee-
Wait, read that last part off again? Another on the way?
Wait, read that last part off again? Another on the way?
Written By Corban
Nov. 30, 2018, 8:54 a.m.(2/3/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Thena
I am thankful for Grandmaster Thena for her willingness to take in the two hundred knights from the Tribe of the Old Ways that the pilgrimage I led back to the City. Like all knights of the Compact, they converted to the Faith of the Pantheon and took the traditional oaths handed down from one generation to another since the first knights in the ancient City of Caer'alfar. Those oaths include the pledge to defend the gods and their church, protecting the Faith of the Pantheon. I am confident that, with training and mentorship, they will make fine additions to the Knights of Solace, either as godsworn or disciples.
This significant addition to the ranks of the Knights of Solace was -- as many great endeavors -- a group effort. I am grateful to Korka Glynn, who led the initial scouting mission that located the Tribe of the Old Ways. I am grateful to my cousin, Marquessa Simone Greenmarch, who assisted with both the scouting party and the diplomatic mission afterwards. Also helping with the pilgrimage were Legate Aureth Grayhope, who brought the Faith to the Tribe, Princess Sorrel Thrax, who helped me model the knightly virtues, and Amanda Whisper, who modeled the courtly grace of the Compact.
I am grateful, too, for all of the organizations and Houses that have pledged their support for these knights' integration. I have given what I can and will continue in their training and mentorship. I hope others will do the same.
This significant addition to the ranks of the Knights of Solace was -- as many great endeavors -- a group effort. I am grateful to Korka Glynn, who led the initial scouting mission that located the Tribe of the Old Ways. I am grateful to my cousin, Marquessa Simone Greenmarch, who assisted with both the scouting party and the diplomatic mission afterwards. Also helping with the pilgrimage were Legate Aureth Grayhope, who brought the Faith to the Tribe, Princess Sorrel Thrax, who helped me model the knightly virtues, and Amanda Whisper, who modeled the courtly grace of the Compact.
I am grateful, too, for all of the organizations and Houses that have pledged their support for these knights' integration. I have given what I can and will continue in their training and mentorship. I hope others will do the same.
Written By Kenna
Nov. 30, 2018, 7:56 a.m.(2/3/1010 AR)
The Whitehawk craft fair comes together slowly, and steadily. There was a belt maker in Hawkhold I was trying to get to send his goods, but a storm has kept the boat up river. I hope his goods can make it.
Written By Delilah
Nov. 30, 2018, 7:55 a.m.(2/3/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Appolonia
Such brilliant facets are why you are an incomparable jewel.
Written By Lance
Nov. 30, 2018, 3:38 a.m.(2/2/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Sparte
As a squire, my Knight taught me that justice with a face is simply revenge and as twisted as any reflection. We stand behind our symbols and codes, titles and duties to keep from being lesser and base. Truth demands deliberate purpose and is foiled by the heart's whims. Justice, rooted in truth, can be foiled by looking into a grieving mother's eyes or into those of an innocent seeming criminal.
I have yet to put any of that to any manner of test, but... that's what I remember.
I have yet to put any of that to any manner of test, but... that's what I remember.
Written By Sabine
Nov. 30, 2018, 3:33 a.m.(2/2/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Karadoc
I've taken Lord Karadoc Saik to husband, made him Count Consort Karadoc Tessere.
Much is made of love matches in Arx. It feels sometimes I've not yet had a public conversation that didn't touch upon hearts and the stealing of them. Noble lips seem to favour the word most of all, and I wonder. I do wonder, sometimes, very much. I would like to assure our descendants, who must one day live with our name and bear up under the weight of the choices made by those before them, and before myself as well, that ours is not a love match. You need not suffer the heat of that common scandal, children. When we Tessere err, we do aim higher. So must you. Remember.
I'm sure the new Count Consort will discharge his duties admirably.
Much is made of love matches in Arx. It feels sometimes I've not yet had a public conversation that didn't touch upon hearts and the stealing of them. Noble lips seem to favour the word most of all, and I wonder. I do wonder, sometimes, very much. I would like to assure our descendants, who must one day live with our name and bear up under the weight of the choices made by those before them, and before myself as well, that ours is not a love match. You need not suffer the heat of that common scandal, children. When we Tessere err, we do aim higher. So must you. Remember.
I'm sure the new Count Consort will discharge his duties admirably.
Written By River
Nov. 30, 2018, 3:29 a.m.(2/2/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Sophie
The Mercies have been so kind in helping me try and handle osme fo het things that have happened to me recently, most noteably Mother Sophie.
She. She has had a true bit of compassion for me that shows why she holds the position that she does. NOt even t ospeak f oher skill in what she does.
She deserves all the thanks I can give her even though I don't think we found a salution to the problem specificly.
She. She has had a true bit of compassion for me that shows why she holds the position that she does. NOt even t ospeak f oher skill in what she does.
She deserves all the thanks I can give her even though I don't think we found a salution to the problem specificly.
Written By Samuele
Nov. 30, 2018, 12:26 a.m.(2/2/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Amorria
I had a wonderful time speaking with a new jeweler to the city. She is... how do I put it intriguing, vvery intriguing. She does distract me as well. mmhmm.
Written By Karadoc
Nov. 29, 2018, 11:58 p.m.(2/2/1010 AR)
So, the nearly impossible happened today.
Written By Klaus
Nov. 29, 2018, 8:55 p.m.(2/2/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Coraline
I have been behaving. I swear.
Written By Mikani
Nov. 29, 2018, 8:31 p.m.(2/2/1010 AR)
I met a new ... I will cautiously say friend.
I guess I get to see if a horse is going to kill me or not. There are tales of deadly horses.
I guess I get to see if a horse is going to kill me or not. There are tales of deadly horses.
Written By Umbroise
Nov. 29, 2018, 5:41 p.m.(2/2/1010 AR)
My husband has died, and his family didn't want me, so here I am in Arx, living in this dreary place with my cousins. I shall have to endeavor to spend as much time as possible outside of the Domain. The gloom, shadows and the lack of windows are absolutely, appallingly depressing. Nevermind that there is beautiful crystal everywhere - one can hardly see it for the lack of natural light. Perhaps I shall have to try to do something about this, if I must live in this stifling place. This is nothing against my cousins, of course, whom I adore absolutely for their generosity in allowing me to stay with them. Still, I would have preferred a brighter, more cheerful place, to soothe my broken heart.
I've been rather sequestered since I arrived some few weeks ago. I visited Bold Espressions practically as soon as I stepped off the ship, and met a number of lovely people, including Princess Sabella who looked like she was about to burst with baby, and Prince Niklas, and many others! The people here are quite nice, and I hope that my state of drab mourning did not put anyone off too much. I simply cannot seem to bring myself to put aside the black just yet. It still seems too soon, too painful.
I have no idea what I am to do with myself while I am here. I feel a bit lost, but hopefully I will find my footing soon.
I've been rather sequestered since I arrived some few weeks ago. I visited Bold Espressions practically as soon as I stepped off the ship, and met a number of lovely people, including Princess Sabella who looked like she was about to burst with baby, and Prince Niklas, and many others! The people here are quite nice, and I hope that my state of drab mourning did not put anyone off too much. I simply cannot seem to bring myself to put aside the black just yet. It still seems too soon, too painful.
I have no idea what I am to do with myself while I am here. I feel a bit lost, but hopefully I will find my footing soon.
Written By Sabella
Nov. 29, 2018, 4:04 p.m.(2/2/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Niklas
It has been a year since the impossible dream was realized and I was married to the most brilliant man in the Compact! There are days when things pass by like a blissful dream and I wonder how I was so lucky as to meet him after our chance dance at the opera masquerade. I have never shared a connection so deep with anyone. I remember the days before we had the union blessed when seeing him from across a room would make my heart race and I lived for receiving his exquisite messages, sent all throughout the day and night. His written words woo'd me as surely as his smiles did, and had anyone told my younger self that I'd fall for a Thraxian playwright Lord I would have laughed aloud and dismissed the idea as idle fancy. Yet, here we are with a baby on the hip and another on the way and I've never been happier in my entire life!
And it isn't a dream and I still live for his smiles and his letters and his words.
Happy first anniversary, my love! To many more dreamy years to come!
And it isn't a dream and I still live for his smiles and his letters and his words.
Happy first anniversary, my love! To many more dreamy years to come!
Written By Appolonia
Nov. 29, 2018, 3:22 p.m.(2/1/1010 AR)
I have never been a stranger within the Shrine of the Thirteenth even though I am certain many can claim they've never laid eyes upon me there. I've always been content to play the part of the silent shadow, milling amongst those reflections both dark and bright. Watchful of priest and pilgrim alike. Yet this week's time I've spent within the Shrine has not been something merely for myself, but for my growth as a scholar. I've always known the path I wanted to tread, one often misunderstood but it has led me here.
Looking upon the Silent Reflections is hard even for me. They've lost the ability to do two things I can't imagine living without - to be able to speak and write. And to have lost them by willfully breaking a vow they made only makes it worse. It is a harsh, sobering reminder to see those who could not remain steadfast. My mind wanders to what they may have done to break such trust. What would be worth paying such a price? Did some think they could escape it? What would be great enough to stray me from my path? Hard questions. Important questions.
Yet, I know the answers to them for myself. I've always known who I am, who I want to be, and I walk that path even now. A vow is a vow and it must be kept.
Looking upon the Silent Reflections is hard even for me. They've lost the ability to do two things I can't imagine living without - to be able to speak and write. And to have lost them by willfully breaking a vow they made only makes it worse. It is a harsh, sobering reminder to see those who could not remain steadfast. My mind wanders to what they may have done to break such trust. What would be worth paying such a price? Did some think they could escape it? What would be great enough to stray me from my path? Hard questions. Important questions.
Yet, I know the answers to them for myself. I've always known who I am, who I want to be, and I walk that path even now. A vow is a vow and it must be kept.
Written By Thena
Nov. 29, 2018, 9:30 a.m.(2/1/1010 AR)
As many are no doubt aware, the Knights of Solace have been blessed with a number of formerly Abandoned recruits who have chosen to dedicate themselves to the Compact and the Faith of the Pantheon. Gild is the god of hospitality, and we welcome them with open arms. They have experienced recent tragedy, as have we, but we will move forward together in strength.
Each recruit will be partnered with a seasoned Knight of Solace or, thanks to Grandmaster Preston's generosity, a Templar, to help acclimate them to life in the Faith Militant. They will receive extensive martial and Faith training over the coming weeks.
Any who might wish to aid in their acclimatization to Arx, the Compact and the Faith may contact me or Knight Commander Jeffeth Bayweather.
Dame Thena, Knights of Solace
Grandmaster
Each recruit will be partnered with a seasoned Knight of Solace or, thanks to Grandmaster Preston's generosity, a Templar, to help acclimate them to life in the Faith Militant. They will receive extensive martial and Faith training over the coming weeks.
Any who might wish to aid in their acclimatization to Arx, the Compact and the Faith may contact me or Knight Commander Jeffeth Bayweather.
Dame Thena, Knights of Solace
Grandmaster
Written By Adora
Nov. 29, 2018, 8:26 a.m.(2/1/1010 AR)
I've been making things and selling them.
You're welcome future layabouts with nothing better to do than read this shit.
You're welcome future layabouts with nothing better to do than read this shit.
Written By Violet
Nov. 29, 2018, 5:31 a.m.(2/1/1010 AR)
I was made aware in my bleary state recently of some whites in conflict. Worse yet the conflict originates within my own. I realize that the whites are our public thoughts and opinions. But that does not mean their writing will not have consequences. Sometimes they reach beyond our intentions. That may be good, but when it comes to opinions...it can even more easily be bad. So if we don’t have anything nice to say, that isn’t -useful-, we should keep it to ourselves unless our opinion is asked.
Otherwise you tend to not only make yourself look like an ass, but those associated with you too. I’m learning that lesson with care these days. Too bad I wasn’t able to pass it on sooner. As a result I will be posting a notice about bad-mouthing in the HQ. At least it’s only the first one?
Otherwise you tend to not only make yourself look like an ass, but those associated with you too. I’m learning that lesson with care these days. Too bad I wasn’t able to pass it on sooner. As a result I will be posting a notice about bad-mouthing in the HQ. At least it’s only the first one?
Written By Violet
Nov. 29, 2018, 5:20 a.m.(2/1/1010 AR)
I write this as a warning to future parents. Sleep. Sleep as much as you can before they arrive. At least we can get coffee pretty easily...
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