Written By Teagan
Nov. 25, 2018, 12:59 p.m.(1/21/1010 AR)
We had a lovely family dinner. Up until recently, we've been so scattered and busy. It was pleasant to sit down, even if we had to discuss a number of important -- and perhaps dire -- matters. Our cousin, Gaspard, has even joined us in the city. For one so recently arrived, he already has a better understanding of what may be expected of him in regards to propriety than my brother.
Maybe I can use him to get Gaston to understand that a fork has more uses than to reach the roast on the other side of the table.
Maybe I can use him to get Gaston to understand that a fork has more uses than to reach the roast on the other side of the table.
Written By Rymarr
Nov. 25, 2018, 12:52 p.m.(1/21/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Reese
She and I have worked together for a very long time now. She has often sought my counsel in the past and I have sought her for support in various goals or efforts of my own. It has been a mutually beneficial relationship that I can only hope has resulted in some measure of good done onto the world. In the past when campaigning in the Gray Forest, I served as her second. I have aided in that capacity a few times since that occasion. Each time is has been a distinct honor to do so and I will continue to do so as regularly as she'll ask it of me.
We have consistently worked well together over the years, learned a great deal from one another, and have frequently come to the aid of each other. This is in part because we recognize the strengths in one another, but also because we have developed a genuine friendship over the years. We recently discussed the past and how in the current day it feels as though she has surpassed me and overcome what she once was: a novice
While everyone is flawed in both minor or major ways, myself included, Princess Reese Grayson has shown me consistently over the years that those flaws can be improved upon. They are also a constant source. They will never be truly wiped away, never to be acknowledged again. They will diminish in strength, but they will require constant reflection to stave off their effects. Unintentionally perhaps, she has brought to me some insights into Lagoma and change for the better; it's a constant battle, it's rarely something simply altered and never considered again. Change is a battle, one which can be just as easily fought inside as outside.
She has, in my eyes, frequently lived the words of House Grayson and it is for that reason that it is my distinct honor to be welcomed as her ally and compatriot in the paths ahead of us.
We have consistently worked well together over the years, learned a great deal from one another, and have frequently come to the aid of each other. This is in part because we recognize the strengths in one another, but also because we have developed a genuine friendship over the years. We recently discussed the past and how in the current day it feels as though she has surpassed me and overcome what she once was: a novice
While everyone is flawed in both minor or major ways, myself included, Princess Reese Grayson has shown me consistently over the years that those flaws can be improved upon. They are also a constant source. They will never be truly wiped away, never to be acknowledged again. They will diminish in strength, but they will require constant reflection to stave off their effects. Unintentionally perhaps, she has brought to me some insights into Lagoma and change for the better; it's a constant battle, it's rarely something simply altered and never considered again. Change is a battle, one which can be just as easily fought inside as outside.
She has, in my eyes, frequently lived the words of House Grayson and it is for that reason that it is my distinct honor to be welcomed as her ally and compatriot in the paths ahead of us.
Written By Sabella
Nov. 25, 2018, 8:44 a.m.(1/21/1010 AR)
The ball last night was just what I needed and I am grateful to my cousin, Princess Liara for throwing it and to the King for allowing it to be held in the palace! Clearly, based on the way my feet basically carried me from one dance to the next, I desperately needed the break and I was able to meet so many new people! It was truly a glorious time!
I have been careful to hide my grief these past few days when I am out and about, but his lack of presence is still there. I went into the library for the first time and it seemed so empty. His gravitas was always an ever present thing and now no one will be there to yell at me when I leave piles of books about for the book cleaners.
Life still moves on. Relara is getting bigger and smiling and while I am sad to know that she will never know him, I am glad that she will experience a world that's a little more free of darkness thanks to him.
I have been careful to hide my grief these past few days when I am out and about, but his lack of presence is still there. I went into the library for the first time and it seemed so empty. His gravitas was always an ever present thing and now no one will be there to yell at me when I leave piles of books about for the book cleaners.
Life still moves on. Relara is getting bigger and smiling and while I am sad to know that she will never know him, I am glad that she will experience a world that's a little more free of darkness thanks to him.
Written By Ophelia
Nov. 25, 2018, 6 a.m.(1/21/1010 AR)
I've been obsessed with my archery training lately. It consumes my free time and it even finds its way into my dreams at night when I'm supposed to be resting. My mind won't turn off from it. I carry my bow and quiver of arrows with me practically everywhere I go and I don't know why since there are only so many places I can train. It's not like I can shoot an arrow in the middle of the city. It's a feeling, I guess. A feeling that tells me not to leave the Estate without them -- and who am I to ignore intuition?
Written By Domonico
Nov. 25, 2018, 3:25 a.m.(1/20/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Neilda
A protege? I never thought I would ever take one on or found someone who impressed me enough for it. Neilda Saik though? Eager to learn and improve at her roles, striving to succeed in the tasks she has been given by her family. I approve of that fully.
Closer ties between Malvici and Saik cannot be overstated either.
Closer ties between Malvici and Saik cannot be overstated either.
Written By Duarte
Nov. 25, 2018, 1:40 a.m.(1/20/1010 AR)
Attending the ball at the palace was a blast. I had quite the time muddling my way through on the dance floor and had the most gracious of partners who managed to enjoy herself regardless. My protege, Rinel, also attended and was her usual charming self. My thanks to Princess Liara, the Crown and House Grayson. None greater.
Written By Kenna
Nov. 25, 2018, 1:06 a.m.(1/20/1010 AR)
I feel blessed beyond belief at the moment.
I have wandered a bit, trying to decide what I ought to do next. I have flitted from one thing to another, but not quite found my home in any. Eventually I realized that my area of research regarding a figure from Eurus was simply not where my passion nor skills laid. I feel guilt mixed with relief to step away from the research. If asked, I will continue to research, so but I would prefer to leave that burden behind.
Now I move forward researching something I feel might be useful. It's a long shot, yes, but one I think it is worth taking.
Moreover, I feel like I've actually set realistic goals for myself. I let myself get distracted by mysteries, parties, and love. I will still enjoy these things, but they will no longer consume me. Instead, I have decided that I will work on becoming a scout. Marquis Rymarr has given me the opportunity to learn under Lady Emily in service to Deepwood, and in the Iron Guard I'll serve under Officer Jyri when the Guard's scouts are called out.
I cannot classify myself as a warrior yet. There is still so much I need to learn, and so many skills I simply do not have. I have a long haul before me. I appreciate that Sir Austen Ferron has offered to help me build up my stamina.
I am blessed.
I have wandered a bit, trying to decide what I ought to do next. I have flitted from one thing to another, but not quite found my home in any. Eventually I realized that my area of research regarding a figure from Eurus was simply not where my passion nor skills laid. I feel guilt mixed with relief to step away from the research. If asked, I will continue to research, so but I would prefer to leave that burden behind.
Now I move forward researching something I feel might be useful. It's a long shot, yes, but one I think it is worth taking.
Moreover, I feel like I've actually set realistic goals for myself. I let myself get distracted by mysteries, parties, and love. I will still enjoy these things, but they will no longer consume me. Instead, I have decided that I will work on becoming a scout. Marquis Rymarr has given me the opportunity to learn under Lady Emily in service to Deepwood, and in the Iron Guard I'll serve under Officer Jyri when the Guard's scouts are called out.
I cannot classify myself as a warrior yet. There is still so much I need to learn, and so many skills I simply do not have. I have a long haul before me. I appreciate that Sir Austen Ferron has offered to help me build up my stamina.
I am blessed.
Written By Lucita
Nov. 25, 2018, 12:37 a.m.(1/20/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Alarissa
Warm drinks on a snowy evening, interesting discussion, sharing family news. That is such a good way to keep a friendship renewed and strong.
Written By Calaudrin
Nov. 24, 2018, 11:53 p.m.(1/20/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Esoka
Esoka reminded me that we're closing in on... years and years of being together. Four now, I think?
People like to joke that she's my better half. But if we're being truthful, they're not wrong.
She's kinder, more intuitive about others, better at riding horses, better at fighting, stronger, eats better, shouts louder, laughs harder and is an inspirational leader of soldiers.
I'm lucky if I measure up to even a quarter of the person that she is. Quite frankly, I'm not sure what I've done to deserve her sticking around as long as she has. I can only assume it's because of my hair.
It's probably the hair.
People like to joke that she's my better half. But if we're being truthful, they're not wrong.
She's kinder, more intuitive about others, better at riding horses, better at fighting, stronger, eats better, shouts louder, laughs harder and is an inspirational leader of soldiers.
I'm lucky if I measure up to even a quarter of the person that she is. Quite frankly, I'm not sure what I've done to deserve her sticking around as long as she has. I can only assume it's because of my hair.
It's probably the hair.
Written By Lorenzo
Nov. 24, 2018, 10:11 p.m.(1/20/1010 AR)
My dearest Gwenna and I have been married 2 weeks now. The transition has been pretty easy, perhaps because we put off making it official for so long. My days have been busy with a number of projects, which has been nice to help me settle into the family. I look forward to the library we are talking about building, in particular. The hardest part has been remembering to say Redrain instead of Velenosa. Too many of my letters these days have an V scratched out before being signed with Redrain.
Written By Joscelin
Nov. 24, 2018, 7:34 p.m.(1/20/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Evaristo
I don't waddle. I amble with great dignity.
Written By Rinel
Nov. 24, 2018, 6:43 p.m.(1/20/1010 AR)
It is so difficult to find time to speak to someone who has the authority to allow me to seek the path of the Godsworn. I am tempted to leave Arx for a time and seek ordination from a distant Seraph--but with all the disfavour I have incurred within the capital, I fear that would be seen as an attempt at avoiding the consequences of my actions. So I must continue to persevere and prove my worth in the eyes of the Faith here in Arx.
I fear it will be a long time coming.
I fear it will be a long time coming.
Written By River
Nov. 24, 2018, 6 p.m.(1/20/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Sina
I think this is a wonderful idea, and I do hope that my writings here in regards to your observations have not offended You. But truly I think your idea of holding public forums and discussions could be very benefitial, and to cover such a variety of topics. I am quite interested and would be glad to help if possible. I do hope that these pages will reflect all the best of our society, even though it may also shed light on some of our worst faults as well.
Written By Shard
Nov. 24, 2018, 4:47 p.m.(1/20/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Vercyn
I had a lot more to say, but I think I may as well just write this: If you don't like being held responsible for what others you have no control over have done, and for what you all benefit from, just imagine what it's like being attacked or killed for the actions of a group of people you've probably never even heard of who might live on the other side of an entire continent and who would probably murder your people just as eagerly. Imagine if your people were, right this minute, being blamed for the deaths caused by a being that has been hunting, killing, and enslaving them since before you and I were even born, who has sacrificed so many entire tribes we will never even know the numbers. Imagine being marched away from your home and your lands forever, at best, because the Compact doesn't want you to be too close to them when he does this to you.
And, of course, because your land was valuable and they consider it theirs anyway.
Does that really compare to one angry Prodigal losing her temper and holding the entire Compact responsible for the actions of its members in her white journal?
And, of course, because your land was valuable and they consider it theirs anyway.
Does that really compare to one angry Prodigal losing her temper and holding the entire Compact responsible for the actions of its members in her white journal?
Written By Gaston
Nov. 24, 2018, 2:58 p.m.(1/19/1010 AR)
Aion's Grand Melee was a great deal of fun, but exhausting. Perhaps that is appropriate?
My thanks to the other contestants for a good fight and a mouthful of feathers I don't remember biting, and to Juniper, Aureth, and the Faith for hosting the event.
I got a shiny cloak-pin for allowing roughly four or five of the nine of us to batter me near to death with pillows and that is not a bad trade in my book.
My thanks to the other contestants for a good fight and a mouthful of feathers I don't remember biting, and to Juniper, Aureth, and the Faith for hosting the event.
I got a shiny cloak-pin for allowing roughly four or five of the nine of us to batter me near to death with pillows and that is not a bad trade in my book.
Written By Esoka
Nov. 24, 2018, 12:23 p.m.(1/19/1010 AR)
I've much to write. I've been keeping clear of the Archives, for various reasons. But, I should make my entries to Vellichor about the things in my life which seem important and that I'm proud of this day. So, here is one.
I played in Aion's Grand Melee, and play seems the proper word for it. It wasn't like a sparring match or the sort of athletic game where I usually compete, and I'm not much an actress or performer. I think the audience found me amusing, though. I was voted to win a prize, and I've a pretty new set of hairpins for it. I don't really think I was the best dressed. Mostly, I just put on a lot of things other people had bought for me that weren't armor. Which is certainly more fashionable than I usually am. It was a silly, merry time spent hitting other folk with pillows to raise a bit of coin for Aion's Shrine, which is time well-spent so far as I'm concerned.
I'm very curious about Aion but know so little of Him. Which I think is fairly common. The Dream surrounds so much of our lives, so much of what the gods and beings like the First Children are. And yet, He feels unknowable. Maybe when the shrine is renovated it will encourage people, myself included, to know him better.
I played in Aion's Grand Melee, and play seems the proper word for it. It wasn't like a sparring match or the sort of athletic game where I usually compete, and I'm not much an actress or performer. I think the audience found me amusing, though. I was voted to win a prize, and I've a pretty new set of hairpins for it. I don't really think I was the best dressed. Mostly, I just put on a lot of things other people had bought for me that weren't armor. Which is certainly more fashionable than I usually am. It was a silly, merry time spent hitting other folk with pillows to raise a bit of coin for Aion's Shrine, which is time well-spent so far as I'm concerned.
I'm very curious about Aion but know so little of Him. Which I think is fairly common. The Dream surrounds so much of our lives, so much of what the gods and beings like the First Children are. And yet, He feels unknowable. Maybe when the shrine is renovated it will encourage people, myself included, to know him better.
Written By Sabella
Nov. 24, 2018, 11:54 a.m.(1/19/1010 AR)
The ball is today?! Why didn't anyone remind me?! I have absolutely nothing to wear!
Written By Thena
Nov. 24, 2018, 11:18 a.m.(1/19/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Shard
I have only seen Shard do right by the Compact, for all her unpopular opinions.
Written By Evaristo
Nov. 24, 2018, 11:15 a.m.(1/19/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Adora
Today I bought a bed off of Adora Bell's shop. That woman is such a sweet, gentle and friendly person. She has the most amazing furniture. I want to buy all those chests and fill them up in my ship. But I resist the urge, I would have to have things to PUT in the chests too.
I do own one since before though. It is in my room, and it is also quite empty. I've yet to figure out what to put in there. A booze collection? Pebbles from the beach?
Maybe the winter clothes I need to buy so I won't freeze to death. I completely forgot how cold Arx gets.
I do own one since before though. It is in my room, and it is also quite empty. I've yet to figure out what to put in there. A booze collection? Pebbles from the beach?
Maybe the winter clothes I need to buy so I won't freeze to death. I completely forgot how cold Arx gets.
Written By Samuele
Nov. 24, 2018, 8:45 a.m.(1/19/1010 AR)
It has been sometime since I've sat down and written here. So, I will do this now.
I have found friendship in a variety of family in Arx, and continue to meet a variety of interesting people in my travels throughout the city. I've not managed to find someone who would be able to make the armor I require yet, but even that search is enjoyable. Now if I can manage to hire a Majordomo and perhaps a whisper who I appreciate, all will be settling in the proper channels. I've been blessed to have such an easy transition.
I have found friendship in a variety of family in Arx, and continue to meet a variety of interesting people in my travels throughout the city. I've not managed to find someone who would be able to make the armor I require yet, but even that search is enjoyable. Now if I can manage to hire a Majordomo and perhaps a whisper who I appreciate, all will be settling in the proper channels. I've been blessed to have such an easy transition.
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