Written By Bliss
Oct. 7, 2018, 4 p.m.(9/26/1009 AR)
These past few months, I keep finding myself pulled away from Arx. Usually just a trip of a day or two outside the city, to fight some duels somewhere or be personally present for some negotiations. When I have been in the city, I've stretched myself as thin as possible with attending to some other matters.
Needless to say I am a bit tired.
Needless to say I am a bit tired.
Written By Jeffeth
Oct. 7, 2018, 3:36 p.m.(9/26/1009 AR)
Sometimes waitin' for a hit to come can stagger you more than the hit itself. Trying to stay focused and ready for what's to come. It's a bit difficult.
Written By Rinel
Oct. 7, 2018, 12:05 p.m.(9/26/1009 AR)
It seems that my reputation has not led to my utter ostracism from the Faith. I had the distinct honour of speaking at length with Blessed Etienne on matters of theology. His is, unsurprisingly, a quick mind, and it was a great pleasure to engage with one who so readily apprehends the nuances of our Church.
Written By Harlex
Oct. 7, 2018, 11:19 a.m.(9/26/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Jyri
It has been a while since I hunted boar and with Guardsman Jyri, we managed to track a formidable one down.
I think the beast thought he could out muscle us. What a shame.
Looking forward to that dinner, friend.
I think the beast thought he could out muscle us. What a shame.
Looking forward to that dinner, friend.
Written By Archeron
Oct. 7, 2018, 11:09 a.m.(9/26/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Amari
This sounds like the rumours could be the basis of a good drinking game....
Written By Amari
Oct. 7, 2018, 9:52 a.m.(9/25/1009 AR)
I've never been married, I'm not presently married and I'm not intended to marry anyone now - just to quell any strange rumors and possible confusion.
Written By Elora
Oct. 7, 2018, 9:14 a.m.(9/25/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Verity
Now that is a woman who knows how to get what she wants out of life.
Written By Meriah
Oct. 7, 2018, 7:42 a.m.(9/25/1009 AR)
The old sawbones wasn't much for words.
He would just sit for long hours sometimes cleaning his surgical tools. He wouldn't even do that thing old people do where they talk under their breath. Or grumble. Or drool. Or whatever.
Anyway, it use to make me feel tense. Like I was holding a breath waiting for something to happen. I guess that's kind of how I feel now with all that's going on.
But I went and saw his grave the other day, the one I arranged for him. I was going to tell him all the things on my mind like I use to when I was a girl; when my father was too drunk to bother and I didn't feel like thinking about my mother. I use to go on and on about childish things or I'd tell him something I learned in a book and he'd nod his head or he'd shake it, and tell me what the book got wrong. He knew once I learned a thing, it stuck like glue. So he was always careful what he taught me.
But I didn't do that this time...
Instead I just sat there.
I just sat there quietly and I could hear the rustle of the grass and the bugs moving on the stones or the birds in the trees. I could hear a woman really far away sobbing and thinking no one heard her and I could hear the steps of a man nearby, watching awkwardly because he heard her.
I felt like the world could go on, even if I just took a second to step back from it; like when you have to take in air between reading paragraphs.
He wasn't much for words, but I guess he always listened. He always listened to me. And maybe it wasn't all selfless. Maybe listening helps ease a heart as much as talking.
Gosh. Still teaching after all this time, you old bastard. I miss you.
He would just sit for long hours sometimes cleaning his surgical tools. He wouldn't even do that thing old people do where they talk under their breath. Or grumble. Or drool. Or whatever.
Anyway, it use to make me feel tense. Like I was holding a breath waiting for something to happen. I guess that's kind of how I feel now with all that's going on.
But I went and saw his grave the other day, the one I arranged for him. I was going to tell him all the things on my mind like I use to when I was a girl; when my father was too drunk to bother and I didn't feel like thinking about my mother. I use to go on and on about childish things or I'd tell him something I learned in a book and he'd nod his head or he'd shake it, and tell me what the book got wrong. He knew once I learned a thing, it stuck like glue. So he was always careful what he taught me.
But I didn't do that this time...
Instead I just sat there.
I just sat there quietly and I could hear the rustle of the grass and the bugs moving on the stones or the birds in the trees. I could hear a woman really far away sobbing and thinking no one heard her and I could hear the steps of a man nearby, watching awkwardly because he heard her.
I felt like the world could go on, even if I just took a second to step back from it; like when you have to take in air between reading paragraphs.
He wasn't much for words, but I guess he always listened. He always listened to me. And maybe it wasn't all selfless. Maybe listening helps ease a heart as much as talking.
Gosh. Still teaching after all this time, you old bastard. I miss you.
Written By Eurion
Oct. 7, 2018, 4:54 a.m.(9/25/1009 AR)
Had the most wonderful encounter in the forest near Arx the other day, meeting Lady Delilah Whitehawk. All because I insisted on riding into the forest and fell on my butt when a branch swept me off.
Written By Elora
Oct. 7, 2018, 2:12 a.m.(9/25/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Jyri
Met a gruff behemoth of a man. We will have to work together, but he appears to love the dogs so I believe we'll be able to get along well enough. He does like to argue, though.
Written By Elora
Oct. 7, 2018, 2:10 a.m.(9/25/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Silas
It's good to have a cousin who will always have your back. He's helped me settle in quite nicely.
Written By Delilah
Oct. 7, 2018, 12:52 a.m.(9/25/1009 AR)
Nine empty ink bottles, four dulled nibs, one spilled bottle of liquid silver.
But I have something pretty to show for all my efforts, even if no one but me will care about the trinkets on my shelf.
But I have something pretty to show for all my efforts, even if no one but me will care about the trinkets on my shelf.
Written By Lisebet
Oct. 6, 2018, 11:42 p.m.(9/25/1009 AR)
I feel like it is too quiet and I am afraid to enjoy this time, as though it cannot be real. And yet, I know it is the calm perhaps before the incoming storm.
Written By Coraline
Oct. 6, 2018, 11:29 p.m.(9/25/1009 AR)
It is amazing what can come from a game of Conquers.
Written By Caspian
Oct. 6, 2018, 10:08 p.m.(9/24/1009 AR)
It's crazy how bad memory can be. I forgot some details about the battle of Setarco even though I was there, part of the whole thing. I should have wrote down everything I witnessed, for myself and others.
Written By Harper
Oct. 6, 2018, 9:42 p.m.(9/24/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Kenna
Whatever it is Partner, I'm here or there or wherever else you need me. You know where to find me.
Written By Silas
Oct. 6, 2018, 8:48 p.m.(9/24/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Kenna
Also, what? I clearly haven’t been paying enough attention.
Written By Silas
Oct. 6, 2018, 8:39 p.m.(9/24/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Elora
Another hawk joins the flock. Welcome to the city, cousin. Sorry it’s a little cramped.
Go easy on Jyri.
Go easy on Jyri.
Written By Laric
Oct. 6, 2018, 8:01 p.m.(9/24/1009 AR)
The loss of my parents at a young age robbed birthdays of two things; a certain warmth in my youth and a certain nostalgia as an adult. That's not to say they were bereft of celebration, cake and sundry, just that they were never eagerly anticipated. I think that will change henceforth, as it will now mark the anniversary of the day that the last distant descendants of Brimstone's Hand were officially and legally freed from thralldom. A promise kept and a long-standing injustice finally corrected. Something I will be forever proud of, as will those who aided the endeavor.
Brimstone served in the Knights of the Gold Guard as a Captain, one of the many men and women sworn to Goldenpyre and his cause: an end to slavery. A part of their oath, as written by one of the last members of the Guard, Hrefna Glassworker: 'Until every chain is broken, until all the slaves are free, I serve'. To keep even part of his legacy thus chained was simply wrong when that very same legacy destroyed the Gyre. My only regret is that we could not have done this sooner.
My thanks to those who joined me and those who donated their time and silver, in no particular order:
King Alaric IV
Father Aureth Grayhope
Dame Morrighan
Duke Cristoph Laurent
Dame Mercedes Valardin
Master Aleksei Morgan
Brother Tomwell Leary
Princess Sabella Grayson
Radiant Lumen Whisper
Master B. L. Inky
Prince Luca Grayson
Master Salvadore
Mistress Juniper Whisper
Dame Thena Grayhope
Marquessa Reigna Keaton
Prince Niklas Grayson
Marquis Kael Keaton
Marquessa Samantha Deepwood
Lord Jophiel Bisland
Brimstone served in the Knights of the Gold Guard as a Captain, one of the many men and women sworn to Goldenpyre and his cause: an end to slavery. A part of their oath, as written by one of the last members of the Guard, Hrefna Glassworker: 'Until every chain is broken, until all the slaves are free, I serve'. To keep even part of his legacy thus chained was simply wrong when that very same legacy destroyed the Gyre. My only regret is that we could not have done this sooner.
My thanks to those who joined me and those who donated their time and silver, in no particular order:
King Alaric IV
Father Aureth Grayhope
Dame Morrighan
Duke Cristoph Laurent
Dame Mercedes Valardin
Master Aleksei Morgan
Brother Tomwell Leary
Princess Sabella Grayson
Radiant Lumen Whisper
Master B. L. Inky
Prince Luca Grayson
Master Salvadore
Mistress Juniper Whisper
Dame Thena Grayhope
Marquessa Reigna Keaton
Prince Niklas Grayson
Marquis Kael Keaton
Marquessa Samantha Deepwood
Lord Jophiel Bisland
Written By Jael
Oct. 6, 2018, 8 p.m.(9/24/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Cristoph
I am so proud of you. Papa would be too, obviously.
How am I going to top this?
No seriously, I’m taking suggestions.
How am I going to top this?
No seriously, I’m taking suggestions.
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