Written By Vanora
Oct. 6, 2018, 7:49 p.m.(9/24/1009 AR)
A Dirge for the Happy Home
The doors shut tight, the hearthfire's roar
Within the quiet of a happy home.
They settle to sleep, young ones snore,
Ghosts of children gone no longer roam.
A father, dutiful and grim,
No longer lets in that pain.
One year, one son, one daughter, no hymn
The losses will come again
These men born to seek the 'good death'
To fall in battle brave and in their prime.
To outlive one's children, to see a last breath,
It is to lose the very game of time.
Dirge of the Happy Home. V. Grimhall 9/24/1009
The doors shut tight, the hearthfire's roar
Within the quiet of a happy home.
They settle to sleep, young ones snore,
Ghosts of children gone no longer roam.
A father, dutiful and grim,
No longer lets in that pain.
One year, one son, one daughter, no hymn
The losses will come again
These men born to seek the 'good death'
To fall in battle brave and in their prime.
To outlive one's children, to see a last breath,
It is to lose the very game of time.
Dirge of the Happy Home. V. Grimhall 9/24/1009
Written By Cristoph
Oct. 6, 2018, 7:05 p.m.(9/24/1009 AR)
Vanguard of the West, a Voice of House Valardin.
I think I'm supposed to feel excitement or happiness, what I feel is a tightening of anxiety in my chest. My father used to tell me, "That's responsibility, son. Get used to it."
I don't know if you're supposed to get used to it, but he was always such a solid man. He seemed like a rock to me, even being as old as he was at the end. I don't think I could have ever figured out if he was acclimated to all of his responsibility or just good at faking his way through the worry.
I hope that I can do right by House Valardin, House Laurent and all of the rest of the Oathlands. The Laurents have stood as your protectors since the time the house first came to be and I'll try not to tarnish the good record of our people.
Even if it means I have to go to the High Lord's meetings.
I think I'm supposed to feel excitement or happiness, what I feel is a tightening of anxiety in my chest. My father used to tell me, "That's responsibility, son. Get used to it."
I don't know if you're supposed to get used to it, but he was always such a solid man. He seemed like a rock to me, even being as old as he was at the end. I don't think I could have ever figured out if he was acclimated to all of his responsibility or just good at faking his way through the worry.
I hope that I can do right by House Valardin, House Laurent and all of the rest of the Oathlands. The Laurents have stood as your protectors since the time the house first came to be and I'll try not to tarnish the good record of our people.
Even if it means I have to go to the High Lord's meetings.
Written By Fecundo
Oct. 6, 2018, 5:46 p.m.(9/24/1009 AR)
So I finally took the plunge and instead of borrowing steeds from the Volkovs, decided to acquire one. He is a magnificent specimen and should serve me well as I seem to be doing quite a bit more jousting than I had initially intended....and rides and maybe hunts will be nice in the future.
Written By Bliss
Oct. 6, 2018, 4:42 p.m.(9/24/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Juniper
Oh gods damn it.
Written By Juniper
Oct. 6, 2018, 4:15 p.m.(9/24/1009 AR)
Let us say someone forgot something of theirs and left it accidentally somewhere, and you picked it up for safekeeping. Is it evil or is it genius to hold that something hostage until they pay a token fine or toll? And, hypothetically speaking, what are some evil genius fines or tolls that could be asked of them?
Asking for a friend. A forgetful friend.
Asking for a friend. A forgetful friend.
Written By Coraline
Oct. 6, 2018, 2:57 p.m.(9/24/1009 AR)
Archduke Talen is a spectacular captain to sail against, even with high speed slippers flying at his head he was able to sail extremely well.
A huge thank you to Thrax for donating the won ship to East Light, it has now become the flagship for the Order and a very fine ship she is too.
Speaking of which, she really needs a name. Perhaps a contest is in order for the discovery of what she should be called.
A huge thank you to Thrax for donating the won ship to East Light, it has now become the flagship for the Order and a very fine ship she is too.
Speaking of which, she really needs a name. Perhaps a contest is in order for the discovery of what she should be called.
Written By Sorrel
Oct. 6, 2018, 2:35 p.m.(9/24/1009 AR)
If you're at all musically inclined or want to be, the Bard's College is one of the best places in the city for music and musical talent. I've met so many aspiring musicians and given lessons to quite a few of them so that they can improve their skills. It's a very nice place to be.
Written By Karadoc
Oct. 6, 2018, 1:53 p.m.(9/24/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Calandra
According to my own protege, Dame Leola, I can say (with FULL confidence) that I am a less wonderful individual.
Written By Calandra
Oct. 6, 2018, 1:44 p.m.(9/24/1009 AR)
It has been a very busy week of interviewing with potential patrons, with each one being eminently suitable and wonderful and I have no idea how I will choose. There must be some less wonderful people SOMEWHERE in this city. Decisions are hard! But I have promised I will interview with all interested parties before making a decision, so that buys me a little more time. If you are excellent at making challenging decisions, I need your help!
Written By Corban
Oct. 6, 2018, 12:41 p.m.(9/24/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Macda
I had the great pleasure of swapping stories with Princess Macda Grayson. The history of Arx and those that sacrificed to keep it a refuge for humanity is something we have vowed to remember.
Person by person, the work is carried out.
Person by person, the work is carried out.
Written By Archeron
Oct. 6, 2018, 11:58 a.m.(9/24/1009 AR)
I've been asked by a couple of people now when the wedding will be between Amari and I, as we pulled the date and they wished to attend and wanted to know when. Sadly the truth is that there won't be a wedding. The courtship is ended at request of the Keatons. What is very bad news for me is worse news for the other single noblewomen of Arx, I am sure. Though I suppose good news for the noblemen. I'm sure some formal announcement will be done, but, I wanted to record it down in the whites - in writing it, it becomes reality. Final. Done.
Written By Miranda
Oct. 6, 2018, 11:41 a.m.(9/24/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Lucita
Well fought, Baroness!
It matters not if you may have wilted in another moment or two.
What counts is that he conceded!
It matters not if you may have wilted in another moment or two.
What counts is that he conceded!
Written By Bliss
Oct. 6, 2018, 6:52 a.m.(9/23/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Kenna
Weight that heavy tends to be made easier with drink, with song, with dance. These are the things I have found that help me cope when things become too much - as well as the company of people who are, truly, exquisite. There are, of course, places in this city you can simply be yourself without expectation. They are always worth remembering.
Written By Tabitha
Oct. 6, 2018, 4:39 a.m.(9/23/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Kenna
Please, don't carry all that weight by yourself. You're very loved, and you shouldn't try to struggle along on your own when there are people who will willingly help you every step of the way.
Written By Kenna
Oct. 6, 2018, 4:18 a.m.(9/23/1009 AR)
I try so very hard to keep upbeat.
Sometimes I feel like the weight on my shoulders is too much, and I can't take any more.
Sometimes I feel like the weight on my shoulders is too much, and I can't take any more.
Written By Clover
Oct. 6, 2018, 1:09 a.m.(9/23/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Sorrel
Of course my brilliant older sister would have a son so giggling and sweet as Prince Kyrios.
Written By Lys
Oct. 6, 2018, 1:05 a.m.(9/23/1009 AR)
I dreamt I stood before a king made of stone.
I wept at his feet tears of gold.
But still I remained alone.
I gave him all I could hold.
But he was still not flesh and bone.
And he left me cold.
I wept at his feet tears of gold.
But still I remained alone.
I gave him all I could hold.
But he was still not flesh and bone.
And he left me cold.
Written By Modi
Oct. 5, 2018, 10:13 p.m.(9/22/1009 AR)
Several days pass since sleeping in the Lowers. Several days now with a ceiling and bed.
I had heard of the Compact's luxuries through story only. Now that I have experienced it, I could not fathom just how far decadence could truly reach. It's intoxicating to say the least.
I had heard of the Compact's luxuries through story only. Now that I have experienced it, I could not fathom just how far decadence could truly reach. It's intoxicating to say the least.
Written By Cambria
Oct. 5, 2018, 8:31 p.m.(9/22/1009 AR)
Nothing beats sharing a drink with an old friend, whiling away the evening hours catching up.
I could do without the abysmal headache I am battling today, though.
I could do without the abysmal headache I am battling today, though.
Written By Laric
Oct. 5, 2018, 4:44 p.m.(9/22/1009 AR)
Another year goes by.
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