Written By Katarina
Aug. 12, 2018, 3:58 p.m.(5/19/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Octavia
So what you're saying is that it's okay to break the rules if it suits your purposes, Chief Madistrate of the Crown Court of Arx? Does this mean that, theoretically, I can break a few minor laws because it suits my purposes for the greater good? Generally speaking, of course.
Written By Octavia
Aug. 12, 2018, 3:54 p.m.(5/19/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Katarina
One of the perks of being an expert in rules is knowing which ones can be bent and when.
Written By Katarina
Aug. 12, 2018, 3:53 p.m.(5/19/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Octavia
So you admit that you're some sort of rule-breaking scoundrel!
Written By Blossom
Aug. 12, 2018, 3:49 p.m.(5/19/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Mirari
<this journal entry is a charcoal drawing of Mirari Corsetina in her armor as Sword of Lenosia. Exceptional effort is taken to make the subject look as awe-inspiring as possible... or maybe that's just how the artist sees her cousin naturally.>
Written By Blossom
Aug. 12, 2018, 3:46 p.m.(5/19/1009 AR)
<this journal entry consists of a charcoal drawing of a young boy stealing a loaf of bread while the merchant is distracted by a customer>
Written By Shard
Aug. 12, 2018, 3:38 p.m.(5/19/1009 AR)
Stealing to feed a starving child is only a moral quandary if you think personal property is as important as a life, or if you think, somehow, that letting a child die is somehow less bad or equivalent to dirtying yourself by breaking the law. You could make this a harder question though. What if you're stealing from someone who is also starving? Do you steal from another child to try to save your child?
This city is overflowing with food. There's so much food we can throw feasts in the dead of winter. If there's a starving child and they're surrounded by food the law doesn't allow them to have, I'd like to know who thinks that law is actually just.
This city is overflowing with food. There's so much food we can throw feasts in the dead of winter. If there's a starving child and they're surrounded by food the law doesn't allow them to have, I'd like to know who thinks that law is actually just.
Written By Octavia
Aug. 12, 2018, 3:23 p.m.(5/19/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Katarina
Now now, be fair, your highness. I don't /always/ skip my turn. I only do so when I feel I have something of value to add. I /usually/ skip my turn.
Written By Appolonia
Aug. 12, 2018, 3:20 p.m.(5/19/1009 AR)
Princess Katarina and Lady Joslyn put together a little something at the Ambassador that I attended. It was rather interesting to see so many faces, so many minds, in one place for an evening of conversation and more than one interesting game.
It also didn't hurt that I got to spend more time in the company of Lady Delilah Whitehawk who is starting to become one of the few people in the entire city that I truly enjoy running into. She is the possessor of a keen mind and excellent wit so it is hard not to find enjoyment in her company.
I just hope the princess has since recovered from my answer to the question she posed to me.
It also didn't hurt that I got to spend more time in the company of Lady Delilah Whitehawk who is starting to become one of the few people in the entire city that I truly enjoy running into. She is the possessor of a keen mind and excellent wit so it is hard not to find enjoyment in her company.
I just hope the princess has since recovered from my answer to the question she posed to me.
Written By Katarina
Aug. 12, 2018, 3:12 p.m.(5/19/1009 AR)
My apologies, Scholar Tomas.
As soon as I was on my way out the archive, I couldn't help but overhear several young ladies gossiping about the passionate debate between my protege, Lady Kenna Whitehawk, and Lord Ximun Redreef that sparked into something of another passionate exchange between more parties. The gossip itself is of no particular interest to me personally, but I wanted to say that I am proud of both Lord Ximun and Lady Kenna. They are both passinate and well-rounded thinkers who stuck to their beliefs and did not break when faced with scrutiny from other members of the Peerage.
The exact question that sparked the debate was, "Would it be wrong to steal in order to feed a starving child?" These sort of questions are moral quandaries that can't be so easily answered without questioning one's moral flexibility in face of defining what is right and wrong despite what the laws of the land may dictate. When one is engaging in such a debate, you have to be careful to not allow yourself to be stirred to a great personal offense. Be passionate about your stance, but never at the expense of exploring a mindset different from your own.
-- No, Scholar Tomas. I'm not going to explore both sides of the argument right now. And -- What, no. Lady Octavia is an abbhorent backseat philosopher who always skips her turn. But yes, she's more than welcome to share her view points whenever she likes. Preferably after a few glasses of wine, scotch, brandy, and RUM in that order.
As soon as I was on my way out the archive, I couldn't help but overhear several young ladies gossiping about the passionate debate between my protege, Lady Kenna Whitehawk, and Lord Ximun Redreef that sparked into something of another passionate exchange between more parties. The gossip itself is of no particular interest to me personally, but I wanted to say that I am proud of both Lord Ximun and Lady Kenna. They are both passinate and well-rounded thinkers who stuck to their beliefs and did not break when faced with scrutiny from other members of the Peerage.
The exact question that sparked the debate was, "Would it be wrong to steal in order to feed a starving child?" These sort of questions are moral quandaries that can't be so easily answered without questioning one's moral flexibility in face of defining what is right and wrong despite what the laws of the land may dictate. When one is engaging in such a debate, you have to be careful to not allow yourself to be stirred to a great personal offense. Be passionate about your stance, but never at the expense of exploring a mindset different from your own.
-- No, Scholar Tomas. I'm not going to explore both sides of the argument right now. And -- What, no. Lady Octavia is an abbhorent backseat philosopher who always skips her turn. But yes, she's more than welcome to share her view points whenever she likes. Preferably after a few glasses of wine, scotch, brandy, and RUM in that order.
Written By Reigna
Aug. 12, 2018, 3:11 p.m.(5/19/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Alessandro
My lord your words are so very kind! Your faith in me is humbling and I hope to measure up to the expectations you have set. I think... I think I have. I think Princess Sabella is going to be an exceptionally happy woman. Though Lady Orelia might give me dark looks when she sees what I have had made for her. We shall see!
Written By Brigida
Aug. 12, 2018, 3:02 p.m.(5/19/1009 AR)
It does sound as if I would have agreed with Lady Kenna's position in this discussion.
That acknowledged, there is something to be said for propriety when discussing a house with a few hundred more years of history than ones own.
That acknowledged, there is something to be said for propriety when discussing a house with a few hundred more years of history than ones own.
Written By Roxana
Aug. 12, 2018, 2:59 p.m.(5/19/1009 AR)
Dear Sister,
I have so much to tell you!
-R
I have so much to tell you!
-R
Written By Katarina
Aug. 12, 2018, 2:42 p.m.(5/19/1009 AR)
These past few weeks have been something of a blur. If I'm to be honest with you, Scholar Tomas, my mind is still reeling from all the meetings and letters I've sat through. The amount of notes that we've gone through in search of hidden gems to draw out and prepare to be deconstructed, discussed, and expanded upon in the Salon has left me a touch brain dead. Still, it is a worthy endeavor that I was happy to do for the sake of seeing the curious minds of the Salon properly challenged.
I am passionate about seeing the Salon not only revitalized, but achieving greater heights than ever before. I'm a firm believer that the art of debate can be an exhilarating intellectual pursuit that spills over into all aspects of life. The process of exchanging ideas has the capacity to better ourselves as both thinkers and citizen of the Compact. It teaches us how to be receptive to the thoughts and opinions of others - to not just hear, but truly listen to the ideas behind the language and learn to recognize fallacies in our own reasoning.
Of course, structured debate and discussion is but one aspect of the Salon. We have our researchers who are dedicated to uncovering new information and exploring old discoveries for missed connections, then our adventurers that I ---
Oh, I'm rambling aren't I? The tea is coming anyhow. Until next time, Scholar Tomas. Thank you for your time.
I am passionate about seeing the Salon not only revitalized, but achieving greater heights than ever before. I'm a firm believer that the art of debate can be an exhilarating intellectual pursuit that spills over into all aspects of life. The process of exchanging ideas has the capacity to better ourselves as both thinkers and citizen of the Compact. It teaches us how to be receptive to the thoughts and opinions of others - to not just hear, but truly listen to the ideas behind the language and learn to recognize fallacies in our own reasoning.
Of course, structured debate and discussion is but one aspect of the Salon. We have our researchers who are dedicated to uncovering new information and exploring old discoveries for missed connections, then our adventurers that I ---
Oh, I'm rambling aren't I? The tea is coming anyhow. Until next time, Scholar Tomas. Thank you for your time.
Written By Thena
Aug. 12, 2018, 2:31 p.m.(5/19/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Kenna
Lady Kenna Whitehawk is an auxiliary member of the Silver Order, and her aid has been crucial to a number of our projects involving the training, protection and placement of orphan children in Arx. She is a charming, warm, friendly woman who can sway people in ways that those like me cannot.
Can I just say how proud I am to hear that she's out there fighting the good fight. She will never want for aid from the Solace.
Can I just say how proud I am to hear that she's out there fighting the good fight. She will never want for aid from the Solace.
Written By Isabeau
Aug. 12, 2018, 2:27 p.m.(5/19/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Yasmine
May the gods give you all that you deserve.
Written By Dycard
Aug. 12, 2018, 2:24 p.m.(5/19/1009 AR)
I do believe we should give more consideration to the idea of waterborne jousting. A punt or a gondola, or even a canoe, could be propelled without need for the smashing of oars as the two vessels raced towards one another.
This sport - much like the hunting of boars - is likely best reserved for when one is very, very drunk and one has just lost a bet.
This sport - much like the hunting of boars - is likely best reserved for when one is very, very drunk and one has just lost a bet.
Written By Ember
Aug. 12, 2018, 2:18 p.m.(5/19/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Kenna
Not wanting to steal to aid a child in need does not equate to not wanting to help anyone ever. Whether or not I agree or share Ximun's sentiment is not even an issue here.
I am glad that you're so very fervent about this issue. There are a lot of orphans and other children in need in the city. I'll send them a donation to mollify you if it makes you feel better.
I am glad that you're so very fervent about this issue. There are a lot of orphans and other children in need in the city. I'll send them a donation to mollify you if it makes you feel better.
Written By Tikva
Aug. 12, 2018, 2:13 p.m.(5/19/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Kenna
Fierce passion in defense of a noble's responsibilities and obligations are worth losing one's temper over. I was not a party to Lady Kenna's argument and cannot speak to what incensed her in this regard, but I am generally in favor of her spirit. Remember, though, that when it comes to aiding others, heat is best tempered to warmth. No one is going to be shouted at until they are nicer, generally speaking.
Except Ainsley, sometimes.
Except Ainsley, sometimes.
Written By Harper
Aug. 12, 2018, 2:08 p.m.(5/19/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Kenna
Sounds like you had quite an argument, Partner. Sorry I missed it.
Written By Kenna
Aug. 12, 2018, 1:55 p.m.(5/19/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Ember
I find it rather funny that the original disagreement centered around helping those in need. We have come full circle now. I appreciate that the Baroness of Redreef does not seem to share the same extreme opinions.
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