Written By Yessica
July 29, 2018, 6:46 p.m.(4/15/1009 AR)
I Joined my first archery contest after arriving in Arx and I did pretty well, I think. I had so much fun! The crowd seemed to enjoy themselves, that's the important thing.
I shot against Duke Harlan Ashford and Lady Shae Keaton, both of them amazing marksmen and very friendly and helpful. While I didn't win, this has only inspired me to train even harder. Next time, Duke Harlan. Next time.
I shot against Duke Harlan Ashford and Lady Shae Keaton, both of them amazing marksmen and very friendly and helpful. While I didn't win, this has only inspired me to train even harder. Next time, Duke Harlan. Next time.
Written By Edain
July 29, 2018, 6:38 p.m.(4/15/1009 AR)
Very shortly I will be watching other's tilt over a matter of honor, on my behalf instead of riding out on the field myself. Life seems to intervene every time I try this but maybe I should try and just find a day to go out to the crossroads leading up to the Arx and offer a friendly tilt for the love of combat to any passing knights. Yes that is something I should do soon.
Written By Yessica
July 29, 2018, 6:22 p.m.(4/15/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Calevaro
I meet Master Calevaro at The Sleepless Knights the other day, a kind and soft-spoken young Valardin officer. He is also joining the Champions Guild and we have agreed to train and spar to help each other reach, or at least come closer to, our fullest potential. I very much look forward to our time together, I am sure there is much I can learn from him.
Written By Monique
July 29, 2018, 6:19 p.m.(4/15/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Felicia
I've heard it's not the size that counts, but how you use it.
Written By Prisila
July 29, 2018, 5:20 p.m.(4/15/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Sparte
I don't take credit for this riddle at all but it's one of my personal favorites:
"First think of the person who lives in disguise,
Who deals in secrets and tells naught but lies.
Next, tell me what’s always the last thing to mend,
The middle of middle and end of the end?
And finally give me the sound often heard
During the search for a hard-to-find word.
Now string them together, and answer me this,
Which creature would you be unwilling to kiss?"
Messere Sparte this time you can hazard a guess but in the missive you should be more colorful. Literally. I like opening colorful messages.
"First think of the person who lives in disguise,
Who deals in secrets and tells naught but lies.
Next, tell me what’s always the last thing to mend,
The middle of middle and end of the end?
And finally give me the sound often heard
During the search for a hard-to-find word.
Now string them together, and answer me this,
Which creature would you be unwilling to kiss?"
Messere Sparte this time you can hazard a guess but in the missive you should be more colorful. Literally. I like opening colorful messages.
Written By Alexio
July 29, 2018, 5:16 p.m.(4/15/1009 AR)
And so I have come to the city of Arx. Prosperity and fortune are the dream of many outside of these city walls, and such is what has brought me to the city. It has been a pleasant experience thus far. If anyone has need of my services, that of a merchant, they have but to reach out to me.
Written By Prisila
July 29, 2018, 5:11 p.m.(4/15/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Victus
Your Grace trying to hold back a sneeze but sneezing anyways always makes one look like an idiot.
Trust me, not a good look.
Trust me, not a good look.
Written By Elloise
July 29, 2018, 4:50 p.m.(4/15/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Edward
Apparently, marriage is supposed to be divine. With blissful days and nights. I think that I may be doing married a little wrong, because it's mostly all the same things that I did before. Only now I do them with a different name. And that there's someone you're still learning about that you're sharing everything with. Maybe that's divine. Learning new things usually is. Oh, also -- I'm sorry for leaving that box in the main room. You know the one with all the grubs and beetles? That one. Yes, it also has a goat skull in it. I got it from the butcher's shop. How ELSE am I supposed to clean it?
Written By Shae
July 29, 2018, 4:43 p.m.(4/15/1009 AR)
Second archery contest since returning to the city. Did better than last time, I think.
Mother and Norwood are to be married soon. There are plans underway and I worry I am a nuisance more than a help. I have no idea what to wear to it. I have to fight the urge to hug Norwood every time I see him. He was always a part of the family, but now it's different. Now I feel more protective of him and Mother, because I know Mother loves him so. It's odd. More feelings to untangle and examine.
Mother and Norwood are to be married soon. There are plans underway and I worry I am a nuisance more than a help. I have no idea what to wear to it. I have to fight the urge to hug Norwood every time I see him. He was always a part of the family, but now it's different. Now I feel more protective of him and Mother, because I know Mother loves him so. It's odd. More feelings to untangle and examine.
Written By Felicia
July 29, 2018, 4:16 p.m.(4/15/1009 AR)
It's no secret I favour a large sword, always have done. I like the weight of it. The reach of it. The sheer intimidation factor of such a large blade.
And yet now I find myself having to learn the art of something shorter, smaller, lighter.
Deceptively plain, in its own way, it requires a balance and motion that Persuasion does not, and yet for all the sublime beauty of it and delicate fragility compared to the great sword, there can be no question as to which is the deadlier weapon.
It does somewhat feel like being a raw recruit over again, to try and retrain years of reflexes for use with such a blade. Here's hoping I can adjust.
And yet now I find myself having to learn the art of something shorter, smaller, lighter.
Deceptively plain, in its own way, it requires a balance and motion that Persuasion does not, and yet for all the sublime beauty of it and delicate fragility compared to the great sword, there can be no question as to which is the deadlier weapon.
It does somewhat feel like being a raw recruit over again, to try and retrain years of reflexes for use with such a blade. Here's hoping I can adjust.
Written By Victus
July 29, 2018, 4:04 p.m.(4/15/1009 AR)
I hate sneezing. It's one of the few parts of me I cannot control.
Written By Saoirse
July 29, 2018, 3:57 p.m.(4/15/1009 AR)
Youths of Arx: scared straight.
Written By Tyren
July 29, 2018, 3:43 p.m.(4/15/1009 AR)
I've arrived in Arx, apparently on the heels of my cousin Talwyn's return as well. It's made settling in a touch easier, to be greeted with a few familiar faces while I explore the city and gain my bearings. So far, I've visited a dozen or so places, but I do believe the Gilded Page will become a frequented spot for me. It's very quaint, and the selection is broad enough to keep me busy for at least a few months.
Written By Reigna
July 29, 2018, 1:54 p.m.(4/15/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Monique
While the scholar in me understands the curiosity, the physician in me screams noooooo.
Written By Monique
July 29, 2018, 1:46 p.m.(4/15/1009 AR)
Some nights you've got it all together and everything is going right and you feel like you've accomplished a great deal...
... and then some nights you're drunk off your arse staring at the statue of Cerdic in the Hall of Heroes wondering what sort of magic you'd have to learn to bring him back to life.
(Sorry, Mar, it comes and goes)
... and then some nights you're drunk off your arse staring at the statue of Cerdic in the Hall of Heroes wondering what sort of magic you'd have to learn to bring him back to life.
(Sorry, Mar, it comes and goes)
Written By Rymarr
July 29, 2018, 12:48 p.m.(4/14/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Grady
When unforeseen circumstances arose, Lord Grady faced the unexpected on my behalf. For that that I am thankful and in profound appreciation of and for his initiative.
I know just how to reward those traits.
I know just how to reward those traits.
Written By Monique
July 29, 2018, 12:34 p.m.(4/14/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Jamie
Correction: you are the best of men.
Written By Thorley
July 29, 2018, 12:19 p.m.(4/14/1009 AR)
It has been an interesting couple of weeks. I went on an adventure with Dame Harrow, and I am continuing to settle into life. I have suddenly found myself the foster father of a young child that Violet brought home from the Tragedy. I guess she figured she would rather beg forgiveness than ask permission. But it did make me consider my own life. I wasn't born a Sandreef. A couple took me in. I grew up with them, and trained under them. And I thought for the longest time that they were the ones that paved the way for my training as a knight.
Perhaps it was the truth of the matter that drove me to the Eventide and the life on the waves. I married, had a child, and lost them both to pirates. The wife to death, and the daughter.. that's a story for another time, scholar. I lost myself to the bottle, for years thinking I would drink my way to oblivion. When Duke Ryhalt found me, I was a mess of a man. He saw something different. He sobered me up and placed me in charge of Westrock's Sword, Eventide.
Now, the Duke has asked me to return Eventide, so that it may be replaced. I am conflicted on this I have spent years in training with Eventide. I know it as well as my own hand. Yet I know what it could be capable of. Perhaps it is that fear that is driving others for it's return. However, on the other side of the silver, there is the history of the blade. The things it has done in the service of Westrock Reach. Just because it is /capable/ of something doesn't mean that it will. I held Eventide and I defended my defacto family - Westrock Reach's family.
And now I find myself with a new family. Violet, Tala, the child that grows within Violet's belly. And I know that I cannot take the risk. I know I have to return Eventide so that it may be given the respect that it deserves. It has served me well. It has served Westrock Reach even better. I hope that I can acquit myself to this new blade just as well.
I hope that I can shoulder the burden of building a new legacy, and honor Sir Westknight.
Perhaps it was the truth of the matter that drove me to the Eventide and the life on the waves. I married, had a child, and lost them both to pirates. The wife to death, and the daughter.. that's a story for another time, scholar. I lost myself to the bottle, for years thinking I would drink my way to oblivion. When Duke Ryhalt found me, I was a mess of a man. He saw something different. He sobered me up and placed me in charge of Westrock's Sword, Eventide.
Now, the Duke has asked me to return Eventide, so that it may be replaced. I am conflicted on this I have spent years in training with Eventide. I know it as well as my own hand. Yet I know what it could be capable of. Perhaps it is that fear that is driving others for it's return. However, on the other side of the silver, there is the history of the blade. The things it has done in the service of Westrock Reach. Just because it is /capable/ of something doesn't mean that it will. I held Eventide and I defended my defacto family - Westrock Reach's family.
And now I find myself with a new family. Violet, Tala, the child that grows within Violet's belly. And I know that I cannot take the risk. I know I have to return Eventide so that it may be given the respect that it deserves. It has served me well. It has served Westrock Reach even better. I hope that I can acquit myself to this new blade just as well.
I hope that I can shoulder the burden of building a new legacy, and honor Sir Westknight.
Written By Calevaro
July 29, 2018, 11:59 a.m.(4/14/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Yessica
I enjoyed meeting lady Yessica. I'm glad that we both have joined the champions and look forward to training and working alongside her.
Written By Marian
July 29, 2018, 11:02 a.m.(4/14/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Monique
Thank you for surprising me in the most delightful ways. Your apology was sincere and well-thought. You took ownership of whatever wrongs you did. I am proud that you are finally finding humility to admit that your first impression is not always your best one.
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