Written By Aleksei
July 18, 2018, 11:49 p.m.(3/19/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Caspian
Trust me, none of us make what Audric makes.
Written By Coraline
July 18, 2018, 11:48 p.m.(3/19/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Audric
I don't know that anything said here will be sufficient to make you aware of the hollow ring in your words. As a knight and as a warrior I am aware of loss, and of the fierce joy of battle, as a knight and as a physician I am aware of the value of life. It is good you have at least some reason to bring your people home alive, if not in one piece. One hopes that one day their value as more than a commodity occurs to you as well.
Written By Caspian
July 18, 2018, 11:45 p.m.(3/19/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Audric
There is a way to fight without killing people, it's called being a Champion. It's good money, much smaller risk of death then battle, and you make a lot of friends. Occupational hazards are mostly scars, wounded ego, and blood stains.
Written By Audric
July 18, 2018, 11:45 p.m.(3/19/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Victus
...pretty much. I wonder if you soaked a cow in boiling water for long enough, if it'd turn into milk? I know one way to find out!
Written By Victus
July 18, 2018, 11:40 p.m.(3/19/1009 AR)
Has anyone ever considered that milk is just flavored cow water?
I mean that's what you're drinking. Juice outta a cow.
I mean that's what you're drinking. Juice outta a cow.
Written By Aleksei
July 18, 2018, 11:30 p.m.(3/19/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Sorrel
What a weird response to someone's excited journal!
Written By Audric
July 18, 2018, 11:11 p.m.(3/19/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Reigna
Everyone dies eventually! And the folks that serve under me are quite well cared for. A cavalier attitude doesn't mean I'm recklessly throwing lives away, but it does mean I'm more than happy to put myself at extreme risk to get something done. Plenty of people do that, no? The difference is that I enjoy doing it, am extremely good at it, and generally don't get my people killed in the process more than they have to. Training up new sellswords is expensive! Better to teach them to be real good at the bloody business themselves than have to replace them all the time. I really don't understand what's so hard to process about this.
Written By Fairen
July 18, 2018, 11:09 p.m.(3/19/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Reigna
The conflict between our two Houses has been concluded, and set aside honorably.
Marquessa Reigna Keaton (congratulations on your elevation from Countess) has proven to stick to her word, and not spoken out against myself, or House Leary in any way with ill intention. She is a true and honorable woman, and I respect her for such. Even still, there is some common ground between the two of us that we can both clearly see in relation to our interests in scholarly pursuits. As such, with the desire to move forward and attempt to create a positive relationship between House Leary and House Keaton, I hereby release the Marquessa from her vows to cease communication.
-Marquis Fairen Leary
Marquessa Reigna Keaton (congratulations on your elevation from Countess) has proven to stick to her word, and not spoken out against myself, or House Leary in any way with ill intention. She is a true and honorable woman, and I respect her for such. Even still, there is some common ground between the two of us that we can both clearly see in relation to our interests in scholarly pursuits. As such, with the desire to move forward and attempt to create a positive relationship between House Leary and House Keaton, I hereby release the Marquessa from her vows to cease communication.
-Marquis Fairen Leary
Written By Reigna
July 18, 2018, 10:27 p.m.(3/19/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Audric
I have to believe that this is a game that you are playing. An attempt to shock or outrage those of us who have expressed a perfectly rational aversion to the idea of taking pleasure in the loss of life. I understand that you said before it was not the ending of someone's life that you found appealing, but the fight, the risk.
This again, (and since you have spoken of it in the Whites, I have taken that as a tacit agreement to using this format.) is profoundly worrisome as the unspoken part of that enjoyment is in the understanding that you, yourself are in equal danger of gross injury or death. That means that your value on life is low -- even your own. A troubling proposition for those vassals that are sworn to you, the villages you protect and any you might owe your fealty to as well. Being a noble brings with it a host of responsibilities, including the preservation and betterment of those lives you are entrusted to protect and shepherd.
Again, I have to hope this is an attempt to rile or rouse outrage and not your genuine feelings as if they are? Your utter lack of empathy, as stated by Princess Coraline calls into question your fitness to be in any position of authority. Woe to your men if you care so little for the value of a life.
This again, (and since you have spoken of it in the Whites, I have taken that as a tacit agreement to using this format.) is profoundly worrisome as the unspoken part of that enjoyment is in the understanding that you, yourself are in equal danger of gross injury or death. That means that your value on life is low -- even your own. A troubling proposition for those vassals that are sworn to you, the villages you protect and any you might owe your fealty to as well. Being a noble brings with it a host of responsibilities, including the preservation and betterment of those lives you are entrusted to protect and shepherd.
Again, I have to hope this is an attempt to rile or rouse outrage and not your genuine feelings as if they are? Your utter lack of empathy, as stated by Princess Coraline calls into question your fitness to be in any position of authority. Woe to your men if you care so little for the value of a life.
Written By Martin in Black Journal
July 18, 2018, 10:24 p.m.(3/19/1009 AR)
To be released upon my death,
This is the last will and testament of myself, Brother Martin Risbee, Godsworn priest of the Faith of the Pantheon. Considering my advanced age, this is not the first will I have ever written. However, unless Death's sense of humor is more perverse than I have been lead to understand, it is likely to be the last. (For those of you who have never written one before, you may find them daunting, even depressing, but once you write four or five, you begin to see the funny side of it all).
As a devotee of Gild, the Kind Goddess, I swore a personal vow of poverty many, many years ago. The Church has always taken care of my needs, and more than bread and board I have no want for. Since returning to Arx, though, I have managed to set aside a sizable sum of goods and silver. While I intend to use them for certain charitable pursuits, in the event that I cannot do so before I return to the Wheel, then I wish for the Church to donate what funds I possess to the Knights of Solace. I spent a goodly portion of my youth with them, and I would like be able to give back, and hopefully provide other young men and women with the same wonderful experience and opportunity that was afforded to me.
As for those other goods I have been squirreling away, I would like them to be given to Sir Jeffeth Bayweather, along with my gold pendent depicting Gild. I should also like him to know that he and Andry were the best grandsons the Gods could have given me, no matter that we are not related by blood.
((Scholars note: Released posthumously))
This is the last will and testament of myself, Brother Martin Risbee, Godsworn priest of the Faith of the Pantheon. Considering my advanced age, this is not the first will I have ever written. However, unless Death's sense of humor is more perverse than I have been lead to understand, it is likely to be the last. (For those of you who have never written one before, you may find them daunting, even depressing, but once you write four or five, you begin to see the funny side of it all).
As a devotee of Gild, the Kind Goddess, I swore a personal vow of poverty many, many years ago. The Church has always taken care of my needs, and more than bread and board I have no want for. Since returning to Arx, though, I have managed to set aside a sizable sum of goods and silver. While I intend to use them for certain charitable pursuits, in the event that I cannot do so before I return to the Wheel, then I wish for the Church to donate what funds I possess to the Knights of Solace. I spent a goodly portion of my youth with them, and I would like be able to give back, and hopefully provide other young men and women with the same wonderful experience and opportunity that was afforded to me.
As for those other goods I have been squirreling away, I would like them to be given to Sir Jeffeth Bayweather, along with my gold pendent depicting Gild. I should also like him to know that he and Andry were the best grandsons the Gods could have given me, no matter that we are not related by blood.
((Scholars note: Released posthumously))
Written By Audric
July 18, 2018, 10:03 p.m.(3/19/1009 AR)
Hey, if I could fight -without- killing, probably would! The killing's not the -best- part, but without that threat of it, it just isn't the same. And if you're going to do a thing, and do it well, better to take joy in it! Geez, people. You all need to drink more.
Written By Monique
July 18, 2018, 10:01 p.m.(3/19/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Jacali
This woman is a talent beyond comprehension. I cannot /wait/ until you all see what Goodwoman Jacali has prepared for The Gala. It's incredible. It's divine. It's better than my wildest dreams. I may be a touch drunk. THAT CHANGES NOTHING! IT'S ALL TRUE!
That ship... that rose... Gods. I'm taking these bottles to my grave. Yes, the cases too. They're superb!
That ship... that rose... Gods. I'm taking these bottles to my grave. Yes, the cases too. They're superb!
Written By Niklas
July 18, 2018, 9:31 p.m.(3/19/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Sorrel
Hi! Responses to my recent news have been overwhelming! Unfortunately, I cannot reply to every journal or message offering well wishes, but do know that Sabella and I appreciate your kind words and will keep you in our thoughts as we head toward the exciting day!
Once again, do know that even though I cannot offer an individual response, each and every message of support received gladdens our heart.
With all my love,
Prince Niklas Grayson
Once again, do know that even though I cannot offer an individual response, each and every message of support received gladdens our heart.
With all my love,
Prince Niklas Grayson
Written By Gwenna
July 18, 2018, 9:24 p.m.(3/19/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Lorenzo
It is, truly, one of the most beautiful things I own. Not simply due to its craftsmanship, but because of your thought and care in gifting it. I am beyond delighted and, sincerely, may never take it off! I've half a mind to have an entire outfit commissioned to match.
Written By Sorrel
July 18, 2018, 8:54 p.m.(3/19/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Niklas
As one of the people who's both brought life into the world in the form of a child and kept life in the world in the form of changing the tide of battle, I can tell you that ordinary "magic" neither diminishes nor is diminished by extraordinary magic.
Also, there are a lot more people who appreciate the spellsinging than the baby, because it literally helped keep them and their comrades alive. During battle. Which you were not present for.
Hopefully you were present for the conception of your baby; I mean, Sabella does seem to like you an awful lot, and the rest of us put up with you on her behalf.
Congratulations for successfully achieving something that it seems like your wife planned and pursued with minimal input on your part.
Also, there are a lot more people who appreciate the spellsinging than the baby, because it literally helped keep them and their comrades alive. During battle. Which you were not present for.
Hopefully you were present for the conception of your baby; I mean, Sabella does seem to like you an awful lot, and the rest of us put up with you on her behalf.
Congratulations for successfully achieving something that it seems like your wife planned and pursued with minimal input on your part.
Written By Lorenzo
July 18, 2018, 8:37 p.m.(3/19/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Gwenna
I am delighted beyond words that you like the necklace I commissioned for you. The craftswoman was Mistress Josephine Arcuri, and I would recommend her skillful work to anyone.
Written By Saoirse
July 18, 2018, 8:16 p.m.(3/19/1009 AR)
I sincerely hope Sabella & Niklas give me a good name to pun with.
I mean, congratulations.
I mean, congratulations.
Written By Aureth
July 18, 2018, 5:27 p.m.(3/19/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Elloise
The Harlequins delight in your service, my lady. Let me know if you run out of books. It's a short hop to the binder's. No trouble.
Written By Elloise
July 18, 2018, 5:14 p.m.(3/19/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Edward
Today was an interesting day in my third day of being married. Of being married and being a Baroness (I guess.) Of being married, and being a Baroness, and being with someone who I know. Just someone that I don't know WELL. Not yet. We're compatible. However, compatibility is not similarity. Too much sameness would make me YAWN because it would be so boring. It's also about learning how to deal with those differences. So, today, I did that. I needed to stress how important it was for me to be one of Death's Harlequins. So I put a copy of the doctrine on Edward's head when he woke up this morning. And - I left a copy next to the rum. And his boots. He'll keep finding them for _weeks_.
Also - I tied jester's bells to his bells with ribbon.
Jingle, jingle.
Also - I tied jester's bells to his bells with ribbon.
Jingle, jingle.
Written By Talen
July 18, 2018, 5:12 p.m.(3/19/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Jeffeth
Your offer to stand as a my Champion and your subsequent agreement to stand as my opponent's Champion is respected and appreciated. If you're willing to fight for me, I would also test the Champion chosen to be willing to fight you in turn.
Apologies upon the loss of your streak once again, yet it is as I said; learn to lose and learn from it rather than to lose and dwell upon it.
Apologies upon the loss of your streak once again, yet it is as I said; learn to lose and learn from it rather than to lose and dwell upon it.
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