Written By Ryhalt
May 19, 2018, 1:59 p.m.(10/9/1008 AR)
Why did I not see this idea before. Yes this could very well indeed work. How to make it work is another story. I must pull in the better minds of Farshaw to see.
Written By Edward
May 19, 2018, 1:39 p.m.(10/9/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Iseulet
You have a sharp mind and the ambition to match it. I look forward to watching you flourish in Arx.
Written By Thesarin
May 19, 2018, 11:45 a.m.(10/9/1008 AR)
The Grey Forests are never a safe place to venture, but even less so of late.
Whole villages are abandoned, taken as slaves, or made sacrifice to dark powers.
Anyone venturing far from the cities should go armed and ready.
Whole villages are abandoned, taken as slaves, or made sacrifice to dark powers.
Anyone venturing far from the cities should go armed and ready.
Written By Percephon
May 19, 2018, 11:43 a.m.(10/9/1008 AR)
It has named itself.
From a book I was reading, although the author* appears to not be mentioned.
"The heart can think of no devotion
Greater than being shore to the ocean-
Holding the curve of one position,
Counting an endless repetition."
The Heart's Devotion.
[ * credit to Robert Frost. ]
From a book I was reading, although the author* appears to not be mentioned.
"The heart can think of no devotion
Greater than being shore to the ocean-
Holding the curve of one position,
Counting an endless repetition."
The Heart's Devotion.
[ * credit to Robert Frost. ]
Written By Veronica
May 19, 2018, 11:25 a.m.(10/9/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Rohran
Brother, you are already a better socialite than I ever hope to be. Or more accurately, ever want to be.
Written By Rohran
May 19, 2018, 11:10 a.m.(10/9/1008 AR)
Though I struggled against going, at first, the Sailor's Ball was a wonderful thing. My first outing since having returned to Arx, not so long ago. The games were fun to watch, the quality of the conversation was worth a whole conversation unto itself, and the company I kept was by and far the best in the room. If the other gatherings in this city have as much character as this one did, I may actually end up being far more social than I'd ever intended. Time will tell.
Written By Oswyn
May 19, 2018, 11 a.m.(10/9/1008 AR)
The shop continues to fare well enough. I am selling enough to pay the rent on time, for which I am grateful. I had some concerns about setting up a shop, but I am more confident in my ability now. It's good to know I am not the only person in Arx to require a left-handed quill.
Milton is proving a deft assistant; I've set him to help another Scholar with some research.
The other night I attended a gathering at the Black Hall of House Redrain and listened various experienced warriors tell their tales. It is sobering to think of all those whose lives have been lost in our defense. I am grateful to those who bear arms to protect citizens such as myself. The Knights accompanying the Scholars on our journeys for the archival project managed to teach me the basics of wielding a small blade, but I am really not good at it.
Milton is proving a deft assistant; I've set him to help another Scholar with some research.
The other night I attended a gathering at the Black Hall of House Redrain and listened various experienced warriors tell their tales. It is sobering to think of all those whose lives have been lost in our defense. I am grateful to those who bear arms to protect citizens such as myself. The Knights accompanying the Scholars on our journeys for the archival project managed to teach me the basics of wielding a small blade, but I am really not good at it.
Written By Venturo
May 19, 2018, 9:35 a.m.(10/9/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Alarissa
I have been blessed with many fine customers within the city of Arx, but the Princess Alarissa is one whose dogged investment in collecting as much of my alcohol as possible goes above and beyond. It isn't just this determination she shows in the collection of drink, but also in applying her will to projects that will benefit her lands, and in this? I think we have a mutual opportunity for partnership.
Written By Margret
May 19, 2018, 9:01 a.m.(10/9/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Elloise
I am often at the Commons Clinic if you would like instruction. Plus I could always use someone to roll bandages.
Written By Silas
May 19, 2018, 7:59 a.m.(10/9/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Austen
Dame Ida's brother is a competent fighter who will simply hone his formidable skill even further. I look forward to watching him improve, and our next spar.
Written By Felicia
May 19, 2018, 6:31 a.m.(10/9/1008 AR)
For the record; blisters are painful. Very. Still, it was worth it. I met probably the tallest man in all of Arvum, and beat him on a barrel with a wooden sword before I got my butt well and truly handed to me by the Admiral Aethan Kennex.
I climbed rigging! Apparently I'm good at it. Or at least, it's approximation on solid ground rather than churning seas. I've got the feeling if it came down to it I'd be sharing my breakfast with Mangata rather than leaping about like a monkey on the ropes.
And then I braved a rug full of hot rocks and steam. Hence the blisters. So many blisters. But I now have all kinds of baubles to wear when I'm not in armor. I've added them to my collection. Not that I often have occasion to wear such frippery, but still.
I climbed rigging! Apparently I'm good at it. Or at least, it's approximation on solid ground rather than churning seas. I've got the feeling if it came down to it I'd be sharing my breakfast with Mangata rather than leaping about like a monkey on the ropes.
And then I braved a rug full of hot rocks and steam. Hence the blisters. So many blisters. But I now have all kinds of baubles to wear when I'm not in armor. I've added them to my collection. Not that I often have occasion to wear such frippery, but still.
Written By Cullen
May 19, 2018, 5:45 a.m.(10/9/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Bianca
Originally having sought out the Archscholar for a specific reason, what went from a fairly short discussion has grown into frequent, lengthy talks about the nature of many things. Her wisdom and intelligence and breadth of knowledge are astounding, and I have learned more from her in a short time than I have in years. So much that was muddled or confusing is now illuminated with utter clarity, and her method of making me consider not only my choices, but also how to better understand myself, is no small feat. I am honored to consider her a friend, and easily the most inspirational person I happen to know in Arx.
Written By Austen
May 19, 2018, 4:47 a.m.(10/9/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Joscelin
I spent a wonderful evening with Guildmaster Joscelin last night. I don't think I have talked so much for a very long time. Thank you for looking out for me.
Though everyone is trying to feed me at the moment, have I been losing weight?
Though everyone is trying to feed me at the moment, have I been losing weight?
Written By Reigna
May 19, 2018, 3:22 a.m.(10/8/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Kael
Every day. Every day I count my blessings. Every day I say thank you to Limerance.
I am a noble and the course of my life was not mine to pick. I thought that perhaps I would be able to find that freedom. To lay down my responsibility, surrender my name and embrace a future full of my own choices. To take command of my decisions. To be Reigna Godsworn.
And yet that future, that path was veered from. And in its place a new path was taken. Perhaps not one I would have picked, but one that I did choose. I chose to honor my family. I chose to embrace my duty, my responsibility instead of picking what I *wanted*. I chose to serve.
And in so doing, I made the single best choice of my life. By following my duty, by fulfilling the honor of my House, by denying the selfish impulse to follow my desires over duty, I was wed to Kael Keaton, Count of Oakhaven.
It was difficult. For both of us, at first. We met at the Shrine of Limerance where we signed our contacts. I walked back with him to the Valardin Ward and into a room at the Sleepless Knight, strangers. Unspeaking. The adjustment from being a singular I and turning into a We was not something that happened right away. Communication takes time. But from the first, we found in one another, a mutual appreciation of the importance of duty, a responsibility to work for the success of the people of Oakhaven. An acknowledgement that success built at the foundation might take longer, but yields a more stable and sustainable future. As we spoke, as we recognized the dreams we had in common, as we became united in our goals we became united as a couple. Responsibility and duty became... the greatest love I have ever known.
He is my greatest friend. My most trusted ally. He is the foundation upon which I stand. With him I am secure. I am proud. I am fierce. With him I look forward and into the future.
He is my husband. He is the greatest treasure in my life. These two years as his wife have been the most remarkable of my life.
We are Keaton.
I am a noble and the course of my life was not mine to pick. I thought that perhaps I would be able to find that freedom. To lay down my responsibility, surrender my name and embrace a future full of my own choices. To take command of my decisions. To be Reigna Godsworn.
And yet that future, that path was veered from. And in its place a new path was taken. Perhaps not one I would have picked, but one that I did choose. I chose to honor my family. I chose to embrace my duty, my responsibility instead of picking what I *wanted*. I chose to serve.
And in so doing, I made the single best choice of my life. By following my duty, by fulfilling the honor of my House, by denying the selfish impulse to follow my desires over duty, I was wed to Kael Keaton, Count of Oakhaven.
It was difficult. For both of us, at first. We met at the Shrine of Limerance where we signed our contacts. I walked back with him to the Valardin Ward and into a room at the Sleepless Knight, strangers. Unspeaking. The adjustment from being a singular I and turning into a We was not something that happened right away. Communication takes time. But from the first, we found in one another, a mutual appreciation of the importance of duty, a responsibility to work for the success of the people of Oakhaven. An acknowledgement that success built at the foundation might take longer, but yields a more stable and sustainable future. As we spoke, as we recognized the dreams we had in common, as we became united in our goals we became united as a couple. Responsibility and duty became... the greatest love I have ever known.
He is my greatest friend. My most trusted ally. He is the foundation upon which I stand. With him I am secure. I am proud. I am fierce. With him I look forward and into the future.
He is my husband. He is the greatest treasure in my life. These two years as his wife have been the most remarkable of my life.
We are Keaton.
Written By Dismas
May 19, 2018, 2:21 a.m.(10/8/1008 AR)
Strange couple of months since I came to the capital. Not sure I really like the noise of it much. Not most days. Different when I'm fighting for a crowd, when that buzz has a purpose and direction. Ain't like that most the time. Most the time, it's just noise.
Need to get out more. Get myself used to it. Make some contacts. Make a name. Ain't gonna be much use to the guild if I don't, and that's what I'm here for, right?
Mama's been writing regular. To the count and countess, too, from the sound of it. Which sounds right. There's trouble near Stone's Throw, and it's hard resisting the urge to just rush back and--what? See? That's what keeps me. Gonna wait till there's something to do about it. Know the Keatons are working on it, and I'll trust in that. In them.
Oh, and, hey. Won my first duel. Exhibition tournament for the guild, but it's a start. Still ain't got the mobility I need. Something about digging in feels right. Till I'm hit. And I remember how fucking dumb that is.
Need to get out more. Get myself used to it. Make some contacts. Make a name. Ain't gonna be much use to the guild if I don't, and that's what I'm here for, right?
Mama's been writing regular. To the count and countess, too, from the sound of it. Which sounds right. There's trouble near Stone's Throw, and it's hard resisting the urge to just rush back and--what? See? That's what keeps me. Gonna wait till there's something to do about it. Know the Keatons are working on it, and I'll trust in that. In them.
Oh, and, hey. Won my first duel. Exhibition tournament for the guild, but it's a start. Still ain't got the mobility I need. Something about digging in feels right. Till I'm hit. And I remember how fucking dumb that is.
Written By Dismas
May 19, 2018, 2:12 a.m.(10/8/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Caspian
My money's on Jeffeth. Is anyone actually taking bets? I'd lay down good silver on that.
I'm with Zebulon, though. Don't you think I ain't gonna fight to take first even against my own damned coin.
I'm with Zebulon, though. Don't you think I ain't gonna fight to take first even against my own damned coin.
Written By Joscelin
May 19, 2018, 1:16 a.m.(10/8/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Fairen
I've only corresponded with the Marquis before today, so meeting him in person was a bit of a relief. He was intelligent, direct, and very genuine.
Written By Lydia
May 19, 2018, 12:31 a.m.(10/8/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Mayir
Mayir sure is an accommodating host. I have never had someone offer to procure, on my behalf, such a variety of things both common and bespoke.
Written By Kenna
May 19, 2018, 12:14 a.m.(10/8/1008 AR)
I went to a ball and there was neither blood nor broken bones.
Success!
Success!
Written By Kenna
May 19, 2018, 12:14 a.m.(10/8/1008 AR)
I went to a ball and there was neither blood nor broken bones.
Success!
Success!
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