Written By Jonathan
April 16, 2018, 3:46 p.m.(7/23/1008 AR)
Jokes? Oh, I have more than my share of bad, horrible jokes, but sure, a simple, quick one wouldn't hurt!
Two cows were chatting in their barn one day, and the first turns to her friend and declares "My grandfather was a knight, you know!"
Her friend, of course, laughs her off, saying that cows cannot be knights (the scholar notes that Jonathan spent a moment wondering if they could be given titles, however, before carrying on). "That is crazy!" Her friend proclaimed.
"It is so, I heard it from the farmer himself! He said my grandfather was made Sir Loin!"
Two cows were chatting in their barn one day, and the first turns to her friend and declares "My grandfather was a knight, you know!"
Her friend, of course, laughs her off, saying that cows cannot be knights (the scholar notes that Jonathan spent a moment wondering if they could be given titles, however, before carrying on). "That is crazy!" Her friend proclaimed.
"It is so, I heard it from the farmer himself! He said my grandfather was made Sir Loin!"
Written By Lumen
April 16, 2018, 3:04 p.m.(7/23/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Tikva
My work here is done.
Written By Tikva
April 16, 2018, 2:52 p.m.(7/23/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Gareth
I would just like everyone who may have cause to read my journals but not his to know that Prince Gareth Grayson, Inquisitor for the Crown, has now publicly advocated jokes.
Written By Jev
April 16, 2018, 2:51 p.m.(7/23/1008 AR)
There is no such fealty as Vala-drin.
Joke is on all of you! Worried about nothing.
Joke is on all of you! Worried about nothing.
Written By Karadoc
April 16, 2018, 2:43 p.m.(7/23/1008 AR)
Oh? We're telling jokes now in order to dull the edge of sharp silver tongues clashing against one another, are we? I would be glad to contribute, Scholars.
There's the one about the Lycene-- (the rest is scratched out) -- well, that one is a trifle vulgar.
Then, there's the one about the lawyer and the Seraph -- (also crossed out) -- nevermind that one. Too long.
How about this?
I went to the Menagerie yesterday, and as I strolled by an enclosure, I saw a pile of sweet rolls instead of an animal. I sought out a keeper to ask about this curiosity, and they told me that it was bread in captivity.
You're welcome.
There's the one about the Lycene-- (the rest is scratched out) -- well, that one is a trifle vulgar.
Then, there's the one about the lawyer and the Seraph -- (also crossed out) -- nevermind that one. Too long.
How about this?
I went to the Menagerie yesterday, and as I strolled by an enclosure, I saw a pile of sweet rolls instead of an animal. I sought out a keeper to ask about this curiosity, and they told me that it was bread in captivity.
You're welcome.
Written By Thena
April 16, 2018, 2:34 p.m.(7/23/1008 AR)
What even is a ‘press secretary’?
Written By Dominique
April 16, 2018, 2:29 p.m.(7/23/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Lianne
I believe the answer is... it depends.
If a minister of coin were to joke about crashing value of a good or silver, that would be seen with scrutiny. Or if a minister of health were to joke about someone's sexual proclivities and its consequences, that also might be taken a bit more seriously.
I honestly cannot say as I have a poor sense of humor. However, when a joke is made with an actionable item, it rises beyond the level of mere jest to something that can potentially be taken seriously. That is how I interpreted it anyway.
I think in the end, it all comes down to wisdom and experience of knowing what should be said and when it is appropriate when it is not. I feel like I am belaboring a point, and I do not wish to beat on dead horses.
Oh, as a segue, I would still like to learn more about your research. Bad timing, I know, but if you have time, I'd like to chat with you more. We can discuss these things or other topics of interest.
If a minister of coin were to joke about crashing value of a good or silver, that would be seen with scrutiny. Or if a minister of health were to joke about someone's sexual proclivities and its consequences, that also might be taken a bit more seriously.
I honestly cannot say as I have a poor sense of humor. However, when a joke is made with an actionable item, it rises beyond the level of mere jest to something that can potentially be taken seriously. That is how I interpreted it anyway.
I think in the end, it all comes down to wisdom and experience of knowing what should be said and when it is appropriate when it is not. I feel like I am belaboring a point, and I do not wish to beat on dead horses.
Oh, as a segue, I would still like to learn more about your research. Bad timing, I know, but if you have time, I'd like to chat with you more. We can discuss these things or other topics of interest.
Written By Ida
April 16, 2018, 2:27 p.m.(7/23/1008 AR)
Two pieces of string have had a very long day. Terrible, even. They walk into a tavern and the bartender looks at them suspiciously. He says "Sorry, lads, we don't serve your kind here." So the pieces of string walk out again. They try this again and again and at each tavern, they receive the same treatment.
They're sitting in the gutter outside and feeling really down and thirsty when one piece of string says, "Hey! I've got an idea to get me into the bar."
So he starts twisting and turning, wriggling this way and that, pulling out a few threads here and there. His buddy is looking at him and thinks he's gone completely nuts.
Then the piece of string walks back into the bar. The bartender looks at him a little suspiciously again and says, "Hey, you're not a bit of string, are you?"
The piece of string replies, "No. I'm a frayed knot!"
It's just not all pun and games in the Oathlands. (Scholar, please borrow one of Princess Agatha's HAHs with the big letters for that 'hah'- yes, like that. Get it? Pun? Fun? I am one of the funniest people I know.)
They're sitting in the gutter outside and feeling really down and thirsty when one piece of string says, "Hey! I've got an idea to get me into the bar."
So he starts twisting and turning, wriggling this way and that, pulling out a few threads here and there. His buddy is looking at him and thinks he's gone completely nuts.
Then the piece of string walks back into the bar. The bartender looks at him a little suspiciously again and says, "Hey, you're not a bit of string, are you?"
The piece of string replies, "No. I'm a frayed knot!"
It's just not all pun and games in the Oathlands. (Scholar, please borrow one of Princess Agatha's HAHs with the big letters for that 'hah'- yes, like that. Get it? Pun? Fun? I am one of the funniest people I know.)
Written By Margerie
April 16, 2018, 2:15 p.m.(7/23/1008 AR)
As one that has felt the weight of my beloved niece's profound disappointment over what I saw as a moment of levity, I can assure the public that her passions over matters of loyalty and honor run deep at all times.
I have thought on this today. We are defined by many things, but surely the matters that we take seriously and will not make light of are amongst those things. As are the serious matters that we treat lightly and joke about, for whatever reasons.
Reigna, I am proud of the stands you take even if I sometimes read them and wince, knowing that your hand will no doubt be cramped by the end of the evening. There are times my own thoughts might be more tempered, but you speak your mind and then you listen to others' responses. As admirable as your forthrightness is, your have a willingness to consider others' words and give them their chance to more precisely present your views or, rare thing indeed, to change your mind. It is an uncommon and undervalued gift.
I have thought on this today. We are defined by many things, but surely the matters that we take seriously and will not make light of are amongst those things. As are the serious matters that we treat lightly and joke about, for whatever reasons.
Reigna, I am proud of the stands you take even if I sometimes read them and wince, knowing that your hand will no doubt be cramped by the end of the evening. There are times my own thoughts might be more tempered, but you speak your mind and then you listen to others' responses. As admirable as your forthrightness is, your have a willingness to consider others' words and give them their chance to more precisely present your views or, rare thing indeed, to change your mind. It is an uncommon and undervalued gift.
Written By Vayne
April 16, 2018, 2:07 p.m.(7/23/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Monique
Of course, I blamed no victims. I simply pointed out that if it was a joke, it was related to the stereotype of Oathlanders having terrible sense of humour.
Your advice to our fellow Oathlanders is the same I would give, so we're of similar mind, there.
Your advice to our fellow Oathlanders is the same I would give, so we're of similar mind, there.
Written By Adriana
April 16, 2018, 1:58 p.m.(7/23/1008 AR)
I suppose this is tradition, to record your thoughts in the archives on your first visit to Arx.
Gild bless, it's so BIG. I mean, really really big. The city blocks are bigger than my entire village! And the Sleepless Knights is so beautiful and huge inside. I feel like a tiny mouse inside a house. Guess I better watch out for cats, haha.
I'm excited to start my new job and new life. How else can one find their destiny unless they go looking for it? Gods watch over me and bless me as I seek mine.
Gild bless, it's so BIG. I mean, really really big. The city blocks are bigger than my entire village! And the Sleepless Knights is so beautiful and huge inside. I feel like a tiny mouse inside a house. Guess I better watch out for cats, haha.
I'm excited to start my new job and new life. How else can one find their destiny unless they go looking for it? Gods watch over me and bless me as I seek mine.
Written By Gareth
April 16, 2018, 1:56 p.m.(7/23/1008 AR)
Every Oathlander is suddenly capable of speaking for what those in service to the Crown must and mustn't do when a joke is made that they don't like.
You have proven extremely well you don't like jokes. If the crown has lessons in responsibility and this hefty weight which you've all created to support your outrage, I'm sure the Crown will be able to handle its own.
Even your High Lord has called you to lay down your arms. Where has all that sense of duty and responsibility gone, rather than listening to the wisdom of your High Lord, he is out of hand dismissed in order that you may continue baying for blood?
I am profoundly disturbed that I am the one lobbying for the right to make a joke in the Whites.
You have proven extremely well you don't like jokes. If the crown has lessons in responsibility and this hefty weight which you've all created to support your outrage, I'm sure the Crown will be able to handle its own.
Even your High Lord has called you to lay down your arms. Where has all that sense of duty and responsibility gone, rather than listening to the wisdom of your High Lord, he is out of hand dismissed in order that you may continue baying for blood?
I am profoundly disturbed that I am the one lobbying for the right to make a joke in the Whites.
Written By Lianne
April 16, 2018, 1:54 p.m.(7/23/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Dominique
I take no issue with the critiques and questions levied against the Press Secretary. I have no opinion on her accusation or joke, whichever it might truly be.
I only ask after the weight of her position, if she does, as others have said, speak with the authority of the Crown, as a voice of the Crown.
I only wonder why her white journals are leant that weight while other agents of the Crown are seen, in this venue, as speaking for themselves alone.
I only ask after the weight of her position, if she does, as others have said, speak with the authority of the Crown, as a voice of the Crown.
I only wonder why her white journals are leant that weight while other agents of the Crown are seen, in this venue, as speaking for themselves alone.
Written By Reigna
April 16, 2018, 1:54 p.m.(7/23/1008 AR)
I am passionate about a great many things. Duty, honor and responsibility number near the top of my passions. Anyone who reads my journals are likely too aware of those. I can be exceedingly verbose on the topics of personal accountability up to and quite surpassing my ability to take a joke.
This is a shortcoming I am able to accept about myself. The fact that I have, and will likely again in the future be the one to draw the line and say, 'This is not okay.' (Even when I am in the vast majority, and everyone else thinks it is). That is simply how I am. Who I am.
But that does not give me the right to make others feel poorly, or attacked.
I apologize to Princess Saoirse, and any others who have taken offense at my strident words. My intention was not to condemn or tear down, but to express (likely unnecessarily) my views on responsibility.
I know there is a line between being a person and being in power. I was raised to believe my life was not mine. By nature of my birth, I bore a weight of duty to those I am beholden to. This does make me prickly at times. I will... try not to be as sharp.
This is a shortcoming I am able to accept about myself. The fact that I have, and will likely again in the future be the one to draw the line and say, 'This is not okay.' (Even when I am in the vast majority, and everyone else thinks it is). That is simply how I am. Who I am.
But that does not give me the right to make others feel poorly, or attacked.
I apologize to Princess Saoirse, and any others who have taken offense at my strident words. My intention was not to condemn or tear down, but to express (likely unnecessarily) my views on responsibility.
I know there is a line between being a person and being in power. I was raised to believe my life was not mine. By nature of my birth, I bore a weight of duty to those I am beholden to. This does make me prickly at times. I will... try not to be as sharp.
Written By Dominique
April 16, 2018, 1:46 p.m.(7/23/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Lianne
We are nobles. She is nobility. I would hold any office holder to conduct themselves at a higher standard than the masses, especially one with a title with weight. To say something that could potentially lead to political backlash from a press secretary of the crown is not wise, nor is it noble. If she wants to joke about other things then I say, give her the freedom, but when it comes to acts or even accusation of such things like spying, then she should act befitting her station.
I would be more than happy to host an event discussing such matters at the gardens of the Wyrmguard Estate.
I would be more than happy to host an event discussing such matters at the gardens of the Wyrmguard Estate.
Written By Lianne
April 16, 2018, 1:34 p.m.(7/23/1008 AR)
Perhaps I misunderstand the role of Press Secretary to the Crown. I had thought it was a specific function, not unlike a Minster or Commoners' Councilor. Is there something about this specific position which grants Princess Saoirse the full weight and authority of Voice of the Crown, particularly outside of the particular purview of her responsibilities? Do we hold the bearer of this specific position to a higher degree of scrutiny than we do others of similar function?
Written By Jan
April 16, 2018, 1:24 p.m.(7/23/1008 AR)
"Don't get your hopes up too high," she says.
"I'm more of a hobbyist than anything else," she says.
Then she wins the entire competition.
"I'm more of a hobbyist than anything else," she says.
Then she wins the entire competition.
Written By Aleksei
April 16, 2018, 1:23 p.m.(7/23/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Itzal
Excuse me! I have to keep my Oathlander status so that I can maximize my joke potential. I'm just a bad one.
Written By Aureth
April 16, 2018, 1:23 p.m.(7/23/1008 AR)
On the contrary, Aleksei would never deny his roots. I visited his parents once. His mother is an excellent baker.
Written By Itzal
April 16, 2018, 1:18 p.m.(7/23/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Aureth
Yes, but does Archlector Aleksei really qualify as an Oathlander? He'd be the first to deny the origin!
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