Written By Lisebet
Feb. 1, 2022, 4:30 p.m.(1/15/1017 AR)
I went to Bastion.
No, not as a visitor. I went to the battle, to try to help out. House Ashford brought rangers to help protect the healers and the injured, and I went to offer my support to all those who were fighting. I've never done that before - it was terrifying. I think maybe I helped those brave fighters near me to continue to fight. To get into the fight. To succeed.
Before I got hit by a rampaging - well, I'm not sure what hit me, but it hurt. And I ended up in the medical tent for the rest of things.
Perhaps next time I shall - what? Well, yes, of course i hope there's no next time.
But if there is, I shall be better prepared!
No, not as a visitor. I went to the battle, to try to help out. House Ashford brought rangers to help protect the healers and the injured, and I went to offer my support to all those who were fighting. I've never done that before - it was terrifying. I think maybe I helped those brave fighters near me to continue to fight. To get into the fight. To succeed.
Before I got hit by a rampaging - well, I'm not sure what hit me, but it hurt. And I ended up in the medical tent for the rest of things.
Perhaps next time I shall - what? Well, yes, of course i hope there's no next time.
But if there is, I shall be better prepared!
Written By Arik
Feb. 1, 2022, 12:40 p.m.(1/14/1017 AR)
Relationship Note on Tesha
Whitehold is a land where one can be lost in the mountains for months and feel as if not a single day has passed or a lifetime. So much snow, so little sun. Messengers still reach me of the trials of Bastion and those that seek to reclaim it. One hopes my sister-in-law survives the journey since it could only be my fault for not being in the Capital to join the efforts that she might be hurt.
Written By Mabelle
Feb. 1, 2022, 11:17 a.m.(1/14/1017 AR)
Relationship Note on Liara
Despite all the chaos of the battlefield, I was in awe of the Leadership of House Grayson. Prince Aindre has shown exceptional skills with the sword and Princesses Liara and Lou were so courageous, raising the morale of the troops.
One thing was certain to me as I watched Princess Liara lead the army: This is how we are different from our enemies. We do not send our people to the slaughter. We stand beside them on the battlefield as one. We fight for our homes and are not afraid to get our hands dirty.
This is why we will prevail.
One thing was certain to me as I watched Princess Liara lead the army: This is how we are different from our enemies. We do not send our people to the slaughter. We stand beside them on the battlefield as one. We fight for our homes and are not afraid to get our hands dirty.
This is why we will prevail.
Written By Mabelle
Feb. 1, 2022, 10:51 a.m.(1/14/1017 AR)
Things I thought I'll never write: My arm was broken by an angry swan.
Written By Hali
Feb. 1, 2022, 10:12 a.m.(1/14/1017 AR)
It has been a while since I have written a verse about the sea. Something I intend to remedy regularly.
"How I long for wooden deck, to sail upon the sea,
A salty breeze upon my face to let me know I'm free.
A fiery sky to sail beneath as another day is done,
Turn your sails to face the west and sail into the sun. ~Hali Harvey.
"How I long for wooden deck, to sail upon the sea,
A salty breeze upon my face to let me know I'm free.
A fiery sky to sail beneath as another day is done,
Turn your sails to face the west and sail into the sun. ~Hali Harvey.
Written By Hali
Feb. 1, 2022, 10:07 a.m.(1/14/1017 AR)
Ten things I learned during (and after) the Battle for Bastion:
Number 1: When people of passion and belief in a common cause come together, amazing things can be achieved.
Number 2: Unless ropes are tied to rigging, don't touch them.
Number 3: Fighting in snow, not a fan. It's cold. Real cold. Tho it does make the fall easier when you get sent into the air. Did I mention it's cold?
Number 4: Don't drink too much of whatever Lucrezia pours in your mug.
Number 5: I'll never look at a swan the same way again. Scarred for life. Flappity nightmares.
Number 6: Swing less. Duck more.
Number 7: The bigger they are, the harder they fall.
Number 8: I think I may have a wanton disregard for my own safety. Wait, I knew that already.
Number 9: Nothing like the taste of your own blood to piss you off.
Number 10: It will take Bastion a while to be what it once was, but I have no doubt its leadership and people will do all they can to achieve this.
Number 1: When people of passion and belief in a common cause come together, amazing things can be achieved.
Number 2: Unless ropes are tied to rigging, don't touch them.
Number 3: Fighting in snow, not a fan. It's cold. Real cold. Tho it does make the fall easier when you get sent into the air. Did I mention it's cold?
Number 4: Don't drink too much of whatever Lucrezia pours in your mug.
Number 5: I'll never look at a swan the same way again. Scarred for life. Flappity nightmares.
Number 6: Swing less. Duck more.
Number 7: The bigger they are, the harder they fall.
Number 8: I think I may have a wanton disregard for my own safety. Wait, I knew that already.
Number 9: Nothing like the taste of your own blood to piss you off.
Number 10: It will take Bastion a while to be what it once was, but I have no doubt its leadership and people will do all they can to achieve this.
Written By Thesbe
Feb. 1, 2022, 12:25 a.m.(1/13/1017 AR)
I finally visited my shop today in what seemed like months. I had to dust the counter off.. Linx didn't mind however, batting his little paws at the dust bunnies whilst I cleaned up.
I'm making two dresses for a wonderful Lady; one for the masquerade and one for the Bastion Celebration. I do miss making clothes.
I'm making two dresses for a wonderful Lady; one for the masquerade and one for the Bastion Celebration. I do miss making clothes.
Written By Ripley
Jan. 31, 2022, 10:58 a.m.(1/12/1017 AR)
Toad left me. He's gone on his own walk about. I left him at the shop and he's walked off with... I was told a Grayson Princess. Just followed her out of the shop. Only fair I guess. If I do this, why wouldn't he. He'll be back, I'm sure fatter than before. Such is the way of my Toad.
For Toad.
For Toad.
Written By Caspian
Jan. 31, 2022, 8:53 a.m.(1/12/1017 AR)
Bastion. What did i expect when i signed up to re-take that city. To be honest, im not sure, one can never be sure when dealing with the abyss. The horrors they can send at you seem limited only by the imagination. or maybe nightmares is the better word. Massive amalgamations of walking corpses slaughtering men, how else could you describe it? i cant imagine what it was like for the Graysons.. to not only see their loved ones die, but then their bodies used in such. If there was any question as to the pettiness of squabbles we deal with.. then this should lay them rest. I for one, will use this as a reminder that life is short, and we owe it to those who are no longer here to make the most of the time we have.
Written By Aella
Jan. 30, 2022, 10:51 p.m.(1/11/1017 AR)
Well I didn't die... And I gained a pretty damn cool scar in the process. It's better then a missing limb? Rosalind will be happy and probably jumping for joy that I didn't die, so she doesn't have to lead House Ravenseye....
Actually I'm sure all of House Ravenseye is jumping for joy at that last part.
This is where I would be deviously grinning!
Love you Rosalind
Actually I'm sure all of House Ravenseye is jumping for joy at that last part.
This is where I would be deviously grinning!
Love you Rosalind
Written By Tesha
Jan. 30, 2022, 10:14 p.m.(1/11/1017 AR)
I'm all dressed in this armor and hoping that we come out whole and hail on the other side. In case I do not I would like the following:
Please make sure that Atramentous and Cale are returned to Highhill. After Seth died there and we found Cale again I'd be remiss for him to have to go through uncertainty.
Please sell my belongings and donate the money to those that need it or to restoring Bastion.
Someone tell Arik it's his fault. (It is a joke between us, please do not think me odd for the in-joke with my brother-in-law)
Please make sure that Atramentous and Cale are returned to Highhill. After Seth died there and we found Cale again I'd be remiss for him to have to go through uncertainty.
Please sell my belongings and donate the money to those that need it or to restoring Bastion.
Someone tell Arik it's his fault. (It is a joke between us, please do not think me odd for the in-joke with my brother-in-law)
Written By Felicia
Jan. 30, 2022, 10:11 p.m.(1/11/1017 AR)
The mettle shown by the warriors and healers who fought to wrest Bastion back from the enemy today should be commended. Though grave injuries were sustained, victory was achieved and the work of healing can now begin.
Written By Raja
Jan. 30, 2022, 10:06 p.m.(1/11/1017 AR)
I have been asked why I put myself in danger fighting for lands that are so far away. The answer is easy. I want my children to be raised free. If these places remain in the hands of the enemy, then they will come here to Arx. We cannot have that. So, I gladly bathe in the blood of the Compact's foes. My babies will not be enslaved to these foul fiends.
Written By Raja
Jan. 30, 2022, 10:04 p.m.(1/11/1017 AR)
Bastion. Where do I even begin? It was a crazy time! There were horrors untold. We encountered large monsters crafted of the flesh of dead people. There was a pack of wild swans that attacked the Carnifex! There was a wolf person that I thank the gods was on /our/ side. I know this all sounds insane. I swear it is all true.
Written By Jaenelle
Jan. 30, 2022, 10:02 p.m.(1/11/1017 AR)
In a few weeks, I will receive another shipment of spidersilk. I can not wait to open the crates and see the beautiful cloth within. I know the material is expensive, and I know it is delicate and offers no protection from outside influences, but it still takes my breath away when I see what was accomplished.
Written By Raven
Jan. 30, 2022, 9:54 p.m.(1/11/1017 AR)
I am very lmuch looking forward to never seeing Bastion in the Winter. Setarco, I am coming home
Written By Tarik
Jan. 30, 2022, 9:49 p.m.(1/11/1017 AR)
Just for clarification. I have always believe that I owe a huge debt to House Grayson, because of what members of their family have done for me over the years. So I am humbled by that fact that I got the chance to fight with them.
Written By Tarik
Jan. 30, 2022, 9:41 p.m.(1/11/1017 AR)
Sometime I think I got my head bash in when I was a sellsword, because I really do not understand why I keep going to these battles. No one ever asks me to lend my sword to the efforts. I would say that this makes me a hero if I truly believe that my presence at any of these battles made a diffeence, but I do not believe that I was really that much help. I didn't have to go to the healer's tent, so I guess that is a good thing.
Written By Kastelon
Jan. 30, 2022, 9:29 p.m.(1/11/1017 AR)
I need to stop traveling. Bad things happen when I travel.
And it's not just when it comes to obvious battle. There was that one time that it was supposed to be a party, and poisoned cake was involved...
And it's not just when it comes to obvious battle. There was that one time that it was supposed to be a party, and poisoned cake was involved...
Written By Avita
Jan. 30, 2022, 9 p.m.(1/11/1017 AR)
I need something. Something new.
Something ... blue.
Something appropriate of this weather, without surrendering the majesty of my body -- after all, to cover all of this up would be tantamount to denying the rabble their view of the sunrise in these otherwise dark and seemingly hopeless times.
Goodness, sometimes I think the sight of me is the only thing keeping these people going.
It's kind of me to suffer the chill to bring that light to their sad little lives.
Something ... blue.
Something appropriate of this weather, without surrendering the majesty of my body -- after all, to cover all of this up would be tantamount to denying the rabble their view of the sunrise in these otherwise dark and seemingly hopeless times.
Goodness, sometimes I think the sight of me is the only thing keeping these people going.
It's kind of me to suffer the chill to bring that light to their sad little lives.
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