Written By Torian
Sept. 28, 2017, 3:57 p.m.(4/18/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Orathy
Goats are funny creatures, and the closer you look, the funnier they get. Funny tails, funny little horns, funny little eyes. Just don't check between their legs, Brother, cause those wee cocks ain't so funny looking.
Written By Malesh
Sept. 28, 2017, 3:50 p.m.(4/18/1007 AR)
I told myself, committed to myself and to my House, that when I came to Arx following The Siege, that I would do so to empower my family. Since then my sister has grown into the sort that songs will be written about, and if she keeps it up maybe even an entire opera. My Brother has secured his place as Count by turning back the tide of invasion, proving once again that none shall get to Bisland except through us. We've done so well that I'm able to step away from managing the affairs of Stonewood as closely as I am used to that I might assist the Great House Thrax in their recoveries following the recent troubles at Maelstrom. I knew I'd be helping my people, but there's something very rewarding about being in a position to help others as well.
Written By Thena
Sept. 28, 2017, 3:37 p.m.(4/18/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Magpie
You mean a pretty scary face, or a pretty scary face?
Actually, never mind.
Actually, never mind.
Written By Percephon
Sept. 28, 2017, 3:07 p.m.(4/18/1007 AR)
The South is, as they say, is the very embodiment of style and sophistication. Tor, in particular -- that beautifully vibrant city-state -- fascinates its visitors with a large number of extraordinary sites and breathtaking scenery. Getting lost in those lush gardens, explosions of color and scent, gives a moment of quiet and peace to all who wish to switch off and meditate. Idyllic conditions for the traveler seeking to escape the winters of Arx that seem to have a willful resentment toward me.
Although, if you for one moment thought that I was on holiday (-- this includes you, yes) you would be sorely mistaken. I sat in on lectures at the Apothecary College most days, walking into whatever class appeared to be the most thought-provoking. Blending in with the crowd. Following my curiosity and intention. An independent learner haunting the college halls until I was able to speak with professors, compliment and cajole, and eventually be allowed to take a seat and listen in. Not every attempt was successful. Not every instructor was so lenient in allowing me to audit their course, and so it led to worthy debate (one even crowed and flailed like a chicken after I pointed out the fallacies in his argument) before I was shown the door.
Books are invaluable, but the spirit of learning is also found in engaging others.
Although, if you for one moment thought that I was on holiday (-- this includes you, yes) you would be sorely mistaken. I sat in on lectures at the Apothecary College most days, walking into whatever class appeared to be the most thought-provoking. Blending in with the crowd. Following my curiosity and intention. An independent learner haunting the college halls until I was able to speak with professors, compliment and cajole, and eventually be allowed to take a seat and listen in. Not every attempt was successful. Not every instructor was so lenient in allowing me to audit their course, and so it led to worthy debate (one even crowed and flailed like a chicken after I pointed out the fallacies in his argument) before I was shown the door.
Books are invaluable, but the spirit of learning is also found in engaging others.
Written By Magpie
Sept. 28, 2017, 2:38 p.m.(4/18/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Thena
Thena has a pretty scary face!!
Written By Estaban
Sept. 28, 2017, 2:03 p.m.(4/18/1007 AR)
In the ruins of madness
A ghost of a chance
There is new hope reborn in every tragedy
And the world I see bares
A mystery waiting to be revealed
And don’t you know that
Every cloud has a silver lining
You may call me a dreamer
Call me a fool
Just a blue eyed believer in you
In the age of confusion
Tears and despair
Let me sell you a dream of prosperity
In this great illusion
Our humble intentions are well concealed
You may call me a dreamer
Call me a fool
Just a blue eyed believer in you
But I’ll die for that someone
In the blink of an eye
So tell me… please tell me
Just what kind of fool am I...
When I drown in my fears
In the darkness of sorrow
There’s a promise of grace
Under silver grey skies
And I’m drying my tears
In the blaze of the sunlight
A reviere sealed with a kiss
A ghost of a chance
There is new hope reborn in every tragedy
And the world I see bares
A mystery waiting to be revealed
And don’t you know that
Every cloud has a silver lining
You may call me a dreamer
Call me a fool
Just a blue eyed believer in you
In the age of confusion
Tears and despair
Let me sell you a dream of prosperity
In this great illusion
Our humble intentions are well concealed
You may call me a dreamer
Call me a fool
Just a blue eyed believer in you
But I’ll die for that someone
In the blink of an eye
So tell me… please tell me
Just what kind of fool am I...
When I drown in my fears
In the darkness of sorrow
There’s a promise of grace
Under silver grey skies
And I’m drying my tears
In the blaze of the sunlight
A reviere sealed with a kiss
Written By Thena
Sept. 28, 2017, 1:04 p.m.(4/18/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Sparte
You just need to cultivate a good glower. I can teach. Maybe.
Written By Edain
Sept. 28, 2017, 12:30 p.m.(4/18/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Sparte
If it offers you any Comfort, I have always seen you as what would happen if someone managed to distill the essence of Justice, enthusiasm and maybe a very strong but very friendly dog, plopped it down on a potters wheel and somehow managed to make person out of it!
Written By Sparte
Sept. 28, 2017, 11:42 a.m.(4/18/1007 AR)
I can't say I've been mistaken for a servant before. Maybe that woman was just singling me out as someone who wasn't all silks and station. It was probably just her, but I'm left wondering if others see me in a similar light.
Written By Leona
Sept. 28, 2017, 11:31 a.m.(4/18/1007 AR)
A prayer to the Queen of Endings.
It is no small comfort to know that at the end, You will be there to gather our souls and send us where we should be. I am grateful, though these days I am increasingly reminded that You do in fact have a complex sense of humor. And so with gratitude I thank you for spinning our souls and for this weave of life, but I also leave you with this:
What is the difference between a lute and a fish?
You can't tune a fish.
It is no small comfort to know that at the end, You will be there to gather our souls and send us where we should be. I am grateful, though these days I am increasingly reminded that You do in fact have a complex sense of humor. And so with gratitude I thank you for spinning our souls and for this weave of life, but I also leave you with this:
What is the difference between a lute and a fish?
You can't tune a fish.
Written By Samantha
Sept. 28, 2017, 11:13 a.m.(4/18/1007 AR)
Now and again - more often now, since having Nara - I find myself wondering if there are those who think Deepwood is weak. Who think I am weak, because I choose to position myself in a place of benevolence, and wish to direct my life and use what power I have in a way that provides better mankind. I am not prone to violence, nor particularly warmongering; the latter is not a quality I ascribe to at all.
But I swear, I will cut the throat of anyone who tries to harm my child.
And I would not lose any sleep.
But I swear, I will cut the throat of anyone who tries to harm my child.
And I would not lose any sleep.
Written By Agnarr
Sept. 28, 2017, 10:40 a.m.(4/18/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Ira
Falsehoods.
Written By Eirene
Sept. 28, 2017, 10:15 a.m.(4/18/1007 AR)
Note to self: Warm Socks. Apparently spring in the North is as bad as Winter here. Fuck that.
Leading my men and maids onward into another fray, praying to the God of First Choice that we serve him well and that we don't screw this up. I saw that painting of the creature we're fighting against; true visage or not it still chilled me.
Freedom is important. I don't want to be another leaf on a great tree.
Leading my men and maids onward into another fray, praying to the God of First Choice that we serve him well and that we don't screw this up. I saw that painting of the creature we're fighting against; true visage or not it still chilled me.
Freedom is important. I don't want to be another leaf on a great tree.
Written By Ira
Sept. 28, 2017, 10:13 a.m.(4/18/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Agnarr
Not for lack of trying, on anybody's part. Life will out, unfortunately.
I heard his penis is small. I would very much like to examine that symptom more closely.
I heard his penis is small. I would very much like to examine that symptom more closely.
Written By Edward
Sept. 28, 2017, 10:04 a.m.(4/18/1007 AR)
Recovering in Arx is better than recovering in Maelstrom, but the mercies in both places are fantastic.
Written By Agnarr
Sept. 28, 2017, 5:37 a.m.(4/17/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Ira
That mad doctor's not dead yet?
Written By Ira
Sept. 28, 2017, 1:55 a.m.(4/17/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Ira
The smartest person in the room, except when you're not. Lost a lot of faith in him recently. Hopefully he can work to get it back.
Written By Ira
Sept. 28, 2017, 1:48 a.m.(4/17/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Merek
Fidante's Master of Income, huh?
Alchemist seeking Fealty. Will travel.
Alchemist seeking Fealty. Will travel.
Written By Merek
Sept. 27, 2017, 10:35 p.m.(4/17/1007 AR)
To march into the cold mountains, where ice rules. What a thought.
Written By Corban
Sept. 27, 2017, 8:51 p.m.(4/17/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Arn
Duke Arn today said that I was doing a satisfactory job as a Voice and that I should keep up the good work.
I would have called for the Mercies, I was so concerned, but I thought it better to send pages to the Archives at once so this moment might be captured for history.
I would have called for the Mercies, I was so concerned, but I thought it better to send pages to the Archives at once so this moment might be captured for history.
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