Written By Harmon
Sept. 10, 2017, 10:28 p.m.(3/11/1007 AR)
Sleep difficult. Having dreams again, first time I saw outside of the real. Remember terror, confusion, why I could feel the walls breath, sweat, grind their teeth. Maybe burning that place down was hasty.
Written By Alaric
Sept. 10, 2017, 10:25 p.m.(3/11/1007 AR)
It's no great secret that I used to rather detest holding meetings earlier in my reign. They were often noisy, inconclusive affairs, helped little by my lack of skill in leading them.
However, not only have I begun presiding over productive meetings lately, but more than a few people have been very complimentary about my oversight afterwards. Some have even said they're smoother than they've ever been now.
I can't deny taking a fair bit of pride in that.
However, not only have I begun presiding over productive meetings lately, but more than a few people have been very complimentary about my oversight afterwards. Some have even said they're smoother than they've ever been now.
I can't deny taking a fair bit of pride in that.
Written By Saedrus
Sept. 10, 2017, 10:24 p.m.(3/11/1007 AR)
Though the wedding was a little while ago, there is congratulations to be had for the Duke and Duchess Laurent. I had the honour of helping them with the reception which I think went quite well, everyone certainly seemed to enjoy the food. Which is one of the most important parts of a reception really. I wish both Duke Cristoph and Duchess Nicia the very brightest of futures and hope that the new bond between Laurent and Pravus remains a strong one, and brings both houses great things in the coming years.
Written By Dante
Sept. 10, 2017, 10:23 p.m.(3/11/1007 AR)
Despite my dislike of winter and the amount of wool clothing women seem to find necessary to wear and thus covering themselves up, I have discovered that hot cider and mulled win help to take the chill off. Along with this, sparring gets the blood flowing and gets you good and warm, but it is best to not go outside directly following a spar, unless you want to have the sweat caused to freeze. I am just waiting for spring to return so both the women and the roses are back in full bloom again.
Written By Thena
Sept. 10, 2017, 10:19 p.m.(3/11/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Driskell
As a Godsworn priest and a former Grayhope, I am very familiar with temptation, corruption and addiction. That's not to say I'm immune; more that I know a plateful of it when I see it.
Really, it's my duty to test recipes for corruption. It's for the good of everyone.
Really, it's my duty to test recipes for corruption. It's for the good of everyone.
Written By Selene
Sept. 10, 2017, 10:14 p.m.(3/11/1007 AR)
I attended my first Council meeting as a minister, and it was quite enlightening. At the same time, it was a bit frightening, given the full magnitude of the many threats arrayed against the compact. Still, the room was alive with the spirit of cooperation, and I am filled with hope and confidence going forward. My own tasks, for the moment, are some minor information gathering, but perhaps further duties will reveal themselves as time goes on.
Written By Brianna
Sept. 10, 2017, 10:09 p.m.(3/11/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Kieran
It feels just like slipping into old times, being able to talk to him like friends and laugh and just-- joke about nothing. I missed it.
I am going to hold you to that promise, Prince Kieran. I will see you at the Redrain dinner for the King and Queen.
I am going to hold you to that promise, Prince Kieran. I will see you at the Redrain dinner for the King and Queen.
Written By Brianna
Sept. 10, 2017, 10:08 p.m.(3/11/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Tristan
The Royal Stablemaster has always been a man who could hold a drink, who could laugh at a joke, who was handsome to look at and who never /quite/ noticed when all of the women's eyes were on them in a tavern. Yet, something has changed. We're all different now, in the past handful of years, aren't we? I can't imagine what he went through, here, under siege. As I am sure he can't quite understand what I have been through. But gods, was it good to see him again.
And he /has/ been practicing. My shoulder still hurts.
And he /has/ been practicing. My shoulder still hurts.
Written By Reese
Sept. 10, 2017, 9:37 p.m.(3/11/1007 AR)
I don't know if a battle where several of my men have died is a victory. I mourn for them and think back constantly on if there was some way I could have saved them. We did defeat these agents at the enslaver, but it was at a cost. We march back soon. We recruited many of the Shavs to our cause and we fought several battles against the abyss. I believe we made a difference in our fight against the Enslaver. Those who came with me were all amazing and when I get a chance to breath and break from battles, I will throw an awards ceremony for them.
In the meantime, I would like to thank those who came or aided us. They are...
Inquisitor Alistair, Marquesa Samantha, Prince Luca, Legate Orazio, Princess Lou, Archlector Aleksei, Lord Corban, Lord Killian, Master Raphael, Countess Mia, Dame Esoka, Princess Tikva, Master Sparte, Prince Aiden, Prince Calarian, Lady Arianna, Lady Regla, Mistress Shard, Dame Paloma, Marquis Rymarr, Lady Clara, Templar Preston, Duchess Margot, Seraph Ailith, Lady Aislin, Baron Silas, Sir Miles, Lady Monique, Dame Alexis, Lady Khanne, Duke Harlan, Inquistior Halsim, Mistress Eilonwy, Lord Estaban and Master Merek
I would also like to thank the Deepwood, Stonewood, Valorous Few, Ashford, Iron Guard and Grayson troops who came with us. And of course the faith healers who joined us as well.
Formal thanks and a ceremony will follow soon, but I march out to Maelstorm the second we get back.
Princess Reese.
In the meantime, I would like to thank those who came or aided us. They are...
Inquisitor Alistair, Marquesa Samantha, Prince Luca, Legate Orazio, Princess Lou, Archlector Aleksei, Lord Corban, Lord Killian, Master Raphael, Countess Mia, Dame Esoka, Princess Tikva, Master Sparte, Prince Aiden, Prince Calarian, Lady Arianna, Lady Regla, Mistress Shard, Dame Paloma, Marquis Rymarr, Lady Clara, Templar Preston, Duchess Margot, Seraph Ailith, Lady Aislin, Baron Silas, Sir Miles, Lady Monique, Dame Alexis, Lady Khanne, Duke Harlan, Inquistior Halsim, Mistress Eilonwy, Lord Estaban and Master Merek
I would also like to thank the Deepwood, Stonewood, Valorous Few, Ashford, Iron Guard and Grayson troops who came with us. And of course the faith healers who joined us as well.
Formal thanks and a ceremony will follow soon, but I march out to Maelstorm the second we get back.
Princess Reese.
Written By Reese
Sept. 10, 2017, 9:27 p.m.(3/11/1007 AR)
I don't think that when I tell Luca not to follow me onto the next mission that he will listen to me.
A part of me is troubled by that and would rather see him head safety back to the mansion
and yet another part of me is very glad to have to him with me.
Reese
A part of me is troubled by that and would rather see him head safety back to the mansion
and yet another part of me is very glad to have to him with me.
Reese
Written By Katarina
Sept. 10, 2017, 9:20 p.m.(3/11/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Dagon
I'd nearly forgotten how pleasant Duke Tyde's company can be, even when we're only meeting to discuss naval missions we're undertaking together. I've come to have a great respect for him, a perfect match for Duchess Margot.
Written By Aislin
Sept. 10, 2017, 9 p.m.(3/11/1007 AR)
When I'm in the city, I feel an urge -- an itch -- driving me to get outside the walls, see the world again. But when I'm outside the walls on this mission, I find myself laying awake at night thinking of all the things I still need to do in the city. People I need to meet with, briefings I need to give. Society business to take care of.
Is this what growing up is? Maturity, responsibility? Recognizing that you have duties you need to perform within the city walls, and that gallivanting off on adventures may not be something you can do with complete impunity any longer?
Well. Duty is all well and good, and I'll continue to perform those I've taken on... but I'm not going to completely give up on my adventuring. There's too much of the world still to see, and too many things to learn. Many of which might be useful.
Is this what growing up is? Maturity, responsibility? Recognizing that you have duties you need to perform within the city walls, and that gallivanting off on adventures may not be something you can do with complete impunity any longer?
Well. Duty is all well and good, and I'll continue to perform those I've taken on... but I'm not going to completely give up on my adventuring. There's too much of the world still to see, and too many things to learn. Many of which might be useful.
Written By Darrow
Sept. 10, 2017, 8:35 p.m.(3/10/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Rymarr
I have received a bottle of alcohol and a representation of a stuffed shark from Sir Rymarr.
I do not know what these symbolize together. Nor what the purpose of this animal is. I presume it is a message of some sort, whether threat or commemoration of our time shoulder to shoulder, I cannot tell.
I do not know what these symbolize together. Nor what the purpose of this animal is. I presume it is a message of some sort, whether threat or commemoration of our time shoulder to shoulder, I cannot tell.
Written By Darrow
Sept. 10, 2017, 8:25 p.m.(3/10/1007 AR)
The Darkwater grows, and lengthens by leagues.
Come closer - I dare you.
Come closer - I dare you.
Written By Sparte
Sept. 10, 2017, 8:10 p.m.(3/10/1007 AR)
A terrible battle. We lost several good men and woman, well over a dozen. I've been trying to help one fellow who has been on the edge ever since the battle. The mercies arn't sure if he'll recover or not. I'm told his name is Rolf, and that he has a wife and children back in the city. With the loss of the wagons that burned, it isn't sure how we'll get him back to the city in this condition. The mercies hope he recovers enough before we need to head back, and I'm doing what I can for him. I'm no mercy, and each day I realize that is truer than the last.
Written By Calypso
Sept. 10, 2017, 7:46 p.m.(3/10/1007 AR)
My job comes with peaks and valleys built in. Ebb and flow. Peace and war. We are now fully engulfed in a time of war. As often as I wish for peace and pray for peace to last, I know my duty falls to times of war. It is here that I thrive and here that I can do the most good and make the most impact, protect the most innocent lives. I have been called the Lady of War before and it is a nickname I wear with pride. When we aim for peace we must prepare for war and I have no doubt that we grow stronger daily.
Written By Luca
Sept. 10, 2017, 7:46 p.m.(3/10/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Merek
Rarely have I been more impressed than watching him catch an arrow mid-flight and stab it into the eye of the bitch that shot it at him. I don't know if even I could have managed that trick.
Written By Luca
Sept. 10, 2017, 7:39 p.m.(3/10/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Sparte
It almost brings a tear to my eye to see how good he's become, even if he doesn't have a taste for it quite like I do I think.
Written By Killian
Sept. 10, 2017, 7:36 p.m.(3/10/1007 AR)
The expedition has been long and grueling, and I have to admit, I have a new appreciation for those from the north, to endure such cold. I have traveled all throughout Arvum, but to be in the snow and wind, wearing metal armor, is a new experience entirely. I am quite certain that certain parts of my body were simply not meant to be frozen.
Princess Reese and Prince Calarian have done amazingly well to organize and arrange all of this, and I hope that the contacts we have made amongst the shav tribes will be fruitful, bringing them to the light of the Compact and to the safety it affords. Still, the trip has not been without incident. We have lost men, and amongst them seven of the men of Ashford, good and decent men at arms who came to guardian this mission, and who will never return home to their families. I have written to their families what words of condolence I could find, but I know all too well that words can never fill the void left behind.
And yet we persevere, because to do otherwise is unfathomable. To give in and be defeated, to falter on our drive to defeat the darkness arrayed against us. No, we must not do these things, we must press onward, picking up the banner of righteousness and going ever forward until we can stand tall in victory and enjoy the peace we have fought so hard to secure.
Princess Reese and Prince Calarian have done amazingly well to organize and arrange all of this, and I hope that the contacts we have made amongst the shav tribes will be fruitful, bringing them to the light of the Compact and to the safety it affords. Still, the trip has not been without incident. We have lost men, and amongst them seven of the men of Ashford, good and decent men at arms who came to guardian this mission, and who will never return home to their families. I have written to their families what words of condolence I could find, but I know all too well that words can never fill the void left behind.
And yet we persevere, because to do otherwise is unfathomable. To give in and be defeated, to falter on our drive to defeat the darkness arrayed against us. No, we must not do these things, we must press onward, picking up the banner of righteousness and going ever forward until we can stand tall in victory and enjoy the peace we have fought so hard to secure.
Written By Luca
Sept. 10, 2017, 7:36 p.m.(3/10/1007 AR)
Sometimes it's gratifying to actually do some good. Even better when it comes with a bit of challenge and, yes, blood, though I'll no doubt set people off saying so again. Then again, naps are also gratifying and too often interrupted for doing of good.
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