Written By Arianna
Aug. 10, 2017, 10:02 p.m.(1/1/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Calarian
A few months ago, there was a regrettable incident in which I was blatantly disrespectful to you. While I was in my feelings about something that came to my attention, it was not the responsible or proper thing to do. As the First Observer and Voice of House Grayson you were well within your rights to correct me when I was incorrectly using a title that didn't apply to me. It embarrasses me to have reacted in the way that I did but I am not afraid to admit to my mistakes, of which I have made many. Who of us can claim that they haven't? That would be someone I'd love to meet, if not just to see what perfection looks like. Either way, Prince Calarian Grayson, First Observer of the Crown, Voice of His House, I, Lady Arianna Stonewood, Voice of Her House and any titles withstanding, do humbly apologize for my actions. In the eyes of the Gods, old and new, you have my respect for what you and the Crown have done for the Compact.
Written By Lou
Aug. 10, 2017, 9:31 p.m.(1/1/1007 AR)
I had a delightful walk with Mason tonight, getting out of the house and enjoying the fresh, clean air that winter brings with it. It is also the New Year, which brings new hope for the future, no matter how grim it might seem.
We ran into the Place Seraph, and briefly discussed the Grayson patrols with her, but given the nature of what was found, decided to table the discussion for later. I've invited to House Grayson to go over the details, seeing as we were both involved in such a patrol.
We ran into the Place Seraph, and briefly discussed the Grayson patrols with her, but given the nature of what was found, decided to table the discussion for later. I've invited to House Grayson to go over the details, seeing as we were both involved in such a patrol.
Written By Edward
Aug. 10, 2017, 9:04 p.m.(1/1/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Alaric
For my first meeting with the King it was an informative and entertaining encounter. We tried out the Count's board game to some stunning and quite amusing results.
I would recommend both, a visit with the King, and the Count's board game to everyone.
I would recommend both, a visit with the King, and the Count's board game to everyone.
Written By Thena
Aug. 10, 2017, 8:59 p.m.(1/1/1007 AR)
The turning of the year never meant much to me, other than it being an excellent time to relieve people of their belongings. A night when everyone is drunk, and away from home.
This year I celebrated by buying Dog his own muffin. He was pleased.
This year I celebrated by buying Dog his own muffin. He was pleased.
Written By Eleyna
Aug. 10, 2017, 8:46 p.m.(1/1/1007 AR)
It's the first day of the new year. I was assured that you would be here by now.
What in the Abyss are you waiting for?
What in the Abyss are you waiting for?
Written By Aiden
Aug. 10, 2017, 8:42 p.m.(1/1/1007 AR)
We turn to the beginnings of a new year.
May everyone's first day of year 1007 be as blessed as mine is.
May everyone's first day of year 1007 be as blessed as mine is.
Written By Saedrus
Aug. 10, 2017, 6:37 p.m.(1/1/1007 AR)
A perfect way to spend the first hours of a brand new year.
I can only hope for equally bright, and wonderful mornings for every day to come.
I can only hope for equally bright, and wonderful mornings for every day to come.
Written By Tikva
Aug. 10, 2017, 5:58 p.m.(1/1/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Calarian
Of course, my darling, _older_ cousin. A man of your age and experience has earned the pride of his heart for our House!
Written By Calarian
Aug. 10, 2017, 5:37 p.m.(1/1/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Laric
It was nice speaking to you after so long, dear cousin. Sometimes it is hard to miss even the people who live in your own home. It is refreshing to see in them the same values you've always seen in them for years. My good, old cousin.
Written By Calarian
Aug. 10, 2017, 5:36 p.m.(1/1/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Tikva
You prove me wrong yet again, dear cousin of mine. I suppose I should have expected, ever so creative and sweet. Your song makes yields me with a pride I feel I shouldn't feel yet, at least not until all the enemies which threaten our house, our realm, and our Compact are all taught that there is no one greater than Grayson.
Written By Valery
Aug. 10, 2017, 4:05 p.m.(1/1/1007 AR)
I have a place to grow my garden. Now, I need to get the flowers and start working on it.
I'm so happy with it...
I'm so happy with it...
Written By Larissa
Aug. 10, 2017, 1:53 p.m.(1/1/1007 AR)
Curiouser and Curiouser
And down that hole we go
And how we fall and where we land
no one will ever know.
I've been asked for a list - a precious bit of fun to be spun around like thread for a snare. And who will be captured by it, I wonder? Which of us is really being hunted? The rules are simple, as rules of this nature should be... Be Maddening. Be Glorious. Be Promising. Be Adventerous. Be distracted by me. Hold on to your secrets. I don't want them yet. Be Brave. Do not underestimate me, I like the challenge too much. Do not pretend I am something I'm not because you are afraid of what I am. Do not condemn me - our night is still young and I will not be through with you, even when the night is done. Do not get my dress dirty.
And down that hole we go
And how we fall and where we land
no one will ever know.
I've been asked for a list - a precious bit of fun to be spun around like thread for a snare. And who will be captured by it, I wonder? Which of us is really being hunted? The rules are simple, as rules of this nature should be... Be Maddening. Be Glorious. Be Promising. Be Adventerous. Be distracted by me. Hold on to your secrets. I don't want them yet. Be Brave. Do not underestimate me, I like the challenge too much. Do not pretend I am something I'm not because you are afraid of what I am. Do not condemn me - our night is still young and I will not be through with you, even when the night is done. Do not get my dress dirty.
Written By Silas
Aug. 10, 2017, 1:38 p.m.(1/1/1007 AR)
(a page filled with crude drawings of corgis, elves in flowing robes, and giant hearts)
Written By Tarrant
Aug. 10, 2017, 1:34 p.m.(1/1/1007 AR)
Mere days removed from the Tournament of Roses, which will begin with the finest knights in Arvum crossing lances, and anticipation is coiled to its zenith. There are only so many times my charger can be groomed and my maile cleaned.
Countess Keaton has offered the honor of carrying the sable paw and vert field of her house on my shield, to show my overlords' confidence; the Moore surcoat has been mended with fresh embroidery, and I am inspired with fresh zeal each time I behind my lady's favor.
I burn with the desire to see this tournament begun, to try my quality against the most renowned orders of knighthood in the world: the King's Own, the holy Templars, and the highest champions of all the great noble houses.
The wait is difficult.
Countess Keaton has offered the honor of carrying the sable paw and vert field of her house on my shield, to show my overlords' confidence; the Moore surcoat has been mended with fresh embroidery, and I am inspired with fresh zeal each time I behind my lady's favor.
I burn with the desire to see this tournament begun, to try my quality against the most renowned orders of knighthood in the world: the King's Own, the holy Templars, and the highest champions of all the great noble houses.
The wait is difficult.
Written By Tikva
Aug. 10, 2017, 1:19 p.m.(1/1/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Calarian
Prince Calarian believes that no bard will sing of his qualities, but I believe he is mistaken. The following is what I have penned. There's room for stanzas. His is, after all, the finest pen in the Compact.
Duty drives in Grayson gray, writ large upon the stage
Bold Calarian of Bastion, one among us
Armed with pen and ink, deadlier than warrior’s rage
For words shape thoughts where war might crush us
but peace forges links blazoned on the page.
Here is a man who wholly serves his House,
heart and mind and spirit these endeavors lent;
For the Crown and Compact took he a spouse
of the wilds, for men and spears and arrows spent,
yet by Limerance’s grace their bonds forged, roused—
Yet he lost her, her blood stained the forest red,
But duty sustained him, unfalt’ringly loyal—
He put love and duty over pride and marriage bed
and served the Crown, and won his Majesty Royal
a Queen, and peace, and alliance ‘tween peoples sped.
This is love of Limerance, family, and faith’s grace,
when a man’s passion he spends for fealty,
and trust in him could never be misplaced,
for upholding the family by the hand of the deity
is the best love of a prince, no matter how he self-efface.
Duty drives in Grayson gray, writ large upon the stage
Bold Calarian of Bastion, one among us
Armed with pen and ink, deadlier than warrior’s rage
For words shape thoughts where war might crush us
but peace forges links blazoned on the page.
Here is a man who wholly serves his House,
heart and mind and spirit these endeavors lent;
For the Crown and Compact took he a spouse
of the wilds, for men and spears and arrows spent,
yet by Limerance’s grace their bonds forged, roused—
Yet he lost her, her blood stained the forest red,
But duty sustained him, unfalt’ringly loyal—
He put love and duty over pride and marriage bed
and served the Crown, and won his Majesty Royal
a Queen, and peace, and alliance ‘tween peoples sped.
This is love of Limerance, family, and faith’s grace,
when a man’s passion he spends for fealty,
and trust in him could never be misplaced,
for upholding the family by the hand of the deity
is the best love of a prince, no matter how he self-efface.
Written By Denica
Aug. 10, 2017, 12:26 p.m.(1/1/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Clover
( A page filled with nothing of delicate spiderwebs that have been traced over with illuminator's metallic gold ink. )
Written By Denica
Aug. 10, 2017, 12:11 p.m.(1/1/1007 AR)
Fear of the inevitable.
Death, it surrounds us; it could be waiting for us at any corner (whether it be in the battlefield, a sickness, or a nasty slip on ice...). We tend to try not thinking about it too much, but it's something inevitable, something we all eventually come to. I believe that pretty much everyone dreads it in one way or another. I also believe that this fear usually arises from the fear of the unknown. A fear that's only started to be alleviated now that I've started to read and consider the doctrine of the Queen of Endings, Mother of Beginnings.
Sure, there's fear of the inevitable, but you can't spend all of your time being afraid of that unexpected moment.
(I hear that she likes puns.
A funeral ship is a sea hearse.)
Death, it surrounds us; it could be waiting for us at any corner (whether it be in the battlefield, a sickness, or a nasty slip on ice...). We tend to try not thinking about it too much, but it's something inevitable, something we all eventually come to. I believe that pretty much everyone dreads it in one way or another. I also believe that this fear usually arises from the fear of the unknown. A fear that's only started to be alleviated now that I've started to read and consider the doctrine of the Queen of Endings, Mother of Beginnings.
Sure, there's fear of the inevitable, but you can't spend all of your time being afraid of that unexpected moment.
(I hear that she likes puns.
A funeral ship is a sea hearse.)
Written By Sameera
Aug. 10, 2017, 11:24 a.m.(1/1/1007 AR)
*several pages are filled with sketches of hairpins, swords, and hair things*
Written By Sameera
Aug. 10, 2017, 11:23 a.m.(1/1/1007 AR)
Each day I realize peopling is difficult. I'll stick with jewels.
Written By Aiden
Aug. 10, 2017, 10:27 a.m.(12/28/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Calarian
While we didn't share more than a few words before recent times, I believe I can say now, Calarian is truly the cousin I can look up to. I'm eager to be in his company, for he has given me a chance and an opportunity to aid my House and my King. I have so much to learn from him.
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