Written By Alis
June 11, 2017, 9:31 p.m.(8/19/1006 AR)
That's it. I'm getting new armor.
Written By Eirlys
June 11, 2017, 9:17 p.m.(8/19/1006 AR)
I have been spending time with Alis lately, it has been helping. I love getting to spend time with my sister. I know she is my sister in law but really she feels more like family as if she has always been there. From the moment she and Fia got together I knew the two were meant to be. It was a feeling. From that first meeting. She has always been a friend to me and cares for me. It is more than I could have asked for. It is also good to know that I have people I can go to. I know that Fia will always be there for me but I love that it isn't just us anymore. We have become a part of a group that has become a family whether we are related or not.
So thank you (this list are those that are not blood related, those that are, thank you too!):
Alis
Edain
Percy
Ansel and Sophie
Katarina
Thank you all, Love you all. Thank you for making this world bigger for Fia and I. For making it more than us against the world, or at least how we felt it was sometimes.
So thank you (this list are those that are not blood related, those that are, thank you too!):
Alis
Edain
Percy
Ansel and Sophie
Katarina
Thank you all, Love you all. Thank you for making this world bigger for Fia and I. For making it more than us against the world, or at least how we felt it was sometimes.
Written By Abbas
June 11, 2017, 9:11 p.m.(8/19/1006 AR)
As of late I have made many changes not just for myself but for others as well. There has been shares of skepticism. People doubted my resolve to act but it is there now for all of Arvum to see. I thank the Gods for their guidance and the Faith for its support.
Written By Abbas
June 11, 2017, 9:09 p.m.(8/19/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Fatima
My sister,
During the cold nights in the Maelstrom as children we were dependent on each other. It was never easy with a father executed as a traitor and a mother who abandoned us. Forged in cold fire the rigors of the Salt life has shaped who we are. I do not regret those days because of hard circumstance hard people are made. Survivors.
But it has never cracked the foundation of what we are. Brother and sister. We have forged an unconditional bond that is a support structure for whatever comes.
During the cold nights in the Maelstrom as children we were dependent on each other. It was never easy with a father executed as a traitor and a mother who abandoned us. Forged in cold fire the rigors of the Salt life has shaped who we are. I do not regret those days because of hard circumstance hard people are made. Survivors.
But it has never cracked the foundation of what we are. Brother and sister. We have forged an unconditional bond that is a support structure for whatever comes.
Written By Abbas
June 11, 2017, 9:09 p.m.(8/19/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Fatima
My sister,
During the cold nights in the Maelstrom as children we were dependent on each other. It was never easy with a father executed as a traitor and a mother who abandoned us. Forged in cold fire the rigors of the Salt life has shaped who we are. I do not regret those days because of hard circumstance hard people are made. Survivors.
But it has never cracked the foundation of what we are. Brother and sister. We have forged an unconditional bond that is a support structure for whatever comes.
During the cold nights in the Maelstrom as children we were dependent on each other. It was never easy with a father executed as a traitor and a mother who abandoned us. Forged in cold fire the rigors of the Salt life has shaped who we are. I do not regret those days because of hard circumstance hard people are made. Survivors.
But it has never cracked the foundation of what we are. Brother and sister. We have forged an unconditional bond that is a support structure for whatever comes.
Written By Abbas
June 11, 2017, 9:07 p.m.(8/19/1006 AR)
My half-siblings and I have been building a relationship since their arrival in Arx. The Duchess Pravus has opened her home to me and given me a familial welcome and allowed me to foster a positive experience.
I have always been about blood and singularly focused on a name. The power of love and kinship goes beyond letters arrayed together in a common order.
My siblings will always have a protector in their Warlord brother.
I have always been about blood and singularly focused on a name. The power of love and kinship goes beyond letters arrayed together in a common order.
My siblings will always have a protector in their Warlord brother.
Written By Selene
June 11, 2017, 9:03 p.m.(8/19/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Joslyn
A new ongoing patron of the House. She came to visit with a friend, and between the three of us we had a very lovely evening in the pool. I hope, and fortunately expect to see a great deal more of her around the house, and maybe her friend as well.
Written By Alexis
June 11, 2017, 8:54 p.m.(8/19/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Alis
Princess Alis was always kind to me.
The time we spent squiring together, well, we kinda fit. And if we hadn't fit, I'm pretty sure the rest of the squires would've made us. I'm barely taller than her. So they dubbed us the small squad and we made sure that our nickname of tiny terrors was well-earned. Flail and polearm, you avoid one you'll fall to the other.
Now we're in Arx, and she's been raised as a Voice of Valardin. Well-deserved, so. But she's still the Princess I knew - and once she heard I was comitting myself to the armoursmith's craft, she reached out to me and offered me patronage.
I accepted immediately, of course. And I hope that I can continue to do her proud.
The time we spent squiring together, well, we kinda fit. And if we hadn't fit, I'm pretty sure the rest of the squires would've made us. I'm barely taller than her. So they dubbed us the small squad and we made sure that our nickname of tiny terrors was well-earned. Flail and polearm, you avoid one you'll fall to the other.
Now we're in Arx, and she's been raised as a Voice of Valardin. Well-deserved, so. But she's still the Princess I knew - and once she heard I was comitting myself to the armoursmith's craft, she reached out to me and offered me patronage.
I accepted immediately, of course. And I hope that I can continue to do her proud.
Written By Darren
June 11, 2017, 8:53 p.m.(8/19/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Anze
And you said I didn't get you anything for your birthday. I think I gave you a great gift last year, and another great gift this year!
Written By Luca
June 11, 2017, 8:51 p.m.(8/19/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Sparte
I'm glad we were able to help him before the lockdown. Kid's got a lot of heart and talent and deserves answers to the past where he can find them.
Written By Luca
June 11, 2017, 8:47 p.m.(8/19/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Roland
Knew he'd win against the shav. A sword like that requires a strong hand to be worthy of it. Needs to strengthen his footwork though and bleed less.
Written By Olivia
June 11, 2017, 8:42 p.m.(8/19/1006 AR)
Well, I didn't die.
I went with Princess Reese, Leola, Lady Khanne and some others recruited for the effort to search out the blight in the Gray forest. We found it, and signs, throughout the day, of the Nox'alfar playing tricks, having moved some markers Leola had left. The place itself was terribly desolate and quiet, with poor wretched, twisted trees and dirt like ash. I took samples of the soil, though the ones I tested there proved... less than fascinating. The dirt was dead, but there was no sign of a corrupting presence, toxin, or other substance in it. Our conclusion was that these are merely the places Brand traveled, draining the life with his passage, but no more. Beneath a certain depth the soil seemed unaffected, so things could be regrown.
The time it took us to travel there and back, however, was enough for the sun to set and the elves to descend upon us. We ran, or rode rather, which I hated, to flee them, and it was the most terrifying I have ever experienced. The sang riddles and taunts, had set traps for us, and one threw a dead bird at me, knocking me from my horse in fright and surprise, and another threw *spiders* in my face. It's fortunate I didn't pass out then and there. The others managed to... I don't know, keep a perimeter, and Leola helped me on her mount, and we rode off, though they showered us with arrows as we fled. I think everyone was hit in some way or another, myself in the hand, and Leola in her back. I've been tending to it, and it seems as though it will heal with full function, though you will forgive me if my handwriting is sloppy for this entry.
I went with Princess Reese, Leola, Lady Khanne and some others recruited for the effort to search out the blight in the Gray forest. We found it, and signs, throughout the day, of the Nox'alfar playing tricks, having moved some markers Leola had left. The place itself was terribly desolate and quiet, with poor wretched, twisted trees and dirt like ash. I took samples of the soil, though the ones I tested there proved... less than fascinating. The dirt was dead, but there was no sign of a corrupting presence, toxin, or other substance in it. Our conclusion was that these are merely the places Brand traveled, draining the life with his passage, but no more. Beneath a certain depth the soil seemed unaffected, so things could be regrown.
The time it took us to travel there and back, however, was enough for the sun to set and the elves to descend upon us. We ran, or rode rather, which I hated, to flee them, and it was the most terrifying I have ever experienced. The sang riddles and taunts, had set traps for us, and one threw a dead bird at me, knocking me from my horse in fright and surprise, and another threw *spiders* in my face. It's fortunate I didn't pass out then and there. The others managed to... I don't know, keep a perimeter, and Leola helped me on her mount, and we rode off, though they showered us with arrows as we fled. I think everyone was hit in some way or another, myself in the hand, and Leola in her back. I've been tending to it, and it seems as though it will heal with full function, though you will forgive me if my handwriting is sloppy for this entry.
Written By Aislin
June 11, 2017, 8:33 p.m.(8/19/1006 AR)
Slowly, I continue to fill the reference shelves at the Society of Explorers. A four volume history of what we've managed to piece together of the elven nations and their past. A reference on modern Nox'alfar diplomacy. A study of reincarnation. I hope to finish a guide to Eurus and some of the lands beyond, soon.
And yet I swear my list keeps growing. All the things I /should/ record for other explorers. The things necessary to give context to what we might find out there. I sometimes wonder if what I'll be remembered for generations from now -- if I'm remembered at all -- isn't my explorations, but rather all these tomes I keep taking to poor Sister Gisele to illuminate and bind.
And still, the number of topics on which I could write feels like it grows every passing day. (Admittedly, the percentage of those with no ominous implications also seems to shrink...)
And yet I swear my list keeps growing. All the things I /should/ record for other explorers. The things necessary to give context to what we might find out there. I sometimes wonder if what I'll be remembered for generations from now -- if I'm remembered at all -- isn't my explorations, but rather all these tomes I keep taking to poor Sister Gisele to illuminate and bind.
And still, the number of topics on which I could write feels like it grows every passing day. (Admittedly, the percentage of those with no ominous implications also seems to shrink...)
Written By Saedrus
June 11, 2017, 8:26 p.m.(8/19/1006 AR)
I really do not think my wardrobe is that impressive. If it was so grand, I would not struggle finding something wear for special occasions.
Written By Ansel
June 11, 2017, 8:25 p.m.(8/19/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Lilia
You are missed. Dearly missed.
Even as the Tower fills with new family, I long for you and Simone and Dulcinea to be here to greet them with me. Return soon, and safely.
Even as the Tower fills with new family, I long for you and Simone and Dulcinea to be here to greet them with me. Return soon, and safely.
Written By Ansel
June 11, 2017, 8:22 p.m.(8/19/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Percephon
If you went off and got yourself eaten by some giant monster-thing, or chopped up by a demon, I'm siccing Tesha on you.
Written By Valencia
June 11, 2017, 8:05 p.m.(8/19/1006 AR)
What I am about to write should in no way be considered a detraction or slight to those who have received lauding and praise for their recent acts. If anything it is to add to this appreciation as an offering to the many who have not yet received such grace or recognition.
To those who quietly served, fought, supported and scarified without grand notice, what you have graciously given to all of us is not what is engraved in stone monuments, issued in ornate medals, or offered at elegant parties with grand speeches. Your generous gifts are what is woven into the fabric of our city and the lives of others.
Gratitude.
~~~~<~<@
To those who quietly served, fought, supported and scarified without grand notice, what you have graciously given to all of us is not what is engraved in stone monuments, issued in ornate medals, or offered at elegant parties with grand speeches. Your generous gifts are what is woven into the fabric of our city and the lives of others.
Gratitude.
~~~~<~<@
Written By Ferrando
June 11, 2017, 8:02 p.m.(8/19/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Magpie
For the record, I actually am looking forward to gallivanting around the bay on some sort of semi-inadvisable fishing/drinking trip with everyone else you've promised a boat ride to at Some Future Point.
Maybe now that you're done funding bird sanctuaries you can get to that next!
Maybe now that you're done funding bird sanctuaries you can get to that next!
Written By Aiden
June 11, 2017, 7:20 p.m.(8/19/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Magpie
The magpie exhibit has been built exceptionally fast!
They're the first birds to move into the aviary at the menagerie, which is still under construction.
This is exciting! Thank you Magpie Grayhope!
They're the first birds to move into the aviary at the menagerie, which is still under construction.
This is exciting! Thank you Magpie Grayhope!
Written By Anze
June 11, 2017, 6:56 p.m.(8/19/1006 AR)
Might be the most I've looked forward to a birthday since turning 17.
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