Written By Aureth
April 20, 2017, 12:24 p.m.(4/22/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Calypso
I never imagined that I would be called to do any such thing.
But since I am called, I serve. I never imagined that I would be doing that, either.
Death calls. The Crown calls. The Compact calls.
Well, shit. Here I am.
Written By Aureth
April 20, 2017, 12:21 p.m.(4/22/1006 AR)
Last year, maybe two years ago I forget, Lazarus Mercier publicly called my mother a criminal. She called him out for this, and demanded that he meet her with swords in a duel. He retracted the insult rather than stand behind his words, but publicly complained and acted without grace about the whole thing. At that time, I called him coward.
A few months ago, I attended a wedding at the Mercier home, on behalf of my friend, Jeremiah, and his wedding to the charming Bethany Mercier, about whom none should have anything bad to say. Lazarus Mercier summarily ejected me from the house. At that time, I called him both a coward and ungracious in this very journal. Of course, because he is a coward and a man without grace, he did not respond. I assume this is because he knew that if he had called for champions, Gloria would simply have borne me out.
Now by his actions he has made clear that he is both an ungracious coward and a man without honor, who would put his personal pride above oaths and fealty and expect his family to blindly follow him into it.
Lazarus Mercier: coward, ungracious, honorless, and very shortly? Very broke.
Pretty funny.
I think now is a time that loyal Crownlanders should benefit from a 20% discount at Grayhope-run properties. I hope my family members will, with consideration, follow me in this. But of course, I make no demand that they do so. That would be arrogant.
Written By Serafine
April 20, 2017, 12:10 p.m.(4/22/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Silas
[It's noted the subject doesn't say anything discernible, mostly just cackles, snickers, chortles, and the like, with some syllables that sound like very vulgar, descriptive words.]
Written By Harper
April 20, 2017, 12:01 p.m.(4/22/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Silas
Written By Harper
April 20, 2017, 11:58 a.m.(4/22/1006 AR)
Written By Eirene
April 20, 2017, 11:54 a.m.(4/21/1006 AR)
And if you think this journal is about you, it probably is then.
Written By Calypso
April 20, 2017, 11:41 a.m.(4/21/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Aureth
I wish there were more time to instruct you on the importance of responsible leadership. On the theories of battle tactics and the great responsibility that you hold in your hand. But, there is not. The break of this siege is eminent. Much of the Hope of our future, our very existence now rests in your hands.
Don't falter. Stay vigilant.
Written By Niamh
April 20, 2017, 11:02 a.m.(4/21/1006 AR)
As an Oathlander I now understand and appreciate this above all: high or low born, if you are in distress, you pray for a dragon. You take knee before the gods and you request that Gloria send you aid in the form of a chivalric champion in that blue and white surcoat. It gives hope to all the people of the Oathlands, strengthens them with courage, and lets them know that if injustice should arise, someone will be there the Champion their cause. When I came to Arx, I joined the Champions because I felt the embodied that spirit the closest of any in the city.
Now, as I have lived in Arx for a few years, I have come to another understanding. Many people throughout Arvum do not have a dragon to pray for. They do not have a comforting sense of roving chivalry there for justice and light. This is not to say that the Princes and Lieges of the other Principalities do not provide their people! No! It is just that there is not a common symbol that all reach out to in the same way. After sitting through the Siege of Arx, I can say, resolutely, it is time for that to change. It is time for everyone under the Compact to have a beacon of hope, a symbol of the fires of retribution, and a light to stand against the darkness encroaching.
I have begun speaking with the High Lords, the Knights of Solace, and the Inquisition to overcome this problem. The ORDER OF THE GOLDEN DRAGON, named in honor of Aurumadin and Lord Goldenpyre's sacrifice, shall be the dragons that all of Arvum can pray for. I seek to forge a new Chivalric Order, drawing from the heroes of all our peoples. Together we will range forth and slay the evil that persecutes our people. Together, we will stand up to those who call on the Abyss. Together we will bring hope to the hopeless.
I seek to form this group with as much freedom to act as is possible. It is one I wish to be largely self-funded and self-sufficient, though which will continue to act in cooperation with those organizations it would border (The Inquisition and the Knights of the Faith). It would be an order of those who can dedicate their lives and time to its completion entirely.
This is my dream for you, Arvum. I hope you share it with me.
Niamh Greemarch
Knight of Valardin
Grandmistress Champion
Written By Luna
April 20, 2017, 10:43 a.m.(4/21/1006 AR)
We hold together and pray at alters
The spirits are restless
I had a vision of a bright echoing light at the gate. Blinding.. and the demons turned to dust and ash. I think it's just a hopeful dream. I do not know how commoners will survive this.
Written By Thena
April 20, 2017, 9:42 a.m.(4/21/1006 AR)
I know that sounds flippant, but if I were to let myself be otherwise I would probably cease to function.
Written By Edward
April 20, 2017, 7:48 a.m.(4/21/1006 AR)
Written By Ann
April 20, 2017, 2:37 a.m.(4/21/1006 AR)
1 treatise coming along damnably well
The practical applications have yet to be determined, but I am enjoying the research.
Written By Rymarr
April 20, 2017, 2:06 a.m.(4/21/1006 AR)
Written By Silas
April 20, 2017, 1:11 a.m.(4/21/1006 AR)
My family is common and unlike myself, they did not officially go before the King and swear fealty: I don't think the realm has time to do that for every citizen born within their borders. They served Grayson because that is what their fathers and grandfathers did before them, and they saw no reason to change that... until now. If they are not respected, if they are clearly not wanted, they are free to leave and find a place where they are appreciated. I will not stop them. And I will defend them.
But I hope they realize why I cannot follow, one day. I never intended to have the bonds of loyalty and duty and family directly conflict with one another... but it appears it may have been inevitable.
Written By Sameera
April 20, 2017, 12:09 a.m.(4/21/1006 AR)
Written By Esoka
April 19, 2017, 11:35 p.m.(4/20/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Calaudrin
Written By Tikva
April 19, 2017, 10:57 p.m.(4/20/1006 AR)
Duty is the binding together of their tether
Once it was a wall and now it bends
Between a loving pair of truest friends
This song could have been spun a tragedy
Instead it’s the true beginning of a family.
Wound up with history, time twining through
It could have been sadness, division for two;
Yet finally it came, the truest reward,
That wife and husband share a grip on this sword
Limerance calls you, together hereby—
Old vows now behind you, a new one will bind.
Standing by stalwart in armor, he’s never forsook
While her gaze never changed, ahead she’ll always look
Back to back, side by side, partnership and support
These lovers have a rare gift as he joins with her court
Never forget, though, these lovers entwined
This is a triumph we can all get behind:
Some creatures may exist for no purpose at all
The lion, his strength roars out in his bright call
While the sloth, she is home to so many of the small
It fits more than one way, you know, small and tall,
Ride along by your heart, to show love conquers all;
Patience and faith reward loyalty, above all.
This could have been tragic, but instead it’s come sweet
By these hands come in joining, two hearts shall beat;
Rare upon rare when the heart makes accord
with duty divine, liege-sworn, all above-board;
Together you’ll walk each new stride of this ward
and as for me I give welcome to my lady’s new lord.
Written By Luna
April 19, 2017, 9:50 p.m.(4/20/1006 AR)
I think I made a mistake calling you a lover.
I am the deepest secret,
perhaps even your regret.
How could we raise children,
when we cannot acknowledge we've never met
Oh my love, how my heart yearns for you
My body burns for you..
Until I am nothing but Ash
Written By Mira
April 19, 2017, 8:41 p.m.(4/20/1006 AR)
Written By Lazarus
April 19, 2017, 8:14 p.m.(4/20/1006 AR)
Let me read you a message I received from the voice of Grayson, Princess Cara Grayson;
"Master Mercier," The princess begins, as you expect from a polite company - but it quickly takes a turn for the worse. "We would kindly request that you desist from your war profiteering, lest you find your family bearing unusual amounts of censure on the matter --" War profiteering, censorship. We? "Particularly as rationing is a very real concern and may well affect your business soon enough." The voice continues, affect my business soon enough? House Mercier has no business. We have been committed to the cause since long before the threat was at our gates. Even the Grayson can tell you this. So I do not understand the basis for this 'threat'. Let us continue, "And to forestall the inevitable protestation, please be advised that in the middle of a siege, with dead and the forces of darkness all around us, the very last thing in the world I wish to have to deal with is the Mercier family yet again setting tongues wagging while they line their pockets." I do not anything needs to be said, "Cara - Voice of Grayson."
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