Written By Caelis
Feb. 8, 2017, 12:58 a.m.(11/17/1005 AR)
The return to Arx.
There are so many walls. That's always unsettled me-the sky feels so small in a city. I tried to make my arrival to the city as quiet as possible. It will be good to see family again. I managed to stop by the training yard and while I did not get in any training, it was most amusing to witness the brawl at hand. A visit with an old friend made me feel much more welcome in the city, despite his abuse of messengers. I may box his ears yet, time will tell.
There are so many walls. That's always unsettled me-the sky feels so small in a city. I tried to make my arrival to the city as quiet as possible. It will be good to see family again. I managed to stop by the training yard and while I did not get in any training, it was most amusing to witness the brawl at hand. A visit with an old friend made me feel much more welcome in the city, despite his abuse of messengers. I may box his ears yet, time will tell.
Written By Freja
Feb. 7, 2017, 11:12 p.m.(11/17/1005 AR)
I have no doubt of the winter and cold in my being, but it is the sun I feel I am lacking. I have been told that mine is a cold fire, cutting deep and blackening the flesh all the same.
Written By Luis
Feb. 7, 2017, 9:56 p.m.(11/16/1005 AR)
All of the pelts in the world aren't going to save us now. I should know; I have many pelts.
Think I may stroll by the ole shrines for a couple of hours tomorrow and take some inventory. I spent today listening to rumors and it has done me no good.
Think I may stroll by the ole shrines for a couple of hours tomorrow and take some inventory. I spent today listening to rumors and it has done me no good.
Written By Ida
Feb. 7, 2017, 9:18 p.m.(11/16/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Dominique
The Marquessa Dominique Wyrmguard had commissioned me to make her a sword some time ago, but our paths didn't manage to cross after that much. That changed this evening when I happened to see her when I went to the training center. She has some stunning new armor and we ended up sparring so she could break it in a bit. I got to fight the sword I made! And perhaps I should stop getting excited about the challenge of fighting sword-wielders with my fists, but there's just something great about trying to dodge swipes of steel. The Marquessa is quite skilled and fast, oaths and steel! Overall, it was a great bout and I am glad our paths met once again - with plans made to have them do so more!
Written By Anze
Feb. 7, 2017, 7:43 p.m.(11/16/1005 AR)
Ghosts.
I've been saying it and saying it, no one believes me, but the sky just turns dark? It's ghosts, believe you me.
I've been saying it and saying it, no one believes me, but the sky just turns dark? It's ghosts, believe you me.
Written By Kima
Feb. 7, 2017, 7:15 p.m.(11/16/1005 AR)
I took a nap, and when I awoke, it was dark.
I thought I had vastly overslept, but apparently there has been some sort of confusion between the day and night of the sort one finds in fables for children.
We live in interesting times, of that, no one can doubt.
I thought I had vastly overslept, but apparently there has been some sort of confusion between the day and night of the sort one finds in fables for children.
We live in interesting times, of that, no one can doubt.
Written By Orathy
Feb. 7, 2017, 7:09 p.m.(11/16/1005 AR)
*About How the Sky Went Dark and Night took hold of the Day*
As the screams descended upon the city and the noise of panic arose, I was within the Beauty In You. I felt... calm. I felt at ease, even with the panic of other citizens mounting, I merely closed the door to ensure that none would harm the woman I was with. She works at the shop, she was upset, but there I was, calm. I really wanted to be out in the darkness. I felt some urge to be out there with my brothers and sisters, to absorb the fear that others bellowed out. A strange thing, to long for the shadows and hope it would happen again. I'm ready for it.
As the screams descended upon the city and the noise of panic arose, I was within the Beauty In You. I felt... calm. I felt at ease, even with the panic of other citizens mounting, I merely closed the door to ensure that none would harm the woman I was with. She works at the shop, she was upset, but there I was, calm. I really wanted to be out in the darkness. I felt some urge to be out there with my brothers and sisters, to absorb the fear that others bellowed out. A strange thing, to long for the shadows and hope it would happen again. I'm ready for it.
Written By Jasher
Feb. 7, 2017, 7:03 p.m.(11/16/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Valerius
There's more to my cousin than meets the eye. Much makes sense now.
Written By Anabelle
Feb. 7, 2017, 6:26 p.m.(11/16/1005 AR)
I had a talk today with a Scholar. I don't know what to say. I don't know what to think. I don't know what to do.
I feel like I'm on the cusp of another world, and I stand at this precipice not knowing what lies below. Do I step forward and put myself in the hands of the Gods, Gods who might very well have left us for another place, another time? Or do I step back and close the door, never to look at it again for fear of having to always look back?
Rymarr, she said that you sent her. I don't know if I can trust that, but I don't have any reason to not believe it. To write some of this in a message though, it could be worse for me to write it down. It might be best to just forget about it all, forget about the conversation, move forward with something else - something safer. Will I regret that choice if I make it? Will I regret no matter what I choose?
Why did I stop to talk to you? Why didn't I just continue on and not look back? Am I losing my mind or will I if I keep looking through this door? Did she lose her mind? I need to know. I need to understand. I won't believe it unless I see it, even if she says its true - I need to see it before I'll trust it.
I feel like I'm on the cusp of another world, and I stand at this precipice not knowing what lies below. Do I step forward and put myself in the hands of the Gods, Gods who might very well have left us for another place, another time? Or do I step back and close the door, never to look at it again for fear of having to always look back?
Rymarr, she said that you sent her. I don't know if I can trust that, but I don't have any reason to not believe it. To write some of this in a message though, it could be worse for me to write it down. It might be best to just forget about it all, forget about the conversation, move forward with something else - something safer. Will I regret that choice if I make it? Will I regret no matter what I choose?
Why did I stop to talk to you? Why didn't I just continue on and not look back? Am I losing my mind or will I if I keep looking through this door? Did she lose her mind? I need to know. I need to understand. I won't believe it unless I see it, even if she says its true - I need to see it before I'll trust it.
Written By Eirene
Feb. 7, 2017, 5:42 p.m.(11/16/1005 AR)
**As reported by Eirene's aide Carissa, shortly after the sun went black behind a cloud.**
"That's... not a normal cloud. Fuck me, but that's not normal. Who did some dumb fuck shit-headed inane magical fuckery this time?! That was fucked. Blacker than the asshole of a sailor in the tar barrel.Someone must have done something pretty bad. The sky shouldn't be that dark even with a stormcloud.""
"Go let the holy types whatever fuckery happened, it didn't screw with the sacred flame..."
Message sent:
'Legate, Princess-Mercy, Dominus-- I thought it prudent to mention that while the sun seemed to mysteriously blot itself out of the sky, the Eternal Flame of Lagoma continued to burn brightly without interruption and kept her temple illuminated. - Lady Eirene Malvici'
"That's... not a normal cloud. Fuck me, but that's not normal. Who did some dumb fuck shit-headed inane magical fuckery this time?! That was fucked. Blacker than the asshole of a sailor in the tar barrel.Someone must have done something pretty bad. The sky shouldn't be that dark even with a stormcloud.""
"Go let the holy types whatever fuckery happened, it didn't screw with the sacred flame..."
Message sent:
'Legate, Princess-Mercy, Dominus-- I thought it prudent to mention that while the sun seemed to mysteriously blot itself out of the sky, the Eternal Flame of Lagoma continued to burn brightly without interruption and kept her temple illuminated. - Lady Eirene Malvici'
Written By Valencia
Feb. 7, 2017, 5:32 p.m.(11/16/1005 AR)
What will be, will be. Maybe it will set me free.
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Written By Nigel
Feb. 7, 2017, 4:54 p.m.(11/16/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Irisa
Seeing the wonder on her face at supper was worth all of the trouble and expense of moving the entire county to the city. She is not my sister by blood, but she is through undying loyalty and she deserves every bit of mine.
Written By Alis
Feb. 7, 2017, 3:17 p.m.(11/16/1005 AR)
If anyone bothers my brother for trivial bullshit for at least the next week, I promise you that I will find out.
You really don't want me to find out.
You really don't want me to find out.
Written By Gibson
Feb. 7, 2017, 3 p.m.(11/16/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Esera
Get well soon.
Written By Harald
Feb. 7, 2017, 2:39 p.m.(11/16/1005 AR)
In considering the kraken, and how fire might be brought to bear against such a beast, I am reminded of Legends in centuries past, of fire that would burn unrelenting, heedless of water. Whether such has ever existed in truth, or is consigned to the lost knowledge of antiquity, I cannot say.
I would invite any with knowledge of alchemical arts, and of fire in particular to share thought on the subject, be it at the Grimhall Longhouse, the Great Library, or within these very journals.
I would invite any with knowledge of alchemical arts, and of fire in particular to share thought on the subject, be it at the Grimhall Longhouse, the Great Library, or within these very journals.
Written By Leta
Feb. 7, 2017, 2:16 p.m.(11/16/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Aldwin
Not sure who's to be the Archscholar now, but I think they have to pick a new one. I hope they're as wise as the last, though I'm not the person to speak of it. I'm not a scholar and I'm not too talented for scholarly matters. But I expect Archscholar Aldwin was a proper scholar besides being wise, which isn't always the same thing.
Archscholar Aldwin was always willing to listen to common folk. He read all the journals, or he had his scholars read the parts to him that had questions that mattered, and that's something. Folk are confused these days, and for good reason. I myself had plenty of questions, and he was patient with me. Even if some answers just made my head hurt, and I don't mind saying it, that's not rightly his fault. It's just the way things are these days.
Half of what's wrong in the city is that folk can't be sure of anything anymore, if you ask me. There's all the politics and such too, but that's just harder to swallow when the high-born are talking about things you've never seen. So it ought to be the Faith to explain things to everyone, but in a way folk can understand and makes sense. That's a job and a half. But seeing as the Dominus had some practice with it, I wager that's what they were thinking when they picked him.
I felt bad already for bothering the Archscholar about my problems and questions when he was the Archscholar, and I don't reckon he's got the time to be bothered now that he's the Dominus. But, the way I see it, if the Faith explains things to the commons then I won't have to bother anyone, will I?
Archscholar Aldwin was always willing to listen to common folk. He read all the journals, or he had his scholars read the parts to him that had questions that mattered, and that's something. Folk are confused these days, and for good reason. I myself had plenty of questions, and he was patient with me. Even if some answers just made my head hurt, and I don't mind saying it, that's not rightly his fault. It's just the way things are these days.
Half of what's wrong in the city is that folk can't be sure of anything anymore, if you ask me. There's all the politics and such too, but that's just harder to swallow when the high-born are talking about things you've never seen. So it ought to be the Faith to explain things to everyone, but in a way folk can understand and makes sense. That's a job and a half. But seeing as the Dominus had some practice with it, I wager that's what they were thinking when they picked him.
I felt bad already for bothering the Archscholar about my problems and questions when he was the Archscholar, and I don't reckon he's got the time to be bothered now that he's the Dominus. But, the way I see it, if the Faith explains things to the commons then I won't have to bother anyone, will I?
Written By Percephon
Feb. 7, 2017, 1:22 p.m.(11/15/1005 AR)
I often tell people the only bad result we might get from an experiment is the result we do not observe and learn from. As a man of Science and Knowledge, my passion has always been in discovering and processing this information. The rush is at the revelation, and the many implications and questions a new observation brings. It's always forward looking. Always something new to dive into, more questions to answer, the enjoyment of knowing something different to learn is right around the corner.
And yet, this week, there was one event that strikes me different. One result I never would have expected. And rather than consider all of the many questions that springs from it? I find myself quite blissfully satisfied to just enjoy the moment for once, playing it out again and again in my head.
And yet, this week, there was one event that strikes me different. One result I never would have expected. And rather than consider all of the many questions that springs from it? I find myself quite blissfully satisfied to just enjoy the moment for once, playing it out again and again in my head.
Written By Lark
Feb. 7, 2017, 12:58 p.m.(11/15/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Cara
Hand-in-hand. Heads high.
Written By Rainier
Feb. 7, 2017, 6:54 a.m.(11/15/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Leona
The former Lord Commander reminds me of her brother in no way at all but they are extremely similar as well; it's one of those mysteries that seem to just occur. She is loyal and steadfast, knowledgeable of the world we live in yet understands how duty can change it anyway.
This is a fact; everything we are surrounded by is fluid. People change or die, allegiances shift, friends become foes and war is a battering ram on all we know and care for. Nothing sticks, nothing stays.
But in spite of it, despite of it, there is an immutability in having a focal point to revolve around. Lady Leona Thrax has found hers, and many of the King's Guard have as well in the likes of her.
This is a fact; everything we are surrounded by is fluid. People change or die, allegiances shift, friends become foes and war is a battering ram on all we know and care for. Nothing sticks, nothing stays.
But in spite of it, despite of it, there is an immutability in having a focal point to revolve around. Lady Leona Thrax has found hers, and many of the King's Guard have as well in the likes of her.
Written By Reese
Feb. 7, 2017, 4:19 a.m.(11/14/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Calathane
I recruited him to the guards. He seems like a wonderful Lord His skill with the bow could end up being immensely helpful. I think he will save many lives.
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