Written By Dominique
Jan. 10, 2017, 9:33 p.m.(8/17/1005 AR)
Last 24 hours have been emotional, wrought with lack of sleep.
Today was full of more hope for myself. A better peace. Even though there has been disappointments and heart break, there is always room for growth.
Even after a flowering lily is burned to the ground, the bulb will still rise life after a resting season.
There is still hope.
After this evenings duel. How does a person get people to duel over them? I'll never be so lucky since I can fight for myself. I couldn't possibly take a side they both had valid points and fought well. Duke Leo Fidante said so many passionate words, make a goddess swoon. I had to leave so much roar and ruckus.
Bed early tonight, after restless sleep for many nights. Sleepless Knights.
Today was full of more hope for myself. A better peace. Even though there has been disappointments and heart break, there is always room for growth.
Even after a flowering lily is burned to the ground, the bulb will still rise life after a resting season.
There is still hope.
After this evenings duel. How does a person get people to duel over them? I'll never be so lucky since I can fight for myself. I couldn't possibly take a side they both had valid points and fought well. Duke Leo Fidante said so many passionate words, make a goddess swoon. I had to leave so much roar and ruckus.
Bed early tonight, after restless sleep for many nights. Sleepless Knights.
Written By Ferrando
Jan. 10, 2017, 7:28 p.m.(8/16/1005 AR)
Did it again.
Always have to go and get involved, whether or not I need to. Whether or not I really even ought to. I don't even work there! Just that little voice that says, nobody needs to get hurt. Nothing needs to get broken. You can fix this.
And sure, nothing got broken, nobody got hurt, and I'd like to think the Count ended up having a better evening in the end anyway, but it's still infuriating how I can't control it.
Been going down there a lot lately since it's nice to have a place where I don't have to be "on" all the time, but maybe I need a break. Maybe I'll start dropping by the Spirits more, it's a nice invigorating hike across Arx and the Redrains can cook up some damned good venison besides.
Always have to go and get involved, whether or not I need to. Whether or not I really even ought to. I don't even work there! Just that little voice that says, nobody needs to get hurt. Nothing needs to get broken. You can fix this.
And sure, nothing got broken, nobody got hurt, and I'd like to think the Count ended up having a better evening in the end anyway, but it's still infuriating how I can't control it.
Been going down there a lot lately since it's nice to have a place where I don't have to be "on" all the time, but maybe I need a break. Maybe I'll start dropping by the Spirits more, it's a nice invigorating hike across Arx and the Redrains can cook up some damned good venison besides.
Written By Deva
Jan. 10, 2017, 5:42 p.m.(8/16/1005 AR)
We get what we deserve.
Written By Waldemai
Jan. 10, 2017, 3:26 p.m.(8/16/1005 AR)
Lady Calypso insisted I attend the Malvici family dinner. My manner weren't up to it but I survived. I was introduced to Prince Anze, and survived that, too. She'd mentioned a fellow named Costas, and he was there as well. I'm told he lives in the Crown Arms as well. There was talk of going to the Hall of Heroes. We also talked about starting a shop...They liked the name Champion Chainmail, so maybe it'll be opening soon.
Written By Silas
Jan. 10, 2017, 1:53 p.m.(8/16/1005 AR)
It is quite the time for wedding bells to start ringing...
Written By Lydia
Jan. 10, 2017, 1:42 p.m.(8/16/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Cassius
My brother is marrying a duchess and is leaving. I'm not sure that I can stand it. Through all the tumult recently, he's been the one person that I could count on and while I know that I should be more concerned with his feelings about this whole thing, I can't help but feel abandoned.
Written By Eirene
Jan. 10, 2017, 11:09 a.m.(8/15/1005 AR)
I'm glad that even when the world is going to crap that my family (and by extension our vassals and retainers) is focused on the important things.
As Anze saw, we don't do dinners. We do briefings...
As Anze saw, we don't do dinners. We do briefings...
Written By Eleyna
Jan. 10, 2017, 7:46 a.m.(8/15/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Talen
You are such a baby.
Also, I do not giggle.
Also, I do not giggle.
Written By Talen
Jan. 10, 2017, 6:15 a.m.(8/15/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Eleyna
That's twice in two weeks.
I hate you.
I bet you and Isolde are just giggling away behind those masks of yours.
I hate you.
I bet you and Isolde are just giggling away behind those masks of yours.
Written By Dominique
Jan. 10, 2017, 3:37 a.m.(8/15/1005 AR)
I am unable to sleep this evening. Life heavy on my mind. I suppose I should try a stiff drink to steady myself for sleep. I need answers and the one person I want to speak with to clarify things, is so dreadfully far away. What would Father do?
Written By Lianne
Jan. 10, 2017, 3:01 a.m.(8/14/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Viviana
Arx feels more like home today.
Her smile makes me smile, her questions give me comfort, and her approval means the world.
For all that is wrong in the world right now, all is right in mine tonight.
Her smile makes me smile, her questions give me comfort, and her approval means the world.
For all that is wrong in the world right now, all is right in mine tonight.
Written By Aislin
Jan. 10, 2017, 1:33 a.m.(8/14/1005 AR)
It's odd, really, to be both so happy for someone and yet sad at the same time.
Written By Joscelin
Jan. 10, 2017, 12:21 a.m.(8/14/1005 AR)
The Regency is putting together a Common Council.
I am incredibly happy about this. I rarely speak of politics in general, as the Guildmaster, many take the things I say, my ideas and opinions, and apply it to the autonomous collective that is the Guild. I do not speak for them; they speak for themselves. I do my best to provide an environment that they can flourish in, be it protection, property, funding of all kinds, encouragement, advice, networking, the list goes on.
Of late, of course, with the demise of several of my people, people are talking about a curse, a disgruntled dead guildmember taking his ire out on those that live and breathe.
Hogwash. We flourish.
That being said? You can bet your ass I'm going to offer armed protection to anyone of the Guild that asks for it.
I am incredibly happy about this. I rarely speak of politics in general, as the Guildmaster, many take the things I say, my ideas and opinions, and apply it to the autonomous collective that is the Guild. I do not speak for them; they speak for themselves. I do my best to provide an environment that they can flourish in, be it protection, property, funding of all kinds, encouragement, advice, networking, the list goes on.
Of late, of course, with the demise of several of my people, people are talking about a curse, a disgruntled dead guildmember taking his ire out on those that live and breathe.
Hogwash. We flourish.
That being said? You can bet your ass I'm going to offer armed protection to anyone of the Guild that asks for it.
Written By Bethany
Jan. 9, 2017, 11:19 p.m.(8/14/1005 AR)
It has been brought to the attention of the author of certain works that the pen name that one chose has an unfortunate correlation.
Rest assured, dear people of Arx, that no offenses were meant.
The author intends to find a new name - and suggestions will be considered.
Rest assured, dear people of Arx, that no offenses were meant.
The author intends to find a new name - and suggestions will be considered.
Written By Angelo
Jan. 9, 2017, 10:43 p.m.(8/14/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Elonso
It is ever so enjoyable to have a meeting between two lords of houses in good standings such as House Fidante and House Pravus, and to find a good conversationalist and ambitious lord with whom I can discuss business.
Written By Dominique
Jan. 9, 2017, 10:35 p.m.(8/14/1005 AR)
Learning from my own mistakes can make me a better person. Seems I have some light bedtime reading ahead of me tonight. Though I'd rather dream and feel the grass between my toes. Or maybe wet sand beneath my feet.
Written By Alis
Jan. 9, 2017, 9:29 p.m.(8/14/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Deva
I sincerely wish we had more hours available in the day, if only so that Princess Deva and I could finally go have that drink. We share quite a few things in common; and we are excellent table companions at the Regent's Council meetings thus far.
Written By Alrec
Jan. 9, 2017, 7:45 p.m.(8/14/1005 AR)
This is bad and I have exposed myself to the world and they have seen my black soul. They know if the horrors I have done and at least I was told of the deal that was made. I need to seek a way to redeem myself and the horrible deeds down in my flesh. I have a plan and I need to speak to the Duchess about it before I move forward one way or the other.
Thank you for helping me see the light even if it means and what we have is smashed. I will redeem myself soon....even if it is my life.
Thank you for helping me see the light even if it means and what we have is smashed. I will redeem myself soon....even if it is my life.
Written By Bethany
Jan. 9, 2017, 7:23 p.m.(8/13/1005 AR)
[ From the polite propagandist, B. Mercier: ]
Six Ways to Make People Like Thee:
- Become genuinely intrest'd in other people. "You can make more cater-cousins in two months by being intrest'd in those folk, than in two years by making those folk intrest'd in thee.
- Rememb'r yond a person's name is, to yond person, the sweetest and most imp'rtant sound in any language. "the average person is more intrest'd in their own name than in all the other names in the world put togeth'r. We can make people feel extreme value and imp'rtance by remembering their name.
- Be a valorous hark'r. Encourage others to speak of themselves. The easiest way to become a valorous conv'rsationalist is to become a valorous hark'r. To be a valorous hark'r, we might not but actually care about what people has't to say. Many times people want not an entertaining conversation partner; those gents just want someone who is't shall hark to those folk.
- Talk in terms of the other person's interest. The royal road to a person's heart is to speak of the things that gent 'r the lady treasures most. If 't be true we talk to people about what those gents art interest'd in, those gents shall feel did value and value us in return.
- Make the other person feel important – and doth sincerely. We love to feel imp'rtant and so does’t ev'ryone else. People shall talk to us f'r hours if 't be true we allow those folk to speak of themselves. If 't be true we can make people feel important in a sinc're and appreciative way, then we shall win all the cater-cousins we couldst ev'r dream of.
- Finally, the most imp'rtant rule is these: do not be an ass.
Six Ways to Make People Like Thee:
- Become genuinely intrest'd in other people. "You can make more cater-cousins in two months by being intrest'd in those folk, than in two years by making those folk intrest'd in thee.
- Rememb'r yond a person's name is, to yond person, the sweetest and most imp'rtant sound in any language. "the average person is more intrest'd in their own name than in all the other names in the world put togeth'r. We can make people feel extreme value and imp'rtance by remembering their name.
- Be a valorous hark'r. Encourage others to speak of themselves. The easiest way to become a valorous conv'rsationalist is to become a valorous hark'r. To be a valorous hark'r, we might not but actually care about what people has't to say. Many times people want not an entertaining conversation partner; those gents just want someone who is't shall hark to those folk.
- Talk in terms of the other person's interest. The royal road to a person's heart is to speak of the things that gent 'r the lady treasures most. If 't be true we talk to people about what those gents art interest'd in, those gents shall feel did value and value us in return.
- Make the other person feel important – and doth sincerely. We love to feel imp'rtant and so does’t ev'ryone else. People shall talk to us f'r hours if 't be true we allow those folk to speak of themselves. If 't be true we can make people feel important in a sinc're and appreciative way, then we shall win all the cater-cousins we couldst ev'r dream of.
- Finally, the most imp'rtant rule is these: do not be an ass.
Written By Eleyna
Jan. 9, 2017, 7:13 p.m.(8/13/1005 AR)
I suppose it was a foolish inclination anyway. Even more so for being rather obviously unwelcome.
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