Written By Eirene
Dec. 30, 2016, 10:47 a.m.(7/10/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Hana
Damn but she's a youngin'. What'd she do, start her apprenticeship when she was four? I hope I didn't insult her too badly not realizing that was her damn forge I was calling on. Good steel is essential and your supply lines are your best friends.
Written By Eirene
Dec. 30, 2016, 10:45 a.m.(7/10/1005 AR)
Some of these children are in for a real eye opening when they see first hand that war isn't all 'Praise Gloria, good fight' and someone's got a blade in their gut or an arrow to their neck.
I'm not insulting those fine gents doing training drills. That's good shit. Keep throwing more and more bizarre scenarios in as that is what real combat is like; it's hectic, painful, and you're never sure what's really going on until it's over and you're dead or they are.
Spent the night in company of other veterans of things none of us are happy to have lived through sharing stories of fucked up shit and trying to make sense of it.
Really need to host a soldier's night so we can -all- get those stories out in the open for good or ill.
Count Max can pay for the booze this time.
I'm not insulting those fine gents doing training drills. That's good shit. Keep throwing more and more bizarre scenarios in as that is what real combat is like; it's hectic, painful, and you're never sure what's really going on until it's over and you're dead or they are.
Spent the night in company of other veterans of things none of us are happy to have lived through sharing stories of fucked up shit and trying to make sense of it.
Really need to host a soldier's night so we can -all- get those stories out in the open for good or ill.
Count Max can pay for the booze this time.
Written By Pietro
Dec. 30, 2016, 8:55 a.m.(7/10/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Killian
I met Lord Killian at an informal dinner Lady Cara threw ... I don't know, sometime? Some time ago. I had left that dinner a little early because a friend needed me and I have no regrets, but I also believe I will come to call Lord Killian friend. We have met a few times since and I believe him a kindred spirit. Except he has an owl and I don't.
We fought teamed up in the training center at Prince Tristram's event last night. It was exhilarating and Glory performed beautifully. We were victorious in a hard training match against challenging men. My only regret is permitting my new friend Killian to take so many blows that were meant for me.
We fought teamed up in the training center at Prince Tristram's event last night. It was exhilarating and Glory performed beautifully. We were victorious in a hard training match against challenging men. My only regret is permitting my new friend Killian to take so many blows that were meant for me.
Written By Aislin
Dec. 30, 2016, 5:15 a.m.(7/10/1005 AR)
I have newfound sympathy for the hells I must occasionally put my loved ones through. The gut-wrenching worry on behalf of someone else.
To my family and close friends: I'm so sorry.
(Though, of course, I'm not going to change my behavior.)
To my family and close friends: I'm so sorry.
(Though, of course, I'm not going to change my behavior.)
Written By Serafine
Dec. 30, 2016, 3:29 a.m.(7/10/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Leta
The more time I spend with this woman, the more I like her.
She moves with pride and the swagger of some cheeky predator, her face as expressive and as easy to read as any book. Sometimes.
Other times, she's a walking mystery. And I've only just begun to learn about her.
More. I wish to know more.
She moves with pride and the swagger of some cheeky predator, her face as expressive and as easy to read as any book. Sometimes.
Other times, she's a walking mystery. And I've only just begun to learn about her.
More. I wish to know more.
Written By Killian
Dec. 30, 2016, 1:55 a.m.(7/9/1005 AR)
Admittedly, I was skeptical when Prince Tristram first spoke of the need to practice and train in small and mixed unit tactics, but I have to say that after attending the Princes event it was most enlightening. The Prince and Sir Lyonesse squared off against Lord Pietro and myself..and Pietro's faithful hound, which thankfully seems to have suffered no long lasting damages.. With Lord Pietro focused upon attack, and my focus entirely upon defending the two of us, it was quite the successful strategy. Admittedly, Prince Tristram's arrows were most deadly indeed, and I was thankful for the blunted tips..but the fight was going wholly in our direction for most of the matching. I fear I nearly cost us, and indeed would have been most sorrowful of the actions if I had taken them in the field rather than training, when I used my shield as a weapon against Sir Rymarr attempting to knock him off balance.
The gambit paid off, this time, in that it opened a weakness for Lord Pietro to devastatingly exploid, but I fear that my defense of my ally crumbled in that moment as I was overwhelmed in my recklessness. Thankfully, it was enough to knock Sir Rymarr to his knees even as Prince Tristram's arrow finished my ability to continue..and nearly knocked me senseless. Lord Pietro was able however to press the attack against the now defenderless archer and finish the bout victorious.
I do take some small pride in that Lord Pietro was practically untouched, and entirely untouched before I fell..but I shall not so recklessly risk myself and thus my ally again. A lesson learned indeed, and one I must be thankful to Prince Tristram for the opportunity to gain in training rather than when lives were at stake.
The gambit paid off, this time, in that it opened a weakness for Lord Pietro to devastatingly exploid, but I fear that my defense of my ally crumbled in that moment as I was overwhelmed in my recklessness. Thankfully, it was enough to knock Sir Rymarr to his knees even as Prince Tristram's arrow finished my ability to continue..and nearly knocked me senseless. Lord Pietro was able however to press the attack against the now defenderless archer and finish the bout victorious.
I do take some small pride in that Lord Pietro was practically untouched, and entirely untouched before I fell..but I shall not so recklessly risk myself and thus my ally again. A lesson learned indeed, and one I must be thankful to Prince Tristram for the opportunity to gain in training rather than when lives were at stake.
Written By Bethany
Dec. 30, 2016, 1:17 a.m.(7/9/1005 AR)
( Overheard from somewhere 'feathery' - as Silas puts it: )
'Tis thus the story goes -
A warrior bold, with spurs of gold
Went forth to meet his foes.
But 'ere before he went -
He sang a song of old,
An' upon a knee he bent.
To please his lady love,
Before he travelled away -
(But 'tween you and I,
th' voice made children cry)
So, out the door she shoved.
While down the road he rode,
He sang tribute to her eyes -
When steed from bordeom slowed
He waxed lyrical 'pon her --
( No more, no more. Despite my melody, the lyrics are awful. )
'Tis thus the story goes -
A warrior bold, with spurs of gold
Went forth to meet his foes.
But 'ere before he went -
He sang a song of old,
An' upon a knee he bent.
To please his lady love,
Before he travelled away -
(But 'tween you and I,
th' voice made children cry)
So, out the door she shoved.
While down the road he rode,
He sang tribute to her eyes -
When steed from bordeom slowed
He waxed lyrical 'pon her --
( No more, no more. Despite my melody, the lyrics are awful. )
Written By Joscelin
Dec. 30, 2016, 12:15 a.m.(7/9/1005 AR)
What -is it- about pearl necklaces? I swear, my guards have been sniggering for hours.
What is so damn funny? It needs to be long enough. LENGTH MATTERS. Otherwise it won't fit and she'll get it in the eyes-
WHAT IS SO DAMN FUNNY? STOP LAUGHING.
What is so damn funny? It needs to be long enough. LENGTH MATTERS. Otherwise it won't fit and she'll get it in the eyes-
WHAT IS SO DAMN FUNNY? STOP LAUGHING.
Written By Donrai
Dec. 29, 2016, 11:08 p.m.(7/9/1005 AR)
Today I visited the Estate of House Pravus. This was the first time I've visited the estate of another noble household in living memory for most of the peerage, I believe. If that worries them, I am as indifferent to their discomfort as I am unhurried to disabuse them of their worst presumptions.
Written By Aslaug
Dec. 29, 2016, 9:32 p.m.(7/9/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Kieran
(A drawing of a crab with a spear through it, beside a flask that's on it's side, the lid off, a single drop coming out of it, and a big check mark to the right of both.)
Written By Dominique
Dec. 29, 2016, 7:26 p.m.(7/9/1005 AR)
I am deep in thought. It's been a long conclusion but I believe my brother Damon should not and cannot speak for me anymore. It is a detestable thought, but he.. is hiding something from me. I cannot glean what yet. I don't think there should ever be secrets between family especially ones whom you are supposedly speaking for.
Written By Valery
Dec. 29, 2016, 6:14 p.m.(7/8/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Cassius
Each time Lord Cassius needs to talk to me, he's always angry or annoyed, and it's never for anything I've done, just something he thinks I did...
He scares me.
And he didn't even mention if the tea worked...
He scares me.
And he didn't even mention if the tea worked...
Written By Eirene
Dec. 29, 2016, 6:11 p.m.(7/8/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Felix
He's so damn cheerful. It's like all the grumpiness and gristle of every other Thraxian in Arx got turned inside out and he's the exact opposite. It's refreshingly amusing.
'Hey, a Thraxian smithy is going to install a ballista in our courtyard, we good?' That'd go over like a... ballista bolt to the eye.
'Hey, a Thraxian smithy is going to install a ballista in our courtyard, we good?' That'd go over like a... ballista bolt to the eye.
Written By Isolde
Dec. 29, 2016, 5:50 p.m.(7/8/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Aislin
Lady Aislin is a curious woman, and I find I like her very much. She asks fantastic questions and is the perfect person to chat with, if you want to look at the world from a new perspective. I worry for her, though, and wonder what her particular game is. (Note: Game in the general sense, not, necessarily, intrigue, though... I would not rule that out.)
Written By Isolde
Dec. 29, 2016, 5:49 p.m.(7/8/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Anze
A cousin of Darren's, brother to Freja and Fergus, and very similar to them both. A touch rougher (though don't let Fergus hear me say that. He may get jealous), but extremely thoughtful and engaging, especially on matters of spirits and religion. I rather like the man, even if his obsession with snow is a touch... worrisome.
Written By Samantha
Dec. 29, 2016, 2:12 p.m.(7/8/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Rymarr
I believe the reason so many women find him attractive is because he is so stoic. The allure is the prospect of being singular in making him smile, and knowing one is special for that. It speaks to a woman's desire, and her sense of challenge.
I enjoy making him smile. But I also enjoy his bearing, his dedication, his intelligence, his earnestness, his patience, and his sensibilities of justice, fairness, and honor.
I enjoy making him smile. But I also enjoy his bearing, his dedication, his intelligence, his earnestness, his patience, and his sensibilities of justice, fairness, and honor.
Written By Samantha
Dec. 29, 2016, 2:07 p.m.(7/8/1005 AR)
"You are a daisy in a field of dandelions."
That is what he said.
That is what he said.
Written By Killian
Dec. 29, 2016, 1:37 p.m.(7/8/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Ainsley
Gabriel's Nephew, was in training with Killian as Squires.
Written By Eirene
Dec. 29, 2016, 10:50 a.m.(7/8/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Anze
Who knew a drinking contest could lead to such a bizarre friendship?
Well, I did. Honestly most of my closest friends were made over alcohol and trying to forget our soldiering for a few hours.
The fucker better not spill this latest round of confidential discussion. No matter how hard I may want to hit him I can't do jack shit against those muscles.
Even if it means freezing my scrawny ass off, I will someday see his lands and try to find the beauty in them. He loves it. You can see it in his eyes, hear it in his voice. Such pride; as much as I have for my ladies and lads in the unit.
Well, I did. Honestly most of my closest friends were made over alcohol and trying to forget our soldiering for a few hours.
The fucker better not spill this latest round of confidential discussion. No matter how hard I may want to hit him I can't do jack shit against those muscles.
Even if it means freezing my scrawny ass off, I will someday see his lands and try to find the beauty in them. He loves it. You can see it in his eyes, hear it in his voice. Such pride; as much as I have for my ladies and lads in the unit.
Written By Faye
Dec. 29, 2016, 8:02 a.m.(7/7/1005 AR)
It is refreshing to be back in Arx and back upon solid ground. The Saffron Chain may be as beautiful as Prince Laric Grayson insisted, but the taste of bile is not likely to leave my tongue ever again. The sea is made to be admired from afar.
It has been some time, but familiarity will return. I shall need to replace some equipment.
It has been some time, but familiarity will return. I shall need to replace some equipment.
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