Written By Alarissa
June 14, 2021, 1:23 p.m.(8/27/1015 AR)
I love a good martyr.
Written By Raja
June 14, 2021, 9:57 a.m.(8/26/1015 AR)
I held the competition for the fountains. It was a small, but lovely little event. I even wore silk! Shh. Don't tell anyone. Anyways, there were two entries. Both entries were very nice. So, I decided to keep both! Lord Valerian Kennex designed a fountain that had flowers in the base, so, I decided to use that one for the plaza itself. Samira made one of her praying. I was moved by the inspiration and decided to use it inside the library's main foyer. Wow. This vision has grown. I had originally only thought to make a small one-room building stuffed full of musty books. But, it is now becoming so much more!
Written By Gloriel
June 14, 2021, 8:03 a.m.(8/26/1015 AR)
Relationship Note on Michael
At the behest of my cousin, Duke Michael, I have finally arrived in Arx. This is not the same place I knew; it feels so much larger than it did when I was a child. One would think the opposite would be the case and yet here we are. I already long for the familiarity of Pridehall but am content enough to oblige Michael for the time, and remain here to serve the family as he sees fit. It is the least I could do.
Written By Lianne
June 14, 2021, 1:34 a.m.(8/26/1015 AR)
Relationship Note on Khanne
While I'm not sure we can find anything to top how we celebrated our birthdays--much belatedly--last year, I feel it merits an attempt.
Let's find ourselves an adventure, my magnificent dawn. Let's begin our next decade well.
Let's find ourselves an adventure, my magnificent dawn. Let's begin our next decade well.
Written By Medeia
June 14, 2021, 1:22 a.m.(8/26/1015 AR)
Scholar Clive, you've been away a while. I'm glad it's you who will take this journal for me.
I have recently been dealing with a situation in the northern Mourning Isles. Yes, the same my husband recently wrote of. There have been groups of Arvani who remain committed to the ideals of the late Ivan Helianthus setting up camps on the Isles of various Shav'arvani settlements. They fight under the banner of a red sun. These 'Ivanites' - of any stripe - are indiscriminate in their attacks. I have seen the horrible aftermath of their efforts to destroy both Shav'arvani and Prodigals. There is suspicion they may also be responsible for attacks on other noble houses which have not taken a more decisive stance against High Lord Victus.
These traitors hide behind symbols of the Faith, words of righteousness, and claim justification by tradition. Many such people were slain among the enemy at Pieros. It is clear that they have chosen to stand against the Compact. Their support of Ivan Helianthus and Waldo Bellerive has brought death to our very doors here in the city. The actions of their raiding parties disrupt trade coming from and going to the Isles. This cannot continue.
It would be good and just for the Compact to remember where Prodigals and neo-nobles have been in all of this - standing with the Compact against foreign and domestic foes, taking the lion's share of loss while enduring public prejudice, all without turning their backs or raising their arms or bolstering the ranks of the enemy against us. They should be lauded for their exemplary displays of honor and fidelity. Their blood has spilled the same in defense of all we hold dear.
In fact? Perhaps a good distraction from how little I can do while I recover from being nearly knocked unconscious and stolen away - presumably to collect a ransom - by an Ivanite would be reading stories of Prodigals and neo-nobles who did great things in the battle against the Skal'dajans. I invite anyone who reads this to write to me of what they saw, or what they did. Or come visit and tell me in person.
I have recently been dealing with a situation in the northern Mourning Isles. Yes, the same my husband recently wrote of. There have been groups of Arvani who remain committed to the ideals of the late Ivan Helianthus setting up camps on the Isles of various Shav'arvani settlements. They fight under the banner of a red sun. These 'Ivanites' - of any stripe - are indiscriminate in their attacks. I have seen the horrible aftermath of their efforts to destroy both Shav'arvani and Prodigals. There is suspicion they may also be responsible for attacks on other noble houses which have not taken a more decisive stance against High Lord Victus.
These traitors hide behind symbols of the Faith, words of righteousness, and claim justification by tradition. Many such people were slain among the enemy at Pieros. It is clear that they have chosen to stand against the Compact. Their support of Ivan Helianthus and Waldo Bellerive has brought death to our very doors here in the city. The actions of their raiding parties disrupt trade coming from and going to the Isles. This cannot continue.
It would be good and just for the Compact to remember where Prodigals and neo-nobles have been in all of this - standing with the Compact against foreign and domestic foes, taking the lion's share of loss while enduring public prejudice, all without turning their backs or raising their arms or bolstering the ranks of the enemy against us. They should be lauded for their exemplary displays of honor and fidelity. Their blood has spilled the same in defense of all we hold dear.
In fact? Perhaps a good distraction from how little I can do while I recover from being nearly knocked unconscious and stolen away - presumably to collect a ransom - by an Ivanite would be reading stories of Prodigals and neo-nobles who did great things in the battle against the Skal'dajans. I invite anyone who reads this to write to me of what they saw, or what they did. Or come visit and tell me in person.
Written By Raimon
June 14, 2021, 12:38 a.m.(8/26/1015 AR)
Relationship Note on Aisha
A Whispered Dance with Truth Herself,
Ideals held in close embrace!
To gaze within a silvered mirror . . .
Meet one's own -Self-, face-to-face.
Who knows the mysteries revealed
When all one's Masks are stripped away?
Who knows the secrets thence unsealed
regarded in the Light of Day?
The Stars alone bear witness to
the histories of all who live.
Shall not we stretch our arms aloft
to thus receive what Light they give?
Ideals held in close embrace!
To gaze within a silvered mirror . . .
Meet one's own -Self-, face-to-face.
Who knows the mysteries revealed
When all one's Masks are stripped away?
Who knows the secrets thence unsealed
regarded in the Light of Day?
The Stars alone bear witness to
the histories of all who live.
Shall not we stretch our arms aloft
to thus receive what Light they give?
Written By Lucita
June 13, 2021, 10:14 p.m.(8/25/1015 AR)
Sometimes it seems like one can tell just how good a friend one is by the way they meet after a long absence apart. Some dive into talking and sharing lives, showing warmth and generosity of self like they were never parted while others are more distant, more aloof, like a nervous cat padding around something it has not made its mind up about just how wary to be.
Written By Lucita
June 13, 2021, 10:11 p.m.(8/25/1015 AR)
Relationship Note on Talwyn
Time seems to be passing all too quickly. It has been almost a year since marrying Tally, my second husband. And so much has happened since we wed.
Written By Michael
June 13, 2021, 9:50 p.m.(8/25/1015 AR)
I have seen the docks in the courtyard of Bisland Manor eating the frogs. I am overjoyed.
Written By Michael
June 13, 2021, 9:50 p.m.(8/25/1015 AR)
I have seen the docks in the courtyard of Bisland Manor eating the frogs. I am overjoyed.
Written By Michael
June 13, 2021, 9:50 p.m.(8/25/1015 AR)
I have seen the docks in the courtyard of Bisland Manor eating the frogs. I am overjoyed.
Written By Giada
June 13, 2021, 9:22 p.m.(8/25/1015 AR)
Thank the gods for Humidity.
Written By Tarik
June 13, 2021, 8:38 p.m.(8/25/1015 AR)
It is still too hot! Way too hot! I really think next summer I am going to just spend the time in the Everwinter, or sitting in a pond all day.
Written By Michael
June 13, 2021, 8:10 p.m.(8/25/1015 AR)
Relationship Note on Gloriel
My cousin, Gloriel, has arrived in Arx! Wondrous news! I'm sure I'll remember why I demanded she come here sometime soon.
Written By Aedric
June 13, 2021, 7:34 p.m.(8/25/1015 AR)
The sound is the same both at home and sea.
Scratching. Nails on rotten wood. Loud enough to rouse one from slumber.
Sit and listen to the rats in the walls.
Scratching. Nails on rotten wood. Loud enough to rouse one from slumber.
Sit and listen to the rats in the walls.
Written By Piccola
June 13, 2021, 7:24 p.m.(8/25/1015 AR)
Wise general, remember that the end of our victories is to avoid the infirmities of those against whom we prevail.
Written By Margot
June 13, 2021, 6:36 p.m.(8/25/1015 AR)
Relationship Note on Natasha
As I said, there were no boundaries that could not be over come.
You're welcome.
You're welcome.
Written By Raven
June 13, 2021, 5:34 p.m.(8/25/1015 AR)
It's time to mend my ways and mend fences, I think. Bella taught me manners, I should remember to use them.
Written By Khanne
June 13, 2021, 4:30 p.m.(8/25/1015 AR)
Relationship Note on Lianne
It has NOT been 10 years. How could it be?
...it's been 10 years...
I feel old now.
Also, I forgot your birthday, which means, I also forgot mine. I am sorry I am so forgetful.
Happy belated birthday, Beautiful Dusk. Here's to your next decade.
...it's been 10 years...
I feel old now.
Also, I forgot your birthday, which means, I also forgot mine. I am sorry I am so forgetful.
Happy belated birthday, Beautiful Dusk. Here's to your next decade.
Written By Isabeau
June 13, 2021, 3:27 p.m.(8/25/1015 AR)
A whirr of activity this time, scholars. Function after function. And once one is done, it's onto the next. But if one stops or stalls, one might lose momentum and that's when you slip and fall. The feast was great, though I wish more of the different fealties attended to experience the food from our great Oathlands. Perhaps next time. Now the important question remains, what to become for the masquerade?
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