Written By Malesh
May 2, 2021, 10:49 p.m.(5/25/1015 AR)
Relationship Note on Aiden
In time I may find the strength to put to pen something that does the man better justice than this, but the wound is still fresh and this is all I find myself capable of.
When I gave my eye in service to the compact, Lord Aiden was there at my bedside. He had been thrust into leader a force beyond what he had been prepared for, due to another's abdication, but he still took the time to come and see the wounded.
He had been a good friend to my wife and I, and I found him to be a good and pleasant man. This is higher praise than it might appear at first, as the world is full of cruel men gripped with terrible ambition.
So I say again, that we have lost a good man, and we shall weep for him.
When I gave my eye in service to the compact, Lord Aiden was there at my bedside. He had been thrust into leader a force beyond what he had been prepared for, due to another's abdication, but he still took the time to come and see the wounded.
He had been a good friend to my wife and I, and I found him to be a good and pleasant man. This is higher praise than it might appear at first, as the world is full of cruel men gripped with terrible ambition.
So I say again, that we have lost a good man, and we shall weep for him.
Written By Sebastian
May 2, 2021, 10:02 p.m.(5/25/1015 AR)
Relationship Note on Ari
I was not told, immediately, about Sir Ari Corsetina, Knight of Setarco, falling in battle.
When I found out, I'm not ashamed to admit I cried.
Sir Ari was fiercely loyal to Belladonna, and more importantly a good man facing a difficult struggle, and winning. His strength and determination gave me hope, and we are all lesser for his loss.
When I'm finally allowed out of bed, I'll arrange something to honor him, and all the other soldiers we lost at Pieros. I already have ideas; once my body cooperates I'll see it through.
When I found out, I'm not ashamed to admit I cried.
Sir Ari was fiercely loyal to Belladonna, and more importantly a good man facing a difficult struggle, and winning. His strength and determination gave me hope, and we are all lesser for his loss.
When I'm finally allowed out of bed, I'll arrange something to honor him, and all the other soldiers we lost at Pieros. I already have ideas; once my body cooperates I'll see it through.
Written By Reese
May 2, 2021, 9:51 p.m.(5/25/1015 AR)
Relationship Note on Aiden
Aiden is my cousin. I have known him since he first arrived from Bastian. He was Prince Aiden, but became Duke Aiden. We didn't along too well during our first encounters in Compact, but with time we grew to understand each more and more to the point where I counted his friend, family and ally.
There was nobody so talented with birds and avian as Aiden. I have painted a flock of birds to represent his time spent on the missions in the Grayson forest during the winter missions and I will treasure the painting even more so now. Aiden was always amazingly brave in battle and in life. I remember his heroics in the battle of Silence. That was the first battle we fought together, but not the last. He was saved by Lord Estaban who he came to love. And that is one thing I will always remember about Aiden, his deep unconditional and true love for the late Baron Estaban and for Baron Silas.
Duke Aiden was a man of passion, hard work and intense feelings. I was at the Gyre battle when Baron Estaban passed and I was the one who told Aiden. He wasn't at that battle. Instead he went to Crovane and commanded the Grayson forces. He stepped up and took charge and came through for Grayson. I remain grateful toward him for such. But he wasn't there when Estaban passed, as he went where he was most needed by his family and by Compact. He was utterly heartbroken at his passing. His sorrow at the moment still haunts me. I didn't want to be the one to tell him, but I knew that I had to be, that he needed to be told quickly and in person.
Aiden went on become a Duke and a father - a great father and a great Duke.
His balls in celebration of animals will always be remembered. Aiden was an archer and he trained many archers in compact. He gave back and was always wiling to help. The way he died was no surprised, it was how he lived, giving, thinking of others first and putting himself at risk. A life and a death filled with passion and giving.
He will be greatly missed.
There was nobody so talented with birds and avian as Aiden. I have painted a flock of birds to represent his time spent on the missions in the Grayson forest during the winter missions and I will treasure the painting even more so now. Aiden was always amazingly brave in battle and in life. I remember his heroics in the battle of Silence. That was the first battle we fought together, but not the last. He was saved by Lord Estaban who he came to love. And that is one thing I will always remember about Aiden, his deep unconditional and true love for the late Baron Estaban and for Baron Silas.
Duke Aiden was a man of passion, hard work and intense feelings. I was at the Gyre battle when Baron Estaban passed and I was the one who told Aiden. He wasn't at that battle. Instead he went to Crovane and commanded the Grayson forces. He stepped up and took charge and came through for Grayson. I remain grateful toward him for such. But he wasn't there when Estaban passed, as he went where he was most needed by his family and by Compact. He was utterly heartbroken at his passing. His sorrow at the moment still haunts me. I didn't want to be the one to tell him, but I knew that I had to be, that he needed to be told quickly and in person.
Aiden went on become a Duke and a father - a great father and a great Duke.
His balls in celebration of animals will always be remembered. Aiden was an archer and he trained many archers in compact. He gave back and was always wiling to help. The way he died was no surprised, it was how he lived, giving, thinking of others first and putting himself at risk. A life and a death filled with passion and giving.
He will be greatly missed.
Written By Porter
May 2, 2021, 9:29 p.m.(5/25/1015 AR)
Relationship Note on Noah
I'm still waiting to see how his reconstruction turns out.
Written By Porter
May 2, 2021, 9:27 p.m.(5/25/1015 AR)
Relationship Note on Ripley
I've returned home! And only with a few scratches on me. I can probably thank my armor for that and for Master Ripley endlessly tinkering with the charms and such that I keep. I've tried my hand at jewelry making and managed to craft a few interesting trinkets, but certainly nothing with the skill that he has. He has more talent in his little pinky than I do in my entire body!
Written By Porter
May 2, 2021, 9:25 p.m.(5/25/1015 AR)
Relationship Note on Aiden
I met Duke-Consort Aiden Rubino just the one time in person. It was a snowy day in the streets of Arx and I was horsing around outdoors with Bree and Sir Austen. He instructed his bird to snatch a letter from us and ah, read it. It was a bit private, but not so much so that caused any lasting damage. I remember his reaction as rather amusing and he was so sweet and gentle in the way he spoke of affection. I'm sad to hear that he's returned to the Wheel so soon. I wish that we could have had the opportunity to say hello again on another occasion.
Written By Thalamina
May 2, 2021, 9:09 p.m.(5/25/1015 AR)
I have survived another battle. Perhaps I should reconsider all the times I have gone off to the forest to relax though.
Written By Noah
May 2, 2021, 9:01 p.m.(5/25/1015 AR)
I do not write journals often. I am not always a man that is easy to please and my humor can be offensive. This is not an apology for that, as this is not exactly about me. There are a million words and there are a million thoughts that I have at this point in my life in what has happened.
While my respect is not always easily won. Those who took up the call. Those who healed the ones that were injured. Those that gave their lives.
Each of you have my respect.
While my respect is not always easily won. Those who took up the call. Those who healed the ones that were injured. Those that gave their lives.
Each of you have my respect.
Written By Acacia
May 2, 2021, 9 p.m.(5/25/1015 AR)
Proud. So proud to see the Culler crew rise up to fight for the Compact both at home and at sea. We know that freedom comes with a price and Culler has never been afraid to do our part.
Now that our ladies are home safe in port, we can take a breath and a moment to remember and raise a glass to our fallen and injured. Their sacrifices will not be forgotten. It was an honor to stand with you.
Now that our ladies are home safe in port, we can take a breath and a moment to remember and raise a glass to our fallen and injured. Their sacrifices will not be forgotten. It was an honor to stand with you.
Written By Kastelon
May 2, 2021, 8:42 p.m.(5/25/1015 AR)
Relationship Note on Cristoph
I am informed that I now have a ship waiting for me in Artshall, courtesy of Duke Laurent. An honest to the gods ship.
When my fearsome mountain parrot, my cows, and I (and trusty Resolute as well, lest I forget him) take to the high seas and are beginning our reign of terror as privateers (since, after all, I -am- an Oathlander, and therefore we do not -truly- pirate), I will be sure to remember his kindness on setting me on my way.
Cows do fit on ships, yes?
When my fearsome mountain parrot, my cows, and I (and trusty Resolute as well, lest I forget him) take to the high seas and are beginning our reign of terror as privateers (since, after all, I -am- an Oathlander, and therefore we do not -truly- pirate), I will be sure to remember his kindness on setting me on my way.
Cows do fit on ships, yes?
Written By Nisaa
May 2, 2021, 8:32 p.m.(5/25/1015 AR)
Relationship Note on Aiden
Duke Aiden, you told me you had a feeling you would not be returning. I was thinking that it was just perhaps being nerves. Hoping. I told you I would hold the things you sent to me, and give them to you when you returned.
You are not to be returning, not here. It is instead the Wheel you will see again. I am supposed to feel comfort in that, but what I feel is despair to lose yet another friend. I remember so many good times spent with you. Dinner with Silas, you, my Malik, and I. The talks we had in the aviary. How excited I was to be able to have a small shop within your menagerie. The Butterfly Garden there where Malik had a plaque with my name on it to surprise me. The time we sat by the river and laughed about the idea of carrying a pet fish around.
That is what I find comfort in, the memories of moments shared. That is the most treasured thing our hearts can hold, isn't it? The memory of someone dear to us who is with us no more.
You are not to be returning, not here. It is instead the Wheel you will see again. I am supposed to feel comfort in that, but what I feel is despair to lose yet another friend. I remember so many good times spent with you. Dinner with Silas, you, my Malik, and I. The talks we had in the aviary. How excited I was to be able to have a small shop within your menagerie. The Butterfly Garden there where Malik had a plaque with my name on it to surprise me. The time we sat by the river and laughed about the idea of carrying a pet fish around.
That is what I find comfort in, the memories of moments shared. That is the most treasured thing our hearts can hold, isn't it? The memory of someone dear to us who is with us no more.
Written By Lucita
May 2, 2021, 8:23 p.m.(5/25/1015 AR)
It is going to be so hard to tell the twins their 'first liar' Aiden is dead. They adored visiting with him and his bird... and playing with the Duke's little ones. Before he left for war, he gave his dog to us, and a perfume to me. Once I got home from the hospital after days of unconsciousness, I smelled it and my eyes just flooded with tears. Another dear friend gone.
Written By Lucita
May 2, 2021, 8:12 p.m.(5/25/1015 AR)
Much gratitude is owed to the talented, skillful healers who cared for me while unconscious for days and tended to my wounds. Thank you, whoever you are. With me unconscious, no way to know.
Written By Felicia
May 2, 2021, 7:53 p.m.(5/25/1015 AR)
The many brave soldiers of the Compact once again showed their mettle on the field of battle.
Those lost will have tales of fine bravery with which to regale the Queen.
My condolences to the families of the fallen.
Those lost will have tales of fine bravery with which to regale the Queen.
My condolences to the families of the fallen.
Written By Apollo
May 2, 2021, 7:34 p.m.(5/25/1015 AR)
Relationship Note on Giada
I spent the other day at the shrine, praying under the guidance of Blessed Giada. She did an admirable job with something very difficult, I think: transmuting our worry into purpose, providing scaffolding for our intention. And isn't that what the Faith is for, the Faith at its best?
The Dominus could have made no finer choice.
The Dominus could have made no finer choice.
Written By Kiera
May 2, 2021, 7:33 p.m.(5/25/1015 AR)
Relationship Note on Aiden
You had said you wanted to fly
Oh that I truly were a dragon and could have tan you both among the clouds up away above the pain and suffering
Yet for brief moment we listen and our hearts leap
or a moment we laugh and our hearts soar % For a moment we dance and our hearts sing
I regret I did not know you better
But I shall picture your heart soaring as it returns to the wheel
And that it passes those of the ones you have lost
If such a thing is possible
And I will walk forward
And I will remember
And the dance continues
Oh that I truly were a dragon and could have tan you both among the clouds up away above the pain and suffering
Yet for brief moment we listen and our hearts leap
or a moment we laugh and our hearts soar % For a moment we dance and our hearts sing
I regret I did not know you better
But I shall picture your heart soaring as it returns to the wheel
And that it passes those of the ones you have lost
If such a thing is possible
And I will walk forward
And I will remember
And the dance continues
Written By Thea
May 2, 2021, 7:06 p.m.(5/25/1015 AR)
Relationship Note on Denica
Loyal friends. It's so nice when you don't have to ask twice. There's not even question. I'm more than elated you're back in the city, my friend. We have much to do!
Written By Sebastian
May 2, 2021, 6:53 p.m.(5/25/1015 AR)
I awoke, freshly full of nightmares filled with spine-chilling, dreadful screams, as if someone was protesting their very soul being torn from their body.
Needless to say my time unconscious was not, in my memory, restful.
Still, I am grateful to all the mercies and physicians whom I am told attended me while I was out. (And also frustrated at the same telling me I shouldn't leave my bed yet while the war continues. Jules is watching over me to make sure I comply.)
If you have written me, apparently I must wait to read it. My cousin Patrizio gifted one of my guard with a rubicund letter opener and "strict instructions about messengers", apparently. They also avoid my gaze when I ask what news, other than we were victorious at Pieros.
No word of Sangris, or Tremorus. I wished to be part of the spear of the Black Fleet, sailing to their aid, but instead I must rest, apparently.
Needless to say my time unconscious was not, in my memory, restful.
Still, I am grateful to all the mercies and physicians whom I am told attended me while I was out. (And also frustrated at the same telling me I shouldn't leave my bed yet while the war continues. Jules is watching over me to make sure I comply.)
If you have written me, apparently I must wait to read it. My cousin Patrizio gifted one of my guard with a rubicund letter opener and "strict instructions about messengers", apparently. They also avoid my gaze when I ask what news, other than we were victorious at Pieros.
No word of Sangris, or Tremorus. I wished to be part of the spear of the Black Fleet, sailing to their aid, but instead I must rest, apparently.
Written By Raymesin
May 2, 2021, 6:41 p.m.(5/25/1015 AR)
I don't often get to comfort the grieving, Scholar. It's an honour when it happens, though - and it happened earlier today, and it'll happen a few more times in the next few weeks, I think.
I missed all the fun and excitement, partly because I've no place on board a ship and partly because someone had to stay home and guard the place while everyone else was off having fun. I wasn't needed, and that's both a good thing and a bad one. In some ways I wish all the preparations I've been making for months and years had been needed, but really I'm glad they weren't.
Yet.
I missed all the fun and excitement, partly because I've no place on board a ship and partly because someone had to stay home and guard the place while everyone else was off having fun. I wasn't needed, and that's both a good thing and a bad one. In some ways I wish all the preparations I've been making for months and years had been needed, but really I'm glad they weren't.
Yet.
Written By Khanne
May 2, 2021, 6:41 p.m.(5/25/1015 AR)
Relationship Note on Volcica
Lady Volcica Stahlben.
Anyone who has a care to remember the names of those in Arx who are rather selfless, work to improve their houses, sacrifice for the good of the Compact, and all-around do great things. Lady Volcica Stahlben. She should be thanked and remembered for a number of reasons. But I have one very personal and important thing to be thankful for her presence for.
She saved my life at Pieros. I am sure of it.
You have my eternal appreciation, Volcica. I would be happy to have you nearby whatever adventures we might go on in the future. Thank you.
Anyone who has a care to remember the names of those in Arx who are rather selfless, work to improve their houses, sacrifice for the good of the Compact, and all-around do great things. Lady Volcica Stahlben. She should be thanked and remembered for a number of reasons. But I have one very personal and important thing to be thankful for her presence for.
She saved my life at Pieros. I am sure of it.
You have my eternal appreciation, Volcica. I would be happy to have you nearby whatever adventures we might go on in the future. Thank you.
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