Written By Ryhalt
Feb. 9, 2021, 11:34 p.m.(11/27/1014 AR)
Thinking once more of hiring an investigator or a team of them, I can barely think some days with Ryland's fussing. I should have put the nursery on the other side of the house!
Written By Zakhar
Feb. 9, 2021, 11:25 p.m.(11/27/1014 AR)
What was once thought to be nothing more than a passing night, the light of which gone as quickly as it was found, only to find it again in the autumn.
Mine winter is nearing only by temperance of which others will see, not of what shall actually be. Spring and Summer scream loudly for that is what is sought, neigh this sinking of waves lapping upon the chest.
Oy! A cry across the winds of which none bother to feel, yet for one. A lone tree, massive, and strong. Holding up the coverage of safety from all of the storms, from which I can build a shield and club.
No more will the masses tell me what I can and cannot do.
The passing night's orb traded for warmth and breath.
Forever left with simply...
Mine.
Mine winter is nearing only by temperance of which others will see, not of what shall actually be. Spring and Summer scream loudly for that is what is sought, neigh this sinking of waves lapping upon the chest.
Oy! A cry across the winds of which none bother to feel, yet for one. A lone tree, massive, and strong. Holding up the coverage of safety from all of the storms, from which I can build a shield and club.
No more will the masses tell me what I can and cannot do.
The passing night's orb traded for warmth and breath.
Forever left with simply...
Mine.
Written By Venturo
Feb. 9, 2021, 10:43 p.m.(11/27/1014 AR)
Relationship Note on Sunaia
Given the offers of climbing tree fun you've already been gifted with, I'll write to simply say I? Adore surprises!
Written By Ophelia
Feb. 9, 2021, 2:37 p.m.(11/26/1014 AR)
Relationship Note on Sunaia
If you ever need a partner to climb trees, do let me know!
Written By Tyrus
Feb. 9, 2021, 12:45 p.m.(11/26/1014 AR)
Four paintings made in nearly as many days. That will be all for now, at least on that particular subject.
I've put off another for long enough.
I've put off another for long enough.
Written By Dio
Feb. 9, 2021, 11:14 a.m.(11/26/1014 AR)
Relationship Note on Nina
I have had the opportunity to work with Nina Autumndale many times. She is a talented musician and tailor, and wears nothing that is not immediately a trend from Ischia to Setarco. Most recently she agreed to join me in hosting a private party in the palace at Braiga, where she carried it from one splendid moment to the next.
Nina's music creates ripples of welcome, swells of excitement, and brief lulls of contentment. To be in her company at Braiga is to be on a voyage of music, dance and merriment. I was pleased to see Prince Patrizio Pravus and Princess Valencia Velenosa dancing to the melodies she conducted.
Spellbound I watched my sister and cousin perform the blade dance of Ischia, and, though I had no part in it, I felt immense pride in the reaction of our guests who witnessed that alchemy of grace, ferocity and fire. Nor did Prince Sebastian and Princess Adrienne forgo the opportunity to display the unsurpassed elegance of Houses Pravus and Valardin in the arts of dance.
It was an honor to host Sir Corban Telmar, who dazzled the duelists and pirates of the Seraceni court with conduct giving irrefutable proof of the merits born from the chivalric tradition by which he lives. It is my hope that guests from Tor, New Hope, and the Fortezza di Iriscal enjoyed themselves as much as I did. I shall spare my dance partners the infamy of being associated with my name, but I am grateful for their charity, and only regret that my skill is leagues behind that of the rest of my family.
When scholars of the future seek answers to how the diverse peoples of the Compact came together to cast down the might of the false prophet and his minions, they will find amid the records of oaths, treaties and alliances, the name of Nina Autumndale, whose arts wove together disparate threads of power into an invincible tapestry of hope.
Nina's music creates ripples of welcome, swells of excitement, and brief lulls of contentment. To be in her company at Braiga is to be on a voyage of music, dance and merriment. I was pleased to see Prince Patrizio Pravus and Princess Valencia Velenosa dancing to the melodies she conducted.
Spellbound I watched my sister and cousin perform the blade dance of Ischia, and, though I had no part in it, I felt immense pride in the reaction of our guests who witnessed that alchemy of grace, ferocity and fire. Nor did Prince Sebastian and Princess Adrienne forgo the opportunity to display the unsurpassed elegance of Houses Pravus and Valardin in the arts of dance.
It was an honor to host Sir Corban Telmar, who dazzled the duelists and pirates of the Seraceni court with conduct giving irrefutable proof of the merits born from the chivalric tradition by which he lives. It is my hope that guests from Tor, New Hope, and the Fortezza di Iriscal enjoyed themselves as much as I did. I shall spare my dance partners the infamy of being associated with my name, but I am grateful for their charity, and only regret that my skill is leagues behind that of the rest of my family.
When scholars of the future seek answers to how the diverse peoples of the Compact came together to cast down the might of the false prophet and his minions, they will find amid the records of oaths, treaties and alliances, the name of Nina Autumndale, whose arts wove together disparate threads of power into an invincible tapestry of hope.
Written By Piccola
Feb. 9, 2021, 10:44 a.m.(11/26/1014 AR)
Freedom exists where the happiness of all depends on the happiness of the weakest.
Slavery exists where people condone the disadvantage of one for the good of another.
Slavery exists where people condone the disadvantage of one for the good of another.
Written By Sydney
Feb. 9, 2021, 9:33 a.m.(11/26/1014 AR)
If there comes an age at which we have the answers to how to react in every situation, I believe I should like to know how long I have to wait before it comes. Remind me to ask one of our longer-lived allies.
Written By Lianne
Feb. 9, 2021, 7:34 a.m.(11/26/1014 AR)
Relationship Note on Sunaia
I do need more climbing trees.
Written By Sunaia
Feb. 8, 2021, 8:28 p.m.(11/25/1014 AR)
a very short list of very very terrible things you cannot tell a higher-ranking noble at a certain meeting that's maybe tomorrow and I certainly did not drink-think about it at all until I --
( Sorry, Scholar. )
1. "Sure. Surprise me."
2. "You need more climbing trees, please."
3. "I'll never wear muddy boots to any courtly function -- especially at dinners."
4. "No. Too knightly to scout, too restless to knight, not really an archer either buuuut -- hey -- I'm still an asset."
5. "I said ass, didn't I?"
( Sorry, Scholar. )
1. "Sure. Surprise me."
2. "You need more climbing trees, please."
3. "I'll never wear muddy boots to any courtly function -- especially at dinners."
4. "No. Too knightly to scout, too restless to knight, not really an archer either buuuut -- hey -- I'm still an asset."
5. "I said ass, didn't I?"
Written By Victus
Feb. 8, 2021, 3:18 p.m.(11/24/1014 AR)
"I can't believe you vandalized the throne".
As if you've never carved your name into your assigned seating once in your life. Bah.
As if you've never carved your name into your assigned seating once in your life. Bah.
Written By Zakhar
Feb. 8, 2021, 12:07 p.m.(11/24/1014 AR)
Relationship Note on Orland
It is not your fault. No matter what others may say or have you believe. The physician did a fine job. I am resting. And have been given permission to make my way into the shop...
There's things to plan and setup.
There's things to plan and setup.
Written By Medeia
Feb. 8, 2021, 3 a.m.(11/23/1014 AR)
I saved a life today, Scholar.
At least, it seems like I did.
And I spent a good amount of time speaking kindly of others. Sending missives to sing praises. I made an attempt to connect some people. Then I was told my friendship is practically synonymous with fame.
What? Oh, is there still a bit of blood on me? My apologies.
There is a lot on my mind lately, but I can see you're uncomfortable now that you've noticed the blood. I'll leave you be.
At least, it seems like I did.
And I spent a good amount of time speaking kindly of others. Sending missives to sing praises. I made an attempt to connect some people. Then I was told my friendship is practically synonymous with fame.
What? Oh, is there still a bit of blood on me? My apologies.
There is a lot on my mind lately, but I can see you're uncomfortable now that you've noticed the blood. I'll leave you be.
Written By Sydney
Feb. 7, 2021, 11:24 p.m.(11/23/1014 AR)
I do enjoy a good voyage. After spending the majority of my life landlocked - truly, until the past couple of years - it's still quite the novelty to cruise the waves, particularly as dozen-odd years of drink have given me plenty of resistance to caring about feeling dizzy. Fine company certainly never hurts the prospects, either.
Regardless, a pleasure to have my feet squarely in Arx again.
Time to catch up on the word about town, and that means grabbing a sip at the local taverns and bars, or perhaps a spar is in order.
Regardless, a pleasure to have my feet squarely in Arx again.
Time to catch up on the word about town, and that means grabbing a sip at the local taverns and bars, or perhaps a spar is in order.
Written By Samira
Feb. 7, 2021, 10:43 p.m.(11/23/1014 AR)
Relationship Note on Caprice
I would be remiss if I never wrote about my incredibly kind and talented patron, Caprice Artiglio. Seemingly always blessed with inspiration, she is brimming with ideas and thoughtful contributions. A crafter who uplifts and inspires. A steadfast friend, even after she's seen a person at their worst.
This city could do with more like her.
This city could do with more like her.
Written By Alarissa
Feb. 7, 2021, 10:36 p.m.(11/23/1014 AR)
It was the first time that I have worn a dress and didn't obscure my left side. I don't know that I would have done so for any other two men. To be fair, I wore a false arm that was crafted witch such care by Master Apollo and one couldn't see anything but the scars that the Marquessa Reigna has long since tended to.
I will be making a donation for the gown and jewelry that I was so graciously permitted to keep. Tuck it away and wear another time, once it has spent the appropriate amount of time on display in the crossroads. But it was divine and I felt...
Beautiful.
I will be making a donation for the gown and jewelry that I was so graciously permitted to keep. Tuck it away and wear another time, once it has spent the appropriate amount of time on display in the crossroads. But it was divine and I felt...
Beautiful.
Written By Ripley
Feb. 7, 2021, 10:33 p.m.(11/23/1014 AR)
So many gold coins melted. It's made some people mildly uneasy. I don't know what I'll do with this when I'm done with it.
Written By Cristoph
Feb. 7, 2021, 9:37 p.m.(11/23/1014 AR)
Relationship Note on Deva
And to think, if I had just made it back to the city a few months earlier than I had, we could have been friends like this much sooner! My house is not a fire hazard. For the record.
Written By Acacia
Feb. 7, 2021, 9:30 p.m.(11/23/1014 AR)
I know that my duty in this war is maybe not the most exciting or glamorous one.
Seeing that Arx and the front lines are kept well supplied, our city protected and our trade routes clear of trouble, does not exactly scream heroic. I’d be lying if I said there wasn’t part of me that wants to be in the middle of the fray. But wars are not won by warriors alone.
Gods know that I’m ready to be there if those I care for are in need. But honestly, I’d rather there be smooth sailing for them. More alive to welcome home and share a drink with is far more wanted than having my vanity and pride stroked and fed.
So, drinks are on whoever gets home first, loves. I’ll be have a bottle waiting for you. Don't take too long.
Seeing that Arx and the front lines are kept well supplied, our city protected and our trade routes clear of trouble, does not exactly scream heroic. I’d be lying if I said there wasn’t part of me that wants to be in the middle of the fray. But wars are not won by warriors alone.
Gods know that I’m ready to be there if those I care for are in need. But honestly, I’d rather there be smooth sailing for them. More alive to welcome home and share a drink with is far more wanted than having my vanity and pride stroked and fed.
So, drinks are on whoever gets home first, loves. I’ll be have a bottle waiting for you. Don't take too long.
Written By Amanita
Feb. 7, 2021, 9:14 p.m.(11/23/1014 AR)
It has been an unparalleled week in terms of correspondence and outings.
I was honored to model a cupridium outfit like no other made by a Master Decius at the event honoring former Guildmaster Joscelin Arterius. I will keep an eye out for more of his work, to be sure. The whole event was wonderfully put together by Count Duarte, Mistress Caprice, and Mistress Lore. The amount of talented crafters that we have in Arx is second to none! And Lottie's catering was exquisite, though I admit I was too nervous to do more than pick. It was a jolt to my nerves, but in a good way. These are the sort of things I live for as a Whisper.
I have had the good fortune to meet so many interesting people this week, even through correspondence. For those of you I've been trading letters with, I hope we get to meet face to face soon.
I was honored to model a cupridium outfit like no other made by a Master Decius at the event honoring former Guildmaster Joscelin Arterius. I will keep an eye out for more of his work, to be sure. The whole event was wonderfully put together by Count Duarte, Mistress Caprice, and Mistress Lore. The amount of talented crafters that we have in Arx is second to none! And Lottie's catering was exquisite, though I admit I was too nervous to do more than pick. It was a jolt to my nerves, but in a good way. These are the sort of things I live for as a Whisper.
I have had the good fortune to meet so many interesting people this week, even through correspondence. For those of you I've been trading letters with, I hope we get to meet face to face soon.
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