Written By Gaspar
Jan. 24, 2021, 7:45 p.m.(10/23/1014 AR)
Change. It is inevitable and yet I loathe it. At least the notion /of/ it. Every time it comes around, it almost always proves to be for the better. And more changes have come for me in recent weeks. More still come tomorrow. And the next day. And the following week. Month. Season.
The time draws near for a journey. Those that come with me increase in number at a stead pace. That makes me more hopeful that we will succeed in our purpose. And fills me with more worry. Responsibility. This has been a new concept since coming to the capital.
I hope I'm prepared for it by now.
The time draws near for a journey. Those that come with me increase in number at a stead pace. That makes me more hopeful that we will succeed in our purpose. And fills me with more worry. Responsibility. This has been a new concept since coming to the capital.
I hope I'm prepared for it by now.
Written By Lucita
Jan. 24, 2021, 7:41 p.m.(10/23/1014 AR)
Groan. I sampled too many libations from Saikland before deciding which to enter into that... contest. Note to self.... acquire more of that headache remedy from the Redrain Gardens.
Written By Lucita
Jan. 24, 2021, 7:38 p.m.(10/23/1014 AR)
It is hard to believe my twins... at age 6. The years just seem to fly by faster and faster. Six... they are SIX!
Written By Kenjay
Jan. 24, 2021, 7:15 p.m.(10/23/1014 AR)
I have just been greeted as Prince Wheelbarrow, and this by a woman on the Embassy's staff. It seems the legend is spreading, and faster than I had hoped. Ah well. It was worth it to skew my niece's veil even a little, and to win the friendship of many in a difficult situation.
In some ways I cannot help but smile about it; those who think that an arena champion needs only skill with the sword are sorely mistaken, and that was a lesson I took to heart. To know how to win the love of a crowd is far, far more important than swordsmanship will ever be. There is always a better swordsman, but he or she who the crowd adores will live to fight again.
In some ways I cannot help but smile about it; those who think that an arena champion needs only skill with the sword are sorely mistaken, and that was a lesson I took to heart. To know how to win the love of a crowd is far, far more important than swordsmanship will ever be. There is always a better swordsman, but he or she who the crowd adores will live to fight again.
Written By Orland
Jan. 24, 2021, 7:14 p.m.(10/23/1014 AR)
Thoughts on a student of war, Pieros version,
I don't recommend jungle warfare. It really eats you up.
I don't recommend jungle warfare. It really eats you up.
Written By Raymesin
Jan. 24, 2021, 7:10 p.m.(10/23/1014 AR)
It's always nice to get out of Arx for a bit, Scholar. Go for a little camping holiday in the woods, with a friend and some other people you know more distantly. You come back with stories to tell - after time's blunted the edges of events, anyway - and several more friends than you started with. Or if not more friends, at least a deeper understanding of people and several new reasons to get drunk.
Written By Cambria
Jan. 24, 2021, 7 p.m.(10/23/1014 AR)
My sons, never forget that your experiences, good and bad, will forge your character.
Written By Orland
Jan. 24, 2021, 6:57 p.m.(10/23/1014 AR)
Relationship Note on Sebastian
Thoughts of a vassal,
I received a letter from Prince Sebastian, commending me on my actions in regards to Pieros and the war. First, I'm humbled to be acknowledged, and second, I am sure there's a few people who can breathe a sigh of relief knowing that Prince Sebastian was concerned about my health and hired an Ivory Shield, guardsmen Balnam, to watch my back for the duration of the war. It's a relief to know that someone I shared a moment of 'okay we're going to die, nice knowing you' has officially become my war time brother, and will be watching my back. Right now though, we're going drinking.
Bye.
I received a letter from Prince Sebastian, commending me on my actions in regards to Pieros and the war. First, I'm humbled to be acknowledged, and second, I am sure there's a few people who can breathe a sigh of relief knowing that Prince Sebastian was concerned about my health and hired an Ivory Shield, guardsmen Balnam, to watch my back for the duration of the war. It's a relief to know that someone I shared a moment of 'okay we're going to die, nice knowing you' has officially become my war time brother, and will be watching my back. Right now though, we're going drinking.
Bye.
Written By Amari
Jan. 24, 2021, 5:37 p.m.(10/22/1014 AR)
In addition to a change of clothing, an adventurer should never be without a straw hat and a walking stick sturdy enough to safely poke at things with. There are traps everywhere, friends, and cooking your head in the hot sun is never pleasant. It could even be fatal.
Don't let your vanity be your death. Humble fabrics should never be shunned simply because they aren't fashionable.
Don't let your vanity be your death. Humble fabrics should never be shunned simply because they aren't fashionable.
Written By Medeia
Jan. 24, 2021, 5:29 p.m.(10/22/1014 AR)
Relationship Note on Ciro
Today I had the great privilege of seeing Lord Ciro Seraceni's entry for consideration of the Libation of the Year earn that title. If any should doubt that the man has great skill with rum, doubt no longer - for he has Mangata's favor. Congratulations, my friend. This must bode well for the distillery.
Written By Gwenna
Jan. 24, 2021, 4:59 p.m.(10/22/1014 AR)
I am so very grateful to all of those who came by the ward for what was a rather short-notice bonfire. Getting together casually to just catch up with people or make new friends is something I always like doing, and bonfires seem perfectly conducive for as much. I am so thankful, especially in times of crisis, for such amazing family and friends. I think everyone enjoyed themselves and now, it seems, we've a dessert gathering to plan for next!
Written By Jael
Jan. 24, 2021, 3:37 p.m.(10/22/1014 AR)
Relationship Note on Cristoph
Why do you and Uncle Norwood do this? Why can't you just have a few nice, easy, low-key rescues?
Written By Monique
Jan. 24, 2021, 2:16 p.m.(10/22/1014 AR)
They're beautiful and /so/ fitting. You should be proud of yourself. I know I'm proud of you.
Written By Lucrezia
Jan. 24, 2021, 1:20 p.m.(10/22/1014 AR)
Initial scouting reports are coming in. Soon.
Written By Cristoph
Jan. 24, 2021, 8:53 a.m.(10/22/1014 AR)
Relationship Note on Norwood
My dear friend, Lady Amari has written about my recent attempt to save Baron Norwood from a soggy fate in the cold Oathlands currents.
Once upon a time, I was bleeding out on the field of battle, near death. The good baron rode his horse straight across the field to pluck me from that fate, unfortunately I was too heavy and he fell off of the horse.
There's a certain 'what goes around, comes around' to this scenario. I attempted to pluck Baron Norwood from the water! Only to be pulled down as well. Really, this is probably symbolic of our entire relationship. Just endlessly tripping over one another while trying to commit good acts.
Once upon a time, I was bleeding out on the field of battle, near death. The good baron rode his horse straight across the field to pluck me from that fate, unfortunately I was too heavy and he fell off of the horse.
There's a certain 'what goes around, comes around' to this scenario. I attempted to pluck Baron Norwood from the water! Only to be pulled down as well. Really, this is probably symbolic of our entire relationship. Just endlessly tripping over one another while trying to commit good acts.
Written By Jan
Jan. 24, 2021, 3:57 a.m.(10/21/1014 AR)
Servant said something about a sea themed ball after I asked about the commotion. Seemed like the perfect opportunity to show off the tourney suit, don't really own any dresses. Lots of booze, some stories about the Eurusi fighting, Haakon said he'd show me the captured ship before he sails back out to meet them. I think I passed out on the feasting table.. Nice people, they only asked me to leave, didn't wake up in the gutter this time.
Written By Sydney
Jan. 23, 2021, 10:31 p.m.(10/21/1014 AR)
Strange though it may seem, it's been a stretch since I last was able to test myself in the Training Center.
To have two drastically different fights in one day was quite the treat - and what's more, I was able to learn a thing or two that should help me in combat going forward. Reach cannot be overstated, but a second weapon being added into the mix is something I clearly need more practice with. It shouldn't be so very different in theory from a fistfight, and yet it's an entirely different demon when there's sharp blades coming at you that you need not only dodge the impact of, but ensure that you're not caught by the backswing of. What in a fight would be a correct slap to the side of the head with a fist can easily become a gash on the side of the neck.
I will continue to learn, chasing the tail of the one I strive to be.
To have two drastically different fights in one day was quite the treat - and what's more, I was able to learn a thing or two that should help me in combat going forward. Reach cannot be overstated, but a second weapon being added into the mix is something I clearly need more practice with. It shouldn't be so very different in theory from a fistfight, and yet it's an entirely different demon when there's sharp blades coming at you that you need not only dodge the impact of, but ensure that you're not caught by the backswing of. What in a fight would be a correct slap to the side of the head with a fist can easily become a gash on the side of the neck.
I will continue to learn, chasing the tail of the one I strive to be.
Written By Sunaia
Jan. 23, 2021, 9:47 p.m.(10/21/1014 AR)
Gods and spirits --
It started with an impulsive decision to send a missive of welcome to a new-to-me member of the peerage. I haven't met them formally yet, but I think I'm going to drink my Westerly's weight in Deepwood cider ( or maybe a drink that's a better complement to garlic rolls. Now I'm hungry - and I don't think I even had a chance to try those oysters -- ) and listen to stories by tavern-inn-or-bar hearth until the early hours -- if I'm that lucky.
It started with an impulsive decision. A choice.
Seemingly inconsequential.
That led to the second impulse. The impulsive decision to put up a notice, last moment, asking to be an escort (-- read as looking for a reason) to attend the Eswynd Coral Ball. Why? Because being out and about at an event like that -- surrounded by peers and walls and expectations -- feels uncomfortable. Makes my skin feel tight. Makes me itch. Makes me want to run. It's a practice, like meditation, to choose to attend -- so have someone there, as a formality, a social anchor. In my case, I was incredibly lucky to have had a courtier respond to my notice. They were perfectly composed. Elegant in gold. Lucky for me. Less so for them. Less so for the unfortunate choice of trying to dance -- or worse -- for stepping on feet and elbowing sides and --
Well.
There's only room to improve as far as dancing is concerned.
For mending bridges too.
I hope.
It started with an impulsive decision to send a missive of welcome to a new-to-me member of the peerage. I haven't met them formally yet, but I think I'm going to drink my Westerly's weight in Deepwood cider ( or maybe a drink that's a better complement to garlic rolls. Now I'm hungry - and I don't think I even had a chance to try those oysters -- ) and listen to stories by tavern-inn-or-bar hearth until the early hours -- if I'm that lucky.
It started with an impulsive decision. A choice.
Seemingly inconsequential.
That led to the second impulse. The impulsive decision to put up a notice, last moment, asking to be an escort (-- read as looking for a reason) to attend the Eswynd Coral Ball. Why? Because being out and about at an event like that -- surrounded by peers and walls and expectations -- feels uncomfortable. Makes my skin feel tight. Makes me itch. Makes me want to run. It's a practice, like meditation, to choose to attend -- so have someone there, as a formality, a social anchor. In my case, I was incredibly lucky to have had a courtier respond to my notice. They were perfectly composed. Elegant in gold. Lucky for me. Less so for them. Less so for the unfortunate choice of trying to dance -- or worse -- for stepping on feet and elbowing sides and --
Well.
There's only room to improve as far as dancing is concerned.
For mending bridges too.
I hope.
Written By Piccola
Jan. 23, 2021, 7:14 p.m.(10/21/1014 AR)
We live together, we act on, and react to one another; but always and in all circumstances we are by ourselves.
The martyrs go hand in hand into the arena; they are crucified alone. Lovers desperately try to fuse their insulated ecstasies into a single self-transcendence; in vain. By its very nature every embodied spirit is doomed to suffer and enjoy in solitude. Our sensations, feelings, insights and fancies are private; except through symbols and hearsay, they are incommunicable. We can pool information about experiences, but never the experiences themselves.
From family to nation, every human group is a society of islands.
The martyrs go hand in hand into the arena; they are crucified alone. Lovers desperately try to fuse their insulated ecstasies into a single self-transcendence; in vain. By its very nature every embodied spirit is doomed to suffer and enjoy in solitude. Our sensations, feelings, insights and fancies are private; except through symbols and hearsay, they are incommunicable. We can pool information about experiences, but never the experiences themselves.
From family to nation, every human group is a society of islands.
Written By Amari
Jan. 23, 2021, 5:49 p.m.(10/20/1014 AR)
I just want to record that I recently witnessed Duke Cristoph swing from a vine out over a river in an apparent attempt to save Uncle Baron Norwood from drowning. Also, that it was less of a rescue and more of a collision, and both ended up splashing around together until Lady Adalyn could effect a rescue.
The lesson is that you should always bring a change of clothes when you're adventuring, and be cautious around bodies of water while wearing full plate (or honeysilk, Lady Mabelle!). The other lesson is to beware of the wild tribe of Eadrics out there, setting lethal traps, eerily wailing at trespassers and worshiping bees. I'm not sure if they had ill intent, really, but I wish we could have spoken to them. I fear someone else might be hurt or killed by their traps.
At least we (after nearly falling prey to all manner of said traps), discovered a very intriguing relic in an old stone temple which I have a theory about. I also found another broken piece of pottery. When I have it reassembled, along with the vase from a previous expedition, I'll donate them both to Lady Mabelle for exhibition. They're both quite old, I think. I should consult a scholar. Are there any pottery scholars?
The lesson is that you should always bring a change of clothes when you're adventuring, and be cautious around bodies of water while wearing full plate (or honeysilk, Lady Mabelle!). The other lesson is to beware of the wild tribe of Eadrics out there, setting lethal traps, eerily wailing at trespassers and worshiping bees. I'm not sure if they had ill intent, really, but I wish we could have spoken to them. I fear someone else might be hurt or killed by their traps.
At least we (after nearly falling prey to all manner of said traps), discovered a very intriguing relic in an old stone temple which I have a theory about. I also found another broken piece of pottery. When I have it reassembled, along with the vase from a previous expedition, I'll donate them both to Lady Mabelle for exhibition. They're both quite old, I think. I should consult a scholar. Are there any pottery scholars?
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