Written By Macario
Dec. 13, 2020, 8:32 a.m.(7/22/1014 AR)
Mint and morality and the privilege of titles.
There are those among us that collect titles with as much vigour as they collect ships. At first I thought this was a silly fancy, but they reminded me the importance of earned titles. They do not define who we are, not truly, but they define what we are to society. Some roles are defined to us by birth, others by the time we spend committed to a cause. A legendary tailor will always be a legend, and though they might have other interests, that is the burden they have chosen. One, though, is born with noble titles. It is a privilege that is given by birth but earned through action throughout a lifetime. But imagine if a tailor could only have tailor children? What pressure would this place on the children to be the best tailors? That is the way of nobility. It is a short title, in terms of letters, but a powerful one we must live our lives to earn.
This all comes back to, of course, mint. A passing fancy of a certain lord has turned mint into a craze (maybe brief, maybe everlasting). We now have 196 different types of mint, and to collect them all, it would cost about the same as building twelve ships (I haven’t actually checked the math on this). So twelve ships worth of mint! That’s quite the escalation of a herb that, basically, grows like a weed. I hope others find the humor in this that I do, and that not too many gardens are ruined by this overgrown garden herb. That one store owner took a fancy and turned it into something great is a reminder of the importance of the system. One person’s interest has turned into a profitable endeavour. There are many benefits to this partnership between nobles and commoners. Just like with mint (seriously, I have learned all the benefits of mint, and wow there are many! They’re not just a drinks garnish as I originally took it for).
But somewhere between noble titles, vocations, and mint, there is morality. I have no answers here. Only questions. Doing the right thing isn’t always easy, but titles give us focus, and are a reminder to who we are to society.
There are those among us that collect titles with as much vigour as they collect ships. At first I thought this was a silly fancy, but they reminded me the importance of earned titles. They do not define who we are, not truly, but they define what we are to society. Some roles are defined to us by birth, others by the time we spend committed to a cause. A legendary tailor will always be a legend, and though they might have other interests, that is the burden they have chosen. One, though, is born with noble titles. It is a privilege that is given by birth but earned through action throughout a lifetime. But imagine if a tailor could only have tailor children? What pressure would this place on the children to be the best tailors? That is the way of nobility. It is a short title, in terms of letters, but a powerful one we must live our lives to earn.
This all comes back to, of course, mint. A passing fancy of a certain lord has turned mint into a craze (maybe brief, maybe everlasting). We now have 196 different types of mint, and to collect them all, it would cost about the same as building twelve ships (I haven’t actually checked the math on this). So twelve ships worth of mint! That’s quite the escalation of a herb that, basically, grows like a weed. I hope others find the humor in this that I do, and that not too many gardens are ruined by this overgrown garden herb. That one store owner took a fancy and turned it into something great is a reminder of the importance of the system. One person’s interest has turned into a profitable endeavour. There are many benefits to this partnership between nobles and commoners. Just like with mint (seriously, I have learned all the benefits of mint, and wow there are many! They’re not just a drinks garnish as I originally took it for).
But somewhere between noble titles, vocations, and mint, there is morality. I have no answers here. Only questions. Doing the right thing isn’t always easy, but titles give us focus, and are a reminder to who we are to society.
Written By Aconite
Dec. 13, 2020, 7:09 a.m.(7/22/1014 AR)
Sometimes it's the quiet conversations on a mid-morning in Summer that seem so casual at first that make the deepest impacts..
Written By Rowynna
Dec. 13, 2020, 3:21 a.m.(7/21/1014 AR)
It was suggested that I might try to cover the white streak in my hair with a bottle of dye. I'm offended. I've grown rather fond of its distinctive look, and shall continue to wear it with my chin raised high.
Written By Lyra
Dec. 13, 2020, 2:41 a.m.(7/21/1014 AR)
It is surprising how much a fresh coat of paint and someone with an eye for detail can transform a room from being tired and worn and something that depresses the soul, to something delightful.
Thank goodness for competent decorators.
Thank goodness for competent decorators.
Written By Lyra
Dec. 13, 2020, 2:40 a.m.(7/21/1014 AR)
It is surprising how much a fresh coat of paint and someone with an eye for detail can transform a room from being tired and worn and something that depresses the soul, to something delightful.
Thank goodness for competent decorators.
Thank goodness for competent decorators.
Written By Sorrel
Dec. 13, 2020, 1:51 a.m.(7/21/1014 AR)
I had a brilliant idea, and it was so brilliant that I managed to talk a friend into agreeing that it was exactly that brilliant, and so together we shall conspire to enact it. It shall take a little time, a little energy, but in the end, I am quite confident that it shall be quite the success.
I just have to be patient enough to let it come to fruition, and I'm usually not all that good at patience. Stupid waiting.
I just have to be patient enough to let it come to fruition, and I'm usually not all that good at patience. Stupid waiting.
Written By Giulio
Dec. 13, 2020, 1:16 a.m.(7/21/1014 AR)
Often, the simplest explanation for an event is seen as the most likely. Often, this is true.
As we think of the word, it may be easy to perceive events as mere cause and effect.
It would be pleasant to exist in a world where that maxim was true. Yet, one might see a river and see it placid. And be dragged down by its undertow. In such a world, one must infer the existence of a current one cannot see or understand.
In such a light, the maxim is proven false, until one adds such to their view of the world.
The absence of proof is not, after all, the proof of absence.
As we think of the word, it may be easy to perceive events as mere cause and effect.
It would be pleasant to exist in a world where that maxim was true. Yet, one might see a river and see it placid. And be dragged down by its undertow. In such a world, one must infer the existence of a current one cannot see or understand.
In such a light, the maxim is proven false, until one adds such to their view of the world.
The absence of proof is not, after all, the proof of absence.
Written By Apollo
Dec. 13, 2020, 12:42 a.m.(7/21/1014 AR)
Relationship Note on Sunniva
Lady Tibella would have had my heart without my name. I am humbled the faith of my friends, and will be there for her.
Written By Tanith
Dec. 13, 2020, 12:37 a.m.(7/21/1014 AR)
I made a skull made of cake this week. Red velvet and dipped in white frosting, carefully carving it away until it looked almost real. Then I etched flowers along the temples, down the mandible, and made a rose of candy to sprout from its teeth.
I left it somewhere as a gift to Death.
Or was I dreaming?
I left it somewhere as a gift to Death.
Or was I dreaming?
Written By Aiden
Dec. 12, 2020, 11:48 p.m.(7/21/1014 AR)
Relationship Note on Valerius
One day you were here.... the next day you were gone...
Gone without.. any word..
This breaks my heart.
There's no more I can say but that. My heart breaks yet again.
The losses, keep stacking up.
Gone without.. any word..
This breaks my heart.
There's no more I can say but that. My heart breaks yet again.
The losses, keep stacking up.
Written By Sydney
Dec. 12, 2020, 7:22 p.m.(7/21/1014 AR)
I can tell when something is amiss when not even the feel of bared knuckles on bared skin rouses my interest.
This is not prideful boasting, or a proclamation that I've achieved some sort of mastery of the spar - far from it.
It's as though the very ground beneath us is burgeoning, the moment before rupture, and I am unable to take my concentration away from it for fear that I might miss the moment it splits into a yawning chasm. Too much time to my own devices.
I need a drink, a tumble, or a fucking nap.
This is not prideful boasting, or a proclamation that I've achieved some sort of mastery of the spar - far from it.
It's as though the very ground beneath us is burgeoning, the moment before rupture, and I am unable to take my concentration away from it for fear that I might miss the moment it splits into a yawning chasm. Too much time to my own devices.
I need a drink, a tumble, or a fucking nap.
Written By Filshiar
Dec. 12, 2020, 7:13 p.m.(7/21/1014 AR)
I am not entirely sure what pleases Gloria, but I hope the goddess of valor would smile upon one of the finest sparring bouts I've ever had the pleasure of partaking in. It was myself and Sir Austen against Sir Porter and Sir Brannen of the Knights of Solace and, even if my brother King's Own and I ultimately were taken down, I am still proud of how we held the field and defended one another, and in the end yielded with good knightly comportment. All honors to Sir Porter and Sir Brannen for their good and clean win, as well. It was a fine day which reminded me why it is both useful and fun to train outside the barracks, and I look forward to more matches like it. Next time, three on three!
Written By Lucita
Dec. 12, 2020, 4:41 p.m.(7/20/1014 AR)
Relationship Note on Medeia
Such a lovely wedding. I wish for contentment and happiness with your new family.
Written By Duarte
Dec. 12, 2020, 2:19 p.m.(7/20/1014 AR)
Relationship Note on Quenia
Poetry in the whites seems to be popular these days.
----
Sun's light, unbounded
From sky above clouds and wishes
Of peaks melts
Ice
The way you
Melt
Every vestige of defenses
Packed in like snow
Around
A decrepit heart
Yielding heavenly nutrients
Again like sun
To seed
Which sprout anew
After winter's death
Love is reborn
In your eyes
----
Sun's light, unbounded
From sky above clouds and wishes
Of peaks melts
Ice
The way you
Melt
Every vestige of defenses
Packed in like snow
Around
A decrepit heart
Yielding heavenly nutrients
Again like sun
To seed
Which sprout anew
After winter's death
Love is reborn
In your eyes
Written By Leena
Dec. 12, 2020, 12:19 p.m.(7/20/1014 AR)
Relationship Note on Natasha
I disagree, Grief can be many things - such as when you want pancakes with blueberries in them, yet you have no pancakes with blueberries in them in which to have.
Grief, my heart shattered and my spirits broken.
Grief, my heart shattered and my spirits broken.
Written By Leena
Dec. 12, 2020, 12:02 p.m.(7/20/1014 AR)
Relationship Note on Romulius
Of my Dearest friends is Romulius Blackshore. Many heavy things lay upon his shoulders as we prepare for war, remember that your family can help you shoulder the burden. They can also help you by making you pancakes. Pancakes with blueberries made into them. Pancakes with blueberries made into them that you can share by inviting family friends over.
Pancakes you blueberries made into them that you can share by inviting family and friends over whom happen to be within the Igniseri household...
Pancakes you blueberries made into them that you can share by inviting family and friends over whom happen to be within the Igniseri household...
Written By Leena
Dec. 12, 2020, 11:59 a.m.(7/20/1014 AR)
Relationship Note on Macda
Well shiver-me-timbers, this Princess that would be Pirate is stealing not only my valuables, but my heart! Perhaps the most enjoyable, flirtatious, rough and tumble woman I have ever met in my life, she is enjoyable beyond spades, and flirty barbs in missives I must admit has been something I most look forward to.
Long live the Dread Pirate Prettybeard
Long live the Dread Pirate Prettybeard
Written By Leena
Dec. 12, 2020, 11:57 a.m.(7/20/1014 AR)
Relationship Note on Lustry
Welcome one, welcome all to Princess Lustry Thrax. One of perhaps the most naturally social of the family, I must admit that I must have a thing for the people of Thrax and their fealties, as I find only the finest of people, trustworthy, and those to take note of. Princess Lustry is absolutely no exception.
From being lovely, to having a unique smile, to being genuinely interested in others - I think she will make a solid mark on Arx and her people.
To those reading this - you should make an effort to get to know this woman, she's kind, she's fun to be around, and she wants to do well by her people. Shall we draw together to welcome her to Arx? I do hope that we shall!
From being lovely, to having a unique smile, to being genuinely interested in others - I think she will make a solid mark on Arx and her people.
To those reading this - you should make an effort to get to know this woman, she's kind, she's fun to be around, and she wants to do well by her people. Shall we draw together to welcome her to Arx? I do hope that we shall!
Written By Leena
Dec. 12, 2020, 11:54 a.m.(7/20/1014 AR)
Relationship Note on Talwyn
You've captured a real treasure in Lucita Saik, one of my most beloved cousins. I'm afraid I do not know you well, but perhaps we can rectify that in the near future.
Hang onto her tight and cherish her with all you have, as she's a very special woman whom deserves all the love and respect one can muster.
Hang onto her tight and cherish her with all you have, as she's a very special woman whom deserves all the love and respect one can muster.
Written By Leena
Dec. 12, 2020, 11:52 a.m.(7/20/1014 AR)
Relationship Note on Lucita
Though I'm afraid I don't know Prince Talwyn well, my understanding is he is well respected in the fealty.
Congratulations on your betrothal, many happy wishes go out to you, dear cousin of mine!
Congratulations on your betrothal, many happy wishes go out to you, dear cousin of mine!
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