Written By Rowenova
Nov. 29, 2020, 7:24 p.m.(6/23/1014 AR)
Thank you to Lady Emily Deepwood and Lady Zoey Kennex for having hosted the Tournament of the Hart (Round 1). Lady Rosalind Ravenseye and I both shot true and never missed. We will be representing the Northlands again in round three (after the winners of the second round are determined to see who else will be competing versus us, too).
Written By Preston
Nov. 29, 2020, 7:21 p.m.(6/23/1014 AR)
It is always re-assuring to hear from the Seraph of Sanctum. Being of the Orthodoxy, and if I might spoil myself to think somewhat a senior cleric, I was confident of the support towards the unity of the Faith.
Waldo is now a political flea, of little importance in the grand scheme but rather annoying.
Waldo is now a political flea, of little importance in the grand scheme but rather annoying.
Written By Porter
Nov. 29, 2020, 6:14 p.m.(6/23/1014 AR)
I don't write publicly about my relationships all that often, I value my privacy in that way. But I think it would be a shame to not make at least a little note about this. But I've spent the last year of my life (which has been full of many positive changes), loving a woman. And she's incredible. She respects my choices and the person that I am. We're both dedicated to the Faith that we serve and I don't think that I could have a better partner for the life that I'm choosing to live. Thank you, Bree Harthall. For the last year. And for the future adventures.
Written By Porter
Nov. 29, 2020, 6:10 p.m.(6/23/1014 AR)
My life seems to be full of things to. When I'm not tinkering with this damn breastplate (which is taking many hours but is finally starting to look far better), I spend almost all of my hours at the cathedral. But the scaffolding is up! And this week they'll begin working on the ceiling and on repairing the stairs up to the bell tower. If we can get that ringing again soon, well, that would be great. More than great.
And many thanks to Blessed Brigida for bestowing a prayer upon us while we worked.
And many thanks to Blessed Brigida for bestowing a prayer upon us while we worked.
Written By Mirari
Nov. 29, 2020, 5:52 p.m.(6/23/1014 AR)
Relationship Note on Duarte
A stiletto, hm? With a hammer and shivving knife. You don't ask hard tasks of me, at all, my friend. No worries, I shall figure it out. I shall make you something utterly remarkable and unique. Something... to get the blood rushing (ha ha ha).
Written By Tikva
Nov. 29, 2020, 5:42 p.m.(6/23/1014 AR)
Relationship Note on Cristoph
You do have great eyebrows!
Written By Sedna
Nov. 29, 2020, 5:36 p.m.(6/23/1014 AR)
I don't consider myself the type but I was finally lured into the fashionable little delivery pet trend. I wasn't sure what kind was for me. Thankfully, I've got a patron who's a fantastic sport about these things.
Written By Thea
Nov. 29, 2020, 3:35 p.m.(6/22/1014 AR)
This last month has truly been a---month. As I've been recovering from one thing to another, I've been thinking of our city. We're stronger together. This is reminded to me time and time again. With the latest---events, I am happy to see a Dominus. I have spoken to Dominus Aureth a couple times and while he isn't Orazio, I have no doubt he will do well in his new position. Because no two people can ever be alike.
Written By Romulius
Nov. 29, 2020, 2:50 p.m.(6/22/1014 AR)
Contrition, it seems, is best expressed with the accompaniment of silks.
Written By Rosalind
Nov. 29, 2020, 2:21 p.m.(6/22/1014 AR)
Relationship Note on Branwen
Branwen! I'm ready when you are!
Written By Rosalind
Nov. 29, 2020, 2:19 p.m.(6/22/1014 AR)
Relationship Note on Caprice
One week from today, Caprice! It's coming! Lets do this!
Written By Rosalind
Nov. 29, 2020, 2:15 p.m.(6/22/1014 AR)
Relationship Note on Aureth
The weather is getting HOTTER scholar and the people are getting tense. It isn't their fault, really! Times are hard. But the good news?! A new--Dominus was found. That's good right? I think so. I mean I'm still learning, but that's good! Oh wait! I'm forgetting something.
CONGRATULATIONS Dominus Aureth. That's the right title, yeah?
CONGRATULATIONS Dominus Aureth. That's the right title, yeah?
Written By Amari
Nov. 29, 2020, 1:19 p.m.(6/22/1014 AR)
Relationship Note on Monique
I'm almost certain that bottle of whiskey was given out during the first large gathering I ever attended in Arx. That's when I saw the King of the Compact himself badly flub a throw and roof his axe. I don't think I braved the axe tossing competition that day, nor did I mud wrestle or have Khanne paint my face half blue, but I have fond memories anyway.
I don't think I even spoke to anyone, come to think of it. At one point I was even shooed away for having sat where people were waiting for their turn to be painted. It was all a little overwhelming.
Thank you, anyway. The nostalgia can only improve the flavor, right?
I don't think I even spoke to anyone, come to think of it. At one point I was even shooed away for having sat where people were waiting for their turn to be painted. It was all a little overwhelming.
Thank you, anyway. The nostalgia can only improve the flavor, right?
Written By Amari
Nov. 29, 2020, 12:52 p.m.(6/22/1014 AR)
It was a long and arduous struggle, but it seems, finally, that many of our peers in the Oathlands have come to grudgingly accept the Kertons. I might have been frustrated with the time and effort involved to even get this far, if I didn't well understand the reservations of one side and the earnest hopes of the other.
The Kertons, however, are not simple shav, but remnants of a sister House of Keaton's that was established before the Reckoning and tragically sundered during the Elven War. The crimes committed against them shall be answered and long delayed justice administered. I hope they will soon return to their proper place within the Compact, and look forward to a time when House Kerton rules their county from Shadowood Watch once more.
Together we will push back the darkness and restore what was lost. On behalf of the Kerton and myself, thank you, Aunt Margerie, Uncle Norwood, Cousin Kael and Marquessa Reigna for your support.
The Kertons, however, are not simple shav, but remnants of a sister House of Keaton's that was established before the Reckoning and tragically sundered during the Elven War. The crimes committed against them shall be answered and long delayed justice administered. I hope they will soon return to their proper place within the Compact, and look forward to a time when House Kerton rules their county from Shadowood Watch once more.
Together we will push back the darkness and restore what was lost. On behalf of the Kerton and myself, thank you, Aunt Margerie, Uncle Norwood, Cousin Kael and Marquessa Reigna for your support.
Written By Evaristo
Nov. 29, 2020, 12:16 p.m.(6/22/1014 AR)
Relationship Note on Ophira
Both.
I did both.
I did both.
Written By Gwenna
Nov. 29, 2020, 11:01 a.m.(6/22/1014 AR)
I suppose I got rather full of myself after completing two paintings for the charity auction - having not been inspired enough to paint for so long before that. I went to Mangata's shrine in the hopes of creating a work to honor her, as the sea and storms are things I am drawn to. Nothing on canvas came out as I saw it in my head, though, and I need to rethink the whole thing. The hair was /completely/ wrong and the sense of elegance and power I had hoped for just...wasn't there. It is frustrating to fail, though I try to learn something every time I do. I have learned a whole lot over the years.
Written By Sabella
Nov. 29, 2020, 11 a.m.(6/22/1014 AR)
I have been so pleased with the donations rolling in for the auction! People who I didn't even realize had such amazing talents are surprising me at every turn! Thank you to everyone that has donated so far! And for those who may be thinking about it but also thinking they are not talented enough to create something please try anyway! Every silver counts and your efforts will absolutely be appreciated by someone--perhaps many someones!
I may be sitting by the window watching messengers arrive and hoping the next one is carrying a package containing your donation!
I may be sitting by the window watching messengers arrive and hoping the next one is carrying a package containing your donation!
Written By Asher
Nov. 29, 2020, 9:35 a.m.(6/22/1014 AR)
Another year, come and gone. The little ones, a year old, and I've been with my Swan for a little longer than that. Time really does speed by. I don't know how it happens, but it does.
I'm having trouble in my project; things aren't going smoothly. I'm certain I have enough material, enough funding for more if necessary, but it's just... Not coming together. Maybe Jayus is saying it's not something that should happen. I'll keep trying, I owe it to myself and to the people who have donated to the cause. But I need something new to happen, or else it will stall out.
Aureth recently became Dominus, after Dominus Orazio was murdered. But the thing I keep coming back to, is that when people refer to him by full title, they keep 'Grayhope' on his name. Dominus Orazio, if I recall, was never anything more than that. They call Aureth a Grayhope still. I think this may be a good time to talk to the family, spread the word, remind the kingdom what 'Grayhope' means. What it meant to begin with. Gray's Hopes. I think Aureth will make a fine Dominus, and bring hope back to the people.
I wish I knew how to bring hope back to myself, sometimes. My sleep is more troubled, of late. Nightmares, again. New ones. Well, one. The original was vivid, terrifying, and coincided with the timing of when Prince Tyrus Thrax collapsed outside the Great Archive, so I'm told. The dream was fire, and death, and a monstrous demon as big as a mountain. Fire and ash, forever, and the Abyss throughout creation. But it wasn't just a nightmare. The diamond was hot when I woke, but faded. I don't know what it means but I do know that I have to stop it from happening. So I venture into the nightmare again, and again, this time of my own volition. There has to be something in there to help. I wouldn't be given such dreams without hope.
I'm having trouble in my project; things aren't going smoothly. I'm certain I have enough material, enough funding for more if necessary, but it's just... Not coming together. Maybe Jayus is saying it's not something that should happen. I'll keep trying, I owe it to myself and to the people who have donated to the cause. But I need something new to happen, or else it will stall out.
Aureth recently became Dominus, after Dominus Orazio was murdered. But the thing I keep coming back to, is that when people refer to him by full title, they keep 'Grayhope' on his name. Dominus Orazio, if I recall, was never anything more than that. They call Aureth a Grayhope still. I think this may be a good time to talk to the family, spread the word, remind the kingdom what 'Grayhope' means. What it meant to begin with. Gray's Hopes. I think Aureth will make a fine Dominus, and bring hope back to the people.
I wish I knew how to bring hope back to myself, sometimes. My sleep is more troubled, of late. Nightmares, again. New ones. Well, one. The original was vivid, terrifying, and coincided with the timing of when Prince Tyrus Thrax collapsed outside the Great Archive, so I'm told. The dream was fire, and death, and a monstrous demon as big as a mountain. Fire and ash, forever, and the Abyss throughout creation. But it wasn't just a nightmare. The diamond was hot when I woke, but faded. I don't know what it means but I do know that I have to stop it from happening. So I venture into the nightmare again, and again, this time of my own volition. There has to be something in there to help. I wouldn't be given such dreams without hope.
Written By Patrizio
Nov. 29, 2020, 9:17 a.m.(6/22/1014 AR)
The pamphlet about the pubs of Arx is coming along nicely - I think the first portion of it should be ready in the very near future.
It should be interesting to see what comes of it - I hope others find it useful, but we shall see in the fullness of time. I only hope that that strange unknown that is the future, which lies ahead of us, permits me to finish the work.
It should be interesting to see what comes of it - I hope others find it useful, but we shall see in the fullness of time. I only hope that that strange unknown that is the future, which lies ahead of us, permits me to finish the work.
Written By Shae
Nov. 29, 2020, 6:43 a.m.(6/22/1014 AR)
Relationship Note on Lou
I'm thankful for having answered Princess Lou's posting a couple years ago when she was looking for a new protege. It was one of the best decisions I made, having gained not only a wonderful, and brilliant Patron, but a good friend. I can only hope that I shall continue to make her proud to have taken me own as her protege.
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