Written By Aureth
March 4, 2020, 4:16 p.m.(11/14/1012 AR)
Relationship Note on Aleksei
Legacy is what you have done, not only what you are remembered for.
Aleksei Morgan is going to be remembered in the history of the Faith for being the first Archlector of the First Choice in this new era of memory and understanding, and his dedicated service as Liberator and First Liberator even after his unexpected family obligations required that he ask to be released from the priesthood.
But the godsworn are sworn to all the gods, and our work is not limited to the service of any one. Aleksei's work spanned the whole Pantheon, and it had a direct impact on how we worship, particularly here in the capital. As I see his work continuing to shape the future of ritual, as the mantle of what he has done is taken up by priests long after his departure, I see a legacy to be proud of, and the damn kid isn't even 30.
Aleksei Morgan is going to be remembered in the history of the Faith for being the first Archlector of the First Choice in this new era of memory and understanding, and his dedicated service as Liberator and First Liberator even after his unexpected family obligations required that he ask to be released from the priesthood.
But the godsworn are sworn to all the gods, and our work is not limited to the service of any one. Aleksei's work spanned the whole Pantheon, and it had a direct impact on how we worship, particularly here in the capital. As I see his work continuing to shape the future of ritual, as the mantle of what he has done is taken up by priests long after his departure, I see a legacy to be proud of, and the damn kid isn't even 30.
Written By Dio
March 4, 2020, 3:32 p.m.(11/14/1012 AR)
Relationship Note on Tyche
I had the pleasure to host the Countess of the March of Caina in the Seraceni water gardens the other evening. To privateer sailors, nothing allures more than plunder and adventure - nothing save a petite, exquisitely dressed woman of wit and ambition.
It so happened that a business associate, Ludvigo Agorio, happened by, and I seized the opportunity to introduce him to Marquessa Inverno. Messere Ludvigo was so enchanted with the marquessa that when my retainer collected some contracts from the merchant the following morning, there was also enclosed a luxurious invitation. It expressed his deepest desire for Marquessa Inverno and me to join him for dinner at his mansion in the Upper Boroughs as honored guests. With deep regret, I had to inform him that the marquessa and I had important and pressing matters that prevented us from condescending to attend.
So deeply affected was Messerve Ludvigo with the wit and charm of Marquessa Tyche, that I have no doubt that even now he is devising some new scheme to gain her favor, assuming correctly, that, as in the meeting at the water garden, the marquessa's graceful touch might protect him from whatever dreadful and terrifying dangers to which people of business are sometimes exposed.
It so happened that a business associate, Ludvigo Agorio, happened by, and I seized the opportunity to introduce him to Marquessa Inverno. Messere Ludvigo was so enchanted with the marquessa that when my retainer collected some contracts from the merchant the following morning, there was also enclosed a luxurious invitation. It expressed his deepest desire for Marquessa Inverno and me to join him for dinner at his mansion in the Upper Boroughs as honored guests. With deep regret, I had to inform him that the marquessa and I had important and pressing matters that prevented us from condescending to attend.
So deeply affected was Messerve Ludvigo with the wit and charm of Marquessa Tyche, that I have no doubt that even now he is devising some new scheme to gain her favor, assuming correctly, that, as in the meeting at the water garden, the marquessa's graceful touch might protect him from whatever dreadful and terrifying dangers to which people of business are sometimes exposed.
Written By Saberurn
March 4, 2020, 3:02 p.m.(11/14/1012 AR)
I keep studying the culture of Arx, how people interact, what is and what is not acceptable.
I sent a letter to the Apothecary College, and I can only hope there will be an answer.
Besides trying to know people, I am not very proficient with small talks.
I am walking looking for shops, its arquitectures, how they are organized. Studying what is needed to build one I see there will be a long road until there.
I started to search the events in the bulletin board, maybe I can know and help more people... and then, maybe advance my knowledge.
I sent a letter to the Apothecary College, and I can only hope there will be an answer.
Besides trying to know people, I am not very proficient with small talks.
I am walking looking for shops, its arquitectures, how they are organized. Studying what is needed to build one I see there will be a long road until there.
I started to search the events in the bulletin board, maybe I can know and help more people... and then, maybe advance my knowledge.
Written By Hamish
March 4, 2020, 2:49 p.m.(11/14/1012 AR)
Relationship Note on Rysen
It does that every year or so.
Written By Korka
March 4, 2020, 2:40 p.m.(11/14/1012 AR)
It's always a strange and awkward thing when the nobility forgets that messengers exist.
I kind of love it.
I kind of love it.
Written By Preston
March 4, 2020, 11:42 a.m.(11/13/1012 AR)
Nobility is important. The noble lineages, the cultures, the ordering of our society. They are vital and should not be questioned.
But, there is nothing inherently more virtuous about nobility than commoner. Just as nobles are needed to rule, just as our society would not be such without that, so our society would be no where without the commoner. I am a commoner, and having given my oath I will never take land and title.
Just as a commoner must respect a noble, so a noble should show respect for those below them - for it is by their example that people should behave.
But, there is nothing inherently more virtuous about nobility than commoner. Just as nobles are needed to rule, just as our society would not be such without that, so our society would be no where without the commoner. I am a commoner, and having given my oath I will never take land and title.
Just as a commoner must respect a noble, so a noble should show respect for those below them - for it is by their example that people should behave.
Written By Iseulet
March 4, 2020, 10:46 a.m.(11/13/1012 AR)
All this heavy lifting of these ledgers has finally done my back in. Oh dear.
Written By Niklas
March 4, 2020, 10:40 a.m.(11/13/1012 AR)
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Written By Lucita
March 4, 2020, 10:07 a.m.(11/13/1012 AR)
Relationship Note on Zebulon
May your luck change for the better one day, my old friend.
Written By Aedric
March 4, 2020, 9:50 a.m.(11/13/1012 AR)
En route to New Hope, encountered a ruined caravel -- mast shattered, hull submerged. We searched the surrounding waters for nearly a day but found no survivors. Dispatched sailors to inspect what was left of the vessel and they described significant damage to exterior. Whatever sunk the ship must also be responsible for the lack of a crew. Found no evidence of rare or expensive goods, ruling out pirates. Slavers, perhaps. Saw no signs of predation. Most unusual. Will report findings to Baroness.
Written By Saberurn
March 4, 2020, 9:33 a.m.(11/13/1012 AR)
My first day around Arx at the city center I get to lost my consciousness and so I lost my lute.
I can only think I was assaulted. But no memory comes to my mind.
When I regained the mental clarity Amantha was in front of me, checking if I were allright.
She is a kind woman, eager to help she gave me directions about the bard college and Evaristo.
Later we could exchange some words by letters.
She then instructed me a little about the Queen of Endings.
A schoolar named Vellichor.
The Apothecary College.
All in all, she was of great help to an outsider without network and little knowledge about this lands as myself.
Odd encounter. While I was in the Traders Tavern a woman wich do not present herself showed up in middle of my studies and writings and asked if I was just ignoring her or too busy.
Not that I intended to be rude, but I do not know her.
She then leaves without a presentation.
The innkeeper though are familiar with that face - Mabelle. I should send a letter to her later on.
While I keep my studies I found information about the Queen of Endings. So I wrote a poem to synthesize my founds and insights.
Queen of Endings
Mother of Beginnings
Shattered mirrors
To rebuilt
Our torment
Our justice
Our cause
Yet
A Queen
A Mother
A Lover
I sent the poem to Amantha first hands as a token of appreciation for her help.
Later on, I tried to do some alchemy, with the recipes I found crafted some perfumes. With nocturne plants and a citric flavor, I called my first creation "Yang Perfume".
In the city center, figuring out how to sell it, a woman named Mirari telled me about the bulletin board and she was eager to buy my first exemplar to help my start.
I was gifted by the divinities and nature with a good start, and I am very happy with it.
I hope I can find the truth about this world.
I can only think I was assaulted. But no memory comes to my mind.
When I regained the mental clarity Amantha was in front of me, checking if I were allright.
She is a kind woman, eager to help she gave me directions about the bard college and Evaristo.
Later we could exchange some words by letters.
She then instructed me a little about the Queen of Endings.
A schoolar named Vellichor.
The Apothecary College.
All in all, she was of great help to an outsider without network and little knowledge about this lands as myself.
Odd encounter. While I was in the Traders Tavern a woman wich do not present herself showed up in middle of my studies and writings and asked if I was just ignoring her or too busy.
Not that I intended to be rude, but I do not know her.
She then leaves without a presentation.
The innkeeper though are familiar with that face - Mabelle. I should send a letter to her later on.
While I keep my studies I found information about the Queen of Endings. So I wrote a poem to synthesize my founds and insights.
Queen of Endings
Mother of Beginnings
Shattered mirrors
To rebuilt
Our torment
Our justice
Our cause
Yet
A Queen
A Mother
A Lover
I sent the poem to Amantha first hands as a token of appreciation for her help.
Later on, I tried to do some alchemy, with the recipes I found crafted some perfumes. With nocturne plants and a citric flavor, I called my first creation "Yang Perfume".
In the city center, figuring out how to sell it, a woman named Mirari telled me about the bulletin board and she was eager to buy my first exemplar to help my start.
I was gifted by the divinities and nature with a good start, and I am very happy with it.
I hope I can find the truth about this world.
Written By Cornelius
March 4, 2020, 7:52 a.m.(11/13/1012 AR)
Relationship Note on Dycard
I am here in Arx to aid your capable and distinguished sister, Dycard, and I will not leave because you have somehow grown a backbone in our time apart. Unfortunately, it is an undignified and disrespectful backbone that does more harm to your family than good. Speak privately if you have some grievance. I shall be expecting your direct correspondence.
Written By Cornelius
March 4, 2020, 7:51 a.m.(11/13/1012 AR)
I have heard that the rabble is rabbling about me, but as I have no wish to seek through the great surfeit of ill-written scrabble by commoners, I shall state here merely this.
When a member of the peerage is speaking with another member of the peerage, do not insert yourself rudely, persistently, and unmistakably unwantedly, or yes - you will be warned, as my son bemoans, that on my ship or on the Isles you would be suitably disciplined. And you may yet still be, here. For while I may possess an inexhaustible trove of noble patience, there is some behavior that is simply unacceptable in a civilized society, and a civilized man must act to quash it.
When a member of the peerage is speaking with another member of the peerage, do not insert yourself rudely, persistently, and unmistakably unwantedly, or yes - you will be warned, as my son bemoans, that on my ship or on the Isles you would be suitably disciplined. And you may yet still be, here. For while I may possess an inexhaustible trove of noble patience, there is some behavior that is simply unacceptable in a civilized society, and a civilized man must act to quash it.
Written By Lucene
March 4, 2020, 6:34 a.m.(11/13/1012 AR)
Relationship Note on Cornelius
My dear uncle,
I see that your return from the dead has caused quite the stir within Arx. You sure do know how to make an entrance.
I see that your return from the dead has caused quite the stir within Arx. You sure do know how to make an entrance.
Written By Revell
March 4, 2020, 6:28 a.m.(11/13/1012 AR)
Relationship Note on Ras
SUBJECT: RAS (addendum#1)
I knew Ras was right. He is always right, and so far, nothing he has told me has lead me astray. He is an excellent judge of character, whereas I am.. not.
He warned me that when things got truly tough and I needed someone to stand by me, certain people would do nothing but disappoint me. That has come to pass, and I am so grateful that I knew to expect it or it may have rattled me a lot more than it did.
At the same time, several people who I barely know or expected to care stood by my side.
Conflict is interesting. You truly learn who your friends and enemies are when everything comes crashing down around you. Perhaps that's why I don't actually mind a little conflict.
It's funny how much I enjoy the moments I get to have with Ras. I always walk away in a foul mood or with the knowledge that I'm likely going to have nightmares that night.
I think I trust him?
I knew Ras was right. He is always right, and so far, nothing he has told me has lead me astray. He is an excellent judge of character, whereas I am.. not.
He warned me that when things got truly tough and I needed someone to stand by me, certain people would do nothing but disappoint me. That has come to pass, and I am so grateful that I knew to expect it or it may have rattled me a lot more than it did.
At the same time, several people who I barely know or expected to care stood by my side.
Conflict is interesting. You truly learn who your friends and enemies are when everything comes crashing down around you. Perhaps that's why I don't actually mind a little conflict.
It's funny how much I enjoy the moments I get to have with Ras. I always walk away in a foul mood or with the knowledge that I'm likely going to have nightmares that night.
I think I trust him?
Written By Martino
March 4, 2020, 5:55 a.m.(11/13/1012 AR)
While also at it, and Guido is truly thanked and appreciated for this hours, he is collecting those who are putting themselves for either the Senior or Legendary level of the melee. (ooc: https://tinyurl.com/lycenefightnight )
Planned to be fought in the barest of clothing for those entering to truly show off excellence, prowess even, in the ring. Braies and vest. Full plate?! Crafted from leathers found typically in the city. (OOC: High Quality Pelt Maximum. Top & Pants only.) The weapons used are to be wooden swords or blunted weapons made from common materials. (OOC: High Quality Steel Maximum. Hairpin, Small, Medium or a Huge Wpn can be used).
Entrants are still being sought out.
Planned to be fought in the barest of clothing for those entering to truly show off excellence, prowess even, in the ring. Braies and vest. Full plate?! Crafted from leathers found typically in the city. (OOC: High Quality Pelt Maximum. Top & Pants only.) The weapons used are to be wooden swords or blunted weapons made from common materials. (OOC: High Quality Steel Maximum. Hairpin, Small, Medium or a Huge Wpn can be used).
Entrants are still being sought out.
Written By Mabelle
March 4, 2020, 4:10 a.m.(11/13/1012 AR)
Not everything is as it seems.
People forget it often.
People forget it often.
Written By Jan
March 4, 2020, 12:17 a.m.(11/12/1012 AR)
Stormward must not fall. I intend to do everything I can to ensure the safety of the duchy.
Written By Strozza
March 3, 2020, 9:26 p.m.(11/12/1012 AR)
Sing a song of seaborn war, will I? Will I carry my voice back to sands, or should the chorus fall in form of spear and arrow - will my serenade be a lament?
Written By Dianna
March 3, 2020, 9:07 p.m.(11/12/1012 AR)
I am reminded over and again of the philosophy of compassion, despite - or perhaps, because of - those who challenge me and those around me.
I thank the gods I was raised in the Lyceum; and for all that taught me.
I thank the gods for my parents and their gentle, true love shown always to me and my sister in so many ways.
For all of the difficulties that may arise in one's life, I thank the gods for keeping a balance in mine - and for the bounteous joys and love with which I have been blessed.
It is said, I have heard, that Mirrormasks are often found to be dwelling most often in darkness. And yet, as Third Reflection, I find that, if I do not share my time in gazing deeply into the darkness of myself - as well as in helping others gaze into their darkness - while balancing both my own and others' darkness with the light, it is so very, very easy to forget that /both/ exist, simultaneously.
We must never forget that both sides exist; that both must be respected - and that, to act overmuch on one side upsets the balance for both.
But /we/ choose where we find our focus.
I thank the gods I was raised in the Lyceum; and for all that taught me.
I thank the gods for my parents and their gentle, true love shown always to me and my sister in so many ways.
For all of the difficulties that may arise in one's life, I thank the gods for keeping a balance in mine - and for the bounteous joys and love with which I have been blessed.
It is said, I have heard, that Mirrormasks are often found to be dwelling most often in darkness. And yet, as Third Reflection, I find that, if I do not share my time in gazing deeply into the darkness of myself - as well as in helping others gaze into their darkness - while balancing both my own and others' darkness with the light, it is so very, very easy to forget that /both/ exist, simultaneously.
We must never forget that both sides exist; that both must be respected - and that, to act overmuch on one side upsets the balance for both.
But /we/ choose where we find our focus.
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