Written By Sparte
Sept. 19, 2019, 11:53 a.m.(11/12/1011 AR)
It is just a simple candle lantern. There are better ones out there, finer made as well.
Yet, I know where the glass for the panes were made. I know where the iron was mined and which shop wrought it for the frame. I know who added the small brass panel in the top for me, and where that brass came from too. I get the candles for it myself, knowing how the wax was made and what the wicks have been made from. I could tell you how long the candle would burn lit with a regular flame or from lagoma's shrine, even if it were partially burnt already.
Details. Just little details. Small bits of trivia to most, but they're details I find value in. I don't know as much about all of the things I own as my candle lantern, but I try to. I wonder if others are the same way.
Yet, I know where the glass for the panes were made. I know where the iron was mined and which shop wrought it for the frame. I know who added the small brass panel in the top for me, and where that brass came from too. I get the candles for it myself, knowing how the wax was made and what the wicks have been made from. I could tell you how long the candle would burn lit with a regular flame or from lagoma's shrine, even if it were partially burnt already.
Details. Just little details. Small bits of trivia to most, but they're details I find value in. I don't know as much about all of the things I own as my candle lantern, but I try to. I wonder if others are the same way.
Written By Esme
Sept. 19, 2019, 11:42 a.m.(11/12/1011 AR)
Oh Arx…
This city is just lovely and the people are lovely within it. I finally tried Kindness out for the first time. While I gave my opponent a run for his silver, I fear that he won in the end. I should look into training more to get better at this. I cannot help but find beauty and rapture in every corner of this city. I know that we are touched with sadness, but there is so much happiness around that dark. The light has always come after the night and it always shall.
Although, I have found myself musing my dedication to Limerance. I am in no way questioning it! I am fully entranced by the God of Love, Fidelity, and Oaths. I am just curious if I am living out the expectations well. I do hope that I am. I have been most interested in seeing the opinions of those around me. We are all to love each other. It is as important as breathing. We have all been created by the Gods to be the person we are now. Our destinies and our paths are lined with those Gods and the decisions. We are to love each other and love the difference of opinions.
Have I mentioned how much I adore this city and everyone in it?
OH! Did I write about Salty?
I got my goat, that weirdly everyone keeps trying to eat.
So far she has eaten one of the rugs at Fidante estate. She has head-butted one of the cats. She's tried to eat Happiness, who was less than happy about that situation. Now, she's discovered that she may be feline. She's just reclining with the other cats around the home. Every so often she will bleet as if asking a servant to bring her food. If they do, she just looks at them. If they do not, she LOOKS at them. Have you ever seen a person wither from a goat's look? She's a bit... grumpy, but she's so small. She's so cute. I love her so much.
This city is just lovely and the people are lovely within it. I finally tried Kindness out for the first time. While I gave my opponent a run for his silver, I fear that he won in the end. I should look into training more to get better at this. I cannot help but find beauty and rapture in every corner of this city. I know that we are touched with sadness, but there is so much happiness around that dark. The light has always come after the night and it always shall.
Although, I have found myself musing my dedication to Limerance. I am in no way questioning it! I am fully entranced by the God of Love, Fidelity, and Oaths. I am just curious if I am living out the expectations well. I do hope that I am. I have been most interested in seeing the opinions of those around me. We are all to love each other. It is as important as breathing. We have all been created by the Gods to be the person we are now. Our destinies and our paths are lined with those Gods and the decisions. We are to love each other and love the difference of opinions.
Have I mentioned how much I adore this city and everyone in it?
OH! Did I write about Salty?
I got my goat, that weirdly everyone keeps trying to eat.
So far she has eaten one of the rugs at Fidante estate. She has head-butted one of the cats. She's tried to eat Happiness, who was less than happy about that situation. Now, she's discovered that she may be feline. She's just reclining with the other cats around the home. Every so often she will bleet as if asking a servant to bring her food. If they do, she just looks at them. If they do not, she LOOKS at them. Have you ever seen a person wither from a goat's look? She's a bit... grumpy, but she's so small. She's so cute. I love her so much.
Written By Llewella
Sept. 19, 2019, 7:04 a.m.(11/11/1011 AR)
Yesterday I hosted the first official meal for Melaeris since I became Voice. It was a heartening experience that left me pleasantly surprised at the attendance we had. Having expected only Amir and Dariel to show up, perhaps Prince Artur, I was overjoyed to have twice that many in attendance. You never know what you will get when you host a meal for friends and family.
A special thanks to everyone who joined in. Prince Artur, Lords Dariel and Amir, Ladies Iseulet and Catalana, and Master Mayir.
A special thanks to everyone who joined in. Prince Artur, Lords Dariel and Amir, Ladies Iseulet and Catalana, and Master Mayir.
Written By Bhandn
Sept. 19, 2019, 3:32 a.m.(11/11/1011 AR)
So it is that the journey takes me to a path I did not want to have to tread twice. I can still see my footsteps, reluctant as they were the first time, and these steps I take now are those and more.
I've tried to ignore the sick feeling in my stomach that has plagued me these past few days, but then again, I brought it upon myself. Only time will tell if I will recover, or if I will be stuck with that twisted feeling for the rest of my days. Perhaps that would be justice, that constant reminder. It's exactly the sort of thing that Valena would have done to me, had she been there, so perhaps I already know the answer to my own unspoken query.
At least I have started to sleep better, yet that is a very small improvement at most. Sometimes I think I will be as skittish at night as the lad, with how much I've woken these past few nights, restless and unable to rouse myself from my blankets to try and wear myself to fatigue.
Change is to be embraced, yet I feel sometimes as though my changes have all been very much not for the better.
I find it hard to concentrate lately. My days all seem to meld together in one indistinguishable lump. Even training is difficult at times. That alone is a sign.
I've tried to ignore the sick feeling in my stomach that has plagued me these past few days, but then again, I brought it upon myself. Only time will tell if I will recover, or if I will be stuck with that twisted feeling for the rest of my days. Perhaps that would be justice, that constant reminder. It's exactly the sort of thing that Valena would have done to me, had she been there, so perhaps I already know the answer to my own unspoken query.
At least I have started to sleep better, yet that is a very small improvement at most. Sometimes I think I will be as skittish at night as the lad, with how much I've woken these past few nights, restless and unable to rouse myself from my blankets to try and wear myself to fatigue.
Change is to be embraced, yet I feel sometimes as though my changes have all been very much not for the better.
I find it hard to concentrate lately. My days all seem to meld together in one indistinguishable lump. Even training is difficult at times. That alone is a sign.
Written By Vitalis
Sept. 19, 2019, 2:14 a.m.(11/11/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Miranda
Your sentiment and mine do not stand in opposition.
Written By Archeron
Sept. 19, 2019, 1:26 a.m.(11/11/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Berenice
If I misunderstood the reports, that they had already bent the knee and were now asking for these considerations after, then I am very glad to be corrected and apologise most humbly if any felt slighted. Though I think placing the conditional ‘if’ and moving my words to the future tense does not alter their point. Thraldom cannot be the price paid for peace, and it would be useful still if that were made clear rather than the silence after the reports.
As it must then still be under negotiation, I am certain the famed skills of the Lyceum with their words will be able to help these clans find another way to bend the knee and remain relatively happy.
As it must then still be under negotiation, I am certain the famed skills of the Lyceum with their words will be able to help these clans find another way to bend the knee and remain relatively happy.
Written By Vanora
Sept. 19, 2019, 12:28 a.m.(11/11/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Karina
I am delighted that Karina is back in Arx, I know the last time she'd planned to come and stay for a spell was right before the battle in Setarco, and her plans changed understandably. To have her among us again is wonderful, she is a source of support to me and of brightness around the Great Grim Hall.
Written By Mabelle
Sept. 18, 2019, 11:31 p.m.(11/11/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Thea
Why that's the best part!
Well, no. Finding solutions is the best part but it's a close fourth.
Well, no. Finding solutions is the best part but it's a close fourth.
Written By Rysen
Sept. 18, 2019, 8:01 p.m.(11/10/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Fianna
Shriek? Stray cat? Surely you mean 'battle cry' and 'bear,' right, Cousin?
I'll do my best to keep wolfie out of the hall - but I really want to try and scare Rukhnis at least once, and I feel like the hall is the perfect ambush point - either right when she wakes up or when she's returning from a long shift at the clinic.
I'll do my best to keep wolfie out of the hall - but I really want to try and scare Rukhnis at least once, and I feel like the hall is the perfect ambush point - either right when she wakes up or when she's returning from a long shift at the clinic.
Written By Miranda
Sept. 18, 2019, 7:12 p.m.(11/10/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Thea
No, Cousin. When you do your job and do it well, there are consequences.
It is better, of course, these consequences than if you fail at your job.
Just saying...
It is better, of course, these consequences than if you fail at your job.
Just saying...
Written By Miranda
Sept. 18, 2019, 7:10 p.m.(11/10/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Dariel
Pookie,
You have cured what ails me. Between your company and our hammocking, I feel refreshed and ready to take on the day!
Maybe even more!
... let's not get too crazy. You did more of the work than the hammock.
You have cured what ails me. Between your company and our hammocking, I feel refreshed and ready to take on the day!
Maybe even more!
... let's not get too crazy. You did more of the work than the hammock.
Written By Berenice
Sept. 18, 2019, 5:21 p.m.(11/10/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Archeron
I imagine there is a deafening silence about thralldom being accepted in the Lyceum because thralldom has not been accepted in the Lyceum, darling.
Written By Fianna
Sept. 18, 2019, 1:34 p.m.(11/10/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Rysen
Ahh, okay. So /that/ was the shrieking I heard the other night. Good to know it was you and not some stray cat outside.
Make sure wolfie doesn't make it into the hallway, either. I do /not/ want to stumble across those beady red eyes late at night.
Make sure wolfie doesn't make it into the hallway, either. I do /not/ want to stumble across those beady red eyes late at night.
Written By Mabelle
Sept. 18, 2019, 12:36 p.m.(11/10/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Reese
I was very honoured when Princess Reese asked me to watch over her dogs while she goes on a certain mission. But then I understood the possible result.
I hope the Princess and the delegation will be triumphant and return well and hale.
I hope the Princess and the delegation will be triumphant and return well and hale.
Written By Arman
Sept. 18, 2019, 11:42 a.m.(11/10/1011 AR)
An addendum to my previous journal entry as I made an oversight:
I'd also like to thank the Sword of Ostria, Lord Theron Mazetti, for his accompaniment to the peace talks and assuring the Mazetti leadership were well protected effectively relieving the stress of such a massively important diplomatic team's security needs. In addition, his presence as the Sword of Ostria effectively served as a beacon of inspiration to all troops in company during a contentious event.
I'd also like to thank the Sword of Ostria, Lord Theron Mazetti, for his accompaniment to the peace talks and assuring the Mazetti leadership were well protected effectively relieving the stress of such a massively important diplomatic team's security needs. In addition, his presence as the Sword of Ostria effectively served as a beacon of inspiration to all troops in company during a contentious event.
Written By Thea
Sept. 18, 2019, 11:32 a.m.(11/10/1011 AR)
I am so glad that the mission with Miranda and the others was a success., but---how does one get used the throngs of people crowding you? Can't you do good deeds without having so much--attention?
Written By Archeron
Sept. 18, 2019, 11:06 a.m.(11/10/1011 AR)
It is interesting is it not, how when the Isles said it needed more time to see out the end of Thralldom so many demanded that any second of its continuation was an affront, that its abolition was worth any cost because of how wrong it was. Yet now it has arisen in two newly accepted houses in the Lyceum...there seems to have been a deafening silence.
Thralldom was a tradition that had to fade away - I make no apologies for that to our traditional brothers and sisters in the Isles, and I make no apologies for its past to any others. Tradition is a way to strengthen the Isles, to harden the Isles, to make us what we need to be. I believe that with all my heart and my soul. Thralldom ceased to do that. It weakened us instead. And in its demise we can push on those parts of tradition that do still work for us, as Tyde has done with its new War Academy, as others have done.
The pressures it has created in the speed in which it had to be done, well. They are regrettable but they are there and another tradition of the Isles is that we do not linger in regret or wallow in defeat. You hear it in the words of our houses: "Tears in our wake, never at our wake." "We fall. We rise." "Rise above.". "Tradition is not to preserve the ashes, but to pass on the flame.". But, I would say if the upset and conflict in the Isles - if those of the Isles who now lay dead from this choice - were regrettable but necessary sacrifices in a worthy cause, then you cannot now say that accepting Thralldom in the Lyceum is a price worth paying to cease the bloodshed between those two clans.
Thralldom was a tradition that had to fade away - I make no apologies for that to our traditional brothers and sisters in the Isles, and I make no apologies for its past to any others. Tradition is a way to strengthen the Isles, to harden the Isles, to make us what we need to be. I believe that with all my heart and my soul. Thralldom ceased to do that. It weakened us instead. And in its demise we can push on those parts of tradition that do still work for us, as Tyde has done with its new War Academy, as others have done.
The pressures it has created in the speed in which it had to be done, well. They are regrettable but they are there and another tradition of the Isles is that we do not linger in regret or wallow in defeat. You hear it in the words of our houses: "Tears in our wake, never at our wake." "We fall. We rise." "Rise above.". "Tradition is not to preserve the ashes, but to pass on the flame.". But, I would say if the upset and conflict in the Isles - if those of the Isles who now lay dead from this choice - were regrettable but necessary sacrifices in a worthy cause, then you cannot now say that accepting Thralldom in the Lyceum is a price worth paying to cease the bloodshed between those two clans.
Written By Rysen
Sept. 18, 2019, 10:08 a.m.(11/10/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Willow
How much braver is the woman who would face such monsters without the benefit of combat training in order to protect those in need?
Written By Bliss
Sept. 18, 2019, 12:49 a.m.(11/9/1011 AR)
You would think people who think they are close to me would know me better than this.
Let it burn. It doesn't fucking matter, anyway. Life goes on, and better to shrug it off and keep going.
Let it burn. It doesn't fucking matter, anyway. Life goes on, and better to shrug it off and keep going.
Written By Arcadia
Sept. 18, 2019, 12:44 a.m.(11/9/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Rysen
Please do. I can think of a hundred things I can do with your wolf that can make scream like a little girl.
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