Written By Thea
Aug. 3, 2019, 12:26 p.m.(8/2/1011 AR)
The last couple of days have included masks of flowers and a private tasting at the Hart. Both were enjoyable. At least my drinking skills arent nearly as bad as one brothers but I obviously have more to learn after watching a couple certain princesses and Lady. Add that to my list of things to do, but at that bottom.
Written By Martino
Aug. 3, 2019, 11:07 a.m.(8/2/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Leonaess
Lemon, ginger and bread.
That is the right combination, is it not?
Why doesn't it work today?
That is the right combination, is it not?
Why doesn't it work today?
Written By Umbroise
Aug. 3, 2019, 9:46 a.m.(8/2/1011 AR)
It was such a delight to attend the Velenosan Faces of a Southern Flower masquerade! My duties have rarely allowed me such decadence of late, and it was truly one of the most special occasions of my life, to see all of the beautiful flowers of the Compact gathered together in one garden. Generally, when I attend such functions, I rarely find myself without something to do. I am not a wall flower, but one of those which makes itself noticed. In this case, I was Jasmine, which is often noticed first by its scent, and then by its beauty. The gown was created by Selene Whisper, and the mask as well.
Upon arrival, I immediately noticed a man seated by himself, and so I went and sat with him. Some time later, his sister showed up, and we began to chat amiably. In time, the subject of dancing arose, and I asked the Sage of the Diviners to dance with me. He accepted, and we spent nearly the entire evening, dancing and talking together, while flowers bloomed and petals rained down gently all around us. It was a pleasure matching wits with someone, as we tried to figure out who it was the other was dancing with.
In the end, as it turns out, I was dancing with one of the Marquessa's cousins! How delighted I was to learn it, though he was the winner of our little battle of wits, which I graciously concede. After this, we sat down again as people began to filter out, until we were among only a few left. Eventually, we parted ways as well, but it was a night to remember. I must once again give my compliments to Archduchess Regent Jaenelle for this lovely notion of a party, and I shall look forward to seeing more Lycene balls in the future. I think, after this, I am developing a taste for them!
Upon arrival, I immediately noticed a man seated by himself, and so I went and sat with him. Some time later, his sister showed up, and we began to chat amiably. In time, the subject of dancing arose, and I asked the Sage of the Diviners to dance with me. He accepted, and we spent nearly the entire evening, dancing and talking together, while flowers bloomed and petals rained down gently all around us. It was a pleasure matching wits with someone, as we tried to figure out who it was the other was dancing with.
In the end, as it turns out, I was dancing with one of the Marquessa's cousins! How delighted I was to learn it, though he was the winner of our little battle of wits, which I graciously concede. After this, we sat down again as people began to filter out, until we were among only a few left. Eventually, we parted ways as well, but it was a night to remember. I must once again give my compliments to Archduchess Regent Jaenelle for this lovely notion of a party, and I shall look forward to seeing more Lycene balls in the future. I think, after this, I am developing a taste for them!
Written By Thorley
Aug. 3, 2019, 7 a.m.(8/1/1011 AR)
On this whole fiasco.
So to make sure I have this right...
Ras met Shazza at the Inn.
Shazza razed Ras, got her ledger ruined by soup.
Ras buys new journal, gives to Shazza.
Ras then meets Alban. Makes more insults about soup.
Alban speaks out on this, Ras punches Alban.
Ras gets trial by combat, asks Jeffeth to fight for him, Jeffeth says something on the matter, but doesn't become his champion. The court assigns Brianna to be it's Champion against Ras, who has to fight for himself. Brianna says no, instead champions Ras, leaving the court in a lurch.
Do I have that all right? Anyway, heres my take on it:
Clearly Ras has an issue with soup in the city.
I find a good hearty stew more enjoyable, especially with the crusty bread that Violet showed me that comes from her homelands.
Make the kid work the kitchens for a while, maybe he'll get a new appreciation for the culinary efforts and stop insulting them and throwing them around willy-nilly.
So to make sure I have this right...
Ras met Shazza at the Inn.
Shazza razed Ras, got her ledger ruined by soup.
Ras buys new journal, gives to Shazza.
Ras then meets Alban. Makes more insults about soup.
Alban speaks out on this, Ras punches Alban.
Ras gets trial by combat, asks Jeffeth to fight for him, Jeffeth says something on the matter, but doesn't become his champion. The court assigns Brianna to be it's Champion against Ras, who has to fight for himself. Brianna says no, instead champions Ras, leaving the court in a lurch.
Do I have that all right? Anyway, heres my take on it:
Clearly Ras has an issue with soup in the city.
I find a good hearty stew more enjoyable, especially with the crusty bread that Violet showed me that comes from her homelands.
Make the kid work the kitchens for a while, maybe he'll get a new appreciation for the culinary efforts and stop insulting them and throwing them around willy-nilly.
Written By Brigida
Aug. 3, 2019, 6:12 a.m.(8/1/1011 AR)
This business with Ras and Lord Alban has gotten ridiculous. Most people in this world deserves a smack or two to set them straight. I myself have done so to commoners and nobility alike when they needed it and will continue to do so.
Ras is a troubled young man who needs help and Lord Alban is a grown man, a famed warrior of the Compact who should know better than this.
If it was up to me I'd take a switch to the soles of everyone involved and be done with it with a Blessing to the Gods.
More importantly though is the matter of WHO STOLE MY STAFF!
Ras is a troubled young man who needs help and Lord Alban is a grown man, a famed warrior of the Compact who should know better than this.
If it was up to me I'd take a switch to the soles of everyone involved and be done with it with a Blessing to the Gods.
More importantly though is the matter of WHO STOLE MY STAFF!
Written By Arcadia
Aug. 3, 2019, 6:01 a.m.(8/1/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Evander
You chose a book over a ball?
Are you sure you're not part Leary?
Are you sure you're not part Leary?
Written By Thorley
Aug. 3, 2019, 5:40 a.m.(8/1/1011 AR)
I have been remiss in writing in the journals as of late. With the third year of my marriage with Violet passed, we have seen a birth of a child, and the birth of a Barony. Sandreef Point continues to grow. Our military is strong. The economic house is working on growing. But we are still rather backwater when it comes to being known.
The dawnstones we are finding are so vibrantly different in color. I remember the first time I showed them to Princess Alarissa, I had thought them a fluke - but it turns out that they are so colorful. I will need to find a way to showcase them.
This was so much easier when I was just a House Sword and was peddling coffee.
Sorcha has taken to running, not walking, when she moves. She loves to chase Tala, to run away from us when it's time for a changing - to just run. She reminds my much of Ronja. I need to get back in touch with her. To see how she has been.
Maybe I can try to convince Violet that we should have a little boy.
I've read on the notes on Ras and Lord Alban. Even though Lord Alban is family, we had our moments in the past. He can come across as ill-tempered at times. And I can only assume that this was one of those times. But I would not believe him one to bully a child. I'm not sure how to feel about all of it as a whole, having been on both sides of it. It seems to have past, and I can only hope that lessons have been learned.
Now, time to find a chance to settle, and get to work on growing this little land of mine.
The dawnstones we are finding are so vibrantly different in color. I remember the first time I showed them to Princess Alarissa, I had thought them a fluke - but it turns out that they are so colorful. I will need to find a way to showcase them.
This was so much easier when I was just a House Sword and was peddling coffee.
Sorcha has taken to running, not walking, when she moves. She loves to chase Tala, to run away from us when it's time for a changing - to just run. She reminds my much of Ronja. I need to get back in touch with her. To see how she has been.
Maybe I can try to convince Violet that we should have a little boy.
I've read on the notes on Ras and Lord Alban. Even though Lord Alban is family, we had our moments in the past. He can come across as ill-tempered at times. And I can only assume that this was one of those times. But I would not believe him one to bully a child. I'm not sure how to feel about all of it as a whole, having been on both sides of it. It seems to have past, and I can only hope that lessons have been learned.
Now, time to find a chance to settle, and get to work on growing this little land of mine.
Written By Mabelle
Aug. 3, 2019, 4:56 a.m.(8/1/1011 AR)
Plans for the fundraiser:
Picnic Baskets with mead & cookies - ready.
A very large rope - ready.
A table with cut fruit to make sculptures - maybe I will wait with that until the actual day.
Creativity and generousity - that's on the guests.
See you there!
Picnic Baskets with mead & cookies - ready.
A very large rope - ready.
A table with cut fruit to make sculptures - maybe I will wait with that until the actual day.
Creativity and generousity - that's on the guests.
See you there!
Written By Rinel
Aug. 3, 2019, 4:29 a.m.(8/1/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Margret
While it is true that the Sentinel is associated with justice, the trial by combat, as an institution, is solely a rite of the Lady Gloria. While it is tempting to associate the rite with the Sentinel, the ancient sources we have make it incontrovertibly clear that it is a creation unique to the disciples of the Lady of Valour. I have no qualifications in the realm of law and would not presume to challenge the authority of the Lord Greenmarch in matters temporal; however, I possess some meagre skill in issues of theology, and it is within this realm that I take issue with his proclamation.
It is critical, perhaps moreso now than ever, that the Faith understand its history and its Gods. I should be very happy to meet with either the Lord or Lady Greenmarch and discuss matters of the Gods, if either so will it.
It is critical, perhaps moreso now than ever, that the Faith understand its history and its Gods. I should be very happy to meet with either the Lord or Lady Greenmarch and discuss matters of the Gods, if either so will it.
Written By Iseulet
Aug. 3, 2019, 4:07 a.m.(8/1/1011 AR)
I feel change upon the wind again. Summers are so cruel, but crueler still are winters.
Written By Mabelle
Aug. 3, 2019, 3:28 a.m.(8/1/1011 AR)
Saguaro, the Cactus flower’s message is don’t let the world bring you down. Everything you need is inside you, and you too can produce beautiful things in the middle of an empty wasteland.
Written By Sina
Aug. 3, 2019, 2:35 a.m.(8/1/1011 AR)
The duty of the Scholar is to educate. Recently, I have welcomed Scholar Rinel back into the ranks of Vellichor's Disciples in recognition of the completion of the penance that I had assigned to her, and on the recommendation of Radiant Bliss Whisper, and with the approval of the Dominus. We are pleased to have her back, along with her insights.
She is correct. Archscholar Py did write a Treatise on Truth and Falsehoods, in which he did touch upon how he and his brothers and sisters of the time prayed upon the matter of truth being relative to perspective. They prayed to Limerance and to the Sentinel, but in the end it was found that the rite of trial by combat falls within Gloria's domain. This should not be in dispute, for it is a long-held tradition within the Compact. The accused may ask for a trial by combat, even for petty crimes, and the outcome determines the Truth behind a dispute, where otherwise no clear truth is evident.
At the same time, it should be noted that justice must be observed, and this is the Sentinel's province. If a Magistrate of the Courts has decreed that the accused has chosen Trial by Combat, then perhaps an overlap may be present. This does not make one right over the other. They are both relevant. A Magistrate of the Court has made a decree, which should be heeded by the laws of the Compact. If the young man, Ras, has chosen trial by combat, leaving his fate in the hands of the Gods, then this should be respected as his path to Truth. If trial by combat seems inappropriate to the crime, then a Champion surely has the right to refuse, and then that matter is perhaps best addressed directly with the parties involved, rather than through debate within the pages of the Whites. If Lord Alban Farshaw has decided to drop all charges and settle the matter in private, this, too, should put the matter to rest.
The Godsworn serve all of the Pantheon. As such, I think it is not unreasonable that sometimes, we may recognize that the ideals of the Gods may overlap in a given situation, but that does not invalidate the relevance of one ideal over another. Both can be applied here: Justice and Honor. Sentinel and Gloria. It need not be any more complicated than this. What matters is that Honor be upheld and Justice served in the eyes of the Gods.
I do not personally know well the parties involved in the original dispute which sparked this debate, so I have no stake here other than education. I am not writing here to judge anyone, or dress anyone down, nor do I take any side over the other. These are merely my personal observations after the past few days of reading white journals on this subject.
She is correct. Archscholar Py did write a Treatise on Truth and Falsehoods, in which he did touch upon how he and his brothers and sisters of the time prayed upon the matter of truth being relative to perspective. They prayed to Limerance and to the Sentinel, but in the end it was found that the rite of trial by combat falls within Gloria's domain. This should not be in dispute, for it is a long-held tradition within the Compact. The accused may ask for a trial by combat, even for petty crimes, and the outcome determines the Truth behind a dispute, where otherwise no clear truth is evident.
At the same time, it should be noted that justice must be observed, and this is the Sentinel's province. If a Magistrate of the Courts has decreed that the accused has chosen Trial by Combat, then perhaps an overlap may be present. This does not make one right over the other. They are both relevant. A Magistrate of the Court has made a decree, which should be heeded by the laws of the Compact. If the young man, Ras, has chosen trial by combat, leaving his fate in the hands of the Gods, then this should be respected as his path to Truth. If trial by combat seems inappropriate to the crime, then a Champion surely has the right to refuse, and then that matter is perhaps best addressed directly with the parties involved, rather than through debate within the pages of the Whites. If Lord Alban Farshaw has decided to drop all charges and settle the matter in private, this, too, should put the matter to rest.
The Godsworn serve all of the Pantheon. As such, I think it is not unreasonable that sometimes, we may recognize that the ideals of the Gods may overlap in a given situation, but that does not invalidate the relevance of one ideal over another. Both can be applied here: Justice and Honor. Sentinel and Gloria. It need not be any more complicated than this. What matters is that Honor be upheld and Justice served in the eyes of the Gods.
I do not personally know well the parties involved in the original dispute which sparked this debate, so I have no stake here other than education. I am not writing here to judge anyone, or dress anyone down, nor do I take any side over the other. These are merely my personal observations after the past few days of reading white journals on this subject.
Written By Willow
Aug. 2, 2019, 11:30 p.m.(8/1/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Rinel
How have we never talked before? I am so glad we have now. And I really look forward to more of them. It feels like you are a kindred spirit and I am very, very glad that I chanced upon you waiting outside the Shrine so we had the opportunity to talk directly rather than just being in the same room and involved in different mutual things as we have been prior.
Written By Evander
Aug. 2, 2019, 9:43 p.m.(8/1/1011 AR)
A ball, complete with finery and masks and dancing and alcohol?
Or a new, intriguing book discussing fascinating history and leading one onto new paths of thought and research?
For me, there is no contest. Not the least of which because I don't have a mask to wear.
Or a new, intriguing book discussing fascinating history and leading one onto new paths of thought and research?
For me, there is no contest. Not the least of which because I don't have a mask to wear.
Written By Riagnon
Aug. 2, 2019, 9:13 p.m.(8/1/1011 AR)
It's terrible how this Ross individual was denied a Champion!
Written By Norwood
Aug. 2, 2019, 6:44 p.m.(7/28/1011 AR)
I am quite proud of my Nephew, Eddard. He has volunteered to spend time each afternoon in either the beet garden or the stables. His father will be quite happy when I write to tell him that he has learned responsibility here in Arx.
Written By Jeffeth
Aug. 2, 2019, 3:09 p.m.(7/28/1011 AR)
I feel I should reiterate in a more brief fashion: In the situation regarding Ras. He was never denied a Champion. This growing discussion on whether a commoner should be allowed to take on a Champion, while I have no problem with a discussion on it in general, has nothing to do with the current situation.
Written By Kedehern
Aug. 2, 2019, 2:24 p.m.(7/28/1011 AR)
I just spent a day resolving a dispute among villagers about who gets to take care of a cow.
A cow that neither villager in fact owned, and was in fact part of Duke Cristoph's stock.
Grown men, slap fighting like little children over a bovine's affection.
This is what my life has come to, recently. Truly a noble obligation.
A cow that neither villager in fact owned, and was in fact part of Duke Cristoph's stock.
Grown men, slap fighting like little children over a bovine's affection.
This is what my life has come to, recently. Truly a noble obligation.
Written By Shazza
Aug. 2, 2019, 12:15 p.m.(7/28/1011 AR)
I reflect, without benefit of noble title or knowledge of divine minds, on a recent incident.
Some days ago, the 'infamous' Ras chose to seat himself at my table in the trader's tavern. I sat reviewing my accounts. He objected to the words I used to reply to his disruption, and, wearing a scowl, he emptied his soup onto my ledger.
Lacking the skill and temper for violence, I remained seated and informed Ras of his best next step: to deliver to me a replacement, and quickly. As I told him, we cannot allow injuries to pass unredressed, even small ones. To do so invites further injury. I calmly told him he would pay for the book, one way or another.
He gave me a new book.
I considered the matter settled and we parted ways. I was not blameless in the encounter, as my words did provoke him to overturn his soup, just as I found provocation in his sitting at my table uninvited. But we each must own our actions (and their consequences) without laying them at the feet of provocateurs. The more self-mastery we hold, the lighter our burdens become; freed from illusions and excuses, the profitable path is made clear.
As I consider whether Ras was responsible for my ruined ledger (he was), I consider also whether I was wise to provoke an unknown man of doubtful station (I was not). My desire was a peaceful meal and a ledger free from soupy pages, and mocking Ras's manners did not serve my goal. Yet I escalated.
Escalating a heated moment is rarely the wise course, regardless of who bears responsibility for the resulting injury - be that determined in the court of public opinion, by the Crown's law, or by the gods. Determining who is "right" can be an interesting academic exercise, but does little to change that both parties will show a loss, either in suffering injury or in atonement for inflicting it.
What if he had struck me? Both he and I would have been exposed to significant cost. Time spent obtaining redress would only be a distraction to my business, and I would have no pleasure in seeing a man lose his freedom or his meagre wealth.
Gods forbid if I were a member of the peerage and he had struck me! The loss would be only greater on both sides. In addition to my health and time, I might put at risk things more valuable still, not least my reputation; but also the life of a common man, over whom I was set by the virtues of ennoblement as an exemplar of good citizenship, but yet who came through his interaction with me only to ruin and a likely descent into deeper adversity.
I count myself fortunate that I, common as I am, need not ponder at length how I may have exposed myself to a noble's risks, had my encounter with Ras escalated further. Faced with weighing the damage to my reputation and a man's life against my ruined ledger revenged, or against the peace of an inn restored, I would have found it a poor trade, and my responsibilities unserved.
With gratitude, I will take the lesson of my encounter to heart, having profited by the instruction.
Some days ago, the 'infamous' Ras chose to seat himself at my table in the trader's tavern. I sat reviewing my accounts. He objected to the words I used to reply to his disruption, and, wearing a scowl, he emptied his soup onto my ledger.
Lacking the skill and temper for violence, I remained seated and informed Ras of his best next step: to deliver to me a replacement, and quickly. As I told him, we cannot allow injuries to pass unredressed, even small ones. To do so invites further injury. I calmly told him he would pay for the book, one way or another.
He gave me a new book.
I considered the matter settled and we parted ways. I was not blameless in the encounter, as my words did provoke him to overturn his soup, just as I found provocation in his sitting at my table uninvited. But we each must own our actions (and their consequences) without laying them at the feet of provocateurs. The more self-mastery we hold, the lighter our burdens become; freed from illusions and excuses, the profitable path is made clear.
As I consider whether Ras was responsible for my ruined ledger (he was), I consider also whether I was wise to provoke an unknown man of doubtful station (I was not). My desire was a peaceful meal and a ledger free from soupy pages, and mocking Ras's manners did not serve my goal. Yet I escalated.
Escalating a heated moment is rarely the wise course, regardless of who bears responsibility for the resulting injury - be that determined in the court of public opinion, by the Crown's law, or by the gods. Determining who is "right" can be an interesting academic exercise, but does little to change that both parties will show a loss, either in suffering injury or in atonement for inflicting it.
What if he had struck me? Both he and I would have been exposed to significant cost. Time spent obtaining redress would only be a distraction to my business, and I would have no pleasure in seeing a man lose his freedom or his meagre wealth.
Gods forbid if I were a member of the peerage and he had struck me! The loss would be only greater on both sides. In addition to my health and time, I might put at risk things more valuable still, not least my reputation; but also the life of a common man, over whom I was set by the virtues of ennoblement as an exemplar of good citizenship, but yet who came through his interaction with me only to ruin and a likely descent into deeper adversity.
I count myself fortunate that I, common as I am, need not ponder at length how I may have exposed myself to a noble's risks, had my encounter with Ras escalated further. Faced with weighing the damage to my reputation and a man's life against my ruined ledger revenged, or against the peace of an inn restored, I would have found it a poor trade, and my responsibilities unserved.
With gratitude, I will take the lesson of my encounter to heart, having profited by the instruction.
Written By Tyrus
Aug. 2, 2019, 12:07 p.m.(7/28/1011 AR)
It is interesting to be witness to the various debates taking place through the White Journals and, I must assume, out loud in various rooms and streets of the city.
It's also interesting to find that while certain voices, or I suppose authors, are common fixtures with an opinion on practically anything, especially if it's to tell another how wrong they are, various individuals tend to speak up. From Peer to common, the perspectives offered are varied and even fascinating to observe.
While I tend to be less interested in religious matters, having never found much appeal there, I find it is changed when I behold the points and counterpoints made. With such passion and righteous belief in one's convictions, how could I not be moved?
It's also interesting to find that while certain voices, or I suppose authors, are common fixtures with an opinion on practically anything, especially if it's to tell another how wrong they are, various individuals tend to speak up. From Peer to common, the perspectives offered are varied and even fascinating to observe.
While I tend to be less interested in religious matters, having never found much appeal there, I find it is changed when I behold the points and counterpoints made. With such passion and righteous belief in one's convictions, how could I not be moved?
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