Written By Nurie
June 23, 2019, 6:42 p.m.(5/4/1011 AR)
It seems very upsetting that any member of the nobility would begrudge commoners a special place in being able to ply their trade, and wish to have all aspects of this for themselves as well. I understand the impulse, and perhaps the resentment, of feeling as if others do not work more hard than you and yet are afforded what you might see as a special privilege that you cannot share. It's only human to be blinded (even momentarily) by that sometimes!
But there /is/ a way around it that preserves the livelihoods of those who do not have as many choices! Instead of resenting, perhaps take steps to cultivate a relationship with one who does not share your station, that will benefit you both. Someone who can work the markets on your behalf, for the good of their liege or the House that has hired them on a temporary basis. Perhaps you might also consider asking for space to display your work within a crafter's shop where you might be fully accredited, so that no acclaim is lost and most likely if you need the silver an arrangement can be made--we crafters buy things for our shops, and there are even resale shops available! This allows for great benefit to both the commoner and the noble family, not only for the silver exchanged or the goods moved but also to build respect and understanding and the strengthening of noble households and the layer of protection that a close tie to a noble house provides for any commoner who so serves.
But to publicly see resentment over the protection of commoner crafters and shopkeeps is something deeply disturbing to me, as someone who has the opportunity to observe much about the interaction of nobility and the commons. I am deeply thankful that my most frequent noble patrons seem to hold great respect and care in regards to not demanding to step over that boundary, and those so rich in opportunity do not seem so inclined to begrudge others of lower birth or station their niche.
Truly we cannot survive very well without each other. I see so many calls for more unity and understanding and care to not tread upon another's garment between those of noble blood--I pray that the same would perhaps extend to those below you as well.
But there /is/ a way around it that preserves the livelihoods of those who do not have as many choices! Instead of resenting, perhaps take steps to cultivate a relationship with one who does not share your station, that will benefit you both. Someone who can work the markets on your behalf, for the good of their liege or the House that has hired them on a temporary basis. Perhaps you might also consider asking for space to display your work within a crafter's shop where you might be fully accredited, so that no acclaim is lost and most likely if you need the silver an arrangement can be made--we crafters buy things for our shops, and there are even resale shops available! This allows for great benefit to both the commoner and the noble family, not only for the silver exchanged or the goods moved but also to build respect and understanding and the strengthening of noble households and the layer of protection that a close tie to a noble house provides for any commoner who so serves.
But to publicly see resentment over the protection of commoner crafters and shopkeeps is something deeply disturbing to me, as someone who has the opportunity to observe much about the interaction of nobility and the commons. I am deeply thankful that my most frequent noble patrons seem to hold great respect and care in regards to not demanding to step over that boundary, and those so rich in opportunity do not seem so inclined to begrudge others of lower birth or station their niche.
Truly we cannot survive very well without each other. I see so many calls for more unity and understanding and care to not tread upon another's garment between those of noble blood--I pray that the same would perhaps extend to those below you as well.
Written By Evaristo
June 23, 2019, 6:20 p.m.(5/4/1011 AR)
Slowly but surely the Festival of Death plans move forward. House Malvici has made a very generous donation towards it, to ensure its success. There will be games and performances of various kinds spread out over the summer or early autumn.
I'm a Harlequin but I am also a bard; so why not combine it all and spread Death's word to as many corners of the Compact as we can? We'll start in Arx, because where would be more appropriate?
I am thankful to have so many talented generous people stepping up to take charge of things, as well. I know what I want, but getting there - well, I can't do it myself.
I'm a Harlequin but I am also a bard; so why not combine it all and spread Death's word to as many corners of the Compact as we can? We'll start in Arx, because where would be more appropriate?
I am thankful to have so many talented generous people stepping up to take charge of things, as well. I know what I want, but getting there - well, I can't do it myself.
Written By Cristoph
June 23, 2019, 6:18 p.m.(5/4/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Kedehern
I suppose I can't threaten to foster you out to the Telmarch again if you get married. We like Shae too much for that.
Written By Shard
June 23, 2019, 6:16 p.m.(5/4/1011 AR)
If you break a bone, a healer has to set it right; extremely painful, if you've ever had that 'pleasure'. If you broke your sword arm, you cannot use it to wield a sword until it heals. Someone will have to fight for you. Someone will have to hunt for you. If you broke your leg, you cannot walk on it until it heals. Someone will have to help you stand. Someone may even have to carry you.
Is this charity? Will you refuse to let someone protect you while you cannot fight? Will you sit on your ass, never moving, because you can't stand to lean on another? Will you let your limb heal twisted because you refuse to let someone set it in place?
You are not somehow /less/ for asking for help. And you are not somehow /less/ for accepting it, even if you didn't ask. People do for each other, that's how we survive. Today it's your need. Tomorrow it will be someone else's, and you can do for them in turn.
...That is, more or less, what I was told when I decided to be a stubborn little shit of a child. I admit I needed to hear her lecture quite a few times over the years before it fully sunk in.
Is this charity? Will you refuse to let someone protect you while you cannot fight? Will you sit on your ass, never moving, because you can't stand to lean on another? Will you let your limb heal twisted because you refuse to let someone set it in place?
You are not somehow /less/ for asking for help. And you are not somehow /less/ for accepting it, even if you didn't ask. People do for each other, that's how we survive. Today it's your need. Tomorrow it will be someone else's, and you can do for them in turn.
...That is, more or less, what I was told when I decided to be a stubborn little shit of a child. I admit I needed to hear her lecture quite a few times over the years before it fully sunk in.
Written By Tikva
June 23, 2019, 5:22 p.m.(5/4/1011 AR)
I am delighted with the turnout for the Patronage Fair that Princess Zara and I held upon the beach today. It was lovely to see people from all walks of life mingling and learning about each other, and I sincerely hope that many newly kindled relationships from this event will develop and grow.
I can say also that Princess Zara Valardin is a most wonderfully efficient person with whom to host an event and I am very glad to have made her acquaintance. Since joining the Inquisition, I have learned a great deal about the importance of ordering information, and extreme competency in that regard is a rare and wonderful blessing to observe in action.
I can say also that Princess Zara Valardin is a most wonderfully efficient person with whom to host an event and I am very glad to have made her acquaintance. Since joining the Inquisition, I have learned a great deal about the importance of ordering information, and extreme competency in that regard is a rare and wonderful blessing to observe in action.
Written By Sudara
June 23, 2019, 3:58 p.m.(5/4/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Selene
The former Radiant Whisper has proven herself to be an enthusiastic and capable fellow researcher of interesting odds and ends from our nation's history. For me, the fact that during our meetings we often spend more time poring over notes than engaged in conversation is a sign of her good sense. Still, I truly do need to let her carry out her threat/promise to introduce me to the latest fashions of Arx.
Written By Sudara
June 23, 2019, 3:13 p.m.(5/4/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Celeste
What can one say about the Iron Kraken of Setarco? Lovely, intelligent, and capable - if possessed of remarkably few limbs to merit renown as a tentacular horror. Another of my former students, whose present lustre might perhaps reflect a little second-hand glory onto one of her old tutors.
Written By Quintin
June 23, 2019, 2:47 p.m.(5/4/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Videl
I quite enjoyed playing the stragey game Lady Videl Igniseri created and heartily recommend it to others. I'm fond of strategy games in general and always like to play against new people. I encourage anyone with any interest in a game or three to seek me out.
Written By Cambria
June 23, 2019, 1:48 p.m.(5/4/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Hadrian
I understand that I have fallen behind on those crisp high fives that I owe you, dear heart...but next time I will not attempt to catch up by offering you any more than three at one time. Five was two too many. The palm of my hand is still red, and now that the stinging pain has subsided, I do believe it is sore and even slightly swollen.
Your hands are much larger than mine, and your arms possess much more strength. These delicate palms cannot possibly withstand repeated direct force from what may as well have been the rapid and successive strikes of a wild cat.
Mistake me not, though - I really do appreciate them.
(But I did have to dictate this).
Your hands are much larger than mine, and your arms possess much more strength. These delicate palms cannot possibly withstand repeated direct force from what may as well have been the rapid and successive strikes of a wild cat.
Mistake me not, though - I really do appreciate them.
(But I did have to dictate this).
Written By Cambria
June 23, 2019, 1:32 p.m.(5/4/1011 AR)
Condemnation, for more people than those with gentle temperament may realize, can be a source a great pleasure. After all, it combines the delights of self righteousness with those of revenge, sadism, and the contemplation of discomfort or worse of other people. It requires no courage and is within the capacity of all to act upon.
Written By Brigida
June 23, 2019, 1:25 p.m.(5/4/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Gianna
Gianna Whisper still has the most beautiful voice I have heard. I believe that it is even better when she feels like she has something to prove.
Written By Kedehern
June 23, 2019, 12:44 p.m.(5/3/1011 AR)
I have come to the conclusion that I love my horse, and dislike anything remotely untamed.
Written By Cambria
June 23, 2019, 12:18 p.m.(5/3/1011 AR)
It is a strange fact of the human condition that one often has mixed feelings about what one hates. We are drawn back over and over again to contemplate that which we supposedly detest and wish destroyed. As I have matured, and have had time upon which to reflect, I have determined that there is more than one reason for this.
To start, hatred can be an enjoyable emotion. One can garner a sense of moral superiority to whatever is hated as well as a possible source of purpose in life, if one takes up the cause against it in any practical way. But it can also be restful, even comforting to the mind, insofar as it relieves the necessity to think any further about other things in all their tiresome complexity. The latter, complexity, is apt to frighten or overwhelm us, to reduce us to a state of paralysis or powerlessness.
To start, hatred can be an enjoyable emotion. One can garner a sense of moral superiority to whatever is hated as well as a possible source of purpose in life, if one takes up the cause against it in any practical way. But it can also be restful, even comforting to the mind, insofar as it relieves the necessity to think any further about other things in all their tiresome complexity. The latter, complexity, is apt to frighten or overwhelm us, to reduce us to a state of paralysis or powerlessness.
Written By Domonico
June 23, 2019, 12:14 p.m.(5/3/1011 AR)
My daughter Palania met my mother Palania. I was not able to get a word in edgeways for the next couple of hours.
I think my brother's status as favoured of mother is now threatened by a little girl.
I think my brother's status as favoured of mother is now threatened by a little girl.
Written By Sophie
June 23, 2019, 12:08 p.m.(5/3/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Victus
In the matter of the spider and the fly...
The fly may see the spider as evil, but the spider is doing only what it must to survive.
In the matter of the snake and the mouse...
The mouse may see the snake as evil, but the snake is only doing what it must to survive.
In the matter of the master and slave...
The slave will surely see the master as evil, but will the master see themselves as evil? Will they continue to perpetuate this unpleasant state of things even if they are no longer doing what is necessary to survive?
Or...
Will they seek to right this wrong and find other means of survival?
I am proud of those who embrace change and focus on solutions rather than stubbornly hanging upon 'tradition' at the expense of those they have been entrusted to care for.
Lagoma smiles upon Victus and those of the isles that embrace change with such bravery. Of this I am very certain.
The fly may see the spider as evil, but the spider is doing only what it must to survive.
In the matter of the snake and the mouse...
The mouse may see the snake as evil, but the snake is only doing what it must to survive.
In the matter of the master and slave...
The slave will surely see the master as evil, but will the master see themselves as evil? Will they continue to perpetuate this unpleasant state of things even if they are no longer doing what is necessary to survive?
Or...
Will they seek to right this wrong and find other means of survival?
I am proud of those who embrace change and focus on solutions rather than stubbornly hanging upon 'tradition' at the expense of those they have been entrusted to care for.
Lagoma smiles upon Victus and those of the isles that embrace change with such bravery. Of this I am very certain.
Written By Peri
June 23, 2019, 11:32 a.m.(5/3/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Ajax
Send him trumpets. Kids love trumpets. also drums.
Written By Peri
June 23, 2019, 11:31 a.m.(5/3/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Alecstazi
I can help with your ignorance of matters outside the walls of Arx. I tell you again of your vassals who work without slaves without starving. Let me also make it known to you that your people have asked for charity with much dignity and passion and many slaves were freed due to this.
Written By Edward
June 23, 2019, 10:37 a.m.(5/3/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Valdemar
I have to offer my apologies to the Duke and House Grimhall, as this revelation publicly may impact my negotiating credibility in the endeavors House Grimhall is making with their more rambunctious traditionalists....
House Stormbreak has long shed its use of thralls and no noble of House Stormbreak has had a thrall serving them since the second year of inception after the House's founding and the establishment of Whitefrost. Well before any marriage contracts with the House were made.
I chose never to announce this information because something like this should not be considered an achievement or claimed for glory, fame or other public accolades. Unlike others, I am not driven to madness trying to appease the Compact's howling mob. That's a fool's errand.
House Stormbreak has long shed its use of thralls and no noble of House Stormbreak has had a thrall serving them since the second year of inception after the House's founding and the establishment of Whitefrost. Well before any marriage contracts with the House were made.
I chose never to announce this information because something like this should not be considered an achievement or claimed for glory, fame or other public accolades. Unlike others, I am not driven to madness trying to appease the Compact's howling mob. That's a fool's errand.
Written By Peri
June 23, 2019, 10:31 a.m.(5/3/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Gesa
When I have tried to appeal to the humanity of slavers they ignored talk of individuals and thought only of economics. I do not talk of compassion to those people anymore.
Written By Monique
June 23, 2019, 9:03 a.m.(5/3/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Mirella
Your kindness, generosity and compassion have touched my soul deeply. To Vellichor and Gild, I will commend you. My gratitude, eternal.
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