Written By Bliss
May 26, 2019, 9:51 p.m.(3/4/1011 AR)
The box has been knocked over.
It was empty.
I have no idea where Flopsy is.
It was empty.
I have no idea where Flopsy is.
Written By Thesarin
May 26, 2019, 9:50 p.m.(3/4/1011 AR)
Making threats on Riven and her people had best be reckoned careful.
Written By Helena
May 26, 2019, 9:21 p.m.(3/4/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Margret
Wise words. As ever, while I may be your patron, it is you who teaches me.
Written By Cambria
May 26, 2019, 8:54 p.m.(3/4/1011 AR)
Some people show up late to dinner.
Others leave dinner early.
One hopes all enjoy the food, however.
Others leave dinner early.
One hopes all enjoy the food, however.
Written By Arthen
May 26, 2019, 8:51 p.m.(3/4/1011 AR)
Well. A bet is a bet. I reckon if a person gets sour-like over losing, they ought to not be the sort making them in the first place.
This'll be interesting, if it's anything.
This'll be interesting, if it's anything.
Written By Lisebet
May 26, 2019, 8:21 p.m.(3/4/1011 AR)
I met some new cousins today. I suppose by rights they are Harlan's cousins. But that makes them mine, doesn't it?
Written By Lisebet
May 26, 2019, 8:21 p.m.(3/4/1011 AR)
I met some new cousins today. I suppose by rights they are Harlan's cousins. But that makes them mine, doesn't it?
Written By Ida
May 26, 2019, 7:57 p.m.(3/4/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Joscelin
I can not imagine the Crafter's Guild lead by anyone but you, though I certainly don't begrudge you the reasons you wish to step down for. I'm /glad/ that your life is so full of love and home, things you always seemed to truly want, that it is time for a change. We are all fortunate beyond words for your leadership and passion. Herding cats is no small feat! I kid, mostly. You took something that was floundering and made it one of the strongest organizations in Arx, I think. To have served as one of your assistants has been a great honor and learning experience. You will be sorely, sorely missed.
PS - I don't want the job, for anyone reading. I was honored with a nomination many years ago along with Joscelin, and thought myself unfit for it. I still feel that way. Politics have never been something I dabble in or even enjoy; I am a simple woman. The leader of the Crafter's Guild should be someone capable and able to embrace those things; I wouldn't. I am honored if anyone might think me fit, but I assure you it would be a bad fit. I will happily continue as an assistant, should a new Guildmaster bestow such trust. If not, I will still consider myself lucky.
PS - I don't want the job, for anyone reading. I was honored with a nomination many years ago along with Joscelin, and thought myself unfit for it. I still feel that way. Politics have never been something I dabble in or even enjoy; I am a simple woman. The leader of the Crafter's Guild should be someone capable and able to embrace those things; I wouldn't. I am honored if anyone might think me fit, but I assure you it would be a bad fit. I will happily continue as an assistant, should a new Guildmaster bestow such trust. If not, I will still consider myself lucky.
Written By Tescelina
May 26, 2019, 7:55 p.m.(3/4/1011 AR)
The knight I served under as a squire was named Sir Dax and he was very old. He was the only one who would take me under his wing, the others did not much believe in me. I was too bookish for some, too quiet for others, or not physically strong enough for a few.
He did, always, believe in me. Even when I was very silly. I remember when we first met, I was nine, and he sat across from me at a small table in his bulky old armor and he held his teacup very gently in his gauntlet-clad hand while I poured him a drink. He said,
"Thank you, Lady Lina." Then he asked, "Have you ever been afraid?"
"My mother once told me a story about a goblin who ate books. He ate them all up, page by page, and he would be very sneaky and hide in the chimney of the library so no one could catch him. Then at night, before the fire was made, he'd sneak out and hide and eat more books. This story is very scary to me. I was very afraid of our library at night after she told it."
"What did you do?"
"I was only a little afraid of the dark, because I do adore the stars, so I crept to the library one night and I took the iron from the fireplace rack and I stood in front of the hearth and waited for the goblin. I was only going to scare him, of course. I didn't want to bash him or anything. But he was being very bad and I knew I had to do something about it, even if I was afraid. My hands shook."
"What happened then?"
"I fell asleep in my watch, in front of the fireplace. But, of course, no books were eaten. My father carried me to the lounging chair and put a blanket over me. When I awoke, I counted them all. The books."
"You must have frightened him off!"
I leaned close and whispered to him conspiratorially, "Sir Dax, I do not believe there was truly a goblin. But if there was, just in case, I had to do something about it -- those books could not protect themselves, after all."
"/Squire/ Lina," he said with a smile that lifted his whiskers and I surely made a very wide-eyed face, "We shall see what kind of Oathlands knight you become some place down the road. For now, we have much work to do. Much work."
He did, always, believe in me. Even when I was very silly. I remember when we first met, I was nine, and he sat across from me at a small table in his bulky old armor and he held his teacup very gently in his gauntlet-clad hand while I poured him a drink. He said,
"Thank you, Lady Lina." Then he asked, "Have you ever been afraid?"
"My mother once told me a story about a goblin who ate books. He ate them all up, page by page, and he would be very sneaky and hide in the chimney of the library so no one could catch him. Then at night, before the fire was made, he'd sneak out and hide and eat more books. This story is very scary to me. I was very afraid of our library at night after she told it."
"What did you do?"
"I was only a little afraid of the dark, because I do adore the stars, so I crept to the library one night and I took the iron from the fireplace rack and I stood in front of the hearth and waited for the goblin. I was only going to scare him, of course. I didn't want to bash him or anything. But he was being very bad and I knew I had to do something about it, even if I was afraid. My hands shook."
"What happened then?"
"I fell asleep in my watch, in front of the fireplace. But, of course, no books were eaten. My father carried me to the lounging chair and put a blanket over me. When I awoke, I counted them all. The books."
"You must have frightened him off!"
I leaned close and whispered to him conspiratorially, "Sir Dax, I do not believe there was truly a goblin. But if there was, just in case, I had to do something about it -- those books could not protect themselves, after all."
"/Squire/ Lina," he said with a smile that lifted his whiskers and I surely made a very wide-eyed face, "We shall see what kind of Oathlands knight you become some place down the road. For now, we have much work to do. Much work."
Written By Kenna
May 26, 2019, 7:52 p.m.(3/4/1011 AR)
I'm looking for an excuse to do something. Except it's nice, mostly, so I don't need an excuse do I?
Written By Ida
May 26, 2019, 7:49 p.m.(3/4/1011 AR)
The cats went quick, though some of them might not have been my best work. I've felt distracted as of late and I guess it showed in my work today. The forge is usually my haven from distraction, so this is new. I'll have to try again tomorrow or next week, if only because I hate when the shop is unstocked.
Written By Ajax
May 26, 2019, 7:47 p.m.(3/4/1011 AR)
Mm, love the feel of new contracts being signed. Hopefully, the couple of jobs I pick up for my men keep them busy as I spend most of next year going back and forth and getting other matters arranged.
It's a little out of my usual skill-set but the change is a little refreshing. Maybe, I can learn a new trick or two.
It's a little out of my usual skill-set but the change is a little refreshing. Maybe, I can learn a new trick or two.
Written By Ajax
May 26, 2019, 7:47 p.m.(3/4/1011 AR)
Mm, love the feel of new contracts being signed. Hopefully, the couple of jobs I pick up for my men keep them busy as I spend most of next year going back and forth and getting other matters arranged.
It's a little out of my usual skill-set but the change is a little refreshing. Maybe, I can learn a new trick or two.
It's a little out of my usual skill-set but the change is a little refreshing. Maybe, I can learn a new trick or two.
Written By Edward
May 26, 2019, 7:27 p.m.(3/4/1011 AR)
The hardest thing about jogging is running past all the taverns. The second hardest thing is running without spilling my rum.
Written By Sophie
May 26, 2019, 7:12 p.m.(3/4/1011 AR)
It's amazing how one can be in the right place at the right time and a gathering of very different people click so fortunately to all provide pieces to a puzzle most distressing.
I have hopes that this newly formed club of friendship might meet again soon, perhaps over breakfast.
I have hopes that this newly formed club of friendship might meet again soon, perhaps over breakfast.
Written By Gregory
May 26, 2019, 6:36 p.m.(3/4/1011 AR)
I have discovered in my travels recently that I am poorly suited to be an adventurer. I did enjoy the traveling, but the exploring seemed to be for those more... athletic than myself.
I also wish to apologise to Lady Ysabel for being the cause of her falling down a staircase, however accidental it may have been.
I also wish to apologise to Lady Ysabel for being the cause of her falling down a staircase, however accidental it may have been.
Written By Cristoph
May 26, 2019, 6:34 p.m.(3/4/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Bliss
There's never a boring week, I can say that much. And while I don't enjoy receiving missive after missive after missive after missive after missive about relatives of mine, I did have the opportunity to exchange words with some very pleasant people. So perhaps in that, there's a silver lining to all of this unfortunate business.
In particular, Radiant Bliss Whisper was extremely graceful and patient throughout the entire matter, for which I'm endlessly grateful.
In particular, Radiant Bliss Whisper was extremely graceful and patient throughout the entire matter, for which I'm endlessly grateful.
Written By Eiran
May 26, 2019, 6:16 p.m.(3/4/1011 AR)
Recent scandalous events in regards to my family find me in a spiral of overpowering feeling. That I am so touched with the ability to express myself through the written verse is both a blessing and a curse. Much thanks to all who have reached out and sent gifts.
Written By Edward
May 26, 2019, 5:48 p.m.(3/4/1011 AR)
Proper punctuation can make the difference between a sentence that's well-written and a sentence that's, well, written.
Written By Sudara
May 26, 2019, 5:31 p.m.(3/4/1011 AR)
Are we through the worst of the present tangle of crises, or are we merely in the eye of a maelstrom? For the time being, it certainly seems that the number of active threats is receding, while some might even be truly resolved rather than merely temporarily abated. I very much hope that the worst is behind us: still, we have a decidedly lengthy list of still-active problems, as well as an intimidating array of potential threats. It seems only sensible to continue to work to resolve what issues we can, and bolster our defences where possible.
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