Written By Talwyn
May 5, 2019, 9:49 p.m.(1/18/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Arcadia
After Lady Arcadia demonstrated how she had trained her canary to sing along with a whistle , I am convinced she's actually more of an artist than she claims.
Written By Talwyn
May 5, 2019, 9:35 p.m.(1/18/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Brigida
A wonderfully wise woman who dislikes the cold. I must remember to find her a very nice cloak, or perhaps a wearable blanket.
Written By Sophie
May 5, 2019, 9:18 p.m.(1/18/1011 AR)
I love the snowfall in Arx. It makes everything seem to serene and clean (when it's not green). Even so, I find myself rushing from one place to another, spending as little time as possible out of doors, that I might come in out of the cold sooner rather than later.
I think the lack of sunlight has put me into an odd sort of melancholy. There's no other explanation for it. My life, at least, as far as I'm concerned, has been going quite well lately. The Mercies are doing well. I'm strong in my Faith. I have no real complaints, save for a few that.. while aren't new, have come to the forefront recently.
I've been toying with the idea of an Atrium in the House of Solace for quite some time. A place where patients, Mercies, Knights of Solace, and even just other members of the community can come during inclement weather and still get to enjoy pure sunshine, and smell the earth as plants thrive all around them.
First things first, though. We'll need to organize some sort of fundraising. I'm terrible at parties, and not just throwing them, but even attending them. I suppose a party planner wouldn't hurt. It also wouldn't hurt for me to find a teacher who can better my skills in agriculture. After all, if I'm going to grow healing herbs in the atrium then I'll need to know how best to do so.
It's too late for this year, but maybe next year I won't experience this same sort of melancholy when winter sets in and maybe it will help others that are also afflicted with this seasonal discomfort.
I think the lack of sunlight has put me into an odd sort of melancholy. There's no other explanation for it. My life, at least, as far as I'm concerned, has been going quite well lately. The Mercies are doing well. I'm strong in my Faith. I have no real complaints, save for a few that.. while aren't new, have come to the forefront recently.
I've been toying with the idea of an Atrium in the House of Solace for quite some time. A place where patients, Mercies, Knights of Solace, and even just other members of the community can come during inclement weather and still get to enjoy pure sunshine, and smell the earth as plants thrive all around them.
First things first, though. We'll need to organize some sort of fundraising. I'm terrible at parties, and not just throwing them, but even attending them. I suppose a party planner wouldn't hurt. It also wouldn't hurt for me to find a teacher who can better my skills in agriculture. After all, if I'm going to grow healing herbs in the atrium then I'll need to know how best to do so.
It's too late for this year, but maybe next year I won't experience this same sort of melancholy when winter sets in and maybe it will help others that are also afflicted with this seasonal discomfort.
Written By Acantha
May 5, 2019, 9:05 p.m.(1/18/1011 AR)
I think I'd like to try my hand at learning the sword a bit more. But there's always been things that needed tending to before personal wants. Maybe in the next few months I'll get back to my training.
Written By Sudara
May 5, 2019, 8:54 p.m.(1/18/1011 AR)
It would seem that I have of late been tardy in almost everything I attempt. Too late to provide teaching to at least one potential student (though she wrote me a lovely letter while turning down my offer of aid), too late to properly assist a research effort from the very start, and probably too late to notice other things I have forgotten. Is this the onset of 'elder' status, or merely a sign that I need to allow myself more naps, or write more notes with which to prompt myself to action?
Written By Tikva
May 5, 2019, 8:19 p.m.(1/18/1011 AR)
The Confessor's Laboring Song
Princess, can you look and see—
In a bush or up a tree?
Princess, Highness, off the track—
Hello, Tikva, welcome back!
Princess, Princess, riddle a rhyme
we shan’t solve them every time.
Time to hunt and time to scour
Inquisitors gather hour to hour,
Down the pub you’ll find them slack
Princess, Highness, mind the lack
ale’s just the treat to wet the whistle
before your troops are lost in the thistle.
Can’t say yes and can’t say no
Beware! the night is going slow!
Highness, Princess, our tab is long
maybe if you write us a song
we’ll gather our papers while we may
and find our riddling answers’ stray.
Is this what you had in mind?
Gentlemen, you're in a bind--
Now pick up your tankards, and bottles, too,
and we'll finish up this round for true
and then it's back to work for all of you
or no promises I won't tell Sally, too!
Princess, can you look and see—
In a bush or up a tree?
Princess, Highness, off the track—
Hello, Tikva, welcome back!
Princess, Princess, riddle a rhyme
we shan’t solve them every time.
Time to hunt and time to scour
Inquisitors gather hour to hour,
Down the pub you’ll find them slack
Princess, Highness, mind the lack
ale’s just the treat to wet the whistle
before your troops are lost in the thistle.
Can’t say yes and can’t say no
Beware! the night is going slow!
Highness, Princess, our tab is long
maybe if you write us a song
we’ll gather our papers while we may
and find our riddling answers’ stray.
Is this what you had in mind?
Gentlemen, you're in a bind--
Now pick up your tankards, and bottles, too,
and we'll finish up this round for true
and then it's back to work for all of you
or no promises I won't tell Sally, too!
Written By Edward
May 5, 2019, 7:57 p.m.(1/18/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Turo
I have been doing quite a bit of work for House Navegant lately, to further their own aspirations, and I am finding it quite fulfilling to be able to do so. Thanks to the Count for the opportunity.
Written By Khanne
May 5, 2019, 7:15 p.m.(1/18/1011 AR)
It is astounding how quickly one can fall so very behind on all the goings on in the city... or at least, how quickly one (me) can feel that way. A quick jaunt and back and I feel.... the equivalent of an interruption of a task. Like...
what was I even doing a moment ago?
what was I even doing a moment ago?
Written By Aureth
May 5, 2019, 6:32 p.m.(1/18/1011 AR)
I believe it axiomatic that the 20 foot python can sleep wherever it wants.
Written By Ida
May 5, 2019, 4:31 p.m.(1/18/1011 AR)
So I guess whining about being uncreative made me creative. Well, at least I hope so. We shall see what they think, at least, of the finalized sketches.
Written By Sorrel
May 5, 2019, 3:50 p.m.(1/18/1011 AR)
I'm starting to think that the only one who really likes the snow is Marquessa Pudding, my big white dog. She was snorfing down cookies at the tea shop earlier, and when we left to go home, she cooled off by rolling in and eating the snow. I suppose it's appropriate, since she's so big and fluffy, all that fur must get warm, but she's still a silly doggy.
Written By Valencia
May 5, 2019, 3:47 p.m.(1/18/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Brigida
Charmingly clever, bold and quick-witted. Perceptive and gifted with a sharp and articulate grace. Does not seem to suffer fools gladly. And, beneath it all, very kind and wise, I think.
I must admit I am quickly growing fond of Archlector Brigida of Petrichor.
A breath of fresh air. One I hope to enjoy often.
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I must admit I am quickly growing fond of Archlector Brigida of Petrichor.
A breath of fresh air. One I hope to enjoy often.
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Written By Domonico
May 5, 2019, 2:36 p.m.(1/18/1011 AR)
I was musing to myself the other day and wondered am I a good man?
Is it subjective or is there something intristic that makes a person good?
I feel I do not have the wisdom for this.
Is it subjective or is there something intristic that makes a person good?
I feel I do not have the wisdom for this.
Written By Radhilde
May 5, 2019, 2:23 p.m.(1/18/1011 AR)
As I wear this cozy piece of warm fabric about my neck,
I remember how much I am indeed loved at this difficult season in my life.
Then news comes that makes things bright,
I look forward to the future.
I remember how much I am indeed loved at this difficult season in my life.
Then news comes that makes things bright,
I look forward to the future.
Written By Bhandn
May 5, 2019, 1:33 p.m.(1/18/1011 AR)
I think I am beginning to understand just why it is I've chosen to stay in Arx for an extended time. There are still so many questions, but, given the events of the past few months, and what I have learned, I've come to realize that there is a great deal I can do /here/ just as there is in providing safe passage to elsewhere.
It's curious, how I thought my oaths were meant to be uphold solely while out in travel, or in a place of sanctuary. Naivete is not a particularly comfortable thing to admit. I have Valena to thank, forever, for teaching me that my eyes were closed for a very long time. Now that I've started looking, truly looking, I start to see many things that bother me a great deal. Gods, but I wish she were here with me. She'd know what to do about it, and I'm here just trying to guess.
So many possible choices, and me unable to decide which path to walk.
It's curious, how I thought my oaths were meant to be uphold solely while out in travel, or in a place of sanctuary. Naivete is not a particularly comfortable thing to admit. I have Valena to thank, forever, for teaching me that my eyes were closed for a very long time. Now that I've started looking, truly looking, I start to see many things that bother me a great deal. Gods, but I wish she were here with me. She'd know what to do about it, and I'm here just trying to guess.
So many possible choices, and me unable to decide which path to walk.
Written By Kenna
May 5, 2019, 11:26 a.m.(1/18/1011 AR)
There is so much I wish I had learned, but now I wonder if I will never learn it. Daddy was a good teacher, but I wasn't a good enough student.
Written By Calaudrin
May 5, 2019, 11:24 a.m.(1/17/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Riagnon
Please stop using your reports as coasters before you hand them in. This is not considered good manners.
Written By Rysen
May 5, 2019, 11:02 a.m.(1/17/1011 AR)
The Elder of the Spirit Walkers has entrusted me with a difficult task, yet he has not set me to it blindly. He has handed me a torch of wisdom to guide me and my muse. For a Northern Bard, it is a high honor and sacred duty, and I will do all that I can to fulfill it to the utmost.
Written By Lisebet
May 5, 2019, 10:40 a.m.(1/17/1011 AR)
I had occasion to have tea and ginger cake with a friend yesterday. It was lovely to catch up with Mistress Hana and learn about her adventures and activities. I suspect I seem rather boring in comparison.
Written By Brigida
May 5, 2019, 8:54 a.m.(1/17/1011 AR)
People who do not close the door quickly and thus let all the cold air in should be left outside in the chill, or have their knuckles rapped at the least. It is most unpleasant!
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