Written By Marian
May 5, 2019, 7:51 a.m.(1/17/1011 AR)
Winter comes to Arx. I am taking advantage of the storms to catch up on my reading in between my duties. The little ones are more engaged this year in the snow play.
Written By Jyri
May 5, 2019, 7:50 a.m.(1/17/1011 AR)
With winter comes a calm. The snow slows everything down, including travels on the road. But there are still refugees out there and they're worse off than ever with the biting cold, so I will be out there still - albeit at a slower pace, because snow does that to travelling.
Even so, I can not travel constantly. My duties as an Iron Guard are as important, so I trust those that we have hired to do their work along the road more than I am out there myself.
Perhaps I spread myself too thin.
I joined the Spirit Walkers. It was a slow progression towards it, but when the spirits talk in plain speach, one does best to listen.
Even so, I can not travel constantly. My duties as an Iron Guard are as important, so I trust those that we have hired to do their work along the road more than I am out there myself.
Perhaps I spread myself too thin.
I joined the Spirit Walkers. It was a slow progression towards it, but when the spirits talk in plain speach, one does best to listen.
Written By Ida
May 5, 2019, 7:19 a.m.(1/17/1011 AR)
Sometimes, the inspiration doesn't come. The sketch is close, the colors ones I think will be pleasing, but the story I want to tell with the metal falls short. That one thread that starts me on a path of creation frays and I wonder what the oaths and steel I'm even doing. Or maybe it is that these two things I am working on are of such importance to me, I'm my own worst enemy on the artistic side. Whatever it is, it's frustrating and I may go punch things for awhile to see if that might help.
Written By Selene
May 5, 2019, 1:58 a.m.(1/17/1011 AR)
No greater gift could be possible than the one I have received tonight.
Written By Arcadia
May 4, 2019, 11:03 p.m.(1/16/1011 AR)
Family dinners are always interesting.
At least no one lost their head when the sword came out.
Scholars should not have swords.
At least no one lost their head when the sword came out.
Scholars should not have swords.
Written By Miranda
May 4, 2019, 9:25 p.m.(1/16/1011 AR)
That Moment When ...
... you're told to find a Prince to marry.
........
'Nuf said.
... you're told to find a Prince to marry.
........
'Nuf said.
Written By Lucita
May 4, 2019, 7:24 p.m.(1/16/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Teireno
Wonder how my cousin will like this cold and snow since he has not wintered in Arx yet. He is amicable and blushes worse than I do, which is adorable in its own way. I spent time today giving him tips on performing in front of people, not singing or playing an instrument but hiding and projecting emotions and how to move neither stiffly nor over doing actions so arms flap about, how to interact with an audience. He learns quickly!
Written By Rysen
May 4, 2019, 5:18 p.m.(1/16/1011 AR)
I visited the Vellichorian Academy recently to tell a tall tale of my ancestor, and was reminded that rum and storytelling are very well suited to a winter's evening. Lady Peri and Duchess Delilah spoke on the subject of Prince Cerdic and the Nightstar, one that, while not less fantastic than my own story, likely contains far more truth. The Nightstar itself seemed an amazing vessel, and, while hearing it described, I think I witnessed Lady Mikani fall in love.
Written By Vega
May 4, 2019, 2:57 p.m.(1/16/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Raimon
Your capacity for perseverance in the face of hardship is one of the reasons I married you. I shall endeavor to see that our hearth remains stoked and that there is mulled wine awaiting you in the evenings.
Written By Teireno
May 4, 2019, 1:44 p.m.(1/16/1011 AR)
It hasn't been long since I've been living alone, and already I am starting to feel overwhelmed. Not so much by loneliness, mind you; there are plenty of family and new friends that help in that aspect. It is the indecisiveness in my future that is making me feel unease. I never knew how much I relied on my father's overbearing nature until it is gone.
There are so many paths my life can take right now. It's hard to not feel compelled to travel all of them.
There are so many paths my life can take right now. It's hard to not feel compelled to travel all of them.
Written By Mayir
May 4, 2019, 12:07 p.m.(1/16/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Perronne
I really have the Best Business Partner Ever.
But also one of my best friends.
Sure, we are the best brokers in Arvum. And sure, we can turn money into even more money.
But my favorite times are sitting and having dinner and gossiping.
Thanks, pal.
But also one of my best friends.
Sure, we are the best brokers in Arvum. And sure, we can turn money into even more money.
But my favorite times are sitting and having dinner and gossiping.
Thanks, pal.
Written By Domonico
May 4, 2019, 7:17 a.m.(1/15/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Aahana
I never would have thought it possible to miss the presence of someone the way that I miss my wife, all the way down in Southport, and my unborn child inside of her.
Written By Domonico
May 4, 2019, 3:53 a.m.(1/15/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Thea
My sister nearly beat me in training. I'm proud of her. Immensely.
Written By Raimon
May 4, 2019, 1:46 a.m.(1/15/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Vega
I can endure it. This does not mean I have to enjoy it
Written By Athaur
May 4, 2019, 1:44 a.m.(1/15/1011 AR)
I think my wedding outfit will require warmer clothes...
Written By Ilmia
May 4, 2019, 12:43 a.m.(1/15/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Marzio
This evening I met a most wonderful Lord of the Mazetti family. I was having a bit of fun with my guards in the city center while we were heading back from the markets. Lord Marzio decided to join us. Or well, we ended up in a snowball fight with each other. Even though he told me I should surrender, I did not. It wasn't until Lord Marzio knocked me into a snowbank that I decided to concede the fight to him. I think he's going to have a cold though with all of the snow he had on him.
He was also very kind and saw that I made it home. I do look forward to our next tiny battle though, Lord Mazetti. Whenever you'd like to have another one.
He was also very kind and saw that I made it home. I do look forward to our next tiny battle though, Lord Mazetti. Whenever you'd like to have another one.
Written By Reigna
May 4, 2019, 12:29 a.m.(1/15/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Juniper
I am so, so pleased to hear reports of your progress. You are an inspiration in so many ways. I will be 'round tomorrow and ready to paint. I always have to remember that I am actually fairly tall. I am just dwarfed by my husband and so many of the Lords of Arx.
Written By Willow
May 3, 2019, 11:52 p.m.(1/15/1011 AR)
I miss my grandmother of late. The Archlector of Petrichor reminds me of her in many ways. Such a strong backbone and such sharp humor. It is worthy of much admiration.
Written By Cambria
May 3, 2019, 10:32 p.m.(1/14/1011 AR)
I should like to put before Vellichor that I have no earthly idea what the connection between boats and murder might be. Further more, I would like it to be known that I have not even set foot upon the deck of any seagoing vessel in many, many months. Possibly even a year. It has been so long, in fact, I cannot even remember the last time!
Written By Evander
May 3, 2019, 9:16 p.m.(1/14/1011 AR)
Winter has set in, and I find I am not prepared, either in the sense of my clothing or mentally, for an Arxian winter. There is much to do and yet all I want to do is huddle by the fire. The books will not find themselves... unless someone wants to send me books to keep me company over the winter. That, I wouldn't object to.
Perhaps I should find some animal company. I have seen many people accompanied by a variety of animals in Arx, and it seems to be the norm here. I am not sure what kind, though. Maybe a dog big enough that I can grab his collar and he can haul me through the snow? Maybe a fox, deft and light and able to bounce over the layers of snow to my sincere envy?
I shall have to consider it more.
Perhaps I should find some animal company. I have seen many people accompanied by a variety of animals in Arx, and it seems to be the norm here. I am not sure what kind, though. Maybe a dog big enough that I can grab his collar and he can haul me through the snow? Maybe a fox, deft and light and able to bounce over the layers of snow to my sincere envy?
I shall have to consider it more.
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