Written By Sydney
May 31, 2022, 7:03 p.m.(10/1/1017 AR)
When war is all you know, war is all you ever will know.
I long for the days when I was a child, and such matters seemed far outside of my ken, an intangible specter looming just out of view that made the prices of feed and produce fluctuate, that snatched away the fathers and mothers of children I met in the Lower Boroughs.
When I was young, at least, it all felt like it was done with meaning and purpose, by adults who quite simply knew better than I how the world worked, and what course of action to take.
...I'm still young, it could be argued, but no longer young enough to not see the futility of all of this. In the absence of a common foe, we create one in eachother. Shards, even in the /presence/ of a common foe that we know not how to strike, we create one we can reach.
What utter foolishness.
I long for the days when I was a child, and such matters seemed far outside of my ken, an intangible specter looming just out of view that made the prices of feed and produce fluctuate, that snatched away the fathers and mothers of children I met in the Lower Boroughs.
When I was young, at least, it all felt like it was done with meaning and purpose, by adults who quite simply knew better than I how the world worked, and what course of action to take.
...I'm still young, it could be argued, but no longer young enough to not see the futility of all of this. In the absence of a common foe, we create one in eachother. Shards, even in the /presence/ of a common foe that we know not how to strike, we create one we can reach.
What utter foolishness.
Written By Khanne
May 31, 2022, 6:42 p.m.(10/1/1017 AR)
Relationship Note on Reigna
I can't... I don't have words. My beautiful Rei, one of my closest friends, beyond friends... like family... I just can't.
Written By Alarissa
May 31, 2022, 6:15 p.m.(10/1/1017 AR)
Maelstrom seems to weather summer better than the city and now that autumn eases in, I have eased back myself. I bring Danse and the twins back to the city to spend time with us and prepare to overwinter here. The waters will be dangerous soon enough to travel back and forth upon it's surface.
I stood upon the decks a time or two and looks at the waters surface and below it. I wonder where they are and how they are. Whether the continued silence bodes ill or if they are too busy tending to the matters that they tend to. Perhaps htat which lurks on the borders is interfering there too? They are always in my thoughts and prayers and we visited the embassey often with the children to sing softly to the water.
But I am here on calm tides and it's time to prepare. A season approaches, of change both welcomed and loathed by others and fall in the city has always been a lovely one. I will begrudgingly admit to that. I have missed my atrium, my children and my husband in no particular order.
I stood upon the decks a time or two and looks at the waters surface and below it. I wonder where they are and how they are. Whether the continued silence bodes ill or if they are too busy tending to the matters that they tend to. Perhaps htat which lurks on the borders is interfering there too? They are always in my thoughts and prayers and we visited the embassey often with the children to sing softly to the water.
But I am here on calm tides and it's time to prepare. A season approaches, of change both welcomed and loathed by others and fall in the city has always been a lovely one. I will begrudgingly admit to that. I have missed my atrium, my children and my husband in no particular order.
Written By Rohran
May 31, 2022, 4:30 p.m.(9/28/1017 AR)
I scribe this in honor of Marquessa Reigna Keaton. Her life was an inspiration to us all. Her loss is unimaginable pain.
Yearning and yearning in the hallowed halls
Noble grace of the house descends forlorn
Grave words spoken of dark ignoble deeds
Steadfast the house rises, to face lament
Our torn hearts of stone beat with love and loss
Yet mourning is not the end for us all
Grief fades to the sweet pure tone of a horn
A life well-lived transforms unto a seed
Carried by kin through a baleful fire, spent
To lay dormant and survive the cold frost
Yearning and yearning in the hallowed halls
Noble grace of the house descends forlorn
Grave words spoken of dark ignoble deeds
Steadfast the house rises, to face lament
Our torn hearts of stone beat with love and loss
Yet mourning is not the end for us all
Grief fades to the sweet pure tone of a horn
A life well-lived transforms unto a seed
Carried by kin through a baleful fire, spent
To lay dormant and survive the cold frost
Written By Mattheu
May 31, 2022, 1:50 p.m.(9/28/1017 AR)
Relationship Note on Bridget
Whatever do you mean that my bells are a distraction?
Written By Aureth
May 31, 2022, 11:59 a.m.(9/28/1017 AR)
Relationship Note on Reigna
I regret her loss and the fact that we never did get that dinner.
She is with the Queen now.
It's strange... one of my first thoughts is that one by one we lose the people in this city who remember Brother Tomwell as the bright
-hearted diplomatist he is.
She is with the Queen now.
It's strange... one of my first thoughts is that one by one we lose the people in this city who remember Brother Tomwell as the bright
-hearted diplomatist he is.
Written By Lisebet
May 31, 2022, 10:12 a.m.(9/28/1017 AR)
Occasionally I see an interesting journal entry or Bigsby brings one to my attention.
Triangles vs Squares?
I am amused, but not sure I have an opinion on this one.
Triangles vs Squares?
I am amused, but not sure I have an opinion on this one.
Written By Iseulet
May 31, 2022, 8:03 a.m.(9/28/1017 AR)
Relationship Note on Fatima
I enjoyed designing items for Princess Fatima's newest outfit. It's an interesting fusion of materials and she was an easy and delight to work with.
Written By Mabelle
May 31, 2022, 12:16 a.m.(9/27/1017 AR)
Relationship Note on Reigna
I had a conversation yesterday and I mentioned the recent quiet in the city makes me uneasy and the longer it is, the more I fear of what will come at its end. It took less than 10 hours for the news of the Marquessa's death to reach the city. I should have never spoken.
While we were never close, I will always remember her as one of the first to welcome me to the city with open arms, giving me my first physician's robe that while others since moved to other designs remained with me to this very day. Her guidance and tutelage and her blessed talent is robbed from me and others and the city as a whole.
May she find peace and her family solace and strength to carry on.
While we were never close, I will always remember her as one of the first to welcome me to the city with open arms, giving me my first physician's robe that while others since moved to other designs remained with me to this very day. Her guidance and tutelage and her blessed talent is robbed from me and others and the city as a whole.
May she find peace and her family solace and strength to carry on.
Written By Temira
May 30, 2022, 1:19 p.m.(9/26/1017 AR)
Relationship Note on Cassiopeia
I look forward to Horseback riding climbing and sailing with my new friend.
Written By Ailys
May 30, 2022, 1:09 p.m.(9/26/1017 AR)
Relationship Note on Reigna
I never had the pleasure of meeting her, but I wanted to be like her.
I want to be like her.
I want to be like her.
Written By Temira
May 30, 2022, 1:03 p.m.(9/26/1017 AR)
Relationship Note on Cassiopeia
I feel this can become a great friendsihp over time. As I am already close with her cousin Savio, Is only natural I find someone close to him by blood I easily get along with.
Written By Temira
May 30, 2022, 12:56 p.m.(9/26/1017 AR)
Relationship Note on Raven
While we have only gotten to speak and have a drink a couple times, I do always enjoy your company.
Written By Temira
May 30, 2022, 12:53 p.m.(9/26/1017 AR)
Relationship Note on Mikani
My patron, although very recent, I do look foward to all that I will learn from you
Written By Temira
May 30, 2022, 12:48 p.m.(9/26/1017 AR)
Relationship Note on Kastelon
A friend I found when coming back to Compact. We always have a good conversation over a drink with our dogs.
Written By Temira
May 30, 2022, 12:40 p.m.(9/26/1017 AR)
Relationship Note on Caspian
Friend who I can lean on for support when I need someone
Written By Rohran
May 30, 2022, 11:11 a.m.(9/26/1017 AR)
I awoke several days whence from a dream. Not feverish, but one of intense inspiration. The sign of the Triad of Arts and Science faded from my vision as my eyes adjusted. And then I saw it -- a vision of something to inspire all who see it -- a suit of armor.
Crimson armor, finished to represent the blood of all those who sacrifice. Fine inscriptions, art that walks with me, for Jayus. And in that art, images of illumination, books, learning, for Vellichor. It will be glorious.
I have found the proper smith to assist me in this. I will build it. With my own hands.
Crimson armor, finished to represent the blood of all those who sacrifice. Fine inscriptions, art that walks with me, for Jayus. And in that art, images of illumination, books, learning, for Vellichor. It will be glorious.
I have found the proper smith to assist me in this. I will build it. With my own hands.
Written By Teague
May 30, 2022, 8:44 a.m.(9/26/1017 AR)
It is good to be back. There is much to learn about the compact in my time away. People have been accepting, I have had spars. It has been a good time back.
Written By Temira
May 30, 2022, 5:12 a.m.(9/25/1017 AR)
I had a good time today with Caspian, Ilira Mattheu (if only briefly), Cassiopeia, and Raven. Laughs were shared, and new friendships were formed. I really liked Cassiopeia. She had been wanting to meet with me again since I am close to Savio and that has filled me with joy. New people are new puzzle pieces in life and watching them, without judgement, try to fit into this big puzzle of life we live is something I enjoy being around. The growth and different sides of each of us is a splendid work of art. It was a good idea to listen to Ilira and put myself out there more. What else does life here in the compact have to offer me as an experience to learn from and grow from?
Written By Erik
May 30, 2022, 5:10 a.m.(9/25/1017 AR)
Nothing better than a clash with reality to find out that there are some things I am better suited to than others.
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