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Written By Triton

Dec. 26, 2021, 11:31 a.m.(10/24/1016 AR)

I am settling in, I guess, thanks to the family and Lady Whitehawk. Adjustments and all. I guess it is not so bad so far, but I am looking forward to a long ride outside the walls. It is just about having to get in some quieter time with fresh air, not really about any complaints related to Arx. It is a city. A big one. Very busy and productive and with much to see. A little down time in the woods will help me adjust.

Written By Aelgar

Dec. 26, 2021, 11:12 a.m.(10/24/1016 AR)

I have met with the Archscholar, finally, and we reviewed some of the things I was vague about, such as workload updates and current goals. My goal is to arrange my schedule to make myself useful to the Scholars for the workaday chores needed to meet our ongoing goals as well as for those special missions needed from time to time. I will be looking into this throughout the week as one of my higher priorities.

Written By Rook

Dec. 26, 2021, 11:04 a.m.(10/24/1016 AR)

Sir Audgrim Veilandir held a fantastic event to encourage unity, a gift exchange that fostered a sense of community. We need more events like these, where we all can come together. It is the best way to combat the forces which currently seek to tear us apart.

Written By Brady

Dec. 26, 2021, 9:13 a.m.(10/24/1016 AR)

My time away from Arx is a fun story. I mean, it's not fun for me, but definitely entertaining. Anyhoo, much has changed since my return. We're fancy now! Or at least that's what it feels like. I've had offers for patronage and my old connections are working well. I even got some good word spread about me; I am fancy now! But don't worry, I'll still do personal deliveries of good stuff and hang out with ya like the olden days. Much has changed, but in many ways, nothing has changed.

Written By Macario

Dec. 26, 2021, 8:49 a.m.(10/24/1016 AR)

After much avoidance, my eyes have been opened to the world that's the opposite of law. I say opposite, but is it really all that different? There are vague rules with a mystery and plenty of contributors. That's not unlike law, but unlike law, it's less in my control. Fascinating. I'll continue to focus on the legal realm, that's the take-away.

Written By Ida

Dec. 26, 2021, 7:50 a.m.(10/24/1016 AR)

I was inspired by stories of bright lights that sometimes manifest along the northern borders of Arvum, which is now (hopefully) captured in sword form. With winter not long away, it seemed not wholly out of season. As well, I managed a bit of a sketch for another project, though it's hardly anything more than vague outlines of thought at this point. Some bows continue to collect dust in the shop, waiting for an archer to someday be of need. Most of the battle gloves have sold, but a couple remain. Mostly, I'm glad when there's time to let inspiration turn into metal, as such has been fleeting the last few years.

Written By Sydney

Dec. 25, 2021, 8:50 p.m.(10/23/1016 AR)

Relationship Note on Haakon

Shockingly, when engaged by hostile forces, the local populace doesn't tend to roll over and welcome their invaders with open arms.

There's no putting it back in the bottle now, but our reach overextends our grip in the Saffron Chain, and we're all the worse for it.

I wonder what history will make of razing our way through territory that we laid no claim to, all in order to puff out our chests and look impressive, only to be caught with our pants around our heels when true threats came knocking at our door.

Written By Lisebet

Dec. 25, 2021, 5:15 p.m.(10/23/1016 AR)

I cannot believe what I am hearing about the Mercier holdings and family!

Written By Raven

Dec. 25, 2021, 5:01 p.m.(10/23/1016 AR)

What does one do when the bucket hits the bottom of the well with a resounding, empty, echo? That moment surrounded by so many expectant and hopeful faces who just KNOW when you pull that bucket up it will be full to the brim? It's absurd. It feels like a metaphor. An empty vessel being brought up by an empty vessel-an empty husk waiting to be filled just like the bucket.

Written By Haakon

Dec. 25, 2021, 1:22 p.m.(10/22/1016 AR)

Much of the Saffron Chain remains a wild and lawless expanse, where Abandoned or worse hold sway. Such places are rife with opportunity, for those with the steel and spirit to claim it.

Perhaps there will come a day when Mourning Islanders no longer reave into that vast chain, but that day- if it exists- remains far in the future.

Written By Gio

Dec. 24, 2021, 3:06 p.m.(10/20/1016 AR)

I have made my first perfume. Because of a - intriguing and fucking weird - alchemical component in these white florals - they have a very, very strong aroma. At odds. It it both sharp and clean - while also smelling like cat piss and hot, stale breath. Repulsive, unfriendly - mysterious, delectable.

Written By Titus

Dec. 24, 2021, 12:29 a.m.(10/19/1016 AR)

There's stories that if you go walking in the dark jungles of the Chains you might come across a half-man, half-beast spirit being. Like wild children that wear fur over their bodies with long arms and long legs, doomed to have hands also for their feet and a long arm without a hand which they still grasp with. They're tricksters to their very core, intelligent only if it furthers their laziness. Have an insatiable curiosity and greed to take whatever they can get their hands on. Most aren't larger than a child, many are smaller. If you see one, you're not seeing the ten that are already in your camp.

Don't go looking for them.

Written By Raymesin

Dec. 23, 2021, 9:32 p.m.(10/19/1016 AR)

No news from the Lyceum for the Assembly of Peers, it seems. I was a little surprised as well, Scholar.

Written By Udell

Dec. 23, 2021, 10:58 a.m.(10/18/1016 AR)

I was made to give the benediction at the Assembly of Peers. I was not wholly prepared for such a thing, but it seemed to be fine, since it was remarked to be the fastest Assembly most have attended. I wonder if it was because everyone is in agreement or whether it was that my prayers were that bad?

Written By Viviana

Dec. 23, 2021, 10:45 a.m.(10/18/1016 AR)

What are several of our ceaseless cravings, my darlings, what keeps us up and chasing after them: silver -- power -- knowledge.

How much of that matters if you don't have any respect for yourself? Or others?

Written By Ryhalt

Dec. 23, 2021, 1:27 a.m.(10/17/1016 AR)

They desecrated the memorial of a war hero.

Written By Pasquale

Dec. 23, 2021, 12:49 a.m.(10/17/1016 AR)

Tomorrow is the last day I will volunteer at the hospices for some time. I hope that they gained as much from talking as I did from simply listening.

Written By Cambria

Dec. 22, 2021, 11:07 p.m.(10/17/1016 AR)

What hurts me the most is that I did not see a face among them that I knew.

But then perhaps that is a blessing.

If I was meant to see them for a reason, then I hope I shall soon discover it. Otherwise I know not why I should be witness to such things, or what I might do to help - if help is indeed sought. Life, being what it is, is often so full of mystery and unexplained happenings, that we can go our whole lives without ever having those questions answered. I suppose I should prepare to accept that I might never know, although I dearly hope that this time...

Written By Kiera

Dec. 21, 2021, 10:22 p.m.(10/15/1016 AR)

I've heard that those who follow shamanism believe nature holds spirits. if this is so, the one associated with the tree in our garden hates me

Written By Corban

Dec. 21, 2021, 9:14 p.m.(10/15/1016 AR)

Relationship Note on Cesare

I cannot thank Whisper Cesare enough for helping with my lines for the Assembly of Peers. I am not a natural orator outside of drills and military assemblies, and his kind guidance allowed me to have the confidence I needed to present before the Assembly.

Whisper House carries on the finest traditions of Civilizations, and I am grateful for Whisper Cesare helping to see they are carried forward through service to the Crown.

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