Written By Thena
July 21, 2017, 9:28 a.m.(11/16/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Leola
Written By Leola
July 21, 2017, 9:23 a.m.(11/16/1006 AR)
The focal point of the grove seemed to be an injured fawn; bleeding, near death. Several shadowed and utterly wrong mockeries of beasts attacked us; the Grandmaster and his steed, and I, took down one taking the form of Count Alexander (and we called his proper name as vengeance for this), while a gigantic spider attempted to eat the Legate and the knights. Her Highness successfully tended the fawn, and we were successful in restoring the grove with the prayer of dominion.
Apparently Brier will be knighted for this. She is thrilled. I'm so very pleased for her.
Written By Edain
July 21, 2017, 8:36 a.m.(11/16/1006 AR)
You see each fief is very much it's own meal. It is robust and hearty and filling. And it can sustain you for a time. But as each fief joins with others, either swearing an oath to become vassals, or accepting the oath of vassalage, we become more than just a meal, but rather a feast! A great bounty that can sustain us for a very long time.
In time we grew until there were five great feasts in the, and for the most part, we are all happy with the feasts we grew up around, but Arvum is a big place and as we want to share the other's bounty we need something to make these other 4 feasts palatable to the ones we grew up with. So what makes any feast better? Bacon. There is no meal, no libation, no confection that is not improved by the inclusion of bacon. That is the Compact. We are bacon that improves and binds these five might feasts into the massive buffet of variety and cultures that will sustain us all as long as well.
So to those that are on the fence about swearing an oath and becoming prodigal, I would encourage you to join us.
Let us be your bacon!
**Addendum**
The scribe I turned this into gave me a curious look after reading this passage and said I might want to 'workshop' this a bit. What does that mean?
Written By Khanne
July 21, 2017, 8:31 a.m.(11/16/1006 AR)
Which really gives us (or at least me) all the more reason to reach out to those we were made curious by to get another sampling.
Written By Shae
July 21, 2017, 8:11 a.m.(11/16/1006 AR)
But, no really, thank you for putting me on this path, even with the past that still clings and I can't quite shake off. These possibilities and the people that I have met make it all the more worth dealing with it.
And I am just thankful for finding them.
Written By Shae
July 21, 2017, 8:07 a.m.(11/16/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Gaston
Other than that, good job!
Written By Shae
July 21, 2017, 8:05 a.m.(11/16/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Fiachra
I hope he doesn't mind if I follow him around and talk his head off, cause it's going to happen. And soon enough I will turn into the annoying little sister that constantly talks and never stops. But I will be sure to bring bacon for Alis. I promise! Also, she is just as amazing too!
Written By Eirlys
July 21, 2017, 12:46 a.m.(11/16/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Shae
Written By Fiachra
July 21, 2017, 12:41 a.m.(11/16/1006 AR)
On the plus side, seeing how very satisfied he was with himself, covered in blood, after he attacked an assassin that was threatening Alis (and thus our unborn child)? I feel very slightly sorry for anyone who will be trying to get near him or her without Vex feeling that they are acceptable.
Written By Margot
July 20, 2017, 10:54 p.m.(11/15/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Samantha
Written By Sameera
July 20, 2017, 5 p.m.(11/15/1006 AR)
1. Be more reasonable when dealing with people.
2. Create a divinely made item for all the High Lords and the King
3. Find a way to help those that survived the Blackshore destruction rebuild their home.
Not sure what to do after that.
Written By Cassius
July 20, 2017, 4:02 p.m.(11/15/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Alaric
The other evening, while at the Queensrest Inn, King Alaric arrived with his guards and took up a seat at the banquet table, invite those present to join him for a drink. I found the King to be a man of magnanimous good humor and generosity. He took the time to make personal conversation with all of those present and was kind and interested in every instance, even with someone who was not very politely behaved. I liked him, though I doubt I got to know him in any true way.
It is said that the monarch is more than the person. That, on some level, they are the embodiment of the realm. The idea had never made much sense to me until this night. There was something about seeing the King out in Arx, alive and well, laughing and engaged, that lifted a damper on my heart I had not realized was there, much like the sun slipping from behind a cloud. It was as if the Compact itself were there, and that, beyond simply surviving, it was healthy and perhaps a bit stronger than it had been before.
Written By Thena
July 20, 2017, 2:07 p.m.(11/15/1006 AR)
Also I don't much like parties.
I do like arms and armor though, if anyone's keeping track.
Written By Leona
July 20, 2017, 12:07 p.m.(11/14/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Titania
Written By Kaldur
July 20, 2017, 12:05 p.m.(11/14/1006 AR)
Dearest sister,
I hope this letter finds you happy and well in Pearlspire, and that the troubles that continue to plague the Compact are held at bay there for the time being. Please give my love and respect to father and grandmother; I did not have time to get a letter out to each of them this week, focusing instead on getting this one to you.
I am writing to let you know that there is a Society of Explorers here in Arx! These men and women have made it their mission to expand our knowledge of the world, bet it by mapping new places, exploring known ruins, or unearthing knowledge that has been long thought lost. These expeditions are sometimes funded by noble houses and wealthy individuals, but also by the Society itself when they discover leads that are important to follow. As they grow in influence and stature, they are working on procuring equipment and resources like gear and ships to ensure that their members have what they need to succeed.
This is not to say the work is not dangerous. It is, I think, very dangerous, and one of the Explorers mentioned the discovery of demon wolves the size of bears only a day's ride from Arx! Talk about a discovery. As dangerous as it is, it is also important work, which is something new that I have come to understand; if rumors are to be believed many of the Compact's recent successes have been influenced by knowledge the Society has unearthed in recent years.
You can probably see right through my attempts to lure you to Arx. You have always been clear-sighted that way. Still, I hope you will consider it. I know that as father's heir you are not as free as you might be to do all of the exploring for which your soul longs. Still, I think the Society would be willing to work with you to find a place where you could satisfy your longings while also seeing to responsibilities. And where better to do that than here in in the capitol? There is currently no bar to entry for the Society, though they are considering requesting some basic competency based on the danger of the work. Nonetheless, I know they would be both glad and lucky to have you. My contacts there are Lady Aislin, Lady Lou (who doesn't like the 'lady' part), and Prince Mason, Graysons all.
I miss you and hope you will come to join me here, but in the meanwhile, please write and let me know how everything is at home.
Your brother,
Kaldur
Written By Eleyna
July 20, 2017, 9:47 a.m.(11/14/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Talen
Written By Leona
July 20, 2017, 9:41 a.m.(11/14/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Merek
Written By Tarik
July 20, 2017, 3:59 a.m.(11/14/1006 AR)
Written By Clover
July 20, 2017, 1:17 a.m.(11/14/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Aislin
Written By Silas
July 20, 2017, 12:57 a.m.(11/14/1006 AR)
The Crownsworn, House Grayson, and House Valardin all have good representation -- an interesting contrast to the Decathlon a few years back. I wonder what has changed.
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