Written By Malik
June 18, 2017, 7:01 p.m.(9/5/1006 AR)
Prince Aiden's masquerade in the Menagerie was most fun. An evening full of enchantment and beauty. Dances were plentiful in the Palace in Petrioch, but this one was special to me. I am thinking this is because it was the first time I was able to dance with the one I wanted to dance with, and there was no one to tell me I cannot.
I very much believe this will remain a special memory for all my days, for that reason alone.
I very much believe this will remain a special memory for all my days, for that reason alone.
Written By Tikva
June 18, 2017, 6:50 p.m.(9/5/1006 AR)
A song for a friend I would have known better, and a song for a friend who I hope shares and will appreciate the sentiment.
We stand upon the precipice of life
Behind us is toiling, ahead of us strife
Meaning, for us, comes in the in-between
and at the end it seems we return to the Queen.
All of us lose, even when we can win;
Part of our stories end as each one begins.
I cannot sing a ballad of what came before
The words leave my throat all raw and sore--
Shine on, bright spirit, with your Order of Gold
We'll carry on your torch like yon heroes of old
and light the way clearer, hearts high in our chests
Losing you will never mean giving up on your quest.
We'll beat back the darkness, and remember your blade,
I'll sing this song for you, against every cruel shade--
The bright Niamh Greenmarch, beloved of many,
and believe me, sweet Champion, if it honors you any:
I'll hold your name in my heart as I crush them to dust.
We stand upon the precipice of life
Behind us is toiling, ahead of us strife
Meaning, for us, comes in the in-between
and at the end it seems we return to the Queen.
All of us lose, even when we can win;
Part of our stories end as each one begins.
I cannot sing a ballad of what came before
The words leave my throat all raw and sore--
Shine on, bright spirit, with your Order of Gold
We'll carry on your torch like yon heroes of old
and light the way clearer, hearts high in our chests
Losing you will never mean giving up on your quest.
We'll beat back the darkness, and remember your blade,
I'll sing this song for you, against every cruel shade--
The bright Niamh Greenmarch, beloved of many,
and believe me, sweet Champion, if it honors you any:
I'll hold your name in my heart as I crush them to dust.
Written By Aureth
June 18, 2017, 6:37 p.m.(9/5/1006 AR)
Narciso Artiglio was beloved of the Queen of Endings. His death hurts. I cannot, will not, privilege my grief over that of those who knew him, loved him, better, longer, than I did. I am sorry. I know that there is presumption in loss, because grief is, always, about what you've lost. And the world, and the priesthood, have lost.
Death will take good care of him. I am without doubt.
But it hurts, as bright promise extinguished must.
He would have been the best of Harlequins.
Death will take good care of him. I am without doubt.
But it hurts, as bright promise extinguished must.
He would have been the best of Harlequins.
Written By Asher
June 18, 2017, 6:30 p.m.(9/5/1006 AR)
Lots of work this week. Got a commission for fifty pieces - five pieces a set - of jewelry. And then someone burnt down old man Lucio's shop. I'll find them - and stop them from doing that again. Koslov family, if you see this, you had better get out of town quick. Grayhopes don't stand for that kind of shit.
Written By Joslyn
June 18, 2017, 6:21 p.m.(9/5/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Fatima
I met this Thraxian Princess exploring the Thrax ward. She seems a kind sort, and invited me to brunch the next day, whereupon she seemed intent on setting me up with somebody on a sort of blind date. It went... surprisingly well? I don't think I know her nearly as well as I should, but something tells me there will be ample opportunity.
Written By Edain
June 18, 2017, 6:21 p.m.(9/5/1006 AR)
I know you are out there.
I know you are reading this.
I will fucking find you.
I know you are reading this.
I will fucking find you.
Written By Olivia
June 18, 2017, 5:33 p.m.(9/5/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Aldwin
I went to see the Dominus about joining the Faith. With all that I've experienced recently, it only seemed fitting to formalize my service to Petrichor, even if his Discipleship is one of the less organized. In any case, the man has long been a friend to our family and was exceptionally kind with me. Not only did he help see me quickly admitted to the Discipleship, but he also spent a fair bit of time tutoring me in various matters of theology and about the recent troubles. A most wonderful teacher.
Written By Alexis
June 18, 2017, 2:43 p.m.(9/5/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Lydia
Duchess Nightgold came to visit my shop, and after some conversation, invited me to her home.
Apparently I'm about the same size as her deceased sister.
And she bestowed upon me a great honour and a great gift.
And now, I own a rubicund glaive and a fine set of leather armour.
Not a day passes that I am not astounded by Arx and the variety of experience here, or the generosity and virtues people uphold.
I will be the best ally I can be to Duchess Lydia. She deserves nothing less.
Apparently I'm about the same size as her deceased sister.
And she bestowed upon me a great honour and a great gift.
And now, I own a rubicund glaive and a fine set of leather armour.
Not a day passes that I am not astounded by Arx and the variety of experience here, or the generosity and virtues people uphold.
I will be the best ally I can be to Duchess Lydia. She deserves nothing less.
Written By Fergus
June 18, 2017, 2:35 p.m.(9/5/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Anze
Nobody needs to know about you playing with yourself.
Written By Anze
June 18, 2017, 2:32 p.m.(9/5/1006 AR)
Something I think is an important thing for nobles to do is occasionally work on maintaining their armor themselves. While its nice to have a squire or proper smiths to look over their equipment, there is something familiar and intimate about maintaining the equipment that will keep you alive yourself.
Written By Alexis
June 18, 2017, 2:31 p.m.(9/5/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Jhond
307 marks.
It's a record that will stand for some time. Possibly forever.
master Jhond Whisper remains an elegant and courteous man. And I am grateful for his aid.
A bit of a departure from my previous journal, I know. I came here to record master Jhond's impressive tally at the Gauntlet. Hearing of Lady Niamh, her memory had to take precedence.
It's a record that will stand for some time. Possibly forever.
master Jhond Whisper remains an elegant and courteous man. And I am grateful for his aid.
A bit of a departure from my previous journal, I know. I came here to record master Jhond's impressive tally at the Gauntlet. Hearing of Lady Niamh, her memory had to take precedence.
Written By Alexis
June 18, 2017, 2:09 p.m.(9/5/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Niamh
Lady Niamh Greenmarch greeted me and was kind to me and we spoke of the future, as knights. Of duty, as knights.
She wanted me to aid her order, to help make armour for them. And armour for her.
And we became friends, very quickly. She let me see past the armour she wore for the world. She let me in.
I am grateful for that.
I will honour her memory by striving to live up to the ideals she espoused.
I will be the dragon she told me I could be.
Rest well, Lady Niamh. And thank you, for everything.
She wanted me to aid her order, to help make armour for them. And armour for her.
And we became friends, very quickly. She let me see past the armour she wore for the world. She let me in.
I am grateful for that.
I will honour her memory by striving to live up to the ideals she espoused.
I will be the dragon she told me I could be.
Rest well, Lady Niamh. And thank you, for everything.
Written By Armel
June 18, 2017, 1:47 p.m.(9/4/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Niamh
You meant more to me than I told anyone. Even you. Our long night-time, our adventures and our joys are my own to keep.
You leave behind a void not easily filled. I did not love how as Aislin did, and would never claim such. But I loved you, and that is a rare thing for me.
Death, you take deeply lately. Treat her well, she deserves that and so much more.
You leave behind a void not easily filled. I did not love how as Aislin did, and would never claim such. But I loved you, and that is a rare thing for me.
Death, you take deeply lately. Treat her well, she deserves that and so much more.
Written By Arthur
June 18, 2017, 1:19 p.m.(9/4/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Calypso
Without her I would still be toiling away in the worst slum of Southport. Now I am in the military, have my own shop, and have a patron. I am a world away from where I was, thanks to her.
Written By Arthur
June 18, 2017, 1:15 p.m.(9/4/1006 AR)
My shop made its first silver today. Someone bought a fine pair of pants with white lacing. Excellent work.
Should I frame the coin or something? Save it to remember later? Hmm.
Should I frame the coin or something? Save it to remember later? Hmm.
Written By Esoka
June 18, 2017, 1:15 p.m.(9/4/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Niamh
I try to find the words to honor Lady Niamh Greenmarch.
I have nothing that is adequate.
I knew her only a short time. I think we became friends, but I shall always grieve we did not have more time together. She struck me as a fierce warrior, a knight who embodied chivalry and honor, and a woman truly dedicated to fighting for light and righteousness. The loss of her is a wound to the Compact, to all who knew her, and to my own heart.
There will be much to be done and settled in the coming days. Sister Gisele and myself have taken command of the Gold Order and we shall soldier on. Lady Niamh was trying to build something good, and we shall honor her by seeing it through so well as we can. We know she cannot be replaced, though. She was a woman without peer, and I shall try to hold my memory of her close and carry on as she would have wanted.
May the Queen of Endings bring you rest or glory anew, my friend.
I will miss you.
I have nothing that is adequate.
I knew her only a short time. I think we became friends, but I shall always grieve we did not have more time together. She struck me as a fierce warrior, a knight who embodied chivalry and honor, and a woman truly dedicated to fighting for light and righteousness. The loss of her is a wound to the Compact, to all who knew her, and to my own heart.
There will be much to be done and settled in the coming days. Sister Gisele and myself have taken command of the Gold Order and we shall soldier on. Lady Niamh was trying to build something good, and we shall honor her by seeing it through so well as we can. We know she cannot be replaced, though. She was a woman without peer, and I shall try to hold my memory of her close and carry on as she would have wanted.
May the Queen of Endings bring you rest or glory anew, my friend.
I will miss you.
Written By Reese
June 18, 2017, 12:48 p.m.(9/4/1006 AR)
Niamh is a fine warrior, a fine knight, a fine woman and fine noble.
She will be greatly missed.
I remember her from when I was just a little warrior who always lost all my spars.
She was always kind to me and had such hope her about her.
I once thought she was invader, when I was over eager to defend the Grayson lands. I am still over eager, but...
I no longer tense up cause someone looks wild and is wearing antlers. Was she wearing antlers?
I don't know why I remember that. Rubicund armor and antlers or something like or maybe I made up the antlers because...
She is a woman of the forest as much as the mansions and estate.
Reese Grayson
She will be greatly missed.
I remember her from when I was just a little warrior who always lost all my spars.
She was always kind to me and had such hope her about her.
I once thought she was invader, when I was over eager to defend the Grayson lands. I am still over eager, but...
I no longer tense up cause someone looks wild and is wearing antlers. Was she wearing antlers?
I don't know why I remember that. Rubicund armor and antlers or something like or maybe I made up the antlers because...
She is a woman of the forest as much as the mansions and estate.
Reese Grayson
Written By Marian
June 18, 2017, 11:33 a.m.(9/4/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Niamh
Cousins by blood and by blade.
Trained under the same mantle.
Forged by battle to protect.
Tempered by honor to serve.
Swords to our Houses.
I will mourn your passing, because you did not die in battle as was your right.
Trained under the same mantle.
Forged by battle to protect.
Tempered by honor to serve.
Swords to our Houses.
I will mourn your passing, because you did not die in battle as was your right.
Written By Marian
June 18, 2017, 11:33 a.m.(9/4/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Niamh
Cousins by blood and by blade.
Trained under the same mantle.
Forged by battle to protect.
Tempered by honor to serve.
Swords to our Houses.
I will mourn your passing, because you did not die in battle as was your right.
Trained under the same mantle.
Forged by battle to protect.
Tempered by honor to serve.
Swords to our Houses.
I will mourn your passing, because you did not die in battle as was your right.
Written By Thena
June 18, 2017, 11:19 a.m.(9/4/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Niamh
Received word this afternoon that Lady Niamh is dead. She was my patron and she believed in me and now she's gone.
I have no other words.
I have no other words.
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