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Written By Fatima

June 11, 2017, 11:48 p.m.(8/19/1006 AR)

This week has been wild. Coming back was interesting to say the least.
Duels, Rites, and Thraxian wakes. I still can't believe the devastation
to the Thrax Ward, but to see everyone so unified brings me hope for
a brighter future. I know it may be impossible to ever see eye to eye,
but seeing people set aside their differences for the greater good has
been refreshing.

Written By Dagon

June 11, 2017, 11:44 p.m.(8/19/1006 AR)

A quieter week than the last, with no exploding islands or other such calamaties, although as a whole we've been sorting through the aftermath of them. I spoke with Max's cousin Darrow about it a little, though it seems for now the investigation will be within the family and perhaps the Inquisition. Outside of this, I have enjoyed seeing some family back in the city, although on the whole I have felt more restless than anything. There have been a number of grand duels and displays, and I caught up with Reese at the Ambassador just before she went off to get shot full of arrows by elves - or something to that effect, as best I've gathered. And yet here I am sitting on my hands. Were that there was some task for me, at least, beyond bringing my wife's trade offers around.

Written By Estaban

June 11, 2017, 11:43 p.m.(8/19/1006 AR)

After everything is done I need to go, I need to stay out on the water a few days and clear my head..

Written By Karadoc

June 11, 2017, 11:38 p.m.(8/19/1006 AR)

What fun is there is an auction if people just jump to the highest bids?... Lose all the excitement.

Ah well.

Written By Karadoc

June 11, 2017, 11:37 p.m.(8/19/1006 AR)

Do strays get to have a pride?

Written By Dagon

June 11, 2017, 11:23 p.m.(8/19/1006 AR)

Relationship Note on Fatima

My cousin has just returned, and made a bit of a spectacular showing of it so far, clearly a woman who likes being the center of attention. There's been drunking dancing (and knife throwing) and a fair amount of kicking me in the shin and bothering me about 'holding' the sword. Still, for all she teases and makes a big display of things, I'm happy to have more family around and I'm looking foward to her coming and visiting with Margot and I, and seeing the baby.

Written By Freja

June 11, 2017, 11:17 p.m.(8/19/1006 AR)

Relationship Note on Abbas

I am still not convinced that your rum induced 'snoring' wasn't expertly timed for when Donella showed up at the apex of all of the kerfuffle....

Written By Freja

June 11, 2017, 11:15 p.m.(8/19/1006 AR)

Relationship Note on Fatima

I met this one at the Thraxian wake for those lost in Brand's Battle. All I can really say about the event is that it was like our bonfires, except without the fire and more nautically inclined. She likes to raise a ruckus, knives embedded in thighs no exception to the games. In her defense, I really do think she was aiming for the apple on his head and not simply using that as an excuse to strike the man.

Written By Eilonwy

June 11, 2017, 11:09 p.m.(8/19/1006 AR)

Relationship Note on Aodhan

My first friend in Arvum. Lord Crovan is so nice. I enjoy our talks, I have never been hugged so much but I enjoy it!

Written By Esoka

June 11, 2017, 11:02 p.m.(8/19/1006 AR)

My that was bracing!

I was honored to take part in a melee for the benefit of the Iron Guard. Grandmaster Armel, Dame Leta, Princess Alis, Princess Marian, and myself made up the opposing side. Lord Commander Silas, Prince Ainsley, Lord Esteban, Master Merek, and my good First Officer Calaudrin represented their Iron Guard. It was very hard-fought, but the Iron Guardsman emerged triumphant. Gloria's honors to all who took the field, and thanks to a fine fight!

Perhaps Dame Leta has a point, that we should have formed a wedge. Next time!

Written By Leta

June 11, 2017, 11:01 p.m.(8/19/1006 AR)

I've been working at Mistress Petal's store, to help her while she's got her hands full making masks for this ball there's going to be. I didn't do much stitching on the masks, other than some simple sewing work, but I did a bit of cleaning and sewing on simpler things. I don't know if that's too knightly or not, but I'm learning to work with proper fabrics, so that's worth something.

That's two hobbies I've got, besides the fighting, and I'm told hobbies are a proper thing for a woman of means to have. My means aren't as good as I'd like them to be, but I'm more than comfortable. Me being from the Lowers, it's a life of luxury and no mistake, thanks to the gods and my sword arm, and I can't complain.

Written By Isabeau

June 11, 2017, 10:54 p.m.(8/19/1006 AR)

Having now borne witness to several contests of martial prowess pitted between House Thrax and House Valardin, I have come to see more clearly both the qualities that define us as similar creatures and those that mark us out as different. There is great strength to be found in both of our Houses, unquestionably, but there is also a rather remarkable measure of real honor and quiet wisdom that might sometimes be easy to overlook for the sake of less favorable labels.

Written By Leta

June 11, 2017, 10:50 p.m.(8/19/1006 AR)

I fought in this melee fundraiser for the Iron Guard. It's a charity and with my woman being an Iron Guard I thought why not. My side lost against the Iron Guard but it was a good fight. Maybe if we'd formed a wedge we could have won, as the enemy had tactics and archers and such and they are a real pain in the whatsits. I've got to have at least half a dozen arrows in me, and that's just to start with. But it's for charity and Gild blesses that sort of thing, so by my reckong I ought to have some more good fortune coming. I could've fought more, maybe turned the tide of things, but then if I'd died because of bleeding too much I think my woman would have kicked my ass some across the after life.

Written By Sasha

June 11, 2017, 10:26 p.m.(8/19/1006 AR)

My collections are being to look ever so lovely. But I still want to collect more things. More plushies. More candies. More chocolates. More books. Definently more books. Thankfully even with my collecting I am managing to get a lot of salves and other supplies needed for the Open Health day that is soon to come that I will be assisting at. I am looking forward to it. Being able to help mend and heal others. It brings me such joy.

Written By Eilonwy

June 11, 2017, 10:25 p.m.(8/19/1006 AR)

I love these walls. I feel so safe. I am confused by the people, there are many rules, but they are ignored often I think. I miss trees. I like being called Kitten.

Written By Caelis

June 11, 2017, 10:22 p.m.(8/19/1006 AR)

I think I would like to vacation somewhere for a while once all this business settles down a little. I know the siege ended, but I think I was better rested then. It would be interesting to see other parts of Arvum and not stare at the walls of Arx for a few days. Perhaps a camping trip?

May your hopes find safe harbors.

Written By Turo

June 11, 2017, 10:11 p.m.(8/19/1006 AR)

I've been looking over paperwork looking over what I'm going to do to have a holding for Navegant built. If it were up to me, I would simply live on my ship at the docks. But sadly, it is distinctly not up to me. Never been Voice, and having a great deal more responsibilities foisted upon me is nothing new, but perhaps it's a bit different in an area that I'm not completely versed in.

Once I've gathered enough resources, I plan to have ground broken, but until then, it will continue to remain nothing more than a series of sketches.

Side note, order more port from Escuma, seems like people are starting to become a fan of it. If nothing else, I can at least provide that.

Written By Freja

June 11, 2017, 10:11 p.m.(8/19/1006 AR)

I found that slumber with the gentle lapping of waves at the...starboard? I can't remember the terms, but still, it as almost as peaceful as the hush of a snowfall.

Written By Ariel

June 11, 2017, 10:04 p.m.(8/19/1006 AR)

Pain escaping
Sorrow dripping
Happiness fleeting

Written By Cicero

June 11, 2017, 10:01 p.m.(8/19/1006 AR)

There must be a trail,
dots to be connected.
Determination

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