Written By Kaldur
June 11, 2017, 4:58 p.m.(8/19/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Aleksei
The Archlector of Skald and I seem, at first glance, to be kindred spirits, and his joy and humor put me at ease in a time when I needed it badly. I look forward to exploring a friendship with the man, and to learn more of the Lost God of First Choices from the archlector.
Written By Kaldur
June 11, 2017, 4:56 p.m.(8/19/1006 AR)
I have arrived in Arx.
Though I had hoped to travel with the rest of my family, local matters have monopolized their time. So, I find myself a kind of advance scout, taking the pulse of the city, learning of its troubles and glories, meeting its denizens and those who broker for power in its halls.
Marquessa Deepwood has been kind enough to open the doors of her estate to me, and though I have not encountered her here yet in the flesh, I find myself grateful that there is a friendly presence somewhere nearby, perhaps just out of sight. In the meanwhile I have set about exploring, and those explorations have already yielded some surprises.
First, a new friend in the form of the archlector of Skald. Second, a vassal of Thrax who seems interested in the self-governance of thralls. Third, a princess with a mind for refugees. Perhaps, sensing I am a kind of refugee myself, she has shown an interest in helping me to throw a party to celebrate my arrival and introduce me to people of import.
It is all rather frightening. But then, that is why I am here.
Fortunately, it would seem there are familiar ways to face my fears here in plenty. Arx is not far from the ocean, and there is river rafting, climbing, and a rather dangerous forest all within reach. I suspect, too, that there are greater dangers than all of these still hidden from me, terrible tests.
I welcome them.
Though I had hoped to travel with the rest of my family, local matters have monopolized their time. So, I find myself a kind of advance scout, taking the pulse of the city, learning of its troubles and glories, meeting its denizens and those who broker for power in its halls.
Marquessa Deepwood has been kind enough to open the doors of her estate to me, and though I have not encountered her here yet in the flesh, I find myself grateful that there is a friendly presence somewhere nearby, perhaps just out of sight. In the meanwhile I have set about exploring, and those explorations have already yielded some surprises.
First, a new friend in the form of the archlector of Skald. Second, a vassal of Thrax who seems interested in the self-governance of thralls. Third, a princess with a mind for refugees. Perhaps, sensing I am a kind of refugee myself, she has shown an interest in helping me to throw a party to celebrate my arrival and introduce me to people of import.
It is all rather frightening. But then, that is why I am here.
Fortunately, it would seem there are familiar ways to face my fears here in plenty. Arx is not far from the ocean, and there is river rafting, climbing, and a rather dangerous forest all within reach. I suspect, too, that there are greater dangers than all of these still hidden from me, terrible tests.
I welcome them.
Written By Valery
June 11, 2017, 4:55 p.m.(8/19/1006 AR)
It happens that there are people that have more outfits than I have remedies and bottles...
Written By Leola
June 11, 2017, 4:47 p.m.(8/19/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Olivia
Lady Olivia has been working hard for her house on working to fix the problems of the Forest. We've discussed several times and found much that we might keep in common; I'm ensuring to pass on to her what I know about agriculture.
Written By Leola
June 11, 2017, 4:46 p.m.(8/19/1006 AR)
I rode to the Forest with Princess Reese and a number of other friends of Grayson, at the request of the Legate of the Sentinel. I've never been hunted myself before.
More importantly, the soil appears desiccated, but it can be repaired. There's good soil inches underground; as I told people, hard work will fix it.
More importantly, the soil appears desiccated, but it can be repaired. There's good soil inches underground; as I told people, hard work will fix it.
Written By Aiden
June 11, 2017, 4:24 p.m.(8/19/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Kahlana
I have heard that your ship failed to dock as anticipated and they tell me that you're considered lost at sea...
This breaks my heart, to know that you're lost out there... I want to go searching for you, though have been advised not to risk it.
Still I would have thought you as a friend, even if I didn't get to know you as well as I thought I would have the chance to...
Chances end so soon...
I had hoped you would have found someone to show you the wonderful side of life that you had thought to have shared with me.
I'll never forget you and I'll always watch the horizon in hopes to see your ships flag returning to Arx...
Until it does, farewell Lady Kahlana.
This breaks my heart, to know that you're lost out there... I want to go searching for you, though have been advised not to risk it.
Still I would have thought you as a friend, even if I didn't get to know you as well as I thought I would have the chance to...
Chances end so soon...
I had hoped you would have found someone to show you the wonderful side of life that you had thought to have shared with me.
I'll never forget you and I'll always watch the horizon in hopes to see your ships flag returning to Arx...
Until it does, farewell Lady Kahlana.
Written By Anze
June 11, 2017, 3:53 p.m.(8/19/1006 AR)
I think I've forgotten more about insane nightmarish shit than I even thought existed in made up stories as a kid. How does one even keep names straight? Pointing at a tribe of abandoned raiders and saying they need to go was so much easier.
Written By Aiden
June 11, 2017, 3:42 p.m.(8/19/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Estaban
While I empathize with you, I'm glad that you felt you could come to us. Remember our advice and six months from now, it won't hurt as much.
Written By Ford
June 11, 2017, 3:02 p.m.(8/19/1006 AR)
I met with a merchant the otherday, one who ships out of Stormward. He was in my office over a claim of piracy. He claimed pirates stole his goods.
For those of you that are not aware, based on the principles established by Admiral Marquis Johann Kennex, the man granted Stormward March after securing the land for Thrax. One of his founding pillars was that piracy would be punished by death. As his crowning achievement was ridding the Stormward isles of Pirates.
This merchant brought me tales of pirates, in my waters, pillaging and raiding his vessel. I take piracy seriously, as did my father, and his father. All Kennex leadership, if we stand for anything, it's crushing piracy under our boot. The problem with the merchant's story, was that all the items taken from his ship, were sold to various merchants and vendors in Stormward proper, in the Galleon District. While that wouldn't be uncommon, brazen and bold, to pedal stolen goods in a city where the penalty for such is death, what was uncommon was the man selling them.
Our merchant's brother.
My initial thought was this was a scam, a racket, this merchant was running to make some cash on the side while the Corsairs and Navy chased our own tails in search for pirates that didn't exist. Yet, with little prodding, the merchant admitted to me that his brother was in fact that pirate that raided his ships. Despite my clarification that he would be sentencing his own blood to death, the merchant simply said that there was a time when he wished to be Godsworn, to personally serve Sentinel.
He also said that despite it being his brother, Justice must be achieved. His brother committed a crime knowing the penalty, and in Sentinel's eyes, the punishment was due.
This interaction stuck with me for the rest of the day, even into today. Such devotion to the Gods, even above family.
I don't know if I could have that strength.
For those of you that are not aware, based on the principles established by Admiral Marquis Johann Kennex, the man granted Stormward March after securing the land for Thrax. One of his founding pillars was that piracy would be punished by death. As his crowning achievement was ridding the Stormward isles of Pirates.
This merchant brought me tales of pirates, in my waters, pillaging and raiding his vessel. I take piracy seriously, as did my father, and his father. All Kennex leadership, if we stand for anything, it's crushing piracy under our boot. The problem with the merchant's story, was that all the items taken from his ship, were sold to various merchants and vendors in Stormward proper, in the Galleon District. While that wouldn't be uncommon, brazen and bold, to pedal stolen goods in a city where the penalty for such is death, what was uncommon was the man selling them.
Our merchant's brother.
My initial thought was this was a scam, a racket, this merchant was running to make some cash on the side while the Corsairs and Navy chased our own tails in search for pirates that didn't exist. Yet, with little prodding, the merchant admitted to me that his brother was in fact that pirate that raided his ships. Despite my clarification that he would be sentencing his own blood to death, the merchant simply said that there was a time when he wished to be Godsworn, to personally serve Sentinel.
He also said that despite it being his brother, Justice must be achieved. His brother committed a crime knowing the penalty, and in Sentinel's eyes, the punishment was due.
This interaction stuck with me for the rest of the day, even into today. Such devotion to the Gods, even above family.
I don't know if I could have that strength.
Written By Reese
June 11, 2017, 12:59 p.m.(8/18/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Luca
My husband has been very supportive and well being married to me is not easy!
Written By Reese
June 11, 2017, 12:59 p.m.(8/18/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Olivia
The Lady Olivia is blessed and Compact is blessed to have her.
Reese
Reese
Written By Reese
June 11, 2017, 12:58 p.m.(8/18/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Khanne
The Khanne is doing great things. She doesn't always draw a lot of attention, being on the quiet side, but she knows her stuff and is capable in this subtle and yet still very strong way.
Written By Petal
June 11, 2017, 12:38 p.m.(8/18/1006 AR)
My shop the Tangled is doing well and I am quite surprised.
When Tallius and me arrived with nothing, I didn't expect things to work out this way.
I have come a long way from when Prince Anze was concerned I was vagrant lurking away about the Redrain's lands.
When Tallius and me arrived with nothing, I didn't expect things to work out this way.
I have come a long way from when Prince Anze was concerned I was vagrant lurking away about the Redrain's lands.
Written By Hadrian
June 11, 2017, 7:55 a.m.(8/18/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Sasha
The newest addition to the staff of the Arvum Refugee Relief Group. I find it amusing that I've discussed her among the echelons of the charity more than I've actually met her. What I have met of her revealed to me exactly what I'd expect of a noble of the Valardins. Proper and polite. A rather friendly lady, I'm sure she will be a great boon to the efforts of The Group on behalf of the refugees which we work with.
Written By Edward
June 11, 2017, 7:19 a.m.(8/18/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Mira
I have felt the same way at times. Numbers are always logical and in accounting everything balances; it is easy to understand.
Written By Alexis
June 11, 2017, 4:43 a.m.(8/18/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Alexander
My brother arrived in Arx not too long ago. As the loving sister I am, I've offered to let him stay with me.
It's good to have the younger half here. He always was the brains of the operation. Plus, sharing the splendours of Arx with him - and hearing what magnificence he finds - will always be a thrill.
It's good to have the younger half here. He always was the brains of the operation. Plus, sharing the splendours of Arx with him - and hearing what magnificence he finds - will always be a thrill.
Written By Narciso
June 11, 2017, 12:51 a.m.(8/17/1006 AR)
So in case anyone was wondering, no, the Gray Forest is still dangerous. And yes, to stay too long within is foolhardy at best. So don't do that.
Also, throat cuts are particularly annoying when you like to sing. Or speak. I know that was the point, it's still frustrating.
Also, throat cuts are particularly annoying when you like to sing. Or speak. I know that was the point, it's still frustrating.
Written By Serafine
June 11, 2017, 12:30 a.m.(8/17/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Calaudrin
Going to have to agree with Magpies on this. I'm a retired hobbyist, but still.
Written By Mira
June 11, 2017, 12:19 a.m.(8/17/1006 AR)
Well, that went pretty poorly. Really, awfully, spectacularly poorly. This is why I like numbers. Charts. Lists. They aren't ambivalent or vague. There aren't shades of meaning to them. Two plus two will always equal four, every single time. If only everything ran according to the dictates of mathematics.
Written By Thena
June 10, 2017, 10:23 p.m.(8/17/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Calaudrin
I can find you a real nice beetle. Free of charge.
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