Written By Nisaa
April 12, 2017, 12:27 p.m.(4/6/1006 AR)
dancing is like the sea
at times rolling calm
others in fierce motion
each step has a purpose
each hand gesture a meaning
each movement is a whisper
the tide of the story is told
waves sweeping in and out
with the sway of a hip
draped in silks and gold
whether all eyes are on you
or you dance alone
your heart lifts
your soul rises out of the cage of your body
and you move with a blissful freedom
filling you with joy
until the dance ends
sending you crashing into shore
like the beautifully dangerous sea
dance sweeps you in
taking over your soul
at times rolling calm
others in fierce motion
each step has a purpose
each hand gesture a meaning
each movement is a whisper
the tide of the story is told
waves sweeping in and out
with the sway of a hip
draped in silks and gold
whether all eyes are on you
or you dance alone
your heart lifts
your soul rises out of the cage of your body
and you move with a blissful freedom
filling you with joy
until the dance ends
sending you crashing into shore
like the beautifully dangerous sea
dance sweeps you in
taking over your soul
Written By Isolde
April 12, 2017, 11:49 a.m.(4/6/1006 AR)
I am not one prone to superstitious endeavors. I proudly assume victory. One must plan wherever possible.
Petition to the Crown and Faith (Rough draft, more brainstorming needed, details, logistics)
Cacophony of Victory (festival celebrating victory over the Silence, return to a full, known pantheon)
* Every third anniversary of the Victory (rl Year)
* Festival lasting three weeks (1 rl week)
* Games, competitions, balls, parties
* Renewal of marriage vows, wedding celebrations (since there are approximately 4788434698643896651580 quiet weddings happening, with plans to celebrate after the siege.)
* Special prizes?
* Each great house helps host, honoring heroes.
* Service of Remembrance, honoring the sacrifices made.
(OOC inspiration, shorter festival, once a rl year, like Firan Spring/Fall Festivals. A new Arx Holiday of sorts.)
Petition to the Crown and Faith (Rough draft, more brainstorming needed, details, logistics)
Cacophony of Victory (festival celebrating victory over the Silence, return to a full, known pantheon)
* Every third anniversary of the Victory (rl Year)
* Festival lasting three weeks (1 rl week)
* Games, competitions, balls, parties
* Renewal of marriage vows, wedding celebrations (since there are approximately 4788434698643896651580 quiet weddings happening, with plans to celebrate after the siege.)
* Special prizes?
* Each great house helps host, honoring heroes.
* Service of Remembrance, honoring the sacrifices made.
(OOC inspiration, shorter festival, once a rl year, like Firan Spring/Fall Festivals. A new Arx Holiday of sorts.)
Written By Eirene
April 12, 2017, 11:25 a.m.(4/5/1006 AR)
Awarded pretty medals for my work at Pridehall and Giant's fall. It's nice to have my work recognized.
By all accounts my organization of the medical efforts for the Gyre campaign were successful.
I measure success, however, in the number of men and women I can save from Death. Keep them from getting another turn on the wheel of life and rebirth and shit. I don't wax philosophic on what happens in the next life; my concerns are purely for this one.
All the same, shiny medals are nice tokens of appreciation.
By all accounts my organization of the medical efforts for the Gyre campaign were successful.
I measure success, however, in the number of men and women I can save from Death. Keep them from getting another turn on the wheel of life and rebirth and shit. I don't wax philosophic on what happens in the next life; my concerns are purely for this one.
All the same, shiny medals are nice tokens of appreciation.
Written By Charlaine
April 12, 2017, 11:16 a.m.(4/5/1006 AR)
Pausing on my perusing the inquisition, must talk to those closest to me first.
Written By Isolde
April 12, 2017, 11:11 a.m.(4/5/1006 AR)
It feels good to have a meeting of minds, civil, warm conversation, and bask in the happiness of loved ones. Princess Cara is a fine conversationalist, and I feel good about the results.
(Note: remember to guilt Luca into getting me something pretty.)
(Note Secundus: Probably should make this a Black Journal. I do have a reputation to maintain, after all.)
(Note: remember to guilt Luca into getting me something pretty.)
(Note Secundus: Probably should make this a Black Journal. I do have a reputation to maintain, after all.)
Written By Ailys
April 12, 2017, 11:07 a.m.(4/5/1006 AR)
I have been feeling rather lonely as of late. My brothers have both fine positions at court, where as I have not found anything that really engages. My heart longs for that special someone... If your out there, somewhere. Send me some flowers?
Written By Lianne
April 12, 2017, 10:51 a.m.(4/5/1006 AR)
We all feel shame. We all have parts of ourselves which we hide.
We do not only feel shame for our grave misdeeds and mistakes, for the sins which might be readily identified as such. We also feel shame for small things no one else notices, no one else even remembers. We feel shame for who we once were, what we once thought, what we once wanted. We keep moving forward and hope no one asks after our abandoned aspirations and momentarily misplaced enthusiasm. We hope we never need to justify our missteps and misunderstandings. We hope we never have cause to explain those motivations which seem so foreign to us now.
We hope others see us as we wish to be seen, our secrets and shames tucked neatly away, our best face put forward. So we look to mirrors that we might see what others see and shape how we are perceived. A good mirror shows us who we are--marked with all that evidence of who we had been, all the things we've done and left undone--and offers no judgment, not even when we turn our heads just so that we might see ourselves as we wish to be.
May we all be so blessed as to have such mirrors in our lives, to keep close those who accept us as we were, who value us as we are and who let us dream of who we have yet to become. May we all have someone who helps us see ourselves. May we all find time to reflect on who we mean to be.
We do not only feel shame for our grave misdeeds and mistakes, for the sins which might be readily identified as such. We also feel shame for small things no one else notices, no one else even remembers. We feel shame for who we once were, what we once thought, what we once wanted. We keep moving forward and hope no one asks after our abandoned aspirations and momentarily misplaced enthusiasm. We hope we never need to justify our missteps and misunderstandings. We hope we never have cause to explain those motivations which seem so foreign to us now.
We hope others see us as we wish to be seen, our secrets and shames tucked neatly away, our best face put forward. So we look to mirrors that we might see what others see and shape how we are perceived. A good mirror shows us who we are--marked with all that evidence of who we had been, all the things we've done and left undone--and offers no judgment, not even when we turn our heads just so that we might see ourselves as we wish to be.
May we all be so blessed as to have such mirrors in our lives, to keep close those who accept us as we were, who value us as we are and who let us dream of who we have yet to become. May we all have someone who helps us see ourselves. May we all find time to reflect on who we mean to be.
Written By Charlaine
April 12, 2017, 10:34 a.m.(4/5/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Halsim
New Mentor, we shall see where things lead, if I am fit to be one with the inquisition.
Written By Edain
April 12, 2017, 10:18 a.m.(4/5/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Charlaine
I did, in fact, help her to acquire an icebear.
I feel like this is going to have unintended repercussions.
I feel like this is going to have unintended repercussions.
Written By Eleyna
April 12, 2017, 8:40 a.m.(4/5/1006 AR)
It's amazing the things people will overlook in another if they have a use for them.
Written By Talen
April 12, 2017, 8:38 a.m.(4/5/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Kima
Deep.
Written By Ailys
April 12, 2017, 8:17 a.m.(4/5/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Ansel
I am sorry I missed out tea time, my house was infiltrated with bringers.
Written By Ailys
April 12, 2017, 8:16 a.m.(4/5/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Silas
Thank you for the lovely teas, I will contact you when I desire more. My brother and I love your shop.
Written By Ailys
April 12, 2017, 8:15 a.m.(4/5/1006 AR)
I have begun learning small weaponry, it will be some time until I can actually stab something. Oy. I never had to worry about such a thing before and even with the guards which surround me, I somehow do not feel safe. Probably due to Aiden's Missive.
Written By Shadow
April 12, 2017, 2:01 a.m.(4/5/1006 AR)
~Written in Northlands Shav~
I went to deliver leathers to the dock today for the efforts outside of the city against the Gyre since the marines and other soldiers require some protection from the elements and storms out on the waters. Ended up running across some Major from the Crimson Blades and offering to help secure a ship. Well Fuck ships. FUCK SHIPS. First time on a ship and I get a piece carved out of me. Anyways should head back the rest of the way through the city, Long day for the pup and myself and need to stop this blood flow and could use a touch of rest. Tomorrow's another day, and perhaps another fight.
I went to deliver leathers to the dock today for the efforts outside of the city against the Gyre since the marines and other soldiers require some protection from the elements and storms out on the waters. Ended up running across some Major from the Crimson Blades and offering to help secure a ship. Well Fuck ships. FUCK SHIPS. First time on a ship and I get a piece carved out of me. Anyways should head back the rest of the way through the city, Long day for the pup and myself and need to stop this blood flow and could use a touch of rest. Tomorrow's another day, and perhaps another fight.
Written By Calista
April 11, 2017, 11:58 p.m.(4/5/1006 AR)
We are the dreamers of the dream...
Written By Remi
April 11, 2017, 11:33 p.m.(4/5/1006 AR)
There has been some success in finding others to take in the orphans created by the siege. I know all to well from being on the other side of such affairs that more are sure to be made and need shelter and guidance in the days and months to come and beyond. The war with the gyre will only create more, though those will need other solutions out there in the isles.
Written By Charlaine
April 11, 2017, 10:56 p.m.(4/4/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Branan
Met you a few times, share alot in common. I love your books and look forward to reading more of them. Thank you for introducing me to the organization.
Written By Charlaine
April 11, 2017, 10:55 p.m.(4/4/1006 AR)
I am trying to help you with the investigations, Its slow going...no one said research was easy.
Written By Charlaine
April 11, 2017, 10:53 p.m.(4/4/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Aiden
I have a bear for you to train, will you accept the challenge?
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