Written By Caelis
April 6, 2017, 10:04 p.m.(3/22/1006 AR)
Life in Arx continues to unfold in new and puzzling ways. I embrace the prospect of making new friendships here. I think these last months have been the longest I have spent in one place in years. To my surprise I am winding I don't hate it, though I ache to spend more time outside the city walls.
Written By Merek
April 6, 2017, 9:54 p.m.(3/22/1006 AR)
It was quite a battle. Not one that I'd hoped to have, and not in a place I'd want to fight any of the Bringers. The Valardin Knights fought well, as did all the others. I've never seen so much alaracite in one place either. We made fast work of the situation, but I still feel for the many folk that will not be the same after this. One wonders when this battle will finish. Some even seem to be cherishing the fighting. Is that part of coping with war? I'm not sure. We should find glory and honor it, but not hope and seek for it.
Written By Calypso
April 6, 2017, 9:51 p.m.(3/22/1006 AR)
I've never been a devout follower of the Gods. I respect them, I listen to the words of their priests, I do my best to understand the greatness beyond humanity. But I often fall short and find it easier, stronger in some ways, to lean on mankind.
That said I have been doing a great deal of reflecting on the Thirteenth. Which I think is exactly why he exists in the pantheon. The reminder that there are two sides to everything. That our reflections often show our truths. There must be balance in all things. We must pay attention to our reflections and see what stares back.
That said I have been doing a great deal of reflecting on the Thirteenth. Which I think is exactly why he exists in the pantheon. The reminder that there are two sides to everything. That our reflections often show our truths. There must be balance in all things. We must pay attention to our reflections and see what stares back.
Written By Eirene
April 6, 2017, 6:47 p.m.(3/22/1006 AR)
I love it when I'm right. I hate it when I'm right because it's usually about something terrible. But really. I love finding out I'm right.
Still - it's good to know I'm on the right fucking tracks when it comes to this shit.
Still - it's good to know I'm on the right fucking tracks when it comes to this shit.
Written By Rook
April 6, 2017, 5:29 p.m.(3/22/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Calarian
Well, well, well - look who it is!
Written By Shadow
April 6, 2017, 5:15 p.m.(3/22/1006 AR)
~Written in Northern Shav~
The winter grows colder, I am not sure though if it is from the weather or simply from the sense of despair that clings to the air with the bringers outside the city walls and their army. Hopefully the siege will break soon and maybe when it does I can continue towards my dream of opening up a shop of my own if we survive this.. if I survive this. Though I don't much mind the garden sometimes the cold still gets to me. I have near shaken this damn cough though, Hopefully soon it will be little more than a distant memory.
The winter grows colder, I am not sure though if it is from the weather or simply from the sense of despair that clings to the air with the bringers outside the city walls and their army. Hopefully the siege will break soon and maybe when it does I can continue towards my dream of opening up a shop of my own if we survive this.. if I survive this. Though I don't much mind the garden sometimes the cold still gets to me. I have near shaken this damn cough though, Hopefully soon it will be little more than a distant memory.
Written By Shadow
April 6, 2017, 2:48 p.m.(3/22/1006 AR)
~Written in Northern Shav~
The days in the city grow longer the more the siege takes hold of this city. I long for the fields and forests outside these walls but know that such would be suicide for the moment with the army at the doorstep and how would I even get outside the city without being mistaken for one of the enemy? I am lucky that within the walls none have mistaken me for part of the bringer army.
I fear that this fighting will only serve to divide people more, There are already whispers of food scares in the lower boroughs.. I wish I could help them but the little I manage to catch right now I must use so me and the pup survive this.. So that we might fight another day. Though how many days remains in question.. The more time that passes the more I think I may need to attempt my other idea, One that will likely lead to not glory but only pain and death.
In death though for one like me it is simply another journey I suppose. Perhaps my other self is strong enough that the spirit would remain and be able to help further. Or perhaps I would survive, Though at what cost.. What would come of me, What would come of any who would go along with such a plan as that?
The days in the city grow longer the more the siege takes hold of this city. I long for the fields and forests outside these walls but know that such would be suicide for the moment with the army at the doorstep and how would I even get outside the city without being mistaken for one of the enemy? I am lucky that within the walls none have mistaken me for part of the bringer army.
I fear that this fighting will only serve to divide people more, There are already whispers of food scares in the lower boroughs.. I wish I could help them but the little I manage to catch right now I must use so me and the pup survive this.. So that we might fight another day. Though how many days remains in question.. The more time that passes the more I think I may need to attempt my other idea, One that will likely lead to not glory but only pain and death.
In death though for one like me it is simply another journey I suppose. Perhaps my other self is strong enough that the spirit would remain and be able to help further. Or perhaps I would survive, Though at what cost.. What would come of me, What would come of any who would go along with such a plan as that?
Written By Eleyna
April 6, 2017, 1:20 p.m.(3/22/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Talen
Oh, but you write nonsense so prettily! How could anyone resist reading?
Written By Inigo
April 6, 2017, 12:57 p.m.(3/22/1006 AR)
It occurs to me that being under siege makes a few aspects of wedding planning easier. Two of which are location and guest invitations... However, the possibility of having wedding crashers grows significantly.
Written By Simone
April 6, 2017, 11:18 a.m.(3/22/1006 AR)
Dearest Gentle Reader:
Another month. The weeks have been a slow blur of tedious routine. I am told that this will last into the middle of summer. I hope - sincerely - that the siege will be over by then because I could not stand the idea of bringing life into wartime. A silly and short-sighted concern. As it is, this entry was brought to the Scholars by my maid, Georgette. I remain isolated. Not from fear, no, but from simple common sense and more than enough selfishness for my (or, rather, our combined) safety.
They do not tell you of the strange array of issues that arise from this ... condition. (To put it mildly.) It seems like a unusual topic for an entry into the White Journals, but, I have no other experiences to share other than this. I was not expecting to literally glow from this, and the thought alone has me quirking a smirk from the idea. The idea of a glow seems like a farce, and that's enough to piss a lady off.
They do not tell you that you will feel strange and detached, that bending will become tiresome, and that even the thought of certain things will make you violently ill. In fact, I have barred Marius from even mentioning whiskey in my company --
They do not warn of experiencing dramatic emotional outbursts, the fits of crying and anger. I feel as if I could blame it on one main culprit.
But, I would never be that unkind.
M. Simone Greenmarch
3.22.1006 AR
Another month. The weeks have been a slow blur of tedious routine. I am told that this will last into the middle of summer. I hope - sincerely - that the siege will be over by then because I could not stand the idea of bringing life into wartime. A silly and short-sighted concern. As it is, this entry was brought to the Scholars by my maid, Georgette. I remain isolated. Not from fear, no, but from simple common sense and more than enough selfishness for my (or, rather, our combined) safety.
They do not tell you of the strange array of issues that arise from this ... condition. (To put it mildly.) It seems like a unusual topic for an entry into the White Journals, but, I have no other experiences to share other than this. I was not expecting to literally glow from this, and the thought alone has me quirking a smirk from the idea. The idea of a glow seems like a farce, and that's enough to piss a lady off.
They do not tell you that you will feel strange and detached, that bending will become tiresome, and that even the thought of certain things will make you violently ill. In fact, I have barred Marius from even mentioning whiskey in my company --
They do not warn of experiencing dramatic emotional outbursts, the fits of crying and anger. I feel as if I could blame it on one main culprit.
But, I would never be that unkind.
M. Simone Greenmarch
3.22.1006 AR
Written By Talen
April 6, 2017, 10:56 a.m.(3/21/1006 AR)
If you're looking at my journals you need to do something better with your time.
*the cursive penmanship in this entry is fucking amazing*
*the cursive penmanship in this entry is fucking amazing*
Written By Sameera
April 6, 2017, 10:34 a.m.(3/21/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Harald
Not the most complimentary of people. To most he is probably not even very nice. For me he is safe, so to speak. He is very traditional in the ways of those that are under the fealty of the Thrax family. I wonder if he is this way with all people. I find a certain comfort in the familiarity of his mannerism. Well, not in that he is familiar with me but his mannerism is. Not so weird.
Written By Sameera
April 6, 2017, 10:29 a.m.(3/21/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Max
He does not like it when I am formal with him. Weird. He wishes I would call him 'Max' or even 'Brother' but neither are comfortable for me. Besides, we argue most every time we meet. Is that the way of siblings? I don't know. I have been just me for a very long time.
Written By Sameera
April 6, 2017, 10:26 a.m.(3/21/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Ariel
Decided to give Lady Ariel a gift in the form of a aeterna outfit. I had money doing nothing. She was really happy about it. She looked like she was going to hug but respected my dislike of being touched and did not. Kindness. She is, perhaps, one of the limited people I would allow to touch to an extent. The being kind is still weird but a little more acceptable from her.
Written By Sameera
April 6, 2017, 10:23 a.m.(3/21/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Ford
Lord Ford Kennex. I do not understand him. He is similar to Lady Arcelia in some aspects but different. Weird. Not a terrible person.
Written By Sameera
April 6, 2017, 10:21 a.m.(3/21/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Octavia
Lady Octavia Kennex is easier to deal with than most. My experience is she does not play at being all nice and treating me as an equal. I am a former thrall so this nicer than people acting like I am as good as a noble. She is not mean, has many kind words. Her mannerism is one I understand.
Written By Sameera
April 6, 2017, 10:18 a.m.(3/21/1006 AR)
Did a chains of office for Lady Octavia Kennex. It was of some of the lowest quality metals. For such an important position that she holds I felt it best to make it to the best of my abilities. It is of the most divine quality.
Written By Niamh
April 6, 2017, 10:04 a.m.(3/21/1006 AR)
Much of my day to day life is taken over by The Champions. When I first came to Arx, it was the Guild that most embodied the spirit of honor and chivalry that I, as a newly minted Oathlands Knight, wished to be. Even today I strive, though sometimes I fail, to live my life by knightly codes. Since the Siege I have had more time to contemplate what it means to be a Knight.
To be a Knight and to be a Champion hold certain basics in common. You defend those who cannot stand for themselves. You bear the brunt of certain consequences for those that need the help. As a Knight I would take what violence might be visited on another on myself instead. I would stand infront of the brigands trying to raze a village of such were required. Champions take the wounds of a duel on behalf of another.
This bearing if consequences is pivotal to the Knight. You CHOOSE to take action because it is the right thing to do. You ACCEPT the consequences of that action because that is the honorable thing to do. As a Knight we must recognize this. We stand between others and the darkness of the world. We accept the consequences of our stand and hold the line. We do not let others bear our burdens if we are capable of doing so alone.
We do not let others bear our scars when we have flesh left to take them.
To be a Knight and to be a Champion hold certain basics in common. You defend those who cannot stand for themselves. You bear the brunt of certain consequences for those that need the help. As a Knight I would take what violence might be visited on another on myself instead. I would stand infront of the brigands trying to raze a village of such were required. Champions take the wounds of a duel on behalf of another.
This bearing if consequences is pivotal to the Knight. You CHOOSE to take action because it is the right thing to do. You ACCEPT the consequences of that action because that is the honorable thing to do. As a Knight we must recognize this. We stand between others and the darkness of the world. We accept the consequences of our stand and hold the line. We do not let others bear our burdens if we are capable of doing so alone.
We do not let others bear our scars when we have flesh left to take them.
Written By Magpie
April 6, 2017, 8:07 a.m.(3/21/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Calaudrin
His wife is a very lucky woman. Very lucky indeed.
Written By Moira
April 5, 2017, 11:40 p.m.(3/21/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Asher
A creative and ambitious young man. I would like to see how far his ambition takes him.
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