Written By Michael
Feb. 26, 2017, 11:47 p.m.(1/1/1006 AR)
Hope.
Dangerous word, that. Yet I find myself clinging to it like a lifeline. Maybe I shouldn't. Yet sometimes I find reason to be so inspired. And I certainly found that. Even if I should deign to have it, there it is.
Dangerous word, that. Yet I find myself clinging to it like a lifeline. Maybe I shouldn't. Yet sometimes I find reason to be so inspired. And I certainly found that. Even if I should deign to have it, there it is.
Written By Neve
Feb. 26, 2017, 11:46 p.m.(1/1/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Niamh
I have seen this woman move across blood and darkness in the blink of an eye. I have seen her obliterate evil with one swing of a (very large) stick. I have walked in true darkness at her side and I would do so again. She is more than just family. She is the woman I hope to become one day, she always has been. Before... Before she seemed fearless and untouchable. Now I know that no one is untouchable, she is still the woman I hope to become one day. Strong. Confident. Brutal.
Written By Monique
Feb. 26, 2017, 11:45 p.m.(1/1/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Marius
There is no one I love more in this world than my brother.
There is also no one I would more love to strangle.
But he at least wears pants.
Do you hear that, Uncle Ryn?
There is also no one I would more love to strangle.
But he at least wears pants.
Do you hear that, Uncle Ryn?
Written By Victus
Feb. 26, 2017, 11:45 p.m.(1/1/1006 AR)
On Succession: House Thrax
Those who are familiar with me, know that in the past I would sometimes joke that if only Donella had been born a man, all would be good in Thrax. The truth is, I was not the only one making that joke. And further, we weren't really joking, not if we are honest with ourselves.
I would like to think I am a man whose actions follow his words. I this, Princess Donella Thrax, has convinced me that I have not been.
Let it be known:
From this day forward House Thrax shall no longer exclude women from the line of Succession. Let they have equal claims upon the title. Further, until I produce my own Heirs of the Body, Donella Thrax shall serve as my Designate Heir.
As for my vassals across the Isles, they are free to either follow my example or ignore it. We have always valued our independence in the East, and I will let them choose their own path rather than force their hand in this. Even if I strongly suspect there are a few Donellas out there who have, if not been wasted, then certainly not been used to their full potential for the advance of their Houses.
Prince Victus Thrax,
Highlord of Thrax
Prince of Maelstrom
Those who are familiar with me, know that in the past I would sometimes joke that if only Donella had been born a man, all would be good in Thrax. The truth is, I was not the only one making that joke. And further, we weren't really joking, not if we are honest with ourselves.
I would like to think I am a man whose actions follow his words. I this, Princess Donella Thrax, has convinced me that I have not been.
Let it be known:
From this day forward House Thrax shall no longer exclude women from the line of Succession. Let they have equal claims upon the title. Further, until I produce my own Heirs of the Body, Donella Thrax shall serve as my Designate Heir.
As for my vassals across the Isles, they are free to either follow my example or ignore it. We have always valued our independence in the East, and I will let them choose their own path rather than force their hand in this. Even if I strongly suspect there are a few Donellas out there who have, if not been wasted, then certainly not been used to their full potential for the advance of their Houses.
Prince Victus Thrax,
Highlord of Thrax
Prince of Maelstrom
Written By Victus
Feb. 26, 2017, 11:44 p.m.(1/1/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Calliope
Ward of Thrax: Magistrate
Lady Calliope Grimhall is hereby appointed my Magistrate for the Ward of Thrax, to provide counsel when required and justice in my absence.
Victus Thrax,
Highlord of Thrax
Prince of Maelstrom
Lady Calliope Grimhall is hereby appointed my Magistrate for the Ward of Thrax, to provide counsel when required and justice in my absence.
Victus Thrax,
Highlord of Thrax
Prince of Maelstrom
Written By Lailah
Feb. 26, 2017, 11:44 p.m.(1/1/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Aislin
She is perhaps one of the brightest minds that I've ever had the pleasure to sit down and have a talk with. This was a most productive meeting, and I look forward to many more in the future.
Written By Tristan
Feb. 26, 2017, 11:43 p.m.(1/1/1006 AR)
So I took my battered leathers, and my little stallion that I was given because he was the result of a mare of the finest Grayson charger blood having an illicit night with a light-frame Lycene stallion and no one wanted him but me, and I went to the joust and I won. I stayed in my saddle when the nobles and knights fell.
And I feel like an imposter.
I'm just the stablemaster. I wasn't meant for centre stage.
And I feel like an imposter.
I'm just the stablemaster. I wasn't meant for centre stage.
Written By Monique
Feb. 26, 2017, 11:41 p.m.(1/1/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Gaston
Fascinating, this beast in the skin of a man, attempting to be civilized when I see in him the wilds of nature, the call of freedom. Perhaps I ought not to poke him so, but you know me... minx that I am.
I shall hope to continue this budding friendship and cultivate it to more, he will need friends like me!
Then again, who doesn't?
I shall hope to continue this budding friendship and cultivate it to more, he will need friends like me!
Then again, who doesn't?
Written By Neve
Feb. 26, 2017, 11:40 p.m.(1/1/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Calathane
I come to these journals after a journey I took to what can only be the very edge of evil. It is the kind of journey that makes one examine their heart and recognize the truth of it. I have faced fears I didn't know I have and seen horrors that will haunt me for the rest of my life. I know I will wake every night screaming for what I cannot save and what I cannot change and the sickly wet sounds that are made in the true dark. And still... I know my heart. As the future descends upon us, you will be my light and I yours.
Written By Monique
Feb. 26, 2017, 11:36 p.m.(1/1/1006 AR)
Much changes, and much stays the same. My family is the beat of my heart, the fire in my soul, the width of my smile.
No matter where they go, what house they join, what families of their own - my love will ever be there for them to rely on.
Greenmarch is not just our name, it is the soil we stand upon, the air we breathe, the ties that bind.
No matter where they go, what house they join, what families of their own - my love will ever be there for them to rely on.
Greenmarch is not just our name, it is the soil we stand upon, the air we breathe, the ties that bind.
Written By Neve
Feb. 26, 2017, 11:35 p.m.(1/1/1006 AR)
I have looked into the great abyss of evil. I have seen the true nature of suffering. I have walked against a darkness so great I think I may never understand what light is again. Our trip was supposed to be scouting, finding.. looking. But what we found and what we did was far more than anyone had bargained for. I cannot describe the horrors, I cannot put words to them. I killed a man.. or something like a man. He wore our shape, he spoke language, but nothing human could have wrought the horrors he had and what he would have done to us. I still... I do not understand what I saw. Abandoned... Shav... I don't know what those words mean anymore.
What frightens me the most, though, is knowing that what I saw is only the very surface of the evils lurking in the darkness. This is only the beginning. Spirits willing, we will live to see the end.
What frightens me the most, though, is knowing that what I saw is only the very surface of the evils lurking in the darkness. This is only the beginning. Spirits willing, we will live to see the end.
Written By Alistair
Feb. 26, 2017, 11:32 p.m.(1/1/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Hadrian
Quick to conflict. A lack of fear, perhaps? Or perhaps an eager guardian. I hope he finds a true challenge to truly find out.
Written By Caelis
Feb. 26, 2017, 11:30 p.m.(1/1/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Isolde
Such a rare beauty and a true friend. I know I can call on her when my need is great and she will be here for me. I will endeavor to do the same for her always. I envy her grace, perhaps I will spend more time around her so I might learn to carry myself with poise as she does.
Written By Alistair
Feb. 26, 2017, 11:29 p.m.(1/1/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Octavia
Someone with a mind for proper Justice. I hope Sentinel favors her and guides her mind and gavel.
Written By Freja
Feb. 26, 2017, 11:25 p.m.(1/1/1006 AR)
I thought you had left me, but I hear you once more.
Thank you...even if you are vexing in your own ways as always.
Thank you...even if you are vexing in your own ways as always.
Written By Fortunato
Feb. 26, 2017, 11:17 p.m.(1/1/1006 AR)
Sketches. A few stray flecks of stars. A wolf with its jaws closed around the haft of a torch, sparks scattering in the dry brush. A paintbrush like a torch tucked into the brush, caught, burning. A skein of cloth draped over a skull. A flattened, battered dagger, of a metal too tarnished, old, brittle to be recognizable. Sunrise through a window into a stale empty room, lighting dust motes like embers.
Written By Anabelle
Feb. 26, 2017, 11:15 p.m.(1/1/1006 AR)
Ack! Of all the times and all the days!
The Marquessa Simone of Greemarch tried to get in touch with me today! I made plans, but something went horribly awry! I think that the messenger became lost on his way to me, as I only heard of where we will meet just now. I went there, but I was told I was too late. I hope she will not hold this against me, I must write her back immediately.
To think, even in this day and age, messengers can get lost within the sick of Arx!
The Marquessa Simone of Greemarch tried to get in touch with me today! I made plans, but something went horribly awry! I think that the messenger became lost on his way to me, as I only heard of where we will meet just now. I went there, but I was told I was too late. I hope she will not hold this against me, I must write her back immediately.
To think, even in this day and age, messengers can get lost within the sick of Arx!
Written By Anabelle
Feb. 26, 2017, 11:10 p.m.(1/1/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Demura
I fear you've been stressed too much lately. You've been acting a bit off, and I wish I could take some of that burden. You are so sure that little things can be bit, that you forget to enjoy life. Yes, I agree Rymarr stepped out of line. Yes, I agree he should not have tried to lecture us on what is proper. But no matter how you spin it, he is still our brother. I will stand by you no matter what you decide, but I hope that you will not be so stubborn as father.
Written By Eleyna
Feb. 26, 2017, 11:10 p.m.(1/1/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Talen
Finally.
Written By Darrow
Feb. 26, 2017, 11:09 p.m.(1/1/1006 AR)
The Tourney of the Pridehall Remembrance
... the training has served well, and Prince Dagon, the woman Julea Sanguine and I fought stalwartly.
May Gloria and the Sentinel witness our work.
... the training has served well, and Prince Dagon, the woman Julea Sanguine and I fought stalwartly.
May Gloria and the Sentinel witness our work.
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