Written By Larissa
Jan. 15, 2017, 11:08 p.m.(9/4/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Ferrando
And have I mentioned he likes food? A few months back I noticed a change in our House chef's menu and cooking style. I thought nothing of it at the time but now I begin to suspect that Ferrando sneaks in and pecks at them relentlessly until they give into his demands. I'm not sure which I would fear more, seeing the man with a sword in his hand, or seeing him with a fork in his hand.
Written By Gabriel
Jan. 15, 2017, 11:07 p.m.(9/4/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Calypso
The Lady General have proven herself a stalwart commander in the field, and one willing to see to the interest of the Crown and the Compact before others. A desireable trait which puts her above many others in my esteem.
The Battle of Whitewood was a trial by fire, in my eyes, which she passed galantly and in the future I will trust her with my men should it come to it.
The Battle of Whitewood was a trial by fire, in my eyes, which she passed galantly and in the future I will trust her with my men should it come to it.
Written By Larissa
Jan. 15, 2017, 11:06 p.m.(9/4/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Lianne
I made the acquaintance of the Lady Pravus at her birthday celebration. It was such a sweet and beautiful event with an equally sweet and beautiful hostess. I look forward to getting to know the clever mind behind the beguiling features.
Written By Eirene
Jan. 15, 2017, 11:05 p.m.(9/4/1005 AR)
So who does a woman have to bribe to get a meeting with the Nox'alfar? I speak smarmy asshole fluently, I'll make a great translator.
Written By Leta
Jan. 15, 2017, 11:04 p.m.(9/4/1005 AR)
I've been sitting on a pile of things I said I had to write down, and seeing as I'm supposed to be getting bedrest after the beating I took at the melee, I can at least put them here. Most of them aren't important to write down, so I won't. This isn't in the right order. I don't think that matters much.
I saw the elves. I didn't get a proper look, but there they were. I thought they'd look more unnatural, and that would have been good. Put a hat covering the ears on these and they could almost look like regular folk, but maybe not so much if you're closer and in the dark. Didn't bring the cat to see if she'd hiss at them, but seeing as she's small maybe that wouldn't work. I hope the swords and all aren't a trap.
Went to that Common Council they had. I got there late, so I didn't catch it all, but the Captain-General said some clever things from what I understand, and that's good. I've had some other offers of work, but I don't know if I should pledge my loyalties. A noble house might put me in finer silks, but what if they like one color and I another? Then I'm stuck, aren't I? And what goes for color goes for the rest.
Got that coin from the Scholars, properly, and paid for training from the winner of the melee herself, Mistress Zhayla, so I reckon that's silver well spent. I've also done some training myself. Never too keen on that before, but I just acted like my first sergeant at the old company, but not such a rat bastard, if you pardon. But for a painter this fellow took well to learning. Hope he hasn't got to use it, but if it does I hope it serves him well. I didn't ask him to pay, as that way I think I got my debt to Vellichor squared off.
Didn't win the melee at the combat exposition but then I didn't think I would. Thought I might do better, but that was thinking my step longer than my legs. Didn't count on the mess it was, I suppose, and I'd wager some folk I know would've smacked me on the head for taking on Prince Anze first thing while Lord Ansel and all manner of other folk decided I'd make a good dummy. A proper tactical blunder, that.
I'm sure I'm forgetting something, but I need to get out of bed. Everything else is fine as can be.
I saw the elves. I didn't get a proper look, but there they were. I thought they'd look more unnatural, and that would have been good. Put a hat covering the ears on these and they could almost look like regular folk, but maybe not so much if you're closer and in the dark. Didn't bring the cat to see if she'd hiss at them, but seeing as she's small maybe that wouldn't work. I hope the swords and all aren't a trap.
Went to that Common Council they had. I got there late, so I didn't catch it all, but the Captain-General said some clever things from what I understand, and that's good. I've had some other offers of work, but I don't know if I should pledge my loyalties. A noble house might put me in finer silks, but what if they like one color and I another? Then I'm stuck, aren't I? And what goes for color goes for the rest.
Got that coin from the Scholars, properly, and paid for training from the winner of the melee herself, Mistress Zhayla, so I reckon that's silver well spent. I've also done some training myself. Never too keen on that before, but I just acted like my first sergeant at the old company, but not such a rat bastard, if you pardon. But for a painter this fellow took well to learning. Hope he hasn't got to use it, but if it does I hope it serves him well. I didn't ask him to pay, as that way I think I got my debt to Vellichor squared off.
Didn't win the melee at the combat exposition but then I didn't think I would. Thought I might do better, but that was thinking my step longer than my legs. Didn't count on the mess it was, I suppose, and I'd wager some folk I know would've smacked me on the head for taking on Prince Anze first thing while Lord Ansel and all manner of other folk decided I'd make a good dummy. A proper tactical blunder, that.
I'm sure I'm forgetting something, but I need to get out of bed. Everything else is fine as can be.
Written By Larissa
Jan. 15, 2017, 10:59 p.m.(9/4/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Cristoph
I first met the Duke Laurent when he asked the Whisper House to help plan an event for his family. I was so impressed by his charm and his decorum and so pleased that he thought to turn to our House for the Dinner.
Written By Gabriel
Jan. 15, 2017, 10:55 p.m.(9/4/1005 AR)
The Battle of the Whitewood they've taken to calling it. A massacre by all accounts, victory was near assured with the land and the numbers we brought.
I thank Gloria our men held fast, if the shav hordes to the north had caught wind of it our victory would not nearly be as assured.
The traitor Everard Telmar is dead together with most of his command, let it be known all who raise their hand against the Crown and its subjects will suffer so. Their heads will add to those set by Lord Commander Stilas.
I thank Gloria our men held fast, if the shav hordes to the north had caught wind of it our victory would not nearly be as assured.
The traitor Everard Telmar is dead together with most of his command, let it be known all who raise their hand against the Crown and its subjects will suffer so. Their heads will add to those set by Lord Commander Stilas.
Written By Killian
Jan. 15, 2017, 10:53 p.m.(9/4/1005 AR)
What a few weeks it's been..seriously, I can't even figure out where to start with all of this. Dawn's alive. That much at least is great, and as I write this there is news that the armies have overrun the Iron Guard traitors and ground them up for dogmeat. But at the same time, mysterious deaths in the city, and so little organization is happening. I'm due to set out on tour of Ashford, collecting the troops and getting them organized, establishing a command structure. I don't want to strip away the forests protection though..I'll have to consider how to go about this.
The city is awash in information, but everyone hoards and collects it, when we must begin to share it and put the pieces together soon or we will all be lost to the darkness. I cannot even think of how to best express this, how to try and bring it about. All I know for certain is that if we do not come together more effectively, then we are certainly doomed.
The city is awash in information, but everyone hoards and collects it, when we must begin to share it and put the pieces together soon or we will all be lost to the darkness. I cannot even think of how to best express this, how to try and bring it about. All I know for certain is that if we do not come together more effectively, then we are certainly doomed.
Written By Dagon
Jan. 15, 2017, 10:40 p.m.(9/4/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Leona
My cousin has accomplished much so far. I am proud of her, and wish for far more successes to come her way in the future. She is a talented fighter that others can look to as an inspiration.
Written By Cassius
Jan. 15, 2017, 10:27 p.m.(9/4/1005 AR)
I've been failing at writing my journals this past few weeks. I've been focused on my duty, and somehow failed to remember this is one of them.
If any wish to seek me, know I have not become a recluse. Merely, I have been travelling all over Arx, and all over Avrum. Most recently, I return from near Greenmarch, back to Arx. Now I stare down a stack of correspondences.
Praise be to Vellichor, and may he grant me a fast hand.
Lord Cassius Nightgold, KoS
If any wish to seek me, know I have not become a recluse. Merely, I have been travelling all over Arx, and all over Avrum. Most recently, I return from near Greenmarch, back to Arx. Now I stare down a stack of correspondences.
Praise be to Vellichor, and may he grant me a fast hand.
Lord Cassius Nightgold, KoS
Written By Dafne
Jan. 15, 2017, 10:24 p.m.(9/4/1005 AR)
Lady Aislin very helpfully personally gave me a copy of her book on the Nox'aflar. They sound thrilling.
However, I thought they'd be taller.
However, I thought they'd be taller.
Written By Leo
Jan. 15, 2017, 10:18 p.m.(9/4/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Vincere
I spent many hours working with this man as Minister of Defense. Our duties often intersected at the outside edges of our responsibilities to the Crown. He was a tireless servant of the Regent, dedicated beyond any in his desire to see to the good of the realm and stretch beyond the role of Marquis to one that carried the Shield of the Compact upon his arm. He is determined, loyal and one of the greatest of us.
Thank you for all you have done. The realm is safer because of you and I will never forget.
Thank you for all you have done. The realm is safer because of you and I will never forget.
Written By Lydia
Jan. 15, 2017, 10:14 p.m.(9/4/1005 AR)
I met them finally, these elves, although met might be a strong word. I accompanied Prince Darren to the docks where I gawked. I had half a mind to insert myself in the party that went after to the palace, but decided I'd rather not answer questions later, should anyone take umbrage at my tagging along.
Anyway, the elves are fine of feature and appear to come off as haughty as they've been reported to be. The young man with them has an air that reminds me of Prince Kieran, I'm sad to report.
Anyway, the elves are fine of feature and appear to come off as haughty as they've been reported to be. The young man with them has an air that reminds me of Prince Kieran, I'm sad to report.
Written By Angelo
Jan. 15, 2017, 10:13 p.m.(9/4/1005 AR)
I met my Lord Cousin, the Duke of Laurent, at Lianne's birthday. I made her a gift with two books that are dear to me. I do hope she likes them.
Written By Leo
Jan. 15, 2017, 10:13 p.m.(9/4/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Valkieri
Our first meeting was one of awkward silences and disagreements about refreshments. The ones that came after brought about respect for a man who was straight-forward in his dealings, honest over dislikes and more true to himself than many. I have seen glimmers of what lies beneath and find only a good man. A friend.
Written By Tristan
Jan. 15, 2017, 10:08 p.m.(9/4/1005 AR)
The Gray Forest is dying.
I know that forest. I know it of old, when I was a grubby stableboy running around Bastion. I knew every animal in the woods and how to--or how not to--approach them. I knew which trees were which, and where to hide when mother was looking for me.
It's dying now. It's trampled under the feet of traitor Iron Guard and corrupted shavs and emotionless Bringers who want to 'purify' the world. That's what they're doing. 'Cleansing.' If I know anything, it's that desires to 'cleanse' things never go well for ordinary people.
So that's it. The Gray Forest is dying. A vast force lurks there. I've seen the evidence. I've seen a Bringer with my own eyes. They're waiting, and if anyone in the city thinks this is all fairy tales, or thinks we have plenty of time to come up with the perfect time, or thinks we're /safe/...
Well, please let me know so I can offer some instruction on how to extract your head from your ass.
I know that forest. I know it of old, when I was a grubby stableboy running around Bastion. I knew every animal in the woods and how to--or how not to--approach them. I knew which trees were which, and where to hide when mother was looking for me.
It's dying now. It's trampled under the feet of traitor Iron Guard and corrupted shavs and emotionless Bringers who want to 'purify' the world. That's what they're doing. 'Cleansing.' If I know anything, it's that desires to 'cleanse' things never go well for ordinary people.
So that's it. The Gray Forest is dying. A vast force lurks there. I've seen the evidence. I've seen a Bringer with my own eyes. They're waiting, and if anyone in the city thinks this is all fairy tales, or thinks we have plenty of time to come up with the perfect time, or thinks we're /safe/...
Well, please let me know so I can offer some instruction on how to extract your head from your ass.
Written By Muiryn
Jan. 15, 2017, 10:04 p.m.(9/4/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Rowan
Son of my sister Maeve. Never one to sit still, or keep his hands to himself; hasn't changed since he was a boy, except that it probably got worse as he got older. We've probably fought more often than been civil to one another in all these years gone, but I know when it comes down to it, I wouldn't want anyone else at my side when everything goes to shit. He still has a lot to learn if he wants to be any sort of spiritual leader for our people, but I reckon he'll prove himself in time.
Provided I don't fucking strangle him before that time comes.
Provided I don't fucking strangle him before that time comes.
Written By Muiryn
Jan. 15, 2017, 10:03 p.m.(9/4/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Neve
I'll never forget the day she was passed, hollering and red in the face, into my hands. Never going to forget the little creature with a wreath of flowers like a crown in her gold hair, or the way she'd smile at me like I was worthy of something as good, and perfect as her. I'll never forget her laugh when she played with her cousins or the tears when that play ended up in a scuffle or how she'd fret over them.
Now all I get is doors slammed in my face or wails over being embarrassing. I think we have more screaming matches now then I ever hear her laugh-- but I figure it's just that age. Not that I love her any less, just some days.. I'm not real keen on her fucking attitude.
Now all I get is doors slammed in my face or wails over being embarrassing. I think we have more screaming matches now then I ever hear her laugh-- but I figure it's just that age. Not that I love her any less, just some days.. I'm not real keen on her fucking attitude.
Written By Leo
Jan. 15, 2017, 9:53 p.m.(9/4/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Belladonna
When her father died the way he did, I feared for her. She is smart and strong-willed, but she was surrounded by enemies and young. I underestimated her. She has taken hold of her duchy with a firm and resolute will. She leads it with the hopes of her father, but with the determination and strength to ensure it moves as she wishes it. She is fierce about the safety and prosperity of her duchy and I am proud to call her both ally and friend.
Written By Harald
Jan. 15, 2017, 9:44 p.m.(9/4/1005 AR)
The end of his bloodline is a weight no warrior should hang on his swordarm, going into battle.
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