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Written By Valery

Dec. 27, 2016, 5:56 p.m.(7/2/1005 AR)

Relationship Note on Gavin

I went to visit Master Gavin today.
He offered to go for a walk and we went to the beach where he had prepared a picnic. We ended spending the day there.
I like the beach and the sea. It's relaxing and calm... Although I think it's just because I'm seing it from afar, I don't think I'd like to be in a ship.
He made an interesting question... "What should happen next?"

Written By Niamh

Dec. 27, 2016, 3:13 p.m.(7/2/1005 AR)

With the return to Arx, I am reminded of other duties. Helping slay the Beast of Sanctum met my oaths to Greenmarch and Valardin, but it opened my eyes to other needs as well. As Minister of Agriculture, I can already see that the presence of these foul creatures stains the ground where they have been. We will need to find a way to cleanse the corruption.

I'm going to need to find foresters, alchemists, priests and shamans to help with this. And I thought my life as a minister was going to be nothing more than deciding whether or not to fund the wainright's new wagon business.

Written By Lucio

Dec. 27, 2016, 2:10 p.m.(7/2/1005 AR)

Relationship Note on Aislin

I met Aislin in the Shrine of the Thirteenth. She was there to examine the altar, I was there because the artist in me is perverse. We spoke about demons and elves, and she seems more knowledgeable than most about the current threats to the realm.

Written By Ainsley

Dec. 27, 2016, 1:19 p.m.(7/2/1005 AR)

Relationship Note on Aleksei

I met Aleksei at the training center. We spared. He won.

Written By Eirene

Dec. 27, 2016, noon(7/2/1005 AR)

Relationship Note on Leo

There is a lot of bad blood between the Fidantes and my house for obvious reasons, but the more we delve in to the causes behind it the more determined I am to make peace with them. We are unified in a common goal.

The duke has a good grasp of tactics, as I would expect, and a sound head. He is also more capable with his family's blade than I would have anticipated but I forget he is a man of both words and deeds.

One of those deeds I feel I owe him a debt for and it's not what he did in that tained hell-grove outside Greenmarch.

Written By Ainsley

Dec. 27, 2016, 11:36 a.m.(7/2/1005 AR)

Relationship Note on Marcas

I met Marcas at the training center. He seemed distracted by messengers he was receiving. It must be a burden to be so sought after.

Written By Ainsley

Dec. 27, 2016, 11:35 a.m.(7/2/1005 AR)

Relationship Note on Cicero

I met Prince Cicero at the training center. He's remarkably more wise than I.

Written By Eirene

Dec. 27, 2016, 10:49 a.m.(7/2/1005 AR)

What have I learned from this mission...

Princess Alis is a capable commander, one who understands the need for sacrifice to achieve the mission goal when it is truly worthy.

Don't piss off Duke Leo Fidante. I find it frightening when he and I are in agreement on something but we both have the same goals in mind.

Diamondplate works like in the old stories. This is true. This is good to know.

Holy water has some effect; I recommend it for cleansing any wounds or ichor. I will have to continue to monitor those wounded for any changes as we have never dealt with these kinds of injuries in recorded history. Or it was recorded at some point but lost to us over time.

I'm sure my lack of colorful language surprised people but they've never seen me on campaign before. I save that for my civilian life.

Most importantly, I have found I have the fortitude to do what must be done regarding our enemies. My darker side is a shield and shelter even when confronting something blacker and more terrifying. I did not falter, I did not fall.

May Gloria smile upon those who gave their lives so we may save others.

This was the first. There will be more. But we know more now than we did.

Written By Cassius

Dec. 27, 2016, 9:58 a.m.(7/1/1005 AR)

Of all the horrors that lie ahead, of all the duties I now hold, I find myself blessed to take peaceful sleep at night.

I know not how long this reprieve shall last, but I endeavor to enjoy it while it does, and I pray the rest of Arx might find their own respite.

Lord Cassius Nightgold, KoS

Written By Juliet

Dec. 27, 2016, 8:10 a.m.(7/1/1005 AR)

For those lost, I will weep.


For those who returned, I am grateful.

Written By Julea

Dec. 27, 2016, 7:16 a.m.(7/1/1005 AR)

Even working and reworking the edge of the Rubicund blade, putting everything I had into it. Using all of my resources and finances, well beyond what was paid for it, and I still could not produce a blade of suitable quality for the Nighthawk.

And it feels something like a metaphor for my time in Arx. It's not working out. I don't fit in here with all the fancy nobles and their family ties. Despite there being a city full of people, I have never felt more alone.

Few people seem to see me. Those that do, I appreciate, but it is fleeting and never enough to develop into anything. A couple of days ago, mid-conversation with me, the Antelope walked off with someone else, without even so much as a goodbye.

I had thought Church a friend, and ally or at the very least, might of eventually become one. But instead, I find that I am little more than an annoying and unwanted pest, buzzing around in the hopes of it becoming such.

I think my time in Arx is up, better to leave it to those more suited to its climate, like the Aardvark.

Written By Lianne

Dec. 27, 2016, 3:46 a.m.(7/1/1005 AR)

Not every problem can be solved with rigorous study.

Not every problem is mine to solve.

Written By Belladonna

Dec. 27, 2016, 3:38 a.m.(7/1/1005 AR)

I am mystified by the number of meetings I have had over the last few weeks that consisted solely of some variation on 'can we be friends? no, no reason, just want to be friends, yay being friends'.

Is someone spreading a rumor that I am consuming the souls of those I do not like, again? It really is bothersome to have to put these fires out.

Written By Serafine

Dec. 27, 2016, 2:39 a.m.(6/28/1005 AR)

Four rounds in the Training Center, a winning streak that was an interesting mix. Even a little perplexing.

Written By Olivia

Dec. 27, 2016, 2:01 a.m.(6/28/1005 AR)

Relationship Note on Killian

Apparently, he's my cousin. Well, obviously he's my cousin. I did not immediately recognize him, but that is hardly my fault. So far, I don't dislike the man. He's friendly and his company is enjoyable. It's lovely being surrounded by family.

Written By Darren

Dec. 27, 2016, 1:41 a.m.(6/28/1005 AR)

Sometimes the glimmer of sunlight on a sea of black is exactly what one needs to stay centered and fly right.

The world may be turned upside down .. but that memory will stay with me, to remind me that some things are still right.

Written By Cai

Dec. 27, 2016, 1:01 a.m.(6/28/1005 AR)

Relationship Note on Serafine

06/28/1005

And then there are times where I feel very young and so much yet to learn.

I won't lie and say that being beaten by someone younger than you is a little frustrating.

On the other side, it gives me pride knowing that that things are in good hands

Written By Cai

Dec. 27, 2016, 1 a.m.(6/28/1005 AR)

Relationship Note on Tristram

06/28/1005


Made me feel old, like I had learned all there is to know about the sword.

But the young Prince is an archer. he will need to find the balance he seeks with the blade. I can teach him what I know and hope it will be enough.

Written By Silas

Dec. 27, 2016, 12:25 a.m.(6/28/1005 AR)

Relationship Note on Anze

He beat me!

I must have a dent in my armor or something.

I kid - he's good and duly receives my admiration and praise.

Written By Alis

Dec. 26, 2016, 10:09 p.m.(6/28/1005 AR)

It never gets easier.

The largest part of me hopes that he is right, as it should never be easy to make a choice that will most likely end in death for the people under your command.

But gods, the parts of me that hurt right now wish it weren't the case. I know I'd have to make the same choices again and it makes me want to drown myself in a bottle of whiskey. Am I really cut out for this?

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