Written By Calypso
Dec. 25, 2016, 12:08 p.m.(6/24/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Leola
Never underestimate the meek and mild. They see with different eyes than the bold. And what they see holds great value and true insight.
I have come to value Leola greatly in the time I have gotten to know her. Not only is she talented at her craft, training any animal with expertise and a compassionate reliable hand. But she is delightful to be around. I intend to gather her thoughts more frequently. I am very proud of the initiative she has taken with the hunting lodge as well. It took great effort to see that project landing on its feet and I intend to do everything I can to support her.
I have come to value Leola greatly in the time I have gotten to know her. Not only is she talented at her craft, training any animal with expertise and a compassionate reliable hand. But she is delightful to be around. I intend to gather her thoughts more frequently. I am very proud of the initiative she has taken with the hunting lodge as well. It took great effort to see that project landing on its feet and I intend to do everything I can to support her.
Written By Leola
Dec. 25, 2016, 11:54 a.m.(6/24/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Calypso
The Lady General has procured armor for me. It fits well, and while I'm not used to walking the streets in leather pants, the armor draws a lot of admiring glances. It's expensive, and well tailored, and I might spend a little on tightening or replacing this or that, but overall, I adore it.
Now to learn to use a spear with it.
Now to learn to use a spear with it.
Written By Leola
Dec. 25, 2016, 11:48 a.m.(6/24/1005 AR)
Something I consider.
I think the reason so much has been lost is, even now, I know we don't always reveal what we know. We hide it, we whisper it to one another, we keep it secret - to protect ourselves, to protect each other. I've been told things I had to mutter to the Baron, before his death, and I felt filthy for saying them, but he needed to know them, and so I did.
Why do we assume others did otherwise, so long ago? And in the future, will others look back at our pieces, and wonder why we did not write what we know?
I think the reason so much has been lost is, even now, I know we don't always reveal what we know. We hide it, we whisper it to one another, we keep it secret - to protect ourselves, to protect each other. I've been told things I had to mutter to the Baron, before his death, and I felt filthy for saying them, but he needed to know them, and so I did.
Why do we assume others did otherwise, so long ago? And in the future, will others look back at our pieces, and wonder why we did not write what we know?
Written By Victus
Dec. 25, 2016, 10:18 a.m.(6/23/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Costas
The man has a sense of humor. Gotta have a sense of humor about these things. Look at me, I'm all about the fucking laughing.
Competent, too, in that sneaky way where you know you better keep your fucking eyes open.
Or he might just pull that sneak on you.
Competent, too, in that sneaky way where you know you better keep your fucking eyes open.
Or he might just pull that sneak on you.
Written By Sylvie
Dec. 25, 2016, 9:46 a.m.(6/23/1005 AR)
(A copy of the recent Gemecittan proclamation has been left in Sylvie's journal.)
Five hundred years ago, Duchess Vedette Zaffria and Duke Raphael Rubino tore down a wall and united a city. Where once stood Quartz Hill and Crowned Hill, two castles vying for the same land, competing for the same resources, there became one: Gemecitta. It was their unity that ensured the city's survival as others throughout the Lyceum fell to the sylv'alfar.
But the houses were never truly united. For the last thousand years, Houses Zaffria and Rubino have lived in an uneasy state of cooperation, never truly trusting the other. Unlike every other noble house in the Compact, our dukes and duchesses have kept to Gemecitta and sent their heirs to represent them in Arx, afraid of betrayal for any step they might take out of their home.
This ends today. A year ago, Zaccheri Rubino, the husband of Lady Sylvie Zaffria and the heir of House Rubino, was murdered. A week ago, after murdering several innocents of Gemecitta, the same assassin ended the life of Duke Giovanni Rubino. But today, the efforts of both houses have brought this murderer to justice. Today, two scions of Gemecitta have been avenged. We have faced darkness and razed it with fire and light.
We, Duke Valkieri Rubino and Duchess Sylvie Zaffria, today declare our refusal to live in a state of fear and distrust any further. We return to Arx as new-forged leaders of our houses and the proud citizens of Gemecitta, dedicated to unity -- true unity -- in this time of tragedy and need. Our family, our citizens, our city, and the Compact deserve no less from us than our fearless defense. The Compact needs the full and selfless leadership of its rulers now more than ever. We shall not fail or falter.
In Strength,
Lord Valkieri Rubino Lady Sylvie Zaffria
Duke of Gemecitta Duchess of Gemecitta
Five hundred years ago, Duchess Vedette Zaffria and Duke Raphael Rubino tore down a wall and united a city. Where once stood Quartz Hill and Crowned Hill, two castles vying for the same land, competing for the same resources, there became one: Gemecitta. It was their unity that ensured the city's survival as others throughout the Lyceum fell to the sylv'alfar.
But the houses were never truly united. For the last thousand years, Houses Zaffria and Rubino have lived in an uneasy state of cooperation, never truly trusting the other. Unlike every other noble house in the Compact, our dukes and duchesses have kept to Gemecitta and sent their heirs to represent them in Arx, afraid of betrayal for any step they might take out of their home.
This ends today. A year ago, Zaccheri Rubino, the husband of Lady Sylvie Zaffria and the heir of House Rubino, was murdered. A week ago, after murdering several innocents of Gemecitta, the same assassin ended the life of Duke Giovanni Rubino. But today, the efforts of both houses have brought this murderer to justice. Today, two scions of Gemecitta have been avenged. We have faced darkness and razed it with fire and light.
We, Duke Valkieri Rubino and Duchess Sylvie Zaffria, today declare our refusal to live in a state of fear and distrust any further. We return to Arx as new-forged leaders of our houses and the proud citizens of Gemecitta, dedicated to unity -- true unity -- in this time of tragedy and need. Our family, our citizens, our city, and the Compact deserve no less from us than our fearless defense. The Compact needs the full and selfless leadership of its rulers now more than ever. We shall not fail or falter.
In Strength,
Lord Valkieri Rubino Lady Sylvie Zaffria
Duke of Gemecitta Duchess of Gemecitta
Written By Mirari
Dec. 25, 2016, 9:42 a.m.(6/23/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Costas
Were you ready? Too late now. It's your responsibility.
Written By Sinhoc
Dec. 25, 2016, 7:43 a.m.(6/23/1005 AR)
I sincerely hope more individuals will take to wearing a helmet during any form of combat.
Training or otherwise.
Training or otherwise.
Written By Silas
Dec. 25, 2016, 6:31 a.m.(6/23/1005 AR)
You can fool some of the people all of the time, and all of the people some of the time, but you can not fool all of the people all of the time.
Written By Ainsley
Dec. 25, 2016, 5:30 a.m.(6/23/1005 AR)
[Written in slightly sloppy handwriting.]
I've been asked to help combat corruption in the Iron Guardsmen. I wasn't aware that it was a problem. However, since the task is to lead by example, and to call it out when I see it. Yes, I can do that.
But I take my oath to my fellow Watchmen seriously, as well as that to the City of Arx. I won't spy for outsiders.
I've been asked to help combat corruption in the Iron Guardsmen. I wasn't aware that it was a problem. However, since the task is to lead by example, and to call it out when I see it. Yes, I can do that.
But I take my oath to my fellow Watchmen seriously, as well as that to the City of Arx. I won't spy for outsiders.
Written By Ainsley
Dec. 25, 2016, 4:19 a.m.(6/23/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Agnarr
Met Agnarr at The Grotto. Seems like a decent enough fellow. Big though.
Written By Ainsley
Dec. 25, 2016, 4:16 a.m.(6/23/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Vincere
Marquis Vincere is straight forward and the point. I can appreciate that. I hope he'll appreciate that I won't be a spy for him.
Written By Valkieri
Dec. 25, 2016, 2:30 a.m.(6/22/1005 AR)
A mirrorborn killed my father. He sliced his hands and spilled his guts. He was dead. No, he was dying. Blood was everywhere. The bed was soaked in it. My father could not breathe, he could not speak.
A mirrorborn killed my father. I only took my knife across his neck to ease his passing. I only spilled the last of his blood to be sure.
I did it for my house. I did it for my people. I did it for the future of Gemecitta.
I did it for myself. I did it for myself. I did it for myself.
*released black journal as stipulated by the will of the deceased*
A mirrorborn killed my father. I only took my knife across his neck to ease his passing. I only spilled the last of his blood to be sure.
I did it for my house. I did it for my people. I did it for the future of Gemecitta.
I did it for myself. I did it for myself. I did it for myself.
*released black journal as stipulated by the will of the deceased*
Written By Anze
Dec. 25, 2016, 2:28 a.m.(6/22/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Calypso
I get it, I really do. But spirits it's still disappointing to hear.
Get Kima to start training you soon, I'm already starting to miss the fact that I wont get to spar with you any longer.
Get Kima to start training you soon, I'm already starting to miss the fact that I wont get to spar with you any longer.
Written By Darren
Dec. 25, 2016, 2:24 a.m.(6/22/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Calypso
I really should've made a better effort to meet with the Lady General far earlier than I managed. She is a brilliant woman with a good, reasonable head upon her shoulders. Hearty sort, too, that I think would do well in the North in the dead of winter if she ever had a reason to go up there.
I'm glad to know her.
I'm glad to know her.
Written By Max
Dec. 25, 2016, 2:24 a.m.(6/22/1005 AR)
I'm not one for avoiding duels.
But now's not the time to kill someone for a misunderstanding.
One must be a sail, flexible to the wind.
But now's not the time to kill someone for a misunderstanding.
One must be a sail, flexible to the wind.
Written By Anze
Dec. 25, 2016, 2:18 a.m.(6/22/1005 AR)
I'm a confident person. Even before battle I lack nerves. I see a road ahead of me and I walk it.
That being said, I have to admit I was pretty fucking nervous.
I should have put warpaint on myself beforehand, just to make me more confident. I'm glad everything went so well.
That being said, I have to admit I was pretty fucking nervous.
I should have put warpaint on myself beforehand, just to make me more confident. I'm glad everything went so well.
Written By Cassius
Dec. 25, 2016, 2:14 a.m.(6/22/1005 AR)
I am leaving for the north, seeking answers. Should be back in a few days.
Gild watch over me.
Gild watch over me.
Written By Mydas
Dec. 25, 2016, 1:04 a.m.(6/22/1005 AR)
To be away from the capital is a test of one's discipline. Part of it is the delightful company found there, which there are in exceptional quality and numbers. Strange how one gets used to the numbers encountered in the capital, which makes the region seem empty in comparison. Another part is one's place. After arriving the first time, establishing oneself, to be sent away so soon makes one feel as if it was all worthless. I do not fear being forgotten, of course, but events seem to move so quickly that the capital I grew used to might very well be completely changed by the time I return. I dare hope not, however. There are many I would see as I left them, healthy and happy.
Written By Marcas
Dec. 25, 2016, 12:45 a.m.(6/22/1005 AR)
Guard duties about our grounds and the Halfshav manor have been quiet, of late. A good thing. There has been one fellow I've seen in passing several times who loiters about. He doesn't seem the nefarious sort, but I would like to speak with him, next I see him. Perhaps he has an interest in work with the Redrains.
Written By Cybele
Dec. 25, 2016, 12:24 a.m.(6/22/1005 AR)
Arx is a city of secrets. Some of them are kept on purpose. Some of them are kept for good reason.
Most of them just require finding the right person to ask.
Most of them just require finding the right person to ask.
Please note that the scholars may take some time preparing your journal for others to read.