Written By Julea
Dec. 24, 2016, 2:08 a.m.(6/19/1005 AR)
The entry has been completely scratched out with charcoal pencil.
Written By Mirari
Dec. 24, 2016, 1:53 a.m.(6/19/1005 AR)
Love, loyalty, and purpose.
These are the things that I contemplate. I have defintions for the latter two.
Loyalty is the easiest, it is the trust and faith in another. It is following her lead without doubt and second questioning. It is thinking of how one's actions may reflect. It is supporting and caring. Loyalty is easy.
Purpose is almost as easy. Purpose is what makes you wake each day. Purpose is what you strive for.
Love... I have yet to find my own definition. I have gotten others defintion.
Love is impermanent.
Love is sorrow.
Love ends.
These are the things that I contemplate. I have defintions for the latter two.
Loyalty is the easiest, it is the trust and faith in another. It is following her lead without doubt and second questioning. It is thinking of how one's actions may reflect. It is supporting and caring. Loyalty is easy.
Purpose is almost as easy. Purpose is what makes you wake each day. Purpose is what you strive for.
Love... I have yet to find my own definition. I have gotten others defintion.
Love is impermanent.
Love is sorrow.
Love ends.
Written By Mirari
Dec. 24, 2016, 1:44 a.m.(6/19/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Lianne
Well, aren't you a curious surprise. I didn't expect to see myself in you.
Written By Audric
Dec. 24, 2016, 1:15 a.m.(6/19/1005 AR)
One of my true joys in life is when you have a thousand things in front of you that don't quite fit together, and then you find that last piece. The one that makes everything hang together and turns it into something beautiful.
Written By Rymarr
Dec. 24, 2016, 12:38 a.m.(6/19/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Orazio
Logical and clever. Legate Orazio is increasingly proving to be a valuable friend as time wears on. Our first encounter involved facing, and talking down, an impending riot together. More recently he and I had a discussion that was peculiar to say the least. He helped explain, or at least what we think explained, some strange matters that I've experienced.
Only time will tell, but I know that I can look to the Legate for advice in troubling times.
Only time will tell, but I know that I can look to the Legate for advice in troubling times.
Written By Pietro
Dec. 24, 2016, 12:12 a.m.(6/19/1005 AR)
Duke Giovanni and his wife, Duchess Liavetta, took my brother and I in and raised us as wards at a time in my life when my family was uniquely struggling. The debt of gratitude we owe to them is the kind that cannot be wholly repaid -- just as Duke Marco Zaffria was kind enough to take on as ward my half-sister, Lady Iovita, and safeguard her in his own house.
The Duke's assassination was tragic, but we have successfully hunted and slain the killer who did it. I leave the gory details to others. I was honored to put my sword to the service of my liege lord in the battle with the culprit, and honored to see Duke Valkieri valorously avenge his father by taking the killing blow against the wicked foe.
Of course Granato, like Gemecitta, will grieve for Duke Giovanni, and we offer our sincerest condolences to his family and to his honored widow the Dowager Duchess Liavetta; but I believe that House Rubino will prosper under Valkieri's guiding hand.
I know he will never forget where House Igniseri stands.
The Duke's assassination was tragic, but we have successfully hunted and slain the killer who did it. I leave the gory details to others. I was honored to put my sword to the service of my liege lord in the battle with the culprit, and honored to see Duke Valkieri valorously avenge his father by taking the killing blow against the wicked foe.
Of course Granato, like Gemecitta, will grieve for Duke Giovanni, and we offer our sincerest condolences to his family and to his honored widow the Dowager Duchess Liavetta; but I believe that House Rubino will prosper under Valkieri's guiding hand.
I know he will never forget where House Igniseri stands.
Written By Rowan
Dec. 23, 2016, 10:46 p.m.(6/19/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Ida
Mama Ida. Is twenty-something too old to be adopted? She makes the best fucking toys, and I think she'd probably spoil me rotten. She has a motherly way about her, in the way that makes you want to drag in after a shit day, flop down, and ask her for cinnamon struesel cakes. With caramel and sweet cream. And little pieces of apple cooked in honey. The tart ones, not the sweet ones. Hint hint.
Written By Cai
Dec. 23, 2016, 10:09 p.m.(6/19/1005 AR)
06/19/1005
There isn't anything to do in this city. I feel like an idiot wandering around with fuckall to do. There's no use for someone like me in a city like this.
Though about the idea of opening like, I don't know, some kind of school in survival or training people to use a sword, but I feel like you could throw a stick and find five people who could do that one better than me.
Just want to be damn useful beyond just sitting on my thumbs all the time.
There isn't anything to do in this city. I feel like an idiot wandering around with fuckall to do. There's no use for someone like me in a city like this.
Though about the idea of opening like, I don't know, some kind of school in survival or training people to use a sword, but I feel like you could throw a stick and find five people who could do that one better than me.
Just want to be damn useful beyond just sitting on my thumbs all the time.
Written By Bethany
Dec. 23, 2016, 9:57 p.m.(6/19/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Abbas
"When one is as lost in thought as you. One might stumble. When sailors and reavers are so lost in their head -- they miss the danger off in the distance. Sometimes I envy those who can afford to be lost in their own thoughts whenever they desire."
Written By Lianne
Dec. 23, 2016, 7:11 p.m.(6/19/1005 AR)
I advised another to act with patience and distance today, fine tools of which I make frequent use.
The prospect of remaining patient and distant while I wait to see how that advice is applied leaves me anxious.
The prospect of remaining patient and distant while I wait to see how that advice is applied leaves me anxious.
Written By Morrighan
Dec. 23, 2016, 3:07 p.m.(6/18/1005 AR)
To say that Joscelin Arterius is a master of her craft doesn't do the woman justice. It's an extreme understatement. That woman must have the hands of Jayus, because everything she makes is absolutely divine. I received one part of my order today, and the pendant is absolutely stunning, words simply cannot express how marvelous it is.
She's simply the best jeweler in all of the world, hands down. Jos, you're amazing.
She's simply the best jeweler in all of the world, hands down. Jos, you're amazing.
Written By Donella
Dec. 23, 2016, 2:50 p.m.(6/18/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Abbas
It is taking time, but I think that we are coming to value and understand one another. It is a hard-fought victory. He challenges me, not just my authority, but my judgement, and my notion of what my place is for the future... and whereas I might have cheerfully helped him appreciate the lampreys up close for it, now I see that I need his perspective. This is Himself's influence.
Written By Aleksei
Dec. 23, 2016, 2:36 p.m.(6/18/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Orazio
He's pretty funny for a priest!
Written By Mydas
Dec. 23, 2016, 12:14 p.m.(6/18/1005 AR)
I spoke of beauty. Shall I now speak of love? No, I have no lady towards whom I would profess deep feelings of affection and passion. I'm not prone to easy declarations when it comes to such matter. One should not play with a lady's heart and expectations. No, I was thinking more on the multiple facets of love. Love for a woman, yes, but also love for one's family, love of one's home. Is it still love when one speaks of duty? What are the limits we impose on love? Is it to generalize the term to see it everywhere, or is love that fundamental?
I do not offer answers nor arguments, only the beginning of paths towards reflection. I leave it to those better spoken and creative to make their points on the matter.
I do not offer answers nor arguments, only the beginning of paths towards reflection. I leave it to those better spoken and creative to make their points on the matter.
Written By Lucio
Dec. 23, 2016, 11:35 a.m.(6/18/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Lianne
I met Lianne at the Pravus Manor, and she seems to miss the Lyceum as much as I. I have learned she is a scholar, and she may be a good source for new song material.
Written By Eirene
Dec. 23, 2016, 11:17 a.m.(6/18/1005 AR)
I must be getting more morbid than I thought I was. I've always been fascinated by wounds and blood and the workings of the body. Mostly to find ways to fix what was broken, to repair the harm.
But now? I find myself wanting to delve into the mysteries that keep fucking piling on top of us and to do that I need to understand my enemies. To do that, I need to take them apart piece by piece and know how they work.
What blood runs in their veins? What poisons kill them more efficiently? What pains do they feel? Does fire work more effectively? Does blessed water do anything? Does different kinds of metal work differently- thus the reference to elfwork swords and the power of our heirloom weapons from those earlier days...
I'll take them; dead or alive. Let me study. Let me work. Let me find new ways to best our foes.
And to those of you that think me sick for such experimentation? Back off man, I'm a scientist.
But now? I find myself wanting to delve into the mysteries that keep fucking piling on top of us and to do that I need to understand my enemies. To do that, I need to take them apart piece by piece and know how they work.
What blood runs in their veins? What poisons kill them more efficiently? What pains do they feel? Does fire work more effectively? Does blessed water do anything? Does different kinds of metal work differently- thus the reference to elfwork swords and the power of our heirloom weapons from those earlier days...
I'll take them; dead or alive. Let me study. Let me work. Let me find new ways to best our foes.
And to those of you that think me sick for such experimentation? Back off man, I'm a scientist.
Written By Cassius
Dec. 23, 2016, 11:02 a.m.(6/18/1005 AR)
Is the Lyceum really in such a way that a man who says what he thinks and thinks what he says truly a rarity?
Perhaps we could ship some of these southern lords and ladies and princesses and princes up north for a spell. Summer is coming. They'd not freeze to death.
Perhaps we could ship some of these southern lords and ladies and princesses and princes up north for a spell. Summer is coming. They'd not freeze to death.
Written By Rymarr
Dec. 23, 2016, 8:30 a.m.(6/17/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Marcas
An able bodied warrior. He and I met one another in mock battle. He is a shining example of the strength, ferocity, and talent of the men and women which hail from the north. We have agreed that we will meet to test one another again, twice more.
With the dangers looming on the horizon, Marcas is one who I am confident I will see after the blood has been shed and the fog of war has lifted.
I may need to recommend him to the Lord Commander.
With the dangers looming on the horizon, Marcas is one who I am confident I will see after the blood has been shed and the fog of war has lifted.
I may need to recommend him to the Lord Commander.
Written By Rymarr
Dec. 23, 2016, 7:47 a.m.(6/17/1005 AR)
I would think I were crazy, had the discovery of other untold legends or disbelieved myths proven themselves to be quite real recently. They came again last night and we spoke. I am no closer to what they want, but I suspect that is the point. You can not force bravery in confrontation to an insurmountable task. It happens when you least expect it.
Their suggestions are becoming an annoyance, despite what I assume to be pure intentions. One of them advised me to hurl myself from from Weeping Wall Watch because there was the slight possibility that I may "heroically land on something worthy of a valiant death". I do not think that they have my, or anyone's, best interests in mind.
Troubling at best, I find some of their suggestions of heroism to be oddly specific. Particular in reference to the catacombs and other nudges offered to me that would lead to a certain death.
For now I will continue to do my duty and remain ever vigilant.
Their suggestions are becoming an annoyance, despite what I assume to be pure intentions. One of them advised me to hurl myself from from Weeping Wall Watch because there was the slight possibility that I may "heroically land on something worthy of a valiant death". I do not think that they have my, or anyone's, best interests in mind.
Troubling at best, I find some of their suggestions of heroism to be oddly specific. Particular in reference to the catacombs and other nudges offered to me that would lead to a certain death.
For now I will continue to do my duty and remain ever vigilant.
Written By Rowan
Dec. 23, 2016, 2:43 a.m.(6/17/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Neve
When I was very little, before my parents returned to the soil, my mother used to tell me stories about a magical boy who refused to grow up and a tiny winged fae that kept him company through his adventures, who helped him out of trouble as often as she helped him into it.
Neve is my tiny winged fae.
Neve is my tiny winged fae.
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