Written By Orazio
Nov. 1, 2016, 7:21 p.m.(1/3/1005 AR)
To the Faithful Reader:
Anyone reading this, by the time anyone gets around to doing so (if, indeed, anyone does), will know of the explosion in Arx, and the death of Malavaunt, the leatherworker, by the means of an unusual fire. That is only tangentially what I wish to put into words. Or rather, to praise. I praise all who went through the rubble during the night, looking for casualties and survivors. While the gods blessed us with no other casualties, it was hard, hopeful work. But more, I wish to praise the Mercies of Lagoma, ever one of the brightest lights in the Faith. I praise their willingness to dare the aftermath of a disaster, with no other thought than the preservation of others. I praise their strength, to fight for the right to do so. And, as ever, I praise their healing skills - thankfully unneeded in this venture, but remarkable all the same. Princess Sophie Valardin is only one name among many, perhaps, but it is good to see a Princess put herself at risk for the pursuit of compassion.
Anyone reading this, by the time anyone gets around to doing so (if, indeed, anyone does), will know of the explosion in Arx, and the death of Malavaunt, the leatherworker, by the means of an unusual fire. That is only tangentially what I wish to put into words. Or rather, to praise. I praise all who went through the rubble during the night, looking for casualties and survivors. While the gods blessed us with no other casualties, it was hard, hopeful work. But more, I wish to praise the Mercies of Lagoma, ever one of the brightest lights in the Faith. I praise their willingness to dare the aftermath of a disaster, with no other thought than the preservation of others. I praise their strength, to fight for the right to do so. And, as ever, I praise their healing skills - thankfully unneeded in this venture, but remarkable all the same. Princess Sophie Valardin is only one name among many, perhaps, but it is good to see a Princess put herself at risk for the pursuit of compassion.
Written By Eleyna
Nov. 1, 2016, 7:12 p.m.(1/3/1005 AR)
I don't care what people say about me behind my back. There are those that desperately want me to care, but I don't. Those that whisper are small-minded fools that don't possess two wits to rub together to make a fire. I'm not interested in the opinions of stupid people.
Written By Eleyna
Nov. 1, 2016, 7:09 p.m.(1/3/1005 AR)
There was a dance hosted by Princesses Sophie and Isabeau of House Valardin. I danced with Archlector Orazio and had a nice conversation. Overall, it was a pleasant evening.
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No, there isn't anything I would like to add. If you want descriptions of the flowers and dresses and people, you need to speak to someone else. Are we finished here?
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No, there isn't anything I would like to add. If you want descriptions of the flowers and dresses and people, you need to speak to someone else. Are we finished here?
Written By Natalia
Nov. 1, 2016, 3:12 p.m.(1/2/1005 AR)
My head hurts but not as much as much as my trust. It was bound to happen, I had just wished to hold it off a little longer. There was bound to be a moment that someone got under my defenses and ended up hurting me.
This one came with a flaming warning sign and I dismissed it. Or perhaps I thought tact would have been engaged. That was too much to ask for, one supposes.
The other one was not dear to my heart, but was starting to get there. Surprisingly . However, I forgot for a moment that this city is a politics and politics are what matters; not the feelings of a princess.
I have found that I can handle being angry or a break in etiquette that finds me insulted far better. This feeling now, I dislike. So dearest reader (I suppose this means Augustus), let it be a reminder. Just because a person speaks on their honesty, does not mean they are good people.
Also, I have a hazy recollection of last night, but there was spinning and messengers.
This one came with a flaming warning sign and I dismissed it. Or perhaps I thought tact would have been engaged. That was too much to ask for, one supposes.
The other one was not dear to my heart, but was starting to get there. Surprisingly . However, I forgot for a moment that this city is a politics and politics are what matters; not the feelings of a princess.
I have found that I can handle being angry or a break in etiquette that finds me insulted far better. This feeling now, I dislike. So dearest reader (I suppose this means Augustus), let it be a reminder. Just because a person speaks on their honesty, does not mean they are good people.
Also, I have a hazy recollection of last night, but there was spinning and messengers.
Written By Ida
Nov. 1, 2016, 2:43 p.m.(1/2/1005 AR)
I had talked about wanting a cat, as well as the whys, with Lord Victus while he was in the shop recently. He noted he had received his from Lady Kima and ended up crossing paths with her not long after he and I spoke. He mentioned it to her and thanks to her immense kindness and generosity, I've a small gray fluffy kitten with white toes and a pink nose named Dopey to guard the shop. Well, when he's a bit older.
Or so were my musing and warm thoughts as the kitten dozed while I sketched. Then there was the rumble of what I would learn was the explosion in the boroughs shop. Can't say I'd feel comfortable leaving Dopey behind now.
Or so were my musing and warm thoughts as the kitten dozed while I sketched. Then there was the rumble of what I would learn was the explosion in the boroughs shop. Can't say I'd feel comfortable leaving Dopey behind now.
Written By Calypso
Nov. 1, 2016, 11:08 a.m.(1/2/1005 AR)
What a very strange turn of an evening. A blast with no flames. A dead man with no family. A Prince with a faded smile. And some how... the ire of a Princess directed at me. While I understand very little about what happened in the graveyard, what happened in the Hundred Cities was quite clear.
I think I'll stick to war and leave the politics and hearts to individuals better suited for such things. I don't have the patience.
I think I'll stick to war and leave the politics and hearts to individuals better suited for such things. I don't have the patience.
Written By Jarek
Nov. 1, 2016, 10:53 a.m.(1/2/1005 AR)
I can't help her.
I can't talk to her.
I can't stop her.
I can't talk to her.
I can't stop her.
Written By Silas
Nov. 1, 2016, 5:31 a.m.(1/1/1005 AR)
Women are so confusing.
Written By Natalia
Nov. 1, 2016, 5:24 a.m.(1/1/1005 AR)
He sucks.
He just completely sucks. You do not do that thing one night with one girl and then plan to do it with another girl. Right in front of the first girl!
Men!
I should date my cat.
He just completely sucks. You do not do that thing one night with one girl and then plan to do it with another girl. Right in front of the first girl!
Men!
I should date my cat.
Written By Silas
Nov. 1, 2016, 4:24 a.m.(1/1/1005 AR)
When it's one word against another's, it is prudent to attempt to get both sides of a story regardless of social standing of either, if you are at all interested in gleaning the truth.
In a just world, where everyone seeks the truth, this makes sense and this is the way it should be.
But it is not a just world, is the natural retort, and that is true. I certainly don't need to add to the world's many woes, though.
Not going to sound too sanctimonious, though. Sometimes an ordeal is too trifling for me to even care. A certain cousin of mine needs to be more careful about his word choices, certainly, but ultimately words are usually just words unless you give them permission to be anything more.
In a just world, where everyone seeks the truth, this makes sense and this is the way it should be.
But it is not a just world, is the natural retort, and that is true. I certainly don't need to add to the world's many woes, though.
Not going to sound too sanctimonious, though. Sometimes an ordeal is too trifling for me to even care. A certain cousin of mine needs to be more careful about his word choices, certainly, but ultimately words are usually just words unless you give them permission to be anything more.
Written By Joscelin
Nov. 1, 2016, 2:11 a.m.(1/1/1005 AR)
A few times now, I've run into markings that have to be a language, what with how deliberate they are. And I've seen it on -jewelry- and no where else.
I've had my head buried in books whenever I've had the spare time. I can't find a lot on it. I'll have to keep looking.
I've had my head buried in books whenever I've had the spare time. I can't find a lot on it. I'll have to keep looking.
Written By Cara
Nov. 1, 2016, 2:10 a.m.(1/1/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Aislin
I'm so glad that Aislin is staying in the city for a while. Her wisdom and her courage is a bastion of strength for me, and I take comfort in the growth of our friendship.
Written By Gibson
Nov. 1, 2016, 12:59 a.m.(1/1/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Malavaunt
Get well soon.
Written By Pietro
Nov. 1, 2016, 12:13 a.m.(12/28/1004 AR)
Relationship Note on Serafine
Fought with Serafine again tonight. If anything, she made quicker work of me than last time. She says I'm reckless. If I had a silver piece for every time someone has told me that ...
But she also offered to teach me a thing or two. I'd be a fool to refuse. A different kind of fool than I made of myself tonight, anyway! I never thought I was unbeatable, but I never thought I'd go down that fast, afterwards! Did I puff about, the last time I won a fight? I hope not. Good gods.
On the plus side, Master Kenemir has finished my glorious new armor, so the next time I fight, I'll at least be kitted out like somebody who knows what he's doing! I look forward to leaping back into the ring at the earliest opportunity!
But she also offered to teach me a thing or two. I'd be a fool to refuse. A different kind of fool than I made of myself tonight, anyway! I never thought I was unbeatable, but I never thought I'd go down that fast, afterwards! Did I puff about, the last time I won a fight? I hope not. Good gods.
On the plus side, Master Kenemir has finished my glorious new armor, so the next time I fight, I'll at least be kitted out like somebody who knows what he's doing! I look forward to leaping back into the ring at the earliest opportunity!
Written By Natalia
Oct. 31, 2016, 9:52 p.m.(12/28/1004 AR)
Relationship Note on Calypso
I did not expect to like her so much or weirdly and oddly to have so many common thoughts with her. As it stands, I do and it is fabulous. Of course, now I must get all new stuff. I'm getting some leather armor I think in just the right winter tones.
Written By Kima
Oct. 31, 2016, 7:42 p.m.(12/28/1004 AR)
I had the most bizarre dream. All was dark around me, and I was upon the largest bed I'd ever before seen. Surrounding the bed were a dozen angry giraffes, just staring malevolently down from the top of their ridiculously long necks at me. Tiny heads swaying, eyes squinted, as if I had done something bad and I should have known it was bad and how dare I!
As if they have the right to judge anything I do. I mean, is there a more useless animal in existence? You cannot eat them (I don't think), or ride them. They aren't beasts of burden, or companion animals. They're just there.
Who dreams about that sort of shit?
As if they have the right to judge anything I do. I mean, is there a more useless animal in existence? You cannot eat them (I don't think), or ride them. They aren't beasts of burden, or companion animals. They're just there.
Who dreams about that sort of shit?
Written By Joscelin
Oct. 31, 2016, 7:15 p.m.(12/28/1004 AR)
I didn't expect the support I received from the city about becoming guildmaster. It was overwhelming to say the least. While I've been working to meet with as many merchants and crafters as I could, and Houses and their Voices as well to varying amounts of success, the validation is more than a relief. It's a boon. I am beyond grateful.
The support means I am more likely to purchase empty buildings on behalf of the build to provide space for working masters and merchants to set up shop, and perhaps private security to patrol those streets that need it, if not post a guard outside the door of every store.
It's a step in the right direction for my people. I'm hopeful for the future. And if I do manage to make Guildmaster, all the better, though I'll be less able to make and craft as often as I have. We will see what the future holds.
The support means I am more likely to purchase empty buildings on behalf of the build to provide space for working masters and merchants to set up shop, and perhaps private security to patrol those streets that need it, if not post a guard outside the door of every store.
It's a step in the right direction for my people. I'm hopeful for the future. And if I do manage to make Guildmaster, all the better, though I'll be less able to make and craft as often as I have. We will see what the future holds.
Written By Jarek
Oct. 31, 2016, 12:17 p.m.(12/27/1004 AR)
She came to visit me again last night.
Why are her tears always red?
Why are her tears always red?
Written By Pietro
Oct. 31, 2016, 11:46 a.m.(12/27/1004 AR)
Relationship Note on Eleyna
Beautiful and remote, Serafine's younger sister, graven in ice perhaps while Serafine blazes with flame. No idea if that's a correct impression. I was a little distracted by her sister.
They are as opposite as Vincere and I are alike. Fascinating.
They are as opposite as Vincere and I are alike. Fascinating.
Written By Pietro
Oct. 31, 2016, 11:45 a.m.(12/27/1004 AR)
Relationship Note on Serafine
When I met her, she was naked to the waist, and she finished undressing in short order. Then we sparred, and she _wiped the bloody floor with me_ as none have in a long time. For a moment I was an untried boy again, flat on my back with an older, stronger fighter smirking down on me.
But the smirk was significantly more attractive, on her face as opposed to Lord Zaccheri's. And she is as forthright by every word and deed as she was naked when I walked in.
We're making plans to fight again in the future. Perhaps I will avenge my dignity (ha! as if I had any of that in the first place).
But the smirk was significantly more attractive, on her face as opposed to Lord Zaccheri's. And she is as forthright by every word and deed as she was naked when I walked in.
We're making plans to fight again in the future. Perhaps I will avenge my dignity (ha! as if I had any of that in the first place).
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