Written By Petra
Aug. 1, 2021, 10:31 p.m.(12/11/1015 AR)
I had the most marvelous time meeting members of the Peerage and of this fine city at the Golden Hart. It was the most marvelous of times. My nephew decided to dance and I /tried/ to sing. Alas, I am out of practice in the singing area. I guess it will just take practice.
Written By Petra
Aug. 1, 2021, 10:30 p.m.(12/11/1015 AR)
I received a letter from Riva. Something is going on there with the fish it seems. The fishermen are reporting that their fish are rotten, dead, or too sick for humans to eat. I am going to work to assemble a team to go and discover the cause.
Written By Raven
Aug. 1, 2021, 9:29 p.m.(12/11/1015 AR)
I will have to thank of a proper way to thank all those who I relied on this past week and more. There are so many.
Lord Jace and Lord Jamie who saved my life in the Whisper House.
Lady Medeia, Lady Eirene and all the other physicians at Saving Grace hospital who tended to my many grevious wounds and even now continue to do all they can to save my life and hasten the healing of my arm.
Prince Raimon who tirelessly watched over me when I was wounded and was there to push his tea into me to tend my aches.
Prince Sebastian who came to see me promptly and did all that he could to keep me safe.
Lord Ian for tirelessly dealing with my endless curiosity and by his mere company reminding me a physical impairment doesn't stop our duty.
Lord Orland and Lord Vitalis with providing me vital information so I might understand exactly that'd happened that night.
Gabriella for returning home finally.
Lord Mirk, Princess Alessia, Lady Khanne, Princess Thrax for sharing their vast knowledge and insight.
There are so many more I've come to rely on, some many more who helped me through what could have been a catastrophic week but instead for all the overwhelming support has been a week to count my innumerable blessings. I am truely deeply grateful.
Lord Jace and Lord Jamie who saved my life in the Whisper House.
Lady Medeia, Lady Eirene and all the other physicians at Saving Grace hospital who tended to my many grevious wounds and even now continue to do all they can to save my life and hasten the healing of my arm.
Prince Raimon who tirelessly watched over me when I was wounded and was there to push his tea into me to tend my aches.
Prince Sebastian who came to see me promptly and did all that he could to keep me safe.
Lord Ian for tirelessly dealing with my endless curiosity and by his mere company reminding me a physical impairment doesn't stop our duty.
Lord Orland and Lord Vitalis with providing me vital information so I might understand exactly that'd happened that night.
Gabriella for returning home finally.
Lord Mirk, Princess Alessia, Lady Khanne, Princess Thrax for sharing their vast knowledge and insight.
There are so many more I've come to rely on, some many more who helped me through what could have been a catastrophic week but instead for all the overwhelming support has been a week to count my innumerable blessings. I am truely deeply grateful.
Written By Jophiel
Aug. 1, 2021, 8:48 p.m.(12/11/1015 AR)
The upcoming Heart in Hand meeting would be a great activity to consolidate what we wish to do going forward. I do feel that we should increase our efforts in improving the lives of the less fortunate, by providing simple education, like agriculture to meet their basic needs. We should look for farmers who are willing to share their crafts, as well as nobles who might be interested in sharing part of their land. For the nobles, the repayment of rent on the land should suffice, assuming we can negotiate a suitable amount. As for the farmers, perhaps we could come up with some incentives for them to share their knowledge?
Written By Regal
Aug. 1, 2021, 8:39 p.m.(12/11/1015 AR)
Everything is made better with an audience. That's why those who seek them out, starve quickly without them.
Written By Regal
Aug. 1, 2021, 8:28 p.m.(12/11/1015 AR)
I've wandered back to Arx again and things seem tense. Need to find some work. Handing out drinks the last time I was in Arx didn't really pay much of anything. I didn't exactly get hired in the classic sense, but no one even slid me a few coins for handing them their whiskey or whatever else.
Written By Mattheu
Aug. 1, 2021, 6:26 p.m.(12/11/1015 AR)
Relationship Note on Petra
My aunt, and one that I will always look up to for all that she has endured, she continues to share her smile with us. I can only repay her by not giving her gray hairs reserved for my siblings.
Written By Martino
Aug. 1, 2021, 5:54 p.m.(12/11/1015 AR)
Rope burn hurts the hands.
Written By Ilira
Aug. 1, 2021, 12:19 p.m.(12/10/1015 AR)
Relationship Note on Ryhalt
You aren't our better.
Written By Cesare
Aug. 1, 2021, 12:13 p.m.(12/10/1015 AR)
It has been one of my greatest fortunes as a Whisper to have had - and continue to have - the opportunity to commingle with people from all walks of life. Our Compact is tremendously full of gifted individuals, and I consider myself deeply lucky to have met, worked alongside, and befriended so many of them. As a Whisper, my perspective has benefited from hearing the many varied histories, thoughts, opinions, and approaches of these folk. Whispers inevitably do people-focused work, and it's always necessary when doing such work to come at it from myriad angles; people are as varied as snowflakes, if you'll pardon the simile, no two alike, and one must adjust one's approach each time. So each new thing I learn - customs, likes, dislikes, folklore, traditions, et cetera - benefits me in some way. And I've been doubly fortunate this week, in the wake of what happened at our beloved House, to spend some with many of my most cared-for, and to feel not just cherished, but understood.
I have found in my personal experiences that condemnation and anger are not difficult to muster. It is understanding and forgiveness which require the deeper examination of oneself and another, and are therefore much harder to summon in true sincerity. And it is forgiveness which is perhaps the most healing, because it absolves oneself of the weight of anger. I've always found anger difficult to hold onto, however - my devotion as a Disciple of Jayus is very true in that regard; I always seem to settle into joy and hope as a sort of equilibrium. Nonetheless, I am not immune to resentment.
I've found myself increasingly drawn to contemplation lately, too. Many would tell you that is not a new development, if you asked. But contemplation, learning to be alone and at home with oneself and one's thoughts, has long been a balm. In troubled times, it is only moreso.
I have found in my personal experiences that condemnation and anger are not difficult to muster. It is understanding and forgiveness which require the deeper examination of oneself and another, and are therefore much harder to summon in true sincerity. And it is forgiveness which is perhaps the most healing, because it absolves oneself of the weight of anger. I've always found anger difficult to hold onto, however - my devotion as a Disciple of Jayus is very true in that regard; I always seem to settle into joy and hope as a sort of equilibrium. Nonetheless, I am not immune to resentment.
I've found myself increasingly drawn to contemplation lately, too. Many would tell you that is not a new development, if you asked. But contemplation, learning to be alone and at home with oneself and one's thoughts, has long been a balm. In troubled times, it is only moreso.
Written By Auda
Aug. 1, 2021, 11:51 a.m.(12/10/1015 AR)
Every time I go for a walk, I notice new flowers around the city. It's the little things, truly.
Written By Thea
Aug. 1, 2021, 11:49 a.m.(12/10/1015 AR)
Relationship Note on Kiera
After watching my sister in law work, I've come to the conclusion that she is like my brother. Minus the continuous flirting. It's an enjoyable thing.
Written By Rosalind
Aug. 1, 2021, 11:36 a.m.(12/10/1015 AR)
Relationship Note on Cadern
A shame. You didn't even notice. Don't worry. I'll try harder next time.
Written By Rosalind
Aug. 1, 2021, 11:33 a.m.(12/10/1015 AR)
And just like that, I have 6 guards! 6! How did this happen scholar?! So do you know what I decided to do? We all went to the mudpit and practiced there. All of us. I mean, I had to see how good of guards they would be, keeping up with me. 3 of them came from Sanna. Which was very kind of the Marquessa. And I think that Marquis Cirroch would be proud of them. Though I think we all may have left a bit of a mess when we got home. I'm just making the best of a.....not ideal situation.
Written By Elizabetha
Aug. 1, 2021, 11:21 a.m.(12/10/1015 AR)
Attending Queen Symonesse's symposium taught me that there are far more wonderous and terrifying things in the world than one might even dream of. While I take pride in the depth of my studies, it is becoming clear that what I have discovered is but a sliver of the mysteries to be unveiled. It is quite exhilirating. I was also heartened to hear so many speak of the power of Art and how essential it is and shall be. Even with the gloom and worry passing over the city in these times, a ray of hope can penetrate the clouds.
Written By Haakon
Aug. 1, 2021, 10:37 a.m.(12/10/1015 AR)
Too many folk cling too bloody hard to their need to feel superior to other bodies, with all too few deeds to deserve it.
Fuck the lot of them, I'm going reaving.
Fuck the lot of them, I'm going reaving.
Written By Quenia
Aug. 1, 2021, 8:59 a.m.(12/10/1015 AR)
I have been journeying a lot lately, more than usual. I find that its sometimes useful to get out into the world, explore it a bit, and see what other people are doing. You never know what you might learn on a journey, what new thing will come your way. Or, what old thing might come your way.
I've been piecing together bits and pieces of history. Igniseri history, world history, just history. I've been looking at it from all angles, trying to see if there are any patterns or clues from what happened to see what might happen in the things to come.
I am no fool, with blinders on. I know there are things to come, and it stands to reason these are things we'll need help with. It may yet prove more challenging than even the battle of Eurus was. I hope the Queen's speech the other eve is enough to spire people into action, to know that we must not sit silent. We may have to bend, if we do not want to break.
I've been piecing together bits and pieces of history. Igniseri history, world history, just history. I've been looking at it from all angles, trying to see if there are any patterns or clues from what happened to see what might happen in the things to come.
I am no fool, with blinders on. I know there are things to come, and it stands to reason these are things we'll need help with. It may yet prove more challenging than even the battle of Eurus was. I hope the Queen's speech the other eve is enough to spire people into action, to know that we must not sit silent. We may have to bend, if we do not want to break.
Written By Raymesin
Aug. 1, 2021, 8:53 a.m.(12/10/1015 AR)
So someone I hold in great esteem got her birthday present at last, Scholar. I can't wait to see the critique; hopefully she enjoys it as much as she enjoyed the other parts of the series.
Written By Quenia
Aug. 1, 2021, 8:43 a.m.(12/10/1015 AR)
Relationship Note on Mattheu
The Feast of Senses has been, and always will be, one of my favorite events. When the Archduchess put out the call she was having it, I immediately sent in my request to take part of it. I always choose to be paired with a random person, in order to make the experience that much more interesting. This year, it seems that my original date never arrived. I do not know who they were supposed to be, but they missed out on an excellent evening.
But, that said, the person that did end up being my date was a most excellent partner. He was kind, patient, and witty. I managed not to spill or smoosh too much food onto his face, since part of the Feast of the Senses was to feed each other, while also blindfolded. We quietly revealed bits and pieces of who we were during the course of the dinner.
My partner, in the end, was revealed to be Lord Mattheu Rivenshari, who had been roped in at the last minute, fresh off the boat, to come join the party. I am ever appreciative that he decided to do so.
But, that said, the person that did end up being my date was a most excellent partner. He was kind, patient, and witty. I managed not to spill or smoosh too much food onto his face, since part of the Feast of the Senses was to feed each other, while also blindfolded. We quietly revealed bits and pieces of who we were during the course of the dinner.
My partner, in the end, was revealed to be Lord Mattheu Rivenshari, who had been roped in at the last minute, fresh off the boat, to come join the party. I am ever appreciative that he decided to do so.
Written By Ryhalt
Aug. 1, 2021, 4:36 a.m.(12/10/1015 AR)
It is incredible how those calling most shrilly for unity do not comprehend that to do so negates what they intend entire. Calls for unity are nothing more than someone unwilling to bend to another's needs and instead stoops to condemning and criticizing what they view as the problem which is never themselves. When has anyone ever repaired a relationship when meeting upon that premise?
Now, I will not say that it is a Prodigal flaw, as it is not, but it is one of those who think they are better than all others. The Compact is a society structured by rank. It undermines the Compact to have multiple Prodigals, or those sympathetic to their 'plight', gripe about the unfairness in the demotion inherent in entering beneath another House and abandoning being the top of their own rank structure. Every utterance of such shows first of all the ignorance of what has made the Compact strong and secondly a complete unwillingness to participate in our society.
Worsen that with proclamations that Prodigal Houses stand with the Compact? Foolishness. Such only showcase to the entire Compact which houses have been elevated without care. Let me make it plain: if you need to tell someone that you stand with them over some attack you are implying that you hadn't been standing with them before, but instead saw yourself as other all along. When you are bound by vassalage to others you do not need to declare via proclamation that you follow them. Have you ever seen a vassal House respond to their liege's banner call with a proclamation of standing with them? No. And, let's pray we never do as it will be a sign that this rot has infested us deeper.
Also, dogs being knighted via proclamation? This is a another sign of our civilization's decomposition and decay. How our enemies must be applauding the sight of our whites and proclamations in these days.
We have so many services within the Compact to curtail such actions: patronage, Whispers, Scholars, the Archives to name a few. I told someone this week that we must take care which parts of foreign cultures to adopt and which to condemn. It is extremely important because those practices we condemn are those which are a threat to the Compact. So, if you are a Prodigal house and having your actions condemned you ought to not lash out at all the Compact as an enemy and to blame us for attacking you for being Prodigal, as that is most often not the case, but to reflect and study why your betters are telling you to stop doing certain things. If you don't understand it, ask why. If you don't agree with their answer, counter them in logical debate why not. If your case has merit, it will spread as intellectually superior, in time. We can disagree and still work together, but emotional lashing out because someone doesn't think something is fair or they simply don't like their new-found lot has never improved society. This is why those of us who guard the Compact are so very wary of the current environment.
Why join something you are going to do nothing but complain about and tear down the moment that you do? I can think of no good reasons, for these are the actions that our enemies engage in. If you don't want to appear as an enemy, don't engage in enemy activities. Our shared goal, presumably, is to grow and strengthen the Compact. It's axiomatic that these are mutually exclusive.
Now, I will not say that it is a Prodigal flaw, as it is not, but it is one of those who think they are better than all others. The Compact is a society structured by rank. It undermines the Compact to have multiple Prodigals, or those sympathetic to their 'plight', gripe about the unfairness in the demotion inherent in entering beneath another House and abandoning being the top of their own rank structure. Every utterance of such shows first of all the ignorance of what has made the Compact strong and secondly a complete unwillingness to participate in our society.
Worsen that with proclamations that Prodigal Houses stand with the Compact? Foolishness. Such only showcase to the entire Compact which houses have been elevated without care. Let me make it plain: if you need to tell someone that you stand with them over some attack you are implying that you hadn't been standing with them before, but instead saw yourself as other all along. When you are bound by vassalage to others you do not need to declare via proclamation that you follow them. Have you ever seen a vassal House respond to their liege's banner call with a proclamation of standing with them? No. And, let's pray we never do as it will be a sign that this rot has infested us deeper.
Also, dogs being knighted via proclamation? This is a another sign of our civilization's decomposition and decay. How our enemies must be applauding the sight of our whites and proclamations in these days.
We have so many services within the Compact to curtail such actions: patronage, Whispers, Scholars, the Archives to name a few. I told someone this week that we must take care which parts of foreign cultures to adopt and which to condemn. It is extremely important because those practices we condemn are those which are a threat to the Compact. So, if you are a Prodigal house and having your actions condemned you ought to not lash out at all the Compact as an enemy and to blame us for attacking you for being Prodigal, as that is most often not the case, but to reflect and study why your betters are telling you to stop doing certain things. If you don't understand it, ask why. If you don't agree with their answer, counter them in logical debate why not. If your case has merit, it will spread as intellectually superior, in time. We can disagree and still work together, but emotional lashing out because someone doesn't think something is fair or they simply don't like their new-found lot has never improved society. This is why those of us who guard the Compact are so very wary of the current environment.
Why join something you are going to do nothing but complain about and tear down the moment that you do? I can think of no good reasons, for these are the actions that our enemies engage in. If you don't want to appear as an enemy, don't engage in enemy activities. Our shared goal, presumably, is to grow and strengthen the Compact. It's axiomatic that these are mutually exclusive.
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