Written By Medeia
Aug. 9, 2023, 7:42 a.m.(4/26/1020 AR)
I think the one thing that has been simultaneously most frustrating and most fulfilling throughout my life is my curiosity. It pushes me to always be learning and listening, to take the time to meet other people and hear their stories, and to pursue novel solutions. But, as many others can attest, finding one answer will often lead to more questions. More meetings. More fragments of poorly preserved journals and half-remembered bedtime stories and torn up scraps of paintings. Some things are the worst puzzles. And in my mind, those missing pieces ache like empty arms, itch like unreachable spider bites. And sometimes the relief of filling in that missing puzzle piece is like scratching open a scab - it feels good, at first, but then you have an open wound to deal with.
Yet I keep looking.
Yet I keep looking.
Written By Jan
Aug. 8, 2023, 10:10 p.m.(4/25/1020 AR)
I have finally shed my fear and look towards the future with clear eyes.
Written By Mattheu
Aug. 8, 2023, 11:47 a.m.(4/24/1020 AR)
There is a certain beat that drums can bring. And something far more haunting from strings added to that beat. We might have found the right tempo. Will need some more practice before it's ready for a a crowd.
Written By Medeia
Aug. 7, 2023, 8:07 a.m.(4/22/1020 AR)
Several weeks ago, I saw a most interesting brooch in the market. It gleamed like red gems and had golden accents. Perhaps I shall go back and see if I can find it again.
Written By Kenjay
Aug. 6, 2023, 7:25 p.m.(4/21/1020 AR)
I suspect that knighthood will be coming soon, and with it a withdrawal from the House whose memory sustained me for so many years, the House who welcomed me on my return.
It will not be an easy thing, to leave behind such an honour and a joy, but it is the step that I must soon take.
It will not be an easy thing, to leave behind such an honour and a joy, but it is the step that I must soon take.
Written By Jan
Aug. 6, 2023, 10:57 a.m.(4/20/1020 AR)
I am glad I paid attention to some of my lessons as a child but I am left wondering how so much got excluded. Then again, it is just as likely the lessons were given and I simply wasn't present for them. Whoops. It seems like I will need to reveal new virtues before I get too old to wield a sword.
Written By Esme
Aug. 4, 2023, 8:53 p.m.(4/17/1020 AR)
Relationship Note on Artur
You are back.
We have much to catch up with each other about.
We have much to catch up with each other about.
Written By Mattheu
Aug. 4, 2023, 1:38 p.m.(4/16/1020 AR)
pulling a splinter nearly the length of your shin is not nearly as fun in how it got there. At least I get a flower crown out of the adventure.
Written By Medeia
Aug. 4, 2023, 10:13 a.m.(4/16/1020 AR)
Arriving at the right place, at the right time, is one of those odd delights of the world. A small coincidence, or a smaller breath of influence by the gods? It may not be the most significant of matters, but what a joy it was to be of help.
Written By Jan
Aug. 1, 2023, 12:18 p.m.(4/10/1020 AR)
Is it crazy to not need to know how something works? Simply to trust that it will? Or is that naive?
Written By Lucita
Aug. 1, 2023, 11:03 a.m.(4/10/1020 AR)
The earliest blooms of spring have been stripped from our gardens. Grubby little hands have mangled the flowers. Proud children presented their bedraggled blooms to the Ladies of the household. That included female cats and dogs that looked puzzled at being presented those instead of tidbits of meat or a bone. Poor Golden (a dog) was taken by sneezing fits after given a clump of flowers. Gardeners assure me more flowers are budding and will soon replenish the flower beds.
Written By Raja
Aug. 1, 2023, 9:06 a.m.(4/10/1020 AR)
I recently learned something that actually excited me! I sat down and spoke with a very interesting man that hails from the Undying Kingdoms. We got to speak of the difference between our religion and their religion 'Grace of the Thirteen'. Now those of you that know me, you will know I am a Liberator and follow the principles of Skald. So, to us, the worship of Skald is relatively new. To them, it has always been. Did you know that over there, exploration is considered an act of worship to Skald? It makes sense! Pathways cause us to stop and wonder which way to go. We can go right, we can go left. Should we go up? How about down? You could even choose to turn around. I bet Skald loves a good labyrinth. I wonder if this city has one?
Written By Raja
Aug. 1, 2023, 8:50 a.m.(4/10/1020 AR)
I should stop smoking haze. It causes my brain to wander to think of so many different things. My most recent thought is more of a curiosity. Do you think that creatures of the abyss /want/ to be the way they are? Like who wants to be sad /all/ the time? That just sounds torturous. Who wants to always betray? That sounds lonely. Who wants to live a life so filled with greed it leaves room for nothing else? Each of these very powerful entities seem to have a rather miserable existence.
Now, do not mistake my ramblings for siding with the forces that work against us. I will defend my home, my friends, and my family to the very last breath. I just wonder sometimes if choice is something they get to enjoy.
Now, do not mistake my ramblings for siding with the forces that work against us. I will defend my home, my friends, and my family to the very last breath. I just wonder sometimes if choice is something they get to enjoy.
Written By Medeia
July 31, 2023, 3:28 p.m.(4/9/1020 AR)
On the heels of my writing about spring the other day, I wish to add that this feels like a proper season of renewal. Reconnecting with old friends and making new ones has been a trend recently, and I am glad for it. I have had the pleasure of spending time with people who are warm and caring and genuine, who care deeply about their people and the Compact and fulfilling their duties, who make the time spent in their company pass too quickly on account of how engaging they are. I hope that we all have the chance to find conversation and companionship in the days ahead.
Written By Jan
July 30, 2023, 10:06 p.m.(4/7/1020 AR)
Everyone confides in friends. It's normal and natural. So why won't they confide in me?
Written By Raja
July 30, 2023, 9:28 p.m.(4/7/1020 AR)
Cats! What do you even do with them? They get into EVERYTHING! I found my one and only dress simply in tatters. One of these feline overlords was climbing all over it. It may be old, but I loved this silk dress. Then they look at me with those cute pink noses and I just squint. They are up to something. I just know it.
Written By Raja
July 30, 2023, 9:23 p.m.(4/7/1020 AR)
Seems that a bar has been bestowed to me. I am honored for this, but I would rather my friend remain in the city. It breaks my heart to say goodbye, so instead, I told him that I will see him later. I just hope that wherever he travels, he will find the answers he seeks.
Written By Tesha
July 30, 2023, 6:41 p.m.(4/7/1020 AR)
Spring is here. Time to work on the eye some more.
No I meant for that to be cryptic, thank you for pointing it out, Scholar.
No I meant for that to be cryptic, thank you for pointing it out, Scholar.
Written By Lucita
July 30, 2023, 6:35 p.m.(4/7/1020 AR)
Tunnels and caves. Again. Places to explore and pray they are benign and beautiful.
Written By Raymesin
July 30, 2023, 6:10 p.m.(4/7/1020 AR)
I managed to put a name to a face the other day; Loramus. He's friendly with the Cullers, though I shall try not to hold that against him, and a Lowers man to the core, which does speak in his favour to me at least. We shall see what comes of it.
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