Written By Behtuk
April 26, 2018, 1:30 a.m.(8/14/1008 AR)
This journal entry is written in Northlands Shav:
The longtooth tribe were the most dangerous tribe in the North. They raised their knives against every person, friend or foe. They would raise their knife if you looked them in the eye. They said to the Children of the Sun and Moon, it is disrespectful to look a Longtooth in the eye. The Longtooth and the Children are not equals.
The Children of the Sun and Moon did not want to fight the Longtooth, so they were always moving, east to west, but that was not enough. From East to West, the Longtooth followed the Children. So the Children went North. They went North to the End of the World. Where a great chasm split the real world from the world of spirits. An ocean lay in the chasm sideways. It's currents flowing down, instead of West or East. The Children could not go any further North. They had reached the end of the world.
And the Longtooth followed them, even to the edge of the World. And there they told the Children of the Sun and Moon to cast their eyes down. They said: 'Sun or Moon, it matters not, none can cast their eyes on the Longtooth tribe without looking down.' But they were so far North, that the Children of the Sun and Moon knew something that the Longtooth did not. So they said to the Longtooth: 'You are not masters of the Sun. You are not masters of the Moon. Look and see. Here the sun will not look down. It will stare at you forever.'
And the Longtooth Elder looked and saw it was true. The Sun did not set. It stared at the Longtooth Tribe without shame. This angered the Elder of the Longtooth and he told his men... 'The sun defies us. We will raise our knives against the sun!' So they did, they raised their knives and crossed the great chasm between this world and the next.
As one people, the Longtooth tribe leapt across the chasm to chase the sun with their knives. But the ocean was hungry, and it grabbed them, each and every one, and dragged them into the depths. But the Longtooths did not die. They did not. Instead, they were transformed into the longtooths of the ocean. And always they travel, West to East, then East to West, raising their long spiral teeth against the sun. Even at midnight, when in all the rest of the world the sun has set, the longtooth raises it's long spiral tooth against the sun.
But the Children of the Sun and Moon had the last laugh. Now that the longtooth tribe were only whales in the ocean, it was not forbidden to eat them. And they are unique among all whales in their flavor, for even today, the longtooth tribe believes only the finest fish are suitable for them. And this gives their skin a flavor that is much like the Oathlands favorite food. The pig. They are the pigs of the sea.
The longtooth tribe were the most dangerous tribe in the North. They raised their knives against every person, friend or foe. They would raise their knife if you looked them in the eye. They said to the Children of the Sun and Moon, it is disrespectful to look a Longtooth in the eye. The Longtooth and the Children are not equals.
The Children of the Sun and Moon did not want to fight the Longtooth, so they were always moving, east to west, but that was not enough. From East to West, the Longtooth followed the Children. So the Children went North. They went North to the End of the World. Where a great chasm split the real world from the world of spirits. An ocean lay in the chasm sideways. It's currents flowing down, instead of West or East. The Children could not go any further North. They had reached the end of the world.
And the Longtooth followed them, even to the edge of the World. And there they told the Children of the Sun and Moon to cast their eyes down. They said: 'Sun or Moon, it matters not, none can cast their eyes on the Longtooth tribe without looking down.' But they were so far North, that the Children of the Sun and Moon knew something that the Longtooth did not. So they said to the Longtooth: 'You are not masters of the Sun. You are not masters of the Moon. Look and see. Here the sun will not look down. It will stare at you forever.'
And the Longtooth Elder looked and saw it was true. The Sun did not set. It stared at the Longtooth Tribe without shame. This angered the Elder of the Longtooth and he told his men... 'The sun defies us. We will raise our knives against the sun!' So they did, they raised their knives and crossed the great chasm between this world and the next.
As one people, the Longtooth tribe leapt across the chasm to chase the sun with their knives. But the ocean was hungry, and it grabbed them, each and every one, and dragged them into the depths. But the Longtooths did not die. They did not. Instead, they were transformed into the longtooths of the ocean. And always they travel, West to East, then East to West, raising their long spiral teeth against the sun. Even at midnight, when in all the rest of the world the sun has set, the longtooth raises it's long spiral tooth against the sun.
But the Children of the Sun and Moon had the last laugh. Now that the longtooth tribe were only whales in the ocean, it was not forbidden to eat them. And they are unique among all whales in their flavor, for even today, the longtooth tribe believes only the finest fish are suitable for them. And this gives their skin a flavor that is much like the Oathlands favorite food. The pig. They are the pigs of the sea.
Written By Signe
April 26, 2018, 1:19 a.m.(8/14/1008 AR)
To those that reside within the Redrain Ward:
Tempest and Atila have taken on the habit of patroling the grounds near the manor houses. Please be mindful of your animal companions that stray from your homes as they might be considered a delicacy among the canine breeds.
Tempest and Atila have taken on the habit of patroling the grounds near the manor houses. Please be mindful of your animal companions that stray from your homes as they might be considered a delicacy among the canine breeds.
Written By Luca
April 26, 2018, 1:12 a.m.(8/14/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Caspian
That's what I like to hear, my friend.
Written By Vanora
April 26, 2018, 12:14 a.m.(8/14/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Niklas
Such excellent, personalized taste in gift giving.
Written By Saoirse
April 25, 2018, 8:13 p.m.(8/14/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Caith
I have seen at LEAST three other girls who look remarkably like you.
Written By Venturo
April 25, 2018, 7:59 p.m.(8/14/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Khanne
It was my pleasure to find something on such short notice for your gathering, and I hope it acts as a good reminder to encourage more questions. I also trust you had a rather pleasant birthday, Lady Halfshav.
Written By Cadenza
April 25, 2018, 7:51 p.m.(8/14/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Salvatore
My uncle is here.....
Someone that has always made me feel proud to be me....is here. I've missed him and gods know I could use him around. I've missed his sense of humor and tenacity. He even threatened to run Lord Ignacio over with a....war elk....if he didn't do right by me.
I think my husband knows what side of the family I get it from now.
Someone that has always made me feel proud to be me....is here. I've missed him and gods know I could use him around. I've missed his sense of humor and tenacity. He even threatened to run Lord Ignacio over with a....war elk....if he didn't do right by me.
I think my husband knows what side of the family I get it from now.
Written By Monique
April 25, 2018, 5:10 p.m.(8/14/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Samael
I'll be in touch.
Written By Khanne
April 25, 2018, 4:13 p.m.(8/13/1008 AR)
It was a long time coming, but.... finally, I held an open talk in the Grove the other night. It was open to anyone who wanted to come ask shamans questions about the Spirits, what we do, Shamanism... or things along those lines. And boy, did they ever ask questions. I never imagined so many would come to do so... and many that have only more questions. I think the Spirit Walkers are going to try to hose such an event once a month or two... clearly, there is a desire or willingness to learn more. And knowledge is the key to opening so many doors.
I want to thank you all for coming. I have taken the names of those who wished more private meetings, and I will get to you all as soon as my busy schedule allows.
Thank you. And thank you as well to Master Brewer Venturo Thayne who sold me a lovely whiskey to offer to our guests.
I want to thank you all for coming. I have taken the names of those who wished more private meetings, and I will get to you all as soon as my busy schedule allows.
Thank you. And thank you as well to Master Brewer Venturo Thayne who sold me a lovely whiskey to offer to our guests.
Written By Merek
April 25, 2018, 3:05 p.m.(8/13/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Iseulet
I was on the divinely made couch!
Written By Carita
April 25, 2018, 2:52 p.m.(8/13/1008 AR)
Dear Friend,
It seems that the songs are all true: summer is the cruelest season. I return from my traveling to find that my House has had yet another little tragedy befall it with the sudden absence of one of our own. It's unfortunate. It seems rude and terribly heartless on my part to seek out the smallest delights that will no doubt brighten and lighten my stormcloud mood. I have been rude, forgive me. Oh, have I ever! Today was a glorious day of silken skirts and delicate slippers - and my armoire is once again full. I briefly considered similar adornments to my person. Perhaps a new necklace? Earrings? What do you think? Or is it too selfish of me to want for more pretty things to comfort myself with? ...Well, that's enough talk about me, my friend. How are you? I hope you thrive, as the majority of this war has moved beyond us and we work to rebuild. There is such a long - long road ahead, isn't there?
We'll manage.
I'll hum a jaunty tune in your honor, my dear. Always,
Carita.
It seems that the songs are all true: summer is the cruelest season. I return from my traveling to find that my House has had yet another little tragedy befall it with the sudden absence of one of our own. It's unfortunate. It seems rude and terribly heartless on my part to seek out the smallest delights that will no doubt brighten and lighten my stormcloud mood. I have been rude, forgive me. Oh, have I ever! Today was a glorious day of silken skirts and delicate slippers - and my armoire is once again full. I briefly considered similar adornments to my person. Perhaps a new necklace? Earrings? What do you think? Or is it too selfish of me to want for more pretty things to comfort myself with? ...Well, that's enough talk about me, my friend. How are you? I hope you thrive, as the majority of this war has moved beyond us and we work to rebuild. There is such a long - long road ahead, isn't there?
We'll manage.
I'll hum a jaunty tune in your honor, my dear. Always,
Carita.
Written By Joscelin
April 25, 2018, 2:42 p.m.(8/13/1008 AR)
I love this city.
Written By Ann
April 25, 2018, 2:38 p.m.(8/13/1008 AR)
If a wild pig kills you, does it mean you’ve been boared to death?
Sorry, that might have been a terrible pun, but I'm emotionally constipated. I haven't given a shit in days.
Sorry, that might have been a terrible pun, but I'm emotionally constipated. I haven't given a shit in days.
Written By Jhond
April 25, 2018, 2:10 p.m.(8/13/1008 AR)
Regifting gifts on Gift Day was okay I hope? I did not see a decree against it. All in all everyone that sent me a gift got one in return save for one instance and I am only out messenger fees.
Written By Orazio
April 25, 2018, 2:06 p.m.(8/13/1008 AR)
To the Faithful Reader:
I confess that when the city decides to randomly embrace a torrent of puns, it is always a very good day for me. Scholars copy me on the some of the more amusing all day long, which I greatly appreciate.
I confess that when the city decides to randomly embrace a torrent of puns, it is always a very good day for me. Scholars copy me on the some of the more amusing all day long, which I greatly appreciate.
Written By Apollis
April 25, 2018, 1:47 p.m.(8/13/1008 AR)
I need to get right with the Gods. I need to change my diet - my sister tells me rum and sugar is not a diet. I need to reach out to my friends. I need to connect with my House. I need to make right on my promises and settle old debts. Everyday I get better and it is a long journey but I think it is never too late to change. In a year there will be a new Apollis.
Does war change you? It changed me.
Does war change you? It changed me.
Written By Mae
April 25, 2018, 1:46 p.m.(8/13/1008 AR)
The thing about puns is that they must be well done. They must have a purpose, a point, a direction. When used appropriately (and sparingly), they are brilliant! When used excessively, they are a fine source of torture.
I say we all embrace puns, carefully. They're clever. They're fun. They make wordplay a lot more than some antics.
I say we all embrace puns, carefully. They're clever. They're fun. They make wordplay a lot more than some antics.
Written By Samael
April 25, 2018, 1:42 p.m.(8/13/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Monique
I hope you're not returning to your old ways, my friend.
But if you need a lawyer write me.
But if you need a lawyer write me.
Written By Aureth
April 25, 2018, 1:40 p.m.(8/13/1008 AR)
The Harlequins appreciate the efforts you all are making to start Death's morning right.
Written By Samael
April 25, 2018, 1:39 p.m.(8/13/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Aiden
Prince Aiden and Baron Silas sent me gifts on the gift giving holiday. I was touched. I'm struggling coming up with a way to reciprocate but I am looking forward to overcoming this challenge.
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