Written By Josephine
Dec. 17, 2018, 1:45 a.m.(3/9/1010 AR)
What did I do. What was I thinking. Gods above, why did we sell things for... I should speak to Draven. Ask him if he made this batch of tea too strong. I think it was too strong. It makes no sense.
In other news though, there are a great many out there with some very fine jewelry and for... well, I'll not speak to how much coin I lost. Maybe I should seek Juniper for my tea instead of Draven.
Demetria wanted to put a dragonweep pendant up for three hundred thousand. I said eight hundred. Thankfully, it's tucked away but...
Has to be the tea. All the more reason o stay tucked in here in my forge.
In other news though, there are a great many out there with some very fine jewelry and for... well, I'll not speak to how much coin I lost. Maybe I should seek Juniper for my tea instead of Draven.
Demetria wanted to put a dragonweep pendant up for three hundred thousand. I said eight hundred. Thankfully, it's tucked away but...
Has to be the tea. All the more reason o stay tucked in here in my forge.
Written By Riagnon
Dec. 17, 2018, 1:32 a.m.(3/9/1010 AR)
Purple snow would have been much more preferable.
Written By Rowenova
Dec. 17, 2018, 12:23 a.m.(3/9/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Draven
My loving husband has had a stressful week yet bravely saved a couple lives (during an escort mission for a Northern caravan coming down to Arx), then courageously handled physical pain during a separate adventure, put up with emotional stress on multiple occassions (my own fault often enough), and is still here and so good to me (despite everything ever going on all over).
It might not be well known (but it really should be) that my dear Professor [Draven Bruvir] also did a fair share of good deeds in times past, too.
In the Physician's Guild, he worked hard in the triage hospital during the Lodge defense, doing so through that rough experience to caringly heal our injured people. Not only was there an Alchemy project at the Redrain Gardens but also a Gardening project at the Stone Grove with Voice Valery of the Apothecary College (of which he is an esteemed Professor), too.
He generously paid for my 'survival gear' to hopefully help me 'last longer' during the Lodge ordeal, too. To this day, we ardently disagree on whether I still owe him. I still do, of course, but he lovingly assures me: "I am just glad you came home to me like I asked. If that's the bill that I have to pay, to make sure you do, I'll pay that and ten times more every time, if I can."
We will eventually work on our second adventure for Cascade Springs, too, the first one during which he was a dedicated Alchemist, Herbalist, and Medic.
Last but not least, he put up with my Northern ass in his Lycene life, doing so for 9 months after we first met around 'Love Poison' before we finally married with written promises to one another which are mutually signed, even if the common class does not have to do so. Now, he is trying hard to fit in with Compact life as well as hopefully become a Halfshav commoner.
My amazing husband is a wonderful man. He is one of the best Things which has ever happened to me. I love him more than I can ever write down in mere words.
It might not be well known (but it really should be) that my dear Professor [Draven Bruvir] also did a fair share of good deeds in times past, too.
In the Physician's Guild, he worked hard in the triage hospital during the Lodge defense, doing so through that rough experience to caringly heal our injured people. Not only was there an Alchemy project at the Redrain Gardens but also a Gardening project at the Stone Grove with Voice Valery of the Apothecary College (of which he is an esteemed Professor), too.
He generously paid for my 'survival gear' to hopefully help me 'last longer' during the Lodge ordeal, too. To this day, we ardently disagree on whether I still owe him. I still do, of course, but he lovingly assures me: "I am just glad you came home to me like I asked. If that's the bill that I have to pay, to make sure you do, I'll pay that and ten times more every time, if I can."
We will eventually work on our second adventure for Cascade Springs, too, the first one during which he was a dedicated Alchemist, Herbalist, and Medic.
Last but not least, he put up with my Northern ass in his Lycene life, doing so for 9 months after we first met around 'Love Poison' before we finally married with written promises to one another which are mutually signed, even if the common class does not have to do so. Now, he is trying hard to fit in with Compact life as well as hopefully become a Halfshav commoner.
My amazing husband is a wonderful man. He is one of the best Things which has ever happened to me. I love him more than I can ever write down in mere words.
Written By Belladonna
Dec. 17, 2018, 12:23 a.m.(3/9/1010 AR)
And now, green snow.
I pray for the soldiers and warriors, healers and armorsmiths, the horse tenders and the cooks. I pray for the people of Arvum, and for this never-ending cycle of war that has become our lives. We will persevere, as we have always, but my heart goes out to the ones in the frontlines. You make me more hopeful for better days.
I pray for the soldiers and warriors, healers and armorsmiths, the horse tenders and the cooks. I pray for the people of Arvum, and for this never-ending cycle of war that has become our lives. We will persevere, as we have always, but my heart goes out to the ones in the frontlines. You make me more hopeful for better days.
Written By Fatima
Dec. 17, 2018, 12:18 a.m.(3/9/1010 AR)
It's fortunate that the Queen made parasols fashionable, or I'd have been totally unprepared for this predicament. As it is, I'm out a good parasol. How unpleasant!
Written By Etienne
Dec. 17, 2018, 12:07 a.m.(3/9/1010 AR)
Tonight I walked as if through a fog, uncertain of every step, by the end of it I had more questions and less answers. May Gild guide my path.
Written By Malesh
Dec. 17, 2018, 12:03 a.m.(3/9/1010 AR)
Time marches ever onward, and I suppose one must prepare themselves for these sort of days, when we come to realize that a young person that we've helped teach and shape has risen to be their own person with their own pursuits. I thought I was ready, but it is harder than I thought.
Written By Torian
Dec. 16, 2018, 11:54 p.m.(3/9/1010 AR)
As if we don't have enough problems!
Let's hope it's not gotten into the bottles at the murder at least.
Let's hope it's not gotten into the bottles at the murder at least.
Written By Lianne
Dec. 16, 2018, 11:44 p.m.(3/9/1010 AR)
I am married.
It hadn't been so very long ago that I was certain that might never be the case, so well had I done devising a life for myself where marriage might never be necessary. When Valerius first spoke to me of marriage, it had been in consideration of other prospects, advice offered from one friend to another. Neither of us had even considered our pairing at the time.
Lagoma teaches that change comes to all things, even our long-held views of ourselves.
I could say that it was a political marriage. Strengthening ties with House Thrax--and with my husband's renowned sisters--is undeniably beneficial for my house. It's true enough. And yet it would be disingenuous. I am unfathomably in love with this man. It took years of friendship and respect, of conversations about family and philosophy...
More, perhaps, it took watching darkness build on the horizon and finding that I had a steady light near at hand, a bright spot which never dims.
I am blessed, and I am grateful, and I expect this will all take quite a bit of getting used to.
It hadn't been so very long ago that I was certain that might never be the case, so well had I done devising a life for myself where marriage might never be necessary. When Valerius first spoke to me of marriage, it had been in consideration of other prospects, advice offered from one friend to another. Neither of us had even considered our pairing at the time.
Lagoma teaches that change comes to all things, even our long-held views of ourselves.
I could say that it was a political marriage. Strengthening ties with House Thrax--and with my husband's renowned sisters--is undeniably beneficial for my house. It's true enough. And yet it would be disingenuous. I am unfathomably in love with this man. It took years of friendship and respect, of conversations about family and philosophy...
More, perhaps, it took watching darkness build on the horizon and finding that I had a steady light near at hand, a bright spot which never dims.
I am blessed, and I am grateful, and I expect this will all take quite a bit of getting used to.
Written By Solange
Dec. 16, 2018, 11:19 p.m.(3/9/1010 AR)
I wonder if I shouldn't postpone the sledding event for the King's Own given this new development. I would not wish to have anyone truly hurt by the snow that has fallen, and it seems like an odd time now to choose to host such a thing. On the other hand, must we always let forces beyond our control determine our fates in Arx, as usual?
Written By Ardee
Dec. 16, 2018, 11:19 p.m.(3/9/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Galen
Thank you, your highness, for saving me and my steed. You are a true gentleman.
Written By Dominique
Dec. 16, 2018, 11:14 p.m.(3/9/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Calarian
There are many days that I am appreciative of having married Calarian, and the differences in what we represent. Days in which I must attend a social event and feel out of place by those differences do not count.
Written By Arik
Dec. 16, 2018, 10:56 p.m.(3/9/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Acantha
Two events in as many weeks and both of them rather well down in my opinion. She is guiding House Clearlake to being a recognized name in the Redrain ward and I have no doubt that she and Baron Kritr will soon have them be a recognized name throughout the capital.
Written By Joscelin
Dec. 16, 2018, 10:55 p.m.(3/9/1010 AR)
I was in my kitchen, my old kitchen, looking for something. I found it but only after I climbed the stepping stool and stood on my kitchen counters.
Really, Oliver? You couldn't put our alcohol someplace lower? For normal people to reach?
I miss my husband, being a widow isn't just lonely though; it's damned inconvenient for all the places I need someone to be tall.
I write this smiling; I do miss him, but ... there's so much peace to feel right now, and my daughter coos in her little cradle, playing with a little ornament above it with soft charms and carvings. My days are full, and while I still ache with his absence, I am full of knowing that he is safe, and at peace, and that I can be too.
But gods dammit. Really? The -highest- cabinet shelf we had?
Really, Oliver? You couldn't put our alcohol someplace lower? For normal people to reach?
I miss my husband, being a widow isn't just lonely though; it's damned inconvenient for all the places I need someone to be tall.
I write this smiling; I do miss him, but ... there's so much peace to feel right now, and my daughter coos in her little cradle, playing with a little ornament above it with soft charms and carvings. My days are full, and while I still ache with his absence, I am full of knowing that he is safe, and at peace, and that I can be too.
But gods dammit. Really? The -highest- cabinet shelf we had?
Written By Felix
Dec. 16, 2018, 10:52 p.m.(3/9/1010 AR)
One would think the heavy snows would keep more people out of the shop - but for those who are out on the street, Seaborn offers a warm hearth for those who need to stop and warm themselves before continuing on.
Written By Silas
Dec. 16, 2018, 10:42 p.m.(1/1/1001 AR)
Whoever showered the city with the malignant snow will be fined with extreme prejudice for damages incurred!
Written By Joscelin
Dec. 16, 2018, 10:39 p.m.(3/9/1010 AR)
This horrible, strange snow, and yet messengers have to travel to and fro, votes in hand, the election goes forward. I'm hiding from the weather, safe and sound, counting and counting. This will be done properly, I swear it.
Written By Delilah
Dec. 16, 2018, 10:36 p.m.(3/9/1010 AR)
So much for the snow sculpture festival with Princess Tikva.
Written By Bedivere
Dec. 16, 2018, 10:36 p.m.(3/9/1010 AR)
For this beautiful painting of Cabbit which is hanging up in my Maple Cottage, thank you goes out to Master Jyri Tersk. So many! Meanwhile, Cabbit (himself) temporarily boards with me while Lady Tabitha watches over Princess Muffin.
For helping out this old man figure out basic methods behind deep research, thank you goes out to Scholar Oswyn Spencer. Marquis Fairen Leary has been a gracious man to also agree to help out, too.
And then, the most amazing thing ever: my favorite nephew -- Baron Silas -- finally approved my crazy request for the newest addition to Whitehawk forces which will ultimately improve our combat capabilities. Thank you so much!
Did I ever tell you that you are my favorite nephew? Well, you very much are!
For helping out this old man figure out basic methods behind deep research, thank you goes out to Scholar Oswyn Spencer. Marquis Fairen Leary has been a gracious man to also agree to help out, too.
And then, the most amazing thing ever: my favorite nephew -- Baron Silas -- finally approved my crazy request for the newest addition to Whitehawk forces which will ultimately improve our combat capabilities. Thank you so much!
Did I ever tell you that you are my favorite nephew? Well, you very much are!
Written By Kaia
Dec. 16, 2018, 10:34 p.m.(3/9/1010 AR)
I was walking through the streets of Arx, as it has become my custom for a while now, when suddenly I heard people around me whispering about some strange, green and black colored, snow falling near the archives.
It wasn't long before it began to spread across Arx --stinging at the touch. Many gathered before the archives, curious like I was, to learn what was happening. Not much was said, though we were all having trouble focusing...and I don't know if the others felt it, but it felt like we were being watched by something abnormal.
The whole thing left me feeling a bit sickly and lightheaded, but I'll survive.
It wasn't long before it began to spread across Arx --stinging at the touch. Many gathered before the archives, curious like I was, to learn what was happening. Not much was said, though we were all having trouble focusing...and I don't know if the others felt it, but it felt like we were being watched by something abnormal.
The whole thing left me feeling a bit sickly and lightheaded, but I'll survive.
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