Written By Gwenna
Sept. 3, 2018, 8:33 p.m.(7/9/1009 AR)
I had an exceptionally enlightening and pleasant afternoon of discussions with Princess Marian and Prince Lorenzo the other day. Matters of serious natures, catching up on family doings, plans for the future. The King himself even happened by while on a tour of the ward! I'm so glad my Oathlands heritage and mother's lessons lead to there always being some sort of tea available at the Redrain Public Hall. Even the busiest of us surely get some benefit from stepping back for a bit of time to gather together for quiet conversation.
Written By Corban
Sept. 3, 2018, 8:03 p.m.(7/9/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Fianna
I have written here several times about Rosie, the roan warhorse, my trusty steed. She most-recently led me to victory in the joust held in memory of Prince Barric.
I suppose, then, that I ought to write here a note of gratitude to the excellent horse rider that led me to Rosie. Lady Fianna Crovane is a fine judge of horses as anyone, picking Rosie perfectly for my needs and training her for me so we rode together from the first like it had been months together.
I am thankful for her skill and friendship and for the opportunities we have to ride together. I know she will use these same skills well in defense of the Lodge and the pasturage near it.
I suppose, then, that I ought to write here a note of gratitude to the excellent horse rider that led me to Rosie. Lady Fianna Crovane is a fine judge of horses as anyone, picking Rosie perfectly for my needs and training her for me so we rode together from the first like it had been months together.
I am thankful for her skill and friendship and for the opportunities we have to ride together. I know she will use these same skills well in defense of the Lodge and the pasturage near it.
Written By Duarte
Sept. 3, 2018, 3:40 a.m.(7/7/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Ennettia
Though months have passed since we last spoke it felt as normal as the rising sun to sit and speak with her again. I could not be happier that Lady Ennettia has returned from her trip abroad.
Written By Delilah
Sept. 3, 2018, 2:23 a.m.(7/6/1009 AR)
I resolve this week shall prove infinitely more interesting and productive than the last.
Beginning, I think, with the relentless pursuit of a project I've put aside for far too long.
Beginning, I think, with the relentless pursuit of a project I've put aside for far too long.
Written By Delilah
Sept. 3, 2018, 2:19 a.m.(7/6/1009 AR)
The stack of papers next to the stack of promising novels vie with one another, and I am left with a conundrum.
Do my work?
Read for pleasure?
Woe these cannot possibly join together in a singular purpose.
Do my work?
Read for pleasure?
Woe these cannot possibly join together in a singular purpose.
Written By Delilah
Sept. 3, 2018, 2:18 a.m.(7/6/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Mia
Countess Mia and Count Thesarin deserve much credit for securing the county of Riven and expanding their outreach to those historically and socially overlooked by so many. The shav'arvani can be painted in a grim light in our stories, and they tend to be forgotten except in times of unrest. A mistake, as we've learned time and time again.
But the tireless, unsung efforts that direct the count and countess to expand their diplomatic reach has real effects. I've seen how the shav'arvani trust them, listening where they might otherwise respond to parlay and discussion with a hail of steel-tipped arrows. Every hour of that arduous journey, the count and countess rose to the occasion. Never did they complain. Never did they shirk the burden. I am sure they have doubts at times, and moments of worrying over the danger they faced.
But the results speak for themselves. Leadership shown by quiet dignity and profound purpose gave excellent results this month, and certainly for the future of the place I call home. Our efforts owe very much to Mia and Thesarin Riven, and further the outreach to the likes of Princess Denica. The Compact grows stronger and soars higher when we collaborate.
But the tireless, unsung efforts that direct the count and countess to expand their diplomatic reach has real effects. I've seen how the shav'arvani trust them, listening where they might otherwise respond to parlay and discussion with a hail of steel-tipped arrows. Every hour of that arduous journey, the count and countess rose to the occasion. Never did they complain. Never did they shirk the burden. I am sure they have doubts at times, and moments of worrying over the danger they faced.
But the results speak for themselves. Leadership shown by quiet dignity and profound purpose gave excellent results this month, and certainly for the future of the place I call home. Our efforts owe very much to Mia and Thesarin Riven, and further the outreach to the likes of Princess Denica. The Compact grows stronger and soars higher when we collaborate.
Written By Alarissa
Sept. 3, 2018, 12:19 a.m.(7/6/1009 AR)
The atrium
I feel as if this will be more popular than the library is. Not even near to finished and family is coming in and out. Jasher chose the tile, others help with the alcoves, the plants, everything. A gift he promised me when i agreed to marry that has come to fruition. A place for family to quietly contemplate their lives, the gods and pray to them.
I am even having a portrait of sanctum on the west wall.
I cannot wait for this to be done.
I feel as if this will be more popular than the library is. Not even near to finished and family is coming in and out. Jasher chose the tile, others help with the alcoves, the plants, everything. A gift he promised me when i agreed to marry that has come to fruition. A place for family to quietly contemplate their lives, the gods and pray to them.
I am even having a portrait of sanctum on the west wall.
I cannot wait for this to be done.
Written By Denica
Sept. 3, 2018, 12:15 a.m.(7/6/1009 AR)
I've once heard the expression "worse than herding cats". Well I now have a new respect for the expression that I never expected I would.
Written By Rowenova
Sept. 3, 2018, midnight(7/6/1009 AR)
I am so excited! I may be going North again soon! I can barely wait!
Written By Derovai
Sept. 2, 2018, 11:48 p.m.(7/6/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Brogan
I feel I should create a poem in your honor. I just won ten thousand silver to do it with, and I can only assume that's inducement for a sequel.
Brogan rhymes with slogan, so what would Brogan's slogan be?
... I may have started drinking early upon hearing of your return. I don't think you'll begrudge me that.
Brogan rhymes with slogan, so what would Brogan's slogan be?
... I may have started drinking early upon hearing of your return. I don't think you'll begrudge me that.
Written By Mia
Sept. 2, 2018, 11:20 p.m.(7/6/1009 AR)
I owe my gratitude to Princess Denica Thrax and to Lady Delilah Whitehawk, for their bravery and their commitment to bettering the lives of those who would seek to live free. This enemy I cannot forgive, but nor will I forget Riven's friends.
Written By Sheena
Sept. 2, 2018, 11:17 p.m.(7/6/1009 AR)
Date: July 1009
My Dearest Parents that have passed on,
It seems odd to leave a letter with the scholars addressed to you but I wanted to assure you I was okay. I hope you have not been restless with worry or anything like that.
I have made friends and I have a life. It isn't terrible.
I continue to try and see the good in everyone. I don't think there is one person who truly wants to be terrible. It is just that, sometimes, they need someone to reach out a hand to them to show them there is another way.
The debt I inherited from you guys has been repaid and I decided to return to Baron Edward's services, just as you guys had planned on. He, after all, treated all of us well. Being around people who insist my life was terrible is difficult but that happens. They are just trying to help me, which is their own right and their own kindness.
I have no opinion to whether thralldom should be ended or not but I do wish to assure that both the holder of a debt and the ex-thrall are not left scrambling to survive. Everyone should be able to rest on their laurels with assurance that they will not be without a home or uncertain to where their next meal will come from because it is either food, rent, or bills but not all of them.
I just wanted to leave you with this letter and assure you that I am okay, even if you never see it.
With love,
Sheena
My Dearest Parents that have passed on,
It seems odd to leave a letter with the scholars addressed to you but I wanted to assure you I was okay. I hope you have not been restless with worry or anything like that.
I have made friends and I have a life. It isn't terrible.
I continue to try and see the good in everyone. I don't think there is one person who truly wants to be terrible. It is just that, sometimes, they need someone to reach out a hand to them to show them there is another way.
The debt I inherited from you guys has been repaid and I decided to return to Baron Edward's services, just as you guys had planned on. He, after all, treated all of us well. Being around people who insist my life was terrible is difficult but that happens. They are just trying to help me, which is their own right and their own kindness.
I have no opinion to whether thralldom should be ended or not but I do wish to assure that both the holder of a debt and the ex-thrall are not left scrambling to survive. Everyone should be able to rest on their laurels with assurance that they will not be without a home or uncertain to where their next meal will come from because it is either food, rent, or bills but not all of them.
I just wanted to leave you with this letter and assure you that I am okay, even if you never see it.
With love,
Sheena
Written By Norwood
Sept. 2, 2018, 11:12 p.m.(7/6/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Eddard
It may surprise some, but I have a rather large family. They live on the edge of Artshall, and are both woodsman, beekeepers, and farmers. When I was elevated I sent them a message and asked any who might be willing to come and join me in Duskshire. There was land to be hand and good work to be done.
Few of them have taken me up on my offer to relocated, tied as they are to their farms and lands. I cannot help but love them more for their dedication.
One of my nephews has found his way to Arx however, to join me.
Welcome to Arx, Lord Eddard Clement.
Few of them have taken me up on my offer to relocated, tied as they are to their farms and lands. I cannot help but love them more for their dedication.
One of my nephews has found his way to Arx however, to join me.
Welcome to Arx, Lord Eddard Clement.
Written By Arik
Sept. 2, 2018, 11:11 p.m.(7/6/1009 AR)
I have been remiss in writing my whites, I am finally able to pick up Frostfang again and workout. I look forward to turning these tough scars into more pliable badges of honor. Afterall mobility is the mark of a duelist.
Written By Arik
Sept. 2, 2018, 11:09 p.m.(7/6/1009 AR)
A Treatise on Arguing With Your Lover
Don't
If you do make up
If you don't make up then don't write a White about it
If you write a white about it, make it interesting enough that people don't think less of you.
Don't
If you do make up
If you don't make up then don't write a White about it
If you write a white about it, make it interesting enough that people don't think less of you.
Written By Berto
Sept. 2, 2018, 11:08 p.m.(7/6/1009 AR)
Off the docks and into the streets of Arx herself.
It's a strange sort of place, truth, but I have to think I'll do well here. And I've been hearing my Southern Thunder has found a happy welcome here before me.
Always a joy for a man to know he's appreciated.
It's a strange sort of place, truth, but I have to think I'll do well here. And I've been hearing my Southern Thunder has found a happy welcome here before me.
Always a joy for a man to know he's appreciated.
Written By Sheena
Sept. 2, 2018, 11:08 p.m.(7/6/1009 AR)
Date: July 1009
Dearest Adoptive Grandparents,
I am just writing to assure you that my letter telling you I was sick is nothing to worrisome. It was just a summer cold. Adoptive Grandpa does not need to come see me. I'm not dying or anything. Hopefully I get this letter to you before he takes off.
In other news, I have agreed to help someone gain stuff at a lower price in exchange for some of the materials. So far she has only wanted cloth. Which is good because that is what I normally have need of over anything else.
One of the people I considered friend messaged me to let me know of a desire to spend more time with me. That is a weird thing for me. People don't usually wish to spend more time with me.
Also, I heard someone I use to know when I was a thrall is also in Arx. I will have to see if she wishes to speak.
I better go now, I've one more letter to write.
With love,
Sheena
Dearest Adoptive Grandparents,
I am just writing to assure you that my letter telling you I was sick is nothing to worrisome. It was just a summer cold. Adoptive Grandpa does not need to come see me. I'm not dying or anything. Hopefully I get this letter to you before he takes off.
In other news, I have agreed to help someone gain stuff at a lower price in exchange for some of the materials. So far she has only wanted cloth. Which is good because that is what I normally have need of over anything else.
One of the people I considered friend messaged me to let me know of a desire to spend more time with me. That is a weird thing for me. People don't usually wish to spend more time with me.
Also, I heard someone I use to know when I was a thrall is also in Arx. I will have to see if she wishes to speak.
I better go now, I've one more letter to write.
With love,
Sheena
Written By Candace
Sept. 2, 2018, 10:57 p.m.(7/6/1009 AR)
Know that one thousand and nine years have passed since the Reckoning. Today is the sixth day of the seventh month. I am writing from the city of Arx in The Bakery in the Ward of the Compact. I am Candace Corvo, proprietor of The Bakery, and this is my white journal.
The commissions have come quickly, but I have managed to find an adorable pair of fox figurines to serve as a cake topper. My thanks to the toymakers for indulging a lady in her odd request. The height of the summer comes soon, and with it, the need for fresh fruit and cream pastries. First, I must still finish this chocolate spice cake with caramel icing.
The commissions have come quickly, but I have managed to find an adorable pair of fox figurines to serve as a cake topper. My thanks to the toymakers for indulging a lady in her odd request. The height of the summer comes soon, and with it, the need for fresh fruit and cream pastries. First, I must still finish this chocolate spice cake with caramel icing.
Written By Porter
Sept. 2, 2018, 10:54 p.m.(7/6/1009 AR)
Dear journal, how would you feel about a vacation? The islands of the south seas, down the straits of the Saffron chain, call to me. I wonder how it is that the whites would get posted from there? That seems strange, doesn't it?
Perhaps I can just turn them in upon my return.
Perhaps I can just turn them in upon my return.
Written By Theron
Sept. 2, 2018, 10:46 p.m.(7/6/1009 AR)
It has been very good being back and catching up with old friends, family, and new faces. I owe time to many many people, and hopefully they will be patient. There i only so much of me to go around. If patience is not their best trait, perhaps they can throw things at me. Preferably alcohol, sealed alcohol specifically. Gently, too.
Sorry, all this talk of booze earlier made me think I should ask for it as a personal appearance bribe or something similar!
Sorry, all this talk of booze earlier made me think I should ask for it as a personal appearance bribe or something similar!
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