Written By Tabitha
Aug. 15, 2018, 2:57 a.m.(5/24/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Evonleigh
It's so lovely to have another Clemenstone cousin around the manor! I missed you so much!
Written By Rook
Aug. 14, 2018, 9:58 p.m.(5/24/1009 AR)
It brings me great joy to know that I can both bring people discounts on their silks that will be used in the latest fashion trends and also make a profit.
The brokers in the market have gotten to know my face for more than just taxation, too. That's always a bonus.
Aeterna and umbra prove to be the most popular so far. I have warehoused a good quantity for this week's demands.
The brokers in the market have gotten to know my face for more than just taxation, too. That's always a bonus.
Aeterna and umbra prove to be the most popular so far. I have warehoused a good quantity for this week's demands.
Written By Fortunato
Aug. 14, 2018, 9:58 p.m.(5/24/1009 AR)
I have been thinking. About choice and change.
How it can be a pleasure and a privilege to be a little lost. To be walking the path you have chosen and to know it is insufficient. Perhaps not a path to be left, but a path to be added to.
It can be a pleasure and a privilege to wake up and ask, what next? To ask, now what? To ask, what do I want? To ask, what do I need?
I have many times lifted the brush to something new. I have many times spoken with a close friend to realize I was dissatisfied. What next? Now what?
It is a pleasure and a privilege to explore. And, eventually, decide.
How it can be a pleasure and a privilege to be a little lost. To be walking the path you have chosen and to know it is insufficient. Perhaps not a path to be left, but a path to be added to.
It can be a pleasure and a privilege to wake up and ask, what next? To ask, now what? To ask, what do I want? To ask, what do I need?
I have many times lifted the brush to something new. I have many times spoken with a close friend to realize I was dissatisfied. What next? Now what?
It is a pleasure and a privilege to explore. And, eventually, decide.
Written By Thesarin
Aug. 14, 2018, 8:54 p.m.(5/24/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Tikva
If the boy takes after his father, I can't reckon Tiber's going to be easier any time soon.
Written By Karadoc
Aug. 14, 2018, 8:45 p.m.(5/24/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Iseulet
What couldn't I do? A little give and take. Some kind of balance would be necessary, I SUPPOSE. Also, why for only a day - why not have the ability to do so infinitely?
Written By Morrighan
Aug. 14, 2018, 7:46 p.m.(5/24/1009 AR)
Think it's a Foolsbane kind of night.
Written By Jasher
Aug. 14, 2018, 6:37 p.m.(5/23/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Iseulet
I would ask who the face belonged to and return it. Given House Thrax's current stances on flaying, I feel it prudent to avoid misunderstandings from holding a face that does not belong to you.
Written By Berenice
Aug. 14, 2018, 6:36 p.m.(5/23/1009 AR)
Oh good gods I should have saved my silver!
Written By Samantha
Aug. 14, 2018, 6:34 p.m.(5/23/1009 AR)
Deepwood has become a home for so many, and continues to expand not just as a domain, but as a family as well. In addition to Nara and Layne (she keeps telling people Layne is her baby, which is both hilarious and bemusing), we've welcomed two additional children into the Micah, a bright, intelligent little boy of four, and Valarina, a nine year old girl eager to become a member of the Iron Guard one day.
In opening our home to these children, I am thankful for being blessed with a mother figure as wonderful as Iona Bisland, who opened her heart to me, an orphan child of four, and how she and Duke Gabriel opened their home to countless children even if only for the summer to help train them into being the people they are today. I only hope that all of the children in the Deepwood Household, from my own to those of the servants, feel that they are safe, loved, and protected. At the end of the day, that's all a child wants.
In opening our home to these children, I am thankful for being blessed with a mother figure as wonderful as Iona Bisland, who opened her heart to me, an orphan child of four, and how she and Duke Gabriel opened their home to countless children even if only for the summer to help train them into being the people they are today. I only hope that all of the children in the Deepwood Household, from my own to those of the servants, feel that they are safe, loved, and protected. At the end of the day, that's all a child wants.
Written By Monique
Aug. 14, 2018, 5:42 p.m.(5/23/1009 AR)
The Gilded Page is exceptionally honored to host copies of Count Giulio Corvini's works:
Still Reflections, Vol I: Proverbs for Courtiers in the Lyceum.
and
Still Reflections, Vol II: Considerations on the Life of a Courtier in the Lyceum.
The only copies available will be through borrowing from the library, or through a request to Count Corvini himself.
This work is a page-turner and well worth the read!
Still Reflections, Vol I: Proverbs for Courtiers in the Lyceum.
and
Still Reflections, Vol II: Considerations on the Life of a Courtier in the Lyceum.
The only copies available will be through borrowing from the library, or through a request to Count Corvini himself.
This work is a page-turner and well worth the read!
Written By Thena
Aug. 14, 2018, 5:34 p.m.(5/23/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Riagnon
You should see the other guy.
Written By Riagnon
Aug. 14, 2018, 5:31 p.m.(5/23/1009 AR)
My first word was "golly," and as it so happens, I don't think I'd be all too comfortable with somebody trying to peel off my face to switch it out.
Written By Isidora
Aug. 14, 2018, 5:11 p.m.(5/23/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Edain
Archduke. Man to look up to and admire.
Written By Lisica
Aug. 14, 2018, 5:09 p.m.(5/23/1009 AR)
Traveling took a while longer than expected. I am meeting people - so far my meaningful conversations have been with fellow northerners, I have not strayed much outside the "Shaman's Walk" part of the town. I did go to the market a few times, it is a loud and colorful and fascinating place. I bought some feathers that were dyed pretty colors, and flowers. I have put them with some branches in a stone vase that was my mother's mother from the Hold. The vase is the same color as the waters on a late winter day, that cold blue-grey. With the silvery grey and browns of the branches and the greens and rainbow colors of the flowers and feathers it looks lovely. I have put it in a window in the great hall to add a little brightness.
*** There is a drawing of the vase with the flowers here, the background split: on one side is what might be the Clearlake Hold, a mountain fortress towering over a placid tarn. On the other side is the interior of a building, a fire roaring in a deep hearth. ***
*** There is a drawing of the vase with the flowers here, the background split: on one side is what might be the Clearlake Hold, a mountain fortress towering over a placid tarn. On the other side is the interior of a building, a fire roaring in a deep hearth. ***
Written By Sheena
Aug. 14, 2018, 3:21 p.m.(5/23/1009 AR)
Date: May 1009
Dearest Adoptive Grandparents,
I'm working at being better at writing to you. The letters I get from you tell me how yo guys enjoy hearing about what is going on with me. So, I want to try and write more often. I might forget too, though, as you know. I just wanted to show how thankful I am you adopted me as your grandchild. I know you guys wanted to make me your adopted child but I was very happy you wished to honor my memory of my parents by taking me as your grandchild.
Anyways, the past few days have been devoted to creating things for my shop and obtaining materials to be used. I am working on accessories and shoes in black and white. If they sell well I will start adding various colors and such. I have a big list of different accessories and shoes I am making. Hopefully people enjoy them and will express other styles, designs, colors, materials, and items they would like to see. I have been trying to use different materials so that everyone can enjoy them, even if they do not have much money. I put up the occasional clothing item as well. Fancy stuff like silk, umbra, aeterna, and so on are quite common here, it seems. It is strange since it was rare for me to touch anything so fine when I was a thrall.
I have met an interesting person. I don't know what to write about the person. Everyone has been very nice, which is rather unsettling for me since it was, more or less, indifference I faced as a thrall. Being treated well and being nice do not always go hand in hand.
I don't really have much else to say at the moment.
With love,
Sheena
P.S. I did make a second copy of this letter for public records. I hope Adoptive Grandpa is pleased.
Dearest Adoptive Grandparents,
I'm working at being better at writing to you. The letters I get from you tell me how yo guys enjoy hearing about what is going on with me. So, I want to try and write more often. I might forget too, though, as you know. I just wanted to show how thankful I am you adopted me as your grandchild. I know you guys wanted to make me your adopted child but I was very happy you wished to honor my memory of my parents by taking me as your grandchild.
Anyways, the past few days have been devoted to creating things for my shop and obtaining materials to be used. I am working on accessories and shoes in black and white. If they sell well I will start adding various colors and such. I have a big list of different accessories and shoes I am making. Hopefully people enjoy them and will express other styles, designs, colors, materials, and items they would like to see. I have been trying to use different materials so that everyone can enjoy them, even if they do not have much money. I put up the occasional clothing item as well. Fancy stuff like silk, umbra, aeterna, and so on are quite common here, it seems. It is strange since it was rare for me to touch anything so fine when I was a thrall.
I have met an interesting person. I don't know what to write about the person. Everyone has been very nice, which is rather unsettling for me since it was, more or less, indifference I faced as a thrall. Being treated well and being nice do not always go hand in hand.
I don't really have much else to say at the moment.
With love,
Sheena
P.S. I did make a second copy of this letter for public records. I hope Adoptive Grandpa is pleased.
Written By Tikva
Aug. 14, 2018, 2:35 p.m.(5/23/1009 AR)
Asharion's first word was "Dad," and I think that places him well ahead of his brother in terms of amiability; Tiber's first word was "No."
Asharion's second word was "dog". I believe he was trying to steal Steadfast from his cousins at the time.
Asharion's third word was "griffin". I think Aislin would be proud.
Asharion's second word was "dog". I believe he was trying to steal Steadfast from his cousins at the time.
Asharion's third word was "griffin". I think Aislin would be proud.
Written By Iseulet
Aug. 14, 2018, 1:39 p.m.(5/23/1009 AR)
What would you do if you were given a different face for a day?
Would you track down your heart's desire and take it for yourself? Would you attempt something you could never otherwise do? Would you do something you otherwise wouldn't have the courage to do? Would you take? Would you give?
Would you track down your heart's desire and take it for yourself? Would you attempt something you could never otherwise do? Would you do something you otherwise wouldn't have the courage to do? Would you take? Would you give?
Written By Monique
Aug. 14, 2018, 12:04 p.m.(5/23/1009 AR)
Closer and closer looms The Gala and the deadline for the Gilded Page Writing Contest. I'm looking forward to both, though perhaps one a little more than the other.
I enjoyed painting rocks at the temple of Jayus the other night and must commend Guardsman Fatchforth for his event. I never did get that other ear painted though.
I enjoyed painting rocks at the temple of Jayus the other night and must commend Guardsman Fatchforth for his event. I never did get that other ear painted though.
Written By Eleyna
Aug. 14, 2018, 11:15 a.m.(5/23/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Serafine
Gods, I miss you.
Written By Marian
Aug. 14, 2018, 10:49 a.m.(5/23/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Faruq
As a patron, I ensure my protege has the proper equipment and training to do their duty. I mentor their development and in turn forge a strong tie to another house. So when I need someone to assist , they return the favor.
Ideally it should bear meaning. In my case, I have mentored the last three Swords of Greenmarch, the house of my birth. For it is in my best interest to see to my blood relatives safety.
Perhaps you can find a connection through your family tree or mentor someone that holds great promise.
Ideally it should bear meaning. In my case, I have mentored the last three Swords of Greenmarch, the house of my birth. For it is in my best interest to see to my blood relatives safety.
Perhaps you can find a connection through your family tree or mentor someone that holds great promise.
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