Written By Bashira
Aug. 10, 2018, 5:49 p.m.(5/15/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Harlex
Never try to tame a wolf. Though I still love him he had to be let go.
Written By Kaldur
Aug. 10, 2018, 5:47 p.m.(5/15/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Aiden
It is a shame, Duke Aiden, that you were not able to enjoy your own event. My cousin and I enjoyed the dancing - though we were the first out - and the costume contest. Such generosity of spirit and creativity begets its like. Such creatures have only prowled the imagination before last night, a truly stunning event and for a good cause.
It may surprise no one that my cousin Kalani and I were the otters, our masks made at The Tanned Hide. I don't know if Oliver or an apprentice made them, but they were exactly what we were looking for.
I'm still curious to know who was who since I wasn't there for the unmasking!
It may surprise no one that my cousin Kalani and I were the otters, our masks made at The Tanned Hide. I don't know if Oliver or an apprentice made them, but they were exactly what we were looking for.
I'm still curious to know who was who since I wasn't there for the unmasking!
Written By Kaldur
Aug. 10, 2018, 5:33 p.m.(5/15/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Alarissa
I had not had occasion to meet Princess Alarissa before this past week's Tea at the Queensrest and found her a delightful hostess. My cousin Kalani and I enjoyed ourselves immensely. And... between cake, cups, and conversation, the seed of an adventure was planted.
Written By Tikva
Aug. 10, 2018, 5:02 p.m.(5/15/1009 AR)
My shopping expedition today grew far more expensive than I originally anticipated. I found a delightful ring for Princess Macda, picked up a pair of lovely hairpins for Princess Liara, and found, in a new shop -- I mean, new to me, I'd never been there before -- an absolutely gorgeous set of antique silverware. I write specifically about this treasure because it seems so unusual a find to me, and I have set it up on display in the Dining Room at the mansion because it seems a lovely piece of the past of House Grayson. As I write this in my journal I consider the idea of hosting a dinner party for no other reason than to ensure that people have a chance to see it.
Imori says that the shop we wandered into was called Storied Treasures. It's near the theater on Lord's Lane. If you have any interest in antiquities at all I sincerely recommend taking a peek at what they have on display.
Imori says that the shop we wandered into was called Storied Treasures. It's near the theater on Lord's Lane. If you have any interest in antiquities at all I sincerely recommend taking a peek at what they have on display.
Written By Navi
Aug. 10, 2018, 3:29 p.m.(5/15/1009 AR)
It seems I am to be a Champion. How quickly my outlook has changed, how swiftly have I found a home -- a guild, a Patron, a purpose. I can only hope it will go as well as I believe it will. I must meet more of these 'champions' and improve upon my skills in battle.
Written By Torian
Aug. 10, 2018, 2:34 p.m.(5/15/1009 AR)
Hearing a lot about the Dragon that won blessed dressed at the Menagerie Masquerade.
Dutchess Pravus makes for an excellent model, but I'm not shy about having been the leather stitch that completed her dress and boots for her.
Might need to think about expanding the shop if she continues to be a fan of my working.
Dutchess Pravus makes for an excellent model, but I'm not shy about having been the leather stitch that completed her dress and boots for her.
Might need to think about expanding the shop if she continues to be a fan of my working.
Written By Vanora
Aug. 10, 2018, 1:27 p.m.(5/15/1009 AR)
I wonder if it is true that there was an old Goddess who claimed as her domains the sea and the sky, as Mangata does, but also love.
I can see how they'd go together, love and the sea.
I can see how they'd go together, love and the sea.
Written By Roxana
Aug. 10, 2018, 1:21 p.m.(5/15/1009 AR)
I try to never allow myself to suffer from loneliness. It is not easy when one has lost close family, a spouse, good friends...to pick up again from the beginning and make a new friend. And some things cannot be replaced.
I'm lonely for my sister. I'm lonely for people who I cannot write about in the whites because of clandestine relationships (juicy, but no, get me drunk in person and maybe I'll spill.)
I'm even lonely for Frederic and I really only love my son twice a year for two day visits.
I think I'll look into another hobby. Something to pass the time.
I'm lonely for my sister. I'm lonely for people who I cannot write about in the whites because of clandestine relationships (juicy, but no, get me drunk in person and maybe I'll spill.)
I'm even lonely for Frederic and I really only love my son twice a year for two day visits.
I think I'll look into another hobby. Something to pass the time.
Written By Roxana
Aug. 10, 2018, 1:09 p.m.(5/15/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Mirari
I was advised that the way to accumulate wealth is not to spend every silver you have.
It seems so tedious, like waiting and you know I hate waiting.
I'll give it a try though. I may need you to forcibly cut me off. Ban me from your shop?
Nonono Don't. I should at least be able to browse a little or else I'll truly suffer.
It seems so tedious, like waiting and you know I hate waiting.
I'll give it a try though. I may need you to forcibly cut me off. Ban me from your shop?
Nonono Don't. I should at least be able to browse a little or else I'll truly suffer.
Written By Roxana
Aug. 10, 2018, 1:06 p.m.(5/15/1009 AR)
I wish I could have stayed at the masked ball a bit longer. I'm such a fan of masquerades, perhaps because they are among our favorite celebrations in the Lyceum.
I wasn't sure if I could attend until the last minute, which meant I scrambled for an appropriate costume. This alone should have been a sign, I hate any event where I don't feel perfectly put together.
The time I attended I enjoyed, it was a feast for the senses, the animals in the menagerie and the animals in costume, and wine, lights, dancing...beautiful. It was just /such/ a feast for the senses that I may have overindulged, for I was swaying and longing for my bed.
Next time, pace yourself Roxy.
I wasn't sure if I could attend until the last minute, which meant I scrambled for an appropriate costume. This alone should have been a sign, I hate any event where I don't feel perfectly put together.
The time I attended I enjoyed, it was a feast for the senses, the animals in the menagerie and the animals in costume, and wine, lights, dancing...beautiful. It was just /such/ a feast for the senses that I may have overindulged, for I was swaying and longing for my bed.
Next time, pace yourself Roxy.
Written By Saoirse
Aug. 10, 2018, 12:53 p.m.(5/15/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Lys
Oh geez, that's my BROTHER your poetry-ing over....
Written By Sabella
Aug. 10, 2018, 12:19 p.m.(5/15/1009 AR)
Last night's ball at the Menagerie was simply amazing! There were so many glorious masks and fascinating costumes and people really used their imagination for many of them! The dragon that won the costume contest absolutely should have--she was simply stunning! It made me very glad I had chosen to not go as a dragon, which I had initially planned! As it was, Prince Niklas and I won the dancing competition and then I came in second in the costume contest! I must thank Mistress Petal for bringing my Moon gown creation to life! It was absolutely everything I'd imagined and she took my scrawled designs and made them real and I could not be more delighted! Or happier with the two pretty rings I now have.
I have been very anxious every time I have to go outside without my bandages on. I am very grateful to the people who interact with me as if I do not have a healing cut on my face and treat me as they always have. The masquerade allowed me to do so and relax and I honestly had a great time! Thank you, Duke Aiden, for hosting yet again and I look forward to next year!
I have been very anxious every time I have to go outside without my bandages on. I am very grateful to the people who interact with me as if I do not have a healing cut on my face and treat me as they always have. The masquerade allowed me to do so and relax and I honestly had a great time! Thank you, Duke Aiden, for hosting yet again and I look forward to next year!
Written By Aviana
Aug. 10, 2018, 11:05 a.m.(5/15/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Aiden
I hope the ball went well last evening, I am hearing there were so many wonderful masks and gowns. I would like to apologize to Duke Aiden, I was unable to join you due to some things. I do hope all had fun and if anyone knows who won for best costume please do let me know!
Written By Niklas
Aug. 10, 2018, 9:42 a.m.(5/15/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Edain
We didn't have many peacocks in Stormward, but a rarely told story about my father, the late Marquis Denholm Kennex, has him going out to shoo some geese from his back patio when he was a boy. He had been eating breakfast and when he dropped his bread he was then swarmed by the geese who buffeted him with their wings, knocking him over, then tore at his skin with their serrated beaks. To his dying day he bore goose scars on his legs and arms.
As children Renny and I would beg him to tell that story because it was so funny.
He never laughed, though. Just got this look in his eyes.
Never saw a goose he didn't go out of his way to kill.
As children Renny and I would beg him to tell that story because it was so funny.
He never laughed, though. Just got this look in his eyes.
Never saw a goose he didn't go out of his way to kill.
Written By Edward
Aug. 10, 2018, 9:41 a.m.(5/15/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Turo
Just stick to your blacks, my Liege.
Half of them write about half as well as they think and more than half of them write half more than they should.
Half of them write about half as well as they think and more than half of them write half more than they should.
Written By Gianna
Aug. 10, 2018, 8:40 a.m.(5/15/1009 AR)
The Masquerade was a teeming mass of fur, feathers, and colour. I was the only snake. I am, of course, the Nightingale again today.
There were some truly lovely prizes; it was almost enough to make me wish for a dance partner, though as I said at the time, my dress was really not made for dancing. I would have been crushed by the competition anyway.
Many of the costumes were beautiful and inspiring; I particularly liked one of the peacocks, and the fawn gown was very interesting. I am adding my serpent gown to my regular wardrobe. I've been dying to ever since I lucked into it.
There were some truly lovely prizes; it was almost enough to make me wish for a dance partner, though as I said at the time, my dress was really not made for dancing. I would have been crushed by the competition anyway.
Many of the costumes were beautiful and inspiring; I particularly liked one of the peacocks, and the fawn gown was very interesting. I am adding my serpent gown to my regular wardrobe. I've been dying to ever since I lucked into it.
Written By Eiran
Aug. 10, 2018, 8:31 a.m.(5/15/1009 AR)
The other day, I heard that Cristoph wished that someone in the family spoke Oathlands Shav. And I thought 'What a wonderful idea.' I've always had an interest in words and language and since I returned to the city, I've kept running into Prodigals as if it were a sign from Limerance that this is what I needed to do.
None of the Prodigals spoke Oathlands Shav though but then I heard word of a raffle of cloaks - cloaks designed by the Prodigal seamstress I just ordered some clothes from - and the person to contact was a Lady of the Greenmarch family. Greenmarch, a family of Prodigals from the Oathlands. Definitely a sign.
I met with Lady Monique to buy some raffles and she kindly agreed to teach me to speak Oathlands Shav. I feel like that's just the first step though and I've decided to learn to speak the Shav languages of the Northlands, the Crownlands and the Isles as well. I'm sure that with the help of Limerance, I'll be able to pick them up quickly to be able to benefit my House.
None of the Prodigals spoke Oathlands Shav though but then I heard word of a raffle of cloaks - cloaks designed by the Prodigal seamstress I just ordered some clothes from - and the person to contact was a Lady of the Greenmarch family. Greenmarch, a family of Prodigals from the Oathlands. Definitely a sign.
I met with Lady Monique to buy some raffles and she kindly agreed to teach me to speak Oathlands Shav. I feel like that's just the first step though and I've decided to learn to speak the Shav languages of the Northlands, the Crownlands and the Isles as well. I'm sure that with the help of Limerance, I'll be able to pick them up quickly to be able to benefit my House.
Written By Edain
Aug. 10, 2018, 8:21 a.m.(5/15/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Fecundo
Your sister is wise for her concern. It is a scarcely known fact that peacocks are dangerous beasts.
When I was a boy my oldest brother, Prince Vance would tell me tales of when the would encounter "trap door peacocks" when the once stumbled into thier hunting grounds. He said they would ambush from perfectly camoflaged pits, eat a hunters liver and then disappear into the maze of caverns they dig.
Truly terrifying stuff and I have avoided the birds and thier distracting plumage ever since!
When I was a boy my oldest brother, Prince Vance would tell me tales of when the would encounter "trap door peacocks" when the once stumbled into thier hunting grounds. He said they would ambush from perfectly camoflaged pits, eat a hunters liver and then disappear into the maze of caverns they dig.
Truly terrifying stuff and I have avoided the birds and thier distracting plumage ever since!
Written By Niklas
Aug. 10, 2018, 7:58 a.m.(5/15/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Turo
I have said this before.
Have an assistant who brings you the journals of the 400 or so most interesting people in the city.
It doesn't take up more than fifteen to twenty minutes of my time every day, really. And if I check on their updates once every couple of hours I barely even notice the time spent.
Have an assistant who brings you the journals of the 400 or so most interesting people in the city.
It doesn't take up more than fifteen to twenty minutes of my time every day, really. And if I check on their updates once every couple of hours I barely even notice the time spent.
Written By Fecundo
Aug. 10, 2018, 7:57 a.m.(5/15/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Miranda
This is something I might gamble you would not hear:
“I was beset by dragons, lovely, glorious and fearsome...but really...it was the peacock that gave me the greatest concern.”
I am sure my sister, Miranda, got no end of amusement at the Masquerade last evening...partly at my expense.
All I can say is that I have stated may times I am not a peacock, but my sister apparently is... and a very good one at that, taking a runner-up spot for best costume. A hell of a debut, if I say so, myself.
“I was beset by dragons, lovely, glorious and fearsome...but really...it was the peacock that gave me the greatest concern.”
I am sure my sister, Miranda, got no end of amusement at the Masquerade last evening...partly at my expense.
All I can say is that I have stated may times I am not a peacock, but my sister apparently is... and a very good one at that, taking a runner-up spot for best costume. A hell of a debut, if I say so, myself.
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