Written By Victus
Aug. 9, 2018, 5:04 p.m.(5/13/1009 AR)
Today I went digging in my wife's vanity out of boredom. I found things in there that I have difficulty explaining upon deeper, self examination into the matter.
There were many strange substances inside. Creams, colored things that rubbed off on my hands, brushes that are too small to paint with, tiny boxes that served no purpose other than to hold flower stenches. I've never seen a collection like this in my life and I'm pretty sure they're meant to be a bundle of occult reagents.
Did I marry a witch? I don't think I did, but then again I might've definitely married a witch.
Oh by the way 'Rissa, when you read this I probably put most of your shit back in the wrong places. Lock your drawers next time.
There were many strange substances inside. Creams, colored things that rubbed off on my hands, brushes that are too small to paint with, tiny boxes that served no purpose other than to hold flower stenches. I've never seen a collection like this in my life and I'm pretty sure they're meant to be a bundle of occult reagents.
Did I marry a witch? I don't think I did, but then again I might've definitely married a witch.
Oh by the way 'Rissa, when you read this I probably put most of your shit back in the wrong places. Lock your drawers next time.
Written By Juniper
Aug. 9, 2018, 4:38 p.m.(5/13/1009 AR)
On the occasion of my now having been in Arx for a week, I’ll record some of my impressions:
The love of mountains and high places must be bred in our bones. The farther you go from mountain ranges, the higher people seem to build their structures. We seem to be most comfortable when something is towering over us!
People have been fascinated that a Whisper could have been born in a mining camp. I hadn’t expected to find others— particularly the high born!— interested in the origin story of a lowborn no one! Proof positive that what is commonplace to one is exotic to another, though my family would laugh at me to hear me imply our home exotic.
People need only the slimmest crack in the door of opportunity to want to kick it open and shower others with generosity. Such gifts I have received this week! I will be giving adoring looks and grateful thank you notes for the next five years in order to keep the balance.
It is always very very important to make certain you clearly write the name of the addressee when sending messengers. On the other hand, if you are not clear and that message makes it into the hands of a stranger, sometimes the gods are kind and bring you a trustworthy stranger to return the letter. From such mishaps come interesting evenings and the disappearance of a truly impressive amount of expensive wine.
I really need to get a move on in regards to acquiring some impressive titles. I’m so far behind the curve I risk titles going out of fashion before I win any good ones.
Poets have a thousand and one pretty words for the joy of living near the sea but they never ever warn you about how everything smells fishy while it’s being pretty.
The love of mountains and high places must be bred in our bones. The farther you go from mountain ranges, the higher people seem to build their structures. We seem to be most comfortable when something is towering over us!
People have been fascinated that a Whisper could have been born in a mining camp. I hadn’t expected to find others— particularly the high born!— interested in the origin story of a lowborn no one! Proof positive that what is commonplace to one is exotic to another, though my family would laugh at me to hear me imply our home exotic.
People need only the slimmest crack in the door of opportunity to want to kick it open and shower others with generosity. Such gifts I have received this week! I will be giving adoring looks and grateful thank you notes for the next five years in order to keep the balance.
It is always very very important to make certain you clearly write the name of the addressee when sending messengers. On the other hand, if you are not clear and that message makes it into the hands of a stranger, sometimes the gods are kind and bring you a trustworthy stranger to return the letter. From such mishaps come interesting evenings and the disappearance of a truly impressive amount of expensive wine.
I really need to get a move on in regards to acquiring some impressive titles. I’m so far behind the curve I risk titles going out of fashion before I win any good ones.
Poets have a thousand and one pretty words for the joy of living near the sea but they never ever warn you about how everything smells fishy while it’s being pretty.
Written By Thena
Aug. 9, 2018, 4:10 p.m.(5/13/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Aureth
If I'm remembering the stories right, the Queen was pretty vehement about making you take on the job.
Written By Aureth
Aug. 9, 2018, 4:02 p.m.(5/13/1009 AR)
Yes, I am the Voice of the Queen of Endings. Orazio made me take this title on and now I have to affix it to signatures.
But, I have been assured that the Nox'Alfar are fine with me being the Voice of Death ... to humanity, so I try not to worry about it.
But, I have been assured that the Nox'Alfar are fine with me being the Voice of Death ... to humanity, so I try not to worry about it.
Written By Arik
Aug. 9, 2018, 4 p.m.(5/13/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Aureth
While reviewing the multiple titles of Crown Prince Tyrval I noted one of them and became confused. In the interest of clarification and because I appear to be on a Faith question trend this month...
If Prince Tyrval is 'Voice of the Queen of Endings' does that have any significance within the Faith of the Pantheon. Are Archlectors like Voices for their deity or are they more grand teachers for the teachings and Faith of that deity?
If Prince Tyrval is 'Voice of the Queen of Endings' does that have any significance within the Faith of the Pantheon. Are Archlectors like Voices for their deity or are they more grand teachers for the teachings and Faith of that deity?
Written By Caspian
Aug. 9, 2018, 3:55 p.m.(5/13/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Coraline
Help, this woman conspires to keep me from my fun! She gets huffy at the mere mention of me having fun!
Written By Aureth
Aug. 9, 2018, 3:52 p.m.(5/13/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Edain
I have a legacy to carry on, Your Grace. It's personally important to me.
Written By Perronne
Aug. 9, 2018, 3:46 p.m.(5/13/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Isabetta
She is very creative! Light hearted. Or very bored. Or possibly a combination of both. It's one of those eternal mysteries, like why anyone would wish to turn into a bear. But I'm actually quite glad that I met her! She is definitely first on the list.
Written By Arik
Aug. 9, 2018, 3:06 p.m.(5/13/1009 AR)
The number of titles was more informative than the actual proclamation. I do wonder if the Prince of the Twilight court is funding the Gala or Lady Monique has been sitting on a small mountain of silvers. Those cloaks certainly do not sound very cheap or easily obtained.
Written By Edain
Aug. 9, 2018, 3:01 p.m.(5/13/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Aureth
And we just had this moment. Is there some compulsion that drives you to cast shade at people and situations that, at least at a cursory glance, have no relation to you or are of no obvious imposition to you?
There are people that can help you through such things Archlector. Do you need a hug?
There are people that can help you through such things Archlector. Do you need a hug?
Written By Coraline
Aug. 9, 2018, 2:09 p.m.(5/13/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Amari
I was glad to be able to help, dress and all. I am terribly sorry for the mess I created. As for oyster shucking, perhaps I shall stay by you during the event....just in case?
Written By Esoka
Aug. 9, 2018, 2:04 p.m.(5/13/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Calaudrin
I’ve been married for a year now to Calaudrin Estardes who is also Greenbood. A year and a month or so, properly, but I’ve been thinking on how I feel about it and am just setting it down for Vellichor now. Our anniversary passed while we were on the road, traveling with stalwart companions on an adventure that we're still figuring out the full importance of. I didn’t even realize the date until we got back. This seems proper to me. We’ve never been fussy about dates or special occasions, but our lives weave together naturally, in such ways that make it hard for me to remember a time when he wasn’t in mine.
I was talking to someone about marriage not long ago, and I said on the whole I liked it very much. To me, it’s come to mean you’ve an ally you can lean on against what the world throws at you on your hardest days, even if you yell at each other about things privately (the yelling is also fun sometimes). It means you’ve someone to share your joy with when things are wonderful. And on the days that are just ordinary, you’ve a companion to talk on them with and just be with during the smaller, quieter moments. I never thought much about getting married. I’m no highborn and could have gone on with just myself all right, I think. But it suits me, and has expanded my life and heart in ways I’m still feeling out, to my betterment. I think I’ll keep on with it, so long as he’ll have me.
So, Calaudrin Estardes and also Greenblood, on the occasion of our first year of marriage, let it be known that I love you and shall continue to do so for the rest of my days, Limerance bless us both.
I was talking to someone about marriage not long ago, and I said on the whole I liked it very much. To me, it’s come to mean you’ve an ally you can lean on against what the world throws at you on your hardest days, even if you yell at each other about things privately (the yelling is also fun sometimes). It means you’ve someone to share your joy with when things are wonderful. And on the days that are just ordinary, you’ve a companion to talk on them with and just be with during the smaller, quieter moments. I never thought much about getting married. I’m no highborn and could have gone on with just myself all right, I think. But it suits me, and has expanded my life and heart in ways I’m still feeling out, to my betterment. I think I’ll keep on with it, so long as he’ll have me.
So, Calaudrin Estardes and also Greenblood, on the occasion of our first year of marriage, let it be known that I love you and shall continue to do so for the rest of my days, Limerance bless us both.
Written By Amari
Aug. 9, 2018, 1:43 p.m.(5/13/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Enyo
Congratulations (I think)! I look forward to the official proclamation (or pigeon bearing announcement slip).
Written By Aureth
Aug. 9, 2018, 1:35 p.m.(5/13/1009 AR)
Ahh, house politics.
I see Greenmarch is to be congratulated for arranging a match that got rid of their erring Sword without anyone having to explain what he did that dishonored the House. I certainly hope Marquesa Quenia knows. The poor woman has been through enough.
I thank Death every day for not putting me in a noble house.
I see Greenmarch is to be congratulated for arranging a match that got rid of their erring Sword without anyone having to explain what he did that dishonored the House. I certainly hope Marquesa Quenia knows. The poor woman has been through enough.
I thank Death every day for not putting me in a noble house.
Written By Marian
Aug. 9, 2018, 1:13 p.m.(5/13/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Cullen
You are a lucky man. Marquessa Quenia Igniseri is a woman of unique beauty.
Written By Marian
Aug. 9, 2018, 1:11 p.m.(5/13/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Quenia
I can not think of a better lady to hold my cousin's hand in matrimony. I wish you both the best and hope the courtship goes smoothly.
Written By Joscelin
Aug. 9, 2018, 1:07 p.m.(5/13/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Oliver
Oliver has worked very hard to help Darkshore rebuild, putting every bit of Sameera's hard earned resources into it without batting an eye, offering all of it up without question to the cause. He makes me very proud. It's hard to say what others would do when left with an inheritance of that size, but my husband? I knew exactly what he meant to do with it. No question. None at all.
Written By Amari
Aug. 9, 2018, 12:59 p.m.(5/13/1009 AR)
I almost embarrassed myself terribly by dying at Princess Alarissa's fancy tea party. Which was very fun, aside from that small hiccup. Thankfully, Princess Coraline was there (in a wonderful DRESS) and rescued me from humiliating death. After the games and things wound down, there was fine conversation with some of my favorite people and some I hadn't met before, but who were quite fun. I'm looking forward to the adventure, and possibly cliff diving. It surely can't be any more perilous than attending tea parties.
I'll be more careful at the oyster shuck. How dangerous are oysters anyway? It should be fine.
...
In the event of my death during the oyster shuck, I'd like Lady Veronica to have one of my nicest dresses (her choice) and the jewelry to match it. My brother Aric, my dagger. Lady Shae is welcome to my bow, as I'm sure she'd make better use of it. Lord Archeron shall have my furniture and socks, and emerald necklace (and apologies for dying before the wedding). Marquis Kael and Marquessa Reigna, a large amount of silver in a vain attempt to repay their kindness, plus Reigna may have my finest seasilks and I hope Kael would care for River in my absence. Lady Lethe, my collection of hairpins. Baron Norwood and Lady Margerie, my axe, Marigold the pygmy goat and funds to help with the improvement of Duskshire. Duke Cristoph, all my paintings. Lady Tessa, any of my slippers and liquor she found to her taste. I'd also like to donate funds to the care of orphans and child thralls, as well as the organizations I'm a member of and to the Faith. Anything remaining may be freely squabbled over, preferably with the aid of lawyers.
I'll be more careful at the oyster shuck. How dangerous are oysters anyway? It should be fine.
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In the event of my death during the oyster shuck, I'd like Lady Veronica to have one of my nicest dresses (her choice) and the jewelry to match it. My brother Aric, my dagger. Lady Shae is welcome to my bow, as I'm sure she'd make better use of it. Lord Archeron shall have my furniture and socks, and emerald necklace (and apologies for dying before the wedding). Marquis Kael and Marquessa Reigna, a large amount of silver in a vain attempt to repay their kindness, plus Reigna may have my finest seasilks and I hope Kael would care for River in my absence. Lady Lethe, my collection of hairpins. Baron Norwood and Lady Margerie, my axe, Marigold the pygmy goat and funds to help with the improvement of Duskshire. Duke Cristoph, all my paintings. Lady Tessa, any of my slippers and liquor she found to her taste. I'd also like to donate funds to the care of orphans and child thralls, as well as the organizations I'm a member of and to the Faith. Anything remaining may be freely squabbled over, preferably with the aid of lawyers.
Written By Enyo
Aug. 9, 2018, 12:39 p.m.(5/13/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Audric
I hear that you get used to the weird things eventually. But yes, warning. Married. Maybe we should release pigeons on the city with little slips of paper announcing it?
Written By Audric
Aug. 9, 2018, 11:51 a.m.(5/13/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Enyo
So, uh, this is weird, but I've been told I guess we should give at least a LITTLE warning, but, um, we're getting married? This is weird.
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