Written By Godric
July 12, 2018, 12:46 p.m.(3/6/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Elloise
No fire experiments in the morgue. I prefer to keep my eyebrows.
Written By Elloise
July 12, 2018, 12:25 p.m.(3/6/1009 AR)
The last time I wrote something this long was when I presented my treatise "Not My Fault: A Litany of Reasons Why Elloise Leary Should Be Allowed to Use Fire in her Experimentation" to Mom and Dad after I -- er, blew up that thing. How was I supposed to know that the distillation of that rock was going to go up unless I tried it first. Not my fault. The treatise is affectionately called, "Who Needs Eyebrows?"
Written By Hadrian
July 12, 2018, 12:12 p.m.(3/6/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Joscelin
The Guildmistress spent a considerable amount of time and effort on the recent commission that I'd placed with her, on behalf of the House. Some months back I received a number of journals from Ostria. Older journals. If I'm to understand these people, the Hydra, then I must look first to their past. You can determine a lot about people from where they've been, where they're from, and their experiences. That delivery granted me those things, in my own hands, to review at my own leisure. One should always keep both eyes to the future. One should spare a portion of the mind for acknowledgement of the past. There are many, many valuable lessons to be found there.
I discovered an entry about an old tradition of the House; a bit of symbolism, if nothing else. A quiet means of displaying unification and acceptance. My wife and I felt it was a fantastic idea to renew that tradition. To pay some respect to the past, as we make the necessary plans to ensure a successful future.
That context exhaustively provided: when it came time to find someone to aid us in the renewal of that tradition? There were certainly many options, but I often turn my eyes to the forerunners in any particular field. Often I refer to these people as "the best". Thus I contacted the Guildmistress of the Crafter's Guild. Our rather sizable order was delivered promptly given the size and scope of the endeavor.
The finished product? Exceptional. Exquisite. Superlative. Remarkable. Marvelous. The reason that it has taken me such a great deal to write this journal and provide this publicly visible thanks to Guildmistress Joscelin Arterius? Is simple. It has been truly difficult to gather together the words necessary to fully capture the life-like nature of the scales, the durability that sits light as a feather on the neck and shoulders, or the obvious focus paid to the intense details that can practically make the knees weak with their beauty.
My satisfaction was so great that by nightfall of the very same day, I'd already presented Mistress Joscelin with another great challenge. Which she accepted to my great relief. Now with bated breath I await notification of her eventual completion, because on that day I know that I will bear witness to a beautiful piece of art that will be quite befitting to intended recipient.
Thank you for aiding House Mazetti in breathing new life into an old tradition. Thank you for not shying from a challenge and when presented with another after exceeding expectations on the first? Readily accepting without hesitation! You have our sincere thanks and appreciation.
I discovered an entry about an old tradition of the House; a bit of symbolism, if nothing else. A quiet means of displaying unification and acceptance. My wife and I felt it was a fantastic idea to renew that tradition. To pay some respect to the past, as we make the necessary plans to ensure a successful future.
That context exhaustively provided: when it came time to find someone to aid us in the renewal of that tradition? There were certainly many options, but I often turn my eyes to the forerunners in any particular field. Often I refer to these people as "the best". Thus I contacted the Guildmistress of the Crafter's Guild. Our rather sizable order was delivered promptly given the size and scope of the endeavor.
The finished product? Exceptional. Exquisite. Superlative. Remarkable. Marvelous. The reason that it has taken me such a great deal to write this journal and provide this publicly visible thanks to Guildmistress Joscelin Arterius? Is simple. It has been truly difficult to gather together the words necessary to fully capture the life-like nature of the scales, the durability that sits light as a feather on the neck and shoulders, or the obvious focus paid to the intense details that can practically make the knees weak with their beauty.
My satisfaction was so great that by nightfall of the very same day, I'd already presented Mistress Joscelin with another great challenge. Which she accepted to my great relief. Now with bated breath I await notification of her eventual completion, because on that day I know that I will bear witness to a beautiful piece of art that will be quite befitting to intended recipient.
Thank you for aiding House Mazetti in breathing new life into an old tradition. Thank you for not shying from a challenge and when presented with another after exceeding expectations on the first? Readily accepting without hesitation! You have our sincere thanks and appreciation.
Written By Sparte
July 12, 2018, 12:09 p.m.(3/6/1009 AR)
For Skald - A rock's potential
A rock is at home when it rests
A calm existance, that might yet dream
Of sailing through the bright sky
Or being a castle's proud foundation
Stacked at the tip of a tall mountain
Or covered in moss in a beautiful canyon
A person uncaring might say it is just a rock
To be someting more takes but a moment
When it is something more to you
Written By Isabetta
July 12, 2018, 11:10 a.m.(3/6/1009 AR)
Princess Coraline is apparently the princess who insists on doing everything. Has she taken up art and poetry yet? Dare I ask, when does she find time to do all of this. I am convinced she simply never sleeps.
Written By Jacali
July 12, 2018, 11:01 a.m.(3/6/1009 AR)
I'm very in demand, me. Not that I'm surprised, bein' so splendid and all. Got some thinkin' to do, mind, just who's representin' me, just who's best for my interests. Whilst I'm givin' a ponder, s'pose I might start workin' on this third draught. Definitely peach, somethin' radiant, somethin' sweet... but every tale's got themself a darkness, ey? Aye... somethin' heated, somethin' ugly... I'll figure it out, me. Always do at that. Have to find me a carpenter, too. Lords above, aren't never gunna have a second to my oneself ever again.
Written By Austen
July 12, 2018, 10:12 a.m.(3/6/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Ida
As long as we are both around to live with it, I am more than happy.
Written By Ida
July 12, 2018, 10:02 a.m.(3/6/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Austen
I am thirty six, not fifty six. And? I'm pretty sure most of those white strands are from you, if not all of them, my sweet brother. I suppose I can live with that, though.
Written By Calaudrin
July 12, 2018, 9:47 a.m.(3/6/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Silas
The Lord Commander of the Iron Guard is gracious and politically savvy man. In a way that I won't ever be.
Written By Lark
July 12, 2018, 9:43 a.m.(3/6/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Rinel
What a lovely poem to see upon awakening to a new day.
Written By Austen
July 12, 2018, 9:10 a.m.(3/6/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Ida
So it is not just me making your hair white, but your advancing years as well!
Written By Quenia
July 12, 2018, 8:13 a.m.(3/6/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Fecundo
I wish you all the luck on your up and coming joust! I'm sure you'll learn everything you need to know to see things through.
Written By Ida
July 12, 2018, 7:13 a.m.(3/6/1009 AR)
It is hard to describe the joy and honor I felt reviewing some of the whites Rigby brought me to read while I had my first cup of coffee before work begins today. I turned 36 a few days ago and it's not that I don't like to celebrate such things, but the years turn faster, it seems, and another birthday tends to be just another birthday. However, I do sometimes mull over these years and measure deeds and experiences and loves and losses. Which is all far more melancholy that I mean it to sound.
I am blessed to have the kind regard of people I respect tremendously. As well, I have some of the kindest, most loving friends that I know will always be there for me. In many cases, those describe the same persons. I am so grateful for everyone's kind words and hope I manage to keep earning that generosity and patronage.
I am blessed to have the kind regard of people I respect tremendously. As well, I have some of the kindest, most loving friends that I know will always be there for me. In many cases, those describe the same persons. I am so grateful for everyone's kind words and hope I manage to keep earning that generosity and patronage.
Written By Duarte
July 12, 2018, 6:47 a.m.(3/6/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Rinel
Surely your quill was kissed by Jayus when you sat to write such a lovely thing.
Written By Rinel
July 12, 2018, 6:17 a.m.(3/6/1009 AR)
"Union at Horizon"
Lady Mangata, She of ocean wave and clouded sky, to Whom
the nights upon the sea are sacred, a path upon the water draws.
None may view that view She may not share--but let us pause
and in our pausing grieve for Her, Who faces lonely doom.
For is she not our Lady of the skies and seas in all their murky gloom?
No wonder that from light and love she seemingly withdraws,
Her vigil set upon Her by Great Aion's ancient laws.
Alone, eternal, her endless way lit only by the moon.
A timeless point--but time, as with all things, moves ever on,
and promise made soon blooms from dusty buds of past:
The Maid of Flame and Light arrives, no more is gone.
Softly now! For light shines forth as morning from the depths is drawn.
The Goddess turns to meet Her Love at last,
and softer still does fading moonlight kiss the new day's dawn.
-R. Tern
Lady Mangata, She of ocean wave and clouded sky, to Whom
the nights upon the sea are sacred, a path upon the water draws.
None may view that view She may not share--but let us pause
and in our pausing grieve for Her, Who faces lonely doom.
For is she not our Lady of the skies and seas in all their murky gloom?
No wonder that from light and love she seemingly withdraws,
Her vigil set upon Her by Great Aion's ancient laws.
Alone, eternal, her endless way lit only by the moon.
A timeless point--but time, as with all things, moves ever on,
and promise made soon blooms from dusty buds of past:
The Maid of Flame and Light arrives, no more is gone.
Softly now! For light shines forth as morning from the depths is drawn.
The Goddess turns to meet Her Love at last,
and softer still does fading moonlight kiss the new day's dawn.
-R. Tern
Written By Duarte
July 12, 2018, 5:46 a.m.(3/6/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Rinel
Of course you will.
Written By Rinel
July 12, 2018, 5:40 a.m.(3/6/1009 AR)
I climbed three buildings today. No lichen. I will find it before winter is out. I will.
Written By Melody
July 12, 2018, 3:34 a.m.(3/6/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Leola
To you, Leola; my utmost gratitude and respect. Thank you.
To Brier: Don't tell the other horses this, but you're my favorite.
To Brier: Don't tell the other horses this, but you're my favorite.
Written By Coraline
July 12, 2018, 12:31 a.m.(3/5/1009 AR)
Today I took my exam to become a full physician with the Physician's Guild. The journey to this point has been amazingly instructive, and having passed the exam I am very pleased to be able to provide further service. My specialty is combat medicine, most specially because that is where I will most often be needed. I am beyond grateful to my guild for the guidance and patience to help me get here.
Written By Lisebet
July 11, 2018, 11:45 p.m.(3/5/1009 AR)
Today I met several people in the Ambassador Salon. It was fun to flirt with Duke Harlan, who did not seem to mind. Princess Liara seems to me like the sort of person I should like to get to know better, and Mistress Melody is very playful and fun. I think it was a nice relaxing and enjoyable evening, and look forward to many more such evenings.
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