Written By Samantha
July 6, 2018, 10:30 a.m.(2/22/1009 AR)
A conversation with one of my vassals yesterday led to some manner of debate, and so I put my thought to pen. I feel an incredibly strong kinship with the children that Prince Ainsley rescued, as their experience mirrors my own in many ways. I know from experience what it is to have been witness to terrible things; I know what it is to have had terrible things inflicted on me. And I know what it is to be rescued, and then to be brought into a loving home.
I will always honor the woman who gave birth to me; we gave her name to our firstborn. But Gabriel and Iona are my parents, and Michael and Lailah are my siblings, and I have never doubted their love or felt a lack of inclusion, even if my name wasn't Bisland.
Rymarr and I have made the decision to foster one of these children, to raise them within our household as a companion to our children, and to provide them with all of the opportunities to achieve their dreams that is within our capacity to give. There will be love and care and structure and safety.
Will this child feel less loved, or less part of the family, because they won't bear the name Deepwood? Or because they will not be granted a noble title? I should think not. Not in my household. And not when they have the opportunity to earn such rank through merit.
And what if a child is brought into the House, granted the name of Deepwood, but likewise not given a title and affirmed by Limerance as not being part of the succession? Would that in and of itself make them feel inequal, and that they are loved less by those who have brought them into their homes and hearts?
Based on my own experiences, I don't think so. But perhaps I am wrong.
I will always honor the woman who gave birth to me; we gave her name to our firstborn. But Gabriel and Iona are my parents, and Michael and Lailah are my siblings, and I have never doubted their love or felt a lack of inclusion, even if my name wasn't Bisland.
Rymarr and I have made the decision to foster one of these children, to raise them within our household as a companion to our children, and to provide them with all of the opportunities to achieve their dreams that is within our capacity to give. There will be love and care and structure and safety.
Will this child feel less loved, or less part of the family, because they won't bear the name Deepwood? Or because they will not be granted a noble title? I should think not. Not in my household. And not when they have the opportunity to earn such rank through merit.
And what if a child is brought into the House, granted the name of Deepwood, but likewise not given a title and affirmed by Limerance as not being part of the succession? Would that in and of itself make them feel inequal, and that they are loved less by those who have brought them into their homes and hearts?
Based on my own experiences, I don't think so. But perhaps I am wrong.
Written By Octavia
July 6, 2018, 10:22 a.m.(2/22/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Constantine
Since arriving in Arx, our little brother has proven himself invaluable time and again in administrating and advancing the interests of the house. I'm impressed with how quickly he's become indispensable to us, and it will be a sad day when he leaves Kennex.
Written By Eleyna
July 6, 2018, 8:47 a.m.(2/21/1009 AR)
The voices of Baroness Lucita, Princess Sorrel, and Princess Tikva were our saving grace in the Battle for Setarco. In the midst of brutal fighting and devastating loss, their beautiful voices kept us from falling to despair. I am convinced it was their songs that turned the tide of battle. So, while others might have voices just as sweet, those three voices are my favorite in Arvum, bar none.
Written By Niklas
July 6, 2018, 8:41 a.m.(2/21/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Quenia
Spoken like someone who has never heard Princess Sabella Grayson sing. The stars turn because they dance to the music she creates while merely humming to herself brushing her hair. When she actually sings horses become unicorns, lizards become dragons, people smile across Arvum and know not why, while others weep for the beauty they may never get to hear.
Her singular peer, of course, is the Nightingale, so called because the songbirds of the day grew jealous of the perfection of her voice and cast her into the night.
To be true, I have never been so envious of the people of Arvum as I am of those who will get to hear the two sing together. Surely myths will be born that night. Though are they myths when those putting on the show truly are legends?
Her singular peer, of course, is the Nightingale, so called because the songbirds of the day grew jealous of the perfection of her voice and cast her into the night.
To be true, I have never been so envious of the people of Arvum as I am of those who will get to hear the two sing together. Surely myths will be born that night. Though are they myths when those putting on the show truly are legends?
Written By Orelia
July 6, 2018, 8:31 a.m.(2/21/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Edward
Connoisseur of rum and cheese, among other things.
Written By Quenia
July 6, 2018, 6:13 a.m.(2/21/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Lucita
On the note of the dinner, I must say that my cousin is the most /awesome/ singer to ever grace Arvum. No, I don't care if anyone else claims to have that title, they're just wrong. Lady Lucita's voice and song writing are second to none, and her songs have spread far and wide throughout Arvum. And, I'm happy to have had her grace our dinner last evening and at the request of so many, sing a song near the end. The looks of peace and happiness on the faces of my guests as she played and sang are something I will always treasure.
Thank you, cousin, for your quiet graciousness and your beautiful performance.
Thank you, cousin, for your quiet graciousness and your beautiful performance.
Written By Quenia
July 6, 2018, 6:02 a.m.(2/21/1009 AR)
It has been some time since I had an Igniseri dinner that was completely open to the public. Usually dinners are tailor made, meant to invite new people and introduce new connections to the family. It was just the balm I needed. We had good food, great company, and a large sense of humor. I am glad for all of the guests that arrived and look forward to the next time I hold an open dinner.
There was also probably copious amounts of drinking and much innuendo, but what would a Lycene dinner be without those things.
There was also probably copious amounts of drinking and much innuendo, but what would a Lycene dinner be without those things.
Written By Tomwell
July 5, 2018, 9:14 p.m.(2/20/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Aureth
No poem has ever moved me as deeply as your paean.
You touch my heart. Thank you for being you.
You touch my heart. Thank you for being you.
Written By Aureth
July 5, 2018, 8:28 p.m.(2/20/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Tomwell
If you had befriended a poet, he might extol the beauty of your eyes; or a singer, perhaps, and he'd have sung couplets to your grace and elegance. I'm sure an artist would have sculpted or done portraits (though I have it on pretty good authority that an artist HATES doing portraits).
But instead you have befriended me, and so what you get instead is a paean to your virtues. By these words, I hope to write a moment into history, in an archive often full of the everyday detritus of life, that represents something sweeter.
Death spun your soul by the work of her hands, and started it on this path; a path marked by privilege and wealth, yes, and many men who are so privileged are seduced by the ease of their lives and fail to recognize the duty and obligation that are the other side of the coin of privilege. But you are mindful of duty, dedicated in service, humble in sacrifice. More I would say -- and I have said before -- that you encompass the best of the Crownlands. The courage of your heart, to love whole-heartedly and without reservation; the strength of your convictions, to stand for what you believe in the face of consequence; the passion of your service, unfailing in the dedication of your time and your effort and your empathy.
Only a small-minded person could fail to appreciate the great gift that you offer this world.
As for me, I regard the moment our friendship began as a true beginning, one to be cherished. Thank you for being you.
But instead you have befriended me, and so what you get instead is a paean to your virtues. By these words, I hope to write a moment into history, in an archive often full of the everyday detritus of life, that represents something sweeter.
Death spun your soul by the work of her hands, and started it on this path; a path marked by privilege and wealth, yes, and many men who are so privileged are seduced by the ease of their lives and fail to recognize the duty and obligation that are the other side of the coin of privilege. But you are mindful of duty, dedicated in service, humble in sacrifice. More I would say -- and I have said before -- that you encompass the best of the Crownlands. The courage of your heart, to love whole-heartedly and without reservation; the strength of your convictions, to stand for what you believe in the face of consequence; the passion of your service, unfailing in the dedication of your time and your effort and your empathy.
Only a small-minded person could fail to appreciate the great gift that you offer this world.
As for me, I regard the moment our friendship began as a true beginning, one to be cherished. Thank you for being you.
Written By Rymarr
July 5, 2018, 8:24 p.m.(2/20/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Calaudrin
I do hope that Calvin will be joining me to pray for plenty at the Shrine of Petrichor, soon.
We won’t call it superstition, but we shall call it prudence.
We won’t call it superstition, but we shall call it prudence.
Written By Calaudrin
July 5, 2018, 5:52 p.m.(2/20/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Rymarr
It's only a problem if there's a food shortage.
Written By Monique
July 5, 2018, 4:51 p.m.(2/20/1009 AR)
Meetings upon meetings, upon meetings! Plans for The Gala have started in earnest,
with the Committee hard at work on all manner of things, and the brilliant suggestions
that have come out of their minds has had me getting more and more excited.
Legends.
Let that sit in your brains and stew. Enjoy just a fraction of my anticipation!
with the Committee hard at work on all manner of things, and the brilliant suggestions
that have come out of their minds has had me getting more and more excited.
Legends.
Let that sit in your brains and stew. Enjoy just a fraction of my anticipation!
Written By Kenna
July 5, 2018, 4:22 p.m.(2/20/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Rymarr
He won't starve to death.
He has a pouch for snacks.
Now we just all need to make sure he always has snacks to fill it with and then there won't ever be a problem.
He has a pouch for snacks.
Now we just all need to make sure he always has snacks to fill it with and then there won't ever be a problem.
Written By Rymarr
July 5, 2018, 2:37 p.m.(2/20/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Calaudrin
I'm mildly concerned that you're only mildly concerned about the notion of him starving to death.
Written By Calaudrin
July 5, 2018, 1:45 p.m.(2/20/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Riagnon
I'm mildly concerned that if there was ever a slight food shortage, you'd perish.
Written By Kenna
July 5, 2018, 1:39 p.m.(2/20/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Riagnon
Lord Riagnon Acheron now has a dedicated snack pouch. If anyone should find him cutting open a teddy bear please rescue the teddy bear and send it to Whitehawk manor for proper care.
Written By Riagnon
July 5, 2018, 1:18 p.m.(2/20/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Kenna
That's a good idea! I could cut a hole in him and store some more snacks in there.
Written By Caspian
July 5, 2018, 1:02 p.m.(2/20/1009 AR)
So the horse race was a success! I probably could have done a better job organizing it. Next time, I will, but at least people had fun with this one! It was something different, too many competitions in Arx are melees or gauntlets.
Written By Kenna
July 5, 2018, 1:02 p.m.(2/20/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Riagnon
What if you just BEAR-LY eat too much?
The rest of it is for teddy.
The rest of it is for teddy.
Written By Riagnon
July 5, 2018, 12:38 p.m.(2/20/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Calaudrin
I resent any implication that I eat too much.
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