Written By Mercedes
May 26, 2018, 6:32 p.m.(11/9/1008 AR)
Gods.
I am very out of practice -- in more ways than one. It is time to apply and dedicate myself to practice until I am a sharpened edge.
I am very out of practice -- in more ways than one. It is time to apply and dedicate myself to practice until I am a sharpened edge.
Written By Cyril
May 26, 2018, 6:17 p.m.(11/9/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Vera
To be held in such high regard by my liege and my niece is the epitome of honor even after considering that to many of my peers, I am no longer a warlord but a soft, old, and crippled man bound to a desk out of pity. If only they knew... To be the only man in a room of strong and intelligent women is a very interesting predicament to be in. Especially when you feel like you need to prove who has the biggest balls. P.S, not me. They taught me humility, how to converge power through diplomacy, economics, and law. They taught me how to wage war (or wage peace as is the Melaeris way) across vast distances and while my injuries are the marks of punishment for crimes against Mangata, their burden is something I carry with pride as I seek absolution from my Goddess for my shortcomings. Being under the tutelage of our sisters, mothers, daughters, and niece is something we can not overlook. To this day, my beautiful niece and liege, teaches me the type of character one must strive to be, in order to lead our house. I couldn't be prouder.
Written By Vera
May 26, 2018, 5:35 p.m.(11/9/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Cyril
I have always looked up to my uncle as an example of how far perseverance and strength of will can go.
Lord Cyril has never shied away from his love of the law, not even when the more traditional Thrax sought to mock him for it. Nor has he ever hidden his opinions on Thralldom or the unfairness of the culture we hail from. It hasn't been an easy path for my uncle to walk but he's continued down it with a dogged persistence that I cannot help but admire.
He never fails to make me proud.
House Melaeris would not be the same without him.
Lord Cyril has never shied away from his love of the law, not even when the more traditional Thrax sought to mock him for it. Nor has he ever hidden his opinions on Thralldom or the unfairness of the culture we hail from. It hasn't been an easy path for my uncle to walk but he's continued down it with a dogged persistence that I cannot help but admire.
He never fails to make me proud.
House Melaeris would not be the same without him.
Written By Tabitha
May 26, 2018, 2:44 p.m.(11/8/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Silas
Congratulations on the birth of Lord Cyril! I'm so excited and happy for you and Farrah. And for the rest of us too, because now we have a little baby Hawk to spoil and hug and fuss over!
Written By Sparte
May 26, 2018, 2:37 p.m.(11/8/1008 AR)
20 years old. It is a bit of a milestone, not being a teenager anymore even remotely. I wonder what the next year will bring.
Written By Kenna
May 26, 2018, 1 p.m.(11/8/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Silas
Farrah had her baby!!
Welcome to the world:
Lord Cyril Whitehawk!
(Underlined and circled by hearts. So many hearts.)
I've consulted on what his proper relationship to me is and it's much too complicated. Aunt Kenna is what it is going to be. I'm SO HAPPY!!
Welcome to the world:
Lord Cyril Whitehawk!
(Underlined and circled by hearts. So many hearts.)
I've consulted on what his proper relationship to me is and it's much too complicated. Aunt Kenna is what it is going to be. I'm SO HAPPY!!
Written By Driskell
May 26, 2018, 12:24 p.m.(11/8/1008 AR)
One can learn much truth about the world looking at particular gardens in older places here in the city of Arx. How an old tree trunk can be grafted with a different tree branch and thus the old line is sustained while the new line gains the trunk's strength to live on.
From afar, most will think the tree is just the tree according to its fruit. But if one looks much more closely, they might see two trees.
From afar, most will think the tree is just the tree according to its fruit. But if one looks much more closely, they might see two trees.
Written By Bree
May 26, 2018, 12:23 p.m.(11/8/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Jeffeth
Jeffeth should teach me to sing. The most important part of singing is fellowship, however, and this we shared in spades. We should sing at the top of our lungs and chat. I think we'll have a fair amount in common!
Written By Bree
May 26, 2018, 12:21 p.m.(11/8/1008 AR)
Dear Journal,
While I was out with the other Solaces this week I met a large group of people who share my dearest interests! We exchanged a display of our skills and I really feel as though I learned a lot. I had so much funs!
Though the Mercies may have trouble getting the blood out of their robes. Attacking a caravan we're guarding wasn't the wisest choice those men and women ever made but it was the last.
While I was out with the other Solaces this week I met a large group of people who share my dearest interests! We exchanged a display of our skills and I really feel as though I learned a lot. I had so much funs!
Though the Mercies may have trouble getting the blood out of their robes. Attacking a caravan we're guarding wasn't the wisest choice those men and women ever made but it was the last.
Written By Ida
May 26, 2018, 11:09 a.m.(11/8/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Kael
While doing some sketches, my mind wandered to the blade I recently made for Lord Rohran Keaton and how difficult it can be to blend the hues of green and purple together in a pleasing fashion. While I certainly would never judge any house for their colors, I just got to wondering as to why Keaton would favor those. This lead me to seek out the shelves where all my books of notes and references reside. Leafing through to Keaton, it very plainly says, 'Verdant green and black,' beneath the sigil, which itself is also quite verdant green and black. It made me wonder WHY, by oaths and steel, the color purple has stuck so in my mind when it came to creating things for House Keaton. As I keep all of my commission sketches and notes in a chest, that was my next destination. Eventually I found what I do believe was the first thing I ever made for the Count, as well as my notes related to it. Aha. From a January 1007 missive:
"The colors of House Keaton are verdant green and black, though purple looks quite fair upon my wife. Green and purple? I will leave the matter to you and trust your good taste in this judgement in what will look best for the set."
It seems I have accidentally made purple an unofficial color for House Keaton because the Count likes how it looks upon his lovely wife, the Countess Reigna.
Both my sincerest apologies along with the hope that it might possibly prove to be an affectionate family anecdote in some way.
"The colors of House Keaton are verdant green and black, though purple looks quite fair upon my wife. Green and purple? I will leave the matter to you and trust your good taste in this judgement in what will look best for the set."
It seems I have accidentally made purple an unofficial color for House Keaton because the Count likes how it looks upon his lovely wife, the Countess Reigna.
Both my sincerest apologies along with the hope that it might possibly prove to be an affectionate family anecdote in some way.
Written By Morrighan
May 26, 2018, 10:46 a.m.(11/8/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Cullen
Appreciate the praise. I'm glad to hear that you're happy with my work. It was a pleasure doing business with you, and you're welcome.
Written By Elgana
May 26, 2018, 10:31 a.m.(11/8/1008 AR)
I am excited about so many things in the works, good things. Staying busy has never been an issue for me, but it seems that I shall be even busier in the coming weeks and months.
I had a lovely meeting with Marquis Fairen Leary the other day where I got to meet Scholar Sina and Master Kaine. Both wonderful people with equally as wonderful ideas. I had been looking for a reason to meet with Master Kaine for some time now so it delights me that I will be able to assist him with a very worthwhile project here in the future.
Meeting Scholar Sina was just as delightful. I look forward to any future discussions that we may have. Such a kind woman, too.
My birthday is getting closer and closer and it shall be the first one I spend in Arx. I cannot believe how much time has passed since my arrival here, it feels like a lifetime but it hasn't been a year yet.
I had a lovely meeting with Marquis Fairen Leary the other day where I got to meet Scholar Sina and Master Kaine. Both wonderful people with equally as wonderful ideas. I had been looking for a reason to meet with Master Kaine for some time now so it delights me that I will be able to assist him with a very worthwhile project here in the future.
Meeting Scholar Sina was just as delightful. I look forward to any future discussions that we may have. Such a kind woman, too.
My birthday is getting closer and closer and it shall be the first one I spend in Arx. I cannot believe how much time has passed since my arrival here, it feels like a lifetime but it hasn't been a year yet.
Written By Fredrik
May 26, 2018, 10:13 a.m.(11/8/1008 AR)
From: The Desk of Lord Fredrik RedTyde
Subject: Will and testament
This will be a very short document, for obvious reasons to anyone who knows the RedTyde history. In the event of my untimely (or timely, I am hardly a spring chicken anymore) demise, my possessions are to be distributed as follows:
My silver and writs are to be given to my niece, Duchess Margot Tyde.
My clothing and other Arxian possessions are to be sent to my adopted children (Duchess Margot will know where they are).
My shipping and receiving business will fall to my adopted children. No, they will not be named here, but they will have letters and verification available when they come to claim their property.
See? So very simple, when there are no blood relatives to consider.
Subject: Will and testament
This will be a very short document, for obvious reasons to anyone who knows the RedTyde history. In the event of my untimely (or timely, I am hardly a spring chicken anymore) demise, my possessions are to be distributed as follows:
My silver and writs are to be given to my niece, Duchess Margot Tyde.
My clothing and other Arxian possessions are to be sent to my adopted children (Duchess Margot will know where they are).
My shipping and receiving business will fall to my adopted children. No, they will not be named here, but they will have letters and verification available when they come to claim their property.
See? So very simple, when there are no blood relatives to consider.
Written By Eleyna
May 26, 2018, 9:52 a.m.(11/8/1008 AR)
I, Eleyna Velenosa, Archduchess of Lenosia and Grand Duchess of the Lyceum declare this to be my Will on the matter of the line of succession of House Velenosa. This line of succession will take effect upon my death. This Will invalidates any other documents of the same or similar nature when it comes to this matter.
I name Prince Donato Velenosa as my heir in the event of my death. If I predecease his father, Archduke-Consort Talen Velenosa is to be named Regent until Prince Donato comes of age. In the event that we both die before Prince Donato is of age, Princess Jaenelle Velenosa And Prince Ettore Velenosa are to be named co-Regents until Prince Donato reaches his majority.
Following Prince Donato and his progeny, the line of succession is as follows:
Princess Adriana Velenosa and her progeny, followed by
Princess Luciana Velenosa and her progeny, followed by
Prince Ettore Mydas Velenosa and his progeny, followed by
Princess Isolde Velenosa and her progeny.
A detailed Will proclaiming the dispensation of my personal effects is to be contained in my Black Reflections to be released to Talen Velenosa, Prince Ettore Mydas Velenosa, and Princess Jaenelle Velenosa in the event of my death.
I name Prince Donato Velenosa as my heir in the event of my death. If I predecease his father, Archduke-Consort Talen Velenosa is to be named Regent until Prince Donato comes of age. In the event that we both die before Prince Donato is of age, Princess Jaenelle Velenosa And Prince Ettore Velenosa are to be named co-Regents until Prince Donato reaches his majority.
Following Prince Donato and his progeny, the line of succession is as follows:
Princess Adriana Velenosa and her progeny, followed by
Princess Luciana Velenosa and her progeny, followed by
Prince Ettore Mydas Velenosa and his progeny, followed by
Princess Isolde Velenosa and her progeny.
A detailed Will proclaiming the dispensation of my personal effects is to be contained in my Black Reflections to be released to Talen Velenosa, Prince Ettore Mydas Velenosa, and Princess Jaenelle Velenosa in the event of my death.
Written By Valarian
May 26, 2018, 9:33 a.m.(11/8/1008 AR)
The life of a sellsword and an adventurer is an exciting one - just sometimes not one of longevity. With that in mind, I'm going to get this out of the way.
I, Valarian Harrow, in the event of my untimely demise, state this as my will for whatever happens to my money and stuff. It stands until I specifically change it here in the whites.
The head of the Harrow family (at this time, my iron fisted sister Dame Felicia Harrow) gets all of my silver on my person and in the bank, as well as any writs of favor, to support the family. Gods know Arion can't.
The Commandant of the Crimson Blades (at this time, Violet Marjawn) will receive all of my equipment for use by the Blades.
Valarian Harrow.
That was simple.
I, Valarian Harrow, in the event of my untimely demise, state this as my will for whatever happens to my money and stuff. It stands until I specifically change it here in the whites.
The head of the Harrow family (at this time, my iron fisted sister Dame Felicia Harrow) gets all of my silver on my person and in the bank, as well as any writs of favor, to support the family. Gods know Arion can't.
The Commandant of the Crimson Blades (at this time, Violet Marjawn) will receive all of my equipment for use by the Blades.
Valarian Harrow.
That was simple.
Written By Cullen
May 26, 2018, 9:12 a.m.(11/8/1008 AR)
I commissioned a new set of clothing from Dame Morrighan a couple of weeks ago, and today she finished and delivered it to me. I couldn't possibly be more pleased with the work she did, and it was worth every silver and then some. To say it was exquisitely made is to be laughably understated. Her meticulous eye for detail really comes through.
Speaking of which, an amulet which I had commissioned by Guildmistress Joscelin was also absolutely stunning, and if I had only one piece of jewelry I could choose to ever wear, it would be this. I can see why her skills are in such high demand, given the artwork she produces, and I am quite proud to wear it - and refer her to others. Like Dame Morrighan, one cannot go wrong with Guildmistress Joscelin's creations.
Lastly, Dame Alexis made me a breastplate worthy of battle and show, and it perfectly reflects the pride I have in my House along with a sort of aesthetic one rarely sees in a piece of armor - it is both splendidly crafted and very protective. Rubicund is a difficult metal to work with, so all the more impressive on her part.
Speaking of which, an amulet which I had commissioned by Guildmistress Joscelin was also absolutely stunning, and if I had only one piece of jewelry I could choose to ever wear, it would be this. I can see why her skills are in such high demand, given the artwork she produces, and I am quite proud to wear it - and refer her to others. Like Dame Morrighan, one cannot go wrong with Guildmistress Joscelin's creations.
Lastly, Dame Alexis made me a breastplate worthy of battle and show, and it perfectly reflects the pride I have in my House along with a sort of aesthetic one rarely sees in a piece of armor - it is both splendidly crafted and very protective. Rubicund is a difficult metal to work with, so all the more impressive on her part.
Written By Rosalind
May 26, 2018, 4:07 a.m.(11/8/1008 AR)
Today in my wandering of the city, I came upon a weapon shop called Seaborn Weaponry. Within, I met the weaponsmith, Felix. After talking to him for a little bit, I have put in a commission for a new bow, along with a quiver and brace of arrows.
I asked him where he might recommend for clothing and leatherwork, and he gave me a few people and places to try:
- Aurora Thornburn, of the Costumers Closet
- Caprice, of Silken Symphony
- Mirari, of Of Works Obscura
- Briar at Spirit Leathers
I wait now as he draws up the design for my bow.
I asked him where he might recommend for clothing and leatherwork, and he gave me a few people and places to try:
- Aurora Thornburn, of the Costumers Closet
- Caprice, of Silken Symphony
- Mirari, of Of Works Obscura
- Briar at Spirit Leathers
I wait now as he draws up the design for my bow.
Written By Rosalind
May 26, 2018, 2:46 a.m.(11/7/1008 AR)
No sooner than I arrived within the city that I was called back homewards again to help with an issue there. I am back again, and will finally get the chance to explore as I wanted to do before.
First off, I must replace my bow and arrows. Someone stole them... and when I find out who it was...
First off, I must replace my bow and arrows. Someone stole them... and when I find out who it was...
Written By Victus
May 26, 2018, 2:26 a.m.(11/7/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Silas
I fucking wish.
Written By Silas
May 26, 2018, 2:06 a.m.(11/7/1008 AR)
I have my dad club membership card. I think we should get a discount on drinks, personally.
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