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Written By Sameera

April 20, 2018, 4:52 p.m.(8/4/1008 AR)

Relationship Note on Cassima

All alcohol is rather crummy.

Written By Niklas

April 20, 2018, 4:35 p.m.(8/3/1008 AR)

Relationship Note on Cassima

So you wouldn't say that "rum is not as good as... a quiet evening and a ponderous tome of dry economic theory to read"?

Be honest now!

Written By Sabella

April 20, 2018, 4:13 p.m.(8/3/1008 AR)

Relationship Note on Valdemar

You, sir, have wonderful taste! While I do like brandy, mead is better!

Written By Valdemar

April 20, 2018, 3:54 p.m.(8/3/1008 AR)

Relationship Note on Cassima

Rum is not as good as...mead. There is another example for you.

Written By Coraline

April 20, 2018, 2:21 p.m.(8/3/1008 AR)

What is it about life that it likes to toss strange moments of chaos from what appears to be order?

One moment I am training as normal, next moment you say a few words and things explode.

I think I need to go hit more things.

Written By Caith

April 20, 2018, 1:19 p.m.(8/3/1008 AR)

Relationship Note on Cassima

I prefer a nice red wine myself.

Written By Cassima

April 20, 2018, 11:29 a.m.(8/3/1008 AR)

Relationship Note on Niklas

I don't believe I've ever heard an islander say "Rum is not as good as ..."

Written By Niklas

April 20, 2018, 11:04 a.m.(8/3/1008 AR)

Rum is not as good as brandy, but it can be improved on in a pinch. I came up with this my last time in Stormward. It is called a Minty Nik. A small handful of mint leaves. Two lime quarters. A cube of brown sugar. Delicately smash everything so as not to tear the leaves. Add as much rum as you feel you need. Stir.

Written By Kaine

April 20, 2018, 10:43 a.m.(8/3/1008 AR)

The business is going... surprisingly well! I've gotten commissions from a bunch of different people, and business is generally pretty steady. I think I can make a regular income out of this as I teach myself my crafts. I'm going to focus a bit on improving my woodworking skills as well as my talents as a clothier as these seem to be very popular. But as to what to specialize in... who knows? I have the rest of my life to decide that. For now, I must learn!

Written By Daemon

April 20, 2018, 10:23 a.m.(8/3/1008 AR)

Relationship Note on Thena

Excellent, I shall braid your hair.

Written By Signe

April 20, 2018, 10:13 a.m.(8/3/1008 AR)

Relationship Note on Barric

The little rubber ball that Prince Barric gave to Atila was doomed for a short life. Once Tempest discovered it both he and Atila playfully fought over the thing. There are little bits of torn leather everywhere. I am pretty sure Tempest also ate a few of them. Nothing in the manor is safe from him.

Written By Itzal

April 20, 2018, 10:03 a.m.(8/3/1008 AR)

Relationship Note on Thena

You should have a day off more often! Really. Might allow you to pick up an instrument or three and master them! Make a Knight of Solace band to beat the Templars'?

Written By Aureth

April 20, 2018, 9:36 a.m.(8/3/1008 AR)

Relationship Note on Thena

A day off! Perfect. General advise:

Bathe in hot water. Have a delicious luncheon, then take a nap in the middle of the day. Spend some time with a book you haven't had the chancr to read. It is a lovely summer day; go for a walk with your dog and tell anyone who asks you to do something you're off duty.

Life is a gift, you know.

Written By Thena

April 20, 2018, 9:31 a.m.(8/3/1008 AR)

As some of you may know, Dame Emilia Godsworn of the Templars won the bidding on me at the Knights of Solace auction. Instead of spending the time with me, she has requested that I...take a day off.

So here I am.

I must admit I’m at a bit of a loss...

Written By Mayir

April 20, 2018, 8:14 a.m.(8/3/1008 AR)

A friend of mine said I should start saving my ads in the journals for posterity because they are just that good! I think that's a great idea! Scholars in the future should be able to look back and learn about the FANTASTIC WORK of the Director of Marketing for the Murder of Crows and Highway Robbery! So here's my latest!

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Your friends, lovers, and family will love it! And if they don't, remember: NO REFUNDS!

(In smaller letters at the bottom)

Mayir Grayhope
Director of Marketing, Highway Robbery

Written By Corban

April 20, 2018, 8:11 a.m.(8/3/1008 AR)

Relationship Note on Calaudrin

I confess: As a voice of a ducal house, I am not one much to travel to the Lower Boroughs.

But for my friends in House Riven (and at the prodding of my wife, Monique), I made the journey. The Riven Brandy that Guardsman Calaudrin prepared was quite something. A strong proof and with the taste of fresh pears picked straight from the trees, I would say that it is a true gem among the liquors that are found in the Crownlands.

As I feared, my coin purse was lifted during the event. And yet it was returned by the end.

Hm.

Written By Silas

April 20, 2018, 6:57 a.m.(8/3/1008 AR)

Relationship Note on Tabitha

My cousin may be shy, but she is sweet and sensible. And a splendid artist.

Not sure if her pet is a cat or a rabbit, though...

Written By Zaina

April 20, 2018, 6:48 a.m.(8/3/1008 AR)

Tea is a simple pleasure.

Hot leaf water. That's all. Different varieties of leaves, often mixed with spices, herbs, or even dried fruit, but still: hot leaf water.

Aside from the flavor and the comforting warmth, I think what I most like about it is that it transcends class. The poorest of the poor can boil water in a dented old pot over a small fire, having bartered for a handful of dusty, crumbled tea leaves with a pilfered trinket. Lords and ladies indulge in the finest black, green, and herbal teas, either cultivated in continental Arvum or shipped from the Isles, steeped at just the right temperature and poured from an ornate silver teapot.

I am most fortunate that in serving nobility, I have access to the finer things. But I confess that I occasionally miss the bitter pauper's tea, made palatable by just the tiniest pinch of cinnamon and cloves, and milk "borrowed" from the neighbor's cow.

Written By Tabitha

April 20, 2018, 2:23 a.m.(8/2/1008 AR)

Master Ezekiel is such a talented musician and singer. Hopefully I'll be able to see another of his performances in the future.

Written By Tabitha

April 20, 2018, 2:20 a.m.(8/2/1008 AR)

I've had such a wonderful week. I've been able to spend time my family, I've met with old friends and made new ones. I've been to so many events and all of it has been positively lovely. The gardens are so beautiful too. I feel very blessed to be alive.

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