Written By Eleyna
Nov. 12, 2017, 3:19 p.m.(7/26/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Mae
Porcelain works great. And it makes a nice sound if you miss and it shatters against a wall.
Written By Joslyn
Nov. 12, 2017, 3:18 p.m.(7/26/1007 AR)
Just when I think I've seen everything, the patrols show me that I am horribly mistaken and that there is still so much more for me to see. In the Gray Forest, I had a chance to encounter these minions of the slaver that I had never seen before. Bigger than a human, though not as big as a giant. I'm not quite sure what to make of them, but I do know that I managed to kill two of them, and with the assistance of Master Sergei, took down a third. They die like anything else, but it makes me wonder just what other sorts of creatures there are that I have yet to face off against. I'll just have to keep my hairpins sharpened for the occasion.
Written By Thena
Nov. 12, 2017, 2:56 p.m.(7/26/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Joscelin
He's not that bad.
Written By Joscelin
Nov. 12, 2017, 2:32 p.m.(7/26/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Alaric
Nothing makes a woman panic like a meeting with the King.
Written By Mae
Nov. 12, 2017, 1:51 p.m.(7/26/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Aislin
Could anyone recommend a good vase that shatters easily against a husband's head without causing serious damage? I love my Magpie with all my heart. But sometimes I would like to throw things at him...
Not lately. He's been a very good Magpie.
Not lately. He's been a very good Magpie.
Written By Aislin
Nov. 12, 2017, 1:37 p.m.(7/26/1007 AR)
There seems to be a lot of vase-throwing threats going around in white journals right now. I cannot help but wonder how long this particular tradition has been around; I've found records from five hundred years past of Queen Alarice trying to find the perfect vase to throw at her husband's head, and I suspect vases were used as weapons in marital warfare even earlier. Does this go all the way back to the Reckoning? Could make an interesting Scholarly study for someone.
Either way, it's nice to see that ancient historical traditions are still kept alive.
Either way, it's nice to see that ancient historical traditions are still kept alive.
Written By Talen
Nov. 12, 2017, 12:57 p.m.(7/26/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Eleyna
Do you want me to go to to Lenosia? I could stay there away from your side.
Written By Kael
Nov. 12, 2017, 12:43 p.m.(7/26/1007 AR)
It has been far too long since I have come to my white journal (or black journal for that matter) and found my pen. A great deal has occurred and a great deal is worth mentioning. First and foremost amongst them however is the birth of my son, Lord Aeryn Squall Keaton, the heir to Oakhaven. The child came out as I teased he might, with a loud set of lungs. Thus, of course, Squall the Squaller. Was he purple? I remember glancing as he was lifting, but most of my attention was on my wife. She gave me... to say that it was a fright, that is an understatement. I have never felt as this before in my life and I hope never to feel like this again. All is well, however, and Reigna assures me she is healing swiftly. She certainly appears to be in fine spirits. As to the matter of Aeryn, however, those lungs of his have not diminished in capacity at all. In fact, he may have gotten louder with time. When the boy is hungry (and that is constantly), he makes it known. At all hours, of course. However, his lungs seem to be particularly strong at night. Frequently, at night. Yet I find I would not change him for all of the world.
Written By Khanne
Nov. 12, 2017, 12:37 p.m.(7/26/1007 AR)
It is not often that I receive a simple note that stops me in the tracks of my day and erases every smile that I had from the time of waking until that point.
And now, I wish that it were less often.
And now, I wish that it were less often.
Written By Mia
Nov. 12, 2017, 12:29 p.m.(7/26/1007 AR)
It seems I've once again managed to get myself into a situation that I'm in no way prepared for by asking too many questions that have no easy answers.
My fellow citizens of the Compact, be forewarned: Any time you ask that sort of thing, there's a high probability that the reply you receive will be "We've no idea, but now that you've mentioned it, we'll send you to find it."
My fellow citizens of the Compact, be forewarned: Any time you ask that sort of thing, there's a high probability that the reply you receive will be "We've no idea, but now that you've mentioned it, we'll send you to find it."
Written By Eleyna
Nov. 12, 2017, 12:23 p.m.(7/26/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Talen
Why do you do this?
Written By Marian
Nov. 12, 2017, 12:23 p.m.(7/26/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Talen
Since when have you been looking at Princess Alarissa's and my stockings?
Written By Talen
Nov. 12, 2017, 12:22 p.m.(7/26/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Marian
She looks better in stockings. Wait, no. That'll be another vase. Fuck.
Written By Marian
Nov. 12, 2017, 12:21 p.m.(7/26/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Eleyna
Why is Prince Talen inviting Princess Consort Alarissa to dinner and not me. I am deeply hurt. Throw a vase at him for me.
Written By Marian
Nov. 12, 2017, 12:19 p.m.(7/26/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Katarina
She sails in beauty and gives grace to all that meet her in their path. I love you sister of my heart. I do hope the wind is at your back when we sail. Till then, love your dear husband and dance at as many parties as you can.
Written By Talen
Nov. 12, 2017, 12:18 p.m.(7/26/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Alarissa
It's just constant disappointment with you, isn't it?
None greater than Grayson gone too far.
Just come for dinner, I promise you our wine is better.
None greater than Grayson gone too far.
Just come for dinner, I promise you our wine is better.
Written By Marian
Nov. 12, 2017, 11:57 a.m.(7/26/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Reigna
You do not have to give birth to a child to be their parent. They don't need to share your blood to be family. I think nature is by far the smallest part in the equation that makes a parent. It is the nurture. The love one gives. The moments in their lives where you are there to see they take their first steps, hold their first sword and dance at their wedding. None of these moments are given less weigh simply because you don't share the same blood. So, if you wish to be a guardian, not a mother, there is nothing wrong with that. But don't allow a simple day, the day she was born, take away from anything. Raise her, love her and if you want her to share your name, adopt her within your family. Then no one will stand and say that she is not your daughter.
Written By Marian
Nov. 12, 2017, 11:46 a.m.(7/26/1007 AR)
I think people pray for many reasons. Every single one of us has a unique relationship to the Gods. Mine started when I bended knee to the Compact and found myself a stranger in a strange land, lost amongst the customs of those who found my manners, my dress, my speech to be lacking. I struggled to fit in. I found myself at a loss most days. So I talked. In those days, I wouldn't call exactly what I did was prayer. I talked to the Gods because they were there to listen. I didn't need any validation or great miracle to find faith. I just needed a friend.
Of course, my life has changed greatly since those early days and my circle has grown greatly. I have forged deep bonds that still carry me in my darker days. Regardless of those ties, I still find comfort sometimes in the quiet support of a chapel and the open ear of a priest who can listen. Sometimes one just needs an outlet to go to. So, my advise is don't look for answers, look for understanding. And listen. I fear that many of us do more talking than listening these days. We need to be better about that.
Of course, my life has changed greatly since those early days and my circle has grown greatly. I have forged deep bonds that still carry me in my darker days. Regardless of those ties, I still find comfort sometimes in the quiet support of a chapel and the open ear of a priest who can listen. Sometimes one just needs an outlet to go to. So, my advise is don't look for answers, look for understanding. And listen. I fear that many of us do more talking than listening these days. We need to be better about that.
Written By Reigna
Nov. 12, 2017, 11:45 a.m.(7/26/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Edain
I wanted to express how grateful I am to be within this man's fealty. His Grace, Prince Edain regularly inspires me. He is kind hearted and tireless in his service to his people. He has several times reached out to me to make sure that I am well and happy and untroubled, though I am a Countess and he a Prince and High Lord. He is not alone in that -- I count among my dearest friends a Duke, several Princesses and a Prince or three and I think... how is it that a child of an impoverished Lord and Lady from the backwaters of Wyrmguard has found herself in this position? It is because Prince Edain fosters a spirit of family within the fealty. His grace and kindness, his inclusiveness is something that begins at the top and shines down to others. I am so grateful to call him liege and I feel blessed to know him and his family.
Written By Reigna
Nov. 12, 2017, 11:39 a.m.(7/26/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Bianca
Cousin, your pen brought a knot to my throat and mist to my eyes. Thank you. Thank you for sharing that story. It is so clear why you were chosen as Archscholar as you exemplify the wisdom of Vellichor. Knowledge shared, especially the hard truths that are carved into us by pain... it is a blessed thing to share. And I for one am grateful to have read it.
Please note that the scholars may take some time preparing your journal for others to read.