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Written By Nicia

July 16, 2017, 2:07 a.m.(11/6/1006 AR)

Smells?

Comforting or familiar smells that I find I enjoy:

Ink
Parchment
Warm Sand

There are a few new scents that I'm growing fond of, but I hesitate to say, yet.

Written By Esoka

July 16, 2017, 2:04 a.m.(11/6/1006 AR)

I will play this smells game! Scent is very powerful and it is most interesting to see what appeals to all the people of Arx.

For my part.

Leather and good pipe tobacco.

Coffee and cinnamon.

The river delta after a spring rain.

Written By Tarik

July 16, 2017, 1:53 a.m.(11/6/1006 AR)

Whitehold Ale and good company can ease a troubled mind. I know that is an obvious statement, but I don't care. I am happy with the company I kept today. These all the days I shall look upon fondly when I am old and grey. These are entries that people will read in my journal and wonder what made them so amazing. I hope in elderly state of mind I can still recall why these days filled me with such joy and excitement. There are times when a person believes everything is beautiful and filled hope. It does not matter if it really true. Sometimes a fable can still bring upon happiness.

Written By Victus

July 16, 2017, 1:09 a.m.(11/6/1006 AR)

Relationship Note on Alarissa

Got asked to a late night bath by a Princess of Valardin yesterday. Can't say much for how she holds her rum but the cherry tarts were fucking great and pretty fucking funny too.

Written By Fortunato

July 16, 2017, 12:54 a.m.(11/6/1006 AR)

It's nice to write about gentle things.

Scents, then.

The sea. The river where it meets the sea.

Solvent. You get used to it.

The sharp ash-scent of flame.

Damp wood, damp woods, fur and feather.

New-cut cloth.

Written By Artorius

July 16, 2017, 12:43 a.m.(11/6/1006 AR)

I find it quite interesting that people are asking others en masse what scents they enjoy, but I suppose I can join in on the trend this once. I happen to enjoy these scents:

Vanilla.

Campfires.

Saltwater.

Lemon.

Cedarwood.

Most flowers.

What an interesting game...I wonder what others said for theirs?

Written By Orazio

July 15, 2017, 10:45 p.m.(11/5/1006 AR)

Several priests and disciples have come up to me with a most peculiar question: what scents I enjoy. Apparently, I am told by the Scholars, this has become a trend. As fads go, I suppose it is entirely harmless, so I shall add my own list:

Citrus and ginger, particularly when they mingle in fresh steam, with the bitter undercurrents of tea.

Hot, mulled wine.

The scent of the cold wind that races ahead of an autumn storm, heavy with rain and the promise of winter to come.

Freshly mown grass.

Sacred incense.

Fresh, ripe peaches, just cut.

Spiced apple cider, steaming hot.

Written By Kael

July 15, 2017, 10:44 p.m.(11/5/1006 AR)

There seems to be a great deal of discussion regarding scents. What is my favorite scent? Currently that of green paint. Does green paint smell different than that of other colors? I am uncertain but I will clarify just in case it is so.

More typically, I happen to enjoy the scent of outdoors after a good rain. That fresh, clean scent.

Then there is the scent when you are weary from a long day and game hen are roasting in the oven along with root vegetables. Perhaps now I am venturing into the realm of my favorite meal. There is an overlap, correct?

Written By Cambria

July 15, 2017, 9:35 p.m.(11/5/1006 AR)

Another two weeks have passed me by. There is little to report: reconstruction on the old family estate here within the capital is moving along, and should be liveable before too much longer. I shall be more than pleased to get out of this inn. The accommodations aren't lacking, nor is its cuisine unsatisfactory, yet I am restless there all the same.

I met with one duke and one duchess. Aside from their respective holdings being wildly apart, the two could not be more different. I found the duchess to be a most serene woman. I imagine she will be as a rock to both her family and her fealty, something no doubt necessary for these tumultuous times. The duke, on the other hand...

Was a perfect delight.

If only the others with whom I scheduled meetings hadn't had to cancel. One after the other. I might have had more to write.

Written By Saedrus

July 15, 2017, 8:50 p.m.(11/5/1006 AR)

It seems there are a few favourite topics these days in the pages of the white-spines. I think one of marriage is better kept to another entry, though as for scents:

Somehow, the greatest scent to anyone is that person they hold dear, which sounds terribly odd and rather like animals but I am sure there is some truth in it. Laws of attraction, as it were, and scent has the greatest pull. I am sure many have written within the pages of the journals, and smiled knowingly to themselves, noting subtly or otherwise, the defining perfume of that person in their life.

It is just something else that makes them unique to us. Sometimes, it is the hardest perfume to describe.

How does one describe, in full, the clean and natural aroma of a man? Leather; the heat of the sun on his skin; the distant remnants of the lather from when he shaved that morning; the sheen of sweat from work not yet turned stale; or frustratingly the vague telling of a wet dog after he let the little beast in the ocean before it jumped all over him. Or just whatever it is that makes him, him.

On a less romantically philosophical point, I suppose, I like many of the more subtle perfumes for myself. Flowers tangled in spice, as an example.

And I am terribly partial to jasmine which is, above all others, my favourite.

Written By Edward

July 15, 2017, 7:21 p.m.(11/5/1006 AR)

Relationship Note on Magpie

I heard that Magpie hides all of his figures in his couches. If you want free figures go open them up like prize bags.

Written By Magpie

July 15, 2017, 6:17 p.m.(11/5/1006 AR)

So I was browsing through some of the latest and greatest in the journals of the Arx populace and as usual it was fairly disappointing. Why can't people share more rumors about each other? All they're doing is talking about smells. What the fuck is that all about? It gave me an idea though. The next time I'm planning on a black reflection I'm going to eat a lot of beans first. Then I'm going to guzzle a lot of ale. I'll make sure it's a really long reflection so me and the scribe are trapped in the room for a long time.

Rumors, people! Juicy rumors!

Did you know that Calaudrin Estardes only has one ball?

Written By Esoka

July 15, 2017, 5:34 p.m.(11/5/1006 AR)

Relationship Note on Emele

My beloved cousin has recently come from the Riven lands to Arx to serve the Whitehawks, and it does my heart very good to have her here. She is sweet and dreamy and dear - many things that I am not - and I've missed her terribly. Some days this city feels like it has become home to me, others I still count myself a stranger in it, but having my kin close makes the place feel more familiar.

Written By Sameera

July 15, 2017, 4:23 p.m.(11/5/1006 AR)

*multiple sketches of different pieces of jewelr. With varying noes beside them*

I think my next goal will to make something for each noble household, as a gift. Though, I will have to start throwing money away on a variety of things. I waste the money on whatever since over all silver seems rather useless to me. I am good with just eating fish and baked vegetables.

Written By Sameera

July 15, 2017, 4:20 p.m.(11/5/1006 AR)

On scents.. I don't know what would be be what I like. Not a fan of the forge smell. Not a fan of much for floral.. maybe roses. I'll leave such musings to those who like such things for thinking about. Probably Marquessa Ariel or Princess Fatima or something. Someone who knows about such things.

Written By Rymarr

July 15, 2017, 2:58 p.m.(11/5/1006 AR)

Though with the subject of favored scents so prevalent of late the topic of the day?

Green apples, vanilla, mint, and cedarwood.

Written By Rymarr

July 15, 2017, 2:45 p.m.(11/5/1006 AR)

Red apples, cocoa, and daisy.

These aren't scents for a perfume or anything, merely things that make my mouth water. Metaphorically or otherwise.

Written By Merek

July 15, 2017, 2:40 p.m.(11/5/1006 AR)

Relationship Note on Hana

I should visit you sometime for repairs!

Written By Merek

July 15, 2017, 2:39 p.m.(11/5/1006 AR)

Relationship Note on Bianca

I've not seen you in a while, but I'm hoping that you're doing well. I've been keeping up with Scholar study!

Written By Merek

July 15, 2017, 2:39 p.m.(11/5/1006 AR)

Bought more drinks for the wine rack. I should invest in another perhaps.

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