Written By Donella
Jan. 8, 2017, 10:50 p.m.(8/11/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Aldwin
Written By Deva
Jan. 8, 2017, 10:48 p.m.(8/11/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Drea
Written By Jeremiah
Jan. 8, 2017, 10:43 p.m.(8/11/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Khanne
I sat to write of Sigurd, and yet everything I thought of came out as written of Lady Khanne Halfshav; I will write on Sigurd another time.
Lady Khanne Halfshav is the North--she is no -less- or -more- Northern than any other Halfshav, I imagine, nor her liegelords, nor her House's vassals(to be more or less Northern would not be Northern enough). I was raised, partially-but-mostly, in Whitehold. Halfshav territory. But it is not until speaking to many Lords of the North regarding a personal project that I earned her ire. There is a fullness in her ire, a resoluteness, that is entirely Northern--and yet there was one evening where I had yet to earn this(perhaps fully-deserved ire); there, as an acquaintance, a stranger, she was vibrant and lively.
Imagine then what an ally she would be--every time I sell my position to the North, I invite her along--it is in the hopes that I may convince her still. The North is as House Redrain is--as House Halfshav is, as Khanne is. Hard to win over, but loyal beyond death, if so.
Written By Jeremiah
Jan. 8, 2017, 10:39 p.m.(8/11/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Aleksei
Aleksei is the sort of man every one ought to aspire to be--he does not take himself seriously, but he takes his work, words, and friends seriously. He separates the gravity of what he is capable of and ought to do--the gravity of the times--from the lightness that is a man here for a short time with a very small part to play--and I would describe even a King so. We play a small part, one of millions.
Some of us are more important than others, but the section of the play we see--for we cannot even see behind-the-scenes, much less others' roles--is small. Whether Aleksei sees that or inherently knows it? He lives it.
Written By Kieran
Jan. 8, 2017, 10:38 p.m.(8/11/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Dawn
Written By Jeremiah
Jan. 8, 2017, 10:36 p.m.(8/11/1005 AR)
I have locked myself away for days--I was tempted not to approach the Archives, for fear I might attempt to get this work out of me--early, unrefined, unfinished. It drains me...but I must step forward and write of something--anything--else. But what?
Relationships--I hear this is the thing to do, so I suppose I shall.
Written By Jeremiah
Jan. 8, 2017, 10:36 p.m.(8/11/1005 AR)
Written By Fortunato
Jan. 8, 2017, 10:36 p.m.(8/11/1005 AR)
Written By Drea
Jan. 8, 2017, 10:33 p.m.(8/11/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Anze
Written By Kieran
Jan. 8, 2017, 10:31 p.m.(8/11/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Morrighan
Written By Cordelia
Jan. 8, 2017, 10:28 p.m.(8/11/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Max
(Footnote attached to a diary entry)
Owner of the Black Mountain Trading Company and the Count of Darkwater, I feel more and more like Max and I are becoming true friends. At first, he seemed like just another Thraxian navigated by his little figurehead, but it would seem he's got a slightly more thoughtful spare on his shoulders. Even better? He actually called my unfortunate skirmish with the Reaver Prince as valorous and a 'smashing success.' If only Father could have been there to hear him say that.
Written By Sudara
Jan. 8, 2017, 10:17 p.m.(8/11/1005 AR)
Written By Valkieri
Jan. 8, 2017, 10:12 p.m.(8/11/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Barric
Thus, I feel free in announcing that Prince Barric Grayson publicly admits his fault in writing words of an honorless and unkind nature regarding his kinswoman Lady Dawn shortly after she left the city to secure the lives of everyone in the Compact, including his own. I take his refusal to meet this challenge as an admission of his failure to his family, his house, and his honor.
I am sure the esteemed leaders of House Grayson will be very proud to hear of his effusive apology in maligning one of their own.
Written By Freja
Jan. 8, 2017, 10:09 p.m.(8/11/1005 AR)
Written By Cordelia
Jan. 8, 2017, 10:09 p.m.(8/11/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Leo
(Footnote attached to a diary entry)
(Duke?) Leo and I met on the basis of trade, and we've diligently continued as allies these many months. I'm surprised and delighted to have heard the good news about his marriage, even if I myself will diligently resist such matters for as long as possible. Beyond this, I would be happy to one day grow our relationship from business to friendship.
Written By Julea
Jan. 8, 2017, 10:05 p.m.(8/11/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Ferrando
Written By Cordelia
Jan. 8, 2017, 10:01 p.m.(8/11/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Harald
(Footnote attached to a diary entry)
Uncle Harald was one of the few adults that felt truly on my side when I was younger. I could always count on him to give me wise advice, and he even let me get away with a few minor mishaps. It's a blessing to have his counsel in Arx, not least of which because he also won't replace me as Voice.
Written By Ferrando
Jan. 8, 2017, 9:59 p.m.(8/11/1005 AR)
Perhaps I need to start doing more runs and jumping jacks to get my exercise.
Written By Jaenelle
Jan. 8, 2017, 9:40 p.m.(8/11/1005 AR)
It almost makes me feel as if I am in the Thraxian ward.
Written By Mirari
Jan. 8, 2017, 9:20 p.m.(8/11/1005 AR)
Sometimes, you must also fight another lord who has the frightening title of "Sword" of something. Not to mention the problems of picking your bride or groom.
I am glad this is not a concern I will have being a humble courtesan. I am free to show those I love my care for them without worries of intrigue. I need not worry about marrying to continue my line, or bring in prestige for my family.
Of course, being a commoner, should I ever marry it would be because someone had claimed my heart completely. And should that person then suggest we be allowed to also have other loves--
I would cut out his heart to remind him that it is mine.
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