Written By Lazarus
Oct. 30, 2016, 8:10 p.m.(12/25/1004 AR)
Written By Ida
Oct. 30, 2016, 8:06 p.m.(12/25/1004 AR)
Today, I crafted a knife with a somewhat similar passion in my heart. While I am pleased with the result beyond words, it is definitely one of those things that came out much differently than what I originally had in my head when the fires were stoked for work.
Like Ugly Sword, though, I love it.
Written By Ophelia
Oct. 30, 2016, 8 p.m.(12/25/1004 AR)
Relationship Note on Freja
The North might say that weakness is not tolerated, but I would rather be weak and warm and have all my toes than strong and cold and toeless. It would be so very-very awful if one were missing their toes, after all. Climbing with stubby little things would be terrible, forget digging them in the sand and tip-toeing to sneak out would be completely out of the question. Awful!
So a white bear headdress to match hers is off the table. But maybe a nice fawn-colored brown bear? Or a dark brown? Or a ... well. I'm sure there's a seamstress or a leatherworker out there that is able to come up with more shades of brown.
But oh! If Princess Deva will also kill a bear, we can be triplets! Wouldn't that be wonderful? I just need Luca to hold the bear off with his very fearsome self (with a bunch of other people) so I can shoot it without fear of it rampaging. Yay!
Inspiration truly can come from anywhere and Princess Freja is certainly inspiring.
Written By Jarek
Oct. 30, 2016, 7:17 p.m.(12/25/1004 AR)
Written By Darren
Oct. 30, 2016, 7:07 p.m.(12/25/1004 AR)
Relationship Note on Sophie
Written By Edain
Oct. 30, 2016, 5:29 p.m.(12/25/1004 AR)
I made some rounds early on to greet the visitors, and the event was well attended and near as I could tell everyone had a good time. I faded into the background very quickly. Such social events will never be my arena I fear.
Princess Isabeau, Prince Beaumont, and even Princess Sophie, who I think enjoys social events less than her siblings, were all amazing ambassadors for the family and made sure everyone felt welcome. I am quite proud of them. Princess Isabeau in particular shows promise not just as an event planner but as a diplomat that can reach across family lines in a way I cannot. One day we may even call her our Luminary.
Written By Edain
Oct. 30, 2016, 5:06 p.m.(12/25/1004 AR)
Relationship Note on Jarek
Written By Cassius
Oct. 30, 2016, 5:05 p.m.(12/25/1004 AR)
Written By Cassius
Oct. 30, 2016, 5:03 p.m.(12/25/1004 AR)
Written By Gisele
Oct. 30, 2016, 5 p.m.(12/25/1004 AR)
Master Benjamin Carver is to be thanked for allowing the outright purchase of the little building in which I find myself. He offered a loan with such glowing terms that I was amazed that one person could be so generous. If sales remain as steady as they have been these last days, I should be able to repay him in no more than a few months.
Forced to set my work aside and socialize, I don't think I made too much of a fool of myself this week. The Voice of Thrax has made overtures of patronage and expressed some admiration for my work. A Master Aureth Grayhope will be sending commissions to me in the future, and several others have written to express interest in either my stock or future business possibilities. It all rather makes me want to hide in a closet but fortunately I need not venture out again any time soon, and much of my business can be conducted through messengers.
Now, to begin my Hall of Heroes series.
Written By Ida
Oct. 30, 2016, 4:47 p.m.(12/25/1004 AR)
The ever lovely Duchess Nadia Nightgold also graced my shop while Prince Abbas and I were concluding business. Her wolf-pup, Enigma, is a darling! Though surely will rip off someone's arm some day like a toy, once she is fully grown. It's always a delight to cross paths with the Duchess.
As though his ears were burning, the very Lord Victus Thrax also crossed my threshold, just as the other two were preparing to make their exits. I suspect I will never understand the famed general and am given to wonder why I bother to attempt friendly conversation with him. Perhaps it is because he respects my work, or so I think. It's likely I'll learn how to forge alaricite long before I learn how to forge a relationship of some sort with Lord Victus.
Written By Ida
Oct. 30, 2016, 4:31 p.m.(12/24/1004 AR)
Written By Myrinda
Oct. 30, 2016, 3:34 p.m.(12/24/1004 AR)
Relationship Note on Esera
So I took her offer of patronage.
At least she'll look stunning as a canvas for my work.
Written By Natalia
Oct. 30, 2016, 1:53 p.m.(12/24/1004 AR)
Relationship Note on Niccolo
Written By Juliet
Oct. 30, 2016, 1:45 p.m.(12/24/1004 AR)
The flower it holds is singular too, though its stem is a bit short, and its light is fading, slowly.
It's a very rare bloom, rarely seen, and yet her Grace the Archduchess gave it away without thought, because it made me smile.
It makes me smile still, to look at it; to bring it to the windows under the moonlight, and watch the petals gain their shine still.
This is what is good about Arx.
Written By Juliet
Oct. 30, 2016, 1:37 p.m.(12/24/1004 AR)
Relationship Note on Runa
In some ways I envy her. And I know she, in some ways, envy me. But I'm sure our friendship can survive it, and we can be better together.
Written By Horatio
Oct. 30, 2016, 1:10 p.m.(12/24/1004 AR)
The city is as uninteresting as expected, and though the Manor is fine enough I do not think my cousins are all too pleased for sharing the space with my pets. What did they expect? I was not going to leave them to the care of the rest of the family back home, in addition to being sure they are not neglected, they are required for my work.
The only true annoyance is the perpetual presence of Lisette, my cousin's maidservant, who Silas set upon me as my shadow while I am still unfamiliar with the city. A baby-sitter seems more the case, undignified as it is. To even have peace just to come here and note these inane entries I had to back track through the Boroughs, and lose her in the markets in the city centre. I cannot leave the manor for simple damn walk without the woman following me like I am some child and--
-- She's behind me, isn't she?
Written By Horatio
Oct. 30, 2016, 1:08 p.m.(12/24/1004 AR)
Relationship Note on Aurora
Written By Horatio
Oct. 30, 2016, 1 p.m.(12/24/1004 AR)
Relationship Note on Silas
Well, no one is perfect.
I have seen him spar only once, and I will admit he makes it all seem quite effortless, but no conclusion should be made on a single experiment. I look forward to seeing more of his martial skill. I do appreciate that he has been so welcoming as well as accommodating. He's even tolerant of Meandre when I am certain he is not comfortable about her-- but it is his own fault for leaving wood-pieces about the Manor, she will only think them a place to rest, and if they are in his room that is not her fault.
Written By Horatio
Oct. 30, 2016, 12:39 p.m.(12/24/1004 AR)
Relationship Note on Lazarus
I never particularly spent a lot of time with him as a child, and recall him as the golden child of the family. But he thus far has been accepting of my pets in the Manor, which I am happy with, even when they are let out to roam. I cannot promise Goliah will stop hiding in the paperwork on his desk; she seems to have made herself at home there.
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