Written By Calista
Sept. 25, 2016, 10:05 p.m.(9/4/1004 AR)
This has been an absolutely stellar week. New acquaintances have been made and I found time to attend Sir Silas Mercier's fencing tournament. Despite it's lengthy execution due to a system referred to as a round robin, it was one of the highlights of this past week.
Anyone who knows me even just a little bit knows I am an avid sports enthusiast. I love to be a spectator and when the mood strikes me, I can be something of a rowdy fan.
There were quite a few fencers present I could have offered a favor to, but it was Lord Eos Saik who I presented a swath of silk from my dress. Yes, I cut a piece of gold dust silk from my gown while sitting in the stands and presented it to him. He graciously accepted the trinket. Ever the gentleman that he is.
Since then I spend most of today in bed. After all that excitement I could hardly move.
Anyone who knows me even just a little bit knows I am an avid sports enthusiast. I love to be a spectator and when the mood strikes me, I can be something of a rowdy fan.
There were quite a few fencers present I could have offered a favor to, but it was Lord Eos Saik who I presented a swath of silk from my dress. Yes, I cut a piece of gold dust silk from my gown while sitting in the stands and presented it to him. He graciously accepted the trinket. Ever the gentleman that he is.
Since then I spend most of today in bed. After all that excitement I could hardly move.
Written By Valkieri
Sept. 25, 2016, 9:42 p.m.(9/4/1004 AR)
Relationship Note on Cara
I am more relieved than I realized I would be to have Cara back. Just another Rubino on hand is enough to feel there is someone watching my back, particularly where Sylphie is concerned. And Cara's well-placed to earn confidences I would have to spend far longer to earn.
And more than that, Cara is -- Cara. She's always been calm and level-headed -- everything I am not. She complements me, such as Sylphie does, but without my having to worry about the knife approaching my back.
Trusting no one is necessary, but exhausting.
*released black journal as stipulated by the will of the deceased*
And more than that, Cara is -- Cara. She's always been calm and level-headed -- everything I am not. She complements me, such as Sylphie does, but without my having to worry about the knife approaching my back.
Trusting no one is necessary, but exhausting.
*released black journal as stipulated by the will of the deceased*
Written By Valkieri
Sept. 25, 2016, 9:38 p.m.(9/4/1004 AR)
Relationship Note on Joscelin
Seems competent and skilled. A bit emotional, but I suppose that is something of an artistic trait. She was gracious enough to recommend several craftsmen for our renovations; I didn't even realize that Sir Silas was also a carpenter. In any event, her wares are clearly of a high quality. I'll certainly be back when I have need of them.
Written By Sudara
Sept. 25, 2016, 9:23 p.m.(9/4/1004 AR)
Relationship Note on Anastasio
An intelligent, competent, and thoughtful scholar who is both of use to the Compact in this time of need, and to the people for whom I care. A thoroughly admirable practitioner of his craft.
Written By Jaenelle
Sept. 25, 2016, 8:57 p.m.(9/4/1004 AR)
Relationship Note on Cicero
Prince Cicero is a distant cousin to Esera and Isolde. I believe we first ran into each other at the inn, and I didn't even try to feed him anything gross. He has turned out to be a very interesting and charming man, full of surprises. His company is always welcomed and even sought out.
Written By Freja
Sept. 25, 2016, 8:28 p.m.(9/4/1004 AR)
Relationship Note on Viktarkim
A shav the target of much jeering, sneering, and threats...from Fergus at least. What started off as a quiet evening at Trader's Tavern ended with me having to play peacemaker, when really the peace was him bellowing and me having to chase after my brother. The man has fought well and his patronage raises a few questions, making me all the more curious what made him turn coat an be in this city away from his kind. Trust? No, not in the slightest yet.
Written By Talen
Sept. 25, 2016, 8:17 p.m.(9/4/1004 AR)
Relationship Note on Luca
Luca, why. Why, Luca. You're the duellist, the champion - you're specialised in fencing, even. Where were you this past competition? I hope Ophelia had you indisposed at an impromptu tea-party and you were denied any such alcoholic beverage you were fantasising over in place of nettle soup and roasted fowl.
It's your turn at the next public tournament, your highness. I'm going to have conveniently taken extra shifts at the archduchess' side right around the time the next one is held.
You'll have no choice.
It's your turn at the next public tournament, your highness. I'm going to have conveniently taken extra shifts at the archduchess' side right around the time the next one is held.
You'll have no choice.
Written By Talen
Sept. 25, 2016, 8:09 p.m.(9/4/1004 AR)
Relationship Note on Dagon
A prince of the Thrax and one of the few competitors at the fencing competition actually worth their salt. As well as the ships they build, the islanders breed good warriors.
It's no wonder why the Velenosa-Thrax alliances are often strong. Pretty, smart women and strong, bold men oft make good matches and it helps that fat merchant vessels need well-armed military galleons to escort them.
Perhaps he'll earn himself a bride from within the Lyceum someday. Either way, he's begun to earn my respect.
It's no wonder why the Velenosa-Thrax alliances are often strong. Pretty, smart women and strong, bold men oft make good matches and it helps that fat merchant vessels need well-armed military galleons to escort them.
Perhaps he'll earn himself a bride from within the Lyceum someday. Either way, he's begun to earn my respect.
Written By Talen
Sept. 25, 2016, 8:02 p.m.(9/4/1004 AR)
Master Silas of the Iron Guard keeps cropping up in all the oddest places. From tourneys to the crafter's row and now in hosting a fencing competition.
I attended with Duke Niccolo in my capacity as Sword for House Velenosa and although it did not require me to be there I found myself playing the game of being a good little wanna-be knight.
I didn't even throw sand in anyone's face. Aren't you proud, father?
I attended with Duke Niccolo in my capacity as Sword for House Velenosa and although it did not require me to be there I found myself playing the game of being a good little wanna-be knight.
I didn't even throw sand in anyone's face. Aren't you proud, father?
Written By Freja
Sept. 25, 2016, 7:42 p.m.(9/4/1004 AR)
Relationship Note on Ida
I had once commissioned a sword from the smith, at my brother's silver and suggestion. It still sings true against others in spars, and I only hope to get to use it against some shavs some day. For now, I find myself seeing more and more of Ida and it is a welcome change to my usual routine. Lacking physical strength in exchange for the speed I have cultivated, a woman of her prowess marvels me. She has three children full grown, a booming business, and is still bettering herself and living life? I always thought of children as the end. A dismal one at that. She is surely a woman to admire, evidence that you aren't tying your own noose with such a thing. Hell, she knows how to have fun better than most.
Written By Cara
Sept. 25, 2016, 7:37 p.m.(9/4/1004 AR)
Relationship Note on Prospero
What a charming man. Very intellectual and seemingly concerned with the greater good -- or at least, that is the particular tactic he has chosen to advance. Perhaps something useful will come of the acquaintance.
Written By Dagon
Sept. 25, 2016, 7:22 p.m.(9/4/1004 AR)
I believe the fencing competition held by Sir Silas was quite the success. Even if I did not win, I am rather pleased by my showing. I had put some of my training to the side to handle other business and to prepare myself more for the future. Now? Now I will continue my training and perhaps do even better the next time there is any sort of competition.
Prince Fergus is the one I will need to try and have a rematch with some day. He had the better of me yesterday unfortunately. Credit where credit is due, the man is talented with a blade.
Prince Fergus is the one I will need to try and have a rematch with some day. He had the better of me yesterday unfortunately. Credit where credit is due, the man is talented with a blade.
Written By Isolde
Sept. 25, 2016, 7:18 p.m.(9/4/1004 AR)
Occasionally, you have a crystalline moment where the world seems to take shape, and you feel satisfied with your understanding, with the natural order of things. You feel as if your every breath satisfies you.
And then, you have weeks like this.
The good. The bad. The mysterious. The understandable. I'll take it all, but never let me ever hear myself say my life is boring.
And then, you have weeks like this.
The good. The bad. The mysterious. The understandable. I'll take it all, but never let me ever hear myself say my life is boring.
Written By Margot
Sept. 25, 2016, 6:25 p.m.(9/4/1004 AR)
Relationship Note on Dawn
A tea companion with whom conversation is interesting and has lead down some interesting rabbit holes.
We are both much alike in our positions in many regards and both so unalike otherwise.
We are both much alike in our positions in many regards and both so unalike otherwise.
Written By Joscelin
Sept. 25, 2016, 6:23 p.m.(9/4/1004 AR)
Relationship Note on Valkieri
I'm not sure what to make of this man. Stiff, noble, and ... uncertain? Hard to tell.
Written By Joscelin
Sept. 25, 2016, 6:15 p.m.(9/4/1004 AR)
Relationship Note on Aureth
Aureth Grayhope has lingered at the edges of my circles for a long while now, but I had the chance to actually speak to him today.
The man likes his coffee.
The man likes his coffee.
Written By Aureth
Sept. 25, 2016, 6:14 p.m.(9/4/1004 AR)
Relationship Note on Joscelin
Warm, talented, generous ... and she fed me and gave me coffee. Who charms the charmer?
Really.
Mistress Arterius has agreed to make me a set of carnelian buttons in exchange for a reading. I promised her that it would be thorough. She showed me the image of a ring she made based on a dream. It's been a long time since I interpreted a dream ... my own or anyone else's; it just hasn't been the vogue, and I am nothing if not thwarted by style.
I might need to do some dreaming for this one in the future, though ...
Really.
Mistress Arterius has agreed to make me a set of carnelian buttons in exchange for a reading. I promised her that it would be thorough. She showed me the image of a ring she made based on a dream. It's been a long time since I interpreted a dream ... my own or anyone else's; it just hasn't been the vogue, and I am nothing if not thwarted by style.
I might need to do some dreaming for this one in the future, though ...
Written By Aureth
Sept. 25, 2016, 5:44 p.m.(9/4/1004 AR)
Relationship Note on Lola
Blushes prettily when teased. Cleaned honey off of Hammar's beard this morning. He said he'd like to lap at her like a kitten. I could give worse relationship advice.
Young enough to be my daughter. When did that happen?
Young enough to be my daughter. When did that happen?
Written By Aureth
Sept. 25, 2016, 5:42 p.m.(9/4/1004 AR)
Relationship Note on Hammar
Enormous and lonely. When I look at him I think of what it would be like to live without my wits, except that I think that without my wits, I would simply be dead in a gutter somewhere, most likely.
I read a card for him for free. The Queen of Spades.
If there is a woman for him, she is a kinder and more patient soul than I. Although of course, many people are.
I read a card for him for free. The Queen of Spades.
If there is a woman for him, she is a kinder and more patient soul than I. Although of course, many people are.
Written By Hammar
Sept. 25, 2016, 5:23 p.m.(9/4/1004 AR)
Hammar hear people train at Training Center, so Hammar go see who want whack. Hammar think no one want fight, but then Duke Niccolo say he want fight. Duke Niccolo big important, so Hammar excite! Duke Niccolo hit Hammar hard a couple time, but Hammar whack hardest. Duke Niccolo tell Lady Dawn Hammar good fight, so Lady happy, Hammar Happy.
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