Written By Sydney
June 14, 2020, 4:18 p.m.(6/22/1013 AR)
Am I boring when I'm not drinking, or am I just more aware of how dull the world around me can be?
Either way, fuck it. Falling off the horse tonight, for want of anything more interesting to do.
Either way, fuck it. Falling off the horse tonight, for want of anything more interesting to do.
Written By Cocine
June 14, 2020, 4:10 p.m.(6/22/1013 AR)
I have arrived. My Gilded Garden has opened its doors and I plan my first run of themed jewelry to be displayed at its grand opening (thanks to Lady Mabelle for helping me decide on a single theme!). I have spoken with a number of people that knew and were close to my mother, listening to them speak of her in tones ranging from fond to almost reverent. And I realize the challenges set before me and the weight of the expectations she has left behind.
Bring it on.
Bring it on.
Written By Reese
June 14, 2020, 4:06 p.m.(6/22/1013 AR)
I cannot do Marquis Rymarr justice with words. I have been waiting to write something, hoping that I could come with with the right words that would be good enough and yet I don't think that will never happen. I am mostly silent on the journals now and silent in general now. I have little to say anymore out about anything, but for Marquis Rymarr, he deserves for much to be said.
Marquis Rymarr was my protege and he was my ally. He had been my ally since before the time of silence. He taught me how to use a weapon, when I barely knew. He had patience with me and he believed me in me. He was my friend with I was a joke to people, a pretty blonde princess in pink and ribbons who lost every spar and didn't own a full set of armor. He was my ally when it was not popular to be my friend or to be seen with me. When others concealed their connection to me for political reasons, but he never feared what the masses thought and said. There is a tremendous strength and loyalty in that which cannot be overstated. He was not a fair weather ally. He was stormy weather ally. Can there be an alliance that is more powerful and meaningful than such?
There are no words to capture that. He stayed my ally when I was making mistakes, making a fool of myself and when he knew that I was. He privately and gently and carefully and strongly and cleverly helped to guide me back to a path that would be good for me. I have had in my life no greater friend, no stronger ally, no more loyal advisor.
To be Marquis's friend was to have his unconditional support, his honest opinion. There was nobody in the entire land of Compact who could convince him to turn on an ally, to hide a friendship to save face. There was no better and stronger man who I have known or will ever know.
What i feel, I am sure others feel, to be close to him with was to experience a loyalty beyond words. I can only imagine the sorrow that Marquessa Samtha must be feeling. I am sure it is beyond words and I am sorry for her lose. All of Grayson has lost, every person on our fealty. He can never be replaced and there will never another like him.
I remember a long time a long time I went on a hunt against those working for the slaver, the hunt was with my allies at the time - Dame Esoka, Prince Barri, Lord Killian, Prince Luca and Marquis Rymarr. I am the last of them alive. I don't understand why I lived so long and most of my allies and those close to me have died. It might be just luck. I would have died that night if it was not for Rymarr. I am here because of him. I survived the turmoil around me, because of him.
Marquis Rymarr was my protege and he was my ally. He had been my ally since before the time of silence. He taught me how to use a weapon, when I barely knew. He had patience with me and he believed me in me. He was my friend with I was a joke to people, a pretty blonde princess in pink and ribbons who lost every spar and didn't own a full set of armor. He was my ally when it was not popular to be my friend or to be seen with me. When others concealed their connection to me for political reasons, but he never feared what the masses thought and said. There is a tremendous strength and loyalty in that which cannot be overstated. He was not a fair weather ally. He was stormy weather ally. Can there be an alliance that is more powerful and meaningful than such?
There are no words to capture that. He stayed my ally when I was making mistakes, making a fool of myself and when he knew that I was. He privately and gently and carefully and strongly and cleverly helped to guide me back to a path that would be good for me. I have had in my life no greater friend, no stronger ally, no more loyal advisor.
To be Marquis's friend was to have his unconditional support, his honest opinion. There was nobody in the entire land of Compact who could convince him to turn on an ally, to hide a friendship to save face. There was no better and stronger man who I have known or will ever know.
What i feel, I am sure others feel, to be close to him with was to experience a loyalty beyond words. I can only imagine the sorrow that Marquessa Samtha must be feeling. I am sure it is beyond words and I am sorry for her lose. All of Grayson has lost, every person on our fealty. He can never be replaced and there will never another like him.
I remember a long time a long time I went on a hunt against those working for the slaver, the hunt was with my allies at the time - Dame Esoka, Prince Barri, Lord Killian, Prince Luca and Marquis Rymarr. I am the last of them alive. I don't understand why I lived so long and most of my allies and those close to me have died. It might be just luck. I would have died that night if it was not for Rymarr. I am here because of him. I survived the turmoil around me, because of him.
Written By Gwenna
June 14, 2020, 3:21 p.m.(6/22/1013 AR)
Relationship Note on Evangeline
I actually own such a diamondplate quill already! It came in rather handy at Sungreet when I and the other Crown Diplomats, as well as some of the King's Own, ran afoul of those who clearly did not understand the basics of diplomacy. In any case, I designed the piece and had it made at Dame Alexis' shop. That said, I am beyond curious to see your quill collection now! Hopefully I can tempt you to tea sometime soon. I'm considering a second and perhaps one of yours might serve as inspiration.
Written By Sydney
June 14, 2020, 3:04 p.m.(6/22/1013 AR)
No one is as you expect them to be.
Accept this facet of human behavior, and you'll be better equipped to handle surprises. It's a lesson I've had to learn time and time again, through both unpleasant discoveries and pleasant surprises, but our perception of a person isn't where that person begins and ends.
Or should I be drunkenly cursing, at the moment, and raring for a fight?
Accept this facet of human behavior, and you'll be better equipped to handle surprises. It's a lesson I've had to learn time and time again, through both unpleasant discoveries and pleasant surprises, but our perception of a person isn't where that person begins and ends.
Or should I be drunkenly cursing, at the moment, and raring for a fight?
Written By Nurie
June 14, 2020, 2:18 p.m.(6/22/1013 AR)
A wedding set completed. There's a little bit of everything woven into them. The story of a journey writ very obvious for those who have walked along the path. Creating a garment that is also story of the path taken to get there, and threaded with hopes and dreams of the future, is always my most favorite thing. I cherish all the times that people have shared those stories with me when I've created something for them--where we met as strangers, at least at the end there's a bond at least within my heart though I can't speak for others that remains, even if they never darken my door again.
But oh the joy of creating something for someone that you love, that has walked with you through the most tumultuous darkness, and has celebrated your every triumph, and who has encouraged and pushed just when needed, and has allowed you to do the same. I think my dreams for her are different that what she chooses to dream for herself, but isn't that the way of things? And I don't know him well, but as I have tatted and sewed, I think of welcome and promise, and belonging. There's nothing wrong with adding a pinch of different hopes to the mix. I think about all the contrasting dreams and hopes that others have held for me--lovers, friends, siblings, mentors, and even those who have wished me ill. Whether or not I'll ever know what they were or are, I do think there's something in it that has helped to shape me nevertheless.
This tapestry of life with threads too numerous for me to touch and know, but that covers me nevertheless. It is a thing of wonder.
There's still a few more things to make. They won't be quite so grand as those to be wed, but I hope that those that wear them will be able to feel that love and care when they wear them as well. There has been so much fracture and division and pain in the past. Let us perhaps take a new path of rooting into shared soil, and blossoming anew.
But oh the joy of creating something for someone that you love, that has walked with you through the most tumultuous darkness, and has celebrated your every triumph, and who has encouraged and pushed just when needed, and has allowed you to do the same. I think my dreams for her are different that what she chooses to dream for herself, but isn't that the way of things? And I don't know him well, but as I have tatted and sewed, I think of welcome and promise, and belonging. There's nothing wrong with adding a pinch of different hopes to the mix. I think about all the contrasting dreams and hopes that others have held for me--lovers, friends, siblings, mentors, and even those who have wished me ill. Whether or not I'll ever know what they were or are, I do think there's something in it that has helped to shape me nevertheless.
This tapestry of life with threads too numerous for me to touch and know, but that covers me nevertheless. It is a thing of wonder.
There's still a few more things to make. They won't be quite so grand as those to be wed, but I hope that those that wear them will be able to feel that love and care when they wear them as well. There has been so much fracture and division and pain in the past. Let us perhaps take a new path of rooting into shared soil, and blossoming anew.
Written By Marian
June 14, 2020, 1:06 p.m.(6/22/1013 AR)
How will history judge us in 100 years? Even a thousand years? Will my children curse the day I was born or erect statues to celebrate my deeds?
We are living among times of great change. With change comes fear or hope, depending on which side of these arguments you are sitting. Oaths are being questioned, loyalties are divided for some. For those facing difficult questions, ask how your progeny will remember you. Because when you take away the banners, the politics, it's about our legacy that we leave for the next generation. They will suffer the consequences of your mistakes and benefit from your victories.
We are living among times of great change. With change comes fear or hope, depending on which side of these arguments you are sitting. Oaths are being questioned, loyalties are divided for some. For those facing difficult questions, ask how your progeny will remember you. Because when you take away the banners, the politics, it's about our legacy that we leave for the next generation. They will suffer the consequences of your mistakes and benefit from your victories.
Written By Godric
June 14, 2020, 1:05 p.m.(6/22/1013 AR)
Relationship Note on Kaia
Ask what brew Princess Marian and Lady Zoey get from the Mercier shop? Mostly peppermint. You'll need it.
Written By Raziel
June 14, 2020, 12:03 p.m.(6/22/1013 AR)
Interesting time to return home. Yes, I mean Arx, not Pridehall. I've spent more years of my life in the former than the latter.
Much as I expected I'd find it, with some differences. Prices are higher than before, makes finding the materials for my work a bit more difficult, but nothing insurmountable. We always find a way.
Which we, Scholar? The faithful servants of the Crown that most of us are.
Much as I expected I'd find it, with some differences. Prices are higher than before, makes finding the materials for my work a bit more difficult, but nothing insurmountable. We always find a way.
Which we, Scholar? The faithful servants of the Crown that most of us are.
Written By Martino
June 14, 2020, 11:20 a.m.(6/22/1013 AR)
Don't answer it, don't answer. Say the gown looks the same.
Maybe change the conversation to be that it is raining again. White Journals have taught me that talking about the weather is a safe go-to topic.
Maybe change the conversation to be that it is raining again. White Journals have taught me that talking about the weather is a safe go-to topic.
Written By Kedehern
June 14, 2020, 9:36 a.m.(6/21/1013 AR)
Relationship Note on Jael
As many times as there are proclamations, apparently.
Written By Lisebet
June 14, 2020, 9:31 a.m.(6/21/1013 AR)
I should lift my head up from family, books and diplomacy, shouldn't I? At least some times. Perhaps i will wander to the shrines and pay my respects as I have been somewhat remiss.
Written By Evangeline
June 14, 2020, 2:35 a.m.(6/21/1013 AR)
Relationship Note on Gwenna
As someone who has a collection of rare quills from all my days of traveling, I must say, this is the most grand idea.
I can help you fund it.
I can help you fund it.
Written By Kaia
June 13, 2020, 9:26 p.m.(6/20/1013 AR)
It was only fleetingly, but I swear while we were gathered at the Southern Gardens we heard a subtle hissing sound coming from the sky. Some said they saw a shadow fly across the moon, others claim it was just a cloud. Some say it was a dragon. But that cannot be, right? That's utter nonsense! Surely, those are just myths, legends and folklore, right?
Written By Kaia
June 13, 2020, 9:16 p.m.(6/20/1013 AR)
Ugh, I've never felt more sick about eating duck than today. Everyone says the dish was fine, but I swear, the smell suddenly became intolerable. Also, I think my clothes are shrinking...I should probably stop eating sweets.
Written By Piccola
June 13, 2020, 9:12 p.m.(6/20/1013 AR)
The general that treats her soldiers as if they were her family will find them following her into the deepest valley.
This is one of the basic tenets of leadership for those who have stepped on the battlefield, but it is not always applied away from it. Those who play as leaders on paper can be tyrants behind villa gates. Those obligated to lead often do so through force instead of example, and expect their people to follow out of fear rather than inspiration.
And in the Compact, leaders rise through blood or tradition, neither of which matter in war.
This is one of the basic tenets of leadership for those who have stepped on the battlefield, but it is not always applied away from it. Those who play as leaders on paper can be tyrants behind villa gates. Those obligated to lead often do so through force instead of example, and expect their people to follow out of fear rather than inspiration.
And in the Compact, leaders rise through blood or tradition, neither of which matter in war.
Written By Alexio
June 13, 2020, 9:11 p.m.(6/20/1013 AR)
Hmn...items at the shop seem to be dwindling due to all this whirlpool business. How unfortunate.
Written By Cambria
June 13, 2020, 9:03 p.m.(6/20/1013 AR)
The Abyss was not built in a day, but language was an important auxiliary in its construction.
Written By Sabella
June 13, 2020, 8:17 p.m.(6/20/1013 AR)
Relationship Note on Gwenna
Please don't give my husband any ideas!
Written By Aureth
June 13, 2020, 7:35 p.m.(6/20/1013 AR)
Relationship Note on Aleksei
It is a duty of the Faith to challenge our congregations to examine what is not comfortable as we strive for the virtues of the gods. It is good to see the disciples of the First Choice continuing to hold to this truth, even if he's not a priest anymore.
Please note that the scholars may take some time preparing your journal for others to read.