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Written By Sorrel

July 18, 2018, 8:54 p.m.(3/19/1009 AR)

Relationship Note on Niklas

As one of the people who's both brought life into the world in the form of a child and kept life in the world in the form of changing the tide of battle, I can tell you that ordinary "magic" neither diminishes nor is diminished by extraordinary magic.

Also, there are a lot more people who appreciate the spellsinging than the baby, because it literally helped keep them and their comrades alive. During battle. Which you were not present for.

Hopefully you were present for the conception of your baby; I mean, Sabella does seem to like you an awful lot, and the rest of us put up with you on her behalf.

Congratulations for successfully achieving something that it seems like your wife planned and pursued with minimal input on your part.

Written By Lorenzo

July 18, 2018, 8:37 p.m.(3/19/1009 AR)

Relationship Note on Gwenna

I am delighted beyond words that you like the necklace I commissioned for you. The craftswoman was Mistress Josephine Arcuri, and I would recommend her skillful work to anyone.

Written By Saoirse

July 18, 2018, 8:16 p.m.(3/19/1009 AR)

I sincerely hope Sabella & Niklas give me a good name to pun with.

I mean, congratulations.

Written By Aureth

July 18, 2018, 5:27 p.m.(3/19/1009 AR)

Relationship Note on Elloise

The Harlequins delight in your service, my lady. Let me know if you run out of books. It's a short hop to the binder's. No trouble.

Written By Elloise

July 18, 2018, 5:14 p.m.(3/19/1009 AR)

Relationship Note on Edward

Today was an interesting day in my third day of being married. Of being married and being a Baroness (I guess.) Of being married, and being a Baroness, and being with someone who I know. Just someone that I don't know WELL. Not yet. We're compatible. However, compatibility is not similarity. Too much sameness would make me YAWN because it would be so boring. It's also about learning how to deal with those differences. So, today, I did that. I needed to stress how important it was for me to be one of Death's Harlequins. So I put a copy of the doctrine on Edward's head when he woke up this morning. And - I left a copy next to the rum. And his boots. He'll keep finding them for _weeks_.

Also - I tied jester's bells to his bells with ribbon.

Jingle, jingle.

Written By Talen

July 18, 2018, 5:12 p.m.(3/19/1009 AR)

Relationship Note on Jeffeth

Your offer to stand as a my Champion and your subsequent agreement to stand as my opponent's Champion is respected and appreciated. If you're willing to fight for me, I would also test the Champion chosen to be willing to fight you in turn.

Apologies upon the loss of your streak once again, yet it is as I said; learn to lose and learn from it rather than to lose and dwell upon it.

Written By Talen

July 18, 2018, 5:10 p.m.(3/19/1009 AR)

Relationship Note on Aleksei

A worthy Champion whom Gloria has chosen to represent the settlement of this minor quarrel. Well done.

Written By Talen

July 18, 2018, 5:09 p.m.(3/19/1009 AR)

Relationship Note on Fairen

Consider the matter settled following our duel. With the fall of your Champion, I should expect that any ambiguous comment you made regarding the Grand Duchess of the Lyceum to be in fact an actual compliment of her beauty, and that you shall henceforth remember not to issue challenges to any but your Peers.

Written By Coraline

July 18, 2018, 4:47 p.m.(3/19/1009 AR)

Relationship Note on Audric

Life is finite, this should be obvious but clearly as it's loss is so prevalent it needs to be spoken. To take a life is to end possibility, to steal away everything that the one who dies is capable of. It is ripping away someone's family, someone's loved one. It is a loss that the one who took that life might never feel but can alter the course of other lives.

To find joy, /ever/ in such a taking is to show a distinct lack of compassion and empathy that is concerning. I have taken lives, I will take more, but never not once have I found joy in the taking. Each one weighs heavily upon my heart and mind, and as time passes the weight gets heavier and I welcome it, it is a reminder of what I have done regardless of the reasons, it was my actions that ended those lives.

Duty, honor, defense of yourself or others, those I can understand killing for. Joy? That doesn't make the list.

Written By Sabella

July 18, 2018, 4:46 p.m.(3/19/1009 AR)

Relationship Note on Lou

I adore my nieces and don't worry, I'll let them have their pick of colors for the frilly dresses you'll find them in when you get home!

Written By Lou

July 18, 2018, 4:10 p.m.(3/19/1009 AR)

Relationship Note on Sabella

I think it's high time I give the nanny's some time off, in preparation for you to learn how to deal with little ones. Congratulations! You're now baby sitting Safiyyah and Melina! Watch out for your hair!

Written By Marian

July 18, 2018, 3:42 p.m.(3/19/1009 AR)

Relationship Note on Audric

I don't enjoy taking the life of another. When it's possible to negotiate a treaty or find a diplomatic way to resolve a matter, I take the olive branch that is given.

Yes, I have taken another's life in rage. I have felt their last breath upon my skin as I sink my blade deep within their chest. But I did not feel pleasure at their death. I felt hollow. Killing that man didn't bring back the ones I lost. It did not even any score. It was a victory hard won. It was my life or theirs. I wanted to live, so I fought. I won. I am still here.

When the time comes, when those that seek the ruin of the Crown and Compact come to our gates, I will lift my blade again. I will not rejoice in the coming battle. I will face the danger head on, knowing that I want to return to raise my children. To eat dinner with my family. To serve my liege with honor.

Written By Sabella

July 18, 2018, 3:31 p.m.(3/19/1009 AR)

The past few weeks have been a glorious blur of happiness and wonder and joy and momentous occasions and small moments of utter bliss! Prince Niklas' play opened to rave reviews and while I know I have already talked about it here it was just so fantastic I felt I needed to mention it again! And likely again and again and again if you run into me on the street anywhere for the next rest of your life! It was amazing! I can't wait for the next one!

Princess Katarina hosted another wonderful paint night event and it was tons of fun! I didn't even get paint everywhere this time although there may have been a slight incident with a bunch of glitter I came away with a very nice silk fan I painted with roses. It is very sparkly! I also attended a coffee tasting at Bold Espressions and although I stuck to tea I have to say their chocolate chip muffins are fantastic and when I am not dreaming about the sausages from the Spirits or the lamb stew from Traders Tavern, I'm dreaming about those. Maybe I dream about all three of those. Not at once, surely, but brought out in the proper order of courses!

Then there were two family dinners: one for Kennex and one for Grayson where two very notable things happened where Lord Ian was named the Sword of Stormward, which is very impressive and I am very happy to see him finally granted title as the Sword of something for he is very skilled, and my Great Uncle Augustus whom I call Gusty has come back to Arx! He was here before I was, actually, but then he went away again but I am so happy he's back! And as I explained to Niklas, you cannot call him Uncle Gusty, for that is repetitive. The G stands for Great, the U for Uncle and the Gusty for Augustus!

But the most important news that we gave to family first is that we are expecting our first child! Which was a relief to find out because I had begun to think something was quite seriously wrong with me as I could not keep food down. So it was the most happy news I could ever receive and one of my best memories will always and forever be the look of joy on Nik's face when I told him! I cannot wait to be a mother! Although I understand I will have to wait a little bit more, it will all be well worth it!

One down, twenty seven to go!

Just kidding!

Twenty five will be fine.

I am truly happy, though. I love my family to pieces and now I get to add to it and have a little family of my own! Thank you to everyone that has already wished us well, I am truly grateful to be surrounded by such wonderful people in my life!

Written By Godric

July 18, 2018, 2:28 p.m.(3/19/1009 AR)

Relationship Note on Aureth

Honestly? Me too. It feels like a real ale and chips moment.

Written By Oswyn

July 18, 2018, 1:32 p.m.(3/19/1009 AR)

It seems like only last week I was writing a journal entry about being happy for my two friends having wed; now I am filled with joy anew to learn that they will be having a child. It can be a frightening world, but we must find our happiness where we can. I have no doubt their child will be well-loved, and that is all anyone can really ask for in life. Other than a few good books, I suppose, but being loved is more important.

I will have to see about getting some of my ideas for children's books down on paper. Books for children are delightful, and it's so wonderful to see them learn how to read, unveiling the world.

Written By Tikva

July 18, 2018, 1:32 p.m.(3/19/1009 AR)

Relationship Note on Luca

Wretch.

Written By Aureth

July 18, 2018, 1:31 p.m.(3/19/1009 AR)

Relationship Note on Reigna

I'd pay money to observe that conversation.

Written By Reigna

July 18, 2018, 1:28 p.m.(3/19/1009 AR)

Relationship Note on Audric

The visceral enjoyment you describe on ending the life of another human being leaves me worried, frankly. My assistant directed me to your recent entry in the whites as something to be aware of and monitor. Bloodlust of that caliber would be foolhardy to ignore without comment, though this is not the appropriate forum.

I will be in contact.

Written By Sina

July 18, 2018, 1:26 p.m.(3/19/1009 AR)

I have heard that someone has vandalized the beautiful statue of Mangata down at the beaches, and I find this to be rather upsetting. I cannot imagine who would do such a thing. A child, perhaps not knowing any better, thinking it a mere prank? Or does it perhaps speak of something else? Such disrespect for the Goddess is unfathomable to me.

I have been rather silent in my journals of late, as I have been focusing much of my attention on my project. However, I cannot help but worry about the things that have been happening. Vandalism. Thefts. People turning up dead in the Lowers. Mysterious paintings showing up. Cats. The Lodge of Petrichor. These things are all beyond me, and perhaps better left to those who are equipped to deal with such things. But I cannot help but wonder what is going on with the world these days. Just some idle musings, as I begin my day.

Written By Luca

July 18, 2018, 1:20 p.m.(3/19/1009 AR)

Relationship Note on Tikva

It married into the family. It's a Grayson now and it's making children. I don't think it goes away after that. It's past the point of no return. I guess it makes 'Bella happy, though.

I'm sorry, Tikva. I didn't want you to find out like this.

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