Written By Helia
July 11, 2018, 8:31 p.m.(3/5/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Ida
I'm so glad you're pleased, and I'm happy to see that the high praise is entirely deserved. I bought one of your swords when I had the pleasure of visiting your shop. It's a lovely weapon, so well balanced. And as for your other wares, the daggers and hairpins? Swoon! So beautiful.
Written By Alis
July 11, 2018, 8:18 p.m.(3/5/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Edain
Well, now I know why Ellara ran shrieking "BUT" up and down the hall. Except that she was saying BUTT.
Thank you for solving this mystery. I am now somewhat hesitant to look at the walls when I exit the room!
Thank you for solving this mystery. I am now somewhat hesitant to look at the walls when I exit the room!
Written By Ida
July 11, 2018, 7:07 p.m.(3/5/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Helia
To say I am honored to have been recommended does not really do my feelings justice. My heart was warmed reading this, perhaps especially that I got my very own bullet point! I don't believe that has ever happened before in the whites for me, so I thank you quite sincerely.
Written By Aureth
July 11, 2018, 6:50 p.m.(3/5/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Edain
Based on the swamp's worth of riotous humor he has created, I believe His Grace the High Lord of the Oathlands may consider his proclamation of today an act of devotion to the Queen of Endings.
She appreciates the little things.
She appreciates the little things.
Written By Helia
July 11, 2018, 6:26 p.m.(3/5/1009 AR)
This city is MARVELOUS so far. Only a few days in and I've already met some positively wonderful people. And I've discovered have a cousin, which is just about the best thing ever. She's such a treasure.
Bullet points of high points follow in no particular order:
* Was assured of the nutritional benefits of eggs. Sound advice, I suspect.
* Will be answering many questions soon?
* Marveled at the talent of Mistress Petal. That mask she was making was a delight. Masquerade? Intriguing!
* Need to visit the Empyrean to eye up the fanciness of the decor while trying not embarrass dear old Dad.
More bullet points!
* Need nicer clothes. Probably boots too, but I'll cross that bridge when I come to it.
* Need to practice practice practice with the sword. Been lazy.
* Need sword. I hear Dame Ida Ferron is an exceptional blacksmith. Recommended by Father, and he has an eye for fine craftsmanship.
And probably other things I've missed. But so far so good! I'll see how this goes.
Bullet points of high points follow in no particular order:
* Was assured of the nutritional benefits of eggs. Sound advice, I suspect.
* Will be answering many questions soon?
* Marveled at the talent of Mistress Petal. That mask she was making was a delight. Masquerade? Intriguing!
* Need to visit the Empyrean to eye up the fanciness of the decor while trying not embarrass dear old Dad.
More bullet points!
* Need nicer clothes. Probably boots too, but I'll cross that bridge when I come to it.
* Need to practice practice practice with the sword. Been lazy.
* Need sword. I hear Dame Ida Ferron is an exceptional blacksmith. Recommended by Father, and he has an eye for fine craftsmanship.
And probably other things I've missed. But so far so good! I'll see how this goes.
Written By Samantha
July 11, 2018, 6 p.m.(3/5/1009 AR)
It is a common misconception that insult must be deliberate in order to be percieved correctly.
As an experienced diplomat, I can tell anyone who cares to know, that this is not true. It is all too frequent that even if one does not intend offense offense can still be taken. You then have a choice; you can choose to refute the outcome of what you have chosen to say, or you can aknowledge that your intention and the result were not in alignment, and proceed accordingly. This may or may not involve an apology, but quite simply, the best course of action is to take responsibility for what comes out of your mouth, regardless of the intention you put behind it. Perception is valid, and must be acknowledged, or peaceful communication breaks down.
As an experienced diplomat, I can tell anyone who cares to know, that this is not true. It is all too frequent that even if one does not intend offense offense can still be taken. You then have a choice; you can choose to refute the outcome of what you have chosen to say, or you can aknowledge that your intention and the result were not in alignment, and proceed accordingly. This may or may not involve an apology, but quite simply, the best course of action is to take responsibility for what comes out of your mouth, regardless of the intention you put behind it. Perception is valid, and must be acknowledged, or peaceful communication breaks down.
Written By Preston
July 11, 2018, 5:53 p.m.(3/5/1009 AR)
Ah. Duels. They always provide such emotion.
Looking over the whites, the one mistake I see is the declaration that someone has or has not offended Gloria. It is not for a secular man, no matter his power or station, to declare if he has offended the Gods or not. Even in the Faith, it is not for the Templars to declare our own wars righteous, but it is for the Archlector of Gloria, the Legate of Arts or the Dominus to do so.
Consult with the Disciples of Gloria, with Godsworn, with her Archlector, then listen to them when they say whether actions offend the Gods or not. Because it would be a horrid thing to walk your life thinking you had not offended Gloria, and then to reach for her in your moment of need and find only scorn.
Looking over the whites, the one mistake I see is the declaration that someone has or has not offended Gloria. It is not for a secular man, no matter his power or station, to declare if he has offended the Gods or not. Even in the Faith, it is not for the Templars to declare our own wars righteous, but it is for the Archlector of Gloria, the Legate of Arts or the Dominus to do so.
Consult with the Disciples of Gloria, with Godsworn, with her Archlector, then listen to them when they say whether actions offend the Gods or not. Because it would be a horrid thing to walk your life thinking you had not offended Gloria, and then to reach for her in your moment of need and find only scorn.
Written By Theo
July 11, 2018, 5:43 p.m.(3/5/1009 AR)
I have very serious thoughts on the current topic of contention making its way through the White circuit, and it is very important to me that everyone knows just how I feel.
*a crude drawing has been scribbled out under this entry.*
*a crude drawing has been scribbled out under this entry.*
Written By Gianna
July 11, 2018, 5:42 p.m.(3/5/1009 AR)
We have returned from the tour and I am pleased to report that it went very well; we were welcomed everywhere we went, and enjoyed warmth and applause from our audiences. Word is traveling far and wide, and I hope that come spring, the College will have more visitors from afar coming to join our ranks.
I am trying to learn how to play this beautiful citole. It is not unlike my gittern, though just different enough that it's a challenge.
I missed my warm bed at Whisper House and I'm grateful to be out of travelling clothes and back into silks.
I am trying to learn how to play this beautiful citole. It is not unlike my gittern, though just different enough that it's a challenge.
I missed my warm bed at Whisper House and I'm grateful to be out of travelling clothes and back into silks.
Written By Lark
July 11, 2018, 5:33 p.m.(3/5/1009 AR)
It is of my opinion that House Grayson, of all Houses, should consider carefully its actions and how those actions may affect those we touch. Even the smallest slight, as we have witnessed, can have unexpected consequences and touch upon so many. It falls to us to lead by example, and when we fail to do so, then we fail to live up to our motto: None greater than Grayson.
I will reserve full comment on this situation until I have had a chance to speak with my brother, but I will say that I have taken it upon myself to make this pledge: Those aggrieved parties involved will find a fair and reasonable resolution to this situation. While my brother is fully responsible for his own words and actions, I do feel that it is my responsibility, as his older sister and a Voice of House Grayson, to ensure that our family's honor is not besmirched as a result of what has transpired.
Please rest assured that we are looking into ways to resolve things to everyone's satisfaction.
I will reserve full comment on this situation until I have had a chance to speak with my brother, but I will say that I have taken it upon myself to make this pledge: Those aggrieved parties involved will find a fair and reasonable resolution to this situation. While my brother is fully responsible for his own words and actions, I do feel that it is my responsibility, as his older sister and a Voice of House Grayson, to ensure that our family's honor is not besmirched as a result of what has transpired.
Please rest assured that we are looking into ways to resolve things to everyone's satisfaction.
Written By Samantha
July 11, 2018, 5:17 p.m.(3/5/1009 AR)
Amendment; having seen Barric's notes regarding the whole affair, I am still curious as to the particular point of etiquette, but as Barric is not invoking that clause, I am baffled.
Written By Samantha
July 11, 2018, 5:15 p.m.(3/5/1009 AR)
It is my understanding that a person of higher rank, if challenged by someone of lesser rank, may choose to decline without penalty or further declaration, at least on the formal level. I'm assuming that Prince Barric has refused based on this principle, though as to the nature of the incident, I have no knowledge and cannot not speak to it.
If I'm wrong about this particular point of dueling etiquette, I am certainly willing to be corrected. I'm not taking sides, but I am interested in this point of clarification.
If I'm wrong about this particular point of dueling etiquette, I am certainly willing to be corrected. I'm not taking sides, but I am interested in this point of clarification.
Written By Victus
July 11, 2018, 4:41 p.m.(3/5/1009 AR)
I've heard that the city's minds have been shifting slowly to cats. I'm pretty happy about this as for once, it's something I actually know a little bit about.
Cats are very independent creatures compared to their fellow most popular pet-choice, dogs. They're actually much easier to take care of than other animals I've found. They bathe themselves, they find their own places to nest and even hunt for their own food if you desire. Lilybelle is a cat that I feed with such irregularity that I barely fucking remember when the last time she ate was. Yet the population of rats and tiny birds in the Thrax ward has never been lower.
Which brings me to the next point of felines as excellent sources of pest control. We've kept cats on merchant and war vessels alike as they weed out the same animals that feast on the fruits of our labor. Which in turn allows the cats to feast and shelter. Win win. The numbers don't lie, and they spell disaster for rodents and annoying chirping all across the city.
In case anyone is curious, Lilybelle is also a white cat. Well, was before the fires anyway.
Cats are very independent creatures compared to their fellow most popular pet-choice, dogs. They're actually much easier to take care of than other animals I've found. They bathe themselves, they find their own places to nest and even hunt for their own food if you desire. Lilybelle is a cat that I feed with such irregularity that I barely fucking remember when the last time she ate was. Yet the population of rats and tiny birds in the Thrax ward has never been lower.
Which brings me to the next point of felines as excellent sources of pest control. We've kept cats on merchant and war vessels alike as they weed out the same animals that feast on the fruits of our labor. Which in turn allows the cats to feast and shelter. Win win. The numbers don't lie, and they spell disaster for rodents and annoying chirping all across the city.
In case anyone is curious, Lilybelle is also a white cat. Well, was before the fires anyway.
Written By Fairen
July 11, 2018, 4:23 p.m.(3/5/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Astraea
Princess Reese Grayson has some experience in betting against me. I'm sure she's enjoying the results of that.
Written By Derovai
July 11, 2018, 4:17 p.m.(3/5/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Astraea
Always bet on black.
Written By Tikva
July 11, 2018, 4:07 p.m.(3/5/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Barric
I am certain that anyone who has read in Prince Barric's White Journal an accusation that a Whisper of Whisper House has publicly lied about his behavior in exchange for pay is simply misunderstanding the inks put upon the page to say something that he cannot _possibly_ have meant. Naturally the most prestigious organization of courtiers in the Compact would never be so tawdry as to accept pay to spread slander about a Peer of the Realm and I'm sure that no one shall be quicker than House Grayson to correct this mistake.
It is a pity when a failure of communication results in such an awful misunderstanding and breach of etiquette. It's so unfortunate I really have nothing else I can possibly say about it.
It is a pity when a failure of communication results in such an awful misunderstanding and breach of etiquette. It's so unfortunate I really have nothing else I can possibly say about it.
Written By Reigna
July 11, 2018, 4:03 p.m.(3/5/1009 AR)
I have been very busy of late. Two apprentices have tested into being Physicians, so congratulations to Physician Briar Marjawn and Physician Coraline Thrax!
The strides you've both made make me very proud to call you physicians of our order.
That being said, there have been a number of very trying cases that have kept me busy in the hospital and I might need to take some time away from my work there for a few weeks. Not that I will abandon my duties completely, but I find I have several things I need to do for myself. As such I plan to spend some time in each of the Shrines to look for answers and contemplate on the nature of the world and the gods and how things are all connected.
I had the *most* fulfilling conversation with Blessed Aureth, Lord Tomwell Leary and Scholar Rinel Tern the other day. It was beyond lovely and so very thought provoking. Blessed Aureth has, time and again, been a source of such incredible inspiration to me. He helped me bring together a deep philosophical conflict I have been grappling with for the last few years.
The strides you've both made make me very proud to call you physicians of our order.
That being said, there have been a number of very trying cases that have kept me busy in the hospital and I might need to take some time away from my work there for a few weeks. Not that I will abandon my duties completely, but I find I have several things I need to do for myself. As such I plan to spend some time in each of the Shrines to look for answers and contemplate on the nature of the world and the gods and how things are all connected.
I had the *most* fulfilling conversation with Blessed Aureth, Lord Tomwell Leary and Scholar Rinel Tern the other day. It was beyond lovely and so very thought provoking. Blessed Aureth has, time and again, been a source of such incredible inspiration to me. He helped me bring together a deep philosophical conflict I have been grappling with for the last few years.
Written By Natalia
July 11, 2018, 3:59 p.m.(3/5/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Barric
I do not believe that the Softest Whisper Bliss is smearing you; I am fairly certain that using the word 'smearing' implies that what she said isn't true, and it most certainly is.
Written By Astraea
July 11, 2018, 3:58 p.m.(3/5/1009 AR)
Now I'm not the betting kind, usually, but this upcoming match between Master Derovai and Marquis Fairen has me torn. I feel their is no distinct advantage, one is marginally taller than the other and might have more reach but I don't think it's accounting for the unexpected talent or two. After all scholars and people who specialize in the collection of knowledge can always be expected to have an unexpected talent or two.
I'll be bringing plenty of booze...
I'll be bringing plenty of booze...
Written By Lumen
July 11, 2018, 3:53 p.m.(3/5/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Laric
I wholeheartedly agree with his highness that those named members of House Leary are of the utmost quality character, with neither deficiencies of the mind nor decorum.
Please note that the scholars may take some time preparing your journal for others to read.