Written By Sunniva
Aug. 22, 2020, 11:33 p.m.(11/20/1013 AR)
After nearly ten years of marriage, Orvyn and I are finally expecting an heir. A child...after so many years, I had begun to think it was a blessing we would never experience and I am so very pleased to find that is not the case. And so many around us are in similar states - I imagine there will be quite the competition for the best nannies in the coming months!
Written By Porter
Aug. 22, 2020, 11:11 p.m.(11/20/1013 AR)
There's not nearly enough ships.
Written By Ras
Aug. 22, 2020, 10:36 p.m.(11/20/1013 AR)
After what happened in the Fox, I started seeing chained monsters in all sorts of folk. Took a lot of guts to keep asking, and all my skill at reading faces to believe the answers. But the person I most saw a monster in was myself. I threw a dog, and then a dog threw me.
If the twelfth could be saved, I thought I'd have done like Juniper hoped. Been the change for myself and the change for others. I'd have solved the weapons case too, or at least the reason behind why I got hired. A whole tribe could've been saved. I put away my knives, and I wore her dagger. Only ever blooded in the act of helping.
Would've proved I wasn't a monster. But shit didn't turn out how I hoped. Me, Ras, I'm the destroyer of hope. Can I ever belt Hope back on without hating myself? Everything's my fault. I wanted to give the twelfth a name, to call him Hope too. But there are rules, and I dunno how the world works.
Whether there's power in names or not, my name ain't just Ras anymore. The one whose song is interwoven with mine, the one I cherish -- she gave me hers. We're married now. She's from the Free People, and they don't fight. They ain't cowards though. Never really understood til I got how much harder it is to listen to somebody talk shit and not punch em in the face. Sometimes the bravest thing to do is just listen, and I gotta be brave for the folk I love.
And I love stormbird. Her smile's worth the world. Verity Locke said we were 'complementary forces' and we gotta learn from each other. Reckon I've learned a lot from stormbird, but I know this: the Dune Emperor'd just wipe out the whole tribe of the Free People if they were found. That's what happens when you don't fight monsters. I can't let that happen to stormbird or anyone else I love. There are people, and there are monsters. And I won't be a monster.
MY NAME IS RAS AL-KATIBI OF THE FREE PEOPLE. And I'll never hit another person ever again. I swear this oath by Limerance in the eyes of Vellichor.
Some monsters might be people too. But of the ones I've hit or tried to hit in the past couple years, I can only think of a few who were really monsters. Reigna Keaton ain't a monster. The clerk at Uppers Market Services wasn't, and that was a world of shit. Apollo Oakwood, Alban Farshaw, Azhan Arrynfield, Insaya Bergere, Amantha Harrow, Hamish Farmer, Lenne Crovane, Jeffy, Nyce, Syd, Strozza Mazetti, Raja Culler, Corrigan Grayhope, Magpie Grayhope, Sirius Valardin, Alarissa Thrax, Wagner Ulbran. Shard... and whoever else.
None of you are monsters. Even if some of you are assholes. And some of you are my friends.
If the twelfth could be saved, I thought I'd have done like Juniper hoped. Been the change for myself and the change for others. I'd have solved the weapons case too, or at least the reason behind why I got hired. A whole tribe could've been saved. I put away my knives, and I wore her dagger. Only ever blooded in the act of helping.
Would've proved I wasn't a monster. But shit didn't turn out how I hoped. Me, Ras, I'm the destroyer of hope. Can I ever belt Hope back on without hating myself? Everything's my fault. I wanted to give the twelfth a name, to call him Hope too. But there are rules, and I dunno how the world works.
Whether there's power in names or not, my name ain't just Ras anymore. The one whose song is interwoven with mine, the one I cherish -- she gave me hers. We're married now. She's from the Free People, and they don't fight. They ain't cowards though. Never really understood til I got how much harder it is to listen to somebody talk shit and not punch em in the face. Sometimes the bravest thing to do is just listen, and I gotta be brave for the folk I love.
And I love stormbird. Her smile's worth the world. Verity Locke said we were 'complementary forces' and we gotta learn from each other. Reckon I've learned a lot from stormbird, but I know this: the Dune Emperor'd just wipe out the whole tribe of the Free People if they were found. That's what happens when you don't fight monsters. I can't let that happen to stormbird or anyone else I love. There are people, and there are monsters. And I won't be a monster.
MY NAME IS RAS AL-KATIBI OF THE FREE PEOPLE. And I'll never hit another person ever again. I swear this oath by Limerance in the eyes of Vellichor.
Some monsters might be people too. But of the ones I've hit or tried to hit in the past couple years, I can only think of a few who were really monsters. Reigna Keaton ain't a monster. The clerk at Uppers Market Services wasn't, and that was a world of shit. Apollo Oakwood, Alban Farshaw, Azhan Arrynfield, Insaya Bergere, Amantha Harrow, Hamish Farmer, Lenne Crovane, Jeffy, Nyce, Syd, Strozza Mazetti, Raja Culler, Corrigan Grayhope, Magpie Grayhope, Sirius Valardin, Alarissa Thrax, Wagner Ulbran. Shard... and whoever else.
None of you are monsters. Even if some of you are assholes. And some of you are my friends.
Written By Eirene
Aug. 22, 2020, 7:49 p.m.(11/20/1013 AR)
I hate grounding myself from dangerous pursuits, but I'm not stupid. I know when to take a step back from the danger lines and when to set aside my usual habits. It sucks ass. But it's for the best in the end.
Written By Ilira
Aug. 22, 2020, 6:20 p.m.(11/20/1013 AR)
My. Quite the day I've had, particularly given my recent period of slump.
Who knew it all comes together when I just show up.
Who knew it all comes together when I just show up.
Written By Rosalind
Aug. 22, 2020, 10:46 a.m.(11/19/1013 AR)
Relationship Note on Aella
I'm so proud of my sister! For never ever caring what people think. Ever. Of what comes out of her mouth. EVER! I can only wish to be half the woman she is...
Written By Rosalind
Aug. 22, 2020, 10:43 a.m.(11/19/1013 AR)
I've been learning new things, scholar! Yes I have! Not just about my own lands, but OTHERS! Which I think is good! It means I'm getting out of my own comfort zone! Yes scholar, I do get uncomfortable leaving my own ward. For REASONS! But I'm getting there. It's a step in the right direction.
Written By Lucita
Aug. 22, 2020, 10:21 a.m.(11/19/1013 AR)
An early morning ride ending with breakfast with family and friends, such a nice start to a day.
Written By Svana
Aug. 22, 2020, 9:49 a.m.(11/19/1013 AR)
This is an unfortunately delayed journal entry due to my two little monsters having rashes and starting to grow teeth. Teeth! They are hungry now for barley and milk. A bit before bed seems to help them through the night with the teething pain.
My open house at The Silver Lining was what I would personally consider a huge success. I never once imagined that so many people would show up. I met so many new people who were interested in what I do. I especially appreciated getting to know Baroness Margerie and Lord Kastelon. Thank you to all of you who showed up for the event, and those who have purchased from me in the past - whether it was from the shop or personally. I do so appreciate each and every one of you.
My open house at The Silver Lining was what I would personally consider a huge success. I never once imagined that so many people would show up. I met so many new people who were interested in what I do. I especially appreciated getting to know Baroness Margerie and Lord Kastelon. Thank you to all of you who showed up for the event, and those who have purchased from me in the past - whether it was from the shop or personally. I do so appreciate each and every one of you.
Written By Tanith
Aug. 22, 2020, 1:39 a.m.(11/19/1013 AR)
If anything happens to me, my dog Atli goes to my sister, Emara.
He's nice, Em; he doesn't even hurt spiders.
Might go after your turnips, though.
He's nice, Em; he doesn't even hurt spiders.
Might go after your turnips, though.
Written By Sydney
Aug. 21, 2020, 10:24 p.m.(11/18/1013 AR)
I have been given a great deal to think about in recent days - frankly, more than I anticipated having to, given the nature of things. I look back on some of my earlier entries where I wrote with such passion and fervor, and I wonder where that version of myself got off to.
Merely consumed by other tasks that are of equal importance to her, I know.
All the same, I do hope she returns.
Merely consumed by other tasks that are of equal importance to her, I know.
All the same, I do hope she returns.
Written By Ida
Aug. 21, 2020, 4:33 p.m.(11/18/1013 AR)
Relationship Note on Piccola
Y'know, I have never tried to forge armor with pockets. Armor isn't something I get asked to do often, so it never even came to mind over the years, much as I do like pockets myself. I'm willing to give it a try! I might even have an idea as well.
Written By Brianna
Aug. 21, 2020, 2:20 p.m.(11/18/1013 AR)
Five months along, four months to go. I am cherishing every moment that my body still feels like my own, because I know that soon, it will belong entirely to the child and its whims. At least I once more have an appetite. Gods, how I once judged all of the women who wrote about their pregnancies in the Whites. Maybe I was envious. Maybe I'll judge myself later, in retrospect.
Written By Tyrus
Aug. 21, 2020, 10:52 a.m.(11/17/1013 AR)
Interesting meetings recently. Enough to have me pay attention to the daily happenings in the city, something that has been more difficult of late.
It's been a mixed blessing.
I was glad, however, to learn of Lady Sanya's latest choice. The Liberators' is a worthy cause.
It's been a mixed blessing.
I was glad, however, to learn of Lady Sanya's latest choice. The Liberators' is a worthy cause.
Written By Piccola
Aug. 21, 2020, 10:19 a.m.(11/17/1013 AR)
War makes people wicked because, to take part in it, one must harden oneself against all regret, all appreciation of delicacy, and sensitive values. In war, one must live as if those values did not exist, and when many who return lack the resilience to return to those values. It is far easier to breach all mores of society and live like a monster than to reclaim one's humanity and forego the easiest solutions to pressing needs.
Written By Piccola
Aug. 21, 2020, 10:10 a.m.(11/17/1013 AR)
Relationship Note on Ida
Will you make armor with pockets for me? I have the materials and I want pockets for my pants.
Written By Mabelle
Aug. 21, 2020, 9:33 a.m.(11/17/1013 AR)
The Bee Poetry contest will end in a few days.
However, I was right, I do not understand poetry.
Oh!
That does not mean you should not submit!
However, I was right, I do not understand poetry.
Oh!
That does not mean you should not submit!
Written By Sabine
Aug. 21, 2020, 5:46 a.m.(11/17/1013 AR)
Berenice has outdone me again: I had one child, she has had four, and in their infant state they are slightly more endearing than my raging daughter. Three blue kittens, one black, each with crescents or sickles or splashes of white on them.
In a few short months, I shall have to decide their homes. How to determine who is deserving of the spawn of such a haughty queen? It will be something to consider.
In a few short months, I shall have to decide their homes. How to determine who is deserving of the spawn of such a haughty queen? It will be something to consider.
Written By Alarissa
Aug. 20, 2020, 9:52 p.m.(11/16/1013 AR)
Maxene found a gray strand. She plucked it out, thinking to hide it from me.
This is on par with the woods that one time with Teagan.
This is on par with the woods that one time with Teagan.
Written By Ida
Aug. 20, 2020, 5:48 p.m.(11/16/1013 AR)
I have a new apron and it is one of the most wonderful things I have ever been gifted. The pockets are perfect sizes and the design is amazing. My old one felt apart some time ago and I just never saw to replacing it. This one? I bet will last til I am old and gray. If I make it to old and gray, mind you.
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