Written By Cambria
Jan. 1, 2020, 1:33 a.m.(6/23/1012 AR)
Try not to ask a question for a single day. Not in word, and not in writing. Try it for even an hour.
It is incredibly difficult.
It is incredibly difficult.
Written By Thea
Dec. 31, 2019, 5:25 p.m.(6/23/1012 AR)
I sense another Family Dinner coming on. With the the Malvici haunts. Should pose interesting. And a lot of alcohol.
Written By Ryhalt
Dec. 31, 2019, 4:02 p.m.(6/22/1012 AR)
I have been thinking it is time to take on a protege or two for some time now. Maybe a third, if I am feeling a glutton or it's just right.
I see Ivy growing like a shoot and thinking about getting arrangements for her education. One day she'll be an even better Duchess than me, I hope.
I see Ivy growing like a shoot and thinking about getting arrangements for her education. One day she'll be an even better Duchess than me, I hope.
Written By Monique
Dec. 31, 2019, 12:58 p.m.(6/22/1012 AR)
Relationship Note on Marian
I cannot wait to see my incredible sister rolling around in mud at the upcoming event! The gods and spirits don't even KNOW how thrilled this makes me. And it's not even my birthday! I pledge an extra thousand silver to whosoever gets Marian the muddiest.
Written By Jules
Dec. 31, 2019, 11:55 a.m.(6/22/1012 AR)
I love people and want them to get along. I often want to do anything to bring people together but sometimes just don't know how. They just don't want to resolve or don't know how and I can't fix it. This makes me very sad.
Written By Eirene
Dec. 31, 2019, 10:27 a.m.(6/22/1012 AR)
Relationship Note on Roxana
My own sister thinks I'm a fake. What the fucking Abyss...
Roxy, if you get a note and can barely read the handwriting and it looks like something a three year old scribbled in crayon, it's probably from me.
If you can read it and it sounds coherent, it's probably from Carissa my secretary.
Nobody in their right mind would want to be an alcoholic holding on to sanity with pure spite and a need to punch certain supernatural entities.
Roxy, if you get a note and can barely read the handwriting and it looks like something a three year old scribbled in crayon, it's probably from me.
If you can read it and it sounds coherent, it's probably from Carissa my secretary.
Nobody in their right mind would want to be an alcoholic holding on to sanity with pure spite and a need to punch certain supernatural entities.
Written By Tyrus
Dec. 31, 2019, 9:27 a.m.(6/22/1012 AR)
This trip away from Arx has allowed to put some things in perspective, to take a breath away from the capital and its intrigues, both from the most 'important' to the pettiest. The sea has always been good with that, letting one focus only upon the waters, the direction of the wind, and how bad the coming storm might be when clouds gather on the horizon.
The quiet has proven to be a blessing. Myra has been enjoying it, with so many nights spent staring up to the heavens.
I expect to return in the coming weeks. Then it'll be a matter of picking things up where I left them, and catch up on what has changed in the city and the Compact.
The quiet has proven to be a blessing. Myra has been enjoying it, with so many nights spent staring up to the heavens.
I expect to return in the coming weeks. Then it'll be a matter of picking things up where I left them, and catch up on what has changed in the city and the Compact.
Written By Quenia
Dec. 31, 2019, 5:55 a.m.(6/22/1012 AR)
It is done. Finally. The agricultural center dedicated to the Triad of Creation and with a an agricultural research library dedicated to Vellichor has been completed, and oh what a work of beauty she is. She sits just outside of Granato, a bastion of artistic beauty and practicality. Everyone worked on it so splendidly. She is done, and what should have been a triumphant joy over her beauty and grace has now been dwarfed by something else. Something greater. Something darker.
I have learned that my beloved Granato and all of the work I've put into her, into the agricultural center, into making her prosper, into inspiring people to come live in her, is now in under serious threat. I will not have her fall, not like Volkov, Moore, and Steelheart's homes. I will not see her people, /my/ people meet their same fates. I will do everything in my power to see her stand and continue to thrive. We are Flames. We. Will. Not. Be. Quenched.
Plans are already underway to do everything we can. We've had warning, unlike the others, and we will not let that warning go to waste.
I have learned that my beloved Granato and all of the work I've put into her, into the agricultural center, into making her prosper, into inspiring people to come live in her, is now in under serious threat. I will not have her fall, not like Volkov, Moore, and Steelheart's homes. I will not see her people, /my/ people meet their same fates. I will do everything in my power to see her stand and continue to thrive. We are Flames. We. Will. Not. Be. Quenched.
Plans are already underway to do everything we can. We've had warning, unlike the others, and we will not let that warning go to waste.
Written By Juliette
Dec. 31, 2019, 4:26 a.m.(6/21/1012 AR)
the captive flicker
of endless velvet skies
dances in your dark
and I am rapturous
-- ode to star iron
of endless velvet skies
dances in your dark
and I am rapturous
-- ode to star iron
Written By Roxana
Dec. 31, 2019, 3:03 a.m.(6/21/1012 AR)
Relationship Note on Eirene
This is advice to my Malvici cousins who may not know my sister well or at all. If this began as a forgery conspiracy it could turn into an impersonation conspiracy and that would be very bad.
My advice is this. If you meet someone who resembles my sister and claims to be her, ask her to prove it.
The real Eirene will say something that includes many unexpected four letter words. She will possibly roll her eyes at you, and also possibly punch you for asking such a stupid thing, so be ready to duck.
A false Eirene might not know these details.
Confirm all interactions with supposed Eirenes.
My advice is this. If you meet someone who resembles my sister and claims to be her, ask her to prove it.
The real Eirene will say something that includes many unexpected four letter words. She will possibly roll her eyes at you, and also possibly punch you for asking such a stupid thing, so be ready to duck.
A false Eirene might not know these details.
Confirm all interactions with supposed Eirenes.
Written By Roxana
Dec. 31, 2019, 2:59 a.m.(6/21/1012 AR)
Relationship Note on Eirene
IF this is not a forgery situation and my sister has actually returned to Arx, I am leaving this list here as a reference for her so she doesn't have to waste time figuring out what to lecture me about. It's all outlined below.
1. My house is ostentatious, very expensive, and entirely impractical.
2. My clothes are ostentatious, very expensive, and entirely impractical.
3. My general personality remains ostentatious, very expensive, and entirely impractical.
4. I still do not know how to use a sword but I /can/ occasionally get a scratch in with a hairpin. (note the hairpin part she should be very proud of, it is not a suggested lecture. The sword part I know she has her feelings about.)
5. I'm very tired because I could only think of four things. Oh! I'm not getting proper sleep, since I serve as lady-in-waiting to a beautiful but entirely nocturnal Queen, and yet also have things I have to do during the day. She could lecture me on that as well.
You are welcome, favorite sister, if you are indeed here.
If you are not I expect legal action taken against this forgery situation.
1. My house is ostentatious, very expensive, and entirely impractical.
2. My clothes are ostentatious, very expensive, and entirely impractical.
3. My general personality remains ostentatious, very expensive, and entirely impractical.
4. I still do not know how to use a sword but I /can/ occasionally get a scratch in with a hairpin. (note the hairpin part she should be very proud of, it is not a suggested lecture. The sword part I know she has her feelings about.)
5. I'm very tired because I could only think of four things. Oh! I'm not getting proper sleep, since I serve as lady-in-waiting to a beautiful but entirely nocturnal Queen, and yet also have things I have to do during the day. She could lecture me on that as well.
You are welcome, favorite sister, if you are indeed here.
If you are not I expect legal action taken against this forgery situation.
Written By Roxana
Dec. 31, 2019, 2:52 a.m.(6/21/1012 AR)
Dear Journal,
Today someone sent me a letter forged in Eirene's handwriting, claiming she was back in the city.
Its obviously complete nonsense because of /course/ the first thing she would have done had she arrived would be run straight over to see me.
I could swear I saw similar forgeries in the whites, and I'm nearly certain that is a sin. Isn't it?
Forgery is a serious problem that the citizens of Arx need to be ever vigilant about.
Today someone sent me a letter forged in Eirene's handwriting, claiming she was back in the city.
Its obviously complete nonsense because of /course/ the first thing she would have done had she arrived would be run straight over to see me.
I could swear I saw similar forgeries in the whites, and I'm nearly certain that is a sin. Isn't it?
Forgery is a serious problem that the citizens of Arx need to be ever vigilant about.
Written By Thea
Dec. 30, 2019, 10:46 p.m.(6/21/1012 AR)
Relationship Note on Eirene
Hey! Aunt Lady Eirene Malvici is back. Go to take Finn for his morning walk when I find...her there too! Led to a long family reunion and updating her on recent happening. Good luck Arx!
Written By Cadenza
Dec. 30, 2019, 9:26 p.m.(6/21/1012 AR)
Relationship Note on Gabriella
Ha! And yet, I am of severe and unequivocal faith that I was the undisputed champion of our noble fete! My memory is like that stone that once pinned my arm and yoked the rest of me inside a cave for a fair dozen moons. Immovable!
I mean, it was moved in the end, lest I be dead by now...
I mean, our drinking challenge what swore me as victor did also involve a dance number at one point that included several well-bred Blanchard stallions? Yes? No?
No problem! This inaccuracy between our proud, stone memories means that we shall have to arrange a rematch. Higher stakes! More stallions!
I mean, it was moved in the end, lest I be dead by now...
I mean, our drinking challenge what swore me as victor did also involve a dance number at one point that included several well-bred Blanchard stallions? Yes? No?
No problem! This inaccuracy between our proud, stone memories means that we shall have to arrange a rematch. Higher stakes! More stallions!
Written By Miranda
Dec. 30, 2019, 8:17 p.m.(6/21/1012 AR)
Relationship Note on Domonico
Thank you, Cousin! Your well wishes are received with gratitude.
Also, I can still kick your ass in the ring. Don't think, just because I'm a 'married woman' now, that I can't do that.
Just saying.
Also, I can still kick your ass in the ring. Don't think, just because I'm a 'married woman' now, that I can't do that.
Just saying.
Written By Miranda
Dec. 30, 2019, 8:15 p.m.(6/21/1012 AR)
Relationship Note on Thea
You were there in my heart and mind, Cousin!
Besides, what if you decided that a prank was due???
I'd have to make a choice. To join in on the prank or cut it off before it could go on.
... Better that I didn't have to make that choice.
Besides, what if you decided that a prank was due???
I'd have to make a choice. To join in on the prank or cut it off before it could go on.
... Better that I didn't have to make that choice.
Written By Sydney
Dec. 30, 2019, 8:11 p.m.(6/21/1012 AR)
I consider myself to be a passing good judge of character.
...but boy, when I get it wrong? I get it terribly, /terribly/ wrong.
...but boy, when I get it wrong? I get it terribly, /terribly/ wrong.
Written By Eirene
Dec. 30, 2019, 6:40 p.m.(6/21/1012 AR)
No more than a day in Arx and I'm reminded of the many things I both love and hate about this city. There's a beauty in sorrow and I have sorrow in spades. So poetical. I'm also deeply drunk which is probably why I wax poetical on things. I wandered the city and looked up old friends - most of them died. All my lovers - dead. All my friends - dead.
I still have my Malvici family, and they will always come first. Thank the Gods for that. I also have two brats to look out for and ensure they grow and are cunning and strong enough to help me avenge their father.
I still have my Malvici family, and they will always come first. Thank the Gods for that. I also have two brats to look out for and ensure they grow and are cunning and strong enough to help me avenge their father.
Written By Ida
Dec. 30, 2019, 6:36 p.m.(6/21/1012 AR)
Relationship Note on Preston
I am constantly humbled by the kind words and regard of Sir Preston, Grandmaster of the Templars. His faith in my abilities is something I will be forever grateful for, and his trust in me as both a smith and, it seems, a person, is something I hope I continue to earn. Were it not for my family, my children in particular, I would have long ago sought the path of the Templars due largely to Sir Preston's example.
Written By Martino
Dec. 30, 2019, 3:54 p.m.(6/20/1012 AR)
Something that I did truly miss from being in these city walls is the complete variance you can experience in a day. From trying to spar with the Lady Colette Laurent and, well, being bruised by the Scout of Artshall to then aching on the way home to be greeted by brother, sister and the return of Lady Eirene Malvici. Hunched with a limp over the maps, forced to listen about troop movements, while dying inside to sit down.
Well it is better than being on the road travelling from place to place after all.
Well it is better than being on the road travelling from place to place after all.
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