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Written By Willow

March 4, 2019, 11:44 a.m.(9/6/1010 AR)

I need to learn better composure. Ah, well, it is possible it is also the locale. I have never lost my temper publicly in another location and today makes it twice in the same one. It was all I could do to keep it to words and not start throwing things. I suppose even though I got dark hair from my mother's side, I am dosed heavily with a northern proclivity to just snap.

Written By Lisebet

March 4, 2019, 8:28 a.m.(9/5/1010 AR)

That was a very exciting and exhilarating day, and now I am a married woman. With a new family.

Having two families feels that it is a good thing - I have been welcomed to my new family with open arms, and the warmth and friendliness is very much appreciated.

It is an interesting thing to discover more about Westrock Reach at nearly the same time as it helps me to feel that i am not leaving them behind, but rather adding more to be thankful for.

Written By Perronne

March 4, 2019, 7:45 a.m.(9/5/1010 AR)

Stability!

It's not a dirty word, although if you'd asked me right around ten years ago, I'd have disagreed. Then, I had a stable path in front of me, and I didn't like the look of it, not at all. So I made everything unstable, gambled on the idea that I could walk away from the supports I'd had up to then and make it on my own. And I did! I mean, aside from a couple of bankruptcies and robberies and bouts of starvation, here and there. But even then, I mostly didn't seek out stability. I learned how to make better wagers, learned how to turn a profit in most markets, and what markets I really liked. I learned how to make sure I wouldn't starve, even if I'm stranded out in the woods with no supplies and no place in two weeks walk to buy them. Side note: turns out that once you learn how not to ruin them, furs and leathers are always good for a bit of funds, and some people will pay quite a bit for certain herbs and mushrooms that grow in the deep woods.

But what I mean to say is that until I came to Arx to try the markets, I didn't really have a conception of stability as a thing I wanted. In a way, I was fleeing from it again - my usual rounds, despite going all over the Compact, had become too well known, and I knew too well what to expect along the way. Arx was the new thing, the greater test. And now, with sales from the Almanac reaching a steady level, and the expansion of my trading houses, suddenly I have stability again - steady income, at least, that doesn't rely on me having to make a deal right now. I set things in motion, I write letters, I hire factors, I do research...and the money just flows in.

It's so weird! Do I like it? Maybe. Once you've starved, the thought of having a steady income is nice. And once you've had to live by your wits to eat or not, the idea of some sort of stability is double nice. But is it too much? I don't know. I don't know. We'll see how the trading houses go, and then see what I can turn my thoughts to, next.

Written By Dariel

March 4, 2019, 6:44 a.m.(9/5/1010 AR)

Relationship Note on Domonico

The prank that Lady Miranda and myself pulled upon poor Lord Domonico counts as one of the greatest memories I have of my time in Arx so far. He took it in surprisingly good fashion too. Lady Miranda seems like a very dangerous pranking partner in crime.

I might possibly have to re-evaluate my perception that he has no sense of humour.

Written By Kaia

March 4, 2019, 12:41 a.m.(9/5/1010 AR)

Relationship Note on Martino

Ah, Martino Malvici, you keep spoiling me with your precious gifts, outstanding cleverness and wit, and that lovely innate charm yours! You mesmerizing green-eyed tease, you are simply irresistible! Can anyone truly say /no/ to you?

Lately, I seem to find my thoughts are often drifting towards you, day and night, helplessly.
What am I to do?!

It seems you keep sneaking your way into my heart, my dear lord.
Truly, what am I to do, under such melting circumstances?
Should I fight it, or surrender?
I do wonder.~

Written By Cadern

March 4, 2019, 12:33 a.m.(9/5/1010 AR)

It's good to have Enid here. She provides another point of stability some normalcy. It looks like Triton will return north for a time. I'm sure Acantha is disappointed but hopefully when he returns they can... well it would be a good celebration. It seems Duchess Ann is returned with the twins safely delivered which is a nice sign of things to come. But more importantly it's been interesting to see different research going on. I can help Enid and Danvir hone their skills and have them work on Shamanistic things which still leaves me the question of my own affiliations. But the Scholar meeting was fascinating. Disturbing but fascinating. Still I can feel something useful there... so close but just outside my knowledge.

Written By Selene

March 4, 2019, 12:27 a.m.(9/5/1010 AR)

I may adore the act of painting as much as the outcome. The dynamism and the dexterity involved are a wonder. Therein too lies a certain remarkable quality to how action lends itself to permanency, a sudden bolt of color to insight.

I could watch this all night.

Written By Kaia

March 4, 2019, 12:23 a.m.(9/5/1010 AR)

The strangest thing happened once more, after that clock-tower incident, just yesterday as I was being introduced to the lady Sunaia Ashford and the lord Sebastian Pravus.

I had another...vision or "dream". It seems they are becoming quite frequent...how disconcerting.

The one from yesterday left me feeling cold, as if I had just come out from a winter day without wearing proper clothes. Thankfully, both the lady Ashford and lord Pravus were kind enough to take care of me during my moment of shock. I shall forever be thankful for their kindness and understanding.

I've been told I may not be the only one in the compact experiencing these things. How curious...
Even so, I can still hear that voice echoing its whispers to me...how frightening.

Written By Kaia

March 4, 2019, 12:06 a.m.(9/5/1010 AR)

Another year of life has reached me, and I have finally turned 22. The lovely lady Tabitha sent me a delicious treat along with a most wonderful note, how thoughtful of her.

I spent most of the day chatting with friends and family, as well as exploring and making new friends.
All culminating with my attendance to Duke Harlan Ashford's wedding.

There, I had the gallant lord Kincade Blanchard attend with me as my date.
Since well, my dear Martino couldn't go with me, as I had initially hoped. *sigh*

It was a lovely and joyous celebration, with great company, delicious food, marvelous decorations and wonderful dancing!
Both the Duke and Duchess Consort looked so radiant in their fabulous garment, just like most of the Ashford's - I heard Petal made most of their outfits, truly they were an exquisite work of art in the walk. The Duchess even received a marvelous set of jewelry! All was splendid!

However, to my surprise, as the night came close to an end, I received more than just a sweet cherry tart as my birthday gift. The lord Kincade Blanchard stole a kiss from me while we danced! *gasps*

Oh gods, my heart!
*blushes*
What in the world...why do I feel so guilty now?

Written By Belladonna

March 3, 2019, 11:47 p.m.(9/5/1010 AR)

Relationship Note on Beatrice

My cousin always had an eye for hidden gems. Here she is, maybe the most valuable one yet.

Written By Fiora

March 3, 2019, 11:40 p.m.(9/5/1010 AR)

There are few things I truly want in life. I try to keep my desires and expectations modest. I like to think I don't ask for much. I find myself at a time in my life where a few of the things I want are close to me, with a single guardian in front of them. If another person tells me to be patient I'm afraid I might lose my composure.

Written By Thesarin

March 3, 2019, 11:37 p.m.(9/5/1010 AR)

Relationship Note on Harlan

Want to set to the Whites my good wishes to Harlan Ashford and the new Duchess Lisbet Ashford.

Happier days than I spent with him.

Written By Alaric

March 3, 2019, 11:19 p.m.(9/5/1010 AR)

Congratulations to House Ashford on the wedding of Duke Harlan and Duchess-Consort Lisebet! May your esteemable House continue to thrive and its futures remain secure.

Written By Alaric

March 3, 2019, 11:05 p.m.(9/5/1010 AR)

Relationship Note on Jasher

I do hope you enjoyed your foray into the visual arts! Even if you don't take it up as a proper hobby, it's always good to explore new forms of self-expression.

Written By Kedehern

March 3, 2019, 11:02 p.m.(9/5/1010 AR)

Apparently I'm now in command of a contingent of men charged with guarding the Artshall School of Agriculture. Hopefully this ends well.

Written By Duarte

March 3, 2019, 10:33 p.m.(9/5/1010 AR)

I am very proud of the compact for this decision and my praise and admiration to the King.

Written By Willow

March 3, 2019, 10:19 p.m.(9/5/1010 AR)

I think I may have truly met my match for temprament, and had an insight into someone I have only met a couple times but oft admired in my thoughts. I hope a new friend and an old love find comfort and joy in the company of one another. It felt good and healing to speak to a lover once lost. And yet I find myself ever wishing I could spend more time with the first true friend I ever made, missing that companionship something fierce, even.

Written By Jaenelle

March 3, 2019, 10:14 p.m.(9/5/1010 AR)

I found a muse when I arrived at Lady Videl's encouraging social. Though I may not have had the chance to pick up a brush, it has given me new ideas for picking up a hobby. Sometimes it is good to be able to extend yourself into something that is not a meeting, though they require a special set of skills as well.

Written By Ouida

March 3, 2019, 9:35 p.m.(9/4/1010 AR)

These last weeks have been mostly occupied by a journey to the southern islands, and a brief but quite pleasant meeting. I almost feared that I would not make it back in time for my dear cousin's wedding, but I should have known better than to doubt the promises of a Fair Harbour captain and crew! The last night from the journey, however, I was woken from my sleep with the lingering remembrances of freezing cold, and it lingered so, not even the warm summer breeze upon the seas could thaw it, and the sparse clouds that veiled the stars here and there as I stood upon the deck looking at their expanse seemed almost like a winter's fog, to my mind.

Written By Victus

March 3, 2019, 8:22 p.m.(9/4/1010 AR)

A dream of ice and fear. It seems my mind has been especially creative while I sleep.

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