Written By Willow
March 4, 2019, 11:44 a.m.(9/6/1010 AR)
Written By Lisebet
March 4, 2019, 8:28 a.m.(9/5/1010 AR)
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)
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
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
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)
Written By Selene
March 4, 2019, 12:27 a.m.(9/5/1010 AR)
I could watch this all night.
Written By Kaia
March 4, 2019, 12:23 a.m.(9/5/1010 AR)
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)
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
Written By Fiora
March 3, 2019, 11:40 p.m.(9/5/1010 AR)
Written By Thesarin
March 3, 2019, 11:37 p.m.(9/5/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Harlan
Happier days than I spent with him.
Written By Alaric
March 3, 2019, 11:19 p.m.(9/5/1010 AR)
Written By Alaric
March 3, 2019, 11:05 p.m.(9/5/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Jasher
Written By Kedehern
March 3, 2019, 11:02 p.m.(9/5/1010 AR)
Written By Duarte
March 3, 2019, 10:33 p.m.(9/5/1010 AR)
Written By Willow
March 3, 2019, 10:19 p.m.(9/5/1010 AR)
Written By Jaenelle
March 3, 2019, 10:14 p.m.(9/5/1010 AR)
Written By Ouida
March 3, 2019, 9:35 p.m.(9/4/1010 AR)
Written By Victus
March 3, 2019, 8:22 p.m.(9/4/1010 AR)
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