Written By Cristoph
Aug. 21, 2022, 1:57 p.m.(3/27/1018 AR)
To House Valardin, I have sworn oaths as their vassal. I pay my taxes, I respond swiftly when the High Lord calls for assistance, and I volunteer freely of my time to help them in their endeavors. In return, House Valardin assists in matters of security, they are generous with their assistance, and they support our ducal house in all of our endeavors. It's a deep relationship, built over generations of trust and loyalty.
To my own vassals, I have sworn oaths as their liege. I do not tread on their rights. I offer assistance before it is asked for, I respect when that assistance is declined. I give freely of my time to their endeavors. In return, they're swift to reply when we need assistance, they support their liege house outside of what is strictly necessary, it's a deep relationship, built over generations of trust and loyalty.
House Laurent has cultivated a strong relationship with the Faith of the Pantheon as a whole, and in particular with the Templars of Gloria and the Knights of Solace. It's no surprise to me now that the Faith would open their arms to help us when we struggle.
Just as it is no surprise to me that our liege and our vassals have opened their arms.
We have done as Limerance has wanted. In turn, we're rewarded with a rich support network that would not wish to see us falter. And because of it, we won't.
So I beg you, please stop sending myself and my voices silver. We don't need it. We understand that you want to help, but it's unnecessary. Further silver sent to our doorsteps will be sent on to the Templars of Gloria, the Knights of Solace, or the Mercies of Lagoma. But I would truly appreciate it if you would save me the paperwork of having to do it myself.
To my own vassals, I have sworn oaths as their liege. I do not tread on their rights. I offer assistance before it is asked for, I respect when that assistance is declined. I give freely of my time to their endeavors. In return, they're swift to reply when we need assistance, they support their liege house outside of what is strictly necessary, it's a deep relationship, built over generations of trust and loyalty.
House Laurent has cultivated a strong relationship with the Faith of the Pantheon as a whole, and in particular with the Templars of Gloria and the Knights of Solace. It's no surprise to me now that the Faith would open their arms to help us when we struggle.
Just as it is no surprise to me that our liege and our vassals have opened their arms.
We have done as Limerance has wanted. In turn, we're rewarded with a rich support network that would not wish to see us falter. And because of it, we won't.
So I beg you, please stop sending myself and my voices silver. We don't need it. We understand that you want to help, but it's unnecessary. Further silver sent to our doorsteps will be sent on to the Templars of Gloria, the Knights of Solace, or the Mercies of Lagoma. But I would truly appreciate it if you would save me the paperwork of having to do it myself.
Written By Ida
Aug. 21, 2022, 11:16 a.m.(3/26/1018 AR)
I managed to design two blades while airy flakes of snow covered the world in white for a little while. One was a commission, an alaricite piece, that brought back memories of a sword forged long, long ago. I tried to pay a small bit of homage to that old piece because I feel like the memories of who we were are important to carry with us. The other design just...came to me. I write often about my difficulties with inspiration these last handful of years and it's no joke, I assure you. So when something pops into my head somehow, I feel like I need to run with it. Which I did. It's funny how different a piece feels in my hands when the idea is from another or myself. Both instances, truly, are equally as rewarding to make.
Written By Nigel
Aug. 21, 2022, 10:16 a.m.(3/26/1018 AR)
Attended a feast of the senses. It was truly fine and all the flavors were remarkably memorable. I think that, perhaps, next year - if I am so lucky to attend with someone I know -- it may do well to banish my nerves and the urge to tidy following the meal. I did feed a lovely lady who wound up being Lady Ann Crovane.
Imagine that?
I may have a new friend now.
N.
Imagine that?
I may have a new friend now.
N.
Written By Griffin
Aug. 21, 2022, 1:58 a.m.(3/26/1018 AR)
One year ago. (Give or take.)
Funny, I don't remember the snow. Is it because we are having a particularly bad winter, or was I just enamoured with her? How much one can grow in a year.
I have finally figured out what language that had bothered me for several years. I think I am going to try again to bring my muse back to life by going on a trip. At least I'm going on a trip. We'll see about the muse. And funnily enough, I went to the Feast of the Senses, trying to put my past behind me once and for all.. I wasn't depressed even though I talked about her. And I quite enjoyed my companion - even though I did not capture her name at the end of the feast. She told me: If I wanted to know her name, look for the Marquessa of the Phoenix.
Marquessa? Three things do I know about you. That's a start.
Funny, I don't remember the snow. Is it because we are having a particularly bad winter, or was I just enamoured with her? How much one can grow in a year.
I have finally figured out what language that had bothered me for several years. I think I am going to try again to bring my muse back to life by going on a trip. At least I'm going on a trip. We'll see about the muse. And funnily enough, I went to the Feast of the Senses, trying to put my past behind me once and for all.. I wasn't depressed even though I talked about her. And I quite enjoyed my companion - even though I did not capture her name at the end of the feast. She told me: If I wanted to know her name, look for the Marquessa of the Phoenix.
Marquessa? Three things do I know about you. That's a start.
Written By Mabelle
Aug. 21, 2022, 1:37 a.m.(3/26/1018 AR)
Relationship Note on Kastelon
Sometimes the insights of a "plain hunter" surpasses those who try to understand the situation the most and fail.
Color me impressed.
Color me impressed.
Written By Rosalind
Aug. 20, 2022, 12:17 p.m.(3/25/1018 AR)
I'm an aunt again! To such pretty babies! Murdoch has such red hair! You can they're twins, because they cry when separated. They already know who will be there for life. It's hard to explain a twin sense, but you know. I'm so super excited for my brother and Elora.
Written By Triton
Aug. 20, 2022, 12:08 p.m.(3/24/1018 AR)
Twins born. We have twins. I am a father. Not sure if I have fully adjusted to all this, but I am one happy bear! It is a fun thing to think about taking them out camping and teaching them fists and bows! And horses and armor and sails and oars! Gonna be some busy days coming up!
Written By Nigel
Aug. 20, 2022, 11:06 a.m.(3/24/1018 AR)
I'm not even half a poet. It was just what I saw at the time, with the snow falling all around - and it felt true.
N.
N.
Written By Cambria
Aug. 19, 2022, 10:55 p.m.(3/23/1018 AR)
There can be only one way to gauge the success of a diplomatic initiative or doctrine. It must always result in more diplomacy. To do otherwise, to result in less diplomacy, must be regarded as a failure.
Written By Nigel
Aug. 19, 2022, 10:26 a.m.(3/22/1018 AR)
You'll see the sketches of the ferns, I hope, and you'll see that I am a far better botanical illustrator compared to that of - well - anything that will not sit still long enough for me to draw.
N.
N.
Written By Nigel
Aug. 19, 2022, 10:24 a.m.(3/22/1018 AR)
we met.
Rose offers sage advice.
own your words,
control what you say
to whom
and how.
So --
I have.
N.
Rose offers sage advice.
own your words,
control what you say
to whom
and how.
So --
I have.
N.
Written By Nigel
Aug. 19, 2022, 10:21 a.m.(3/22/1018 AR)
I have spent my winter days in the gardens at the Menagerie. I've taken my lunches there. I've taken folios of work, intending to sit and study, but - I find myself seeking to sketch out butterflies. Birds on the wing. Shadows of tree branches and their dappled green leaves leave shadows cast against the cool stone. If I lose myself in these small moments, it will lessen the pain I feel once I leave the carefully cared for the world for the one where there is so much more hurt --
N.
N.
Written By Jaenelle
Aug. 19, 2022, 8:47 a.m.(3/22/1018 AR)
Relationship Note on Leona
Leona,
Two more you have not met, though I am certain some how you know and love them as much as I do. I can only hope that they form a connection as we had, though I hope they will never struggle as we had or that their lives never know such sadness so soon. They have so many watching over them, that I have no fear they will not know how cherished they are as they grow. Vittore shares the blanket you gave him, as he did with Ariadne, though he is working out the logistics with two. Each time it is swaddled around one of my children I feel a sense of comfort for they are protected like no other, for even being so far you are here with them.
Vittore is serious, very much his father's son though he was still very young when Ettore passed. Each time I look into his golden eyes I am reminded that he left this piece of him behind. His light. He was a flawed man, though far to stubborn to have admitted such in public, but aren't we all? I no longer find myself angry at him, or his struggles. I no longer believe I could have done more, or that I was some how lacking. I no longer believe there was a single moment in which a change of decisions could have altered the outcome. Choice is a powerful thing, we both know that.
Our birthday is approaching again, and allow me to tell you I did not expect our lives to look like this. I know it's difficult to know where you are so sending your present as I had done so in the past is almost impossible, so I will do something to honor you and then next we see one another I will make you feel incredible guilty over it. Like how the last time you were in the city you didn't come to see me. Your twin sister. I may never recover from this. You are the worst. You know what, I've changed my mind, you don't deserve a birthday present.
I know you are safe, doing whatever it is you are currently doing, and when you read this as I know somehow you will, know you are missed and loved with every strand of this life and the ones before it (judgement is still out if I will in the next, you are terrible).
Return home soon.
Two more you have not met, though I am certain some how you know and love them as much as I do. I can only hope that they form a connection as we had, though I hope they will never struggle as we had or that their lives never know such sadness so soon. They have so many watching over them, that I have no fear they will not know how cherished they are as they grow. Vittore shares the blanket you gave him, as he did with Ariadne, though he is working out the logistics with two. Each time it is swaddled around one of my children I feel a sense of comfort for they are protected like no other, for even being so far you are here with them.
Vittore is serious, very much his father's son though he was still very young when Ettore passed. Each time I look into his golden eyes I am reminded that he left this piece of him behind. His light. He was a flawed man, though far to stubborn to have admitted such in public, but aren't we all? I no longer find myself angry at him, or his struggles. I no longer believe I could have done more, or that I was some how lacking. I no longer believe there was a single moment in which a change of decisions could have altered the outcome. Choice is a powerful thing, we both know that.
Our birthday is approaching again, and allow me to tell you I did not expect our lives to look like this. I know it's difficult to know where you are so sending your present as I had done so in the past is almost impossible, so I will do something to honor you and then next we see one another I will make you feel incredible guilty over it. Like how the last time you were in the city you didn't come to see me. Your twin sister. I may never recover from this. You are the worst. You know what, I've changed my mind, you don't deserve a birthday present.
I know you are safe, doing whatever it is you are currently doing, and when you read this as I know somehow you will, know you are missed and loved with every strand of this life and the ones before it (judgement is still out if I will in the next, you are terrible).
Return home soon.
Written By Ariel
Aug. 18, 2022, 11:44 p.m.(3/21/1018 AR)
My luck with clothiers, and seamstresses are about as wildly abysmal as my knack for singing.
May my faith in this work to my favor.
May my faith in this work to my favor.
Written By Mabelle
Aug. 18, 2022, 10:08 p.m.(3/21/1018 AR)
At some point you realize you're not the only one. But then another realization dawns. The sheer numbers.
Written By Shae
Aug. 18, 2022, 8:07 p.m.(3/21/1018 AR)
I thought it might be prudent to jot this note down in my journal.
If you and your spouse find yourself to be parents of new born twins, I offer you the same advice my own mother had given me when I was a new mother of twins.
Higher a nanny for each baby, it will help you immensely.
If you and your spouse find yourself to be parents of new born twins, I offer you the same advice my own mother had given me when I was a new mother of twins.
Higher a nanny for each baby, it will help you immensely.
Written By Silvio
Aug. 18, 2022, 5:08 p.m.(3/21/1018 AR)
What a delight it was to return to the city from my latest trip to Lenosia and be greeted by a stack of letters and the promise of many intriguing conversations to be had upon the horizon.
If only my wardrobe showed an equal amount of promise. It has become outdated and stale in my absence. No doubt finding a new clothier will be one of the first items on my to-do list.
Along with a skilled perfumer. These bottles lining my shelves are all nearly empty and that will never do.
If only my wardrobe showed an equal amount of promise. It has become outdated and stale in my absence. No doubt finding a new clothier will be one of the first items on my to-do list.
Along with a skilled perfumer. These bottles lining my shelves are all nearly empty and that will never do.
Written By Fiora
Aug. 18, 2022, 7:22 a.m.(3/20/1018 AR)
Relationship Note on Noah
Get a nanny. A team, perhaps.
Written By Ariel
Aug. 18, 2022, 12:55 a.m.(3/20/1018 AR)
I am finally home, with my husband, my children, and my family.
My luggage was likely lifted by some of the "help" that was forced on me like a very disgraceful frilled dress.
It seemed only right the first to see me was my husband. Malesh, he always makes my heart flutter, even when he very narrowly avoided getting my shoe in his face.
I spoke with my sister via letters, something is bothering her, I hope that I can quell concerns for her, whatever they are. Otherwise? Pray. One angry redhead is terrifying.
My luggage was likely lifted by some of the "help" that was forced on me like a very disgraceful frilled dress.
It seemed only right the first to see me was my husband. Malesh, he always makes my heart flutter, even when he very narrowly avoided getting my shoe in his face.
I spoke with my sister via letters, something is bothering her, I hope that I can quell concerns for her, whatever they are. Otherwise? Pray. One angry redhead is terrifying.
Written By Noah
Aug. 17, 2022, 10:33 p.m.(3/19/1018 AR)
How is it that twins are only two babies, but seem like it's ten times the work? And the crying? And the pooping?
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