Written By Reigna
July 16, 2018, 6 p.m.(3/15/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Cristoph
I can attest that when I came to Arx and first began trying to acquaint my palate to wines, that Kael started with Laurent Mead sweetened with a further dollop of Laurent Honey. I now can appreciate the beverage on its own and rather enjoy it on nights I know the nurse can see to Talis. Also, I do, on occasion, enjoy an Oathlands whisky, usually with a dollop of Laurent Honey or lightened with some juice from Oathlands apples. In fact, Natalia Whisper and I rather enjoyed the mix of whisky and apple juice!
But back to mead: Laurent mead has been my favorite to date.
But back to mead: Laurent mead has been my favorite to date.
Written By Aleksei
July 16, 2018, 5:57 p.m.(3/15/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Cristoph
You know, it's a damn shame, I think I've forgotten the exact taste of Laurent mead. I guess I can't write about how great it is until I try it again.
Written By Cristoph
July 16, 2018, 5:33 p.m.(3/15/1009 AR)
I was informed today that the mead of House Laurent was talked about in the journals! By an Archlector and one of the Softest Whispers! It warms my heart to hear that others think so fondly of it. Our meadmakers work very hard on our product and all of our ingredients are sourced from the duchy itself. With a few exceptions!
But really, I could write about the mead and honey all day long. Until I made a person cry! In fact, I think the scholar looks bored of it already. I'm so sorry.
But really, I could write about the mead and honey all day long. Until I made a person cry! In fact, I think the scholar looks bored of it already. I'm so sorry.
Written By Reigna
July 16, 2018, 5:27 p.m.(3/15/1009 AR)
Thank you, thank you to all of those who have given Keaton their support. Our successes are possible because of the support and community that we have. The Compact is a beautiful, living bond that links us all. As seen in the harder times, when the many come to help the few, or in the hardest of times when we all put aside our arguments and rise to face insurmountable odds with righteous defiance. Our voices might not always be in harmony, but when necessary, they are united.
I could not be prouder to be a member of this glorious union. I could not be more grateful for the friends we have made, the bonds forged by Oath and alliance, friendship and family.
I could not be prouder to be a member of this glorious union. I could not be more grateful for the friends we have made, the bonds forged by Oath and alliance, friendship and family.
Written By Lumen
July 16, 2018, 5:26 p.m.(3/15/1009 AR)
In the interest of brokering peace, Whisper House volunteers its services in getting to the bottom of this important sparkling wine confusion. For starters, we'll likely be needing a case of each variant from those involved.
Written By Eirene
July 16, 2018, 4:52 p.m.(3/15/1009 AR)
More and more I'm convinced there's something in the water supply of this city.
Note: this is a personal opinion and not a professional one. The water is perfectly safe to drink by all accounts, I just prefer alcohol.
Note: this is a personal opinion and not a professional one. The water is perfectly safe to drink by all accounts, I just prefer alcohol.
Written By Skye
July 16, 2018, 4:35 p.m.(3/15/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Kael
I want to be like you when I grow up cousin. You have achieved something that is truly something to be proud of. While we haven't had dinner together in some time, know that you are in my thoughts daily.
Yes, I did do a double fist pump when I first got the news.
Yes, I did do a double fist pump when I first got the news.
Written By Marian
July 16, 2018, 4:32 p.m.(3/15/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Kael
Marquis Kael Keaton. Hmm, that does have a nice ring. Please accept my well wishes for a well-deserved recognition for you and your wife's hard work.
Written By Berenice
July 16, 2018, 4:25 p.m.(3/15/1009 AR)
All I know is that I have most _certainly_ been drinking sparkling wine for more than a year. I am quite sure that I've been drinking it from infancy.
Written By Quenia
July 16, 2018, 3:58 p.m.(3/15/1009 AR)
Speaking of Galas, it seems I have a real, honest to goodness date to the next one. That will be a change. Now I need to simply find someone who can change my seasilk into stuff made of legends. Or, some such.
Are there any tailors out there not already busy with Gala work? I have just the design I want. Assuming you are not daunted by challenging work!
Are there any tailors out there not already busy with Gala work? I have just the design I want. Assuming you are not daunted by challenging work!
Written By Quenia
July 16, 2018, 3:53 p.m.(3/15/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Edain
When did the Oathlands invent sparkling white wine? Igniseri had a sparkling white wine that debuted during the Glittering Gala in the last year, and my understanding, from Lady Monique anyway, was that it was the first of its kind.
It is, at least, not in the wine books at the archives of Vellichor.
Mind, neither are Igniseri's wines, but I have bottles left over from the Glittering Gala that I give out as gifts.
It is, at least, not in the wine books at the archives of Vellichor.
Mind, neither are Igniseri's wines, but I have bottles left over from the Glittering Gala that I give out as gifts.
Written By Bliss
July 16, 2018, 3:46 p.m.(3/15/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Aureth
I spent about half a year in Artshall when I was seventeen, and let me tell you, Archlector, I do not remember much of that half a year except that I had an awful lot of fun and kept suddenly waking up hungover and broke in confusing places after visiting any tavern that had mead.
Written By Mia
July 16, 2018, 3:13 p.m.(3/15/1009 AR)
Just a few short hours ago, my thirty-fourth birthday passed. It should be a time of celebration, but I -- as I am wont to do -- find it to be a time of refelection, instead.
I have now been "the Countess Riven" for half my life, having come to the title far earlier than most, and in the midst of a great tragedy both personal and political. And in that time, the Twainfort has changed more than I ever could have imagined. One choice, made to save my House and my people, has now spiralled into dozens and dozens more, which have irrevocably changed so much of who we are. My husband calls me 'the Chief of a Hundred Tribes' in jest, but in truth, I've started to loose count of how many Prodigals from how many peoples march under our banner now. I used to know each and every one by name or by face or both, and now it's a matter often delegated to Ministers and to census-takers and to Scholars.
The girl I was at seventeen would not have looked at the Twainfort as it is now, and recognized it as her home. But to the woman I've become, it is precisely that, and proudly -- even fiercely -- so.
What will it be in another seventeen years, when -- if the gods are good -- I will have past my fiftieth year and boast more gray hairs than black? Who will I be, and will I be worthy of what Riven has been made into?
I have now been "the Countess Riven" for half my life, having come to the title far earlier than most, and in the midst of a great tragedy both personal and political. And in that time, the Twainfort has changed more than I ever could have imagined. One choice, made to save my House and my people, has now spiralled into dozens and dozens more, which have irrevocably changed so much of who we are. My husband calls me 'the Chief of a Hundred Tribes' in jest, but in truth, I've started to loose count of how many Prodigals from how many peoples march under our banner now. I used to know each and every one by name or by face or both, and now it's a matter often delegated to Ministers and to census-takers and to Scholars.
The girl I was at seventeen would not have looked at the Twainfort as it is now, and recognized it as her home. But to the woman I've become, it is precisely that, and proudly -- even fiercely -- so.
What will it be in another seventeen years, when -- if the gods are good -- I will have past my fiftieth year and boast more gray hairs than black? Who will I be, and will I be worthy of what Riven has been made into?
Written By Tikva
July 16, 2018, 3:09 p.m.(3/15/1009 AR)
My son Tiber Riven is 5 years old today. He's now lived longer than I even knew his father, and the gift of being his mother is one that I treasure every day.
Also, luckily for me, Princess Sabella arranged for the house to be REPLETE with cupcakes, and there are still some left even after Luca decided they were best used as throwing implements.
Also, luckily for me, Princess Sabella arranged for the house to be REPLETE with cupcakes, and there are still some left even after Luca decided they were best used as throwing implements.
Written By Aureth
July 16, 2018, 3:06 p.m.(3/15/1009 AR)
As long as we're discussing Oathlands booze, I'd just like to throw out there that I've been buying Artshall mead for my own drinking since I literally used to own a bar and run it for a living, and while the Lycene reds and whites are the wines I favor without fail, the mead from Artshall is superior to any.
Hands down.
If you don't like it, you probably hate puppies or joy or something.
Hands down.
If you don't like it, you probably hate puppies or joy or something.
Written By Barric
July 16, 2018, 2:09 p.m.(3/15/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Alis
I do enjoy a sparkling White from time to time. I am not sure I have tried the Oathlands fare, but I do know I enjoy Oathlands Whiskey too. While there are a many knights and others who do forswear alcohol, it is by no means universal. Some of my favorite drinking partners are from the Oathlands.
Written By Alis
July 16, 2018, 1:57 p.m.(3/15/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Hadrian
Now now, let us not count our victories before they are won!
I have no doubt at all that Bliss Whisper is exceptional in her representation and have seen it with my own eyes. However, Prince Luca has agreed to be my Champion in this matter. I do believe you will be coughing on your own drink, Marquis. While I sip delightedly from a glass of exceptional Oathlands Sparkling wine.
I have no doubt at all that Bliss Whisper is exceptional in her representation and have seen it with my own eyes. However, Prince Luca has agreed to be my Champion in this matter. I do believe you will be coughing on your own drink, Marquis. While I sip delightedly from a glass of exceptional Oathlands Sparkling wine.
Written By Karadoc
July 16, 2018, 1:56 p.m.(3/15/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Lucita
Baroness-Regent, this is only a sign that the Saik House staff need to be fired for potentially letting a stranger onto the premises.
Written By Edain
July 16, 2018, 1:49 p.m.(3/15/1009 AR)
I see alot of prattling from the Lyceum in the journals about our wine recently.
This happens every so often when the remember sparkling white wine was invented in the Oathlands and thier envy turns them green.
This happens every so often when the remember sparkling white wine was invented in the Oathlands and thier envy turns them green.
Written By Mae
July 16, 2018, 1:49 p.m.(3/15/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Augustus
Scholars:
I have to say that when I go to visit Grayson Manor, whether it's for work or to visit a friend or to visit my beloved patron, it was quite clean and lovely. There were no rats on the prowl, and any cat was surely treated well, and didn't need to eat rats.
That rats now crawl across princes seems to be a big change from what I know to be House Grayson! Could this be the a sign of the crumbling of a once great house?
Or has Prince Augustus gone mad with age, and as Calaudrin has already written, can someone please go check on him?
I have to say that when I go to visit Grayson Manor, whether it's for work or to visit a friend or to visit my beloved patron, it was quite clean and lovely. There were no rats on the prowl, and any cat was surely treated well, and didn't need to eat rats.
That rats now crawl across princes seems to be a big change from what I know to be House Grayson! Could this be the a sign of the crumbling of a once great house?
Or has Prince Augustus gone mad with age, and as Calaudrin has already written, can someone please go check on him?
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