Written By Lumen
May 10, 2018, 10:09 p.m.(9/19/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Bliss
It certainly was not me.
Written By Kaine
May 10, 2018, 7:45 p.m.(9/19/1008 AR)
The nobility here are fascinating. I met perhaps one or two nobles before I came to Arx. I've met well over a dozen since arriving here. And they are fascinating. Invariably kind to some degree. Perhaps a little, er, eccentric? But I can at least relate there.
Written By Simone
May 10, 2018, 7:35 p.m.(9/19/1008 AR)
Gentle Readers,
Some days start out quite calm, but end up far different by days end. Today was one of those. While I truly am grateful for Princess Alis coming to assist us with keeping Marian calm and settled, I must admit the outcome of it was quite unexpected. Yet we are happy and proud to have all children delivered safely and both mothers well. Our household may take some time to recover though.
Now I believe I need a drink.
M. Simone Greenmarch
Some days start out quite calm, but end up far different by days end. Today was one of those. While I truly am grateful for Princess Alis coming to assist us with keeping Marian calm and settled, I must admit the outcome of it was quite unexpected. Yet we are happy and proud to have all children delivered safely and both mothers well. Our household may take some time to recover though.
Now I believe I need a drink.
M. Simone Greenmarch
Written By Wynna
May 10, 2018, 7:28 p.m.(9/19/1008 AR)
Stealing from a book store. Will wonders never cease?
Written By Aurora
May 10, 2018, 6:54 p.m.(9/19/1008 AR)
Another meeting with a patron prospect! It was nice being understood for what I wish and also understanding what others want. There was no awkwardness to the interaction and a fish was produced as an aftermath of the meeting.
Written By Carita
May 10, 2018, 6:31 p.m.(9/19/1008 AR)
It's an utter joy to see my former proteges doing so well for themselves.
My heart is warmed through and I wish them nothing but continued success. In the spirit of continuing, this clearly means that I need to seek out others that are wishing for similar opportunities. Perhaps another champion. Perhaps another social adept. Perhaps an artisan. Perhaps a would-be courtier. Perhaps a lower-ranked member of the peerage.
So far, I have reached out to one that I need to schedule a sit-down meeting with, but I have been so busy that I have not even considered it yet! I have not forgotten you, prospective protege. I promise.
My heart is warmed through and I wish them nothing but continued success. In the spirit of continuing, this clearly means that I need to seek out others that are wishing for similar opportunities. Perhaps another champion. Perhaps another social adept. Perhaps an artisan. Perhaps a would-be courtier. Perhaps a lower-ranked member of the peerage.
So far, I have reached out to one that I need to schedule a sit-down meeting with, but I have been so busy that I have not even considered it yet! I have not forgotten you, prospective protege. I promise.
Written By Natalia
May 10, 2018, 6:24 p.m.(9/19/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Bliss
I can see it, depending on who one is trying to work with. You already are an expert diplomat in relation to particular cultures!
Written By Zebulon
May 10, 2018, 6:21 p.m.(9/19/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Lucita
While many people find comfort in consistency, I find it to be my greatest enemy. I'd give anything for my life to stop being the same every day. Wherever I go, whatever I do, something goes wrong. And not in that teenager tantrum way, either. I mean, literally. I thought maybe by moving to Arx that things would change.
A nice morning catching up with an old friend, Baroness Lucita Igniseri. Everything was going well. There's no way it could go wrong, I thought. Until Lord Karadoc let me know that my reputation as a luckless knight preceded me here and then reminded me of my own past follies and horrible luck in front of the others.
Oh, but that isn't even the best part! I get upset and try to leave and somehow up-ended the table of drinks almost in Archlector Vayne's lap! Thankfully, Baroness Skye is as quick as she is!
And let's not forget the priceless vase I bumped into and destroyed in the Domus my first night here!
Or meeting the nice King's Own Dame Erela and falling on my face in the dirt after an hour of great conversation!
It.
Never.
Ends.
I never should have left Granato. And once I did, I never should have left the sea. It was safer for everyone with me out on the water.
A nice morning catching up with an old friend, Baroness Lucita Igniseri. Everything was going well. There's no way it could go wrong, I thought. Until Lord Karadoc let me know that my reputation as a luckless knight preceded me here and then reminded me of my own past follies and horrible luck in front of the others.
Oh, but that isn't even the best part! I get upset and try to leave and somehow up-ended the table of drinks almost in Archlector Vayne's lap! Thankfully, Baroness Skye is as quick as she is!
And let's not forget the priceless vase I bumped into and destroyed in the Domus my first night here!
Or meeting the nice King's Own Dame Erela and falling on my face in the dirt after an hour of great conversation!
It.
Never.
Ends.
I never should have left Granato. And once I did, I never should have left the sea. It was safer for everyone with me out on the water.
Written By Percephon
May 10, 2018, 6:16 p.m.(9/19/1008 AR)
"To know the world, to use the world, and to transform the world."
Written By Bliss
May 10, 2018, 6:12 p.m.(9/19/1008 AR)
Whoever is going around saying I'm an expert diplomat: ... Have you ever met me?
Written By Niklas
May 10, 2018, 2:08 p.m.(9/19/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Jeffeth
I would add more lyrics to the song, Sir Bayweather, but today I asked a scholar how many journal entries I had done this week. He said he would have to check on that for me and asked for my name. When I told him he looked at me with a haunted gaze, eyes unfocused and lips quivering, and he whispered, "Enough. You have done... enough."
I took that as a sign that it may be time for me to stop journaling for a while, lest Archscholar Bianca pay me a visit to let me know that while it is important to know the thoughts of the public, not every ridiculous thought that runs through a person's head necessarily needs to be put to parchment.
Then again, I do need to post about finding Scholar Oswyn a date. Yes, Oswyn, write that down. We can talk about it later. This needs to be published immediately.
I took that as a sign that it may be time for me to stop journaling for a while, lest Archscholar Bianca pay me a visit to let me know that while it is important to know the thoughts of the public, not every ridiculous thought that runs through a person's head necessarily needs to be put to parchment.
Then again, I do need to post about finding Scholar Oswyn a date. Yes, Oswyn, write that down. We can talk about it later. This needs to be published immediately.
Written By Mae
May 10, 2018, 1:18 p.m.(9/19/1008 AR)
Two pregnant women. Three babies. One breech birth. The worst hangover of my life.
Both mamas safe and sound. All three babies happy and whole.
Thank the gods I had a capable assistant to conscript!
We didn't even drop any babies. I didn't even puke on anyone!
Permission to sleep for eternity now?
Both mamas safe and sound. All three babies happy and whole.
Thank the gods I had a capable assistant to conscript!
We didn't even drop any babies. I didn't even puke on anyone!
Permission to sleep for eternity now?
Written By Marian
May 10, 2018, 12:54 p.m.(9/19/1008 AR)
House Redrain welcomes the arrival of it's newest princes to the royal family:
Prince Fergus Kristoph Redrain and Prince Valen Frey Redrain has been born on the 19th day in the 9th month of 1008 AR, to Princess Marian Redrain and her departed husband, Prince Fergus Redrain.
High Lord Darren Redrain will see these babes' upbringing should their mother be unable to perform those duties. Marquis Marius Greenmarch shall remind them of their ties to the Greenwood.
For those wishing to send gifts, please send donations to Princess Gwenna Redrain for the rebuilding of the Redrain military that was lost in Stormwall. As we have lost so much, the Wheel continues to turn and new life comes forth.
Princess Marian Redrain
Warchief of the North, Sword of Fairhaven
Prince Fergus Kristoph Redrain and Prince Valen Frey Redrain has been born on the 19th day in the 9th month of 1008 AR, to Princess Marian Redrain and her departed husband, Prince Fergus Redrain.
High Lord Darren Redrain will see these babes' upbringing should their mother be unable to perform those duties. Marquis Marius Greenmarch shall remind them of their ties to the Greenwood.
For those wishing to send gifts, please send donations to Princess Gwenna Redrain for the rebuilding of the Redrain military that was lost in Stormwall. As we have lost so much, the Wheel continues to turn and new life comes forth.
Princess Marian Redrain
Warchief of the North, Sword of Fairhaven
Written By Lisebet
May 10, 2018, 12:50 p.m.(9/19/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Elsbetta
Aunt - almost like a big sister
Written By Jeffeth
May 10, 2018, 12:40 p.m.(9/19/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Sabella
Please make him write more of his song about Father Orazio. I need to know what else he does.
Written By Monique
May 10, 2018, 12:37 p.m.(9/19/1008 AR)
Some people could use lessons on how to properly steal something. I'm happy to provide them such lessons! It's almost a pity the Iron Guard are so good at their job but I suppose, fortunate in the long run that they are.
The Gilded Page offers apologies to those patrons whose discussion was interrupted by the scene. You may each claim a free book, on the house!
The Gilded Page offers apologies to those patrons whose discussion was interrupted by the scene. You may each claim a free book, on the house!
Written By Titania
May 10, 2018, 12:14 p.m.(9/19/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Sameera
I have not fully registered that my friend is gone, I find when I sit and I look at all the beautiful pieces she made for me. The last was my wedding ring, I just I am sorry we had not gotten to talk much as of late so many things have been going on. My sweet friend so beautiful and kind even if you did not show it to many those closest to you knew. I will help look in on your family and make sure all is well, I will miss you Sameera.
Written By Niklas
May 10, 2018, 12:12 p.m.(9/19/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Sabella
Thank Mistress Thornburn for the beautiful fish. Otherwise Scholar Oswyn and I were going to go to the river and take turns drowning ourselves until we came home empty handed and reeking of sewage.
Written By Sabella
May 10, 2018, 12:10 p.m.(9/19/1008 AR)
I am so incredibly, effusively, utterly happy! Not only am I going to get to marry a man I love with all my heart, but I have agreed to a patronage that I think will be beneficial to all parties AND Princess Agatha gave me the incredibly amazing idea to present Lord Niklas with challenges throughout our courtship to make sure that he is truly willing to go above and beyond to secure the match!
And while I know that he is without any silly challenges, he was so creative when I asked him to procure me a fish that I am happy to continue asking him to do ridiculous things in the name of love. And beneficial trade agreements, of course.
So, gentle readers, what would you suggest?
And while I know that he is without any silly challenges, he was so creative when I asked him to procure me a fish that I am happy to continue asking him to do ridiculous things in the name of love. And beneficial trade agreements, of course.
So, gentle readers, what would you suggest?
Written By Bliss
May 10, 2018, 11:58 a.m.(9/19/1008 AR)
Including time for sleep and relaxation - something which I did not remember to include in my plans this last fortnight, and which I deeply regret - I am currently booked solid though my upcoming duel. If you are one I have spoken with and made some kind of plan, don't worry, you are not forgotten and you are in that list of things for me. But I am looking at this pile of missives and realizing I have going to have to set some ground rules regarding my time.
I am not certain what the best way to publicly do so is. The bulletin boards, likely. I will post something after I fight.
There are other things which I wish to write about which I will, somehow, also find time for. Perhaps Oaths - from the perspective of a Devotion. This is certainly well-trod ground lately, but I have yet to really put my two silver in.
Until then, I have letters to write.
I am not certain what the best way to publicly do so is. The bulletin boards, likely. I will post something after I fight.
There are other things which I wish to write about which I will, somehow, also find time for. Perhaps Oaths - from the perspective of a Devotion. This is certainly well-trod ground lately, but I have yet to really put my two silver in.
Until then, I have letters to write.
Please note that the scholars may take some time preparing your journal for others to read.