Written By Amari
April 11, 2018, 1:37 p.m.(7/13/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Veronica
You'll have your future children heavily armed and waddling around in toddler sized battle armor as soon as they're able to walk. I can see it now; tiny, blonde, furious creatures hacking ankles and taking out knees with demented glee.
I fear for the realm.
I fear for the realm.
Written By Margerie
April 11, 2018, 1:29 p.m.(7/13/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Magpie
For those that know this gentleman better than I do, should "It's going to be incredible" fill me with dread the way the words, "Hey, everybody watch this!" or "Hold my ale" sometimes do?
Because somehow reading those words gives me an anxious feeling in my stomach.
I do hope it proves unfounded, though, and that this trepidation will become wonder. Good luck with your new endeavor, young man.
Because somehow reading those words gives me an anxious feeling in my stomach.
I do hope it proves unfounded, though, and that this trepidation will become wonder. Good luck with your new endeavor, young man.
Written By Magpie
April 11, 2018, 1:23 p.m.(7/13/1008 AR)
Don't worry my friends! I have my next inspiration. All will be well.
It's going to be *incredible*.
It's going to be *incredible*.
Written By Lianne
April 11, 2018, 12:59 p.m.(7/13/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Magpie
I hope your journey takes you away from furniture making. With a swing already named after me--though lovely, to be sure--I've no aspirations to inspire a couch.
Written By Itzal
April 11, 2018, 12:51 p.m.(7/13/1008 AR)
I have been asked if I ever felt like giving up when I hit a wall while writing a song.
The answer is no. For one I tend to have a few going on in my head so it's less like hitting a wall and more like a river branching off. Secondly giving into despair is a waste of time and incredibly dull. Moping around for days about how one's a hopeless failure does not appeal, though I'm told it's popular among others. How they don't wither away at the sheer boredom is beyond me.
The answer is no. For one I tend to have a few going on in my head so it's less like hitting a wall and more like a river branching off. Secondly giving into despair is a waste of time and incredibly dull. Moping around for days about how one's a hopeless failure does not appeal, though I'm told it's popular among others. How they don't wither away at the sheer boredom is beyond me.
Written By Edain
April 11, 2018, 12:36 p.m.(7/13/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Veronica
I am afraid I do not know Lady Margerie's secrets. But I know that she wields when she tells someone, "I am not angry. I am just disappointed."
Written By Veronica
April 11, 2018, 12:29 p.m.(7/13/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Margerie
I am reminded that Aunt Margerie was Countess of Oakhaven for many years... and why. She speaks, and people listen.
How does she do this with words? I do this with punching and it's less reliable.
How does she do this with words? I do this with punching and it's less reliable.
Written By Mae
April 11, 2018, 12:25 p.m.(7/13/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Magpie
To truly be an artist, you must give up entirely on your art. Check!
Now, you need to write about how everything you've ever done is adequate, at best. And deny being an artist.
Next, make something truly ridiculous, preferably about or involving or representing Marquessa Lianne Malespero.
Now, you need to write about how everything you've ever done is adequate, at best. And deny being an artist.
Next, make something truly ridiculous, preferably about or involving or representing Marquessa Lianne Malespero.
Written By Veronica
April 11, 2018, 12:18 p.m.(7/13/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Alis
I do not doubt your martial prowess as a knight, Princess-general; not for one moment. It is your child's prowess that I question.
I would be less concerned if your child has gained some battlefield experience, but I recommend waiting until the baby has drawn their first breath.
I would be less concerned if your child has gained some battlefield experience, but I recommend waiting until the baby has drawn their first breath.
Written By Sabella
April 11, 2018, 12:13 p.m.(7/13/1008 AR)
Bastion is every bit as sweeping and majestic as I remember it!
I am so bored.
Aiden, all your birds say hello! Or at least, there was a lot of flapping and squawking that I assume were hellos or telling me I was interrupting bird tea time!
The charity has been well received so far! I think I shall keep up my efforts here. Rebuilding is of course important, but so is remembering that there are those in need everywhere!
I am so bored.
Aiden, all your birds say hello! Or at least, there was a lot of flapping and squawking that I assume were hellos or telling me I was interrupting bird tea time!
The charity has been well received so far! I think I shall keep up my efforts here. Rebuilding is of course important, but so is remembering that there are those in need everywhere!
Written By Amari
April 11, 2018, 12:08 p.m.(7/13/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Aric
What have you been up to lately, brother? I'm afraid to ask, but curious to know.
Is it shark wrestling? Have you been doing the shark wrestling?
Is it shark wrestling? Have you been doing the shark wrestling?
Written By Venturo
April 11, 2018, 11:55 a.m.(7/13/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Mirari
I can admire the Princess Reese's dedication to being in the right place at the right time in her quest to purchase the things that appeal to her. I do believe she has paid off messengers to keep an eye on every store front... and I hope she appreciates the particularly pink label I put on one of the brews she bought from me yesterday. Given your own wares? I can see why she'd wish to own each and every piece.
Written By Mirari
April 11, 2018, 11:30 a.m.(7/13/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Reese
I'm pretty sure Princess Reese Grayson is on a mission.
I put out jewelry, it disappears. It's almost like a game at this point, and while I'm not sure who is winning, I can say that it's amusing.
I put out jewelry, it disappears. It's almost like a game at this point, and while I'm not sure who is winning, I can say that it's amusing.
Written By Alis
April 11, 2018, 9:40 a.m.(7/13/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Veronica
I am humbled by your regard, Lady Veronica. On one hand I feel compelled to point out that I am quite decent with a sword or flail. On the other hand, it is usually I who am overly protective of people so this is quite novel! I think we shall get along quite well.
... as long as you don't mind my propensity to find myself in dangerous situations.
... as long as you don't mind my propensity to find myself in dangerous situations.
Written By Mayir
April 11, 2018, 9:37 a.m.(7/13/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Magpie
BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM HIGHWAY ROBBERY ABOUT FUTURE PRODUCT OFFERINGS.
That is what I think Magpie meant to say, but he's not the Director of Marketing, so I think it may have gotten lost in the translation.
We know you'll like them! But if you don't: No refunds!
That is what I think Magpie meant to say, but he's not the Director of Marketing, so I think it may have gotten lost in the translation.
We know you'll like them! But if you don't: No refunds!
Written By Magpie
April 11, 2018, 9:24 a.m.(7/13/1008 AR)
Been a while since I got high and wandered up the hill to read the journals. I plucked a few from the pile and I think I see the real reason all the archives were put to the torch in the past.
Gods, people. Stop sitting around in a room writing journals and get out and live your lives. Go sailing. Have a smoke with some friends. Redecorate your home. (By the way, Highway Robbery has a fun new liquor cabinet in stock)
Now some personal notes, because this *is* a damned journal. I decided I'm done with Mystery Bags. I've been shredding up the bags. There are so many people making figurines now that I've felt my creative drive sucked away. Is that even what it was? Am I an artist now if I get mopey and depressed over my work? I should consult with Fortunato and Mae on that one, I suppose.
Gods, people. Stop sitting around in a room writing journals and get out and live your lives. Go sailing. Have a smoke with some friends. Redecorate your home. (By the way, Highway Robbery has a fun new liquor cabinet in stock)
Now some personal notes, because this *is* a damned journal. I decided I'm done with Mystery Bags. I've been shredding up the bags. There are so many people making figurines now that I've felt my creative drive sucked away. Is that even what it was? Am I an artist now if I get mopey and depressed over my work? I should consult with Fortunato and Mae on that one, I suppose.
Written By Corban
April 11, 2018, 9:24 a.m.(7/13/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Eirlys
We gathered at the Gauntlet last night, House Telmar and House Greenmarch, to honor the life of the departed Sword of the Greenwood, Lady Eirlys Greenmarch.
Between the sparring bouts in the dueling ring and the heats running the Gauntlet (I logged a personal best), I think Lady Eirlys would have been pleased. I hope her soul smiled on our efforts.
Between the sparring bouts in the dueling ring and the heats running the Gauntlet (I logged a personal best), I think Lady Eirlys would have been pleased. I hope her soul smiled on our efforts.
Written By Niklas
April 11, 2018, 8:48 a.m.(7/13/1008 AR)
There are scholars of Vellichor to be found everywhere and even the crusty ones in the Mourning Islands are happy to drop whatever important research they're doing to write down my dumb thoughts!
(Lord Niklas recited a number of tongue twisters here. He then shared a recipe for a rum cocktail he called a Minty Nik.)
Anyway, everything has been going swimmingly. Responses to the shows have been very positive and the only pushback I received was from some viewers in Maelstrom who initially gave me grief for accuracy errors in The Pirate Queen. Though to be sure, it heartened me to know they were already familiar with my work! And after seeing The Good Duke both were interested in future non-ship-related works.
Though truly the best part of the voyage has been how it was re-energized me to write new things. I've been trapped so long in the story of former thralls and wartime heroics that I forgot what it was like to make something new. I've written two new full length manuscripts (both need work, certainly, but I am still very excited!) along with a quartet of one act plays, including a new play for the children's theater I have been doing with Sabella and a play I wrote after drinking a bright green liquor from Eurus.
It is good to be inspired again. It is good to leave the city. This has been a tiny adventure, but given how lacking my life is in adventure in general it has been rather grand for me.
Love to those who miss me and even more to those who don't.
(Lord Niklas recited a number of tongue twisters here. He then shared a recipe for a rum cocktail he called a Minty Nik.)
Anyway, everything has been going swimmingly. Responses to the shows have been very positive and the only pushback I received was from some viewers in Maelstrom who initially gave me grief for accuracy errors in The Pirate Queen. Though to be sure, it heartened me to know they were already familiar with my work! And after seeing The Good Duke both were interested in future non-ship-related works.
Though truly the best part of the voyage has been how it was re-energized me to write new things. I've been trapped so long in the story of former thralls and wartime heroics that I forgot what it was like to make something new. I've written two new full length manuscripts (both need work, certainly, but I am still very excited!) along with a quartet of one act plays, including a new play for the children's theater I have been doing with Sabella and a play I wrote after drinking a bright green liquor from Eurus.
It is good to be inspired again. It is good to leave the city. This has been a tiny adventure, but given how lacking my life is in adventure in general it has been rather grand for me.
Love to those who miss me and even more to those who don't.
Written By Silas
April 11, 2018, 8:39 a.m.(7/13/1008 AR)
Gardens are wonderful.
They smell much better than barracks.
They smell much better than barracks.
Written By Veronica
April 11, 2018, 2:12 a.m.(7/12/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Alis
You came to aid our starving villagers, and I will not permit harm to come to you or your child.
Sorry, your Highness, but that is how it works.
Sorry, your Highness, but that is how it works.
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