Written By Elara
April 5, 2018, 2:20 a.m.(6/28/1008 AR)
Tonight I decided to try something new. To do something new. And I am very glad many of Kennex were there, as well as Halsim. They gave me courage to step out onto the dance floor and compete in front of all those people. Never have I done something like that before, but I am so glad that I did. I've practiced by myself and those I trust for so long it was freeing to share. Some of those dances I've never done in front of anyone else even. And it won me third place!
I've never won a prize before either. In anything. I've...never really been recognized for much in my life. It will certainly have a place of honor in my room. Especially given my fierce competition in the absolutely amazing Itzal Culler, who won second, and the gorgeous AND talented Princess Sabella Grayson. The second dance I went up against my cousin, Niklas. And as usual he didn't take it -nearly- as seriously as I did. But he had fun, so I suppose that is what is important.
No Niklas, I am STILL not fetching Steve's eggs while you are gone. No.
I've never won a prize before either. In anything. I've...never really been recognized for much in my life. It will certainly have a place of honor in my room. Especially given my fierce competition in the absolutely amazing Itzal Culler, who won second, and the gorgeous AND talented Princess Sabella Grayson. The second dance I went up against my cousin, Niklas. And as usual he didn't take it -nearly- as seriously as I did. But he had fun, so I suppose that is what is important.
No Niklas, I am STILL not fetching Steve's eggs while you are gone. No.
Written By Amarantha
April 5, 2018, 2:19 a.m.(6/28/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Astraea
I can't believe my twin lost in a drinking contest to the very same man, Master Jev, that I lost my last drinking contest to.
Written By Sabella
April 5, 2018, 1:07 a.m.(6/28/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Derovai
And I shall treasure it as if it were diamondplate!
Written By Derovai
April 5, 2018, 12:51 a.m.(6/28/1008 AR)
Tribulation or trepidation, Sir Dracone?
Thank you to all who came to the dance contest, especially the participants, as well as our mystery benefactor who sent in a thousand silver for the contest! That first place trophy cost me five hundred silver, Princess Sabella.
At least I escaped with my dignity mostly intact.
Thank you to all who came to the dance contest, especially the participants, as well as our mystery benefactor who sent in a thousand silver for the contest! That first place trophy cost me five hundred silver, Princess Sabella.
At least I escaped with my dignity mostly intact.
Written By Sparte
April 5, 2018, 12:37 a.m.(6/28/1008 AR)
A spoken rhyme storytelling of the Lesson of Grim Eye.
There once was a man who all his life
felt destined for struggle and combat and strife.
A soldier true he learned wield wield blade, bow, and wits...
Then recounted to women the fanciful bits.
Yet for all of his skill he was not immune to misfortune
A grave strike half blinding him and branding him Grim Eye.
The scar we would see only the start of his woes,
as it seeped into everything as soldiering goes.
Grim Eye remained brave, though in fights he soon was out paced.
Where his talent once won now it was by his wits he was saved.
Through challenge and struggles he was never done in,
living long enough to retire and carry his stories with him.
Now Old Grim Eye remains, in a town, on a farm,
with a story for the children if they'll do a task for his yard.
In all of his stories you can hear how he changed,
how that one blinding blow shaped the rest of his days.
His loss is in every struggle, his cunning in every plot,
that let him reach the end of a road where many do not.
Were you to ask Old Grim Eye if he were special
he'd agree without a pause, tell you a story, expect your applause.
But in time you'd see that there is another tale.
That we all suffer loss, that we all at times fail.
Whatever happens leaves a mark. We all carry them, some shared.
When we see that mark clearly we know how to grow beyond what was there.
There once was a man who all his life
felt destined for struggle and combat and strife.
A soldier true he learned wield wield blade, bow, and wits...
Then recounted to women the fanciful bits.
Yet for all of his skill he was not immune to misfortune
A grave strike half blinding him and branding him Grim Eye.
The scar we would see only the start of his woes,
as it seeped into everything as soldiering goes.
Grim Eye remained brave, though in fights he soon was out paced.
Where his talent once won now it was by his wits he was saved.
Through challenge and struggles he was never done in,
living long enough to retire and carry his stories with him.
Now Old Grim Eye remains, in a town, on a farm,
with a story for the children if they'll do a task for his yard.
In all of his stories you can hear how he changed,
how that one blinding blow shaped the rest of his days.
His loss is in every struggle, his cunning in every plot,
that let him reach the end of a road where many do not.
Were you to ask Old Grim Eye if he were special
he'd agree without a pause, tell you a story, expect your applause.
But in time you'd see that there is another tale.
That we all suffer loss, that we all at times fail.
Whatever happens leaves a mark. We all carry them, some shared.
When we see that mark clearly we know how to grow beyond what was there.
Written By Sabella
April 5, 2018, 12:36 a.m.(6/28/1008 AR)
I WON THE DANCE CONTEST!
Though, truly, I lucked into it, so perhaps Master Thayne is rubbing off on me. Master Itzal Culler and Lady Elara Kennex were spectacular throughout the night and it is only because I was ultimately sure I would not win that I was able to relax and move the odds slightly in my favor.
This is likely to be the one and only time I win glory for my House and while it does not compare to the rooms full of Reese's tournament trophies, I am still thrilled about it.
Thank you to everyone that made it such a fun and spectacular night!
Though, truly, I lucked into it, so perhaps Master Thayne is rubbing off on me. Master Itzal Culler and Lady Elara Kennex were spectacular throughout the night and it is only because I was ultimately sure I would not win that I was able to relax and move the odds slightly in my favor.
This is likely to be the one and only time I win glory for my House and while it does not compare to the rooms full of Reese's tournament trophies, I am still thrilled about it.
Thank you to everyone that made it such a fun and spectacular night!
Written By Kenna
April 5, 2018, 12:26 a.m.(6/28/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Tabitha
Wonderful wonderful WONDERFUL dancing.
And a reunion with cousin Tabitha. I'd forgotten how good her laughter sounds after being away for so long.
What could POSSIBLY make a better night?
And a reunion with cousin Tabitha. I'd forgotten how good her laughter sounds after being away for so long.
What could POSSIBLY make a better night?
Written By Daemon
April 5, 2018, 12:01 a.m.(6/28/1008 AR)
The day one must face the champion of dance herself is a terrifying prospect.
To be faced with that individual as they are also your superior and ally? The stones themselves SHOOK with my TRIBULATION.
Now my bum burns. It burns deeply.
To be faced with that individual as they are also your superior and ally? The stones themselves SHOOK with my TRIBULATION.
Now my bum burns. It burns deeply.
Written By Itzal
April 4, 2018, 11:15 p.m.(6/28/1008 AR)
This dance-off saw the fall of the previous champion, Thena parade, and saw the rise of our new dance champion, Princess Sabella Grayson! Second and third places were awared to myself and Lady Elara Kennex respectively.
What, you thought I'd just play the whole time and not dance?
What, you thought I'd just play the whole time and not dance?
Written By Itzal
April 4, 2018, 11:13 p.m.(6/28/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Tikva
Oooooooh, I have ideas! Great ideas! It probably won't end with a long list of complaints sent your way. I'm sure you'll gain new friends too!
Written By Jev
April 4, 2018, 11:11 p.m.(6/28/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Cassius
Hi Jeanene. I liked the duke. Is he nice to you? Say hello for me! He put up a good fight.
Written By Cassius
April 4, 2018, 11:07 p.m.(6/28/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Jev
*penned by Duke Cassius' loyal servant, Jeanene*
The Good Duke reminds Jev whatever-your-last-name-is that you were ejected from the bar for breaking a glass across the wall, and even then were offered the chance to pay for it. You chose to leave.
You also did win, the Duke is impressed to say. A good showing, and good use of deceit. You'd make a good Lycene.
The Good Duke reminds Jev whatever-your-last-name-is that you were ejected from the bar for breaking a glass across the wall, and even then were offered the chance to pay for it. You chose to leave.
You also did win, the Duke is impressed to say. A good showing, and good use of deceit. You'd make a good Lycene.
Written By Jev
April 4, 2018, 11:03 p.m.(6/28/1008 AR)
I won 15,000 silver in a drinking game. Then the poor sports kicked me out of the bar for winning.
Written By Simone
April 4, 2018, 11:01 p.m.(6/28/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Aurora
Aurora has such lovely designs. I can hardly wait to see the gown she is creating for me, much less to wear it!
Written By Simone
April 4, 2018, 10:59 p.m.(6/28/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Ansel
Oh little brother... how I've missed you. It was good to talk to you once more!
Written By Sorrel
April 4, 2018, 10:58 p.m.(6/28/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Luca
It warms my heart that I get the mustache discount just from being married to the Mustache.
Written By Thena
April 4, 2018, 10:39 p.m.(6/28/1008 AR)
I'm not sure which was more unlikely this time last year, that I'd become the Grandmaster of the Knights of Solace, or that I'd be in a dance-off.
Master Voss and Master Culler managed to raise over 10,000 silver that will be going to the Silver Order's efforts to bolster support for orphanages across Arvum. My thanks to them, and to everyone who participated and/or donated.
Did anyone else know that Sir Daemon's dance moves are insane? Good gods.
Master Voss and Master Culler managed to raise over 10,000 silver that will be going to the Silver Order's efforts to bolster support for orphanages across Arvum. My thanks to them, and to everyone who participated and/or donated.
Did anyone else know that Sir Daemon's dance moves are insane? Good gods.
Written By Cadenza
April 4, 2018, 10:18 p.m.(6/28/1008 AR)
These past few days have been....humbling.
First I was named a member of the newly established Order of the White Lily and it's established by Archduchess Eleyna Velenosa. Words cannot express the feelings I have for being named among some people I admire and look up to. This is emotional and just....wow.
Then...I was named Admiral of the Rose Tempest. The words escape me of how honored I am by my husband's family....people that are now my family as well. Thank you and I will do you proud.
Mom.....I hope I've done you proud. I just wish I had your blade....so I could honor your properly. I will continue to strive to be the daughter you wanted me to be.
First I was named a member of the newly established Order of the White Lily and it's established by Archduchess Eleyna Velenosa. Words cannot express the feelings I have for being named among some people I admire and look up to. This is emotional and just....wow.
Then...I was named Admiral of the Rose Tempest. The words escape me of how honored I am by my husband's family....people that are now my family as well. Thank you and I will do you proud.
Mom.....I hope I've done you proud. I just wish I had your blade....so I could honor your properly. I will continue to strive to be the daughter you wanted me to be.
Written By Barric
April 4, 2018, 9:47 p.m.(6/28/1008 AR)
Now that that's done...
I do hope Luca heals well and true.
Sometimes I wish I could fight my own duels, it feels odd having someone fight for me.
I do hope Luca heals well and true.
Sometimes I wish I could fight my own duels, it feels odd having someone fight for me.
Written By Saoirse
April 4, 2018, 9:06 p.m.(6/28/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Caith
I am beginning to wonder if perhaps Princess Caith does not like me very much.
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