Written By Veronica
April 4, 2018, 1:19 a.m.(6/26/1008 AR)
Today has been a day of sparring.
I fought in two bouts of free-for-alls that were highly enjoyable. The first fight was with the legendary Princess Reese Grayson, Prince Barric and Master Voss; of course I will need another set of bruises to go with those I received, so I fought another bout with Princess Agatha Redrain, Sir Jordan Ober of House Ashford, Dame Felicia Harrow and Mistress Mirari Corsetina.
It is remarkable how many friends and acquaintances I make on the proving grounds.
I fought in two bouts of free-for-alls that were highly enjoyable. The first fight was with the legendary Princess Reese Grayson, Prince Barric and Master Voss; of course I will need another set of bruises to go with those I received, so I fought another bout with Princess Agatha Redrain, Sir Jordan Ober of House Ashford, Dame Felicia Harrow and Mistress Mirari Corsetina.
It is remarkable how many friends and acquaintances I make on the proving grounds.
Written By Ainsley
April 4, 2018, 12:29 a.m.(6/26/1008 AR)
Today, Planchet appeared in my office at the Iron Plaza a letter in his hand. It was from my ward, Miss Aniyah. It said, in no uncertain terms, that if the staff at the Grayson Manor fussed over one more time today she was going to start throwing things. That quote: "..I may be bedbound, but I'm not dumb!"
Thus, I took the rest of the afternoon off. Leaving the paperwork to a junior officer, and sprung her from the house. It was an ill thought out plan, I need to have a special chair, I think, made for her in the gardens. Perhaps a swing with a back on it so she will not fall, but can rock slightly.
Still, she seemed to enjoy riding around on my back as I got her out into the fresh air for a bit. However, she was so sufferingly understanding when I started receiving missives, and had to go back to my office in the mansion. I did insist she come with me though. She lay on the couches and read, while I answered letter after letter until my eyes blurred.
Aniyah humbles me.
If you wish to know what true strength is:
It is a fifteen year old girl having her legs crushed, but continuing to live left to the best of her ability.
Thus, I took the rest of the afternoon off. Leaving the paperwork to a junior officer, and sprung her from the house. It was an ill thought out plan, I need to have a special chair, I think, made for her in the gardens. Perhaps a swing with a back on it so she will not fall, but can rock slightly.
Still, she seemed to enjoy riding around on my back as I got her out into the fresh air for a bit. However, she was so sufferingly understanding when I started receiving missives, and had to go back to my office in the mansion. I did insist she come with me though. She lay on the couches and read, while I answered letter after letter until my eyes blurred.
Aniyah humbles me.
If you wish to know what true strength is:
It is a fifteen year old girl having her legs crushed, but continuing to live left to the best of her ability.
Written By Dominique
April 3, 2018, 9 p.m.(6/26/1008 AR)
I would like to thank Lady Juliana for throwing a wonderful ball. It was my first ball and hopefully it won't be my last.
I think I am glad that I didn't make too much of a fool out of myself. I stepped on Lord Ansel's toes only three times during our dance!
And that is why the Gods invented full plate armor. I'm glad I went in it.
I think I am glad that I didn't make too much of a fool out of myself. I stepped on Lord Ansel's toes only three times during our dance!
And that is why the Gods invented full plate armor. I'm glad I went in it.
Written By Karadoc
April 3, 2018, 8:58 p.m.(6/26/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Eirene
Oh, yes, that song's going to spread like wildfire after I'm done with it.
Written By Itzal
April 3, 2018, 8:24 p.m.(6/26/1008 AR)
Need your child to not humiliate himself or herself when called upon to sing? Certain you have a little musical prodigy on your hands? Why not hire a bard?
Not me though, I don't know the first thing about teaching. Or handling children. I doubt anyone wants to see what happens when you combine the two.
Not me though, I don't know the first thing about teaching. Or handling children. I doubt anyone wants to see what happens when you combine the two.
Written By Eleyna
April 3, 2018, 7:31 p.m.(6/26/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Eirene
I can try teaching it to Donato, but my son can't carry a tune in a bucket.
Written By Cassius
April 3, 2018, 7:26 p.m.(6/26/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Eirene
Valkieri already has it memorized.
Written By Caelis
April 3, 2018, 7:15 p.m.(6/26/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Eirene
I'm teaching that song to every child I have. It will be immortalized. I should send Baroness Lucita flowers for bringing such an amazing homage to your wonderousness, Auntie.
Written By Marcos
April 3, 2018, 7:11 p.m.(6/26/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Eirene
First time here in months, dreading writing and what do I find but a wonderful song and My Auntie's threats about it.
It makes me smile! I'll give you four hundred push-ups but I can't do privy duty. Too much else to do, Auntie Eirene.
It makes me smile! I'll give you four hundred push-ups but I can't do privy duty. Too much else to do, Auntie Eirene.
Written By Neve
April 3, 2018, 6:52 p.m.(6/26/1008 AR)
I knew things were going to be bad in this war. Still I felt compelled to participate. Not being a fighter, a flighty dreamer if anything I think my dream may have slipped away from me. I went to Setarco with the Healer Corp that accompanied the military forces. Even though it was on a fleet of ships. I hate ships. I'm like a tree. I prefer firm planting of feet upon ground.
That being said, this silly woman had studied healing. She had been training others in emergency aid. She was sweet-talked that she might be useful. There is no usefulness. How can man, elf, anyone stand up to such seething, unbridled hate? I knew I was unprepared. I had seen scenes of wars previous, my father spared me the most gruesome of the details. I was wholly unprepared. Limbs. Partial people. Chaos. And this was the least bloody of the engagements. These wars have happened before. And they will happen again.
I can't stand to hear things like 'we won'. I haven't heard those words. There was no true victory here. Covered in blood so crimson I feel it will haunt my dreams. I feel like I can't go back to being the same happy girl I once was. I feel like the clock has been wound back once. Perhaps for the next generation. If we're lucky. But we only bought time. Resources - like people, grow thinner. We are streched so thin. We have lost much. Eirlys has passed. Noble, commoner, slum..I've never cared much for determinations between any people. But I've seen now first hand they all bleed the same kind of color. And they all can work together in the worst of circumstances to overcome - even at the highest of cost. I didn't see the battle. I wasn't some warrior. I had no effect on the battle. But I was terrified. I experienced fear. I was nervous. The first injuries came in, and they didn't stop, there wasn't enough space, people. There..wasn't enough anything.
I will miss you, Eirlys. You were of the best of us Greenmarches, and your loss is felt hard. I'll remember you.
I am glad to be back in Arx. I'm tired. I'm messy. And I'm home. Whatever little petty things, whatever grudes I held, seems small now.
That being said, this silly woman had studied healing. She had been training others in emergency aid. She was sweet-talked that she might be useful. There is no usefulness. How can man, elf, anyone stand up to such seething, unbridled hate? I knew I was unprepared. I had seen scenes of wars previous, my father spared me the most gruesome of the details. I was wholly unprepared. Limbs. Partial people. Chaos. And this was the least bloody of the engagements. These wars have happened before. And they will happen again.
I can't stand to hear things like 'we won'. I haven't heard those words. There was no true victory here. Covered in blood so crimson I feel it will haunt my dreams. I feel like I can't go back to being the same happy girl I once was. I feel like the clock has been wound back once. Perhaps for the next generation. If we're lucky. But we only bought time. Resources - like people, grow thinner. We are streched so thin. We have lost much. Eirlys has passed. Noble, commoner, slum..I've never cared much for determinations between any people. But I've seen now first hand they all bleed the same kind of color. And they all can work together in the worst of circumstances to overcome - even at the highest of cost. I didn't see the battle. I wasn't some warrior. I had no effect on the battle. But I was terrified. I experienced fear. I was nervous. The first injuries came in, and they didn't stop, there wasn't enough space, people. There..wasn't enough anything.
I will miss you, Eirlys. You were of the best of us Greenmarches, and your loss is felt hard. I'll remember you.
I am glad to be back in Arx. I'm tired. I'm messy. And I'm home. Whatever little petty things, whatever grudes I held, seems small now.
Written By Lumen
April 3, 2018, 6:28 p.m.(6/26/1008 AR)
I can't believe I'm writing this but... it seems I'm involved in a bunny catch and release program...
Inquiries uhm, are welcome...
Inquiries uhm, are welcome...
Written By Ignacio
April 3, 2018, 5:16 p.m.(6/26/1008 AR)
Two paths converge (Week 9)
It has finally happened, where two paths converge and I am now husband to a very special woman. Lady Cadenza Fidante. It sounds very new to me but at rings out as right to me as well. Next our reception will be coming up soon, which is something that should be enjoyable to see so many friends and family in one place in celebration.
After the celebration is over, it is time to go back to work on the issues that plague my homeland. I can see several Houses have the same issues we have with after the war and losing people to the fighting.
It has finally happened, where two paths converge and I am now husband to a very special woman. Lady Cadenza Fidante. It sounds very new to me but at rings out as right to me as well. Next our reception will be coming up soon, which is something that should be enjoyable to see so many friends and family in one place in celebration.
After the celebration is over, it is time to go back to work on the issues that plague my homeland. I can see several Houses have the same issues we have with after the war and losing people to the fighting.
Written By Peri
April 3, 2018, 4:58 p.m.(6/26/1008 AR)
I need to tread more carefully, and I need to speak to my brother. Who knew we had so many secrets from each other, but I can't very well ask him for his when I'm not willing to speak of my own. Some things may remain buried forever.
Written By Kaldur
April 3, 2018, 4:38 p.m.(6/26/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Wynna
A scholar in the Archive. Very helpful!
Written By Itzal
April 3, 2018, 4:20 p.m.(6/25/1008 AR)
Want to sing a song but can't because one of your higher ups has ordered you not to? Hire a bard!
Written By Eirene
April 3, 2018, 4:15 p.m.(6/25/1008 AR)
Relayed to the Malvici Soldiers in Arx:
Anyone who I catch singing that damn song is going to owe me a hunnerd pushups and be on latrines for a fucking month.
Anyone who I catch singing that damn song is going to owe me a hunnerd pushups and be on latrines for a fucking month.
Written By Eirene
April 3, 2018, 4:14 p.m.(6/25/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Eleyna
Your house words aside, Archduchess, all I have left for me right now is Duty and Vengeance so I know your ache better than most. I just wish our friendship had better cement than grief and pain.
Written By Donella
April 3, 2018, 3:43 p.m.(6/25/1008 AR)
<Written on a loose leaf to be placed within Donella's White folio>
Now I -know- there is a place between worlds, because as I have been laboring all of last evening and half of today I have slipped into it a few times, and have no sense of what occurred while I was "out". Is it supposed to go on like this? The women say that it sometimes can. They keep trying to take away my knitting, because I am hostile during my pains. As I have said to some of the people that have stopped by to visit, I am uncomfortable, I am frustrated, and I am anxious for the baby. I am impatient, not murderous. There is a difference. Meanwhile, all the jokes I have made over the years about Thrax and eating babies I now repent, and beg my child to please, please come out soon.
Now I -know- there is a place between worlds, because as I have been laboring all of last evening and half of today I have slipped into it a few times, and have no sense of what occurred while I was "out". Is it supposed to go on like this? The women say that it sometimes can. They keep trying to take away my knitting, because I am hostile during my pains. As I have said to some of the people that have stopped by to visit, I am uncomfortable, I am frustrated, and I am anxious for the baby. I am impatient, not murderous. There is a difference. Meanwhile, all the jokes I have made over the years about Thrax and eating babies I now repent, and beg my child to please, please come out soon.
Written By Echo
April 3, 2018, 3:34 p.m.(6/25/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Percephon
Tygra is safe and sound in Lord Percephon (Halfshav!)'s care now. I took Tygra over to the House of Questions for the compulsory rabbit registration and he got a cute little pink ribbon around his collar. I don't know if this marks him as Inquisition approved or not, but I think it makes him look very dapper overall. I can only imagine that he'll be confused in his new home, but I have made sure to leave his hutch exactly as Eirlys has left it. Lord Percephon will probably spoil the little bun to bits, but I'll be sure to stop by occasionally to make sure that he is not /too/ spoiled.
Written By Itzal
April 3, 2018, 3:19 p.m.(6/25/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Victus
I have! To be fair we were all starving.
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