Written By Isidora
March 5, 2018, 7:35 p.m.(4/22/1008 AR)
I feel as if I were a brightly colored fish trapped in a moat of alligators. The clear water only allowing my vibrancy of colors to shine ever brighter for all to see. - Oh that is wildly dramatic, Isidora!
Still, I am sorely embarrassed when pondering over some moments of the past. If only ill memories could fade as quickly as the mists of dawn.
With Humble Admissions,
Princess Isidora Valardin
Written By Eleyna
March 5, 2018, 7:34 p.m.(4/22/1008 AR)
Count Amadeo's White Journal:
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Message #1 for Duarte's white journal:
Written about: Abbas
Date: 4/21/1008 AR
((OOC Date: 03/05/18 09:38:29))
The words of House Amadeo are 'Loyalty knows no bounds'. Loyalty cuts both ways. The apostate Abbas nee Thrax did show loyalty to my House and liege in dealing with the traitorous Houses of Argento and Malgentilega.
I will not comment on whether his exile or excommunication are appropriate. These are not for me to decide, and I have no opinion of them.
But I know that whatever his transgressions before the Gods and man, and whatever shade or hue of political paint surround recent decisions, he has no enemies here.
House Amadeo has a brief, but proud, history of taking in orphans and so opens its doors now to the orphaned Abbas. (**this line is underlined several times.**)
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Archduchess Eleyna Velenosa's message sent in response:
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Sent by: Archduchess Eleyna Velenosa
Date: 4/21/1008 AR
((OOC Date: 03/05/18 10:04:09))
Count Amadeo,
According to information I have received, you seem to misunderstand the meaning of 'banned from the Lyceum'. Your lands, which exists within the grace of the Lyceum, are not exempt from the decree of the Grand Duchess of the Lyceum. Therefore, I think it would be most wise for you to reconsider your hasty promises to an excommunicate and an exile.
Archduchess Eleyna Velenosa
Grand Duchess of the Lyceum
CC: Talen, Lianne
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Written By Cadenza
March 5, 2018, 7:29 p.m.(4/22/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Caspian
You're in my heart and on my mind...for I take your heart with me on my mission.
Written By Thena
March 5, 2018, 7:13 p.m.(4/22/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Gwenna
Written By Rinaldo
March 5, 2018, 6:38 p.m.(4/21/1008 AR)
Written By Serafine
March 5, 2018, 6:13 p.m.(4/21/1008 AR)
Written By Margot
March 5, 2018, 5:29 p.m.(4/21/1008 AR)
I envy the Thrax men sometimes.
Written By Elgana
March 5, 2018, 5:15 p.m.(4/21/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Agatha
You simply are not allowed to die.
Written By Agatha
March 5, 2018, 4:59 p.m.(4/21/1008 AR)
Well. If my armor and weapons are in any shape, just have an epic fighting match for the fiercest Bear warrior (for the leather), the boldest and most reckless fighting (for George), and, well, whoever can fit into the Rubicund armor once it's done. Good luck with that!
HAH!
Scholar, you got it right this time!
OH I am sorry, I meant to slap the nonwriting shoulder!
Written By Margerie
March 5, 2018, 4:55 p.m.(4/21/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Reigna
Written By Reigna
March 5, 2018, 4:50 p.m.(4/21/1008 AR)
With my death, I ask that all my black journals be published, for my life and my deepest thoughts, good or ill, be known and shared. All my things are left to Kael, my husband, lest he precede me in death, or to the head of House Keaton, including my clothing, jewelry, artwork, bank accounts, and books, with the following exceptions:
To Lady Jael Laurent, I leave my roaring dragon rubicund staff. Fierce and treasured, may this weapon keep you safe as I so often wished to protect you in life.
To Lady Khanne Halfshav, I leave my triple tier silver and opal headdress. There is something precious and otherworldly about them, they would look wonderful in your hair and I think they would make you smile, as you so often made me smile.
To Princess Alis Valardin, I leave my violets of Oakhaven hairpins and the matching dagger, items both beautiful and fiercely deadly, a seamless blend of femininity and strength.
To Princess Marian Redrain, I leave my secret hot chocolate recipe. It is well matched in its heat and spice with your sweetness, and pairs exceptionally well with whiskey.
To Duke Cristoph Laurent, I have enlisted Marie's promise to weekly stop by the Laurent Estate and make dinner for your family.
To Lady Margerie Keaton, I leave all my Bethany Whisper novels, the identity of the Author and a sealed envelope to be opened by her and no other!
I ask that my son, Aeryn Squall Keaton receive a pony on his third birthday and a horse upon his sixth. That he also receive a bloodhound of the Aegis or Nobilis lines by his fifth birthday. And that the song 'The acorn grows into Oak' be sung to him as long as he asks for it. I ask that my Promise of Dawn rubicund hairpins be set aside and given to him as a keepsake of me.
I ask that some funds be set aside to buy books for the children of the Lowers, or that a Library be built there in my name.
To my husband, should he survive me, give him the attached letter and someone make sure he reads it when he is ready.
Written By Felicia
March 5, 2018, 4:43 p.m.(4/21/1008 AR)
In the event of my death in the coming battle, my belongings should be handled as follows:
- The steel ring of the Iron Guard and peridot ring should be given to my sister, to continue the family tradition.
- My leather armour shall also belong to her.
- My rubicund armor and associated trappings, along with the stallion, Wrecking Ball, are the property of the King's Own.
- The King's Own shall have first choice of books and alcohol from my collection, anything left over should go to my siblings.
Felicia Harrow
4/21/1008
Written By Orazio
March 5, 2018, 4:38 p.m.(4/21/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Thena
Written By Alban
March 5, 2018, 4:36 p.m.(4/21/1008 AR)
Every.
Single.
One.
Written By Alban
March 5, 2018, 4:27 p.m.(4/21/1008 AR)
I had to hide it else it be broken.
Now, on the eve of War, when we March to our fates and the fate of Arx itself, possibly even the compact I am crushed.
Why am I not good enough? I am a Lord. I am Noble Born. I am a Minister of War. I am a Knight. I am the Voice of my House. I am a Disciple of Gloria.
It is not enough.
It is for her but not, apparently, for her House.
I have no more words.
I march to the Hell of War. With Hell already inside me.
Written By Calaudrin
March 5, 2018, 4:21 p.m.(4/21/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Thena
Written By Eleanor
March 5, 2018, 4:10 p.m.(4/21/1008 AR)
- The Sweet Tooth dagger should be returned to Mae Culler
- My sea of stars painting should be given to Fortunato Grayhope
- My collection of figurines should go to Magpie Grayhope
- My turtles, Creampuff and Sunshine, should go to Lady Rhea Acheron's care to keep or otherwise safely rehome
- My remaining personal items should be given to Lord Commander Leona, to keep, send to my mother, or redistribute as she sees fit
- Everything else, including my weapon, armor, and the balance of my bank account, should go to the King's Own
Eleanor Allenatore
4/21/1008
Written By Gwenna
March 5, 2018, 3:41 p.m.(4/21/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Thena
Written By Preston
March 5, 2018, 3:40 p.m.(4/21/1008 AR)
If I am recovered with my armour and sword, then I remand Banisher of Shadows back to the Dominus. It was the intent on its creation that it might in time turn into a new sword of the Faith, a new sword of the Templars. It is right it should go to another now who the Dominus feels might best serve the Faith.
My armour equally should go to the new Knight Marshall whoever it shall be.
As for my personal effects, I trust Seraph Ailith and Father Orazio to distribute them as any see fit if they want anything. My first sword, regular steel though it is, should be saved for Brother Fawkuhl should be return. It was he who provided it, it is fitting to him it shall return. My amulet, marked with the sigil of the Templars, I would leave to Prince Edain as a token of my belief in his own faith.
I hope still that this will be unnecessary, and that I will return whole. But I know many will not. What is certain is that no life will be given cheaply.
Written By Leola
March 5, 2018, 3:34 p.m.(4/21/1008 AR)
- Hana Grayhope shall be the final decider of the destination of those few things I own.
- the Crimson Seed, my bow, was a gift from the Faith and the Nox'alfar. It shall be returned to Legate Orazio Saik, to find a new owner.
- my other armor and weapons belong, should the leader of House Saik permit, to the Lodge of Petrichor, to whoever follows me as the Horn.
- I would ask Hana take my wardrobe, to be disposed of as she see fit
- the gold-inlaid Horn will likewise be returned to the Lodge
- Should she survive me, Brier, my horse, is at the disposal of the head of House Saik
- Aletta, if permitted, shall be allowed freedom and to remain at the Lodge, as part of the colony of hawks like her I am trying to foster there.
Signed
Dame Leola Allenatore
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