Written By Kael
July 23, 2017, 8:40 p.m.(11/21/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Jael
Squaell appears to be the perfect combination of Squaller and Squealer.
I do believe that I should not tempt the gods on this one. As my wife has pointed out, there may be an uprising against us.
I do believe that I should not tempt the gods on this one. As my wife has pointed out, there may be an uprising against us.
Written By Kael
July 23, 2017, 8:34 p.m.(11/21/1006 AR)
I am humbled by the honor that was bestowed to us in House Keaton. It has been requested of us to supply a choice Keaton hound as a gift for the Descent into the Night, the White Ball. One of our hounds will be shown in *THE* social event. I will be asking my cousins if they have interest in traveling to Oakhaven to personally select the bloodhound and ensure its safe arrival within Arx in a timely fashion.
Written By Reigna
July 23, 2017, 8:33 p.m.(11/21/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Kael
Squaell? Squaell Keaton? Hmmmm.
Are we worried about them rising up against us later in life? I mean, thankfully there is no child yet to name. Though I have to admit 'Keaton's Purple Squaller' is still my favorite baby name by far.
Are we worried about them rising up against us later in life? I mean, thankfully there is no child yet to name. Though I have to admit 'Keaton's Purple Squaller' is still my favorite baby name by far.
Written By Tristan
July 23, 2017, 8:15 p.m.(11/21/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Alaric
I'm not much for expressing emotion (unless it's righteous anger) but I am so glad you're back, old friend.
Written By Fortunato
July 23, 2017, 7:51 p.m.(11/21/1006 AR)
Foolery remains my best hope.
Written By Blacktongue
July 23, 2017, 7:45 p.m.(11/21/1006 AR)
You are all fools.
Written By Leta
July 23, 2017, 7:30 p.m.(11/21/1006 AR)
It's been a while since I have written anything. I have not had much reason to write much of note lately, nothing new that I'd care to share or that Vellichor's likely to be interested in. No point in preserving much of it for the ages to come. I've been looking to better myself, as one does, but life's comfortable enough, and I've been busy enough with this and that to keep from going out looking for trouble. Not that I ever do.
Written By Esoka
July 23, 2017, 7:05 p.m.(11/21/1006 AR)
Heron Hall looks more like my proper home every day. There are many things I did not bother to send for when I was lodging at the Badger, but now they have been shipped and unpacked and my room looks like my own place. I have even acquired artwork. The trees do not look very much like actual trees, but they amuse me. Thesarin and Lord Nigel are here, and Countess Mia runs the house with all the unstoppable efficiency she showed for things at the Twainfort. Tikva is a Grayson now, which feels odd to write, but I wish my dearest friend the best, and I know she is respected and loved there. I wish her happiness and shall make a point of seeing her and Tiber often even if we are not under the same roof. I had for so long been rooted to one place that it takes me aback to take an account of how much of my life has shifted here over the past year. Lagoma changes you without you realizing it. I have accepted that it is good change and that I am happy in it.
Not that there aren't shadows in the back of my thoughts. Much danger still lurks in this world and I pray I'm strong enough to face it and protect those I love. By Gloria, I shall try.
Not that there aren't shadows in the back of my thoughts. Much danger still lurks in this world and I pray I'm strong enough to face it and protect those I love. By Gloria, I shall try.
Written By Rymarr
July 23, 2017, 6:58 p.m.(11/21/1006 AR)
I met Prince Tyrval for the first time recently. To say that I found him to be surprising was an understatement. He was vastly different than what I know and have witnessed of the Nox'Alfar or the residents of the Twilight Court. He was stoic, albeit the hand-puppet that he had on, well, hand...was an odd taste. Beyond that simple affectation of his? He seemed most reasonable and even personable.
Written By Tikva
July 23, 2017, 6:55 p.m.(11/21/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Ainsley
Aside from the vows that were traditional in our ceremony, I included these, and now chronicle them in my white journal:
I give you my solemn oath, before Limerance, that I will protect you, my husband, as I will protect your children, and your family.
I give you my solemn oath, before Limerance, that I will allow you to protect me, as you will protect my children, and our family.
I promise to love you with all the power of my heart. I promise to honor your worth with every fragment of my being. And though ours is a love match with all the passion of our beating hearts, if love one day is not enough, I swear to you and to Limerance that honor and duty will always be.
I swear to be the mother to your children, the mother that they deserve, that I will never abandon them, or forget them, or leave them behind.
I promise my service to your House, with everything that I have and everything that I am. I promise never to forget the houses that I come from, but that none shall be greater than Grayson to me. I promise I will never forget the duty I will owe our vassals in the house of their liege.
I promise I will do my utmost to be a Princess worthy of the title.
I love you.
I give you my solemn oath, before Limerance, that I will protect you, my husband, as I will protect your children, and your family.
I give you my solemn oath, before Limerance, that I will allow you to protect me, as you will protect my children, and our family.
I promise to love you with all the power of my heart. I promise to honor your worth with every fragment of my being. And though ours is a love match with all the passion of our beating hearts, if love one day is not enough, I swear to you and to Limerance that honor and duty will always be.
I swear to be the mother to your children, the mother that they deserve, that I will never abandon them, or forget them, or leave them behind.
I promise my service to your House, with everything that I have and everything that I am. I promise never to forget the houses that I come from, but that none shall be greater than Grayson to me. I promise I will never forget the duty I will owe our vassals in the house of their liege.
I promise I will do my utmost to be a Princess worthy of the title.
I love you.
Written By Hadrian
July 23, 2017, 6:46 p.m.(11/21/1006 AR)
It's always very odd to see someone bring something bearing my mother's signature to my attention so long after she's moved on from this world. I wonder what it is this time.
In the same breath though it's peculiar to question whether my House will uphold oaths and it's own honor. What would someone say? No? I mean, there are of course plenty of stupid people in the world that would impugn their own honor or that of their House in an effort to, I don't know, be able to boast at killing the defenseless? I am thankfully not one of them.
Now to sort out this legal matter and see how I can make it go away expeditiously.
In the same breath though it's peculiar to question whether my House will uphold oaths and it's own honor. What would someone say? No? I mean, there are of course plenty of stupid people in the world that would impugn their own honor or that of their House in an effort to, I don't know, be able to boast at killing the defenseless? I am thankfully not one of them.
Now to sort out this legal matter and see how I can make it go away expeditiously.
Written By Calaudrin
July 23, 2017, 6:45 p.m.(11/21/1006 AR)
I've done several charcoal drawings this week that I'm rather proud of and put a lot of work into.
And yet... what people really seem to have enjoyed is paintings of trees.
I'm surprised there weren't more takers for the cat.
And yet... what people really seem to have enjoyed is paintings of trees.
I'm surprised there weren't more takers for the cat.
Written By Hadrian
July 23, 2017, 6:29 p.m.(11/21/1006 AR)
We can only hope.
Written By Calypso
July 23, 2017, 6:15 p.m.(11/21/1006 AR)
Princess Alis was kind enough to set us up with a chateau in Mount Blancbier after winning the honeymoon race. It has been a relaxing adventure. Truly the hospitality of the Wyrmguard family in the area is unmatched.
I highly recommend dinner in a wine or whiskey cellar for anyone who has never done so. It was a welcomed change of pace.
I highly recommend dinner in a wine or whiskey cellar for anyone who has never done so. It was a welcomed change of pace.
Written By Calypso
July 23, 2017, 6:11 p.m.(11/21/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Anze
After nearly two years, we are officially husband and wife. I could not think of anyone more perfect to share my life with and I know you are going to make House Malvici proud.
We burn brighter together.
We burn brighter together.
Written By Alaric
July 23, 2017, 5:38 p.m.(11/21/1006 AR)
Three years on and I return to a Compact that has seen tumultuous times and significant events since my affliction. Like my realm, I have both lost things that can never be recovered, and been strengthened and hardened by the trials I have endured and survived.
At times it feels like I've been away forever, and at others hardly at all. It's curious how the sometimes the minor changes can feel bigger than the major changes. I remember holding court in an Alarice Plaza full of people, active and vibrant. It's gone back to being a park, stately and reflective. Nothing about the park itself has changed, yet it's still so different.
The Compact never gave up on healing the harm done to me, fighting for me, bringing me back. I will not give up on healing the harm done to the Compact, fighting for it, and leading it forward.
Our eyes have been opened to the great challenges ahead; we will not falter. I have much work to do.
At times it feels like I've been away forever, and at others hardly at all. It's curious how the sometimes the minor changes can feel bigger than the major changes. I remember holding court in an Alarice Plaza full of people, active and vibrant. It's gone back to being a park, stately and reflective. Nothing about the park itself has changed, yet it's still so different.
The Compact never gave up on healing the harm done to me, fighting for me, bringing me back. I will not give up on healing the harm done to the Compact, fighting for it, and leading it forward.
Our eyes have been opened to the great challenges ahead; we will not falter. I have much work to do.
Written By Aislin
July 23, 2017, 5:33 p.m.(11/21/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Alaric
I ran into the king at the Badger last night, listening to tales of adventure from one of the Society -- his stablemaster, Tristan. He seemed very much the old king in some ways, willing to joke and laugh and be personable... but there were moments when I glimpsed something else beneath the surface. I think some of it is an act now.
In a way, that's good -- we need a king who's prepared for what's ahead.
But I also feel a bit sorry for him. It cannot be easy to suddenly have responsibility and demands for maturity land on your head... not even for a royal.
In a way, that's good -- we need a king who's prepared for what's ahead.
But I also feel a bit sorry for him. It cannot be easy to suddenly have responsibility and demands for maturity land on your head... not even for a royal.
Written By Octavia
July 23, 2017, 5:23 p.m.(11/21/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Alaric
Had some time to discuss the court with the King this past week. He's not at all how like I remember him - I think his ordeal has matured him significantly.
It's a good thing to see. Arvum needs a leader.
It's a good thing to see. Arvum needs a leader.
Written By Torian
July 23, 2017, 4:06 p.m.(11/21/1006 AR)
The animal ears have sold well, and I haven't even advertised! People really do seem to love the Menagerie though. I'll have to work extra hard to keep my branch of the shop there stocked.
Written By Marian
July 23, 2017, 4:06 p.m.(11/21/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Alaric
A pleasant surprise. Thoughtful in words, friendly in action. Much different from the young man I remembered.
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