Written By Freja
March 5, 2017, 11:36 p.m.(1/15/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Kima
In another life you were still a gorgeous blonde, and I the surly axe wielder. It still only counts as one.
Written By Freja
March 5, 2017, 11:35 p.m.(1/15/1006 AR)
I found the compass, myself as true north. Time to move.
Written By Asha
March 5, 2017, 11:28 p.m.(1/15/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Valencia
Her Majesty is most generous, in praise and oppertunity. I have promised to perform at the opening of her Golden Hart. It sounds like a fun time, I ought to visit the place more.
Written By Asha
March 5, 2017, 11:23 p.m.(1/15/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Luca
His Majesty keeps giving me his drinks, I wonder if he's trying to tell me something.
Written By Aleksei
March 5, 2017, 11:20 p.m.(1/15/1006 AR)
I've never been so productive in my life than I have been this month.
Written By Michael
March 5, 2017, 11:20 p.m.(1/15/1006 AR)
Someone wiser than myself suggested finding a sense of purpose despite everything going on--to live well. To embrace whatever joy comes to me. And so I wholeheartedly embrace it. I seek for something normal in spite of circumstances. And I find purpose in that which I seek to protect.
Written By Asha
March 5, 2017, 11:11 p.m.(1/15/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Asger
Man pays his debts, we'll see how long I can keep my hostage anyway.
Written By Darrow
March 5, 2017, 10:58 p.m.(1/15/1006 AR)
Damned cryptic messages.
Written By Darrow
March 5, 2017, 10:54 p.m.(1/15/1006 AR)
I've just read the proclamation by Legate Orazio.
I was not involved in the actions in the lower boroughs - one of the Grayhopes had warned me off, and I'm not interested in helping those who do not desire it. Perhaps they took refusal to an even greater extent.
I was not involved in the actions in the lower boroughs - one of the Grayhopes had warned me off, and I'm not interested in helping those who do not desire it. Perhaps they took refusal to an even greater extent.
Written By Franco
March 5, 2017, 10:53 p.m.(1/15/1006 AR)
And of course, my first day ashore in this city I find a mixture of both what I'm wanting, and what I'm fearing. I'll admit, I doubt I'd have had an opportunity to jump from a blazing ship in other circumstances that wouldn't have involved me cursing the experience. So, I suppose I'm likely to be happy about this trip, and this city. If I find myself being bored, I'll have to be blaming it on myself, that's for certain.
Written By Franco
March 5, 2017, 10:50 p.m.(1/15/1006 AR)
My time away suited me better than my time with the family, for certain. Getting a feel for the proper etiquette again is going to be a trick. But, in this city. In this time. All this excitement? It might be worth it. My wonderful title I so enjoy forgetting might even open doors for excitement. That'd be a new prospect. But then, I'll have to try and remember all the words and the titles. Should be worth it, besides. Family is family, in the end.
Written By Leta
March 5, 2017, 10:37 p.m.(1/15/1006 AR)
The King is awake. I've heard some folk wonder at this. Why now? And I'm no scholar to answer, not on matters of unnatural sorceries and elf curses and such. Some folk are suspicious, and these days that's no wonder. But if some stories are coming true, elves and all, why not others? Doesn't take a scholar.
Kings and queens wake up from long sleeps in their subjects' time of need, so it just makes sense if you ask me. For good or ill, we're living in a story of sorts, and folk had best get used to it.
Kings and queens wake up from long sleeps in their subjects' time of need, so it just makes sense if you ask me. For good or ill, we're living in a story of sorts, and folk had best get used to it.
Written By Ferrando
March 5, 2017, 10:16 p.m.(1/14/1006 AR)
The King has awoken! Doubtless it will take no short amount of time for him to fully recover from being practically bedridden for so long, but... well, to me anyway it seems the death of the Queen and the disaster that killed the High Lords and left the King in his state was where events first began to take the dangerous turn for the Compact that they have. Ever since then, it seems like what tidings we've had have been far more often ill than good. Armies on the march, traitors in the Iron Guard, disappearances in the Boroughs, even the sun going dark for a small while!
But if the King can be revived after most hope had been lost, surely it proves we are not doomed to decline and the setbacks we have suffered can be turned around. It doesn't make the army bearing down on us any less dangerous, but I feel much more confident today nonetheless.
But if the King can be revived after most hope had been lost, surely it proves we are not doomed to decline and the setbacks we have suffered can be turned around. It doesn't make the army bearing down on us any less dangerous, but I feel much more confident today nonetheless.
Written By Ferrando
March 5, 2017, 10:06 p.m.(1/14/1006 AR)
I had the opportunity to attend a pair of religious ceremonies recently. First, the induction of the former Lady Bianca to the Godsworn and the position of Archscholar, an honor well deserved and you had only but to look at her predecessor the now-Dominus Aldwin's obvious pride conducting the ceremony to know that the Vellichorian priesthood is in the best of hands.
Immediately afterward was the Blessed Light ceremony at the temple of Lagoma. It was quite the striking thing to see and even participate in firsthand. The variety and totality of all the lights as they spread was indeed a moving sight to behold. I happened to be in the training center when that fine guardsman Sparte first envisioned the idea and he should be proud indeed to see it come to fruition. I think I'll keep the lantern I posted outside the Whisper House there as a permanent fixture, actually.
Immediately afterward was the Blessed Light ceremony at the temple of Lagoma. It was quite the striking thing to see and even participate in firsthand. The variety and totality of all the lights as they spread was indeed a moving sight to behold. I happened to be in the training center when that fine guardsman Sparte first envisioned the idea and he should be proud indeed to see it come to fruition. I think I'll keep the lantern I posted outside the Whisper House there as a permanent fixture, actually.
Written By Rowan
March 5, 2017, 9:59 p.m.(1/14/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Aldwin
I like the old man, for all we lead very different lives. He came into his position at a good time for those like me, that is certain. I do wish he'd speak more directly though. His language and mine - they vary at times. Misunderstandings can be made.
Just the same, I think I know now. I think I understand the Faith better. I have just the thing to pay the fee and honor the powers that be. I think you'll be pleased, Dominus.
Just the same, I think I know now. I think I understand the Faith better. I have just the thing to pay the fee and honor the powers that be. I think you'll be pleased, Dominus.
Written By Ferrando
March 5, 2017, 9:52 p.m.(1/14/1006 AR)
The celebration in honor of the Archduchess was quite the fitting event for her and I enjoyed attending immensely. I got to catch up with several friends and family both old and new, and undoubtedly the highlight of my night was being able to have a few dances with Lady Juliet before the ballroom floor ended up a little, er, cluttered.
Written By Killian
March 5, 2017, 9:50 p.m.(1/14/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Cara
So my dear sister-in-law is no longer officially that, and is now a Princess of Grayson. Well, she was always a Princess, but I already miss her being in the house and so near at hand..even though it's a mere few minutes walk to the Grayson Mansion. I hope that Duke Valkieri will not take it personally that I have, so far as I'm concerned, adopted his sister as my own. Though she may be part of another family now, she will forever be a part of my heart and life, and I hope that she knows that wherever she goes she shall forever have the love and support of her Ashford family.
As an aside, I hope that Addison is enjoying the maggots, it's what he deserves for the harm he did to her.
As an aside, I hope that Addison is enjoying the maggots, it's what he deserves for the harm he did to her.
Written By Cara
March 5, 2017, 9:35 p.m.(1/14/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Laric
My husband is a very admirable man, I am finding. Though our match was made for the usual concerns of nobility -- alliance, the trading of asset and honor, that sort of thing -- I am discovering just how much I /like/ him. It's strange and delightful and, I must be honest, a great comfort to me. I have lost so much, but life is a continual series of surprises and changes to circumstance. I am blessed to have him in my life.
Written By Sparte
March 5, 2017, 9:32 p.m.(1/14/1006 AR)
The lanterns were... I don't have the words for it. When it happened it was the most beautiful thing in my life, though I couldn't appreciate it until I got home and closed me eyes. All the lights, all the people there.
There were some who didn't agree with it, of course. I don't have ill will towards them. Sure enough the next day someone was using lanterns to try to start fires. Arson took a life, I was told. I know the lanterns were a success despite that, but it hurts to know something I worked towards was used that way.
Not sure what I feel comfortable with doing now. I feel a bit like that blood is on my hands, even knowing how much might've been saved.
There were some who didn't agree with it, of course. I don't have ill will towards them. Sure enough the next day someone was using lanterns to try to start fires. Arson took a life, I was told. I know the lanterns were a success despite that, but it hurts to know something I worked towards was used that way.
Not sure what I feel comfortable with doing now. I feel a bit like that blood is on my hands, even knowing how much might've been saved.
Written By Julea
March 5, 2017, 9:31 p.m.(1/14/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Haati
There will be much shirking. I will redefine. I will steal your hammer, and borrow your forge. Nothing and everything will change.
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