Written By Joscelin
Jan. 29, 2017, 8:56 p.m.(10/17/1005 AR)
I just received a shipment, crates, from my sister Ianthe. And a few letters, things to forward along.
I'm scared.
And I'm also laughing.
Is this... is this sand, at the bottom of the crate?
One of the crates had holes. There was a kitten squeaking in it. It's very chubby and has white toes. It's currently sitting on Mongoose's head.
These look like pressed flowers. I'm actually wondering if they aren't gizzards of some animals. They might be. They're quite colorful.
...that's a book on erotica. Oh. Oh my.
Lots of clothes. Black leather. Lots of black leather.
So many other books.
Oh, Ianthe.
Could you not fold these before sending them?
Or washed them?
Come back safe, so I can scold you for this. And love you.
I'm scared.
And I'm also laughing.
Is this... is this sand, at the bottom of the crate?
One of the crates had holes. There was a kitten squeaking in it. It's very chubby and has white toes. It's currently sitting on Mongoose's head.
These look like pressed flowers. I'm actually wondering if they aren't gizzards of some animals. They might be. They're quite colorful.
...that's a book on erotica. Oh. Oh my.
Lots of clothes. Black leather. Lots of black leather.
So many other books.
Oh, Ianthe.
Could you not fold these before sending them?
Or washed them?
Come back safe, so I can scold you for this. And love you.
Written By Barric
Jan. 29, 2017, 8:53 p.m.(10/17/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Calypso
Lady Calypso Malvici is a skilled and competent general from the Lyceum. Skilled in leading troops and also skilled with a blade herself, I've sparred with her on a few occasions and it has been a delight. She's been recently appointed the Minister of Defense and so I look forward to seeing what she can do for the Compact.
Written By Darren
Jan. 29, 2017, 8:40 p.m.(10/17/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Victus
While I can't say I ever expected Lord Victus Thrax to ascend to the seat of High Lord of Thrax, I can't say I'm surprised. What I know of the man is that he's a vicious fighter with a keen mind. I've had nothing but pleasant interactions with the man, even when we're beating the shit out of one another in the field.
I have no doubt he'll do House Thrax proud as their new High Lord. And I'll do what I can to support him along the way.
I have no doubt he'll do House Thrax proud as their new High Lord. And I'll do what I can to support him along the way.
Written By Valencia
Jan. 29, 2017, 8:23 p.m.(10/17/1005 AR)
Sleep is often hard to find, especially these days. And so I walk often alone at night with my thoughts.
Over the past few days I have sensed a stirring. I do not know if this means things will get better or worse, but I do sense that things are on the cusp of great change, for good or ill.
I can only hope that as settle, if they ever settle, I will see things more clearer. And perhaps, with luck, others will too.
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Over the past few days I have sensed a stirring. I do not know if this means things will get better or worse, but I do sense that things are on the cusp of great change, for good or ill.
I can only hope that as settle, if they ever settle, I will see things more clearer. And perhaps, with luck, others will too.
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Written By Ywaine
Jan. 29, 2017, 8:14 p.m.(10/17/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Tristram
Got to have lunch with cousin Tristram. He's quite the archer - he let me borrow his bow which was exquisitely made and so finely balanced I could have hung it atop a fingertip. He seemed to know everyone and anyone as we were lunching at the practice grounds - definitely someone I need to get to know more, if I want to meet more nobles and non-nobles in the city.
Written By Ywaine
Jan. 29, 2017, 8:13 p.m.(10/17/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Ansel
Cousin Ansel definitely has a great deal on his shoulders. He seems fair, however, and balanced, and definitely has a tight relationship with his sisters. He is handling the weight of responsibility on his shoulders pretty well, I think.
Written By Ywaine
Jan. 29, 2017, 8:12 p.m.(10/17/1005 AR)
This week was intense. The General got into some sort of alteraction with the family and that led to some wrung hands. But we're focused on our new assignment now, and it looks like we'll be able to get the boys into the field and get to proving why we're around.
Written By Victus
Jan. 29, 2017, 8:10 p.m.(10/17/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Julea
That weapon she made was like nothing I have ever seen made by a modern hand. Diamondplate is notoriously difficult to make, let alone turn into a perfect instrument of death. It surpasses most of the heirloom weapons I've seen in the hands of Ducal Houses, weapons a centuries old and which carry the honor of a whole House.
I don't know her, or most of anything about her, but I know that someone who can do that has rare fucking gift.
One I am inclined to respect.
I don't know her, or most of anything about her, but I know that someone who can do that has rare fucking gift.
One I am inclined to respect.
Written By Darrow
Jan. 29, 2017, 8:09 p.m.(10/17/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Margot
So far have we come since being wards under Donrai Thrax's cold, watchful gaze.
So much punishment have we endured. Our families decimated and our lives subsumed for others' purposes.
And now, she takes the reins of Tyde.
I have only my lament.
But my regret is a deep, deep thing, and as filled with resolve as the Lament is filled with ranks upon ranks of marines. The Reaper sits in the harbor, a harbinger of things to come.
Dark horizons, and dark tides. - Let them bring what they will.
So much punishment have we endured. Our families decimated and our lives subsumed for others' purposes.
And now, she takes the reins of Tyde.
I have only my lament.
But my regret is a deep, deep thing, and as filled with resolve as the Lament is filled with ranks upon ranks of marines. The Reaper sits in the harbor, a harbinger of things to come.
Dark horizons, and dark tides. - Let them bring what they will.
Written By Darrow
Jan. 29, 2017, 8:05 p.m.(10/17/1005 AR)
Victus Thrax has defeated Prince Dagon.
Unexpected, but the rule of strength has spoken.
Darkwater sails for Thrax.
Unexpected, but the rule of strength has spoken.
Darkwater sails for Thrax.
Written By Freja
Jan. 29, 2017, 8:04 p.m.(10/17/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Valencia
A Southern transplant that married into the Redrain name. She tries, she really does. She has a mind for the more social maneuvers rather than the martial, though we have quite the surpluse of the latter in our family. It may be good to have a bit of the former and she seems willing to put it to use..if pointed in the right direction.
Written By Anze
Jan. 29, 2017, 7:22 p.m.(10/17/1005 AR)
Part of me is tempted to say this week has been odd and back and forth, twisting between new disasters and enemies and points of hope.
But honestly this week is like the last and one before. This is the life we live for the moment I suppose. Bring it on, let our enemies come. There can be as many as they want, they all die to steel and they will die.
The compact will survive through blood and steel.
But honestly this week is like the last and one before. This is the life we live for the moment I suppose. Bring it on, let our enemies come. There can be as many as they want, they all die to steel and they will die.
The compact will survive through blood and steel.
Written By Tristan
Jan. 29, 2017, 7:22 p.m.(10/17/1005 AR)
I will continue to maintain that a Regent Council is a damnably inefficient way to run a realm, especially when we are essentially at war with the horrors outside the walls.
However, I know some of the Council members--in fact, may even fairly claim a couple of them as friends--and must admit they've worked tirelessly and given greatly of themselves in a truly thankless task.
However, I know some of the Council members--in fact, may even fairly claim a couple of them as friends--and must admit they've worked tirelessly and given greatly of themselves in a truly thankless task.
Written By Tristan
Jan. 29, 2017, 7:22 p.m.(10/17/1005 AR)
I will continue to maintain that a Regent Council is a damnably inefficient way to run a realm, especially when we are essentially at war with the horrors outside the walls.
However, I know some of the Council members--in fact, may even fairly claim a couple of them as friends--and must admit they've worked tirelessly and given greatly of themselves in a truly thankless task.
However, I know some of the Council members--in fact, may even fairly claim a couple of them as friends--and must admit they've worked tirelessly and given greatly of themselves in a truly thankless task.
Written By Ida
Jan. 29, 2017, 5:48 p.m.(10/17/1005 AR)
All of my commissions are complete. So either I will die soon by some mysterious means (please, please don't let this happen) or I will actually sleep soundly in my very own bed at the Valardin Manor (not the couch in the shop) for a solid ten hours. I'm really, really hoping for the latter, of course. I love sleep.
Written By Jeremiah
Jan. 29, 2017, 5:41 p.m.(10/17/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Bethany
[This entry is written in a precise, flowing, almost delicate hand.]
My partner has become an adventurer--a swashbuckling Scholar looking dashing with a rapier. She defeats Lords in combat already--Gods and Spirits help you all if she ever becomes as skilled with her Quill as she is with her Quill, with her Wit as she is with her wit--your end will be brief, and Brevity its name--
But if ever she does, whatever she does, it will be for, from, by, and through quill, wit, and brevity that I love her.
My partner has become an adventurer--a swashbuckling Scholar looking dashing with a rapier. She defeats Lords in combat already--Gods and Spirits help you all if she ever becomes as skilled with her Quill as she is with her Quill, with her Wit as she is with her wit--your end will be brief, and Brevity its name--
But if ever she does, whatever she does, it will be for, from, by, and through quill, wit, and brevity that I love her.
Written By Deva
Jan. 29, 2017, 5:10 p.m.(10/17/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Fortunato
You know when you feel like you've just totally unexpectedly hit it off with someone new? Isn't that just the best feeling? I had the awesome opportunity to meet Fortunato in his family shop. Talk about talent! I've never seen so many beautiful paintings. And I'm incredibly proud to say one now hangs in my room. I am definitely looking forward to our conversations to come.
Written By Leola
Jan. 29, 2017, 4:52 p.m.(10/17/1005 AR)
The Baroness Saik directed my attentions to the Knight Commander of the King's Own, Sir Rymarr. I was pleased to offer my support to the stables of the King once more, to the horses and tortoises of the King's Own. The Lord Commander is paying me handsomely, and I am determined to do right by him. Perhaps I can make up for my previous failures.
The excursion to the Forest went well. We have our place to found the sacred lodge and are beginning construction.
On my return, I was called to the Velenosa Estate and had to remonstrate with both the Princess Isolde and Sir Talen for allowing their animals to fight. I cared for both the injured pets, ensuring fox and snake would recover, and left firm instructions on what they must do to ensure it.
The excursion to the Forest went well. We have our place to found the sacred lodge and are beginning construction.
On my return, I was called to the Velenosa Estate and had to remonstrate with both the Princess Isolde and Sir Talen for allowing their animals to fight. I cared for both the injured pets, ensuring fox and snake would recover, and left firm instructions on what they must do to ensure it.
Written By Hadrian
Jan. 29, 2017, 4:46 p.m.(10/17/1005 AR)
Well, I lost the duel. Kima's a great fighter though, and were many to bet on that, I think many would've lost their coin -I certainly didn't think she would lose, and I'm not any less proud of how she fared. So my apology was issued, and thus the matter has been put to rest. I am glad my attention can now be more largely focused on the threats to Arx and Southport; Bringers, Gyre, demons...
You'd think there'd be a break in there somewhere, right? No, life attacks. It attacks and attacks in a relentless onslaught meant to bring you down. Meant to hurt you, meant to break your resolve and your fortitude. I am by no means a master of fortitude, and I oft find myself wondering if I am worthy of the title I bear. Perhaps my sister would be a better Duchess. Perhaps my aunt. My mother was. But, more than I am afraid that I am failing, is my determination to continue. I used to be skilled at politics. I can be again. Loved and hated, simultaneously, feared and revered, harsh and gentle.
Plus I could always just pretend I am all of these, if I am not. Hah.
You'd think there'd be a break in there somewhere, right? No, life attacks. It attacks and attacks in a relentless onslaught meant to bring you down. Meant to hurt you, meant to break your resolve and your fortitude. I am by no means a master of fortitude, and I oft find myself wondering if I am worthy of the title I bear. Perhaps my sister would be a better Duchess. Perhaps my aunt. My mother was. But, more than I am afraid that I am failing, is my determination to continue. I used to be skilled at politics. I can be again. Loved and hated, simultaneously, feared and revered, harsh and gentle.
Plus I could always just pretend I am all of these, if I am not. Hah.
Written By Victus
Jan. 29, 2017, 4:23 p.m.(10/17/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Dagon
My cousin was the Designated Heir to Donrai Thrax. For most of his life he believed that he would take over our House and guide it onto a different path. Who knows, perhaps he still will.
But not yet. I won't go into my reasons. Ultimately they matter little beyond the fact I did what I did, and it is now done.
I challenged his right to rule and he accepted. This is the Thrax way. He fought me in the Courtyard outside the Thrax Estate here in Arx, and I defeated him. Though he lost, I admire that he had the courage to face me himself rather than seek a fucking Champion to stand in his stead, and I admire that he never once yielded. In the end I have more respect for him now than I did when I uttered the challenge.
He still lost, though. And while he ultimately swore his arm to me, and I accepted his oath, I expect that was not easy.
It never is, having your path redirected towards an unfamiliar future.
But not yet. I won't go into my reasons. Ultimately they matter little beyond the fact I did what I did, and it is now done.
I challenged his right to rule and he accepted. This is the Thrax way. He fought me in the Courtyard outside the Thrax Estate here in Arx, and I defeated him. Though he lost, I admire that he had the courage to face me himself rather than seek a fucking Champion to stand in his stead, and I admire that he never once yielded. In the end I have more respect for him now than I did when I uttered the challenge.
He still lost, though. And while he ultimately swore his arm to me, and I accepted his oath, I expect that was not easy.
It never is, having your path redirected towards an unfamiliar future.
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