Written By Vanora
May 16, 2018, 4:16 a.m.(10/3/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Lianne
You're right. That was very poor word choice even if they were pretty.
I was referring more to leaving this life gently in the mind and soul, gently travel the wheel and gently come off when ready. The journey from this life to what awaits him next.
The manner in which he passed....no. Not a gentle one. Not at all.
You, and the others, /always/ have me for whatever you need. Ask and it is yours. Take good care of Bella for me.
I was referring more to leaving this life gently in the mind and soul, gently travel the wheel and gently come off when ready. The journey from this life to what awaits him next.
The manner in which he passed....no. Not a gentle one. Not at all.
You, and the others, /always/ have me for whatever you need. Ask and it is yours. Take good care of Bella for me.
Written By Vanora
May 16, 2018, 2:24 a.m.(10/2/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Eleyna
A casual suggestion resulted the other day in one of the most thrilling conversations I can remember.
There are moments like that, where you meet someone and could swear you've known them before. Perhaps on some other turn of the wheel, perhaps bits of us still 'stick' so that we know our people when we see them.
Archduchess Eleyna Velenosa is one of those people. She inspires me in ways difficult to convey.
I am proud to know her. As the Lyceum should be proud to have her as their High Lady.
If I can learn to become half as effective as she is in navigating the waters of politics and secrets unearthed...I will consider myself a grand success.
There are moments like that, where you meet someone and could swear you've known them before. Perhaps on some other turn of the wheel, perhaps bits of us still 'stick' so that we know our people when we see them.
Archduchess Eleyna Velenosa is one of those people. She inspires me in ways difficult to convey.
I am proud to know her. As the Lyceum should be proud to have her as their High Lady.
If I can learn to become half as effective as she is in navigating the waters of politics and secrets unearthed...I will consider myself a grand success.
Written By Vanora
May 16, 2018, 2:19 a.m.(10/2/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Cassius
I had been so looking forward to reconnecting with Cassius now that I have been more involved in House Pravus.
Now that cannot come to pass.
I mourn with Velenosa, with Pravus, with all the Lyceum as well as all who knew and loved Cassius. The Knights of Solace, House Nightgold, so many of us were touched by his dedication, his conviction.
I mourn most of all with Belladonna, the cousin I love like a sister. I remember the joy in her eyes when I helped her dress for her wedding that day. I do not know anything of the contract between the Houses...but I do know that the bride to be, eyes shining that day and cheeks flushed with happiness, had made a love match.
May we all be so lucky to be loved that much at some point in our lives.
Go gently, good Duke. Non Omnus Moriar
Now that cannot come to pass.
I mourn with Velenosa, with Pravus, with all the Lyceum as well as all who knew and loved Cassius. The Knights of Solace, House Nightgold, so many of us were touched by his dedication, his conviction.
I mourn most of all with Belladonna, the cousin I love like a sister. I remember the joy in her eyes when I helped her dress for her wedding that day. I do not know anything of the contract between the Houses...but I do know that the bride to be, eyes shining that day and cheeks flushed with happiness, had made a love match.
May we all be so lucky to be loved that much at some point in our lives.
Go gently, good Duke. Non Omnus Moriar
Written By Vanora
May 16, 2018, 1:39 a.m.(10/2/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Titania
I've only ever had brothers growing up. They were so much older than me that we didn't fight so much as barely interacted.
I don't have a sister, though I used to wish for one as a girl.
Yet I do have Titania. Family is blood ties yes, is kin, is our pasts. Yet we can also expand our family as we find the people who are meant to be parts of our lives.
Titania is the only woman whom I've ever shouted insults at, had guards interfere in conversations with, and tossed out insults that left us both bleeding.
After each one, a few days go by, and we are hugging, weeping, apologizing.
I imagine it must be like having a sister. Though I don't know for certain.
I don't have a sister, though I used to wish for one as a girl.
Yet I do have Titania. Family is blood ties yes, is kin, is our pasts. Yet we can also expand our family as we find the people who are meant to be parts of our lives.
Titania is the only woman whom I've ever shouted insults at, had guards interfere in conversations with, and tossed out insults that left us both bleeding.
After each one, a few days go by, and we are hugging, weeping, apologizing.
I imagine it must be like having a sister. Though I don't know for certain.
Written By Vanora
May 12, 2018, 9:11 p.m.(9/23/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Derovai
Your pen is a knife right through my heart.
I never claimed to have charmed you. Only that I /will/ eventually.
I will.
I never claimed to have charmed you. Only that I /will/ eventually.
I will.
Written By Vanora
May 11, 2018, 5:47 p.m.(9/21/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Derovai
Having finally met and had the opportunity to converse at length with Derovai Voss, one of my husband's dearest friends...I must confess that I quite enjoy his company despite the obvious reasons we have for disliking one another. I'll charm him yet, just you wait.
Written By Vanora
May 7, 2018, 11:40 a.m.(9/13/1008 AR)
I write to apologize for my tone in my last entry in the whites. While it was my intent to attempt to explain myself it was poorly considered, especially taking into account that many of the details regarding the situation are extremely private and ought remain so.
I should not have mentioned the Most Holy Dominus in such a public manner. It was disrespectful to him and to The Faith as a whole. My most sincere apologies to the Dominus, to Legate Orazio, and to the Faith for such a shortsighted and ill considered posting.
I understand that oaths are incredibly serious, and that there is genuine concern that I broke mine. I do not deny the truth of that, I am indeed an Oathbreaker, and have to reconcile with that truth. Whatever the circumstances, whatever the reasons, I took a vow and did not keep it. I will be paying the price for that decision for a long time to come. I am aware that this broken oath makes many dubious that I am able to keep my word at all, but no defense of myself, no words, will change that. Nothing short of time will prove to the Compact that my word and my vows are important to me.
I thank all of you, both those who wrote of their support via the Whites or through letters, and those who called me out on the severity of bonds broken.
I should not have mentioned the Most Holy Dominus in such a public manner. It was disrespectful to him and to The Faith as a whole. My most sincere apologies to the Dominus, to Legate Orazio, and to the Faith for such a shortsighted and ill considered posting.
I understand that oaths are incredibly serious, and that there is genuine concern that I broke mine. I do not deny the truth of that, I am indeed an Oathbreaker, and have to reconcile with that truth. Whatever the circumstances, whatever the reasons, I took a vow and did not keep it. I will be paying the price for that decision for a long time to come. I am aware that this broken oath makes many dubious that I am able to keep my word at all, but no defense of myself, no words, will change that. Nothing short of time will prove to the Compact that my word and my vows are important to me.
I thank all of you, both those who wrote of their support via the Whites or through letters, and those who called me out on the severity of bonds broken.
Written By Vanora
May 7, 2018, 12:21 a.m.(9/12/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Astraea
Thank you so much for your congratulations and your warm wishes.
You are a remarkable woman, one of kindness and strength. May those qualities be an example for all to strive to follow.
You are a remarkable woman, one of kindness and strength. May those qualities be an example for all to strive to follow.
Written By Vanora
May 6, 2018, 3:05 a.m.(9/10/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Valdemar
So it seems that a secret I have been sitting on for some time is no longer so. My cousin Belladonna and Duke Grimhall met this week to hash out the final details of the marriage contract, and both found it more than agreeable. Thus the betrothal is formally announced, and a wedding not far off.
The rest of this entry is for record keeping, Scholar, as well as for any who find my whites a compelling source of entertainment.
More than a year ago, when the Isles were in tumultuous times caused by politics rather than corrupted pirate kings...the suggestion was made that I should join House Grimhall to wed the Duke's heir. The timing could not have been worse, but it was the timing, not the family nor the man himself, that caused hesitation. I informed the Duke during that discussion that I could not make such a decision, and that if I ever did it would be for the right reasons. That should I take his family's name and marry his son, I would do so when and only when the Grim Duke wanted the match for its own merit. When and only when he wanted me as a daughter because of my strengths and capabilities. When and only when he saw me as something other than a 'typical' proud, vain Lycene. I did not expect that day to ever come, truly.
Now that it has, I've no choice other than proving him correct. Showing through loyalty, talent, and hard work that I am the daughter he wants, the one his family needs.
I've already begun, and the ink on the contracts hardly dried.
The rest of this entry is for record keeping, Scholar, as well as for any who find my whites a compelling source of entertainment.
More than a year ago, when the Isles were in tumultuous times caused by politics rather than corrupted pirate kings...the suggestion was made that I should join House Grimhall to wed the Duke's heir. The timing could not have been worse, but it was the timing, not the family nor the man himself, that caused hesitation. I informed the Duke during that discussion that I could not make such a decision, and that if I ever did it would be for the right reasons. That should I take his family's name and marry his son, I would do so when and only when the Grim Duke wanted the match for its own merit. When and only when he wanted me as a daughter because of my strengths and capabilities. When and only when he saw me as something other than a 'typical' proud, vain Lycene. I did not expect that day to ever come, truly.
Now that it has, I've no choice other than proving him correct. Showing through loyalty, talent, and hard work that I am the daughter he wants, the one his family needs.
I've already begun, and the ink on the contracts hardly dried.
Written By Vanora
April 26, 2018, 12:14 a.m.(8/14/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Niklas
Such excellent, personalized taste in gift giving.
Written By Vanora
April 10, 2018, 8:52 p.m.(7/12/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Ford
The people of Arvum deserve a good story and I don't mean to deprive them. I'll come up with one, I promise.
Until then however we might have to satisfy ourselves with the truth. Ford Kennex and I make fine friends. If that was enough, we'd have been set.
It was not enough.
Until then however we might have to satisfy ourselves with the truth. Ford Kennex and I make fine friends. If that was enough, we'd have been set.
It was not enough.
Written By Vanora
April 8, 2018, 5 p.m.(7/8/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Ford
He is growing up so quickly, I've heard many mothers say the same of their children.
Thank you for letting me visit today, it means the world.
Thank you for letting me visit today, it means the world.
Written By Vanora
March 31, 2018, 1:58 a.m.(6/18/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Lianne
You feel strange no longer calling yourself Pravus, and I feel strange to be doing so again.
Yet whatever the name, family remains family.
Yet whatever the name, family remains family.
Written By Vanora
March 29, 2018, 10:33 p.m.(6/14/1008 AR)
It is not yet easy to write this Scholar, so I ask for patience of all those who might read it.
I have petitioned for and been granted the dissolution of my marriage to Marquis Ford Kennex, and through the benevolence of my cousin and Duchess have returned to Pravus to serve my family, Setarco, and the Lyceum.
To write any more on the matter here would be disrespectful to the families involved, and therefore I will not.
The Isles remain in my heart and always shall.
I have petitioned for and been granted the dissolution of my marriage to Marquis Ford Kennex, and through the benevolence of my cousin and Duchess have returned to Pravus to serve my family, Setarco, and the Lyceum.
To write any more on the matter here would be disrespectful to the families involved, and therefore I will not.
The Isles remain in my heart and always shall.
Written By Vanora
March 22, 2018, 10:28 p.m.(5/28/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Wash
We'll know soon enough. Go and find the answers.
I'll bake you...well no -buy- you (Not one for baking) a cake in celebration when you return to share it all with us.
I'll bake you...well no -buy- you (Not one for baking) a cake in celebration when you return to share it all with us.
Written By Vanora
March 21, 2018, 2:27 a.m.(5/24/1008 AR)
Thank you.
To all who risked their safety and security to defend Setarco from this ancient enemy. I realize that it was for the good of the Compact and not out of generosity to the Silken City for generosities sake, and yet still wish to express my deepest appreciation.
Not on behalf of my former house, for I am sure that more eloquently than I they will express similar sentiments.
But on my own behalf, because I wished to say it too.
Thank you.
To all who risked their safety and security to defend Setarco from this ancient enemy. I realize that it was for the good of the Compact and not out of generosity to the Silken City for generosities sake, and yet still wish to express my deepest appreciation.
Not on behalf of my former house, for I am sure that more eloquently than I they will express similar sentiments.
But on my own behalf, because I wished to say it too.
Thank you.
Written By Vanora
March 9, 2018, 12:10 a.m.(4/28/1008 AR)
As encouraged by the Scholars of Vellichor, I present my will.
I, Vanora Kennex nee Pravus bequeath the following:
*My clothing to Lady Cecilia Kennex
*My writings, notes, and other potentially useful records to Brother Driskell
*My Mirrormask to Archlector Vayne, with instructions that he keep it to remember me by for at least a year or two before handing it off to another disciple
I wish for Princess Isolde Velenosa to visit my son now and again and tell him all of the best stories about me. She may make up fictional stories if the true ones are found lackluster.
Though I do understand the Faith's mandate regarding preservation of history through our writings, my Black Journals should not be published upon my passing. Better that those who wish to remember me do so untainted by what they might read there.
When I am buried or sent out into the waves on a funeral pyre, I'd like my jewels upon my person.
Should a body not be recovered, they may be sold off or donated to any causes deemed worthy by my family.
I, Vanora Kennex nee Pravus bequeath the following:
*My clothing to Lady Cecilia Kennex
*My writings, notes, and other potentially useful records to Brother Driskell
*My Mirrormask to Archlector Vayne, with instructions that he keep it to remember me by for at least a year or two before handing it off to another disciple
I wish for Princess Isolde Velenosa to visit my son now and again and tell him all of the best stories about me. She may make up fictional stories if the true ones are found lackluster.
Though I do understand the Faith's mandate regarding preservation of history through our writings, my Black Journals should not be published upon my passing. Better that those who wish to remember me do so untainted by what they might read there.
When I am buried or sent out into the waves on a funeral pyre, I'd like my jewels upon my person.
Should a body not be recovered, they may be sold off or donated to any causes deemed worthy by my family.
Written By Vanora
March 5, 2018, 1:05 a.m.(4/20/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Wash
Lord Washburn,
There are paragraphs in my Blacks where I discuss in detail how deeply you irritate me, where the pages grow worn because of how ferociously I hold my quill.
I've changed my mind. Temporarily perhaps, but maybe not.
Be brave. Be safe. Come home and I'll buy you another cog.
There are paragraphs in my Blacks where I discuss in detail how deeply you irritate me, where the pages grow worn because of how ferociously I hold my quill.
I've changed my mind. Temporarily perhaps, but maybe not.
Be brave. Be safe. Come home and I'll buy you another cog.
Written By Vanora
March 4, 2018, 7:22 p.m.(4/20/1008 AR)
It has been a long time since I've been home.
The conditions upon us now were never what I imagined when I stepped back into the Silken City, but I am no seer.
I know fear as well as anyone, even in this. I have faith in the Gods, but know better than to expect that faith prolongs life or safety.
So I am going home, and whatever else comes of it I will have seen it again once more.
That is enough.
The conditions upon us now were never what I imagined when I stepped back into the Silken City, but I am no seer.
I know fear as well as anyone, even in this. I have faith in the Gods, but know better than to expect that faith prolongs life or safety.
So I am going home, and whatever else comes of it I will have seen it again once more.
That is enough.
Written By Vanora
March 4, 2018, 7:17 p.m.(4/20/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Isolde
Not only them, dear one. I will be right there with you. Did you expect anything else?
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