Written By Quenia
Nov. 12, 2018, 1:23 p.m.(12/23/1009 AR)
I have come to determine that I just might need the skills and services of a matchmaker.
I shall let that comment speak for itself.
I shall let that comment speak for itself.
Written By Lottie
Nov. 12, 2018, 12:19 p.m.(12/23/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Audric
I am POSITIVE I could change the view against mushrooms. There are so many dishes where this hearty addition proves to be both flavorful and holds a resilient texture. A beef stew, for instance, intermixed with onions and beef in a rich gravy? Delicious. Granted, there's a fine line for cooking that can change a mushroom's consistency from absorbent sponge of flavor goodness to straight mush with a tang to it instead of maintaining the dish's heart note flavors.
Not to mention grilled or broiled mushrooms with cheese and bacon (and onion if you really want to go wild), garlic butter mushrooms, you can couple them with other dominant flavors as well for a variety of tasty side dishes. I personally feel they go best in beef dishes, but that's just my own preference.
Clearly I feel passionate about this topic! This anti-mushroom propaganda must be stopped!
Not to mention grilled or broiled mushrooms with cheese and bacon (and onion if you really want to go wild), garlic butter mushrooms, you can couple them with other dominant flavors as well for a variety of tasty side dishes. I personally feel they go best in beef dishes, but that's just my own preference.
Clearly I feel passionate about this topic! This anti-mushroom propaganda must be stopped!
Written By Coraline
Nov. 12, 2018, 12:01 p.m.(12/23/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Klaus
I thought it really brought out that sparkle in her eyes.
Written By Solange
Nov. 12, 2018, 11:08 a.m.(12/23/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Bliss
Because, emotions are believed to leave us vulnerable. If others know of our emotions, then they can use them. They can do some vague, bad thing.
I like to believe that in Whisper House, we know better. Emotions make us strong. They drive us. So what if the world sees what you feel? Maybe they will learn from it. Maybe they will come to understand a fellow person just that little bit better.
I like to believe that in Whisper House, we know better. Emotions make us strong. They drive us. So what if the world sees what you feel? Maybe they will learn from it. Maybe they will come to understand a fellow person just that little bit better.
Written By Corban
Nov. 12, 2018, 11:08 a.m.(12/23/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Eleanor
It is an unspeakable honor to take up the mantle of First Captain of the King's Own.
I hope only to live up to the trust that the Lord Commander has placed in me and to lead the Hundred with honor. They do their duties without complaint or dereliction every day. My only choice is to do the same.
I hope only to live up to the trust that the Lord Commander has placed in me and to lead the Hundred with honor. They do their duties without complaint or dereliction every day. My only choice is to do the same.
Written By Thena
Nov. 12, 2018, 10:39 a.m.(12/23/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Audric
I'll have the menu at the Tragedy reviewed.
Written By Lisebet
Nov. 12, 2018, 9:48 a.m.(12/23/1009 AR)
I am always sorry to hear of the deaths of someone dear to those yet alive. In the case of Mistress Bashira, this is someone I also knew and thus my sadness extends somewhat to myself. I know that my loss is but a fraction of what those who were very close to her. And for their loss, I am deeply sorry.
Written By Thorley
Nov. 12, 2018, 9:45 a.m.(12/23/1009 AR)
I have spent the last several hours watching my wife sleep and trying to assemble my thoughts.
I want to say that what happened was all pleasant and that I am up to the challenge. Maybe I am. But that doesn't mean that I'm not concerned as well. I am in awe and shock of the faith that was placed in this old knight that still fights the urge to find himself back within the blessed warmth of the bottle. It is no longer the Sword that binds me. It is a land. It is a purpose. It is a family.
Which is what this is really about. Family. I have never held the sins of my father, Duke Warrick Farshaw against him. I was a bastard. I know I am not the last one that he had either, if the looks from others of pity and shame when I was a youth were any indication. But there was someone who took me in anyway when I was considered so disposable.
It was Tallebot and Gisselle Sandreef that took in that offcast, that shame of an unrecognized bastard, and made him who he became. I always tried to honor my parents - the ones that took me in. Even as my duties came around to the land of my father, I held onto the name Sandreef. My wife, Violet, took my name - and she gave it to out children, Tala and Sorcha.
And now - that name is part of the annals of my life. When naming me to the peerage, Sandreef was lost - instead I was given the name Farwatch. It is a fine name. It reminds me of the Lighthouse that I was so close to in my youth.
But it is not Sandreef. Perhaps, in that I feel a little regret. Farshaw, Sandreef, now Farwatch.
My name may change, but the man must remain the same. I will find a proper way to honor my parents, that took me in and guided me. I will not allow the sins of my own father color my own thoughts.
Ronja, when you come home from wherever you went this time on your adventure, we will have a talk.
For now. There is so much to do. And it all seems daunting. But I have family now. Violet. Ryhalt, Lisebet.. those I have served so faithfully as Sword without ever mentioning the past. They have welcomed me. And now.. I would say I have much to live up to. But my father never set the bar that high.
And I will easily exceed what he did.
We will be ever vigilant, no matter the storm.
I want to say that what happened was all pleasant and that I am up to the challenge. Maybe I am. But that doesn't mean that I'm not concerned as well. I am in awe and shock of the faith that was placed in this old knight that still fights the urge to find himself back within the blessed warmth of the bottle. It is no longer the Sword that binds me. It is a land. It is a purpose. It is a family.
Which is what this is really about. Family. I have never held the sins of my father, Duke Warrick Farshaw against him. I was a bastard. I know I am not the last one that he had either, if the looks from others of pity and shame when I was a youth were any indication. But there was someone who took me in anyway when I was considered so disposable.
It was Tallebot and Gisselle Sandreef that took in that offcast, that shame of an unrecognized bastard, and made him who he became. I always tried to honor my parents - the ones that took me in. Even as my duties came around to the land of my father, I held onto the name Sandreef. My wife, Violet, took my name - and she gave it to out children, Tala and Sorcha.
And now - that name is part of the annals of my life. When naming me to the peerage, Sandreef was lost - instead I was given the name Farwatch. It is a fine name. It reminds me of the Lighthouse that I was so close to in my youth.
But it is not Sandreef. Perhaps, in that I feel a little regret. Farshaw, Sandreef, now Farwatch.
My name may change, but the man must remain the same. I will find a proper way to honor my parents, that took me in and guided me. I will not allow the sins of my own father color my own thoughts.
Ronja, when you come home from wherever you went this time on your adventure, we will have a talk.
For now. There is so much to do. And it all seems daunting. But I have family now. Violet. Ryhalt, Lisebet.. those I have served so faithfully as Sword without ever mentioning the past. They have welcomed me. And now.. I would say I have much to live up to. But my father never set the bar that high.
And I will easily exceed what he did.
We will be ever vigilant, no matter the storm.
Written By Harlex
Nov. 12, 2018, 9:07 a.m.(12/23/1009 AR)
This poem is not my own but read and recorded from a scrap of paper marked Siegfried S. Found while combing through borrowed books. Nestled in the blinding of a work on military maneuvers.
"I knew a simple soldier boy
Who grinned at life in empty joy,
Slept soundly through the lonesome dark,
And whistled early with the lark.
In winter camp, cowed and glum,
With crumps and lice and lack of rum,
He put a knife through his brain.
No one spoke of him again.
You smug-faced crowds with kindling eye
Who cheer when soldier lads march by,
Sneak home and pray you'll never know
The abyss where youth and laughter go."
(OOC Footnote: Siegfried Sassoon's "Suicide in the Trenches" (1918))
"I knew a simple soldier boy
Who grinned at life in empty joy,
Slept soundly through the lonesome dark,
And whistled early with the lark.
In winter camp, cowed and glum,
With crumps and lice and lack of rum,
He put a knife through his brain.
No one spoke of him again.
You smug-faced crowds with kindling eye
Who cheer when soldier lads march by,
Sneak home and pray you'll never know
The abyss where youth and laughter go."
(OOC Footnote: Siegfried Sassoon's "Suicide in the Trenches" (1918))
Written By Delilah
Nov. 12, 2018, 9:03 a.m.(12/23/1009 AR)
White for tears,
Black for life,
Blue for tears,
Red for strife.
Who knew the theatre had its own colour palette? It probably doesn't. But I like to think it can still be inspired.
Black for life,
Blue for tears,
Red for strife.
Who knew the theatre had its own colour palette? It probably doesn't. But I like to think it can still be inspired.
Written By Audric
Nov. 12, 2018, 3:42 a.m.(12/22/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Torian
I just don't like mushrooms, man. I never have, even when I was in the Tragedy. I'd rather have gone hungry than eaten that awful mushroom soup they made. I want to free people from the belief that these squishy bastards have any redeeming qualities.
Written By Violet
Nov. 12, 2018, 3:22 a.m.(12/22/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Thorley
I find myself in a wholey unexpected world I never thought I would be apart of. Nor even strived for. All I have ever done is strive to do my best, make those I work for look the best with the skills I bring. Yesterday my husband, Thorley, and I went to a feast to celebrate Harthall's new barony. Thorley is sword, so it was no surprise to get an invite. There are no hint or tell what was to happen and I dare say that the Farshaw's and Harthall's managed to blindside us both. Ironic, then, that our house name is Farwatch.
Despite being blindsided by this turn of events, I welcome the challenge they bring. I will support my husband and help him in building up this reclaimed land given to him. I am proud, too, that he managed to not curse too much when they sprung the news on us. I am glad that he has been recognized for all he has done. For my own part I know he will shine. Even if we may stumble a bit on the way. Someone said building up a House is like a child. So far I'm doing okay with that. Luckily I have a partner I can trust and who trusts me.
I wonder what my parents who say? I know they would be proud, of course, but I rather imagine my dad rolling his eyes and saying, "Don't trip over your fancy dresses now." I'll try not to Papa. I'll try not to.
Despite being blindsided by this turn of events, I welcome the challenge they bring. I will support my husband and help him in building up this reclaimed land given to him. I am proud, too, that he managed to not curse too much when they sprung the news on us. I am glad that he has been recognized for all he has done. For my own part I know he will shine. Even if we may stumble a bit on the way. Someone said building up a House is like a child. So far I'm doing okay with that. Luckily I have a partner I can trust and who trusts me.
I wonder what my parents who say? I know they would be proud, of course, but I rather imagine my dad rolling his eyes and saying, "Don't trip over your fancy dresses now." I'll try not to Papa. I'll try not to.
Written By Ryhalt
Nov. 12, 2018, 2:50 a.m.(12/22/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Violet
Speaking of people's lives who I've made much more difficult recently, I must include you as well.
Then again, considering your career and successes speaks for itself, I'll consider it a sweeping win in snatching you away from the North.
Then again, considering your career and successes speaks for itself, I'll consider it a sweeping win in snatching you away from the North.
Written By Ryhalt
Nov. 12, 2018, 2:46 a.m.(12/22/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Thorley
For what Orvyn and I have done today, I hope in a decade you will not loathe me for it. It was no easy task to go through with the decision, and there is some selfishness in why I did what I did. For different reasons. I admit that and may the gods forgive me for it.
At the same time, I wanted a man who I knew I could rely on. Who I knew Orvyn will be able to rely on. I know your shoulders are heavy with the burdens you have already carried. And I know I have not made that any better by handing you even *more* responsibility.
You are the strongest man I know, cousin.
At the same time, I wanted a man who I knew I could rely on. Who I knew Orvyn will be able to rely on. I know your shoulders are heavy with the burdens you have already carried. And I know I have not made that any better by handing you even *more* responsibility.
You are the strongest man I know, cousin.
Written By Audric
Nov. 12, 2018, 12:16 a.m.(12/22/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Shard
Not at all. I'm not known for taking half-measures, Shard!
Written By Orvyn
Nov. 12, 2018, 12:01 a.m.(12/22/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Thorley
And then it was done. Such planning, and yet it all fell into place so easily that one must thank the gods for their guidance and hand upon it all. It is a pleasure to welcome a new Baron, the Lord Thorley Farwatch to the peerage.
Written By Orvyn
Nov. 12, 2018, midnight(12/22/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Violet
It is with a wonderful welcome, do I see that the Crimson Blades have accepted the offer to have a Chapter house placed upon Harthall lands. It will be good to have someone close by, through the expensive of the right sort of coin, will be able to help protect us in the coming days.
Written By Mercedes
Nov. 11, 2018, 11:48 p.m.(12/22/1009 AR)
Last Will and Testament of Dame M. Valardin:
I ask that Inquisitor Faye Ruger be the executor of my wishes; if she is unable to do so, then I name High Inquisitor Alistair Velenosa to serve in her place.
* My set of diamondplate armor, as well as my sword (Light in the Dark), should be held in trust by the Inquisition and given to an Inquisitor they deem worthy of such things.
* All other armor and weaponry should be given to members of the Inquisition.
* My couch and chairs -- which, I am told, are very uncomfortable to sit in -- should be given to my sister, Zara, so she can remember what a pain in the ass I have been.
* Any money that I have in the bank should be donated to a charity of the executor's choosing.
* Additionally, any remaining assets should be dispersed as they see fit.
My black journals should remain sealed.
I ask that Inquisitor Faye Ruger be the executor of my wishes; if she is unable to do so, then I name High Inquisitor Alistair Velenosa to serve in her place.
* My set of diamondplate armor, as well as my sword (Light in the Dark), should be held in trust by the Inquisition and given to an Inquisitor they deem worthy of such things.
* All other armor and weaponry should be given to members of the Inquisition.
* My couch and chairs -- which, I am told, are very uncomfortable to sit in -- should be given to my sister, Zara, so she can remember what a pain in the ass I have been.
* Any money that I have in the bank should be donated to a charity of the executor's choosing.
* Additionally, any remaining assets should be dispersed as they see fit.
My black journals should remain sealed.
Written By Rowenova
Nov. 11, 2018, 11:45 p.m.(12/22/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Draven
Alchemist Draven Bruvir and I wrote out and merrily signed marriage promises!
Thus, I am now the Scout Rowenova Bruvir!
We put on wedding rings right away, but -- if we ardently make it through this Lodge business -- there will still hopefully be the promise(d) ceremony as per his white journal (check it out!) as well as eventual children (not too soon)!
We first kissed around this same time during July 1009 AR (which has been a whole half year ago)! The strong bond we time tested is absolutely incredible, and thank you to all those who have been so good to us and Sir Floppington!
Thus, I am now the Scout Rowenova Bruvir!
We put on wedding rings right away, but -- if we ardently make it through this Lodge business -- there will still hopefully be the promise(d) ceremony as per his white journal (check it out!) as well as eventual children (not too soon)!
We first kissed around this same time during July 1009 AR (which has been a whole half year ago)! The strong bond we time tested is absolutely incredible, and thank you to all those who have been so good to us and Sir Floppington!
Written By Carmen
Nov. 11, 2018, 11:35 p.m.(12/22/1009 AR)
I met a gods damned GIANT tonight, and he let me touch his weapon. (Oh, laugh it up.) Seeing as I was stood up for drinks otherwise, I made out like a queen.
Please note that the scholars may take some time preparing your journal for others to read.