Written By Quenia
Sept. 24, 2018, 8:56 a.m.(8/27/1009 AR)
My would be suitor has been called away to work on the things he's most passionate about. I understood, of course. When a person has a calling, they should follow their heart. I can't say I wasn't disappointed. I was. But, the world is a better place for the work he does and I could never begrudge him that. I wish him well in his life.
I've read over the many suggestions people provided. Take up a hobby? I might consider it - though to those suggesting artistry, I'm afraid the only artistic thing I can do is work a crowd. Alas, the mechanical arts, performance arts, and artsy arts elude me completely. I can't draw or paint for the life of me, and I haven't a creative bone in my body for coming up with tales or songs. Those talents are better left to my sister and cousin, Baroness Lucita. I shall find something.
So, for now - it's work. My must current task is trying to divine whether or not the mine we found on Igniseri lands us truly haunted or not, and apparently some of the Gyre's forces who took refuge on Igniseri land have been dispatched, but others have gotten away - so we'll need to send another party of people after them, something I'm sure Luis will have well in hand.
I suppose, what I really need, is a goal for my very own. Something to do that's a part from the house that I'd find fun and exciting. Perhaps I'll start looking into dreams once more, as they do so very much intrigue me. And, asking the vintners to design more wines. It's beyond time to have another wine party, and to have people gracing Domus Igniseri once more.
Written By Archeron
Sept. 24, 2018, 8:17 a.m.(8/27/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Amari
So I thought I would make an entry in my whites - as I am often remiss at doing, yes Scholar, I am a terrible idolant who loves too much the world of petrichor over the world of man. Prove to my intended I did indeed go out and make my entry and read others and pootle along and take an interest in my fellow people.
Oh, and Root would like to make his own entry.
<The rest of the entry consists of inky paw prints>
Written By Archeron
Sept. 24, 2018, 8:13 a.m.(8/27/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Skye
I am glad that my first time at war removed the delusion that it was some great adventure, a painful but necessary lesson. And my second time at war dismissed all notions I had that I might know anything about the enemies we faced.
Ultimately I'm a great fan of recognition life is choices. Each of us has choices, big and small. And like I said, I'm glad the ones to go to war and kill are not easy ones for you, Baroness. It says a lot about the kind of ruler you will be.
Written By Skye
Sept. 24, 2018, 7:31 a.m.(8/27/1009 AR)
1) Struck another in anger.
2) Been engaged much less married.
3) Captained my own vessel.
4) Saved someone's life.
5) Traveled outside of the Mourning Isles or Arx.
Apparently war cries elicit fainting spells from me. I'm rather squeamish when it comes to injuring others. I do want to be more, have more adventures. I wonder if there are lessons in building tolerance for such things.
Written By Sina
Sept. 24, 2018, 4:41 a.m.(8/27/1009 AR)
Written By Ouida
Sept. 24, 2018, 2:40 a.m.(8/27/1009 AR)
I have never been one to long for keeping home and hearth and children, though I suppose no lady or lord can truly escape that mantle of expectation. One of the most delightful aspects of being thirdborn, I suppose, is that in almost all things one is granted the gift of time. And yet slips away bit by bit, as more and more of my companions and loves both great and small step up for their duty.
And thus I turn my mind to the hope that I might find myself as fortunate as my brother in his Marquessa; though I am certain that there are certain aspects of our family that are much more frustrating for my sister-of-the-heart than she shows, and their compatibility is such that it is clear that despite Father’s sternness, one can see his tender care in their partnership as well. Now I need only hope that in a few years when Orvyn’s mind is turned to putting together a list of potential compatible lords, he will forget how many times I dunked him in the cistern, or loosened the girth on his pony, or stuck a peppercorn in his wine. I suppose from now on I’ll have to be on my very best and most charming behavior. Perhaps.
Written By Joscelin
Sept. 24, 2018, 1:12 a.m.(8/27/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Reigna
Written By Paloma
Sept. 24, 2018, 12:22 a.m.(8/27/1009 AR)
Written By Orvyn
Sept. 24, 2018, 12:01 a.m.(8/27/1009 AR)
Written By Nijah
Sept. 23, 2018, 11:35 p.m.(8/27/1009 AR)
Written By Thesarin
Sept. 23, 2018, 11:34 p.m.(8/27/1009 AR)
Written By Sparte
Sept. 23, 2018, 11:32 p.m.(8/27/1009 AR)
Written By Shard
Sept. 23, 2018, 11:29 p.m.(8/27/1009 AR)
Scars from living and hunting, scars from battle, those are unique to you. But the tribe's scars are all the same, even if the process of earning them is different for everyone. The wolf face for strength, endurance, and skill in the hunt. The raven face for wisdom and cunning...and a sense of humor, although I freely admit it doesn't seem like I learned much of that last. They sit together, forming a single design out of many different cuts, because that is the tribe. We were all ourselves, and we all worked together to survive.
There's a downside. You get used to those familiar faces. You get used to scars. Unmarked faces are slightly stranger, even if they belong to friendly tribes. It took me a long time after coming to the Compact to adjust to being surrounded by faces without those scars. It took longer to be able to trust any of them.
Written By Brogan
Sept. 23, 2018, 11:05 p.m.(8/27/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Arik
Written By Draven
Sept. 23, 2018, 10:37 p.m.(8/27/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Arik
Written By Tabitha
Sept. 23, 2018, 10:37 p.m.(8/27/1009 AR)
I have also been entrusted with a most precious charge. She has a fondness for acorns, is as plump as a pudding, and has the bushiest of tails. My heart is full to the brim with love.
Written By Silas
Sept. 23, 2018, 10:35 p.m.(8/27/1009 AR)
Written By Arik
Sept. 23, 2018, 10:29 p.m.(8/27/1009 AR)
Written By Jeffeth
Sept. 23, 2018, 10:13 p.m.(8/26/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Magpie
Written By Perronne
Sept. 23, 2018, 10:10 p.m.(8/26/1009 AR)
I think a lot about making money, I suppose. Money is useful for many things, and not having it means hunger and homelessness and a lot of very unpleasant things! But really, one of the things I enjoy most about being in the work I am is taking an interest in people. Everyone wants something, and everything has something worthwhile to offer in return for the things they want. But beyond desire, people are just so INTERESTING. Everyone has a story, a history, something that drives them.
I don't know why I'm writing this, really. Except that it's something good for me to remember.
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