Written By Rosalie
Sept. 14, 2018, 10:51 a.m.(8/8/1009 AR)
I never got a chance to have siblings, my parents were killed before they could have more than me. But then, war is a terrible thing that steals the people we love from us at the worst times. I intend for my children to have more siblings than they know what to do with!
Written By Valencia
Sept. 14, 2018, 10:43 a.m.(8/8/1009 AR)
It occurs to me that it is better to fall in love than to rise in sorrow.
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Written By Sparte
Sept. 14, 2018, 10:01 a.m.(8/7/1009 AR)
The efforts to gather stones for the shrine of jayus have trickled to a near standstill. I can't justify putting more time towards it myself with the threat to the lodge looming closer and closer. I hope someone will carry it forward in the other wards fo the compact, as Princes Sabella did for Grayson.
Written By Brigida
Sept. 14, 2018, 10:01 a.m.(8/7/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Corban
Service to the gods is a higher calling than service to the Crown. Both are laudable, but should not be conflated.
Written By Corban
Sept. 14, 2018, 8:06 a.m.(8/7/1009 AR)
It appears that we are writing about siblings now. I tend to stay away from the trends that seem to capture the white journals from time to time, but this is a topic on which I am proud to write.
My brothers and I have all dedicated ourselves to the service of the Crown. My eldest, Blessed Etienne, is the archlector of Gild. And my slightly older, Sir Tovell, serves alongside me in the Silver Swords.
My service to the Telmarch is one of the happiest chapters in my life. But my service to King and Compact is where I -- and my brothers -- have truly found our purpose.
My brothers and I have all dedicated ourselves to the service of the Crown. My eldest, Blessed Etienne, is the archlector of Gild. And my slightly older, Sir Tovell, serves alongside me in the Silver Swords.
My service to the Telmarch is one of the happiest chapters in my life. But my service to King and Compact is where I -- and my brothers -- have truly found our purpose.
Written By Marian
Sept. 14, 2018, 5:54 a.m.(8/7/1009 AR)
I admit I have 2 younger siblings. A brother who has taken responsibilities I once was supposed to carry. A sister I take no responsibility for.
Written By Joscelin
Sept. 14, 2018, 12:49 a.m.(8/7/1009 AR)
It's no secret I'm partial to Gemecittan quartz; when the wonderful Duchess Sylvie and Duke Valkieri brought the gem to my attention with its unique qualities and exclusive accessibility, I was hooked. Dazzled. Enchanted. There's nothing quite like it, quartz, yes, as common to the mines of the Gemecittan and yet found no where else, with it's many colors in every perfectly cut specimen.
There are gem-cutters in the city who curse the stuff; it seems the lapidaries born in the same land the jewel hails from are the best suited to handle it. It's not a matter of skill, I would guess; we have thousands of fine cutters right here in the city, but there's a trick to it, an insight into the nature of the material and all the best ways to bring out those many colors.
You see, while some stones like Alexandrite or it's purple-hued cousin, or gems like Ametrine with both the purple and yellow of amethysts and citrine, have -two- colors inherent in them, Gemecittan quartz can sport as many as -four-. I've heard rumors of a few specimens with five, one with six! But I've never had the honor of seeing them.
I do my best to do the stones of Gemecitta justice, mimicking architecture from the city-state, designs and patterns I've seen in jewelry that's imported from there, but sometimes I fear I fall woefully short. In truth, when I am stuck or between commissions, at a loss, or suffering from too many failures at the bench, I will pull out a few of my trays of Gemecittan quartz and pull out one, two, three gems, and set them into ready-made pieces. They always look beautiful and never fail to sell, and they always, -always-, share their joy on them that lay eyes on them. I know my work is a carrier for that joy, a vessel, and it pleases me that those of all walks of life can both afford and enjoy them too.
There are gem-cutters in the city who curse the stuff; it seems the lapidaries born in the same land the jewel hails from are the best suited to handle it. It's not a matter of skill, I would guess; we have thousands of fine cutters right here in the city, but there's a trick to it, an insight into the nature of the material and all the best ways to bring out those many colors.
You see, while some stones like Alexandrite or it's purple-hued cousin, or gems like Ametrine with both the purple and yellow of amethysts and citrine, have -two- colors inherent in them, Gemecittan quartz can sport as many as -four-. I've heard rumors of a few specimens with five, one with six! But I've never had the honor of seeing them.
I do my best to do the stones of Gemecitta justice, mimicking architecture from the city-state, designs and patterns I've seen in jewelry that's imported from there, but sometimes I fear I fall woefully short. In truth, when I am stuck or between commissions, at a loss, or suffering from too many failures at the bench, I will pull out a few of my trays of Gemecittan quartz and pull out one, two, three gems, and set them into ready-made pieces. They always look beautiful and never fail to sell, and they always, -always-, share their joy on them that lay eyes on them. I know my work is a carrier for that joy, a vessel, and it pleases me that those of all walks of life can both afford and enjoy them too.
Written By Natalia
Sept. 14, 2018, 12:25 a.m.(8/7/1009 AR)
I had a brother, once.
My chosen family is everything I could have ever wanted. They have been better to me than I deserve, and I appreciate them more than I have words for.
My chosen family is everything I could have ever wanted. They have been better to me than I deserve, and I appreciate them more than I have words for.
Written By Reigna
Sept. 14, 2018, 12:20 a.m.(8/7/1009 AR)
There are days in which I get very angry at the world. Today is one of those days.
Perhaps it is not the world I am mad at.
Perhaps it is just one awful person.
You are the worst.
Perhaps it is not the world I am mad at.
Perhaps it is just one awful person.
You are the worst.
Written By Shae
Sept. 14, 2018, 12:13 a.m.(8/7/1009 AR)
Someone mentioned siblings in passing earlier today. A brief glance over some of the journals written earlier today and yesterday and the day before suggests this has been the topic of late.
To my knowledge, I have no siblings. But when I asked my stepfather Norwood if he meant to sire children with my mother, his answer was, and I quote, 'My dear, yes'. This was after a coughing fit, I don't think he expected me to ask, but I was quite curious. It never occurred to me, however young my mother is I wasn't sure if she meant to have more children. I am thankful I've not put her off the notion.
So, here is to siblings: may I have at least a dozen.
To my knowledge, I have no siblings. But when I asked my stepfather Norwood if he meant to sire children with my mother, his answer was, and I quote, 'My dear, yes'. This was after a coughing fit, I don't think he expected me to ask, but I was quite curious. It never occurred to me, however young my mother is I wasn't sure if she meant to have more children. I am thankful I've not put her off the notion.
So, here is to siblings: may I have at least a dozen.
Written By John
Sept. 13, 2018, 11:48 p.m.(8/7/1009 AR)
I have met all sorts of odd and wonderful people. Of course this is probably easier because I'm not yet doing anything particularly stressing. But soon I will. May the Gods be with me.
Written By Theodoric
Sept. 13, 2018, 11:20 p.m.(8/7/1009 AR)
Brothers? Sisters? I've got dozens, hundreds, some say thousands. On every street of the lowers, in every back alley, in manors and servants quarters around the Compact. In jail cells, and vast seats of power. Every child who walked or was carried through the doors of the Tragedy, and lived long enough to walk out on their own shares a kinship of survival and no matter how high or far they get, and should never forget where they come from.
Written By Raja
Sept. 13, 2018, 11:05 p.m.(8/7/1009 AR)
I knew I would not like the answers that I sought. Ignorance is bliss.
Written By Joscelin
Sept. 13, 2018, 9:54 p.m.(8/6/1009 AR)
Things I've learned today: not many like orange leather. An acceptable lesson. A fetching color in sapphires, though, as well as those exquisite Gemecittan quartz gemstones I can never seem to get enough of.
Written By Kenna
Sept. 13, 2018, 9:49 p.m.(8/6/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Riagnon
Oh, so the other day I received the most THOUGHTFUL of gifts. It wasn't for me though, it was for Princess Sally Acorn. It is a bed with acorns stitched upon it. Perfect for little baby squirrels to sleep upon.
Lord Riagnon really is special.
Lord Riagnon really is special.
Written By Jaenelle
Sept. 13, 2018, 8:11 p.m.(8/6/1009 AR)
The support from other family members to have children so mine could be surrounded by peers without my needing to physically provide these peers is beautiful and heart warming.
I have been quiet throughout the last few months, perhaps because I wished to preserve this to memory. I wished it to be a personal experience between my husband, myself, and our child. With the time coming soon for the birth, I thought it time to preserve it also to the journals. I have always wished there were more to read about my parents, more to cling to than memories so I am keeping that in mind for my baby firefly.
Throughout my pregnancy, I have tried to stay positive regardless of the discomforts that are the norm with growing a small person, always turning to the good. Yes my feet hurt but.... Yes, I am tired but... But I am protecting and nurturing and providing for another person. This person has made me look at my limitations in a different light, made me see my strengths as more than such. They have made me wish to be even better in all things, and it is my hope that I will be someone that he or she can be proud of even if I am no longer around to make them so. Time will tell, and soon you will be here to share everything with.
Know that you are, and always will be, loved.
I have been quiet throughout the last few months, perhaps because I wished to preserve this to memory. I wished it to be a personal experience between my husband, myself, and our child. With the time coming soon for the birth, I thought it time to preserve it also to the journals. I have always wished there were more to read about my parents, more to cling to than memories so I am keeping that in mind for my baby firefly.
Throughout my pregnancy, I have tried to stay positive regardless of the discomforts that are the norm with growing a small person, always turning to the good. Yes my feet hurt but.... Yes, I am tired but... But I am protecting and nurturing and providing for another person. This person has made me look at my limitations in a different light, made me see my strengths as more than such. They have made me wish to be even better in all things, and it is my hope that I will be someone that he or she can be proud of even if I am no longer around to make them so. Time will tell, and soon you will be here to share everything with.
Know that you are, and always will be, loved.
Written By Merek
Sept. 13, 2018, 7:31 p.m.(8/6/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Josephine
A jeweler which is quite kind, as well as quite skilled with her Craft. We recently assisted in recovering her jewels. I hope to make orders from her sometime perhaps.
Written By Merek
Sept. 13, 2018, 7:30 p.m.(8/6/1009 AR)
I am reminded we have much to learn of the world, so much more to it than Arvum. Although, with the fact we can't explore as much as we might like because of limited selection of ships, I suppose that will have to wait!
Written By Eleyna
Sept. 13, 2018, 7:05 p.m.(8/4/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Jaenelle
Gordon is certainly bound to have many, many cousins. Thirteen, hopefully.
Written By Reigna
Sept. 13, 2018, 7:03 p.m.(8/4/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Fortunato
I am reminded that we were supposed to enjoy some tea sometime soon. I have a very mild blend you might find appealing, kissed with just a hint of summer peach.
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