Written By Valencia
July 27, 2016, 10:15 p.m.(2/21/1004 AR)
Relationship Note on Arianwen
Written By Valencia
July 27, 2016, 10:12 p.m.(2/21/1004 AR)
Relationship Note on Edain
Written By Valencia
July 23, 2016, 1 p.m.(2/8/1004 AR)
            On Pride & Vanity
    Pride is what we think of ourselves. It is how we hold our heads when we face our reflections, it is the honor with which we regard ourselves, it is the dignity with which we carry ourselves. Pride sets men apart from beasts, pride is a self-perpetuating system by which we govern our actions and our expectations of our fellow man.
    Vanity is what we would have others think of us. It is in how we speak of ourselves in the hope of those words reaching the 'right' ears. It is in how we speak to others, putting them down to lift ourselves up. It is in the many little comparisons we make to others, oftentimes unconsciously. What jewels is she wearing, what sword does she carry, whose company does she keep, what ladies give him her favor, how much silver does he spend, who did he last best in a duel?
It is pride that causes us to stand up for what we believe in, it is pride that guides the righteous, it is pride that allows a body to address the gods, be it in silent prayer or a Rite of Gloria. For one that has no pride has no reason to seek the favor of the gods, he would not be worthy in his own eyes.
It is vanity masquerading as pride that leads people into all manner of troublesome thought. The fear of looking weak is a vanity, it leads those of lesser talent or skill or accuity to disparage those with pride in their deeds or accomplishments. Vanity leads people to petty hatred and ill-timed words, whether spoken or written or simply thought.
Be petty, be vain. But for the sake of your own pride, be silent about it.
Written By Valencia
July 17, 2016, 10:37 p.m.(1/19/1004 AR)
Relationship Note on Isolde
Written By Valencia
July 17, 2016, 10:29 p.m.(1/19/1004 AR)
Relationship Note on Brianna
Written By Valencia
July 17, 2016, 10:23 p.m.(1/19/1004 AR)
There's nothing quite like learning what makes someone tick, figuring out the most interesting aspect of their personality and setting it up to shine. I enjoy finding the use in people, and then making use of it. Does that make me manipulative? No more so than anyone else, I would think. A bit more self-aware than those who deny it.
    Friends are people that serve a purpose you can make repeated use of, for example. They may be good at making you laugh, or making you think, or providing an ear you can safely confide in. Enemies are those that serve as a hinderance to those things that you most want. Enemies have no purpose, and are therefore useless. What do we do with the useless?    Now there's a question that bears some consideration.
Written By Valencia
July 15, 2016, 3:57 p.m.(1/12/1004 AR)
Relationship Note on Deva
Written By Valencia
July 15, 2016, 3:52 p.m.(1/12/1004 AR)
Relationship Note on Freja
Written By Valencia
July 9, 2016, 5:22 p.m.(12/22/1003 AR)
1. Prince Luca offering his arm to Talen. It was so ridiculously gallant. Talen was a class-act in getting around it.
2. Princess Ophelia murdering the avian intruders in the garden maze. I'd worry if she wasn't such a sweetheart.
3. Duke Vercyn establishing the Northern duchy of Sideline. I wonder if we'll lay down claim upon the benches of future gatherings?
All in all, it was a lovely night with beautiful lanterns, people, and music, a true testament to Lycene sensibilities.
Written By Valencia
July 9, 2016, 5 p.m.(12/22/1003 AR)
Relationship Note on Nadia
Written By Valencia
July 8, 2016, 11:17 a.m.(12/20/1003 AR)
Relationship Note on Luca
Written By Valencia
June 27, 2016, 10:27 a.m.(11/15/1003 AR)
Relationship Note on Vercyn
Written By Valencia
June 27, 2016, 10:23 a.m.(11/15/1003 AR)
Relationship Note on Viviana
Written By Valencia
June 27, 2016, 10:20 a.m.(11/15/1003 AR)
Relationship Note on Talen
Written By Valencia
June 26, 2016, 9:18 p.m.(11/14/1003 AR)
Relationship Note on Isolde
Written By Valencia
June 26, 2016, 9:15 p.m.(11/14/1003 AR)
Relationship Note on Brianna
Written By Valencia
June 24, 2016, 9:24 p.m.(11/8/1003 AR)
I feel the pain of Angus' passing renewed every time something happens that reminds me of him. I wish I could have told him that I finally sent the ring he made me to be fixed, I still regret throwing it at him that day.
    He'd tracked mud into our bedroom and when I complained he'd very rudely told me to 'get used to it', that I'd never fit in here if I whined about some mud. I took the ring and flung it at his head, but my aim has always been lousy. It hit a vase, cracking it down the middle, and in the process, the ring chipped.
I've gotten used to mud, Angus.
Written By Valencia
June 24, 2016, 6:58 p.m.(11/7/1003 AR)
Relationship Note on Niccolo
Written By Valencia
June 20, 2016, 10:34 p.m.(10/24/1003 AR)
"And now, I'm a widow. What does that even mean? I was barely married a year, now I'm a widow for the rest of my life? How is that fair? Everyone is so wrapped up in their own grief, but what about me? Am I supposed to waste away in Farhaven now? I think not. I'll come up with something, I have to. I'm far too well-connected to let my talents go to waste. I won't stay in Farhaven, but I can do Redrain one better. I'll give them the gift of my stellar diplomatic accumen - from somewhere warmer than here, naturally. It's the least I can do, since I definitely didn't get around to giving them a pint-sized Redrain.
Princess Valencia Redrain
Written By Valencia
June 18, 2016, 7:38 a.m.(10/16/1003 AR)
Relationship Note on Brianna
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