Written By Sorrel
Aug. 28, 2018, 6:25 p.m.(6/24/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Ann
Dear "auntie",
I regret to inform you that my husband and I do not like to expose our infant to people like you so we will not be accepting any invitations to dine. That is, people who cannot stand the sight of a woman in armor, with authority, who makes hard decisions and stands by them.
As to the rest of it, you may refer to my cousin by blood Marquessa Reigna's journal entry as addressed to you. Her words speak my mind as a fellow veteran, though of Setarco. Insofar as I can tell, the Compact has bent over backwards to rebuild Crovane for you, with you doing little more than shaking the cup, begging for more. You sour everyone's goodwill by your hateful and obnoxious behavior.
Sincerely,
Princess Sorrel Thrax, Bladesong
I regret to inform you that my husband and I do not like to expose our infant to people like you so we will not be accepting any invitations to dine. That is, people who cannot stand the sight of a woman in armor, with authority, who makes hard decisions and stands by them.
As to the rest of it, you may refer to my cousin by blood Marquessa Reigna's journal entry as addressed to you. Her words speak my mind as a fellow veteran, though of Setarco. Insofar as I can tell, the Compact has bent over backwards to rebuild Crovane for you, with you doing little more than shaking the cup, begging for more. You sour everyone's goodwill by your hateful and obnoxious behavior.
Sincerely,
Princess Sorrel Thrax, Bladesong
Written By Reigna
Aug. 28, 2018, 5:41 p.m.(6/24/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Ann
I am no warrior, and yet I went to Stormwall. I was there in the passes with the wounded, helping my fellow healers deal with the wounded. We treated all we could and offered solace to those who were returning to the Queen.
I still have nightmares about the sounds and smells of that place. I wake with tears on my face, remembering the sizzle of hot blades cauterizing wounds. The stench of burnt flesh and the copper that coated my tongue for weeks after. I remember seeing my friend Lady Eirlys give her life to save another. I remember the surge of hope I felt when I saw what remained of the Valardin cavalry come to support the soldiers, Templars and Knights protecting us against the tide of darkness bearing down upon us.
I remember so many sigils, heraldry and Houses, united to preserve the safety of the Compact as a whole. Yes. There were losses. But the enemy was denied a foothold in the Compact. Where would we be today if they had taken the city? Where would we be if that war was still raging, if they kept coming, raging South?
Was the price Crovane paid steep? Yes. But each "joke" that is made by this Duke, it cheapens the price that *everyone* paid who was there. It was not just Crovane who felt loss. But the losses would be so much *worse* if Princess Marian had not done what she did.
Whoever raised you, Ann Crovane... I weep for their failure. You defend the indefensible. You and your Duke are hiding behind the most cowardly of lies. Humor does not excuse a systematic and apparently relentless pattern of tearing down someone who made a hard, but correct decision.
You said yourself Princess Marian has sunk much of her own money and resources into helping rebuild Stormwall. And *still* you pick at her. Leadership drives forward. All this looking back and moaning does not serve your people, nor does it bring honor to the name Crovane. You are acting like spoiled children. Be better examples to those who look to you, lest they stop looking to you at all.
I still have nightmares about the sounds and smells of that place. I wake with tears on my face, remembering the sizzle of hot blades cauterizing wounds. The stench of burnt flesh and the copper that coated my tongue for weeks after. I remember seeing my friend Lady Eirlys give her life to save another. I remember the surge of hope I felt when I saw what remained of the Valardin cavalry come to support the soldiers, Templars and Knights protecting us against the tide of darkness bearing down upon us.
I remember so many sigils, heraldry and Houses, united to preserve the safety of the Compact as a whole. Yes. There were losses. But the enemy was denied a foothold in the Compact. Where would we be today if they had taken the city? Where would we be if that war was still raging, if they kept coming, raging South?
Was the price Crovane paid steep? Yes. But each "joke" that is made by this Duke, it cheapens the price that *everyone* paid who was there. It was not just Crovane who felt loss. But the losses would be so much *worse* if Princess Marian had not done what she did.
Whoever raised you, Ann Crovane... I weep for their failure. You defend the indefensible. You and your Duke are hiding behind the most cowardly of lies. Humor does not excuse a systematic and apparently relentless pattern of tearing down someone who made a hard, but correct decision.
You said yourself Princess Marian has sunk much of her own money and resources into helping rebuild Stormwall. And *still* you pick at her. Leadership drives forward. All this looking back and moaning does not serve your people, nor does it bring honor to the name Crovane. You are acting like spoiled children. Be better examples to those who look to you, lest they stop looking to you at all.
Written By Thena
Aug. 27, 2018, 1:58 p.m.(6/21/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Ann
That was a fucking /joke/?! Good gods, the Faith Militant was about to pull support until High Lord Darren suggested something that made sense.
Fucking hilarious.
Fucking hilarious.
Written By Ariella
June 8, 2018, 4:59 p.m.(12/9/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Ann
Otters taste terrible. Very oily skin. But when you're desperate, they've got some decent meat on them.
Written By Bliss
May 29, 2018, 4:13 a.m.(11/14/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Ann
A thing I learned this week was you can, in fact, oversaturate your tea with Limerance's Libertia. While his gift is a wonderful, wonderful thing, it is not so much when the powder forms into a sludge at the bottom of your cup.
The wonderful solution to this is that it blends well into soups, and I am looking into recipes which incorporate the flowers into salads and the like. I am willing to make this sacrifice, go through the meals with the failed taste tests, for the good of Arvum.
And for myself. These stories are terrifying and I want no part of them.
As for the matter of spitting versus swallowing-
[Scholar's Note: Please stop.]
The wonderful solution to this is that it blends well into soups, and I am looking into recipes which incorporate the flowers into salads and the like. I am willing to make this sacrifice, go through the meals with the failed taste tests, for the good of Arvum.
And for myself. These stories are terrifying and I want no part of them.
As for the matter of spitting versus swallowing-
[Scholar's Note: Please stop.]
Written By Cleo
May 21, 2018, 7:34 a.m.(10/13/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Ann
I never accused Arik of committing a crime.
You try and put words in my mouth that were never said.
If your people try and FORCE the Children of the Sun and the Moon to bend the knee, then you will not have to escort me out, I will gladly go out of my own accord for you would take away their //choice// as Skaldi gives.
You try and put words in my mouth that were never said.
If your people try and FORCE the Children of the Sun and the Moon to bend the knee, then you will not have to escort me out, I will gladly go out of my own accord for you would take away their //choice// as Skaldi gives.
Written By Cadenza
April 26, 2018, 8:54 a.m.(8/15/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Ann
He's one of my favorite people for a reason. And I'm sure those two would get along great...probably a little too great. We should worry if they ever meet.
Written By Thena
April 24, 2018, 7:02 a.m.(8/11/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Ann
Oops, was I supposed to wait?
Written By Orazio
April 18, 2018, 5:17 p.m.(7/28/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Ann
In regards to the honorable Princess' comments towards or about Blessed Aureth:
No.
No.
Written By Aureth
April 18, 2018, 4:23 p.m.(7/27/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Ann
That's Magpie's department.
Written By Orazio
April 18, 2018, 2:07 p.m.(7/27/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Ann
In regards to the comments made in Princess Ann's journals (crossreference dates as interested):
The Faith honors the brave sacrifice of the people of Stormwall, and is pleased and honored to be able to participate in helping them rebuild. The ambitious designs in the restoration from the Duke and Duchess will, I think, make the port of Stormwall into a center for culture and beauty in the future.
Also, it was a very comfortable hammock.
The Faith honors the brave sacrifice of the people of Stormwall, and is pleased and honored to be able to participate in helping them rebuild. The ambitious designs in the restoration from the Duke and Duchess will, I think, make the port of Stormwall into a center for culture and beauty in the future.
Also, it was a very comfortable hammock.
Written By Sameera
April 8, 2018, 2:10 p.m.(7/7/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Ann
The offender? All the people in my life who are excessively worried. It is very difficult to deal with. The people I know are even telling me I need a guard. I don't need one.
Written By Fianna
April 7, 2018, 4:47 p.m.(7/6/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Ann
Coincidentally... the spirit also says that your lucky numbers are 24, 7, and 53!
Written By Caelis
March 30, 2018, 12:30 p.m.(6/16/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Ann
Please do not send my husband any form of pork sword. I don't need this home dragging out in my life.
Written By Estil
March 30, 2018, 11:49 a.m.(6/16/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Ann
Amen, sister.
Written By Lavinia
March 30, 2018, 10:05 a.m.(6/16/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Ann
Amen sister.
Written By Eirene
March 30, 2018, 10 a.m.(6/16/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Ann
Clearly you and I have different definitions of 'Pork Sword'
Written By Wash
March 30, 2018, 7:18 a.m.(6/16/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Ann
This sounds like a job for.. Sir Ham! And his trusty squire, Porks-alot. If you need an introduction. I'll be happy to oblige.
Written By Alis
March 30, 2018, 5:57 a.m.(6/15/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Ann
I feel compelled to cover my eyes now. Should I cover my eyes?
Yes, yes I should.
Yes, yes I should.
Written By Fianna
March 28, 2018, 8:39 p.m.(6/12/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Ann
Just remember, there's no takebacks!
(I think I was actually worse when we were growing up. They just did normal boy things like learning to fight, I was mucking about in horse stalls and dog kennels!)
(I think I was actually worse when we were growing up. They just did normal boy things like learning to fight, I was mucking about in horse stalls and dog kennels!)
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