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Written By Caelis

Jan. 9, 2018, 12:20 p.m.(12/7/1007 AR)

I had meant to come and write about my daily rides with Semiramis, but find myself quite distraught. Perhaps a trip home is due, so my husband does not forget he married a women of Southport. Perhaps it's the baby but I miss my people. I wish my mother were still here to help me with the baby when it comes. Today my thoughts are troubled, perhaps I've been in the city too long.

May your hopes find safe harbors.

Written By Caelis

Jan. 5, 2018, 1:43 a.m.(11/26/1007 AR)

So I do not forget in the weeks to come. See about booms and harbor chains, get some nets in the water. Meet with midwife-discuss war duties, make a plan. Find back up midwife!! Update will, it's been ages. Get the damn boats blessed. That keeps falling off the to do list. Drag brother over for family dinner/quiet birthday, that will be here sooner than I'd like. I'm trying to remember other things I've forgotten to remember lately. Oh! Walk with Sunshine. Walks are good for pregnancies, right? Appoint some Vice-Admirals and ensure we have captains for the fleet. There, that seems a tidy list of things to do.

May your hopes find safe harbors.

Written By Caelis

Jan. 2, 2018, 1:32 a.m.(11/18/1007 AR)

There was true ice in my veins tonight. A coward try to take family from me. His agents are dead or detained as is he. No one is taking more family from me. Not another aunt, uncle, cousin, brother, or sister. My blade is ever ready, so are the others. All who were wounded should live. I cannot say the same for the traitors who interrupted dinner. They deserve a traitor's death.

Neither by chance, nor by fate.

Written By Caelis

Dec. 31, 2017, 10:52 p.m.(11/16/1007 AR)

Planning is time consuming. Having my captains hover when I visit the ships is even more time consuming. There are battles to ready for in winter storms no doubt. Perhaps I'll have to hone my blade in the practice ring and remind them I'm still fit to work in my condition. I both find winter tedious and welcome being a midwinter child. At least my child will not be, perhaps they'll be less willful. In case anyone is wondering, if I can don armor and move, I can and will be fighting.

May your hopes find safe harbor.

Written By Caelis

Dec. 24, 2017, 11:16 p.m.(11/2/1007 AR)

I am endlessly impressed with the strength of my friends and family. Its easy to be inspired in such good company. With the way things have been going I find myself more and more restless.

May your hopes find safe harbors.

Written By Caelis

Dec. 18, 2017, 12:22 a.m.(10/16/1007 AR)

I ache for an adventure to take my mind of things. Perhaps I should set out while I can still see my toes. There's so much to do and see. I think I understand my husband's wistfulness for the life of an errant knight. I will have to think of ways we can still have our adventures and not make Alis worry. Surely taking Edain out to rove for a long weekend is for his sister's well being. I think he'd more likely go if it were for her ease of mind. Perhaps I will try that for our next vacation. Until then I shall dream of apples.

May your hopes find safe harbors.

Written By Caelis

Dec. 10, 2017, 8:41 p.m.(10/2/1007 AR)

I love rest. I don't love parties. All my traveling and adventures and I still find I would prefer an afternoon spent reading as I used to and watching my family and the house staff go by in the courtyard, or out at sea. Attending parties is just so daunting and there is still ever so much to do and learn. I'll have to hope naps become the recreation of choice at parties in the future. Lounging and soaking up the last bit of sun before winter returns to us sounds glorious.

May your hopes find safe harbors.

Written By Caelis

Dec. 3, 2017, 11:55 p.m.(9/15/1007 AR)

Relationship Note on Calypso

I have ever admired my cousin. She is an incredible leader on the battlefield and no less off the battlefield. She is ever working to bolster trade and strengthen the economy of Southport. I have no fears for my homeland in the wake of this theft. All they have done is offered my cousin something to hone her talents on and keep them sharp. This thief as erred greatly, and my cousin will use this offer of support as deftly as she wields soldiers on a field to the success and strength of our home.

Written By Caelis

Dec. 3, 2017, 5:45 p.m.(9/14/1007 AR)

What perfect timing. I am finally starting to feel more myself again and a clearly someone wants to make themselves a target of my family. I would feel pity for them, but pity is wasted in this instance I think.

Written By Caelis

Nov. 29, 2017, 11:13 p.m.(9/7/1007 AR)

Relationship Note on Artorius

How does one not feel better after a long talk with my brother? He's the most supportive and cheerful man. I struggle some days to understand how he's a Malvici. He's so generous with his affection and joy. Hardly as grim faced and quick with a flask like the rest of us. It must be raising his daughter that did it. Is that my future? Let us pray it is not. I don't think the city can handle two hugging and forehead kissing Malvici.

Written By Caelis

Nov. 18, 2017, 5:45 p.m.(8/10/1007 AR)

Relationship Note on Alis

Alas, Princess Alis has discovered my secret and taunts me with it. I would love scallops, but I have made it these many months of my marriage with out consuming bacon. Truthfully it reminds me of the salt meat we eat at sea. I have no love for salted meats. I sure it will shock many, but when it is a staple of your diet on the water, you tend to crave sweeter flesh on land.

Written By Caelis

Nov. 18, 2017, 3:33 p.m.(8/10/1007 AR)

Another quiet week. Had a lovely little dinner, I still firmly believe there isn't enough sea fare in the Oathland diet. I feel so heavy from rich meats. I believe I will have to cajole the cooks into adopting some Southport recipes. I find myself longing for a bit of adventure, I will have to find a reason to stretch my legs soon. Over all it seems like I am settling in and slowly getting to know my new family well. It's quieter than living with my cousins, I miss all the sparing, and my brother. I shall have to cajole him to come out and spar with me if only so I don't grow fat working on the navy and doing paperwork.

May your hopes find safe harbors.

Written By Caelis

Nov. 12, 2017, 10:31 p.m.(7/27/1007 AR)

I'm not a knight, but I am endlessly fascinated with knighthood in the Oathlands. Watching my husband train Squire Serad is so interesting, it's a different approach to how we trained to fight in Southport. Perhaps I will borrow the young squire and teach him to sail, then he would be a sea knight. It's a working name, it's not as silly as horses raft things. I don't doubt the scholars are chuckling. I fear the Oathlands are rubbing off on me. Soon I might even like hugs. The world must be ending.

May your hopes find safe harbors.

Written By Caelis

Nov. 5, 2017, 6:46 p.m.(7/12/1007 AR)

Today I spent some time between the many meetings that keep my husband busy exchanging small messages and reviewing the personnel that will be the future of Valardin's navy. It is a daunting thing to shape a military force in the face of battles to come. I am fond of these traditionally land bound warriors willing to brave the seas in combat with me. Too soon we will be rallying to battle forces that we have rightful cause to fear I'm sure. I continue to pray that we survive the battles ahead.

May your hopes find safe harbors.

Written By Caelis

Oct. 22, 2017, 12:36 p.m.(6/12/1007 AR)

Roland, Shadow, Karri, Timmons. My room is turning into a small menagerie. I should have my niece Serah come and keep them preoccupied. I love our animals dearly, but I think I understand why Edain looked horrified when I suggested letting Semiramis sleep inside with us during winter, there wouldn't be room for our horses. I believe we are at animal capacity.

Written By Caelis

Oct. 13, 2017, 12:10 a.m.(5/21/1007 AR)

I will say this on sirens, coming home to my husband with tales of sirens certainly led to a very warm homecoming indeed. If I ever see that siren again and manage to resist the allure of her song, I think I shall have to thank her for inspiring such a devoted welcome. Admittedly, it was thinking of dear prince that carried my feet home. No wonder sailors are so drawn, her song called to mind all my favorite memories of the sea at it's most radiant. I can say for sure should I ever have to chose, I would chose Edain over the sea I've learned. It could have been the fear of Aunt Eirene slapping the back of my head and calling me a wanton idiot that kept me in check as well, admittedly.

May your hopes find safe harbors.

Written By Caelis

Oct. 12, 2017, 2:21 a.m.(5/19/1007 AR)

I finally ran the gauntlet. The hurdles proved to be my undoing. But over all, I succeeded more than I failed. Next time hurdles, next time I will clear them all and then who will show who? I believe I am taking this a little personally. Regardless, it is good to know my ribs have quite recovered and I have something to improve upon.

May your hopes find safe harbors.

Written By Caelis

Oct. 4, 2017, 12:28 a.m.(5/2/1007 AR)

I married my dearest friend today in the wake of the fallen bodies of our enemies. Our vows were given at the foot of the Oathkeeper Hills and my words to him and his to me will bind us together strong and unwavering. So for those who didn't get to here the words I offered in those hectic moments kneeling in the field of battle, here they are.

Edain, you are my best friend. I met you being bullied by your war horse and learned to love riding at your side. As a proud Southerner, there are many things about living this far north I disliked and you found was to make them magical and fun. I don't know what moment I fell for you, perhaps it was when Sir Arugula threw you into a tree? Or watching you train your owl. I will love your family as my own, and protect your people with all the training at my arsenal. I vow to love you and ensure you continue to smile what ever the future brings. Neither by chance, nor by fate-I am yours.

Written By Caelis

Sept. 24, 2017, 4:15 p.m.(4/10/1007 AR)

Relationship Note on Edain

I admire your strength. Every reason to be angry and let that anger rule but instead duty and honor continue to guide you. I am so proud of you. Handsome, honorable, considerate, you're a wonderful leader.

I hope you'll remember all the nice things I've said when the puppy needs to go out and potty at night...it's cold out there still!

Written By Caelis

Sept. 21, 2017, 2:01 p.m.(4/4/1007 AR)

Guard puppy needs a bigger bladder so we have less night time guard puppy potty trips. I now understand the true purpose of a nightgown.

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