Written By Miranda
March 23, 2020, 9:16 p.m.(12/24/1012 AR)
Relationship Note on Fecundo
Nothing beats an evening in the Black Fox with my brother, Prince Fecundo Valardin, and my favorite second-cousin, Admiral Domonico Malvici.
Clearly, without me in their lives, neither man would be where he is today.
...
Tee hee!
(Psst, I'm pregnant. I can say anything I want and they can't do anything about it!)
Clearly, without me in their lives, neither man would be where he is today.
...
Tee hee!
(Psst, I'm pregnant. I can say anything I want and they can't do anything about it!)
Written By Miranda
March 15, 2020, 3:12 p.m.(12/8/1012 AR)
Relationship Note on Helena
A poem.. I need to write a poem about freedom.
...
I promised to at least -try- and I find I've slacked off far too many days! Weeks!
...
Oh, the pressure!
Something about ... well, I'm not going to make it public or someone will steal it! ...
Yes, yes, this will do...
I'll get it done!
...
I promised to at least -try- and I find I've slacked off far too many days! Weeks!
...
Oh, the pressure!
Something about ... well, I'm not going to make it public or someone will steal it! ...
Yes, yes, this will do...
I'll get it done!
Written By Miranda
March 10, 2020, 9:37 p.m.(11/26/1012 AR)
Relationship Note on Ailith
I went to the Renewal Ceremony...
It was lovely. The story was wonderful, very moving.
I cried.
Clearly, this pregnancy thing has turned me into an emotional woman. One moment, happy. Next moment, crying at such a well told, fantastic story.
Ugh.
Still, it was a lovely ceremony and I'm glad I went.
Seraph Ailith did a fantastic job.
It was lovely. The story was wonderful, very moving.
I cried.
Clearly, this pregnancy thing has turned me into an emotional woman. One moment, happy. Next moment, crying at such a well told, fantastic story.
Ugh.
Still, it was a lovely ceremony and I'm glad I went.
Seraph Ailith did a fantastic job.
Written By Miranda
Feb. 25, 2020, 8:50 a.m.(10/25/1012 AR)
Relationship Note on Strozza
It has been a long time since I've had quite so much fun at the Black Fox... longer still, I imagine, since actually being there with a crowd.
I'm sure it had nothing to do with my Prince's generosity in providing drinks for everyone and Duchess Calypso's flair of the exhausted...
Perhaps even better still was the banter laid before us, ever so poised, but the Baroness Brigid and the antics of Lord Drake...
Or perhaps, and this may be it, truthfully, the introduction of Lady Orelia to myself thanks to my Cousin-by-marriage, Lord Strozza.
... Yes, that last was surely a delight of delights. I can't wait for her and I to plot our first plot... Mischief awaits!
I'm sure it had nothing to do with my Prince's generosity in providing drinks for everyone and Duchess Calypso's flair of the exhausted...
Perhaps even better still was the banter laid before us, ever so poised, but the Baroness Brigid and the antics of Lord Drake...
Or perhaps, and this may be it, truthfully, the introduction of Lady Orelia to myself thanks to my Cousin-by-marriage, Lord Strozza.
... Yes, that last was surely a delight of delights. I can't wait for her and I to plot our first plot... Mischief awaits!
Written By Miranda
Feb. 24, 2020, 8:47 a.m.(10/23/1012 AR)
Relationship Note on Arcadia
Ooh, note to self... Upon learning I've missed the birthday of my children, be sure to wake them up to celebrate...
However old they are...
And pretend that it was the plan the whole time.
Surprise!
Lovely, Cady, I'll learn from the mistakes you make. Neener.
You know you love me.
However old they are...
And pretend that it was the plan the whole time.
Surprise!
Lovely, Cady, I'll learn from the mistakes you make. Neener.
You know you love me.
Written By Miranda
Feb. 21, 2020, 8:22 p.m.(10/18/1012 AR)
I am 20 or 21 weeks along... My babies (Surprise) have decided they do not like anything lemon or, perhaps, citrusy. Not the smell, the sight, or the flavor.
I've been craving a voyage on the sea.
I've been cranky a little and also deliriously happy.
Impending Motherhood aka Emotional Topsy-Turvy. Like being on a ship during a tempest.
Strangely, I am not upset by the craziness that is me or my emotions.
I've been craving a voyage on the sea.
I've been cranky a little and also deliriously happy.
Impending Motherhood aka Emotional Topsy-Turvy. Like being on a ship during a tempest.
Strangely, I am not upset by the craziness that is me or my emotions.
Written By Miranda
Feb. 11, 2020, 8:13 a.m.(9.776264467592593/23.470810185185186/1012.7313553722994 AR)
Having a positive attitude and feeling that we are more than we know seems to make people nervous.
I'm not sure why believing in oneself and Arvum as a people would somehow be a detriment.
Grumpy-Pants. They're all around me.
I'm not sure why believing in oneself and Arvum as a people would somehow be a detriment.
Grumpy-Pants. They're all around me.
Written By Miranda
Feb. 4, 2020, 12:52 p.m.(9.290469990079366/10.266319444444445/1012.6908724991733 AR)
Relationship Note on Marzio
Husband. Most beloved.
Written By Miranda
Feb. 3, 2020, 7:53 a.m.(9.204258432539682/12.438472222222222/1012.6836882027117 AR)
A challenge dealing with fuzzy socks and robes.
I mean... why not?
Sounds fun and entertaining.
I mean... why not?
Sounds fun and entertaining.
Written By Miranda
Jan. 30, 2020, 6:41 p.m.(8.9507634755291/33.24275462962963/1012.6625636229608 AR)
Relationship Note on Arik
Thank you, my Lord Arik Halfshav, for the correction...
In my post about Cardia and Eurusi, I misspoke.. or miswrote. I meant to say Cardia and the Undying Empire. Please just replace Eurusi with the Undying Empire.
Though, as Eurusi was there, suppose my mistake was understandable.
Thank you, Lord Arik.
In my post about Cardia and Eurusi, I misspoke.. or miswrote. I meant to say Cardia and the Undying Empire. Please just replace Eurusi with the Undying Empire.
Though, as Eurusi was there, suppose my mistake was understandable.
Thank you, Lord Arik.
Written By Miranda
Jan. 30, 2020, 9:19 a.m.(8.922866650132274/31.680532407407405/1012.660238887511 AR)
Relationship Note on Mabelle
Since my last entry was so serious...
Mabs.
Tag. You're it.
Mabs.
Tag. You're it.
Written By Miranda
Jan. 30, 2020, 9:16 a.m.(8.92271949404762/31.672291666666666/1012.6602266245039 AR)
Is it innocence or naivete that makes me believe that we, that is, Arvum, is stronger than we know? More powerful than we realize?
So many tell me: Cardia and Eurusi are more powerful than us! They have magic!!!
...
And?
I recall them coming to us, not too long ago, expressing this desire to "help us" with an "upcoming problem". Oh sure, "help us" really meant, bring us under their heel and be their cannon fodder. I got that. But let's really think about that a moment...
We did not go to them. They came to us, begging, for us to join them. In the guise of helping us. Each wanted us to help them against their enemies. We, who are supposedly weaker than they.
If we are weaker than them, truly, then how much of a problem will we actually be to those they will face? How much protection will we truly provide if we are so much weaker than they are?
OR
Could it simply be other nations seeing a young nation, coming into their own, defeating major enemies without THEIR aid and wondering, "What if they come after us next??" So, instead of waiting for us to see our true power, true potential, they try to convince us of their superiority and our inferiority while we're still 'young' and 'new' and unaware of our true power.
It's easier to train a child into a talent when they are impressionable and young and eager than when they're an adult, somewhat set in their ways.
We are a child, learning the ways of the world, of magic, and of all things that came before.
Eurusi and Cardi are afraid of what we may become and want to stamp out our potential before we can see the truth of ourselves.
I think we should hold that to our hearts when others say they are stronger and more powerful than we. They are old and afraid.
Afraid of us.
And I think that should sustain us.
So many tell me: Cardia and Eurusi are more powerful than us! They have magic!!!
...
And?
I recall them coming to us, not too long ago, expressing this desire to "help us" with an "upcoming problem". Oh sure, "help us" really meant, bring us under their heel and be their cannon fodder. I got that. But let's really think about that a moment...
We did not go to them. They came to us, begging, for us to join them. In the guise of helping us. Each wanted us to help them against their enemies. We, who are supposedly weaker than they.
If we are weaker than them, truly, then how much of a problem will we actually be to those they will face? How much protection will we truly provide if we are so much weaker than they are?
OR
Could it simply be other nations seeing a young nation, coming into their own, defeating major enemies without THEIR aid and wondering, "What if they come after us next??" So, instead of waiting for us to see our true power, true potential, they try to convince us of their superiority and our inferiority while we're still 'young' and 'new' and unaware of our true power.
It's easier to train a child into a talent when they are impressionable and young and eager than when they're an adult, somewhat set in their ways.
We are a child, learning the ways of the world, of magic, and of all things that came before.
Eurusi and Cardi are afraid of what we may become and want to stamp out our potential before we can see the truth of ourselves.
I think we should hold that to our hearts when others say they are stronger and more powerful than we. They are old and afraid.
Afraid of us.
And I think that should sustain us.
Written By Miranda
Jan. 23, 2020, 7:27 p.m.(8.453529265873016/19.397638888888892/1012.6211274388228 AR)
Relationship Note on Domonico
My most deepest and heartfelt congratulations on your appointment!
I shall drink to your success and am pleased to see this position is once more yours!
I am so very proud of you, Cousin. It has been a hard battle, fraught with trials. And you've seen them through.
I shall drink to your success and am pleased to see this position is once more yours!
I am so very proud of you, Cousin. It has been a hard battle, fraught with trials. And you've seen them through.
Written By Miranda
Jan. 20, 2020, 4:49 p.m.(8.231468667328041/13.96224537037037/1012.602622388944 AR)
Relationship Note on Arcadia
Cady, my darling...
I'm not sure I'm worried about being fat as a whale...
But this nausea? I could do without.
At least the cranky has been put on hold awhile.
I'm not sure I'm worried about being fat as a whale...
But this nausea? I could do without.
At least the cranky has been put on hold awhile.
Written By Miranda
Jan. 20, 2020, 4:47 p.m.(8.231403356481483/13.958587962962962/1012.6026169463735 AR)
Relationship Note on Martino
Family is so very important to me.
It always has been.
Thank you, dear Cousin, for seeing after me.
Such is why you are one of my favorites.
It always has been.
Thank you, dear Cousin, for seeing after me.
Such is why you are one of my favorites.
Written By Miranda
Jan. 19, 2020, 5:21 p.m.(8.161693948412697/10.05486111111111/1012.5968078290344 AR)
Relationship Note on Dariel
It's one of those times where you made a promise and things took precedence and now, now you realize you have some spare time on your hands to fulfill said promise.
It will be done!
It will be done!
Written By Miranda
Jan. 17, 2020, 8:10 a.m.(7/28/1012 AR)
Relationship Note on Josephine
Guildmistress Josephine Arcuri was my friend.
She was generous and hearty and a fighter in all respects.
Without her, I would have lost my beloved friend and aide, Brenlin, to the monster The Butcher.
He and I are both so very grateful for all she did to help protect and, ultimately, save others from his evil.
I wish I had the words, some poignant phrase that would encompass all that I'm feeling at her loss. Instead, I am grief-stricken and honored to have known such a brave soul.
May the Queen of Endings find her worthy and give her another spin on the wheel - we need more like her in the world.
She was generous and hearty and a fighter in all respects.
Without her, I would have lost my beloved friend and aide, Brenlin, to the monster The Butcher.
He and I are both so very grateful for all she did to help protect and, ultimately, save others from his evil.
I wish I had the words, some poignant phrase that would encompass all that I'm feeling at her loss. Instead, I am grief-stricken and honored to have known such a brave soul.
May the Queen of Endings find her worthy and give her another spin on the wheel - we need more like her in the world.
Written By Miranda
Jan. 8, 2020, 4:55 p.m.(7/11/1012 AR)
Relationship Note on Isidora
Everyone needs someone who can design special things for you to make your special day... special.
My someone is very special.
Thank you, Sister-by-Marriage!
My someone is very special.
Thank you, Sister-by-Marriage!
Written By Miranda
Jan. 2, 2020, 10:44 a.m.(6/26/1012 AR)
When I've gone off to fight enemies, I never really spend much time or energy 'hating' them. They're just enemies of Arx or of my House or of my Vassal or some such. They need dealing with.
But this Butcher?
I could seriously learn to hate this guy. He is so irritating! I mean, just go away already!
... In the meantime, I'm meeting some interesting people who are of like-minds.
... I dunno. Might be too much trouble to think more of him than I would a roach that needs squishing.
But this Butcher?
I could seriously learn to hate this guy. He is so irritating! I mean, just go away already!
... In the meantime, I'm meeting some interesting people who are of like-minds.
... I dunno. Might be too much trouble to think more of him than I would a roach that needs squishing.
Written By Miranda
Dec. 30, 2019, 8:17 p.m.(6/21/1012 AR)
Relationship Note on Domonico
Thank you, Cousin! Your well wishes are received with gratitude.
Also, I can still kick your ass in the ring. Don't think, just because I'm a 'married woman' now, that I can't do that.
Just saying.
Also, I can still kick your ass in the ring. Don't think, just because I'm a 'married woman' now, that I can't do that.
Just saying.
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