Written By Ophelia
Aug. 18, 2019, 9:01 p.m.(9/5/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Brigida
Archlector Brigida is so very dear to me and I, too, am worried. After reading Aletta's white journal entry, I've decided that I will frequent the Shrine of Petrichor this coming week and pray for the health and well being of the Archlector. I will also travel to the Lodge to help around the grounds however I can.
During this time, I shall not hunt the avians. My focus lies elsewhere.
During this time, I shall not hunt the avians. My focus lies elsewhere.
Written By Ophelia
July 28, 2019, 9:51 p.m.(7/19/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Brigida
Who would /do/ such a thing, Archlector? I am troubled by this news!
Would you like to have one of my bows while I investigate this theft? It's not /quite/ the same as your staff, but it will make a superb substitute whenever you need to correct mistakes. I've plenty for you to choose from! Some even have ribbons on them.
Would you like to have one of my bows while I investigate this theft? It's not /quite/ the same as your staff, but it will make a superb substitute whenever you need to correct mistakes. I've plenty for you to choose from! Some even have ribbons on them.
Written By Ophelia
July 23, 2019, 8:25 p.m.(7/9/1011 AR)
Lavender. It's my favorite flower, medicinal herb, and perfume all in one.
I am reminded of the times I used to decorate my brother's hair with tiny sprigs whenever I would find him napping in odd places around the Estate. The pretty purple against his dark hair was a brilliant color combination, if I do say so myself. I think he would've agreed with me.
It's funny how a simple fragrance can draw forth memories that were once forgotten. That is yet another reason why I love lavender so very much.
I am reminded of the times I used to decorate my brother's hair with tiny sprigs whenever I would find him napping in odd places around the Estate. The pretty purple against his dark hair was a brilliant color combination, if I do say so myself. I think he would've agreed with me.
It's funny how a simple fragrance can draw forth memories that were once forgotten. That is yet another reason why I love lavender so very much.
Written By Ophelia
July 12, 2019, 8:37 a.m.(6/13/1011 AR)
I am so very pleased to hear that the auction was such a grand success! It is heartwarming to know that so many people came out to support the King's Own and their effort to honor Lord Commander Dayne Valardin. I cannot wait to see the statue when it is finally in the Hall of Heroes!
Written By Ophelia
July 3, 2019, 8:39 a.m.(5/23/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Niccolo
I love you, Uncle. I will hold onto your memory as tightly as I hold onto Luca's. Non omnis moriar.
Written By Ophelia
June 24, 2019, 10:06 a.m.(5/5/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Maja
Yes! I couldn't agree more. Oh, the stories I could tell about the songbirds of Lenosia.
Written By Ophelia
June 10, 2019, 9:57 a.m.(4/5/1011 AR)
My favorite time of the year. Oh, how I missed the songbirds!
Written By Ophelia
April 19, 2019, 12:44 p.m.(12/14/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Luca
My heart is broken. Shattered. It will never mend and I will forever carry a void within the core of my being. A void that will never, ever be filled again. The amount of pain I feel is like none that I have ever experienced and I now understand what it means to feel incomplete. Because that is what I will forever be from this moment on.
I think about you constantly and wonder how I'm going to ever get through this. My mind won't rest, it won't let me sleep. It won't stop asking me questions that I will never find the answers to. Who will rescue me now? You were my hero and you could never do wrong in my eyes. You were fiercely loyal and always had my back through good and bad, and you supported everything I've ever done. You loved me unconditionally despite my flaws.
There are milestones in my life I've yet to reach and that I never thought I would experience alone. I'll never get the chance to introduce you to the love of my life when I find him. Should I ever marry, you won't be there on my wedding day, and if I am blessed with children they will grow up without an uncle. I will promise you this, dear brother, that my first born son shall be named after you and that he will know you. He will know the legacy that you left behind and what a charming, rakish, loyal presence you were to all who knew and loved you.
I feel so very lost and alone without you. I wish that I could hug you again. I wish I didn't feel this crushing pain and that you were here with me to tell me that everything is going to be alright. Without you, I feel vulnerable. The world is a much darker place without you in it and I fear that my sun has set now that we are apart.
You will forever be my champion. My biggest supporter. My loving and cherished brother.
I love you, Luca.
I think about you constantly and wonder how I'm going to ever get through this. My mind won't rest, it won't let me sleep. It won't stop asking me questions that I will never find the answers to. Who will rescue me now? You were my hero and you could never do wrong in my eyes. You were fiercely loyal and always had my back through good and bad, and you supported everything I've ever done. You loved me unconditionally despite my flaws.
There are milestones in my life I've yet to reach and that I never thought I would experience alone. I'll never get the chance to introduce you to the love of my life when I find him. Should I ever marry, you won't be there on my wedding day, and if I am blessed with children they will grow up without an uncle. I will promise you this, dear brother, that my first born son shall be named after you and that he will know you. He will know the legacy that you left behind and what a charming, rakish, loyal presence you were to all who knew and loved you.
I feel so very lost and alone without you. I wish that I could hug you again. I wish I didn't feel this crushing pain and that you were here with me to tell me that everything is going to be alright. Without you, I feel vulnerable. The world is a much darker place without you in it and I fear that my sun has set now that we are apart.
You will forever be my champion. My biggest supporter. My loving and cherished brother.
I love you, Luca.
Written By Ophelia
April 4, 2019, 8:53 a.m.(11/11/1010 AR)
This week has been emotional for me. The only way that I know how to get through is by keeping busy, which means that I've been visiting the archery range quite frequently. If I have something to do, it distracts me from my thoughts. Archery has a way of calming me down and grounding me whenever I feel scattered and reckless. For me, it's the best form of therapy that I could ever choose for myself.
That being said, I'm clinging to what makes me happy today. I see a visit to the Lodge of Petrichor in my near future, a lemon square from Lottie's, and some archery practice to help keep me focused on the good things. Because I will get through this.
That being said, I'm clinging to what makes me happy today. I see a visit to the Lodge of Petrichor in my near future, a lemon square from Lottie's, and some archery practice to help keep me focused on the good things. Because I will get through this.
Written By Ophelia
Dec. 20, 2018, 4:34 a.m.(3/15/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Luca
Today is special. I woke up this morning and for the first time in days, I did not feel like crying. I had things to do! You gave me purpose and helped pull me out of a funk that I've been wallowing in since the moment it started to rain. I've so many presents for you! And they are all wrapped with pretty bows and sparkly things. Make sure after you tear into everything that you save the bows and construct them into a hat. You must wear it! It's customary on this day.
You mean the world to me and I love you so very much. I will tell you so in person and give you the /biggest/ hug when I see you later today!
You mean the world to me and I love you so very much. I will tell you so in person and give you the /biggest/ hug when I see you later today!
Written By Ophelia
Nov. 26, 2018, 4:50 a.m.(1/23/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Karadoc
You just need some archery practice, my sweet! Perhaps I can help! Or perhaps you need a better bow? I've a few you can use if you don't mind purple ribbons and matching arm guards. I've quite a collection.
Written By Ophelia
Nov. 25, 2018, 6 a.m.(1/21/1010 AR)
I've been obsessed with my archery training lately. It consumes my free time and it even finds its way into my dreams at night when I'm supposed to be resting. My mind won't turn off from it. I carry my bow and quiver of arrows with me practically everywhere I go and I don't know why since there are only so many places I can train. It's not like I can shoot an arrow in the middle of the city. It's a feeling, I guess. A feeling that tells me not to leave the Estate without them -- and who am I to ignore intuition?
Written By Ophelia
Nov. 18, 2018, 8:54 a.m.(1/7/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Berenice
You are a gem, dear cousin. A very pretty, sparkly gem and I love you!
Written By Ophelia
Nov. 14, 2018, 6:36 p.m.(12/27/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Jordan
I miss you very much. Thank you for everything.
Written By Ophelia
Oct. 5, 2018, 10 a.m.(9/21/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Delilah
Oh nooo. Don't encourage him...!
Written By Ophelia
Oct. 4, 2018, 2:18 p.m.(9/20/1009 AR)
Ambition might also be what prompts a person to put pants and a shirt on every morning! Someone should tell my brother!
Written By Ophelia
Sept. 27, 2018, 8:27 a.m.(9/5/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Silvio
That is a brilliant idea! And much safer since I'd probably burn the Estate's kitchen down if I even attempted to make breakfast...
Written By Ophelia
Sept. 13, 2018, 1:07 p.m.(8/4/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Luca
Then there's my older brother who's just the best! I mean, really! Who else would put up with me as their little sister? I'm a teensie bit clumsy, I'm easily distracted, I hunt birds, I talk way too much, I send way too many messengers, I hug, I gift my own artwork, I knit uneven scarves, I still tag along, oh and I sometimes cry for no reason... I feel your pain, Luca! And I love you to pieces.
Written By Ophelia
Sept. 10, 2018, 10:52 a.m.(7/25/1009 AR)
My first week back was incredibly eventful! I returned to the Estate and my very first visitor was my dear brother, Luca. Well. He didn't exactly show up to see me specifically because he didn't exactly know I was back. We just happened to cross paths in a most fortuitous manner! But, still! He was there and I was there! And I hugged him until he turned blue because I missed him so much. My sisterly senses tell me, though, that something vexes him and I'm not certain what it is... /Yet./ I will find out soon enough. I always do. Until then, I will visit Luca as often as I can. OH! I almost forgot to mention that Luca's hair looked amazing!
Speaking of amazing hair... I attended a gathering (so many beards, so many brews!) at The Spirits a few days after my arrival and I was simply stunned by all of the big, burly, manly men with beautiful hair. I must admit that I secretly wanted to sit them down and braid their hair. When I wasn't admiring them, I met and became acquainted with Princess Nuala and Lady Amari, then bumped into Lord Vitalis by happenstance. I had such fun!
Oh. About Lord Vitalis. I might've volunteered him to be my date for cousin Jaenelle's upcoming Feast of Senses. I RSVP'd and wrote his name without exactly telling him about it first. Oops! He didn't run screaming after he received my messenger, so I'm taking that as a good sign! Or maybe he did and I just don't know about. I assume he didn't. I /hope/ he didn't. Well, I'll find out if I wind up dateless that evening.
Lady Delilah is a gem, I must note this fact. We met in the aviary at the Menagerie and NO I was NOT hunting the birds! I was simply /admiring/ them from a distance. I did have this overwhelming urge to practice archery when I returned home, though... and I suppose I will accept blame for the not-so-mysterious disappearance of birds around the Estate again. I'm going to start carrying my bow with me because you never know when it'll come in handy.
I've an urge to watch the Champions duel, too. Perhaps I can volunteer someone to go with me! Because that's how that works, right? I see you, Scholar, rolling your eyes at-- oh, look! A songbird!
Speaking of amazing hair... I attended a gathering (so many beards, so many brews!) at The Spirits a few days after my arrival and I was simply stunned by all of the big, burly, manly men with beautiful hair. I must admit that I secretly wanted to sit them down and braid their hair. When I wasn't admiring them, I met and became acquainted with Princess Nuala and Lady Amari, then bumped into Lord Vitalis by happenstance. I had such fun!
Oh. About Lord Vitalis. I might've volunteered him to be my date for cousin Jaenelle's upcoming Feast of Senses. I RSVP'd and wrote his name without exactly telling him about it first. Oops! He didn't run screaming after he received my messenger, so I'm taking that as a good sign! Or maybe he did and I just don't know about. I assume he didn't. I /hope/ he didn't. Well, I'll find out if I wind up dateless that evening.
Lady Delilah is a gem, I must note this fact. We met in the aviary at the Menagerie and NO I was NOT hunting the birds! I was simply /admiring/ them from a distance. I did have this overwhelming urge to practice archery when I returned home, though... and I suppose I will accept blame for the not-so-mysterious disappearance of birds around the Estate again. I'm going to start carrying my bow with me because you never know when it'll come in handy.
I've an urge to watch the Champions duel, too. Perhaps I can volunteer someone to go with me! Because that's how that works, right? I see you, Scholar, rolling your eyes at-- oh, look! A songbird!
Written By Ophelia
June 23, 2017, 10 p.m.(9/17/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Luca
I haven't seen my brother Luca in ages. I hope he's having fun .. I still think of him, and my heart hurts a little that he's not around, but so long as he is happy, I suppose that is all I can ask.
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