Written By Pasquale
July 22, 2022, 8:48 a.m.(1/20/1018 AR)
I hate the cold.
Written By Pasquale
May 28, 2022, 11:16 p.m.(9/23/1017 AR)
Relationship Note on Lou
A triangle is just half a square.
Written By Pasquale
May 6, 2022, 1:07 a.m.(8/5/1017 AR)
Raja and I have been working to make an alaricite bow together. To make it interesting we’ve decided that each component needs to have an adventure, or story, behind it. Having considered the materials that good bows are made from I figure we need horn, sinew, sharkskin and strips of appropriate timber. Other materials go into the making of a composite bow of course but trying to make a grand adventure out of components like fish glue just seems a little excessive. These are the ones we are focusing upon.
I found the legend of a great white shark called Squall who has been terrorizing the coast of the Lyceum lately. Those tales said that it could eat a ship and its crew up in a single bite. It wasn’t quite that formidable but it was powerful enough that when I put an arrow in its eye its thrashing caused both Zoey and I to fall on the whaling vessel whilst the hunting crew in the whaler’s boat (Raja, Lord Ian, Lady Nebulosa and Lord Haakon) were nearly tipped into the water. Only Haakon’s quick actions kept Raja from being swept along into the mouth of the creature by her daggers. It’s death throws did turn the whaler’s boat into tindling in the end and it seemed we might almost lose the more armored of the team to the ocean rather than the shark. Fortunately Cabot and his crew were as talented as promised and each of them were fished out of the water before the gory job of hauling that massive carcass began.
I have my sharkskin. Now I just need to find a suitable source for the sinew and horn.
And I need to heal first. Something in my chest gave out when I took that tumble and it is not interacting well with my cough.
I found the legend of a great white shark called Squall who has been terrorizing the coast of the Lyceum lately. Those tales said that it could eat a ship and its crew up in a single bite. It wasn’t quite that formidable but it was powerful enough that when I put an arrow in its eye its thrashing caused both Zoey and I to fall on the whaling vessel whilst the hunting crew in the whaler’s boat (Raja, Lord Ian, Lady Nebulosa and Lord Haakon) were nearly tipped into the water. Only Haakon’s quick actions kept Raja from being swept along into the mouth of the creature by her daggers. It’s death throws did turn the whaler’s boat into tindling in the end and it seemed we might almost lose the more armored of the team to the ocean rather than the shark. Fortunately Cabot and his crew were as talented as promised and each of them were fished out of the water before the gory job of hauling that massive carcass began.
I have my sharkskin. Now I just need to find a suitable source for the sinew and horn.
And I need to heal first. Something in my chest gave out when I took that tumble and it is not interacting well with my cough.
Written By Pasquale
April 24, 2022, 2:40 p.m.(7/10/1017 AR)
How strange to finally be able to call myself a Knight after all those years of thinking it unachievable.
Written By Pasquale
March 20, 2022, 8:44 p.m.(4/25/1017 AR)
Todays archery contest was a pleasant surprise. I expected to do fine but somehow came away with draw for first with Daria Mandragora.
Only time will tell if the next wave of contestants will beat our score. I hope not. I've always had a soft spot for Jade.
Only time will tell if the next wave of contestants will beat our score. I hope not. I've always had a soft spot for Jade.
Written By Pasquale
Feb. 18, 2022, 11:35 p.m.(2/21/1017 AR)
Relationship Note on Monique
Chronicle and Prodigal both work well in poems with Diabolical.
Written By Pasquale
Jan. 29, 2022, 1:19 a.m.(1/7/1017 AR)
Relationship Note on Viviana
Princess Viviana reached out to me about becoming my patron. Like all great princesses she is both glamourous and a little intimidating. It will be interesting to see what comes of this.
Written By Pasquale
Dec. 28, 2021, 6:11 a.m.(10/28/1016 AR)
Relationship Note on Camilla
Luckily I owe Monique a party.
Written By Pasquale
Dec. 23, 2021, 12:49 a.m.(10/17/1016 AR)
Tomorrow is the last day I will volunteer at the hospices for some time. I hope that they gained as much from talking as I did from simply listening.
Written By Pasquale
Dec. 17, 2021, 1:08 p.m.(10/6/1016 AR)
Relationship Note on Camilla
When I bid on the dance by Camilla at the recent charity auction I knew it would be a memorable experience.
I far underestimated the impact her performance would have on me.
I have no words.
I far underestimated the impact her performance would have on me.
I have no words.
Written By Pasquale
Dec. 8, 2021, 2:14 p.m.(9/16/1016 AR)
About a year ago I stumbled across a magpie chick under a ravaged nest. I almost left the bird behind but in the end I gathered it up and took it home. Sunaia taught me how to tend for it and over time that ugly bundle of spikes and knobbled skin turned into a handsome magpie that we called Mar (Originally we planned to call it Margaret). I thought he would leave this spring and go do what all the other birds do in the springtime but every attempt I have made to see him go off and return to the wild so far has simply resulted in a magpie tapping at my window until someone gives in and lets it back inside. In truth I am rather fond of the rascal, as are most of the other Malespero. I am glad that he stayed.
Written By Pasquale
Dec. 8, 2021, 2:10 p.m.(9/16/1016 AR)
Relationship Note on Sunaia
After all this time I still find her remarkable.
Written By Pasquale
Dec. 8, 2021, 1:51 p.m.(9/16/1016 AR)
Too much of my life is spent wide awake in the middle of the night with nothing but the stars and my books for company. I know that I should not complain - I have everything I need; a warm hearth, and easy access to the greatest libraries - but complaining often seems to be one of those very human things . I don't want to drink at times like these so I find other things to entertain me. Tonight I think I will work on a new cipher with which to amuse my sister Lianne. In the morning I will go looking for a suitable poem to put it to.
Written By Pasquale
Oct. 16, 2021, 6 a.m.(5/22/1016 AR)
Recently the excuse I had been looking for came about and I had the joy of an excuse that would allow me to return to the island where I was born or raised.
That joy was tempered by the nature of the request. It was difficult to see the old town devastated by that landslide but I saw enough to know that my brother, The Baron Engolo, has the situation well under control. I will help if he wants it of course, but I dont think he will.
The reason I had been looking to return was that I have wished, for some time now, to speak to Arrigo and make some sort of peace. It is hard to forget that he turned me out but nobody can cling to old hurts like that forever without it damaging them greatly. It was time to move on and hopefully, now that a sort of peace has been made, we can both do that.
As the Malespero motto goes: From Tragedy; Strength.
That joy was tempered by the nature of the request. It was difficult to see the old town devastated by that landslide but I saw enough to know that my brother, The Baron Engolo, has the situation well under control. I will help if he wants it of course, but I dont think he will.
The reason I had been looking to return was that I have wished, for some time now, to speak to Arrigo and make some sort of peace. It is hard to forget that he turned me out but nobody can cling to old hurts like that forever without it damaging them greatly. It was time to move on and hopefully, now that a sort of peace has been made, we can both do that.
As the Malespero motto goes: From Tragedy; Strength.
Written By Pasquale
June 8, 2021, 1:39 p.m.(8/15/1015 AR)
One thing I have learnt over the years: Trying to drown pain only makes it stronger.
The only cure, be it temporary or permanent, is action.
It does not matter if that action comes in the form of thought, discussion or movement.
Just don't give in.
The only cure, be it temporary or permanent, is action.
It does not matter if that action comes in the form of thought, discussion or movement.
Just don't give in.
Written By Pasquale
March 22, 2021, 3:22 p.m.(2/27/1015 AR)
Relationship Note on Sunaia
Years ago a special place to Limerance was built in Nilanza as part of the Pilgrimage path and ever since the Hall of Vows was completed I have known that it is the one place I would wish to be married. It is in the one place where the Nilanzan people who matter so much to me, my family, and the sacred rites of Limerance all come together.
I have been fortunate enough to see that dream come to fruition.
Recently, in the House of Vows, Sunaia accepted me as her husband and joined Malespero in a match that should secure the bonds of friendship between Malespero and Ashford for many years to come.
I am both humbled, and overjoyed, to be tackling this new phase of life with her by my side. Welcome to Malespero Sunaia.
I have been fortunate enough to see that dream come to fruition.
Recently, in the House of Vows, Sunaia accepted me as her husband and joined Malespero in a match that should secure the bonds of friendship between Malespero and Ashford for many years to come.
I am both humbled, and overjoyed, to be tackling this new phase of life with her by my side. Welcome to Malespero Sunaia.
Written By Pasquale
March 9, 2021, 8:07 p.m.(2/1/1015 AR)
Relationship Note on Maren
Maren Lir gave Sunaia and I a pair of Jade bangles as an early wedding gift along with a message so lovely I feel the need to share it with the entire world.
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Remember that no matter where it is you go on land or sea, if you remember to navigate towards each other regardless of the storm, you will be able to face it with interwoven strength that would not be available to each of you alone. There will be times when you feel as if surely you will burn to ash in anger or drown in sorrow, but by choice you can rise from it more beautiful than before.
The jade here is strong and smooth and untouched, and each starts as a piece to mirror the other. Over time the color will shift as it is worn, and there will be marks and perhaps even chips made individually, first sharp but then smoothed over time. Though they may change in appearance, no longer identical, they are still carved from a single vein, and they are still two pieces of one whole, beautiful together and in how they diverge from one another and create a matching set that is uniquely yours.
Certainly you will face many challenges in these days remaining in the world, both from outside of yourselves, and between you. I know that you also have the courage, faith and strength to turn those marks of heart and spirit and body into a testament to what you will build together, your choice to weather what comes and polish it into greater brightness.
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Remember that no matter where it is you go on land or sea, if you remember to navigate towards each other regardless of the storm, you will be able to face it with interwoven strength that would not be available to each of you alone. There will be times when you feel as if surely you will burn to ash in anger or drown in sorrow, but by choice you can rise from it more beautiful than before.
The jade here is strong and smooth and untouched, and each starts as a piece to mirror the other. Over time the color will shift as it is worn, and there will be marks and perhaps even chips made individually, first sharp but then smoothed over time. Though they may change in appearance, no longer identical, they are still carved from a single vein, and they are still two pieces of one whole, beautiful together and in how they diverge from one another and create a matching set that is uniquely yours.
Certainly you will face many challenges in these days remaining in the world, both from outside of yourselves, and between you. I know that you also have the courage, faith and strength to turn those marks of heart and spirit and body into a testament to what you will build together, your choice to weather what comes and polish it into greater brightness.
Written By Pasquale
Feb. 6, 2021, 3:27 a.m.(11/19/1014 AR)
Relationship Note on Pero
I am terribly proud to see Pero Ilic become the Sword of Nilanza
He will forever serve as proof that even small acts of kindness can change lives.
He will forever serve as proof that even small acts of kindness can change lives.
Written By Pasquale
Feb. 6, 2021, 1:53 a.m.(11/19/1014 AR)
Do we ever truly understand the people around us?
Written By Pasquale
Oct. 3, 2020, 10:47 p.m.(2/20/1014 AR)
Hope. The one thing that can revive, or break, a spirit in equal measure.
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