Written By Svana
Feb. 14, 2021, 7:22 p.m.(12/9/1014 AR)
I competed in the fish catching competition and tried my luck at bare-handed fishing. It's something I've seen others attempt to do in the North and being someone who learns largely by example, I thought I would finally give it a shot. It wasn't terrible, but I certainly didn't win! That's alright, it was still a hoot. Congratulations to those who did much better than me, especially those of you who fished with your bare hands too! Not an easy feat, that's for sure.
Speaking of the North, I bought the most beautiful tapestry from Bonibel Barleycorn. It's a leather tapestry depicting a bear stalking on snowy rocks. A little something to help combat the homesickness I tend toward in the cooler months - when those happen. I welcome them.
Speaking of the North, I bought the most beautiful tapestry from Bonibel Barleycorn. It's a leather tapestry depicting a bear stalking on snowy rocks. A little something to help combat the homesickness I tend toward in the cooler months - when those happen. I welcome them.
Written By Svana
Feb. 10, 2021, 8:33 p.m.(12/1/1014 AR)
I'm still in a state of total shock and awe that I came in third at the Wagon Delivery Run this year. I didn't expect that. What I did expect? Sydney to do better than me. I thought she would come in first place, but she still ranked higher than me, so I wasn't entirely wrong.
I only hope that I did the Grayhope clan proud. It was so fun being with my people in the Lowers, even if they didn't start out my people. Through marriage, many of them have become that way and I am so glad. In some cases, family truly is chosen.
I only hope that I did the Grayhope clan proud. It was so fun being with my people in the Lowers, even if they didn't start out my people. Through marriage, many of them have become that way and I am so glad. In some cases, family truly is chosen.
Written By Svana
Feb. 7, 2021, 6:49 p.m.(11/23/1014 AR)
Anisha wore the cosmetics that Caprice and I made. She looked gorgeous, of course. I was sad that I couldn't attend but some children need bedtime stories more than their mother needs to NOT look elegant at fancy parties and drink cocktails.
Written By Svana
Jan. 31, 2021, 8:20 p.m.(11/9/1014 AR)
It's quite a boring evening in my house. Anisha has left to attend the Ashford Family and Friends dinner with Lady Sunaia, and I put the kids to bed early. I love that Rowan brings me a book now at bedtime - though it is a big thick tome he has pulled off one of the low shelves - and wants me to read. They were quite tuckered out from the Butterfly Garden Social! So I read to them from Rowan's choice of book which happened to be about mythical creatures in Arvum. For once it wasn't about something like taxes. Thank you, Rowan!
Written By Svana
Jan. 31, 2021, 8:20 p.m.(11/9/1014 AR)
It's quite a boring evening in my house. Anisha has left to attend the Ashford Family and Friends dinner with Lady Sunaia, and I put the kids to bed early. I love that Rowan brings me a book now at bedtime - though it is a big thick tome he has pulled off one of the low shelves - and wants me to read. They were quite tuckered out from the Butterfly Garden Social! So I read to them from Rowan's choice of book which happened to be about mythical creatures in Arvum. For once it wasn't about something like taxes. Thank you, Rowan!
Written By Svana
Jan. 25, 2021, 9:36 p.m.(10/25/1014 AR)
Two matching rings in star iron. A special commission, from Whisper Anisha. She'd like a redo of the ring that I made for her in rose gold, with garnet and amethyst. Perhaps we'll try a different gemstone scheme this time. She's fond of duskstone.
Seeing people in my creations makes me so happy. I need to finish Lady Ivy's outfit, and decide what exactly I want to do for that chameleon Lady Sunaia.
Seeing people in my creations makes me so happy. I need to finish Lady Ivy's outfit, and decide what exactly I want to do for that chameleon Lady Sunaia.
Written By Svana
Jan. 20, 2021, 10:22 a.m.(10/14/1014 AR)
I am so pleased that people have come to me for designing scents! It's such a passion of mine, and I love seeing peoples' faces when they smell a scent for the first time and it's something that encapsulates their essence. I was worried that people would not take me seriously as an artist for being known for scents when I'm a Master Tailor, but I have many talents. It's not my fault if people don't see all of them.
Written By Svana
Jan. 17, 2021, 8:40 p.m.(10/9/1014 AR)
Elanne carries her little baby doll by its arm and plonks its head on the ground everywhere she takes it. I do hope she doesn't think she'll be doing that to her little sisters someday soon.
Written By Svana
Jan. 14, 2021, 11:09 p.m.(10/3/1014 AR)
Anisha told me something about myself. I would like to share it.
"You ache, because you love so strongly. You love so fully. All you are is love. You give so much of yourself, pour yourself into everything you do...
And then you look up, and in the moment, you are alone. And it's unfair, and it hurts. And you wonder, if you love, so hard, so much.... Why do you still feel alone? Why are you not feeling loved the way you love? Where is the candle that burns only for you, always for you. That is with you with every breath of every hour.
...And then you wonder, what is it they see that you don't. Why are you alone? Always alone; there's a hollow inside you. A hunger for acceptance. For being cherished and loved and told you are enough."
Anisha is right, of course. She is the only person who sees my heart for what it is. This is a bold, vulnerable thing to share in the Whites. She sees me for who I am. The good and the bad. I treasure you, Ani. Thank you.
"You ache, because you love so strongly. You love so fully. All you are is love. You give so much of yourself, pour yourself into everything you do...
And then you look up, and in the moment, you are alone. And it's unfair, and it hurts. And you wonder, if you love, so hard, so much.... Why do you still feel alone? Why are you not feeling loved the way you love? Where is the candle that burns only for you, always for you. That is with you with every breath of every hour.
...And then you wonder, what is it they see that you don't. Why are you alone? Always alone; there's a hollow inside you. A hunger for acceptance. For being cherished and loved and told you are enough."
Anisha is right, of course. She is the only person who sees my heart for what it is. This is a bold, vulnerable thing to share in the Whites. She sees me for who I am. The good and the bad. I treasure you, Ani. Thank you.
Written By Svana
Jan. 11, 2021, 8:21 a.m.(9/24/1014 AR)
While I do not personally think that Lady Emberly has done much that is worthy of being re-enobled, it seems in poor taste for those in the peerage and the Faith to continue to comment upon it. Perhaps she has learned from her mistakes. Time will tell.
War is rising on looming on the horizon and we must have all better things to dither about.
War is rising on looming on the horizon and we must have all better things to dither about.
Written By Svana
Jan. 10, 2021, 12:24 p.m.(9/22/1014 AR)
Relationship Note on Nina
Had a lovely day drinking red wine and celebrating Anisha's victories. I'm working on a sketch for a velvet outfit for the winter. Your name came up, Mistress Nina - did you want a nice velvet outfit? Or was I imagining things?
Written By Svana
Jan. 9, 2021, 9:23 a.m.(9/20/1014 AR)
Relationship Note on Sunaia
What if you could have security and love? Something constant?
Written By Svana
Jan. 7, 2021, 11:32 a.m.(9/16/1014 AR)
At first I felt threatened by how many new crafters there were in town. I even contemplated closing up shop.
But now I am so excited for all the new life bustling around in the City. Seeing everyone's talents and what they will do with things makes me so happy. Communing with Jayus has taught me to put aside silly quibbles, for the most part... okay, well, not entirely. That's going to take MORE than communing with Jayus, but I am still overcome with joy seeing all the new creatures that everyone is rolling out.
I should look into doing donations again.
But now I am so excited for all the new life bustling around in the City. Seeing everyone's talents and what they will do with things makes me so happy. Communing with Jayus has taught me to put aside silly quibbles, for the most part... okay, well, not entirely. That's going to take MORE than communing with Jayus, but I am still overcome with joy seeing all the new creatures that everyone is rolling out.
I should look into doing donations again.
Written By Svana
Jan. 3, 2021, 9:29 p.m.(9/9/1014 AR)
Jayus blessed me with something so magical and beautiful... I have not stopped thinking about it since it happened.
I will never forget her warmth or hearing her laughter in my ear. Thank you, Jayus. Thank you.
I will never forget her warmth or hearing her laughter in my ear. Thank you, Jayus. Thank you.
Written By Svana
Dec. 30, 2020, 5:19 p.m.(8/28/1014 AR)
Other people can proclaim to love her, but I'll knock them on their asses.
Except one particular red-headed waterfall. Probably not her.
Except one particular red-headed waterfall. Probably not her.
Written By Svana
Dec. 26, 2020, 11:41 p.m.(8/21/1014 AR)
Relationship Note on Anisha
Anisha. Ahn. Ee. Sha. The most beautiful name that ever graced anyone's lips. Anisha.
An amazing woman in every respect.
Gods, I love you.
May little Ashani bear some of your traits since you are her namesake.
An amazing woman in every respect.
Gods, I love you.
May little Ashani bear some of your traits since you are her namesake.
Written By Svana
Dec. 25, 2020, 3:48 p.m.(8/18/1014 AR)
I must spend my time honing my craft and riding my horse rather than spending time reading the Whites, Scholar.
It's just another way to procrastinate and I believe I read a journal entry in which someone said 'two cups of ass' which is a baking ingredient I don't really recommend.
It's just another way to procrastinate and I believe I read a journal entry in which someone said 'two cups of ass' which is a baking ingredient I don't really recommend.
Written By Svana
Dec. 20, 2020, 8:51 p.m.(8/9/1014 AR)
There are a few chosen people in the Compact who think that someday I will make a difference in the world - that my name will be in history books. That my children will take the surname 'Swanchild'. That I am more than I seem.
I don't know why or how you think that, but thank you. Maybe someday I will be that person.
I don't know why or how you think that, but thank you. Maybe someday I will be that person.
Written By Svana
Dec. 13, 2020, 9:17 p.m.(7/23/1014 AR)
Relationship Note on Valerius
Unrest continues; Marquis Valerius has been taken from his friends and family. I only got to meet him briefly a few times, but I enjoyed what I got to know of him. It is a tragic day, especially given the circumstances. I know justice will be served.
Written By Svana
Dec. 8, 2020, 9:09 p.m.(7/13/1014 AR)
It's always impressive to me when men think of their wives as nothing more than ways to procreate and have more progeny, but it's Prodigals who are the barbaric ones.
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