Written By Sylvie
Jan. 28, 2017, 8:33 p.m.(10/14/1005 AR)
The Velenosan dinner was eventful, but it helps to remind us at a time like this that we all stand united. That even vassals may sit amongst family and worry over the little information that we all have. That we are agreed even in chaos, about the things that truly matter. That no one may touch the Lyceum unpunished, that we stand together-- And that no one appreciates the Artiglio sense of humor.
I tease, Blacktongue. Talen.
I tease, Blacktongue. Talen.
Written By Sylvie
Jan. 22, 2017, 11:06 p.m.(9/25/1005 AR)
House Thrax is filled with men and women both of great respect. The Voice, Princess Donella Thrax, is a competent, decisive woman who every member of her house listens to, for good reason. The Heir, Prince Dagon Thrax, is a thoughtful man who is always willing to listen and help. And the Warlord, well. He is a gracious loser, when I won his bed from him.
Written By Sylvie
Jan. 22, 2017, 11:04 p.m.(9/25/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Belladonna
A woman who I share much with and I hope to share more. Both duchesses of the Lyceum, both similarly politically minded. She is charming and warm and a great woman to have by your side.
Duke Cassius Pravus is lucky to have her, and I was lucky to witness her happiness in marriage.
Duke Cassius Pravus is lucky to have her, and I was lucky to witness her happiness in marriage.
Written By Sylvie
Jan. 15, 2017, 8:01 p.m.(9/4/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Dagon
I am glad to provide what support that I can to Prince Dagon Thrax. He has a long road ahead of him, and if I can provide any guidance or counsel, he is free to seek me out.
Written By Sylvie
Jan. 15, 2017, 7:56 p.m.(9/4/1005 AR)
I made an offer for a man's hand in marriage, and that offer was rejected. And around me, the number of engagements only grow.
Perhaps I should just have a tourney for my hand. I am sure at least someone would show up to try to vie for it.
Perhaps I should just have a tourney for my hand. I am sure at least someone would show up to try to vie for it.
Written By Sylvie
Jan. 8, 2017, 9:02 p.m.(8/11/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Esera
Every time I meet with the Archduchess of Flowers, I am moved by her grace and depth of spirit. She apologizes for things she should not even where other won't, and takes account for those that others would never. She does not deserve the position that others have put her in, but she is certainly a liege worthy of respect.
And I did not think it was possible to surprise her, but I think I did, this evening.
And I did not think it was possible to surprise her, but I think I did, this evening.
Written By Sylvie
Jan. 8, 2017, 4:13 p.m.(8/10/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Eleyna
I have found a singular person in the Compact that sees the world exactly as I do, it seems. I feel I may call her a friend, but it is more than friendship. To find someone that you can work with so closely, that you can share your every thought with, because they already know it?
No, it's something else. I am glad to call her a friend as well, however. I hope that we can always work together for the betterment of the Lyceum and the Compact.
No, it's something else. I am glad to call her a friend as well, however. I hope that we can always work together for the betterment of the Lyceum and the Compact.
Written By Sylvie
Jan. 6, 2017, 11:13 a.m.(8/4/1005 AR)
Let me edify those who may have heard me speak at the Assembly and took my words to heart.
No, I do not wish to be Regent and I never have.
My sentiment and belief in the need for a Regent, a single person that can make quick and decisive and intelligent decisions, still stands. While I believe that every man and woman who sits on the council are capable of each of these qualities, the /council/ is not.
No, I do not wish to be Regent and I never have.
My sentiment and belief in the need for a Regent, a single person that can make quick and decisive and intelligent decisions, still stands. While I believe that every man and woman who sits on the council are capable of each of these qualities, the /council/ is not.
Written By Sylvie
Jan. 1, 2017, 4:30 p.m.(7/17/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Gian
A loyal man is hard to come by. Being able to trust that loyalty is even harder still.
I will try. I will also try to be as deserving of it as my father was.
In times of change, an adaptable man is even more valuable. There has been much of that in Gemecitta, and will continue to be more. Much, as well, in the Compact itself.
I will try. I will also try to be as deserving of it as my father was.
In times of change, an adaptable man is even more valuable. There has been much of that in Gemecitta, and will continue to be more. Much, as well, in the Compact itself.
Written By Sylvie
Dec. 25, 2016, 11:04 p.m.(6/25/1005 AR)
I cannot express how relieved I was to re-visit my beloved Gemecitta, to see my father's face and my mother's, to know that I am well-loved there. Even for all of the darkness that brought us there, my heart is forever lightened by the love I bear my parents and what they bear for me. They are my rocks, my own twin pillars.
And I can only be grateful that my father saw what I did, that it is a new age for our city and the Lyceum and the Compact. I hope to be one of those to help usher it into one of brightness, and not let us get consumed by the rising tides.
And I can only be grateful that my father saw what I did, that it is a new age for our city and the Lyceum and the Compact. I hope to be one of those to help usher it into one of brightness, and not let us get consumed by the rising tides.
Written By Sylvie
Dec. 25, 2016, 9:46 a.m.(6/23/1005 AR)
(A copy of the recent Gemecittan proclamation has been left in Sylvie's journal.)
Five hundred years ago, Duchess Vedette Zaffria and Duke Raphael Rubino tore down a wall and united a city. Where once stood Quartz Hill and Crowned Hill, two castles vying for the same land, competing for the same resources, there became one: Gemecitta. It was their unity that ensured the city's survival as others throughout the Lyceum fell to the sylv'alfar.
But the houses were never truly united. For the last thousand years, Houses Zaffria and Rubino have lived in an uneasy state of cooperation, never truly trusting the other. Unlike every other noble house in the Compact, our dukes and duchesses have kept to Gemecitta and sent their heirs to represent them in Arx, afraid of betrayal for any step they might take out of their home.
This ends today. A year ago, Zaccheri Rubino, the husband of Lady Sylvie Zaffria and the heir of House Rubino, was murdered. A week ago, after murdering several innocents of Gemecitta, the same assassin ended the life of Duke Giovanni Rubino. But today, the efforts of both houses have brought this murderer to justice. Today, two scions of Gemecitta have been avenged. We have faced darkness and razed it with fire and light.
We, Duke Valkieri Rubino and Duchess Sylvie Zaffria, today declare our refusal to live in a state of fear and distrust any further. We return to Arx as new-forged leaders of our houses and the proud citizens of Gemecitta, dedicated to unity -- true unity -- in this time of tragedy and need. Our family, our citizens, our city, and the Compact deserve no less from us than our fearless defense. The Compact needs the full and selfless leadership of its rulers now more than ever. We shall not fail or falter.
In Strength,
Lord Valkieri Rubino Lady Sylvie Zaffria
Duke of Gemecitta Duchess of Gemecitta
Five hundred years ago, Duchess Vedette Zaffria and Duke Raphael Rubino tore down a wall and united a city. Where once stood Quartz Hill and Crowned Hill, two castles vying for the same land, competing for the same resources, there became one: Gemecitta. It was their unity that ensured the city's survival as others throughout the Lyceum fell to the sylv'alfar.
But the houses were never truly united. For the last thousand years, Houses Zaffria and Rubino have lived in an uneasy state of cooperation, never truly trusting the other. Unlike every other noble house in the Compact, our dukes and duchesses have kept to Gemecitta and sent their heirs to represent them in Arx, afraid of betrayal for any step they might take out of their home.
This ends today. A year ago, Zaccheri Rubino, the husband of Lady Sylvie Zaffria and the heir of House Rubino, was murdered. A week ago, after murdering several innocents of Gemecitta, the same assassin ended the life of Duke Giovanni Rubino. But today, the efforts of both houses have brought this murderer to justice. Today, two scions of Gemecitta have been avenged. We have faced darkness and razed it with fire and light.
We, Duke Valkieri Rubino and Duchess Sylvie Zaffria, today declare our refusal to live in a state of fear and distrust any further. We return to Arx as new-forged leaders of our houses and the proud citizens of Gemecitta, dedicated to unity -- true unity -- in this time of tragedy and need. Our family, our citizens, our city, and the Compact deserve no less from us than our fearless defense. The Compact needs the full and selfless leadership of its rulers now more than ever. We shall not fail or falter.
In Strength,
Lord Valkieri Rubino Lady Sylvie Zaffria
Duke of Gemecitta Duchess of Gemecitta
Written By Sylvie
Dec. 18, 2016, 12:49 p.m.(6/3/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Barric
That the Prince Barric Grayson has decided to call me a friend and I him-- is a bright spot in all of the darkness that I have faced in these past days. He is remarkably sharp and intelligent, despite the face that he shows the world, and a good friend to have.
I have already sent to commission a painting that we discussed for him.
I have already sent to commission a painting that we discussed for him.
Written By Sylvie
Dec. 18, 2016, 12:37 p.m.(6/3/1005 AR)
I cannot express the depth of my gratitude for those that have helped me in the past days. For those that have given their empathy and advice in times such as these. For those willing to drop their own problems to offer to help with my own. It restores my faith in the world with each moment of connection, showing me that I still have a place.
We leave for Gemecitta on the morrow. But, I look forward to when we return to the city of Arx.
We leave for Gemecitta on the morrow. But, I look forward to when we return to the city of Arx.
Written By Sylvie
Dec. 16, 2016, 10:53 a.m.(5/25/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Eos
A steady man; a man that could be trusted. By all accounts and with every interaction and conversation I myself had with the Baron Saik-- The Compact is less for his loss. He will be missed.
I am only sorry that you could not find the answers, Eos. That you could not experience more, to live again out of the shadows. But you are with her now.
I am only sorry that you could not find the answers, Eos. That you could not experience more, to live again out of the shadows. But you are with her now.
Written By Sylvie
Dec. 11, 2016, 11:11 p.m.(5/11/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Calista
I know it is a cliche often used, but I feel it deeply. She is the sister of my heart, and I feel a deep, lasting bond with the Lady Fidante. I cannot imagine that anything could come between us and I only look forward to watching her come in to her own more in the city.
She is as close as my own dear Dafne. I think, actually, they will get on fabulously.
She is as close as my own dear Dafne. I think, actually, they will get on fabulously.
Written By Sylvie
Dec. 11, 2016, 1:37 p.m.(5/10/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Zaccheri
There are more things in this world than I can ever understand. Fates and traumas that have rocked us to our foundation in the past, futures that others see building in the world that loom darkly over all of us. And yet this one thing-- it cuts and bleeds me like no other. I cannot sleep, I cannot eat. All of my meticulous planning, all of my training in leadership and command, does no good here. Faith is all that I have left, but if I am honest, I have never had much of it. I have never seen the work of the gods in our world, unless one counts the Dark Reflection that we see everywhere.
But faith is what I must cling to, and they say forgiveness.
So if you can read this, you are forgiven. You are forgiven. Please, just-- stop.
But faith is what I must cling to, and they say forgiveness.
So if you can read this, you are forgiven. You are forgiven. Please, just-- stop.
Written By Sylvie
Dec. 11, 2016, 1 a.m.(5/8/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Barric
The man is handsome, there's no denying that, and he holds a position of honor.
But I cannot help but look forward to getting to know more about him. I suspect that there is a lot more to him, buried beneath the surface, to explore.
I will even forgive him for forgetting my name. Though, do not think I forgot that he also owes me a moment without his shirt.
But I cannot help but look forward to getting to know more about him. I suspect that there is a lot more to him, buried beneath the surface, to explore.
I will even forgive him for forgetting my name. Though, do not think I forgot that he also owes me a moment without his shirt.
Written By Sylvie
Dec. 4, 2016, 12:43 p.m.(4/17/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Niccolo
Even when we disagree on principles, I have a deep well of respect for the Voice of Velenosa. I cannot fault him for his positions and his strategies, even if they do not align perfectly with my own wishes and desires.
And I believe my parents would be proud, that I am continuing the not-so-formal tradition of providing friendship to Velenosa.
What is it that has been said? Something along the lines of 'Zaffria serves Velenosa as the wind serves the flower, carrying its seed to places it would be unable to reach without.'
And I believe my parents would be proud, that I am continuing the not-so-formal tradition of providing friendship to Velenosa.
What is it that has been said? Something along the lines of 'Zaffria serves Velenosa as the wind serves the flower, carrying its seed to places it would be unable to reach without.'
Written By Sylvie
Dec. 4, 2016, 12:37 p.m.(4/17/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Talen
The Sword of Lenosia was kind enough to accept a request to teach me the basics of self-defense. I am not sure that he found me so charming on the field (that is what it is called, is it not?) but I have certainly learned a lesson of him and myself. One, that I have no hope in defending myself and should hire a champion. As for two--.
Well, once again, the Sword of Lenosia bleeds rather handsomely, as I managed to nick him with the borrowed blade more on accident than any purpose.
Well, once again, the Sword of Lenosia bleeds rather handsomely, as I managed to nick him with the borrowed blade more on accident than any purpose.
Written By Sylvie
Dec. 4, 2016, 12:34 p.m.(4/17/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Donrai
One would be a fool to ignore the Prince of the Maelstorm or his words. I am not one of those fools.
I can honestly say that I wish I had more time to spend in the company of the man. He is sharp, intelligent, and so experienced. I do not say this only because he called me charming and bold, but because the man, in his own way, is as charming and as bold; many people likely miss that given his appearance and his unwavering stares.
I can honestly say that I wish I had more time to spend in the company of the man. He is sharp, intelligent, and so experienced. I do not say this only because he called me charming and bold, but because the man, in his own way, is as charming and as bold; many people likely miss that given his appearance and his unwavering stares.
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