Written By Cambria
Nov. 18, 2017, 6:43 p.m.(8/10/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Daemon
I was not aware until now that my protege is a masochist. At first, I had merely thought his giving into the temptation of sweets was an indicator of a weak will before the nefarious ingredient: sugar. Something that I could tackle, could work with him on, until such a time as he saw a tray of cookies, a whole cake or pie, and say, "No!" How foolish was I! Sir Daemon has plenty of will. He simply chooses to defy it so that he might endure the pain that comes after the momentary bliss. One cannot train this away, no matter how many morning walks one takes or how many lectures are heard concerning proper eating.
I am still uncertain how I feel about this revelation. So long as he remains in fighting trim, then I suppose that's all that matters.
Of course, it is also entirely his choice to eat whatever he damned well pleases.
I am still uncertain how I feel about this revelation. So long as he remains in fighting trim, then I suppose that's all that matters.
Of course, it is also entirely his choice to eat whatever he damned well pleases.
Written By Cambria
Nov. 12, 2017, 8:21 p.m.(7/26/1007 AR)
All this talk of husband-abuse alarms me, though I am ever so glad wife-abuse is clearly not a thing.
But really, someone should start a campaign: Save the husbands!
It's like save the kittens, or the whales, but with married men.
But really, someone should start a campaign: Save the husbands!
It's like save the kittens, or the whales, but with married men.
Written By Cambria
Oct. 31, 2017, 11:37 p.m.(7/3/1007 AR)
I love the smell of victimhood in the morning...
Actually, no. I cannot stand it.
To perpetually cling to ones hurt - whatever it may be - as a crutch, or a shield is tragic enough. Yet there are those who go just that step farther, and fashion it into a weapon. There is no discourse with such people. They are like a dog too long mistreated, unable to trust any hand that comes near, and so they lash out.
And you, of course, are simply The Worst. By the way, you can never 'understand,' either, so that route is inaccessible.
With such people, those who are strangers or passing acquaintances to you, anyway, family and friends being another matter entirely, it is better to just move on.
Actually, no. I cannot stand it.
To perpetually cling to ones hurt - whatever it may be - as a crutch, or a shield is tragic enough. Yet there are those who go just that step farther, and fashion it into a weapon. There is no discourse with such people. They are like a dog too long mistreated, unable to trust any hand that comes near, and so they lash out.
And you, of course, are simply The Worst. By the way, you can never 'understand,' either, so that route is inaccessible.
With such people, those who are strangers or passing acquaintances to you, anyway, family and friends being another matter entirely, it is better to just move on.
Written By Cambria
Oct. 29, 2017, 2:57 p.m.(6/26/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Daemon
What is this, having your cake and eating it too?
Written By Cambria
Oct. 23, 2017, 11:09 p.m.(6/15/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Agnarr
I shall bear this in mind when the day arrives that I have need of a winning champion, then.
Written By Cambria
Oct. 22, 2017, 10:50 p.m.(6/13/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Agnarr
I like my Champions to be winning.
Written By Cambria
Oct. 22, 2017, 2:48 p.m.(6/12/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Isabetta
If it's brandy you're after, in say, the completely innocent pursuit of knowledge so that you can say what it pairs well with, and what it does not...
Let's just has I have a steady supply. If you want a cask? It's yours for the asking.
As a word of friendly advice, do not attempt to steal into my manor. I just do not believe we know one another at all well enough for that sort of thing.
Let's just has I have a steady supply. If you want a cask? It's yours for the asking.
As a word of friendly advice, do not attempt to steal into my manor. I just do not believe we know one another at all well enough for that sort of thing.
Written By Cambria
Oct. 21, 2017, 6:57 p.m.(6/10/1007 AR)
Give with a free hand, but give of your own.
Written By Cambria
Oct. 15, 2017, 3:13 p.m.(5/26/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Audric
I have heard many things about this man. Some I even believed. But now I realize I was mistaken.
He's clearly a hero.
He's clearly a hero.
Written By Cambria
Oct. 14, 2017, 8:38 p.m.(5/25/1007 AR)
For my own personal reference, now and in the future:
"In deep woods you may hunt, in fields you may sow and harvest, and from low valleys to high peaks you may still find safe haven. Through the blessing of Petrichor's grace you are granted dominion over all lands."
The god Petrichor, sometimes called the Patron of Farmers, grants mankind dominion over all of nature according to the teachings of the Faith of the Pantheon.
These are not my own words. I asked a Scholar if I might transcribe them into my journal. The Scholar, naturally, kindly granted me this request.
"In deep woods you may hunt, in fields you may sow and harvest, and from low valleys to high peaks you may still find safe haven. Through the blessing of Petrichor's grace you are granted dominion over all lands."
The god Petrichor, sometimes called the Patron of Farmers, grants mankind dominion over all of nature according to the teachings of the Faith of the Pantheon.
These are not my own words. I asked a Scholar if I might transcribe them into my journal. The Scholar, naturally, kindly granted me this request.
Written By Cambria
Oct. 7, 2017, 8:04 p.m.(5/11/1007 AR)
Also, because it needs must be said...
Leave it to men from the Mourning Isles and of the Lyceum to utterly debase an Oathlander's well-meaning invention to promote morality.
Leave it to men from the Mourning Isles and of the Lyceum to utterly debase an Oathlander's well-meaning invention to promote morality.
Written By Cambria
Oct. 7, 2017, 7:55 p.m.(5/10/1007 AR)
The diva to which I am married is not exaggerating. I did indeed take from him his crown and sash. I will not return them until the absurdly large goblet is out of the bed. However, to say that he or anyone else has been forgotten is a preposterous declaration that I must dispute.
I never forget.
Though I am still feeling heavy of heart, for reasons I can only guess at (perhaps because I have slept so poorly?), I have returned to the Archives in order to force myself to pen the entry of which I previously meant to write. I hosted a little gathering earlier in the week. So many people attended, I was positively thrilled. His Majesty, King Alaric was in attendance, as was the Shield of the Faith and her Highness Princess Valencia Velenosa - someone who brings light and laughter to any party, to be sure. There were many others as well, too many to name, though as always I must make a special mention of the Lords Ian and Wash Kennex.
You both know what it is you have done.
Lady Lucita was also gracious enough to perform music for me, and many people enjoyed her Jayus-blessed talents. Count and Countess Keaton also gifted my husband a glorious hound, and I feel as though I must reassure them that, no, the Blazing Stalker will not perish under Hadrian's care, even if neither of them can be bothered to get up in the morning unless a plate of food is quite literally set before them.
I never forget.
Though I am still feeling heavy of heart, for reasons I can only guess at (perhaps because I have slept so poorly?), I have returned to the Archives in order to force myself to pen the entry of which I previously meant to write. I hosted a little gathering earlier in the week. So many people attended, I was positively thrilled. His Majesty, King Alaric was in attendance, as was the Shield of the Faith and her Highness Princess Valencia Velenosa - someone who brings light and laughter to any party, to be sure. There were many others as well, too many to name, though as always I must make a special mention of the Lords Ian and Wash Kennex.
You both know what it is you have done.
Lady Lucita was also gracious enough to perform music for me, and many people enjoyed her Jayus-blessed talents. Count and Countess Keaton also gifted my husband a glorious hound, and I feel as though I must reassure them that, no, the Blazing Stalker will not perish under Hadrian's care, even if neither of them can be bothered to get up in the morning unless a plate of food is quite literally set before them.
Written By Cambria
Oct. 7, 2017, 5:55 p.m.(5/10/1007 AR)
I intended to write something far different than this. Yet, now that I find myself here, quill in hand, the words have bled from me. I simply feel empty. Sometimes nothing matters.
Written By Cambria
Oct. 6, 2017, 3:43 a.m.(5/7/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Valencia
I had a lovely dance with Princess Valencia at the little party I put together - of which I am so glad she decided to attend. I confess we have not really spent much time together before, but every time I have been in her presence, she has always been so gracious and so delightful. It is no wonder anyone who knows her has nothing but nice things to say. I shall have to visit her Hart more often.
Written By Cambria
Oct. 5, 2017, 2:17 p.m.(5/6/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Alaric
When debating on whether or not to invite Lord Ian and Lord Wash to any sort of celebration, the answer is always yes.
Written By Cambria
Oct. 1, 2017, 2:53 a.m.(4/24/1007 AR)
I am happy to report that in the span of a month not one, but two of my cousins have made the arduous journey from Ostria to Arx. Both Dianna and Vitalis are here, now - the latter of which I am sure brings a great deal of joy to Marshal Valerio's heart. They could not have timed their arrival any better, either. For as much as I am overjoyed simply to be surrounded by more of my family again, I cannot but admit that they are needed.
Written By Cambria
Oct. 1, 2017, 2:41 a.m.(4/24/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Daemon
From the moment I first met Sir Daemon Dracone, I determined he was a knight I wished not only to know more about, but someone I believed I could empower. It took a few months, and perhaps what you'd even call a little adventure, but I have since extended the offer of patronage to Sir Daemon, and I am happy to write here that he accepted.
Written By Cambria
Sept. 22, 2017, 12:29 a.m.(4/5/1007 AR)
I attended Countess Navegant's birthday party earlier in the week. She asked not for presents, but for donations to a cause I find right and just. Therefore, House Mazetti will be putting its silver towards a project that will not only venerate the gods, but benefit people from all walks of life across the Compact.
I also met with, by chance, the Duke of Grimhall. A man of few words, he nevertheless offered some sage advice. I shall thank him for it only after I have implemented it.
I also met with, by chance, the Duke of Grimhall. A man of few words, he nevertheless offered some sage advice. I shall thank him for it only after I have implemented it.
Written By Cambria
Sept. 22, 2017, 12:16 a.m.(4/5/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Valerio
My uncle is a man of great personal strength and moral integrity. He may say this was not always so, and that may be true, but it is not true now. He has faced down more things than I can imagine, many of them terrible, some few of them more wonderful than words. I believe fatherhood is the one thing he'd claim without reservation saved him from despair when in a very dark time of his life. What I hope is, with recent events, the Marshal of Ostria can finally lay those old ghosts to rest; not to forget them, but to cut their ties upon his spirit.
As an aside, Vitalis, as soon as you finish with whatever adventure you've embarked upon, I demand you come to Arx post-haste. There is a serious matter that requires your attention, and I already have several viable candidates lined up.
As an aside, Vitalis, as soon as you finish with whatever adventure you've embarked upon, I demand you come to Arx post-haste. There is a serious matter that requires your attention, and I already have several viable candidates lined up.
Written By Cambria
Sept. 11, 2017, 4:04 p.m.(3/12/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Hadrian
Perhaps.
First we'd simply need to finish plucking off all of your feathers.
Oh, I should ask the chef if it's too late to serve roast fowl tonight...
First we'd simply need to finish plucking off all of your feathers.
Oh, I should ask the chef if it's too late to serve roast fowl tonight...
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