Written By Monique
Aug. 6, 2017, 12:47 a.m.(12/20/1006 AR)
I feel blessed to be a part of this city, of these people. Spirits preserve me, but tonight was fantastical. How can I ever contain this much gratitude?
Written By Monique
July 31, 2017, 10:48 p.m.(12/10/1006 AR)
The wood trade is so hard to get into, but I'm determined not to let this one slip away. I'm going to really grasp the opportunity and milk it for all it's worth.
Written By Monique
July 26, 2017, 2:41 a.m.(11/26/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Marian
I compete with my sister ALL the time! Why, only the other week, I won a mask in competition with her. Her husband just isn't trying hard enough.
Written By Monique
July 11, 2017, 1:50 a.m.(10/24/1006 AR)
Marriage is like a cage; one sees the birds outside desperate to get in, and those inside equally desperate to get out.
Written By Monique
July 6, 2017, 2:12 p.m.(10/15/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Muiryn
Anyone could tell he never wanted to be in the city, and only familial duty kept him here. He was a level head (mostly) in a largely rowdy, randy, and rambunctious crowd of young people. Now he's free. There is not enough alcohol in the world to make this easier.
Written By Monique
July 3, 2017, 12:57 p.m.(10/9/1006 AR)
Do you have what it takes to best the Greenmarch hedgemaze at the party this week and make it to the festivities in the center? Creativity welcome. Just don't cut a path through the maze. Marius frowns when that happens.
Written By Monique
May 14, 2017, 3:50 p.m.(6/17/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Edward
I do welcome the attempt, Your Highness. To be fair, the deck was stacked against you with the last one.
Written By Monique
Feb. 26, 2017, 11:45 p.m.(1/1/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Marius
There is no one I love more in this world than my brother.
There is also no one I would more love to strangle.
But he at least wears pants.
Do you hear that, Uncle Ryn?
There is also no one I would more love to strangle.
But he at least wears pants.
Do you hear that, Uncle Ryn?
Written By Monique
Feb. 26, 2017, 11:41 p.m.(1/1/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Gaston
Fascinating, this beast in the skin of a man, attempting to be civilized when I see in him the wilds of nature, the call of freedom. Perhaps I ought not to poke him so, but you know me... minx that I am.
I shall hope to continue this budding friendship and cultivate it to more, he will need friends like me!
Then again, who doesn't?
I shall hope to continue this budding friendship and cultivate it to more, he will need friends like me!
Then again, who doesn't?
Written By Monique
Feb. 26, 2017, 11:36 p.m.(1/1/1006 AR)
Much changes, and much stays the same. My family is the beat of my heart, the fire in my soul, the width of my smile.
No matter where they go, what house they join, what families of their own - my love will ever be there for them to rely on.
Greenmarch is not just our name, it is the soil we stand upon, the air we breathe, the ties that bind.
No matter where they go, what house they join, what families of their own - my love will ever be there for them to rely on.
Greenmarch is not just our name, it is the soil we stand upon, the air we breathe, the ties that bind.
Written By Monique
Feb. 3, 2017, 6:38 p.m.(11/4/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Samantha
I'll freely admit, when I first heard your story, I was suspicious. Very suspicious. It was such an unlikely tale. And apparently true, every sentence of it. I'll do everything I'm able to help, and I would be honored to call you 'friend'.
Written By Monique
Feb. 3, 2017, 6:36 p.m.(11/4/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Rymarr
Never expected this. Not in another thousand years.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Written By Monique
Jan. 28, 2017, 10:09 p.m.(10/15/1005 AR)
Its been an... interesting and very full day. While I consider myself a pragmatic above all, I cannot deny the things I've seen. Things both terrible and wonderful. And through it all.. I am left with hope. Such an odd feeling.
Written By Monique
Jan. 22, 2017, 10:14 p.m.(9/25/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Muiryn
Who's the favorite now, hm?
Written By Monique
Jan. 18, 2017, 9:28 a.m.(9/11/1005 AR)
Has anyone been reading these journals posted recently? I assume so, for many seem to be a response or addition to a previously posted one. Well, let me add to the pile.
I find it funny, no, /hilarious/, how quickly people are to point fingers at others to press blame to them without accepting a share of their own. /Someone/ is quick to note that a member of his Faith was 'reprimanded' for casting insult to the Envoy. Was that reprimand death? Was it a duel /to/ the death? Did it involve losing body parts? I'm going to guess not. But apparently its okay to demand that of the one person being singled out for having 'insulted' the Envoy while protecting his own from the same fate.
I find it hilarious that /someone/ who should be /dead/ but is not dares to condemn /anyone/ else for their actions. I suppose we'll just have to take the word of someone who lied to and manipulated the /entire Compact/ for her own purposes. I suppose the fact that she purposely kept anyone but herself from interacting with the very people it might have been useful to know how to deal with /before/ they showed up on our doorstop... will just be swept under the rug.
It can take years to change an opinion, once formed. Sometimes it can take centuries. Sometimes never. The people of Arx were given no chance to even /learn/ of this foreign culture and its people before its Envoys were knocking on our door. Common sense says that people will fear what they do not understand, and that fear will often be expressed through anger. Perhaps had /someone/ deigned to share more of that information with the entirety of the city, its people would have been more prepared to greet them with cautious optimism rather than fearful jeering.
Oh... and if I invite a guest into my home, and that guest gleefully shits on my rug while expecting to be treated as royalty? I don't smile sweetly and ignore the smell. I evict the fucking guest and throw the rug out after them.
Final Thought: We heard many claims of elves bearing alaricite weapons, weapons that were supposed to be /gifted/ as part of the treaty. And yet, the Envoys continued to dangle said weapons like a carrot in front of an ass, while expecting the Compact to jump through hoops for the elves' amusement. That was not part of the treaty, so if we're talking semantics, I'm pretty sure they broke it first this time around.
Now... bring forth the flood of condemnations and challenges!
I find it funny, no, /hilarious/, how quickly people are to point fingers at others to press blame to them without accepting a share of their own. /Someone/ is quick to note that a member of his Faith was 'reprimanded' for casting insult to the Envoy. Was that reprimand death? Was it a duel /to/ the death? Did it involve losing body parts? I'm going to guess not. But apparently its okay to demand that of the one person being singled out for having 'insulted' the Envoy while protecting his own from the same fate.
I find it hilarious that /someone/ who should be /dead/ but is not dares to condemn /anyone/ else for their actions. I suppose we'll just have to take the word of someone who lied to and manipulated the /entire Compact/ for her own purposes. I suppose the fact that she purposely kept anyone but herself from interacting with the very people it might have been useful to know how to deal with /before/ they showed up on our doorstop... will just be swept under the rug.
It can take years to change an opinion, once formed. Sometimes it can take centuries. Sometimes never. The people of Arx were given no chance to even /learn/ of this foreign culture and its people before its Envoys were knocking on our door. Common sense says that people will fear what they do not understand, and that fear will often be expressed through anger. Perhaps had /someone/ deigned to share more of that information with the entirety of the city, its people would have been more prepared to greet them with cautious optimism rather than fearful jeering.
Oh... and if I invite a guest into my home, and that guest gleefully shits on my rug while expecting to be treated as royalty? I don't smile sweetly and ignore the smell. I evict the fucking guest and throw the rug out after them.
Final Thought: We heard many claims of elves bearing alaricite weapons, weapons that were supposed to be /gifted/ as part of the treaty. And yet, the Envoys continued to dangle said weapons like a carrot in front of an ass, while expecting the Compact to jump through hoops for the elves' amusement. That was not part of the treaty, so if we're talking semantics, I'm pretty sure they broke it first this time around.
Now... bring forth the flood of condemnations and challenges!
Written By Monique
Jan. 15, 2017, 2:28 p.m.(9/3/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Asger
If ever there was a man to embody the wilds of the Northlands, he is it. Loud and cheerful, raucous and rowdy and even a bit ribald, his love of whiskey (or liquor of all sorts really) is practically legend.
He has quickly become the dearest of friends and my favored drinking companion.
He has quickly become the dearest of friends and my favored drinking companion.
Written By Monique
Jan. 15, 2017, 2:24 p.m.(9/3/1005 AR)
Hurrah for vacations!
Even when taken within the city, its still enjoyable to immerse oneself within another area's culture by visiting their Ward. It also helps if you have friends within that Ward that will help squire you about and show you the best places.
I am still reachable by messenger and appointment, but for the next few days I will be enjoying some leisure time.
Even when taken within the city, its still enjoyable to immerse oneself within another area's culture by visiting their Ward. It also helps if you have friends within that Ward that will help squire you about and show you the best places.
I am still reachable by messenger and appointment, but for the next few days I will be enjoying some leisure time.
Written By Monique
Jan. 15, 2017, 2:17 p.m.(9/3/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Darren
Often times I feel as though this man has stolen a portion of my brain and is funneling it through his mouth. He asks the questions I think and shares the ideas that I concoct as well.
We will either kill each other in a fit of 'stop copying me'... or we'll be the best of friends. I'm rather hoping for the latter, though the former would make one HELL of an amusing story.
We will either kill each other in a fit of 'stop copying me'... or we'll be the best of friends. I'm rather hoping for the latter, though the former would make one HELL of an amusing story.
Written By Monique
Jan. 11, 2017, 2:03 a.m.(8/17/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Signe
We may have just met tonight, but you are quickly becoming one of my favorite people in this city. Remember, you can handle anything (or anyone) you put your mind to!
PS. I might be able to offer a few tips and tricks, if you want!
PS. I might be able to offer a few tips and tricks, if you want!
Written By Monique
Jan. 11, 2017, 2:01 a.m.(8/17/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Rowan
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
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