Written By Amari
Feb. 6, 2022, 5:40 p.m.(1/25/1017 AR)
Busy administering. These spikes aren't going to plant themselves. The work of a baroness is never done.
Written By Amari
Jan. 29, 2022, 11:45 a.m.(1/8/1017 AR)
I'm still not in shape for jousting, clearly. That's the first time, in a long time, that I've been knocked out in the preliminary round. Thankfully, Uncle Norwood was there to so finely represent his house and the Oathlands in the Laurent's tournament. It was fun to watch. He's impossible to match when he's at his best.
While I'd never admonish anyone for joining a tourney on a lark (as I'm guilty of having done the same in the past), beware of injury and be prepared for broken bones. It's not a gentle sport and the difference between rank amateur and master can be much greater than it appears when watching from the stands. It becomes much more obvious when the lance strikes, and gods, even the best have bad luck some times. There were several unexpected spills and plenty of bruises among even very capable competitors.
While I'd never admonish anyone for joining a tourney on a lark (as I'm guilty of having done the same in the past), beware of injury and be prepared for broken bones. It's not a gentle sport and the difference between rank amateur and master can be much greater than it appears when watching from the stands. It becomes much more obvious when the lance strikes, and gods, even the best have bad luck some times. There were several unexpected spills and plenty of bruises among even very capable competitors.
Written By Amari
Jan. 23, 2022, 8:06 p.m.(12/25/1016 AR)
I've had some duties to attend to in Reveillon over the last few weeks. With another winter closing in, there was much to see to and fret over. The fall colors were lovely, even if accommodations out there are still very rough. I enjoy living out of a tent. It's humbling somehow, knowing there's only a thin bit of fabric between you and the elements, and curious or hungry wild life. It reminds a person of their true place in the greater scheme of things. It's easy to believe oneself invincible or more powerful than one actually is behind high, thick stone walls, like in Arx.
The rain doesn't care a whit about your titles, and neither do bears, particularly.
The rain doesn't care a whit about your titles, and neither do bears, particularly.
Written By Amari
Jan. 9, 2022, 8:18 p.m.(11/25/1016 AR)
I had a feeling Grimthog was going to be a problem.
The audience seemed to enjoy the show, at least. I knew from rehearsals that it would be entertaining, but the cast really outdid themselves for the premier. The actors turned in heartfelt performances and the music was flawless. They all have my deepest gratitude for turning the script I wrote into something magical and alive.
Many thanks to Princess Gwenna, Lady Mabelle, Lord Orland, Lord Savio, Gianna, Lord Mattheu, Lady Zoey, Auda, Lady Adalyn, the Bard's College choir, and of course, everyone who attended. I look forward to seeing the Thirteen Sorrows home to Artshall, where it all began.
The audience seemed to enjoy the show, at least. I knew from rehearsals that it would be entertaining, but the cast really outdid themselves for the premier. The actors turned in heartfelt performances and the music was flawless. They all have my deepest gratitude for turning the script I wrote into something magical and alive.
Many thanks to Princess Gwenna, Lady Mabelle, Lord Orland, Lord Savio, Gianna, Lord Mattheu, Lady Zoey, Auda, Lady Adalyn, the Bard's College choir, and of course, everyone who attended. I look forward to seeing the Thirteen Sorrows home to Artshall, where it all began.
Written By Amari
Jan. 2, 2022, 7:34 p.m.(11/11/1016 AR)
Beesborough of all places. It was a wonderful little village, full of upstanding and decent people. Only the truly vile and inhuman could abhor such goodness and perpetrate such horrors as those. Those responsible will answer for their crimes. The Sentinel's justice may be delayed, but never denied.
Written By Amari
Dec. 19, 2021, 10:35 a.m.(10/10/1016 AR)
Despite all the pain sustained of late, I've been feeling blessed. Plans continue to unfold. Treasure your friends, don't be afraid to ask, and stop to enjoy the small things, like honey buttered bread.
Written By Amari
Dec. 5, 2021, 3:19 p.m.(9/10/1016 AR)
It's really easy to get bogged down in the negative and forget that there's still good in the world. Take a moment a think of at least one thing when you're being sucked into a whirlpool of awfulness. For me, it's honey and butter on bread still warm from the oven. That one alone is a sure sign that the world isn't all bad.
Written By Amari
Nov. 27, 2021, 11:24 a.m.(8/22/1016 AR)
Relationship Note on Mabelle
I think I'll spend some time decorating, and reading. Thankfully you always have fresh bandages ready, for when I do leave my home. You have my deepest gratitude for helping to patch me back together... again.
Written By Amari
Nov. 21, 2021, 8:27 p.m.(8/11/1016 AR)
I have a new appreciation for sailing.
This latest sea voyage may not have ended as planned, but I did learn some things about ships. I now have some ideas based on the notations and discoveries made. It wasn't all for naught.
This latest sea voyage may not have ended as planned, but I did learn some things about ships. I now have some ideas based on the notations and discoveries made. It wasn't all for naught.
Written By Amari
Nov. 14, 2021, 5:36 p.m.(7/25/1016 AR)
I think I need to find a very patient carpenter. It's funny the thought never occurred before, despite it being relatively obvious. I suppose sometimes it's easy to miss that which is staring you directly in the eye.
Written By Amari
Nov. 7, 2021, 10:42 a.m.(7/10/1016 AR)
It's been quite nice to be able to finally entertain visitors at the palais without being drowned out by hammering or having to navigate piles of building materials, inside and out. Once I have the remaining furniture delivered, perhaps I'll host a party. I think Gianna's correct - people may be curious enough to attend one.
Written By Amari
Oct. 31, 2021, 4:23 p.m.(6/25/1016 AR)
A gentle note to myself: finish at least some of what you've started.
Written By Amari
Oct. 24, 2021, 1:17 p.m.(6/10/1016 AR)
The rehearsal was just what was needed, and I have supreme confidence in the performers. Now I just need to cut the script down to a reasonable size! If we get bogged down in all the many details, the audience will surely get restless.
Written By Amari
Oct. 17, 2021, 7:25 p.m.(5/25/1016 AR)
Thank you all sincerely, for the kind words of late.
Written By Amari
Oct. 9, 2021, 6:09 p.m.(5/9/1016 AR)
There were many things I didn't know about honeybees. Many, many things. Now I know. Thanks, Lady Mabelle (and happy birthday)! Now I wonder if the same knowledge scales up. I suppose there's only one way to find out for sure.
Written By Amari
Sept. 26, 2021, 8:41 a.m.(4/10/1016 AR)
And then one day the snow was gone, and it was hot and muggy. Did we skip spring this year? I was looking forward to the apple blossoms.
Written By Amari
Aug. 31, 2021, 11:16 a.m.(2/14/1016 AR)
That feeling when you have so much you want to accomplish, but aren't sure where and how to start to make each effort worthwhile. To do this, you really need that first, but to have that, you need to do this other thing, and so on. I could do that, but if I do it after this, it will have a more markedly beneficial result. But if I don't do either because the timing isn't perfect, then I'm no further ahead.
So.
I suppose I will have to do everything I possibly can, all at the same time, until I collapse. This is the way.
So.
I suppose I will have to do everything I possibly can, all at the same time, until I collapse. This is the way.
Written By Amari
Aug. 18, 2021, 9:36 p.m.(1/17/1016 AR)
I'm grateful for all the words of support everyone's sent. It's heartening! There's a special, cherished few that I still need to properly thank for all their help.
So, don't be surprised if you find me on your doorstep someday soon bearing gifts or minnow brew, or both.
So, don't be surprised if you find me on your doorstep someday soon bearing gifts or minnow brew, or both.
Written By Amari
Aug. 16, 2021, 9:30 a.m.(1/12/1016 AR)
It was an interesting week.
There was a lot of fun, a slow acclimation to a new title, an interesting and unexpected invitation, an illuminating discussion, a deal struck, several creative endeavors worked on, time spent with friends (new and old), and a little bit of pain suffered. It does sting when you realize just how far on the fringes of everything you've been as you chased your dreams straight into the weeds. There's joy to be found however, in discovering far flung and forgotten rhubarb patches no one else would see fit to seek out. It's a consolation.
Chin up! You've got rhubarb! Go home and make a pie of it, and share it with your fellow fringe dwellers. Of course, it's horribly sour. Just add some sugar. Where is this analogy even going? I don't know. Rhubarb isn't in season. Substitute with turnip, I guess?
Let's just return to my original assertion. It was an interesting week. I hope yours was too, or this next one will be if it wasn't.
There was a lot of fun, a slow acclimation to a new title, an interesting and unexpected invitation, an illuminating discussion, a deal struck, several creative endeavors worked on, time spent with friends (new and old), and a little bit of pain suffered. It does sting when you realize just how far on the fringes of everything you've been as you chased your dreams straight into the weeds. There's joy to be found however, in discovering far flung and forgotten rhubarb patches no one else would see fit to seek out. It's a consolation.
Chin up! You've got rhubarb! Go home and make a pie of it, and share it with your fellow fringe dwellers. Of course, it's horribly sour. Just add some sugar. Where is this analogy even going? I don't know. Rhubarb isn't in season. Substitute with turnip, I guess?
Let's just return to my original assertion. It was an interesting week. I hope yours was too, or this next one will be if it wasn't.
Written By Amari
Aug. 13, 2021, 8:53 a.m.(1/6/1016 AR)
Sometimes I feel like no matter how hard I struggle, someone's going to just walk by and pull the rug out from under my feet. Not because they particularly care about anything I'm doing, they'd just have the power to do so and the thought occurs that it might be fun. There's the ones who do care to also worry about, and they probably already have their hands on the corners ready to yank.
What I'm saying is, I'm going to have to nail the rug down for a little peace of mind.
What I'm saying is, I'm going to have to nail the rug down for a little peace of mind.
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