Written By Eirene
Dec. 16, 2021, 2:55 p.m.(10/4/1016 AR)
Relationship Note on Elara
Sounds like I missed a chance to see my old friend Eleyna. I had heard Cicero's voice on the wind and it hurt too much for me to explore...
Written By Eirene
Oct. 9, 2021, 2:19 p.m.(5/9/1016 AR)
Been a while since I hauled my ass over to write a White Journal but with Calypso gone...
My niece was one of the finest people I knew. A true Malvici. Her... life fell hard on her in the end, but she died a true warrior's death - protecting her troops and destroying her enemies.
I only wish we could have mended the rifts between us. But somehow I think she kept widening it on her own.
May she be granted peace in the next life, where she may return as the warrior-general she was. I only hope it will be in a time of peace.
My niece was one of the finest people I knew. A true Malvici. Her... life fell hard on her in the end, but she died a true warrior's death - protecting her troops and destroying her enemies.
I only wish we could have mended the rifts between us. But somehow I think she kept widening it on her own.
May she be granted peace in the next life, where she may return as the warrior-general she was. I only hope it will be in a time of peace.
Written By Eirene
Aug. 30, 2021, 3:08 p.m.(2/13/1016 AR)
Relationship Note on Eleyna
Reminded of you and the good times we spent together. Who knew that getting Dusted with you would actually pay off in the future? I miss you and the afternoons spent with the guys.
Written By Eirene
Aug. 30, 2021, 12:34 p.m.(2/12/1016 AR)
I love watching my children play during winter. And Jace is toddling along in the snow until he faceplants and then is miserable. Sometimes it's the little things that remind us what we're fighting for and why we must hold on to this Dream. I take pride and pleasure in my identity and my individual-ness. I will do everything I can to ensure my children can grow up the same way.
Written By Eirene
Aug. 22, 2021, 3:06 p.m.(1/25/1016 AR)
I was there at Bastion. I thought -maybe- just maybe... I could help make a difference. It didn't feel like it. Countless people still died. And even after the fact, when I started organizing the relief efforts with the Mercys, I still felt helpless.
I helped fight the gargantuan in the harbor. No amount of stories or historical readings can prepare you for the sight of one of these things.
Hopefully I did some good there. I don't feel like I did, but the Queen reminds me that this is still our Dream and we need to embrace the good in it. So I have to focus on the lives I did save, and not those I couldn't.
I helped fight the gargantuan in the harbor. No amount of stories or historical readings can prepare you for the sight of one of these things.
Hopefully I did some good there. I don't feel like I did, but the Queen reminds me that this is still our Dream and we need to embrace the good in it. So I have to focus on the lives I did save, and not those I couldn't.
Written By Eirene
July 3, 2021, 12:24 p.m.(10/9/1015 AR)
Summer is over and now it's time for cooler weather, which means I can go back to wearing a trench-coat all the time. It's that or my doctor's robes. I feel better with layers. Like an onion.
Life has been busy. Studying my craft, raising three children, spending time with family and friends. I am fucking grateful for all the good shit in my life.
It just needs to be said.
Life has been busy. Studying my craft, raising three children, spending time with family and friends. I am fucking grateful for all the good shit in my life.
It just needs to be said.
Written By Eirene
May 13, 2021, 7:02 p.m.(6/19/1015 AR)
I just had a gorgeous fucking dress made for an upcoming ball. Lagoma sees us all through changes, and even I change and wear dresses once in a while. My husband deserves a Lycene lady on his arm in all her glory now and again, so I'm going to indulge him. Besides, it's an excuse to be entirely frivolous and see if I can show up my sister Roxy for once for fanciest outfit.
Written By Eirene
April 16, 2021, 6:46 p.m.(4/21/1015 AR)
So I had to take over for Marquessa Mia and host a dinner party for all the Grayson fealty who wanted to go. Thank the GODS Mab knows her shit in a kitchen because she handled all the food and making sure the hall looked like a proper banquet setting and was civilized. I even wore a non Lycene dress for it, because it was all about the Rivens last night.
Everything seemed to go smoothly. Nobody was stabbed (except a stuffed heron) and nobody got poisoned. We even had a visit from the Queen which is always such a lovely treat. The children will be sad they missed getting a hug from her majesty.
Mihlay is full of stars, says the queen. It's beautiful thought; he really does love the constellations but knowing her, it means something much deeper.
For the record, the puff pastry flowers with clotted cream centers and ladybug strawberries were a huge hit.
Everything seemed to go smoothly. Nobody was stabbed (except a stuffed heron) and nobody got poisoned. We even had a visit from the Queen which is always such a lovely treat. The children will be sad they missed getting a hug from her majesty.
Mihlay is full of stars, says the queen. It's beautiful thought; he really does love the constellations but knowing her, it means something much deeper.
For the record, the puff pastry flowers with clotted cream centers and ladybug strawberries were a huge hit.
Written By Eirene
April 15, 2021, 9:55 a.m.(4/18/1015 AR)
I'm going to be playing hostess to the Grayson fealty in Heron Hall for supper.
Times like this I'm fucking glad my mother was a Duchess and had manners instilled in me. I may hate the game, doesn't mean I don't know the rules and how to play it. I may even dress like a Crownlander instead of a Lycene swordswoman. Now to make sure the silverware is all set on the right side of the plates...
Times like this I'm fucking glad my mother was a Duchess and had manners instilled in me. I may hate the game, doesn't mean I don't know the rules and how to play it. I may even dress like a Crownlander instead of a Lycene swordswoman. Now to make sure the silverware is all set on the right side of the plates...
Written By Eirene
April 14, 2021, 11 a.m.(4/17/1015 AR)
Relationship Note on Mihaly
I got a pillow thrown at me for having Mihaly inducted into the League of Stoic Husbands. Harrumph, I say.
Written By Eirene
April 14, 2021, 10:59 a.m.(4/17/1015 AR)
So as part of my desire to see my new units in House Riven better prepared for coming conflict, Thea and I decided to host war games. Then we decided, why the fuck not open it up?
So now we're hosting a mock battle for anyone who wants to come with their soldiers, as long as they have padded blades and safe blunted padded arrows. Buzz is huge apparently because a generous Grayson sponsor has donated amazing prizes to reward our best tacticians and commanders. Soldiers are ALSO invited to come fight if they feel like bashing someone with a boffer sword under command of a general.
I'm excited. Not only is this fun, it will allow us to prepare our soldiers for ground engagements which we know will be coming.
So now we're hosting a mock battle for anyone who wants to come with their soldiers, as long as they have padded blades and safe blunted padded arrows. Buzz is huge apparently because a generous Grayson sponsor has donated amazing prizes to reward our best tacticians and commanders. Soldiers are ALSO invited to come fight if they feel like bashing someone with a boffer sword under command of a general.
I'm excited. Not only is this fun, it will allow us to prepare our soldiers for ground engagements which we know will be coming.
Written By Eirene
April 13, 2021, 6:14 p.m.(4/15/1015 AR)
I nominate my husband, Lord Commander Mihaly Riven, for the League of Stoic Husbands. I await his application paperwork so I can fill it out on his behalf.
Written By Eirene
April 12, 2021, 1:29 p.m.(4/13/1015 AR)
Apparently people are saying nice things about me? This has me totally confused. I must be slipping in my old age to be respected more than feared. I'm joking, of course. It's always good to get recognition for the shit I do but I don't need it. I just need to know my efforts pay off in the saving of lives. Seeing a patient - soldier or civilian, return to their families is enough for me. Knowing people have food and shelter and Gild knows what-other aspects of civilization is enough. Every little thing is a candle in the darkness. I prefer lighting fires, metaphorically speaking, but I'm glad just to know there's people out there who are sleeping easier tonight because of the things I did for them.
Written By Eirene
April 12, 2021, 10:30 a.m.(4/12/1015 AR)
I discovered three things at Thea and Drake's wedding celebration.
One: I can pick a lock.
Two: I can throw a knife almost as good as Domonico, which is saying something.
Three: I look good in black leather dresses as much as I do in black leather armor.
That reminds me, I need to get a proper Southport style military skirt with greaves. I think I don't own anything like that.
One: I can pick a lock.
Two: I can throw a knife almost as good as Domonico, which is saying something.
Three: I look good in black leather dresses as much as I do in black leather armor.
That reminds me, I need to get a proper Southport style military skirt with greaves. I think I don't own anything like that.
Written By Eirene
March 25, 2021, 10:08 a.m.(3/4/1015 AR)
Guilt is a hell of a weapon, and boy, does that knife sting - even more when it's deserved.
Written By Eirene
March 20, 2021, 6:47 p.m.(2/23/1015 AR)
I'm always a busy woman. Mother. Wife. Doctor. Soldier. Scholar. But I'm very proud of my work coordinating relief and humanitarian efforts for those in need; whether it's those seeking a new life in the Compact from foreign lands or our own people who need the full strength and support of their neighbors in a difficult fucking time.
My endless thanks to everyone who helped the Mercies and Physicians make the relief aide a reality.
This is a long damn list and by no means comprehensive - as there was much private fundraising done outside of our own efforts which was also contributed to the tidal-wave relief of Astarrea.
Highlord Thrax and Duchess Tyde for the use of Thraxian lands for staging and security.
Sophie- Mother Mercy & Azova Darkwater -The assist of the Mercies, supplies, and communication
Houses Eswynd & Amadeo for their longships to scout the shoreline and get maps.
Houses Ignisari Kennex Redreef Darkwater & Thrax for ships to transport supplies.
House Kennex for the Corsairs to provide protection.
Houses Valardin, Grayson, Tessere, Blackram, Redreef, Charon, Malvici & Riven for supplies and silver.
House Bisland for their very generous donation of silver.
The Crafter's Guild for their generous donation of supplies.
Sister Giada Morello - arranging the coordination of deliveries.
If I have left your house's name unmentioned please yell at me privately and I will amend my journals to accredit you for being essential to this task. This was a lot of people to wrangle through.
My endless thanks to everyone who helped the Mercies and Physicians make the relief aide a reality.
This is a long damn list and by no means comprehensive - as there was much private fundraising done outside of our own efforts which was also contributed to the tidal-wave relief of Astarrea.
Highlord Thrax and Duchess Tyde for the use of Thraxian lands for staging and security.
Sophie- Mother Mercy & Azova Darkwater -The assist of the Mercies, supplies, and communication
Houses Eswynd & Amadeo for their longships to scout the shoreline and get maps.
Houses Ignisari Kennex Redreef Darkwater & Thrax for ships to transport supplies.
House Kennex for the Corsairs to provide protection.
Houses Valardin, Grayson, Tessere, Blackram, Redreef, Charon, Malvici & Riven for supplies and silver.
House Bisland for their very generous donation of silver.
The Crafter's Guild for their generous donation of supplies.
Sister Giada Morello - arranging the coordination of deliveries.
If I have left your house's name unmentioned please yell at me privately and I will amend my journals to accredit you for being essential to this task. This was a lot of people to wrangle through.
Written By Eirene
March 19, 2021, 5:02 p.m.(2/21/1015 AR)
Ever see a person and just think, 'they deserve to be punched in the face?' and then they open a pie-hole and your thoughts are totally confirmed? Yeah.
And no, not going to say who.
And no, not going to say who.
Written By Eirene
March 12, 2021, 2:33 p.m.(2/7/1015 AR)
We'll never know how many lives we've saved through the Guild and Mercy efforts, whether through humanitarian support or for our fleet placements. Either way, we know that we made an impact in one way or another. And Lagoma will be pleased.
Written By Eirene
March 5, 2021, 4:28 p.m.(1/21/1015 AR)
I made my children dance at the Malvici hosted ballroom dancing class. They've been taking lessons from the Whispers, as young nobles ought to, but since they were MY kids they started trying to step on eachother's toes. And then Iris was playing Spin it to Win it with her cousin Palania while Idris hit up the buffet. It was nice to see them playing though. Kids deserve a chance to be kids before we throw adulthood and other shit at them.
Written By Eirene
Feb. 26, 2021, 1:59 p.m.(1/7/1015 AR)
It's winter - time for the annual 'Bitching of the Southerners' journal entries.
I myself am not immune to this. I've made some good ones in the past.
But winter holds a new fascination when you have children, and mine adore snow. It's good for pushing people in to, throwing, building fortresses and snowpeoples... I see it through their eyes and it's very special.
But still, too damn cold for me to enjoy on my own without hot coffee and three layers of clothes. I should get more pyreweave someday...
I myself am not immune to this. I've made some good ones in the past.
But winter holds a new fascination when you have children, and mine adore snow. It's good for pushing people in to, throwing, building fortresses and snowpeoples... I see it through their eyes and it's very special.
But still, too damn cold for me to enjoy on my own without hot coffee and three layers of clothes. I should get more pyreweave someday...
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