Written By Eirlys
March 12, 2017, 3:11 a.m.(1/27/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Edain
In the time that I have been in this city I have seen a lot, acts of kindness and completely horrible things for no other reason than rank or status.
There are so many reasons that Prince Edain stands out. Many of those reasons are easy to see. He cares about his people, all of his people regardless of the differences between them. Sometimes those differences make us stronger. He is kind, strong, a good leader and so many other things that it's hard to figure how how to write this without it sounding trite. He has had my loyalty from the day I met him and he continues to show me all the reasons why giving him that loyalty was such a good choice. Today was kindness and understanding. Caring about something he didn't have to care about. For seeing someone having a moment where they falter because they are human and not thinking less of them for it.
I am proud to fight by his side and to help wherever I am needed.
There are so many reasons that Prince Edain stands out. Many of those reasons are easy to see. He cares about his people, all of his people regardless of the differences between them. Sometimes those differences make us stronger. He is kind, strong, a good leader and so many other things that it's hard to figure how how to write this without it sounding trite. He has had my loyalty from the day I met him and he continues to show me all the reasons why giving him that loyalty was such a good choice. Today was kindness and understanding. Caring about something he didn't have to care about. For seeing someone having a moment where they falter because they are human and not thinking less of them for it.
I am proud to fight by his side and to help wherever I am needed.
Written By Eirlys
Feb. 23, 2017, 5:54 p.m.(12/22/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Rainier
Meet him at The Gauntlet, showed him how to run the course. I think he fell in love with it. I can't blame him I rather like running through the course. It was interesting meeting him, discussing different styles in which we were taught to use a blade. I suppose I should go see how he learned. He spoke about running drills with the knights he teaches. I am interested to see what that is like.
Written By Eirlys
Feb. 19, 2017, 8:07 p.m.(12/14/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Neve
My cousin, the heart and soul that is the Greenwood. I was grateful to see your face when I got back. I see that your fighting skills have improved and you are learning to use the bow. I am so proud of you. Selfishly I don't want you to go into battle. You have a purpose that is different than my own but so incredibly important.
Written By Eirlys
Feb. 19, 2017, 7:39 p.m.(12/14/1005 AR)
I have been trying so hard to find the words to express what has happened during the battle. So many things happened. There were so many people who fought bravely.
Ansel fought to keep the mercies safe. He ended up injured and his horse was killed in the process. I thank the spirits that he lived.
Sophie was out there in the fray willing to tend to the wounded even though she could have lost her life and I don't think I could ever stop being grateful for that.
Alis is so strong, determined and a great leader. I would follow her into the Abyss if I had to.
My brother Fiachra whom I have always looked up to did rode into battle along side Alis. He was brave, he used his scouting abilities in a way to help us all.
Lord Gabriel whom I haven't had a chance to really formally meet was so important to this fight.
Edain who I had the honor of riding into battle with was a leader that I respect completely. He didn't stand back, he didn't ask us to ride into battle while he stayed safe. He rode with us, he lead us like a true leader does. I look at him and I see an honorable man.
When hearing about the battle one might think that the casualties were few there for the battle was easy. No battle is easy and not all of the scars are from wounds people can see. We lost people and it was painful. We mourn because they will never be able to ride with us again.
I did not know Lady Nadia but Alis did and Ansel did. I stood in the room with Ansel, who got out of his sick bed, walked while injured to lady Nadia's house, and I stood in the back while he paid his respects. I have seen what losing even one person can do. It was painful, it was sad and I felt so helpless. Grief is not something you can fight with a sword. It's not something you can beat back with willpower or training. It isn't a wound that can be treated by a healer. It is something that one has to face in their own ways. All I can do now is be a friend and hold the hands of my friends who grieve for those that they lost. I pray to the spirits that their souls find peace.
There will be more battles. Even now we are preparing for more fighting. Even now there is determination in those I fought along side, and for those that scouted and helped us have the advantage (forever grateful little sister to my brother and forever grateful to Gabriel) but I see that determination. I see the need to make sure those who fell did not fall in vain. We will do all we can to avenge them. Every battle comes with a price. No matter how great or small that battle is. I wish sometimes if I could pay that price for those I love, for those I respect and for those I call a friend so that they wouldn't have to hurt so badly.
So from a soldier on in the field to those who led us into battle, those who picked the site to our advantage. I am forever grateful that you did all you could to keep our numbers down. I am grateful that more of us came home than I expected. I wish I could take your pain for you in repayment. All I can do is continue to offer you my sword and friendship and pray that it is enough.
Ansel fought to keep the mercies safe. He ended up injured and his horse was killed in the process. I thank the spirits that he lived.
Sophie was out there in the fray willing to tend to the wounded even though she could have lost her life and I don't think I could ever stop being grateful for that.
Alis is so strong, determined and a great leader. I would follow her into the Abyss if I had to.
My brother Fiachra whom I have always looked up to did rode into battle along side Alis. He was brave, he used his scouting abilities in a way to help us all.
Lord Gabriel whom I haven't had a chance to really formally meet was so important to this fight.
Edain who I had the honor of riding into battle with was a leader that I respect completely. He didn't stand back, he didn't ask us to ride into battle while he stayed safe. He rode with us, he lead us like a true leader does. I look at him and I see an honorable man.
When hearing about the battle one might think that the casualties were few there for the battle was easy. No battle is easy and not all of the scars are from wounds people can see. We lost people and it was painful. We mourn because they will never be able to ride with us again.
I did not know Lady Nadia but Alis did and Ansel did. I stood in the room with Ansel, who got out of his sick bed, walked while injured to lady Nadia's house, and I stood in the back while he paid his respects. I have seen what losing even one person can do. It was painful, it was sad and I felt so helpless. Grief is not something you can fight with a sword. It's not something you can beat back with willpower or training. It isn't a wound that can be treated by a healer. It is something that one has to face in their own ways. All I can do now is be a friend and hold the hands of my friends who grieve for those that they lost. I pray to the spirits that their souls find peace.
There will be more battles. Even now we are preparing for more fighting. Even now there is determination in those I fought along side, and for those that scouted and helped us have the advantage (forever grateful little sister to my brother and forever grateful to Gabriel) but I see that determination. I see the need to make sure those who fell did not fall in vain. We will do all we can to avenge them. Every battle comes with a price. No matter how great or small that battle is. I wish sometimes if I could pay that price for those I love, for those I respect and for those I call a friend so that they wouldn't have to hurt so badly.
So from a soldier on in the field to those who led us into battle, those who picked the site to our advantage. I am forever grateful that you did all you could to keep our numbers down. I am grateful that more of us came home than I expected. I wish I could take your pain for you in repayment. All I can do is continue to offer you my sword and friendship and pray that it is enough.
Written By Eirlys
Feb. 17, 2017, 11:38 p.m.(12/11/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Elrych
I am not sure what I expected but I feel like he understands me, not just the fighter but the female parts of me. He is easy to talk to. I would like him to meet Fiachra and Alis. I like spending time with him. Maybe he and Fia could go hunting or we all can.
Written By Eirlys
Feb. 6, 2017, 12:09 a.m.(11/11/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Valencia
I have met Princes Valencia before but I got a chance to really spend time with her recently and she is a wonderfully delightful person to be around. She likes my Uncle Ryn, that and she drinks like a Greenmarcher. She was genuinely kind and a pleasure to talk to as well as share a drink with!
Written By Eirlys
Jan. 27, 2017, 5:47 p.m.(10/11/1005 AR)
Went on a mission today, a personal one but still fun. I got a present for my brother. I hope he likes it! I even had help picking it out! I can't wait for him to see what we picked out. I think he will love this present!
Written By Eirlys
Jan. 22, 2017, 1:09 p.m.(9/24/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Sigurd
I haven't had a chance to write about this. I meet Sigurd. He seems like a good man, him and his sister are fun to be around. Almost like home. I may have joked about him getting a tattoo which lead to us showing off our tattoos to one another. His are very well done. At least I can promise to my brother I didn't get naked in a bar!
I got a chance to spar against him. The man is like a mountain, but moves so quickly. I will get better and I will face him again and I won't end up laying on the ground with smelling salts being used to wake me up. Maybe one day I can knock him out!
One of the few people I think who understands the more wild side of me. He is a good friend.
I got a chance to spar against him. The man is like a mountain, but moves so quickly. I will get better and I will face him again and I won't end up laying on the ground with smelling salts being used to wake me up. Maybe one day I can knock him out!
One of the few people I think who understands the more wild side of me. He is a good friend.
Written By Eirlys
Jan. 22, 2017, 12:19 p.m.(9/23/1005 AR)
This week I have spent a great deal of time in the sparing ring. I haven't been able to get to it as much as I had liked. It was fantastic even though I didn't win three of the five fights. It showed me where I need work and where I need to improve. I will do so. I will get back in that ring and I will win. I know that I can do this. I am also thinking of taking a slightly different direction in my life, maybe something that can give me a purpose. I need one and I will have one. I may have my own training to do but I can help train those that are not where I am at yet. It is a worthy cause I think. I hope Cai and Uncle Muiryn would be proud of the decision.
Written By Eirlys
Jan. 14, 2017, 12:02 p.m.(8/28/1005 AR)
The last several weeks have given me a lot to think about. I feel out of my element here, like perhaps I don't belong as well as I thought I might. I miss home, I think I shall talk to Rowan and Fiachra, perhaps we can visit The Greenwood and I can find my balance again, that way I know what my path should be.
I have found friends here already such as Percy, Ansel, Lyiana. Still there are times like a few days ago where I feel like I am out of place in this world.
I will find my place, of that I am certain, whatever it ends up being. I have my family around me, my friends. I know that this is just another test in my life, one I refuse to fail.
I have found friends here already such as Percy, Ansel, Lyiana. Still there are times like a few days ago where I feel like I am out of place in this world.
I will find my place, of that I am certain, whatever it ends up being. I have my family around me, my friends. I know that this is just another test in my life, one I refuse to fail.
Written By Eirlys
Jan. 1, 2017, 9:02 a.m.(7/16/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Percephon
I met Percephon, Ansel's cousin, seems to be sweet, excited for learning and full of life. I gave him the nickname Percy. He said that he liked it so it's been decided! He had mentioned being called less than favorable names, something to which I doubt I will ever truly understand. I find his excitement for knowledge to be a wonderful thing. I am glad there are scholars with his enthusiasm around, his sheer joy of information. While it is useful for people like myself and my brother, the world needs people like Percy just as much. He wields his knowledge the way I wield my sword, or Fiachra uses his bow and arrows.
I believe he is becoming a good friend, maybe even one of my dearest friends. I have found that I am able to talk to him about things that I haven't spoken about outside a select few from our family. However now is the time to share information and Percy, being the sweet, logical, incredibly intelligent and resourceful man that he is willing to help us. I know he will be able to help with the issues Fiachra and I brought to him.
I have also been able to talk to him easily about problems that have been personal in nature. I find his logical approach to be helpful and that he is able to help me work things out in my head. I will always love my brother and he will always be my closest confidant but there are times that being his little sister can affect the tone in which the conversation takes.
Fiachra and I are hoping to taking the two to The Greenwood. There is nothing like sharing our home with people who would appreciate the wonder of it.
I believe he is becoming a good friend, maybe even one of my dearest friends. I have found that I am able to talk to him about things that I haven't spoken about outside a select few from our family. However now is the time to share information and Percy, being the sweet, logical, incredibly intelligent and resourceful man that he is willing to help us. I know he will be able to help with the issues Fiachra and I brought to him.
I have also been able to talk to him easily about problems that have been personal in nature. I find his logical approach to be helpful and that he is able to help me work things out in my head. I will always love my brother and he will always be my closest confidant but there are times that being his little sister can affect the tone in which the conversation takes.
Fiachra and I are hoping to taking the two to The Greenwood. There is nothing like sharing our home with people who would appreciate the wonder of it.
Written By Eirlys
Dec. 31, 2016, 7:20 p.m.(7/15/1005 AR)
I finally got a chance to really sit and talk to Princess Alis. When I thought of being here in the city, and being noble. I always had pictured a noble warrior Lady, such as herself. I can tell Fiachra finds her to be a good friend. I gave her a trophy for Winner of Bad Influence, and she really appreciated it. My brother also found it amusing. I know she has to be a good person because my brother likes her. He is quiet honest, as am I. Apparently, we Greenmarchers are very refreshing to those from Valardin.
We spent the evening with Princess Alis, Prince Aurelian, and Prince Tristram. There was a conversation that was hard to hear due to its nature. That was a hard thing to swallow, otherwise the majority of the Valardins I have met, have been nothing like my brother and I expected. This is a pleasant surprise, and one that was found us with many new friends.
We spent the evening with Princess Alis, Prince Aurelian, and Prince Tristram. There was a conversation that was hard to hear due to its nature. That was a hard thing to swallow, otherwise the majority of the Valardins I have met, have been nothing like my brother and I expected. This is a pleasant surprise, and one that was found us with many new friends.
Written By Eirlys
Dec. 21, 2016, 11:16 a.m.(6/12/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Ansel
Have chanced upon Lord Ansel twice and spent both times getting a chance to talk to him. I agree with my brother, we should bring him to Greenwood, I feel he is someone that would appreciate the beauty of it. I am also looking forward to a new training partner as both he and I are awaiting our new swords from Dame Ida.
Written By Eirlys
Dec. 21, 2016, 10:52 a.m.(6/12/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Niamh
Chance encounter with my cousin, with whom I met Mistress Lyiana. Mistress Lyiana seems to be very nice and having my cousin in the city is always wonderful. She has plans to help me irk Fiachra. I can't wait for this to happen!
Written By Eirlys
Dec. 21, 2016, 10:50 a.m.(6/12/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Ida
So far have found Ida to be a very refreshing and lovely person to be around, I am hoping to be able to spend more time with her, outside her shop and perhaps make a friend of her.
Written By Eirlys
Dec. 21, 2016, 10:41 a.m.(6/12/1005 AR)
I have had a few days in the city to get my bearings I really should have sat down and written all of this out before now but I have been so busy getting to know new people as well as meeting up with family that I had just not had the time to sit down and really write things out. So far the city has been so kind to us and very welcoming. I know that Fiachra misses Greenwood and honestly I am surprised I miss it very much as well. I am hoping that we can take some time to show a new friend Greenwood, as I believe very much like Fiachra does that he would appreciate it.
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