Written By Eleyna
May 28, 2018, 7:56 p.m.(11/13/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Victus
If you like the cold so much, take it back to the Mourning Isles with you and keep it there.
I second the sentiments of both my cousin and Blessed Aureth.
I second the sentiments of both my cousin and Blessed Aureth.
Written By Eleyna
May 28, 2018, 1:46 p.m.(11/12/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Preston
Everything, even the supposed will of the Gods, should be questioned thoroughly. Even if you think you know the answer. If the answer is truly the Truth, then it will stand up to inspection again and again and again. Truth cannot be corrupted by questioning.
It's just the moment that we fall into complacency in the assumption that we know all the answers that we are the most prone to that corruption. Most often the will of the Gods is filtered through the mouths and actions of men. Without thorough questioning of the will and of oneself, how are we to trust that we speak for the Gods and not for our own desires being hidden behind those of the Gods?
I encourage everyone to question. Themselves. Others. Gods.
Blind obedience without careful inspection is a betrayal of those that fought to give us the ability to question.
It's just the moment that we fall into complacency in the assumption that we know all the answers that we are the most prone to that corruption. Most often the will of the Gods is filtered through the mouths and actions of men. Without thorough questioning of the will and of oneself, how are we to trust that we speak for the Gods and not for our own desires being hidden behind those of the Gods?
I encourage everyone to question. Themselves. Others. Gods.
Blind obedience without careful inspection is a betrayal of those that fought to give us the ability to question.
Written By Eleyna
May 26, 2018, 9:52 a.m.(11/8/1008 AR)
I, Eleyna Velenosa, Archduchess of Lenosia and Grand Duchess of the Lyceum declare this to be my Will on the matter of the line of succession of House Velenosa. This line of succession will take effect upon my death. This Will invalidates any other documents of the same or similar nature when it comes to this matter.
I name Prince Donato Velenosa as my heir in the event of my death. If I predecease his father, Archduke-Consort Talen Velenosa is to be named Regent until Prince Donato comes of age. In the event that we both die before Prince Donato is of age, Princess Jaenelle Velenosa And Prince Ettore Velenosa are to be named co-Regents until Prince Donato reaches his majority.
Following Prince Donato and his progeny, the line of succession is as follows:
Princess Adriana Velenosa and her progeny, followed by
Princess Luciana Velenosa and her progeny, followed by
Prince Ettore Mydas Velenosa and his progeny, followed by
Princess Isolde Velenosa and her progeny.
A detailed Will proclaiming the dispensation of my personal effects is to be contained in my Black Reflections to be released to Talen Velenosa, Prince Ettore Mydas Velenosa, and Princess Jaenelle Velenosa in the event of my death.
I name Prince Donato Velenosa as my heir in the event of my death. If I predecease his father, Archduke-Consort Talen Velenosa is to be named Regent until Prince Donato comes of age. In the event that we both die before Prince Donato is of age, Princess Jaenelle Velenosa And Prince Ettore Velenosa are to be named co-Regents until Prince Donato reaches his majority.
Following Prince Donato and his progeny, the line of succession is as follows:
Princess Adriana Velenosa and her progeny, followed by
Princess Luciana Velenosa and her progeny, followed by
Prince Ettore Mydas Velenosa and his progeny, followed by
Princess Isolde Velenosa and her progeny.
A detailed Will proclaiming the dispensation of my personal effects is to be contained in my Black Reflections to be released to Talen Velenosa, Prince Ettore Mydas Velenosa, and Princess Jaenelle Velenosa in the event of my death.
Written By Eleyna
May 15, 2018, 7:02 p.m.(10/2/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Cassius
No one may harm us unpunished.
Written By Eleyna
May 15, 2018, 5 p.m.(10/2/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Joscelin
I always get what I want eventually.
Written By Eleyna
May 15, 2018, 1:16 p.m.(10/1/1008 AR)
The presence of nudity does not immediately mean that you can call something 'Lycene'. That interpretation of my culture lacks sophistication and nuance, two things that very much -are- the cultural markers of the South.
Written By Eleyna
May 8, 2018, 12:28 p.m.(9/15/1008 AR)
How in the world does having a sense of humor mean that one is incompetent? Amazingly, you can be both funny and capable!
Written By Eleyna
May 8, 2018, 12:06 p.m.(9/15/1008 AR)
Some commoners don't care about a sense of humor in their leaders.
Unless they are Lycene commoners. Lycene nobles that can't laugh at themselves aren't considered very effective.
Unless they are Lycene commoners. Lycene nobles that can't laugh at themselves aren't considered very effective.
Written By Eleyna
May 7, 2018, 5:49 p.m.(9/13/1008 AR)
My mother died when I was five years old. I have very few memories of her and most of those are hazed with time and distance.
Yet, I can look at the white journals that she left behind and get a sense of what she was like. What she thought. What she dreamed. Not all of it is pretty, but even those things are valuable to me, her daughter that never got to know who she really was except through these writings that she left behind.
Yet, I can look at the white journals that she left behind and get a sense of what she was like. What she thought. What she dreamed. Not all of it is pretty, but even those things are valuable to me, her daughter that never got to know who she really was except through these writings that she left behind.
Written By Eleyna
April 29, 2018, 12:32 p.m.(8/22/1008 AR)
Repeatedly doing the exact same things that have failed you over and over and over does not mean you are persistent.
It means you're probably stupid.
It means you're probably stupid.
Written By Eleyna
April 22, 2018, 4:42 p.m.(8/8/1008 AR)
The recent open court for House Velenosa was the first time I've had cause to reward so many for their service to the Lyceum. Thirteen were inducted into the Order of the White Lily. Merek Black was knighted. The gift of a sword was given to House Gilden.
While House Velenosa had had ample opportunities to show what happens to those who harm us in the recent war, I think it is vital to show balance and display how we reward those who keep faith with us in equal measure.
While House Velenosa had had ample opportunities to show what happens to those who harm us in the recent war, I think it is vital to show balance and display how we reward those who keep faith with us in equal measure.
Written By Eleyna
April 22, 2018, 4:39 p.m.(8/8/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Theron
My protege dropped a sack full of heads at my feet.
One of the most interesting gifts I've ever received, for certain.
One of the most interesting gifts I've ever received, for certain.
Written By Eleyna
April 15, 2018, 6:36 p.m.(7/22/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Isolde
At least Alistair is a classy man and won't have a wheelbarrow made for you.
Written By Eleyna
April 15, 2018, 9:50 a.m.(7/21/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Enyo
Nothing I have ever asked of her ever seems to daunt her. I could ask for the moon and she would follow up by asking if I'd like a couple stars to go with it. It's not just her loyalty that I admire, but her unflappable courage. Her sense of adventure. In return, there is nothing I wouldn't do to protect and support her. Loyalty begets loyalty. She might as well be family at this point.
Written By Eleyna
April 13, 2018, 8:48 a.m.(7/17/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Talen
If you punch that cat, you're probably going to lose an eye.
Lilybelle does not play.
It's why I only go to the Thrax Estate with catmint in my pockets.
Lilybelle does not play.
It's why I only go to the Thrax Estate with catmint in my pockets.
Written By Eleyna
April 5, 2018, 10:12 a.m.(7/1/1008 AR)
Do you know how creepy it is to hear identical little baby giggles coming from different parts of the room?
I'll enlighten you; it's extremely creepy.
I'll enlighten you; it's extremely creepy.
Written By Eleyna
April 3, 2018, 7:31 p.m.(6/26/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Eirene
I can try teaching it to Donato, but my son can't carry a tune in a bucket.
Written By Eleyna
April 3, 2018, 1:04 p.m.(6/25/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Serafine
There are no more tears left. All that remains in a small, empty part of my heart where your memory now lives. I know you wouldn't want me to spend a moment longer lost in this grief than I must be. You were always telling me to embrace life more fully. To stop thinking and just -be-. But, I must admit, it is has been difficult.
My children have helped pull me free of the shadows in my head. As has Talen. And Ettore, in his way. Sometimes, I fool myself that you are just gone, the way that you were before. I just tell myself you are gone and can get through the day. And then I remember that, this time, you will never come back and all the darkness comes pouring back in.
You will never see another summer. You will never see my children grow up or teach Donato how to properly hold a blade or tell my girls how to do that prank with the honey and the ants. My children will only know you and remember you from the stories that we will tell them of their wild Aunt Serafine. I will never see the way your face lit up when you spoke about Leta again. You will never challenge Talen to another duel as I watch, delighted, that you hold your own against him. You will never attend another family dinner and drive me to frustration as the whole lot of you threaten a food fight. I will never disappoint you again by being logical when you need me to show how I feel.
I am selfish in that I wanted more time with you before you returned to the wheel. You have left and taken a piece of me with you.
Yet, dwelling on this grief is not the Velenosa way.
Everyday, it hurts a little less. Everyday, I am adapting to the idea of a life without you in it.
My children have helped pull me free of the shadows in my head. As has Talen. And Ettore, in his way. Sometimes, I fool myself that you are just gone, the way that you were before. I just tell myself you are gone and can get through the day. And then I remember that, this time, you will never come back and all the darkness comes pouring back in.
You will never see another summer. You will never see my children grow up or teach Donato how to properly hold a blade or tell my girls how to do that prank with the honey and the ants. My children will only know you and remember you from the stories that we will tell them of their wild Aunt Serafine. I will never see the way your face lit up when you spoke about Leta again. You will never challenge Talen to another duel as I watch, delighted, that you hold your own against him. You will never attend another family dinner and drive me to frustration as the whole lot of you threaten a food fight. I will never disappoint you again by being logical when you need me to show how I feel.
I am selfish in that I wanted more time with you before you returned to the wheel. You have left and taken a piece of me with you.
Yet, dwelling on this grief is not the Velenosa way.
Everyday, it hurts a little less. Everyday, I am adapting to the idea of a life without you in it.
Written By Eleyna
March 21, 2018, 10:14 p.m.(5/26/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Serafine
I kept my promise.
Written By Eleyna
March 21, 2018, 10:37 a.m.(5/25/1008 AR)
I am a poison to everyone who has ever loved me.
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