Written By Joslyn
June 7, 2017, 2:35 p.m.(8/11/1006 AR)
Last night certainly took a turn that I didn't expect, but I can't say that I didn't enjoy the outcome. Good company is hard to find, and those that can withstand my nature are certainly in shorter supply still. I may have met my match...
Written By Joslyn
June 6, 2017, 3:29 p.m.(8/9/1006 AR)
While I don't always like what I read in the white journals. I certainly wasn't expecting to ever read about eyeball licking in progress, I will say that it does serve an interesting point to the preservation of future knowledge. It will show future generations that their forebears were just as strange and wonderful as they are. I like the idea of an unfiltered lens into the past, to show that for all the differences between us and those that came before, we're all in essence the same as we've always been. We have the same fears, the same desires. We love, we laugh and we make weird jokes. Honestly, I think that's all valuable in some way to the future preservation of everything, even if it makes us all sigh a little when we read them today.
Written By Joslyn
June 4, 2017, 9:06 a.m.(8/3/1006 AR)
The Arm wrestle was a welcome distraction from what has been the darkest chapter of my life. I laughed again, I smiled and I was able to revel in warmth and affection again. I think she would have preferred that to my gloominess from last night.
The Arm wrestle was great. I got to overpower Lord Saik, and my bout with Lord Estaban was one for the ages. It seemed we'd go on all night, but eventually my arm just gave out, and he was declared winner. Well, he had to leave so I advanced to the final round against Dame Alexis Wyrmfang.
For the record, yes I was distracted. Have you -seen- her? Oh gods, I'm blushing just writing this all down. So, yeah. I couldn't hold her back at all, and she made quick easy work of me. It was a good experience, a lot of fun. I'd do it again in a heartbeat.
The Arm wrestle was great. I got to overpower Lord Saik, and my bout with Lord Estaban was one for the ages. It seemed we'd go on all night, but eventually my arm just gave out, and he was declared winner. Well, he had to leave so I advanced to the final round against Dame Alexis Wyrmfang.
For the record, yes I was distracted. Have you -seen- her? Oh gods, I'm blushing just writing this all down. So, yeah. I couldn't hold her back at all, and she made quick easy work of me. It was a good experience, a lot of fun. I'd do it again in a heartbeat.
Written By Joslyn
June 2, 2017, 6:45 a.m.(7/27/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Juliet
The sun rises once more on a world absent of you. I always said I couldn't imagine a future without you, and I confess that I still can't. Yet, in spite of all that, here it comes. Whether or not I'm ready for it. Each breath feels a betrayal, each moment I steal away without you. People keep telling me that I would have met the same fate, had I been there to try to keep you safe, as I always swore I would. They are absolutely correct, but I can't help but wonder, would that be so bad?
I shouldn't talk like that. You'd give me such a cross talking to if you heard me say that. I just miss you so much. We were going to do so much together. You should be here. You should be plotting a way to get Percy to marry you. You should lend me your dress so that I can feel like a paladin for a night. You should be with me.
You were my first love, my first kiss, and until the end, I know I had a significant part of your heart. I'm grateful for those 19 years of knowing you. It's greed that makes me pine for more, but, life doesn't always go as you plan, and so my plans with you were cut short. I wish we could have seen Tor together one last time. It will have to wait until our souls are rejoined with another turning of the wheel.
I will always love you. Until next time.
I shouldn't talk like that. You'd give me such a cross talking to if you heard me say that. I just miss you so much. We were going to do so much together. You should be here. You should be plotting a way to get Percy to marry you. You should lend me your dress so that I can feel like a paladin for a night. You should be with me.
You were my first love, my first kiss, and until the end, I know I had a significant part of your heart. I'm grateful for those 19 years of knowing you. It's greed that makes me pine for more, but, life doesn't always go as you plan, and so my plans with you were cut short. I wish we could have seen Tor together one last time. It will have to wait until our souls are rejoined with another turning of the wheel.
I will always love you. Until next time.
Written By Joslyn
May 28, 2017, 8:30 p.m.(7/18/1006 AR)
It's not often that I'm given such time to reflect. This week has been so busy I hardly had time to think. Between abandoned wearing human armor, feral men and women leaping out of the bushes, chanting these two words that I don't know but will never forget... the limbs arranged in some kind of pattern... It was just horrible.
When that should be enough, than I'm called upon to assist in the apprehension of an attempted assassin, his fellows proved worthy adversaries, but Alis is safe for now, if only we can figure out just who is behind this all. After all this, what's on my mind? A woman. Gods help me but I am such a fool.
When that should be enough, than I'm called upon to assist in the apprehension of an attempted assassin, his fellows proved worthy adversaries, but Alis is safe for now, if only we can figure out just who is behind this all. After all this, what's on my mind? A woman. Gods help me but I am such a fool.
Written By Joslyn
May 26, 2017, 9:01 p.m.(7/14/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Alexis
So, I met somebody new. She's a recently knighted Valardin Knight. She's also probably the cutest woman I've ever laid eyes on, and yet also strong, there's no doubting her prowess. I haven't been able to stop thinking about her, and I cannot wait until we finally have our dinner. Beautiful, charming and strong... I didn't even know they made women like her.
Written By Joslyn
May 23, 2017, 8:59 a.m.(7/7/1006 AR)
A wonderful massage, and some fine company, a great way to spend an evening. I'll have to patronize the whisper house more often for such treatment, unless any independent courtesans are up to the task of measuring up? No, seriously. Message me if you want to make some money. Maybe I should put an ad out.
Written By Joslyn
May 21, 2017, 9:02 p.m.(7/4/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Zhayla
Though I haven't seen her in person a great deal, I feel that facing death side by side is enough to consider a person a friend. We've gotten to know each other better in recent months, and I hope we get closer. She was recently knighted as a Deepwood knight, and as Sword. I am immensely proud to have known her, and to have fought beside her.
Written By Joslyn
May 21, 2017, 8:58 p.m.(7/4/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Petal
I absolutely love the dress she made for me, it's so beautiful. I'll certainly be ordering from her again. I've invited her out to get some drinks, I hope she takes me up on it. She's cute.
No, this isn't a black journal, I want her to see! Why are you writing that down? Stop it!
No, this isn't a black journal, I want her to see! Why are you writing that down? Stop it!
Written By Joslyn
April 28, 2017, 6:07 a.m.(5/10/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Eirene
Excellent healer. Pretty sure she's not a fan of my style, or my armor, or me. I wonder if a bottle of whiskey would help?
Written By Joslyn
April 28, 2017, 6:05 a.m.(5/10/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Alis
A strong fighter, I'm glad that my time at the end of her mace was in a controlled environment, because I'd hate to be unleashed on her full fury. I was honored to fight alongside her on the walls, against a bakers dozen of Bringers. I saw her take a hit that would fell most, but she stood again to strike back before we pulled her away for her own safety. I'd fight at her side anytime, and I'm positive the next time we face off against each other, she'll be the one helping me up off my back. I don't think she knows just how close that fight really was.
Written By Joslyn
April 28, 2017, 6 a.m.(5/10/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Percephon
Quiet and clearly intelligent and well read, I enjoyed his company in the gauntlet while we watched a spar together. I was glad to be surprised by him elsewhere, and I must day he is a fascinating man. I hope to meet with him more, and solve the mystery that he seems to present.
Written By Joslyn
April 23, 2017, 10:01 p.m.(5/1/1006 AR)
It has finally happened. I have finally joined the ranks of the Mirrormasks. If I have been found wanting in The Thirteenth's gaze, I will strive to earn my place in their discipleship.
Written By Joslyn
April 23, 2017, 6:43 p.m.(5/1/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Calandra
Your voice was beautiful in the night, ringing out in a celebration of love. I was so enraptured by your radiance that I didn't even see the enemy approach. It wasn't until the moment their cover was blown, that they made their attempt on the Archduke, that I awoke from your trance, and I still remember that moment that you were attacked, hit hard and brought to your knees. I don't remember my dagger entering my fingers. I don't remember positioning myself between you and your attacker. What I do remember is that moment of rage. That moment that I struck back and drew the blood of the bringer as chaos erupted around us. My concern was for you, my worry and anger was for you.
All of that, everything that I saw and felt and when I stood over the fallen enemy, I immediately came to your side, took you away so that I could keep you safe. Those moments make us realize just how little time we really have, and I realized that holding back my love for you was a crime, and I want the world to be clear, so that there can be no mistaking this, so that I can stop wasting the time that I have. I love you Calandra. I love you and I want the whole world to know, which is why this is not sent as a missive but written for all to see, and for the archives to hold for all time. No hiding these thoughts in my black, no keeping them in. A record to last through the ages, to remain long after we're gone.
All of that, everything that I saw and felt and when I stood over the fallen enemy, I immediately came to your side, took you away so that I could keep you safe. Those moments make us realize just how little time we really have, and I realized that holding back my love for you was a crime, and I want the world to be clear, so that there can be no mistaking this, so that I can stop wasting the time that I have. I love you Calandra. I love you and I want the whole world to know, which is why this is not sent as a missive but written for all to see, and for the archives to hold for all time. No hiding these thoughts in my black, no keeping them in. A record to last through the ages, to remain long after we're gone.
Written By Joslyn
April 23, 2017, 6:25 p.m.(5/1/1006 AR)
The chaos that's erupted around us is seemingly coming to a close. I know that this means that the bulk of their forces are gathering and they're just done trying to harass us. The moment of the end is coming soon at hand. The last stand will be here soon, whether we're ready or not. All of my training will come to that moment, ready to fight alongside the men and women of the compact, to keep everything safe.
Written By Joslyn
April 16, 2017, 10:48 p.m.(4/14/1006 AR)
My father was the one that taught me how to fight. As a little girl, my concerns were that of dolls, dresses and makeup. As a commoner that was raised among Ladies, I was given the best of everything, and I will admit that I was quite a spoiled child. He pulled me aside one day and said something that has stuck with me for the rest of my life.
"I will not always be able to protect you." he said as he presented me with my first practice blade. "The only hand you'll always be able to depend on is your own."
I was hesitant at first. I didn't learn to fight because I was a girl that liked to get dirty. I've never been like that, and I still hate getting dirty. After a long day of training or fighting, the first thing I do when I get done is take a long bath. He was insistent. My mother encouraged him along. Eventually... I took a liking to it. To the struggle of trying to overcome my trainer. It was a challenge that I wanted to overcome. He taught me to crave challenge. To always better myself, and push beyond my limits. It has made me into the woman that I am today. Today, I am still loyal to those that I shared my home with, to my friends and family. I cannot be there to protect them all, perhaps... but I will protect them as I am able, and will be there as I must. The only hands that I can depend on, are my own.
If you're reading this, Dad. Thank you for the advice. I've never forgotten it.
"I will not always be able to protect you." he said as he presented me with my first practice blade. "The only hand you'll always be able to depend on is your own."
I was hesitant at first. I didn't learn to fight because I was a girl that liked to get dirty. I've never been like that, and I still hate getting dirty. After a long day of training or fighting, the first thing I do when I get done is take a long bath. He was insistent. My mother encouraged him along. Eventually... I took a liking to it. To the struggle of trying to overcome my trainer. It was a challenge that I wanted to overcome. He taught me to crave challenge. To always better myself, and push beyond my limits. It has made me into the woman that I am today. Today, I am still loyal to those that I shared my home with, to my friends and family. I cannot be there to protect them all, perhaps... but I will protect them as I am able, and will be there as I must. The only hands that I can depend on, are my own.
If you're reading this, Dad. Thank you for the advice. I've never forgotten it.
Written By Joslyn
April 9, 2017, 11:04 a.m.(3/27/1006 AR)
Life is a river, with many paths to choose along the way. Once a direction has been chosen, there can be no going back, but just because the fork was large, and took you in a direction you never expected, it doesn't mean you can't choose the rest of the forks. There will always be decisions to make, and where those decisions lead is up to you.
Written By Joslyn
March 28, 2017, 6:16 a.m.(3/3/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Calypso
When I first met Calypso, it was in the Southport training center. She'd offered a spar, and I decided to take her on. I didn't realize she was a general. It was a tough fight, and I'm still convinced my victory was dumb luck. Which is why I'm probably the only victor that ever wanted a rematch when they've trained all the harder.
Today, I had asked to meet with her, and it was far more productive than I had expected. She asked me for details on the attack in the Lower Boroughs, and I obliged her. She asked me the questions, and appreciated my intel. I felt rather important for a few moments.
Eventually the real reason that I wanted to speak with her came up, and I asked how I could better serve the defense of the compact. After a lengthy conversation, I became an agent in the Ministry of Defense. I'm looking forward to serving with her.
Today, I had asked to meet with her, and it was far more productive than I had expected. She asked me for details on the attack in the Lower Boroughs, and I obliged her. She asked me the questions, and appreciated my intel. I felt rather important for a few moments.
Eventually the real reason that I wanted to speak with her came up, and I asked how I could better serve the defense of the compact. After a lengthy conversation, I became an agent in the Ministry of Defense. I'm looking forward to serving with her.
Written By Joslyn
March 26, 2017, 8:04 p.m.(2/28/1006 AR)
After the dust is settled and the fury of the battle fades from memory, I find that after it all... I am still me. The world continues on, and the touch of a loved one still sends the same sensations as it did the night before. Remembering what we're fighting for... it's so very important to me. I hope that we can have it all. That once this is all over I can return to my life, and everybody remains a part of it. I'll need that for a few weeks before the next world ending threat comes to light.
Written By Joslyn
March 26, 2017, 7:59 p.m.(2/28/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Sudara
A friend of Juliet's that I had the pleasure of meeting. I don't know why it surprises me anymore that Juliet knows such well read and fascinating people, but it still does, every time. Despite her self deprecating nature, I find that she's quite charming and beautiful. I'll try to remind her of this when I see her next, as I'm sure that after all she's been through she could use the reminder.
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