Written By Malcolm
Aug. 22, 2019, 4:32 p.m.(9/12/1011 AR)
I'm never too sure what to write down in these things of late... and I need to do my due, owing it to Vellichor, right?
Whether I need to detail my life when it mostly involves looking over maps and reading reports and signing things until my fingers go numb.
... but, by the gods. That's dull. So dull.
Real dull.
I fancy that I might start making up things to entertain my Journal with.
Maybe.
Whether I need to detail my life when it mostly involves looking over maps and reading reports and signing things until my fingers go numb.
... but, by the gods. That's dull. So dull.
Real dull.
I fancy that I might start making up things to entertain my Journal with.
Maybe.
Written By Malcolm
Aug. 9, 2019, 5:18 a.m.(8/13/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Delilah
Star-bright and midnight. The political match that happened unexpectedly. Smart and sharp and a spirit for adventure that's equal to my own. Duchess-Consort of Graypeak. Best friend.
Written By Malcolm
Aug. 8, 2019, 10:45 p.m.(8/13/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Monique
Lady 'Nique Greenmarch. Minx of the Marches. Bookshop Owner. Keen eye for shiny. Protege. Friend.
Written By Malcolm
Aug. 5, 2019, 10:15 p.m.(8/7/1011 AR)
Don't rightly know where's time gone running. Seems like a breath ago it was spring. Now, here we are headed in a sweep toward autumn, and I'm finally starting to feel like I might be fitting --
Aw, no, nevermind that. That's too sentimental.
Suffice to say that I feel like drinking less whiskey when I think about all my responsibilities these days.
Aw, no, nevermind that. That's too sentimental.
Suffice to say that I feel like drinking less whiskey when I think about all my responsibilities these days.
Written By Malcolm
July 7, 2019, 2:22 p.m.(6/4/1011 AR)
So, ah, why does Skald's place have a wolf on one of the doors? Made me real curious, it has.
Written By Malcolm
July 7, 2019, 2:21 p.m.(6/4/1011 AR)
Still needing to find a protege. Though, reckon, that's a big ask and nothing to be taken light. As such, I'm in no hurry. There's still someone I need to talk to about it, and figure out how it'll be to the good for both halves. It's a cooperative effort.
Written By Malcolm
July 7, 2019, 2:18 p.m.(6/4/1011 AR)
Been made aware of a person. And White entries of note, lately, that I am keen to read and learn from. Got some learning and understanding to do, I know this, in order to avoid repeating Gregor's mistakes. Yeah -- the Duke was real stern, a martial sort -- which ain't bad at all. But he was also the sort that spilled the blood of so many Abandoned that he gained the name of Butcher. That ain't a legacy I want to follow. Fuck no --
Written By Malcolm
June 30, 2019, 5:30 p.m.(5/18/1011 AR)
[ The following is not a proper journal entry, so much as it is a pair of huge inky pawprints with notes beneath it: ]
Galina the Glorious.
Goofus the Gallant.
They were here.
Galina the Glorious.
Goofus the Gallant.
They were here.
Written By Malcolm
June 30, 2019, 5:24 p.m.(5/18/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Delilah
What kind of plans have I been looking at, lately, cause of you? An aerie. Sounds real neat -- and while I don't have a mind for building or these overly technical drawings -- I'm going to do my best to support you and see this come to be. Graypeak's going to have an aerie.
First -- yeah, I got to figure out what an aerie _is_.
First -- yeah, I got to figure out what an aerie _is_.
Written By Malcolm
June 30, 2019, 5:21 p.m.(5/18/1011 AR)
Things change. I got to work harder to remember that. While I might miss what used to be: all those lost opportunities, those conversations that won't happen, the friends I can't make -- all that's pretty thinking, but it's that's all it is. Thoughts. Thoughts pass. Things change.
Written By Malcolm
May 9, 2019, 9:23 p.m.(1/26/1011 AR)
Shepherd Manor's feeling like it's getting the life breathed back into it of late. Air in the dining hall smelled of damp leather and salt and I knew it immediately that it was Bonnie. Aside from that, well, those boot-prints tracking all the way into the hallways. There's something else - someone else - my cousin Kaiden's newly returned from his own adventuring as well. I look forward to connecting with him after all these months. And I heard that Wyatt's been talking about meetings and money and numbers.
Like I said: the life's coming back in Shepherd manor.
Can't wait til spring.
Like I said: the life's coming back in Shepherd manor.
Can't wait til spring.
Written By Malcolm
April 20, 2019, 6:43 p.m.(12/16/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Delilah
It's going to be a new adventure for us now, won't it?
Written By Malcolm
April 14, 2019, 8:45 p.m.(12/4/1010 AR)
These days -- the study in the manor is quick becoming my favorite place to be. Not real sure why, 'cause I only read when I'm reviewing some bit of paperwork on another. But, all the same.
It's warmer now.
Not just from the fire blazing from the hearth, either.
It's warmer now.
Not just from the fire blazing from the hearth, either.
Written By Malcolm
April 14, 2019, 8:40 p.m.(12/4/1010 AR)
Galina and Goofus. Lump.
They're a good bunch. The cool weather's gotten under their skin, pricked their ears, making them noses twitch. They want to go running the woods at the edge of the Gray Forest. Not really hunting so much as herding. We've been talking long walks in those golden afternoons before it gets dark, and I'm scanning the trees while Lump digs and Goof chases leaves and Gal just stands there and scents the air with what I'm swearing is a smile. No hunting. Bird-watching plenty, though. Looking for crows. This might change when I get pick of the next Fine Valley litter. I'd like me a hunter. Which reminds me.
A short while ago, I saw Moxie off to a new home. A good decision I made, I know it, on account of what transpired afterward -- it were a little awkward, but -- that's all right by me. People that like dogs are good people. And anyone that don't? Well, Scholar, you'd best be suspicious of anyone that doesn't.
Because I would be.
They're a good bunch. The cool weather's gotten under their skin, pricked their ears, making them noses twitch. They want to go running the woods at the edge of the Gray Forest. Not really hunting so much as herding. We've been talking long walks in those golden afternoons before it gets dark, and I'm scanning the trees while Lump digs and Goof chases leaves and Gal just stands there and scents the air with what I'm swearing is a smile. No hunting. Bird-watching plenty, though. Looking for crows. This might change when I get pick of the next Fine Valley litter. I'd like me a hunter. Which reminds me.
A short while ago, I saw Moxie off to a new home. A good decision I made, I know it, on account of what transpired afterward -- it were a little awkward, but -- that's all right by me. People that like dogs are good people. And anyone that don't? Well, Scholar, you'd best be suspicious of anyone that doesn't.
Because I would be.
Written By Malcolm
Feb. 11, 2019, 9:32 a.m.(7/20/1010 AR)
Honesty's an always. Hopefully, by being truthful I won't mess anything up.
Written By Malcolm
Feb. 10, 2019, 8:08 p.m.(7/18/1010 AR)
Tried to go to some of these fancy parties. I bought the fancy clothes to go to these fancy parties. I think the clothes are keen, being the best things I've ever owned in my whole life. Food and drink like I never have had. Watching all those that're my peers flock and gather and talk and have a good time. Everyone looks so fine - everything seems perfect. I don't know if I'm ever going to get comfortable doing that.
Until then, I'm still not too sure about these parties.
Until then, I'm still not too sure about these parties.
Written By Malcolm
Feb. 10, 2019, 7:55 p.m.(7/18/1010 AR)
Gods, Scholar, it's crazy - the more I learn while being Duke, the more I wonder how in the Thirteen I managed to have survived this long. Thankfully, it seems that I've started to make some real good folk along the way. I'm hopeful that some will even call me friend with some more timend conversations. That's important, isn't it? The connections we make, the allies, adds to our strength.
Even our enemies, I guess, because at least then they give someone a focus, right?
Even our enemies, I guess, because at least then they give someone a focus, right?
Written By Malcolm
Feb. 10, 2019, 7:43 p.m.(7/18/1010 AR)
Would you write it down -- oh, yeah, that's fine. I'll take a seat if you do, Scholar, and you've got some time.
As much time as anyone else has, I guess.
Nah, I haven't been one for keeping up with the Journals of late. There's only a couple that I ask to read on any kind of regular basis, and even then -- I don't know what I'm learning aside from getting that peek into their thoughts. And even though I was pretty good for keeping up with my Journals when I was younger, then the days of headed all over happened and I started to maybe hope that Simon was the one doing all the writing down. Yeah, yeah. I know that's against what I been taught in order to respect Vellichor, I made up for it when I could. I think everyone has a thought on these foreign delegations, right? I do too, and the answer's the simplest one. The one that makes us free. Yeah, that same line of thinking applies to the Shav'arvani and Thralls. Everyone deserves freedom. Or, the freedom to make their own damned choices.
As much time as anyone else has, I guess.
Nah, I haven't been one for keeping up with the Journals of late. There's only a couple that I ask to read on any kind of regular basis, and even then -- I don't know what I'm learning aside from getting that peek into their thoughts. And even though I was pretty good for keeping up with my Journals when I was younger, then the days of headed all over happened and I started to maybe hope that Simon was the one doing all the writing down. Yeah, yeah. I know that's against what I been taught in order to respect Vellichor, I made up for it when I could. I think everyone has a thought on these foreign delegations, right? I do too, and the answer's the simplest one. The one that makes us free. Yeah, that same line of thinking applies to the Shav'arvani and Thralls. Everyone deserves freedom. Or, the freedom to make their own damned choices.
Written By Malcolm
Feb. 3, 2019, 10:31 a.m.(7/4/1010 AR)
After meeting a couple of new people in the past few days, I'm starting to wonder and think big things -- but I need to get Graypeak straightened out all before then.
Written By Malcolm
Feb. 3, 2019, 10:28 a.m.(7/4/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Vercyn
Seems like he's friendly, yeah, and sort of got that hungry wolf - meets Duke thing well. Feral silk style. I don't know. I still feel like a giant floof of a dog in a Duke's suit. That sounds weird, don't it?
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