Written By Miranda
Dec. 30, 2019, 8:15 p.m.(6/21/1012 AR)
Relationship Note on Thea
You were there in my heart and mind, Cousin!
Besides, what if you decided that a prank was due???
I'd have to make a choice. To join in on the prank or cut it off before it could go on.
... Better that I didn't have to make that choice.
Besides, what if you decided that a prank was due???
I'd have to make a choice. To join in on the prank or cut it off before it could go on.
... Better that I didn't have to make that choice.
Written By Miranda
Dec. 24, 2019, 1:59 p.m.(6/8/1012 AR)
Relationship Note on Hamish
I found myself in the Shrine of Lagoma the other day.
I go there sometimes to think, to take in the beauty.
Sometimes, when I visit the shrines, I'm fortunate to have a Faithful arrive and talk with me.
Blessed Sina was there, but it was Archlector Hamish that gave me something to truly think about.
Some time ago, I was having a crisis... of faith, of faith in myself, whatever. I was lost. I was terrified. I was afraid.
You may think I am repeating myself, but being terrified and afraid can be different things. They are for me. The Fear is the worst.
I had gone to the Shrine of Gloria in despair, desperate to find some sort of help to manage what I was going through.
I had always believed She had sent my friend, Lord Kincade, to my side to help me. But, the Archlector asked me to consider that maybe Lagoma had brought him, changed his regular schedule to go to a place he would not normally go.
Something new to think about.
I go there sometimes to think, to take in the beauty.
Sometimes, when I visit the shrines, I'm fortunate to have a Faithful arrive and talk with me.
Blessed Sina was there, but it was Archlector Hamish that gave me something to truly think about.
Some time ago, I was having a crisis... of faith, of faith in myself, whatever. I was lost. I was terrified. I was afraid.
You may think I am repeating myself, but being terrified and afraid can be different things. They are for me. The Fear is the worst.
I had gone to the Shrine of Gloria in despair, desperate to find some sort of help to manage what I was going through.
I had always believed She had sent my friend, Lord Kincade, to my side to help me. But, the Archlector asked me to consider that maybe Lagoma had brought him, changed his regular schedule to go to a place he would not normally go.
Something new to think about.
Written By Miranda
Dec. 15, 2019, 6:44 p.m.(5/19/1012 AR)
Relationship Note on Mabelle
Sweet Lady Belle...
What is it with our timing??
I am truly sorry to have missed your birthday.
Next year, send me a warning well in advance - a year perhaps - and I will try to be there. I swear!!
What is it with our timing??
I am truly sorry to have missed your birthday.
Next year, send me a warning well in advance - a year perhaps - and I will try to be there. I swear!!
Written By Miranda
Dec. 15, 2019, 6:44 p.m.(5/19/1012 AR)
Relationship Note on Martino
I am grateful that my second-cousin, dearly loved, Martino, did not celebrate his wedding, only to need a funeral.
Swift and careful actions saved the day!
I am sorry I was not there to help, but am glad others were!
To a blessed union, Cousin, and many years of good health and many children to make your hair turn gray!
Swift and careful actions saved the day!
I am sorry I was not there to help, but am glad others were!
To a blessed union, Cousin, and many years of good health and many children to make your hair turn gray!
Written By Miranda
Dec. 10, 2019, 10:02 a.m.(5/8/1012 AR)
Relationship Note on Arcadia
Countess!
You lead, I shall follow!
Onward to the fun!
More swimming! More rescuing poor shavs from evil pirates!
We can be the Trio of... something. We need a grand name.
You lead, I shall follow!
Onward to the fun!
More swimming! More rescuing poor shavs from evil pirates!
We can be the Trio of... something. We need a grand name.
Written By Miranda
Dec. 9, 2019, 2:54 p.m.(5/6/1012 AR)
Relationship Note on Mikani
I have had the privilege of going on an expedition, in the Lyceum, with my fellow Explorers. It was a delightful event, really, where my fighting skills were not really needed. We got to swim in the warm waters, diving for treasurer. We met interesting shavs, turned prodigals, and even brought them home with us! We managed to avoid the pirates lurking about, but we can go back and have at them if the owner cares for us to.
In the meantime, I've got a new employee to manage. Arrigo, aka Gio, the prodigal. Brenlin is likely to show him the ropes, but he'll likely be a guard for me. The Rubino-Zaffria guards have been a delight to have to follow me about, but Arrigo may be more appreciative of the work.
There was talk of how I could honeymoon there... Well, not -serious- talk.
Ladies, we should go swimming again soon! Find us a new derpy dolphin and such!
In the meantime, I've got a new employee to manage. Arrigo, aka Gio, the prodigal. Brenlin is likely to show him the ropes, but he'll likely be a guard for me. The Rubino-Zaffria guards have been a delight to have to follow me about, but Arrigo may be more appreciative of the work.
There was talk of how I could honeymoon there... Well, not -serious- talk.
Ladies, we should go swimming again soon! Find us a new derpy dolphin and such!
Written By Miranda
Nov. 18, 2019, 1:30 p.m.(3/20/1012 AR)
Relationship Note on Josephine
In the wake of her own personal tragedy, Guildmistress Josephine Arcuri came to my aid when things looked very dim. I had begun to suspect that I would lose my aide-de-camp, Brenlin. I feared we'd gone too long since the attack upon us... upon him and that hope was fleeting. But then, there came Duchess Delilah Shepherd with her extensive wisdom and knowledge and Lord Mirk Halfshav with his suggestion to call upon the Guildmistress to compare notes.
I did not expect her to come to our rescue.
She may not think it a big thing, but I do. Her last words of the evening were that we no longer had need of her.
She is so wrong.
I owe her a debt, in whatever form she chooses. Whether I pay it forward or she needs my sword, coin, or resources.
Thank you, Guildmistress.
From both of us, Brenlin and myself.
I did not expect her to come to our rescue.
She may not think it a big thing, but I do. Her last words of the evening were that we no longer had need of her.
She is so wrong.
I owe her a debt, in whatever form she chooses. Whether I pay it forward or she needs my sword, coin, or resources.
Thank you, Guildmistress.
From both of us, Brenlin and myself.
Written By Miranda
Nov. 12, 2019, 9:19 a.m.(3/8/1012 AR)
We shine the brightest in the dark.
Just a thought running through my head.
Just a thought running through my head.
Written By Miranda
Nov. 10, 2019, 3:52 p.m.(3/4/1012 AR)
Relationship Note on Domonico
Sometimes, tough love helps.
Sometimes a hug is enough.
I feel like there should be more I can do, but I'm not sure what that "more" is.
You will never be the same and that's ok.
Sometimes a hug is enough.
I feel like there should be more I can do, but I'm not sure what that "more" is.
You will never be the same and that's ok.
Written By Miranda
Nov. 4, 2019, 8:58 a.m.(2/20/1012 AR)
Relationship Note on Fecundo
Just a shout out to someone who has only ever been supportive of me my whole life. Never an unkind word or thought, always honest with me. His heart has always been there, looking out for me, and his mind has always been there to be my sounding board.
May your sons grow up to be just like you...
... and may the world know how lucky it is to have you three in it!
I love you, big brother.
May your sons grow up to be just like you...
... and may the world know how lucky it is to have you three in it!
I love you, big brother.
Written By Miranda
Oct. 21, 2019, 12:38 p.m.(1/20/1012 AR)
Relationship Note on Aahana
Aahan: We knew each other for a very short time, but in that time, I felt I'd become a good, close friend. Almost sisterly. Your loss is felt farther than you may know and deeper than expected.
Palania: At 9 months, you were too young. WAY too young. You'll never know the man your father is and that grieves me. He'll never know the woman you were to become and it breaks my heart.
What happened isn't right. What happened shouldn't be wished upon anyone, let alone acted upon.
I say this prayer every night and hope for strength:
May the Queen of Endings guide both of you to peace.
May Lagoma heal us through these terrible days, weeks, months... years.. of grief.
May Gloria give our sword-arm strength and our minds wise with strategy as we proceed with the inevitable.
May Vellichor help us to understand this if we ever can.
May Limerance renew our faith in marriage and family, so that we do not fear to have our own and facing such pain again.
May Sentinel guide us righteously and keep us focused so that we do not fall to the darkness threatening to consume us.
May Gild watch over us to keep us civilized so that we, too, do not become savage and destroy all in our path, just because we're angry.
May Skald guide our choices so that we are not careless and reckless.
And lastly, may we not turn into the dark version of ourselves in our time of grief. May we come out of this better for it, better for having known Lady Aahana Malvici and little Lady Palania Malvici.
May Domonico find joy and light in the memories of his beloved wife and daughter.
May Martino and Thea find peace at the loss of their sister-by-marriage and niece.
May Malvici recover stronger, renewed.
May all those suffering from this loss, including House Fidante and friends and family of Volkov, find strength and stay on the path of light.
May this tragedy never happen again.
Amen.
Palania: At 9 months, you were too young. WAY too young. You'll never know the man your father is and that grieves me. He'll never know the woman you were to become and it breaks my heart.
What happened isn't right. What happened shouldn't be wished upon anyone, let alone acted upon.
I say this prayer every night and hope for strength:
May the Queen of Endings guide both of you to peace.
May Lagoma heal us through these terrible days, weeks, months... years.. of grief.
May Gloria give our sword-arm strength and our minds wise with strategy as we proceed with the inevitable.
May Vellichor help us to understand this if we ever can.
May Limerance renew our faith in marriage and family, so that we do not fear to have our own and facing such pain again.
May Sentinel guide us righteously and keep us focused so that we do not fall to the darkness threatening to consume us.
May Gild watch over us to keep us civilized so that we, too, do not become savage and destroy all in our path, just because we're angry.
May Skald guide our choices so that we are not careless and reckless.
And lastly, may we not turn into the dark version of ourselves in our time of grief. May we come out of this better for it, better for having known Lady Aahana Malvici and little Lady Palania Malvici.
May Domonico find joy and light in the memories of his beloved wife and daughter.
May Martino and Thea find peace at the loss of their sister-by-marriage and niece.
May Malvici recover stronger, renewed.
May all those suffering from this loss, including House Fidante and friends and family of Volkov, find strength and stay on the path of light.
May this tragedy never happen again.
Amen.
Written By Miranda
Oct. 20, 2019, 11 a.m.(1/18/1012 AR)
Relationship Note on Domonico
I was recently told:
You do not have to cry alone.
... My heart has broken for your loss.
... There are no words to express my grief on the loss of your wife and daughter.
Just remember...
You do not have to cry alone.
You do not have to cry alone.
... My heart has broken for your loss.
... There are no words to express my grief on the loss of your wife and daughter.
Just remember...
You do not have to cry alone.
Written By Miranda
Oct. 14, 2019, 6:52 p.m.(1/7/1012 AR)
My aide-de-camp, Brenlin, was attacked.
I had a horrible nightmare that seemed so very real. It was.. traumatic, at best.
And then I woke up, thinking it was just that - a nightmare, only to learn that my nightmare had barely begun.
Upon arriving at the barracks, the injuries Brenlin sustained were... horrible. Again, there are no words.
From my nightmare to his injuries... I believe they are related.
And the note that apparently only I can read that says: I see you.
This... is personal.
I had a horrible nightmare that seemed so very real. It was.. traumatic, at best.
And then I woke up, thinking it was just that - a nightmare, only to learn that my nightmare had barely begun.
Upon arriving at the barracks, the injuries Brenlin sustained were... horrible. Again, there are no words.
From my nightmare to his injuries... I believe they are related.
And the note that apparently only I can read that says: I see you.
This... is personal.
Written By Miranda
Oct. 10, 2019, 9:13 p.m.(12/27/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Kaia
Upon arriving at Dominus Igniseri, I realized we were having Duck for dinner.
I considered the last time there was a party with duck and how it turned out.
As such, I dismissed Brenlin for the night.
Why tempt the man?
I considered the last time there was a party with duck and how it turned out.
As such, I dismissed Brenlin for the night.
Why tempt the man?
Written By Miranda
Oct. 3, 2019, 8:04 a.m.(12/12/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Lucita
Baroness Lucita Saik
If I were a poetess, I would write such a tale...
If I were a bard, I would express your beauty, generosity, and wisdom with keen words that would leave no one in doubt of the amazing woman you are. People would take up their own quills to write songs in your honor. The world would weep at the knowledge of your existence. Children would be named after you for generations.
You are a blessing.
If I were a poetess, I would write such a tale...
If I were a bard, I would express your beauty, generosity, and wisdom with keen words that would leave no one in doubt of the amazing woman you are. People would take up their own quills to write songs in your honor. The world would weep at the knowledge of your existence. Children would be named after you for generations.
You are a blessing.
Written By Miranda
Sept. 30, 2019, 8:21 p.m.(12/7/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Dariel
Ok. So.
I need to plan a party. Or something.
I am trying not to panic!
It is important not to panic!!!
Oh look. Three exclamation points.
... Too late. Panic has ensued.
I need to plan a party. Or something.
I am trying not to panic!
It is important not to panic!!!
Oh look. Three exclamation points.
... Too late. Panic has ensued.
Written By Miranda
Sept. 26, 2019, 9:09 a.m.(11/26/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Thea
From the Journal of Brenlin, Aide-de-Camp to Lady Miranda Rubino, Voice, Sword, Knight, and Commander of the Gryfalcon Infantry of Gemecitta...
...
I was drunk.
I shouldn't have put it up on the Whites.
The men won't let me hear the end of it.
How will I be able to face my Lady Love now?!
...
I think I'd rather be the Duck Platter Thief than have to face her with her knowing my feelings.
Gods help me.
...
I was drunk.
I shouldn't have put it up on the Whites.
The men won't let me hear the end of it.
How will I be able to face my Lady Love now?!
...
I think I'd rather be the Duck Platter Thief than have to face her with her knowing my feelings.
Gods help me.
Written By Miranda
Sept. 25, 2019, 8:13 a.m.(11/23/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Thea
... Aides.
I woke up to mine plastered out of his mind, moaning about my lovely second-cousin, Lady Thea Malvici.
The poetry was hilarious. Spouting off these phrases of love.
Cousin, beware... next might be whiskey-laced coffee delivered to you in the guise of flowers...
... Goodness.
I woke up to mine plastered out of his mind, moaning about my lovely second-cousin, Lady Thea Malvici.
The poetry was hilarious. Spouting off these phrases of love.
Cousin, beware... next might be whiskey-laced coffee delivered to you in the guise of flowers...
... Goodness.
Written By Miranda
Sept. 25, 2019, 8:12 a.m.(11/23/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Thea
From the Journal of Brenlin, Aide-de-Camp to Lady Miranda Rubino, Commander of the Gryfalcon Infantry, Voice, Sword, Knight of Gemecitta...
I have been observing My Lady this week.
Such beauty should not exist for it torments the soul.
It leaves you blinded with spots 'fore your eyes.
It drives a simple man to write bad poetry.
Her gold-flecked green eyes that light up in those rare moments when she smiles...
Her soft brown hair that makes you want to caress it...
The way her wit strikes you without warning...
A slender, beautiful blade that kills you...
And leaves you yearning for more...
Lady Thea Malvici... She is perfection.
I have been observing My Lady this week.
Such beauty should not exist for it torments the soul.
It leaves you blinded with spots 'fore your eyes.
It drives a simple man to write bad poetry.
Her gold-flecked green eyes that light up in those rare moments when she smiles...
Her soft brown hair that makes you want to caress it...
The way her wit strikes you without warning...
A slender, beautiful blade that kills you...
And leaves you yearning for more...
Lady Thea Malvici... She is perfection.
Written By Miranda
Sept. 22, 2019, 7:28 p.m.(11/18/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Dariel
Ahh, I have entered your dreams...
I would never, ever, wake you at 3 AM, my Pookie.
.... Brenlin might, though. Once a Duck Platter Thief, always a brigand!
.... Ahem.
... Ok, there was, maybe a 3 AM secret meeting in the Menagerie... It may not have been all Brenlin's idea.
I would never, ever, wake you at 3 AM, my Pookie.
.... Brenlin might, though. Once a Duck Platter Thief, always a brigand!
.... Ahem.
... Ok, there was, maybe a 3 AM secret meeting in the Menagerie... It may not have been all Brenlin's idea.
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