Written By Niklas
Sept. 26, 2019, 4:12 p.m.(11/27/1011 AR)
I think I probably should not have woken up this morning.
For those friends who sent messages, I am perfectly fine. For those friends who did not, how dare you?
This is up to people other than myself to resolve. I will keep my opinions to myself until the situation is handled, except to say that I thank the gods every day that I am not Marquis Regent of Stormward.
For those friends who sent messages, I am perfectly fine. For those friends who did not, how dare you?
This is up to people other than myself to resolve. I will keep my opinions to myself until the situation is handled, except to say that I thank the gods every day that I am not Marquis Regent of Stormward.
Written By Niklas
Sept. 21, 2019, 8:09 a.m.(11/15/1011 AR)
Family dinners on family dinners.
Last night's dinner at Kennex Kay was quite productive. I was able to announce my next project and there was minimal disgruntlement.
And we got to eat quite a bit of very good whitefish chowder.
Last night's dinner at Kennex Kay was quite productive. I was able to announce my next project and there was minimal disgruntlement.
And we got to eat quite a bit of very good whitefish chowder.
Written By Niklas
Sept. 15, 2019, 7:18 p.m.(11/4/1011 AR)
Spent an enjoyable evening conspiring with Prince Artur to drag a number of breadmakers and lazy guardsmen and such to their deaths beneath the briny depths, then devour them at our leisure.
A rousing success!
A rousing success!
Written By Niklas
Sept. 11, 2019, 9:39 a.m.(10/24/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Saoirse
Because these are not letters. They are journals. And we are tasked by Vellichor to write journals. If love is what someone feels the urge to write about, it is their right, perhaps even duty, to do so.
I should think that as someone who styles themselves an academic this would be obvious.
Considering the content of some of the oldest journals I have read, "I love Lady Keski" is certainly not so far from "I am sulking" when it comes to something not all that interesting to read for most people.
It is noteworthy that it takes more effort to read the journals of other people than it does to not. Imagine how that time could be spent, the books that could be read, what sort of new and exciting sandwiches one could invent.
I should think that as someone who styles themselves an academic this would be obvious.
Considering the content of some of the oldest journals I have read, "I love Lady Keski" is certainly not so far from "I am sulking" when it comes to something not all that interesting to read for most people.
It is noteworthy that it takes more effort to read the journals of other people than it does to not. Imagine how that time could be spent, the books that could be read, what sort of new and exciting sandwiches one could invent.
Written By Niklas
Sept. 8, 2019, 1:15 p.m.(10/18/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Arcadia
Princess Saoirse does a rather remarkable trick with her legs and a watermelon.
Bring an oilcloth to hold up if you don't wish to get splashed.
Bring an oilcloth to hold up if you don't wish to get splashed.
Written By Niklas
Sept. 8, 2019, 1:12 p.m.(10/18/1011 AR)
The Death Masque was quite an enjoyable event. As someone who never quite had the opportunity to grieve for Luca, my Lycene brother, I appreciated the opportunity to drink and be fabulous in his memory. I wouldn't have minded a dance contest, but that may have been a touch gauche. Gauche in the way Luca would have appreciated, though.
Of course the down side of a masq is eventually forgetting what mask my wife is wearing and not realizing until I get home that I've dragged off some random scholar who was there to record the event now they've got their hopes up and I'm just trying to figure out where I've left my wife.
Of course the down side of a masq is eventually forgetting what mask my wife is wearing and not realizing until I get home that I've dragged off some random scholar who was there to record the event now they've got their hopes up and I'm just trying to figure out where I've left my wife.
Written By Niklas
Aug. 25, 2019, 9:26 p.m.(9/19/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Cabrera
I'm not sure how adding one extra person making money to the interaction between buyer and seller is depriving anyone of anything. Instead it seems like it increases the number of people potentially earning by two.
One may be concerned that the ultimate source of the goods is making less than they would otherwise, but that assumes that they'd make the sale at full price.
One may be concerned that the ultimate source of the goods is making less than they would otherwise, but that assumes that they'd make the sale at full price.
Written By Niklas
Aug. 24, 2019, 8:38 p.m.(9/16/1011 AR)
It seems odd that such a bombastic, unpolitical response to the divorce proclamation would be the official opinion of the Whispers.
Written By Niklas
Aug. 24, 2019, 9:37 a.m.(9/16/1011 AR)
Attended the torchlight tournament last night and was gladdened when no one was decapitated. Fighting at night seems a dangerous thing. Though I suppose fighting during the day is as well. I told Sabella that I would sign up to fight in the heavy weapons tournament, but she told me that if I did she would knock me in the dirt and stand on my neck until the urge passed. I took her at her word and did not make any such attempt.
Now that I am fully back in the mindset of being in the city I need to decide what I'm going to do with it. The temptation to sit around and do nothing while looking fantastic and simply being the envy of all is certainly there, and it really does take into account my skills, but I abandoned an agenda when I left and I really should revisit it and decide what is most important to me.
Now that I am fully back in the mindset of being in the city I need to decide what I'm going to do with it. The temptation to sit around and do nothing while looking fantastic and simply being the envy of all is certainly there, and it really does take into account my skills, but I abandoned an agenda when I left and I really should revisit it and decide what is most important to me.
Written By Niklas
Aug. 18, 2019, 10:42 a.m.(9/4/1011 AR)
While the marquessa's forthcoming book of aphorisms sounds like it will be quite interesting, if anyone believes they can hate without first loving I would say that they have good cause to be thankful to have never run across someone worth hating from moment-one. These people tend to introduce themselves in a rough manner.
Written By Niklas
Aug. 17, 2019, midnight(9/1/1011 AR)
Who let Oswyn leave while I was away?!
Written By Niklas
April 14, 2019, 10:37 p.m.(12/4/1010 AR)
I had the most wonderful teaparty earlier on this week. While I normally wouldn't fill up my journal with entries on such mundane things, for some reason the event really seemed to stir the blood. I think it was the weather, it just did something to me.
Written By Niklas
March 27, 2019, 9 a.m.(10/23/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Valdemar
Your father was quite the traditionalist, so none of this is surprising.
I never did hear any complaints when he called on the Kennex fleet to assist where necessary and Admiral Renatta Kennex lead from her flagship, though.
I never did hear any complaints when he called on the Kennex fleet to assist where necessary and Admiral Renatta Kennex lead from her flagship, though.
Written By Niklas
March 22, 2019, 1:53 p.m.(10/14/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Gailin
While you may have been a polarizing figure, I must say that that was a grizzly way to go out. When your paramour has fangs and fur that is generally ursine not to keep pawing at her. It should have been claws for alarm. This poor decision lead to your bruin. Fortunately you have no kids, so they will not miss their Paw. Anyway, I can't bear to keep thinking on this any longer. Fang you for all the memories.
Written By Niklas
March 20, 2019, 8:56 a.m.(10/9/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Gailin
It should have been you.
But the sea has never been shy about throwing trash back on the shore.
But the sea has never been shy about throwing trash back on the shore.
Written By Niklas
March 17, 2019, 2:55 a.m.(10/3/1010 AR)
I'm going to need some time.
Written By Niklas
March 11, 2019, 9:46 a.m.(9/19/1010 AR)
Right now there are people on the fastest ships the Island builds with messages about Prince Victus's declaration made at the Assembly of Peers.
Right now this news is a kettle set to boil.
There are many in the Compact who will not fully understand the response from some houses in the Islands. I have faith in the leadership of the House of Thrax that they will see this change made with minimal disaster.
But there will be some disaster. Just a bit. At least.
Right now this news is a kettle set to boil.
There are many in the Compact who will not fully understand the response from some houses in the Islands. I have faith in the leadership of the House of Thrax that they will see this change made with minimal disaster.
But there will be some disaster. Just a bit. At least.
Written By Niklas
Feb. 26, 2019, 10:26 p.m.(8/23/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Mayir
Let it be known that so long as I live in the city of Arx, Mayir Grayhope shall never go thirsty.
I will cover his tab in perpetuity at the following drinking establishments:
The Queensrest
The Badger Boardinghouse
While I will not cover his drinks at the Ambassador Salon, I will pay for him to receive one (1) sparkling wine-soaked nectarine any day that they are in season.
Prince Niklas Grayson
"None more willing to pay for Mayir Grayhope's drinking habits than Grayson except maybe Mayir himself."
I will cover his tab in perpetuity at the following drinking establishments:
The Queensrest
The Badger Boardinghouse
While I will not cover his drinks at the Ambassador Salon, I will pay for him to receive one (1) sparkling wine-soaked nectarine any day that they are in season.
Prince Niklas Grayson
"None more willing to pay for Mayir Grayhope's drinking habits than Grayson except maybe Mayir himself."
Written By Niklas
Feb. 23, 2019, 7:19 p.m.(8/16/1010 AR)
It's happened again. For the second time I am a father.
It's hard to overstate the profound love I felt when Margret finally let me back in the room and I finally saw my son for the first time. I thought that doing it all the second time would be less impressive, like I'd been there once and what exactly new could I feel, but no. No, it's like the first time all over again. I look at him and I just can't believe that he's ours. Sabella sleeps and Elizabetta passes him to me and all of a sudden I can't believe that they're letting me sit here holding a baby. Do they not know me? I once fell off of a horse three times in a row just so I could do a joke about jousting with the king for the next two years. I shouldn't have a baby, but here he is, laying down in his cradle as I write these words.
Gareth could not be less like his older sister. Much like his namesake, he is silent, leaving the crying and tantrums to his older sister. I look at him and he just looks back at me with storm dark eyes. As much as I hate to say it, he looks a lot like Connie did when he was a baby. Not that I really remember that, since I was only four at the time, but I can see the boy Connie was in Gareth's eyes and nose. Auntie Vic confirms that I'm not seeing things. I really should head back to Stormward here soon.
He is my son. I can't believe I'm writing those words. I could not be happier.
I'll speak to Ian about arranging some sailing lessons for the two of them. They're Northlander twins, so no reason they can't start 'em together. Is two too soon?
It's hard to overstate the profound love I felt when Margret finally let me back in the room and I finally saw my son for the first time. I thought that doing it all the second time would be less impressive, like I'd been there once and what exactly new could I feel, but no. No, it's like the first time all over again. I look at him and I just can't believe that he's ours. Sabella sleeps and Elizabetta passes him to me and all of a sudden I can't believe that they're letting me sit here holding a baby. Do they not know me? I once fell off of a horse three times in a row just so I could do a joke about jousting with the king for the next two years. I shouldn't have a baby, but here he is, laying down in his cradle as I write these words.
Gareth could not be less like his older sister. Much like his namesake, he is silent, leaving the crying and tantrums to his older sister. I look at him and he just looks back at me with storm dark eyes. As much as I hate to say it, he looks a lot like Connie did when he was a baby. Not that I really remember that, since I was only four at the time, but I can see the boy Connie was in Gareth's eyes and nose. Auntie Vic confirms that I'm not seeing things. I really should head back to Stormward here soon.
He is my son. I can't believe I'm writing those words. I could not be happier.
I'll speak to Ian about arranging some sailing lessons for the two of them. They're Northlander twins, so no reason they can't start 'em together. Is two too soon?
Written By Niklas
Feb. 16, 2019, 11:09 a.m.(8/2/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Shard
As a side note, I am a royal and that has yet to stop people from treating me as a joke, sneering at me and talking down to me. So I wouldn't expect too too much.
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