Written By Samantha
April 25, 2018, 1:33 p.m.(8/13/1008 AR)
After I left Pridehall to go to Deepwood Hold in Old Oak and bury nose in learning how to Marquessa a March, there was an old servant woman who used to mother-hen me. I rather enjoyed it, even though I was a teenager and quite intent on appearing like I was quite put off by it.
She had a saying that I feel as of this morning is very appropriate:
The rabbit done died.
She had a saying that I feel as of this morning is very appropriate:
The rabbit done died.
Written By Samantha
April 19, 2018, 1:43 p.m.(8/1/1008 AR)
I find myself in something of a struggle between desire and what might be considered common sense.
With our world the way it is, and what I've been willing to do to help it, I have to wonder if it's right for me to consider bringing another child into the world at this particular time. Is it fair to this potential new soul? Would it endanger them? Would it endanger me?
I know what I want, but I feel so conflicted.
With our world the way it is, and what I've been willing to do to help it, I have to wonder if it's right for me to consider bringing another child into the world at this particular time. Is it fair to this potential new soul? Would it endanger them? Would it endanger me?
I know what I want, but I feel so conflicted.
Written By Samantha
April 11, 2018, 5:18 p.m.(7/14/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Oona
Someone was rude to Oona Seliki?
That is taking one's life in one's hands.
That is taking one's life in one's hands.
Written By Samantha
April 3, 2018, 10:13 a.m.(6/25/1008 AR)
Tomorrow, there will be more of us.
Written By Samantha
April 1, 2018, 1:33 a.m.(6/20/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Rymarr
Is it unseemly, or unfashionable, to be madly in love with one's spouse?
I suppose I shall have to be both unseemly and unfashionable.
I suppose I shall have to be both unseemly and unfashionable.
Written By Samantha
March 29, 2018, 3:18 p.m.(6/13/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Dominique
That depends entirely on how tight the cut of his jib is.
Written By Samantha
March 29, 2018, 2:56 p.m.(6/13/1008 AR)
Oh oh OH.
Well. The questions still stand, but in reverse.
Well. The questions still stand, but in reverse.
Written By Samantha
March 29, 2018, 2:56 p.m.(6/13/1008 AR)
I am very confused by the most recent challenge.
Did Barric do something to someone without their consent? Were the women present unable to speak for or defend themselves? Did any of them state a desire for a challenge to be issued? If they did, why didn't they do so themselves? Gods know Reese is more than capable of handing Barric's ass to him.
But he is the Sword of Grayson, so I suppose it'll work itself out one way or another.
Did Barric do something to someone without their consent? Were the women present unable to speak for or defend themselves? Did any of them state a desire for a challenge to be issued? If they did, why didn't they do so themselves? Gods know Reese is more than capable of handing Barric's ass to him.
But he is the Sword of Grayson, so I suppose it'll work itself out one way or another.
Written By Samantha
March 28, 2018, 11:13 a.m.(6/11/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Rymarr
This is why all I want you to do is swing a sword and look pretty.
(And occasionally wear purple sparkles and very tight pants.)
(And occasionally wear purple sparkles and very tight pants.)
Written By Samantha
March 28, 2018, 10:10 a.m.(6/11/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Peri
I'm genuinely surprised that there could be such a mix-up; we have been known to accommodate numerous guests as needed. But had you simply informed one of the servants, they would have apologized for the mistake and seen situated elsewhere...if that was what you truly desired.
As it stands, you have my apologies for the confusion; I'll be having a word with the housekeeper as to preventing such circumstances from occurring in the future.
As it stands, you have my apologies for the confusion; I'll be having a word with the housekeeper as to preventing such circumstances from occurring in the future.
Written By Samantha
March 26, 2018, 6:01 p.m.(6/7/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Abbas
I cannot speak to how I feel about Abbas in the wake of his death. I don't believe that his kindness toward me outweighs the darker choices he made by any stretch of the information. I can't even garuntee for certain that his motives for being kind to me were entirely for the sake of being so, and not ulterior motives.
But I do want to recall some what I remember of him. That he told me with a frank honesty that he had seen activity in the Gray Forest - Brand's monsters, and the havoc they had wrought, and that it chilled his soul. He asked me to consider him as a husband, and at the time I was baffled as to why he'd want to marry down. I remember writing to Dawn and Cara, and their wise advice of caution. And I remember when he gifted Deepwood, with no expectation of recompense, with a pack of war dogs to incorporate into our kennels.
I will never know the truth of his heart. I will never know what prompted him to make the choices he made.
I can and will hope that his next life will give him an opportunity for betterment.
But I do want to recall some what I remember of him. That he told me with a frank honesty that he had seen activity in the Gray Forest - Brand's monsters, and the havoc they had wrought, and that it chilled his soul. He asked me to consider him as a husband, and at the time I was baffled as to why he'd want to marry down. I remember writing to Dawn and Cara, and their wise advice of caution. And I remember when he gifted Deepwood, with no expectation of recompense, with a pack of war dogs to incorporate into our kennels.
I will never know the truth of his heart. I will never know what prompted him to make the choices he made.
I can and will hope that his next life will give him an opportunity for betterment.
Written By Samantha
March 22, 2018, 10:18 a.m.(5/27/1008 AR)
It's not my business to interfere in the exchange of two siblings, but something said struck me as particularly odd - that to accept oaths and properties and title is to accept the Path of Chains. As both a Marquessa and a Liberator, I cannot agree with this idea. Skald values freedom, and the very essence of that is the freedom to choose. Whether you refuse or accept oaths, properties, or title is a choice that one should have the freedom to make.
Goodness knows Old Oak has a sizable, peaceful, and proud population of Prodigals who maintain their own customs and faith, and when asked to come to the aid of the Compact for the good of all, were there for the citizens of Arx during the Siege.
Choice is the paramount right of freedom.
Goodness knows Old Oak has a sizable, peaceful, and proud population of Prodigals who maintain their own customs and faith, and when asked to come to the aid of the Compact for the good of all, were there for the citizens of Arx during the Siege.
Choice is the paramount right of freedom.
Written By Samantha
March 15, 2018, 3:40 p.m.(5/13/1008 AR)
I hereby revoke my desire to release my Black Journals upon my death.
If I have some control over who tells my story, then let it be me.
If I have some control over who tells my story, then let it be me.
Written By Samantha
March 8, 2018, 4:50 p.m.(4/27/1008 AR)
The irony of Bisland and Deepwood forces marching north to provide defensive aid is not lost on me.
Written By Samantha
March 7, 2018, 6:44 p.m.(4/25/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Peri
Peri is special.
I have known this since we first met, and she was still a child on my very first progression through the March when I was fifteen years old. I know something of her heart; and how much she wants to look beyond what she knows, while still carrying a deep loyalty to her family. Her sense of honor is impeccable. I think there is great spiritual strength in her, it just needs an opportunity to come out.
Now, she is leading our small fleet into battle at Setarco. I can think of no braver hands than hers to guide our sails.
I have known this since we first met, and she was still a child on my very first progression through the March when I was fifteen years old. I know something of her heart; and how much she wants to look beyond what she knows, while still carrying a deep loyalty to her family. Her sense of honor is impeccable. I think there is great spiritual strength in her, it just needs an opportunity to come out.
Now, she is leading our small fleet into battle at Setarco. I can think of no braver hands than hers to guide our sails.
Written By Samantha
March 7, 2018, 6:41 p.m.(4/25/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Emily
The cadet branch Deepwoods have been a lovely addition to my family. Thus far, the one I know best has come to be Lady - no, Cousin Emily. She has made herself essential to both myself and to Rymarr, and holds the interests of our House within her heart. I've spent more than one evening thus far enjoying her company and hope to enjoy many more.
She is traveling to the north to lead Deepwood's forces in defense of Stormwall, and is being mentioned frequently in my prayers. But more importantly, I will support her with my actions as her forces fly the banner of three trees.
She is traveling to the north to lead Deepwood's forces in defense of Stormwall, and is being mentioned frequently in my prayers. But more importantly, I will support her with my actions as her forces fly the banner of three trees.
Written By Samantha
March 7, 2018, 6:37 p.m.(4/25/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Lumen
A cousin by way of my Bisland foster family, and in many ways a kindred spirit. Now that she has settled in Arx, I hope to convince her to grace Deepwood Manor with her presence often. She is an accomplished Whisper and one of the most elegant and graceful women in my acquaintance.
Written By Samantha
March 7, 2018, 6:35 p.m.(4/25/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Bethany
I imagine when one loses an appendage, however large or small, you feel the loss of it for a very long time, but after a while the lack becomes normal, and something you're used to, and possibly no longer notice. But if by magic that lost appendage is restored, you must wonder how you ever got along without it.
I have missed Bethany Mercier enormously. To have her back in my life is a blessing, for both her service and her friendship.
I have missed Bethany Mercier enormously. To have her back in my life is a blessing, for both her service and her friendship.
Written By Samantha
March 4, 2018, 12:43 p.m.(4/19/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Romulius
I would recommend you pay a visit to Skald's shrine.
Written By Samantha
March 2, 2018, 5:44 p.m.(4/15/1008 AR)
There's a reason I don't go around declaring Deepwood lumber to be the finest wood in Arvum. Even if it is in my opinion (and that is only my opinion), I am aware that everyone feels the same way about what their respective domains produce, be it lumber, grain, minerals, spices, etc.
So when you tout that whatever it is you have is the best of all, you're effectively saying the quality of what anyone else produces is of lesser quality, which is generally not something people want to hear, regardless of what you may believe.
This is not a way to win friends, but it will certainly influence people.
So when you tout that whatever it is you have is the best of all, you're effectively saying the quality of what anyone else produces is of lesser quality, which is generally not something people want to hear, regardless of what you may believe.
This is not a way to win friends, but it will certainly influence people.
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