Written By Talen
Feb. 3, 2018, 11:11 p.m.(2/12/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Edain
Ba weep grama weep ninny baum.
Written By Monique
Jan. 22, 2018, 11:25 a.m.(1/7/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Edain
What heartfelt and thoughtful congratulations! Thank you, High Lord!
Written By Caelis
Jan. 21, 2018, 4:40 p.m.(1/6/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Edain
I like listening to you read to our child. I think that is the time it's the most active. Perhaps our little heir knows your voice already. That's a warming thought to me. I know dangerous days are ahead of us, but the time we get to spend together, listening to you read or just having a quiet evening in each other's company is something to cherish.
Written By Caelis
Jan. 14, 2018, 5:35 p.m.(12/20/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Edain
I have the most amazing, considerate, forgiving husband.
He's so sweet and kind.
Please don't be cross with me dearest.
He's so sweet and kind.
Please don't be cross with me dearest.
Written By Leona
Jan. 12, 2018, 2:39 p.m.(12/14/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Edain
No one is perfect. And it is not the Lord Commander's forgiveness you should seek. Look to your own honor and guard it well. Accepting our mistakes, rectifying them, and trying not to repeat them again and again is the course of valor and the work of a lifetime.
Written By Orazio
Jan. 12, 2018, 2:32 p.m.(12/14/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Edain
To His Grace, Prince Edain (marked by a small tab, if you please, for the Scholar who accepts this journal - please do not remove, even if it does ruin the uniformity):
I accept your words, and admire you for committing them to writing. There is nothing harder in this world than accepting criticism (and I am well aware that I am not always kind about mine), and nothing more praiseworthy than attempting to do something constructive with it as you walk forward into the future.
I accept your words, and admire you for committing them to writing. There is nothing harder in this world than accepting criticism (and I am well aware that I am not always kind about mine), and nothing more praiseworthy than attempting to do something constructive with it as you walk forward into the future.
Written By Orazio
Jan. 12, 2018, 1:43 p.m.(12/14/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Edain
Let us not forget who it was who hosted the Nox'Alfar when they came to the city, and allowed their guests to be insulted and threatened, blocked their guests from seeking honorable redress for these grievances, and then spent months claiming in public that the Nox'Alfar never intended to negotiate honestly or sincerely, despite the fact that they have never broken any formal commitment they have ever made to the Compact, and in fact gifted several king's ransoms worth of expensive items even when no treaty obligated it.
As odd and often violent and unpredictable as they are, when it comes to "needing to earn trust", there are other names which, based on their behavior, I would put far higher on the list.
As odd and often violent and unpredictable as they are, when it comes to "needing to earn trust", there are other names which, based on their behavior, I would put far higher on the list.
Written By Leona
Jan. 12, 2018, 11:47 a.m.(12/14/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Edain
When Lord Commander Dayne Valardin gave his life in an honor duel to acknowledge the guilt of the Compact when we broke the treaty with the Nox'alfar, through strength and honor and determination he gave us the chance to start diplomatic relations with them without the sins of the past coming forward to haunt us. He leveled the playing field by acknowledging our guilt and paying for it as honor demands.
When the Nox'alfar came to us in good faith to re-negotiate the treaty and we treated them abysmally and insulted them until they left the city, that too was our own fault. And yes, many good men and women died. I know this better than most. But again, the Nox'alfar showed their willingness to ignore our fumbling attempts at diplomacy and returned to the negotiating table in good faith.
And so I understand that many will be uncomfortable with our allies. They are not always a comfortable people. But to expect them to constantly be looking to earn our trust ignores the fact that they have carried themselves with honor while we have not - twice now in living memory. Instead of worrying about what they are doing for us, perhaps we should be asking how we can work together to build our future in similar directions, and to avoid dishonoring ourselves a third time in three years.
When the Nox'alfar came to us in good faith to re-negotiate the treaty and we treated them abysmally and insulted them until they left the city, that too was our own fault. And yes, many good men and women died. I know this better than most. But again, the Nox'alfar showed their willingness to ignore our fumbling attempts at diplomacy and returned to the negotiating table in good faith.
And so I understand that many will be uncomfortable with our allies. They are not always a comfortable people. But to expect them to constantly be looking to earn our trust ignores the fact that they have carried themselves with honor while we have not - twice now in living memory. Instead of worrying about what they are doing for us, perhaps we should be asking how we can work together to build our future in similar directions, and to avoid dishonoring ourselves a third time in three years.
Written By Sameera
Jan. 5, 2018, 5:52 a.m.(11/27/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Edain
I am now, officially, waiting to see your wave riding cavalry.
Written By Sorrel
Jan. 3, 2018, 11:33 a.m.(11/23/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Edain
I have continued to work on the song for the High Lord's child. Those I've shared my progress with have referred to the first part as "The Valardin Lullaby." I feel proud that people are having such a strong response to it. I think the first two verses were stronger, but I think these make for a good finish to it.
Quiet, Baby!
Keep Faith always in mind.
Power can be fragile,
But less so if you're kind.
Sleepy, Baby!
A lady or a lord!
Nobility defined:
Your hand will hold the sword!
Quiet, Baby!
Keep Faith always in mind.
Power can be fragile,
But less so if you're kind.
Sleepy, Baby!
A lady or a lord!
Nobility defined:
Your hand will hold the sword!
Written By Victus
Jan. 2, 2018, 1:27 p.m.(11/19/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Edain
Readin' journals today, just wanna commend you real quick on that quote from your old relative you keep close.
Written By Victus
Dec. 26, 2017, 12:15 p.m.(11/5/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Edain
D E E R
S Q U I R R E L
F O O D
R A B B I T
B A C O N
S Q U I R R E L
F O O D
R A B B I T
B A C O N
Written By Sorrel
Dec. 23, 2017, 9:39 a.m.(10/27/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Edain
I am writing a song to honor the birth of Prince Edain's new child. Here is the beginning of it:
Hush! Hush, Baby!
Someday you'll be a knight,
You'll guard over the Oathlands
And keep it day and night!
Sleep now, Baby!
Find strength and courage, too.
Be loyal and have honor
For many trust in you.
Hush! Hush, Baby!
Someday you'll be a knight,
You'll guard over the Oathlands
And keep it day and night!
Sleep now, Baby!
Find strength and courage, too.
Be loyal and have honor
For many trust in you.
Written By Caprice
Dec. 19, 2017, 11:04 p.m.(10/20/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Edain
Invite me to have a drink with you. Whiskey. I want whiskey.
I will make sure to explain in detail. It might take hours, but if you can sustain; I'll help you maintain.
I will make sure to explain in detail. It might take hours, but if you can sustain; I'll help you maintain.
Written By Percephon
Dec. 19, 2017, 12:01 p.m.(10/19/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Edain
DTF: Data Transferal Format.
It appears to be the new collective colloquialism, an acronym, for sending missives.
Not unlike the strange trend of sending short messages by using songbirds as couriers.
It appears to be the new collective colloquialism, an acronym, for sending missives.
Not unlike the strange trend of sending short messages by using songbirds as couriers.
Written By Isidora
Dec. 16, 2017, 5:11 p.m.(10/14/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Edain
His Grace is not just the High Lord of Sanctum, the leader of Oathlanders. He is my cousin and I love him desperately for that. I loved him without the title of High Lord and I love him with it. I am not always on the correct side of how I ought to act, but he shows me daily how to act with love and compassion. To see him today, is to be reminded of the man he is. I am proud that he is a Valardin and proud to follow him no matter where he may send me in travel, in need or in marriage. It is not a blind faith, but one that is renewed with every decision that I am able to witness.
Written By Alis
Dec. 12, 2017, 10:16 p.m.(10/6/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Edain
I could not be more happy for you and Caelis. You will be an amazing father, as Caelis will be a wonderful mom. (I will be the crazy Aunt). Fia and I will spoil our new niece or nephew enough for Vance, Tabitha, and Valen combined of course. It's in the small print of the sibling contract. We'll leave the growly Radley faces for Arn to re-create though I think.
In all seriousness though, I am proud of how far our family has come since the role of Highlord came to rest on your shoulders. You have borne it with both grace and compassion, forging your own path while staying true to the Valardin name and ideals. You are a shining example for the next generation of Valardin that are being born. It's my honor to be your sister, my privilege to be a Voice for you, and it will be my joy to be an Aunt to your children.
In all seriousness though, I am proud of how far our family has come since the role of Highlord came to rest on your shoulders. You have borne it with both grace and compassion, forging your own path while staying true to the Valardin name and ideals. You are a shining example for the next generation of Valardin that are being born. It's my honor to be your sister, my privilege to be a Voice for you, and it will be my joy to be an Aunt to your children.
Written By Marian
Dec. 10, 2017, 1:21 p.m.(9/28/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Edain
Every time I think I know everything about you, I am surprised by another gem. May both of us keep our feet on the ground and find secure rope and a solid mast on the water.
Written By Cristoph
Dec. 3, 2017, 8:12 p.m.(9/15/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Edain
By the time they're old enough to try and chase me down, my lungpower will have grown so much that I'll be a legend in our time. No one alive will be able to catch me.
Written By Fergus
Nov. 26, 2017, 5 p.m.(8/28/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Edain
I'll take that challenge.
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