Written By Ryhalt
April 4, 2020, 2:33 a.m.(1/19/1013 AR)
Relationship Note on Bianca
Satisfaction. Whether reading for entertainment or education, reaching the end of a story always serves a purpose even if the storyteller wasn't up to the task of telling it.
Written By Ryhalt
March 7, 2020, 12:34 a.m.(11/18/1012 AR)
I have not written as I ought of late. I must find more creative avenues to achieve what I desire. We were not made for this languishing.
Written By Ryhalt
Jan. 26, 2020, 3:32 a.m.(8.620416253306878/21.743310185185187/1012.6350346877756 AR)
Relationship Note on Clover
Her absence has stretched too long to be anything other than worrisome given her propensity for clumsiness. With all the projects I have planned for Farshaw, I am in want of the wise council of my wife. I know I get too focused on the mercantile aspect and need reining in, she does it best. Farshaw needs her back at my side.
I also miss her continual smiles. In days of sinister tales and hard work, her attitude is sorely needed. I find myself too gloomy at times of late.
If she doesn't sent notice or return in a few weeks, it'll be time to send a party to search for her.
Also, I love her. Ivy needs her mother, if nothing else, lest she turn out into a trade-centric head like me.
I also miss her continual smiles. In days of sinister tales and hard work, her attitude is sorely needed. I find myself too gloomy at times of late.
If she doesn't sent notice or return in a few weeks, it'll be time to send a party to search for her.
Also, I love her. Ivy needs her mother, if nothing else, lest she turn out into a trade-centric head like me.
Written By Ryhalt
Jan. 21, 2020, 2:15 a.m.(8.25948330026455/8.531064814814814/1012.6049569416887 AR)
Relationship Note on Lisebet
If you hear anything about the Farshaw gates being locked against twin terrors, I had nothing to do with it!
Nothing to see here except an uncle planning how best to spoil them.
Nothing to see here except an uncle planning how best to spoil them.
Written By Ryhalt
Jan. 12, 2020, 10:08 p.m.(7/19/1012 AR)
Some people are natural merchants, the rest are not. Most will never get the concept of seeking what another needs and finding a way to fulfill it is very exciting, preferring to prioritize themselves instead. That is not a criticism that they are selfish as there is nothing intrinsically wrong with bettering oneself. Making a business relationship with one is difficult as they don't understand the merchant is seeking to get both sides of the exchange happy, that surely you are just out for yourself, too, in a competition to get the most happy.
That is the oddest and most disconcerting accusation I've heard this week, that it is actually wrong to want the best outcome for both sides, that one side or the other must lose. As far as I'm concerned, that is bad business. This is why some deals fall through in the negotiation phase: it's bad business.
That is the oddest and most disconcerting accusation I've heard this week, that it is actually wrong to want the best outcome for both sides, that one side or the other must lose. As far as I'm concerned, that is bad business. This is why some deals fall through in the negotiation phase: it's bad business.
Written By Ryhalt
Jan. 11, 2020, 10:39 p.m.(7/18/1012 AR)
It was a much needed refreshment to take time to pray at the Mangata shrine today. No matter how many cares and frustrations one faces, there is always hope while alive for a better day on the morrow.
Written By Ryhalt
Dec. 31, 2019, 4:02 p.m.(6/22/1012 AR)
I have been thinking it is time to take on a protege or two for some time now. Maybe a third, if I am feeling a glutton or it's just right.
I see Ivy growing like a shoot and thinking about getting arrangements for her education. One day she'll be an even better Duchess than me, I hope.
I see Ivy growing like a shoot and thinking about getting arrangements for her education. One day she'll be an even better Duchess than me, I hope.
Written By Ryhalt
Dec. 28, 2019, 4:48 a.m.(6/15/1012 AR)
I have read so much this week. I wasn't the only one taking advantage of the recent reopening of the Stacks to the public, but I was certain I'd come out to find it Summer or Fall already. To my pleasant surprise it is still Spring, as if Cotyar would allow me to dally so long!
While one of my investigation's trail has gone cold, despite my keen interest in discovering more on the subject, I was reminded of one I had set aside in order to assist Thorley. I had thought they may be related, but I was not expecting to find a tale of monsters capable of crushing hundreds of knights with a single blow. How dreadful would it be to face such a thing! It makes me want to secure the parts so they can never be used again.
Like the Eventide Blade.
That reminds me I wanted to research something for my brother...
While one of my investigation's trail has gone cold, despite my keen interest in discovering more on the subject, I was reminded of one I had set aside in order to assist Thorley. I had thought they may be related, but I was not expecting to find a tale of monsters capable of crushing hundreds of knights with a single blow. How dreadful would it be to face such a thing! It makes me want to secure the parts so they can never be used again.
Like the Eventide Blade.
That reminds me I wanted to research something for my brother...
Written By Ryhalt
Dec. 14, 2019, 2:15 a.m.(5/15/1012 AR)
I have spent much time this week in selfish pleasures, but is pleasant to get out into the city after being cooped up all through the winter. Granted Cotyar gives me long stares when I return home late in the evenings and it isn't so great staying up long hours to catch up, but Farshaw aren't made for this sitting about business so he endures my odd hours.
Besides, I could not pass up the opportunity to catch up with my dear sister, Lisebet, and shamelessly distract her through her adventure around Arx and Princess Sabella's scavenger hunt. It was a temporary distraction from buying myself a new outfit.
Then there was Lady Mabelle's fantastic party. I am evidently rusty on my pie-throwing, a skill I never knew I would need!
With the Assembly coming up it hasn't been all filling my time with diversions. I have been giving deep thought to what I would say, if I am moved to do so. I believe this one will more contentious than the last.
It has also been a week of generosity towards House Farshaw, which I do hope to use to prosper the House and those that gifted us. Yes, the list of those to meet with or write to grows, but I am never more happy than I am in growing the family business.
Besides, I could not pass up the opportunity to catch up with my dear sister, Lisebet, and shamelessly distract her through her adventure around Arx and Princess Sabella's scavenger hunt. It was a temporary distraction from buying myself a new outfit.
Then there was Lady Mabelle's fantastic party. I am evidently rusty on my pie-throwing, a skill I never knew I would need!
With the Assembly coming up it hasn't been all filling my time with diversions. I have been giving deep thought to what I would say, if I am moved to do so. I believe this one will more contentious than the last.
It has also been a week of generosity towards House Farshaw, which I do hope to use to prosper the House and those that gifted us. Yes, the list of those to meet with or write to grows, but I am never more happy than I am in growing the family business.
Written By Ryhalt
Nov. 12, 2019, 10:36 p.m.(3/9/1012 AR)
Relationship Note on Lisebet
Congratulations, my dear sister! Someday we should adventure together so you can show off your skills.
Very proud of you!
Very proud of you!
Written By Ryhalt
Nov. 10, 2019, 8:56 p.m.(3/5/1012 AR)
Relationship Note on Mabelle
You are most welcome, Lady Mabelle.
Next trip won't be so flat. Or maybe hawking? You do have a way with animals.
Next trip won't be so flat. Or maybe hawking? You do have a way with animals.
Written By Ryhalt
Nov. 6, 2019, 10:50 p.m.(2/25/1012 AR)
Previously I have written at length upon the consequences of using the products produced by thralldom and the fact we are all complicit in it, so I won't reiterate my points then to remark on the curious actions of those trying to sever themselves from these products of late.
Forbidding a product does not do anything to end thralldom. All that is done by making banned products is to make them more rare and precious in an area. Where something is forbidden, rare and precious, there will be an increase and thriving of those who would steal and smuggle such goods into that area for while one can mandate against the sale of such items publicly, nothing has been done about the fact that the goods remain useful and most desirable.
Bottom line, if nothing is done to replace those goods with a product of similar or better quality, there is no threat to the production of those materials and thus thralls will continue to be used because the market that was once visible is now hidden, not destroyed. Forbidding products is an empty gesture. While one may feel moral because they no longer have the seeing of such goods on their conscience, there is a rug over their complicity, hiding that it still exists.
I wish I could laud these efforts, but in a time of trouble, this will not go well for the increase to crime and damages to the economy it will instead cause rather than the presumably desired outcome, that there will be wide-spread bannings. With piracy on our seas and attacks on our trade routes, this will now make our markets and streets more dangerous.
I won't even start on how damaging it is to trade to ban products on the assumption thrall labor is involved. If we don't know how the goods are produced, how can we know they are produced with thrall labor? That is where I will leave it and let the true scholars muse on the ramifications.
Forbidding a product does not do anything to end thralldom. All that is done by making banned products is to make them more rare and precious in an area. Where something is forbidden, rare and precious, there will be an increase and thriving of those who would steal and smuggle such goods into that area for while one can mandate against the sale of such items publicly, nothing has been done about the fact that the goods remain useful and most desirable.
Bottom line, if nothing is done to replace those goods with a product of similar or better quality, there is no threat to the production of those materials and thus thralls will continue to be used because the market that was once visible is now hidden, not destroyed. Forbidding products is an empty gesture. While one may feel moral because they no longer have the seeing of such goods on their conscience, there is a rug over their complicity, hiding that it still exists.
I wish I could laud these efforts, but in a time of trouble, this will not go well for the increase to crime and damages to the economy it will instead cause rather than the presumably desired outcome, that there will be wide-spread bannings. With piracy on our seas and attacks on our trade routes, this will now make our markets and streets more dangerous.
I won't even start on how damaging it is to trade to ban products on the assumption thrall labor is involved. If we don't know how the goods are produced, how can we know they are produced with thrall labor? That is where I will leave it and let the true scholars muse on the ramifications.
Written By Ryhalt
Oct. 20, 2019, 1:50 p.m.(1/18/1012 AR)
Relationship Note on Mabelle
You can have coffee-scented air for the low, low price of stepping into the Bold Espressions!
Written By Ryhalt
Oct. 9, 2019, 3:04 a.m.(12/23/1011 AR)
I have returned to Arx, having gotten the adventuring bug out of me for a little bit, just in time to attend the most recent Assembly of Peers. What is before me is a daunting pile of work, but Cotyar gave me that put-upon look when I suggested I should find Clover first. Maybe she will come distract me, instead. I have missed her and Ivy. Also, I want to run an idea I got during the Assembly by her.
Written By Ryhalt
Nov. 16, 2018, 7:34 p.m.(1/4/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Bliss
Just curious for those watching this carriage fire of an exchange. Because really, it's fascinating, but is there ever a time where you don't put your foot in your mouth?
Written By Ryhalt
Nov. 12, 2018, 2:50 a.m.(12/22/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Violet
Speaking of people's lives who I've made much more difficult recently, I must include you as well.
Then again, considering your career and successes speaks for itself, I'll consider it a sweeping win in snatching you away from the North.
Then again, considering your career and successes speaks for itself, I'll consider it a sweeping win in snatching you away from the North.
Written By Ryhalt
Nov. 12, 2018, 2:46 a.m.(12/22/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Thorley
For what Orvyn and I have done today, I hope in a decade you will not loathe me for it. It was no easy task to go through with the decision, and there is some selfishness in why I did what I did. For different reasons. I admit that and may the gods forgive me for it.
At the same time, I wanted a man who I knew I could rely on. Who I knew Orvyn will be able to rely on. I know your shoulders are heavy with the burdens you have already carried. And I know I have not made that any better by handing you even *more* responsibility.
You are the strongest man I know, cousin.
At the same time, I wanted a man who I knew I could rely on. Who I knew Orvyn will be able to rely on. I know your shoulders are heavy with the burdens you have already carried. And I know I have not made that any better by handing you even *more* responsibility.
You are the strongest man I know, cousin.
Written By Ryhalt
Sept. 16, 2018, 4:32 p.m.(8/12/1009 AR)
I realize there's something about aging and commenting on the craftmanship of furniture, but I have to admit, there's nothing quite like finally having a room the way you want it after getting a matching chest and wardrobe. I don't know why that appeals to me.
And organizing. I found a full suit of armor in a wardrobe the other day and I have no idea why or who put it there.
And someone put liquor bottles in my bookcase. I say someone, but I have the uncanny sensation it was me. Because some reason I thought it'd look good. I still have no idea why.
And organizing. I found a full suit of armor in a wardrobe the other day and I have no idea why or who put it there.
And someone put liquor bottles in my bookcase. I say someone, but I have the uncanny sensation it was me. Because some reason I thought it'd look good. I still have no idea why.
Written By Ryhalt
Aug. 31, 2018, 6:43 a.m.(7/1/1009 AR)
I find myself in the unfortunate position to of had a rather unfortunate catastrophe in my office. I'll spare the details on what exactly transpired, if only to spare myself the embarrassment. But if anyone has business with me, my notes and paperwork on it may of been unfortunately destroyed.
This may be my way of saying, if there were any matters we had been discussing over the past few weeks, there's a possibility we may have to start to over.
Also, as a sidenote, this may explain why I wanted a second Voice. Because it's painfully obvious that I can't be trusted with my own papers in private.
This may be my way of saying, if there were any matters we had been discussing over the past few weeks, there's a possibility we may have to start to over.
Also, as a sidenote, this may explain why I wanted a second Voice. Because it's painfully obvious that I can't be trusted with my own papers in private.
Written By Ryhalt
Aug. 29, 2018, 12:49 p.m.(6/25/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Lisebet
Thick wool of the scratchiest kind if I have to sail all the known ports in the world to find it! That is when I am able to get out of this locked room Clover has put me in. How does one pick locks.
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