Written By Martino
Oct. 18, 2020, 5:41 p.m.(3/22/1014 AR)
Relationship Note on Catalana
Did I forget hosting duties during the family dinner when you came along?
Thea has been grumbling all day.
Thea has been grumbling all day.
Written By Martino
Oct. 18, 2020, 5:40 p.m.(3/22/1014 AR)
Relationship Note on Emberly
Another good week with one of my students. Truly, several years ago, the idea of having even one would have had me laugh. Now there are responsibilities and being mature.
Still time, though, to adjust to our delightfully Lycene drinking habits.
Still time, though, to adjust to our delightfully Lycene drinking habits.
Written By Apollo
Oct. 18, 2020, 5:27 p.m.(3/22/1014 AR)
Relationship Note on Ida
There is no adequate accounting for the work of giving care and attention to the things that escape our own.
Written By Monique
Oct. 18, 2020, 5:20 p.m.(3/22/1014 AR)
Relationship Note on Ida
Dame Ida. She is a wonder. And a bit of a sadist, I think. How will I ever bear to part with these glorious blades and hairpins? I would accuse her of making them incredible just to torment me, but I know from experience that everything she makes is spectacular so I cannot. Still, they will make an exciting addition to the event. If I don't cancel it so I can keep them...
Written By Romulius
Oct. 18, 2020, 5:18 p.m.(3/22/1014 AR)
How fortunate I am to have the family that I do. For all of our troubles and superstitions, there is a greatness to Blackshore that is apparent within our walls. I can only pray to serve my siblings and cousins in the manner they deserve.
Written By Talwyn
Oct. 18, 2020, 5:11 p.m.(3/22/1014 AR)
Relationship Note on Iseulet
When I met Iseulet, I was pleasantly surprised by her ambition, even more than her beauty. She had drive and passion and she puts both into everything that she does. She applied that same drive to wooing me and securing my family's permission to marry me and make me her Marquis.
There is more than a flickering flame of affection for her -- I should find something that is unique and special to give to her as a gift. I guess that starts with finding out the best things that she enjoys. It is a path ahead for me to follow, and may it run long and through a great many lands. A song to be started, a symphony to be composed.
There is more than a flickering flame of affection for her -- I should find something that is unique and special to give to her as a gift. I guess that starts with finding out the best things that she enjoys. It is a path ahead for me to follow, and may it run long and through a great many lands. A song to be started, a symphony to be composed.
Written By Tanith
Oct. 18, 2020, 5:04 p.m.(3/22/1014 AR)
I traded a barrel of honeymead from one of the other taverns, for a barrel of spiced wine that now sits in the Murder.
Nothing fancy either way, though I had a little hand in making what I traded. Serving alcohol that can be done so warmed is always smart when the nights are cold, well into spring from early autumn. Some folk say it makes them feel spoiled, others 'too soft'.
Money is money, but a hot whiskey apple cider and a good dollop of honey on a cold evening can make everything better, even on the shit days.
Nothing fancy either way, though I had a little hand in making what I traded. Serving alcohol that can be done so warmed is always smart when the nights are cold, well into spring from early autumn. Some folk say it makes them feel spoiled, others 'too soft'.
Money is money, but a hot whiskey apple cider and a good dollop of honey on a cold evening can make everything better, even on the shit days.
Written By Mirari
Oct. 18, 2020, 4:45 p.m.(3/22/1014 AR)
Sometimes I wonder if I should take more commission, but then I remember I hate doing what people tell me to do and prefer to create based on my own notions.
Written By Lucita
Oct. 18, 2020, 4:31 p.m.(3/22/1014 AR)
The twin's top 10 list for not going to Saikland this spring, part 2:
05. There's no room for all our plushie collection sailing there. They might get wet. Getting wet is very bad for plushies.
04. We'd miss _your_ birthday! (yes, they mentioned birthdays...again.)
03. We don't _want_ to leave!
At this point, after we calmed them down, we avoided speaking of their leaving in the hopes time would help in the matter. And it did for a few days till they overheard Lady Zoey and I discussing if she would leave her children in Arx or send them to stay with family once the weather warmed.
02. Quivering lower lips, big sad eyes, sniffling, too quiet, reproachful looks that speak volumns without a word being uttered. Thankfully, they are just five and could not maintain that for very long before they were back playing and staying busy with the usual children's activities. But when they think of it, this is a reason they revisit.
01. You _need_us to snuggle you when you have bad dreams.
That is something with which I can not argue, something for which I had no reply. There might be offers by others but either they are away, occupied with someone else, or by the time I stir around enough to consider sending a message, I put on my 'big girl' skirt, suck it up and manage alone. It isn't something for which you can plan, and it isn't something that happens all that often now, and you don't earn friends by sending a messenger to wake them in the middle of the night because you want a hug.
05. There's no room for all our plushie collection sailing there. They might get wet. Getting wet is very bad for plushies.
04. We'd miss _your_ birthday! (yes, they mentioned birthdays...again.)
03. We don't _want_ to leave!
At this point, after we calmed them down, we avoided speaking of their leaving in the hopes time would help in the matter. And it did for a few days till they overheard Lady Zoey and I discussing if she would leave her children in Arx or send them to stay with family once the weather warmed.
02. Quivering lower lips, big sad eyes, sniffling, too quiet, reproachful looks that speak volumns without a word being uttered. Thankfully, they are just five and could not maintain that for very long before they were back playing and staying busy with the usual children's activities. But when they think of it, this is a reason they revisit.
01. You _need_us to snuggle you when you have bad dreams.
That is something with which I can not argue, something for which I had no reply. There might be offers by others but either they are away, occupied with someone else, or by the time I stir around enough to consider sending a message, I put on my 'big girl' skirt, suck it up and manage alone. It isn't something for which you can plan, and it isn't something that happens all that often now, and you don't earn friends by sending a messenger to wake them in the middle of the night because you want a hug.
Written By Patrizio
Oct. 18, 2020, 3:49 p.m.(3/22/1014 AR)
I attended the winter festival at the Laurents' a few nights ago - my first time ice skating, not that you'd perhaps be able to tell from my actually managing to not fall. I wish that more had been so daring as to try the skating, since it was a lot of fun, but others were clearly more happy to be trying their hand at the sledding.
Still, I'll be grateful when spring arrives. This city's too cold for my taste.
Still, I'll be grateful when spring arrives. This city's too cold for my taste.
Written By Wymark
Oct. 18, 2020, 2 p.m.(3/22/1014 AR)
I'm still looking for an armorsmith that can make a set of simple brigandine for me. The last set is beyond repair. The same is true for a weaponsmith willing to try out a new design for a staff. If either happens upon my journals and finds themselves in want of my coin, they just need to send a messenger to the House of Questions for an appointment.
Written By Wymark
Oct. 18, 2020, 1:53 p.m.(3/22/1014 AR)
After taking a survey of a random sample of inquisitors, confessors, and bakers I am no closer to the answer I see. Are tarts pies?
Written By Sabella
Oct. 18, 2020, 1:22 p.m.(3/22/1014 AR)
As another conflict looms I urge the nobility of the Compact to not forget those families who have lost people to prior wars, whose wounds may not be as fresh as those we might see in the coming tomorrows, but who still feel the keen loss of their loved ones who died in defense of us. I will once again be mounting a large scale effort for the Crownlands to help these people who may have lost income of profession from being wounded or those children who have lost a parent or been orphaned that will need help to learn a profession, find a trade, or a place as a squire. While I still have some hope that the coming issues with Eurus might still be solved or at least lessened with diplomatic actions, Grayson intends to be ready to support those families who will inevitably pay a great price to ensure our Compact stands whole.
Written By Lisebet
Oct. 18, 2020, 1:04 p.m.(3/22/1014 AR)
Time flies when you're having fun, I've heard it said. I think it flies regardless, but we don't notice it as much when we're having fun.
In other words, how is it already now? Where did the time get to?
I shall have to run to make it to my next promised appointment.
In other words, how is it already now? Where did the time get to?
I shall have to run to make it to my next promised appointment.
Written By Miranda
Oct. 18, 2020, 12:29 p.m.(3/22/1014 AR)
Is spring coming?
I normally adore winter and all it brings, but I'd really like to take the twins out to play and the snow is just too cold for them.
But it seems like winter is holding on forever!
Or is it just me?
I normally adore winter and all it brings, but I'd really like to take the twins out to play and the snow is just too cold for them.
But it seems like winter is holding on forever!
Or is it just me?
Written By Sydney
Oct. 18, 2020, 11:20 a.m.(3/21/1014 AR)
Well, I can add this to my list of accomplishments: I'm so hideously embarrassed that I could die.
Never before has my foot felt so squarely lodged in my mouth at a moment where I required it to be witty, cunning or impressive. I'm quite certain I failed on all counts but being a modestly pleasant thing to look at, and I disdain that feeling most of all. I need to steel my resolve, going forward.
I have no desire for that to happen again.
Never before has my foot felt so squarely lodged in my mouth at a moment where I required it to be witty, cunning or impressive. I'm quite certain I failed on all counts but being a modestly pleasant thing to look at, and I disdain that feeling most of all. I need to steel my resolve, going forward.
I have no desire for that to happen again.
Written By Mabelle
Oct. 18, 2020, 10:41 a.m.(3/21/1014 AR)
Relationship Note on Drake
When someone asks me to push a sled, I push the sled. I never promised to play nice.
Written By Ida
Oct. 18, 2020, 9:07 a.m.(3/21/1014 AR)
I have an apprentice named Rigby, who some may even be familiar with as he's the one so often bringing drinks or snacks to visitors of the shop. Despite his position, he seems to tolerate me as much as I tolerate him. We agreed some years ago that his talents likely did not suggest a career in smithing, though he is capable enough at making less challenging items. Some wonder why he stays on, or why I keep him. I suspect both he and I wonder the same, at times. He is good at keeping the shop in order, which is truly a talent I appreciate. There is never any dust about, the cases are always nicely in order, and he makes one of the best pots of coffee in the city. Sure, he rolls his eyes and acts rather put-upon here and there, but it just shows me that the young man has a bit of gumption. I likely should give him a different title than apprentice, but it'd probably just go to his head.
I only thought to write of him because he is good at keeping me aware, for lack of a better word. A small cough when he sees I've gotten lost in thought and the half-sketch before me might seem forgotten for too long, or a topping-off of my mug when it's a late night. Sometimes even a dash of whiskey in my tea, if it's been one of those days. Little things, but I've been behind for longer than I care to recount, and those very little things are what keep me on track when I need it.
I only thought to write of him because he is good at keeping me aware, for lack of a better word. A small cough when he sees I've gotten lost in thought and the half-sketch before me might seem forgotten for too long, or a topping-off of my mug when it's a late night. Sometimes even a dash of whiskey in my tea, if it's been one of those days. Little things, but I've been behind for longer than I care to recount, and those very little things are what keep me on track when I need it.
Written By Magaen
Oct. 18, 2020, 7:28 a.m.(3/21/1014 AR)
Relationship Note on Corban
I was able to meet with Sir Corban Telmar this week to discuss the future Academy of Limerance. He has literally written the book on honor, making his assistance in the academy something that would very much give it some backbone. He has agreed to give an opening lecture as well as help source a library on matters of oaths and fidelity to keep at the Academy.
Written By Kenjay
Oct. 18, 2020, 7:22 a.m.(3/21/1014 AR)
I have now met both my nieces - the ones that I am aware of, at least - and several more of the children of my cousins. One of the new crop is a Marquis, one a Lord, and those in addition to the Highlord, the Princesses and the Princes of which I knew. I must spend a little time in the Archives, and piece together just how prolific my cousins were.
I would wish to see my cousins themselves again, but it seems that is not to be. They are but memories - and yet they are memories I can share with the younger generation, many of whom barely knew them. I had not realised just how sparse my generation has become until I enquired after so many parents only to be told they were no longer numbered among the living. I had so many cousins, and so many of them were older than I, adult when I was a boy. And now? I have so many nephews and nieces at one remove, and I rejoice, for even if only half wish to meet their not-quite-uncle that will still be more kin than I ever dared hope for.
I would wish to see my cousins themselves again, but it seems that is not to be. They are but memories - and yet they are memories I can share with the younger generation, many of whom barely knew them. I had not realised just how sparse my generation has become until I enquired after so many parents only to be told they were no longer numbered among the living. I had so many cousins, and so many of them were older than I, adult when I was a boy. And now? I have so many nephews and nieces at one remove, and I rejoice, for even if only half wish to meet their not-quite-uncle that will still be more kin than I ever dared hope for.
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