Written By Freja
Oct. 16, 2016, 11:25 p.m.(11/11/1004 AR)
I miss the snows. I miss the wind whipping through forgotten vales, through rocky crags that time has forgotten the names we gave them when we were once sundered, separated by our own agendas and pride. Even in the warmth of the Southern sun I feel their chill in my bones and how I ache to feel its lash on my cheeks again. I miss the burn of ice on my fingertips even through layers of leather and furs, the song it sings when it crashes down from mountaintops to topple what it wishes at wild whims. I miss the lands steeped in archaic legends, predating time as we know it and carried on in the veins of us now.
Now, I miss them more than ever. They are calling, but I cannot answer.
Now, I miss them more than ever. They are calling, but I cannot answer.
Written By Freja
Oct. 16, 2016, 10:29 p.m.(11/11/1004 AR)
Relationship Note on Lydia
I once thought her daft, a fleeing and flighty fancy from the North that sought silks and Southern men. I was wrong. She is quickly becoming my favorite Nightgold and I find her moments of insight pivotal when she puts trust in her words and confidence in her tones. Loyalty goes a long way, and I believe Lady Lydia will travel miles.
Written By Freja
Oct. 16, 2016, 10:27 p.m.(11/11/1004 AR)
Relationship Note on Mason
The prince seems a little skiddish, but with good reason. He is a stranger in a strange land and it makes me feel for him. I too, am in foreign territory. My entire life has been spent in my beloved North up until a few months ago. I pray to the Spirits for guidance that we may help one another, friends when needed.
Written By Freja
Oct. 10, 2016, 12:26 a.m.(10/19/1004 AR)
Relationship Note on Aldwin
He wasn't the first person I would have expected to contact me concerning what I wanted to learn. After meeting him I couldn't be happier it turned out like it did. Two different walks of life, two different faiths, but still our paths may converge and meet somewhere in the middle on common ground. I hope not only for his instruction, but maybe even friendship as well. He seems a man I could spend hours talking to, aimlessly and pointlessly in direction of word but still be continuously learning more. Luckily, I am meeting with him in the early mornings after my morning runs and spars to do that very thing - pick his mind.
Written By Freja
Oct. 9, 2016, 11:48 p.m.(10/18/1004 AR)
All things considered, honesty is not always the best policy. Kind words are not forgiving or the best way to win friends, true ones at least.
What others have deemed as necessary to banter and pick apart verbally, I see as trite. There are far greater things to consider and I find it baffling that I have to humor some of these things.
Then again, kind is never the first adjective others use to describe me back home. To hear it so often here you'd think I was born anew.
What others have deemed as necessary to banter and pick apart verbally, I see as trite. There are far greater things to consider and I find it baffling that I have to humor some of these things.
Then again, kind is never the first adjective others use to describe me back home. To hear it so often here you'd think I was born anew.
Written By Freja
Oct. 9, 2016, 11:24 p.m.(10/18/1004 AR)
Relationship Note on Audric
He has become a regular drinking partner and now, a man on again and off again in my employ when a sword is needed. The question is, is the sass worth it?
Written By Freja
Oct. 9, 2016, 11:14 p.m.(10/18/1004 AR)
Relationship Note on Fergus
The longer I am here the more I realize how heavily we lean on one another. The question is, do we break free and learn to stand better on our own two feet or use it as a fount of strength to draw inspiration from?
I worry for him, but that is a younger sister's folly rather than the sound and right-minded concerns of a sensible person.
I worry for him, but that is a younger sister's folly rather than the sound and right-minded concerns of a sensible person.
Written By Freja
Oct. 9, 2016, 11:07 p.m.(10/18/1004 AR)
Relationship Note on Kima
I have now drank and danced with the Lady, oddly enough both times in the company of Audric. He is an encouraging fellow, but the Lady is rumored to have a good wine. I'll indulge, as long as her charming company is allowed.
Written By Freja
Oct. 7, 2016, 2:48 p.m.(10/11/1004 AR)
Relationship Note on Darren
When I first made the trek to Arx, I assumed our relationship would continue as it always has - friends who occasionally make a ruckus at the bar. Only occasionally. I swear.
These days we are closer, griping to one another just as much as we confide. It is a comfort knowing I can trust him wholly. I didn't know what I would find when I left Farhaven to come here, but my fears are laid to rest.
These days we are closer, griping to one another just as much as we confide. It is a comfort knowing I can trust him wholly. I didn't know what I would find when I left Farhaven to come here, but my fears are laid to rest.
Written By Freja
Oct. 7, 2016, 2:23 p.m.(10/11/1004 AR)
Relationship Note on Hildegard
I have always known of her, of course, as anyone should know their cousin's names. Can't say I've gotten to know her personally. I saw her the once, when Deva and I well...we had an 'impromptu' bonfire that her brother's things happened to be kindling for. I haven't seen her around much since then.
Written By Freja
Oct. 2, 2016, 10:59 p.m.(9/25/1004 AR)
Relationship Note on Nadia
When I first arrived in Arx, I very much wanted to be her friend. She had the fashion, the social 'sparkle', and a certain way about her. I have no doubt she still has it, but I think she aims for the mark and ends somewhere up in the far left. I do not think the realizes what she does or says half the time, whether it is insulting or not taken the way she intends. I don't want to blame it on her own tragedies, but at a certain point you have to gird your loins and get on with it. There are two sides so far to her and I like her when she is on the one, the other I can do without.
Written By Freja
Oct. 2, 2016, 10:19 p.m.(9/25/1004 AR)
Relationship Note on Audric
A merc with a mouth. This one is far too smiley and talky, but there is something in the swagger and stories that says he can at least back it up - that is unless he is falling out of windows. A good drinking partner, nonetheless. I'd want to see how he faces off with a weapon one day to know his true measure.
Written By Freja
Oct. 2, 2016, 9:20 p.m.(9/25/1004 AR)
Relationship Note on Isolde
There is something about her and I that works in tandem, whether it be similar views of the world or our walks of faith. We skirt on the edge of what is suspicious, representing the faiths that we do. While I would never convert and neither would she, I still think we could learn from one another. Besides, she does have very good taste in wine.
Written By Freja
Oct. 2, 2016, 9:17 p.m.(9/25/1004 AR)
Relationship Note on Dagon
A Prince of House Thrax, and a curious one at that. I wasn't expecting to see at my ritual, but there he was and even posed a few questions if I call (though the event and following night were a blur). I do remember the man stepping close as it came to a culmination, perhaps too closely to make the Redrain guards and my cousins comfortable. I hear there was a close eye kept on him. Others stayed where they sat, but he dared to come closer. That alone merits at least one audience to see -what- exactly he is curious about.
Written By Freja
Oct. 2, 2016, 7:11 p.m.(9/25/1004 AR)
I am awake, though feel like I have been beaten on the head three times over and then once more for good luck. Nothing a hearty meal and long sleep won't cure though.
The messengers were fewer than I expected it, but I will take that as a good sign. If people are talking it is all the better for it. The North has traditions that will never die, and I will see to it personally that while they may not be held with reverence to those that practice other 'faiths', but it will be respected.
I do look forward to seeing what kind of stir it makes, if any.
The messengers were fewer than I expected it, but I will take that as a good sign. If people are talking it is all the better for it. The North has traditions that will never die, and I will see to it personally that while they may not be held with reverence to those that practice other 'faiths', but it will be respected.
I do look forward to seeing what kind of stir it makes, if any.
Written By Freja
Sept. 25, 2016, 8:28 p.m.(9/4/1004 AR)
Relationship Note on Viktarkim
A shav the target of much jeering, sneering, and threats...from Fergus at least. What started off as a quiet evening at Trader's Tavern ended with me having to play peacemaker, when really the peace was him bellowing and me having to chase after my brother. The man has fought well and his patronage raises a few questions, making me all the more curious what made him turn coat an be in this city away from his kind. Trust? No, not in the slightest yet.
Written By Freja
Sept. 25, 2016, 7:42 p.m.(9/4/1004 AR)
Relationship Note on Ida
I had once commissioned a sword from the smith, at my brother's silver and suggestion. It still sings true against others in spars, and I only hope to get to use it against some shavs some day. For now, I find myself seeing more and more of Ida and it is a welcome change to my usual routine. Lacking physical strength in exchange for the speed I have cultivated, a woman of her prowess marvels me. She has three children full grown, a booming business, and is still bettering herself and living life? I always thought of children as the end. A dismal one at that. She is surely a woman to admire, evidence that you aren't tying your own noose with such a thing. Hell, she knows how to have fun better than most.
Written By Freja
Sept. 25, 2016, 11:58 a.m.(9/3/1004 AR)
I have become more of a drinker since I have come here. There really isn't much to do here, save for that. I'm used to having too -much- to do back in Farhaven. There was always some hunt I could go on, some band of shav's I could play cat and mouse with out in the wild, some military matter they needed to push off on me...but here? Nothing. Nothing of the sort.
I attended this fencing, or sword event. Always hated the word "fencing". It makes it sound like some farm hands competing against one another to see who can build the fastest yard enclosure. Anyways, Fergus took the victory and won 7 out of 8 rounds. Color me shocked, but apparently he has been promised a rubicund set of armor for the feat. I was told I could get a rubicund weapon, but I would rather earn it with my deeds before it is purchased for me. Blood, not gold price.
I met a few new faces there, blurry ones at that. The names are much clearer; Joscelin (who doesn't mind whiskey being spilled on her. Whoops.), Mirari, and Samantha. Apparently, I promised them a rousing tale of hunts and the pelts gotten from them. It looks like I will be having to play hostess here soon. I'm certain that will get a round of laughs from the cousins.
Regardless, back to my whiskey. It does make for quiet, still and peaceful dreamless sleep.
I attended this fencing, or sword event. Always hated the word "fencing". It makes it sound like some farm hands competing against one another to see who can build the fastest yard enclosure. Anyways, Fergus took the victory and won 7 out of 8 rounds. Color me shocked, but apparently he has been promised a rubicund set of armor for the feat. I was told I could get a rubicund weapon, but I would rather earn it with my deeds before it is purchased for me. Blood, not gold price.
I met a few new faces there, blurry ones at that. The names are much clearer; Joscelin (who doesn't mind whiskey being spilled on her. Whoops.), Mirari, and Samantha. Apparently, I promised them a rousing tale of hunts and the pelts gotten from them. It looks like I will be having to play hostess here soon. I'm certain that will get a round of laughs from the cousins.
Regardless, back to my whiskey. It does make for quiet, still and peaceful dreamless sleep.
Written By Freja
Sept. 25, 2016, 11:28 a.m.(9/3/1004 AR)
Relationship Note on Joscelin
At this fencing, sword event thing I was a little -too- loud and energetic. This may or may have not resulted in my whiskey being spilled on this poor woman. She was a good sport about it and joined me in the cheering. I wouldn't mind seeing more of her, or hiring her. Further investigation revealed she is a talented jeweler. If she doesn't mind daring more whiskey stains on her clothing, I'll have to invite her out and soon.
Written By Freja
Sept. 25, 2016, 8:58 a.m.(9/3/1004 AR)
Relationship Note on Niccolo
A quick friend with the kindness I showed his 'protege', Acacia. Good deeds do not go unpunished it seems, so I am stuck with his friendship. Alas, woe is me. Our views are similar in ways I would have never thought; the merits of men and their worth, our alarmingly long-term goals so alike in nature. It makes his friendship and drinking companionship all the more enjoyable. Friends, not allies. The former is far more lucrative and he wouldn't allow the latter.
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