Written By Iseulet
Sept. 28, 2018, 8:42 p.m.(9/8/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Edain
I don't want to know what an assgoblin is, do I?
Written By Iseulet
Sept. 10, 2018, 10:27 a.m.(7/25/1009 AR)
Its been almost a year. I still cant let go. This doesnt get easier with time. I was promised it would.
Written By Iseulet
Sept. 10, 2018, 5:37 a.m.(7/25/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Col
Another Steelhart comes to Arx! Maybe I should throw a party to welcome him.
Written By Iseulet
Sept. 6, 2018, 1:07 a.m.(7/17/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Karadoc
Your kitten is all mine now.
Ky dropped by to laze about with Cour in the garden last week, got comfortable and never left.
It was my plan all along you see! It's why I keep the best full cream and tuna at the ready.
Thirteen now, by the way.
Ky dropped by to laze about with Cour in the garden last week, got comfortable and never left.
It was my plan all along you see! It's why I keep the best full cream and tuna at the ready.
Thirteen now, by the way.
Written By Iseulet
Aug. 25, 2018, 9:32 a.m.(6/17/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Donato
A lovely visit from the Count today ended in me holding his hat for ransom. I think I might just keep it!
Written By Iseulet
Aug. 19, 2018, 1:12 p.m.(6/5/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Harald
So hungover..... Wait did I go to the Gala with the Grim Duke?
I did! Couldn't convince him to dance with me, however. Tsk. Maybe another time?
I did! Couldn't convince him to dance with me, however. Tsk. Maybe another time?
Written By Iseulet
Aug. 17, 2018, 6:53 a.m.(5/28/1009 AR)
I have taken on my first proteges! Holt and Nico.
I'm delighted with them and I can't wait to see what they reach for and I can't wait to help empower them to get there! Undoubtedly, they will accomplish many wonderful things.
I'm delighted with them and I can't wait to see what they reach for and I can't wait to help empower them to get there! Undoubtedly, they will accomplish many wonderful things.
Written By Iseulet
Aug. 17, 2018, 6:50 a.m.(5/28/1009 AR)
I think my mother would be so proud of me, if she could see that the High Lord of Valardin and his sister were giving me tips on how to pee in the snow if I were a man.
I feel like I have peaked. I am 21 and I can retire with my eight cats /right now/.
<3
I feel like I have peaked. I am 21 and I can retire with my eight cats /right now/.
<3
Written By Iseulet
Aug. 15, 2018, 4:59 a.m.(5/24/1009 AR)
I know you all know that I know you're all trying to be silly. It worked. I giggled!
I guess what I'm trying to ask is, if you could reinvent yourself, what would you make yourself in to even if it was just for a day?
I would definitely find out what it was like to write my name in the snow (if you know what I mean) to see what the big deal was about.
I guess what I'm trying to ask is, if you could reinvent yourself, what would you make yourself in to even if it was just for a day?
I would definitely find out what it was like to write my name in the snow (if you know what I mean) to see what the big deal was about.
Written By Iseulet
Aug. 14, 2018, 1:39 p.m.(5/23/1009 AR)
What would you do if you were given a different face for a day?
Would you track down your heart's desire and take it for yourself? Would you attempt something you could never otherwise do? Would you do something you otherwise wouldn't have the courage to do? Would you take? Would you give?
Would you track down your heart's desire and take it for yourself? Would you attempt something you could never otherwise do? Would you do something you otherwise wouldn't have the courage to do? Would you take? Would you give?
Written By Iseulet
June 28, 2018, 7:38 p.m.(2/6/1009 AR)
The most productive day in a while, I think.
I've finally accepted an offer of a Patronage formally and the fruits of a few months' worth of planning have begun to ripen.
I think I'll get myself another cat to spoil. Or four, as I anticipate my next move.
Thank you everyone that helped support the route. I think I will throw a little party to celebrate our victory soon.
I've finally accepted an offer of a Patronage formally and the fruits of a few months' worth of planning have begun to ripen.
I think I'll get myself another cat to spoil. Or four, as I anticipate my next move.
Thank you everyone that helped support the route. I think I will throw a little party to celebrate our victory soon.
Written By Iseulet
June 19, 2018, 4:36 p.m.(1/16/1009 AR)
Today, I am honored to help Archscholar Wylla of Jayus host the Shrine Destruction ceremony. I look forward to seeing her and Sparte's ideas manifest and I hope to meet new people and see everyone show their creative side.
In other news, I now have a cat and absolutely no regrets. He gets along just fine with the puppy even though it is obvious he is now the Emperor of The Empyrean.
In other news, I now have a cat and absolutely no regrets. He gets along just fine with the puppy even though it is obvious he is now the Emperor of The Empyrean.
Written By Iseulet
June 18, 2018, 11:43 a.m.(1/14/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Ryhalt
Don't worry, My Lord - no marriage contract needed to do business!
Plus, I'm sure you and your wife make the perfect, sweetest couple.
Plus, I'm sure you and your wife make the perfect, sweetest couple.
Written By Iseulet
June 13, 2018, 11:54 a.m.(12/23/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Niklas
Thank goodness, sounds like you'd catch something.
Written By Iseulet
June 13, 2018, 7:36 a.m.(12/23/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Niklas
Gads, what restaurant have you been eating at?
Written By Iseulet
June 13, 2018, 7:35 a.m.(12/23/1008 AR)
What a magnificent week! I just wish I could do more.
The Opening Night went wonderfully and reached long into the night
The Empyrean's members area is open for a few more days still for people to come have a look around and I will be focusing on this for a while.
This means I have had to postpone the Singles Soiree for a week or two. I know I've had increasing interest in it as of late.
In other news - between all this I'm looking for someone to give me etiquette lessons specifically revolving around the Lyceum and their history, politics, traditions, etc. If you're interested in imparting some wisdom, do let me know.
I may write a little book on it. I may not. It depends on how much time I have in the coming days/weeks and how knowledgeable I become on the subject.
The Opening Night went wonderfully and reached long into the night
The Empyrean's members area is open for a few more days still for people to come have a look around and I will be focusing on this for a while.
This means I have had to postpone the Singles Soiree for a week or two. I know I've had increasing interest in it as of late.
In other news - between all this I'm looking for someone to give me etiquette lessons specifically revolving around the Lyceum and their history, politics, traditions, etc. If you're interested in imparting some wisdom, do let me know.
I may write a little book on it. I may not. It depends on how much time I have in the coming days/weeks and how knowledgeable I become on the subject.
Written By Iseulet
June 6, 2018, 6:54 p.m.(12/5/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Natalia
Perhaps I was too quick to assume that, with the flurry of Empyrean-directed posts, you were referencing the Empyrean in your last journal.
If that's not the case, I do apologize.
If that's not the case, I do apologize.
Written By Iseulet
June 6, 2018, 6:12 p.m.(12/5/1008 AR)
Subject: Regarding the Status of the Empyrean.
Warning: I am long winded when I get passionate.
While it may not have been immediately obvious to some, but maybe those close to the project and my heart - the Empyrean is firstly, a charitable organization.
I will make that clear first and foremost so that the rest of this (what is assuredly going to be a dissertation in white journal form) isn't misconstrued and I'll try to make this in digestible chunks.
--Income and Charity
The bulk of what we make here goes to charity. I have many projects lined up for this after we get up and running, but what I have earned through The Empyrean (roughly 20-30,000 silver though the precise figure escapes me currently) through the sales of the books I have written in conjunction with the Legate have gone directly toward its intended purpose: The rebuilding of Blackshore, and was released to my Baroness.
There are also only two copies left in the Lunaris (it was a limited supply), should one wish to purchase a copy. It is also available at the Gilded Page to read since Princess Reese bought and donated a copy to them.
--Income and Opportunity, Part 1: Entertainers
The portion of our income that doesn't go to charity will go toward providing an opportunity for entertainers of all stripes (not just Whispers, as in the Whisper House) to perform, earn silver, and make a name for themselves , although a Whisper has joined us in a part time basis and will be working with us on future performances.
I am honored to have the likes of her by my side (indeed - I am speechless and grateful beyond measure) and when it came to making her dream of the Bard's College real? I jumped at the chance.
Whispers are even invited and able to become members and entertain their guests in the members' area (as per the hospitality guidelines outlined to members of the Empyrean, they are able to bring guests into the members' area).
I look forward to future ties with them and working with them and while I am honored, I hope to be a place that takes an active interest in giving commoners as a whole a place to shine. As I said, Whispers are /more/ than welcome, but there are many entertainers in Arx that are not Whispers.
Just as there are more courtiers in Arx than exist within the sphere of the Whispers.
--Income and Opportunity, Part 2: Crafters
We prove a place where crafters can set up shop. For example, Mistress Giselle Caron is a fine perfumer and Master Nilos Latsis a master bookbinder (and dare I say the finest wig maker in all of Arx) and are setting up shop with us - with absolutely no start up costs, monthly fees, or other such strings. I even have a space I am making a point of keeping available to my sister, Mistress Thesbe Aryn, should she return to Arx and wish to fulfill her dream of becoming a seamstress with her own shop.
We also actively reach out to businesses to buy exclusive items specifically for the Empyrean to offer. For example, the cabaret's liquor is exclusively stock from Master Venturo Thayne's Raconteur. They are then sold at a profit to raise funds to pay employees and make donations.
Those that work with us are absolutely free to have their own, private shops - I'm not their mother (well, one is my sister) nor here to police their actions, but I understand what it is like to need a leg up, to have a 'family' and a community haven to collaborate with. That is the point of offering opportunity as a whole.
There's nothing more amazing than having a healthy, safe atmosphere in which to breed creativity, bond with fellow performers and creators and feed from each other's enthusiasm and help one another realize their dreams and aspirations. I know, because I was born a common bastard and was only recently afforded membership into the Peerage. While I thank Baroness Skye for this opportunity and hope that I am nothing but a boon to her home, I grew up singing for my supper. Unfortunately, many night I spent hungry. So did my sister. I personally would have flourished in a place like this. So would she. Maybe we wouldn't have been so hungry would we have had a place like this.
--Compare, Contrast
The Whisper House, by contrast has existed for many, many years and while we do offer services akin to theirs, perhaps or even the Observers if you want to stretch that far - neither one do it for a charitable purpose. The Observers work for the Crown and the Whisper House takes care of its own through similar means and all Whispers are Crownsworn to maintain neutrality. This is a tradition that reaches back far into their founding to make sure that a Whisper's allegiance remains untied to a specific House. I can't say we work toward only our House's goals, but we do bend over backward to be transparent and neutral, especially when collaborating with a number of Houses like with the upcoming trade route.
--Current Projects
*Helping Lord Aethan Kennex rebuild the Kennex Navy. Absolutely no cost to them, I have donated a portion of my time and a small accumulation of personal military writs and have committed myself to a little tour through
*Establishing a trade route. The purpose of which is to not only provide economic growth around Arvum but to strengthen ties between Houses in a general fashion. Currently, affirmatively, this includes 30 Houses/Organizations, with another 16 possible.
--Future Projects / Projects That Interest Me
*Princess Alarissa's Thursday's Child project (and generally the freeing of Thralls in Thrax)
*Rebuilding of Darkwater
*Celebration in conjunction with the Faith.
It should be mentioned I have had a lot on my plate and have reached out only to the Faith on these for my immediate focus remains trained on my current projects, before I take on many others.
*Seraceni Fund Raiser
*The opening of a new form of entertainment for Arx. Yes, something /unique/ that can't be found anywhere else in Arx. This is coming very soon.
--Personal Notes
Fredrik has told me numerous times he won't be taking a salary. Neither will I.
To get to this place, I worked my fingers to the /bone/ for a number of organizations and Houses to be able to afford what the Empyrean is today. I have sunk thousands of writs and possibly hundreds of thousands of silver making it into what it is.
Still, every copper it makes is moved on to projects that are bigger than me and my ego.
[*Amendment. I have received donations. Donations to Date: <~10 economic writs, courtesy Lord Jaerith Keaton.]
For clarity, I even refuse to use the weekly allowance that my House affords me on anything other than The Empyrean and living expenses (sadly, I still must eat).
Not even fancy dresses or the trappings of wealth. I have no dragontears to adorn my fingers with. I have no sea silk sheets on my bed. I own the two common cloth dresses I arrived with and one silk dress that Baron Audric de Lire gifted me. Well. The silver was the gift - you can't expect him to be /too/ thoughtful. But I wanted a nice dress in which to attend a ball (to which I was stood up) so that's what it went to. I have two pairs of common cloth shoes, one pair of tights, and a garter. I have one bottle of perfume gifted to me by Mayir Grayhope. And recently - I have gotten my first piece of jewelry which is wholly mine: my Bard's College pin.
At the end of the day, all I have is an organization I worked very hard for from the ground up to forge into something unique. That I am passionate about. I believe the sheer amount of novels I could write on what visions I have for The Empyrean could make the Gilded Page blush. Now, there are similarities, on the surface to a number of organizations (not just Whispers) but why not come peel back the mask and delve deeper? Maybe we have more to offer than what's on the surface. Maybe we are /different/ than the Whisper House. The Golden Hart. The Heart in Hand. The Observers. The Gilded Page.
--A Note on Competition
It doesn't have to be directly said that Whisper Natalia feels that we are some kind of threat to the Whisper House, but I don't see it that way. Natalia, there's no reason to feel this way. And Countess Reigna, please never think I would ever be offended at the offering of a sincere question.
There's more than enough room in the city for more than one courtier service (charitable or non). And if we are talking about competition I might bring up that Master Rook Grayward has the monopoly on the courtier market - not the Empyrean.
I would also like to point out that perhaps we wouldn't have been able to pass through the registration committee (I hear the committee is rather tight on these things) should we have been /too/ much like the Whisper House.
Rhetorically, I wonder...
Should the Raconteur feel threatened should another place sell ale? Or wine?
How about Lottie's Place, The Bakery, and Petal's Bakery?
Should we allow only one tailor in the city?
--A Note on Biting
I don't... and the door to the Empyrean is always open to those of inquiring minds. So are messengers.
Warning: I am long winded when I get passionate.
While it may not have been immediately obvious to some, but maybe those close to the project and my heart - the Empyrean is firstly, a charitable organization.
I will make that clear first and foremost so that the rest of this (what is assuredly going to be a dissertation in white journal form) isn't misconstrued and I'll try to make this in digestible chunks.
--Income and Charity
The bulk of what we make here goes to charity. I have many projects lined up for this after we get up and running, but what I have earned through The Empyrean (roughly 20-30,000 silver though the precise figure escapes me currently) through the sales of the books I have written in conjunction with the Legate have gone directly toward its intended purpose: The rebuilding of Blackshore, and was released to my Baroness.
There are also only two copies left in the Lunaris (it was a limited supply), should one wish to purchase a copy. It is also available at the Gilded Page to read since Princess Reese bought and donated a copy to them.
--Income and Opportunity, Part 1: Entertainers
The portion of our income that doesn't go to charity will go toward providing an opportunity for entertainers of all stripes (not just Whispers, as in the Whisper House) to perform, earn silver, and make a name for themselves , although a Whisper has joined us in a part time basis and will be working with us on future performances.
I am honored to have the likes of her by my side (indeed - I am speechless and grateful beyond measure) and when it came to making her dream of the Bard's College real? I jumped at the chance.
Whispers are even invited and able to become members and entertain their guests in the members' area (as per the hospitality guidelines outlined to members of the Empyrean, they are able to bring guests into the members' area).
I look forward to future ties with them and working with them and while I am honored, I hope to be a place that takes an active interest in giving commoners as a whole a place to shine. As I said, Whispers are /more/ than welcome, but there are many entertainers in Arx that are not Whispers.
Just as there are more courtiers in Arx than exist within the sphere of the Whispers.
--Income and Opportunity, Part 2: Crafters
We prove a place where crafters can set up shop. For example, Mistress Giselle Caron is a fine perfumer and Master Nilos Latsis a master bookbinder (and dare I say the finest wig maker in all of Arx) and are setting up shop with us - with absolutely no start up costs, monthly fees, or other such strings. I even have a space I am making a point of keeping available to my sister, Mistress Thesbe Aryn, should she return to Arx and wish to fulfill her dream of becoming a seamstress with her own shop.
We also actively reach out to businesses to buy exclusive items specifically for the Empyrean to offer. For example, the cabaret's liquor is exclusively stock from Master Venturo Thayne's Raconteur. They are then sold at a profit to raise funds to pay employees and make donations.
Those that work with us are absolutely free to have their own, private shops - I'm not their mother (well, one is my sister) nor here to police their actions, but I understand what it is like to need a leg up, to have a 'family' and a community haven to collaborate with. That is the point of offering opportunity as a whole.
There's nothing more amazing than having a healthy, safe atmosphere in which to breed creativity, bond with fellow performers and creators and feed from each other's enthusiasm and help one another realize their dreams and aspirations. I know, because I was born a common bastard and was only recently afforded membership into the Peerage. While I thank Baroness Skye for this opportunity and hope that I am nothing but a boon to her home, I grew up singing for my supper. Unfortunately, many night I spent hungry. So did my sister. I personally would have flourished in a place like this. So would she. Maybe we wouldn't have been so hungry would we have had a place like this.
--Compare, Contrast
The Whisper House, by contrast has existed for many, many years and while we do offer services akin to theirs, perhaps or even the Observers if you want to stretch that far - neither one do it for a charitable purpose. The Observers work for the Crown and the Whisper House takes care of its own through similar means and all Whispers are Crownsworn to maintain neutrality. This is a tradition that reaches back far into their founding to make sure that a Whisper's allegiance remains untied to a specific House. I can't say we work toward only our House's goals, but we do bend over backward to be transparent and neutral, especially when collaborating with a number of Houses like with the upcoming trade route.
--Current Projects
*Helping Lord Aethan Kennex rebuild the Kennex Navy. Absolutely no cost to them, I have donated a portion of my time and a small accumulation of personal military writs and have committed myself to a little tour through
*Establishing a trade route. The purpose of which is to not only provide economic growth around Arvum but to strengthen ties between Houses in a general fashion. Currently, affirmatively, this includes 30 Houses/Organizations, with another 16 possible.
--Future Projects / Projects That Interest Me
*Princess Alarissa's Thursday's Child project (and generally the freeing of Thralls in Thrax)
*Rebuilding of Darkwater
*Celebration in conjunction with the Faith.
It should be mentioned I have had a lot on my plate and have reached out only to the Faith on these for my immediate focus remains trained on my current projects, before I take on many others.
*Seraceni Fund Raiser
*The opening of a new form of entertainment for Arx. Yes, something /unique/ that can't be found anywhere else in Arx. This is coming very soon.
--Personal Notes
Fredrik has told me numerous times he won't be taking a salary. Neither will I.
To get to this place, I worked my fingers to the /bone/ for a number of organizations and Houses to be able to afford what the Empyrean is today. I have sunk thousands of writs and possibly hundreds of thousands of silver making it into what it is.
Still, every copper it makes is moved on to projects that are bigger than me and my ego.
[*Amendment. I have received donations. Donations to Date: <~10 economic writs, courtesy Lord Jaerith Keaton.]
For clarity, I even refuse to use the weekly allowance that my House affords me on anything other than The Empyrean and living expenses (sadly, I still must eat).
Not even fancy dresses or the trappings of wealth. I have no dragontears to adorn my fingers with. I have no sea silk sheets on my bed. I own the two common cloth dresses I arrived with and one silk dress that Baron Audric de Lire gifted me. Well. The silver was the gift - you can't expect him to be /too/ thoughtful. But I wanted a nice dress in which to attend a ball (to which I was stood up) so that's what it went to. I have two pairs of common cloth shoes, one pair of tights, and a garter. I have one bottle of perfume gifted to me by Mayir Grayhope. And recently - I have gotten my first piece of jewelry which is wholly mine: my Bard's College pin.
At the end of the day, all I have is an organization I worked very hard for from the ground up to forge into something unique. That I am passionate about. I believe the sheer amount of novels I could write on what visions I have for The Empyrean could make the Gilded Page blush. Now, there are similarities, on the surface to a number of organizations (not just Whispers) but why not come peel back the mask and delve deeper? Maybe we have more to offer than what's on the surface. Maybe we are /different/ than the Whisper House. The Golden Hart. The Heart in Hand. The Observers. The Gilded Page.
--A Note on Competition
It doesn't have to be directly said that Whisper Natalia feels that we are some kind of threat to the Whisper House, but I don't see it that way. Natalia, there's no reason to feel this way. And Countess Reigna, please never think I would ever be offended at the offering of a sincere question.
There's more than enough room in the city for more than one courtier service (charitable or non). And if we are talking about competition I might bring up that Master Rook Grayward has the monopoly on the courtier market - not the Empyrean.
I would also like to point out that perhaps we wouldn't have been able to pass through the registration committee (I hear the committee is rather tight on these things) should we have been /too/ much like the Whisper House.
Rhetorically, I wonder...
Should the Raconteur feel threatened should another place sell ale? Or wine?
How about Lottie's Place, The Bakery, and Petal's Bakery?
Should we allow only one tailor in the city?
--A Note on Biting
I don't... and the door to the Empyrean is always open to those of inquiring minds. So are messengers.
Written By Iseulet
June 4, 2018, 5:49 a.m.(11/28/1008 AR)
The Empyrean has been recognized as a an official organization!
We are smoothly on our way to the Open Night and Singles Soiree and we are officially accepting member applications.
A full menu of services will be available by the time we officially open.
For now, we open our doors and invite you to take a look around. Some rooms will remain unopened and only revealed during the Open Night event.
The following week, the members only amenities will be available only to our members and their guests.
We are smoothly on our way to the Open Night and Singles Soiree and we are officially accepting member applications.
A full menu of services will be available by the time we officially open.
For now, we open our doors and invite you to take a look around. Some rooms will remain unopened and only revealed during the Open Night event.
The following week, the members only amenities will be available only to our members and their guests.
Written By Iseulet
May 31, 2018, 7:22 p.m.(11/21/1008 AR)
After a project or two has come to fruition I may just entertain the idea of accepting a Patron for the first time in my life.
I'm taking some time to make considerations of what would be expected of me and what I should expect from a Patron.
I know I had sworn it off for so long but Arx has me firmly rooted here, I think. I'm not going anywhere. Maybe it's time to formalize some ties and relationships.
Something to think about, but far from the main course on my plate. For now.
I'm taking some time to make considerations of what would be expected of me and what I should expect from a Patron.
I know I had sworn it off for so long but Arx has me firmly rooted here, I think. I'm not going anywhere. Maybe it's time to formalize some ties and relationships.
Something to think about, but far from the main course on my plate. For now.
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