Written By Brianna
Aug. 30, 2016, 10:18 p.m.(6/11/1004 AR)
Relationship Note on Alarissa
I had the pleasure of meeting Princess Alarissa again, on the beaches outside of Arx; she chastised me for drowning my cousin, as if I would actually kill her in the process.
Not much fun, is she? But all Valardins are a bit stodgy. Of course, she thinks otherwise. Something about a masquerade and losing the love of your life sapping the fun.
We lost Prince Sherrod. We loved Prince Sherrod. We manage still to move on and be people, not statuary that cries and chastises others.
Won't be asking her to tea any time soon.
Not much fun, is she? But all Valardins are a bit stodgy. Of course, she thinks otherwise. Something about a masquerade and losing the love of your life sapping the fun.
We lost Prince Sherrod. We loved Prince Sherrod. We manage still to move on and be people, not statuary that cries and chastises others.
Won't be asking her to tea any time soon.
Written By Aurora
Aug. 27, 2016, 5:02 p.m.(6/1/1004 AR)
Relationship Note on Alarissa
Princess Alarissa heeded my call for a patron. We had a lovely meeting, and while nothing has been set in stone, I did leave her presence inspired to create something. The inspiration ended up being a lovely white silk gown with beautiful roses twisted around the skirt. She seemed as pleased with the creation as I was, and I look forward to speaking with her again.
Written By Edain
Aug. 7, 2016, 9:08 p.m.(3/26/1004 AR)
Relationship Note on Alarissa
Princess Alarissa had wedded bliss ripped from her a very short time. For quite sometime we never believed Prince Vance would settle down, but then the Princess in White stole his heart. She is smart, and she is an excellent hostess, and I lean on her, probably more than I should to navigate the waters of social events where I'd mostly like to hide under a table and snack on roast boar. Most importantly though, she made my brother very happy, even if only for a short while, and for that she will always have a home among the Valardin as long as she wishes to.
Written By Malorie
Aug. 7, 2016, 1:17 p.m.(3/25/1004 AR)
Relationship Note on Alarissa
I finally became acquainted with Princess Alarissa, and she's something altogether different than I expected. Strong, vibrant, and determined; far from the wilting flower one might expect of such a young widow. Her self-confidence is to be admired, and I look forward to getting to know her while she remains a Valardin.
Written By Isolde
July 19, 2016, 5:17 p.m.(1/24/1004 AR)
Relationship Note on Alarissa
Oh, the sweet girl thinks she can spar with me, with words and socially. She's utterly sweet. I may just keep her for my own.
Written By Dagon
July 10, 2016, 6:31 p.m.(12/26/1003 AR)
Relationship Note on Alarissa
The Masquerade ball hosted by Princess Alarissa Valardin was quite the event, and she was quite the hostess. I didn't win the vote for the best costume, but she made sure to let me know she appreciated the thoughtfulness with which I chose my mask, which was quite gracious of her. We spoke at length, I look forward to getting to know her further.
Written By Alis
July 10, 2016, 2:17 p.m.(12/25/1003 AR)
Relationship Note on Alarissa
Alis never expected to really have to act in a 'Princess-like' manner. She'd be a knight, do the family proud, and that's it. But now? Now she knows she wears multiple hats and although being a Knight is the first and foremost one... how the hell DOES she act like a Princess? For that, she looks up to Alarissa. She sees her as the epitome of what a good Princess is. Her manners, her ability to put together an event, and her graciousness. Even her social ambition. Alis' looks up to her so she can try to emulate it.
Written By Ailith
July 10, 2016, 9:47 a.m.(12/24/1003 AR)
Relationship Note on Alarissa
I have met this woman several times now, she seems to genuinely wish to be a good person and, as or more importantly, make efforts to accomplish this, despite the tragedies she has felt herself. She does seem remarkably naive about the lives of those born into less exalted circumstances but that is only to be expected.
Written By Talen
July 8, 2016, 8:14 a.m.(12/20/1003 AR)
Relationship Note on Alarissa
Princess Alarissa Valardin nee Grayson, the epitome of a princess from fairy tales of old. In truth, Talen's first impressions of her highness were rather bluntly presented, the stereotype of a maiden such a bore to a man of the Lyceum provinces. In time, however, he came to the understanding that rather than push aside the opportunities to converse with those he deemed stiff collared, he should instead learn from them. To that very same end then, Talen sought to meet and greet with ones such as the princess with greater patience for their cultural differences.
Written By Ophelia
July 6, 2016, 5:26 p.m.(12/15/1003 AR)
Relationship Note on Alarissa
Princess Alarissa seems very proper and ladylike. I'd love to see her positively gush about something rather than being the iconic emblem of reservation, though I think she tries to do otherwise. It might be just the contrasting differences between her and my own Cousins. It isn't that we don't have a lot in common, but sometimes I wondered if what I was saying was heard by her at all. It felt like I had to rephrase over and over again. She's sweet though, as Princesses should be, with just enough dark sprinkles to make you want to strip back the drizzled layers of syrupy refinement and see what's inside.
Written By Shrike
June 30, 2016, 5:30 p.m.(11/25/1003 AR)
Relationship Note on Alarissa
Sociable for a valardin, seems quite interested in getting both myself and Inquisitor Gareth to attend the masquerade of heroes.
Written By Calista
June 23, 2016, 3:34 p.m.(11/4/1003 AR)
Relationship Note on Alarissa
Princess Alarissa Valardin is Prince Barric Greyson's sister. While I've just met her, she is quite adorable and affable. I do not know much about her, yet, but given that I do spend time with Prince Barric, it would be wise to befriend his sister. Clearly she's married into the Valardin House but I do not know who her husband is or if he is still alive. There seems to be quite a lot of widowers in Arx. Regardless, the woman loves fashion as much as I do and I foresee this becoming a pleasant friendship.
Written By Viviana
June 23, 2016, 12:34 p.m.(11/4/1003 AR)
Relationship Note on Alarissa
Princess Alarissa is a sweet girl, easy to befriend and pleasant company. It likely helps that she's also amazingly gorgeous, but she can also be a little stiff. Probably the Valardin in her, I just want to get her really drunk and teach her ribald sailor's songs.
Written By Marian
June 18, 2016, 8:02 p.m.(10/17/1003 AR)
Relationship Note on Alarissa
My sister, by marriage. She was wed to one of Valen's younger brothers, Vance, a few years after I'd married into the family myself. I've not had much opportunity to get to her know her as of yet, as it feels like the Tragedy happened not long after their marriage and I wasn't in much of a state to get to know her after it. We've both come to the Capital now, so perhaps that can be remedied. Alarissa seems a sweet woman. Young, very young still. Or am I just getting old? Certainly too young to have lost her husband in that fashion. She seems to know the Capital and the 'dance' of politics and etiquette that all the nobles are so fond of, so perhaps she can help me learn what to expect in that arena. Another family member that needs to be protected from the coming storm.
Written By Valencia
June 18, 2016, 7:37 a.m.(10/16/1003 AR)
Relationship Note on Alarissa
Princess Alarissa is a sweet girl, though the brightness of her eyes cannot mask her ambition. Good for her, it's nice to know that joining the Valardin doesn't immediately sap the will out of the ladies that wind up there. I haven't seen her since tragedy struck, but if I recall correctly, she was engaged to Alaric IV for a brief time. I hope she's holding up well, she's lost so much, and so many, in such a short period of time.
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