Written By Evaristo
March 28, 2019, 1:34 p.m.(10/26/1010 AR)
Though most weeks are good weeks, far as I'm concerned - because they really are what you make of them - this last week has been exceptionally entertaining.
I've gotten a warning letter - I'm very proud of it, I will frame it and put it in my cabin.
I've gotten an invitation I could not refuse and I sure hope I get invited again.
I've got a new coat in this luxury brocade (what a fabric!) - and it's of course done by Aurora, that genious woman.
I've learnt some remarkable and amazing things, getting some real surprises.
I've been invited to no less than two grand adventures.
Life is splendid.
I've gotten a warning letter - I'm very proud of it, I will frame it and put it in my cabin.
I've gotten an invitation I could not refuse and I sure hope I get invited again.
I've got a new coat in this luxury brocade (what a fabric!) - and it's of course done by Aurora, that genious woman.
I've learnt some remarkable and amazing things, getting some real surprises.
I've been invited to no less than two grand adventures.
Life is splendid.
Written By Evaristo
March 25, 2019, 2:44 p.m.(10/20/1010 AR)
So much fuss about some sandman.
Hah! I beat the crowd to Josie's shop and bought some nice jewelry, as a gift to someone.
Hah! I beat the crowd to Josie's shop and bought some nice jewelry, as a gift to someone.
Written By Evaristo
March 23, 2019, 6:02 p.m.(10/16/1010 AR)
I bought a book today, on a pure whim in a shop - Oswyn's scribe shop, very nice place. A steamy romance novel that got me quite hooked right away. I mean, the plot is really good in it.
I then promptly bought a bookshelf to put it in. Looked quite empty with just one book, so I stashed all the booze I got from the Taste of Arx parties in there too, and some other random things.
Now to figure out how to stop it all from falling out of the shelf when we sail. Hmmm. Alright, maybe I need to rethink this.
I then promptly bought a bookshelf to put it in. Looked quite empty with just one book, so I stashed all the booze I got from the Taste of Arx parties in there too, and some other random things.
Now to figure out how to stop it all from falling out of the shelf when we sail. Hmmm. Alright, maybe I need to rethink this.
Written By Evaristo
March 23, 2019, 10:07 a.m.(10/15/1010 AR)
Whisper Selene's mens' clothes are absolutely stunning, comfortable and of the best quality. Time to get into this autumn thing and be prepared for winter this time around.
Written By Evaristo
March 16, 2019, 8:24 p.m.(10/2/1010 AR)
What a fantastic week. The best singer in Arvum is training me, I've become Mockingbird of the Bard's College, haggling has been going my way lately, a fantastic new set of clothes from Costumer's Closet and jewelry from Josie's shop really works perfectly together AND I can finally wear my coat again cause it's not too hot outside. The Thraxian event at their ward was amazing and I really do need to get that liquour cabinet now, cause I'm starting to have this great collection.
And the top of the list? A gift. A bandolier with bags, and a dagger from Ida Ferron to go with it, attached to the straps. It's a perfect gift from a perfect person.
And the top of the list? A gift. A bandolier with bags, and a dagger from Ida Ferron to go with it, attached to the straps. It's a perfect gift from a perfect person.
Written By Evaristo
March 13, 2019, 9:15 a.m.(9/23/1010 AR)
I picked up the lute when I was seventeen. Even before that, I used to drum on things, sing along with the bards at the taverns, perform for my fellow street friends - sometimes I set up whole shows and they all joined in enthusiastically after I talked them into it.
But the lute... it was an instant connection, that first time I was allowed to borrow the lute of my shipmate on the ship crew I joined. He let me handle that expensive instrument, and I have never treated an item with more respect before or after. He patiently taught me how to play and he honed my singing too. He had once been a travelling bard but the sea called him so he followed that dream, admitting that the bard life never had been his dream - it had been his families vocation and he'd just learnt because he had to.
But I loved it. I love it even more now. Mastering a difficult song is satisfying and entertainment, rather than work. Hence, I have no problem playing for hours and hours if the audience wants me to. Sometimes I just play because I want, all on my lonesome too. Trying to write my own songs or just, well, playing around.
I joined the Bard's College quite soon upon returning to Arx, though I pointed out quite sternly I was not a bard for hire. More of a layman hobbyist performer who performs when he feels like it. (I'm not sure that is changing...)
Prince Niklas Grayson trained me and gave me very good advice and pointers, so I honed my skills further - I never really had formal training apart from on the ship from a mediocre bard when we had some moments left. Most of what I knew, I'd figured out myself and copied from having watched other performers. So, the Prince opened my eyes to some new secrets in music.
Prince Niklas has also invited me to join the upcoming art work in the Lowers for the children, which I excitedly look forward to. It made me think - am I even good enough? I jump at the chances to perform when they present themselves - does that not make me a bard, in the end?
So, I decided to get even better. I spoke with Nightingale Gianna who said she would sharpen my skills to near perfection. So, now I get up at dawn to train till my fingers bleed and my voice is raw. She demands perfection and I will work till it is there. Because I want to.
Nightingale Gianna offered me to be a Mockingbird of the Bard's College together with Prince Niklas Grayson, and I've proudly accepted. Seems to be an easy enough job! Lots of parties, probably.
So, yes really. I'm no longer the not-a-bard. I'm Bard Evaristo Arterius, Mockingbird of the Bard's College - and Captain of Josie
But the lute... it was an instant connection, that first time I was allowed to borrow the lute of my shipmate on the ship crew I joined. He let me handle that expensive instrument, and I have never treated an item with more respect before or after. He patiently taught me how to play and he honed my singing too. He had once been a travelling bard but the sea called him so he followed that dream, admitting that the bard life never had been his dream - it had been his families vocation and he'd just learnt because he had to.
But I loved it. I love it even more now. Mastering a difficult song is satisfying and entertainment, rather than work. Hence, I have no problem playing for hours and hours if the audience wants me to. Sometimes I just play because I want, all on my lonesome too. Trying to write my own songs or just, well, playing around.
I joined the Bard's College quite soon upon returning to Arx, though I pointed out quite sternly I was not a bard for hire. More of a layman hobbyist performer who performs when he feels like it. (I'm not sure that is changing...)
Prince Niklas Grayson trained me and gave me very good advice and pointers, so I honed my skills further - I never really had formal training apart from on the ship from a mediocre bard when we had some moments left. Most of what I knew, I'd figured out myself and copied from having watched other performers. So, the Prince opened my eyes to some new secrets in music.
Prince Niklas has also invited me to join the upcoming art work in the Lowers for the children, which I excitedly look forward to. It made me think - am I even good enough? I jump at the chances to perform when they present themselves - does that not make me a bard, in the end?
So, I decided to get even better. I spoke with Nightingale Gianna who said she would sharpen my skills to near perfection. So, now I get up at dawn to train till my fingers bleed and my voice is raw. She demands perfection and I will work till it is there. Because I want to.
Nightingale Gianna offered me to be a Mockingbird of the Bard's College together with Prince Niklas Grayson, and I've proudly accepted. Seems to be an easy enough job! Lots of parties, probably.
So, yes really. I'm no longer the not-a-bard. I'm Bard Evaristo Arterius, Mockingbird of the Bard's College - and Captain of Josie
Written By Evaristo
March 10, 2019, 3:22 p.m.(9/18/1010 AR)
I suppose I'm a real bard now.
Written By Evaristo
March 9, 2019, 3:33 p.m.(9/16/1010 AR)
I find myself entirely excited about the upcoming weeks of entertainment in the Lowers, particularly for children. Performing for kids is much more rewarding than performing for adults, because they... well I guess they just like a show even if it isn't perfect.
I'm considering something in which the kids can join in easily.
I'm considering something in which the kids can join in easily.
Written By Evaristo
Feb. 25, 2019, 2:14 p.m.(8/20/1010 AR)
I need to become filthy rich so I can by my cousin's jewelry, every piece of it and hoarde it in a big room and dive into it and just swim around in bliss in all the beautiful shinies.
Went by the shop and there's this amazing gold necklace there with sapphires and amethysts. And more things too, but that one in particular has me just dying of want. And it wouldn't even fit me very well.
That said, her assistants crafted me a few trinkets last week that I'm very, very pleased with too. Another spider ring, this one with a pink sapphire, and another skull in silver with pink sapphire eyes.
Yeah, that's right, I'm a big fan of the Queen.
Went by the shop and there's this amazing gold necklace there with sapphires and amethysts. And more things too, but that one in particular has me just dying of want. And it wouldn't even fit me very well.
That said, her assistants crafted me a few trinkets last week that I'm very, very pleased with too. Another spider ring, this one with a pink sapphire, and another skull in silver with pink sapphire eyes.
Yeah, that's right, I'm a big fan of the Queen.
Written By Evaristo
Feb. 17, 2019, 5:10 p.m.(8/4/1010 AR)
It draws closer, that important decision. I am hopeful, like Copper has taught me, like Ashe has taught me. I have hope that the people of Arx will chose the right way. That we are not dazzled by the offers given, that we can see the way it will forever come back to haunt us if we chose the wrong path.
I don't really want to move to a remote island with giant spiders, no matter how nice the beach might be. I like Arx. I like to stay here and feel like I am part of a people that stand together.
I don't really want to move to a remote island with giant spiders, no matter how nice the beach might be. I like Arx. I like to stay here and feel like I am part of a people that stand together.
Written By Evaristo
Feb. 16, 2019, 2:47 p.m.(8/2/1010 AR)
Back in Arx again and the weather is almost as hot as down south. Makes me almost miss winter. Well alright, I miss spring, I could've done without winter. I think next winter I'll just stay somewhere south.
Anyway, had a few days of fun sailing, fighting Shav'arvani pirates, meeting an old friend and saying goodbye to them again.
I don't think we're ever going back to that Island. I am bored of it now.
Anyway, had a few days of fun sailing, fighting Shav'arvani pirates, meeting an old friend and saying goodbye to them again.
I don't think we're ever going back to that Island. I am bored of it now.
Written By Evaristo
Feb. 9, 2019, 7:16 a.m.(7/15/1010 AR)
We sail. We trade. Sometimes we laze about in a lagoon for a day, just for the heck of it.
But when in Arx, I amuse myself with other things. Meeting people in taverns. Playing and singing. Writing that song with the most talented of people. Marvelling at the strange events going on and wondering what REALLY is going on. Because, really? What the bloody hell is going on?
But when in Arx, I amuse myself with other things. Meeting people in taverns. Playing and singing. Writing that song with the most talented of people. Marvelling at the strange events going on and wondering what REALLY is going on. Because, really? What the bloody hell is going on?
Written By Evaristo
Jan. 29, 2019, 2:37 p.m.(6/22/1010 AR)
Another week of adventure and sailing to far away places. Well, not that far, but still far enough that coming back to Arx made me realise I'm quite comfortably at home in the city by now.
Went by Joscelin's shop and drooled over the new jewelry that I somehow resisted to buy.
Mostly don't feel the stab wound any longer, but it left a nice scar to forever remind me of an amazing woman. I hope I get to meet her again, but preferably with less stabbings involved.
Looking forward to getting back to playing at taverns, singing the song about Copper made by the amazing Princess Sorrel.
Went by Joscelin's shop and drooled over the new jewelry that I somehow resisted to buy.
Mostly don't feel the stab wound any longer, but it left a nice scar to forever remind me of an amazing woman. I hope I get to meet her again, but preferably with less stabbings involved.
Looking forward to getting back to playing at taverns, singing the song about Copper made by the amazing Princess Sorrel.
Written By Evaristo
Jan. 25, 2019, 3:07 a.m.(6/13/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Edain
I will take this very good advice to heart and always come to the stacks prepared.
It's also a great place to meet people, though the conversations tend to be very quiet.
It's also a great place to meet people, though the conversations tend to be very quiet.
Written By Evaristo
Jan. 24, 2019, 11:59 a.m.(6/12/1010 AR)
My cousin has done it again. I went to the shop to have a look around and there it was; the most stunning collar of emeralds set in iridescite.
It literally leapt at me, as in, my eyes were instantly drawn to this masterpiece.
It won't fit me, but it will look divine on someone's neck soon.
Best hurry up if you want it!
It literally leapt at me, as in, my eyes were instantly drawn to this masterpiece.
It won't fit me, but it will look divine on someone's neck soon.
Best hurry up if you want it!
Written By Evaristo
Jan. 24, 2019, 4:46 a.m.(6/11/1010 AR)
The stacks.
One can get lost there. Not in the physical sense but in the books.
One can also comfortably take a nap in a quiet corner.
One can get lost there. Not in the physical sense but in the books.
One can also comfortably take a nap in a quiet corner.
Written By Evaristo
Jan. 21, 2019, 2:31 p.m.(6/6/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Mirella
But I don't. I don't have a stock of wine.
This is devastating and sad.
This is devastating and sad.
Written By Evaristo
Jan. 20, 2019, 11:31 a.m.(6/4/1010 AR)
I'm getting really worried.
There's a wine shortage. Of Lenosian wines.
I need to hoarde them now.
There's a wine shortage. Of Lenosian wines.
I need to hoarde them now.
Written By Evaristo
Jan. 12, 2019, 4 p.m.(5/7/1010 AR)
Exciting week, to say the least, not only because of all the copper I see being worn, but because we went out on a trip and went somewhere and did stuff.
It was glorious and not nearly as profitable as I expected, but it's alright. We'll go back!
A note, dear readers: beware of dilrerocks. They're very lethal.
It was glorious and not nearly as profitable as I expected, but it's alright. We'll go back!
A note, dear readers: beware of dilrerocks. They're very lethal.
Written By Evaristo
Jan. 6, 2019, 3:23 a.m.(4/22/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Kenna
I randomly browsed some whites and came upon your gem of information. I should offer to play at this wedding! Ah, Adora - I will mourn this loss but I will bear it, knowing that Adora, this sweet gentle soul of pure kindness, will be happy.
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