Written By Rook
April 18, 2019, 10:39 a.m.(12/11/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Draven
Upon my shop visits, checking up on their market conditions and how fare their payments. I made my way through the market to find myself beckoned across by an overworked broker to share with me their horror.
Young Draven Bruvier. The poor broker is seemingly beside themselves already trying to locate a potential source of the fireweave for you at such a discount, and in that quantity. An almost insulting 35% off versus the base cost. Do ease the broker's burden.
Young Draven Bruvier. The poor broker is seemingly beside themselves already trying to locate a potential source of the fireweave for you at such a discount, and in that quantity. An almost insulting 35% off versus the base cost. Do ease the broker's burden.
Written By Reigna
Jan. 6, 2019, 5:10 p.m.(4/23/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Draven
The story I am about to commit to my journal is an unfortunate one indeed, and though I feel the need to formalize it in the written word, there is no small amount of regret that things have come to pass in the manner in which they have.
Some time ago, a young man, an alchemist of skill reached out to me to join the Physicians guild. As I am wont to do, I welcomed him in, assured him that there were classes and mentors aplenty that would be willing to work with him to increase his knowledge and skills, and outlined the general pathways for advancement. I am told that I spoke about a stipend, and in truth, that is something that does often come up. I do not precisely recall this part of the conversation, but it is standard, and thus possible.
Now, this young man is of a singular personality. And there is nothing wrong with youth and enthusiasm. They do, however, have their time and place. And being a healer is more than just knowing what plant or method does what. It is also about being able to read a patient, being capable of adapting your tone and manners and behavior to what is appropriate in that moment. Being endlessly cheerful can actually put some people ill at ease. When someone is scared, they might not want someone grinning at them as if it were the best day ever. I repeatedly, repeatedly, tried to convey this concept, both to Apothecary Bruvir, and his wife when I was confronted by their accusations that I was refusing to teach him, that I was negligent and malicious in doing so because I did not like him. I was also told that I had neglected to add him to the payroll of the organization, and that for six long months he had worked without pay. That he was owed his payment and that, again, I was being spiteful in not doing so. I expressed confusion as to why no one had said anything to me for six long months, there was no answer other than that I owed restitution. After some back and forth I did supply the funds for the missing time. This money was returned to me by Lord Arik Halfshav, a person I have deep respect for.
I had another encounter with Apothecary Draven within the Saving Grace hospital wherein he was overtly disrespectful to a Master Physician present. I took exception to this and told him I do not find overt acts of disrespect among colleagues and in front of patients. At which time he turned his disrespect towards me. Telling me I was a poor guildmaster, that I neglect to look into the root of issues, that I am disrespectful towards him and all commoners, that I am a liar and a cheater and, peculiarly, that I have ugly feet.
Admittedly it was that last part that had me in tears later. I admit they are a bit red and swollen and likely only to be moreso as my pregnancy continues to advance.
Still, I made the decision then and there to remove him from the roster of the Physicians Guild and unless he is in need of medical care, he is banned from both the Saving Grace and the Commons Clinic.
It pains me to do this. I dislike the idea of cutting ties, but when one proves unwilling to consider anything but their own perspective, when they cannot show respect for their colleagues, then I cannot trust them.
Some time ago, a young man, an alchemist of skill reached out to me to join the Physicians guild. As I am wont to do, I welcomed him in, assured him that there were classes and mentors aplenty that would be willing to work with him to increase his knowledge and skills, and outlined the general pathways for advancement. I am told that I spoke about a stipend, and in truth, that is something that does often come up. I do not precisely recall this part of the conversation, but it is standard, and thus possible.
Now, this young man is of a singular personality. And there is nothing wrong with youth and enthusiasm. They do, however, have their time and place. And being a healer is more than just knowing what plant or method does what. It is also about being able to read a patient, being capable of adapting your tone and manners and behavior to what is appropriate in that moment. Being endlessly cheerful can actually put some people ill at ease. When someone is scared, they might not want someone grinning at them as if it were the best day ever. I repeatedly, repeatedly, tried to convey this concept, both to Apothecary Bruvir, and his wife when I was confronted by their accusations that I was refusing to teach him, that I was negligent and malicious in doing so because I did not like him. I was also told that I had neglected to add him to the payroll of the organization, and that for six long months he had worked without pay. That he was owed his payment and that, again, I was being spiteful in not doing so. I expressed confusion as to why no one had said anything to me for six long months, there was no answer other than that I owed restitution. After some back and forth I did supply the funds for the missing time. This money was returned to me by Lord Arik Halfshav, a person I have deep respect for.
I had another encounter with Apothecary Draven within the Saving Grace hospital wherein he was overtly disrespectful to a Master Physician present. I took exception to this and told him I do not find overt acts of disrespect among colleagues and in front of patients. At which time he turned his disrespect towards me. Telling me I was a poor guildmaster, that I neglect to look into the root of issues, that I am disrespectful towards him and all commoners, that I am a liar and a cheater and, peculiarly, that I have ugly feet.
Admittedly it was that last part that had me in tears later. I admit they are a bit red and swollen and likely only to be moreso as my pregnancy continues to advance.
Still, I made the decision then and there to remove him from the roster of the Physicians Guild and unless he is in need of medical care, he is banned from both the Saving Grace and the Commons Clinic.
It pains me to do this. I dislike the idea of cutting ties, but when one proves unwilling to consider anything but their own perspective, when they cannot show respect for their colleagues, then I cannot trust them.
Written By Rowenova
Dec. 17, 2018, 12:23 a.m.(3/9/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Draven
My loving husband has had a stressful week yet bravely saved a couple lives (during an escort mission for a Northern caravan coming down to Arx), then courageously handled physical pain during a separate adventure, put up with emotional stress on multiple occassions (my own fault often enough), and is still here and so good to me (despite everything ever going on all over).
It might not be well known (but it really should be) that my dear Professor [Draven Bruvir] also did a fair share of good deeds in times past, too.
In the Physician's Guild, he worked hard in the triage hospital during the Lodge defense, doing so through that rough experience to caringly heal our injured people. Not only was there an Alchemy project at the Redrain Gardens but also a Gardening project at the Stone Grove with Voice Valery of the Apothecary College (of which he is an esteemed Professor), too.
He generously paid for my 'survival gear' to hopefully help me 'last longer' during the Lodge ordeal, too. To this day, we ardently disagree on whether I still owe him. I still do, of course, but he lovingly assures me: "I am just glad you came home to me like I asked. If that's the bill that I have to pay, to make sure you do, I'll pay that and ten times more every time, if I can."
We will eventually work on our second adventure for Cascade Springs, too, the first one during which he was a dedicated Alchemist, Herbalist, and Medic.
Last but not least, he put up with my Northern ass in his Lycene life, doing so for 9 months after we first met around 'Love Poison' before we finally married with written promises to one another which are mutually signed, even if the common class does not have to do so. Now, he is trying hard to fit in with Compact life as well as hopefully become a Halfshav commoner.
My amazing husband is a wonderful man. He is one of the best Things which has ever happened to me. I love him more than I can ever write down in mere words.
It might not be well known (but it really should be) that my dear Professor [Draven Bruvir] also did a fair share of good deeds in times past, too.
In the Physician's Guild, he worked hard in the triage hospital during the Lodge defense, doing so through that rough experience to caringly heal our injured people. Not only was there an Alchemy project at the Redrain Gardens but also a Gardening project at the Stone Grove with Voice Valery of the Apothecary College (of which he is an esteemed Professor), too.
He generously paid for my 'survival gear' to hopefully help me 'last longer' during the Lodge ordeal, too. To this day, we ardently disagree on whether I still owe him. I still do, of course, but he lovingly assures me: "I am just glad you came home to me like I asked. If that's the bill that I have to pay, to make sure you do, I'll pay that and ten times more every time, if I can."
We will eventually work on our second adventure for Cascade Springs, too, the first one during which he was a dedicated Alchemist, Herbalist, and Medic.
Last but not least, he put up with my Northern ass in his Lycene life, doing so for 9 months after we first met around 'Love Poison' before we finally married with written promises to one another which are mutually signed, even if the common class does not have to do so. Now, he is trying hard to fit in with Compact life as well as hopefully become a Halfshav commoner.
My amazing husband is a wonderful man. He is one of the best Things which has ever happened to me. I love him more than I can ever write down in mere words.
Written By Jyri
Nov. 22, 2018, 4:02 p.m.(1/16/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Draven
I leased that house because I wanted it to be a family house, for myself and my son. May you be as happy there as we were.
Written By Rowenova
Nov. 11, 2018, 11:45 p.m.(12/22/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Draven
Alchemist Draven Bruvir and I wrote out and merrily signed marriage promises!
Thus, I am now the Scout Rowenova Bruvir!
We put on wedding rings right away, but -- if we ardently make it through this Lodge business -- there will still hopefully be the promise(d) ceremony as per his white journal (check it out!) as well as eventual children (not too soon)!
We first kissed around this same time during July 1009 AR (which has been a whole half year ago)! The strong bond we time tested is absolutely incredible, and thank you to all those who have been so good to us and Sir Floppington!
Thus, I am now the Scout Rowenova Bruvir!
We put on wedding rings right away, but -- if we ardently make it through this Lodge business -- there will still hopefully be the promise(d) ceremony as per his white journal (check it out!) as well as eventual children (not too soon)!
We first kissed around this same time during July 1009 AR (which has been a whole half year ago)! The strong bond we time tested is absolutely incredible, and thank you to all those who have been so good to us and Sir Floppington!
Written By Ryhalt
Aug. 19, 2018, 10:37 p.m.(6/5/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Draven
There is a big huge coffee stain as well as blurred ink on this page....
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