Written By Eirene
Aug. 30, 2021, 3:08 p.m.(2/13/1016 AR)
Relationship Note on Eleyna
Reminded of you and the good times we spent together. Who knew that getting Dusted with you would actually pay off in the future? I miss you and the afternoons spent with the guys.
Written By Ripley
Nov. 26, 2020, 9:26 p.m.(6/17/1014 AR)
Relationship Note on Eleyna
I had to excise it before it consumed me. I hadn't made it yet when it was cancelled. But just because it's not been made real doesn't mean that it isn't real. I would close my eyes and it was there. The stories I was told. Of things that have happened after she died, and when she was alive. It has crawled out of my mind, out of my skull and out of my fingertips and I worked with it until it was sitting there on the bench. I think I stared at it for an hour. I don't know if this what he would have wanted. If she was alive that she would enjoy. I can't let it sit on my shelves. It's not right to leave it there.
So I brought it to the wall. It now rests there with the others. I didn't know the woman, but others did and from them, I think that I made something... right. I don't know why the person who is doing these things that they say are her, does them. But I would imagine that she was a woman loved enough to inspire people to do good deeds in her name, long after she has passed.
I hope they keep doing them in her name.
She brought me out of the deep pit. Covered by dirt and dark, making this was like being washed.
I probably do need a bath. Haircut too. Probably.
So I brought it to the wall. It now rests there with the others. I didn't know the woman, but others did and from them, I think that I made something... right. I don't know why the person who is doing these things that they say are her, does them. But I would imagine that she was a woman loved enough to inspire people to do good deeds in her name, long after she has passed.
I hope they keep doing them in her name.
She brought me out of the deep pit. Covered by dirt and dark, making this was like being washed.
I probably do need a bath. Haircut too. Probably.
Written By Lys
June 23, 2020, 5:45 p.m.(7/12/1013 AR)
Relationship Note on Eleyna
I miss you terribly. I'm lost without your guidance and your grace. I don't know what to do, I don't know how to act. I wish you were here to help me.
Written By Lucita
March 23, 2020, 11:15 a.m.(12/23/1012 AR)
Relationship Note on Eleyna
In 1008 Archduchess Eleyna created 'The Order of the White Lily'. It was to have 13 living members plus 2 who were recognized for serving bravely at Setarco and lost their lives there. This order was not a reward or recognition of service during war, it was a charge, a plea to help the Lyceum stay strong, to protect it, and to help build and maintain bridges between houses. Each had their own strengths, and varied abilities, and differences. Some embraced the idea, some thoughtful and considering it, some skeptic but all agreed to work quietly, in their own way for the betterment and safety of our homes. There are no formal meetings or gatherings, just those collars and memories to guide us and our consciences as we try to keep our word.
To me the White Lily Watchtowers seem to embody that concept, working together, maintaining communication between houses and helping strengthen and protect our homes. I am glad to have been a part of it.
To me the White Lily Watchtowers seem to embody that concept, working together, maintaining communication between houses and helping strengthen and protect our homes. I am glad to have been a part of it.
Written By Lucita
April 3, 2019, 10:23 p.m.(11/10/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Eleyna
I wear the collar given me when named one of the thirteen members of the Order of the White Lily. It is my way of remembering and mourning former Archduchess Eleyna Velenosa and my outfit bears the hues of her house, the twilight purples. She will be missed.
Written By Vanora
April 3, 2019, 4:37 p.m.(11/10/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Eleyna
Threnody of the White Lily
Long ago was born a Fox
Blue of eye with flaxen locks
Her childhood oft felt lonely
She kept to herself, only
Until she blossomed and bloomed
Wit and charm: The girl was doomed
To be married off, once, twice
A third time, she paid a price
A princess does her duty,
Especially such a beauty.
There were three husbands wed,
There were three husbands dead,
Named her for that spider, sure,
Black Widow, yet she was much more.
She took her time until we all believed,
Her loss is so very deeply grieved.
Once more she married, this her choice
Talen, her husband and her Voice.
And let there be no mistake
She married for love, the kind that can ache.
Yet the passion between them was shared,
Would that it might have been spared.
Their future cut away too soon,
All I can offer is this tune.
Eleyna is my dearest friend,
I wanted more time 'fore the end.
Yet that is not the way that Death,
Considers when to take last breath.
Black Widow to White Lily,
She defined her role,
I have never forgotten,
My oaths towards this goal.
My darling, my dearest, my friend.
Don't worry, this is not the end.
You will be remembered. I keep my promises.
Long ago was born a Fox
Blue of eye with flaxen locks
Her childhood oft felt lonely
She kept to herself, only
Until she blossomed and bloomed
Wit and charm: The girl was doomed
To be married off, once, twice
A third time, she paid a price
A princess does her duty,
Especially such a beauty.
There were three husbands wed,
There were three husbands dead,
Named her for that spider, sure,
Black Widow, yet she was much more.
She took her time until we all believed,
Her loss is so very deeply grieved.
Once more she married, this her choice
Talen, her husband and her Voice.
And let there be no mistake
She married for love, the kind that can ache.
Yet the passion between them was shared,
Would that it might have been spared.
Their future cut away too soon,
All I can offer is this tune.
Eleyna is my dearest friend,
I wanted more time 'fore the end.
Yet that is not the way that Death,
Considers when to take last breath.
Black Widow to White Lily,
She defined her role,
I have never forgotten,
My oaths towards this goal.
My darling, my dearest, my friend.
Don't worry, this is not the end.
You will be remembered. I keep my promises.
Written By Vanora
April 3, 2019, 1:58 p.m.(11/10/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Eleyna
Know that I remember.
I said this once, when you told me you were destined to die young. It broke my heart to hear, and denial filled my every pore, and yet, I believed you, and I carried on. I said this:
"If you fall before I do, I promise to continue this work...to neither rest nor pause until we've ensured the proper place for our children. As pawns to no one and nothing. This is my oath to you."
And you said.
"I will hold you to it, Vanora Grimhall. And you have my oath that I won't let my sacrifice be in vain. I plan to leave you more than ashes to build from when I'm gone."
It wasn't how we planned, it wasn't what we planned, and yet I know there are more than ashes to build from. Your final gift is everything to me, the key to the future, to glory, to freedom. Yet I treasure it as much for the source as the object, because it is from you.
"Promise me that my statue in the Hall of Heroes will have me facing from behind so that my ass can be admired for eternity. And .....can kiss it."
I promise, Eleyna. I do.
I will see you again soon. This is not goodbye.
I said this once, when you told me you were destined to die young. It broke my heart to hear, and denial filled my every pore, and yet, I believed you, and I carried on. I said this:
"If you fall before I do, I promise to continue this work...to neither rest nor pause until we've ensured the proper place for our children. As pawns to no one and nothing. This is my oath to you."
And you said.
"I will hold you to it, Vanora Grimhall. And you have my oath that I won't let my sacrifice be in vain. I plan to leave you more than ashes to build from when I'm gone."
It wasn't how we planned, it wasn't what we planned, and yet I know there are more than ashes to build from. Your final gift is everything to me, the key to the future, to glory, to freedom. Yet I treasure it as much for the source as the object, because it is from you.
"Promise me that my statue in the Hall of Heroes will have me facing from behind so that my ass can be admired for eternity. And .....can kiss it."
I promise, Eleyna. I do.
I will see you again soon. This is not goodbye.
Written By Marian
April 3, 2019, 2:13 a.m.(11/9/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Eleyna
The world is a darker place without your light to shine the way. I never expected to adore you. In fact, the first time we met, I was pretty sure we were polar opposites. You were so elegant and well-spoken. You knew how to command the room with your laugh. The parlor was your battlefield and your wit was razor sharp. You slayed others with your wicked fashion sense. You were always three steps in front of anyone else in your sphere.
I don't know what to tell your husband. His love for you rivals my own for my dear Fergus. My loss was so swift, so unexpected. While he had got savour the last few weeks by your side. I don't know who is luckier. I don't know how to ease that loss. Because what I am feeling now is a fraction of his well of emotions. You always knew what to say. I don't have that gift. I can only offer my deep condolences for his soul shattering loss.
When you were provoked, there was a glory to your rage. Your passion for life eclipsed everything. It filled the room with its terrible beauty. The only one that could stand in the face of that sun burst and not be destroyed was that man who loved you in all your forms.
I will miss your letters. The silent exchanges in ink and parchment. After Fergus died, I stopped writing. The well was dry for me. I couldn't parry in prose anymore. I regret that my grief put distance. Because I didn't know. I didn't have a chance to prepare for this ache that now resonates.
There will never be another quite like you.
I don't know what to tell your husband. His love for you rivals my own for my dear Fergus. My loss was so swift, so unexpected. While he had got savour the last few weeks by your side. I don't know who is luckier. I don't know how to ease that loss. Because what I am feeling now is a fraction of his well of emotions. You always knew what to say. I don't have that gift. I can only offer my deep condolences for his soul shattering loss.
When you were provoked, there was a glory to your rage. Your passion for life eclipsed everything. It filled the room with its terrible beauty. The only one that could stand in the face of that sun burst and not be destroyed was that man who loved you in all your forms.
I will miss your letters. The silent exchanges in ink and parchment. After Fergus died, I stopped writing. The well was dry for me. I couldn't parry in prose anymore. I regret that my grief put distance. Because I didn't know. I didn't have a chance to prepare for this ache that now resonates.
There will never be another quite like you.
Written By Alarissa
April 3, 2019, 1:02 a.m.(11/9/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Eleyna
You depart.
She arrives.
Should she join you in the Queens embrace so soon after leaving it, you will at least know how much we cherished you. And her.
If she survives, we wanted her to bear a name of a woman who fought for her own life, who made those around her happy and lived her life as full as she could and had the strength to do anything she put her mind to. She will need that strength. Your strength, as she seems to fight for her own life. She is so small and frail and her breath so labored.
You left.
And she came.
My heart stops while we wait with her laid against my chest. My eyes wet and my breath slow. Plead her case with the Queen of Endings my friend, with the Mother of Beginnings to give us more time with her. Years if you could, decades instead of hours. I could not bear to lose two Eleyna's in my lifetime when I have just lost the best one.
Rest. Rest until she sends you to join us again. When you do, may you find him and may you find your way to us so that we may embrace once more.
She arrives.
Should she join you in the Queens embrace so soon after leaving it, you will at least know how much we cherished you. And her.
If she survives, we wanted her to bear a name of a woman who fought for her own life, who made those around her happy and lived her life as full as she could and had the strength to do anything she put her mind to. She will need that strength. Your strength, as she seems to fight for her own life. She is so small and frail and her breath so labored.
You left.
And she came.
My heart stops while we wait with her laid against my chest. My eyes wet and my breath slow. Plead her case with the Queen of Endings my friend, with the Mother of Beginnings to give us more time with her. Years if you could, decades instead of hours. I could not bear to lose two Eleyna's in my lifetime when I have just lost the best one.
Rest. Rest until she sends you to join us again. When you do, may you find him and may you find your way to us so that we may embrace once more.
Written By Genevra
April 2, 2019, 11:29 p.m.(11/9/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Eleyna
I swore to you I'd protect your children as if your they were of my own body.
You gave me your husband's armor to defend them, your sister's sword to keep them safe.
I will protect them until the last breath leaves my body.
I will keep my promise.
Farewell, Archduchess. May you find your peace in the Wheel, I pray your sister waited, and you find joy in the meeting.
You gave me your husband's armor to defend them, your sister's sword to keep them safe.
I will protect them until the last breath leaves my body.
I will keep my promise.
Farewell, Archduchess. May you find your peace in the Wheel, I pray your sister waited, and you find joy in the meeting.
Written By Victus
April 2, 2019, 11:18 p.m.(11/9/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Eleyna
It's difficult to find a word to describe Archduchess Eleyna to me. Her and Talen both were very close to my wife and I. To hear that she was taken by illness is...
Hm.
I don't count many people personally close to me. But Eleyna and Talen... Those two I would have to describe as "friends".
Good friends.
Hm.
I don't count many people personally close to me. But Eleyna and Talen... Those two I would have to describe as "friends".
Good friends.
Written By Vanora
April 2, 2019, 4:28 p.m.(11/8/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Eleyna
I don't know what to write.
What to think.
My heart is broken and will never wholly mend.
This. This is what Sorrow feels like. Tastes like. Sounds like. This.
Remember her.
What to think.
My heart is broken and will never wholly mend.
This. This is what Sorrow feels like. Tastes like. Sounds like. This.
Remember her.
Written By Audric
Nov. 17, 2018, 3:47 a.m.(1/5/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Eleyna
I've always found that vengeance was its own reward.
Written By Shard
Nov. 16, 2018, 10:58 p.m.(1/4/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Eleyna
I don't know the answer to this question. I don't think someone else can answer it for another person in any kind of satisfying way. People react in different ways, situations have different contexts. I don't know what I'd do.
But as for me, if I'm very, very luck and do everything right, maybe, one day, I'll get to find out.
But as for me, if I'm very, very luck and do everything right, maybe, one day, I'll get to find out.
Written By Amund
Nov. 16, 2018, 7:48 p.m.(1/4/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Eleyna
It is not about getting anything back. What is lost is lost. Gone forever.
It is about the satisfaction they who took your loved ones can never do it ever again.
It is about the satisfaction they who took your loved ones can never do it ever again.
Written By Amund
Nov. 16, 2018, 7:48 p.m.(1/4/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Eleyna
It is not about getting anything back. What is lost is lost. Gone forever.
It is about the satisfaction they who took your loved ones can never do it ever again.
It is about the satisfaction they who took your loved ones can never do it ever again.
Written By Bliss
Nov. 16, 2018, 7:41 p.m.(1/4/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Eleyna
My suggestion, Archduchess, for as little as it is worth: Once you have avenged their death, if it is not enough? Live in a way that both honors the fallen and spites the memory of those who have wronged you. Make the loss mean something. Use it to drive the world to be a better. The death of those who have wronged us is never, ever enough on its own.
Written By Soren
Nov. 16, 2018, 7:38 p.m.(1/4/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Eleyna
It's enough if you want it to be. They're dead and I'm not. Good enough.
And the ones you lost? They're also dead, so they don't give a shit what you feel about it.
And the ones you lost? They're also dead, so they don't give a shit what you feel about it.
Written By Joscelin
Oct. 15, 2018, 4:16 p.m.(10/14/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Eleyna
When the praise of a client ripples through the city like a pebble in a millpond, and you're felled by the sincere words of admiration.
No seriously, I nearly fell over. Goodness.
No seriously, I nearly fell over. Goodness.
Written By Reigna
Oct. 2, 2018, 4:30 p.m.(9/16/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Eleyna
I know what it was I said, Your Grace, and no amount of your claiming otherwise or attempting to twist the meaning held within my writing is going to change it. I did not demean, disparage or condescend to anyone, unlike what you are attempting to do to me. I have, repeatedly, explained, that what Baron Clement earned was in no way influenced by my affection for him in any manner. If you can find another situation with another common born person with his record of dedication, responsibility, dignity and service who goes out and secures land and ousts those squatting on that land? I would approve of their promotion as they would have earned it. As Baron Clement has. My feelings for him are moot. If I were prone to overlook my own ethics for those I am close to, then why have I not adopted my ward, Kata Oakheart? I love her as a daughter. I love her the same as my true-born sons. Is she a Lady of Keaton? No. Why? What has she done to earn it? Be loved by me? Not enough.
I do think there is a problem with the Peerage of Arx not taking things seriously. We *should* take things seriously. If we do not want to? Then why are we noble? I think there should be more like your brother, Ettore. He relinquished his responsibility over his March and took a courtesy title instead. While that seems utterly shocking and deeply unsettling to me, it was, in a sense, the responsible thing to do.
I do think there is a problem with the Peerage of Arx not taking things seriously. We *should* take things seriously. If we do not want to? Then why are we noble? I think there should be more like your brother, Ettore. He relinquished his responsibility over his March and took a courtesy title instead. While that seems utterly shocking and deeply unsettling to me, it was, in a sense, the responsible thing to do.
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