Written By Cristoph
May 4, 2022, 12:55 p.m.(8/2/1017 AR)
Relationship Note on Jael
I finally willed myself to sort your things in the estate in Arx.
I took that painting, you know the one. I took it and I put it in the main hall with all the other art.
Some people light candles when they're waiting for someone to come home. But I suspect a good bit of sibling aggravation does just as fine a job.
I took that painting, you know the one. I took it and I put it in the main hall with all the other art.
Some people light candles when they're waiting for someone to come home. But I suspect a good bit of sibling aggravation does just as fine a job.
Written By Cristoph
June 27, 2021, 8:14 a.m.(9/24/1015 AR)
Relationship Note on Jael
I wish that you could be here to see it. He really did have two heads.
Probably.
Probably.
Written By Mabelle
May 20, 2021, 10:02 a.m.(7/4/1015 AR)
Relationship Note on Jael
I'm not good at saying goodbyes.
And this is not a goodbye anyway.
Take care of you and we will take care of yours.
The rest, I suppose, will remain unsaid until your return. And maybe even after.
And this is not a goodbye anyway.
Take care of you and we will take care of yours.
The rest, I suppose, will remain unsaid until your return. And maybe even after.
Written By Gwenna
May 17, 2021, 6:52 p.m.(6/27/1015 AR)
Relationship Note on Jael
Proper words fail me right now - there is so much to say and yet can't be said directly. It was such a joy to catch up with my mother's side of the family when I came to Arx! How we all just Know How Our Mothers Are. I'm glad I was lucky enough to get your jousting figurine, and it holds a proud place in the Redrain Great Library. I still smile thinking about the dancing contest we won and I wear the dragon necklace almost always as a truly fond reminder. The laughs we've had, and the serious talks as well - I'm so grateful for them all and the time sharing them. I sincerely hope you find the answers you seek and I will miss you dreadfully while you take up the journey to do so.
Written By Cristoph
May 17, 2021, 7:20 a.m.(6/26/1015 AR)
Relationship Note on Jael
You've left.
I wish that before you'd gone I had taken the time to adequately express what you mean to me. But I was consumed with other things as I so often am and now we're in separate places. I don't know if there's another person alive whose rage and grief would so closely resemble my own that it would be like looking in a mirror, save for some minor and inconsequential differences.
I understand why you had to leave, even if your departure weighs on my heart. But in your wake, I promise you the following:
I will care for your children like they were my own. I'll tell them stories about a master of horses, who could outride nearly anyone else in the Oathlands. I'll tell them about the fearless general of our armies. I'll tell them about how you could shoot out an enemy's eye from an incredible distance away. That you were there to shore up common sense when my own failed me. That you were often annoyed with me and would sigh, sometimes roll your eyes. That you love this family with such ferocity that you made a choice no mother should ever have to make.
I promise to keep what remains of our family intact.
I won't tell them about the bear and the tree or Norwood. You can tell them that when you return.
Until then, good luck. I love you.
I wish that before you'd gone I had taken the time to adequately express what you mean to me. But I was consumed with other things as I so often am and now we're in separate places. I don't know if there's another person alive whose rage and grief would so closely resemble my own that it would be like looking in a mirror, save for some minor and inconsequential differences.
I understand why you had to leave, even if your departure weighs on my heart. But in your wake, I promise you the following:
I will care for your children like they were my own. I'll tell them stories about a master of horses, who could outride nearly anyone else in the Oathlands. I'll tell them about the fearless general of our armies. I'll tell them about how you could shoot out an enemy's eye from an incredible distance away. That you were there to shore up common sense when my own failed me. That you were often annoyed with me and would sigh, sometimes roll your eyes. That you love this family with such ferocity that you made a choice no mother should ever have to make.
I promise to keep what remains of our family intact.
I won't tell them about the bear and the tree or Norwood. You can tell them that when you return.
Until then, good luck. I love you.
Written By Amari
July 28, 2020, 9:08 p.m.(9/26/1013 AR)
Relationship Note on Jael
Though I think she's exaggerating, Lady Jael has herself to blame in part. I do recall she gave me my first serious lessons, as I was in complete awe of her skill with the bow and in the saddle (and still am). The rest is largely Uncle Norwood's fault.
Written By Sabella
July 28, 2020, 5:52 p.m.(9/26/1013 AR)
Relationship Note on Jael
Sounds like someone needs more nannies!
The answer is always more nannies.
The answer is always more nannies.
Written By Kedehern
June 14, 2020, 9:36 a.m.(6/21/1013 AR)
Relationship Note on Jael
As many times as there are proclamations, apparently.
Written By Gwenna
May 27, 2020, 6:28 p.m.(5/14/1013 AR)
Relationship Note on Jael
To harness that power and take it to the battlefield... Can you even imagine? With single brow-arches they could wipe out whole battalions. Truly, such power should not be allowed to exist! Never mind the stern discussions we would all surely get once the battle was done.
Written By Gwenna
May 26, 2020, 7:55 a.m.(5/11/1013 AR)
Relationship Note on Jael
I can only imagine what thoughts my own mother might be having about certain peerage while in Farhaven right now. I swear I can hear that disapproving brow arch up on her forehead and almost see that barest hint of a frown at the corner of her lips. Can you picture what it'd be like if our mothers got together over tea?
Written By Cristoph
April 19, 2020, 6:22 p.m.(2/22/1013 AR)
Relationship Note on Jael
Sometimes even now, Jael and myself are prone to moments of sibling bickering. But there's also many more moments where she knows my mind as well as I do and there's a comfort to that. I've never for a moment regretted the decision to bring her on as a Voice for our house.
Written By Mabelle
April 5, 2020, 11:50 p.m.(1/22/1013 AR)
Relationship Note on Jael
Now to devour our enemies like you devour cookies.
I worry for my reputation.
I worry for my reputation.
Written By Clara
April 5, 2020, 8:22 p.m.(1/22/1013 AR)
Relationship Note on Jael
Baking with the Laurents Cookie Eating Contest...
So many many many cookies! Congratulations on the win!
So many many many cookies! Congratulations on the win!
Written By Kedehern
March 29, 2020, 9:31 p.m.(1/8/1013 AR)
Relationship Note on Jael
I think it might just be best to burn it, and buy new leathers.
Written By Amari
Jan. 11, 2020, 10:19 p.m.(7/17/1012 AR)
Relationship Note on Jael
Congratulations, though I fear Uncle Baron Norwood will be a nervous wreck from now on, with his waking hours all fully committed to making sure young Lady Nora Woode is kept safe from bears.
Written By Gwenna
Oct. 21, 2019, 1:41 p.m.(1/20/1012 AR)
Relationship Note on Jael
Sadly you can not be my protege, cousin, though that may be a good thing - you can ask Lord Aethan about the rainbow basket and other cheerful gifts I would send him.
I have every plan on taking you up on kicking my ass! I will not pose much of a challenge but I suspect it will still be a great deal of fun. At the very least, it'll be an excuse to go out afterward for a drink.
I have every plan on taking you up on kicking my ass! I will not pose much of a challenge but I suspect it will still be a great deal of fun. At the very least, it'll be an excuse to go out afterward for a drink.
Written By Cristoph
July 7, 2019, 11:21 a.m.(6/3/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Jael
I can't believe that we're only a few short weeks out from the fete and a journey back to Artshall. It seems very strange to me that I'll be witnessing Jael's marriage. Not that she'll be married, no, she'll be a fine partner for Prince Tyren. But that she'll be old enough to be married. It seems despite everything over the last several years, I've still kept my sister framed in my mind as 'my little sister'. I guess we've both grown older.
Written By Mabelle
June 16, 2019, 3:53 a.m.(4/17/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Jael
No, you do not. But there might be some on the doorway to your bedroom. Just saying.
Written By Reigna
June 13, 2019, 1:09 p.m.(4/12/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Jael
Jael Laurent! Are you ogling my husband's svelte and shapely ankles!? I know their grace stands in the face of his mountainous strength, defying with their shocking strength and boggling the mind as to how they so solidly support a man of his muscular measure... but those ankles are for my eyes to ogle!
Written By Amari
June 13, 2019, 12:16 p.m.(4/12/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Jael
Should we anoint him the Ankles of the West?
...or could there be competition?
...or could there be competition?
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