Written By Willow
Feb. 21, 2019, 1:22 a.m.(8/11/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Lydia
Finally got the chance for some face time and really enjoyed meeting the Duchess. I think I'd like to keep calling her Aunt Lydia though, after mentally calling her that since she took up the mantle of Duchess, if just feels more normal. She keeps so busy at work for the family I cannot help but admire and look up to her.
Written By Willow
Feb. 19, 2019, 8:56 p.m.(8/8/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Lydia
I finally had the good fortune to be able to meet face to face with the Duchess of my House. it was worth the wait in every sense of the word. Also, northern short girl solidarity!
Written By Preston
July 2, 2018, 4:16 a.m.(2/13/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Lydia
You place it as bigoted and attack the Faith for its choice, Duchess, yet I notice you do not accept vassals who are also sworn to other lords. Prince Darren does not accept knights who are also sworn to Thrax or to Grayson. We expect those who serve the Faith to believe the words of the Faith. We accept people from all fealties, we do not demand obedience over other temporal lords except from our Godsworn. We accommodate everyone from the liberals of the Lyceum to the most strident Oathlander. And all we ask is that they believe in the Faith in order to represent us. The Faith has no place for any others raised to the level of the Gods, raised to the level of worship. Yes. How dastardly we are.
Written By Belladonna
June 23, 2018, 12:22 p.m.(1/24/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Lydia
You did not deign to speak to either Cassius or myself in the -months- after our return from Setarco. Never once did you reach out or attempt to make contact. Not to either of us. It was only -after- Cassius' death (nearly a year after our return) that you decided was a good time to finally try to make contact.
As they say, too little, too late.
And your cousin is an idiot.
As they say, too little, too late.
And your cousin is an idiot.
Written By Brogan
Feb. 5, 2018, 8:04 p.m.(2/15/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Lydia
Nothing brings the feeling of being home like being around Family. Despite all the duties she has to attend to as the Duchess, my wonderful niece came out to spend an evening drinking, and telling tall tale (mostly my own) with a number of the Nightgold.
I can see the weight of her responsibility, but she is not bowed by it in the slightest, and I'll be damned if I let her hold all of this on her own. I'll be there whenever she calls, and help her however I can as it is the very least I can do. She is an amazing woman, proud to call her my Duchess, but even more so to call her my Niece.
I can see the weight of her responsibility, but she is not bowed by it in the slightest, and I'll be damned if I let her hold all of this on her own. I'll be there whenever she calls, and help her however I can as it is the very least I can do. She is an amazing woman, proud to call her my Duchess, but even more so to call her my Niece.
Written By Alexis
Dec. 3, 2017, 11:46 p.m.(9/15/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Lydia
We reconnected with a nice dinner at the Ambassador. Duchess Lydia remains exquisite company. It's surprising how easily I find myself falling into old patterns, even if she has been busy ruling as of late.
And it's good.
And it's good.
Written By Edward
Sept. 20, 2017, 1:43 a.m.(4/1/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Lydia
Well luckily the practice of serfdom provides you with an easy answer...you take all they own and leave them destitute and with no more than the dirt to scrabble in. And when that is not enough to settle the debt owed to you then you are forced to absorb the rest as a loss to you or your House.
Written By Cassius
July 26, 2017, 5:32 p.m.(11/27/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Lydia
Lydia has returned from Stonedeep. It was good to see her today and to sit and talk. We are the only two left from our immediate family.
Though she is feeling the pressures keenly, I think she will make an excellent Duchess, one that is perhaps better suited to the collaboration and compromise that is necessary for the Compact's continued survival than we have had in generations. There is a lot of work to be done, but I know she is up to the task.
Speaking of which, Nightgold needs an heir...
Though she is feeling the pressures keenly, I think she will make an excellent Duchess, one that is perhaps better suited to the collaboration and compromise that is necessary for the Compact's continued survival than we have had in generations. There is a lot of work to be done, but I know she is up to the task.
Speaking of which, Nightgold needs an heir...
Written By Katarina
June 21, 2017, 6:06 p.m.(9/11/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Lydia
Come now, Duchess Lydia. There is none more fairer and resplendent than you, dearest rose golden lady of the North. I wasn't aware that you'd returned from the North! But now that I know you're safely tucked away in the walls of Arx once again, I'll be coming to collect on that promise of a shared gossip over glass of whisky.
Written By Alexis
June 18, 2017, 2:43 p.m.(9/5/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Lydia
Duchess Nightgold came to visit my shop, and after some conversation, invited me to her home.
Apparently I'm about the same size as her deceased sister.
And she bestowed upon me a great honour and a great gift.
And now, I own a rubicund glaive and a fine set of leather armour.
Not a day passes that I am not astounded by Arx and the variety of experience here, or the generosity and virtues people uphold.
I will be the best ally I can be to Duchess Lydia. She deserves nothing less.
Apparently I'm about the same size as her deceased sister.
And she bestowed upon me a great honour and a great gift.
And now, I own a rubicund glaive and a fine set of leather armour.
Not a day passes that I am not astounded by Arx and the variety of experience here, or the generosity and virtues people uphold.
I will be the best ally I can be to Duchess Lydia. She deserves nothing less.
Written By Belladonna
Feb. 24, 2017, 10:42 p.m.(12/25/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Lydia
Well done. You serve your family well.
Written By Niamh
Jan. 25, 2017, 11:53 a.m.(10/4/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Lydia
Such a sweet and caring young woman. She certainly stands out at the Guild Hall, but it would be a true sadness if she weren't there.
Written By Mydas
Dec. 8, 2016, 1:43 p.m.(5/1/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Lydia
My younger cousin
Written By Lazarus
Oct. 19, 2016, 5:03 p.m.(11/20/1004 AR)
Relationship Note on Lydia
I met Lady Lydia at the city center after the market was closing and while I was finishing up with the books of a fellow merchants. It was hard to ignore the lady even in her huntress attire. At first I mistook her for an assistant of some northern lord but after spending some time talking to her, it was clear that the young lady was anything but a servant. It took her a while to introduce herself so initially I walked on egg shells until our conversation took a more casual tone. She was looking for advice with the Nightgold whiskey business. Her concern was that if she did not set up shop some where visible that she would not be able to establish a clientele. I explained to her the importance of running your business under the protection of your house especially inside their ward. The benefits of being able to trust that your business is in safe hands. Another concern of hers was that taverns were not stocking Nightgold whiskey but that could easily be manage by throwing parties and raising awareness of your product. I support her business venture even if it contradicts my own enterprise. The reason is that there is merit to traditional drinks, enough that having them as a competition would only help the market and also help establish Mercier drinks as the local variety for the nationalist in us.
Written By Freja
Oct. 16, 2016, 10:29 p.m.(11/11/1004 AR)
Relationship Note on Lydia
I once thought her daft, a fleeing and flighty fancy from the North that sought silks and Southern men. I was wrong. She is quickly becoming my favorite Nightgold and I find her moments of insight pivotal when she puts trust in her words and confidence in her tones. Loyalty goes a long way, and I believe Lady Lydia will travel miles.
Written By Augustus
Oct. 13, 2016, 7:10 a.m.(10/28/1004 AR)
Relationship Note on Lydia
It is not often that a man in my position has moments for quiet conversation and reflection. Those moments, though all too brief, are seldom better shared than with my granddaughter Lydia.
I am most proud of her, perhaps more proud of her than of the rest of my progeny. She has a shrewd head on her shoulders, though it is doubtful that she would allow others to think so.
She is more like me than anyone would care to admit. Especially when one considers what many think of *me*.
I am most proud of her, perhaps more proud of her than of the rest of my progeny. She has a shrewd head on her shoulders, though it is doubtful that she would allow others to think so.
She is more like me than anyone would care to admit. Especially when one considers what many think of *me*.
Written By Tobias
Sept. 18, 2016, 8:54 p.m.(8/11/1004 AR)
Relationship Note on Lydia
Probably just another gossip queen. I have no time for court gossip games outside of court. Maybe she has hidden depths?
Written By Morrighan
Aug. 28, 2016, 7:29 p.m.(6/5/1004 AR)
Relationship Note on Lydia
One of the younger siblings of the Nightgold family; I recollect her vaguely back in Farhaven, years ago when I stuck near Sherrod as best I could. She, in a much similar way, was (still is) serving as a Lady-in-Waiting to Drea - though I serve the noble family as a whole, at the time it was primarily Prince Sherrod. I don't know her particularly well, but she seems to be a pleasant, well-mannered lass with a bit of a mischievous streak. Then again..most of Redrain is like that..
Written By Deva
Aug. 14, 2016, 11:14 p.m.(4/19/1004 AR)
Relationship Note on Lydia
Lady Lydia Nightgold has been in service to our family for, well, it feels like a while now. I'm not one for fashion or hair or any of those things, as I actively try to avoid spending time on them, but she's been there to help avoid a catastrophe and make sure I don't waltz around in anything ripped. She seems to be enjoying the city a great deal, and I'm glad. I hope to have her help keeping our house active and engaged in society, because I sure as hell can't stand organizing things myself.
Written By Freja
Aug. 12, 2016, 1:22 p.m.(4/12/1004 AR)
Relationship Note on Lydia
Younger sister of Nadia. She says she enjoys all things Northern, but her girlish squeals and tavern talk grate on my ears. If the conversation could be tweaked in subject matter, I could find myself staying for another ale.
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