Written By Lys
Dec. 7, 2023, 4:24 a.m.(4/28/1021 AR)
Relationship Note on Malcolm
This puppy his lordship gave me talks back to me. I told her not to change the cat, she turned around and barked at me. I told her not to tug on the curtains. She barked at me. I told her not to bark at the birds outside the window. She barked at me. I'd be aggravated if her little barks weren't so adorable. I'm going to have to get someone to train her for me, however, because I'm afraid she's just to precious and I'm going to spoil her.
Written By Lys
Oct. 29, 2023, 5:17 a.m.(2/6/1021 AR)
Relationship Note on Malcolm
My patron was right... This puppy is quite good at chasing off bad dreams. Archduchess Jaenelle and I have renamed her Winter's Bite. I call her 'Bite' or 'Bitey' for short, because she quite enjoys running behind me, nipping at my heels. Still... I have a nightmare only every three nights now, rather than every night.
Written By Lys
Oct. 15, 2023, 11:40 p.m.(1/7/1021 AR)
Relationship Note on Malcolm
Duke Shepherd has both given me a new puppy to help ward off my nightmares and taken me as a protege. We have a goal in mind now. And I think... it may be the most ambitious thing I have ever worked for.
Written By Mihaly
Aug. 6, 2021, 4:46 p.m.(12/21/1015 AR)
Relationship Note on Malcolm
I could drown you in proverbs in oh-so insightful quips that I've learned in my years of being a soldier and knight. Too many years.
The reality is, everything that knighthood is, all the tenants and philosophies. All the waxing poetic and inspirational declarations. It's nice to spout, but it'll only take you so far. All it's ever been and all it'll ever be can be distilled into a single question you should ask yourself.
"If not me, then who?"
Remember that much, and you'll do alright.
The reality is, everything that knighthood is, all the tenants and philosophies. All the waxing poetic and inspirational declarations. It's nice to spout, but it'll only take you so far. All it's ever been and all it'll ever be can be distilled into a single question you should ask yourself.
"If not me, then who?"
Remember that much, and you'll do alright.
Written By Noah
July 30, 2021, 12:38 a.m.(12/6/1015 AR)
Relationship Note on Malcolm
As someone who says all the wrong things at the wrong times (that would be me), I feel for you man. Backlash sucks.
I don't have much to add to my whites on this. Things will work out how they ought. They always do somehow.
I don't have much to add to my whites on this. Things will work out how they ought. They always do somehow.
Written By Reigna
July 29, 2021, 5:01 p.m.(12/5/1015 AR)
Relationship Note on Malcolm
There is a difference between holding something in esteem and anthropomorphizing it to an unhealthy and offensive extreme.
No one is denying that dogs are good creatures and deserving of love and respect. But treating them as human, elevating them to that degree is not right. As Lady Esme said, they cannot understand the oaths of service required to be knights. They are good animals, but they are animals.
It is one thing to praise and love one's dog, even among friends it might be tolerable to share an inside joke. But to publicly and formally proclaim to the Compact as a whole that you are knighting every Graypeak Mountain Dog from now until your heir takes over -- gods above -- that is a horrendous insult to so many people. You truly owe the Compact an apology and I sincerely hope whatever ailment has stricken you is cured soon. Should you come to the Saving Grace I would see you get the best of care.
No one is denying that dogs are good creatures and deserving of love and respect. But treating them as human, elevating them to that degree is not right. As Lady Esme said, they cannot understand the oaths of service required to be knights. They are good animals, but they are animals.
It is one thing to praise and love one's dog, even among friends it might be tolerable to share an inside joke. But to publicly and formally proclaim to the Compact as a whole that you are knighting every Graypeak Mountain Dog from now until your heir takes over -- gods above -- that is a horrendous insult to so many people. You truly owe the Compact an apology and I sincerely hope whatever ailment has stricken you is cured soon. Should you come to the Saving Grace I would see you get the best of care.
Written By Medeia
July 28, 2021, 2:06 p.m.(12/3/1015 AR)
Relationship Note on Malcolm
My dear tenth-cousin-by-choice by made the bold decision to knight all Graypeak mountain dogs in honor of the legacy of Boofus the Bold. When I told Butterpup that she was now Dame Butterpup, she smiled that wonderfully friendly smile of hers and devoured a chunk of pork roast. Though young, she has committed herself to the vigilant protection of myself and my children, especially against the scourge of mint plants which threaten to overtake my garden if not routed out with prejudice.
Am I condemning myself to some sort of social disgrace by finding a sliver of joy in this? Perhaps. The duke's aims are not malicious. There is no offense to knights, no lowering of regard for the sirs and dames of the land, meant in his decree. Well trained dogs will serve loyally, to the death even, protecting their people and people's property. They have souls, too. And so why shouldn't they be honored? Because they haven't words to speak an oath? If you have ever had a dog, you wouldn't need to hear it to know it is in their hearts. If we aren't to knight our dogs, then we should be equally dismayed at pets being given titles like lord or lady, duchess or princess. Are you not concerned about an animal being given presumed higher social rank than the baker who makes your bread?
Was the duke's choice silly? Frivolous? Of course. And yet people crowd the stands to watch a duel over the right to make puns about bees. Recent events have shown us that we don't know when the Queen will reclaim our souls. I don't intend to spend whatever remaining days or months or years I have snuffing out sparks of happiness.
Am I condemning myself to some sort of social disgrace by finding a sliver of joy in this? Perhaps. The duke's aims are not malicious. There is no offense to knights, no lowering of regard for the sirs and dames of the land, meant in his decree. Well trained dogs will serve loyally, to the death even, protecting their people and people's property. They have souls, too. And so why shouldn't they be honored? Because they haven't words to speak an oath? If you have ever had a dog, you wouldn't need to hear it to know it is in their hearts. If we aren't to knight our dogs, then we should be equally dismayed at pets being given titles like lord or lady, duchess or princess. Are you not concerned about an animal being given presumed higher social rank than the baker who makes your bread?
Was the duke's choice silly? Frivolous? Of course. And yet people crowd the stands to watch a duel over the right to make puns about bees. Recent events have shown us that we don't know when the Queen will reclaim our souls. I don't intend to spend whatever remaining days or months or years I have snuffing out sparks of happiness.
Written By Thea
June 25, 2021, 3:21 p.m.(9/21/1015 AR)
Relationship Note on Malcolm
Send you box of butter tarts. Got it....
Written By Isabeau
May 23, 2021, 12:18 a.m.(7/10/1015 AR)
Relationship Note on Malcolm
Duke Shepherd became my patron recently. I find his personality thoroughly enjoyable and he is just the sort of person one always wants to be friends with. Indeed, his Lordship gifted me one of his dogs, my little (but also very big) jewel, Bijou. She is well trained already, for she doesn't even nip at Sophia when the little girl decides to try to pull ears or tails or even ride her. But now, what to do for Duke Shepherd as an answering gift. Hmmm....
Written By Thea
May 21, 2021, 6:46 p.m.(7/7/1015 AR)
Relationship Note on Malcolm
I was getting set up in my office, getting comfortable. Ok. Not office. My conservatory, when Rocco comes in look a bit--well his face looked funny. He had a smirk on his lips. And then he looked amused. Before I knew it, he pulls something out from his robes producing a---fucking PUPPY! With a note. My patron, well it seems one of Graypeak's Moutain dog's had a litter and has promised---or to make up for the all the awful jokes he's made me suffer through--sent me one. It's a large adorable ball of ivory fluff and drool...Named Strawberry Pupcake. He will be large. And be quite the guard dog.
Finn, no! Don't teach him that!
Finn, no! Don't teach him that!
Written By Medeia
May 17, 2021, 2:35 a.m.(6/26/1015 AR)
Relationship Note on Malcolm
For at least the last ten years, "family" has been a difficult thing for me. Whether due to physical or emotional distance, death, disagreement, the blood relations I have are few and far. My husband recently said something about me turning friends into family. He was right, but that didn't make Duke Malcolm's offer to be my 'cousin' any less surprising - or welcome.
Humble, humorous, hard-working. The man knows what the daily lives of his people are like, so he knows how his decisions will impact them. I couldn't be happier to have such a lovely person to call family. With him as patron to another I consider family, I foresee a great many pranks, adventures, and projects to strengthen Eswynd, Shepherd, and Wyvernheart to come.
Humble, humorous, hard-working. The man knows what the daily lives of his people are like, so he knows how his decisions will impact them. I couldn't be happier to have such a lovely person to call family. With him as patron to another I consider family, I foresee a great many pranks, adventures, and projects to strengthen Eswynd, Shepherd, and Wyvernheart to come.
Written By Mabelle
May 11, 2021, 10:44 a.m.(6/14/1015 AR)
Relationship Note on Malcolm
If it drools, it is a dog.
Written By Thea
Jan. 21, 2021, 8:40 a.m.(10/16/1014 AR)
Relationship Note on Malcolm
My patron. My friend....
After a spar of blades, yes blades. You heard me right. Im onto you. Not even a little fooled anymore. Im not sure if I would believed if I said. But it was both honor and a surprise. And it further solidifies my choice in coming to you as my patron. I have much to learn..
After a spar of blades, yes blades. You heard me right. Im onto you. Not even a little fooled anymore. Im not sure if I would believed if I said. But it was both honor and a surprise. And it further solidifies my choice in coming to you as my patron. I have much to learn..
Written By Ivy
Jan. 19, 2021, 4 p.m.(10/12/1014 AR)
Relationship Note on Malcolm
It's good work. For the person that lacked the funds, or the materials, it could be life or death.
Never let anyone belittle your charity, not even you.
Never let anyone belittle your charity, not even you.
Written By Thea
Dec. 3, 2020, 6:51 p.m.(7/3/1014 AR)
Relationship Note on Malcolm
After some time of not, I well--I have a patron again. I really feel like praying to all the Gods for the man, but I mean. He knows what's he's getting into really. And I really think it will go really well. That said, here's to expanding on our friendship Duke Malcolm.
Written By Sirius
March 29, 2020, 12:21 a.m.(1/6/1013 AR)
Relationship Note on Malcolm
Perhaps, my Lord, you ought to consider purchasing yet another snazzy hat,
Solve this conundrum from its seams,
End this plight before regret and loss hardens your heart,
Go by the old adage of: "Fastest way to forget a hat we loved is to wear another, curvier hat." Feathered, if you would.
Solve this conundrum from its seams,
End this plight before regret and loss hardens your heart,
Go by the old adage of: "Fastest way to forget a hat we loved is to wear another, curvier hat." Feathered, if you would.
Written By Monique
Sept. 22, 2019, 3:54 p.m.(11/18/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Malcolm
Another year older, another year wiser. Another year closer to the goal I've had for quite some time now.
I would thank my exceptional Patron, Duke Malcolm Shepherd, for his entirely-too-generous gift of donating a vast amount of silver to the Faith of the Pantheon in my name. Surely, it resounds in the ears of the Gods and I am well pleased.
What does this new year hold?
I would thank my exceptional Patron, Duke Malcolm Shepherd, for his entirely-too-generous gift of donating a vast amount of silver to the Faith of the Pantheon in my name. Surely, it resounds in the ears of the Gods and I am well pleased.
What does this new year hold?
Written By Monique
Aug. 17, 2019, 2:06 p.m.(9/2/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Malcolm
Truly, a Patron without peer. He spoils me. But he also acts as a moral lodestone, naturally drawing me down paths that I might not have otherwise chosen.
Written By Monique
Aug. 11, 2019, 11:39 a.m.(8/18/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Malcolm
Minxes love gifts and this Minx has been delightfully spoiled of late. I could not have chosen a wiser, more generous patron. Truly, Gild smiles in her abundance.
Written By Helena
July 9, 2019, 10:44 p.m.(6/8/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Malcolm
Northerners told stories of Skald long before he was considered a god. One legend is that he is a shapeshifter, and can turn into a pack of wolves.
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