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Written By Joscelin

May 20, 2018, 12:27 a.m.(10/10/1008 AR)

Relationship Note on Merek

I am what I am because of you, all of you. I owe you and the rest of the Guild more than I can ever repay.

Written By Calaudrin

April 23, 2018, 4:50 p.m.(8/10/1008 AR)

Relationship Note on Merek

I can confirm that Merek does indeed sell some fine coffee.

Written By Zaina

April 23, 2018, 4:46 p.m.(8/10/1008 AR)

Relationship Note on Merek

I was most surprised, though highly appreciative, to receive Sir Merek's gift of vanilla cream coffee. Perhaps he saw my journal regarding tea? Many who delight in tea seem to abhor coffee and vice versa, but I have no such tendency. I enjoy a warm drink of any nature: tea, coffee, cider, cocoa... By the scent, I can tell I will enjoy this flavorful brew. Many thanks, Sir Merek.

I must confess, I had thought this holiday a fanciful contrivance--no offense to the organizers--and have not sent any gifts myself... Perhaps I should make this right, somehow.

Written By Kenna

April 23, 2018, 9:35 a.m.(8/9/1008 AR)

Relationship Note on Merek

Giving a gift isn't so much about knowing what they like, as it is about what made you think of them.

It really is the thought, more than the gift, that matters the most.

Written By Joscelin

April 19, 2018, 11:27 p.m.(8/2/1008 AR)

Relationship Note on Merek

Didn't expect to be sent a an entry of the whites about myself, not today. Thank you, Merek. I don't think I deserve your friendship or your admiration, but it humbles me nonetheless. Thank you.

Written By Kenna

Feb. 28, 2018, 11:05 p.m.(4/12/1008 AR)

Relationship Note on Merek

I have been meaning to drop by again - what pretty things will there be!!

Written By Derovai

Jan. 17, 2018, 10:29 a.m.(12/25/1007 AR)

Relationship Note on Merek

We have yet to meet, but an opinion from a stranger: I confess a weakness for the blood orange tea at the Mercier: particularly tart and bracing, a challenging cup, but worth the effort to appreciate its depth. If you can brew a coffee of similar character, I will be the first at your door, wherever that may be.

Written By Luca

Nov. 9, 2017, 11:16 p.m.(7/21/1007 AR)

Relationship Note on Merek

I wish there was a way to convey in text my disapproving frown at that dodging. Still, you came through it bleeding and alive and with one less nasty in the world, so there's that. Still, feel judged!

Written By Ira

Sept. 28, 2017, 1:48 a.m.(4/17/1007 AR)

Relationship Note on Merek

Fidante's Master of Income, huh?








Alchemist seeking Fealty. Will travel.

Written By Valerio

Sept. 24, 2017, 8:57 p.m.(4/11/1007 AR)

Relationship Note on Merek

My good man,

One rarely loses with alcohol! Just my opinion of course.

Written By Ira

Sept. 21, 2017, 12:14 a.m.(4/3/1007 AR)

Relationship Note on Merek

I would insult the King himself if I thought it would do him good.

For now, I guess I'll have to stick to sending this scholar to insult you. Literally Geoff. I'm writing down a piece of paper now -- you go send this fucking scrap of parchment to this Merek idi-- are you writing? I'm not doing a white journal anymore -- go!

Written By Ira

Sept. 20, 2017, 11:57 p.m.(4/3/1007 AR)

Relationship Note on Merek

Who are you and why do you feel the need to be redundant? Please, don't have these poor scholars -- yes, Geoff, I'm talking about you -- go through the work of lumping your white journals into my pile unless you have something worthwhile to spew.

Written By Luca

Sept. 10, 2017, 7:46 p.m.(3/10/1007 AR)

Relationship Note on Merek

Rarely have I been more impressed than watching him catch an arrow mid-flight and stab it into the eye of the bitch that shot it at him. I don't know if even I could have managed that trick.

Written By Shard

Sept. 10, 2017, 3:37 a.m.(3/9/1007 AR)

Relationship Note on Merek

My first direct encounter with the Compact was with a mercenary. That is to say, my first direct lesson of Compact culture was that among the Arvani, human life can be assigned specific, monetary values, often surprisingly low, and that this is a commonplace, accepted, and entirely legal practice, at which a good many people make entire careers out of. 'Different' is a very mild word to use for how I felt about it at the time, so I certainly understand.

Written By Clara

Sept. 9, 2017, 4:13 a.m.(3/7/1007 AR)

Relationship Note on Merek

There were a lot of people that came to save those of us that had been taken by the Shav but Merek was the one that ended up entering into the hut we were being kept in. By the time he got in there I had managed to free myself of the rope that bound me and I managed to help everyone else get theirs off as well.

There was a dead man on the ground that I'd had to brutally kill for our own survival and when he entered I thought he was another enemy. With the dead man's sword I swung at Merek and I cut the poor man. Thankfully, he was wearing armor so the cut wasn't too deep but the point is... I accidently cut an ally. I was concussed and adrenalized and he didn't say he was entering into the hut so I had no way of knowing but thankfully he has forgiven me.

He gave me his scarf to wrap around my eyes and he personally carried my weapons back to camp while guiding my blind self. Once there he saw me to medical and I was rather difficult with the other medics. I insisted that I sew my own lip up... it was something I needed to do...

After I was done with that I was quite upset still and I sat down by the fire and I got a letter, one that tugged at my heart, and I started crying. He comforted me a bit, he made me food, and then gave me a hug.

Later he gave me mead which cheered me up some and then he gave me a beautiful flask with Darkwater Rum in it. Today, he came into my tent when he heard me crying again and he provided me additional comfort. He has been a very kind person and I am thankful for him out here.

Written By Aiden

Aug. 22, 2017, 9:09 p.m.(1/25/1007 AR)

Relationship Note on Merek

After all the support I've given you, after all the gratitude I have shown you... this is how you repay me?

I shall not call you friend henceforth - you have broken my heart.

Written By Leola

Aug. 18, 2017, 3:52 a.m.(1/16/1007 AR)

Relationship Note on Merek

Merely. You have sent me a dead fish. Thank you. I assume that this is some kind of Mangatan blessing.

I mean ... what.

Written By Denica

July 30, 2017, 5 p.m.(12/7/1006 AR)

Relationship Note on Merek

Met Merek Black in his shop while I was making a through exploration of shops this afternoon. Formally, he introduced himself as: Merek Black, Officer of the Iron Guard, Disciple of Vellichor and Scholar of his name, Liason of the Gold Order of the Dragon, Servant to House Fidante, and Merchant of the Guild. Which I am committing to paper for all of eternity because he seemed very grounded - and very busy. He works in metal, paints, scuplts, sketches, alchemates and brews and mixes.

All while offering affable conversation, I am pleased to report.

Written By Leona

July 20, 2017, 9:41 a.m.(11/14/1006 AR)

Relationship Note on Merek

Serious Iron Guard is serious. I'd far rather he be too serious than too lax though, so I will probably not use him as a training exercise for the squires who want to one day wear the silver. He is, I think, like many of us - wanting very much to be just a normal soldier, while the world around us has little use for such a simplistic view.

Written By Armel

June 17, 2017, 11:51 p.m.(9/3/1006 AR)

Relationship Note on Merek

As much as vellichor may or may not judge journals, it is not the place of any scholar to pass judgment over what is worth recording in the white. Let people see a slice of our lives in every aspect.

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