Written By Savio
Sept. 27, 2022, 1:17 p.m.(6/17/1018 AR)
Relationship Note on Orland
Of all the people who have jokingly said they would propose to me over my poetry -- and there have been a few -- not one has been my husband. Really, Orland.
He did actually propose to me though, so I suppose that counts for something.
He did actually propose to me though, so I suppose that counts for something.
Written By Teague
June 8, 2022, 7:22 a.m.(10/16/1017 AR)
Relationship Note on Orland
This man has grown so much in my time knowing him and my time away.
Once he could barely hold a sword and now he is fighting with such skill. His heart is larger than life itself. One of the truest friends I have ever had in this world. I stand beside him no matter what happens, he can turn the darkest of days into the brightest sunlight.
A man all should be honored to know and drink with and have in their lives. It is good to see him in good health and happiness.
Once he could barely hold a sword and now he is fighting with such skill. His heart is larger than life itself. One of the truest friends I have ever had in this world. I stand beside him no matter what happens, he can turn the darkest of days into the brightest sunlight.
A man all should be honored to know and drink with and have in their lives. It is good to see him in good health and happiness.
Written By Savio
April 2, 2022, 6:59 p.m.(5/23/1017 AR)
Relationship Note on Orland
One year married today. It seems like it was yesterday, and I admit I am not fully recovered from the period of Public Comment that preceded it. Where does the time go?
Happiest anniversary, my dear husband, and here's to many, many more.
Happiest anniversary, my dear husband, and here's to many, many more.
Written By Gwenna
Feb. 20, 2022, 6:55 p.m.(2/25/1017 AR)
Relationship Note on Orland
I had the most enjoyable conversation over coffee with Lord Orland Amadeo. He brought ledgers and we talked about finances, along with other vaguely related things. It is not often that I get to speak to someone as passionate about balancing House books as I am, and it was quite enjoyable. I remember being in his shoes not all that long ago - taking on a position because it was necessary, and trying to learn everything as quickly as possible. From what little I learned about him during our conversation, I have no doubt he will be quite successful at the endeavor.
Written By Lisebet
Feb. 3, 2022, 10:43 a.m.(1/18/1017 AR)
Relationship Note on Orland
I had the opportunity to meet up with Lord Orland Amadeo at Bold Espressions to thank him personally. His quick actions on the battle field very likely saved my life. The coffee and ginger cake were delicious as usual and the company was exceptional.
I do hope we have opportunity to further our acquaintance as I believe we all need all the good friends we can build up to.
I do hope we have opportunity to further our acquaintance as I believe we all need all the good friends we can build up to.
Written By Savio
Dec. 2, 2021, 6:39 p.m.(9/5/1016 AR)
Relationship Note on Orland
My husband recently wrote a very sweet and heartfelt series of notes about our relationship in his Journal. But really the evidence of his commitment is:
All the bullshit I post in the whites, all these songs and poems, are tested first...
On one soul...
Who is required to attend to each one...
And only a fraction of them actually appear here.
Staggering dedication, no?
All the bullshit I post in the whites, all these songs and poems, are tested first...
On one soul...
Who is required to attend to each one...
And only a fraction of them actually appear here.
Staggering dedication, no?
Written By Raymesin
Sept. 14, 2021, 3:33 p.m.(3/15/1016 AR)
Relationship Note on Orland
Lord Orland showed up with Lord Savio, and while he was a lot quieter he did very well, too. I don't blame him for being quiet - if I have a bard to do my talking for me, I usually let them carry on as well. That's just sense.
It takes guts, walking into the lair of a known quantity like that. Lord Savio didn't know what he was getting into, not really, but Lord Orland did and he came anyway.
Credit where it's due, Scholar. However I might feel about silks, even I have to acknowledge that Lord Orland has grown into a brave, brave man.
It takes guts, walking into the lair of a known quantity like that. Lord Savio didn't know what he was getting into, not really, but Lord Orland did and he came anyway.
Credit where it's due, Scholar. However I might feel about silks, even I have to acknowledge that Lord Orland has grown into a brave, brave man.
Written By Cesare
May 30, 2021, 9:36 p.m.(7/25/1015 AR)
Relationship Note on Orland
You were delightful. Together you and Savio create an entirely different sound, with an entirely different character, than either of you would on your own. An apt relationship metaphor, no doubt, very clever, et cetera, appropriate stuff from your Whisper friend. I suspect that taste of performing for such a large crowd, especially after coming back from something of a hiatus, may prove irresistible. It's a particular feeling, isn't it? A bit queasy, even at the peak of the joy.
I entirely approve if you do descend into wanton performing addiction, to be clear. You may say you'd only perform to large crowds now, but what about in front of no crowd at all? Sometimes it's even more thrilling performing without any audience at all, just seeing how far you can push your abilities among others with a like mind.
I entirely approve if you do descend into wanton performing addiction, to be clear. You may say you'd only perform to large crowds now, but what about in front of no crowd at all? Sometimes it's even more thrilling performing without any audience at all, just seeing how far you can push your abilities among others with a like mind.
Written By Savio
May 27, 2021, 10:39 a.m.(7/18/1015 AR)
Relationship Note on Orland
Orland does not read the white journals, and so I can safely praise him here -- to love in happiness, all sweet feelings and affection and lust, this is a fine thing. But to love in despair, with tenacity and commitment, this is the true face of devotion. When it is no longer easy, that is the point at which it becomes real.
It hasn't been easy. All the time I have known him, without me being aware, he has taught me how to persist. Now it comes to the test, and I would be lost if not for him. How fine a thing, to know someone who will walk with you in darkness, no matter how bitter the path. All should be so lucky.
It hasn't been easy. All the time I have known him, without me being aware, he has taught me how to persist. Now it comes to the test, and I would be lost if not for him. How fine a thing, to know someone who will walk with you in darkness, no matter how bitter the path. All should be so lucky.
Written By Romulius
May 26, 2021, 8:39 p.m.(7/17/1015 AR)
Relationship Note on Orland
While I cannot profess to be any sort of font of wisdom, it is a rewarding thing to know that I might act as some steadying force in such an uncertain time.
There is catharsis in rage, particularly when it serves to temper those more tempestuous emotions into thoughts closer to something righteous. The gods and many others know that I have fallen into such furies, as I am sure every other with any other experience with the tragedies of war has. When one assumes the duty to protect others, failure in those efforts is inevitable. This will never lessen the sting, as they are failures all the same.
We are all only mortal, Lord Amadeo, and the Queen of Endings will collect us eventually. If you feel that you have debased yourself in our conversation, allow it to serve as motivation to better yourself moving forward.
There is catharsis in rage, particularly when it serves to temper those more tempestuous emotions into thoughts closer to something righteous. The gods and many others know that I have fallen into such furies, as I am sure every other with any other experience with the tragedies of war has. When one assumes the duty to protect others, failure in those efforts is inevitable. This will never lessen the sting, as they are failures all the same.
We are all only mortal, Lord Amadeo, and the Queen of Endings will collect us eventually. If you feel that you have debased yourself in our conversation, allow it to serve as motivation to better yourself moving forward.
Written By Mabelle
May 17, 2021, 5:03 a.m.(6/26/1015 AR)
Relationship Note on Orland
When I walked into Lord Amadeo's event to thank the physicians and mercies, I knew I came to be grateful for those who are grateful.
It was only when he greeted me with a reminder that our first encounter was when he was injured and me and another saved his life, I realized how sometimes things we do out of duty, rings volumes in other people's lives.
Gratitude is certainly not why we do it, but it clearly makes it all worth the while.
It was only when he greeted me with a reminder that our first encounter was when he was injured and me and another saved his life, I realized how sometimes things we do out of duty, rings volumes in other people's lives.
Gratitude is certainly not why we do it, but it clearly makes it all worth the while.
Written By Apollo
April 16, 2021, 11:31 p.m.(4/22/1015 AR)
Relationship Note on Orland
We cultivate the company we enjoy, my friend.
Written By Klaus
April 4, 2021, 12:19 p.m.(3/25/1015 AR)
Relationship Note on Orland
I had not known my wife had taken on Orland as a squire till recently. Good for her as I see this as a bond which can better the both of them. As long as he does not mention who suggested my wife should go on a long horseback ride over hills and in forests and such.
Written By Klaus
April 4, 2021, 12:19 p.m.(3/25/1015 AR)
Relationship Note on Orland
I had not known my wife had taken on Orland as a squire till recently. Good for her as I see this as a bond which can better the both of them. As long as he does not mention who suggested my wife should go on a long horseback ride over hills and in forests and such.
Written By Clarisse
March 27, 2021, 9:28 a.m.(3/8/1015 AR)
Relationship Note on Orland
Since I came, I am not sure what I expected, well I know what I thought. I would practice the healing arts that I have spent a lifetime, my lifetime, which is short, learning to heal and treat and ease the suffering of others, I was able to help Orland, though the final struggle of healing his heart, did not come from me. I can accept that, and it means he has grown too. It has been beautiful to watch his change for the better. What I find surprising and quite flattering is that he wishes to share our story, of how we met. To celebrate Healers, who are usually the unsung heroes. I did not expect it, and I would be just perfectly fine, without any praises being sung, but it is not just I, it is a celebration of my colleagues as well and I want to see them celebrated. They should be celebrated. I truly hope this celebration Lord Orland Amadeo is holding will be a huge success and many will come to celebrate my friends and colleagues and listen to their stories.
Written By Natasha
March 26, 2021, 10:34 p.m.(3/8/1015 AR)
Relationship Note on Orland
My Lord Orland Amadeo,
I always thought of information gathering to be comprised of two processes - the act of collecting it, and the act of verifying it. The former always starts with a question, while the latter invariably starts with the same question asked of different sources, in different times and perhaps different locations as well.
Ultimately, getting to the truth turns on how meticulous you are with the above, and your own skill in analyzing what is before you. I think it is important to realize and accept that there will be occasions in which your conclusions will be proven wrong, despite the utmost care in which you perform your due diligence. That is an inexorable reality of the work, where the wounds of its failures can only be dressed by the knowledge that you did not conclude what you did lightly, and were based on the facts as you knew them. You can only work with and act upon what you have, after all, but it is imperative to be decisive or the effort would have been for nothing.
I always thought of information gathering to be comprised of two processes - the act of collecting it, and the act of verifying it. The former always starts with a question, while the latter invariably starts with the same question asked of different sources, in different times and perhaps different locations as well.
Ultimately, getting to the truth turns on how meticulous you are with the above, and your own skill in analyzing what is before you. I think it is important to realize and accept that there will be occasions in which your conclusions will be proven wrong, despite the utmost care in which you perform your due diligence. That is an inexorable reality of the work, where the wounds of its failures can only be dressed by the knowledge that you did not conclude what you did lightly, and were based on the facts as you knew them. You can only work with and act upon what you have, after all, but it is imperative to be decisive or the effort would have been for nothing.
Written By Coraline
March 15, 2021, 11:02 p.m.(2/14/1015 AR)
Relationship Note on Orland
It was sheer chance that I was there really, a meeting for business with the Order of East Light with Precious Maharet Whisper during which she invited me to a party to celebrate a victory. While there I met a young man who has a great deal of potential and vision. After speaking at length with him I led him back to the Order's Hall in order to better know who this man was share with him what it means to be a knight. Not just a knight, but a knight of the Order of East Light. I found that he is determined and willing to work and learn, the necessary foundation of a knight indeed.
In many ways I empathize with the future he faces as I will train him the same way Leona trained me. I can only hope that I am able to impart the wisdom she so successfully imparted to me. Hers are big shoes to fill, I can only do my best to try to do so.
In many ways I empathize with the future he faces as I will train him the same way Leona trained me. I can only hope that I am able to impart the wisdom she so successfully imparted to me. Hers are big shoes to fill, I can only do my best to try to do so.
Written By Dio
Feb. 19, 2021, 6:37 p.m.(12/19/1014 AR)
Relationship Note on Orland
I enjoyed the autumn concert of the Bard's College. Its performances were varied, and included the inspired fiddling of Nina Atumndale and the comedic entertainment of Lord Orland and Savio Pontelaeus. It is hard not to be moved by mournful songs, yet even as I struggled with profound feelings, I soon found myself laughing at the flashing wit of the next performance.
The reaction of those in attendance to the high fashion of Gianna Delvecchio and Nina is best described as mania. A young courtier fainted after watching the Nightingale sweep past bedecked in jewels and peerless confidence. As if I were not inspired enough by the concert itself, I had visions as Pirate Lords do when I overheard Queen Symonesse pledging considerable largesse in support of the next concert, a prospect that I think thrills everyone who has ever been to a concert at which the bards of the college have performed.
I was surprised to learn that the Mockingbird Evaristo Arterius is a well known jewelry crafter, but had the good fortune to see a pendant he'd made worn by Nina. It is yet another reminder of vast talents of the college's members, and though I had experienced the poetic and musical skill of Savio in Pieros, this was also the first opportunity I had to watch my protege perform in concert. He was fantastic. Count Duarte also enjoyed the performance, and I think we share a belief that the young man, however much he may appear bored and uninterested at times, possesses fathomless potential which is everyday being realized.
The reaction of those in attendance to the high fashion of Gianna Delvecchio and Nina is best described as mania. A young courtier fainted after watching the Nightingale sweep past bedecked in jewels and peerless confidence. As if I were not inspired enough by the concert itself, I had visions as Pirate Lords do when I overheard Queen Symonesse pledging considerable largesse in support of the next concert, a prospect that I think thrills everyone who has ever been to a concert at which the bards of the college have performed.
I was surprised to learn that the Mockingbird Evaristo Arterius is a well known jewelry crafter, but had the good fortune to see a pendant he'd made worn by Nina. It is yet another reminder of vast talents of the college's members, and though I had experienced the poetic and musical skill of Savio in Pieros, this was also the first opportunity I had to watch my protege perform in concert. He was fantastic. Count Duarte also enjoyed the performance, and I think we share a belief that the young man, however much he may appear bored and uninterested at times, possesses fathomless potential which is everyday being realized.
Written By Zakhar
Feb. 8, 2021, 12:07 p.m.(11/24/1014 AR)
Relationship Note on Orland
It is not your fault. No matter what others may say or have you believe. The physician did a fine job. I am resting. And have been given permission to make my way into the shop...
There's things to plan and setup.
There's things to plan and setup.
Written By Allegra
Feb. 6, 2021, 3:20 p.m.(11/20/1014 AR)
Relationship Note on Orland
1. What are you afraid of?
This answer is as clear to me as a winter's night sky. The thing I fear most is not loneliness, suffering or even death; two of which I had long endured and the latter I have shaken hands with and stared into its eyes. No, what I fear most is not living up to the expectations I have set upon myself and that others have come to expect. I would without a second thought endure more years of captivity to make sure I never knew the feeling of letting someone down.
2. What are your opinions of honor?
The honoring of thyself allows one to have honor for others. Fore if you do not honor thyself first, you are unclear of what honor is. Hold steadfast to your beliefs and understand that until proven otherwise by words or actions, you are no better than anyone else and your respect should be given.
3. What path do you see for yourself?
I find myself in a forest with many paths diverging, all of them winding into the deep undergrowth, their destinations unclear. They are all labeled with various titles such as family, professional ambition and things of that nature. My only hope is that in the end they all converge so that I will have all that I seek in my life. It is this hope that will start me walking...the hope that in the end I will fine myself finally content and my soul at peace.
4. What advice would you give to one who really needs it?
Hope is simply patience with the lamp lit, thus hope is never truly lost, but it is up to you to decide if you will follow it. As dim as the light may be, everything has a crack in which the light will find a way through to pierce the darkness. No matter how dark it grows, keep your eyes fixated on the light and keep walking until the light is so bright you must shield your eyes.
~Alle
This answer is as clear to me as a winter's night sky. The thing I fear most is not loneliness, suffering or even death; two of which I had long endured and the latter I have shaken hands with and stared into its eyes. No, what I fear most is not living up to the expectations I have set upon myself and that others have come to expect. I would without a second thought endure more years of captivity to make sure I never knew the feeling of letting someone down.
2. What are your opinions of honor?
The honoring of thyself allows one to have honor for others. Fore if you do not honor thyself first, you are unclear of what honor is. Hold steadfast to your beliefs and understand that until proven otherwise by words or actions, you are no better than anyone else and your respect should be given.
3. What path do you see for yourself?
I find myself in a forest with many paths diverging, all of them winding into the deep undergrowth, their destinations unclear. They are all labeled with various titles such as family, professional ambition and things of that nature. My only hope is that in the end they all converge so that I will have all that I seek in my life. It is this hope that will start me walking...the hope that in the end I will fine myself finally content and my soul at peace.
4. What advice would you give to one who really needs it?
Hope is simply patience with the lamp lit, thus hope is never truly lost, but it is up to you to decide if you will follow it. As dim as the light may be, everything has a crack in which the light will find a way through to pierce the darkness. No matter how dark it grows, keep your eyes fixated on the light and keep walking until the light is so bright you must shield your eyes.
~Alle
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