Written By Gabriel
Feb. 1, 2024, 8:13 a.m.(8/28/1021 AR)
Relationship Note on Sabella
It's very unlikely that I would be here without the intervention of Princess Sabella Grayson. In a singular moment she forged a memory that will last a lifetime and beyond as I will hope to see a memorial dedicated in her honor before my last days.
I am grateful to her.
I am grateful to her.
Written By Esme
April 20, 2021, 3:09 p.m.(5/1/1015 AR)
Relationship Note on Sabella
My heart. My friend.
I do not question your path and your decisions as they are yours, but I believe you will find your last journal was written in haste. I know your heart is placed well, but I wish to speak on it as well. I do not look down upon you. I do not find an ounce of answer in my heart for you. I feel perhaps your path was taken in this with a raw emotion and not the understanding.
I am a disciple leader and I know, as one most beloved by Limerance, the strength of an oath. The strength of love. I know these things with every breath that I take. My steps have not always been the right ones, so I understand, Dearest. I do. In these decisions, those in charge of them have been given these decisions to make. We don't always know the path that others walk. We know only what we see of their walk. For every moment of brightness has a shade of shadows around it. We might never speak of it, but it exists. We should honor that we all hold our own secrets. I have mine. Others have theirs.
While I love that your heart felt the need to speak out on something, I would hope that you honor the duty of the Godsworn to know what they are doing. If you do not receive the answer that you wanted, perhaps it is not personal. Perhaps in our steps and in our need for duty, we must hold our tongues silent. For every word we speak is not just overheard by the light. We are also overheard by the shadows. Sometimes that knowledge must be shared or withheld. It is the honor of duty and the oath of station to know which is to be given and which is to be withheld. We all struggle with this on different levels.
You were not dismissed, Darling, you were given a response. It seems it was not what you wanted, but to remove yourself from Jayus because of it? Please know, that the Gods will take you back when anger and frustration has subsided. The love of the Gods are overwhelming and we cannot comprehend the concepts. My beloved, to talk of what you have done in the name of charity is no longer charity. I know, Beloved, that it was the intent you meant. We are humans, we are not Gods and thus we cannot be the perfection of the Concepts. On our path we must struggle and thus come out on the other side with knowledge. I know this is where you need to be on your path. It is your decisions. It is your path.
Know though, My friend, if you wish to speak or even to vent your feelings. I will, as always, listen. If I am able, I will guide on all things of oaths, honor, and love. The truth of the concepts it that we are blessed by them, even if we fall short of them. I am saddened that you felt you needed to step away, but I rejoice knowing that such things can always be reversed. I look forward to that moment to embrace you back into the Faith with all the love that Limerance has taught me to share.
I do not question your path and your decisions as they are yours, but I believe you will find your last journal was written in haste. I know your heart is placed well, but I wish to speak on it as well. I do not look down upon you. I do not find an ounce of answer in my heart for you. I feel perhaps your path was taken in this with a raw emotion and not the understanding.
I am a disciple leader and I know, as one most beloved by Limerance, the strength of an oath. The strength of love. I know these things with every breath that I take. My steps have not always been the right ones, so I understand, Dearest. I do. In these decisions, those in charge of them have been given these decisions to make. We don't always know the path that others walk. We know only what we see of their walk. For every moment of brightness has a shade of shadows around it. We might never speak of it, but it exists. We should honor that we all hold our own secrets. I have mine. Others have theirs.
While I love that your heart felt the need to speak out on something, I would hope that you honor the duty of the Godsworn to know what they are doing. If you do not receive the answer that you wanted, perhaps it is not personal. Perhaps in our steps and in our need for duty, we must hold our tongues silent. For every word we speak is not just overheard by the light. We are also overheard by the shadows. Sometimes that knowledge must be shared or withheld. It is the honor of duty and the oath of station to know which is to be given and which is to be withheld. We all struggle with this on different levels.
You were not dismissed, Darling, you were given a response. It seems it was not what you wanted, but to remove yourself from Jayus because of it? Please know, that the Gods will take you back when anger and frustration has subsided. The love of the Gods are overwhelming and we cannot comprehend the concepts. My beloved, to talk of what you have done in the name of charity is no longer charity. I know, Beloved, that it was the intent you meant. We are humans, we are not Gods and thus we cannot be the perfection of the Concepts. On our path we must struggle and thus come out on the other side with knowledge. I know this is where you need to be on your path. It is your decisions. It is your path.
Know though, My friend, if you wish to speak or even to vent your feelings. I will, as always, listen. If I am able, I will guide on all things of oaths, honor, and love. The truth of the concepts it that we are blessed by them, even if we fall short of them. I am saddened that you felt you needed to step away, but I rejoice knowing that such things can always be reversed. I look forward to that moment to embrace you back into the Faith with all the love that Limerance has taught me to share.
Written By Jaenelle
April 19, 2021, 11:02 p.m.(4/28/1015 AR)
Relationship Note on Sabella
That would be like me asking High Lord Liara why you are no longer a Grayson Voice. I don't believe it is my business to ask.
Written By Lark
April 19, 2021, 10:43 p.m.(4/27/1015 AR)
Relationship Note on Sabella
We are never so Great that the Faith does not have more to teach us.
I once had the benefit of instruction at the feet of one Most Holy. I remember it vividly.
I hope that when representatives of the Faith read my cousin's words, they exercise patience and remember that humility is not an ideal we Graysons come to naturally.
I once had the benefit of instruction at the feet of one Most Holy. I remember it vividly.
I hope that when representatives of the Faith read my cousin's words, they exercise patience and remember that humility is not an ideal we Graysons come to naturally.
Written By Decius
Jan. 5, 2021, 3:48 p.m.(9/12/1014 AR)
Relationship Note on Sabella
A kind, gentle, generous, and very tolerant Princess who put up with my inspection of her men-at-arms armor. I think I surprised her. Time will tell favorably or not. Cupridium was the armor, and well made save for a couple of warps of the metal the smith missed. Barely perceptible but there. I could do better.
Written By Gwenna
Jan. 2, 2021, 9:14 a.m.(9/6/1014 AR)
Relationship Note on Sabella
Metaphor or not, I also find brownies with walnuts - or any sort of nuts, really - quite disappointing.
Written By Niklas
Dec. 9, 2020, 2:43 a.m.(7/13/1014 AR)
Relationship Note on Sabella
Always and forever.
Written By Jael
July 29, 2020, 11:58 a.m.(9/28/1013 AR)
Relationship Note on Sabella
It is true, nannies do solve a great many ills.
Written By Iliana
Dec. 20, 2019, 12:57 a.m.(5/27/1012 AR)
Relationship Note on Sabella
Nothing ventured, nothing gained.
Here's to a grand adventure, Your Highness.
Here's to a grand adventure, Your Highness.
Written By Tabitha
Dec. 10, 2019, 9:07 p.m.(5/9/1012 AR)
Relationship Note on Sabella
A true friend, golden-hearted and warm as the sun. I'll always be thankful for her endless support and kindness. If only I could still be Princess Sabella's protege, but alas, I cannot. Still, I'm very happy for the lucky souls who get to enjoy her patronage in the future. They will not be disappointed!
Written By Gwenna
Dec. 5, 2019, 8:31 p.m.(4/27/1012 AR)
Relationship Note on Sabella
"People like to be asked."
A profound statement, both given its simplicity as well as recent tidings.
Being asked, I suspect, makes people feel a though they have a say, or that their opinion might matter, or at the very least that they have a voice. I can't say with certainly that I have always asked, in my duties to House Redrain; I'd like to think that I have, but I'm not certain. It is something I will most assuredly try to do from this day forward, however.
A profound statement, both given its simplicity as well as recent tidings.
Being asked, I suspect, makes people feel a though they have a say, or that their opinion might matter, or at the very least that they have a voice. I can't say with certainly that I have always asked, in my duties to House Redrain; I'd like to think that I have, but I'm not certain. It is something I will most assuredly try to do from this day forward, however.
Written By Mirari
Dec. 5, 2019, 12:41 p.m.(4/26/1012 AR)
Relationship Note on Sabella
"People like to be asked."
I once served a noble house directly. I loved the Lady of the house with a ferocity. I gave her my absolute loyalty. I would have killed for her. I would have died for her. I would have done all manner of things for her; great or ill.
I was used to her affection. Her consideration. Her confidence and her protection.
And then one day to Arx came a member of her house whom I had only a passing acquaintance. And then an order, impersonally delivered via paper, "You will treat them as me. You will hide nothing from them."
All secrets I had shared with my Lady were to be shared with this new person. Someone I barely knew. And in that moment I felt betrayed, I felt as if I were a tool, not a person worthy of my Lady's love and protection.
And resentment grew in my chest.
Perhaps, had she spoken with me in person. Perhaps, had she asked me to do this as a favor... Perhaps I would still be working for her.
People like to be asked.
I once served a noble house directly. I loved the Lady of the house with a ferocity. I gave her my absolute loyalty. I would have killed for her. I would have died for her. I would have done all manner of things for her; great or ill.
I was used to her affection. Her consideration. Her confidence and her protection.
And then one day to Arx came a member of her house whom I had only a passing acquaintance. And then an order, impersonally delivered via paper, "You will treat them as me. You will hide nothing from them."
All secrets I had shared with my Lady were to be shared with this new person. Someone I barely knew. And in that moment I felt betrayed, I felt as if I were a tool, not a person worthy of my Lady's love and protection.
And resentment grew in my chest.
Perhaps, had she spoken with me in person. Perhaps, had she asked me to do this as a favor... Perhaps I would still be working for her.
People like to be asked.
Written By Caith
Nov. 17, 2019, 10:24 p.m.(3/19/1012 AR)
Relationship Note on Sabella
I ran into Catriona in the gardens at the Grotto. Quite literally! I gave her a hug but she was on a swing so we both crashed to the ground. These things happen when one is the Best Hugger in Arx.
HEAR THAT, SABELLA? BEST. HUGGER. IN. ARX.
HEAR THAT, SABELLA? BEST. HUGGER. IN. ARX.
Written By Strozza
Nov. 14, 2019, 11:20 p.m.(3/13/1012 AR)
Relationship Note on Sabella
When one often declares of the nature of princesses, the beauty of person, the grace of personality, the ability to bend the room by crook of the finger and the hint of a sigh... They speak of this woman.
She is a fantasy risen from the pages of epic ballad.
She is a fantasy risen from the pages of epic ballad.
Written By Cabrera
Aug. 27, 2019, 4:33 a.m.(9/21/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Sabella
There will be a note awaiting your attention then with your esteemed guards.
Written By Cabrera
Aug. 25, 2019, 8:21 a.m.(9/17/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Sabella
You provided a fascinating view on charity and, when we next can, I look forward to working the idea into something that benefits the Lowers for months or years.
Written By Arcadia
Aug. 17, 2019, 6:15 a.m.(9/1/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Sabella
Princess Sabella and Prince Niklas are now easily my favorite Graysons.
Both have sent me food. Platters of cheese and cake. While my companions of the morning did not appreciate my ability to snack on cheese, cake and the anchovies I was already snacking on, I do thank the couple for the kindness and generosit.The food was delicious.
Both have sent me food. Platters of cheese and cake. While my companions of the morning did not appreciate my ability to snack on cheese, cake and the anchovies I was already snacking on, I do thank the couple for the kindness and generosit.The food was delicious.
Written By Caith
Aug. 14, 2019, 6:37 p.m.(8/24/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Sabella
It is so nice to have Princess Sabella and Prince Niklas back in the city! Although Princess Sabella has really upped her hugging skills -- I will have to train long and hard to make sure that I remain the Best Hugger in Arx.
So watch out, everyone!
HUGS INCOMING.
So watch out, everyone!
HUGS INCOMING.
Written By Tabitha
Feb. 12, 2019, 5:50 a.m.(7/21/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Sabella
I think one of the worst things about my reclusiveness is that I don't get to spend as much time as I'd like with Princess Sabella. She's just the best patron, and one of the best people I know. Not only for her love of the arts, and for her constant support, but because she's unfailingly kind while also being willing to stand by her principles and respectfully speak up in accordance with them.
Written By Sparte
Jan. 22, 2019, 10:31 a.m.(6/8/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Sabella
Your journal on Copper's legacy was well written, may those words be an inspiration to many.
Please note that the scholars may take some time preparing your journal for others to read.