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Written By Anisha

July 5, 2021, 2:01 p.m.(10/13/1015 AR)

Relationship Note on Svana

I now have my first garment in rose leather; a beautiful gown that fits me like a glove. Snug, tender, and loving. Svana's touch never ceases to amaze me, and the hue and cut of the material is so lovely, almost beyond imagining. I have not worn it out yet, but I have been doing little pirouets and spins down the hall of the haven to watch how the skirts flourish and fall. It is a delight, and I look forward to having more clothing made of this remarkable hide.

Written By Medeia

Dec. 7, 2020, 6:55 p.m.(7/11/1014 AR)

Relationship Note on Svana

Scholar, I am a woman of my word.

Svana Grayhope had twins. I humbly admit that I was wrong. And, the second born of this set of twins will have their formal education paid for by me.

Written By Rosalind

Dec. 6, 2020, 4:39 p.m.(7/8/1014 AR)

Relationship Note on Svana

I can't wait to see for myself! Im so excited for you!

Written By Rysen

Nov. 17, 2020, 7:10 p.m.(5/26/1014 AR)

Relationship Note on Svana

What does it mean to be ugly? Imperfection? Humanity? Those are things of beauty. I am looking forward to seeing Svana Grayhope and her family, and perhaps the opportunity to remind her how she looks in the eyes of a friend.

Written By Medeia

Nov. 9, 2020, 5:46 p.m.(5/10/1014 AR)

Relationship Note on Svana

I suppose if I must pay for a child's education that is not my own, it should be named for me. I approve of this plan, Mistress Svana. But please, don't have twins just to prove me wrong. My ego can take the blow, can your sleep schedule?

Written By Apollo

Nov. 1, 2020, 4:23 a.m.(4/21/1014 AR)

Relationship Note on Svana

I don't know if it was a fortelling, but as it happens: you were right. There are other folk who need attention.

I remain every bit as proud.

Written By Seren

Oct. 25, 2020, 7:46 p.m.(4/8/1014 AR)

Relationship Note on Svana

Mistress Svana Grayhope is one of the nicest people I have come across in Arx. I have not had time in her company which I have not enjoyed.

Written By Rebecca

Sept. 26, 2020, 5:44 p.m.(2/6/1014 AR)

Relationship Note on Svana

By far one of my most trusted tailors in Arx, her's was the first shop I visited upon my arrival in late summer. I was truly enraptured by her skill level.

Such care, such fine stitches and she listened to my specifications with all the skill of a true artisan as she was able to marry her vision with my imagings.

Also her tots are the cutest commoner sprats I've ever set my eyes on and I do love to support a working mother. She is as diligent as she is talented and House Malespero has happily modeled her work in the past.

Written By Sydney

Sept. 10, 2020, 3:57 a.m.(1/1/1014 AR)

Relationship Note on Svana

You would hardly be the first nor will you be the last to take to the Whites in a fit of passion.

While it's more convenient to submit these writings as black, there are few among us who hasn't transcribed their feelings to paper and then had them delivered in their rawest form.

I had some especially choice words to say about my first employer. I'm thrilled that I was so insignificant at the time that word never got back to him about it - or if it did, he was gracious enough never to bring it up to me.

We learn our measure by our mistakes. Regret them, but do dwell overlong.

Written By Anisha

Sept. 8, 2020, 1:53 a.m.(12/25/1013 AR)

Relationship Note on Svana

I tend to favour Mistress Petal's shop, the Tangled Skein, when it comes to my fashion. But I do feel that as a Softest Whisper, and as someone who appreciates fashion as I do, casting my net wide is an important thing. There is so much talent in our fair city! And I love being garbed in the products.

Mistress Svana caught my eye a long time ago - I purchased a woolen dress that spoke to me, with a matching cloak and a belt pouch. I spoke to her, said I might call upon her to make me something similar, though in richer fabric.

Artshall Velvet is a very rich fabric, and Mistress Svana has expanded upon her work. To wear that garb thrilled me beyond belief, and I quite enjoy all the little touches and trinkets that come my way. Her husband, Master Asher, made a diadem I was quite enamoured with. I received that, too, the other day.

There are so many talents in this town. Mistress Ephrath has been another favourite. Mistress Caprice, Mistress Nina. I know I am missing names, and I shall endeavour to visit all the stores, and find something suitable for me in all of them.

I might just be wearing one of Mistress Svana's scents when I do so.

Written By Alrigo

Sept. 1, 2020, 10:46 a.m.(12/11/1013 AR)

Relationship Note on Svana

Very welcome Messere Svana. You and a few others found those delightful gowns to make.

Next shall have to be some not-so-winter gowns. For lounging by the fire or for the brave.

Written By Esme

Aug. 14, 2020, 11:50 p.m.(11/5/1013 AR)

Relationship Note on Svana

Legends were not born to be legends. They are merely writers of their own tale. Your tale is not over.

You may very well be the legend to those that love you. Your love could touch people in ways you do not realize. A moment of a smile is a lifetime for others. Do not compare your walk to the walk of others; your walk is your own. Your walk is special. There are so many in Arx, you are a rarity merely by existing. In life, that makes you a legend as well. For there is only one.

Written By Rysen

June 30, 2020, 10:01 a.m.(7/25/1013 AR)

Relationship Note on Svana

Sonnet for Svana

Each night divorced from sleep by troubled thoughts
Do I lie awake, gazing at the stars
That remind me still of the friends I've lost,
Who'd sail with me a while but for wars.

Between those twinkling celestial lights
Emptiness is, and peace so sweetly calls
To banish Care's ceaselessly rolling tides,
And bring silence surer than Rukhnis' balms,

Yet there among the dreary waking dream
Do Svana meet, with ale and babes in hand,
Smiling to introduce th' enchanting miens
Of the newest from storied Grayhope's band.

And in their new-woke eyes, sure hope I find
'Long with company of the merry kind.

Written By Mirari

May 25, 2020, 7:05 p.m.(5/10/1013 AR)

Relationship Note on Svana

Marriage between one common person and another common person is a social contract only. Alice Warmbreath may say that Bobert Coldstein is her husband and then ten years down the line decide that she doesn't like the way he cooks eggs, and so tell him he is no longer her husband. Then inform her family and his family. And it will be done. It will not hold the sort of negative connotations that a Princess of House Azuredottr deciding that she no longer fancies the man she insisted on marrying in a love match seven months ago. Princess Azuredottr brings shame to House Azuredottr for so blatantly disregarding Fidelity. But as a common folk Alice Warmbreath may marry and divorce whomever she pleases and no one has a right to say anything about it. Common folk do not marry to create alliances between noble or royal houses who may decide to go to war except that their favorite cousin is there by marriage.

One of the freedoms granted to the common populous is that we may love who we please. We may have children when and if we please. We may "marry" or "divorce" as we please.

In short:

No one gives a rotten apple and if they do, well, give them a rotten apple.

Written By Rowenova

May 7, 2020, 2:57 p.m.(4/2/1013 AR)

Relationship Note on Svana

So help me. One Day. I will finally plan and design out the Renewable Lace (when my work load lightens up ... if that ever happens). ONE DAY!

Written By Alrigo

May 6, 2020, 2:30 a.m.(3/27/1013 AR)

Relationship Note on Svana

How's things with the husband?

Written By Clara

March 29, 2020, 3:55 p.m.(1/8/1013 AR)

Relationship Note on Svana

I actually like Svana. She's fun to be around and I sympathize with her greatly. I am happy to know her and am looking forward to knowing her for years to come. Actually, she gave me a beautiful dress for my birthday and though I will have to wait a few months to wear it it is a beautiful gown. I told her she didn't need to get me a present but she made me something anyways. That was very sweet of her. Not to say I like her because she gave me something but I like what she gave me in part because I like her. The dress is beautiful on its own but to get a gift from a friend... a gift that has had so much work put into it? That is a great honor. I have asked her to make another dress for me. One for a special occasion that I will be very excited to wear when the time comes. She also asked me to do her a great honor, twice over, as well and I'm looking forward to that too.

Written By Yelana

Feb. 27, 2020, 9:38 a.m.(11/1/1012 AR)

Relationship Note on Svana

I was able to procure the most astonishing and wonderous rug from Mistress Svana Kolur! It was a gift, but I may have to purchase another one for myself.

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