Written By Dio
Jan. 19, 2021, 10:19 a.m.(10/12/1014 AR)
Relationship Note on Tatyana
Our mission in the Isle of Markets hinged on Lady Tatyana Grimhall's ability to forge a legal code capable of managing extremely disparate elements of a large port in the Saffron Chain: Seraceni and Pravosi importers and exporters, prodigal craftsfolk, smugglers, pirates returning with plunder, and local agricultural traders. Anne had grumbled about the quantity of tomes Lady Grimhall brought aboard The Osprey that had to be stored in water tight containers - but those efforts were not in vain.
Lord Ciro and Lord Orland were able to convince a number of influential traders to share much about the markets with Lady Tatyana. From this, and carefully following precedent - both in the traditions of Ischia as well as those used elsewhere in the Lyceum, the Mourning Isles and the Compact - she carefully constructed laws that promised fairness and prosperity to many. Such laws were sorely needed in the Isle of Markets, where warring factions squeezed all they could from the people, lining their own pockets until they were swallowed by some vicious rival. For too long the governors of Seraceni had turned a blind eye to the port, in order to defend against the Gray Woman and the Skal'dajans, but with Lady Tatyana's laws, there is a new order - one that respects the spirit of Ischia and House Seraceni, leaving the greatest share of freedom, with severe consequences for those who violate what the oaths of our vassals and traders must hold sacred.
I had the privilege of visiting Duchess Vanora and Lady Tatyana with Lord Orland. It is no secret that I hold House Grimhall in high esteem as a seafaring House who has weathered the storms of change with dignity, intelligence, and resilience. The hospitality and company of the Duchess of Grihem's Point is a great pleasure, and I was happy to share with her the accomplishments of her kin. In company, Lady Tatyana is the perfect exemplar of Thraxian nobility, but if one manages to catch her in the right moment, one finds wit, good humor, and courage. It is little wonder, after getting to know Lady Tatyana, that the nobility of the Compact are so inclined to seek unions with the scions of House Grimhall.
Lord Ciro and Lord Orland were able to convince a number of influential traders to share much about the markets with Lady Tatyana. From this, and carefully following precedent - both in the traditions of Ischia as well as those used elsewhere in the Lyceum, the Mourning Isles and the Compact - she carefully constructed laws that promised fairness and prosperity to many. Such laws were sorely needed in the Isle of Markets, where warring factions squeezed all they could from the people, lining their own pockets until they were swallowed by some vicious rival. For too long the governors of Seraceni had turned a blind eye to the port, in order to defend against the Gray Woman and the Skal'dajans, but with Lady Tatyana's laws, there is a new order - one that respects the spirit of Ischia and House Seraceni, leaving the greatest share of freedom, with severe consequences for those who violate what the oaths of our vassals and traders must hold sacred.
I had the privilege of visiting Duchess Vanora and Lady Tatyana with Lord Orland. It is no secret that I hold House Grimhall in high esteem as a seafaring House who has weathered the storms of change with dignity, intelligence, and resilience. The hospitality and company of the Duchess of Grihem's Point is a great pleasure, and I was happy to share with her the accomplishments of her kin. In company, Lady Tatyana is the perfect exemplar of Thraxian nobility, but if one manages to catch her in the right moment, one finds wit, good humor, and courage. It is little wonder, after getting to know Lady Tatyana, that the nobility of the Compact are so inclined to seek unions with the scions of House Grimhall.
Written By Dio
Dec. 5, 2020, 9:11 a.m.(7/6/1014 AR)
Relationship Note on Tatyana
We sail soon for the Isle of Markets in the hopes of improving its laws of trade. The island itself remains contested with the slavers of Skal'daja, though Salvador's fortifications have thus far proven themselves steadfast protection against our enemies. Because of the distance from Ischia and the diverse nature of the market, smuggling runs rampant, and violence between petty factions threatens the prosperity of all.
The gifted legal scholar Lady Tatyana Grimhall has agreed to sail into this tempest, for which I am most grateful. I have long admired House Grimhall, having had the opportunity to work with Duke Valdemar and his protege in the construction of a new class of ships, and hold in high regard Duchess Vanora's insights into The Thirteenth. Duchess Grimhall has also maintained close ties with House Pravus, and the splendor of her parties and gatherings in Arx have been praised by more eloquent writers.
Lady Tatyana, though, I had not met till recently. Her dedication to the law cannot be questioned. She seems driven by challenges, and unmoved by fear. She is perhaps the greatest chance for prosperity in the Isle of Markets, and I hope that she will one day provide me the opportunity to repay her for the long hours wandering labyrinthine legal codices to bring order out of chaos.
The gifted legal scholar Lady Tatyana Grimhall has agreed to sail into this tempest, for which I am most grateful. I have long admired House Grimhall, having had the opportunity to work with Duke Valdemar and his protege in the construction of a new class of ships, and hold in high regard Duchess Vanora's insights into The Thirteenth. Duchess Grimhall has also maintained close ties with House Pravus, and the splendor of her parties and gatherings in Arx have been praised by more eloquent writers.
Lady Tatyana, though, I had not met till recently. Her dedication to the law cannot be questioned. She seems driven by challenges, and unmoved by fear. She is perhaps the greatest chance for prosperity in the Isle of Markets, and I hope that she will one day provide me the opportunity to repay her for the long hours wandering labyrinthine legal codices to bring order out of chaos.
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