Written By Sparte
Jan. 14, 2019, 6:34 p.m.(5/11/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Violet
I do wish we had a better way. More time. Other options.
Perhaps they were there and we missed them, or perhaps the path we chose was the one that would not fail. Those questions will always nag at me as they do any time the fate of another hangs in the balance of what I do.
Yet, much as I might have wanted a different answer, the time to act came. I realize it could not be delayed, just as I realize that wallowing in what-ifs and regret leads to no better place.
You should feel burdened by what we have done. All of us should. A weight for our deeds that we carry with us for the rest of our days and to our final measure.
That weight comes from choosing to act when the choice was difficult. I believed what was done was important, and I still believe that. Even as it pulls down upon me.
So thank you, Lady Violet, for this burden. For leading us to action. We made our choices to stand with you knowingly, and we will carry our shares.
I will pray that we find the strength to carry it properly.
Perhaps they were there and we missed them, or perhaps the path we chose was the one that would not fail. Those questions will always nag at me as they do any time the fate of another hangs in the balance of what I do.
Yet, much as I might have wanted a different answer, the time to act came. I realize it could not be delayed, just as I realize that wallowing in what-ifs and regret leads to no better place.
You should feel burdened by what we have done. All of us should. A weight for our deeds that we carry with us for the rest of our days and to our final measure.
That weight comes from choosing to act when the choice was difficult. I believed what was done was important, and I still believe that. Even as it pulls down upon me.
So thank you, Lady Violet, for this burden. For leading us to action. We made our choices to stand with you knowingly, and we will carry our shares.
I will pray that we find the strength to carry it properly.
Written By Carmen
Dec. 30, 2018, 8:04 p.m.(4/9/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Violet
There's nowhere else those soldiers would rather be. We've got your back, Commandant.
Written By Carmen
Dec. 14, 2018, 9:42 p.m.(3/5/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Violet
Let it be known that on this, the fifth day of March, 1010, I beat Commandant-Baroness Violet Farwatch in an archery contest on an icy night where you almost couldn't see the target around your own breathing. She's worked with me on the bow and arrow since the Blades dragged me out of the Lowers and into a better life. I thought I'd never be good enough to beat her, which said much more about me as a student. It's the best gift I have to give to the teacher I never deserved.
Of course, I'm still going to try to win the next one, too.
Of course, I'm still going to try to win the next one, too.
Written By Ryhalt
Nov. 12, 2018, 2:50 a.m.(12/22/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Violet
Speaking of people's lives who I've made much more difficult recently, I must include you as well.
Then again, considering your career and successes speaks for itself, I'll consider it a sweeping win in snatching you away from the North.
Then again, considering your career and successes speaks for itself, I'll consider it a sweeping win in snatching you away from the North.
Written By Orvyn
Nov. 12, 2018, midnight(12/22/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Violet
It is with a wonderful welcome, do I see that the Crimson Blades have accepted the offer to have a Chapter house placed upon Harthall lands. It will be good to have someone close by, through the expensive of the right sort of coin, will be able to help protect us in the coming days.
Written By Lisebet
Nov. 9, 2018, 9:36 a.m.(12/17/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Violet
Tala may have a future as a bard. I love her verse, especially the last line.
I am, I note, not sure how I managed to see your writing today, but perhaps because I was thinking of Tala, and that toffee that ended up mostly all over poor Sir Thorley's hair.
I am, I note, not sure how I managed to see your writing today, but perhaps because I was thinking of Tala, and that toffee that ended up mostly all over poor Sir Thorley's hair.
Written By Harlex
Nov. 7, 2018, 1:58 p.m.(12/13/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Violet
We didn't have ranks in the Dead Crows.
There was Captain Nazares and his man, Lieutenant Dvorak. Leaders of squads would be appointed based on the operation.
It was informal. But then, we were an informal bunch. Far more interested in the work than the structure.
Colonel Harlex Valtyr. It sounds so strange.
But thank you for your faith in me. I'll wear it proudly. I will continue to not let you down.
There was Captain Nazares and his man, Lieutenant Dvorak. Leaders of squads would be appointed based on the operation.
It was informal. But then, we were an informal bunch. Far more interested in the work than the structure.
Colonel Harlex Valtyr. It sounds so strange.
But thank you for your faith in me. I'll wear it proudly. I will continue to not let you down.
Written By Lisebet
Oct. 24, 2018, 10:03 a.m.(11/13/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Violet
Oh my goodness! That is amazing news! Welcome, Sorcha!
I look forward to meeting the newest addition to your family. Congratulations to Sir Thorley and Commandant Violet!
I look forward to meeting the newest addition to your family. Congratulations to Sir Thorley and Commandant Violet!
Written By Thorley
Oct. 24, 2018, 9:41 a.m.(11/13/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Violet
It's a very funny story.
And for once I was right.
Violet and Sorcha are doing well.
Tala's been excited and unable to sleep.
I need coffee.
And the Sandreef family grows.
And for once I was right.
Violet and Sorcha are doing well.
Tala's been excited and unable to sleep.
I need coffee.
And the Sandreef family grows.
Written By Orvyn
Sept. 16, 2018, 11:21 p.m.(8/13/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Violet
Hiring the Crimson Blades to perform a substantial expedition has been one of my more positive endeavors. I have been pleasantly surprised with their professionalism and their conduct during their work and the tact that had been applied during the course of the adventure per se. I shall look forward to hiring them again soon.
Written By Thorley
Sept. 9, 2018, 6:49 p.m.(7/24/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Violet
As I laid next to my wife,
sound asleep, the child in her stirred.
I found myself reflective of life,
and the family I have sirred.
Ronja was the first,
the pride of my sea.
her presumed loss was the worst,
I lost her and to the bottle I had to flee.
The years went by,
I assumed myself alone.
Violet stole me with love in her eye,
and once again my heart was gone.
Tala was second,
an unexpected delight.
Her smile haunts and beckoned,
her survival of Tragedy only brightened her light.
The third rests in Violet,
yet to be introduced.
Boy or girl, we are not set,
but either way our love is not reduced.
I feel you stir in your mother now,
the rise of you, that Northland pride.
With you there is already two in tow,
already now, I dream of giving you piggyback ride.
You will be our third,
but Gods willing, not our last.
Your smile I have yet to learned,
your first breath has yet to pass.
But I already know I love you,
and with you and Violet,
our future is cast.
sound asleep, the child in her stirred.
I found myself reflective of life,
and the family I have sirred.
Ronja was the first,
the pride of my sea.
her presumed loss was the worst,
I lost her and to the bottle I had to flee.
The years went by,
I assumed myself alone.
Violet stole me with love in her eye,
and once again my heart was gone.
Tala was second,
an unexpected delight.
Her smile haunts and beckoned,
her survival of Tragedy only brightened her light.
The third rests in Violet,
yet to be introduced.
Boy or girl, we are not set,
but either way our love is not reduced.
I feel you stir in your mother now,
the rise of you, that Northland pride.
With you there is already two in tow,
already now, I dream of giving you piggyback ride.
You will be our third,
but Gods willing, not our last.
Your smile I have yet to learned,
your first breath has yet to pass.
But I already know I love you,
and with you and Violet,
our future is cast.
Written By Thorley
Aug. 13, 2018, 8:52 p.m.(5/22/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Violet
On our first anniversary..
When I was in my youth,
I read tales of knights, story and verse.
I had foolish dreams that they were the truth
after all, they lived Happily Ever After, of course.
Then my sextant turned,
and from child and wife,
I felt the cold caress of being undone,
I felt the abscence of life.
The bottom of the bottle,
became my only friend,
the truth was too hard to swallow,
I was no longer one to be depend.
I had surrendered my heart,
I only gave for pleasure,
Love was never a proper start,
my body was a temple, devoid of treasure.
Others had explored and found it barren,
cast aside on the wind,
When she came into my life, I could only stare,
but I wasn't sure I wanted to go through to that certain end.
She continued to hold her ground,
she wouldn't let me set my course,
my ship was run aground,
She didn't push, she didn't force.
She let me coast into her harbor,
In her bright blue waters,
she let me set anchor,
in her eyes, I saw sons and daughters.
Fear grabbed at my heart after we wedded,
some say it was a blade,
and the dreams made and dreaded,
and to home I again strayed.
I feared a return,
even at my Duke's assurance,
when I saw her again, I felt that old burn,
I thought it was over, even with her reassurance.
She accepted me without condition,
without judgement, without trepidation.
to earn her back became my mission,
At her side was my station.
To our lives she added a daughter,
now another stirs underneath her heart,
in our lives is new laughter,
Our family grows, and we're rarely apart.
Now it has come,
a year gone and past,
and my heart has still succumb,
and I know now that love will last.
To my beloved named after a flower,
to the children I can't wait to meet,
our love will never sour,
and every year from here on out, I eagerly greet.
I once didn't believe in fairy tales,
that they would never come true,
with you, Violet, I set my sails,
and know that I'm in love with you.
When I was in my youth,
I read tales of knights, story and verse.
I had foolish dreams that they were the truth
after all, they lived Happily Ever After, of course.
Then my sextant turned,
and from child and wife,
I felt the cold caress of being undone,
I felt the abscence of life.
The bottom of the bottle,
became my only friend,
the truth was too hard to swallow,
I was no longer one to be depend.
I had surrendered my heart,
I only gave for pleasure,
Love was never a proper start,
my body was a temple, devoid of treasure.
Others had explored and found it barren,
cast aside on the wind,
When she came into my life, I could only stare,
but I wasn't sure I wanted to go through to that certain end.
She continued to hold her ground,
she wouldn't let me set my course,
my ship was run aground,
She didn't push, she didn't force.
She let me coast into her harbor,
In her bright blue waters,
she let me set anchor,
in her eyes, I saw sons and daughters.
Fear grabbed at my heart after we wedded,
some say it was a blade,
and the dreams made and dreaded,
and to home I again strayed.
I feared a return,
even at my Duke's assurance,
when I saw her again, I felt that old burn,
I thought it was over, even with her reassurance.
She accepted me without condition,
without judgement, without trepidation.
to earn her back became my mission,
At her side was my station.
To our lives she added a daughter,
now another stirs underneath her heart,
in our lives is new laughter,
Our family grows, and we're rarely apart.
Now it has come,
a year gone and past,
and my heart has still succumb,
and I know now that love will last.
To my beloved named after a flower,
to the children I can't wait to meet,
our love will never sour,
and every year from here on out, I eagerly greet.
I once didn't believe in fairy tales,
that they would never come true,
with you, Violet, I set my sails,
and know that I'm in love with you.
Written By Arthen
July 29, 2018, 7:36 p.m.(4/15/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Violet
As fine an archer as I've ever seen. Not a bad teacher, either. Any thick-headed son of a rock can fire a crossbow, but a regular bow takes a bit of finesse. She got my stance worked out real nice-like. Grouping, that's what it's about. Grouping. I won't forget.
Written By Thorley
July 21, 2018, 6:56 a.m.(3/24/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Violet
I find myself sitting up in the bed, watching Violet as she sleeps. She has been encouraging and supportive since we repaired our relationship.
We're excited for the idea that within her, a little seed has taken root.
We cannot let the world dictate what we do with our lives.
Found ourselves last night discussing names before bed - and realizing how different Redrain and Valardin names are. There may yet be a compromise somewhere.
And no, 'Beech' in any form is not an option.
We're excited for the idea that within her, a little seed has taken root.
We cannot let the world dictate what we do with our lives.
Found ourselves last night discussing names before bed - and realizing how different Redrain and Valardin names are. There may yet be a compromise somewhere.
And no, 'Beech' in any form is not an option.
Written By Fredrik
July 20, 2018, 9:16 a.m.(3/22/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Violet
Random bouts of nausea caused by smells and foods that used to be comforting or normal? Or simply occuring in the morning more often?
Let me be the first to say congratulations! I wasn't the first to call it but I'll take it.
Let me be the first to say congratulations! I wasn't the first to call it but I'll take it.
Written By Rinel
July 20, 2018, 7:40 a.m.(3/22/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Violet
I have a feeling Commandant Marjawn's "random bouts of nausea" aren't going away anytime soon.
Written By Khanne
July 15, 2018, 9:49 p.m.(3/13/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Violet
Oh goodness! Congratulations, Violet!!! And Thorley (whose writing caught my attention so much that I was able to catch the news)!!!
Written By Thorley
July 15, 2018, 3:43 p.m.(3/13/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Violet
So Violet wanted to try her hand at poetry - I'm not sure a dirty limerick counts, but it inspired me to try to put words to parchment, and feelings that I had rediscovered since arriving in Arx.
Two hearts to One to Three
I remember sadly the day I fled,
sure that our bond with dissolve,
Filled with fear in my head,
I had doubted my resolve.
For the next months I was filled with regret.
I knew what I had walked away from
The Redrain woman with who my heart as set
If I were to return, we would be undone.
Then came the Duke's order,
a return to Arx and to duty.
I was filled with fear, I was not bolder,
Even as I stepped off the ship, I preapred to flee.
I approached the temple with trepedation,
I know you'd be there, head bowed in prayer,
I watched you in that silent contemplation.
And lost my heart again, right then and there.
But once again, I preapred to run.
For you, from us, from what we were.
So sure was I that our relationship was done.
Then you are at my side, stronger than a white fir.
I had thought that another would claim your heart,
that your hand would have been claimed.
I didn't even know where I wished to start,
to earn back your soul's domain.
You did not forgive me at first,
Trust had to been reearned, lessons had to be taught.
Yet as we continued to press on, I felt that thirst,
To hold you, and be yours, and to let us be caught.
Eventually passions returned, and were made,
But still trust remained at a stray,
It took a vow of my heart and my sword to make fear fade,
And now in you, where two hearts now beat, I shall stay.
Two hearts to One to Three
I remember sadly the day I fled,
sure that our bond with dissolve,
Filled with fear in my head,
I had doubted my resolve.
For the next months I was filled with regret.
I knew what I had walked away from
The Redrain woman with who my heart as set
If I were to return, we would be undone.
Then came the Duke's order,
a return to Arx and to duty.
I was filled with fear, I was not bolder,
Even as I stepped off the ship, I preapred to flee.
I approached the temple with trepedation,
I know you'd be there, head bowed in prayer,
I watched you in that silent contemplation.
And lost my heart again, right then and there.
But once again, I preapred to run.
For you, from us, from what we were.
So sure was I that our relationship was done.
Then you are at my side, stronger than a white fir.
I had thought that another would claim your heart,
that your hand would have been claimed.
I didn't even know where I wished to start,
to earn back your soul's domain.
You did not forgive me at first,
Trust had to been reearned, lessons had to be taught.
Yet as we continued to press on, I felt that thirst,
To hold you, and be yours, and to let us be caught.
Eventually passions returned, and were made,
But still trust remained at a stray,
It took a vow of my heart and my sword to make fear fade,
And now in you, where two hearts now beat, I shall stay.
Written By Thorley
July 13, 2018, 6:50 p.m.(3/9/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Violet
I have enjoyed coffee for most of my life and found no addiction towards it. Alcohol is far more dangerous, from what I learned.
Though my only addiction is you.
However, an addiction makes it sound as though you would be bad for me, when the opposite is true. You soothe me when I'm worried. You're there when I need a kick in the ass. You are all I could ever hope and ask for.
Thank you.
Though my only addiction is you.
However, an addiction makes it sound as though you would be bad for me, when the opposite is true. You soothe me when I'm worried. You're there when I need a kick in the ass. You are all I could ever hope and ask for.
Thank you.
Written By Thorley
July 13, 2018, 6:33 p.m.(3/9/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Violet
You've been working on your cadences, I see!
Though knowing you, I still find this rather tame. But I will not fault you that.
I may still learn to make your favorite dish. After all, someone said that is the way to woo a woman properly.
Though knowing you, I still find this rather tame. But I will not fault you that.
I may still learn to make your favorite dish. After all, someone said that is the way to woo a woman properly.
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