Written By Ariella
July 11, 2021, 8:19 p.m.(10/25/1015 AR)
No disrespect meant to Julius, but I've been 'stuck' at the Black Fox for a bit. Decided to expand my horizons, wandered the city when I got a chance. Her highness, Princess Valencia's very own Golden Hart came to the rescue. Quite the place, that one. Invokes quite an array of feelings. From oddly 'homey' and welcoming, to rather luxurious. Great mead, too. 10/10, would definitely visit again.
Written By Ariella
July 4, 2021, 3:26 p.m.(10/11/1015 AR)
So, I was wondering what's all this buzz about rose leather is. Checked it out and was pleasantly surprised. Found it rather neat, even. Comes with some wonderfully neat price tags too, as one might expect. But, mark my words, you /will/ see Ariella Igniseri in rose leather attire and it /will/ blow your mind. You've been warned.
Written By Ariella
July 4, 2021, 9:52 a.m.(10/10/1015 AR)
And so I'm back ashore! Although my sea legs are plenty streched, it's been quite some time since I've given the land ones a run for their money. So, I did just that. Ran along the docks like a lunatic. Thankfully, we arrived pretty late, there weren't too many people around, but I've probably spooked a dock worker or two (if you're reading this, I'm not sorry and I WILL do it again). In the end, getting used to land quicker didn't matter whatsoever; spent the rest of the evening at the tavern, getting absolutely shitfaced, and couldn't walk straight anyway. At least the crew's fed and, relatively, happy.
Written By Ariella
July 22, 2018, 2 p.m.(3/28/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Ryhalt
You could always go with your wife.
Written By Ariella
July 20, 2018, 1:57 p.m.(3/23/1009 AR)
My armor is made of alligator and treated with dolphin oil. Are alligators close enough to snakes that that's out, or are alligators definitely in?
This feels arbitrary, but somehow important.
This feels arbitrary, but somehow important.
Written By Ariella
July 15, 2018, 1:17 a.m.(3/12/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Victus
Don't worry. They're dead.
I'm not some kind of weirdo.
I'm not some kind of weirdo.
Written By Ariella
July 15, 2018, 1:07 a.m.(3/11/1009 AR)
I mostly just wear full plate armor stuffed full of puppies.
Written By Ariella
July 14, 2018, 10:53 p.m.(3/11/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Mayir
Some of us keep our boats down there.
Written By Ariella
July 13, 2018, 2:20 p.m.(3/9/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Lark
I'm not sure that making that a public journal entry rather than a private message does as much to help your brother as you might think.
Written By Ariella
June 30, 2018, 10:19 a.m.(2/10/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Bliss
Everyone that burns has to learn from the pain.
(Credit: Fred Durst.)
(Credit: Fred Durst.)
Written By Ariella
June 12, 2018, 12:32 p.m.(12/21/1008 AR)
An open note to the uninvited guests who spent some time in Domus Igniseri this past evening:
Keelhauling is an ancient form of punishment meted out at sea when other forms of punishment were inconvenient. Though not unique to any of Arvum's seafaring cultures, I've read that it was Lycene sailors (or Lycene pirates, depending on the writer) who really perfected the art, by adding pulleys to the sides of the ship so as to make the victim's trip as smooth and easy for everyone as possible. Well, except for the person being keelhauled. See, we tie you to a rope and we hang lead bars from your feet, then toss you over the side. Using a rigging we then pull you under the ship and up the other side, where you're given a moment to breathe and recover your senses and then we do it again. While down there you may crack your head on the hull or your back (or front, if you thrash too much) may be sliced open on the barnacles that tend to set up their homes on the keels of a ship. You may even feel like you're about to drown and panic, but no worries, we get you back up and will pump the water out of your lungs before we throw you back in.
Now some sailors, they'll do this port to starboard. A trip under the ship the easy way. Three times. Three times to leave you a shivering, panicky, almost certainly maimed wreck. Pirates in the Lyceum, though? They do it bow to stern. And they only do it twice, because a third time is never needed.
Anyway, I thought you might enjoy these fun and interesting facts I've picked up in my life as a sailor!
Hope you enjoyed stealing our shit, you sons of bitches.
Love,
Ariella Igniseri
Captain of the Red Bargain
Keelhauling is an ancient form of punishment meted out at sea when other forms of punishment were inconvenient. Though not unique to any of Arvum's seafaring cultures, I've read that it was Lycene sailors (or Lycene pirates, depending on the writer) who really perfected the art, by adding pulleys to the sides of the ship so as to make the victim's trip as smooth and easy for everyone as possible. Well, except for the person being keelhauled. See, we tie you to a rope and we hang lead bars from your feet, then toss you over the side. Using a rigging we then pull you under the ship and up the other side, where you're given a moment to breathe and recover your senses and then we do it again. While down there you may crack your head on the hull or your back (or front, if you thrash too much) may be sliced open on the barnacles that tend to set up their homes on the keels of a ship. You may even feel like you're about to drown and panic, but no worries, we get you back up and will pump the water out of your lungs before we throw you back in.
Now some sailors, they'll do this port to starboard. A trip under the ship the easy way. Three times. Three times to leave you a shivering, panicky, almost certainly maimed wreck. Pirates in the Lyceum, though? They do it bow to stern. And they only do it twice, because a third time is never needed.
Anyway, I thought you might enjoy these fun and interesting facts I've picked up in my life as a sailor!
Hope you enjoyed stealing our shit, you sons of bitches.
Love,
Ariella Igniseri
Captain of the Red Bargain
Written By Ariella
June 8, 2018, 4:59 p.m.(12/9/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Ann
Otters taste terrible. Very oily skin. But when you're desperate, they've got some decent meat on them.
Written By Ariella
June 7, 2018, 4:19 p.m.(12/7/1008 AR)
Kindness, respect, friendship and a willingness to listen are my favorite weapon.
Then you have the sneakiest fucker you know get 'em in the back when they go for a hug.
Just watch your own back, because you should never forget that the sneakiest fucker you know is a sneaky fucker.
Then you have the sneakiest fucker you know get 'em in the back when they go for a hug.
Just watch your own back, because you should never forget that the sneakiest fucker you know is a sneaky fucker.
Written By Ariella
June 6, 2018, 9:59 a.m.(12/5/1008 AR)
The princess appears to be rhyming a lot in these journals.
Is that intentional, or is that just something that happens when one speaks with Itzal?
Is that intentional, or is that just something that happens when one speaks with Itzal?
Written By Ariella
June 5, 2018, 11:18 p.m.(12/4/1008 AR)
After touring every social group in Arx, I've reached out to the Grandmaster of the Champions to join up. I've been assured that there is plenty of room for those with more style than skill. It good to know that as a middling swordswoman I still have a place because I'm loud and dress like a lunatic.
Then again, it seems like everyone is founding their own organizations. Maybe I should get in on that. Perhaps the Arx Maritime Academy, a social club for people who like taking about boats to an alienating degree. A place where we could go to just relax and not have to worry that going on and on about wind and sails is going to annoy people around us.
Or maybe that's a bad idea. I think that's just called being a Thrax.
I'll keep thinking. Maybe Prince Niccolo would like to start a formal racing league. I hate horses and would encourage anything that results in more of them running through burning barricades.
Then again, it seems like everyone is founding their own organizations. Maybe I should get in on that. Perhaps the Arx Maritime Academy, a social club for people who like taking about boats to an alienating degree. A place where we could go to just relax and not have to worry that going on and on about wind and sails is going to annoy people around us.
Or maybe that's a bad idea. I think that's just called being a Thrax.
I'll keep thinking. Maybe Prince Niccolo would like to start a formal racing league. I hate horses and would encourage anything that results in more of them running through burning barricades.
Written By Ariella
June 4, 2018, 11:06 p.m.(12/2/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Thena
That's a corona.
Written By Ariella
June 4, 2018, 11:04 p.m.(12/2/1008 AR)
Finished my new armor. Every time I look at it I'm thunderstruck.
Written By Ariella
June 4, 2018, 1:42 p.m.(12/1/1008 AR)
A tiara is a small crown.
A coronet is a large water bird.
I don't understand how this is even a question.
A coronet is a large water bird.
I don't understand how this is even a question.
Written By Ariella
June 2, 2018, 11:06 p.m.(11/26/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Monique
That's what I said! Minutes after you asked the question!
I'm wise, people.
I'm wise, people.
Written By Ariella
May 31, 2018, 12:12 p.m.(11/20/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Monique
Outcomes.
Any other ancient quandaries I can resolve before lunch today?
Any other ancient quandaries I can resolve before lunch today?
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