Written By Arman
May 27, 2023, 10:55 p.m.(11/20/1019 AR)
I recently had need to commission a piece of jewelry for a special occasion. A complex piece made with materials known to be quiet difficult to work with. The end result was stunning, to put it simply. So then I must, without reserve, recommend the talents of young artisan Cufre Harrow for any and all of your jewelry related needs.
Written By Arman
Aug. 14, 2022, 11:37 a.m.(3/12/1018 AR)
Relationship Note on Cassiopeia
An alliance between the furthest reaches to our North and the vast expanse of islands and seas to the South. Surely a match that will benefit both Houses greatly, as discerning as I know the Marquessa Proscipi to be.
Written By Arman
July 3, 2022, 10:47 a.m.(12/10/1017 AR)
Relationship Note on Aconite
One does not gain the rank of Softest Whisper without first possessing considerable talent and charms. So then it may be somewhat redundant to extoll the virtues of one Aconite Whisper. Nevertheless, it would be remiss of me to not at least mention what a remarkable individual I find her to be. All that time she has spent in the Lyceum has likely left me biased, but one should find out for themselves.
Written By Arman
April 10, 2022, 8:10 a.m.(6/10/1017 AR)
Do you find yourself acquainted with a bard or a mummer?
Only a precious few may ever know where the performer ends and the man begins.
And life tends to make mummers of us all.
Only a precious few may ever know where the performer ends and the man begins.
And life tends to make mummers of us all.
Written By Arman
Dec. 18, 2021, 10 a.m.(10/8/1016 AR)
I am old, I grant you that. I have had the good fortune to live long enough to see and experience a great many things.
Nothing could have prepared me for what I witnessed recently and yet... it is not the worst of it. That performance. That horrific bit of twisted theater. The imagery perhaps shall fade with time, grow dim and indistinct.
But the words...
Tell us what you did. Tell us what you did.
Whatever time I may have left, will be haunted by them.
Nothing could have prepared me for what I witnessed recently and yet... it is not the worst of it. That performance. That horrific bit of twisted theater. The imagery perhaps shall fade with time, grow dim and indistinct.
But the words...
Tell us what you did. Tell us what you did.
Whatever time I may have left, will be haunted by them.
Written By Arman
Nov. 7, 2021, 12:27 a.m.(7/9/1016 AR)
Relationship Note on Grazia
Our talks are always illuminating. The Duchess has the distinct ability to take a problem and boil it down to its essential essence, provide perspective and a path to a solution.
Written By Arman
Oct. 31, 2021, 10:25 p.m.(6/25/1016 AR)
Relationship Note on Theo
My son has returned to the city. I will not wax poetic about it. He is well and ready for what awaits us. For that I am a glad.
Written By Arman
Aug. 28, 2021, 10:51 a.m.(2/8/1016 AR)
Relationship Note on Silvio
To hear of my nephew's valor and the grave wounds he sustained in defense of those in the cathedral in Bastion... well, pride is not an adequate description.
Written By Arman
Aug. 26, 2021, 12:31 a.m.(2/3/1016 AR)
Had a lovely dinner at the Tremorus manor. The Marquessa has a lovely family and excellent friends. In fact, they didn't seem even the least bit concerned about the possibility of being poisoned, a stark contrast to dinner at the Velenosa estate.
Written By Arman
July 23, 2021, 9:57 a.m.(11/20/1015 AR)
Rumors of my relatives rising from their graves is certainly unsettling. They all had one thing in common as well. Those relatives that is.
Written By Arman
July 7, 2021, 9:40 a.m.(10/16/1015 AR)
I ran into an old aquaintance. They wondered if I remembered them. I said I did. Distinctly. They then offered me a hug. I don't think hugs are neccessary, old friend.
Written By Arman
June 27, 2021, 11:16 p.m.(9/25/1015 AR)
And so I'm back in the city. I'm not sure why I didn't wait for the summer heat to pass before undertaking that trip. Would have been much more bearable two weeks hence I must say. In any event, here I am. I must say I missed it.
Written By Arman
Sept. 18, 2019, 11:42 a.m.(11/10/1011 AR)
An addendum to my previous journal entry as I made an oversight:
I'd also like to thank the Sword of Ostria, Lord Theron Mazetti, for his accompaniment to the peace talks and assuring the Mazetti leadership were well protected effectively relieving the stress of such a massively important diplomatic team's security needs. In addition, his presence as the Sword of Ostria effectively served as a beacon of inspiration to all troops in company during a contentious event.
I'd also like to thank the Sword of Ostria, Lord Theron Mazetti, for his accompaniment to the peace talks and assuring the Mazetti leadership were well protected effectively relieving the stress of such a massively important diplomatic team's security needs. In addition, his presence as the Sword of Ostria effectively served as a beacon of inspiration to all troops in company during a contentious event.
Written By Arman
Sept. 17, 2019, 6:44 p.m.(11/8/1011 AR)
I'd like to take a moment to commit to record the efforts of the rather substantial and exceptional group of individuals who made it possible to turn the tides of war on the horizon along the Crownlands/Lyceum border and instead make way for the beginning of talks of peace and a better future for all who inhabit the Lyceum's Northeastern territories.
Foremost, I would like to acknowledge Duchess Grazia Rubino's continued efforts both diplomatically and economically to assure the safety of Rubino & Zaffria's fealty house, House Gallo. Her decisions have been the mainstay of these diplomatic talks and I applaud her leadership in the face of not only a violent outside threat, but also whispers of inner-house turmoil.
I'd like to offer my appreciation to Lady Miranda Rubino for sharing her experiences and knowledge of interactions with Abandoned tribes as well as her continued efforts toward peace and prosperity.
Princess Saoirse Velenosa and Prince Gaspar Velenosa, while not directly involved in the peace talks with the Abandoned tribes, each played an invaluable role in assuring the local house's needs were met and peace was kept during the summit rather than allowing disdain destroy our hopes for the future.
Baroness Lucita Saik as always showed her devotion to the Lyceum and all of its houses, large and small. The Baroness has extensive diplomatic experience and brought that knowledge to the table in the dealings with another strife filled situation with the Abandoned.
Countess Tyche Inverno lent her grace and silver tongue in the field of diplomacy to the discussions and proved herself a valued diplomat and one capable of handling tumultuous situations no matter the core of the issue. The Countess was quick to offer her aid to these talks and her presence was both valuable and appreciated.
House Mazetti was perhaps one of the most vocal and forthright in lending their aid toward peace along Lycene borders and I wish to state my appreciation to to them, but in specific Marquessa Cambria, Marquis-Consort Hadrian and Lady Antea. While I was initially resistant to the idea of reinforcing our military escort, I am happy I accepted the advice of the Marquis-Consort and welcomed the aid of Ostria's troops given the substantial force we arrived to on behalf of the Abandoned. While we did not come to blows, the possibility of such could have arisen. I'd also like to commend Lady Antea on her leadership and ability to work side by side with Harlex Valtyr.
Harlex Valtyr, the Sword of Lenosia and General of the Crimson Blades, provided us with the primary security force and spearheaded the leadership of all military personnel while working side by side with both the Lenosia Diplomatic Escort cavalry as well as Lady Antea who oversaw Ostria's II Hydra Legion.
Whisper House was kind enough to lend us the extensive expertise of the Eldest Whisper Emrys as well as the blossoming talent of Apprentice Whisper Maja Darling. While Eldest Emrys provided us with the staunch mainstay of countless years of diplomatic experience, young Maja Darling offered an empathetic perspective leaning on her amiability and gentle touch. Via their converse tactics, they helped tremendously in setting the stage for continued negotiation.
While our diplomatic party consisted primarily of members of the Peerage, it was the aid of my proteges Thorn and Mailys Corsetina that I feel helped close the divide in cultural inclinations between us and the Abandoned alongside Maja Darling. They approached the situation from a place of observation and subtly maneuvered their charms in compliment to the sensitivities of the Abandoned present.
While negotiations have only just begun and the promise of everlasting peace still rests on the horizon, it is this collection of people who stepped to the fore against abysmal odds and the fear of attack potentially leading to their deaths. It is they who brought hope to the idea of peace and it is they I thank for their work, their fearlessness and their faith that we could bring this matter to rest. Together.
~For the Lyceum.~
Foremost, I would like to acknowledge Duchess Grazia Rubino's continued efforts both diplomatically and economically to assure the safety of Rubino & Zaffria's fealty house, House Gallo. Her decisions have been the mainstay of these diplomatic talks and I applaud her leadership in the face of not only a violent outside threat, but also whispers of inner-house turmoil.
I'd like to offer my appreciation to Lady Miranda Rubino for sharing her experiences and knowledge of interactions with Abandoned tribes as well as her continued efforts toward peace and prosperity.
Princess Saoirse Velenosa and Prince Gaspar Velenosa, while not directly involved in the peace talks with the Abandoned tribes, each played an invaluable role in assuring the local house's needs were met and peace was kept during the summit rather than allowing disdain destroy our hopes for the future.
Baroness Lucita Saik as always showed her devotion to the Lyceum and all of its houses, large and small. The Baroness has extensive diplomatic experience and brought that knowledge to the table in the dealings with another strife filled situation with the Abandoned.
Countess Tyche Inverno lent her grace and silver tongue in the field of diplomacy to the discussions and proved herself a valued diplomat and one capable of handling tumultuous situations no matter the core of the issue. The Countess was quick to offer her aid to these talks and her presence was both valuable and appreciated.
House Mazetti was perhaps one of the most vocal and forthright in lending their aid toward peace along Lycene borders and I wish to state my appreciation to to them, but in specific Marquessa Cambria, Marquis-Consort Hadrian and Lady Antea. While I was initially resistant to the idea of reinforcing our military escort, I am happy I accepted the advice of the Marquis-Consort and welcomed the aid of Ostria's troops given the substantial force we arrived to on behalf of the Abandoned. While we did not come to blows, the possibility of such could have arisen. I'd also like to commend Lady Antea on her leadership and ability to work side by side with Harlex Valtyr.
Harlex Valtyr, the Sword of Lenosia and General of the Crimson Blades, provided us with the primary security force and spearheaded the leadership of all military personnel while working side by side with both the Lenosia Diplomatic Escort cavalry as well as Lady Antea who oversaw Ostria's II Hydra Legion.
Whisper House was kind enough to lend us the extensive expertise of the Eldest Whisper Emrys as well as the blossoming talent of Apprentice Whisper Maja Darling. While Eldest Emrys provided us with the staunch mainstay of countless years of diplomatic experience, young Maja Darling offered an empathetic perspective leaning on her amiability and gentle touch. Via their converse tactics, they helped tremendously in setting the stage for continued negotiation.
While our diplomatic party consisted primarily of members of the Peerage, it was the aid of my proteges Thorn and Mailys Corsetina that I feel helped close the divide in cultural inclinations between us and the Abandoned alongside Maja Darling. They approached the situation from a place of observation and subtly maneuvered their charms in compliment to the sensitivities of the Abandoned present.
While negotiations have only just begun and the promise of everlasting peace still rests on the horizon, it is this collection of people who stepped to the fore against abysmal odds and the fear of attack potentially leading to their deaths. It is they who brought hope to the idea of peace and it is they I thank for their work, their fearlessness and their faith that we could bring this matter to rest. Together.
~For the Lyceum.~
Written By Arman
July 8, 2019, 12:32 p.m.(6/5/1011 AR)
"Idleness will be the decay of our people, the downfall of our lineage." -Prince Calvino Velenosa
Typically one wouldn't assume this was said by a Lycene based on some common stereotypes of my people. However my father was sure to deeply instill this mantra within me from the day I began to understand language. It is both a positive and negative influence within my life. This previous winter when I had taken ill it took a great deal of coaxing and in some cases poignant discussions about my health to keep me withdrawn to my rooms because of this core value. Conversely, I have accomplished many things due to its guidance.
I find difficulty in sitting idle in any capacity. Activities that others embrace as enjoyable and relaxing I find tedious. That is no insult to those who disagree with me. We all have different opinions and preferences of various types. I can appreciate an afternoon discussing the mundane, but personally that is not something I find particularly enjoyable. However if someone approaches me with a great passion about a topic I would perceive as mundane, I /do/ enjoy hearing that passion even if the topic itself may not fall within the lines of my interests.
I have been asked a few times why I departed from a party rather abruptly yesterday before its end. Aside from the conversation I participated in dwindling, the above would be why and I answer within the Whites to make a public statement before rumors can corrupt reality.
I was not offended. I hold no ill will. I am not angry. I simply did not feel I could remain without becoming a dark cloud on a lovely, sunny, summer day.
Typically one wouldn't assume this was said by a Lycene based on some common stereotypes of my people. However my father was sure to deeply instill this mantra within me from the day I began to understand language. It is both a positive and negative influence within my life. This previous winter when I had taken ill it took a great deal of coaxing and in some cases poignant discussions about my health to keep me withdrawn to my rooms because of this core value. Conversely, I have accomplished many things due to its guidance.
I find difficulty in sitting idle in any capacity. Activities that others embrace as enjoyable and relaxing I find tedious. That is no insult to those who disagree with me. We all have different opinions and preferences of various types. I can appreciate an afternoon discussing the mundane, but personally that is not something I find particularly enjoyable. However if someone approaches me with a great passion about a topic I would perceive as mundane, I /do/ enjoy hearing that passion even if the topic itself may not fall within the lines of my interests.
I have been asked a few times why I departed from a party rather abruptly yesterday before its end. Aside from the conversation I participated in dwindling, the above would be why and I answer within the Whites to make a public statement before rumors can corrupt reality.
I was not offended. I hold no ill will. I am not angry. I simply did not feel I could remain without becoming a dark cloud on a lovely, sunny, summer day.
Written By Arman
July 2, 2019, 10:06 p.m.(5/22/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Niccolo
Forever emblazoned within my memory shall be the day you stood as the victor of the Tournament of Roses, the horns of a hundred heralds at your back as all eyes turned to you for the moment in which you asked your boon from the King. I will never forget the gasps that ruptured throughout the audience, Peer and commoner alike and the look of adoration that filled my cousin's face. While by today's standards your acts would be far less of a surprise, marriage born in love becoming more common amongst the Peerage, I fear they forget it was you who paved the way for them and shocked a kingdom. Your bravery in the face of the court of public opinion.
I may not have agreed with it then and I may not agree with it now, but you changed the world as we knew it.
I may not have agreed with it then and I may not agree with it now, but you changed the world as we knew it.
Written By Arman
June 13, 2019, 10:44 p.m.(4/12/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Brigida
My dearest gilded Rose, Blessed of the Gods:
I am inclined to believe that is only due to our distance and my inability to hear it. That however can easily be remedied. Preferably sans the pig.
I am inclined to believe that is only due to our distance and my inability to hear it. That however can easily be remedied. Preferably sans the pig.
Written By Arman
June 12, 2019, 5:13 p.m.(4/10/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Saoirse
A wise recommendation from my daughter. It is unfortunate I am both stubborn to admit I may have need and short on personal time. I have at least seen an apothecary.
Written By Arman
June 11, 2019, 7:08 p.m.(4/8/1011 AR)
Spring has finally arrived. The aches of the winter months will not be missed.
Written By Arman
June 8, 2019, 10:17 a.m.(4/1/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Sina
All children need to be reminded at times of what we as adults may know to be inappropriate or dangerous behavior. I would think the children of the Faith to be no different, Archscholar. A heavy burden to bear and one I do not envy of the Faith leadership.
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