Written By Aurelian
Feb. 28, 2017, 3:44 p.m.(1/4/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Donella
Good friend.
Written By Aurelian
Jan. 6, 2017, 3:04 p.m.(8/4/1005 AR)
I do not often put ink to parchment for my own journals, though with the backlash from the latest Assembly of Peers I find it curious there seems to be so much shock in so many of the people. Lady Dawn was clearly a politician, but more than that after speaking with her directly only once and overhearing her words at parties and the like she struck me right away as the time that smiled too easily, flattered to often, and generally carried on like a fool. Yet she clearly had a mind, and that combination is too often a warning sign of someone who will do anything for power, and to give her such only proved that true.
Truly baffling it took so long for so many to see the tyrant hidden beneath the smile. This only further proves to me that she was controlling information to make herself seem more divine while also preventing others from solving the matter. The Nox'alfar included, as if a noble marriage was enough to mend the ancient Treaty then for someone to so often early on go on about how she srves the realm above all else, she should have stepped forward and been the first to attempt to offer herself in marriage to the elves. If accepted this would have fixed the Treaty, and as we were initially told the elves were the ones behind the king's condition, then mending the Treaty would have been reason to restore him to his former state. No surprise a tyrant would never act on this, to do so means she would give up all power and the rightful ruler would have been returned to power.
Fortunately she's been proven for what she is now, and may it be a cautionary tale to others. When a Regent is appointed you want one who has proven themselves loyal to the realm first, one proven to value people over personal goals, and one who lacks all ambition. Granted this is a combination rarely seen but they tend to prove to be the best leaders, along with wisdom and intelligence.
Still this entry is more for my own catharsis as one lacking any ability to take action or speak up on such matters personally. Still I suppose that is the price one pays for seeking to avoid politics where possible, you end up with no voice and no influence for the times it truly matters. May we learn from this and the Pantheon bless us with the wisdom, intellect, judgement, and resolve to find better candidates in the future, and choose the best one.
Prince Aurelian Valardin, a prince of Valardin
Truly baffling it took so long for so many to see the tyrant hidden beneath the smile. This only further proves to me that she was controlling information to make herself seem more divine while also preventing others from solving the matter. The Nox'alfar included, as if a noble marriage was enough to mend the ancient Treaty then for someone to so often early on go on about how she srves the realm above all else, she should have stepped forward and been the first to attempt to offer herself in marriage to the elves. If accepted this would have fixed the Treaty, and as we were initially told the elves were the ones behind the king's condition, then mending the Treaty would have been reason to restore him to his former state. No surprise a tyrant would never act on this, to do so means she would give up all power and the rightful ruler would have been returned to power.
Fortunately she's been proven for what she is now, and may it be a cautionary tale to others. When a Regent is appointed you want one who has proven themselves loyal to the realm first, one proven to value people over personal goals, and one who lacks all ambition. Granted this is a combination rarely seen but they tend to prove to be the best leaders, along with wisdom and intelligence.
Still this entry is more for my own catharsis as one lacking any ability to take action or speak up on such matters personally. Still I suppose that is the price one pays for seeking to avoid politics where possible, you end up with no voice and no influence for the times it truly matters. May we learn from this and the Pantheon bless us with the wisdom, intellect, judgement, and resolve to find better candidates in the future, and choose the best one.
Prince Aurelian Valardin, a prince of Valardin
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