Written By Avaline
July 30, 2018, 12:28 p.m.(4/16/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Quenia
I happily volunteer as a wine-taster when the time is right. Finally I will be able to put all my experience in the drinking of wine to good use!
Written By Avaline
July 8, 2018, 1:16 p.m.(2/26/1009 AR)
Returning to Arx has been a whirlwind of activity, and I'm glad to have a chance to contemplatively review all that has happened.
There have been parties, a wedding (or two?), family dinners, duels, and more, but my favorite times have been in the quiet moments. You can know much more about a person when there are few in attendance. I find that the large groups are not as much to my liking these days. I think the more that I am in Arx, the more comfortable I will feel in large crowds.
My family is my rock, and I am glad to have a chance to visit with all of my family members who are in the city. They're having grand adventures -- I look forward to assisting with their adventures and possibly even having some of my own.
The city itself is overall quite welcoming. There is so much offered -- plays, concerts, a library, and oh, the shops. There are so many shops and so many talented designers.
I have also kept up with my training, as one must, but I find it to be very enjoyable. I am very glad to have made the journey once again back to Arx.
There have been parties, a wedding (or two?), family dinners, duels, and more, but my favorite times have been in the quiet moments. You can know much more about a person when there are few in attendance. I find that the large groups are not as much to my liking these days. I think the more that I am in Arx, the more comfortable I will feel in large crowds.
My family is my rock, and I am glad to have a chance to visit with all of my family members who are in the city. They're having grand adventures -- I look forward to assisting with their adventures and possibly even having some of my own.
The city itself is overall quite welcoming. There is so much offered -- plays, concerts, a library, and oh, the shops. There are so many shops and so many talented designers.
I have also kept up with my training, as one must, but I find it to be very enjoyable. I am very glad to have made the journey once again back to Arx.
Written By Avaline
July 4, 2018, 12:34 p.m.(2/18/1009 AR)
I have once again returned to Arx and it is mostly as I remember. I've met new people, learned new games, and had a chance to catch up with my family. It has been a good return, and I view it less as a visit to the city. I do still need to commission dresses and jewelry, but I am certain I will have those started soon. I've also considered writing stories for my children, but I've yet to start. I look forward to what the future will bring.
Written By Avaline
July 2, 2018, 1:05 p.m.(2/14/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Echo
My dear sweet baby sister who I adore
Written By Avaline
April 8, 2018, 11:06 p.m.(7/8/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Alexis
The first armorer of any talent that I've been able to find while I've been in Arx. They don't make nearly enough women like her. Vibrant and full of life, an incredible fighter and as modest as they come. I can see why she has been entrusted with so much.
Written By Avaline
April 8, 2018, 10 p.m.(7/8/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Prisila
One of these days, I'm going to have to make sure we do visit that island of yours. The two of us alone together in paradise? I can hardly imagine a better way to spend a holiday away from everything. It's rare that I find somebody that I forge so instantly of a connection with, but I think we've found that here. Friends are hard to find out here in Arx, and I hope that is what I've found in you.
Written By Avaline
April 8, 2018, 9:56 p.m.(7/8/1008 AR)
There are some thing that never seem to change, the older I get, the more I think things are going to get better, or worse, the most I realize that day after day, it's just going to be the same thing. However, with everything that has been going on, with my children settled here in Arx, I do believe I won't be going back home anytime soon. That is to say, this is my home, and I think it is time that I've made it so. I'm going to try to see if I can convince Adamo to leave Lenosia and come here with me, we can do this all right.
Written By Avaline
March 27, 2018, 5:27 p.m.(6/9/1008 AR)
So, I come to the whites, ready to write some scathing rebuttal to some misinformed attempt and political intrigue, and I find that everybody is talking about rabbits. I'm in absolute disbelief to be honest, with everything that we've endured and everything that we've faced against. The monstrous navy and army that took so many of our bravest and best with them in what is perhaps the costliest victory in our compact's history, has now been replaced with... rabbits. Please gods, don't let me have endured so much only to be killed off by Fluffy Hoppity Bunny Rabbits.
No really, this is just too much.
No really, this is just too much.
Written By Avaline
Jan. 25, 2018, 10:07 p.m.(1/14/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Eleyna
Well, I didn't mean to say that we don't want any petty squabbles in the journals. What else am I supposed to read over my morning tea? I just feel voices of great houses perhaps should be held to a greater standard.That said, I'm okay with leaving them to settle their own problems, though perhaps over tea we might discuss some other entertaining news, especially if you've heard anything particularly interesting!
Written By Avaline
Jan. 25, 2018, 5:48 p.m.(1/14/1008 AR)
From where I'm sitting, it's looking like Princess Reese is already burdened with the responsibilities that would ordinarily be performed by a voice, with none of the tools or autonomy to perform those duties as well as she should. If we are to hold people to their deeds and how they are able to accomplish them, how is it she has not yet been made voice? As far as I can tell, this would serve not to increase her burden, but provide her with greater tools with which to perform her duties (which, I've been told she's still somehow managed to perform them very well). Should we not reward those that perform above and beyond? Does meritocracy not exist in the Crownslands?
I am absolutely certain that this apology stems from a place of trying to restore confidence, but for the moment I am unimpressed. Should these bold promises be made, I do so hope that they shall be heeded and decorum followed from this point on Ward. Let us keep petty squabbles from out of the public eye, shall we?
I am absolutely certain that this apology stems from a place of trying to restore confidence, but for the moment I am unimpressed. Should these bold promises be made, I do so hope that they shall be heeded and decorum followed from this point on Ward. Let us keep petty squabbles from out of the public eye, shall we?
Written By Avaline
Jan. 25, 2018, 5:15 p.m.(1/14/1008 AR)
I suppose I should be wondering if somebody should be held to their words. Apologies are easy, promises are easy, but it is deeds that matter. I know that I'm questioning the integrity of promises made when I've witnessed the abdication of a position that they somehow still maintain. To say that I'm uncertain of their leadership is an understatement to say the least.
Written By Avaline
Jan. 22, 2018, 12:25 a.m.(1/6/1008 AR)
The skill of the warriors in Arx has been nothing short of astonishing. I've been able to hold my own as a fighter back home, while I wasn't as good as many of the best that I knew, but here? Most of the fighters I've met could beat the best that I've known all my life, and I've only been here for 2 weeks! I can only imagine the incredible fighters I'm about to meet as I establish myself in my new home in Arx.
Written By Avaline
Jan. 15, 2018, 12:23 p.m.(12/21/1007 AR)
Well, after hearing that all my siblings have made their way back to Arx, I think it's high time I've joined them! Well, that's right! Mama sis is coming to town! I'll make sure you're all staying out of trouble, rapscallions!
I've missed you all terribly. Now that I'm here, we need a proper reunion! Let us gather everybody. Apollis, Astraea and Amarantha, and of course my little Echo. Let's make sure all of Arx knows we're here! For it has been too long. We're going to need a bigger cask.
I've missed you all terribly. Now that I'm here, we need a proper reunion! Let us gather everybody. Apollis, Astraea and Amarantha, and of course my little Echo. Let's make sure all of Arx knows we're here! For it has been too long. We're going to need a bigger cask.
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