Written By Catalana
June 18, 2022, 9:02 p.m.(11/9/1017 AR)
Relationship Note on Margot
The news of what has transpired today truly breaks my heart. What coward slays their wife when they rest in their bed? This mad man, this fake prince is not the kind and gentle Dagon I once shared drinks with. He is a shell of corruption and hate. Of all the bad that the traditionalists love.
The late duchess was my best friend. We had our children together and grew up with the same ideals and had the same of hopes for our homes. I had worked alongside her and trusted her with my life, as she did hers. I am sorry I have failed her and her children.
But I promise, her death will not be in vain. We will hold those who robbed Tyde of their duchess and stole her heirs will be brought to justice.
The late duchess was my best friend. We had our children together and grew up with the same ideals and had the same of hopes for our homes. I had worked alongside her and trusted her with my life, as she did hers. I am sorry I have failed her and her children.
But I promise, her death will not be in vain. We will hold those who robbed Tyde of their duchess and stole her heirs will be brought to justice.
Written By Catalana
June 3, 2022, 5:29 a.m.(10/5/1017 AR)
There has always been fighting and uprisings in the Mourning isles.
Since I was a child all I have heard was about the wars we fight and how we do it to hold our traditions dear, yet now we fight for progress and change. I am proud of all my house has accomplished and how strong we have stood against those who try to stop the tides of change.
But I do find myself wondering, if all I have ever known is fighting and uprisings, is that now a tradition for my people? Will my children ever get to breathe easy and know those they loved are always safe?
Since I was a child all I have heard was about the wars we fight and how we do it to hold our traditions dear, yet now we fight for progress and change. I am proud of all my house has accomplished and how strong we have stood against those who try to stop the tides of change.
But I do find myself wondering, if all I have ever known is fighting and uprisings, is that now a tradition for my people? Will my children ever get to breathe easy and know those they loved are always safe?
Written By Catalana
April 13, 2022, 12:47 a.m.(6/15/1017 AR)
A strange exchange at the training centre. What started as teasing poor Caspian and his lack of grace, ended with the question of what is worth saving in the city and what you would die to protect. Some answers surprised me, but it all came back to choice. We make the choices that suit us best or the choice we think is best. It is and always will be our choices that define the past, present and most importantly the future.
Written By Catalana
March 21, 2022, 5:42 a.m.(4/26/1017 AR)
A conversation I had tonight made me wonder about how grief so differently affects us all. We all experience grief almost daily. A family member, a friend, someone we once knew, someone from a family we connect with. It's inevitable. There is the common coping mechanisms; crying, screaming, drinking or throwing ourselves into work. We cycle through thoughts of how we can help or what we could have done to prevent death or even about our own mortality. But, at some point I believe the constant exposure makes us numb.
My mother died when I was a child and my step mother lept from a cliff years later. I have held the hand of a marquis as he died and felt the pinch from the deaths of many in the isles and my family but lately when someone mentioned the constant burn of grief I found myself waiting for that same feeling. The deep ache, the pain that goes on and on but nothing.
So I pen this wondering if the lack of feeling either deconditioning to death or a concern on my own emotional health.
My mother died when I was a child and my step mother lept from a cliff years later. I have held the hand of a marquis as he died and felt the pinch from the deaths of many in the isles and my family but lately when someone mentioned the constant burn of grief I found myself waiting for that same feeling. The deep ache, the pain that goes on and on but nothing.
So I pen this wondering if the lack of feeling either deconditioning to death or a concern on my own emotional health.
Written By Catalana
May 16, 2021, 8:41 p.m.(6/25/1015 AR)
Relationship Note on Aethan
If Lord Wash starts wearing a giant hat and making us call him Admiral Kennex of the Kennex Kay again, I will throw a shoe at you.
Written By Catalana
Dec. 30, 2020, 10:58 p.m.(9/1/1014 AR)
Relationship Note on Wash
I don't know whether to be proud or infuriated but our eldest daughter has bested me for the first time.
Upon waking this morning Cirella told me that Daddy (Lord Wash) had done something dreadful and that she couldn't tell me. Since she believed that juggling knives, midnight sails and tossing items into a mystical whirlpool is safe, who knows what she thinks dreadful!
After an attempt to gently coax it out of her, she remarked that she could tell me if I buy her twelve pastries froklm Lottie's. I managed to negotiate her down to two. Upon entering Lottie's I find my dear husband who after informing him of the bribe and hoping he would share what it was looked horrorified and stood silent for a good moment before agreeing I should get her the pastries. At this point my heart is racing. What has he done that he can not tell me?!
Returning with the pastries, I ask my dear child what it was. Her response as she munched happily on her ill-gotten treats was, "He said a bad word." Further prompting and the handing over of the second treat revealed the dreadful word.
Buttock.
I'm not certain to laugh or cry. But my dear husband and child can be reached at his boat until their bouts of laughter subside.
Upon waking this morning Cirella told me that Daddy (Lord Wash) had done something dreadful and that she couldn't tell me. Since she believed that juggling knives, midnight sails and tossing items into a mystical whirlpool is safe, who knows what she thinks dreadful!
After an attempt to gently coax it out of her, she remarked that she could tell me if I buy her twelve pastries froklm Lottie's. I managed to negotiate her down to two. Upon entering Lottie's I find my dear husband who after informing him of the bribe and hoping he would share what it was looked horrorified and stood silent for a good moment before agreeing I should get her the pastries. At this point my heart is racing. What has he done that he can not tell me?!
Returning with the pastries, I ask my dear child what it was. Her response as she munched happily on her ill-gotten treats was, "He said a bad word." Further prompting and the handing over of the second treat revealed the dreadful word.
Buttock.
I'm not certain to laugh or cry. But my dear husband and child can be reached at his boat until their bouts of laughter subside.
Written By Catalana
July 22, 2020, 5:58 a.m.(9/13/1013 AR)
Relationship Note on Wash
You have never been the sidekick.
You are always the hero in my stories.
You are always the hero in my stories.
Written By Catalana
July 22, 2020, 12:41 a.m.(9/13/1013 AR)
I have spent the evening in the shrine at house Thrax. An invitation from Her Highness, princess Alarissa. It has been some time since I have fasted and spent an evening in prayer. I always forget the clarity that it brings. For the first time in a long time I feel peace. The undertow of emotions and worries that have sat upon me for sometime seem to disappear and I can see a way through the fog. Perhaps the thirteen days will bring about a new me.
Written By Catalana
June 18, 2020, 7:17 p.m.(7/2/1013 AR)
I was asked the other day if I believed I have led an interesting life. That when I am brought to the Queen of Endings, would I bore her with what I have done.
It's an interesting question. On the surface I have. I have helped aid in the abolition of Thralldom. I have worked to see my family grow from a poorly viewed Marche to a respected Duchy. I have seen countless political upheaval and support for new and controversial policies in the isles but also for the compact. But none of these are my stories. None can I take credit for.
I look to my own personal life. One where I have been married for ten years and have had three beautiful children. But yet again, it is not my story. The stories of my marriage and children feature around the love my husband has for me. His pursuit. His choices. When he goes before the Queen he will speak of his choices and his love. My story will be one of being wooed and one of waiting.
This doesn't mean I have not enjoyed my life thus far, nor found it uninteresting.The opposite really. But I now do wonder when my time comes, will she find my life interesting, or one insufficient of my own actions?
It's an interesting question. On the surface I have. I have helped aid in the abolition of Thralldom. I have worked to see my family grow from a poorly viewed Marche to a respected Duchy. I have seen countless political upheaval and support for new and controversial policies in the isles but also for the compact. But none of these are my stories. None can I take credit for.
I look to my own personal life. One where I have been married for ten years and have had three beautiful children. But yet again, it is not my story. The stories of my marriage and children feature around the love my husband has for me. His pursuit. His choices. When he goes before the Queen he will speak of his choices and his love. My story will be one of being wooed and one of waiting.
This doesn't mean I have not enjoyed my life thus far, nor found it uninteresting.The opposite really. But I now do wonder when my time comes, will she find my life interesting, or one insufficient of my own actions?
Written By Catalana
May 11, 2020, 7:13 p.m.(4/10/1013 AR)
Relationship Note on Wash
But you married for love.
I hear it all the time. Lord Wash married you for love. Isn't that romantic? Isn't that so special? For years I have heard this and smiled through it.
People will always see what they want. They paint fantastical stories of love and romance and wooing. In truth it was lots of hard work. I am glad that my husband was so passionate about marrying me as we spent eight years working to prove that a union between Grayson and Kennex would be beneficial for both houses. In those eight years, I would roughly see my future husband for a total of five months. Even after our marriage we have spent more time apart working on bettering our house and leaving a positive legacy for our children. Even now, my husband works on getting past the maelstrom and plans for long trips. Again, possible months and years of not seeing him. If we had married just for love then we would be absolutely disappointed that we spend so much time apart. Yet, this is all seen as romantic.
In saying that, I adore my husband. That has never been hidden. But, we would not of married for love alone.
I hear it all the time. Lord Wash married you for love. Isn't that romantic? Isn't that so special? For years I have heard this and smiled through it.
People will always see what they want. They paint fantastical stories of love and romance and wooing. In truth it was lots of hard work. I am glad that my husband was so passionate about marrying me as we spent eight years working to prove that a union between Grayson and Kennex would be beneficial for both houses. In those eight years, I would roughly see my future husband for a total of five months. Even after our marriage we have spent more time apart working on bettering our house and leaving a positive legacy for our children. Even now, my husband works on getting past the maelstrom and plans for long trips. Again, possible months and years of not seeing him. If we had married just for love then we would be absolutely disappointed that we spend so much time apart. Yet, this is all seen as romantic.
In saying that, I adore my husband. That has never been hidden. But, we would not of married for love alone.
Written By Catalana
April 13, 2020, 6:49 a.m.(2/9/1013 AR)
Relationship Note on Niklas
You were born fabulous, and you will always be one of us. It's why you're so tasty to the sharkenoids and giant crabs.
But please stop with the teal hedgehogs.
But please stop with the teal hedgehogs.
Written By Catalana
April 13, 2020, 2:03 a.m.(2/8/1013 AR)
Relationship Note on Porter
Porter.
Why are you wearing Rorik's clothes?
Why can't you both own a full set of clothes?
Why must I forever scream, where are your pants?!
For your birthday, I am giving you seventy pairs of pants, just for the sake of my sanity.
P.S Your beard looks lopsided. Has it stopped growing or did it catch on fire?
Why are you wearing Rorik's clothes?
Why can't you both own a full set of clothes?
Why must I forever scream, where are your pants?!
For your birthday, I am giving you seventy pairs of pants, just for the sake of my sanity.
P.S Your beard looks lopsided. Has it stopped growing or did it catch on fire?
Written By Catalana
April 12, 2020, 12:51 p.m.(2/7/1013 AR)
The other day I was alerted to a broken foot in the Kay. Naturally, I was concerned. Scared. Alarmed. Our home had been broken into.
However, after hearing some shouting, I realized it's Porter's room and that it was just Rorik stealing his pants.
Scholars, I do hope at some point the Kennexs will grow up, be quiet, well groomed and own their own pants. But I believe that to be an utter and absolute fantasy I will never see.
However, after hearing some shouting, I realized it's Porter's room and that it was just Rorik stealing his pants.
Scholars, I do hope at some point the Kennexs will grow up, be quiet, well groomed and own their own pants. But I believe that to be an utter and absolute fantasy I will never see.
Written By Catalana
April 6, 2020, 4:56 a.m.(1/23/1013 AR)
Relationship Note on Wash
My darling husband came third in a baking contest and presented me the most beautiful cupcake pin.
After tasting it, I wonder how many competed, but they were darling heart cookies and the children are excited to begin their baking adventures with daddy.
Clearly I have the most wonderful husband around.
After tasting it, I wonder how many competed, but they were darling heart cookies and the children are excited to begin their baking adventures with daddy.
Clearly I have the most wonderful husband around.
Written By Catalana
April 5, 2020, 9:56 p.m.(1/22/1013 AR)
I tried to hold my own against Wash. The challenge was whiskey and dancing.
I lost spectacularly.
I also learnt hangovers in your thirties is much worse than in your twenties.
I lost spectacularly.
I also learnt hangovers in your thirties is much worse than in your twenties.
Written By Catalana
April 4, 2020, 7:19 a.m.(1/19/1013 AR)
Relationship Note on Wash
I told you I saw a sharkenoid! It was hideous.
Almost as hideous and Porter's Beard. I have never been so glad you can't grow facial hair.
Almost as hideous and Porter's Beard. I have never been so glad you can't grow facial hair.
Written By Catalana
March 25, 2020, 4:32 a.m.(12/27/1012 AR)
Relationship Note on Victus
Knives.
Lord Wash taught Cerilla to juggle knives and she now enjoys going to the training center and throwing them at her father. It's amazing how accurate she has gotten. I fear for whoever may one day attack her and come against her temper and her knives.
Lord Wash taught Cerilla to juggle knives and she now enjoys going to the training center and throwing them at her father. It's amazing how accurate she has gotten. I fear for whoever may one day attack her and come against her temper and her knives.
Written By Catalana
March 20, 2020, 7:51 a.m.(12/17/1012 AR)
Relationship Note on Porter
If I grew a beard it would be magnificent and soft. Everyone would love it.
Also, it is unfair to find someone louder than you to tell me I'm ugly (I think that's what he was meaning) because you got beard envy.
Also, it is unfair to find someone louder than you to tell me I'm ugly (I think that's what he was meaning) because you got beard envy.
Written By Catalana
March 19, 2020, 8:37 a.m.(12/15/1012 AR)
Relationship Note on Porter
If you hear Lord Porter say I am allergic to lettuce know that it is a LIE!
Instead, you should tell him he needs to go on a diet and that he looks like a barrel. With a terrible beard.
Instead, you should tell him he needs to go on a diet and that he looks like a barrel. With a terrible beard.
Written By Catalana
March 17, 2020, 6:40 a.m.(12/11/1012 AR)
Relationship Note on Thea
Of all of lady Thea's talents, creating drinks is not one of them.
I suggest you never accept a drink she created. I also fear my cousin may be dead for drinking the entire bottle of that concoction.
I suggest you never accept a drink she created. I also fear my cousin may be dead for drinking the entire bottle of that concoction.
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