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Written By Eilonwy

Oct. 17, 2019, 8:19 p.m.(1/13/1012 AR)

I've finally found a match and taken the first steps towards marrying as so many older, more established houses do. Contract topics are being discussed and I've been warmed by so many words of support. After years of trying to make a match and do my duty as a land holding noble another house finally said yes and it's the most encouraging sensation.

So I suppose this sentiment is for future neo-nobles as we're called. It may take time, but eventually even we find a means to behave as we are expected to and it is not so painful to conform to the primeval noble standards.

And Lord Cadern is a wonderful man, I count myself most fortunate.

Written By Eilonwy

Sept. 22, 2019, 3:47 a.m.(11/17/1011 AR)

I am not overly fond of this journal thing. But I feel like this sentiment needs to be preserved for future generations.

When you are injured and seek a healer's aid. Tell that healer all the injuries you may have received. Even the smallest probably nothing issue.

I've never wanted to harm a patient. But I might well make the exception.
So there it is. Future generation, tell the healer everything.

Written By Eilonwy

March 7, 2019, 3:59 a.m.(9/11/1010 AR)

While I am in the spirit of this odd method of retaining a sense of people living in our time...Parties are terrifying. I attend them but there is something to be said for meeting in smaller gatherings and having the luxury of engaging in longer, deeper conversations. I hope to meet more people over quiet drinks.

Written By Eilonwy

March 7, 2019, 3:55 a.m.(9/11/1010 AR)

There are more things than wolves in the wood that bite. Will there be a call to slaughter all the hounds next? Is that the legacy of a gentle lady's death?

Written By Eilonwy

Nov. 13, 2018, 7:17 p.m.(12/25/1009 AR)

So now it is a Grove, true and proper. I do not think any who stood among the trees will forget that night or the people we stood with. I certainly don't imagine I will and putting it to paper, that Cybele, Bashira, and Lord Kaldur also gave so willingly of themselves means I can look back and reflect on it.

My brother Cillian, Dame Morrighan, and Lady Kalani too were all so incredible. They fought and kept the danger off our backs and I shall be ever grateful to entrust such brave and clever people to my survival. I am told two new saplings grow now, entwined together where we all knelt in the dirt. I think it is hopeful. I do not often write, but I want to be sure I remember this for I feel it was meaningful beyond a battle survived.

Written By Eilonwy

Oct. 2, 2018, 7:41 p.m.(9/16/1009 AR)

As it seems people will talk, speculate, and assume, allow me to offer my thoughts on the matter of my recent job change.
I don't wholly assume to know the late Marquis' mind, but I looked on him fondly, and served his family diligently.

I volunteered to go to battles as a healer-because it would look good for Blackwood.
I stepped up as Voice for my House because there were simply no nobles present at the time to do so. When there were, I wrote them with my ideas rather than acting on them alone. I served them when ever they were present in the city.
I have managed accounts, aided, and tasked out my people when appropriate.
I have helped my House to save, so I can use those funds and writs to help my lands thrive.

If you think I can't be selfless enough, or political enough to do this job, get to know me. For I've been here, in Arx, reading whites, watching the nobles whom interact with people of my station. If you can't swallow the idea of speaking to me, speak to my liege lord Duke Asger, or the Voice for the County I now must aid and assist to see their house thrive as well, Lord Cadern.

I came to Blackwood mourning my tribe for their slaughter when Brand's army before it sieged Arx. Since then I have made Blackwood my family and it's success the dedication of many of my waking hours. I don't begrudge other Houses their outrage but Blackwood is a young House, only a generation old. Our ways are not yet wholly the ways of the compact.

If you're looking to cast out shade, try growing some trees, it might well leave you less bitter in the end.

Written By Eilonwy

July 13, 2018, 8:50 p.m.(3/9/1009 AR)

I got to watch some sparing last night that has given me rise to consider improving my own physical ability. Or at the least I should be glad that my friends are so wonderfully tough! What a lovely evening. It is nice to go to bed with a smile on my face.

Written By Eilonwy

June 16, 2018, 10:09 p.m.(1/11/1009 AR)

So I can't be a Mercy? For all the healing I've done since becoming Bent? A pity. But what a wonder a healer doesn't care what faiths a man holds in his heart when he's bleeding out on the battle field.

Written By Eilonwy

June 14, 2018, 10:46 p.m.(12/26/1008 AR)

I do enjoy the day to day tasks of managing estate affairs for the family I serve. Writing letters, ensuring the house is kept clean and tidy, that people are paid. It's not a life I would have expected. Though I do miss the winter chill up north, it's cold here, but not overly cold, not cold enough for a proper winter.

There are so many healers in this city, it's good I have my duties to distract myself since there isn't a need for my training at the moment. I think that is a good thing, no massive amounts of bloodshed to call me away.

Written By Eilonwy

June 6, 2018, 3:50 p.m.(12/5/1008 AR)

My birthday came and went. As it seems people write about such things in the city. I am glad it passed quietly and marks another year of relative safety in my life now as one of the bent.

Written By Eilonwy

June 4, 2018, 12:24 a.m.(11/28/1008 AR)

Relationship Note on Driskell

We never did get to have tea again. I'm sad for it now.

Written By Eilonwy

May 13, 2018, 4:12 a.m.(9/24/1008 AR)

Is apathy getting the better of me? Another day, week, month in the city. There aren't enough trees. It's too warm. I find it hard to summon the will to be productive. I long for winter.

Written By Eilonwy

April 8, 2018, 11:26 p.m.(7/8/1008 AR)

There are so many turns and paths I did not think I would walk. As time goes on like the trees my branches seem to spread and I learn to be so many things. I think I like that I have come to this city.

Written By Eilonwy

March 28, 2018, 1:41 a.m.(6/10/1008 AR)

Chin up, Eily girl. Just learn to start locking your door.

Written By Eilonwy

March 18, 2018, 4:18 p.m.(5/19/1008 AR)

I did my best, for the wounded and the fleeing. I think I even managed to grow a little closer to a few people. I have never claimed for myself to be a shaman, but I think the spirits were on our side. Though there were even injuries among the healers, none were lost. Some had never seen the active face of battle, and still they stood fast. I have a great respect for the women that worked with me at Stormwall, for the things we saw would make any sane person flee and still even healers raised blade and bow to guard their charges and aid the fighting. I shall have to learn from this wisdom and work on my archery as well.

Written By Eilonwy

Feb. 25, 2018, 8:12 p.m.(4/6/1008 AR)

I am a bad vassal. Despite my better efforts to encourage my liege lord, Duke Asger is still unwed. If only Lady Blackwood hadn't left us all and caused such trouble. I should help save face for the family I serve and help ensure our dear Duke Asger is married with an heir. I know often others seem to read these, perhaps someone will read this and get to know our Duke. He's a fierce warrior with a great love for his people and his lands. He even likes otters. Surely someone so devoted to his people deserves a good wife to help him. I shall have to try harder to better serve the noble families that have offered me such shelter and kindness and opportunity as a healer.

Written By Eilonwy

Jan. 25, 2018, 12:48 a.m.(1/12/1008 AR)

Relationship Note on Aodhan

Why did you have to die, lad?

Written By Eilonwy

Jan. 17, 2018, 7:09 p.m.(12/26/1007 AR)

Relationship Note on Fergus

I didn't know you well. But I enjoyed the drink we shared. As silks go, you didn't seem the bad sort, it's a shame we didn't get another drink. I don't imagine ye'd have been the sorts to make friends with the likes of me, but it was good company. Like so many others, yours is a name I'll carry with me.

Written By Eilonwy

Dec. 31, 2017, 11:11 p.m.(11/16/1007 AR)

Surprisingly I have found myself more in company. I don't begrudge the conversation or interruption to my quiet routine. It's given me something to look forward to for the time being. Perhaps citizens of the compact are not completely terrible, still not like being among the tribes.

Written By Eilonwy

Dec. 24, 2017, 11:14 p.m.(11/2/1007 AR)

I have been thinking often of good conversation and whiskey. Laying up herbs for winter leaves the mind too much time to wander.

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