Written By Elloise
Sept. 5, 2022, 3:49 p.m.(5/1/1018 AR)
Scholar!
I would like to make it clear that whatever happened in the laboratory was done in the name of innovation and discovery. The fact that I don't remember all the details should not take away from the potential success of that experiment. I have no idea exactly what happened after I was flung against the wall from the explosion, but I DO know that I learned at least one valuable lesson.
> Do not mix Reactives while standing on the wheely-plank! (Even though it SEEMED efficient at the time. And ... I needed the extra boost in height.)
So! There has been some time recovering from THAT. I can do all the necessary things now that allow one to not just lie in recovery; like ... walking about without falling down. I finally managed to wander all the way here, didn't I? And don't worry - I am confident that some bits and pieces of memory that got rattled around will settle in my head soon! That's what these pages are for after all. Right? Right.
Now. Where to start?
I would like to make it clear that whatever happened in the laboratory was done in the name of innovation and discovery. The fact that I don't remember all the details should not take away from the potential success of that experiment. I have no idea exactly what happened after I was flung against the wall from the explosion, but I DO know that I learned at least one valuable lesson.
> Do not mix Reactives while standing on the wheely-plank! (Even though it SEEMED efficient at the time. And ... I needed the extra boost in height.)
So! There has been some time recovering from THAT. I can do all the necessary things now that allow one to not just lie in recovery; like ... walking about without falling down. I finally managed to wander all the way here, didn't I? And don't worry - I am confident that some bits and pieces of memory that got rattled around will settle in my head soon! That's what these pages are for after all. Right? Right.
Now. Where to start?
Written By Elloise
March 6, 2022, 10:31 p.m.(3/25/1017 AR)
It's me scholar. I'm back finally in the city from my families holdings. I promise.... or /try/ that's the better word, to make sure my journals don't have alchemical liquids on them or... pages that have been burnt... Those are from my experiments.. no not failed ones... I'm progressing. Yes, progression in the name of science.
Written By Elloise
Dec. 9, 2020, 6:28 p.m.(7/15/1014 AR)
People of Arvum, please be careful with your mint. It smells nice and it's terribly useful and it's fine to keep it in a pot, but if you put it in your garden IT WILL TAKE OVER. You have to contain the roots and runners, else you'll lose all of your other plants to it. Seriously. I am being serious. I'm being serious!
Godsspeed, gardeners. Don't say you weren't warned.
Godsspeed, gardeners. Don't say you weren't warned.
Written By Elloise
Nov. 30, 2020, 8:56 a.m.(6/24/1014 AR)
Experiments with the many-stringed lute continue...apace, I suppose? It will only take so many strings as is, so I had to extend the soundboard out horizontally, and the neck, and of course that's ruined the resonance entirely because I'm not a luthier and it's taking an awful lot of cat gut but it's interesting. I never dabbled in music much before.
Written By Elloise
Nov. 23, 2020, 9:17 a.m.(6/10/1014 AR)
Prince Niklas has given me an idea. How many strings do lutes usually have? Can they have more strings than that? What's the maximum number of strings? At what point is it just too much string? Has anyone found that point?
Written By Elloise
Nov. 23, 2020, 9:14 a.m.(6/10/1014 AR)
Who doesn't believe in the Mother of Beginnings and Queen of Endings?! I would speak with them too! Though I'm not a Deathspeaker, just the regular kind of speaker. Well, not really a SPEAKER-speaker, just...one who speaks.
Written By Elloise
Nov. 19, 2020, 6:05 p.m.(6/2/1014 AR)
Relationship Note on Orland
You need to speak to a Harlequin! Maybe not me, but some Harlequin! Or me, I suppose.
Written By Elloise
Nov. 19, 2020, 10:10 a.m.(6/1/1014 AR)
How surprising it is to learn that I, as a disciple to the Queen of Endings, have been "censured" by a very odd little man called Waldo! Condemned! Reprimanded! Castigated! Reproached. Dressed down. Remonstrated.
Funny, I don't feel any different.
Funny, I don't feel any different.
Written By Elloise
Nov. 18, 2020, 7:28 p.m.(5/28/1014 AR)
Relationship Note on Raymesin
Oh, poor boot!
Written By Elloise
Nov. 17, 2020, 11:21 p.m.(5/26/1014 AR)
I've recently returned to Arx after spending some time back home, mourning the death of my sister. It was...
I'm sorry. I thought I had more to write about that, but it turns out I don't.
It sounds like my ships may be needed soon.
I'm sorry. I thought I had more to write about that, but it turns out I don't.
It sounds like my ships may be needed soon.
Written By Elloise
Feb. 24, 2020, 12:11 a.m.(10/22/1012 AR)
It is ludicrous to send a foreign duchy to our door to complain about decisions we made on our lands. I'm so deeply offended.
Written By Elloise
Feb. 2, 2020, 10:21 p.m.(9.175861441798942/10.848240740740742/1012.6813217868166 AR)
Log: I've conducted eight experiments that are EXACTLY THE SAME. Nine results, all different. HOW. WHY. CONFOUND IT ALL.
Written By Elloise
Dec. 17, 2019, 4:24 a.m.(5/21/1012 AR)
I learned today that someone I loved -- love -- has been speaking heretical statements. I hope, for his or her sake, it comes to a swift end.
Written By Elloise
Dec. 12, 2019, 5:20 p.m.(5/13/1012 AR)
Fairen told me something happened with Arcadia and apparently she took all of her stuff out of the house. Which I guess makes sense because she's married so... why would she leave things here? But it was a big hubbub and I'm told she's mad at me and-- Oh! Oh no! I left a potion on the fire!
Written By Elloise
Dec. 6, 2019, 3:52 a.m.(4/27/1012 AR)
I'm still trying to figure out where we park our navy.
Written By Elloise
Dec. 6, 2019, 3:06 a.m.(4/27/1012 AR)
I don't think I'm a very cunning person, but sometimes a memory hits me at JUST the right time. Well done, me!
Written By Elloise
Nov. 30, 2019, 8:53 p.m.(4/17/1012 AR)
...excuse you, WIND, but I did not invite you to start a small tornado in the Leary house.
PS, Leary family, please avoid the small tornado in the lab.
PS, Leary family, please avoid the small tornado in the lab.
Written By Elloise
Nov. 30, 2019, 8:52 p.m.(4/17/1012 AR)
Log: I have been experimenting with wind again. It makes no sense, some of my results. I can't replicate certain things at all -- I wonder if other scientists have been so stymied!
Written By Elloise
Nov. 24, 2019, 5:09 p.m.(4/5/1012 AR)
I toured Leary navy today.
We are a landlocked city so I do not understand why we even have a navy. But I'm its Admiral, so. SHIP SHAPE. That's Admiral lingo.
We are a landlocked city so I do not understand why we even have a navy. But I'm its Admiral, so. SHIP SHAPE. That's Admiral lingo.
Written By Elloise
Nov. 24, 2019, 5:07 p.m.(4/5/1012 AR)
I am admittedly irked. I'll check out Lady Skye's event to see how she managed to invent twinkling lights before I did, but how frustrating it is to work so hard at a thing only to be bested! ...No, Elloise, that is not the mentality of a good scientist. I keep telling myself: collaborate! But some times... it's easier to be bitter and sour.
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