Written By Eshra
Aug. 18, 2019, 4:34 a.m.(9/3/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Arn
I wasn't going top write about Duke Arn. I had no intention on doing so. I still can see him, defiant, stubborn even as he died. He did not surrender and refused death without getting his way first.
He would not die until his foe was dead first.
No, I wasn't going to write. Then this evening I woke up to the stillness and the heat, as I have so many evenings since that battle. Most those nights I wake up, trembling from the dreams of that battle but not tonight. Tonight I woke and yes as I lay there staring up into the darkness of the room. I find that my thoughts again turn to the Duke but not to how he died. Instead about the day we met.
I had decided that I needed a patron and I had decided that it would be Arn. Others warned me. "Arn won't take you, he doesn't like Prodigals." "Arn will not take you, he won't like someone who isn't going to run themselves ragged to please him." I decided to ask for an audience anyway.
He ignored the request, I sent another... and another. Third one I got a reply and we met. I can't say it was a long meeting or the Duke was warm or welcoming. What I can say is he asked what I wanted to talk to him about. "I have decided you need to take me as a protege." He stared at me for a long moment then asked "Why?" I told him that even if he didn't like prodigals, he had them as his vassals and that if we were going to find our way. We would need his help. That my being better would be better for him.
They told me, Arn won't bend. he doesn't change his mind. But I found out something that day. Duke Arn respected a logical argument. Even if he didn't like it.
I did become his protege that day. It wasn't hearts and hugs. It was a hard snort, a vague command and an expectation to follow along as he turned to leave. But it was never a what I would call a waste of time. Did we ever become close. No. But never once did he not speak to me with respect. I was his protege, I was his Admiral.
And he was one of the best teachers I have ever known.
Rest well my Liege.
He would not die until his foe was dead first.
No, I wasn't going to write. Then this evening I woke up to the stillness and the heat, as I have so many evenings since that battle. Most those nights I wake up, trembling from the dreams of that battle but not tonight. Tonight I woke and yes as I lay there staring up into the darkness of the room. I find that my thoughts again turn to the Duke but not to how he died. Instead about the day we met.
I had decided that I needed a patron and I had decided that it would be Arn. Others warned me. "Arn won't take you, he doesn't like Prodigals." "Arn will not take you, he won't like someone who isn't going to run themselves ragged to please him." I decided to ask for an audience anyway.
He ignored the request, I sent another... and another. Third one I got a reply and we met. I can't say it was a long meeting or the Duke was warm or welcoming. What I can say is he asked what I wanted to talk to him about. "I have decided you need to take me as a protege." He stared at me for a long moment then asked "Why?" I told him that even if he didn't like prodigals, he had them as his vassals and that if we were going to find our way. We would need his help. That my being better would be better for him.
They told me, Arn won't bend. he doesn't change his mind. But I found out something that day. Duke Arn respected a logical argument. Even if he didn't like it.
I did become his protege that day. It wasn't hearts and hugs. It was a hard snort, a vague command and an expectation to follow along as he turned to leave. But it was never a what I would call a waste of time. Did we ever become close. No. But never once did he not speak to me with respect. I was his protege, I was his Admiral.
And he was one of the best teachers I have ever known.
Rest well my Liege.
Written By Eshra
May 26, 2019, 11:48 p.m.(3/5/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Maru
I knew when I started the task of finding a wife for Athaur, that it would lead me down roads I had never considered traveling. I however did not realize exactly how far those roads would take me or what surprises awaited at the end.
House Seliki was one of those roads, your family one of those surprises. But you, my Lord was something so completely unexpected that I would have never believed to be possible. You have given me hope again.
Thank you.
House Seliki was one of those roads, your family one of those surprises. But you, my Lord was something so completely unexpected that I would have never believed to be possible. You have given me hope again.
Thank you.
Written By Eshra
Aug. 6, 2018, 12:03 a.m.(5/1/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Marius
Thank you, for the beginning.. for standing by during the uncertainty and for the rock of friendship of the present. I am humbled and grateful.
Written By Eshra
June 10, 2018, 10:51 p.m.(12/18/1008 AR)
floppy hat? no one said anything about a floppy hat.
Written By Eshra
June 10, 2018, 10:50 p.m.(12/18/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Turo
Some friendships are inevitable; some one would swear are doomed from that start and others...
others surprise you with their purity.
Thank you.
others surprise you with their purity.
Thank you.
Written By Eshra
May 28, 2018, 12:06 a.m.(11/11/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Lavinia
Have a cookie, go watch the Count mend nets with the kids. It will make you feel better.
Written By Eshra
May 28, 2018, 12:03 a.m.(11/11/1008 AR)
Ginger cookies, bone dust, fat ass burns, sibling rivalry, gambling and first blood. Just another Rivenshari evening.
Written By Eshra
May 20, 2018, 8:48 p.m.(10/12/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Alis
There is that moment when you realize that if you trust, it is returned. Thank you.
Written By Eshra
May 13, 2018, 8:46 p.m.(9/25/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Cullen
There are those times when you meet another person and just know. This person is going to make a difference. Be it in your life or the world around you. It is rare to find one that you know will do both.
Written By Eshra
May 13, 2018, 6:44 p.m.(9/25/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Orazio
Well met, I enjoyed our discussion and look forward to others. Thank you for your candor, it has left me a good deal to consider.
Written By Eshra
April 29, 2018, 11:45 p.m.(8/23/1008 AR)
After a lot of work and time and support. The Rivenshari have a home of their own within the Valardin Ward. We will be opening our doors for some sort of welcome soon.
Written By Eshra
April 8, 2018, 9:08 p.m.(7/8/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Felix
There are times you don't realize how much someone means to you, until you almost loose them. Scare me like that again and I put you into the sick bed myself.
Written By Eshra
April 8, 2018, 6:08 p.m.(7/8/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Vano
Your bravery and dedication is a credit to the house. I have been proud of you many times but never as much as I am now. You very much deserve to be recognized, congratulations.
Written By Eshra
March 22, 2018, 6:32 p.m.(5/27/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Yasmine
I believe your advice that you offer Princess Katarina is superb if misplaced. Perhaps you should heed it .
Written By Eshra
Feb. 20, 2018, 1:33 p.m.(3/23/1008 AR)
I would like to clear something up.
Rivenshari has not come into the Compact and rejected the Pantheon. Prince Edain did not take a house in and say that this was acceptable.
Lord Vano, like many of my people, myself included, are struggling with finding their balance after the devastation that swept through our people. The Compact, the Pantheon, they are new ways of life. And to a people that has everything stripped from them, identity is the hardest thing to hold on to.
My people are finding their place, as individuals as well as a house. We are a young house by anyone's terms, I ask simply that you have patience as we sort out and work through those pains of childhood that all must face. We are a passionate people and those of us in a position to lead are wanting to bring that passion to the Compact as it is one of our greatest attributes. But to do that, we need to heal and we need to help our people heal.
But we will heal, we are. And in doing so we are learning and growing. Some parts we will hold on to, some we will let go and others we will adopt or meld together. That is the way of it. And let me assure you, The House Valardin has been nothing but helpful and supportive in our growth.
All that said, the point that needed to be understood with Lord Vano's words is, we hurt.. yes. Our beliefs are new and still learning to stand, yes. But we are here. We stand up beside those we fell in front of only two years past because what is out there, is something no one. No one. Should have to face alone. I beseech you, do not let pettiness or house politics to allow that to happen. Standing together is the only way to face the storm of nightmares that come towards us.
I invite any who need to speak to me about this to do contact me.
Rivenshari has not come into the Compact and rejected the Pantheon. Prince Edain did not take a house in and say that this was acceptable.
Lord Vano, like many of my people, myself included, are struggling with finding their balance after the devastation that swept through our people. The Compact, the Pantheon, they are new ways of life. And to a people that has everything stripped from them, identity is the hardest thing to hold on to.
My people are finding their place, as individuals as well as a house. We are a young house by anyone's terms, I ask simply that you have patience as we sort out and work through those pains of childhood that all must face. We are a passionate people and those of us in a position to lead are wanting to bring that passion to the Compact as it is one of our greatest attributes. But to do that, we need to heal and we need to help our people heal.
But we will heal, we are. And in doing so we are learning and growing. Some parts we will hold on to, some we will let go and others we will adopt or meld together. That is the way of it. And let me assure you, The House Valardin has been nothing but helpful and supportive in our growth.
All that said, the point that needed to be understood with Lord Vano's words is, we hurt.. yes. Our beliefs are new and still learning to stand, yes. But we are here. We stand up beside those we fell in front of only two years past because what is out there, is something no one. No one. Should have to face alone. I beseech you, do not let pettiness or house politics to allow that to happen. Standing together is the only way to face the storm of nightmares that come towards us.
I invite any who need to speak to me about this to do contact me.
Written By Eshra
Feb. 12, 2018, 12:24 a.m.(2/28/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Fiachra
There are times you find a friend where you least expected it. Literally.
Written By Eshra
Feb. 12, 2018, 12:23 a.m.(2/28/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Mattheu
You will be the reason I laugh and the reason I turn gray.
Written By Eshra
Feb. 12, 2018, 12:22 a.m.(2/28/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Vano
My right hand, my pillar to lean on when strength fails and weakness can not be shown.
Written By Eshra
Jan. 21, 2018, 9:42 p.m.(1/6/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Derovai
There are those people you simply know at first meeting that they are going to have a part in your life. Even if they don't want to know it themselves.
Written By Eshra
Jan. 21, 2018, 9:38 p.m.(1/6/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Felix
It took you long enough, I was starting to think that you weren't going to ever catch up.
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