Written By Gretchen
March 29, 2019, 8:08 a.m.(10/27/1010 AR)
Goodness, who knew that in Arx when one gives unintentional offense it is the smiths one must approach for your acts of contrition. They must be slighted often to have such detailed plans laid out for those who have already apologized. Numerous times.
I guess I should find my nearest smith and make sure I know what penance they'd allot me just to get ahead of it.
I guess I should find my nearest smith and make sure I know what penance they'd allot me just to get ahead of it.
Written By Gretchen
March 28, 2019, 5:59 p.m.(10/26/1010 AR)
I've made several large donations in the past few weeks to various organizations in the city.
You're welcome.
You're welcome.
Written By Gretchen
March 28, 2019, 5:53 p.m.(10/26/1010 AR)
When it rains it really does pour. I not only was able to get myself a patron, but I had two offers of patronage within the week after I accepted! The people in this city are so friendly. It's extremely off-putting at times, yet still somehow delightful.
I guess that means I should get myself a protege and complete the circle of profitability.
I guess that means I should get myself a protege and complete the circle of profitability.
Written By Gretchen
March 16, 2019, 10:53 p.m.(10/2/1010 AR)
That was a great party. Congratulations to whomever got married, my compliments to the Whispers for the planning. I heartily enjoyed myself.
Written By Gretchen
March 6, 2019, 5:12 p.m.(9/10/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Amari
Don't worry, she left the cottage to me so it's not dark and empty. It was warm and full of tears last night, but will remain full of life going forward.
Written By Gretchen
March 6, 2019, 9:45 a.m.(9/9/1010 AR)
When you're on the road there isn't much holding you to one place. Sure, there are quaint villages that seam idyllic, mountain views that take your breath away, and other places that make you pack up and go almost as soon as you set up shop, but there's a freedom to not being bound to one place. To have every day be a new adventure with a new set of people that you have to try to win over in one way or another. To wake up to a different horizon each day.
So when my cousin Tessa wrote to me and asked me to come to Arx I didn't reply for a good month. She knew I was traveling and likely put the long wait up to the fact that I was hard to reach or perhaps the messenger was delayed on either end. But mostly it was because I didn't really want to come here. I knew that once I entered the city gates and they closed behind me I'd be trapped here and unable to wander as I've been doing for the past several years. And I knew that I'd be unable to say no to her, since she has always been so sweet and generous and she genuinely wanted me to be here to help the family. Despite being the black sheep, my cousin Tessa always treated me like I was simply family. If she looked down on me like so many others she never said so to my face and I did not hear whisper of it from any of the more gleeful gossips who were always quick to point out where I might be bringing shame upon the family. Her inquiries into what I was doing were always sincere. She seemed genuinely enthusiastic about the stories I would send her of my travels on the road.
She was genuinely enthusiastic about everything.
She was the first to greet me when I arrived here, making sure I was settled, giving me a place to put my wagon (to the horror of the rest of the house I'm sure), and giving me little things to make sure I felt welcome. A new dress, a pair of slippers, a beautiful pendant, and some extra silver to get me set up as a city girl. It helped to get the Spa ready and opened in such a quick time.
News of her death hit me hard. Harder than I would have thought. It was so shocking. And so brutal. She didn't deserve that. Someone who delighted in life as much as Tessa did should have died a great grandmother surrounded by her loved ones in her bed. With a unicorn looking in the fucking window. Not out in the woods trying to have a swell time. She was probably chasing butterflies. That would have been like her.
I want to pick up and go. I can hear the road calling me even now. To get away from this sadness and these walls and move on to something new. But i can't. Tessa wanted me here to help the family and if I wasn't already held here by her in life, I am now saddled with a debt to her in death. She has left me everything. A home. Her things. Her promise. I will stay here and I will help the house thrive like she wanted.
And I will see every gods damn wolf culled from the woods so that this doesn't happen to anyone else.
So when my cousin Tessa wrote to me and asked me to come to Arx I didn't reply for a good month. She knew I was traveling and likely put the long wait up to the fact that I was hard to reach or perhaps the messenger was delayed on either end. But mostly it was because I didn't really want to come here. I knew that once I entered the city gates and they closed behind me I'd be trapped here and unable to wander as I've been doing for the past several years. And I knew that I'd be unable to say no to her, since she has always been so sweet and generous and she genuinely wanted me to be here to help the family. Despite being the black sheep, my cousin Tessa always treated me like I was simply family. If she looked down on me like so many others she never said so to my face and I did not hear whisper of it from any of the more gleeful gossips who were always quick to point out where I might be bringing shame upon the family. Her inquiries into what I was doing were always sincere. She seemed genuinely enthusiastic about the stories I would send her of my travels on the road.
She was genuinely enthusiastic about everything.
She was the first to greet me when I arrived here, making sure I was settled, giving me a place to put my wagon (to the horror of the rest of the house I'm sure), and giving me little things to make sure I felt welcome. A new dress, a pair of slippers, a beautiful pendant, and some extra silver to get me set up as a city girl. It helped to get the Spa ready and opened in such a quick time.
News of her death hit me hard. Harder than I would have thought. It was so shocking. And so brutal. She didn't deserve that. Someone who delighted in life as much as Tessa did should have died a great grandmother surrounded by her loved ones in her bed. With a unicorn looking in the fucking window. Not out in the woods trying to have a swell time. She was probably chasing butterflies. That would have been like her.
I want to pick up and go. I can hear the road calling me even now. To get away from this sadness and these walls and move on to something new. But i can't. Tessa wanted me here to help the family and if I wasn't already held here by her in life, I am now saddled with a debt to her in death. She has left me everything. A home. Her things. Her promise. I will stay here and I will help the house thrive like she wanted.
And I will see every gods damn wolf culled from the woods so that this doesn't happen to anyone else.
Written By Gretchen
Feb. 22, 2019, 10:13 a.m.(8/14/1010 AR)
I'm pretty pleased with how the Spa has worked out so far. We now have a full staff and regular inventory coming and going. With all the people that seem to enjoy sparring with each other I think my healing salve and cure-all tonics are going to be a big hit.
Now in Grape, Cherry, and Rose flavors.
Now in Grape, Cherry, and Rose flavors.
Written By Gretchen
Feb. 22, 2019, 8:54 a.m.(8/13/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Gilroy
What's it like being so popular?
Written By Gretchen
Feb. 15, 2019, 8:57 a.m.(7/27/1010 AR)
It's true. I'm amazing. How nice people are starting to notice.
Written By Gretchen
Feb. 15, 2019, 8:57 a.m.(7/27/1010 AR)
It's very different trying to put down roots somewhere. I've been on the road longer than I can remember having only my wagon to call home and picking up for a new horizon every few days--sometimes sooner depending on how welcoming the crowd was. I've seen a great many things and I'd be lying if I said I wasn't itching to get back out there again, that there wasn't a part of me that longs to see what's beyond the curve in the road, beyond the walls of this city, what's still waiting out there and yearning to be seen and heard.
But, we all have to come home sometime. I've got a store now and cousin Tessa was nice enough to let me park my wagon on her lawn. I can see the promise in this city and it is ever bit as exciting as the promise of the unknown. Mostly. It's a new unknown, which means I am somewhat suspicious of it, but this place is growing on me. People sure do seem to have a lot of silver to spare.
Which reminds me to set up payments to the Nightingale and the Faith. A little charity goes a long way. So I'm told.
But, we all have to come home sometime. I've got a store now and cousin Tessa was nice enough to let me park my wagon on her lawn. I can see the promise in this city and it is ever bit as exciting as the promise of the unknown. Mostly. It's a new unknown, which means I am somewhat suspicious of it, but this place is growing on me. People sure do seem to have a lot of silver to spare.
Which reminds me to set up payments to the Nightingale and the Faith. A little charity goes a long way. So I'm told.
Written By Gretchen
Feb. 13, 2019, 11:32 a.m.(7/24/1010 AR)
The Grand Opening of Moore Serenity Spas was a great success and the people of Arx have my thanks for turning out in droves. Especially that one Princess with an endless purse that will no doubt never have to shop for a cure again since she bought one of everything I had. But I am constantly restocking so do drop in to purchase a tonic or a cream to take home or stay to enjoy some relaxation in our steam rooms or to get that close shave you just can't accomplish yourself. Based on the response I've hired a few more people to ensure that wait times are short and even if you are waiting, I've arranged with the Bard's College to have an accomplished harpist on site to make that wait more tolerable.
I've just now added two perfumed hair oils and if they sell well I will be creating more soon.
Stop by today!
I've just now added two perfumed hair oils and if they sell well I will be creating more soon.
Stop by today!
Written By Gretchen
Feb. 10, 2019, 11:52 a.m.(7/18/1010 AR)
There are so many plans in the works and all the pieces are falling into place. The shop will open next week and there will be a party so every nosy person that's reading this you are welcome to show up. Moore Serenity Spa will be realized! I've also inquired at the Apothecary College and the Physicians guild and am now a teacher at the former. Lucky students.
Things are certainly looking up for the Moores!
Things are certainly looking up for the Moores!
Written By Gretchen
Feb. 7, 2019, 7:12 p.m.(7/12/1010 AR)
This city is so musical! People singing in the taverns, jingling when they walk down the street!
I kind of hate it.
I kind of hate it.
Written By Gretchen
Feb. 7, 2019, 8:18 a.m.(7/11/1010 AR)
Arrived in Arx.
This is going to be fun.
This is going to be fun.
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