Written By Harlan
Aug. 27, 2018, 4:35 p.m.(6/22/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Alis
I did leave in the option that it could have applied there in the recent few years! I would not know!
Written By Harlan
Aug. 27, 2018, 3:49 p.m.(6/22/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Alis
I can confirm that there is no such stick. At least, if there is, it is a development within the past few years.
Written By Harlan
Aug. 22, 2018, 2:18 p.m.(6/11/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Sunaia
Welcome to the city, cousin.
It is not as bad as you might imagine it to be, and close enough to Ashford and nature in general to make exploring none-too-difficult. I have even been able to manage it, buried in duties as I am.
It is not as bad as you might imagine it to be, and close enough to Ashford and nature in general to make exploring none-too-difficult. I have even been able to manage it, buried in duties as I am.
Written By Harlan
July 11, 2018, 1:12 p.m.(3/5/1009 AR)
Thinking about it, I would like to commend House Grayson for making such a spectacular transaction with House Thrax, and will be happy to welcome Princess Cassima into House Grayson in the near future.
Written By Harlan
April 26, 2018, 2:37 p.m.(8/15/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Coraline
You should be sorry. I thought I was rid of you lot when the three of you returned to Thrax. I should have known better. Woe.
(Scholar note: The Duke was being fairly sarcastic)
I know -that-. It should have been obvious, and quit adding notes to this! Write your own whites, man.
Seriously -- welcome to Arx.
(Scholar note: The Duke was being fairly sarcastic)
I know -that-. It should have been obvious, and quit adding notes to this! Write your own whites, man.
Seriously -- welcome to Arx.
Written By Harlan
April 26, 2018, 1:39 p.m.(8/15/1008 AR)
I was inspired by the recent Grayson holiday of gift giving. I am having a room built at Ashford manor. I may be inclined to throw an event when it is ready, to allow others to see it. I've yet to present it to the recipient, however, so I'll leave it vague for now.
Written By Harlan
April 17, 2018, 1:08 p.m.(7/25/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Olivia
I am glad that my sister worries about me -- she's more worried about the fact that I am unmarried than I. I will admit that I am being...selective. Also, I am seldom thinking of it -- other matters have my attention.
Any feelings I might have about the topic or any particular person, I will not write here, however.
Any feelings I might have about the topic or any particular person, I will not write here, however.
Written By Harlan
April 11, 2018, 3:56 p.m.(7/13/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Dominique
Marquessa-
It is hard, yes. It is also necessary. It should always -be- hard, I think, to write these letters. Discarding lives ... should never be an easy thing. If those who lead (nobility or military) seem tired, withdrawn, and not very jocular after something like this -- this is likely why.
It is hard, yes. It is also necessary. It should always -be- hard, I think, to write these letters. Discarding lives ... should never be an easy thing. If those who lead (nobility or military) seem tired, withdrawn, and not very jocular after something like this -- this is likely why.
Written By Harlan
April 11, 2018, 3:52 p.m.(7/13/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Gwenna
There is a reason Ashfords prefer the forest -- less sunlight!
Written By Harlan
April 8, 2018, 1:02 a.m.(7/6/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Fairen
Well said.
I was literally about to write this very thing. Duty is the most important thing for anyone -- or should be. Our duties just differ depending upon our station.
I was literally about to write this very thing. Duty is the most important thing for anyone -- or should be. Our duties just differ depending upon our station.
Written By Harlan
April 1, 2018, 6:20 p.m.(6/22/1008 AR)
It is much better to be silent and have people wonder if you are a fool rather than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt.
Written By Harlan
April 1, 2018, 1:44 a.m.(6/20/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Caith
Spicy. Sass.
Written By Harlan
March 31, 2018, 3:08 a.m.(6/18/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Belladonna
Duchess,
If the Princess is unable to help come up with something, I would be glad of advice. Most of my colors are darker.
If the Princess is unable to help come up with something, I would be glad of advice. Most of my colors are darker.
Written By Harlan
March 30, 2018, 2:36 p.m.(6/16/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Agatha
You'd have to ask her! I did get roped into escorting her to the Pravus ball, though, as well as one other.
I have many cousins, it seems -- some more closely related than others!
I have many cousins, it seems -- some more closely related than others!
Written By Harlan
March 30, 2018, 1:18 p.m.(6/16/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Barric
Your Highness, I understand your concern very well. I'm looking at what is in my wardrobe and trying to determine if I want to go with what I have available or try to commission something on short notice.
Most of my clothes are darker colors -- less suitable for spring, I think. I'll figure something out, and so will you!
Most of my clothes are darker colors -- less suitable for spring, I think. I'll figure something out, and so will you!
Written By Harlan
March 30, 2018, 1:10 p.m.(6/16/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Elgana
A very ... interesting ... woman. Definitely more than meets the eye, and I hope she finds everything she is looking for.
Written By Harlan
March 30, 2018, 12:43 p.m.(6/16/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Avary
It is good to see another cousin return to the city -- especially one who has been as estranged as Archlector Avary. Hopefully I can help to increase her ties to Ashford -- we need all the strength we can get.
Written By Harlan
March 20, 2018, 11:43 a.m.(5/23/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Preston
Obviously, I did not make my bow, armor, et al.
I also am not questioning the person who did, or asking why they used whatever technique they used. I would be foolish to do so.
That's the difference here. My ire is not for everyone who did not go to war. To be angry with people simply because they were not fighting is ludicrous. You did read the entire journal, correct?
My specific point was for those who were not fighting, but had the gall to question how the military leadership chose to fight the battle. They were not there. They did not know anything about what was happening -- they have no business questioning anything.
I also am not questioning the person who did, or asking why they used whatever technique they used. I would be foolish to do so.
That's the difference here. My ire is not for everyone who did not go to war. To be angry with people simply because they were not fighting is ludicrous. You did read the entire journal, correct?
My specific point was for those who were not fighting, but had the gall to question how the military leadership chose to fight the battle. They were not there. They did not know anything about what was happening -- they have no business questioning anything.
Written By Harlan
March 20, 2018, 1:55 a.m.(5/22/1008 AR)
I read the Whites -- who doesn't? I need to recover from the battle, as do many others. It gives me something to do.
For those people who are complaining about the leadership at Stormwall, or actions taken there, I have this to say:
If you were there, or you were at Setarco, and you fought, and have questions -- ask your commander, and do it privately.
If you weren't there? If you were anywhere else, in Arx or elsewhere, and were not shedding blood upon the battlefield? Feel free to find a rusty spear and stick it straight up your ass. You have -no- honor.
For those people who are complaining about the leadership at Stormwall, or actions taken there, I have this to say:
If you were there, or you were at Setarco, and you fought, and have questions -- ask your commander, and do it privately.
If you weren't there? If you were anywhere else, in Arx or elsewhere, and were not shedding blood upon the battlefield? Feel free to find a rusty spear and stick it straight up your ass. You have -no- honor.
Written By Harlan
March 18, 2018, 12:37 a.m.(5/18/1008 AR)
We survived.
I cannot say that we won, for there is little victory at the cost of tens of thousands of our troops and a city. We survived.
Except...we didn't. Not all of us. I did not know Lady Eirlys Greenmarch, but I have heard that she was a hero. There are not words that can be offered to soothe the pain of a family member or loved one lost. There is only time. I feel for her friends, family and those who loved her though, as should we all.
I did learn a valuable lesson when Prince Aiden Grayson gave me command of the Grayson archers. That lesson is this: I was not ready. I bear the weight of many dead archers, especially when the enemy began to scale the walls and went into the city. I followed the plan that Prince Aiden set -- my skill...my leadership was not enough. I must correct this.
To the families of the men and women we lost -- I am sorry. As I said above, I know it does not help -- but I will bear the weight of my actions. Maybe it could not have been any better than it was. I do not know. I only know that I failed, and I must learn to be better.
I do wish to thank Count Thesarin Riven for his actions in saving my life -- I owe him, and can only begin with a drink. I am glad that Marquis Malesh Stonewood survived, and will heal. Corporal Violet Marjawn deserves our thanks for seeing, firing upon (and most importantly -hitting- whatever was driving the enemy forces at the wall. Recognition should also be given to Lady Emily Deepwood, Lord Michael Bisland and many others for their actions in fighting off the enemy -- as well as any others I have forgotten.
I do not look forward to the next battle, but I shall be there when I am needed.
I cannot say that we won, for there is little victory at the cost of tens of thousands of our troops and a city. We survived.
Except...we didn't. Not all of us. I did not know Lady Eirlys Greenmarch, but I have heard that she was a hero. There are not words that can be offered to soothe the pain of a family member or loved one lost. There is only time. I feel for her friends, family and those who loved her though, as should we all.
I did learn a valuable lesson when Prince Aiden Grayson gave me command of the Grayson archers. That lesson is this: I was not ready. I bear the weight of many dead archers, especially when the enemy began to scale the walls and went into the city. I followed the plan that Prince Aiden set -- my skill...my leadership was not enough. I must correct this.
To the families of the men and women we lost -- I am sorry. As I said above, I know it does not help -- but I will bear the weight of my actions. Maybe it could not have been any better than it was. I do not know. I only know that I failed, and I must learn to be better.
I do wish to thank Count Thesarin Riven for his actions in saving my life -- I owe him, and can only begin with a drink. I am glad that Marquis Malesh Stonewood survived, and will heal. Corporal Violet Marjawn deserves our thanks for seeing, firing upon (and most importantly -hitting- whatever was driving the enemy forces at the wall. Recognition should also be given to Lady Emily Deepwood, Lord Michael Bisland and many others for their actions in fighting off the enemy -- as well as any others I have forgotten.
I do not look forward to the next battle, but I shall be there when I am needed.
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