Written By Jaerith
May 21, 2023, 6:21 a.m.(11/7/1019 AR)
How quickly does responsibility stoop the shoulders of those who take on its burden? The children gain a new mother, my cousin a new bride, Keaton a new Marquessa and what do I get? Gray hair and the beginnings of a right proper scowl from the work I've been doing. Orin and the Riverdogs are laughing because I missed the ball, and inside I can feel my guts knotting at the thought of not having been there, and the taste is worse because damn it, I had been looking forward to it. I'll sort the joking rats out, if I don't get to smile, they won't either after I've drilled them until it hurts to even think.
Written By Jaerith
May 14, 2023, 8:40 a.m.(10/21/1019 AR)
Such a beautiful wedding celebration, and to be the first to sign the book? Priceless. I may not have won the puzzle game held by the newest Keaton (who looked quite fabulous, I might add), but at least I did get to lay to some small victory. What was that? A chocolate fountain? Huh, I must have been far too distracted to even notice...
Written By Jaerith
Dec. 31, 2022, 9:17 p.m.(2/23/1019 AR)
Will winter's interminable droning never end? I've already read the same book four times and I'm dreading the day I'll run out of stories for the children. Maybe I can arrange to sleep on board a vessel instead, so I can scratch this damnable itch.
Written By Jaerith
Dec. 1, 2022, 5:43 p.m.(12/19/1018 AR)
Raring to go and finish the work my cousin sets me to. Faster I finish, faster I can return and enjoy myself and content myself knowing that it's one step closer to peace.
Written By Jaerith
Nov. 28, 2022, 5:30 p.m.(12/13/1018 AR)
I really need to cease mooning about in my rooms, you'd think I'd learn a lesson, but no sooner than I make progress, I stumble into my cousin hosting a dinner party while singing a song best not heard in polite company. I'd have thought it had been a horrible dream, but Rohran wasn't around, I was clothed, and I did have a saving grace. Now if only I could find out why Princess Keely was looking so smug.
Written By Jaerith
Nov. 26, 2022, 2:54 p.m.(12/9/1018 AR)
Ah, but it's just my luck that when I get my hands on the prize, inspiration strikes for someone other than me.
Written By Jaerith
Nov. 26, 2022, 2:53 p.m.(12/9/1018 AR)
What wasn't to like about the fete? An evening full of enjoyment, precious badgery treasures, a lovely dancing partner and the chance to see my dear cousin's veneer of stoicism crack under pressure from the dancing. Worry not, Marquis, I'm still on my best behavior, for now.
Written By Jaerith
Nov. 18, 2022, 11:59 p.m.(11/22/1018 AR)
There's been quite a bit of poetry bandied about recently. The children ask me why I don't tell them poems but sing them songs instead. I've said poetry's for lovers and old men, aye? Songs are for any time.
Written By Jaerith
Nov. 10, 2022, 12:53 a.m.(11/4/1018 AR)
You're knowing a little about families, are you not? Can never really choose them, and even when you're acting like a proper bastard, they always say that they're glad to have you back.
[Scholar's note: At this point, a canteen of some foul-smelling brew was thrust upon me, which I respectfully declined and which he took a great pull of afterwards.]
Ahhh, that is much better. Now, what's I saying? Oh, right. Families. Remember, friends're friends because of your brilliance, mistresses are so for your charm, but there isn't reason behind a family's care, because while you're born into it and part of it, none can be found in all the world to irritate you quicker than they can.
[Scholar's note: At this point, a canteen of some foul-smelling brew was thrust upon me, which I respectfully declined and which he took a great pull of afterwards.]
Ahhh, that is much better. Now, what's I saying? Oh, right. Families. Remember, friends're friends because of your brilliance, mistresses are so for your charm, but there isn't reason behind a family's care, because while you're born into it and part of it, none can be found in all the world to irritate you quicker than they can.
Written By Jaerith
Nov. 4, 2022, 11:21 a.m.(9/8/1018 AR)
After some careful thought, I've come to realize I've matured a great deal over the years. True, I'm still a foul-mouthed drunk, but at least my cousin and brother can admit that I don't have to be watched over every moment of the day. If I don't start singing bawdy songs soon, someone'll start to think something is wrong with me.
Written By Jaerith
Nov. 1, 2022, 10:59 a.m.(9/2/1018 AR)
A most...interesting masquerade, and I happen to have an outfit that suits me that isn't armor. I suppose there's nothing but winning to be had from it.
Written By Jaerith
Oct. 29, 2022, 1:26 p.m.(8/25/1018 AR)
There's something to be said for having to express yourself in words over speech. You get time to make them seem the best possible. And sometimes, you get to draw childish pictures.
Written By Jaerith
Dec. 17, 2019, 9:10 p.m.(5/23/1012 AR)
How the time passes! I return to the city, and it seems much as when I left it. The seasons have changed, a House rises higher, but the city remains as I recall it. As much time on ships as I have spent, I missed the city and what it offers. I won't call it a fresh start, but it will be fresh enough. New people to meet, new things to do. I am invigorated. I wonder what lies in store?
Written By Jaerith
April 29, 2018, 9:05 p.m.(8/23/1008 AR)
Interesting week this week. Got to actually meet the King. In a library of all places. I think if I were to tell anyone these two things they would immediately not believe me because I wasn't in a bar or on one of my ships. I'm hoping I can get him over to Keaton Hall for dinner with our Count and Countess sometime soon and maybe see if he would be willing to help support my project of building a river port outside of Oakhaven. Also need to begin looking for other outside support too so that trade routes can be established over more than just land. Its going to be a long project, but one I think that will be interesting.
Written By Jaerith
April 22, 2018, 4:50 p.m.(8/8/1008 AR)
This has been an interesting time lately of meeting new people. I still find it hilarious that I met Austen Ferron before meeting his sister. I've had a lot of correspondence with her even though I don't write good. Lot of visitors to Keaton Hall as of late too. I hope that our liquor reserves don't go dry. I would likely die.
Written By Jaerith
April 15, 2018, 8:38 p.m.(7/22/1008 AR)
I have begun putting the wages of the sailors I lost at Setaraco into a fund to pay to the families left behind. Thanks to Norwood and my Auntie, I have also begun planning on going on and meeting with the families personally to give them their first payment. Count Kael seems to be onboard, so we may do a joint venture for both our infantry and our naval sections.
Written By Jaerith
March 23, 2018, 9:39 a.m.(6/1/1008 AR)
The pain of loss from the events at Setarco did not hit me until half way into our voyage home. When I looked out from the helm of my ship and saw that we were going home with half of our fleet and so few men... I didn't want to think about it. I didn't want to think about the things I saw. I didn't want to think about the wound that still festered that I did not have taken care of before we left port for I just wanted to get out of that city and be somewhere where I understood how things worked... I do not know if that can ever happen again. I know this is not the end of things, I only hope I am better prepared the next time.
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