Written By Juliette
April 11, 2020, 10:38 p.m.(2/6/1013 AR)
It's hard to believe how quickly the last year passed. I hope it is not too many more of those before I pin this thing down for the clan. Family before all!
Written By Juliette
Feb. 3, 2020, 3:37 p.m.(9.227256944444445/13.726388888888888/1012.6856047453704 AR)
I've met a beautiful kitten and now am in love.
No seriously, it's so fluffy. I want to hold and pet it forever.
I don't know if I would have even minded it shredding the umbra panels of my dress.
No seriously, it's so fluffy. I want to hold and pet it forever.
I don't know if I would have even minded it shredding the umbra panels of my dress.
Written By Juliette
Jan. 27, 2020, 1:54 p.m.(8.722629381613757/27.467245370370367/1012.6435524484679 AR)
At once I am both moved by the strength and courage of my fellow Pravosi and grateful for the unwavering and stubborn dedication of my Leige lords in pursuing an Arvum where we are all free.
I welcome the Saffron Pravosi with open arms and an open heart, and look forward to many years of getting to know one another and growing to trust and embrace one another as we move forward, together, seeking the grand and glorious heights of our shared fates and mutual destinies.
I welcome the Saffron Pravosi with open arms and an open heart, and look forward to many years of getting to know one another and growing to trust and embrace one another as we move forward, together, seeking the grand and glorious heights of our shared fates and mutual destinies.
Written By Juliette
Jan. 13, 2020, 10:53 p.m.(7/22/1012 AR)
Relationship Note on Celeste
My new, and first, Patron. I shall endeavor to do you and your family proud in all my dealings. Thank you for meeting with me and giving me this opportunity.
Written By Juliette
Jan. 11, 2020, 12:21 a.m.(7/16/1012 AR)
Relationship Note on Mirari
Passion is when you are willing to die for someone or something.
Love is when you are willing to /live/ for it/them.
And by live, I mean put in the hard work of keeping your days by the precepts of the person/thing, to act sometimes against your own interests, wants, desire, instead putting it or them ahead of yourself, sometimes at great cost.
Love is when you are willing to /live/ for it/them.
And by live, I mean put in the hard work of keeping your days by the precepts of the person/thing, to act sometimes against your own interests, wants, desire, instead putting it or them ahead of yourself, sometimes at great cost.
Written By Juliette
Jan. 7, 2020, 5:45 p.m.(7/9/1012 AR)
Relationship Note on Niklas
Perhaps one day we may meet for tea and I will tell you all about it.
Written By Juliette
Jan. 6, 2020, 3:17 a.m.(7/6/1012 AR)
Relationship Note on Eirene
My grandmother insisted I be named in her honor. If you should ever be willing to speak or interested in speaking, about the woman whose name my own was derived from, I would love to know more.
Written By Juliette
Jan. 1, 2020, 11:43 p.m.(6/25/1012 AR)
1 part rose petals
1 part boiling water
1/4 part dried lavendar blossoms
1 phial of refined alcohol
Combine lavendar blossoms and alcohol in a glass jar and seal for one week. Shake daily.
On day seven, pour boiling water over rose petals layered stop cheesecloth, straining into a copper container.
Tie off cheesecloth to form a rose petals sachet and leave to steep in water 18-24 hours before removal.
Combine rose water and lavendar infused alcohol for a nicely scented wash or parfum.
1 part boiling water
1/4 part dried lavendar blossoms
1 phial of refined alcohol
Combine lavendar blossoms and alcohol in a glass jar and seal for one week. Shake daily.
On day seven, pour boiling water over rose petals layered stop cheesecloth, straining into a copper container.
Tie off cheesecloth to form a rose petals sachet and leave to steep in water 18-24 hours before removal.
Combine rose water and lavendar infused alcohol for a nicely scented wash or parfum.
Written By Juliette
Dec. 31, 2019, 4:26 a.m.(6/21/1012 AR)
the captive flicker
of endless velvet skies
dances in your dark
and I am rapturous
-- ode to star iron
of endless velvet skies
dances in your dark
and I am rapturous
-- ode to star iron
Written By Juliette
Dec. 26, 2019, 5:13 p.m.(6/13/1012 AR)
Relationship Note on Niklas
I would think a renowned playwright would be a better storyteller. It does eliminate some fear of missing out due never having seen one of his shows, reading his painted narrative, at least.
Written By Juliette
Dec. 25, 2019, 8:46 a.m.(6/10/1012 AR)
Relationship Note on Alrec
What a man you must have been to draw such devout and immense dedication to your memory. I wish I could have met you.
Written By Juliette
Dec. 25, 2019, 8:43 a.m.(6/10/1012 AR)
Relationship Note on Belladonna
I am, as ever, done proud by the sheer scope and grandeur of my (for now!) Duchess's ambition and visionary leadership. Truly, I chose a good time to follow to Arx, though my heart is always called back to the silken city when e'er a warm ocean breeze touches my cheek, or two close figures wreathed in shadows are from a distance difficult to discern whether as lovers or conspirators, or when the hear grows to such sweet excess all one can think of is a chance to bathe naked under the moonlight in cool brackish waters.
Written By Juliette
Dec. 16, 2019, 5:27 p.m.(5/21/1012 AR)
There is such a thing as too much strength. Being too fearless.
It leads to a certain lack pf questioning self examination and ultimately worrisome blind spots. If one believes their enemies and detractors are coming from the front every time, because they have for so long not needed finesse or cunning due to sheer brute strength, one is prone to leave their flanks open to be harried.
Do not believe the enemy comes only with axes afoot, to the front door. Lest a clever thief cut you to ribbons in your sleep.
It leads to a certain lack pf questioning self examination and ultimately worrisome blind spots. If one believes their enemies and detractors are coming from the front every time, because they have for so long not needed finesse or cunning due to sheer brute strength, one is prone to leave their flanks open to be harried.
Do not believe the enemy comes only with axes afoot, to the front door. Lest a clever thief cut you to ribbons in your sleep.
Written By Juliette
Dec. 14, 2019, 2:30 a.m.(5/15/1012 AR)
When the Spring comes anew and others find their thoughts turning toward romance, I find my own turned toward love as well, but not romance. No. The love of my grandmother, sitting before dawn in the courtyard of our estate. How her wiry round lensed spectacles made her look like a shrunken but fierce owl, merciless in the hunt for accounting errors and ways to make our incomes bloom and grow like the roses she so loved. Or sitting at the spinning wheel, weaving threads with which to sew as surely as the threads she wove into the tall tales she told me. I wish she had seen the last year. She already well loved the family we were sworn to, but I cannot imagine her pride in our alliances and allegiances with such a strong house. She nearly lost her mind when the titan was completed. She was bragging for weeks as if she had built it with her own gnarled hands.
Written By Juliette
Dec. 11, 2019, 10:10 p.m.(5/11/1012 AR)
Of late, I find myself dreaming of mirrorsilver and stygian jewelry. It is enough to make me wish myself a smith every now and again.
I heard that the most recent Pravus wedding was quite the event. Pool full of wine. Now that is a fine way to go, if one could choose.
I heard that the most recent Pravus wedding was quite the event. Pool full of wine. Now that is a fine way to go, if one could choose.
Written By Juliette
Dec. 10, 2019, 4:51 p.m.(5/9/1012 AR)
I am astounded that so many seem to be against the strengthening of our Compact and elevation of our Peers and showing of our strength in these trying times, and yet there is such a dearth pf commentary on foreign invaders coming in, leading attacks on our people and setting up to play house on our lawn. More than that even, I remember a time not too long ago when there was actually talk of gifting these people an embassy which would grant them sovereign territory in our capital. I will never comprehend some people's priorities.
Written By Juliette
Dec. 5, 2019, 7:07 a.m.(4/26/1012 AR)
Few days have been met with such joy and pride in my small part in these great lands. I have long felt my Duchess something like the second coming of her vaunted many greats grandmother, and the recent words of his majesty the King only seem to further bear out the conclusion. It is a proud time to be from the Silken City, and I can only hope to better serve the House my family swore to those many years ago, quietly hoping that one day I will prove worthy of a similar elevating after my own years of hard work.
Where it feels many outside voices clamor to hold them down, once and again, reliably, the Pravosi have proven themselves of cleverness, courage, and ambition. All qualities it feels the Compact as a whole should appreciate and make use of in this time when we are beset on so many sides by enemies. Should we not all strive to be more? To stand strong? To prove wrong those who would look at us and estimate only little of our worth? One hopes that as the future unfurls what is a pride and joy for me can be unironically received by my fellows in a similar spirit and similar light.
Where it feels many outside voices clamor to hold them down, once and again, reliably, the Pravosi have proven themselves of cleverness, courage, and ambition. All qualities it feels the Compact as a whole should appreciate and make use of in this time when we are beset on so many sides by enemies. Should we not all strive to be more? To stand strong? To prove wrong those who would look at us and estimate only little of our worth? One hopes that as the future unfurls what is a pride and joy for me can be unironically received by my fellows in a similar spirit and similar light.
Written By Juliette
Nov. 26, 2019, 6:45 p.m.(4/9/1012 AR)
I have been dreaming for days now of what shape my family's footprint in the grand bazaar must take. Overwhelmed with the sheer array of possibilities, I am frozen and indecisive.
Written By Juliette
Nov. 26, 2019, 6:41 p.m.(4/9/1012 AR)
I made my first mirrormask yesterday, and can only hope that the recipient has as much love for the end result as I have pride in having created an item of such studied loveliness and important symbolism.
Written By Juliette
Nov. 26, 2019, 6:39 p.m.(4/9/1012 AR)
Each and every new brick laid in the road to glory further convinces me that I am blessed my family has sworn to serve House Pravus faithfully. I must visit home again before long that I may lay eyes on the wondrous grandeur of the palace on the hill.
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