Written By Margerie
June 5, 2018, 11:29 p.m.(12/4/1008 AR)
Princess Isabeau is correct.
I am more merry widow than spinster, with all due respect to the late Count-Consort.
That said I honor those women who have attained the knowledge of the years and the fortune to know themselves well enough to say marriage was not for them. Our spinsters, if you will, are delightful women of wit, wisdom, and humor both gentle and cutting. I take no shame in being mistaken for my peers who walked a different path.
I am more merry widow than spinster, with all due respect to the late Count-Consort.
That said I honor those women who have attained the knowledge of the years and the fortune to know themselves well enough to say marriage was not for them. Our spinsters, if you will, are delightful women of wit, wisdom, and humor both gentle and cutting. I take no shame in being mistaken for my peers who walked a different path.
Written By Margerie
April 25, 2018, 9:04 a.m.(8/13/1008 AR)
Is my daughter trying to say, "Mother, a wolf followed me home, may I keep it?"
Goats dear. Goats, and chickens, and so many hounds. And small children.
Goats dear. Goats, and chickens, and so many hounds. And small children.
Written By Margerie
April 23, 2018, 2:03 p.m.(8/9/1008 AR)
The gift I would ask of all today is that you find one more kind thing to say in each conversation you have and that you hold back the first witty but cutting verbal riposte that comes to you today.
And if you truly don't have anything nice to say? Practice saying it cleverly at least.
And if you truly don't have anything nice to say? Practice saying it cleverly at least.
Written By Margerie
April 21, 2018, 3:10 p.m.(8/5/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Shae
I do hope you're referring to some of the hounds and wolves you have made part of your family, dear. If your human kin are doing that too often we will likely need to have a word.
Written By Margerie
April 17, 2018, 2:39 p.m.(7/25/1008 AR)
Your affection for your daughter is readily apiarent, Sir Clement.
Written By Margerie
April 16, 2018, 2:15 p.m.(7/23/1008 AR)
As one that has felt the weight of my beloved niece's profound disappointment over what I saw as a moment of levity, I can assure the public that her passions over matters of loyalty and honor run deep at all times.
I have thought on this today. We are defined by many things, but surely the matters that we take seriously and will not make light of are amongst those things. As are the serious matters that we treat lightly and joke about, for whatever reasons.
Reigna, I am proud of the stands you take even if I sometimes read them and wince, knowing that your hand will no doubt be cramped by the end of the evening. There are times my own thoughts might be more tempered, but you speak your mind and then you listen to others' responses. As admirable as your forthrightness is, your have a willingness to consider others' words and give them their chance to more precisely present your views or, rare thing indeed, to change your mind. It is an uncommon and undervalued gift.
I have thought on this today. We are defined by many things, but surely the matters that we take seriously and will not make light of are amongst those things. As are the serious matters that we treat lightly and joke about, for whatever reasons.
Reigna, I am proud of the stands you take even if I sometimes read them and wince, knowing that your hand will no doubt be cramped by the end of the evening. There are times my own thoughts might be more tempered, but you speak your mind and then you listen to others' responses. As admirable as your forthrightness is, your have a willingness to consider others' words and give them their chance to more precisely present your views or, rare thing indeed, to change your mind. It is an uncommon and undervalued gift.
Written By Margerie
April 16, 2018, 9:05 a.m.(7/23/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Norwood
Rest assured, I am still fond of you, idiocy and all. For all that I make this most mild complaint, I remain convinced that the space between you and your duty is one of the most dangerous places in this or any other realm. Woe to any that would place themselves there.
Written By Margerie
April 16, 2018, 12:27 a.m.(7/22/1008 AR)
My good friend, Sir Norwood Clement. While I admire your courage, if I need you to stand in front of a blade for me I'll tell you so. Watching you bleed is most unpleasant.
Written By Margerie
April 12, 2018, 4:26 p.m.(7/15/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Bliss
Of course passion can be terrifying, perhaps one of the most terrifying double-edged swords we know. Walk our city, you will see the passion for learning and creation on display. Watch our duels, you will see the passion of our champions for their craft, the passion of pricked emotions on display. It has created wonders in our world.
I have held passion bleeding in my arms, though, and spent decades in its wreckage. Passion is a very difficult thing for some to trust, and I must number myself amongst those that are wary of it.
I have held passion bleeding in my arms, though, and spent decades in its wreckage. Passion is a very difficult thing for some to trust, and I must number myself amongst those that are wary of it.
Written By Margerie
April 11, 2018, 1:29 p.m.(7/13/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Magpie
For those that know this gentleman better than I do, should "It's going to be incredible" fill me with dread the way the words, "Hey, everybody watch this!" or "Hold my ale" sometimes do?
Because somehow reading those words gives me an anxious feeling in my stomach.
I do hope it proves unfounded, though, and that this trepidation will become wonder. Good luck with your new endeavor, young man.
Because somehow reading those words gives me an anxious feeling in my stomach.
I do hope it proves unfounded, though, and that this trepidation will become wonder. Good luck with your new endeavor, young man.
Written By Margerie
April 10, 2018, 7:47 a.m.(7/11/1008 AR)
It is not rare that I am in agreement with Count Blanchard about something. The fact that I look as somber about it as he does suggests that we have definitely stumbled upon the correct course of action.
Write the letters.
Write the letters.
Written By Margerie
April 6, 2018, 2:15 p.m.(7/3/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Veronica
Now, now dear. I did tell you that you could fill out the questionnaire and return it to me. I still haven't seen it, by the by. Your coworker just happened to be somewhat more forthcoming.
Which upon reflection makes me think it would be good to have one of those drinks of his. When the Lycene speaks more openly than the Oathlander, you have chanced upon some interesting questions.
Which upon reflection makes me think it would be good to have one of those drinks of his. When the Lycene speaks more openly than the Oathlander, you have chanced upon some interesting questions.
Written By Margerie
April 5, 2018, 4:06 p.m.(7/1/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Norwood
Well. You start with one little project and then it's blankets for the whole realm!
Written By Margerie
April 5, 2018, 12:44 p.m.(7/1/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Giulio
Might I suggest a tasting party? And perhaps a series of tastings at the different establishments you might wish to sell them at to see which vintage goes down best at different locales?
I for one think cordials sound like just the thing for the old biddies when we get together to trade knitting ideas.
I for one think cordials sound like just the thing for the old biddies when we get together to trade knitting ideas.
Written By Margerie
March 28, 2018, 12:15 p.m.(6/11/1008 AR)
The entries I have seen about people trading siblings have brought a welcome, if perhaps, momentary reprieve from the grief and sorrow that abounds.
And yet I am reminded that I would trade nearly anything for even a few days more with Nadine, for something different.
Sister, you are remembered with love and grief. Your son's return to us was one of the greatest gifts I have ever known, and I will do my best to support, guide, and love him.
(And yes, the page is slightly marred by some moisture)
And yet I am reminded that I would trade nearly anything for even a few days more with Nadine, for something different.
Sister, you are remembered with love and grief. Your son's return to us was one of the greatest gifts I have ever known, and I will do my best to support, guide, and love him.
(And yes, the page is slightly marred by some moisture)
Written By Margerie
March 25, 2018, 8:42 p.m.(6/6/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Luis
My lord,
Thank you for sharing your account of that moment. I had heard tell of someone riding in after the Duke and had a good guess as to which member of the forces would risk themselves so entirely to protect the Duke. Your tale confirms my guess. The Sword of Artshall would be hard pressed to commit such memories to the public eye, but they are most worthy of being preserved.
Thank you for sharing your account of that moment. I had heard tell of someone riding in after the Duke and had a good guess as to which member of the forces would risk themselves so entirely to protect the Duke. Your tale confirms my guess. The Sword of Artshall would be hard pressed to commit such memories to the public eye, but they are most worthy of being preserved.
Written By Margerie
March 23, 2018, 1:04 p.m.(6/1/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Tessa
Tessa, my dear girl, please. If you must go seeking out horrors to hunt, do not bring them back with you. The exhilaration you found came at a very high price, paid by far too many families.
Written By Margerie
March 19, 2018, 3:09 p.m.(5/21/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Eirlys
Hearing the circumstances of your death, dear girl, I am reminded of your life and the bright, bold spirit that drew my daughter's friendship and made you her sister of the spirit, and one of my beloved acorns.
When next I return to Oakhaven, I will plant new life for you and hope to watch it grow into a mighty oak.
When next I return to Oakhaven, I will plant new life for you and hope to watch it grow into a mighty oak.
Written By Margerie
March 19, 2018, 3:07 p.m.(5/21/1008 AR)
It is absolutely a just search to learn from any mistakes made in any battle. As we move forward to do so, let us serve the purpose of doing better in any future battles. Let us serve the purpose of remembering those lost, both in brave sacrifice and the always too high cost of war.
What's more, let us undertake that search for knowledge with a spirit that honors those lost. Let us give the best of ourselves in our words here as we seek truth and betterment, let us give the best of ourselves in our self-examinations and reflections on our actions, or lack thereof.
For the moment, I stand in awe of so many courageous people. And then I kneel in prayer for those still being called to courage to the south.
What's more, let us undertake that search for knowledge with a spirit that honors those lost. Let us give the best of ourselves in our words here as we seek truth and betterment, let us give the best of ourselves in our self-examinations and reflections on our actions, or lack thereof.
For the moment, I stand in awe of so many courageous people. And then I kneel in prayer for those still being called to courage to the south.
Written By Margerie
March 19, 2018, 3:02 p.m.(5/21/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Reigna
I would just like to take a moment to say that my niece, Reigna Keaton, is a beacon of fierce devotion - to faith, to healing, to the Compact, to her duties, and her family. And I must confess to having a small moment of wanting to tell anyone that questions that to, what is the phrase the youngsters use? Come at me, brother.
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