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Written By Oriana

Aug. 17, 2022, 1:48 a.m.(3/18/1018 AR)

I still feel lost without you. Nothing has ever been bright, like in our youth. Remember how the sun made the ocean like diamonds on certain days, when the waves were gentle? I have not seen diamonds since it swallowed you whole.

Do I live for your legacy? for our parents? Our household? They don't grieve like I grieve, they move on, they live, they laugh and play. I sit in the shadows in the same world where the sun shines on them, and I do not understand how they can keep breathing.

Absurd, how we always thought neither of us could die alone, that it was impossible. That as long as I drew breath your chest would expand, that as long as you ate I wouldn't know hunger.

I don't think we were wrong. I think I am dead too.

Written By Oriana

July 23, 2022, 8:28 a.m.(1/22/1018 AR)

When Donato and I were young, we had a governess we liked very much. She was strict, but understood the need for young children to be set free every day, and that doing so, unleashing their limbs to be flung wildly in the serf or play with wooden swords on the beach, does in fact refine their pens in more subdued moments.

She was not from Caina. One day, after she misjudged the speed of an approaching storm and we were stranded in a low tide cave until it was over, she fell very ill. She developed a cough that shook her entire body, and in the night she coughed so violently that she struck her head upon the bed, and that is how she died.

I feel a tickle in my throat.

Written By Oriana

Nov. 15, 2020, 2:51 a.m.(5/21/1014 AR)

Returning to Arx is always such a strange feeling. The cliffs of Caina are home... but I'll admit that there's a lot of fun in the capital.

Written By Oriana

July 8, 2018, 9:41 p.m.(2/26/1009 AR)

Inverno Imports & Exports is open for business. Just as the Empyrean route has opened. I would say it's fortuitous, but that would diminish the work that went into finding the office, securing the writs and documents, signing on captains, and negotiating contracts. The work of many months and a good way to kick off the turning of the year.

Written By Oriana

June 20, 2018, 12:47 p.m.(1/18/1009 AR)

Relationship Note on Reigna

To further complicate the issue... there are larger and smaller truths. Lana, replying to her Lord could quite honestly say of a larger truth, 'Truly, my lord, I have much to be grateful for.' Or, perhaps, a smaller in-the-moment truth, 'I have had better days, my lord, but you'll forgive me that it is nothing I wish to discuss. How are you and yours?'

Written By Oriana

June 18, 2018, 9:34 p.m.(1/15/1009 AR)

Relationship Note on Pharamond

For Dodge training, Pharamond, I heartily recommend Grandmaster Caspian. He excels at evasion and the teaching thereof. Though bruises say I still have much to learn.

Written By Oriana

June 4, 2018, 4:10 a.m.(11/28/1008 AR)

Relationship Note on Valencia

Valencia, for gripping conversation, come to the Shrine of the Thirteenth and have one of the acolytes sit in reflection for you. Probably more revelatory than restorative, though neither can I say what the mirror will show.

In truth, all are welcome at the Shrine of the Thirteenth.

Written By Oriana

May 12, 2018, 8:09 p.m.(9/23/1008 AR)

For any venturing to Stormwall, particularly those beginning the reconstruction - be warned that there are packs of starving dogs roaming the city. Regular dogs. Nothing demonic or tainted, save by the ferocity granted them by extreme hunger. I don't know if they were pets or if they have always run wild, but they are dangerous.

Consider yourselves forewarned.

Written By Oriana

May 12, 2018, 5:34 p.m.(9/23/1008 AR)

Relationship Note on Niklas

That pointy thing on your hip? It's not a decoration. If you don't know how to use it, learn. Lesson 1: It's not meant to spread figs on toast in the middle of a bleeding fight.

Written By Oriana

May 6, 2018, 2 p.m.(9/11/1008 AR)

While Donato is seeing to House affairs at Caina and beyond, I have been named Voice for House Inverno. I am sad to report that our former keeper of books, a capable but aged man, has recently passed and will be greatly missed. Partly because I have no idea what to make of all these books. I think dear departed Tanash was also, perhaps, a hobbyist cryptographer.

If anyone had dealings with us in the past, please do reach out.

We miss you already Tanash, may your journey to the Shining Lands be as quick as your wit.

Written By Oriana

April 17, 2018, 4:51 p.m.(7/26/1008 AR)

Relationship Note on Ignacio

A flower blooms only briefly.

Written By Oriana

April 16, 2018, 7:08 p.m.(7/24/1008 AR)

I am returned to Arx and find it refreshingly changed and unchanged. Today, while rather minding my own business I witnessed a disparagement cast by Princess Reese Grayson upon the sneakiness of one Lady Isabetta Gilden. Whether this is something that warrants affront or not, affront was taken and a challenge issued forthwith. A fine welcome back to beloved Arx!

But to my great surprise, I found myself drafted onto Princess Reese's Hide & Seek team and can only hope that our assured victory is not so complete that the award must be given posthumously.

If anyone can train me in the finer arts of staying hidden, I would greatly appreciate it.

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