Written By Roland
July 6, 2017, 1:07 p.m.(10/15/1006 AR)
All of this reincarnation business seems quite normal to me. I'm very glad the Faith is able and willing to explain how all of this sort of thing works now! It was quite confusing before we began to learn more about the Queen.
(Followed by a little doodle of a spider in a jaunty hat, before the Scholar clears his throat pointedly.)
(Followed by a little doodle of a spider in a jaunty hat, before the Scholar clears his throat pointedly.)
Written By Roland
July 2, 2017, 9:32 p.m.(10/7/1006 AR)
By Gloria, I never thought I'd see such a day -- to be honored so, to be _esteemed_ so, by the family I am so pleased to offer my service to.
Lordy, what a day! I just hope Princess Marian is all right.
Lordy, what a day! I just hope Princess Marian is all right.
Written By Roland
April 24, 2017, 8:35 p.m.(5/3/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Gisele
<This entry is just a careful, simple sketch of a daffodil in the sunshine.>
Written By Roland
March 26, 2017, 5:17 p.m.(2/28/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Gisele
Mistress Aurum sent me a messenger asking questions about my recent travels, and, upon learning that I had visited her bookshop, lent me two histories to help occupy the time between battle and rest. They're very good books, and t'was most generous of her! And recently, I encountered her at the fight to defend the Lower Boroughs, and escorted her to her grandfather's house after. She seems like a very kind lady, and I hope that all remains well with her, and that she does not find herself in too many scrapes in the near future.
Written By Roland
March 10, 2017, 2:19 a.m.(1/23/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Clover
I can't believe Pickle's come to Arx! And a grown lady, too, though she's still knee high to a grasshopper. I met her over at the obstacle course at Telmar Tower, which admittedly did not seem to be quite her particular area of expertise, but she gave as good an effort as I've seen.
The lady has been my friend ever since I found her trying to teach my Da's sheep how to dance when she was just a little girl. It's a strange thing for a lady to be the friend of a farmboy, but she always had a kind word for me while I was a squire and learning to be a knight. I'm pleased to see her in person again -- though I confess, the city is a dangerous place to be these days. I only hope that her delightful spirit isn't dampened by these dark times.
The lady has been my friend ever since I found her trying to teach my Da's sheep how to dance when she was just a little girl. It's a strange thing for a lady to be the friend of a farmboy, but she always had a kind word for me while I was a squire and learning to be a knight. I'm pleased to see her in person again -- though I confess, the city is a dangerous place to be these days. I only hope that her delightful spirit isn't dampened by these dark times.
Written By Roland
Feb. 26, 2017, 4:15 p.m.(12/28/1005 AR)
Dear Ma and Da,
You won't believe what a week I've had. Duke Cristoph Laurent -- yes, the family with the bees! -- held a tournament and I was allowed to participate. I think it went well and Fluff did me proud in the joust. I don't rightly know how it happened, too, but I won the melee, mostly because I was lucky and fought with a very fine warrior at my side, Princess Marian Valardin. I know you both wanted to come and visit once things were settled, but I think it's probably best if you stay home for a while yet. There are dangerous things happening, and it's not safe to travel, even on the good roads. I'm sending what funds I can via the Faith, but stay safe, and if you see anything strange at all you go right to the Count and seek sanctuary. Don't go up into the mountains alone if you can avoid it.
I'll do my best to keep making you both proud.
Love,
Roland
You won't believe what a week I've had. Duke Cristoph Laurent -- yes, the family with the bees! -- held a tournament and I was allowed to participate. I think it went well and Fluff did me proud in the joust. I don't rightly know how it happened, too, but I won the melee, mostly because I was lucky and fought with a very fine warrior at my side, Princess Marian Valardin. I know you both wanted to come and visit once things were settled, but I think it's probably best if you stay home for a while yet. There are dangerous things happening, and it's not safe to travel, even on the good roads. I'm sending what funds I can via the Faith, but stay safe, and if you see anything strange at all you go right to the Count and seek sanctuary. Don't go up into the mountains alone if you can avoid it.
I'll do my best to keep making you both proud.
Love,
Roland
Written By Roland
Jan. 15, 2017, 5:12 p.m.(9/3/1005 AR)
A Report of Activities on Horseback In The Northern Woods
by Sir Roland Bergere
assisted by Scribe Hubert (who is very patient)
In the performance of my duties as a protector of the interests of House Valardin, I have ventured forth with some hearty and brave individuals in search of information regarding the movements of the enemy. The expedition was led by the Royal Stablemaster, Master Tristan, and also included Lord Pietro, Princess Serafine, Prince Tristram, and myself. I must say it was somewhat confusing to have both Prince Tristram and Master Tristan in the same group, but I decided that calling the prince 'my lord' was sufficient to address the matter.
We rode for some hours, finally coming across the trail of a large number of enemy forces, moving in small groups from the north-east toward the south-west, seemingly in the direction of the holdings of the western Crownlands. Upon continuing to follow the trail, we were intercepted by a Member of the Enemy.
This individual was astonishing and awful to behold; he wore rags, stood some seven feet tall, and was all over of a ghastly pale complexion. He spoke in a flat, affectless expression (sic 'creepy booming impression transcribed' -Hubert) and upon inquiring if I wished to join their hellish campaign, was informed in the negative, at which point he declared me an obstacle and attacked.
My bold allies, however, had secreted themselves in the woods nearby, and upon the creature's attack laid forth with sword and bow, utterly destroying him. The Enemy was accompanied by some ten of the Abandoned, somehow strangely altered, and of similar low affect; when the Enemy fell, they seemed to go into something of a frenzy, and lay into us, fortunately to be felled themselves with only minor injury to myself and some wounds to Princess Serafine, which I tended to the best of my limited ability.
In conclusion, the Enemy draws away from Arx, but approaches the strongholds of the West, and therefor should be considered Very Fucking Dangerous.
Sir Roland Bergere
Knight of the Oathlands
Written By Roland
Jan. 7, 2017, 3:50 p.m.(8/7/1005 AR)
Since I have come to Arx, I have learned some things.
First, everyone makes sheep jokes at me. This is not new. It happened in Blancbier too.
Second, everything is very busy here. People are friendly but they have so much to do that they talk very quickly and walk the same way. That's new to me. But I'm adjusting. Yesterday, I only bowed to a man I bumped into three times, instead of the customary five, and he actually stayed for two of them.
Third, there is something wrong about the Grayson room in the Hall of Heroes. My leaflet on 'Sights of Arx for the Interested Visitor' suggested to go there, so I did, but I just know there's a mistake there somehow. I have checked every plaque for spelling, and I measured the room in paces twice. But I just can't figure it out. I'll keep going back until I know, though.
Still looking for useful work. Stood guard for a while outside a very nice house just for old time's sake, but it's just not the same without the count to occasionally yell at me for blocking his windows.
Sent fifty silver to Mum & Da through the holy temple, along with a letter detailing the sights. They would be very impressed at how tall everything is.
First, everyone makes sheep jokes at me. This is not new. It happened in Blancbier too.
Second, everything is very busy here. People are friendly but they have so much to do that they talk very quickly and walk the same way. That's new to me. But I'm adjusting. Yesterday, I only bowed to a man I bumped into three times, instead of the customary five, and he actually stayed for two of them.
Third, there is something wrong about the Grayson room in the Hall of Heroes. My leaflet on 'Sights of Arx for the Interested Visitor' suggested to go there, so I did, but I just know there's a mistake there somehow. I have checked every plaque for spelling, and I measured the room in paces twice. But I just can't figure it out. I'll keep going back until I know, though.
Still looking for useful work. Stood guard for a while outside a very nice house just for old time's sake, but it's just not the same without the count to occasionally yell at me for blocking his windows.
Sent fifty silver to Mum & Da through the holy temple, along with a letter detailing the sights. They would be very impressed at how tall everything is.
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