Written By Rosalie
Nov. 4, 2018, 9:57 p.m.(12/8/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Helia
You be very careful!!! Please, there is so little of our family left.
Written By Rosalie
Oct. 16, 2018, 11:47 a.m.(10/16/1009 AR)
I've been putting this off, in part because it seems almost as thought discussing what is to be done with my worldly possessions is inviting it to be a necessity. But I suppose I cannot put it off any longer. So here we go.
Last Will and Testament of Lady Rosalie Redtyde
My wedding band and the necklace given to me as a wedding gift by my husband are to revert back to Lord Alexandre Redtyde.
My gowns, shoes, and assorted other small blades and hairpins should be given to my cousin, Mistress Helia Andrasko.
My armor is to go to the Scholars that another might have better luck with them.
The diamondplate scalpel won at raffle shall go to the Physician's Guild, the Marquessa Keaton may choose a more worthy wielder than myself.
All money, resources, and materials within my bank account and on my person shall revert to Redtyde.
Any other possessions I own will revert to my husband to be dealt with as he sees fit.
I wish for my black journals to remain sealed.
Last Will and Testament of Lady Rosalie Redtyde
My wedding band and the necklace given to me as a wedding gift by my husband are to revert back to Lord Alexandre Redtyde.
My gowns, shoes, and assorted other small blades and hairpins should be given to my cousin, Mistress Helia Andrasko.
My armor is to go to the Scholars that another might have better luck with them.
The diamondplate scalpel won at raffle shall go to the Physician's Guild, the Marquessa Keaton may choose a more worthy wielder than myself.
All money, resources, and materials within my bank account and on my person shall revert to Redtyde.
Any other possessions I own will revert to my husband to be dealt with as he sees fit.
I wish for my black journals to remain sealed.
Written By Rosalie
Oct. 13, 2018, 7:08 p.m.(10/10/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Preston
I understand your meaning, Sir Preston.. but I'm not sure I would equate an heirloom weapon held in a family for centuries with a few silver from a purse. It would be more the equivalent of the servant being entrusted with your great-grandmother's heirloom ring, and having the servant barter it away for something. While yes, the merchant still deserves their payment, the ring itself should be returned to its rightful owner and equal economic compensation accepted in its place. That ring was accepted under false pretenses, after all.
Written By Rosalie
Oct. 10, 2018, 1:10 a.m.(10/3/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Alexandre
Awwwwwwwww, you're not supposed to ruin the fun of them trying to guess!!
But I love you anyways! Also the baby demands cake and tea. Or maybe I do. One of us demands cake and tea! I think we shall have a tea party tomorrow with Kes. Good excuse for cake and tea.
But I love you anyways! Also the baby demands cake and tea. Or maybe I do. One of us demands cake and tea! I think we shall have a tea party tomorrow with Kes. Good excuse for cake and tea.
Written By Rosalie
Oct. 9, 2018, 9:50 p.m.(10/2/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Victus
Are you certain? Do you know for SURE that I don't have a tail hidden under all these skirts? Perhaps it, too, wags faster than the rest can keep up.
Written By Rosalie
Oct. 9, 2018, 9:49 p.m.(10/2/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Nuala
In regards to learning a new tongue, given that one learns a new language from someone else.. its usually best to seek out that person (or another equally versed) to try out your linguistics skills on. Then they can gently steer you back to the proper verbiage when your tongue leads you astray.
Written By Rosalie
Oct. 3, 2018, 8:26 p.m.(9/18/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Marian
Nor am I suggesting that the new Marquessa should suffer either. I am merely pointing out that there is more going on that just the elevation of one commoner to the Peerage. With everyone focusing on the Marquessa, it feels as though the other half of the situation was getting swept quietly under the rug.
I addressed you personally as you had most spoken in favor of the new Marquessa but had made no mention of the daughter left disenfranchised and disinherited. It was not meant to be any slight against you personally and I apologize if it came across as such.
I addressed you personally as you had most spoken in favor of the new Marquessa but had made no mention of the daughter left disenfranchised and disinherited. It was not meant to be any slight against you personally and I apologize if it came across as such.
Written By Rosalie
Oct. 3, 2018, 6:36 a.m.(9/17/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Marian
I hate to say this, Princess, because I do respect you and the path your story took but... you also weren't chosen for those roles over a living direct blood relative that may have (rightly) presumed that the station would be hers, upon the death of her father. When your first husband died, you were not named the new High Lord of Valardin over His Grace. This daughter of Geraint's has been effectively removed from succession without any explanation or reason. This isn't just about one commoner's being ennobled. Its also about another ennobled commoner being snubbed most effectively by her own father. Who would want to come back to that, Princess? From what I understand, she is the reason her family bent the knee and were ennobled in the first place. Are you truly going to say that she -deserved- that treatment?
If I were her, I certainly wouldn't want to come back to what is almost certain to be the sneers and unfavorable opinions of the Compact. We are not a kind people, overall. She is a wounded woman, politically speaking, and the sharks will smell the blood in the water. Her home, her family, has just been taken from her. Whatever she worked towards has now gone to someone else. Would -you- want to be so snubbed, Princess? Wherever that girl is, I can only feel sorry for her and wish her luck on her journey.
If I were her, I certainly wouldn't want to come back to what is almost certain to be the sneers and unfavorable opinions of the Compact. We are not a kind people, overall. She is a wounded woman, politically speaking, and the sharks will smell the blood in the water. Her home, her family, has just been taken from her. Whatever she worked towards has now gone to someone else. Would -you- want to be so snubbed, Princess? Wherever that girl is, I can only feel sorry for her and wish her luck on her journey.
Written By Rosalie
Oct. 2, 2018, 6:31 p.m.(9/16/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Oswyn
YAY! You're back!! I got married! And I'm pregnant! You have to meet my husband, he's utterly amazing. And we have SO MUCH to talk about! Your training those first weeks was invaluable to me, I'm so glad to see you return safely.
Written By Rosalie
Oct. 1, 2018, 10:52 p.m.(9/15/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Saoirse
Having just watched my cousin and my husband both send off their wills to the Whites, knowing that I must do the same myself shortly? I find it a small comfort to see someone, -anyone- taking pleasure in something so simple as a well-crafted piece of furniture. Of having things go -right-, no matter how frivolous it may seem.
And given that Her Highness is carrying her third child at this moment, the simple comfort of an exquisitely crafted and comfortable seat can be damn near a miracle to ease the ceaseless ache in the lower back, the tension in the legs, or the swollen feeling in the feet and ankles.
I would never presume, Your Highness, to tell you what to say or how to think. But I offer you an alternative view. One of an expecting mother, terrified to lose her husband, her family, perhaps even her child... let us take comfort where and how we can. More will be achieved with understanding and a dose of patience than with cutting remarks and assumptions.
And given that Her Highness is carrying her third child at this moment, the simple comfort of an exquisitely crafted and comfortable seat can be damn near a miracle to ease the ceaseless ache in the lower back, the tension in the legs, or the swollen feeling in the feet and ankles.
I would never presume, Your Highness, to tell you what to say or how to think. But I offer you an alternative view. One of an expecting mother, terrified to lose her husband, her family, perhaps even her child... let us take comfort where and how we can. More will be achieved with understanding and a dose of patience than with cutting remarks and assumptions.
Written By Rosalie
Sept. 25, 2018, 9:23 a.m.(9/1/1009 AR)
It seems today is the day of talking about children and pregnancy and birth. So I think I'll add to the talks!
Anyone that knows Alex and I knows that we wanted children straight off. We took Kes into our home before we were even married! And she has been insistently demanding a sister ever since. Well now I am pleased to announce that she will have her wish, or as close to it as we can manage. The first new Redtyde will make his or her appearance in the spring! Fitting, a new year and a season of growth and rejuvenation, and a new addition to our House!
...yes Coraline, you can now fuss at me in public!
Anyone that knows Alex and I knows that we wanted children straight off. We took Kes into our home before we were even married! And she has been insistently demanding a sister ever since. Well now I am pleased to announce that she will have her wish, or as close to it as we can manage. The first new Redtyde will make his or her appearance in the spring! Fitting, a new year and a season of growth and rejuvenation, and a new addition to our House!
...yes Coraline, you can now fuss at me in public!
Written By Rosalie
Sept. 19, 2018, 8:14 p.m.(8/18/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Mydas
I rather like Tehom, he seems to go hand in glove with Skald's teachings, and he shows that sometimes you have to go hunting in the shadows if you want to find the light. Besides, his shrines are SO quiet and peaceful.
Written By Rosalie
Sept. 18, 2018, 3:53 p.m.(8/16/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Thena
Is it one of Dame Ida's fox daggers? Aren't they -amazing-?! I've found myself rushing down every time she restocks her shop. I own two of her daggers and at least three sets of hairpins! I may have to get a display case or something for them. But I love them so much, I'm bound and determined to get one to match every outfit I own!
Written By Rosalie
Sept. 14, 2018, 2:20 p.m.(8/8/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Fredrik
It depends on the size of the grouping. In this case, since I'm determined to have no less than twelve, I believe it would be called an 'odyssey'. If it were a smaller group, then it falls to a 'venture'.
We will have an Odyssey of phoenixes, though we will start with a venture. And technically they'll be dracophoenixes. Twice the fire!
<3
We will have an Odyssey of phoenixes, though we will start with a venture. And technically they'll be dracophoenixes. Twice the fire!
<3
Written By Rosalie
Sept. 14, 2018, 10:51 a.m.(8/8/1009 AR)
I never got a chance to have siblings, my parents were killed before they could have more than me. But then, war is a terrible thing that steals the people we love from us at the worst times. I intend for my children to have more siblings than they know what to do with!
Written By Rosalie
Sept. 8, 2018, 7:29 p.m.(7/22/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Alexandre
You are likewise Not Allowed To Die, Alexandre Wyrmguard! Or Dame Ida will have a partner in her hunt.
Written By Rosalie
Aug. 2, 2018, 10:03 p.m.(4/23/1009 AR)
Kes is going to be a wonderful addition to the Redtyde family. I imagine we'll need a large garden for all the flowers she intends to wear in her hair!
Written By Rosalie
July 28, 2018, 12:58 p.m.(4/12/1009 AR)
Today ends my weeklong sojourn into the Shrine of the Thirteenth. Not the first time I've done such a thing, either, though that was strictly for personal reasons. I find that the shrine is a calming influence, the utter silence that can nearly deafen a person with its finality is welcome after weeks of a constant social whirl. Yes, after a few days it can become to quiet that the sound of one's own breathing can sound like a bellows, but it does help to focus the mind and clear away all the detritus. Choices become so much clearer, the clean logic of it so pure its nearly blinding. I know I'm probably expected to talk about whether or not I will take my vows as a Scholar, but I won't. I knew the answer to that before I ever set foot inside the Thirteenth's shrine and nothing has changed my mind since them. Instead I will say this..
Making up your own mind about any given choice is the only -true- freedom anyone has. Don't waste it.
Making up your own mind about any given choice is the only -true- freedom anyone has. Don't waste it.
Written By Rosalie
July 17, 2018, 7:20 a.m.(3/16/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Gerard
Creating quite a -buzz-, are we? I, for one, bee-lieve that Baron Clement will come through any challenge with -flying- colors.
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