Written By Sheena
Oct. 14, 2018, 11:09 a.m.(10/12/1009 AR)
Date: October 1009
Dearest Adoptive Grandparents,
Recently, I witnessed.. something. I don't really understand it. People involved with drugging others were around. It was weird. There was fighting and stealing. Those taking things must have had quite the need of the things they took to survive.
I have also been working on putting things into my shop. It has been going well, I think.
That is all I really had to say. I've been writing toy uo more frequently so there is not much to say. Besides, I really don't do many 'exciting' things.
With Regards,
Sheena
Dearest Adoptive Grandparents,
Recently, I witnessed.. something. I don't really understand it. People involved with drugging others were around. It was weird. There was fighting and stealing. Those taking things must have had quite the need of the things they took to survive.
I have also been working on putting things into my shop. It has been going well, I think.
That is all I really had to say. I've been writing toy uo more frequently so there is not much to say. Besides, I really don't do many 'exciting' things.
With Regards,
Sheena
Written By Sheena
Oct. 12, 2018, 1:57 p.m.(10/8/1009 AR)
Date: October 1009
Dearest Scholars,
I have added a name to list of people I accept commissions from. I think I might stop accepting commissions from new people for a while. Those on my list do not have high demands but it is becoming quite the long list, in my opinion. I make no secret of the fact I am a slow worker.
We'll see.
With Regards,
Sheena
Dearest Scholars,
I have added a name to list of people I accept commissions from. I think I might stop accepting commissions from new people for a while. Those on my list do not have high demands but it is becoming quite the long list, in my opinion. I make no secret of the fact I am a slow worker.
We'll see.
With Regards,
Sheena
Written By Sheena
Sept. 30, 2018, 11:47 a.m.(9/12/1009 AR)
Date: September 1009
Dearest Scholars,
I was talking with someone recently about Ex-thralls and the people who held their debts. Many things were said that will not be gone into since that is not what I wished to write about this time. Merely a pondering.
We were discussing ex-thralls, as I said, and I noted that my patron, Baron Edward, took me in again even after my debt to him was paid. Which he had no obligation to do. By this I mean he didn't have to become my patron nor did he have to assure I would have a roof over my head. His obligations to my care was finished when my debt was paid. At least in my opinion.
This made me wonder to where the obligation ends and how much one does for a person of their lands, be it noble or commoner.
With Regards,
Sheena
Dearest Scholars,
I was talking with someone recently about Ex-thralls and the people who held their debts. Many things were said that will not be gone into since that is not what I wished to write about this time. Merely a pondering.
We were discussing ex-thralls, as I said, and I noted that my patron, Baron Edward, took me in again even after my debt to him was paid. Which he had no obligation to do. By this I mean he didn't have to become my patron nor did he have to assure I would have a roof over my head. His obligations to my care was finished when my debt was paid. At least in my opinion.
This made me wonder to where the obligation ends and how much one does for a person of their lands, be it noble or commoner.
With Regards,
Sheena
Written By Sheena
Sept. 30, 2018, 11:08 a.m.(9/12/1009 AR)
Date: September 1009
Dearest Scholars,
I sorted out the will of Sameera Coldrain. The people she knew seemed to be happy to get things that she either made or were hers. People must have liked her.
With Regards,
Sheena
Dearest Scholars,
I sorted out the will of Sameera Coldrain. The people she knew seemed to be happy to get things that she either made or were hers. People must have liked her.
With Regards,
Sheena
Written By Sheena
Sept. 30, 2018, 11:01 a.m.(9/12/1009 AR)
Date: September 1009
Dearest Adoptive Grandparents,
I just wanted to write ad say hello. I don't have too much to say, as usual. I still do not venture far from places I know. Arx still has so many people. I am still pretty sure it is far too many for me.
I have went to two larger events. There were lots of people at them. I went, though. I hide with Princess Coraline or Lady Rey at both of them. They are good people.
I have also been designing clothing and accessories.
That is all I really have to write.
With regards,
Sheena
Dearest Adoptive Grandparents,
I just wanted to write ad say hello. I don't have too much to say, as usual. I still do not venture far from places I know. Arx still has so many people. I am still pretty sure it is far too many for me.
I have went to two larger events. There were lots of people at them. I went, though. I hide with Princess Coraline or Lady Rey at both of them. They are good people.
I have also been designing clothing and accessories.
That is all I really have to write.
With regards,
Sheena
Written By Sheena
Sept. 21, 2018, 10:46 p.m.(8/23/1009 AR)
Date: August 1009
Dearest Adoptive Grandparents,
You will be happy to know that I have added another person to the small list that I feel comfortable with. She is quite nice and gentle. I enjoy her company.
Also, Princess Coraline is doing some fighty things so I decided to follow her to where she is going to be. I am not skilled at fighting but she insists I have armor and I am confident she will not let me die.
I just wanted to check in.
With love,
Sheena
Dearest Adoptive Grandparents,
You will be happy to know that I have added another person to the small list that I feel comfortable with. She is quite nice and gentle. I enjoy her company.
Also, Princess Coraline is doing some fighty things so I decided to follow her to where she is going to be. I am not skilled at fighting but she insists I have armor and I am confident she will not let me die.
I just wanted to check in.
With love,
Sheena
Written By Sheena
Sept. 21, 2018, 10:43 p.m.(8/23/1009 AR)
Date: August 1009
Dearest Scholars,
I've decided to try out making ciders. My Adoptive Grandparents sent me the recipes they used as well as the ciders they had made. They have a lot of recipes and a fair amount of made ciders. I just need to figure out what each type they sent me is.
With regards,
Sheena
Dearest Scholars,
I've decided to try out making ciders. My Adoptive Grandparents sent me the recipes they used as well as the ciders they had made. They have a lot of recipes and a fair amount of made ciders. I just need to figure out what each type they sent me is.
With regards,
Sheena
Written By Sheena
Sept. 16, 2018, 10:17 p.m.(8/13/1009 AR)
Date: august 1009
Dearest Adoptive Grandparents,
I am just writing to see how you are. I have no grand stories for you. Since I keep to a small area.
No, wait, I do have one. Princess Coraline, she is quite grand, had me attend a display with her. It was a man who was selling cures and what have you. Many doubted his skills but I didn't. I am sure he really just wanted to help people. The show he put on was quite a wonder, tough. I can't recall his name.
Anyways, I shall have to write you again another day. I have some work to finish off.
With love,
Sheena
Dearest Adoptive Grandparents,
I am just writing to see how you are. I have no grand stories for you. Since I keep to a small area.
No, wait, I do have one. Princess Coraline, she is quite grand, had me attend a display with her. It was a man who was selling cures and what have you. Many doubted his skills but I didn't. I am sure he really just wanted to help people. The show he put on was quite a wonder, tough. I can't recall his name.
Anyways, I shall have to write you again another day. I have some work to finish off.
With love,
Sheena
Written By Sheena
Sept. 16, 2018, 10:13 p.m.(8/13/1009 AR)
Date: August 1009
Dearest Scholars,
I decided to write to you this time. Someone who's journals I read wrote about siblings. So, because this person wrote of siblings I thought I would put in on this subject that has apparently been going around.
I ave no siblings. Until my adoptive grandparents took me in I had no family. Which, I suppose, is not uncommon for a thrall? I don't know, honestly. I did not spend much time around people when I was younger. I preferred, and still do, to just keep with a small circle of friends or doing sewing. I don't really know what family is, truth be told. I bear the name Coldrain but I don't know that it is really a thing for me. Except my adoptive grandparents I don't really know any of them.
Perhaps if I have a child I will understand what family is. I am not sure, though. I will probably just continue to wonder what family is. I don't really think any will wish someone who more often than not flees from people as a potential wife.
With Regards,
Sheena
Dearest Scholars,
I decided to write to you this time. Someone who's journals I read wrote about siblings. So, because this person wrote of siblings I thought I would put in on this subject that has apparently been going around.
I ave no siblings. Until my adoptive grandparents took me in I had no family. Which, I suppose, is not uncommon for a thrall? I don't know, honestly. I did not spend much time around people when I was younger. I preferred, and still do, to just keep with a small circle of friends or doing sewing. I don't really know what family is, truth be told. I bear the name Coldrain but I don't know that it is really a thing for me. Except my adoptive grandparents I don't really know any of them.
Perhaps if I have a child I will understand what family is. I am not sure, though. I will probably just continue to wonder what family is. I don't really think any will wish someone who more often than not flees from people as a potential wife.
With Regards,
Sheena
Written By Sheena
Sept. 2, 2018, 11:17 p.m.(7/6/1009 AR)
Date: July 1009
My Dearest Parents that have passed on,
It seems odd to leave a letter with the scholars addressed to you but I wanted to assure you I was okay. I hope you have not been restless with worry or anything like that.
I have made friends and I have a life. It isn't terrible.
I continue to try and see the good in everyone. I don't think there is one person who truly wants to be terrible. It is just that, sometimes, they need someone to reach out a hand to them to show them there is another way.
The debt I inherited from you guys has been repaid and I decided to return to Baron Edward's services, just as you guys had planned on. He, after all, treated all of us well. Being around people who insist my life was terrible is difficult but that happens. They are just trying to help me, which is their own right and their own kindness.
I have no opinion to whether thralldom should be ended or not but I do wish to assure that both the holder of a debt and the ex-thrall are not left scrambling to survive. Everyone should be able to rest on their laurels with assurance that they will not be without a home or uncertain to where their next meal will come from because it is either food, rent, or bills but not all of them.
I just wanted to leave you with this letter and assure you that I am okay, even if you never see it.
With love,
Sheena
My Dearest Parents that have passed on,
It seems odd to leave a letter with the scholars addressed to you but I wanted to assure you I was okay. I hope you have not been restless with worry or anything like that.
I have made friends and I have a life. It isn't terrible.
I continue to try and see the good in everyone. I don't think there is one person who truly wants to be terrible. It is just that, sometimes, they need someone to reach out a hand to them to show them there is another way.
The debt I inherited from you guys has been repaid and I decided to return to Baron Edward's services, just as you guys had planned on. He, after all, treated all of us well. Being around people who insist my life was terrible is difficult but that happens. They are just trying to help me, which is their own right and their own kindness.
I have no opinion to whether thralldom should be ended or not but I do wish to assure that both the holder of a debt and the ex-thrall are not left scrambling to survive. Everyone should be able to rest on their laurels with assurance that they will not be without a home or uncertain to where their next meal will come from because it is either food, rent, or bills but not all of them.
I just wanted to leave you with this letter and assure you that I am okay, even if you never see it.
With love,
Sheena
Written By Sheena
Sept. 2, 2018, 11:08 p.m.(7/6/1009 AR)
Date: July 1009
Dearest Adoptive Grandparents,
I am just writing to assure you that my letter telling you I was sick is nothing to worrisome. It was just a summer cold. Adoptive Grandpa does not need to come see me. I'm not dying or anything. Hopefully I get this letter to you before he takes off.
In other news, I have agreed to help someone gain stuff at a lower price in exchange for some of the materials. So far she has only wanted cloth. Which is good because that is what I normally have need of over anything else.
One of the people I considered friend messaged me to let me know of a desire to spend more time with me. That is a weird thing for me. People don't usually wish to spend more time with me.
Also, I heard someone I use to know when I was a thrall is also in Arx. I will have to see if she wishes to speak.
I better go now, I've one more letter to write.
With love,
Sheena
Dearest Adoptive Grandparents,
I am just writing to assure you that my letter telling you I was sick is nothing to worrisome. It was just a summer cold. Adoptive Grandpa does not need to come see me. I'm not dying or anything. Hopefully I get this letter to you before he takes off.
In other news, I have agreed to help someone gain stuff at a lower price in exchange for some of the materials. So far she has only wanted cloth. Which is good because that is what I normally have need of over anything else.
One of the people I considered friend messaged me to let me know of a desire to spend more time with me. That is a weird thing for me. People don't usually wish to spend more time with me.
Also, I heard someone I use to know when I was a thrall is also in Arx. I will have to see if she wishes to speak.
I better go now, I've one more letter to write.
With love,
Sheena
Written By Sheena
Aug. 26, 2018, 10:48 p.m.(6/20/1009 AR)
Dearest Adoptive Grandparents,
I just wanted to send a letter to say hello. As usual, I am doing two versions of this letter to appease Adoptive Grandpa.
I have gotten to know, at least I think I have, two people. I think they consider me a friend but I don't know for sure. I do mean besides Baron Edward. I know exactly where I stand with him but these other two people I am still uncertain.
Wanting to be around two, three counting Baron Edward, people surprises me. Neither make me nervous or scared. They are also very patient with me.
Well, that is all I wanted to write this time. I just wanted to let you know because I know you have been worried.
With love,
Sheena
I just wanted to send a letter to say hello. As usual, I am doing two versions of this letter to appease Adoptive Grandpa.
I have gotten to know, at least I think I have, two people. I think they consider me a friend but I don't know for sure. I do mean besides Baron Edward. I know exactly where I stand with him but these other two people I am still uncertain.
Wanting to be around two, three counting Baron Edward, people surprises me. Neither make me nervous or scared. They are also very patient with me.
Well, that is all I wanted to write this time. I just wanted to let you know because I know you have been worried.
With love,
Sheena
Written By Sheena
Aug. 26, 2018, 10:41 p.m.(6/20/1009 AR)
Dearest Scholars,
I decided not to note the month on this entry. Though, I imagine you scholars keep track of the dates things are submitted to you.
I just wanted to consider things going on in this city. The talk of the duties of a soldier kind of confound me. I only read about it because someone of interest to me commented on it.
I do not know how to be a soldier but from what I can tell from the discussions it is not much different than being a thrall, except that there is pay for the work. I don't really know this but, I would think even among Thralls there is a chain of command. I did not spend much time around other Thralls or people in general. I was quite content to keep to my little space.
I am not very good with people but the discussions make me wonder if I should try being a soldier so that I understand. I do not know anything of weapons, though.
That is all I have to consider on this subject.
With Regards,
Sheena
I decided not to note the month on this entry. Though, I imagine you scholars keep track of the dates things are submitted to you.
I just wanted to consider things going on in this city. The talk of the duties of a soldier kind of confound me. I only read about it because someone of interest to me commented on it.
I do not know how to be a soldier but from what I can tell from the discussions it is not much different than being a thrall, except that there is pay for the work. I don't really know this but, I would think even among Thralls there is a chain of command. I did not spend much time around other Thralls or people in general. I was quite content to keep to my little space.
I am not very good with people but the discussions make me wonder if I should try being a soldier so that I understand. I do not know anything of weapons, though.
That is all I have to consider on this subject.
With Regards,
Sheena
Written By Sheena
Aug. 25, 2018, 4:33 p.m.(6/18/1009 AR)
Date: June 1009
Dearest Scholars,
This is the list of people I am accepting commissions from currently, for if something happens to me and someone wishes to see if I owe anyone anything.
Count Turo Navegant
Princess Zara Valardin
Lord Faruq Seraceni
Baron Edward Stormbreak
Lady Lisebet Farshaw
With Regards,
Sheena
Dearest Scholars,
This is the list of people I am accepting commissions from currently, for if something happens to me and someone wishes to see if I owe anyone anything.
Count Turo Navegant
Princess Zara Valardin
Lord Faruq Seraceni
Baron Edward Stormbreak
Lady Lisebet Farshaw
With Regards,
Sheena
Written By Sheena
Aug. 18, 2018, 11:08 a.m.(6/3/1009 AR)
Date: June 1009
Dearest Adoptive Grandparents,
I'm working on getting better at writing. I don't really have much to say. I've merely been working on stocking my shop with various things. I finished a large commission for someone. I think he likes it but I am not entirely sure. I am not certain when people tell me the truth or not.
Arx is still very busy. Very crowded even.
The scholars mention children up for adoption and fostering and it sometimes makes me wish for my own. I won't be having any very soon, though. I can barely take care of myself let alone another tiny being that will probably break if I forget about them.
I best get back to work, though, I've an order to finish. As usual, I wrote two copies of this letter to make Adoptive Grandpa happy.
With love,
Sheena
Dearest Adoptive Grandparents,
I'm working on getting better at writing. I don't really have much to say. I've merely been working on stocking my shop with various things. I finished a large commission for someone. I think he likes it but I am not entirely sure. I am not certain when people tell me the truth or not.
Arx is still very busy. Very crowded even.
The scholars mention children up for adoption and fostering and it sometimes makes me wish for my own. I won't be having any very soon, though. I can barely take care of myself let alone another tiny being that will probably break if I forget about them.
I best get back to work, though, I've an order to finish. As usual, I wrote two copies of this letter to make Adoptive Grandpa happy.
With love,
Sheena
Written By Sheena
Aug. 14, 2018, 3:21 p.m.(5/23/1009 AR)
Date: May 1009
Dearest Adoptive Grandparents,
I'm working at being better at writing to you. The letters I get from you tell me how yo guys enjoy hearing about what is going on with me. So, I want to try and write more often. I might forget too, though, as you know. I just wanted to show how thankful I am you adopted me as your grandchild. I know you guys wanted to make me your adopted child but I was very happy you wished to honor my memory of my parents by taking me as your grandchild.
Anyways, the past few days have been devoted to creating things for my shop and obtaining materials to be used. I am working on accessories and shoes in black and white. If they sell well I will start adding various colors and such. I have a big list of different accessories and shoes I am making. Hopefully people enjoy them and will express other styles, designs, colors, materials, and items they would like to see. I have been trying to use different materials so that everyone can enjoy them, even if they do not have much money. I put up the occasional clothing item as well. Fancy stuff like silk, umbra, aeterna, and so on are quite common here, it seems. It is strange since it was rare for me to touch anything so fine when I was a thrall.
I have met an interesting person. I don't know what to write about the person. Everyone has been very nice, which is rather unsettling for me since it was, more or less, indifference I faced as a thrall. Being treated well and being nice do not always go hand in hand.
I don't really have much else to say at the moment.
With love,
Sheena
P.S. I did make a second copy of this letter for public records. I hope Adoptive Grandpa is pleased.
Dearest Adoptive Grandparents,
I'm working at being better at writing to you. The letters I get from you tell me how yo guys enjoy hearing about what is going on with me. So, I want to try and write more often. I might forget too, though, as you know. I just wanted to show how thankful I am you adopted me as your grandchild. I know you guys wanted to make me your adopted child but I was very happy you wished to honor my memory of my parents by taking me as your grandchild.
Anyways, the past few days have been devoted to creating things for my shop and obtaining materials to be used. I am working on accessories and shoes in black and white. If they sell well I will start adding various colors and such. I have a big list of different accessories and shoes I am making. Hopefully people enjoy them and will express other styles, designs, colors, materials, and items they would like to see. I have been trying to use different materials so that everyone can enjoy them, even if they do not have much money. I put up the occasional clothing item as well. Fancy stuff like silk, umbra, aeterna, and so on are quite common here, it seems. It is strange since it was rare for me to touch anything so fine when I was a thrall.
I have met an interesting person. I don't know what to write about the person. Everyone has been very nice, which is rather unsettling for me since it was, more or less, indifference I faced as a thrall. Being treated well and being nice do not always go hand in hand.
I don't really have much else to say at the moment.
With love,
Sheena
P.S. I did make a second copy of this letter for public records. I hope Adoptive Grandpa is pleased.
Written By Sheena
Aug. 12, 2018, 10:56 a.m.(5/19/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Coraline
Date: May 1009
Dearest Princess Coraline,
The party you had me meet you at was pretty difficult. So many people. I will need to watch you more in smaller settings, though, so I can handle such things as well as you do. Baron Edward was pleased I actually went to such a thing since I am usually dragged into public settings and away from my sewing, even if I stayed hidden with you and only spoken when directly spoken too.
With Regards,
Sheena
P.S. Since I it makes my adoptive grandparents happy when I do, I have written a second copy of this letter for the public records.
Dearest Princess Coraline,
The party you had me meet you at was pretty difficult. So many people. I will need to watch you more in smaller settings, though, so I can handle such things as well as you do. Baron Edward was pleased I actually went to such a thing since I am usually dragged into public settings and away from my sewing, even if I stayed hidden with you and only spoken when directly spoken too.
With Regards,
Sheena
P.S. Since I it makes my adoptive grandparents happy when I do, I have written a second copy of this letter for the public records.
Written By Sheena
Aug. 11, 2018, 2:37 p.m.(5/17/1009 AR)
Date: May 1009
Dearest Scholars,
Today I am writing a letter to you with purpose. I have heard talk of people wanting to know experiences of ex-thralls like me. So, I thought I would write a public story of it. I am not good with talking to people directly but I do well with writing letters. So, here's my story.
My parents were kind and gentle people but they struggled quite terribly to make ends meet because even at their own expense they wanted to help those in need. They were very kind people and I strive to live similarly to them.. just a little less at my own risk. They gave what they had to those that told them stories of why they needed help. Anyways, my parents sought Baron Edward out to borrow some coin to establish a business, I was fairly young when they did this, and it was a great deal of coin. They managed to keep the business for a while, despite often giving things to those in need. However, things when south when they gave away what they owed Baron Edward to someone who said it was dire they have the coin. The amount was, really, to great for the Baron to wave off and my parents agreed that it was them at fault. So, they lost their business and became thralls to Baron Edward. He did not treat them badly, nor did he treat me badly.
Now, some might try claiming my parents died because they were thralls but they did not. Baron Edward and his people assured they were well taken care of. As I have said before, it was not all sunshine and roses. The scars on my back and the callouses on my hands attest to that. I don't believe they would have let my parents die if it could have been avoided. One, I am pretty sure it would have been a loss in income for Baron Edward and his people, and two, they were hard workers who did not seek to rebel against what they felt they deserved. My parents, you see, died not too long after becoming thralls to some sort of sickness they both got. I never asked what it was. Though, I was checked to assure I did not have it. It is likely too late now to check what they had. I learned a bit about medicine just to try and prevent losing someone. Though, I am not nearly skilled enough.
Anyways, Baron Edward had not planned on passing the debt of my parents on to me. He even gave me my freedom. Being a young girl with no family was very hard and no place to live once I was given my freedom. Especially since, even at my young age, I did not want t leave the debt of my parents unpaid, even if I had my freedom. I quickly realized that the life I had as a child of two thralls was not as harsh as my 'freedom' was. Perhaps, had I been older when my parents passed on it would have been easier. So, I returned to Baron Edward and asked him to pass on the debt owed to him by my parents officially and make me one of his thralls. I was not one before that, you see. Merely a child of thralls. Being a thrall offered me security and a roof over my head. I did not have to wonder where my next meal would come from or how I would pay people I owed money: there was no one to owe but Baron Edward. I worked mainly in his home repairing clothing or serving meals. I did not spend too much time around other people since, really, darning clothing did not really require me being around people since I could do it alone. I didn't face much hardship as a thrall and my life wasn't really difficult. I worked hard to pay off the debt I owed Baron Edward but I could not pay it very quickly. I was still a child, after all.
I would probably still be a thrall today if it were not for the Thursday's Child Project. Life as a thrall was not difficult for me, so, I would probably go back to being one. I enjoyed the security, the lack of worries. Never needing to worry about my future, beyond what I would do once my debt was paid. It was a bit frustrating just being freed without concern for if I wanted to be. However, the intent of the Thursday's Child Project was well meaning. Many of those freed were likely not treated as well as I was nor were many likely as old as I was. I was, after all, a few months short of my Majority. Had I been asked? I would have told them I was happy enough as a thrall. I took the debt of my parents by choice, after all.
Would I become a thrall again? Maybe. Perhaps if I had not become Baron Edward's protege and left to struggle I would have returned to thralldom. Right now, I probably wouldn't. I still find having to make decisions very hard and long for when I didn't have too. I miss the quiet I had as a thrall who spent her days mending clothing or quietly serving people.
The urgency to 'save' thralls is a bit on the annoying side. I don't know that people fully consider what happens to the ex-thralls once is all said and done. Homes do not come cheap, nor do learning skills wanted. And if they make something there is the cost of supplies: be it agriculture, armor, weapons, clothing, or jewelry. Supplies for whatever is not cheap. Not to mention any tariffs that might need to be paid. Are those freeing ex-thralls considering the long term effects of giving people 'their freedom'? Many are criminals and the likes. re they considering how to keep them from falling back in that path? OR those who entered thralldom by choice because they had no home or security? What of their future? Freedom, you see, can come at a great cost. I was lucky because the Thursday's child Project gave me some coin and then Baron Edward took me in as his protege once I arrived in Arx. What about those who were not so lucky? What of the criminals that fall back to their same path?
I will close this letter off there.
With Regards,
Sheena
Dearest Scholars,
Today I am writing a letter to you with purpose. I have heard talk of people wanting to know experiences of ex-thralls like me. So, I thought I would write a public story of it. I am not good with talking to people directly but I do well with writing letters. So, here's my story.
My parents were kind and gentle people but they struggled quite terribly to make ends meet because even at their own expense they wanted to help those in need. They were very kind people and I strive to live similarly to them.. just a little less at my own risk. They gave what they had to those that told them stories of why they needed help. Anyways, my parents sought Baron Edward out to borrow some coin to establish a business, I was fairly young when they did this, and it was a great deal of coin. They managed to keep the business for a while, despite often giving things to those in need. However, things when south when they gave away what they owed Baron Edward to someone who said it was dire they have the coin. The amount was, really, to great for the Baron to wave off and my parents agreed that it was them at fault. So, they lost their business and became thralls to Baron Edward. He did not treat them badly, nor did he treat me badly.
Now, some might try claiming my parents died because they were thralls but they did not. Baron Edward and his people assured they were well taken care of. As I have said before, it was not all sunshine and roses. The scars on my back and the callouses on my hands attest to that. I don't believe they would have let my parents die if it could have been avoided. One, I am pretty sure it would have been a loss in income for Baron Edward and his people, and two, they were hard workers who did not seek to rebel against what they felt they deserved. My parents, you see, died not too long after becoming thralls to some sort of sickness they both got. I never asked what it was. Though, I was checked to assure I did not have it. It is likely too late now to check what they had. I learned a bit about medicine just to try and prevent losing someone. Though, I am not nearly skilled enough.
Anyways, Baron Edward had not planned on passing the debt of my parents on to me. He even gave me my freedom. Being a young girl with no family was very hard and no place to live once I was given my freedom. Especially since, even at my young age, I did not want t leave the debt of my parents unpaid, even if I had my freedom. I quickly realized that the life I had as a child of two thralls was not as harsh as my 'freedom' was. Perhaps, had I been older when my parents passed on it would have been easier. So, I returned to Baron Edward and asked him to pass on the debt owed to him by my parents officially and make me one of his thralls. I was not one before that, you see. Merely a child of thralls. Being a thrall offered me security and a roof over my head. I did not have to wonder where my next meal would come from or how I would pay people I owed money: there was no one to owe but Baron Edward. I worked mainly in his home repairing clothing or serving meals. I did not spend too much time around other people since, really, darning clothing did not really require me being around people since I could do it alone. I didn't face much hardship as a thrall and my life wasn't really difficult. I worked hard to pay off the debt I owed Baron Edward but I could not pay it very quickly. I was still a child, after all.
I would probably still be a thrall today if it were not for the Thursday's Child Project. Life as a thrall was not difficult for me, so, I would probably go back to being one. I enjoyed the security, the lack of worries. Never needing to worry about my future, beyond what I would do once my debt was paid. It was a bit frustrating just being freed without concern for if I wanted to be. However, the intent of the Thursday's Child Project was well meaning. Many of those freed were likely not treated as well as I was nor were many likely as old as I was. I was, after all, a few months short of my Majority. Had I been asked? I would have told them I was happy enough as a thrall. I took the debt of my parents by choice, after all.
Would I become a thrall again? Maybe. Perhaps if I had not become Baron Edward's protege and left to struggle I would have returned to thralldom. Right now, I probably wouldn't. I still find having to make decisions very hard and long for when I didn't have too. I miss the quiet I had as a thrall who spent her days mending clothing or quietly serving people.
The urgency to 'save' thralls is a bit on the annoying side. I don't know that people fully consider what happens to the ex-thralls once is all said and done. Homes do not come cheap, nor do learning skills wanted. And if they make something there is the cost of supplies: be it agriculture, armor, weapons, clothing, or jewelry. Supplies for whatever is not cheap. Not to mention any tariffs that might need to be paid. Are those freeing ex-thralls considering the long term effects of giving people 'their freedom'? Many are criminals and the likes. re they considering how to keep them from falling back in that path? OR those who entered thralldom by choice because they had no home or security? What of their future? Freedom, you see, can come at a great cost. I was lucky because the Thursday's child Project gave me some coin and then Baron Edward took me in as his protege once I arrived in Arx. What about those who were not so lucky? What of the criminals that fall back to their same path?
I will close this letter off there.
With Regards,
Sheena
Written By Sheena
Aug. 11, 2018, 1:56 p.m.(5/17/1009 AR)
Date: May 1009
Dearest Adoptive Grandparents,
I know it has been quite some time since I wrote. Arx is a very busy city with way too many people. I am pretty sure I can't walk out my door without tripping over a person. It is very hard for me to deal with so many people.
I have been hearing stories from others that are ex-thralls as well as from others who think they know what it is like to be a thrall. It has made me realize that Baron Edward took good care of my family. Well, his people did. It was not all sunshine and roses, as I do have scars from having to face punishment a time or two.
MY little shop, Sew What, does well enough and I have been picking up skills to help me work better. I can get good deals for supplies and take things apart with better skill. I have future plans as well.
Adoptive Grandma asked me in your last letter to me if I had found someone. I have not. I really do not venture very far from my shop except for errands. I get to nervous and scared around so many. Perhaps one day but for the time I am content as I am. I know you guys would like great grandchildren but there is plenty of time. You guys have many years ahead of you.
With love,
Sheena
P.S. I wrote a second copy of this letter for the public records so you guys can store this one away. I know Adoptive Grandpa expressed mild frustration at not being able to put some of my letters in the public records so there is something that gave insight to our lives. I don't think it is really worth submititng my letters but if it makes oyu guys happy, I will write 2 letters so it can be done.
Dearest Adoptive Grandparents,
I know it has been quite some time since I wrote. Arx is a very busy city with way too many people. I am pretty sure I can't walk out my door without tripping over a person. It is very hard for me to deal with so many people.
I have been hearing stories from others that are ex-thralls as well as from others who think they know what it is like to be a thrall. It has made me realize that Baron Edward took good care of my family. Well, his people did. It was not all sunshine and roses, as I do have scars from having to face punishment a time or two.
MY little shop, Sew What, does well enough and I have been picking up skills to help me work better. I can get good deals for supplies and take things apart with better skill. I have future plans as well.
Adoptive Grandma asked me in your last letter to me if I had found someone. I have not. I really do not venture very far from my shop except for errands. I get to nervous and scared around so many. Perhaps one day but for the time I am content as I am. I know you guys would like great grandchildren but there is plenty of time. You guys have many years ahead of you.
With love,
Sheena
P.S. I wrote a second copy of this letter for the public records so you guys can store this one away. I know Adoptive Grandpa expressed mild frustration at not being able to put some of my letters in the public records so there is something that gave insight to our lives. I don't think it is really worth submititng my letters but if it makes oyu guys happy, I will write 2 letters so it can be done.
Written By Sheena
June 30, 2018, 7:21 p.m.(2/10/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Joscelin
Date: Feb 1009
Dearest Scholars,
Rather than my adoptive grandparents I am writing this letter for the libraries directly, as it should be well known.
Guildmaster Joscelin is a very kind woman. She sent me some silver as a gift. When I said I could pay it back she insisted that it is a gift not to be paid back. That is quite hard to deal with for me. I will have to work on a lovely gift for her once I have saved enough silver. I would like to make her something very nice.
She also arranged a loan of resources for me to obtain a shop. She assured me it was not a tribulation upon her time and that was part of what the Crafters Guild is for. I hope to pay it back as soon as I can.
With love,
Sheena
Dearest Scholars,
Rather than my adoptive grandparents I am writing this letter for the libraries directly, as it should be well known.
Guildmaster Joscelin is a very kind woman. She sent me some silver as a gift. When I said I could pay it back she insisted that it is a gift not to be paid back. That is quite hard to deal with for me. I will have to work on a lovely gift for her once I have saved enough silver. I would like to make her something very nice.
She also arranged a loan of resources for me to obtain a shop. She assured me it was not a tribulation upon her time and that was part of what the Crafters Guild is for. I hope to pay it back as soon as I can.
With love,
Sheena
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