Written By Yasmine
May 19, 2019, 9:16 p.m.(2/18/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Harlex
It's to Harlex Valtyr, Captain of the Crimson Blades and Sword of Lenosia, whom I owe a great many thanks to. Were it not for his support, House Champagne might not have been successful in our endeavors to secure vital trade routes between the Oathlands and Crownlands.
We were also able to put an end to violent men of House Beaucage who sought to ride down the prodigals fleeing for their lives, aid a group of Knights of Solace, and so much more. I shudder to think what the outcome of my journey would have been without him.
We were also able to put an end to violent men of House Beaucage who sought to ride down the prodigals fleeing for their lives, aid a group of Knights of Solace, and so much more. I shudder to think what the outcome of my journey would have been without him.
Written By Yasmine
Nov. 28, 2018, 7:55 p.m.(1/28/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Harlex
A story you might enjoy, my friend.
Wolves that have lost their packs mature into harder and hungrier beasts than their brothers and sisters that know the pack. One such wolf decided that, to survive, he would become the hardest and hungriest of them all. He traveled the world, collecting scars and collecting kills until he had finally distinguished himself as the deadliest wolf found the world over.
As such, he was brought before the richest Prince of the land, to display his prowess for royal eyes. As he approached the throne, he saw one of those pampered little lap dogs that fine people like to keep near them, staring down at him from atop her silken pillow. Yet, as he drew closer, he realized that he recognized those yellow eyes, those sharp teeth! This was no lapdog. This was a wolf, just as he was!
As he drew closer, he growled under his breath so the Prince could not hear him, "Sister, how have you let yourself become so soft and weak? How can you lower yourself to sit upon this Prince's knee when you could be the Queen of the Forests, wandering and nurturing your pack?"
The lapdog smiled, hiding her sharp teeth. Her golden eyes glinted beneath a mop of curled and carefully brushed fur. A jeweled collar wrapped around her neck. She was well-fed, well-groomed. The Prince, as if unable to stop himself, reached out to stroke her silky fur. "Oh, old wolf," she said with a smile, "there are many ways to survive."
Wolves that have lost their packs mature into harder and hungrier beasts than their brothers and sisters that know the pack. One such wolf decided that, to survive, he would become the hardest and hungriest of them all. He traveled the world, collecting scars and collecting kills until he had finally distinguished himself as the deadliest wolf found the world over.
As such, he was brought before the richest Prince of the land, to display his prowess for royal eyes. As he approached the throne, he saw one of those pampered little lap dogs that fine people like to keep near them, staring down at him from atop her silken pillow. Yet, as he drew closer, he realized that he recognized those yellow eyes, those sharp teeth! This was no lapdog. This was a wolf, just as he was!
As he drew closer, he growled under his breath so the Prince could not hear him, "Sister, how have you let yourself become so soft and weak? How can you lower yourself to sit upon this Prince's knee when you could be the Queen of the Forests, wandering and nurturing your pack?"
The lapdog smiled, hiding her sharp teeth. Her golden eyes glinted beneath a mop of curled and carefully brushed fur. A jeweled collar wrapped around her neck. She was well-fed, well-groomed. The Prince, as if unable to stop himself, reached out to stroke her silky fur. "Oh, old wolf," she said with a smile, "there are many ways to survive."
Written By Yasmine
Nov. 25, 2018, 9:13 p.m.(1/22/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Modi
I'm pretty sure I'm a terrible patron. In my defense, it's my first time.
Still, I seem to teach you all the wrong things.
Luckily, Rook is there is correct my mistakes else I'm not sure what we would do.
All in all, I like you well enough, even though you hang out with goats and get naked in my dining room for no good reason. You look good in umbra. The baby likes you very much. I'm not sure what you've been giving her for her teething gums, but she's hardly cried as much as I expected she would.
I might be a terrible patron, but you are a very good protege. I am glad you are in my family.
Still, I seem to teach you all the wrong things.
Luckily, Rook is there is correct my mistakes else I'm not sure what we would do.
All in all, I like you well enough, even though you hang out with goats and get naked in my dining room for no good reason. You look good in umbra. The baby likes you very much. I'm not sure what you've been giving her for her teething gums, but she's hardly cried as much as I expected she would.
I might be a terrible patron, but you are a very good protege. I am glad you are in my family.
Written By Yasmine
Nov. 25, 2018, 9:07 p.m.(1/22/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Bashira
I went to a funeral today. I only met Bashira once, but I liked her immediately.
I suppose that doesn't mean much, really. I like almost everyone I meet immediately.
I'm sorry for her brother and her family and her friends left behind. I am sorry for a world that is a little dimmer because her candle went out.
Rest well, Bashira. You earned it.
I suppose that doesn't mean much, really. I like almost everyone I meet immediately.
I'm sorry for her brother and her family and her friends left behind. I am sorry for a world that is a little dimmer because her candle went out.
Rest well, Bashira. You earned it.
Written By Yasmine
Sept. 9, 2018, 9:03 p.m.(7/24/1009 AR)
Learning new skills does not usually come to me as easily as it does to some. I get bored reading books and hearing lectures, even in the entertaining way that Rook can manage to do so, makes me want to claw my own eyes out. Yet, learning how to haggle has been delightfully fun. Joining Rook at the market, talking with the buyers and sellers there... it's really been enjoyable. Of course, I usually end up spending more money than I manage to make, but I can't help it if seeing all that silk and all those gems gives me a thousand ideas for pretty things to wear!
Written By Yasmine
Aug. 12, 2018, 4:31 p.m.(5/19/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Isabeau
My thanks for your kind words. The gods have been exceedingly kind to me thus far. I shall pray that they are toward you as well.
Written By Yasmine
Aug. 12, 2018, 11:12 a.m.(5/19/1009 AR)
Some people believe that perfect is unattainable, but perfect happiness absolutely is attainable. It simply doesn't last. I sit with my freshly bathed and fed baby and I feel the perfect love of the gods. I look over at the beautiful man that I somehow have the luck to call mine and feel it as well. His frown of concentration as he works is as delicious as the sweet champagne that our house is named after.
I don't know what the future will hold and the past is beyond my grasp to impose my will upon, but I have now. I have this moment. I can worry for the future or grieve the past... or I can simply be happy. I can enjoy the blessings the gods have given me in the moment with the understanding that they are as temporary as they are precious. Just because I cannot keep this perfection doesn't mean that I cannot enjoy every moment the gods allow me to have.
It is enough.
I don't know what the future will hold and the past is beyond my grasp to impose my will upon, but I have now. I have this moment. I can worry for the future or grieve the past... or I can simply be happy. I can enjoy the blessings the gods have given me in the moment with the understanding that they are as temporary as they are precious. Just because I cannot keep this perfection doesn't mean that I cannot enjoy every moment the gods allow me to have.
It is enough.
Written By Yasmine
July 22, 2018, 11:01 p.m.(4/1/1009 AR)
I want so many things for you.
I want you to laugh, love, dance. I want you to be wise in all the ways that I am not.
You have an Arvani name. You are born of the Compact. You will be one of them. Accepted from you first breath in this world.
That is the best gift I can give you, little Goldenfoot. Better than green eyes or a talent for dancing.
You will belong.
I want you to laugh, love, dance. I want you to be wise in all the ways that I am not.
You have an Arvani name. You are born of the Compact. You will be one of them. Accepted from you first breath in this world.
That is the best gift I can give you, little Goldenfoot. Better than green eyes or a talent for dancing.
You will belong.
Written By Yasmine
July 14, 2018, 8:09 p.m.(3/11/1009 AR)
I got to model some gorgeous jewelry, sit in one Archlector's lap, and talk about another Archlector's endowments.
It was a good day.
Also, Josie, I swear I don't know what happened to that chemise.
It was a good day.
Also, Josie, I swear I don't know what happened to that chemise.
Written By Yasmine
March 22, 2018, 7:24 p.m.(5/27/1008 AR)
I welcome a chance to have a deep, in depth discussion with Prince Rook anytime. He's particularly skilled at them.
Written By Yasmine
March 22, 2018, 6:19 p.m.(5/27/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Katarina
It is always better to remain quiet and let everyone think you are a fool than to open your mouth and remove all doubt.
You know nothing of my people, Princess. Stick to what you know. Lord Vano, if he has any self-respect left, knows of what I speak.
You know nothing of my people, Princess. Stick to what you know. Lord Vano, if he has any self-respect left, knows of what I speak.
Written By Yasmine
March 22, 2018, 10:05 a.m.(5/27/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Vano
Strange to see a man that sold out the ideals of his own people now use those same people to score points on the Faith. You claim to be of the Ravashari shamanistic ways, yet by taking castles and lands and the oaths that accompany them, you have abandoned the very charge the Ravashari were given by Skald. You have embraced the Path of Chains, brother. You should get right with your own Faith before you try to insult and fight another.
Written By Yasmine
March 4, 2018, 9:07 p.m.(4/20/1008 AR)
Being a part of the opera and being up on stage again was amazing. The dress that Aurora made for my costume was gorgeous and I was pleased to see it go for a good price at the auction afterward. I promise the owner that I did bathe thoroughly before wearing it.
Written By Yasmine
March 3, 2018, 11:10 p.m.(4/18/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Rook
I do so enjoy making you proud of me.
Written By Yasmine
Jan. 22, 2018, 5:20 p.m.(1/8/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Bastien
He really, really wants to dislike me.
Yet, I make it difficult for him to do so.
He should just give it up and admit that he wants to be my friend.
Yet, I make it difficult for him to do so.
He should just give it up and admit that he wants to be my friend.
Written By Yasmine
Aug. 24, 2017, 7 p.m.(2/1/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Joscelin
A Slice of Elysia
Written By Yasmine
May 14, 2017, 1:22 p.m.(6/17/1006 AR)
I visited the new Shrine to the First Choice. My people have ever worshipped the First Choice on the open road beneath the open sky, maintaining no tie to anything that might chain us. It was strange to be in that place, to look upon stones and altar and think... perhaps there is a time for all things to settle. Perhaps forging ties and connections to a place isn't a chain that makes one a slave. Maybe it's time to change.
Written By Yasmine
May 7, 2017, 8:06 p.m.(6/4/1006 AR)
Some stories have tragic endings. The sadness is written into the tale long before it ever began.
And some have happy endings only because the heroes of the tale make it so. The actions of our heroes will become stories and those stories will become legends as much as the tales of Queen Alarice have become.
I was not fit to fight at the walls and save the Compact from the forces of evil, but I can tell the stories and sing songs of those that did.
And some have happy endings only because the heroes of the tale make it so. The actions of our heroes will become stories and those stories will become legends as much as the tales of Queen Alarice have become.
I was not fit to fight at the walls and save the Compact from the forces of evil, but I can tell the stories and sing songs of those that did.
Written By Yasmine
April 16, 2017, 7:13 p.m.(4/14/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Rook
And so I've a new patron to help me on the climb. He's an interesting man. Good eye for pretty things.
And a good eye for talent, if I do say so myself.
I think we'll go far together.
And a good eye for talent, if I do say so myself.
I think we'll go far together.
Written By Yasmine
Feb. 10, 2017, 5:11 p.m.(11/24/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Serafine
What in the world have you been eating that would cause you to vomit -kittens-? Really, Serafine. Ugh.
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