Written By Yuri
May 8, 2022, 2:10 a.m.(8/9/1017 AR)
Scholar, in the midst of my halcyon days in Iriscal, I had all manner of lesson taught to me; those that would be expected of one to learn as a young lord with great aspirations. All of that. But, one such steward; Argento, never allowed me to forget one of his most favorite bits of wisdom. As a boy, I would roll my eyes. Though only now do I see the precious truth of his words to me. He would say, "A man's worth falls into place by virtue of the path traveled seeking it." And he would laugh shortly after, no doubt at the puzzled expression on my face.
These past few years, never had I ruminated on these words until only recently. Thoughts of ones close to me, and those that have drifted away, too. If I could meet the young Lord Tessere that rolled up into the streets of Arx some years ago, I would bid for him to not be so quick to find his purpose so readily; a place to belong or serve. For a true home is a oft times a place you travel long and hard to find.
I am truly blessed to have found mine, at last.
These past few years, never had I ruminated on these words until only recently. Thoughts of ones close to me, and those that have drifted away, too. If I could meet the young Lord Tessere that rolled up into the streets of Arx some years ago, I would bid for him to not be so quick to find his purpose so readily; a place to belong or serve. For a true home is a oft times a place you travel long and hard to find.
I am truly blessed to have found mine, at last.
Written By Yuri
Feb. 12, 2021, 12:56 a.m.(12/3/1014 AR)
The construction on La Rosa has been tasking work, but I can definitively say that it has been an enriching experience. My staff could not be more engaged and energetic about such possibilities that are emerging. The dining room has seen quite a few notable guests, from the word I hear at functions, and the ballroom shall be catering to the desires of the populace.
A grand opening is in order!
A grand opening is in order!
Written By Yuri
Jan. 26, 2021, 8:46 a.m.(10/26/1014 AR)
Relationship Note on Medeia
Shall I ever decided to submit myself in the running as one of the Champions, I know precisely what tenants I fight for and where I swear my oaths to: Ser Yuri Tessere, vanguard of kindness and patience.
Lady Medeia continues to show me gratuitous honor.
Lady Medeia continues to show me gratuitous honor.
Written By Yuri
Jan. 16, 2021, 9:17 p.m.(10/7/1014 AR)
Relationship Note on Baz
What a shame that it went to the patronage of the arts and appreciation of the work put on display. With all the excess silver, we can see to hire someone else to attend the next auction.
Written By Yuri
Jan. 16, 2021, 4:01 p.m.(10/6/1014 AR)
Relationship Note on Medeia
For all you hold dear, my friend: do not hesitate on acting when you could have.
Send that letter when you can. For I wish I had more time to do so in my past, and I will never get that chance again.
Please.
Send that letter when you can. For I wish I had more time to do so in my past, and I will never get that chance again.
Please.
Written By Yuri
Jan. 11, 2021, 5:31 p.m.(9/24/1014 AR)
Scholar, is it normal for all I see now to be clouded in grey? Should it be normal for wine to lose its taste and for food to be unappealing? What a funny time for all this to be happening. When all are needed to act, I can barely lift a finger. I have no desire.
At first, I felt myself sick. But, now I have the knowledge I had so desperately tried to seek out. Borne in the most unassuming of methods.
No one ever told me that grief felt so much like fear.
At first, I felt myself sick. But, now I have the knowledge I had so desperately tried to seek out. Borne in the most unassuming of methods.
No one ever told me that grief felt so much like fear.
Written By Yuri
Jan. 3, 2021, 7:06 p.m.(9/9/1014 AR)
There has been little word from Iriscal in some time; from Mother. Even after my letters were sent from the Villa. Though, as I recall, there was a mix-up with Bartolomeo getting them sent in time for the carriages to travel south.
Scholar, I have mind to go myself. I have been told by companions and friends it could be the road is unsafe and taxed with conflict on the horizon. But I cannot place aside a feeling that something is wrong. Something that requires my due attention.
Then again, it is just a feeling.
Scholar, I have mind to go myself. I have been told by companions and friends it could be the road is unsafe and taxed with conflict on the horizon. But I cannot place aside a feeling that something is wrong. Something that requires my due attention.
Then again, it is just a feeling.
Written By Yuri
Jan. 3, 2021, 2:29 p.m.(9/8/1014 AR)
Relationship Note on Medeia
Ah, Lady Medeia does the Marquis and I such a kindness, scholar.
Though, we are such exemplars of Lycene charm by the providence of the company we keep, the beauty untold in our midst, and the honor it is to be of the Lyceum.
Suffice to say, trust that Marquis Tessere and I shall be champions of this charm if there continues to be a haunt where we may do so!
I can never get enough of a Lady Eswynd-approved soiree.
Though, we are such exemplars of Lycene charm by the providence of the company we keep, the beauty untold in our midst, and the honor it is to be of the Lyceum.
Suffice to say, trust that Marquis Tessere and I shall be champions of this charm if there continues to be a haunt where we may do so!
I can never get enough of a Lady Eswynd-approved soiree.
Written By Yuri
Dec. 28, 2020, 2:32 a.m.(8/23/1014 AR)
I have thought at large of the coming conflict, spoken with notables from fealties around the Compact. I cannot shake such a feeling that our city will remain defenseless. A specter over the city of the fight to come. Is it paranoia or a sense of ignorance to the summer of strife we have experienced? Has fear kept me blind and deafened to what /I/ must do? We must band together for those that call Arx home to defend our shores, our borders. For I feel if we cannot defend ourselves when the best of us have gone to serve, we are damned.
Written By Yuri
Dec. 2, 2020, 5:52 p.m.(7/1/1014 AR)
A month or so on my own in the city bore its own set of trials and tribulations, but nothing I would not have been able to handle. Nothing that I have not handled already. I have worked up quite a list of friends and acquaintances. But, in my pursuit of an independent life, Mother was not written to once in two weeks. I will leave it in my erring that made her come to this decision, but apparently that was her final nerve!
And so, Bartolomeo was sent up from the south some time ago. He only recently arrived to the Villa this morning, of all things! I did not mind Bartolomeo back home but he was /too/ attentive. Always writing, always watching. Always clicking and tutting when there was a slight. Perhaps he's changed some but I can only imagine what his goal is here in Arx. Hopefully, on some parallel road, he, too, will find his liberation moving to the city.
Yet, of what I heard from the guards recently, I will be disappointed. Gravely disappointed.
And so, Bartolomeo was sent up from the south some time ago. He only recently arrived to the Villa this morning, of all things! I did not mind Bartolomeo back home but he was /too/ attentive. Always writing, always watching. Always clicking and tutting when there was a slight. Perhaps he's changed some but I can only imagine what his goal is here in Arx. Hopefully, on some parallel road, he, too, will find his liberation moving to the city.
Yet, of what I heard from the guards recently, I will be disappointed. Gravely disappointed.
Written By Yuri
Nov. 17, 2020, 10:37 a.m.(5/25/1014 AR)
I've never felt more alive than I did in the training center some days ago. My sparring partners were all Lords of prominent standing, with their own distinctive combat styling. And I would have to say that I do not think I had a bad showing whatsoever. Though, my body is still on fire. I may have to stop into see a physician if I'm going to keep this up. See if they have anything for aches.
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