Written By Sabella
July 20, 2018, 8:02 a.m.(3/22/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Audric
I don't believe you're a villain. If it were not for you and Shard I would not be here, so I will always be grateful to the two of you!
Written By Sabella
July 19, 2018, 8:26 a.m.(3/20/1009 AR)
In the span of two days I have had someone look to my husband for confirmation that an idea I voiced was a good one, had someone claim that I would break my oaths to the gods and my husband and imply that he might not be the father of my child, and had several people reach out to my husband to apologize for such things.
I'd like to assure everyone that I do indeed have a mind of my own and that I am quite capable of making my own decisions and being my own person.
Maybe I should have Prince Niklas post this so that it might be deemed true.
I'd like to assure everyone that I do indeed have a mind of my own and that I am quite capable of making my own decisions and being my own person.
Maybe I should have Prince Niklas post this so that it might be deemed true.
Written By Sabella
July 18, 2018, 4:46 p.m.(3/19/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Lou
I adore my nieces and don't worry, I'll let them have their pick of colors for the frilly dresses you'll find them in when you get home!
Written By Sabella
July 18, 2018, 3:31 p.m.(3/19/1009 AR)
The past few weeks have been a glorious blur of happiness and wonder and joy and momentous occasions and small moments of utter bliss! Prince Niklas' play opened to rave reviews and while I know I have already talked about it here it was just so fantastic I felt I needed to mention it again! And likely again and again and again if you run into me on the street anywhere for the next rest of your life! It was amazing! I can't wait for the next one!
Princess Katarina hosted another wonderful paint night event and it was tons of fun! I didn't even get paint everywhere this time although there may have been a slight incident with a bunch of glitter I came away with a very nice silk fan I painted with roses. It is very sparkly! I also attended a coffee tasting at Bold Espressions and although I stuck to tea I have to say their chocolate chip muffins are fantastic and when I am not dreaming about the sausages from the Spirits or the lamb stew from Traders Tavern, I'm dreaming about those. Maybe I dream about all three of those. Not at once, surely, but brought out in the proper order of courses!
Then there were two family dinners: one for Kennex and one for Grayson where two very notable things happened where Lord Ian was named the Sword of Stormward, which is very impressive and I am very happy to see him finally granted title as the Sword of something for he is very skilled, and my Great Uncle Augustus whom I call Gusty has come back to Arx! He was here before I was, actually, but then he went away again but I am so happy he's back! And as I explained to Niklas, you cannot call him Uncle Gusty, for that is repetitive. The G stands for Great, the U for Uncle and the Gusty for Augustus!
But the most important news that we gave to family first is that we are expecting our first child! Which was a relief to find out because I had begun to think something was quite seriously wrong with me as I could not keep food down. So it was the most happy news I could ever receive and one of my best memories will always and forever be the look of joy on Nik's face when I told him! I cannot wait to be a mother! Although I understand I will have to wait a little bit more, it will all be well worth it!
One down, twenty seven to go!
Just kidding!
Twenty five will be fine.
I am truly happy, though. I love my family to pieces and now I get to add to it and have a little family of my own! Thank you to everyone that has already wished us well, I am truly grateful to be surrounded by such wonderful people in my life!
Princess Katarina hosted another wonderful paint night event and it was tons of fun! I didn't even get paint everywhere this time although there may have been a slight incident with a bunch of glitter I came away with a very nice silk fan I painted with roses. It is very sparkly! I also attended a coffee tasting at Bold Espressions and although I stuck to tea I have to say their chocolate chip muffins are fantastic and when I am not dreaming about the sausages from the Spirits or the lamb stew from Traders Tavern, I'm dreaming about those. Maybe I dream about all three of those. Not at once, surely, but brought out in the proper order of courses!
Then there were two family dinners: one for Kennex and one for Grayson where two very notable things happened where Lord Ian was named the Sword of Stormward, which is very impressive and I am very happy to see him finally granted title as the Sword of something for he is very skilled, and my Great Uncle Augustus whom I call Gusty has come back to Arx! He was here before I was, actually, but then he went away again but I am so happy he's back! And as I explained to Niklas, you cannot call him Uncle Gusty, for that is repetitive. The G stands for Great, the U for Uncle and the Gusty for Augustus!
But the most important news that we gave to family first is that we are expecting our first child! Which was a relief to find out because I had begun to think something was quite seriously wrong with me as I could not keep food down. So it was the most happy news I could ever receive and one of my best memories will always and forever be the look of joy on Nik's face when I told him! I cannot wait to be a mother! Although I understand I will have to wait a little bit more, it will all be well worth it!
One down, twenty seven to go!
Just kidding!
Twenty five will be fine.
I am truly happy, though. I love my family to pieces and now I get to add to it and have a little family of my own! Thank you to everyone that has already wished us well, I am truly grateful to be surrounded by such wonderful people in my life!
Written By Sabella
July 15, 2018, 1:02 a.m.(3/11/1009 AR)
My absolute favorite dress in the world is a pretty purple woolen one with silver butterflies that Mistress Petal made me.
Or the pink linen one I was wearing when I officially met Prince Niklas!
And if that's wrong, I don't want to be right!
Though my rainbow aeterna and seasilk one is also pretty. And I suppose I was wearing a silver aeterna dress the night I actually met Prince Niklas, although I wouldn't know his name for another week or so. I suppose what I'm saying is I love all my dresses, even the ones that aren't deemed worthy by others!
Maybe especially those ones.
Or the pink linen one I was wearing when I officially met Prince Niklas!
And if that's wrong, I don't want to be right!
Though my rainbow aeterna and seasilk one is also pretty. And I suppose I was wearing a silver aeterna dress the night I actually met Prince Niklas, although I wouldn't know his name for another week or so. I suppose what I'm saying is I love all my dresses, even the ones that aren't deemed worthy by others!
Maybe especially those ones.
Written By Sabella
July 13, 2018, 3:13 p.m.(3/9/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Melody
I still consider Lumen family, so she has an open invitation!
Also, we do have a contract with the Whispers. Though Lumen should not feel obligated to show up because of that!
And if Lumen does show up, I would like her to be able to relax and enjoy the prepared meal rather than have to practice her very incredible peace-keeping skills!
Unless she wanted to.
Maybe I'll just have Prince Niklas play the banjo until everyone's mad at him instead.
Also, we do have a contract with the Whispers. Though Lumen should not feel obligated to show up because of that!
And if Lumen does show up, I would like her to be able to relax and enjoy the prepared meal rather than have to practice her very incredible peace-keeping skills!
Unless she wanted to.
Maybe I'll just have Prince Niklas play the banjo until everyone's mad at him instead.
Written By Sabella
July 13, 2018, 3:08 p.m.(3/9/1009 AR)
I sure am glad family dinner is this particular week!
Written By Sabella
July 11, 2018, 9:46 p.m.(3/5/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Oswyn
Congratulations, Scholar Oswyn!
Written By Sabella
July 11, 2018, 1:01 p.m.(3/5/1009 AR)
While I do not speak as a Voice for House Grayson, I can assure the Legate that House Grayson has only the greatest respect for our vassal houses and that this will be reflected in actions and/or statements by the actual Voices themselves very soon I am sure.
I would also like to extend a personal and public invitation to Marquis Leary for Grayson family dinner night this week! All of our vassals and family friends always have an open invitation to attend as we are very interested in hearing what you have been up to so that we might be as supportive as possible!
And we just like seeing you!
I would also like to extend a personal and public invitation to Marquis Leary for Grayson family dinner night this week! All of our vassals and family friends always have an open invitation to attend as we are very interested in hearing what you have been up to so that we might be as supportive as possible!
And we just like seeing you!
Written By Sabella
July 10, 2018, 2:26 p.m.(3/2/1009 AR)
Now that I've stopped celebrating (briefly, I do have a glass of bubbly wine in hand as I write this!) I wanted to go into more detail about what a fantastic debut Niklas had at the Black Rose Theater!
First the actors were all amazing! Lumen was the perfect Master Ravelin, sour and scowly, but showing just hints of a vulnerable personality under all of the scathing insults! She made him a character you loved to hate and kind of wanted to hug! And then Master Alejandro as Lord Eduard was just the perfect amount of confused sweetness that made you root for him despite knowing that he had the advantage of his noble birth! And then Mistress Yasmine, can we talk about how absolutely fabulous she is just in general!? Is there nothing that woman can't do!? Mistress Bailey is definitely my favorite character, but she brought her to life in a way that made me adore her even more, which I did not think was possible! Master Jareth also brought down the house with laughter in the third act! I heard many compliments of his perfect comedic timing throughout the night! Mistress Giana's music with the other Bard's College members helped to highlight all the key moments and was a delightful interlude between acts! And I would be remiss if I did not include a mention of my protege, Mistress Tabitha, who worked so incredibly hard to make sure the backdrops were perfectly painted and all the props were just stunning!
I may or may not have made off with a certain golden quill that I'm now writing with. Don't worry, I'll have it back to the theater before the next show!
If you haven't seen the Playwrights yet, don't be intimidated by the long line for tickets and go get yours today!
First the actors were all amazing! Lumen was the perfect Master Ravelin, sour and scowly, but showing just hints of a vulnerable personality under all of the scathing insults! She made him a character you loved to hate and kind of wanted to hug! And then Master Alejandro as Lord Eduard was just the perfect amount of confused sweetness that made you root for him despite knowing that he had the advantage of his noble birth! And then Mistress Yasmine, can we talk about how absolutely fabulous she is just in general!? Is there nothing that woman can't do!? Mistress Bailey is definitely my favorite character, but she brought her to life in a way that made me adore her even more, which I did not think was possible! Master Jareth also brought down the house with laughter in the third act! I heard many compliments of his perfect comedic timing throughout the night! Mistress Giana's music with the other Bard's College members helped to highlight all the key moments and was a delightful interlude between acts! And I would be remiss if I did not include a mention of my protege, Mistress Tabitha, who worked so incredibly hard to make sure the backdrops were perfectly painted and all the props were just stunning!
I may or may not have made off with a certain golden quill that I'm now writing with. Don't worry, I'll have it back to the theater before the next show!
If you haven't seen the Playwrights yet, don't be intimidated by the long line for tickets and go get yours today!
Written By Sabella
July 9, 2018, 9:17 p.m.(2/28/1009 AR)
BEST!
PLAY!
EVER!
PLAY!
EVER!
Written By Sabella
July 7, 2018, 7:05 p.m.(2/24/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Luca
Scholar Oswyn is the very best! He has a careful hand and is incredibly good at describing detail in a way that is not tedious and on top of that he has a fantastic ear for punctuation!
And he could do to see more of the world I think as long as you promise to return him for he is my favorite scholar!
And he could do to see more of the world I think as long as you promise to return him for he is my favorite scholar!
Written By Sabella
July 4, 2018, 10:40 a.m.(2/18/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Caith
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! For today and only today I will tell people you are the better hugger!
Written By Sabella
July 4, 2018, 12:41 a.m.(2/17/1009 AR)
Things just keep getting better and better! The future is so bright I have to shade my eyes with my hands against its brilliance!
But I would never look away. Not even for a minute. Not for one second!
But I would never look away. Not even for a minute. Not for one second!
Written By Sabella
June 29, 2018, 12:15 a.m.(2/7/1009 AR)
It has been a whirlwind of a week and it is not even half over! Let me start off with the WEDDING, which was amazing! It was everything I ever dreamed and moreso! Thank you so much for everyone that turned out for it! And if you did not get a commemorative tiara please let me know and we will be sure to get one to you!
It really was an absolutely beautiful ceremony. My cousin, Prince Gareth, accompanied me down the aisle while Marquis Kennex accompanied Niklas. Seraph Ailith has clearly done many a wedding before ours for she spoke with eloquence and sincerity and while I thought my heart was already full it was bursting over by the time she had us say our vows. Niklas surprised me with a gorgeous iridescite ring with a dawnstone that I just adore! It's so beautiful! And his vows, which he did not write beforehand, were touching and compelling and amazing and if I hadn't been in love with him already I would've fallen fully and completely in love with him right then. I truly cannot wait for our future to happen together. We will write such a tremendous story!
And it started with an amazing party! I have to thank Princess Tikva for all of her attention to detail, and his Majesty for allowing us the use of his palace for a night! There was music and dancing and laughter and singing and the best conversations ever! I didn't get to spend nearly as much time with everyone as I wanted, but I shall make up for that in the next coming days, I promise!
Then there was the opening of Bold Expressions, a unique little shop that mostly serves coffee although there are lots of other things on the menu. I highly recommend their lavender latticework drink and the chocolate chip muffin! The opening was interrupted a bit by a duel between Prince Laric and a man named Skald that everyone seemed very taken with. I am assured that it was really the god Skald, but it does leave me wondering why we build temples where we go to pray if bulletin boards seem to do the trick better. Perhaps we ought to build more bulletin boards?
And then tonight there was a winter festival right in the city center! Niklas and I competed in two events! Well, we competed in the snowball competition with Sir Jeffeth and came in second, with the win going to High Lord Victus, Prince Barric, and Master Caspian. It was a very well played match! And then, I'm not really sure what you'd call what we did in the sledding competition. Epic failure does not seem to quite cover it, but at least we tried and only a poor, bystanding snowman was injured to the point that no mercies could help him. I'm really still very sorry about that, Little Moser! The top hat you had chosen for him was very sporting!
It really was an absolutely beautiful ceremony. My cousin, Prince Gareth, accompanied me down the aisle while Marquis Kennex accompanied Niklas. Seraph Ailith has clearly done many a wedding before ours for she spoke with eloquence and sincerity and while I thought my heart was already full it was bursting over by the time she had us say our vows. Niklas surprised me with a gorgeous iridescite ring with a dawnstone that I just adore! It's so beautiful! And his vows, which he did not write beforehand, were touching and compelling and amazing and if I hadn't been in love with him already I would've fallen fully and completely in love with him right then. I truly cannot wait for our future to happen together. We will write such a tremendous story!
And it started with an amazing party! I have to thank Princess Tikva for all of her attention to detail, and his Majesty for allowing us the use of his palace for a night! There was music and dancing and laughter and singing and the best conversations ever! I didn't get to spend nearly as much time with everyone as I wanted, but I shall make up for that in the next coming days, I promise!
Then there was the opening of Bold Expressions, a unique little shop that mostly serves coffee although there are lots of other things on the menu. I highly recommend their lavender latticework drink and the chocolate chip muffin! The opening was interrupted a bit by a duel between Prince Laric and a man named Skald that everyone seemed very taken with. I am assured that it was really the god Skald, but it does leave me wondering why we build temples where we go to pray if bulletin boards seem to do the trick better. Perhaps we ought to build more bulletin boards?
And then tonight there was a winter festival right in the city center! Niklas and I competed in two events! Well, we competed in the snowball competition with Sir Jeffeth and came in second, with the win going to High Lord Victus, Prince Barric, and Master Caspian. It was a very well played match! And then, I'm not really sure what you'd call what we did in the sledding competition. Epic failure does not seem to quite cover it, but at least we tried and only a poor, bystanding snowman was injured to the point that no mercies could help him. I'm really still very sorry about that, Little Moser! The top hat you had chosen for him was very sporting!
Written By Sabella
June 27, 2018, 4:34 p.m.(2/4/1009 AR)
Take a deep breath everyone! I'm sure Skald is just a very popular name, like how every other boy in this city is named Alaric or Laric and every girl is like Alarice or Keskialette.
Written By Sabella
June 26, 2018, 10:02 p.m.(2/3/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Niklas
Hello, husband!
Written By Sabella
June 26, 2018, 7:14 p.m.(2/2/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Niklas
I can't wait!
I can't wait to see everyone!
But especially you!
I can't wait to see everyone!
But especially you!
Written By Sabella
June 26, 2018, 8:54 a.m.(2/1/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Reese
I have a beautiful cerulean one you can borrow!
Written By Sabella
June 25, 2018, 2:24 p.m.(1/28/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Niklas
That's what I have Elizabetta and Lily do for me! And if I happen to be talking to a scholar and I notice a flurry of activity I try to see what's happening and pick up the journals of some people I otherwise might not read.
I'm pretty sure only you and Master Voss read my journals, though.
I secretly think its because Master Voss has mine called out so many times no one else gets a chance!
I'm pretty sure only you and Master Voss read my journals, though.
I secretly think its because Master Voss has mine called out so many times no one else gets a chance!
Please note that the scholars may take some time preparing your journal for others to read.