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Written By Mabelle

Aug. 21, 2021, 1:22 p.m.(1/22/1016 AR)

Relationship Note on Reese

Thank you.

Written By Mabelle

Aug. 20, 2021, 8:43 a.m.(1/20/1016 AR)

One cannot help but marvel at the creativity and novelty of the Oathlands in the textile industry and the diversity it brings to the markets all around Arvum.
From Oakhide to Artshall, from Highhill to Cloudspine, the weavers of the Oathlands are the busiest of all the lands!

Written By Mabelle

Aug. 15, 2021, 6:31 a.m.(1/10/1016 AR)

The Masquerade on the Valardin grounds was exceptionally impressive! I felt underdressed for the first time in my life! Everyone was so festive. One of them was wearing so many items made of starlight silk that I think the market has run out! Reading the whites before I am writing this, I'm beginning to suspect it was my cousin, Princess Gwenna.

It was a lovely affair and the food was magnificent and there was something mischievous in being unknown. I enjoyed myself.
Thank you to High Princess Alis, Duke Cristoph and Marquis Kael for hosting!

Written By Mabelle

Aug. 4, 2021, 11:50 p.m.(12/17/1015 AR)

I was pleased to be able to offer sponsership to a new bakery in the new Art District of Artshall.
Whoever wins the Artistic Baker contest should prepare themselves for a very lavish shop.

Written By Mabelle

July 26, 2021, 10:43 a.m.(11/26/1015 AR)

Relationship Note on Cirroch

We had an interesting friendship and we had plans to build in Giant's Reach.
Now all I have is grief.
I promise to help your family as you helped the compact in your bravery and in honor of our friendship.

Written By Mabelle

July 25, 2021, 12:32 p.m.(11/25/1015 AR)

It is quite easy to let one rotten apple spoil the whole barrel. I would rather open the barrel, take out one apple at a time, shine those who are still hard and crisp and root out the rotten one.

My trust will not be misplaced again.

Written By Mabelle

July 24, 2021, 1:47 p.m.(11/23/1015 AR)

Relationship Note on Gwenna

I did not even consider writing a will.
Perhaps I should.

Written By Mabelle

July 24, 2021, 8:09 a.m.(11/22/1015 AR)

I understand the way to examine things is look at them closely, feel them, smell them, taste them.
It amazes me however how people are not concerned about letting things they are unfamiliar with into their mouths.

Maybe I spent too much time in the Lyceum.

Written By Mabelle

July 18, 2021, 6:21 a.m.(11/10/1015 AR)

As we explored some of our more remote grounds we came upon the Grayhill mansion, wonderful founds there, interesting as well considering how well they have been preserved for centuries. Yes scholar, centuries. I have collected some invaluable pieces for the Artshall Museum - including a few family portraits, all with single heads, old journals and letters.

Scanning the rooms outside the mansion, I came upon some tools of those who served the family, including the rooms that belonged to the family seamstress. There were weird metals there measuring body sizes. I might have tried one on. I might have gotten stuck in it on the ride home.
That's what I get for traveling in a wagon. Too much space. Traveling stuck in a metal contraption for several hours was not very enjoyable. Next time you see ancient tools of seamstresses, do not try it on! Still, I managed not to break it and deliver it to where the museum items are kept.

Written By Mabelle

July 14, 2021, 11:42 p.m.(11/3/1015 AR)

When challenges are removed, flowers cease to arrive.

Written By Mabelle

July 11, 2021, 12:37 a.m.(10/24/1015 AR)

The intial presentation of the Art & Culture District has been complete. Funds were raised to support the art and offer more artists their place in the galleries as well as the ability to attend the school once it is opened, which is a very exciting concept for the young and old as one.

My sincere gratitude goes out to those who traveled all the way to Artshall to attend in hopes they enjoyed their stay in the city as well as to all those who aided me in making the night as lovely as it was and with the project as whole, particularly Princess Denica, Master Jareth, Mistresses Caprice and Aconite and the Nightingale Gianna, who offered a rare performance.

Many of the items showcased in the fashion tent has been sold, procceeds went to charity for the Honey Havens.
And those which were not sold? I suppose I shall have to 'endure' wearing them myself.

Written By Mabelle

July 6, 2021, 12:04 a.m.(10/14/1015 AR)

Relationship Note on Zakhar

I have taken it upon myself to renovate some of the rooms in the Laurent mansion and have decided to get new furniture. After the beautiful clavichord he has constructed for me, I set my mind and quill toward Master Zakhar at the Emporium of Curiousity and I was not disappointed.

Beautiful craftsmanship unlike any other, tailored specifically to what I required. Elegant yet decorative and impressive.
I am grateful for all the artisans of the city, such abundance, such talent, such joy.

Written By Mabelle

July 3, 2021, 11:22 a.m.(10/8/1015 AR)

Lady Brigid Moore now Inverno.
The fiercest Dragoon.

I had no doubt in my mind you will not let it rest.
I have no doubt it my mind you will return.

Written By Mabelle

July 2, 2021, 2:51 a.m.(10/6/1015 AR)

It has been a very long week, scholar, and yet it flew by like it only had a couple days in it. Between the arrival of the new fabrics to the city and the endless preparations to the Art District Gala in Artshall, I can barely find myself time to sit.

Auditions to be held, performers to be found, gowns to be designed, musicians to select and food. I must not forget the food.
I am grateful for the assistance of those who are part of the project: Master Jareth for arranging the plays, the artists that donated items to the exhibitions, Mistress Caprice for arranging the prayer and stitching energetically for the fashion show and Master Claude who created the most beautiful limited edition toys. I am likely forgetting many names.

Yes Maurice, I put your name in there too. Yes, you are cooking. Maurice is in charge of the food, scholar and my friends are in charge of keeping me sane.

Maurice, you do know the Honey Festival is soon after? Postpone it? What? - Do not write that down, scholar. Maurice!

Written By Mabelle

July 1, 2021, 1:23 a.m.(10/4/1015 AR)

Oh the supple rose leather is sitting there staring at me and throwing its scent to the air of the room.
Roses.
When will it be winter? I fancy me some boots. And gloves. Maybe a whole gown. Now that will be interesting.

Written By Mabelle

June 27, 2021, 2:27 p.m.(9/25/1015 AR)

Relationship Note on Gwenna

I want to see said hat. I will either love it or tease you. Sounds fun either way.

Written By Mabelle

June 21, 2021, noon(9/13/1015 AR)

Blood is thicker than wine,
Honey is thicker than both,
You have betrayed me, my darling
You’ve broken your oath.

Blood is darker than wine,
Honey so gold it glows,
You made me choose between us,
Well it was me I chose.

Blood is thicker than wine,
Honey is sweeter however,
You sailed away from me,
You promised me forever.

Blood swivels in my wine,
Honey swivels in my tea,
You whispered ‘wife’ when we made love,
It wasn't meant for me.

Blood as red as wine,
Honey like the sun,
You own my soul for centuries,
You’ll never let me run.

Blood as dark as my coffee,
Honey sweetens my cake,
I gave you my heart, my love.
You best not let it break.

Written By Mabelle

June 16, 2021, 6:15 a.m.(9/2/1015 AR)

You cannot lose what you never had.

Written By Mabelle

June 16, 2021, 5:49 a.m.(9/2/1015 AR)

Relationship Note on Amari

It was you? I expected this from a Clement. A very particular Clement.

Written By Mabelle

June 11, 2021, 3:10 a.m.(8/20/1015 AR)

Relationship Note on Kastelon

It seems when you hear a lot of oinking around you, there might actually be boars in the area.
Who knew?

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