Written By Valencia
Sept. 16, 2018, 7:55 p.m.(8/12/1009 AR)
I must confess that before every fundraiser we host at the Hart I worry about a million things.
I worry that all feel welcome and cared for. That a good time is had by all. That we will not run out of whiskey, rum and wine. And, I worry our fundraising goals may not be met.
Everything we raise is so essential to the good causes we hope to support.
Fortunately, the people of Arx are generous and understand why their donations are so important. I know that tonight's fundraiser will be no different and they will come together to help with the cause.
But even so, I often hold my breath until I see their smiles and suddenly know it will be just fine.
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I worry that all feel welcome and cared for. That a good time is had by all. That we will not run out of whiskey, rum and wine. And, I worry our fundraising goals may not be met.
Everything we raise is so essential to the good causes we hope to support.
Fortunately, the people of Arx are generous and understand why their donations are so important. I know that tonight's fundraiser will be no different and they will come together to help with the cause.
But even so, I often hold my breath until I see their smiles and suddenly know it will be just fine.
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Written By Valencia
Sept. 15, 2018, 2:12 p.m.(8/10/1009 AR)
Empty flattery and honeyed words mean nothing to me.
Just more lies, broken promises and time lost.
Words without action are nothing but a waste of wind.
There is a lot of hot wind in Arx. Must be the season.
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Just more lies, broken promises and time lost.
Words without action are nothing but a waste of wind.
There is a lot of hot wind in Arx. Must be the season.
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Written By Valencia
Sept. 14, 2018, 10:43 a.m.(8/8/1009 AR)
It occurs to me that it is better to fall in love than to rise in sorrow.
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Written By Valencia
Sept. 12, 2018, 10:59 p.m.(8/2/1009 AR)
You can not change the past. They cannot hear you when they (or your) are dead. But while you yet live, you can try to see the future right.
Perhaps rather than looking back at what cannot be changed, look forward with a passionate eye to make things right and try to not repeat mistakes that bring new regrets.
Sing like it was your last song. Be kind when you can. Remember and reach out even if it is difficult. Remind people that they matter. Show them that you care. Listen to those you love or respect as though it was their final whisper. Never be stingy with your heart. Laugh with them. Make one another's lives better. Bring good things to this world.
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Perhaps rather than looking back at what cannot be changed, look forward with a passionate eye to make things right and try to not repeat mistakes that bring new regrets.
Sing like it was your last song. Be kind when you can. Remember and reach out even if it is difficult. Remind people that they matter. Show them that you care. Listen to those you love or respect as though it was their final whisper. Never be stingy with your heart. Laugh with them. Make one another's lives better. Bring good things to this world.
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Written By Valencia
Sept. 9, 2018, 11:15 p.m.(7/24/1009 AR)
Delighted and and so very excited as our event draws near. It is my greatest hope that next week's Sip n'Spar event at the Hart will be successful. I should like to make an excellent donation to support the Lodge.
Nothing would please me more than to help in this venture. Those who cannot fight as one of our brave warriors must find other ways to rise and support the effort.
I sincerely hope we see great support for this cause.
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Nothing would please me more than to help in this venture. Those who cannot fight as one of our brave warriors must find other ways to rise and support the effort.
I sincerely hope we see great support for this cause.
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Written By Valencia
Aug. 12, 2018, 10:23 p.m.(5/20/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Katarina
Love is a beautiful and wonderful thing, but it is not something for the faint of heart… Do not give up.
And I am here should you wish to talk.
As ever.
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And I am here should you wish to talk.
As ever.
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Written By Valencia
Aug. 5, 2018, 10 p.m.(5/1/1009 AR)
Things I have learned this week:
- I am more tenacious than I realized.
- I often see value where others may not.
- I love hosting parties, something I have forgotten and have been beautifully reminded of at the Start Spring Fling.
- I remain in love with the idea of love.
- I get most cross with those I care for.
- Swimming at night under the stars with good company is something I should do more of.
- Worrying about what others think of me is something I should do less of.
- And, apparently I am more fierce in competition than I thought with the right inspiration.
Though, I think I would not have done nearly as well without my talented teammates. Though to be true, my competitors were very formidable. I think luck was more than on my side this time, to be true.
A very busy and very wonderful week. I cannot wait for next week's lessons.
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- I am more tenacious than I realized.
- I often see value where others may not.
- I love hosting parties, something I have forgotten and have been beautifully reminded of at the Start Spring Fling.
- I remain in love with the idea of love.
- I get most cross with those I care for.
- Swimming at night under the stars with good company is something I should do more of.
- Worrying about what others think of me is something I should do less of.
- And, apparently I am more fierce in competition than I thought with the right inspiration.
Though, I think I would not have done nearly as well without my talented teammates. Though to be true, my competitors were very formidable. I think luck was more than on my side this time, to be true.
A very busy and very wonderful week. I cannot wait for next week's lessons.
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Written By Valencia
July 29, 2018, 9:01 p.m.(4/15/1009 AR)
Despite all the new and very happy things in my life, I find I am saddened by the news of late. But I have faith things will be as they should be.
Though for some things there is no repair. It is a time to mourn and hopefully begin to overcome heartache and then heal.
For others, well, these are magical times and we have all seen no end of miracles happen. And perhaps for all the terrible happenings and unkindnesses, maybe there will be good out of it. Or at least a fair reaping of what is sown in the past that will ring things true again.
It is all we can pray for and work towards. And in that, perhaps good things and a just reward will come.
Which reminds me to be more careful of what seeds are set in my own gardens. It would not do to reap ill reward for silly outbursts based on hurt pride. Especially when my heart is opposite of my actions.
There is much to consider.
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Though for some things there is no repair. It is a time to mourn and hopefully begin to overcome heartache and then heal.
For others, well, these are magical times and we have all seen no end of miracles happen. And perhaps for all the terrible happenings and unkindnesses, maybe there will be good out of it. Or at least a fair reaping of what is sown in the past that will ring things true again.
It is all we can pray for and work towards. And in that, perhaps good things and a just reward will come.
Which reminds me to be more careful of what seeds are set in my own gardens. It would not do to reap ill reward for silly outbursts based on hurt pride. Especially when my heart is opposite of my actions.
There is much to consider.
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Written By Valencia
July 22, 2018, 11:06 p.m.(4/1/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Theodoric
Thank you to you, Missere Ulbran.
Your assistance and your kind care of my Hart and its guests while I was indisposed was so very gallant tonight.
I hope I can properly repay you for your kindness and for your most excellent company of late. Truly desired and appreciated.
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Your assistance and your kind care of my Hart and its guests while I was indisposed was so very gallant tonight.
I hope I can properly repay you for your kindness and for your most excellent company of late. Truly desired and appreciated.
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Written By Valencia
June 19, 2018, 3:53 a.m.(1/15/1009 AR)
We had the joyous occasion of hosting our twentieth Sip n'Spar event at the Hart the other night. In celebration, we had a special prize draw for those who attended for a truly stunning emerald and gold ring created by the very talented Master Asher Grayhope.
As always, it was a wonderful event and we couldn't be more happy. And now, as promised, with the greatest of pleasure, I would like to announce the winners of the Golden Hart's Sip n'Spar XX event. Please join me in congratulating:
Match One: Prince Barric of Grayson
Match Two: Princess Sorrel of Thrax
Match Three: Prince Barric of Grayson
Match Four: Lady Ariella of Igniseri
Prize Draw: Lady Octavia of Kennex
Once again, a heartfelt hank you again to one and all who bring their talents both in and out of the ring, good company, generous spirit and smiling faces to this and all our Hart events. And, special thanks to Master Asher for his kind generosity in sharing his incredible talents with us.
I have said this before and will say again that we are so very lucky to have all of you in our Hart.
Thank you again to everyone who has joined us, been a supporter and avid patron. Wishing you light, luck and love!
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(ooc: Please see https://bit.ly/2GWWMqx for our list of Hart event winners. Again, thank you to everyone for making these events so much fun! <3)
As always, it was a wonderful event and we couldn't be more happy. And now, as promised, with the greatest of pleasure, I would like to announce the winners of the Golden Hart's Sip n'Spar XX event. Please join me in congratulating:
Match One: Prince Barric of Grayson
Match Two: Princess Sorrel of Thrax
Match Three: Prince Barric of Grayson
Match Four: Lady Ariella of Igniseri
Prize Draw: Lady Octavia of Kennex
Once again, a heartfelt hank you again to one and all who bring their talents both in and out of the ring, good company, generous spirit and smiling faces to this and all our Hart events. And, special thanks to Master Asher for his kind generosity in sharing his incredible talents with us.
I have said this before and will say again that we are so very lucky to have all of you in our Hart.
Thank you again to everyone who has joined us, been a supporter and avid patron. Wishing you light, luck and love!
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(ooc: Please see https://bit.ly/2GWWMqx for our list of Hart event winners. Again, thank you to everyone for making these events so much fun! <3)
Written By Valencia
June 10, 2018, 9:59 p.m.(12/18/1008 AR)
My lords and ladies, misseres and madams, dearest friends of the Hart…
As promised, with the greatest of pleasure, I would like to announce the winners of the Golden Hart's Sip n'Spar XIX event.
Please join me in congratulating:
Match One: Missere Caspian Wild
Match Two: Prince Luca of Grayson
Match Three: Count Artorius of Magnotta
Match Four: Sir Jordan of Ober
Knife Throwing: Lord Wash of Kennex
Thank you again to all of our formidable competitors and to all those who bring their excellent company, generous spirit and smiling faces to this and all our Hart events. We are so honoured to have you in our Hart.
We hope that everyone will join us again next week for our special Sip n'Spar XX celebration!
Wishing you light, luck and love!
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(ooc: Please see https://bit.ly/2GWWMqx for an up-to-date list of Hart event winners. Thank you again to everyone for making these events so much fun! You are the best! <3)
As promised, with the greatest of pleasure, I would like to announce the winners of the Golden Hart's Sip n'Spar XIX event.
Please join me in congratulating:
Match One: Missere Caspian Wild
Match Two: Prince Luca of Grayson
Match Three: Count Artorius of Magnotta
Match Four: Sir Jordan of Ober
Knife Throwing: Lord Wash of Kennex
Thank you again to all of our formidable competitors and to all those who bring their excellent company, generous spirit and smiling faces to this and all our Hart events. We are so honoured to have you in our Hart.
We hope that everyone will join us again next week for our special Sip n'Spar XX celebration!
Wishing you light, luck and love!
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(ooc: Please see https://bit.ly/2GWWMqx for an up-to-date list of Hart event winners. Thank you again to everyone for making these events so much fun! You are the best! <3)
Written By Valencia
June 10, 2018, 9:37 p.m.(12/18/1008 AR)
My days of late have been beautiful ones. I feel like I am waking up from a dark and horrible dream and taking a long needed breath of air. The sharp ache of missing of those I hold dear as been thankfully made a little easier thanks to wonderful the company of old friends and new.
I am so grateful for those in my life and the hope they bring. I don't think I would be able to continue on if not for them.
I hope we will have many more beautiful days and nights together. And in this, I hope we will all find more reasons and more strength to carry on and face what is to come.
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I am so grateful for those in my life and the hope they bring. I don't think I would be able to continue on if not for them.
I hope we will have many more beautiful days and nights together. And in this, I hope we will all find more reasons and more strength to carry on and face what is to come.
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Written By Valencia
June 3, 2018, 11:33 p.m.(11/28/1008 AR)
I am wholeheartedly reminded that a good conversation with the right person at the right time is more restorative than any medicine I have known.
I think more such conversations are needed.
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I think more such conversations are needed.
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Written By Valencia
May 27, 2018, 8:38 p.m.(11/11/1008 AR)
I am so excited! We have often wished to offer special recognition to those who are ongoing champions in our Hart and so it is this day that we begin to make this a tradition for one and all.
From this day forward we have decided to keep our tourney champion lists up dated for all to see. Those with the highest ongoing standing will be among the first to be offered an invitation to participate in the Harts' champions tournament and a chance to become one of the elite first to win the respected title of tried and true Champions of the Hart. A tradition I hope that will carry on into the future.
I cannot wait to see who will be the first to make the lists tonight.
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(ooc: Please see here for a list of tonight's winners: https://bit.ly/2GWWMqx. Thank you to everyone for making these events so much fun! <3)
From this day forward we have decided to keep our tourney champion lists up dated for all to see. Those with the highest ongoing standing will be among the first to be offered an invitation to participate in the Harts' champions tournament and a chance to become one of the elite first to win the respected title of tried and true Champions of the Hart. A tradition I hope that will carry on into the future.
I cannot wait to see who will be the first to make the lists tonight.
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(ooc: Please see here for a list of tonight's winners: https://bit.ly/2GWWMqx. Thank you to everyone for making these events so much fun! <3)
Written By Valencia
May 27, 2018, 7:33 p.m.(11/11/1008 AR)
Some things are worth waiting for.
For you, anything to see that smile and to have you near.
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For you, anything to see that smile and to have you near.
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Written By Valencia
April 22, 2018, 10:18 p.m.(8/8/1008 AR)
The good will and generosity of the people of Arx never fails to amaze and humble me.
Last night's fundraiser was such a success! I cannot even express how happy and grateful I am. It is truly wonderful to see so many come together for such a good cause. My heart sings to know that we will be helping so many in need.
We are awaiting our final donations, but I am so honored and grateful for the support of my Hart has received thus far. I cannot wait to thank everyone properly. I am humbled by your kindness.
Thank you a thousand times.
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Last night's fundraiser was such a success! I cannot even express how happy and grateful I am. It is truly wonderful to see so many come together for such a good cause. My heart sings to know that we will be helping so many in need.
We are awaiting our final donations, but I am so honored and grateful for the support of my Hart has received thus far. I cannot wait to thank everyone properly. I am humbled by your kindness.
Thank you a thousand times.
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Written By Valencia
April 8, 2018, 6:05 p.m.(7/8/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Brogan
I could say a thousand or more things about how incredible you are and how very grateful I am to you, my dearest Lord Brogan. However, in kindness to whoever reads this I will limit myself to this.
Thank you for all that you have done. Truly, you are a the rarest and most brilliant of treasures and men.
How I am so lucky to have you in my life I do not know, but I thank the gods for it.
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Thank you for all that you have done. Truly, you are a the rarest and most brilliant of treasures and men.
How I am so lucky to have you in my life I do not know, but I thank the gods for it.
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Written By Valencia
March 25, 2018, 10:41 p.m.(6/6/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Brogan
Welcome home, my lord.
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Written By Valencia
March 24, 2018, 2:48 p.m.(6/3/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Serafine
When I was a little girl I idolized my cousin. I still do I think. She was everything I wanted to be. Brave, strong, wild and free. She did as she pleased. She had such light and fire. I remember trying so very hard to be like her, much to my cousin Luca and Cicero's amusement and my parents disdain.
When I returned to Arx she was among the first to welcome me home. Got me into a drinking contest with Aksel, Sigurd and Mydas at the Spirits. She was so proud when I out drank Mydas. I swear I was so happy my heart could have burst. To have her be proud of me like that was like setting in the rays of the most beautiful sunrise.
My Sera is gone now. I will never again lose composure and jump up to cheer wildly for her in a match like some wild thing. I will never again nearly knock us both over with a far too joyous and reckless hug at seeing her again. I will no longer have new and wonderful ways to be so proud and happy for her and wish in my heart of hearts that I could be just as magnificent as her.
I will miss her so terribly I cannot breath with the thought of it.
My heart goes out to Dame Leta, all my family and those who loved her best. I am here if I am needed. As always. As ever. I pray they know how much she loved them. It is a little thing, but such an important thing.
There has been talk of the importance of family. We talk a lot about it in these times. Serafine always made me feel loved and important when she was near. I never questioned my worth to her or that I was her family. Perhaps that is what I will miss most of all. She was and will always be my sweetest, most beloved cousin. My family by blood and heart.
Farewell, my wonderful, beautiful cousin. Maybe one day I shall be a little more wild and strong like you. I promise that I will always love as deep and true as you did. I hope I will make you proud one day.
When I returned to Arx she was among the first to welcome me home. Got me into a drinking contest with Aksel, Sigurd and Mydas at the Spirits. She was so proud when I out drank Mydas. I swear I was so happy my heart could have burst. To have her be proud of me like that was like setting in the rays of the most beautiful sunrise.
My Sera is gone now. I will never again lose composure and jump up to cheer wildly for her in a match like some wild thing. I will never again nearly knock us both over with a far too joyous and reckless hug at seeing her again. I will no longer have new and wonderful ways to be so proud and happy for her and wish in my heart of hearts that I could be just as magnificent as her.
I will miss her so terribly I cannot breath with the thought of it.
My heart goes out to Dame Leta, all my family and those who loved her best. I am here if I am needed. As always. As ever. I pray they know how much she loved them. It is a little thing, but such an important thing.
There has been talk of the importance of family. We talk a lot about it in these times. Serafine always made me feel loved and important when she was near. I never questioned my worth to her or that I was her family. Perhaps that is what I will miss most of all. She was and will always be my sweetest, most beloved cousin. My family by blood and heart.
Farewell, my wonderful, beautiful cousin. Maybe one day I shall be a little more wild and strong like you. I promise that I will always love as deep and true as you did. I hope I will make you proud one day.
Written By Valencia
March 18, 2018, 10:43 p.m.(5/20/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Cicero
No words can express this grief and ache. The emptiness and loss. None.
You cannot be gone. Life cannot be this cruel, can it?
What will I do without you? Why must this happen? How could you leave?
You are always in my heart and will be until the day I die, my sweetest Cicero. And then beyond. As always. As ever.
Sweetest dreams. Know that I will see you again. I promise.
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You cannot be gone. Life cannot be this cruel, can it?
What will I do without you? Why must this happen? How could you leave?
You are always in my heart and will be until the day I die, my sweetest Cicero. And then beyond. As always. As ever.
Sweetest dreams. Know that I will see you again. I promise.
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