Written By Monique
Aug. 22, 2018, 5:39 p.m.(6/11/1009 AR)
I'm pleased to announce to official start to the Gilded Page Writing Contest! Those interested in seeing the various entries of the talented authors who were generous and submitted their work to the contest should come down to the Gilded Page for the next fortnight to vote for their favorites!
All entries have been placed in a lovely antique oak display case. Next to the case are the contest rules. Please have a look at them! Any questions may be sent to me by messenger. The entries are also available for sale in the shop of the Gilded Page, with proceeds being donated to the Faith!
Best of luck to all the exceptional entrants!
Entries:
The Princess Who Never Smiled - Part One and The Princess Who Never Smiled - Part Two
The Journey of One
A Book of Excellent Poems about Not-So-Excellent People
The Tortoise and the Fox: a Fable
The Parcel
The Lycene Cycle, Vol I
Law for Laypeople
All entries have been placed in a lovely antique oak display case. Next to the case are the contest rules. Please have a look at them! Any questions may be sent to me by messenger. The entries are also available for sale in the shop of the Gilded Page, with proceeds being donated to the Faith!
Best of luck to all the exceptional entrants!
Entries:
The Princess Who Never Smiled - Part One and The Princess Who Never Smiled - Part Two
The Journey of One
A Book of Excellent Poems about Not-So-Excellent People
The Tortoise and the Fox: a Fable
The Parcel
The Lycene Cycle, Vol I
Law for Laypeople
Written By Monique
Aug. 22, 2018, 2:55 a.m.(6/10/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Etienne
They are lovely and I'll never take them off. Well, not never. I'll have to bathe. But mostly never.
Written By Monique
Aug. 21, 2018, 9:59 a.m.(6/8/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Reigna
Teaching others is not a thing I ever thought I would do, and yet, by the grace and generosity of Marquessa Keaton, I have started to learn the basic practices of how best to impart my particular knowledge and skills upon others.
In other news, if candlestick thefts go up in the Kingdom, please remember I am reformed.
In other news, if candlestick thefts go up in the Kingdom, please remember I am reformed.
Written By Monique
Aug. 19, 2018, 7:34 p.m.(6/5/1009 AR)
Ah, also, if you fell in love with one of the Alcoves last night? Send a messenger and I will send crews over to resurrect it wherever you may wish.
Cerdic's alcove is spoken for, but Weohstan, Alarice, Pena, the Leader of the Metallic Order and Goldenpyre's alcoves still remain up for grabs.
Cerdic's alcove is spoken for, but Weohstan, Alarice, Pena, the Leader of the Metallic Order and Goldenpyre's alcoves still remain up for grabs.
Written By Monique
Aug. 19, 2018, 6:12 p.m.(6/5/1009 AR)
There are many people to thank. This will be a long entry.
My cohost, Prince Tyrval Ael'Noctis, who didn't get blood on anything. My cousin, Lord Alessandro Greenmarch, who was essential to the entire planning of this Gala, and wrote the Book of Legends (if you were there and didn't receive a copy, send him a messenger!) The support of my family, House Greenmarch, was undeniable.
My Gala Committee: Lady Margret and Marquessa Simone, whose spectacular alcoves you visited all night; Princesses Coraline and Reese, who were liaisons and moral support; Marquessa Reigna Keaton, the designer of some truly stunning Legendary costumes, parts of which I most certainly did not want to part with; Prince Niklas, who provided us our entertainment in the form of the incredible Gianna Whisper, whose voice haunted my sleep this morning; and I cannot forget Goodman Theodoric Ulbran, Games Master of extraordinary talent, whose skill was essential.
I must thank, too, the Legends of the evening: Goodwoman Josephine, Lady Margret, Princess Sorrel, Lady Aahana, Lady Orelia, and Princess Sabella, who also wrote the touching song to close out the evening!
I could not and would not forget the exceptional crafters who turned their expert hands to this monumental task. From those who provided prizes for the games: Goodman Asher Grayhope, Goodwoman Josephine Arcuri, Goodwoman Joscelin Arterius, and Dame Ida Ferron; to those who provided the breathtaking cloaks and stunning custom drink and thrones: Goodwoman Petal Penrose, maker of cloaks of such extraordinary skill that it reduced me to tears to give them up; and Goodwoman Jacali, whose alcoholic creations flowed through the night and inspired Legends of their own, and who designed the masterful thrones our Gala game winners received.
And last but not least, I wish to thank everyone who attended. If you consider it a success, it was a success because you made it so.
A lot of Legends have come before us, but this is our time.
My cohost, Prince Tyrval Ael'Noctis, who didn't get blood on anything. My cousin, Lord Alessandro Greenmarch, who was essential to the entire planning of this Gala, and wrote the Book of Legends (if you were there and didn't receive a copy, send him a messenger!) The support of my family, House Greenmarch, was undeniable.
My Gala Committee: Lady Margret and Marquessa Simone, whose spectacular alcoves you visited all night; Princesses Coraline and Reese, who were liaisons and moral support; Marquessa Reigna Keaton, the designer of some truly stunning Legendary costumes, parts of which I most certainly did not want to part with; Prince Niklas, who provided us our entertainment in the form of the incredible Gianna Whisper, whose voice haunted my sleep this morning; and I cannot forget Goodman Theodoric Ulbran, Games Master of extraordinary talent, whose skill was essential.
I must thank, too, the Legends of the evening: Goodwoman Josephine, Lady Margret, Princess Sorrel, Lady Aahana, Lady Orelia, and Princess Sabella, who also wrote the touching song to close out the evening!
I could not and would not forget the exceptional crafters who turned their expert hands to this monumental task. From those who provided prizes for the games: Goodman Asher Grayhope, Goodwoman Josephine Arcuri, Goodwoman Joscelin Arterius, and Dame Ida Ferron; to those who provided the breathtaking cloaks and stunning custom drink and thrones: Goodwoman Petal Penrose, maker of cloaks of such extraordinary skill that it reduced me to tears to give them up; and Goodwoman Jacali, whose alcoholic creations flowed through the night and inspired Legends of their own, and who designed the masterful thrones our Gala game winners received.
And last but not least, I wish to thank everyone who attended. If you consider it a success, it was a success because you made it so.
A lot of Legends have come before us, but this is our time.
Written By Monique
Aug. 18, 2018, 11:36 a.m.(6/3/1009 AR)
Today is The Gala! And the last day for entry into both The Cloak raffle and the Gilded Page Writing Contest.
Starting tomorrow and for the next fortnight, I invite all of Arx to come to the library and read the Writing Contest entries and vote for your favorite!
Starting tomorrow and for the next fortnight, I invite all of Arx to come to the library and read the Writing Contest entries and vote for your favorite!
Written By Monique
Aug. 17, 2018, 1:05 p.m.(6/1/1009 AR)
The Gala is tomorrow. After all the planning, all the waiting, it's finally here. It's ready. I'm ready. The cloaks tell me they're going to miss me, but I haven't given in to their siren-song to abscond.
In case this needs to be said, everyone is welcome. There is no charge to enter. You may choose to buy tickets for the raffle of the cloaks before The Gala, but it is not a requirement. There will be games and other spectacular prizes to win. Have you ever scaled the Weijin Wall? How well can you lie? I look forward to finding out.
In case this needs to be said, everyone is welcome. There is no charge to enter. You may choose to buy tickets for the raffle of the cloaks before The Gala, but it is not a requirement. There will be games and other spectacular prizes to win. Have you ever scaled the Weijin Wall? How well can you lie? I look forward to finding out.
Written By Monique
Aug. 16, 2018, 11:36 a.m.(5/27/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Coraline
It was a wonderful event for the Order of East Light the other day and it helped me put aside, at least for a time, the sorrow I felt at the untimely passing of my beloved protege.
Princess Coraline is a force to be reckoned with.
Princess Coraline is a force to be reckoned with.
Written By Monique
Aug. 16, 2018, 11:32 a.m.(5/27/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Etienne
I have, of late, discovered that green paint and lemon cream look particularly fetching on an Archlector's robes.
... in spite of the lectured I received for putting them there.
... in spite of the lectured I received for putting them there.
Written By Monique
Aug. 14, 2018, 5:42 p.m.(5/23/1009 AR)
The Gilded Page is exceptionally honored to host copies of Count Giulio Corvini's works:
Still Reflections, Vol I: Proverbs for Courtiers in the Lyceum.
and
Still Reflections, Vol II: Considerations on the Life of a Courtier in the Lyceum.
The only copies available will be through borrowing from the library, or through a request to Count Corvini himself.
This work is a page-turner and well worth the read!
Still Reflections, Vol I: Proverbs for Courtiers in the Lyceum.
and
Still Reflections, Vol II: Considerations on the Life of a Courtier in the Lyceum.
The only copies available will be through borrowing from the library, or through a request to Count Corvini himself.
This work is a page-turner and well worth the read!
Written By Monique
Aug. 14, 2018, 12:04 p.m.(5/23/1009 AR)
Closer and closer looms The Gala and the deadline for the Gilded Page Writing Contest. I'm looking forward to both, though perhaps one a little more than the other.
I enjoyed painting rocks at the temple of Jayus the other night and must commend Guardsman Fatchforth for his event. I never did get that other ear painted though.
I enjoyed painting rocks at the temple of Jayus the other night and must commend Guardsman Fatchforth for his event. I never did get that other ear painted though.
Written By Monique
Aug. 13, 2018, 12:31 p.m.(5/21/1009 AR)
Have you ever seen a superb Fireweave cloak? I have. Now. I don't want to raffle it off! By all the gods and all the spirits, don't make me give this away!
Written By Monique
Aug. 12, 2018, 11:25 p.m.(5/20/1009 AR)
One Throne remains to be won for The Gala, that of Lady Orelia (Prince Weohstan Redrain) and only 12 days until the event itself. I find myself more excited with every passing day for this vision to be realized. It is the result of the hard work and creativity of many, and I hope all the city turns out to enjoy the fruits of their labor.
No, there is no dress code.
No, I won't be selling raffle tickets after the event officially starts.
No, I'm not actually going naked.
Yes, I did forget, in all the party planning, to design myself an outfit.
But then, I am my own Legend.
No, there is no dress code.
No, I won't be selling raffle tickets after the event officially starts.
No, I'm not actually going naked.
Yes, I did forget, in all the party planning, to design myself an outfit.
But then, I am my own Legend.
Written By Monique
Aug. 12, 2018, 5:41 p.m.(5/19/1009 AR)
On the morality of stealing:
Why separate principle from practice? Why can't it be both immoral and moral?
Think in terms of 'and' instead of 'or'. Yes, stealing is immoral and I'm going to do it anyway, for the right reasons.
The hypothetical 'I', of course.
Why separate principle from practice? Why can't it be both immoral and moral?
Think in terms of 'and' instead of 'or'. Yes, stealing is immoral and I'm going to do it anyway, for the right reasons.
The hypothetical 'I', of course.
Written By Monique
Aug. 11, 2018, 6:43 p.m.(5/17/1009 AR)
Three Legendary Medallions won already! And it's only the first day of the contest. I will leave it to those who have won to announce their skill if they choose, but suffice to say the thrones of Pena Stormryder, Cerdic Valardin and Goldenpyre have been filled!
Princess Sorrel (Alarice), Lady Orelia (Weohstan) and Princess Sabella (Leader of the Metallics) all have Medallions still to be won.
Princess Sorrel (Alarice), Lady Orelia (Weohstan) and Princess Sabella (Leader of the Metallics) all have Medallions still to be won.
Written By Monique
Aug. 11, 2018, 12:04 p.m.(5/17/1009 AR)
There has been one change to the rules of The Gala Cloak Raffle!
People may buy tickets right up until the start of The Gala, but once the party starts, the sale of raffle tickets will be closed.
People may buy tickets right up until the start of The Gala, but once the party starts, the sale of raffle tickets will be closed.
Written By Monique
Aug. 11, 2018, 11:33 a.m.(5/17/1009 AR)
LET THE GAME BEGIN
Six wonderful Legends will be roaming the streets of Arx between now and The Gala, and each will possess a special token. Should you stumble upon one of these Legends in public, actively playing their role, you may attempt to convince them to part with their token with some impressive social feat! A wonderful story or song, a particularly clever joke or manipulation of words, perhaps a stare so fulminating their fingers weaken and the token just falls free! Each person who shows up to The Gala bearing one of the six Legendary tokens will receive a very special prize… their own THRONE, styled after the Legend they heroically won their token from!
Rules: Legends will only accept challenges when out in public as their Legend. No messengers to them about this game! If you send a messenger, you will be disqualified. One attempt per Legend, per day. Example: if you have attempted to convince Princess Sorrel one day, you may not try to convince her again until the next day, but you may try to convince any of the other Legends. One token per person. Tokens are non-transferable. Any questions may be directed to Lady Monique Greenmarch.
The Legends:
Goodwoman Josephine Arcuri as the Hierophant Pena Stormryder
Princess Sabella Grayson as Queen Alarice Grayson
Grandmaster Caspian Wild as Prince Cerdic Valardin
Princess Sorrel Thrax as the Leader of the Metallic Order
Lady Aahana Volkov as Goldenpyre
Lady Orelia Stonewood as Prince Weohstan Redrain
(OOC-Legend must be in public with their LRP flag on to accept challenges; no OOC paging or scene-crashing in relation to this game, please; roll difficulty at 60; Charm/Command/Composure/Wits + Diplomacy/Empathy/Etiquette/Manipulation/Performance/Propaganda/Riddles/Seduction)
Six wonderful Legends will be roaming the streets of Arx between now and The Gala, and each will possess a special token. Should you stumble upon one of these Legends in public, actively playing their role, you may attempt to convince them to part with their token with some impressive social feat! A wonderful story or song, a particularly clever joke or manipulation of words, perhaps a stare so fulminating their fingers weaken and the token just falls free! Each person who shows up to The Gala bearing one of the six Legendary tokens will receive a very special prize… their own THRONE, styled after the Legend they heroically won their token from!
Rules: Legends will only accept challenges when out in public as their Legend. No messengers to them about this game! If you send a messenger, you will be disqualified. One attempt per Legend, per day. Example: if you have attempted to convince Princess Sorrel one day, you may not try to convince her again until the next day, but you may try to convince any of the other Legends. One token per person. Tokens are non-transferable. Any questions may be directed to Lady Monique Greenmarch.
The Legends:
Goodwoman Josephine Arcuri as the Hierophant Pena Stormryder
Princess Sabella Grayson as Queen Alarice Grayson
Grandmaster Caspian Wild as Prince Cerdic Valardin
Princess Sorrel Thrax as the Leader of the Metallic Order
Lady Aahana Volkov as Goldenpyre
Lady Orelia Stonewood as Prince Weohstan Redrain
(OOC-Legend must be in public with their LRP flag on to accept challenges; no OOC paging or scene-crashing in relation to this game, please; roll difficulty at 60; Charm/Command/Composure/Wits + Diplomacy/Empathy/Etiquette/Manipulation/Performance/Propaganda/Riddles/Seduction)
Written By Monique
Aug. 9, 2018, 7:10 p.m.(5/13/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Reigna
One more, Scholar, and then I'll stop for the day, I promise.
Marquessa Keaton has an exceptional talent for designing clothing, alongside all her MANY other wonderful attributes. It's really not fair to the rest of us that she claims so much talent!
But our Legends at the Gala will be absolutely pleased that she does, wearing her spectacular creations.
Marquessa Keaton has an exceptional talent for designing clothing, alongside all her MANY other wonderful attributes. It's really not fair to the rest of us that she claims so much talent!
But our Legends at the Gala will be absolutely pleased that she does, wearing her spectacular creations.
Written By Monique
Aug. 9, 2018, 7:07 p.m.(5/13/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Jacali
The thrones are Goodwoman Jacali's genius vision realized and will make six very fortunate winners VERY happy.
Written By Monique
Aug. 9, 2018, 6:54 p.m.(5/13/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Skye
I have never seen a more glorious painting. I'm not biased at all. Baroness Blackshore is the most talented painter I've ever come across.
If you'd like to see her latest masterpiece, I'm having it hung in the Great Hall at Greenmarch Lodge, where everyone may glory in it.
If you'd like to see her latest masterpiece, I'm having it hung in the Great Hall at Greenmarch Lodge, where everyone may glory in it.
Please note that the scholars may take some time preparing your journal for others to read.