Written By Reigna
Dec. 19, 2017, 6:44 p.m.(10/20/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Magpie
More! More! More!
Have you read the Bethany Whisper series? I bet they could be inspiring! I shall send you copies, forthwith.
Have you read the Bethany Whisper series? I bet they could be inspiring! I shall send you copies, forthwith.
Written By Reigna
Dec. 19, 2017, 3:27 p.m.(10/20/1007 AR)
The pastry weapons have been deployed!
Written By Reigna
Dec. 19, 2017, 12:07 a.m.(10/18/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Cristoph
I appreciate the offer, my liege, however, I see several potential problems with your generous suggestion.
Firstly, I happen to like you very much, as a person and feel an immense loyalty towards you. It would feel wrong to take up a sword against you. Secondly, I am a fan of your wife, and I am unashamed to admit that she is scary when riled. I happen to think she is passing fond of you, and I would not like her ire turned upon me.
Now, if instead you invited me to pelt you with tender baked goods, I might be game.
Firstly, I happen to like you very much, as a person and feel an immense loyalty towards you. It would feel wrong to take up a sword against you. Secondly, I am a fan of your wife, and I am unashamed to admit that she is scary when riled. I happen to think she is passing fond of you, and I would not like her ire turned upon me.
Now, if instead you invited me to pelt you with tender baked goods, I might be game.
Written By Reigna
Dec. 18, 2017, 4:29 p.m.(10/18/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Khanne
Blessings are friends like Lady Khanne Halfshav. With her wisdom and guidance, I am a better me.
Thanks be to all the gods that led me to this point in my life, to have such a companion.
Thanks be to all the gods that led me to this point in my life, to have such a companion.
Written By Reigna
Dec. 18, 2017, 1:06 p.m.(10/17/1007 AR)
The last few days have been a wholly new experience for me. I am not, or at least I had not thought myself to be, an angry person. And yet. The rage I have felt over the last few days has redefined what I know as anger. I think, at one point while reading a missive I went briefly blind. My entire field of visioned became white and then narrowed til all was dark save a singular point of white-hot rage.
If I distance myself from it, it is fascinating. I had no idea such a feeling existed, and yet if I think about it logically, the answer is, it must exist. For all the world is a state of balance. For every good, like Prince Edain and Princess Alis, the Princesses Caelis, and Sophie, Isabeau, Duchess Nicia, Duke Cristoph, for these souls that are righteous and beautiful, for the warmth and family they foster, so too must there be darkness. To balance and define the light. So if I can love Kael with such passion, such loyalty and heart, then so too must I be able to feel an anger as I do towards... well. Let us not go there.
To further the idea... I must, must find a way to bring myself back to balance and to let go of this rage before my internal humors are warped and I fall ill. I can sense it. That potential shift inside me, like a sickness laying in lurk waiting to take advantage of my imbalance.
One of the worst parts of all of this is I feel I must pause and think about what I put in my journal. No longer do I have that sense of freedom, as my thoughts and feeling are transferred from myself to the page. That sacred communion between me and Vellichor. I find myself nervous, anxious about what I write and who might be reading and the political ramifications that might arise from this act that I have taken for granted for so long. I feel sundered.
I am conflicted. I am furious at even the thought that I must censor myself, the feeling of loss at being able to commune as I wish with my journal. But I also know that being noble means putting your own wants and needs aside for the betterment of all.
What do you do when you have been called disgraceful? When you are told that you -- No. See. I have to stop. If I continue I will write out all the accusations laid at my feet and Kael's and that will likely be seen as starting it up all over again.
I suppose the rest of my communion must be placed in the Black.
If I distance myself from it, it is fascinating. I had no idea such a feeling existed, and yet if I think about it logically, the answer is, it must exist. For all the world is a state of balance. For every good, like Prince Edain and Princess Alis, the Princesses Caelis, and Sophie, Isabeau, Duchess Nicia, Duke Cristoph, for these souls that are righteous and beautiful, for the warmth and family they foster, so too must there be darkness. To balance and define the light. So if I can love Kael with such passion, such loyalty and heart, then so too must I be able to feel an anger as I do towards... well. Let us not go there.
To further the idea... I must, must find a way to bring myself back to balance and to let go of this rage before my internal humors are warped and I fall ill. I can sense it. That potential shift inside me, like a sickness laying in lurk waiting to take advantage of my imbalance.
One of the worst parts of all of this is I feel I must pause and think about what I put in my journal. No longer do I have that sense of freedom, as my thoughts and feeling are transferred from myself to the page. That sacred communion between me and Vellichor. I find myself nervous, anxious about what I write and who might be reading and the political ramifications that might arise from this act that I have taken for granted for so long. I feel sundered.
I am conflicted. I am furious at even the thought that I must censor myself, the feeling of loss at being able to commune as I wish with my journal. But I also know that being noble means putting your own wants and needs aside for the betterment of all.
What do you do when you have been called disgraceful? When you are told that you -- No. See. I have to stop. If I continue I will write out all the accusations laid at my feet and Kael's and that will likely be seen as starting it up all over again.
I suppose the rest of my communion must be placed in the Black.
Written By Reigna
Dec. 16, 2017, 5:54 p.m.(10/14/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Fairen
Why *no* Marquis Fairen Leary you do *not* get to shame me for something written in my white journals. It is my god bestowed duty to document my life and if you do not like what I write, then by all means, do not have the scribes bring you my whites. You do not get to say that I disgraced my house, my liege or anyone else. You do not get, once again, to reprimand me, talk down to me, attempt to shame me and then turn around and offer to *allow* this to be overlooked. You do not have that power over me and I have no desire to "accept" your forgiveness.
Written By Reigna
Dec. 16, 2017, 3:55 a.m.(10/13/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Margerie
The Marquis was horrid to you. While you took his chastisement with grace my honor could not stay silent. I am furious. I am beyond angry. I will always defend the honor of my family.
Written By Reigna
Dec. 16, 2017, 3:51 a.m.(10/13/1007 AR)
Never, in all my time in Arx have I felt this insulted. Demeaned and disrespected. That it was at the hands of a Marquis of Leary and condoned by a Princess of Valardin -- the Princess who repeatedly offered insult and while she did, in the end, attempt to quiet the Marquis -- to no effect, I might add -- I still find it a grievous thing. That this princess would make a crass and embarrassing exclamation at the table in a busy tavern is something to be overlooked with compassion and understanding. But to then have your "friend" attack a woman, newly entering the establishment, with no foreknowledge of the situation and insult HER and snap and try to lord his status over her for the sake of the Princess' feelings? And when I come to the defense of this innocent and I am told that the Princess' feelings are more important than the dignity of MY family? No. And it only worsened from there. And then. As if the insults were not enough, this man had the audacity to say to Kael and I, that we should not stain the honor of the House of Lyonesse and that we should go as we had been dismissed. *Dismissed* from a public house by a man not of our fealty. And the Princess? Took this as her due.
Never have I been this angry at another of the peerage. I am gravely insulted and there will be a challenge issued.
Never have I been this angry at another of the peerage. I am gravely insulted and there will be a challenge issued.
Written By Reigna
Dec. 10, 2017, 12:25 p.m.(9/28/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Killian
Late in the evening I was called to the House of Solace because there was someone in need of healing. I went about my work as I often do, focused on the task at hand, and while I was tending the Lord who was most injured, a name surfaced that drew my attention away from repairing damage. Ashford. I have been in Arx just over a year now, and to be fair, my life has been full of so many things, but to think -- I finally met (sort of) those from my father's family. Erik Wyrmguard, born Erik Ashford, brother to Larian and uncle to Barton. It is amazing the paths that the gods craft for us. My father and I were never close. He spends much of his time away from my mother. The joke was, as children, that we could mark the number of times they were in the same place by the later arrival of a sibling. Granted, I am the youngest of seven, so one would think they were passing fond of one another? Who can say. Still, I am grateful to the gods that I was available to tend to Lord Killian and Lady Sorrel's injuries. I am grateful that I finally laid eyes on relatives that also dwell within Arx. Hopefully in the days to come I will have the opportunity to get to know Lord Killian and Lady Aislin better.
Written By Reigna
Dec. 9, 2017, 10:51 p.m.(9/27/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Valencia
This Princess is the epitome of charity and generosity. Her event tonight was glorious, as all her events are. The catering was magnificent, the people there interesting. Valencia herself inspires me in many, many ways. Arx is better for having her in it. I hope that someday I might also be a similar light within our fair city.
Written By Reigna
Dec. 9, 2017, 3:36 p.m.(9/26/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Acacia
I happened to meet Goodwoman Acacia Culler recently. A conversation was had that has stuck with me for a few days now. Questions of moral obligation and duty to one's fellows, sentiments that unexpectedly carried over into a meeting with Prince Venteri, the marin'alfar emissary that has been in Arx now for a while. While my meeting with the Prince was disappointingly unproductive, it was deeply gratifying to have met him.
Thank you, Arx, for broadening my horizons, just a little more each day.
Thank you, Arx, for broadening my horizons, just a little more each day.
Written By Reigna
Dec. 9, 2017, 3:32 p.m.(9/26/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Margerie
My husband's aunt has arrived in Arx!
Her arrival was unexpected, but I find the woman to be a delightful addition to the household. Her verve and thirst for living is the genesis of the sunshine splendor that radiates from her daughter, Shae. It seems our house is growing fuller by the day and I for one, am joyful of it.
Welcome to Arx, Lady Margerie!
Her arrival was unexpected, but I find the woman to be a delightful addition to the household. Her verve and thirst for living is the genesis of the sunshine splendor that radiates from her daughter, Shae. It seems our house is growing fuller by the day and I for one, am joyful of it.
Welcome to Arx, Lady Margerie!
Written By Reigna
Dec. 3, 2017, 9:56 p.m.(9/15/1007 AR)
I am considering hosting a class in the training of all those pygmy goats that Keaton gave away at Kael's birthday. I am certain that some of them (I'm talking about you, Timmons) could certainly use some.
Written By Reigna
Dec. 3, 2017, 9:54 p.m.(9/15/1007 AR)
Little Aeryn is growing so fast! He's holding up his head and tracking people with his eyes. I can't believe he is already two months old!
Written By Reigna
Dec. 3, 2017, 7:27 p.m.(9/14/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Kael
These last few days have been magical. My first wedding anniversary has just passed, and my husband made it so very special. He is so tolerant of my foibles, and he even let me drag him out of bed before dawn so that he could pray with me outside as the sun rose.
This last year has been more amazing than I could possibly explain.
My husband gave me the most incredible anniversary.
I should see if he wishes to pray with me again.
This last year has been more amazing than I could possibly explain.
My husband gave me the most incredible anniversary.
I should see if he wishes to pray with me again.
Written By Reigna
Nov. 26, 2017, 11:03 a.m.(8/28/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Mae
I found Scourge about a week ago when there was this gods awful clamor in the kennels. I did not know what to expect, the dogs were all so riled and upset. I had not carried my quarter staff in quite some time and I remember thinking how odd it felt in my hands when before it felt a part of me. I digress, as I am wont to do, but... when I got there I saw the most wretched creature I'd ever seen, painfully thin with clods of matted brown and bare flesh. He was eating from the food stores, having found a way in and the rest of the hounds were losing their minds.
I managed to clean him up and determine that it was, in fact canine, and while his disposition is not the best at first, once proven a source of food, he will cleave to you and love you as fiercely as he can.
I am so glad this little fury has found a good home. I think there is a glorious partnership to be had there.
Thank you, Mae Grayhope!
I managed to clean him up and determine that it was, in fact canine, and while his disposition is not the best at first, once proven a source of food, he will cleave to you and love you as fiercely as he can.
I am so glad this little fury has found a good home. I think there is a glorious partnership to be had there.
Thank you, Mae Grayhope!
Written By Reigna
Nov. 26, 2017, 12:43 a.m.(8/27/1007 AR)
That was an amazing party, if I do say so myself. I genuinely enjoyed myself and I do not think I've ever laughed so much! Seeing Lord Valerio ridding upon Kael's back while Kael wears a bear costume... I could not have been prouder of him. I think Lady Khanne had a good time, which is frankly the only real measure of success that matters.
I am sad to see my little Bear go, but I think he found a remarkable home in Mae Grayhope. I think he's going to be very happy.
I am sad to see my little Bear go, but I think he found a remarkable home in Mae Grayhope. I think he's going to be very happy.
Written By Reigna
Nov. 21, 2017, 9:13 p.m.(8/17/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Khanne
Of all the things I can think to say... I think I will simply say: You are loved, friend.
Written By Reigna
Nov. 13, 2017, 11:10 p.m.(8/1/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Edain
That was beautifully said, and I completely agree.
Written By Reigna
Nov. 13, 2017, 7:19 p.m.(7/28/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Kael
As for the stick, dear husband mine, that is not for you.
My desire to better my clobbering of those who seek me harm is a whole separate entity for those rare times in which I am angry with you. In truth, you're simply not very good at angering me.
My desire to better my clobbering of those who seek me harm is a whole separate entity for those rare times in which I am angry with you. In truth, you're simply not very good at angering me.
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