Written By Niklas
March 9, 2018, 11:10 p.m.(5/2/1008 AR)
I understand my brother and my patron met for the first time tonight.
I understand that it did not go well.
I'm not sure what could have happened to cause things to fall apart the way they did, but I do know that anyone interested in experiencing my huge talent can come by Kennex Kay whenever.
I understand that it did not go well.
I'm not sure what could have happened to cause things to fall apart the way they did, but I do know that anyone interested in experiencing my huge talent can come by Kennex Kay whenever.
Written By Saoirse
March 9, 2018, 10:55 p.m.(5/2/1008 AR)
"Oh heavens, the state of the whites is so awful! So much BICKERING."
Give me a break. As if it hasn't been this way since time immemorial.
Give me a break. As if it hasn't been this way since time immemorial.
Written By Caspian
March 9, 2018, 10:47 p.m.(5/2/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Bianca
"Let the most studious amongst you take sacred vow to forever guard the knowledge of the world, and allow all among you from the greatest to the least to chronicle their lives in journals so their knowledge may never be lost."
This feels like a subtle scolding of everyone for their bickering over the whites. If it is, then I love it. If the future generations are to learn from the past, then gods help them if they are forced to use our white journals as historical records. And gods help the scholars who have to shift through thousands of pages of utter bullshit to find the one kernel of knowledge contained within.
This feels like a subtle scolding of everyone for their bickering over the whites. If it is, then I love it. If the future generations are to learn from the past, then gods help them if they are forced to use our white journals as historical records. And gods help the scholars who have to shift through thousands of pages of utter bullshit to find the one kernel of knowledge contained within.
Written By Saoirse
March 9, 2018, 10:46 p.m.(5/2/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Roxana
Princess Roxana, you ARE a delight.
Written By Roxana
March 9, 2018, 10:45 p.m.(5/2/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Orazio
I'd forgotten how much I like Orazio, it had been such a long time since we were last in one another's lives.
I remember now however. In fact I think I like him even more than I did then. I'm just as vain as ever I was, but can focus on things beyond my own beauty, such as extremely amusing conversational partners such as he.
I remember now however. In fact I think I like him even more than I did then. I'm just as vain as ever I was, but can focus on things beyond my own beauty, such as extremely amusing conversational partners such as he.
Written By Saoirse
March 9, 2018, 10:44 p.m.(5/2/1008 AR)
I think that Salon debate was success--hic!--ful. Except for Sir Jeffeth, who apparently stole a wine glass and sent poor Vlad into a panic attack. VLAD. RELAX. NOBODY'S GONNA FIRE YOU.
So - the debate. I drank a lot, obviously, but I think the conversation steered in quite an invigorating direction, which is all I can ask for. Princess Roxana is delightful and not a dummy; Duchess Belladonna is as well. Orazio seemed to think that the murder of people via military means is less sinful than assassinations, but I remain unconvinced.
There was absolutely no conclusion, which I suppose is part of the point of debate, and I was honestly disappointed that no one in House Thrax showed up to argue for their military might!
So - the debate. I drank a lot, obviously, but I think the conversation steered in quite an invigorating direction, which is all I can ask for. Princess Roxana is delightful and not a dummy; Duchess Belladonna is as well. Orazio seemed to think that the murder of people via military means is less sinful than assassinations, but I remain unconvinced.
There was absolutely no conclusion, which I suppose is part of the point of debate, and I was honestly disappointed that no one in House Thrax showed up to argue for their military might!
Written By Roxana
March 9, 2018, 10:43 p.m.(5/2/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Saoirse
I've only just met her but Princess Saoirse Velenosa is likely the most charming, engaging, and interesting woman that I've come across in weeks. Months? Years?
I've decided that we are going to be fast friends. In fact I will declare it so now in order to save time: We are the very best of friends.
I've decided that we are going to be fast friends. In fact I will declare it so now in order to save time: We are the very best of friends.
Written By Roxana
March 9, 2018, 10:41 p.m.(5/2/1008 AR)
The Salon debate hosted by Saoirse Velenosa was an utter delight. I met some fabulous people and enjoyed the robust conversation as well. I really must start hosting for The Salon myself, it has been such a pleasure to witness this revival.
Written By Kenna
March 9, 2018, 10:36 p.m.(5/2/1008 AR)
And Officer Merek.
Okay! I promise to go lay down now! Geeze...
Okay! I promise to go lay down now! Geeze...
Written By Kenna
March 9, 2018, 10:32 p.m.(5/2/1008 AR)
Oops. Silver. Got her Silver back.
I think perhaps there has been too much excitement tonight.
I think perhaps there has been too much excitement tonight.
Written By Kenna
March 9, 2018, 10:31 p.m.(5/2/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Delilah
I was perhaps slightly overexcited tonight.
BUT. (underlined twice)
I was able to actually //act// as a Guard tonight. A man attacked a granny and her son in front of me and I gave chase. He ALMOST escaped, but then Lieutenant Ainsley and Guardsman Merek came to assist and together we were able to capture him.
I hope that the granny got her gold back. I really should ask about that....
See Delilah! I'm perfectly safe at this job!
BUT. (underlined twice)
I was able to actually //act// as a Guard tonight. A man attacked a granny and her son in front of me and I gave chase. He ALMOST escaped, but then Lieutenant Ainsley and Guardsman Merek came to assist and together we were able to capture him.
I hope that the granny got her gold back. I really should ask about that....
See Delilah! I'm perfectly safe at this job!
Written By Tikva
March 9, 2018, 10:19 p.m.(5/2/1008 AR)
I am glad that this matter has been cleared up.
Written By Corban
March 9, 2018, 10:05 p.m.(5/2/1008 AR)
I am pleased that Duchess Belladonna has clarified the status of her two wards. Whatever the exact course of events that led up to the erroneous proclamation, I am glad the matter has been put right and the Peerage remains as strong as it was before the flurry of journals on the matter.
Written By Esoka
March 9, 2018, 9:49 p.m.(5/2/1008 AR)
I have spent much time in the shrine of Mangata this week. My prayers go to all the Pantheon as I prepare for the clash against the forces of the Pirate King, but I am conscious that it is the goddess of air and tides that I fight for particularly. Her dread enemy threatens our shores, and by defeating it, we shall renew Her strength and strike a blow at those who shadow Her.
Whenever my heart prays to Mangata, they are prayers for home. For me, she has always been the goddess of the rivers I grew up on. The shores of the Son and Daughter were our fishing grounds that sustained us. I learned to swim in their depths, and my first fights were in defending our hunting grounds along them. Petrichor may be the god of the hearth but, for me, Mangata's currents have always carried me without fail toward a place I call home. I pray they shall carry me back to my hearth and those I love after this battle at Stormwall is over and done.
My sword goes with the blessing of Archlector Madeleine, on my lips is the taste of the goddess's spring wine, and in my heart assurance that the winds that blow me northward shall soon return me, one way or another. I am sustained, lady of winds and tides, and I shall fight for you with all that's within me.
Whenever my heart prays to Mangata, they are prayers for home. For me, she has always been the goddess of the rivers I grew up on. The shores of the Son and Daughter were our fishing grounds that sustained us. I learned to swim in their depths, and my first fights were in defending our hunting grounds along them. Petrichor may be the god of the hearth but, for me, Mangata's currents have always carried me without fail toward a place I call home. I pray they shall carry me back to my hearth and those I love after this battle at Stormwall is over and done.
My sword goes with the blessing of Archlector Madeleine, on my lips is the taste of the goddess's spring wine, and in my heart assurance that the winds that blow me northward shall soon return me, one way or another. I am sustained, lady of winds and tides, and I shall fight for you with all that's within me.
Written By Juliana
March 9, 2018, 9:26 p.m.(5/2/1008 AR)
Please realize, that the children Amir and Aisha are not being warded by a random house. Their paternal grandmother Marjory, Uncle, Lord Sebastian and myself their aunt are all Pravus. To offer protection and shelter to our niece and nephew is not something that I believe should seem even remotely odd.
Written By Kael
March 9, 2018, 9:02 p.m.(5/2/1008 AR)
What a flurry to come back to after spending a long day in the field working with soldiers. I am not quite sure how it has come up, but the record of my origin: I am the son of the former Countess Nadine Keaton, and her husband, Count-Consort Magnus Keaton (formerly Blackshore). I was not ennobled in the respect that I was crownsworn and granted title for my deeds. No, I was the rightful heir.
That being said, I was raised by a governess and not by my blood. It was a governess, to my understanding, that Nadine Keaton chose for me. I might argue in certain respects that this is little different than a noble choosing a nurse and tutors thereafter, for the governess never claimed to be a parent to me. That is not quite right however and could fill an entire page of my journal on its own.
My point is my rearing came with hard lessons on what it meant to be nobility. I was unaware that these lessons were perhaps meant to me, but I listened well nonetheless. To do otherwise would mean discipline (chop wood, lug the supplies for the blacksmith, and so forth). Consequences for choices, you see. The governess made quite certain to explain to me how my actions had consequences, but that the actions of a local Baron typically had further impact -- not always, but typically.
Take for example my origin. Nadine Keaton's choice to put me with the governess had consequences. Consequences for her, for me, for my family, for my people. Was it the right choice? Perhaps. Perhaps it even saved my life. There were still consequences, however, even if I can remark on the advantages as well as disadvantages.
Before it is pointed out to me, I have seen Duchess Belladonna Pravus's latest proclamation. This is not really about that -- and in truth, even had it not been made, I would not care to comment on that adoption or lack thereof -- but rather is about the responsibility of nobility. The need to recognize that words, spoken or written, and actions, have impact. This should be known.
The act of ennoblement should also not be seen as a thing without consequence, even under the best of circumstances. A great weight has been put on the new noble's shoulders if you have properly prepared them, and it shall remain there. So too is there the burden on you, for their actions are now yours. This is no simple, easy thing.
That being said, I was raised by a governess and not by my blood. It was a governess, to my understanding, that Nadine Keaton chose for me. I might argue in certain respects that this is little different than a noble choosing a nurse and tutors thereafter, for the governess never claimed to be a parent to me. That is not quite right however and could fill an entire page of my journal on its own.
My point is my rearing came with hard lessons on what it meant to be nobility. I was unaware that these lessons were perhaps meant to me, but I listened well nonetheless. To do otherwise would mean discipline (chop wood, lug the supplies for the blacksmith, and so forth). Consequences for choices, you see. The governess made quite certain to explain to me how my actions had consequences, but that the actions of a local Baron typically had further impact -- not always, but typically.
Take for example my origin. Nadine Keaton's choice to put me with the governess had consequences. Consequences for her, for me, for my family, for my people. Was it the right choice? Perhaps. Perhaps it even saved my life. There were still consequences, however, even if I can remark on the advantages as well as disadvantages.
Before it is pointed out to me, I have seen Duchess Belladonna Pravus's latest proclamation. This is not really about that -- and in truth, even had it not been made, I would not care to comment on that adoption or lack thereof -- but rather is about the responsibility of nobility. The need to recognize that words, spoken or written, and actions, have impact. This should be known.
The act of ennoblement should also not be seen as a thing without consequence, even under the best of circumstances. A great weight has been put on the new noble's shoulders if you have properly prepared them, and it shall remain there. So too is there the burden on you, for their actions are now yours. This is no simple, easy thing.
Written By Sameera
March 9, 2018, 8:32 p.m.(5/2/1008 AR)
People are far too focused on the actions of others. I don't really see the point of dissecting who adopted who or made them wards. Guess if people want to obsess over shit they can't affect they can. Seems a waste of time.
Written By Saoirse
March 9, 2018, 7:40 p.m.(5/2/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Belladonna
I think it's very noble of Duchess Belladonna to not only state her misstep, but apologize and correct it. We all make mistakes, we all misread situations, and I appreciate someone so willing to learn.
That sounds so condescending.
I mean simply, Belladonna, I admire that you are flexible in your leadership without being weak. That is a hard line to find.
That sounds so condescending.
I mean simply, Belladonna, I admire that you are flexible in your leadership without being weak. That is a hard line to find.
Written By Niklas
March 9, 2018, 7:39 p.m.(5/2/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Sabella
My friend and patron. A lover of the arts and a particular fan of mine. Beautiful, witty and rich. Of course she's one of my favorite people in the city!
Written By Ida
March 9, 2018, 6:56 p.m.(5/1/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Reigna
How lucky I am to share fealty with you, Countess Reigna, and the whole Keaton family. It seems the Oathlands are full of people with giving and generous hearts, something you and your family have shown me numerous times. How proud /I/ am, too, Countess, and humbled by such kind words.
Please note that the scholars may take some time preparing your journal for others to read.