Written By Margot
March 5, 2018, 5:29 p.m.(4/21/1008 AR)
This is perhaps the most unlady like thing I have ever committed to ink but I do believe I would be a happier and more care free person if I had the leeway to punch/stab/choke anyone who annoys me.
I envy the Thrax men sometimes.
I envy the Thrax men sometimes.
Written By Elgana
March 5, 2018, 5:15 p.m.(4/21/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Agatha
Sweet sister of mine,
You simply are not allowed to die.
You simply are not allowed to die.
Written By Agatha
March 5, 2018, 4:59 p.m.(4/21/1008 AR)
Wills?
Well. If my armor and weapons are in any shape, just have an epic fighting match for the fiercest Bear warrior (for the leather), the boldest and most reckless fighting (for George), and, well, whoever can fit into the Rubicund armor once it's done. Good luck with that!
HAH!
Scholar, you got it right this time!
OH I am sorry, I meant to slap the nonwriting shoulder!
Well. If my armor and weapons are in any shape, just have an epic fighting match for the fiercest Bear warrior (for the leather), the boldest and most reckless fighting (for George), and, well, whoever can fit into the Rubicund armor once it's done. Good luck with that!
HAH!
Scholar, you got it right this time!
OH I am sorry, I meant to slap the nonwriting shoulder!
Written By Margerie
March 5, 2018, 4:55 p.m.(4/21/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Reigna
May I never know the secret of those mysterious works, my beloved niece.
Written By Reigna
March 5, 2018, 4:50 p.m.(4/21/1008 AR)
The last will of Reigna Keaton, Countess-Consort of Oakhaven,
With my death, I ask that all my black journals be published, for my life and my deepest thoughts, good or ill, be known and shared. All my things are left to Kael, my husband, lest he precede me in death, or to the head of House Keaton, including my clothing, jewelry, artwork, bank accounts, and books, with the following exceptions:
To Lady Jael Laurent, I leave my roaring dragon rubicund staff. Fierce and treasured, may this weapon keep you safe as I so often wished to protect you in life.
To Lady Khanne Halfshav, I leave my triple tier silver and opal headdress. There is something precious and otherworldly about them, they would look wonderful in your hair and I think they would make you smile, as you so often made me smile.
To Princess Alis Valardin, I leave my violets of Oakhaven hairpins and the matching dagger, items both beautiful and fiercely deadly, a seamless blend of femininity and strength.
To Princess Marian Redrain, I leave my secret hot chocolate recipe. It is well matched in its heat and spice with your sweetness, and pairs exceptionally well with whiskey.
To Duke Cristoph Laurent, I have enlisted Marie's promise to weekly stop by the Laurent Estate and make dinner for your family.
To Lady Margerie Keaton, I leave all my Bethany Whisper novels, the identity of the Author and a sealed envelope to be opened by her and no other!
I ask that my son, Aeryn Squall Keaton receive a pony on his third birthday and a horse upon his sixth. That he also receive a bloodhound of the Aegis or Nobilis lines by his fifth birthday. And that the song 'The acorn grows into Oak' be sung to him as long as he asks for it. I ask that my Promise of Dawn rubicund hairpins be set aside and given to him as a keepsake of me.
I ask that some funds be set aside to buy books for the children of the Lowers, or that a Library be built there in my name.
To my husband, should he survive me, give him the attached letter and someone make sure he reads it when he is ready.
With my death, I ask that all my black journals be published, for my life and my deepest thoughts, good or ill, be known and shared. All my things are left to Kael, my husband, lest he precede me in death, or to the head of House Keaton, including my clothing, jewelry, artwork, bank accounts, and books, with the following exceptions:
To Lady Jael Laurent, I leave my roaring dragon rubicund staff. Fierce and treasured, may this weapon keep you safe as I so often wished to protect you in life.
To Lady Khanne Halfshav, I leave my triple tier silver and opal headdress. There is something precious and otherworldly about them, they would look wonderful in your hair and I think they would make you smile, as you so often made me smile.
To Princess Alis Valardin, I leave my violets of Oakhaven hairpins and the matching dagger, items both beautiful and fiercely deadly, a seamless blend of femininity and strength.
To Princess Marian Redrain, I leave my secret hot chocolate recipe. It is well matched in its heat and spice with your sweetness, and pairs exceptionally well with whiskey.
To Duke Cristoph Laurent, I have enlisted Marie's promise to weekly stop by the Laurent Estate and make dinner for your family.
To Lady Margerie Keaton, I leave all my Bethany Whisper novels, the identity of the Author and a sealed envelope to be opened by her and no other!
I ask that my son, Aeryn Squall Keaton receive a pony on his third birthday and a horse upon his sixth. That he also receive a bloodhound of the Aegis or Nobilis lines by his fifth birthday. And that the song 'The acorn grows into Oak' be sung to him as long as he asks for it. I ask that my Promise of Dawn rubicund hairpins be set aside and given to him as a keepsake of me.
I ask that some funds be set aside to buy books for the children of the Lowers, or that a Library be built there in my name.
To my husband, should he survive me, give him the attached letter and someone make sure he reads it when he is ready.
Written By Felicia
March 5, 2018, 4:43 p.m.(4/21/1008 AR)
My will.
In the event of my death in the coming battle, my belongings should be handled as follows:
- The steel ring of the Iron Guard and peridot ring should be given to my sister, to continue the family tradition.
- My leather armour shall also belong to her.
- My rubicund armor and associated trappings, along with the stallion, Wrecking Ball, are the property of the King's Own.
- The King's Own shall have first choice of books and alcohol from my collection, anything left over should go to my siblings.
Felicia Harrow
4/21/1008
In the event of my death in the coming battle, my belongings should be handled as follows:
- The steel ring of the Iron Guard and peridot ring should be given to my sister, to continue the family tradition.
- My leather armour shall also belong to her.
- My rubicund armor and associated trappings, along with the stallion, Wrecking Ball, are the property of the King's Own.
- The King's Own shall have first choice of books and alcohol from my collection, anything left over should go to my siblings.
Felicia Harrow
4/21/1008
Written By Orazio
March 5, 2018, 4:38 p.m.(4/21/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Thena
Note to self: As a present for coming home in one piece, arrange advanced horse riding and combat lessons for Dame Thena.
Written By Alban
March 5, 2018, 4:36 p.m.(4/21/1008 AR)
I now hate every damned messenger in Arx.
Every.
Single.
One.
Every.
Single.
One.
Written By Alban
March 5, 2018, 4:27 p.m.(4/21/1008 AR)
I knew happiness. True happiness.
I had to hide it else it be broken.
Now, on the eve of War, when we March to our fates and the fate of Arx itself, possibly even the compact I am crushed.
Why am I not good enough? I am a Lord. I am Noble Born. I am a Minister of War. I am a Knight. I am the Voice of my House. I am a Disciple of Gloria.
It is not enough.
It is for her but not, apparently, for her House.
I have no more words.
I march to the Hell of War. With Hell already inside me.
I had to hide it else it be broken.
Now, on the eve of War, when we March to our fates and the fate of Arx itself, possibly even the compact I am crushed.
Why am I not good enough? I am a Lord. I am Noble Born. I am a Minister of War. I am a Knight. I am the Voice of my House. I am a Disciple of Gloria.
It is not enough.
It is for her but not, apparently, for her House.
I have no more words.
I march to the Hell of War. With Hell already inside me.
Written By Calaudrin
March 5, 2018, 4:21 p.m.(4/21/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Thena
If you don't come and say good-bye to me then I really am going to write you into my will.
Written By Eleanor
March 5, 2018, 4:10 p.m.(4/21/1008 AR)
In the event of my death in the coming battle, my belongings should be handled as follows:
- The Sweet Tooth dagger should be returned to Mae Culler
- My sea of stars painting should be given to Fortunato Grayhope
- My collection of figurines should go to Magpie Grayhope
- My turtles, Creampuff and Sunshine, should go to Lady Rhea Acheron's care to keep or otherwise safely rehome
- My remaining personal items should be given to Lord Commander Leona, to keep, send to my mother, or redistribute as she sees fit
- Everything else, including my weapon, armor, and the balance of my bank account, should go to the King's Own
Eleanor Allenatore
4/21/1008
- The Sweet Tooth dagger should be returned to Mae Culler
- My sea of stars painting should be given to Fortunato Grayhope
- My collection of figurines should go to Magpie Grayhope
- My turtles, Creampuff and Sunshine, should go to Lady Rhea Acheron's care to keep or otherwise safely rehome
- My remaining personal items should be given to Lord Commander Leona, to keep, send to my mother, or redistribute as she sees fit
- Everything else, including my weapon, armor, and the balance of my bank account, should go to the King's Own
Eleanor Allenatore
4/21/1008
Written By Gwenna
March 5, 2018, 3:41 p.m.(4/21/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Thena
I now consider it one of my duties to ensure that Dame Thena returns with not just a bottle, but a case of our very best 'something strong' when this is all said and done. It is the very least we can do. Perhaps Duke Asger Crovane will even allow me to share his homelands shark stew recipe. Jerks are actually quite delicious when made into a thick soup.
Written By Preston
March 5, 2018, 3:40 p.m.(4/21/1008 AR)
If I should die, I have few things to organise. Most of what I possess is on me. Still.
If I am recovered with my armour and sword, then I remand Banisher of Shadows back to the Dominus. It was the intent on its creation that it might in time turn into a new sword of the Faith, a new sword of the Templars. It is right it should go to another now who the Dominus feels might best serve the Faith.
My armour equally should go to the new Knight Marshall whoever it shall be.
As for my personal effects, I trust Seraph Ailith and Father Orazio to distribute them as any see fit if they want anything. My first sword, regular steel though it is, should be saved for Brother Fawkuhl should be return. It was he who provided it, it is fitting to him it shall return. My amulet, marked with the sigil of the Templars, I would leave to Prince Edain as a token of my belief in his own faith.
I hope still that this will be unnecessary, and that I will return whole. But I know many will not. What is certain is that no life will be given cheaply.
If I am recovered with my armour and sword, then I remand Banisher of Shadows back to the Dominus. It was the intent on its creation that it might in time turn into a new sword of the Faith, a new sword of the Templars. It is right it should go to another now who the Dominus feels might best serve the Faith.
My armour equally should go to the new Knight Marshall whoever it shall be.
As for my personal effects, I trust Seraph Ailith and Father Orazio to distribute them as any see fit if they want anything. My first sword, regular steel though it is, should be saved for Brother Fawkuhl should be return. It was he who provided it, it is fitting to him it shall return. My amulet, marked with the sigil of the Templars, I would leave to Prince Edain as a token of my belief in his own faith.
I hope still that this will be unnecessary, and that I will return whole. But I know many will not. What is certain is that no life will be given cheaply.
Written By Leola
March 5, 2018, 3:34 p.m.(4/21/1008 AR)
In the event of my death in the war between the Lyceum and the invading fleet, I ask the following
- Hana Grayhope shall be the final decider of the destination of those few things I own.
- the Crimson Seed, my bow, was a gift from the Faith and the Nox'alfar. It shall be returned to Legate Orazio Saik, to find a new owner.
- my other armor and weapons belong, should the leader of House Saik permit, to the Lodge of Petrichor, to whoever follows me as the Horn.
- I would ask Hana take my wardrobe, to be disposed of as she see fit
- the gold-inlaid Horn will likewise be returned to the Lodge
- Should she survive me, Brier, my horse, is at the disposal of the head of House Saik
- Aletta, if permitted, shall be allowed freedom and to remain at the Lodge, as part of the colony of hawks like her I am trying to foster there.
Signed
Dame Leola Allenatore
- Hana Grayhope shall be the final decider of the destination of those few things I own.
- the Crimson Seed, my bow, was a gift from the Faith and the Nox'alfar. It shall be returned to Legate Orazio Saik, to find a new owner.
- my other armor and weapons belong, should the leader of House Saik permit, to the Lodge of Petrichor, to whoever follows me as the Horn.
- I would ask Hana take my wardrobe, to be disposed of as she see fit
- the gold-inlaid Horn will likewise be returned to the Lodge
- Should she survive me, Brier, my horse, is at the disposal of the head of House Saik
- Aletta, if permitted, shall be allowed freedom and to remain at the Lodge, as part of the colony of hawks like her I am trying to foster there.
Signed
Dame Leola Allenatore
Written By Preston
March 5, 2018, 3:28 p.m.(4/21/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Thena
Or because you are travelling with us, of course. No need to say goodbye when we have a long march ahead.
Written By Joscelin
March 5, 2018, 3:28 p.m.(4/21/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Thena
.... your -entire family- will give me white hair before I'm 40. I can feel it.
Be safe, love.
Be safe, love.
Written By Sabella
March 5, 2018, 3:23 p.m.(4/21/1008 AR)
Putting these baskets together for families that will be missing someone at war has been a delight! It is letting me get to know the families of those I would not otherwise be involved with and picking out tiny things that might mean something special to them has truly been lovely. Some might think this task tedious, but I imagine the joy on the faces of the little ones as they get a special little treat and how that might take their minds off worry and I redouble my efforts.
It helps that it also distracts me from my own worries about my loved ones. Would that such things could be decided by talks or trade or even a marriage. Though I told Reese I am not marrying any sea creatures she may come across even if it would end the war. We all have our limits.
It helps that it also distracts me from my own worries about my loved ones. Would that such things could be decided by talks or trade or even a marriage. Though I told Reese I am not marrying any sea creatures she may come across even if it would end the war. We all have our limits.
Written By Thena
March 5, 2018, 2:42 p.m.(4/21/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Itzal
Well I’m not going right this /second/...the stablemaster is still trying to find a horse I can’t fall off of.
But I can definitely deliver on at least one of those two requests. It’s Redrain, after all.
But I can definitely deliver on at least one of those two requests. It’s Redrain, after all.
Written By Itzal
March 5, 2018, 2:31 p.m.(4/21/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Thena
Do bring back a bottle of something strong so we can (finally?) catch up.
Oh and don't die and stuff.
Oh and don't die and stuff.
Written By Thena
March 5, 2018, 2:01 p.m.(4/21/1008 AR)
I’m leading a contingent of Solace forces to Stormwall. If I don’t say goodbye to you it’s either because I don’t like saying goodbye or I don’t care.
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