Written By Hadrian
Nov. 8, 2017, 10:20 p.m.(7/19/1007 AR)
Cuttlefish.
Written By Daemon
Nov. 8, 2017, 9:49 p.m.(7/19/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Thena
Well drat. Breaking hearts and ambitions in one fell swoop are we?
Woe is me.
Woe is me.
Written By Rymarr
Nov. 8, 2017, 9:01 p.m.(7/19/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Esoka
Don't forget my advice.
Written By Calaudrin
Nov. 8, 2017, 8:55 p.m.(7/19/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Esoka
If you marry me you can be the co-ruler of my apartment, shop and collection of religious texts.
Written By Thena
Nov. 8, 2017, 7:19 p.m.(7/19/1007 AR)
No one wishing to marry me better expect to become an acting commander of anything. Or Godsworn.
Wait, scholar, that's not how it works?
Well that's a relief.
Wait, scholar, that's not how it works?
Well that's a relief.
Written By Dafne
Nov. 8, 2017, 7:10 p.m.(7/18/1007 AR)
Today I have learnt there is no precedent for a domain being ruled by two rulers of equal rank.
How very odd. I was under the impression I was part of a co-rulership of two ducal families that goes back generations. Certainly one would think Lycenes, at least, would know this. I admit it distresses me to find such a lack of awareness.
Are we too quiet of late? Should I run an advertising campaign? Pen a (scandalous, certainly) play about the face-off that founded Gemecitta? Hire a bard to sing our history? Invite my fellow nobles to vacation in beautiful Gemecitta and alternate between the Quartz Hill of the Rubinos and the Crowned Hill of the Zaffrias?
(I always thought the Crowned Hill the prettier. Sssh, don't tell Duchess Grazia.)
How very odd. I was under the impression I was part of a co-rulership of two ducal families that goes back generations. Certainly one would think Lycenes, at least, would know this. I admit it distresses me to find such a lack of awareness.
Are we too quiet of late? Should I run an advertising campaign? Pen a (scandalous, certainly) play about the face-off that founded Gemecitta? Hire a bard to sing our history? Invite my fellow nobles to vacation in beautiful Gemecitta and alternate between the Quartz Hill of the Rubinos and the Crowned Hill of the Zaffrias?
(I always thought the Crowned Hill the prettier. Sssh, don't tell Duchess Grazia.)
Written By Lark
Nov. 8, 2017, 7:08 p.m.(7/18/1007 AR)
In the case that this becomes a trend, let me be clear that House Grayson will not be following this new example set by House Kennex. To any who seek my hand in marriage: you shall never be of equal rank to me. It must be stated, so that none go seeking a marriage here with that as a desired outcome.
Written By Bastien
Nov. 8, 2017, 6:50 p.m.(7/18/1007 AR)
How delightful to see that the disaster of shared rulership is traveling from the south over to the Mourning Isles.
One must wonder if the Marquis Kennex had encouragement in his recent disastrous proclamations. It would be so terribly unfortunate if his Marquessa were to survive him and mournfully wed another man to populate Stormward March with a cadet branch of Pravuses.
One must wonder if the Marquis Kennex had encouragement in his recent disastrous proclamations. It would be so terribly unfortunate if his Marquessa were to survive him and mournfully wed another man to populate Stormward March with a cadet branch of Pravuses.
Written By Calista
Nov. 8, 2017, 6:08 p.m.(7/18/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Mydas
This particular vodka you speak of certainly piques my curiosity. I suppose I would not be the Lycene woman I am if I were not attracted to such dangerous things.
Written By Vanora
Nov. 8, 2017, 5:13 p.m.(7/18/1007 AR)
On Titles:
Forgive me for the seeming pettiness in this shared information. Vellichor will want it for sometimes pettiness is in all of our thoughts. For my vanity and pride I will seek guidance from my True Lord and grow from both. That said...
House Kennex has two voices:
-Titania, who has a good, generous heart but a sharp mind that one ought not overlook in appreciation of those first listed qualities.
-Octavia, who is more educated in law and more experienced in the same that she is a force all ought to recon with, and it is through that education and experience that she provides great services to House Kennex.
Both are Voices. Both are entitled to speak for House Kennex without ever being questioned, as if the words coming from their mouths were spoken from Ford's own.
House Kennex also has two leaders of equal rank. This is rare, so rarely done that I've seen and read no precident of it, but it was what my husband wanted from me and promised to me when we discussed our marriage contract. I am not always perfect, I know I have let him down and am so grateful for his sister and his cousin for being there as well, with much more practice in the politics of Thrax than I.
That said...two leaders of equal rank:
Marquis Ford Kennex
Marquessa Vanora Kennex
I am still learning and would never outstep the bounds of my knowledge without consulting these learned members of the family, my husband, his sister, our cousin...they have so very much to teach me and I do not have the hubris to fill the role my husband has granted me until I understand so much more so much better.
That said...I do not speak with Ford's voice but with my own. The Voices of Kennex speak with my voice just as they do for my husband.
Kennex Voices serve as the voices, decision makers, and representatives of not one but two. Of not just the Marquis Kennex but the Marquessa.
A small detail, worth nothing but protocol, though I know many whom pride themselves on such. Thus the small detail might still be of value.
For as long as I have been trusted with this position, this power, this role in my family, I will devote myself utterly. I will be worthy of that gift.
Forgive me for the seeming pettiness in this shared information. Vellichor will want it for sometimes pettiness is in all of our thoughts. For my vanity and pride I will seek guidance from my True Lord and grow from both. That said...
House Kennex has two voices:
-Titania, who has a good, generous heart but a sharp mind that one ought not overlook in appreciation of those first listed qualities.
-Octavia, who is more educated in law and more experienced in the same that she is a force all ought to recon with, and it is through that education and experience that she provides great services to House Kennex.
Both are Voices. Both are entitled to speak for House Kennex without ever being questioned, as if the words coming from their mouths were spoken from Ford's own.
House Kennex also has two leaders of equal rank. This is rare, so rarely done that I've seen and read no precident of it, but it was what my husband wanted from me and promised to me when we discussed our marriage contract. I am not always perfect, I know I have let him down and am so grateful for his sister and his cousin for being there as well, with much more practice in the politics of Thrax than I.
That said...two leaders of equal rank:
Marquis Ford Kennex
Marquessa Vanora Kennex
I am still learning and would never outstep the bounds of my knowledge without consulting these learned members of the family, my husband, his sister, our cousin...they have so very much to teach me and I do not have the hubris to fill the role my husband has granted me until I understand so much more so much better.
That said...I do not speak with Ford's voice but with my own. The Voices of Kennex speak with my voice just as they do for my husband.
Kennex Voices serve as the voices, decision makers, and representatives of not one but two. Of not just the Marquis Kennex but the Marquessa.
A small detail, worth nothing but protocol, though I know many whom pride themselves on such. Thus the small detail might still be of value.
For as long as I have been trusted with this position, this power, this role in my family, I will devote myself utterly. I will be worthy of that gift.
Written By Audric
Nov. 8, 2017, 4:16 p.m.(7/18/1007 AR)
It wasn't exactly a secret that Lady Kima and myself were very close for years. And now she's dead.
Any information leading to my apprehension of the party responsible will be rewarded with the same level of nearly-perverse overpayment that I handle everything else with.
As to the rest, well. I haven't had a good hunt in a while, nor the chance to -really- savor the kill when I get to that. Run and hide - at least make this part fun for us both, eh?
Any information leading to my apprehension of the party responsible will be rewarded with the same level of nearly-perverse overpayment that I handle everything else with.
As to the rest, well. I haven't had a good hunt in a while, nor the chance to -really- savor the kill when I get to that. Run and hide - at least make this part fun for us both, eh?
Written By Mydas
Nov. 8, 2017, 2:35 p.m.(7/18/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Calista
There is that particular vodka... Though I cannot advise anyone, no matter their constitution, to drink it. Last man who tried to down the whole thing almost died.
Written By Eleyna
Nov. 8, 2017, 2 p.m.(7/18/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Mae
Yes.
I find it ridiculously unfair.
I find it ridiculously unfair.
Written By Mae
Nov. 8, 2017, 12:47 p.m.(7/18/1007 AR)
Is everyone from Caith gorgeous? Is it just the one family?
Written By Calista
Nov. 8, 2017, 12:35 p.m.(7/18/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Joslyn
Can't somebody get this poor girl a glass or a bottle of wine? I'm sure there's someone who has the right vintage to soothe all wounds.
Written By Calaudrin
Nov. 8, 2017, 10:34 a.m.(7/18/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Sergei
I think this incredibly tall man referred to me me as a "lad". The 20-somethings in the barracks call me old. Pretty sure this means he's one of my new friends.
Hope your ribs feel better.
Hope your ribs feel better.
Written By Madeleine
Nov. 8, 2017, 10:17 a.m.(7/18/1007 AR)
Oh where to begin! Praise Vellichor, lord of all that is known and all that is yet to know. May my words be worthy of your knowledge. There, fancy invocation aside, this is my first journal in quite some time.
Where indeed to start? The worship of the most pure Mangata is all that keeps a dark tide from crashing on our shores and yet I fear that is not enough. It isn't enough to pray when we want something; our worship must be sincere and heartfelt to be effective, given in good times and bad.
On the note of worship given heartfelt, I need to schedule that beach blanket fish fry and kite flying competition before the summer ends. Silly me and my schedule keeping me busy.
Where indeed to start? The worship of the most pure Mangata is all that keeps a dark tide from crashing on our shores and yet I fear that is not enough. It isn't enough to pray when we want something; our worship must be sincere and heartfelt to be effective, given in good times and bad.
On the note of worship given heartfelt, I need to schedule that beach blanket fish fry and kite flying competition before the summer ends. Silly me and my schedule keeping me busy.
Written By Enyo
Nov. 8, 2017, 9:50 a.m.(7/18/1007 AR)
Day 16
I've passed the two week mark in the city, and I'm realizing there is still stuff to discover. I haven't seen all the Wards yet, and I've passed several shops that I haven't gone in. Either I need to re-double my efforts to explore everything, or slow down to drag the exploration of the city out longer.
My sister wants me to stay in the city for a while, and I'm not sure...I had no plans to go anywhere, but sometimes the road calls and the feet answer. Maybe if I find myself something to keep my hands and mind busy I won't start day dreaming of the next horizon.
I've passed the two week mark in the city, and I'm realizing there is still stuff to discover. I haven't seen all the Wards yet, and I've passed several shops that I haven't gone in. Either I need to re-double my efforts to explore everything, or slow down to drag the exploration of the city out longer.
My sister wants me to stay in the city for a while, and I'm not sure...I had no plans to go anywhere, but sometimes the road calls and the feet answer. Maybe if I find myself something to keep my hands and mind busy I won't start day dreaming of the next horizon.
Written By Sergei
Nov. 8, 2017, 2:57 a.m.(7/17/1007 AR)
All in all, I think that went quite well. Besides, of course, the Prince and Princess-- they didn't seem to get the fun end of the stick. /I/ got to take back a souvenir; carted in by Thunder a particularly impressive horse, courtesy of Agnarr. And my ass was saved by that lad with the arrows; fucking incredible aim.
Yeah. Good times.
[The scholar has made a small note, that after a bout of coughing there is blood in Sergei's hand]
That? No that's normal, happens all the time. Where'd you say the mercies were at?
Yeah. Good times.
[The scholar has made a small note, that after a bout of coughing there is blood in Sergei's hand]
That? No that's normal, happens all the time. Where'd you say the mercies were at?
Written By Reigna
Nov. 8, 2017, 12:18 a.m.(7/17/1007 AR)
He is finally here! My baby boy has joined us in this world. Aeryn Squall Keaton has been born. As soon as he was fed, and we both rested I introduced him to both Vellichor and Limerance. I had Marie create a natural dye and I wrote, 'I am born of love, my first breath a promise fulfilled.' Writing, a sacred thing, recording the history of his creation. He is my vow made flesh. I am so in love right now. I look at him and he embodies all the love and hope I feel when I look at Kael. Our union was made for politics, we were strangers when we met. And yet, Limerance has smiled at us, and our hearts found in one another a love neither expected.
Here is to the future. Aeryn's future. My darling Squall, the Keaton Storm.
Here is to the future. Aeryn's future. My darling Squall, the Keaton Storm.
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