Written By Niklas
Feb. 6, 2019, 7:22 a.m.(7/9/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Valdemar
I don't know if it's possible to choke on self-righteousness, but it's becoming increasingly clear that it's possible to drown in half-assed rationalizations.
Written By Vanora
Nov. 14, 2018, 11:21 p.m.(12/28/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Valdemar
I know you will be what he was teaching you to be. What the people of Grihem's Point need you to be. Challenging the worth of what time puts in front of you. Remembering what, and who, came before.
Cast as great a shadow, may your sons one day consider it just as daunting.
We'll see his saga written, and then you will continue to do the deeds that will be written in your own.
Nothing would please him more than to look on your saga with jealousy.
Cast as great a shadow, may your sons one day consider it just as daunting.
We'll see his saga written, and then you will continue to do the deeds that will be written in your own.
Nothing would please him more than to look on your saga with jealousy.
Written By Talen
Sept. 9, 2018, 4:02 p.m.(7/24/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Valdemar
An effective Voice of the Mirrorguard. This new addition shows the strength of working in the Compact over keeping to our own domains. Well appointed.
Written By Vanora
Aug. 4, 2018, 5:51 p.m.(4/27/1009 AR)
Relationship Note on Valdemar
Beloved,
I am as proud of you in this moment than I can ever remember being. I could list the qualities that I admire about you and they might sound sweet and be worthy of anniversary toasts and the like.
However I wish to convey, to you, to our son when he reads these one day...that it is not our accomplishments but our accomplishments combined with our reactions to them that make up who we are. You and your family have gone through trying times, which I pray are slowly becoming less trying. You have had to reevaluate the relationships around you, and lost people who mattered to you. I never forget that I play no small part in this, that I cost you the camaraderie of old sailing companions, that you might have this marriage.
If I had the power to, I would have begged Eleyna to take you under her wing perhaps, to help us get onto our feet...and out of love, especially if a plan presented itself, she would have.
Yet this I had no control over, no influence over, beyond one suggestion to you months ago. You were approached by the Mirrorguard because they know you to be a worthy member, skilled at fighting but also at leading. You were named to that position as the best man for the job. I am proud of you for being that man. Proud of you for being as tenacious as I am.
We are well matched, my dear one.
I am as proud of you in this moment than I can ever remember being. I could list the qualities that I admire about you and they might sound sweet and be worthy of anniversary toasts and the like.
However I wish to convey, to you, to our son when he reads these one day...that it is not our accomplishments but our accomplishments combined with our reactions to them that make up who we are. You and your family have gone through trying times, which I pray are slowly becoming less trying. You have had to reevaluate the relationships around you, and lost people who mattered to you. I never forget that I play no small part in this, that I cost you the camaraderie of old sailing companions, that you might have this marriage.
If I had the power to, I would have begged Eleyna to take you under her wing perhaps, to help us get onto our feet...and out of love, especially if a plan presented itself, she would have.
Yet this I had no control over, no influence over, beyond one suggestion to you months ago. You were approached by the Mirrorguard because they know you to be a worthy member, skilled at fighting but also at leading. You were named to that position as the best man for the job. I am proud of you for being that man. Proud of you for being as tenacious as I am.
We are well matched, my dear one.
Written By Thena
May 22, 2018, 11:58 a.m.(10/15/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Valdemar
Since you were calling out ‘someones’ who pointed out that Lady Vanora used the word ‘missing’ by accident, and I did write about that in my journal, I assumed I was one of the someones. If I was not one of their number, my apologies for misinterpreting your words.
Written By Thena
May 22, 2018, 11:34 a.m.(10/15/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Valdemar
It is a risk you run when being vague.
Written By Thena
May 22, 2018, 11:16 a.m.(10/15/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Valdemar
A) I was agreeing with your wife.
B) Words matter. People will read the journals and see the word ‘missing’ and misconstrue the situation, particularly if they are not privy to the reports that some of us have access to.
B) Words matter. People will read the journals and see the word ‘missing’ and misconstrue the situation, particularly if they are not privy to the reports that some of us have access to.
Written By Vanora
May 21, 2018, 1:27 p.m.(10/13/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Valdemar
To my savage brute without a romantic bone in his body,
There are people one can hire for writing love letters I'm sure. Whispers perhaps? Trained poets?
You are a resourceful man. I have confidence in your capabilities.
There are people one can hire for writing love letters I'm sure. Whispers perhaps? Trained poets?
You are a resourceful man. I have confidence in your capabilities.
Written By Vanora
May 6, 2018, 3:05 a.m.(9/10/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Valdemar
So it seems that a secret I have been sitting on for some time is no longer so. My cousin Belladonna and Duke Grimhall met this week to hash out the final details of the marriage contract, and both found it more than agreeable. Thus the betrothal is formally announced, and a wedding not far off.
The rest of this entry is for record keeping, Scholar, as well as for any who find my whites a compelling source of entertainment.
More than a year ago, when the Isles were in tumultuous times caused by politics rather than corrupted pirate kings...the suggestion was made that I should join House Grimhall to wed the Duke's heir. The timing could not have been worse, but it was the timing, not the family nor the man himself, that caused hesitation. I informed the Duke during that discussion that I could not make such a decision, and that if I ever did it would be for the right reasons. That should I take his family's name and marry his son, I would do so when and only when the Grim Duke wanted the match for its own merit. When and only when he wanted me as a daughter because of my strengths and capabilities. When and only when he saw me as something other than a 'typical' proud, vain Lycene. I did not expect that day to ever come, truly.
Now that it has, I've no choice other than proving him correct. Showing through loyalty, talent, and hard work that I am the daughter he wants, the one his family needs.
I've already begun, and the ink on the contracts hardly dried.
The rest of this entry is for record keeping, Scholar, as well as for any who find my whites a compelling source of entertainment.
More than a year ago, when the Isles were in tumultuous times caused by politics rather than corrupted pirate kings...the suggestion was made that I should join House Grimhall to wed the Duke's heir. The timing could not have been worse, but it was the timing, not the family nor the man himself, that caused hesitation. I informed the Duke during that discussion that I could not make such a decision, and that if I ever did it would be for the right reasons. That should I take his family's name and marry his son, I would do so when and only when the Grim Duke wanted the match for its own merit. When and only when he wanted me as a daughter because of my strengths and capabilities. When and only when he saw me as something other than a 'typical' proud, vain Lycene. I did not expect that day to ever come, truly.
Now that it has, I've no choice other than proving him correct. Showing through loyalty, talent, and hard work that I am the daughter he wants, the one his family needs.
I've already begun, and the ink on the contracts hardly dried.
Written By Sabella
April 20, 2018, 4:13 p.m.(8/3/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Valdemar
You, sir, have wonderful taste! While I do like brandy, mead is better!
Written By Theron
March 21, 2018, 5:27 p.m.(5/25/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Valdemar
You fought side by side with me. You, Sparte Fatchforth and Master Caspian Wild, and so many Thraxians who rallied together and were willing to march all the way to the enemy's inner ranks.
Thank you, my Lord. It is an honor to be a Sword in the same age as you grace Arvum with your House's might.
We didn't exchange many words, but rest assured you were seen.
Gods bless.
Thank you, my Lord. It is an honor to be a Sword in the same age as you grace Arvum with your House's might.
We didn't exchange many words, but rest assured you were seen.
Gods bless.
Written By Cassima
March 1, 2018, 10:34 p.m.(4/14/1008 AR)
Relationship Note on Valdemar
I was too nervous to have any before, but I am surely going to have quite a bit afterwards, My Lord!
Written By Vanora
Dec. 29, 2017, 1:02 a.m.(11/10/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Valdemar
He's interesting. Holds some /very/ strong opinions but he's hardly the only one.
I am curious as to what kind of conversationalist he will be when the churning presence beneath the waters is dealt with, and there is more time for intellectual pursuits.
The mind is a muscle too. Actually I'm rather certain it is not. The sciences were never my strength.
I am curious as to what kind of conversationalist he will be when the churning presence beneath the waters is dealt with, and there is more time for intellectual pursuits.
The mind is a muscle too. Actually I'm rather certain it is not. The sciences were never my strength.
Written By Magden
March 28, 2017, 3:21 p.m.(3/4/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Valdemar
You have enormous potential.
Written By Merek
March 27, 2017, 11:31 a.m.(3/2/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Valdemar
The honourable Thraxian that I fought with against the Bringers of Silence. He is a man that is willing to put it all on the line to fight for his people, and I respect that. Without him, I might very well not have made it through the battle we fought.
Written By Calliope
March 19, 2017, 10:24 p.m.(2/14/1006 AR)
Relationship Note on Valdemar
My cousin is a constant surprise. Although, I do believe he thinks the worst of me. I am not an emotionless mercenary ambition-filled woman. I acknowledge some 'ambition', but truly, even my title seems meaningless of late. So I may as well do as my family wishes, and marry well. What alternatives are there?
Still, I will use my skills to try to figure the answer to his question. And I will probably abide by his limitations. Probably.
Still, I will use my skills to try to figure the answer to his question. And I will probably abide by his limitations. Probably.
Written By Calliope
Feb. 25, 2017, 1:16 p.m.(12/26/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Valdemar
In a surprising turn of events, my cousin took my side! I don't know who was more shocked, Uncle Harald or I? It was sweet, although, I don't delude myself that it could change at any time. And I narrowly averted a duel, even so, it's nice to have someone willing to defend my honour.
Written By Calliope
Jan. 31, 2017, 12:07 a.m.(10/21/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Valdemar
Oh cousin, you are so like your father. And yet he is willing to listen to reason. I hope you will be as fair as him, and not only as rigid as many Grimhall men. We shall see, perhaps I will prove myself to you after all.
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