Written By Jyri
July 14, 2019, 4:36 p.m.(6/18/1011 AR)
The honoring of the Stone Grove was special and heartwarming. Seeing so many care for its well being, well, I got to admit I did not expect that. It was a very nice, memorable event.
Written By Jyri
June 30, 2019, 1:36 p.m.(5/18/1011 AR)
I did not know. I had no idea that something so amazing could be done.
I watched Lady Evonleigh's play, 'A Wager of Hearts'. I'd never watched a play before - it just hadn't come up. I mean, sure, I'd seen some little short performances in the Uppers, street performances. They were very entertaining. But this wasn't like that, it was drawing me in and making me hold my breath at times, or want to shout at them at the stage to WATCH OUT or even run and rescue them, or warn them.
I am so glad Lady Evonleigh asked me to come see it. I admit, I at first just went because she is family, but I don't know if she knew just how enraptured I became by this experience.
To all the actors and actresses; thank you.
I watched Lady Evonleigh's play, 'A Wager of Hearts'. I'd never watched a play before - it just hadn't come up. I mean, sure, I'd seen some little short performances in the Uppers, street performances. They were very entertaining. But this wasn't like that, it was drawing me in and making me hold my breath at times, or want to shout at them at the stage to WATCH OUT or even run and rescue them, or warn them.
I am so glad Lady Evonleigh asked me to come see it. I admit, I at first just went because she is family, but I don't know if she knew just how enraptured I became by this experience.
To all the actors and actresses; thank you.
Written By Jyri
June 23, 2019, 3:51 a.m.(5/3/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Monique
Indeed, I almost had the same issue with Whitehawk Charity, a shop that makes not a penny in profit and which costs me money every month because the paintings I make to sell there, well, I don't take any of the cost of them back via the sales.
However, by fortune alone - and a realisation I didn't quite have time for it - I'd asked Eshken Greenblood to take over the shop just days prior, so I don't have my name on it any longer.
But yes, 25000 silver in fees to the crown for charities, Lady Monique. Maybe you could run monthly charity events to gain charity for your charity shop?
However, by fortune alone - and a realisation I didn't quite have time for it - I'd asked Eshken Greenblood to take over the shop just days prior, so I don't have my name on it any longer.
But yes, 25000 silver in fees to the crown for charities, Lady Monique. Maybe you could run monthly charity events to gain charity for your charity shop?
Written By Jyri
June 14, 2019, 11:06 a.m.(4/13/1011 AR)
Have had both time and inspiration to paint something larger and worth selling the last few weeks. Griffons are suddenly high up on my list. I can't say exactly why - but I did read some of the myths and legends surrounding griffons in the Whitehawk library, and there were plenty of drawings. I can't say that I fully know what one looks like, but the drawings gave me a good enough idea so I've managed to paint two large paintings.
I figure if I can paint dragons without ever having seen one, I can paint griffons. Though I've yet to successfully paint a white dragon. White is a color I still struggle with.
I figure if I can paint dragons without ever having seen one, I can paint griffons. Though I've yet to successfully paint a white dragon. White is a color I still struggle with.
Written By Jyri
May 31, 2019, 9:16 a.m.(3/13/1011 AR)
Relationship Note on Silas
My father used to say, there's two kind of fighters. (Though, to be fair this is extremely simplifying matters, there's still a kernel of truth to it.)
1. Those that kill fast.
2. Those that die slow.
I'm more of the latter.
1. Those that kill fast.
2. Those that die slow.
I'm more of the latter.
Written By Jyri
May 5, 2019, 7:50 a.m.(1/17/1011 AR)
With winter comes a calm. The snow slows everything down, including travels on the road. But there are still refugees out there and they're worse off than ever with the biting cold, so I will be out there still - albeit at a slower pace, because snow does that to travelling.
Even so, I can not travel constantly. My duties as an Iron Guard are as important, so I trust those that we have hired to do their work along the road more than I am out there myself.
Perhaps I spread myself too thin.
I joined the Spirit Walkers. It was a slow progression towards it, but when the spirits talk in plain speach, one does best to listen.
Even so, I can not travel constantly. My duties as an Iron Guard are as important, so I trust those that we have hired to do their work along the road more than I am out there myself.
Perhaps I spread myself too thin.
I joined the Spirit Walkers. It was a slow progression towards it, but when the spirits talk in plain speach, one does best to listen.
Written By Jyri
April 26, 2019, 5:10 a.m.(12/27/1010 AR)
I have joined the Spirit Walkers. About time, really.
Written By Jyri
March 31, 2019, 2:31 p.m.(11/4/1010 AR)
Tournament or Roses today. Looking forward to it.
Good luck, everyone.
Good luck, everyone.
Written By Jyri
March 23, 2019, 11:57 a.m.(10/16/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Kaya
Have you seen a Mercy about all those problems? If not wanting to see one, I suggest a few days out in the forest. Will clear your head out proper.
Written By Jyri
March 23, 2019, 8:57 a.m.(10/15/1010 AR)
I'm not in Arx much these days, travelling more than I have my entire life before. Up and down the road, protecting people, fighting raiders, escorting refugees, guarding Hawkhold. When in Arx, I train the troops of the Iron Guard and the Knights of Solace, sometimes together.
The road is spectacular. Travelling has never been easier. That it's also the point of conflict baffles me.
The times I am home are so treasured now, spent with focus on my wife and my son. We make every minute count when we are together.
The road is spectacular. Travelling has never been easier. That it's also the point of conflict baffles me.
The times I am home are so treasured now, spent with focus on my wife and my son. We make every minute count when we are together.
Written By Jyri
March 19, 2019, 1:19 p.m.(10/8/1010 AR)
Bunch of bloody foolishness.
Written By Jyri
March 17, 2019, 8:28 a.m.(10/3/1010 AR)
One fire is put out, another two flares up.
Written By Jyri
Feb. 23, 2019, 6:24 p.m.(8/16/1010 AR)
Relationship Note on Andry
The information meeting hosted by Sir Andry Bayweather was a real eye opener for me. I learned many new things and hopefully had something interesting to share in turn.
Best part was that there was an open discussion, good working theories and an incentive to keep talking and working on finding out more.
Feeling much more eager to hit the stacks now again.
Best part was that there was an open discussion, good working theories and an incentive to keep talking and working on finding out more.
Feeling much more eager to hit the stacks now again.
Written By Jyri
Feb. 16, 2019, 2:36 p.m.(8/2/1010 AR)
A lot of time is put into the logistics of putting together an expedition of sorts, a mission of importance. Not for myself, but for others. I hope it will go well. I hope that what we do will help as many as possible.
I feel like my chest will burst with gratitude for those that have contributed with money and time, and safety for those in need. For those that will travel with me, whom I will guard with my life, so that we are successful, so they can do what they do best - much better than I could.
I feel like my chest will burst with gratitude for those that have contributed with money and time, and safety for those in need. For those that will travel with me, whom I will guard with my life, so that we are successful, so they can do what they do best - much better than I could.
Written By Jyri
Feb. 7, 2019, 3:25 p.m.(7/12/1010 AR)
I admit it... I missed the shop when it closed. I loved selling paintings to people. It wasn't just the money (though that helped), it was the satisfaction of a happy customer.
As a new noble, I stepped back from being a working man in that regard. It felt strange. But I kept thinking about it, that shop just sitting there. The Whitehawks, paying for that building. And then, Lady Tabitha had this amazing idea - why not make it a charity shop? My assistant Lars was thrilled to get his job back and we opened up under another banner.
I had no idea the response this would get, and how generous people would be. Both in donations and in buying items. Every silver in profit goes to a charity organisation. I get to paint and see my paintings go to another happy customer and the money to something good for people in need. I get to sell those wonderful items crafted by talented people and see them become part of someone's life and also know that someone suffering will get a better life.
To all of you have donated and who have bought the items; I am overwhelmingly thankful. I wish I could shout your names from a rooftop, but I'd probably get arrested and yelled at by the Lord Commander for making a fool of myself. So, for now, this is how I can express it. Perhaps the word will spread.
Thank you.
As a new noble, I stepped back from being a working man in that regard. It felt strange. But I kept thinking about it, that shop just sitting there. The Whitehawks, paying for that building. And then, Lady Tabitha had this amazing idea - why not make it a charity shop? My assistant Lars was thrilled to get his job back and we opened up under another banner.
I had no idea the response this would get, and how generous people would be. Both in donations and in buying items. Every silver in profit goes to a charity organisation. I get to paint and see my paintings go to another happy customer and the money to something good for people in need. I get to sell those wonderful items crafted by talented people and see them become part of someone's life and also know that someone suffering will get a better life.
To all of you have donated and who have bought the items; I am overwhelmingly thankful. I wish I could shout your names from a rooftop, but I'd probably get arrested and yelled at by the Lord Commander for making a fool of myself. So, for now, this is how I can express it. Perhaps the word will spread.
Thank you.
Written By Jyri
Feb. 3, 2019, 3:39 a.m.(7/3/1010 AR)
I got some information yesterday that was quite intimidating and exciting at the same time. My vision and the information I've been told about the vision and the person it is about, well, I learned that my thoughts on it were actually quite right.
Not that this necessarily means we can do much about it, but it still felt good knowing I was on to something.
I need to sit down and read through all the notes I got about various things now, wondering what else I might've missed.
Not that this necessarily means we can do much about it, but it still felt good knowing I was on to something.
I need to sit down and read through all the notes I got about various things now, wondering what else I might've missed.
Written By Jyri
Jan. 17, 2019, 1:18 p.m.(5/18/1010 AR)
It has been some tumultous, strange, amazing and conflicting weeks.
I got married. I've been ennobled. I've found my brother, whom I thought was dead all these years.
There's wars brewing and my marriage didn't go unnoticed by some. I am saddened by how that was received, but not entirely surprised either. It was just a bit of a bigger splash than I could imagine.
There's plans in the works and I look forward to working on these. Now is not the time to step back, but to step forward.
I got married. I've been ennobled. I've found my brother, whom I thought was dead all these years.
There's wars brewing and my marriage didn't go unnoticed by some. I am saddened by how that was received, but not entirely surprised either. It was just a bit of a bigger splash than I could imagine.
There's plans in the works and I look forward to working on these. Now is not the time to step back, but to step forward.
Written By Jyri
Jan. 1, 2019, 1:07 p.m.(4/12/1010 AR)
Sir Austen's earlier Iron Guard retinue has been reassigned to me.
So, now I have three guards following me everywhere. Good men. Really annoying to never be left alone however. I mean. Why? I don't need them! I got three dogs too! And Gene Erique!
And now they've sent twenty fresh recruits, most of them not even twenty years old yet, to have a week of training in the Kennels, with me as their teacher.
I feel like I am getting hazed or something.
So, now I have three guards following me everywhere. Good men. Really annoying to never be left alone however. I mean. Why? I don't need them! I got three dogs too! And Gene Erique!
And now they've sent twenty fresh recruits, most of them not even twenty years old yet, to have a week of training in the Kennels, with me as their teacher.
I feel like I am getting hazed or something.
Written By Jyri
Dec. 23, 2018, 3:27 a.m.(3/21/1010 AR)
Some real bad thing happened. But then it didn't happen and we're all still here, thanks to Copper. Or, I guess it did actually happen but since we're before it happened it hasn't happened yet. Or did it happen if it hasn't happened yet? No, I'm asking you, Scholar. You don't have to write that... alright, never mind.
Something didn't happen.
Thank you Copper.
Something didn't happen.
Thank you Copper.
Written By Jyri
Dec. 17, 2018, 1:04 p.m.(3/10/1010 AR)
I was patrolling, same beat as usual. Got completely lost, didn't remember any of the houses.
Took me a whole hour to get back on track.
This town, I swear, it keeps moving things around when I've got my back turned. Even Onida was confused.
Took me a whole hour to get back on track.
This town, I swear, it keeps moving things around when I've got my back turned. Even Onida was confused.
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