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Written By Sebastian

July 10, 2017, 3:11 p.m.(10/23/1006 AR)

Perhaps I will take up sculpture again. Though the images that haunt me, and beg to be expressed in the colors of canvas rather than through form and figure, are still heavy within my head -- I find myself called once more to cut away and reveal what is beneath. I have listed first one way, and then another, and now perhaps a balance might be struck between these disparate acts of creation, one additive, one subtractive. Maybe balance is what I seek, ultimately, rather than resolution, just enough answers and just enough questions to keep the whole from collapsing.

Written By Edward

July 10, 2017, 2:41 p.m.(10/23/1006 AR)

Relationship Note on Regla

Many may disagree but...

You are a Lady in a prominent House. Any marriage concern should be how it benefits your House. Love in a marriage is a welcome addition but should not be the basis for the marriage.

Written By Regla

July 10, 2017, 1:18 p.m.(10/23/1006 AR)

It does appear as though love, or at least marriage, is in the air. Every where you look there is a wedding, or someone preparing for a wedding, or looking for a marriage. My brother said "marry for love", that is a nice idea. But really?

Am I in touch enough with my emotions to fall in love? Of course. Some might argue I'm more a creature of emotion than anything else. But love is a different animal entirely. I've loved, I've been loved, I've been in love, I've been in love with the idea of love, and I've even been OUT of love with the idea of love. I might love a lot of different people a little bit, it's happened before.

Everywhere I look though, everyone is with everyone else, or "love" isn't going to solve the insurmountable obstacles to a marriage.

Love is hard.

Marriage for politics. For Family. It suddenly seems easier.

I find myself envying those that have their matches made for them by their family. Which is odd, I hate being told how to live my life. But could I ever find that one perfect person to love and want to marry, and everyone be able to, to have everyone agree? It makes my head hurt to think about. But these days you can't avoid the word marriage or wedding. Maybe once winter sets in, people will stop with their stupid weddings.

Written By Carita

July 10, 2017, 11:35 a.m.(10/22/1006 AR)

So many marriages, so many betrothals, so many pending - so many flourishing. It's wonderful to see.

Oddly, it reminds me of my mother. My mother told me a few things about the world when I was young. She said: "Everyone is going to break your heart, if you're generous." But, I haven't found that to be true at all. Or, at least not yet! What she should have said was: "Being the Voice of a House is going to be the most busy, and possibly loneliest endeavor in the world." Ah! Then, she would be right, and I would remember her advice now so that I would be feeling less alone, and more blessed by the fact that my House is thriving.

I will admit to being tempted to do things outside of my scope - there is an interest to pursue love and a match for myself. I doubt that anyone is willing to marry down - or worse! Marry sideways and take my name. Yet, the intent to continue driving legitimate trade forward with the House is far more important. Assisting in the search to find a suitable partner for my Countess is far more important. Wondering who I might install as a Minister of War or Loyalty. Learning more about the inner workings of economics is proving more interesting to me than attending certain social events. Bookkeeping. Planning. Watching our coffers increase by the week is incredibly satisfying. This is where I am now - and it's a very nice, if occasionally lonely, place to be.

So, with such taken into consideration -- I might simply find a lover for myself for the immediate time being. Otherwise, I might end up stretching myself thin, or providing mediocre service to my liege-lady.

Neither which is an acceptable option. Only success.

Written By Vanora

July 10, 2017, 12:32 a.m.(10/22/1006 AR)

Relationship Note on Octavia

The Marquis of Kennex sister is someone I wish to know better. Someone I will need to know better, and thus I have set it as a goal.

I do not know what qualities she admires. I am devoted to finding out though, and to showing her each and every one of them.

Even if it means finding ways to style myself in pants.

Now that is devotion.

Written By Octavia

July 10, 2017, 12:05 a.m.(10/22/1006 AR)

Relationship Note on Titania

Dearest cousin, don't be upset that you're unwed. Be grateful that you still have your youth to chase after youthful pursuits. Your time will come soon enough.

Written By Selene

July 9, 2017, 11:59 p.m.(10/21/1006 AR)

I had the loveliest meeting with Prince Tyrval again this week. He spoke of some of the troubles affecting the city, perhaps all of Arvum, and the difficulty in communicating these to those in power. I volunteered to be his voice, and he agreed, so we may be seeing more of each other in the future. I... do not think I quite mind!

Written By Anze

July 9, 2017, 11:58 p.m.(10/21/1006 AR)

There are new things smoldering on the horizon, but for now? Now we have peace. I wouldn't consider myself particularly smart, but, well, I think I have that much figured out.

Written By Dagon

July 9, 2017, 11:54 p.m.(10/21/1006 AR)

I'll keep this log a bit more brief and general, since evidently the slightest suggestion that all is not flowers and roses in my life (or in the larger and more complicated world around us) is an airing of momentous scandal. Oh. Have I done it again now?

All that aside, things are quiet now, which is alternate parts relieving and frustrating. We have several members of House Tyde newly come to the city, and I will be glad for the tower not being quite so empty as it sometimes seems. I have had opportunity to reconnect with people important to me, which is always satisfying. Otherwise, it is just a matter of waiting on what comes next.

Written By Reigna

July 9, 2017, 11:52 p.m.(10/21/1006 AR)

Relationship Note on Shae

I had the pleasure of meeting my husband's cousin, the Lady Shae. She is the sweetest of ladies and so very energetic. I think between herself and Lady Jael that I might ... it says odd to say this, but between them I feel almost as if I can recapture some of my lost childhood.

Written By Dagon

July 9, 2017, 11:49 p.m.(10/21/1006 AR)

Relationship Note on Inigo

Duchess Calista's intended. Previously I only knew him in passing, but we had a chance to speak a bit when I met the two of then together. Perhaps surprisingly, or perhaps the opposite, we seemed to have a few things in common, not the least being the fact we both are (or will be) consorts to more powerful women! But also, of course, that we are both swordsmen wondering at our futures beyond the blade. In any case, seems worthy of her, and Tor, which I'm glad for.

Written By Estaban

July 9, 2017, 11:45 p.m.(10/21/1006 AR)

Relationship Note on Aiden

what can I say about Prince Aiden that many don't know? Oh I know.
Since the day of the Seige when we fought back to back taking down the Shav and Bringers who tried to come over the wall he has been by my side.
From the moment I took the blow from the giant monster to when I woke up and he was at my side.
He has taken me in like a brother and I him, he has come to every award ceremony that I was given a award for fighting and saved his life he has sat and cheered me on.
He has become one of my best friends and I do wish to get to know Silas as such as well in time.
I would save Aiden or Silas again if I had to make the choice all over again.
And even when Aiden was not cheered for or given acknowledge meant for his actions he still stood at my side.
I thank you prince Aiden for all that you have done for me and given me and for that I put here in the white journals for all to see!
Prince Aiden I thank you for your courage and your bravery on the ramparts at the Seagate you will be now be remembered for your brave actions.

Written By Ferrando

July 9, 2017, 11:42 p.m.(10/21/1006 AR)

Anoooooother thing I went to this week was the Redrain/Valardin wedding reception of Princess Marian and Prince Fergus. Would you believe I learned some things there too? It wasn't just the names of new people, although I always do enjoy those. It was also interesting factoids!

For instance, I'm way better at traditional Redrain dancing than Larissa! Maybe if she let me eat more cookies she'd be good at it too. I think these two things are HIGHLY CORRELATED.

Written By Leola

July 9, 2017, 11:39 p.m.(10/21/1006 AR)

The Shrine of Petrichor has been busy these weeks.

Legate Orazio wished to discuss the help the Lodge has offered, and we spoke within the Shrine. It was a joy to have my achievements, no matters how small in comparison to the city as a whole, be noted.

Prince Aiden wished to discuss the animals of the Menagerie. I reminded him of the previous escapes, and that those that remain are there by choice. I told him of my meetings with the folk there. He was pleased.

Lady Carita Darkwater visited. We discussed her interest in botanical gardens, and it seems my help, however reluctantly promised, will be required. So be it. She seems a fine lady, and quite different to the former head of that house.

Petal Penrose visited, and I reassured her as to her store's validity. It was not hard; I was wearing the attire she'd made for me in return for my advice and tuition on keeping her gardens.

Written By Titania

July 9, 2017, 11:34 p.m.(10/21/1006 AR)

So many around me are finding people to be with and getting married, why do I find that this makes me feel lonely? I do not wish to say that I am jealous because I am not but I do not know why something that scares me makes me feel so alone. Perhaps my dear friends words to me were correct I need to harden my self and tuff the Fuck up.

Written By Leola

July 9, 2017, 11:32 p.m.(10/21/1006 AR)

The damage to the Grey Forest is being repaired.

There are many things I must say, but I am pleased, first and foremost, I can say that. The Lodge of Petrichor played it's part, and we assisted in recovering the damage done by the Bringer's March, and saving much of Greyson's lands, to refute famine and misery. It feels good, to know that, in my own way, I helped with this.

I've not had thanks from the family as yet, but I am sure it will come. Another issue, of the new treaty with the Nox, has surely overtaken it in their minds.

Written By Ferrando

July 9, 2017, 11:32 p.m.(10/21/1006 AR)

Another thing I went to this week was the tea party at the Palace hosted by Lady Symonesse, the King's betrothed. I mostly went for the cookies and the company, but I even managed to learn some things here too!

For instance, by certain measures I'm probably older than Aureth, and apparently if I don't moderate my cookie intake around Larissa she will cut me off.

Written By Titania

July 9, 2017, 11:27 p.m.(10/21/1006 AR)

The past few weeks I have been thinking of many things, I have been thinking about how I was when I was back home and how I have become here in Arx. The changes and chances I have taken and made in my life. I was always scared of marriage of spending my life with someone I did not know, someone that may or may not love me as time goes on. It all scares me very much till today. I ready my cousins words and they made me feel better maybe know that I am not the only one who feels that way and perhaps it maybe time to start searching. I thought, I thought I may had found that someone but things do not always work out as you want them too. I have grown in my sword play and how I view things around me, with Mangata's help I will someday be like them and I will fit in and they will see me for who I am.

Written By Ferrando

July 9, 2017, 11:24 p.m.(10/21/1006 AR)

The Regent held an open throne discussion at the Assembly of Peers and it was certainly interesting to attend. I learn a lot by going to these kinds of things, even apart from the obvious stuff like "I'd really never want to be the Regent".

For instance, elves get to skip being children!

That is wildly unfair.

Written By Mira

July 9, 2017, 11:23 p.m.(10/21/1006 AR)

Really, the primary problem at the moment is mass. Not size, not even volume. Just mass. It's the stone walls that are the chokepoint--the bottleneck. Yet every possible solution is so expensive! Yet...a thinner material there would allow a thicker material elsewhere... A net savings perhaps? I really must consult with a merchant in the near future, rather than simply guessing...

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