Written By Aureth
Jan. 13, 2017, 7:34 a.m.(8/24/1005 AR)
I did suggest a tournament, but it was for Gloria, not Gild. Gild may have a tournament if she wishes but I feel she might be rather puzzled by the whole thing.
Written By Aureth
Jan. 7, 2017, 1:06 a.m.(8/5/1005 AR)
I will pay 20,000 silver for the identity of or information leading to the identity of whoever killed my mother.
If you can prove she died in her sleep like a sweet old lady, I will pay 20,000 silver to bloody Jayus.
But good luck with that, because there's no fucking way.
If you can prove she died in her sleep like a sweet old lady, I will pay 20,000 silver to bloody Jayus.
But good luck with that, because there's no fucking way.
Written By Aureth
Dec. 9, 2016, 4:10 p.m.(5/4/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Fortunato
I can't believe my brother would consider so heartbreaking a thing to do as to take a precious gift, that a crafter's honest hands have slaved over, and consign it to the flames.
Written By Aureth
Nov. 22, 2016, 10:56 p.m.(3/10/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Hana
Almost twenty years ago, a woman was in and out of my life like a whirlwind. I was young. I wasn't particularly innocent. I'm not sure I ever have been. The point is: she was there and then gone again, and it's not that I never thought of it again, but I certainly never thought more of it.
I know that a white journal is a public speech, and while I don't think that many are particularly interested in what I have to say -- unlike others of my family, I am not a particularly entertaining source of drama -- I do not know what value it may have that I tell the world this, if there is any value to be had in it at all.
All right.
I have a daughter.
I didn't know. I might never have known. Her mother knew what I was, and probably guessed at what I was likely to become; her mother made that call.
But now she is an adult, and she has unmade that choice for herself.
I have a daughter. Her name is Hana Grayhope. I give her the name freely, if she wants to take it. I give her whatever comes with the name, whatever protection, whatever ... attendant social grace or, unfortunately, lack thereof.
A father is supposed to give you a lot of things that she's never had from me, and I have no idea what any of them are, but I'm pretty sure if anybody has anything to say against her, I'll owe them a black eye.
I don't love you, kid, because I barely know who you are. But whatever else I am, I'm here, and I'll say it public same as I would in private.
Family's what matters to me.
I know that a white journal is a public speech, and while I don't think that many are particularly interested in what I have to say -- unlike others of my family, I am not a particularly entertaining source of drama -- I do not know what value it may have that I tell the world this, if there is any value to be had in it at all.
All right.
I have a daughter.
I didn't know. I might never have known. Her mother knew what I was, and probably guessed at what I was likely to become; her mother made that call.
But now she is an adult, and she has unmade that choice for herself.
I have a daughter. Her name is Hana Grayhope. I give her the name freely, if she wants to take it. I give her whatever comes with the name, whatever protection, whatever ... attendant social grace or, unfortunately, lack thereof.
A father is supposed to give you a lot of things that she's never had from me, and I have no idea what any of them are, but I'm pretty sure if anybody has anything to say against her, I'll owe them a black eye.
I don't love you, kid, because I barely know who you are. But whatever else I am, I'm here, and I'll say it public same as I would in private.
Family's what matters to me.
Written By Aureth
Nov. 6, 2016, 10:42 p.m.(1/18/1005 AR)
A new day is dawning and I draw a card for it.
I haven't looked at the card yet, but I can anticipate it, I think.
I haven't looked at the card yet, but I can anticipate it, I think.
Written By Aureth
Oct. 30, 2016, 11:42 p.m.(12/25/1004 AR)
Relationship Note on Fortunato
I love my brother very much, even and especially when he blatantly wastes his time.
Written By Aureth
Oct. 13, 2016, 11:05 p.m.(11/2/1004 AR)
I attended the archery competition and, to the surprise of every Grayhope who has ever seen me shoot, participated in it.
There is a reason why I was never a hunter nor a soldier. If it hadn't been Mistress Arterius's competition, I would probably not have been willing to so embarrass myself in public. (What am I saying? I am a diviner and entertainer. Embarrassing myself in public is my profession.)
But considering my mother's attempts to embarrass her on my behalf, it only seems fair that I make a jape of myself for all and sundry in her honor.
All in all, I regret nothing.
When I read Viktarkim's future, I did not foresee his victory today, but it was a very beautiful shot.
There is a reason why I was never a hunter nor a soldier. If it hadn't been Mistress Arterius's competition, I would probably not have been willing to so embarrass myself in public. (What am I saying? I am a diviner and entertainer. Embarrassing myself in public is my profession.)
But considering my mother's attempts to embarrass her on my behalf, it only seems fair that I make a jape of myself for all and sundry in her honor.
All in all, I regret nothing.
When I read Viktarkim's future, I did not foresee his victory today, but it was a very beautiful shot.
Written By Aureth
Sept. 25, 2016, 6:14 p.m.(9/4/1004 AR)
Relationship Note on Joscelin
Warm, talented, generous ... and she fed me and gave me coffee. Who charms the charmer?
Really.
Mistress Arterius has agreed to make me a set of carnelian buttons in exchange for a reading. I promised her that it would be thorough. She showed me the image of a ring she made based on a dream. It's been a long time since I interpreted a dream ... my own or anyone else's; it just hasn't been the vogue, and I am nothing if not thwarted by style.
I might need to do some dreaming for this one in the future, though ...
Really.
Mistress Arterius has agreed to make me a set of carnelian buttons in exchange for a reading. I promised her that it would be thorough. She showed me the image of a ring she made based on a dream. It's been a long time since I interpreted a dream ... my own or anyone else's; it just hasn't been the vogue, and I am nothing if not thwarted by style.
I might need to do some dreaming for this one in the future, though ...
Written By Aureth
Sept. 25, 2016, 5:44 p.m.(9/4/1004 AR)
Relationship Note on Lola
Blushes prettily when teased. Cleaned honey off of Hammar's beard this morning. He said he'd like to lap at her like a kitten. I could give worse relationship advice.
Young enough to be my daughter. When did that happen?
Young enough to be my daughter. When did that happen?
Written By Aureth
Sept. 25, 2016, 5:42 p.m.(9/4/1004 AR)
Relationship Note on Hammar
Enormous and lonely. When I look at him I think of what it would be like to live without my wits, except that I think that without my wits, I would simply be dead in a gutter somewhere, most likely.
I read a card for him for free. The Queen of Spades.
If there is a woman for him, she is a kinder and more patient soul than I. Although of course, many people are.
I read a card for him for free. The Queen of Spades.
If there is a woman for him, she is a kinder and more patient soul than I. Although of course, many people are.
Written By Aureth
Sept. 21, 2016, 12:32 a.m.(8/18/1004 AR)
Relationship Note on Sylvie
Lady Zaffria requested a discreet reading for Lord Rubino for their mutual entertainment, or possibly for his extreme discombobulation. I'm delighted either way, personally.
The cards make her the Queen of Hearts. I almost need not write anything further. This will be enough of a reminder.
My deck says: the Empress, inverted. The only shadow on an otherwise mutually beneficial business relationship. I hope to entertain many of her noble friends.
The cards make her the Queen of Hearts. I almost need not write anything further. This will be enough of a reminder.
My deck says: the Empress, inverted. The only shadow on an otherwise mutually beneficial business relationship. I hope to entertain many of her noble friends.
Written By Aureth
Sept. 21, 2016, 12:28 a.m.(8/18/1004 AR)
Relationship Note on Valkieri
Lord Rubino disapproves of me.
I enjoy that.
Two of Hearts I read for him and I believe it to be true. Eerily accurate reading in all counts, actually. He left me itching with curiosity, or perhaps the niggling desire to punch him. I find it so difficult to tell those two things apart.
Ah, wealth.
Think on him now and I draw the Knave of Clubs. I don't doubt it. The man is a weapon. Does he know what to do with himself?
Flip the deck:
Knight of Swords. I doubt that not, but it does seem a little on the nose.
If his skepticism becomes the fashion, though, I'm going to need to come up with a better professional scheme.
I enjoy that.
Two of Hearts I read for him and I believe it to be true. Eerily accurate reading in all counts, actually. He left me itching with curiosity, or perhaps the niggling desire to punch him. I find it so difficult to tell those two things apart.
Ah, wealth.
Think on him now and I draw the Knave of Clubs. I don't doubt it. The man is a weapon. Does he know what to do with himself?
Flip the deck:
Knight of Swords. I doubt that not, but it does seem a little on the nose.
If his skepticism becomes the fashion, though, I'm going to need to come up with a better professional scheme.
Written By Aureth
Sept. 21, 2016, 12:15 a.m.(8/18/1004 AR)
Relationship Note on Viktarkim
Generous stranger, many tattoos. Why don't I have one of those? I was too hung over to take the free drink. I told him I'd buy him one. Must remember, else remember to forget.
Remember the Five of Diamonds. Not a frivolous one, he says. He tips well. I like a man who knows how to spend his silver on me.
The Chariot, Reversed. I am no stranger to the metaphysics of motion. He seems friendly and straightforward. When we meet again, I will, too, yes? Of course, yes.
Remember the Five of Diamonds. Not a frivolous one, he says. He tips well. I like a man who knows how to spend his silver on me.
The Chariot, Reversed. I am no stranger to the metaphysics of motion. He seems friendly and straightforward. When we meet again, I will, too, yes? Of course, yes.
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