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Written By Mirari

Jan. 20, 2017, 12:51 p.m.(9/18/1005 AR)

Relationship Note on Laric

Prince-Inquisitor. Observant, clever. Scent preference: Midnight Grove.

Written By Magden

Jan. 20, 2017, 12:16 p.m.(9/17/1005 AR)

Give me a position -- show me where the ammunition is.

Written By Orazio

Jan. 20, 2017, 11:48 a.m.(9/17/1005 AR)

Relationship Note on Max

While I am praising people for actions worthy of the rank they hold, allow me to draw attention to the actions of Count Maximilian Darkwater. Again, not a man who I have had much personal interaction with, but I cannot help but be impressed by the steps he has taken towards addressing the systemic injustices in his demesne. I have, and can have, nothing but praise for his recent proclamation regarding the abolition of hereditary sentences of thralldom in his County. The concept that a child must serve out a parent's sentence is contrary to the justice of the Sentinel, and it speaks of great character and courage on the part of Count Maximilian that he would recognize this, and more, do something about it, even though it will, inevitably, have negative consequences in the short term.

In the long term, I have every confidence that the gods will smile upon the just.

Written By Orazio

Jan. 20, 2017, 10:52 a.m.(9/17/1005 AR)

Relationship Note on Anze

I should make it clear that I have rarely, if ever, met Prince Anze Redrain. I must also acknowledge that the apology issued by him recently is, I believe, mandated by his liege lord.

However, it is an apology worthy of a Prince. It does, perhaps, take a little too much of the responsibility for the incident - Prince Anze was hardly the only person to offer insult or a lack of hospitality, and had there not been a history of such behavior, I suspect that other solutions for the inciting incident could have been offered. It would be a shame if he becomes the whipping boy for the actions of the Regent Council and those whose unacknowledged and unaddressed disrespect encouraged his own.

That said - as amusing as it might be considering current political circumstances - based on this, I can only offer respect for Prince Anze's grace and integrity in accepting his mistake and its consequence. I am looking forward to his service with the Archlector of Gild, should it come to pass.

Written By Bethany

Jan. 20, 2017, 10:07 a.m.(9/17/1005 AR)

Relationship Note on Jeremiah

That look - yes - that paused look where you forgot to blink, to breathe, to move.

Another word to reply and there was movement again, motion, and the drink and the conversation and it all resolved around us. Endings and Beginnings. Maybe I should --

(cypress and yew. myrtle and rosemary. tarragon and ivy.)

The same and different.


Written By Esera

Jan. 20, 2017, 10 a.m.(9/17/1005 AR)

I ache.

Written By Fortunato

Jan. 20, 2017, 9:57 a.m.(9/17/1005 AR)

A pastel sketch. An aggressively bright-lit, friendly pastel sketch of kittens frolicking through high grass and drooping flowers. A couple of the kittens are on their backs, batting at low-hanging flowers. The edges are all a bit hard and sharp, though, as if drawn and overdrawn. At the base of the sketch, in looping, prettily written text (if still a bit heavily-pressed, easy on the ink there), "Caution and control doesn't mean inaction." A few little flowers are inked in on the end of the text. How nice, it's all very nice.

Written By Bethany

Jan. 20, 2017, 9:52 a.m.(9/17/1005 AR)

[ From the tea-shop of B. Mercier, proprietor: ]

You would expect the city to a look a little differently after -

- it doesn't.

(Gods and Spirits - the hangover.)

Not all changes can be seen. Felt? Certainly. That is hope.

Written By Calandra

Jan. 20, 2017, 8:24 a.m.(9/17/1005 AR)

Relationship Note on Selene

The Radiant Whisper donated a jade necklace as a prize for the festival. It is so lovely and lucky.

Written By Aldwin

Jan. 20, 2017, 7:09 a.m.(9/17/1005 AR)

Relationship Note on Ianthe

I woke this morning from fitful sleep and began to read the reports of my Scholars that had came in overnight. Among them I see claim that one I have met previously, though not spoken to in a long while, has been proclaimed by groups of Shav'arvani as Princess Ianthe Mairin. I have some concerns over this situation - not Ianthe, for she seemed ernest and sweet enough when I met her.

House Mairin did not join the compact when King Alar Grayson formed it. This is the basis of why House Thrax is the High House of the Isles today. Seeing that Mairin, their liege, was not going to join the Compact and knowing that without such a treaty in place they would be lost to the Reckoning, House Thrax waged a brutal and bloody war on House Mairin that resulted in the supposed destruction of all of Mairin. Thrax then bent knee and join Alar's Compact. I am not surprised that someone, or several someones, of the Mairin line survived the ordeal and the line continued. This is a theme we see throughout history (Velenosa being an example of one that has used that to their advantage).

From a strictly legal standpoint though, according to the historical knowledge left to us, Mairin never entered the Compact. So any Shav'arvani coming to swear their fealty to a scion of House Mairin are still Shav'arvani and not Prodigals. Many were the Houses left out of the Compact during those dark days. This is, in fact, why we call them Shav'arvani: abandoned. But remembering that one was of noble or royal blood a thousand years ago does not suddenly make one a noble of the Compact now.

I have some hope that this will be one of the more peaceful puzzles I get to mull over this year.

Written By Valery

Jan. 20, 2017, 5:38 a.m.(9/17/1005 AR)

Sometimes, being invisible is a good thing.
But this town is too big, and I'm too small, and it feels like, being seen, it's the real challenge...

Written By Angelo

Jan. 20, 2017, 5:29 a.m.(9/17/1005 AR)

Relationship Note on Juliet

My dear cousin, the Lady Juliet Fidante, is peerlessly kind and gentle. When the storm looms overhead, she's the vessel that helps many find the light and escape the swelling of the sea.

Written By Angelo

Jan. 20, 2017, 5:21 a.m.(9/17/1005 AR)

Relationship Note on Natalia

As Her Royal Highness Natalia Grayson has confirmed in her latest White Journal entry, I have the obligation to announce that our courtship has been ended on mutual agreement. I am quite saddened that she has chosen to word me as she did, and I would like to apologize to her for any anger the way we ended our terms might have brought to Her Royal Highness. I fear that it was not meant to be and I am confident that she will have the luck to finding someone who will be much better than I, much more qualified than I, and that will know how to appreciate the many gifts she has more than I did. Sometimes these matters don't work, unfortunately.

Gallantly, and like the noble person I am, I also open my door to her should she ever need my help in the future, though I politely request that she gives us some time to heal the wounds that rupture can bring. I am not a resentful man; everything that comes out of my mouth is nothing but truth.

Written By Alarissa

Jan. 20, 2017, 5:10 a.m.(9/17/1005 AR)

I ought to speak (or write) plainly: I spent the last year drowning and sequestered in Valardin Manor, and yes, it's about the least impressive thing I've ever done with myself.

I've always, as most siblings do I suppose, stood in awe of my older siblings. Lark's diligence; Barric's valor; everything of them is good and rightous. The best I could do was marry that. But it's time I embrace the messages the world has been sending me. I can do more for my family than wed.

I'm no steel blade and no sharp strategist, but I can listen and learn as my House makes plans to deal with the Bringers. I'm sure I can find some way to help. I ought to. I'm Grayson blood in a white dragon.

Written By Bianca

Jan. 20, 2017, 2:37 a.m.(9/16/1005 AR)

Relationship Note on Merek

An interesting young man. Humble and inquisitive. I look forward to future conversations.

Written By Natalia

Jan. 20, 2017, 1:39 a.m.(9/16/1005 AR)

Relationship Note on Angelo

Lord Angelo Fidante is quite ambitious, if one believes everything that comes out of his mouth.

But no, my sweets, let it not be mistaken. We are -not- courting each other.

Written By Preston

Jan. 19, 2017, 11:43 p.m.(9/16/1005 AR)

Relationship Note on Felix

A man of faith, skill, intelligence and a good heart. It does not surprise me to find righteousness among the common man: but it does please me to see proof that they are the true children of the gods. It is for their welfare that the Templar stand vigilant.

A sense of humor in a weaponsmith was something of a surprise. I always pictured them as very serious.

Written By Aislin

Jan. 19, 2017, 10:59 p.m.(9/16/1005 AR)

There's something to be said for someone you can take a walk with, just talk about things with, let your guard down with, and trust will /probably/ not bring you a new apocalyptic situation to consider.

Written By Natalia

Jan. 19, 2017, 10:34 p.m.(9/16/1005 AR)

Sometimes, I test people. I don't do it to be cruel, or unkind, or malicious.. I do it because I have to know if I can trust a person. So far the people I can trust can be held on one hand. Does this mean my tests are too hard or is everyone just so unwilling to prove themselves worthy of truth?

Time will tell, but just once I would wish that I wouldn't leave a meeting feeling nothing but disappointment.

Just once.

Written By Mirari

Jan. 19, 2017, 8:28 p.m.(9/16/1005 AR)

Relationship Note on Costas

[Added to a previous journal entry where she wrote "I would cut out his heart to remind him it is mine."]

To be fair, however, it should be stated that my heart is also his-- Costas' --and I would cut it out to prove it to him.

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